2023届湖北省武汉市东西湖区华中师范大学第一附属中学高三适应性调研考试英语试题含解析

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、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，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回

2、。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1The beautiful mountain village we spent our holiday last year is located in is now part of Guangxi.Awhich; whereBwhere; whatCthat; whatDwhen; which2_him not to do so, he wouldnt have made such a serious mistake.ADid I persuadeBIf I persuadeCIf I should persuadeDHad I pers

3、uaded3Look! Here s a photo _ in my classroom at primary school. Can you recognize me in it?AtakenBtakingCto takeDbeing taken4These remarkable findings suggest the elephants have _ a memory capacity to make distinctions between human voices.Abuilt upBpacked upCbrought upDtook up5The children wrote ma

4、gical stories together, _ imaginary worlds of romantic and military adventure.Ato spinBspinningChaving spunDto have spun6During the 2008 financial crisis，the French president Nicolas Sarkozy agreed to provide millions of emergency fund aid to help unemploymentAreleaseBresembleCrelieveDrecommend7In a

5、 competitive marketplace, finding the key factor that _ your business from others is highly valuable.AdefendsBdistinguishesCprohibitsDselects8Newly-built wooden cottages line the street，_ the old town into a dreamland.AturnedBturningCto turnDhaving turned9_ he was 12, Einstein had learned advanced m

6、athematics by himself.AThe first time BAt the timeCBy the time DDuring the time10A large number of excellent films _ all over the world over the past decades.Ahave producedBhave been producedCwere producedDproduced11Many young people just cant live without the Internet, they depend on for whatever i

7、nformation they need.AwhichBwhenCwhereDwhat12Anna was in Inner Mongolia for two years, _ as a volunteer teacher.A having worked B working C worked D to work13With the nuclear crisis worsening in Iran, the worlds attention is fixed again on _is called the Middle East.AwhichBwhatCthatDit14We had wante

8、d to surprise Father with a birthday gift, but my sister _ by asking him what he would like.Alicked her lips Bate her wordsCspilt the beans Dpulled his leg15Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of our government, Id like to _ a sincere welcome and heartfelt gratitude.Aexploit BexposeCexpand Dextend16Many

9、 questions have been answered by John. He must have previewed the lessons last night, _ he?AneedntBhasntCdidntDmustnt17She is _ being pleased about it ; she is very angry.Afree fromBfree ofCout ofDfar from18In Sydney, theres only _ average of 23 days a year when _ sun doesnt shine.Athe, theBan, /Can

10、, theDthe, /19In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance _ in comparison with light, it wont be blocked by trees when travelling.Awhile BbecauseCwhen Dthough20Although it in the desert most of the year, people still live thereAdoesnt rainBdidnt rainChasnt rainedDhadnt rain

11、ed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）A young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the sage(圣人) that he was looking for.With considerable patience, the sage listened attentively to the reason for t

12、he boys visit, but told him that at that moment he did not have time to explain to him the secret of happiness.He suggested that the young man take a walk around his palace and come back in two hours time. “However, I want to ask you a favor,” he added, banding the boy a teaspoon, in which he poured

13、 two drops of oil. “While you walk, carry this spoon and dont let the oil spill.”The young man began to climb up and down the palace staircases, always keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At the end of two hours he returned to the presence of the wise man.“So,” asked the sage, “did you see the Pers

14、ian tapestries(挂毯)hanging in my dining room? Did you see the fantastic garden that the Master of Gardeners spent ten years in creating?”Embarrassed, the young man admitted that he had seen nothing.“So, go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. “You cant trust a man if you dont kno

15、w his house.”Now more at ease, the young man took the spoon and wandered again through the palace, this time paying attention to all the works of art that hung from the ceilings and walls. He saw the gardens, the mountains all around the palace, and the delicacy of the flowers. Returning to the sage

16、, he reported in detail what he had seen.“But where are the two drops of oil that I entrusted to you?” asked the Sage.Looking down at the spoon, the young man realized that he had spilled the oil.“Well, that is the only advice I have to give you,” said the sage. “The secret of happiness lies in look

17、ing at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.”1、What was the intention of the young man to travel to look for the sage?ATo appreciate the most beautiful scenery along the way.BTo experience adventures of the outside world.CTo learn the secret of happines

18、s from the wisest man.DTo figure out whether the sage was knowledgeable or not.2、Which of the following statements is wrong?AThe sage listened to the young man with patience.BThe young man made it as the sage had expected.CDuring his second round of wandering, the young man appreciated the wonders o

19、f the castle.DThe young man was too concerned about the oil when he first went around the castle.3、Why did the sage ask the young man to go around his castle with a spoon of two drops of oil?ABecause he wanted to find out whether the young man was perseverant(坚持不懈的)in accomplishing his goals.BBecaus

20、e he intended to let the young man know that happiness came at a price.CBecause he wanted to help the young man to uncover the secret of happiness in an indirect way.DBecause he wanted to let the young man trust him.4、What can we learn from the story?AReal happiness consists in enjoying our rights a

21、nd meanwhile fulfilling our duties.BWe cant trust a man unless we get familiar with his house.CThe search for the secret of happiness demands our devotion.DIts not easy to keep balance between enjoyment and commitment.22（8分）How Did the Ancient Chinese Keep Food Warm in Winter?Facilities like electri

22、c rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the S

23、hang and Zhou Dynasties. “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fue

24、ls like charcoal.The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age. The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties took on different shap

25、es and structures. “Ran Lu”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran Lu” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded th

26、at the vessels structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475221 BC). Bronze You, ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The Bronze You can also

27、be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening where charcoal could be placed. Just as people today cant do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink. Bronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the

28、 “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning process produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (25AD-220AD), further improvements to

29、the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.1、When did the “Ran Lu” become popular?AIn the Zhou Dynasty. BIn the Eastern Han Dynasty.CIn the Warring States Period. DIn the Stone Age.2、The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening to _.Aplace charcoal Bstore wineCpour water Dhold cha

30、rcoal ashes3、What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?AIt is warm. BIt is convenient.CIt is useful. DIt is environment-friendly.23（8分）Welcome to the 2017 UK Festival AwardsThe UK Festival Awards & Conference is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, vision and creativity of the nations bel

31、oved festival industry.Throughout the day of the event, the Conference invites numerous industry insiders(行家) to discuss the issues most relative to the sector, reviewing its immediate past and portending to the future. The evenings Awards present a wide range of honors across categories that are de

32、cided via a combination of public voting and professional judgments. Since launching in 2004 it has evolved into a major event at The Roundhouse in London, giving the industry a chance to collectively celebrate and fondly reflect upon the achievements of the past year.With a gourmet dinner, gala awa

33、rds ceremony and after-show party, it attracts over 1,000 of the most influential people in the business.Along with its sister events, the UK Festival Conference and the European Festival Awards, The UK Festival Awards & Conference is owned and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent company

34、 founded in the UK.Awards include Best Major, Medium-Sized and Small Festival, Best Family Festival, Best Overseas Festival, Best Use of New Technology, and of course Best Toilets.As the festival season is approaching, we thought itd be a good time to release our free UK Festival Market Report for 2

35、015 / 2016. We gathered the data in our annual census(人口普查) undertaken in the preparation stage for last years UK Festival Awards. The latest UK Festival Market Report can be downloaded below.Included in the Report is a bunch of related information about festivalgoers: where theyre from, how they li

36、ke to purchase music, what they eat, their attitudes towards ticket prices, how receptive they are to different forms of advertising, why they go to festivals in the first place, where they sleep, and much more.We hope you find the information useful.1、Which phrase is the closest in meaning to the u

37、nderlined word “portending” in paragraph 2?Agetting down Badding upCgiving way Dlooking forward2、What can be inferred from the passage?AAn annual census is conducted and released in the FestivalBThe Festival Awards Ltd, is responsible for not less than three events.CThe gala awards ceremony attracts

38、 only 1.000 influential businessmen.DPublic voting plays a leading role in deciding a variety of festival honors.3、Where most probably will you see this passage?AIn a magazine. BIn a newspaper.COn a website. DIn a TV program.24（8分） On Sunday, March 11, most Americans will set their clocks forward an

39、 hour, as daylight saving time (sometimes wrongly called daylight savings time) begins and most of the United States can enjoy an extra hour of daylight. The spring and fall clock changes continue a long tradition started by Benjamin Franklin to conserve energy.Benjamin Franklin lakes the honor (or

40、the blame, depending on your view of the lime changes) for coming up with the idea to reset clocks in the summer months as a way to conserve energy. By moving clocks forward, people could take advantage of the extra evening daylight rather than wasting energy on lighting. At the time, Franklin was a

41、mbassador to Paris and so wrote a letter to the Journal of Paris in 1784, rejoicing over his “discovery” that the sun provides light as soon as it rises.Even so, DST (Daylight Saving Time) didnt officially begin until more than a century later. Germany established DST in May 1916 as a way to conserv

42、e fuel during World War I. The rest of Europe came onboard shortly thereafter. And in 1918, the United States adopted DST.Though President Woodrow Wilson wanted to keep daylight saving time after WWI ended, the country was mostly rural at the time and farmers objected, partly because it would mean t

43、hey lost an hour of morning light. And so daylight saving time was abolished until at the start of WWII, on Feb. 9, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt re-established daylight saving time year- round, calling it “War Time.”After the war, a free-for-all system in which U.S. states and towns were given

44、 the choice of whether or not to observe DST led to disorder. And in 1966, to avoid such “Wild West” confusion, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act. That federal law meant that any state observing DST and they didnt have to jump on the DST system had to follow a uniform timing system throughout the

45、 state in which daylight saving time would begin on the first Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday of October.Then, in 2007, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 went into effect, expanding the length of daylight saving lime to the present timing.1、What is the passage mainly about?AWhat is Daylight S

46、aving Time?BHow did Daylight Saving Time start?CWho proposed Daylight Saving Time?DWhy Daylight Saving Time is adopted?2、It can be inferred that .ADST was adopted in the US mainly to preserve fuelBDST lasted for 24 years in the US before being canceledCit is still free for the states in the US to ad

47、opt the DST or notDfarmers in the US rejected DST for losing an hour of evening light3、What is the meaning of the underlined expression “rejoicing over” in paragraph 2?ATaking pride in.BTaking interest in.CFeeling regret for.DFeeling surprised about.4、Which country adopted DST earliest, according to

48、 the passage?AFrance.BGermany.CEngland.DThe United States.25（10分）Imagine a cat that does not need someone to clean up after it keeps an older person company and help them remember to take their medicine. That is the shared dream of the toy maker Hasbro and scientists at Brown University in Providenc

49、e, Rhode Island. The researchers received a $3-million-dollar award from the National Science Foundation for a special project. They want to find ways to add artificial intelligence, or AI., to Hasbros “Joy for All” robotic cat.The cat has already been for sale for two years. Though priced over 1000

50、 dollars, it sold quite well. It was meant to act as a “companion” for older people. Now the project is aimed at developing additional abilities for the cat. Researchers at Browns Humanity-Centered Robotics Initiative are working to decide which activities older adults may need the most. They hope t

51、o make the cat perform a small number of activities very well. Such activities includefinding lost objects and reminding the person to take medicine or visit their doctor. They also want to keep the cost down to just a few hundred dollars.It is an idea that has appealed to Jeanne Elliott. Her 93-yea

52、r-old mother Mary Derr lives with her in South Kingstown. Derr has dementia (痴呆). The Joy for All cat that Elliott bought this year has become a true companion for Derr. The cat stays with Derr and keeps her calm while Eliot is at work. Elliott said a robotic cat that helps her mother to remember to

53、 take her medicine and be careful when she walks would be greater.The researchers are trying to learn how the improved cats will complete helpful activities and how they will communicate. They say that they do not want a talking cat, however. Instead they are trying to design a cat that can move its

54、 head in a special way to successfully communicate its message. In the end, they hope to create an exchange between the human and the cat in which the human feels the cat needs them. By doing so, the researchers hope they can even help prevent feelings of loneliness and sadness among elderly people.

55、1、Whats the purpose of the project?ATo relieve the pain of the elderly.BTo promote the sales of a medicine.CTo help make the robotic cat smarter.DTo invent a robotic cat for the elderly.2、Compared with the old model, the new robotic cat will be _.AcheaperBsmallerCmore talkativeDmore expensive3、What

56、does Paragraph 3 intend to tell us?AThe more functions of the cat, the better.BThe cat gives much help to the elderly.CThere is no cure for dementia at present.DMary Derr would have died without the cat.4、What can we infer from the last paragraph?AA talking cat is quite popular among the elderly.BFe

57、elings of sadness among the elderly are unavoidable.CEach family can afford such a cat in the future.DThe feeling of being needed is vital to the elderly.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）Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world.

58、 Sea turtles are the 1 of the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and 2 1,500 pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemps-Ridley, can 3 to 28 inches long and weigh almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to 4 in your hand. It is difficult to find populatio

59、n numbers for sea turtles because they do not 5 shore once they hatch and reach the ocean, which makes it hard to 6 them. Sea turtles 7 in the water because they are safer there. They cannot 8 their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells

60、9 other animals that want to eat them. They need to move quickly to stay safe.When the weather 10 warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to 11 their eggs on the beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most 12 turtles spend part of the time in water 13 part of the time on land. It is