2022年湘中名校高考压轴卷英语试卷含答案

1、2021-2022高考英语模拟试卷考生须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1We have no idea what air we will be breathing in the future if we anything to stop hazy weather.Ahadnt done Bdi

2、dnt doChavent done Ddont do2In 2012, Sun Yang became the first Chinese man _ an Olympic gold medal in swimming.AwinningBto winChaving wonDbeing won3Our English teacher , having explained to us how to design a project, allowed us a whole weeks preparation and then _the class.Ato dismissBdismissedCdis

3、missingDhaving dismissed4To his delight, Tom quickly earned the trust of his boss and then of his colleagues.AoneBonesCthatDthose5If he _hard, he would have passed the exam.A were to work B had workedC should work D was to work6We have decided to fulfill the task in time, difficulties we may meet wi

4、th.Ano matter howBhoweverCwhateverDwhichever7The inner thoughts of the two young persons are revealed in the book, _ both of them fail to express.AwhereBwhenCwhoDwhich8All we have is 24 precious hours a day and therefore we shall waste _AnothingBnoneCneitherDno one9There was never any time for Kate

5、to feel lonely, _ she was an only child.Aever sinceBnow thatCeven thoughDas though10Whats that noise?Oh, I forgot to tell you. The new machine _.Awas testedBwill be testedCis being testedDhas been tested11 Are you still thinking about the email Tony sent you yesterday？ Oh，to tell the truth,thats mak

6、es me feel excited.AWhat Bhow Cthat Dwhy12According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while _ of black women has risen by 56 percent.AthatBwhatConeDwhich13What an unforgettable experience! Ill write it down_it is still fresh in my memory.Asinc

7、eBwhileCafterDuntil14Varieties of solutions have been provided for us to solve the problem. We can choose_ to start with.AitBthatCeachDone15All children should get access to a high-quality education _ their race, zip code or family income.Adepending onBregardless ofCdue toDapart from16Like all paren

8、ts in the world，we want you to grow up in a world _ is full of love and kindness.AwhereBthatCwhenDwhat17Why _ you choose to work in a remote village school when you can own a respectable job in a city?AneedBshouldCmustDwill18Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, only today is a gift, and that

9、 is _ we call it present.AhowBwhenCwhyDwhere19The government placed _ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.AlimitationsBadministrationCrequirementsDrestrictions20Given the huge gap _ economic development and cultural consciousness, young people find big cities are safer than small t

10、owns.Ain view of Bin case of Cin consequence of Din respect of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） Everything about nuclear energy seems terrifically big: the cost, construction and decommissioningand the fears of something going badly wrong.The future, however may well be much sm

11、aller. Dozens of companies are working on a new generation of reactors that, they promise, can deliver nuclear power at lower cost and reduced risk.These small-scale plants will on average generate between 50MW and 300MW of power compared with the 1,000MW-plus from a conventional reactor. They will

12、draw on modular manufacturing techniques that will reduce construction risk, which has plagued larger-scale projects. Supporters believe these advanced modular reactors (AMRs)most of which will not be commercial until the 2030sare critical if atomic power is to compete against the rapidly falling co

13、sts of solar and wind.“The physics hasnt changed. Its about much cleverer design that offers much-needed flexibility in terms of operation,” said Tim Stone, long-term industry adviser and chairman of Nuclear risk Insurers, which insures nuclear sites in the UK.Since the Fukushima meltdown in Japan i

14、n 2011, safety fears have threatened nuclear power. But the biggest obstacle today is economic. In western Europe, just three plants are under construction: in the UK at Hinkley point C in Somerset; at Flamanville in France; and at Olkiluoto in Finland. All involve the European Pressurized Reactor t

15、echnology of EDF that will be used at Hinkley Point. All are running years late and over budget. In the US, the first two nuclear projects under way for the past 30 years are also blowing through cost estimates.The UK, which opened the worlds first commercial nuclear reactor in 1956, is one of the f

16、ew western nations committed to renewing its ageing fleet to ensure energy security and meet tough carbon reduction targets. It is seen as a proving ground, by many in the industry, of nuclear powers ability to restore confidence.However, the countrys agreement with EDF to build two units at Hinkley

17、 Pointwhich together will generate 3.2GW of electricityhas come under severe criticism over its cost. The government is looking at different funding models but said it still sees nuclear power as vital to the countrys future energy mix. Small reactors, it believes, have the potential to generate muc

18、h-needed power from the 2030s.A nuclear sector deal, unveiled last month, promised up to 56m in funding for research and development into AMRs and attracted interest of start-ups from around the world. The government hopes the funding will give the UK a lead in the global race to develop these techn

19、ologies, helping to provide energy security while also creating a multibillion-dollar export market for British engineering companies.1、Which of the following is true about the advanced modular reactors (AMRs)?AAMRs produce more power than traditional reactorsBSmall in scale, AMRs rose more safety r

20、isksCSo far, most AMRs have not been put into use yetDGovernments prefer energy of solar and wind to that of AMRs2、In paragraph 5, the author mentions the plants in Western Europe and the US to _.Aprove that nuclear power has been threatened by safety concern.Bshow that the construction of nuclear p

21、ower plants cost more that the budget available.Cindicate the construction of nuclear plants are slow in speed.Dpoint out that most power plants have adopted the latest nuclear technology.3、What can be inferred from the passage?ASome people have lost confidence in the development of nuclear plantsBT

22、he UK government seeks to reduce the negative impact of nuclear power on its economy.CThe plan to build two power plants in Hinkley Point has been desertedDa kind costs for small modular reactors would be higher relative to large nuclear reactors.4、Which of the following can serve as the best title

23、of this passage?ABritain counts on nuclear energy to keep lights onBTraditional nuclear plants boom with mini reactorsCNuclears share of power generation remain steadDNuclear power looks to shrink its way to success22（8分）With the development of our society, cell phones have become a common part in o

24、ur lives. Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Maybe they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new namephubbers (低头族)

25、.Recently a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman t

26、akes a selfie (自拍) in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events finally leads to the destruction(毁灭) of the world.Although the ending of the film sounds unrealistic, the damage phubbing can bring is rea

27、l. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Always bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors words. “The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for a long time will damag

28、e your eyesight gradually, according to the report.But thats not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. When getting together with family or friends, many people prefer to play their cell phones while others are chatting happily wit

29、h each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.It can also cost your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.1、Why does the author give the example of a carto

30、on in Paragraph 2?ATo suggest phubbers will destroy the world.BTo call for people to go walking without phones.CTo tell people of the bad effects of phubbing.DTo advise students to create more cartoons like this.2、According to the passage, what risks may a phubber have?Destructing the worldAffecting

31、 his social skillsDamaging his neck and eyesightGetting separated from his friends and familyA B C D3、Whats the authors attitude towards phubbing?ASupportive BConfident CDisapproving DUnconcerned4、What will be talked about in the following paragraph?AWays to avoid the risks of phubbing. BBad effects

32、 of phubbing.CDaily life of phubbers. DMethods of phubbing.23（8分）The earlier Thanksgiving in Canada was to celebrate the earlier start of winter in the North, ending the harvest season earlier. Thanksgiving in Canada did not have a fixed date until the late 19th century. Many of the individual Canad

33、ian provinces had declared their own days of Thanksgiving. The first official Canadian Thanksgiving occurred on April 15, 1872, when the nation was celebrating the Prince of Wales recovery from a serious illness. By the end of the 19th century, Thanksgiving Day was normally celebrated on November 6.

34、 However, when World Warended, the Armistice Day holiday was usually held during the same week. To prevent the two holidays from conflicting with each other, in 1957 the Canadian Parliament declared Thanksgiving to be observed on its present date on the second Monday of October.Much as in Canada, Th

35、anksgiving in the United States was observed on various dates throughout history. From the time of the Founding Fathers until the time of Lincoln, the date Thanksgiving was observed varied from state to state. The final Thursday in November had become the date of custom in most states by the beginni

36、ng of the 19th century. Modern Thanksgiving was first officially called for in all states in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. Influenced by Sarah Josepha Hale, who wrote letters to politicians for around 40 years trying to make it an official holiday, Lincoln declared the date to be the final Thursday in No

37、vember in an attempt to raise a sense of American unity between the Northern and Southern states. However, a nationwide official Thanksgiving date was not realized until the 1870s. On December 26, 1941, President Franklin DRosevelt changed the national Thanksgiving Day from the last Thursday in Nove

38、mber to the fourth Thursday.1、What do Canada and the USA have in common about Thanksgiving?AThey both have fixed dates of Thanksgiving in historyBThey both celebrate their Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.CThey both celebrated their first official Thanksgiving in the 1870s.DThey both

39、observed thanksgiving to raise a sense of unity of their countries.2、Who made American Thanksgiving Day celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November officially?AAbraham Lincoln. BSarah Josepha Hale.CFranklin DRoosevelt.3、What is the passage mainly about?AThe history of the dates Thanksgiving in Can

40、ada and America.BThe first official Thanksgiving in Canada and America.CModern Thanksgiving in Canada and America.DThe customs of Thanksgiving in Canada and America.24（8分）How to Get the Best Hotel DealTaking the entire family on vacation can add up quickly flights, rental car, gas, meals, snacks, an

41、d of course, hotels. However, by doing some research and using three little words, you could end up saving a lot of money on accommodations.First, search hotel booking sites like TripAdvisor or Expedia and check out the hotel rates in your location for the dates you would like to book. Take down all

42、 the prices you find online for that hotel. But even if you find a steal of a deal or “a special discount”, dont press the book button on the website just yet.After researching prices online, experts say the best way to get the lowest hotel rate is to call the hotel directly not any of the customer

43、service or 1-800 numbers that could be listed as a contact number, especially for a chain hotel. Then youre going to drop some magic words. While you might be tempted to ask for “the best deal” or “the lowest rate”, your secret weapon here is to use the phrase “cheapest nonrefundable rate.” Accordin

44、g to experts at Travel+Leisure, that phrase triggers hotel staff to search for the room that will cost you the least for your vacation.If you do end up trying to negotiate a better price, mention the numbers you found online and then reduce those prices by 20 percent. Apparently hotels pay a hefty f

45、ee to be listed on hotel booking sites, and that 20 percent could actually mean more money than they would get if you booked through one of them.Just dont wait until the last minute to score a deal, because that can lead to paying more, not less. Fred Lalonde, founder of the travel service Hopper, t

46、old Travel+ Leisure that the best deals on hotels are usually available two to three months ahead of the vacation date, potentially saving you more than $270 for an eight-day stay.120、What does the underlined part “three little words” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AA special discountBThe best dealCThe low

47、est rateDCheapest nonrefundable rate.1、According to the passage, the preferred way to get the best hotel deal is to _.Acall the target hotels to bargain with the staffBcollect and compare the prices found onlineCbook hotels just before your departure timeDturn to hotel booking sites for a discount25

48、（10分）Id planned to spend my weekend in the sun, potting flowers outdoors. But that was before the pair of crows. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base camp in our backyard.We first discovered our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made travelled through o

49、ur neighborhood. I figured theyd go away soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably annoying my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little desperate.Then, on Sunday afternoon, I looked out the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi staring at something on the grou

50、nd. I went to explore and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly still as my dog inched towards it. Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away. I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera.It never occurre

51、d to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I forgave the crows.To be honest, Ive never been much of a bird person. I also have a healthy respect for birds, and by healthy I mean s

52、lightly fear-based. Theyre basically living dinosaurs.I wish theyd chosen another backyard. There are only so many sunny days in Seattle, and I still cant do any gardening out there. But Im also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. Its pretty amazing.The experience h

53、as also reinforced my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.1、The arrival of the two crows _.Adisturbed the authors life Bfrightened the authors dogCangered the authors neighbors Ddamaged the authors backyard2、Why

54、did the author lock her dog up?AShe wanted to take some photos. BThe dog kept making loud noises.CShe wanted to protect the little bird. DThe parent crows were to attack the dog.3、After seeing the little crow, the author _.Adecided to take it in Bappreciated knowing its growing processCfell in love

55、with the pair of crows Dplanned to drive the crows away4、By saying “Theyre basically living dinosaurs” in paragraph 5, the author means _.Abirds are rare Bbirds are very uglyCshe is afraid of birds Dshe is respectful to birds5、The author writes the text mainly to _.Ashow an annoying situation Bseek

56、advice on dealing with crowsCcall on readers to protect birds Dshare a personal experience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） Optimism and pessimism are both powerful forces. Each of us must choose which we want to 1 our future and our expectations. W

57、e can choose to laugh or cry, bless or 2 . Its our decision: from which perspective do we want to view life? Will we look up in 3 or down in desperation?I believe in the upward look. I choose to 4 the positive and skip right over the negative.An optimistic attitude is not a luxury(奢侈品); its a(n) 5 .

58、 The way you look at life will determine how you feel, how you perform, and how well you will get along with other people. 6 , negative thoughts, attitudes, and expectations 7 themselves; they become a self-fulfilling prophecy(预言). Pessimism creates a dark place where no one wants to live.Years ago,

59、 I drove into a service station to get some gas. It was a beautiful day, and I was feeling great. As I walked into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “ How do you feel?” That seemed like a(n) 8 question, but I felt fine and told him so. “You dont look well,” he replied. This 9

60、 me completely by surprise. A little 10 confidently, I told him that I had 11 felt better. Without hesitation, he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared yellow.By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little 12 . About a block away, I 13 over to the side of th