梧州市重点中学2021-2022学年高考英语押题试卷含答案

1、2021-2022高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1一Excuse me，sirYou cant enter 0ffice without permission一But the manager is expecting meAthe；aBan；theCthe；不填D不填；不填2 the key to the car when my bo

2、ss came towards me.Finally I could drive him home as usual.ANever had I found BSeldom did I findCHardly had I found DNo sooner did I find3Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly _ the snow.Aacross BagainstCthrough Dover4Mary became _ homesick and critical of the United States, so she fled

3、from her home in West Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.Acompletely BsincerelyCapproximately Dincreasingly5Cambridge gave a positive answer inquiries on whether it recognizes gaokao scores.Ain favor ofBin response toCin salute toDin consequence of6-The weather is too cold _ March this year.- It

4、was still _ when I came here years ago.Afor; colderBin; coldCin; hotDfor; hotter7_ of danger in the street at night, the girl doesnt dare to go out without someone _ her.AWarned; accompanied BWarned; accompanyingCWarning; accompanied DWarning; accompanying8The split between humans and living apes is

5、 thought by some scholars _ 15 to 20 million years ago.Ato occurBoccurringCto have occurredDhaving occurred9Without my parents encouragement and support I definitely _ where I am today.AwasntBhadnt beenCwouldnt beDwouldnt have been10Its said that the power plant is now large as what it was.Atwice as

6、Bas twiceCtwice muchDmuch twice11As a child, I was _to keep quiet when my parents were discussing something, while parents nowadays often ask for their childrens opinions.AdemandedBhopedCforbiddenDrequired12Mr. Johnson has been chosen as the manager of the sales department._ he was so excited this m

7、orning.ANo chanceBNo wayCNot possibleDNo wonder13The science competition is a good opportunity to show students _ creativity can add new value to their school life.AwhereBwhetherChowDwhen14In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance _ in comparison with light, it wont be bl

8、ocked by trees when travelling.Awhile BbecauseCwhen Dthough15It is well known _Confucius was born in the city of Qufu in Shandong province, China.AwhetherBwhereCthatDwhat16Ms Alice is considered a lady by us, for she often helps the poor she met with.AselfishBhopefulCmeanDgenerous17My TV set doesnt

9、work, the water tap is dripping and my car is still under repair!You sure _ bad luck these days.AhadBwill haveChad hadDare having18Its difficult for us to learn a lesson in life _ weve actually had that lesson.Awhile Bsince Cuntil Dwhen19Did you meet Mr. Smith?Yes. When I arrived, he _ for New York

10、to attend a press conference.Awas just leavingBjust leftCjust leavesDhad just left20The suggestion came from the chairman _ the new rule _.Awhat; was developedBthat; was developedCwhat; be developedDthat; be developed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） Weve all been there: those

11、times you need to argue your point of view to someone who you know disagrees with you. You immediately go to your keyboard and start to type out that 280-character tweet, the Facebook reply, or a paragraphs-long email. Surely the reason, logic, and strong power of your written words will convince wh

12、oever it is who disagrees with you to see your point of view. But new research suggests a different idea.That research was conducted by Juliana Schroeder, assistant professor of University of California, Berkeley, and her colleagues. In Schroeders study of almost 300 people, participants were asked

13、to watch, listen, and read arguments about subjects they agreed or disagreed with. They were asked to judge the character of the communicator and the quality of the argument. Schroeders team found that the participants who watched or listened to the communicator were less dismissive (抵触的)of their cl

14、aims than when they read that communicators same argument.The idea for her study came from a newspaper article about a politician. One of us read a speech that was printed in a newspaper from a politician with whom he strongly disagreed. The next week, he heard the exact same speech playing on a rad

15、io station. He was shocked by how different his reaction was toward the politician when he read the speech compared to when he heard it. When he read the statement, the politician seemed idiotic, but when he heard it spoken, the politician actually sounded reasonable.So in the workplace, speaking to

16、 someone in person often involves nothing more than walking a few doors down to their office. And thats exactly what you should do if you need to convince that boss or colleague of why your blueprint for the company or project is the right one.Only as a last way should you try to communicate with so

17、meone who you disagree with over social media. Twitters limited text allowance and social media users short attention make arguing your point an uphill battle.1、Whats the result of the research?AWritten words are more logical and reasonable.BPeople prefer to communicate with key board.CWhen reading

18、an argument, the participants were less dismissive than hearing it.DOral, not written, communication works better.2、Why is the politician mentioned in paragraph3?ATo introduce the topic for discussion.BTo summarize the previous paragraphs.CTo explain why Schroeder conducted the research.DTo introduc

19、e the politicians speech.3、What does the underlined word “idioticin paragraph 3 mean?AWise.BPractical.CSilly.DSpecial.4、What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ATo persuade your boss, you need to walk to his office and leave a message.BIts difficult to fully explain your points due to social

20、medias limitation.CArguing over social media is more convenient than speaking in person.DCommunicating with others over social media is encouraged.22（8分） Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they conv

21、ey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoi

22、d an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes

23、 to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they hadforegonean opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good

24、Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will sti

25、ll be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to m

26、ake a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.1、Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?ABecause people use them when they feel sadBBeca

27、use they express regrets and disappointment in lifeCBecause the remind the writer of some sad experiencesDBecause they mean sadness in the English language2、Whats the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?Agiven upBcome acrossCgot throughDheld back3、The author decided to go to her

28、 office on Good Friday to _.Asee a doctorBfinish her workCjoin a celebrationDaccompany her father4、What is the best title for the passage?AAdvice from My FatherBAvoidance of saying “If Only”CThe “Extra Minute” RuleDThe importance of Emotional Well-being23（8分） How to help yourselves facing the freque

29、nt occurrence of crowded stampede(踩踏) during the holiday?If you are in a crowd, a first and most essential thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on, and k

30、now that in a crowd of moving people, wet or uneven ground can he slippery or dangerous, causing you to fall.Be aware of the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be predicted. When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference, giving you the possibility of taking ad

31、vantage of your escaping route. Always stay closer to the escape route.If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled(被踩踏). Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd; take advantage

32、 of any space that may open up to move sideways. Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxerit gives you movement and protects your chest.If you fall, get up quickly. If you cant get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you back up. If you have kids, lift them up. If you fall and canno

33、t get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal(胎儿的) position (do not lay on your stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs). The worst situation is to be pushed by the crow

34、d against an immovable object. Try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.1、What is the first important when you are in a crowd?AProtect your breast.BCall the ambulance quickly.CPress with the crowd tightly.DBe familiar with your surroundings quickl

35、y.2、What should you do if you fall and cannot get up in a crowd?AShout at the crowd loudly.BWait for someone to save you.CCover your head with your arms.DLay on the ground without moving.3、What should you do if you find yourself pressed in the middle of the crowd?ACry for help and fight against the

36、pressure.BMove towards the same direction of the crowd.CKeep still and wait for the crowd to leave slowly.DKeep bending down with a hand around your head.4、Who is the suitable reader about the passage?AThe people of all ages.BThe children.CThe parents.DThe teachers.24（8分） Nearly 20 U.S. states have

37、started carrying out former president Barack Obamas Clean Power Plan, which places limits on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in an effort to reduce the impacts of climate change. The plan has been in legal limbo (边缘) for the past year. Yet scientists have now calculated another outcome of

38、 the policy: harm to crop yields (产量) if the plan is cancelled. Along with carbon pollution, coal-fired power plants spew (喷出) pollutants that form what we know as smog. The contribution of smog to increased rates of asthma (哮喘) and premature deaths was already known. The new research estimates the

39、extent to which smog, under air-pollution policies-4n place before the Clean Power Plan, would limit production in 2020 of four major crops: corn, cotton, potatoes and soybeans.Led by environmental engineer Shannon L. Capps, now at Drexel University, the team also sketched the extent to which those

40、crop production losses would reduce under three nationwide scenarios (方案). One improved the efficiency of individual power plants. Another modeled a policy similar to the Obama plan, setting state CO2 emissions goals for the electricity department. A third established a tax on carbon emissions, unde

41、r which emissions fell the most. But the greatest drop in smog-forming pollutantsand greatest gains in crop yieldscame from policies such as the Clean Power Plan.Researchers calculated how well each scenario would reduce the potential productivity loss (PPL) of each crop. PPL is a projected value fo

42、r 2020 and indicates how much crop growth would suffer because of smog. Scenario 2 most closely agrees with results expected from the Clean Power Plan.1、Whats the main purpose of The Clean Power Plan?ATo offer clean power,BTo limit CO2 emissions.CTo slow climate change.DTo increase crop production.2

43、、The latest research shows that smog may cause .AasthmaBearly deathsCheart diseaseDcrop production loss3、What can we infer from Paragraph 2?AScenario 3 was intended to increase taxes.BScenario 2 increased crop yields most.CScenario 1 didnt have any effect on crop yields.DThe three scenarios were mad

44、e at Drexel University.4、Whats the best title of the passage?AU.S. states restart the Obamas Plan.BThe Clean Power Plan was called off.CThree scenarios benefit crop yields.DSmog does harm to peoples health.25（10分）Pearl opened her eyes when Ezra turned a page of his magazine. She pulled off her quilt

45、. “Ezra,” she said. “If I could just have some water,” she told him. He poured it from the water-pot. She heard no ice cubes clinking (叮当声); they must have melted. Yet it seemed just minutes ago that hed brought in a whole new supply. He raised her head, rested it on his shoulder, and tipped the gla

46、ss to her lips. Yes, half-heated not that she minded. She drank gratefully, keeping her eyes closed. His shoulder felt steady and comforting. He laid her back down on the pillow.“DR. Vincents coming at ten,” he told her.“What time is it now?”“Eight-thirty.”“Eight-thirty in the morning?”“Yes.”“Have y

47、ou been here all night?” she asked.“I slept a little.”“Sleep now. I wont be needing you.”“Well, maybe after the doctor comes.”It was important to Pearl that she deceive the doctor. She didnt want to go to the hospital. Her illness was pneumonia (肺炎), she was almost certain; she guessed it from a pas

48、t experience. She recognized the way it settled into her back. If Dr. Vincent found out he would take her out of her own bed, her own house, and send her off to Union Memorial, tent her over with plastic. “Maybe you should cancel the doctor altogether,” she told Ezra. “Im very much improved, I belie

49、ve.”“Let him decide that.”“Well, I know how my own self feels, Ezra.”“We wont argue about it just now,” he said.1、（小题1）Where is Pearl in the passage above?AIn the hospital. BStaying with Ezra at his house.CAt home. DAt a health clinic.2、（小题2）Pearl has spent the night _.Atalking to Ezra about the pas

50、t Bmaking plans to go to the hospitalCworrying about the future Dsleeping in her bed3、（小题3）How does the writer let out the passing of time in the first paragraph?AThe ice cubes in the water-pot have melt. BThe water in the water-pot is cold.CEzra has finally arrived. DPearl closes her eyes and dream

51、s.4、（小题4）If Ezra knew that Pearl had pneumonia, he would most probably _.Aagree to let her stay where she is Bagree to lie to the doctor about her illnessCinsist that she go to the hospital Dask another doctor for a second opinion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

52、白处的最佳选项26（30分）During the first week of the term, every student was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year. Some jobs were more 26 than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. And the teacher would 27 who had been most responsibl

53、e during the previous year. Among them Rita 28 . During the previous year she had followed all the teachers 29 perfectly. But that year there was a big 30 . Each child received one of the normal 31 , like cleaning the blackboard. But Ritas job was very 32 . She was given a little box containing some

54、 sand and one ant. And even though the teacher 33 that this ant was a very special ant, it 34 Rita. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her and even her father 35 Rita to ignore it. 36 , Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by making the unimportant task into a special job. “ I will turn t

55、his little task into 37 great,” Rita said to herself. So Rita started 38 her little ant. She gave the ant the best food, and it grew bigger than anyone had expected One day, the teacher 39 a man to the students and said he would tell them a 40 piece of news. The man said, “ Today they have announced

56、 the winner of the 41 , and this class is the winner! This class has been chosen to accompany me on a 42 to the tropical rainforest to investigate all kinds of insects. 43 all the schools of this region, it is this one that has best 44 for the little ant given to you. Well done!” That day the class

57、was filled with joy. Everyone 45 Rita and thanked the teacher. And many children learnt that to be given the most important tasks you have to know how to be responsible for even the smallest tasks.1、Ainteresting Bpossible Cnecessary Dcreative2、Arealize Bdoubt Cargue Dconsider3、Astood up Bstood out C

58、stood for Dstood by4、Aopinions Bconcerns Cinstructions Dexperiments5、Acuriosity Bmovement Csurprise Dchance6、Atasks Bpromises Cdreams Dpurposes7、Adifferent Bordinary Cfamiliar Dvaluable8、Ahoped Binsisted Cagreed Dguessed9、Aannoyed Binspired Csatisfied Ddisappointed10、Asupposed Bforced Cencouraged Da

59、dmitted11、ATherefore BOtherwise CHowever DMoreover12、Asomething Bnothing Ceverything Danything13、Adeveloping Bstudying Ccomforting Dwriting14、Aintroduced Bexposed Cappealed Dconnected15、Aterrible Bconfusing Cwonderful Dfoolish16、Acompetition Bchallenge Cconference Dnegotiation17、Ajourney Bvacation C

60、meeting Dstory18、ABetween BAlong CBesides DAmong19、A looked Bpaid Ccared Dworked 20、Aprized Bcongratulated Crespected Dcelebrated第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分） Tea is an important part of Chinese tradition. 1 Chinese society developed and progressed, tea production has pla