广东省揭阳市揭东区2022学年高考冲刺模拟英语试题(含解析)

1、2022学年高考英语模拟测试卷考生请注意：1答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Our dream is to _ a World Cup that makes you, your grandchildren and everyone in football really proud.Astage BchairCfo

2、und Dwatch2Many developing countries are unwilling to pursue their economic development _ destroying the environment despite there being several financial crises.Aat the risk ofBat the cost ofCat the end ofDat the mercy of3Sally was excited to meet Susan at the party last nightThey _ each other sinc

3、e they graduated from Oxford University in 2010Ahavent seenBhadnt seenCdidnt seeDdont see4Every school into the competition will have a chance to win $2,000 _ of computing equipment.ApriceBworthCvalueDcost5It is sometimes said that a society can be judged _the way it cares _ its weakest members.Aon;

4、 aboutBby; forCunder; withDwith; on6The 90s people seem to have enjoyed the great benefits _ about by the great level of cultural andeconomic development.Abrought BbringingCto be brought Dhaving brought7A mother recognizes the feel of her childs skin when blindfolded. _, she can instantly identify h

5、er babys cry.ASimilarly BMeanwhileCNevertheless DAccordingly8Since the middle of the last year, the bike-sharing market _in Beijing.Aboomed Bwas booming Cwill boom Dhas boomed9 You should have helped your mom wash the dishesI meant But she is always telling me to studyAto doBtoCdoing soDdoing10 Cath

6、y, in my opinion, is very _. Absolutely! She prefers home life to going out.AdomesticBenergeticCdynamicDenthusiastic11In that remote area, the trees _ by the volunteers are growing well.Aplanted Bplanting Cbeing planted Dto plant12Mary nearly missed the flight doing too much shopping.Ain need ofBon

7、top ofCin front ofDas a result of13The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad2 more comfortable_.AheldBholdingCbe heldDto hold14They had just taken their seats, then _ Athe chairman came Bthe chairman comesCcame the chairmanDcomes the chairman15Jim told us all tha

8、t _ he said so at the meeting was right.AallBwhatCall thatDthat16In order to finish the work time,the man in charge decided to some more workers.Agive upBtake onClook afterDfind out17_ the students were hearing the exciting news!AHow happilyBWhat a funCWhat pleasureDHow pleased 18A hurricane swept t

9、hrough my village. Just as we were beginning to lose hope, it suddenly stopped. It is really “ ”.AAlls well that ends well BLightning never strikes twice in the same placeCIt never rains but if pours DA friend in need is a friend indeed19Chinas BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, whose positioning _

10、 will reach 2.5 meters by 2020, will soon provide services for more countries.AaccuracyBcategoryCfunctionDreference20Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama，Nirvana in Fire，Hu Ge would _ and actively seek new rolesAmake a mountain out of a molehillBhave too many irons in the

11、fireCstrike while the iron is hotDput the cart before the horse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）In the future those who are taking care of old people may get help from the house itself.Over the last few years, new technology, such as the Internet, Wi-Fi and flat TV screens, has

12、 changed our homes and the way that we live. Now, another technology revolution is happening. A new project at the University of Hertfordshire wants to create a home that monitors people living in it who are elderly.The researchers have developed a wristband device（装置）which helps us to watch the eld

13、erly person who is wearing it. The device collects information to see if the person has fallen or has wandered away from where he or she should be.The assisted-living project is part of the universitys wider Interhome project, which is the development of a smart house. The house remembers the habits

14、 of the person who lives there and it uses very low amounts of energy. The Interhome team hope that offering this service will help take care of the elderly. They say, “Its very important that these technologies are there to help and support and not replace any of the existing services.”The Interhom

15、e is not just a research method. Its also a way for students from different scientific backgrounds to learn and develop technology. The university uses the latest technology to help students get experience by developing new hardware and software themselves. The team includes design, engineering and

16、computer science students working together.“We are working on a smart-home project in Watford with some companies at the moment,” says the project leader. “We are looking at how a smart home can provide even more services.” This could help millions of old people around the world have a better and sa

17、fer life in the future.1、The wristband device benefits its users by .Achanging the living habits of the elderlyBmonitoring people who live in a smart homeCoffering information to the person wearing itDwatching over the elderly who may fall or get lost2、Whom does the University of Hertfordshire have

18、in its research team?AStudents who want to find a job eagerly.BStudents who prefer to work on their own.CStudents from different scientific backgrounds.DStudents with a lot of rich working experience.3、What is the project leaders attitude towards the future of the smart home project?AUncertain. BUni

19、nterested.COptimistic. DDisappointed.4、What might be the main idea of the passage?AA wristband device has changed the way that we live.BA smart home helps students develop hardware and software.CAn Interhome project has been put into use to help the elderly.DAn Interhome project will help the old li

20、ve a better and safer life.22（8分）Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.Ethos is a speakers way of convincing the aud

21、ience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, youre more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.Pathos is a speake

22、rs way of connecting with an audiences emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly

23、, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewer feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up

24、 your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me “.Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convi

25、nce you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.1、What do persuasion and art have in common?AThey both entertain the audience.BThey both require great skill to achieve.CThey both demand full attention from the audience.DThey were both common topics of an

26、cient Greek Writers.2、How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience?ABy expressing his sympathy with the audience.BBy telling the audience about his personal preference.CBy using beautiful language to make his statements attractive.DBy showing his knowledge and experience related to the to

27、pic.3、What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?AEthos is the most important aspect of persuasion.BEach aspect has a different effect on the audience.CHonesty is the key to making your arguments believable.DPolitical leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience.4、An advertiseme

28、nt for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of allbacteria” is mainly using .Aethos BpathosClogos Da combination of all three23（8分） When youre a junior in high school, three little letters quickly become larger than life: SAT.At the start of my junior yea

29、r, I realized that the environment was packed with competition. Surprisingly, this pressure didnt come from adults. It came from the other students. Everyone in my grade had college on the brain. To get into the college of our choice, we all believed, we had to outcompete and outscore everyone else

30、with less sleep, because time for sleeping was time you didnt spend studying for the SAT.I let myself get swept up in the pressure. My new motto was, if I wasnt in every single honor level class, I wasnt doing enough. I was bad-tempered and I couldnt focus. I stopped talking to my friends and my mom

31、, and I couldnt figure out who I was. I didnt have the confidence to know that my own passions and unique skills were what would make me stand out to colleges.Thats when I realized: I am not my SAT score. Trying to stick to what I thought colleges wanted masked who I really am. I decided to rely on

32、my strengths and get away from the crazy pressure I was putting on myself.Instead of forcing myself into higher levels of math, I took on an extra history class. I learned how to love what I was doing and not what I thought I was supposed to do. I learned to shine as an individual, not a faceless me

33、mber of the crowd. And I found that not only was this better for my happiness, but it also made me more effective and efficient when I studied.To me, individuality means having the confidence to decide who I am and who I want to be, and a number on a page is never going to change that. I am more sur

34、e of myself, and more ready to apply for college, than ever.1、At the start of the junior year, the author decided to study for the SAT _.Ato overcome the pressure from other high school studentsBto test how good she was at studying compared to othersCbecause it was exciting to compete with others to

35、 get into collegeDbecause she was eager to get an advantage over others in the competition2、When did the author realize she shouldnt just compete for scores?AWhen she got in every single honor level class.BWhen everybody stopped talking to her.CWhen she found she was no longer her usual self.DWhen s

36、he forced herself to take advanced maths.3、What can you infer from Paragraph 5?AShe tried to live as who she was, not just a student focusing on grades.BShe learned to team up with others and so gained efficiency.CShe managed to do well in both maths and history classes.DShe wanted to be number one

37、and no one could change her mind.4、Which statement best expresses the main idea of the passage?APressure brings out the best in you.BYou will stand out by being your best self.CThings will happen whether you like it or not.DLife is just a matter of decisive times.24（8分） Climate change is perhaps the

38、 key issue of our time. Often, however, it is presented to us as being so abstract that it seems impossibly distant. For those of you looking for something a little more concrete, a new report suggests that the effects of climate change may significantly affect coffee.The report, put out by The Clim

39、ate Institute, describes the effects of climate change on various coffee-growing nations and the resultant effects on the plants and those who grow them.Coffee Arabica plants, which produce 70% of all commercial coffee, can be adversely affected by even a half-degree change in typical weather condit

40、ions. This sensitivity to temperature puts the plant at increased risk of the effects of climate change.In Central America the average temperature has risen by a full degree Celsius since 1960. In Ethiopia the average temperature has increased by l. 3 degrees. This increase is enough to have notable

41、 effects on the plants. In Tanzania the productivity per hectare of coffee has fallen by half since the 1960s due to changes in temperature.Indeed, studies claim that by 2050 the area of the world suitable for growing coffee will be cut by half. Coffee production is likely to then be pushed to highe

42、r elevations(海拔) to take advantage of lower temperatures, but this will not be enough to make up for lost lowland areas.Coffee is the second most traded goods by developing nations, and the inability of producer nations to export it could cause dramatic chain reactions in their economies.Millions of

43、 people make a living in the production, processing, transport, and sale of coffee;their livelihoods would stand to take a blow as growing areas decrease and prices rise.As the temperature keeps rising, your cup of coffee will become much more expensive,and it may also carry an aftertaste bitterer t

44、han usual, for all those workers in the coffee belt left without the means to make a living as conditions worsen. Not only that, but the economic effects will cost the West millions in increased foreign aid.1、What does the underlined word adversely in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?Aslightly.Btempor

45、arily.Charmfully.Dgradually.2、Why will people have to grow coffee in highland areas?ATo adapt to the change of temperature.BTo increase the quality of the products.CTo reduce the cost of coffee productionDTo get access to water supply more easily.3、What conclusion can we draw from the last two parag

46、raphs?AThe rich will get richer and the poor poorerBSmall changes may have large effects in generalCDeveloped countries ought to aid poor countries.DCoffee trade will eventually disappear in the world.4、How does the author feel about the future of coffee production?ACautious.BWorried.CUnconcerned.DH

47、opeful.25（10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 places the uncooked pizza into a hot oven. A few minutes late

48、r, 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 spend money on better food products because it does not ha

49、ve 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 difference that its made by a robot versus a human.”The co

50、mpanies 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 schools automation laboratory. Goldberg said researchers have be

51、en 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 said.“Were going to get rid of boring, repetitive, dangero

52、us 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 a lot by selling pizza.BIt wants to create more robots.CIt

53、 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 delicious and free of charge.3、Whats the benefit of robots making

54、 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.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）“I won

55、t stop learning new things 1 I die,” 105-year-old Zhao Muhe told domestic media.He got his first bachelors and masters degrees in his 2 , and is now working on his PhDHe traveled the world after 3 and learnt to use the Internet.Zhao, born in Shandong in 1912, moved 4 Taiwan at 39, and found a non-te

56、aching job at National Kaohsiung Normal University. Almost 30 years later, he retired from the university. Thats 5 the time for people to begin a peaceful but boring pensioners life, 6 with friends and looking after grandchildren. 7 that was not for Zhao.He decided to go to 8 university, this time t

57、o study. Zhao 9 the National Open University in Taiwan in 1999. He commuted to school by bike every day, never 10 a single class. He studied 11 into the night, and it only took him four years to finish the 128 academic 12 required to graduate with an arts degree, which he did at the age of 91.Severa

58、l years later, Zhao decided to 13 his studies. He passed the entrance examination for Nanhua University in Taiwan and got a 14 in philosophy two years later. He is now auditing classes at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan 15 he prepares to earn a doctorate degree. He thinks its 16 too late to

59、learn. 17 studying, he also fulfilled his dream of touring the world. Now he is learning to use a 18 . Internet is no use for a dying man like 19 , bro, his fellow pensioner said humorously to him. But Im still 20 , he replied with laughter.1、Abecause Bif Cwhen Dunless2、Aeighties Btwenties Cnineties

60、 Dthirties3、Aadjustment Bretirement Cpresentation Dexamination4、Ato Baway Cout of Dfrom5、Asuddenly Bgradually Cnormally Dtypically6、Ahanging up Bhanging out Changing down Dhanging over7、ABut BAnd CSo DFor8、Aanother Beach Cthat Dhis9、Aarrived at Bgraduated from Cstudied Dattended10、Asharing Brefusing