北京西城区北京市第八中学2022-2023学年高三压轴卷英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角条形码粘贴处。2作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试题卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答

2、题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1He let me write down his instructions sure that I would know what was after he went away.Amaking; doing Bmaking; to doCto make; to do Dto make; to be done2I know he feels upset about his failure, and I can _ that.Arelate toBlive withCanswer forDpull through3We sell

3、a lot of products offshore and the opportunity to open up markets in regions _ we dont currently sell a lot to is a great one.AwhereBthatCwhatDwhen4I wish I _ photography then. If so, I could give you a hand at present.AstudiedBhad studiedChave studiedDwill study5We are so tired. _ we could take the

4、 day off tomorrow!AOnly ifBWhat ifCIf onlyDIf so6We packed all the books in the wooden boxes_ they wouldnt get damaged.Aas long as Bas ifCin case Dso that7I usually do the washing up and leave the cooking to my wife，_shes a better cook than meAunlessBasCeven thoughDin case8You _ be Carol. You havent

5、 changed a bit after all these years.AmustBcanCwillDshall9Our English teacher is considerate，helpful，and warm-hearted，but sometimes she_ be angry at our silly mistakes.AshouldBmustCcanDshall10I am so thrilled to have my underwater photos _ in the National Geographic and on the cover!Ato be featuredB

6、featuredCbeing featuredDto feature11Why does he wear a raincoat on sunny days?Nor do I understand. He is _.Aa wet blanketBa lazy boneCa black sheepDan odd fish12_ you sing and dance at this late hour of the night?Sorry, I will stop right now.AMayBShallCWillDMust13Dont defend him any more. Its obviou

7、s that he _ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an apology.Aaccidentally Bcarelessly Cdeliberately Dclumsily14In my driving lesson, a traffic rule that impressed me most is that in no time _ when the traffic lights turn red.Aall vehicles should stopBshould all vehicles stopCshould stop al

8、l vehiclesDshould stop all vehicles15 Hey! Everyone in the office was at the dinner party in honor of Mr. Charles except you. What happened? I _ after Mike, my colleague. He was badly ill.Ahave looked Bwas looking Cwould look Dhad looked16 Where is Gary? He is at the library studying for his German

9、test on Wednesday. In fact, he _ for the test every day over the past week.Ahas reviewed Bwas reviewingChas been reviewing Dhad been reviewing17Uncle Wang is in hospital.Oh, really? I _. I _ go and visit her.Adidnt know; am going to Bhadnt known; wouldChavent known; will Ddidnt know; will18I have no

10、 idea what made the students so excited and crazy._ it have been their teams victory in the finals?AMustBCouldCWouldDShould19 Will it take me long to get to the Sunshine Hotel?No, it _ take you long. Its not the rush hour now.AshouldntBshantCmustntDneednt20 What does the sign over there read? “No pe

11、rson _ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”AwillBshallCmayDmust第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分） Shortly after the war，my brother and I were invited to spend a few days with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the c

12、ountry，although he rarely spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furniture（家具）in it；many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked（渗漏），making the whole house terrible.On our first evening，we sat around the fire after supper lis

13、tening to the stories which our uncle had to tell of his many adventures in distant countries. I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed；but I could not stand missing any of my uncles exciting stories.He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrify

14、ing experience he had once had when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above，the one where my brother and I were going to sleep.It sounds as if the roof has fallen in！cried out my uncle，with a loud laugh.When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door，we could see nothing at fi

15、rst because of the thick clouds of dust which filled the room. When the dust began to clear，a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had fallen down，falling right onto the pillow（枕头）on my bed.I was glad that I had stayed up late to listen to my uncles stories，otherwise I should cert

16、ainly have been seriously injured，perhaps killed.That night we all slept on the floor in the sitting room downstairs，not wishing to risk our lives by sleeping under a roof which might at any moment fall down on our heads. We left for London the very next morning and my uncle gave up his cottage in t

17、he country. This was not the kind of adventure he cared for either！1、Why did the uncle seldom spend much time in the country cottage？ABecause the roof of the cottage had fallen.BBecause the cottage was in bad condition.CBecause he was used to living abroad.DBecause the rooms were too small to live i

18、n.2、When the author and his brother opened the bedroom door，they could see nothing at first because.Ait was completely dark insideBthere was too much dust in the airCsomething strange stopped themDit was a mess inside3、The author felt glad that he had stayed up late because.Ahe did not miss the exci

19、ting storiesBhe spent more time with his uncleChe had a lucky escapeDhe saw a strange sight4、Which of the following can best describe the writers uncle？AAdventurous and good at storytelling.BHumorous and good at making jokes.CDependable and generous with money.DThoughtful and sensitive to danger.22（

20、8分） On a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit a friend in 2008, event planner Paige Chenault daydreamed about the grand birthday parties shed throw for her daughter one day. (Paige was five months pregnant at the time.) Then, flipping through a magazine, she saw a photo of an imp

21、overished Haitian boy, skinny. “I thought, this kid has nothing,” Paige says.The image stayed with her, andshe resolved to do something to help. “I decided I would use my talents to throw birthday parties for homeless kids,” Paige says. For the next four years, Paige and her husband, Colin, took tim

22、e out from parenthood to visit shelters to determine how best to pull off the parties.Finally, in January 2012, Paige launched theBirthday Party Project, a nonprofit organization, and recruited friends and family to help decorate Dallass 42-occupant Family Gateway Shelter with balloons and streamers

23、, celebrating the birthdays of 11 boys and girls, with 30 more homeless kids in attendance. “That first party was better than I could have ever imagined,” says Paige.Now Paige and her staff of three paid employees work with regional volunteers to plan monthly themed parties at 12 shelters across the

24、 country, some of which house abused or abandoned kids. Each child celebrating a birthday that month gets a$30 gift, a decorative place mat, and an individual cake or cupcake.One of Paiges favorite parts of each party is when the kids make a wish and blow out the candles. “They rarely get a chance t

25、o dream big,” says Paige.Her daughter, Lizzie, now seven, often helps out at the parties. Paige says, “The one thing Ive always wanted is for my kid to be generous.”1、What was it that made Paige want to help the homeless children?AA flight from Dallas to Ohio.BHer daughters birthday.CThe photo of a

26、Haitian boy.DHer talent for throwing parties.2、What does the underlined word “impoverished” mean?AadorableBpoorCtalentedDdead3、What can be learnt from the passage?AA total of 42 full-time workers are employed by Paige at present.BAfter unsuccessful attempts, Paige finally threw a wonderful party for

27、 the homeless kids.CKids can spend $30 to celebrate their birthday.DPaige commits herself to the cause of helping the homeless kids.4、What kind of person do you think Paige is?ACaring and sensitive.BCompetent and loyal.CKind and perseverant.DResponsible and disciplined.23（8分） Youll find it amazing t

28、o support people when you go out to eat! Just look for restaurants that hire people with disabilities，which are making the world a more inclusive place. Each bakery，caf and restaurant below has a wonderful and heartwarming story.Hugs Care: McKinney，TexasRuth Thompson once had a vision to create a no

29、nprofit caf that would be run and operated primarily by adults with special needs. With hard work，a strong passion and an amazing team，Hugs Caf opened its doors in 2015.“Hugs Caf is now so much more than a job to our 23 teammates，which is enhancing the meaningful lives of adults with special needs t

30、hrough training and employment at Hugs Caf. Thompson says.VinnyBays Coffee and Eatery: Panama City，Florida“A lot of people plan their vacations around coming to this coffee shop，”says caf owner Kara Rigby. Vinny Bays Coffee and Eatery was established “so that Baylee had a place to work，”Rigby adds.

31、Baylee is Rigbys daughters friend who has a disability. The coffee shops goal become training for individuals like Baylee. Some workers have even started at Vinny Bay s and were able to work in a regular workplace. Rigby says that her employees” have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities. The

32、y love unconditionally，and it changes the whole environment and business.” Rigby believes that incorporating even just one or two disabled individuals into a business can change the whole atmospherefor the better!Sugar Pl um Bakery: Virginia Beach，VirginiaHead to Sugar Plum Bakery to find a deliciou

33、s carrot cake and see people with disabilities successfully working alongside nonedisabled workers. Sugar Plum has been promoting the integration of adult s with developmental disabilities by providing training and employment opportunities to more than 1，000 people with disabilities since 1987.Wheth

34、er theyre scooping cookies or making cupcakes，Sugar Plums disabled employees are the backbone of the bakery.1、What do the three restaurants have in common?AThey are established by adults with special needs.BThey are supported by charities or local government.CThe provide training and employment to d

35、isabled individuals.DThe employers and employees there are all individuals with disabilities.2、It can be known from the passage that _.AHugs Caf set up in 1987 now has 23 teammatesBRigby founded her coffee shop to help Baylee，her daughterCDisabled individuals are not able to work in a regular workpl

36、aceDSugar P1um Bakery hires both normal people and people with disabilities3、What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?ADisabled workers there are the most important part.BThe bakery get s support and strength from backbone.CThe customers are always backing the disabled workers

37、.DThe employees have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities.24（8分）A start-up company in California, called Zume, is testing machines that make pizza. The robot takes and shapes dough to create the base of the pizza. It then adds tomato sauce, cheese, meat or other toppings. Next, the robot pla

38、ces the uncooked pizza into a hot oven. A few minutes later, the pizza is ready. The pizza comes out the same each time. Zume says the robots work quickly and do not get sick. The robots do not get paid either.Julia Collins is the companys founder and chief executive officer (CEO). Her business can

39、spend money on better food products because it does not have to pay the robots. Zume is using robots to make pizza.Charity Suzuki has bought the robot-made pizza. She likes its taste. “Its delicious. Its always hot and fresh when it comes. I mean its great that theyre making it, but I cant tell the

40、difference that its made by a robot versus a human.”The companies say they are developing robots so people can get higher quality food faster. But what about the jobs the robots are taking from humans?Ken Goldberg is a professor at the University of California in Berkeley. He also directs the school

41、s automation laboratory. Goldberg said researchers have been working with robots for 50 years. He said that, while there has been progress, the jobs are not going to disappear right away. “I want to reassure restaurant workers that the skills that they have are still going to be of value,” Goldberg

42、said.“Were going to get rid of boring, repetitive, dangerous jobs and were going to free up people to do things that have higher value. Theres going to be amazing new ways of working that dont exist yet that are going to be created.”1、Why can Zume devote more money on better food products?AIt earns

43、a lot by selling pizza.BIt wants to create more robots.CIt can save a lot by using robots.DIt hopes to attract more customers.2、What can we know about the robot-made pizza according to Suzuki?AIt really agrees with her.BIt is hot and fresh all the time.CIt is tastier than the man-made.DIt is delicio

44、us and free of charge.3、Whats the benefit of robots making pizza?AThey work efficiently.BThey help sick people.CThey need little payment.DThey produce more food.4、What does Goldberg think of the jobs of restaurant workers?ADisappearing. BBoring.CDangerous. DNecessary.25（10分）Did you know that badmint

45、on is also a fast-paced competitive sport? Badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport since 1992. Para-badminton will be included in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Heres what you need to know if your child is interested in badminton.Badminton is played on a 44-foot-long rectangular (矩形的) cou

46、rt that is 17 feet wide for singles and 20 feet wide for doubles. It is divided in the middle by a net placed 5 feet off the ground, like volleyball, not at ground level like tennis.In competition, each match is a set of three games played to 21 points. There is a one-minute break when a player or t

47、eam reaches 11 points, and a two-minute break in between the first and second games and the second and third games.Age kids can start: About 6 years old.Best for kids who: Have good skills, are patient and hardworking, and can handle the pressure of one-on-one or two-on-two competition.Team or indiv

48、idual: Matches can be singles (one-on-one) or doubles (two-on-two).Fun fact: Badminton is the only sport that has mixed doubles event in the Olympic Games.Costs: Beginners are expected to pay $30 to $40 for an entry-level racquet (球拍). Badminton shoes are similar in price to other athletic shoes. Jo

49、in a club or team for lessons. A one-hour group lesson for beginners should cost $20 to $3, with costs increasing as your child moves up the ranks. You will also pay entry fees for competitions.Time commitment required: Beginners will play for just an hour or two per week.Potential for injury: Playe

50、rs have a very low risk of injury. Players who wear glasses should use eye protection.1、From the passage, we can learn that _.Abadminton is a fast-paced competitive sport which began in 1992Bthe court for singles has the same width as that for doublesCbadminton has mixed doubles event in the Olympic

51、 GamesDpara-badminton has been included in the Summer Olympic Games2、How many minutes in all will a player have for a rest in a set of three games?A2. B3.C7. D11.3、According to the passage, for the beginners, they should _.Awear glasses to protect their eyesBstart to learn badminton at the age of 8C

52、play for at least an hour or two every dayDpay at least $20 for a one-hour group lesson第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was eighteen, I couldnt wait to get my first job, which meant I

53、made the first step toward adulthood.But it was difficult to get a work permit. One day I was dropped off by my parents at the 1 , where applicants took their physical tests for work permits. Although I had night blindness, my vision was clearer during the day, which helped me walk 2 by myself. Then

54、 the doctor began the 3 He looked into my eyes with a bright light. “I suggest your parents take you to an eye specialist,” he said, “I 4 you have a retinal(视网膜) disease. If you do, youll never 5 a day in your life”My parents did take me to specialists. After much time and money spent seeking an 6 r

55、esult, it was determined that I had an eye disease that slowly 7 a person of sight. But still, during daylight, I could walk without 8 I could read, but not for hours. My eyes began to 9 and words slipped off the page when I read more than a few pages. However, no matter how tired my eyes became, I

56、never gave up reading. I knew the 10 of great writers as well as the most popular music stars. Their words were powerful, which 11 me to try writing. Soon writing brought me a lot of 12 each time I completed a paper.Then an important phone call from an editor changed my life. An article I 13 appeare

57、d in a local newspaper. The newspaper, to my 14 , continued to print my work. Next, a book series published several of my essays. I got interested in writing and 15 up with each acceptance. On the pages, readers never knew of my blindness 16 I chose to present it. For me, finding my voice through wr

58、iting gave me the pride and satisfaction I 17 so many years ago. Now, I have numerous essays and articles in 18 Should I be thanking that misguided doctor? By falsely predicting that I could never work a day, he fueled my 19 into success. He set the bar too 20 and focused on what I wouldnt be able t

59、o do. Yet I proved what I could do.1、AstationBcompanyCclinicDlab2、AsilentlyBproudlyCsuddenlyDeasily3、AoperationBtreatmentCexaminationDargument4、AsuspectBacknowledgeCconfirmDadvocate5、ArestBworkCliveDsleep6、AurgentBobviousCaccurateDordinary7、AremindsBrobsCwarnsDinforms8、AassistanceBmedicineCallowance

60、Dbalance9、AdanceBshineCwidenDtear10、AhousesBhabitsCnamesDaddresses11、AaskedBpermittedCforcedDencouraged12、ApleasureBworryCtroubleDstress13、AadmittedBpennedCwantedDdescribed14、AshameBadmirationCdelightDdisappointment15、AgaveBlitCcameDput16、AalthoughBafterCsinceDunless17、AfearedBsoughtCbroughtDrejecte