北京西城区北京市第八中学2022-2023学年高三下学期第六次检测英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年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）1Sally likes going to school _ she has got many good friends there.AorBbecauseCunlessDso2I was ill that day, otherwise I _the sports meet.Atoo

2、k part inBwould have taken part inChad taken part inDwould take part in3Dont give up half way, and you will find the scenery is more beautiful when you reach the destination than when you _.Astart offBhave started offCstarted offDwill start off4By the end of last week,600 people from 50 countries to

3、 attend the meeting，with nearly half coming from the United States，Germany and Britain.Ahad registered Bhave registeredCregistered Dwere registered5Please _ your ashes before it fails on the carpet.Acut offBknock offCget offDdrop off6A large number of excellent films _ all over the world over the pa

4、st decades.Ahave producedBhave been producedCwere producedDproduced7This research has attracted wide _ coverage and has featured on BBC televisions Tomorrows World.AmessageBinformationCmediaDdata8-Whenever you want a good meal, come to my restaurant and eat for free.-Believe me. That is an _ I will

5、not refuse.AapproachBofferCideaDinstruction9If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common _ in the USAAview BexerciseCpractice Dreality10Generally speaking, _according to the directions, the medicine has no side effect. Awhen taken Bwhen taking Cwhen to take Dwhe

6、n to be taken11The famous book Frankenstein, _ by British novelist Mary Shelley, is the first work of science fiction.AwritingBhaving writtenCwrittenDwas written12The differences the childrens achievements can not be completely explained _ their social backgrounds.Ain front ofBin case ofCin need ofD

7、in charge of13It was announced that only when the fire was under control _to return to their homes.Athe residents would be permittedBhad the residents been permittedCwould the residents be permittedDthe residents had been permitted14My daughter, _ all kinds of meat, would not like to eat any vegetab

8、le, which worries me a lot.Adevoted toBaddicted toCaccustomed toDexposed to15The company began to produce silk underwear last year, most of _ imported to Europe.Ait Bthem Cthat Dwhich16At the back of the old temple _ twelve huge stone statues together with _ pagoda.Adoes stand; a 8-storeyedBdo stand

9、; a 8- storyCstands; an 8-storeyDstand; an 8- storied17After he was promoted to the present position, he is not so hardworking as he _.Awas used toBused to beCwas used to beingDused to18Where was I?You _ you didnt like your job.Ahad said BsaidCwere saying Dhas said19Keeping a regular sleep schedule

10、is important for setting a babys body clock,_researchers note should be in place by about 4 months of age.AwhoseBwhichCwhenDwhere20Creating an atmosphere _ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.AwhereBwhoseCthatDwhich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） Somethings happe

11、ning at the lowest point on our planet,some 1,388 feet below sea level. The Dead Sea, a salt lake close to Israel, Jordan and the West Bank, is shrinking at an alarming rateabout 3.3 feet per year, according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East.“Its not just like one country is punishi

12、ng the Dead Sea; its more like the whole region,” said photographer Moritz Kstner, who visited the area in February to work on his series “The Dying Dead Sea”.The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan River basin. But around the 1960s, the courses of

13、some water sources it relied upon were diverted. Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.Mineral extraction(提取) industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining, experts say. The Dead Seas minerals have been popular

14、 for their medical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品) and other consumer products.And then, of course, theres the Middle Easts hot, dry climate, which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself. Last year, Israel and Jordan signed a $900 million deal in an effort to stabilize the D

15、ead Seas water levels. It involves building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump much needed watersome 300 million cubic meters annuallyinto the Dead Sea.“This is the most important and significant agreement since

16、 the peace treaty with Jordan (in 1994),” said Silvan Shalom, Israels energy and water resources minister at the time. Whether the canalestimated to take three years to completewill work out positively and as planned remains to be seen.For now, Kstner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a p

17、lace of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.1、How many reasons for the Dead Seas shrinking does the author mention in the passage?AOne.BTwo.CThree.DFour.2、What does the underlined word “diverted” in paragraph 3 mean?ASwitch.BImprove.CAccomplish.DRepa

18、ir.3、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AThe Dead Sea is drying out causing water shortage to humans.BKstner visited the Dead Sea to shoot TV series about peoples life.CThe Dead Seas minerals have been used in some products.DThe Dead Seas water levels have been stabil

19、ized by building a canal.4、What is the passage mainly about?AHow the Dead Seas water levels decline influences human beings.BHow important the Dead Sea is in Israel,Jordan and the West Bank.CWhat we should do to save the Dead Sea from being destroyed.DWhy the Dead Sea is dying and the measure taken

20、to save it.22（8分） Some people believe that international sport creates goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together, they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: international competitions encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstandin

21、g and hatred (憎恨). There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident including the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by in

22、cidents caused mainly by smaller national contests.One country received its second-place medals with visible anger after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were sure that one of their goals should not have b

23、een disallowed and that their opponents victory was unfair. Their manager was in great anger when he said, “This wasnt hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished.” The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension (停赛) of the team f

24、or at least three years.Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals, or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olym

25、pics there is far too much that encourages aggressive patriotism (爱国主义).1、According to the author, recently the Olympic Games have _.Acreated goodwill between the nationsBbrought about only false national prideCshowed little international friendshipDput an end to misunderstanding and hatred2、What do

26、es the underlined word “disallowed” in Paragraph 2 mean?APermitted to pass.BConsidered as reasonable.CWon by the other side.DRefused to accept.3、What conclusion can we draw from the passage?AThe current organization of the Olympic Games must be improved.BAthletes should compete as individuals in the

27、 Olympic Games.CA game should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game.DMore and more athletes will compete for their own honor23（8分） Natalie Trayling is a famous street artist in Melbourne. At first, those who happened to pass by her and spare some change didnt even realize what

28、 a musical genius was playing. The emotional tune was not only masterfully played but also composed by Natalie herself when she was only 14. Gradually, as long as she appears, people will stop, absorbed in her music. Her music makes you think about calmness, the good things in life, and never giving

29、 up.But what people do not know is that behind the beautiful music of the old woman, it is full of bitterness. At the age of 12, she won a music scholarship at Santa Maria College. At 15 she knocked back a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London because her parents couldnt pay non-tuitio

30、n costs. When she left school, she taught piano at Santa Maria. Later she met her husband, Denis. They had four children, but the two of them died. In 1984, Denis asked for a divorce. Natalies son, Nathan, was given medication for depression. Natalie lived either outdoors in Royal Park or in boardin

31、g houses for nine years. In late 2003 Natalie collapsed with anaemia(贫血) and was hospitalized for six months.For half a century, Natalie has been teased by fate. But even so, she never gave up her love for music. When asked why the music was so important to her, she said: “Music is everything. I do

32、feel part of it. The whole world is music.”When Natalie went on the Internet, she became a sign of Melbourne. People are impressed by her persistence in dreams and the optimism of life. Now she is no longer wandering around. She can play the piano at any time, but as long as the weather is good, she

33、 will walk to the streets of Melbourne, and play a touching melody for the rush of the city.1、Why is Natalies music so touching to the passers-by?AIt is full of bitterness.BShe composed it herself.CIts a reflection of her own life.DIt reminds of the beauty of life.2、Which of the following can replac

34、e the underlined word “knocked back” in Paragraph 2?Agave upBobtainedCacceptedDwas awarded3、What does music mean to Natalie?AIts her hobby.BIts the source of her misfortune.CIt is part of her life.DIts a way to earn a living.4、What does the author try to tell us?ANatalie is a musical genius.BLife is

35、 not easy for everyone.CNever give up halfway.DNatalie has a strong and brave heart.24（8分） Construction on Knollys Tunnel began in 1896， and it was opened on August 13th， 1898 by the man it was named after-Sir Clement C Knolly， Acting Governor of Trinidad It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain Its a

36、rchitecture is still admired and studied today， and many are amazed that Knollys Tunnel has stood up to the earths movement over so many yearsMuch research is being done on the tunnel At the top of Knollys Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves， where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature

37、 Standing at the beginning of Knollys Tunnel， you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through， but should do so in groups for safety In the old days， there were no lights， but no

38、w there are street lights on the way to the tunnel， though not insideOn your way in， you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed Knollys Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap The road

39、 was recently improved， but is better when you enter from Tabaquite， and there are signs on the road directing you to Knollys TunnelOn the drive to Knollys Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature At the site itself， there is nothing to purchase to eat or drin

40、k， but in Tabaquite there are several bars， a restaurant， and food outlets A gas station and a health centre are also close byFor those who admire architecture， Knollys Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad For the nature lovers， there is no better place for them to be and for the historians，

41、they can walk or drive through Knollys Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled （worked hard） on its structure So when you visit Trinidad， dont forget to take a look at Knollys Tunnel!1、Knollys Tunnel is special in _ Aits environmentBits functionCits locationDits architecture2、The underlined

42、 word site in the paragraph 4 refers to _ ATrinidadBTabaquiteCMitchell GapDKnollys Tunnel3、What is the purpose of the passage？ _ATo suggest a visit to Knollys TunnelBTo introduce the history of Knollys TunnelCTo evaluate the value of Knollys TunnelDTo witness the change of Knollys Tunnel4、The passag

43、e above is probably taken from _ Aa geography textbookBa travel journalCa sports reportDa health and fitness magazine25（10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 infec

44、tion caused by amoeba（变形虫）in water. The infection causes people to be sensitive to light and the 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

45、 she had eye drops every half hour. During that time I stayed in my bedroom with black curtains 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 nig

46、ht. As soon as I did this the moon shone in my eyes and it really hurt. I didnt do that again. 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 frien

47、ds were quite surprised that I had gone swimming and probably thought that I had been a bit lazy. 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 main

48、ly about?AThe woman losing sight while swimming.BA rare infection caused by contact lenses.CAn 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

49、used to go swimming very often.BShe has also been hurt in her brain.CShe will be busy with her 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.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

50、个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting . I was expecting a quiet 1 of the splendid artwork.A young 2 viewing the paintings ahead of me 3 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all

51、 the talking. I admired the mans 4 for putting up with her 5 stream of words 6 by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved 7 the various rooms of art, Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 8 .I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 9 w

52、hen the couple approached the 10 . Before they left, the man 11 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 12 it into a long sick and then 13 his way into the coatroom to get his wifes jacket.“Hes a 14 man.” The clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a

53、 young age, During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldnt change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 15 there is a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?”I asked .“He cant see.”“Cant see? Youre 16 . He sees a lot, More than you and I do,” the clerk said, “His wife 17 each

54、painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, 18 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 19 and the courage of a husband who would not 20 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I wat

55、ched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined.1、AviewBtouchCwanderDscenery2、AladyBmanCcoupleDclerk3、AyelledBarguedCscreamedDchatted4、AattemptBpatienceCwisdomDindependence5、AvividBconstantCcasualDexciting6、AAdoptedBAdaptedCConductedDDisturbed7、AtowardsBtoCthroughDfrom8、AanxiouslyBslowlyCquicklyD

56、sensibly9、AcommentBdecisionCpurchaseDprofit10、AentranceBqueueCfrontDexit11、ApluggedBreachedCheldDbent12、AlengthenedBmadeCbroughtDbroadened13、AledBfoundCforcedDtapped14、AbraveBroughCsmartDgenerous15、AwhereverBwhateverCwheneverDwhichever16、AwrongBsillyCequalDunique17、AdescribesBdrawsCshowsDdecorates18

57、、AkindnessBcourageCenthusiasmDpride19、AsupportBexpectationCsightDconfidence20、AallowBhopeCgetDCause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）The Chinese Government 1 ( create) the Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival in 2018, 2 (make) it the first time that a national festival has been sp

58、ecially set up for farmers. The festival will be celebrated 3 (annual) on the autumnal equinox (秋分).The action shows the governments concern about agriculture and its people to draw the whole societys attention to Chinese farmers, 4 work hard to strengthen the countrys development.The festival falli

59、ng on the autumnal equinox also shows respect 5 traditional 24 solar terms which 6 (follow) by Chinese people since about 2,200 years ago. Meanwhile, it mirrors Chinese peoples knowledge of seasonal changes in nature and their willingness to adapt to natural rules. Although climates and crops differ

60、 in 7 (difference) parts of China, most crops mature in autumn, and thus its the best time to celebrate the harvest.The festival 8 (accompany) by certain rituals (仪式) is especially important to China, an agricultural country with 9 (thousand) of years of history. A whole years hard work brings big h