2023届湖南省常德市临澧一中高三冲刺模拟英语试卷含解析

1、2023届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、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，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）1Do you really mean it when you say he will a good president?AjudgeBduitCturnDServe2Scientists have come to the conclusio

2、n _ the temperature on Earth is getting higher and higher.AWhatBthatCwhichDwhen3I dont mind her criticizing me,but_is how she does it that I object to.AitBthatCthisDwhich4Only those who have a lot in common can get along well._. Opposites sometimes do attract.AI hope notBI think soCI appreciate that

3、DI beg to differ5Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management?If you make _ most of the equipment, there will be _ rise in production.Athe; aB/; /C/; aDthe; /6I think it a great honor _ to visit your country.Ato inviteBinvitingChaving invitedDto be invited7This semeste

4、r our school offers many optional courses for the students, _ appeals to many students.Aeach of whichBall of whomCeach of whomDall of which8Jacks fellow workers often turn to him for help when trapped in trouble because he is a _of ideas.Afountain BsessionCdiagram Dresource9In fact，most of us would

5、the consequences of stupid decisions taken byothers.AhandleBsolveCfollowDsuffer10Chinese President Hu Jintao called for an immediate cease-fire in Libya _ an even worse humanitarian crisis in the country at the BRICS Summit in Hainan Province.Ato preventBto have preventedCpreventingDhaving prevented

6、11- Which of these digital cameras do you like best? - _. They are both expensive and of little use.ANoneBNeitherCNothingDNo one12Wed better go now, _ well miss the train.Abut Bso Cotherwise Dtherefore13_ the lawyers, volunteers from the Libyan Red Cross Society also joined the efforts in helping th

7、e Chinese go home safely.AExcept forBIn spite ofCApart fromDInstead of14Please wear your best clothes on Monday, as your class photos _ then.Awill take Bwill be taken Chave taken Dhave been taken15“ _ I went through ups and downs in life，” Gordon said, “I never found the importance of being selfdisc

8、iplined as well as the significance of life.”AIf BSinceCUntil DUnless16I thought it hard to complete the project at first, but I_my mind.AchangeBhave changedChad changedDwould change17Im _Chinese and I do feel _Chinese language is _most beautiful language .A/, the, aBa, /, theCa, the, /Da, /, a18We

9、the sunshine in Sanya now if it were not for the delay of our flight.Awere enjoyingBwould have enjoyedCwould be enjoyingDwill enjoy19Could you possilby take to the railway station tomorrow?ANo way BNever mind CNot at all DNo problem20They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead of ti

10、me, _ was something we had not expected.AthatBwhichCitDwhat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）Things to Do on a Sunny Day in San FranciscoSan Francisco doesnt take its sunny days for granted. Once the sun comes out and the temperatures rise, everyone races to seize a spot to take

11、 in an unbelievable city view or heads to one of their favorite attractions.Find Thrills at a Theme ParkExperience thrill rides and attractions at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, North Americas only theme park of wildlife, sea life and thrilling rides. Its a wonderful entertainment experience for the w

12、hole family, with one-of-a-kind adventures across three worlds.Cruise(乘船游览) on the BaySail under one of the Modern Wonders of the World. Watch sea lions and seals at play.And learn all the secrets of the fantastic city by the Bay. For people who like the thrill of speed and wind in their hair, the s

13、easonal Rocket Boat (May-October) is the option for you.Tour AT&T ParkIts home to the famous baseball team San Francisco Giants from April to October every year, but you can take a tour inside AT&T Park any time for a players eye view. Youll have access to the baseball field, the visitors clubhouse,

14、 the press box and so on.Ride a Bike over the Golden Gate BridgeExplore the beautiful, bike-friendly streets and waterfront paths of San Francisco all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge with an all-day bike rental from Blazing Saddles. Their easy-ride bikes, combined with their new, free mobile app f

15、ull of helpful tips and sightseeing suggestions make the self-guided tours easy and fun for everyone.1、What can tourists do at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom?AExperience thrilling rides.BLearn all the secrets of San Francisco.CTake a players eye view over a park.DAdmire the scenery of the Golden Gate B

16、ridge.2、Which event attracts tourists loving speed and wind most?AFind Thrills at a Theme parkBCruise on the BayCTour At& T ParkDRide a Bike over the Golden Gate Bridge3、Which of the following offers tourists a free mobile app?AWatching wildlife.BSailing on the bay.CVisiting a baseball field.DRentin

17、g a bike from Blazing Saddles22（8分）Its just been three months after the first bike-sharing company arrived in Singapore, but reports of abuse and vandalism（故意破坏）of shared bikes in the city keep appearing on social media.The majority of these shared bikes are stationless, which means they dont need t

18、o be stopped at a designated（指定的）spot. They lock themselves after your ride is over, and youre meant to just leave the bike at the side of a road.But users have been chaining up bicycles outside their apartments, preventing others from using them. Some people bring them up to their apartment floors,

19、 so they cant be found easily by other users. Some people have removed the bikes number plates or codes, and some even have painted over the bikes to claim the bikes for themselves. Most of the abused bikes belong to either Singapore-based oBike, or ofo, a bike-sharing giant based in China.ofo has e

20、ncouraged Singaporean users to report issues. oBike said that the number of bicycles that were damaged made up less than one percent of its fleet. The company said in February that it planned to bring in “tens of thousands” of bikes by mid-2017. The company has yet to ban anyone from its service, bu

21、t said that it would take appropriate action including making reports to the police.oBike also introduced a shortcoming system, similar to that of its competitor, China-based Mobike. Users start with 100 points, which get taken away for errant（出格的）behaviour such as forgetting to lock the bike, or pa

22、rking at non-designated areas. Users are banned from using oBike when their scores reach zero. oBike has an eight-man operation team that can remove bicycles parked casually.When approached for comment, Mobike said, “In China, just as in Singapore, there are always a tiny minority of people who abus

23、e the bikes, so we designed our system to prevent this type of abuse.”1、Who is the owner of most of the abused bikes?AChinese government.BLocal government.CA bike-sharing giant based in China.DThe users of the bikes.2、What is the attitude of the oBike toward the abuse of bikes?ATolerant. BIndifferen

24、t.CSupportive. DDisapproving.3、What is the meaning of the underlined word “that” in the fifth paragraph?ASystem.BBike.CCompany.DReport.4、What can we learn from the passage about shared bikes?AThey will be introduced soon.BThe abuse of the bikes is on the increase.CThey are very expensive.DThey are w

25、ell preserved by users.23（8分）A woman lost the sight in one eye after going swimming in a pool at a hotel wearing contact lenses（隐形眼镜）. Jennie Hurst, from Southampton, suffered from a rare and painful infection caused by amoeba（变形虫）in water. The infection causes people to be sensitive to light and th

26、e 24-year-old said she had to stay in a dark room for three months. She is now warning of the dangers of swimming or showering wearing contacts.Ms Hurst experienced four operations and a treatment in which she had eye drops every half hour. During that time I stayed in my bedroom with black curtains

27、 at the window. The only thing I could do was to listen to the radio. One evening, I was so eager to look out of window to get a look of the outside world that I opened my curtains in the middle of the night. As soon as I did this the moon shone in my eyes and it really hurt. I didnt do that again.

28、I have been left with no sight in my left eye and the damage to my right eye could be lasting, she said.Ms Hurst had been wearing contact lenses for five years. I dont even like swimming,she said. My friends were quite surprised that I had gone swimming and probably thought that I had been a bit laz

29、y. I wasnt aware of the problem at all it didnt even enter my brain to take them out. I felt responsible that I had let it happen when actually I could have just taken my contacts out.1、Whats the text mainly about?AThe woman losing sight while swimming.BA rare infection caused by contact lenses.CAn

30、accident happening in a hospital.DThe trouble of staying in a dark room.2、Amer the operations, Jennie Hurst feltAfrightened BcalmCregretful Danxious3、What does Jennie Hurst mean in the last paragraph?AShe used to go swimming very often.BShe has also been hurt in her brain.CShe will be busy with her

31、work in future.DShe might be more careful when swimming next time.4、Whats the purpose of the text?ATo analyze. BTo explain.CTo warn. DTo encourage.24（8分）In a world full of Kates and Sarahs, you might think itd be nice to have a unique name to help me stand out in a crowd.Being named Stacia (pronounc

32、ed stay-sha) is not so lucky to me. I11 get the occasional. “Your name is so pretty after introducing myself, but eventually my name causes me more frustration than happiness. For example, Microsoft Word always tries to tell me my name isnt a real word. I was never able to buy a cheesy Mickey Mouse

33、keychain from Disneyland as a kid (in other words, I didnt have a childhood). I couldnt even pronounce my own name correctly until I was five.I once had a professor who pronounced my name differently each class. After a while I stopped correcting him, and thats been my reaction to strangers ever sin

34、ce. In other cages, Id rather tell the cashier my name is Staci and save both of us, as well as the people standing behind me in line, valuable time.Meeting new people gives me anxiety, and Ive realized its easier just to lie about my name altogether in certain cases. Actually I didso many times tha

35、t Brittany is now my chosen “going out name. It may have caused some confusion with my friends at first, who would let out a small laugh or confused look, but Ive trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake(假的)nameNow going out on weekends means I get to have a shift of id

36、entity.Frustrations aside, being the owner of a unique name has made me appreciate the little things in life. Someone pronouncing or spelling my name correctly on the first try brings me more joy than it probably should. I also love when I meet another Stacia and we get to bond over our shared strug

37、gles.To any other Stacias reading thisI feel you, girl. P.S. I apologize to any real Brittanys out there. Thanks for letting me borrow your name !1、36How does the author often feel about her name?AAnnoyedBHappyCDisappointedDProud2、38Why does the author use a fake name?ATo enjoy a different identityB

38、To stand out in a crowdCTo save time and troubleDTo make a fool of herself3、40Whats the reaction of her friends to “Brittany finally?AThey are laughing at herBThey are used to itCThey are strongly against herDThey are confused about it4、42How does the author sound when telling the story?AGuiltyBCaut

39、iousCCuriousDHumorous25（10分）The organic food has gained a lot of popularity as they are being considered as healthier and tastier. A fair number of people advocate a large-scale shift to organic farming from conventional agriculture. But this might not seem well-founded.Since the mid-19th century, c

40、onventional industrial agriculture has become incredibly efficient on a simple land to food basis. Conventional farming gets more and more crop per square foot of land, which can mean less wilderness needs to be transformed to farmland.To make farming more efficient, conventional agriculture uses a

41、significant amount of synthetic fertilizer（合成肥料）each year, and all that nitrogen（氮）enables much faster plant growth. However, the cost is paid in vast polluted dead zones at the months of many of the worlds rivers, because much of the nitrogen ends up running off the soil and into the oceans. This a

42、lso makes conventional farming one of the major threats to the environment.To weaken the environmental impact of agriculture, improve soil quality as well as produce healthier foods, some farmers have turned to organic farming. Environmentalists have also welcomed organic food as better for the plan

43、et than the food produced by agricultural corporations. Organic practices - refusing artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides are considered far more sustainable. Sales of organic food rose 7.7% in 2010, up to $26.7 billionand people are making those purchases for their moral senses as much as

44、 their tongues.Yet a new meta-analysis in Nature does the math and comes to a hard conclusion: organic farming produces 25% fewer crops on average than conventional agriculture.In the Nature analysis, scientists performed an analysis of 66 studies comparing conventional and organic methods across 34

45、 different crop species, from fruits to grains. They found that organic farming delivered a lower output for every crop type, though the difference varied widely. For crops like fruit trees, organic trailed（落后于）conventional agriculture by just 5%. Yet for major grain crops and vegetables all of whic

46、h provide the worlds main calories conventional agriculture outperformed organics by more than 25%.What that means is that while organic farming may be more sustainable than conventional agriculture, there are trade-offs（此消彼长）with each. So an ideal global agriculture system may borrow the best from

47、both systems rather than upholding merely organic or conventional practices.1、Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo compare two types of farming.BTo criticize conventional agriculture.CTo discuss the development of farming.DTo argue for a realistic agriculture system.2、What do we know

48、 about conventional farming?AIt produces more crops with fewer fertilizers.BIt achieves efficiency at a huge cost to the environment.CIf offers a long-term solution to global demand for food.DIt performs far better for each crop type than organic farming.3、What does the author most probably agree wi

49、th?AEmploying organic farming to plant rice.BAdopting organic practices to grow potato.CUsing conventional methods to plant cabbage.DApplying conventional farming to growing apple.4、Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point（次要点） C:

50、 ConclusionA BC D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）A Good ManIts a late Saturday afternoon in early March, and I am sweating in search of the only gift my son wants from Los Angeles: a 1 to the homes of the stars such as Brad Pitt and Jet Li.A cheerf

51、ul taxi driver says, “No problem. Map sellers are everywhere!” When the taxi stops, a fellow 2 with a thin folded sheet and says: “Ten dollars.”Ten dollars! With absolute 3 , I inform him, “Thats too much.” The map man leaves. I begin walking, certain Ill find a(an) 4 star map soon.I am 5 . Theres h

52、ardly anybody on the street. There dont seem to be many real stores, just cars and bars. No maps. No stars. Blocks pass. The sun begins to sink. At the edge of West Hollywood, 6 fellow wanders ahead, selling star maps to some teenage girls.Ten dollars 7 . Forget it. My son will 8 .That night, I call

53、 my wife. “Did you get one of those maps to the stars? Hes been talking about 9 else.”This 10 is hard to ignore. Its late. At all-night markets: no maps. I head back to the hotel. Morning is coming. There will be one last 11 . After I check out, I take a taxi. But at nine in the morning, map sellers

54、 are 12 to be found.“You know,” says the driver, “The guys with the maps just aint up yet!” Hes right.“ Forget it. Lets go to the airport.”“ Well,” says the driver, “ I could 13 you one if you like.”Sure. Trust this guy? I might as well throw cash onto the freeway. But exiting the taxi, I 14 my last

55、 chance. I hand him $13 and my business card. Three weeks pass. Ive 15 on the star map. My son has stopped mentioning it.Then one afternoon, sticking out from under piles of flyers, there it is: a big white envelope. There is a small note. I can hardly read it, 16 I make out a few phrases“forgive 17

56、 ,” “taxis been down” and, finally, “heres map for your son.” Theres no return address. Its signed, “kind regards, M.”I hold the note in my hand, 18 what my son said to me when I got back from Los Angeles.“ Did you meet any 19 , Dad?” he asked.Now I know what to tell him.“ Yes, I did. I met a guy na

57、med M.”If you never 20 anybody, youll never find the good guys.1、Adecoration Bmap Cbook Dsymbol2、Aargues Brequests Ccompetes Dapproaches3、Aassurance Bpermission Canxiety Dbargain4、Aperfect Binexpensive Cproper Ddetailed5、Ashocked Bconfused Cimpatient Dwrong6、Aone Bsome Canother Deither7、Astill Beven

58、 Calmost Dyet8、Abelieve Bregret Cunderstand Dadmit9、Aanything Beverything Csomething Dnothing10、Aidea Bnews Cchange Dreason11、Atry Bjourney Caction Dminute12、Aeverywhere Bsomewhere Canywhere Dnowhere13、Agive Bmail Cshow Dspare14、Acreate Brecognize Cdeserve Dblow15、Agiven up Bthrown doubts Crefused o

59、ffers Ddropped in16、Aand Bor Cbut Dfor17、Afault Bdelay Ccarelessness Drudeness18、Aremembering Breminding Creviewing Drealizing19、Aadmirers Bfriends Cstars Dheroes20、Alook up to Bturn to Chave faith in Dagree with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）语法填空 My name is Billy Smith. Im

60、 50 years old this year. I was about 440 pounds two years ago. _1_(fortunate), I managed to lose weight. I began to gain weight when my mom developed Parkinsons disease in 1994. I soon became her caregiver, and continued to provide her _ 2_ care for over 10 years. But when the pressure of taking car