沙头角中学2022-2023学年高三第五次模拟考试英语试卷含解析

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

2、题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1 How much do you charge for the iPhone? Well,it cost me $ 400,but Ill _ 20% as its no longer new.Areduce to Bdecrease toCknock off Dcut off2The stadium _ stands a theatre will be reconstructed.Abeside whichBfor whichCwhenDwhich3Lisa wouldnt _ the job any more. She h

3、ad a big argument with her boss and resigned.Acome up withBkeep up withCmake up withDput up with4During the 2008 financial crisis，the French president Nicolas Sarkozy agreed to provide millions of emergency fund aid to help unemploymentAreleaseBresembleCrelieveDrecommend5Dont you think _of great imp

4、ortance that we should keep fit by taking exercise regularly?AthisBthatCwhichDit6Hes as a “bellyacher”hes always complaining about something.Awho is knownBwhom is knownCwhat is knownDwhich is known7-What happened to the young trees we planted last week？-The trees_ well，but I didnt water them.Amight

5、growBneednt have grownCwould growDwould have grown8To his delight, Tom quickly earned the trust of his boss and then of his colleagues.AoneBonesCthatDthose9The problem with the current system allows anyone to commit a similar crime without . It needs to be fixed.Abeing punished BpunishedCto punish D

6、punishing10Tom is proud and _, never admitting he is wrong and always looking for someone else to blame.AstrictBstubbornCsympatheticDsensitive11Thanks to her determination and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a _ grasp of the subject.AcomprehensiveBconfidentialCconservativeDcompulsory12You

7、never really understand a person_you consider things from his point of view.AifBonceCasDuntil13Maria is constantly making efforts, she deserves the goal of entering the key university.AachievingBto achieveCbeing achievedDto be achieve14Once he makes up his mind to do something, seldom _ give it up.A

8、he willBdoes heCwould heDwill he15Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid _ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.Asooner or laterBmore or lessCto and fromDup and down16A problem has occurred we should develop innovative thinking abilities

9、in the classrooms by giving students opportunities to generate new ideas.Awhat BwhereCwhether Dthat17Im not quite sure how to get there, - Id better _ a map.AwatchBlook upCconsultDread18Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, only today is a gift, and that is _ we call it present.AhowBwhenCwhyD

10、where19That preserved historic village connected to downtown by a highway is _ many office workers spend their weekends.AwhatBhowCwhereDwhy20Hearing the news, she rushed out, _ the book _ on the table and disappeared into the distance.Aleft; lain openBleft; lay openedCleaving; lie openedDleaving; ly

11、ing open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） Creativity does not depend on “Eureka!（我发现了）moments-it is a process，designed to consistently bring abstract ideas into the practical world. For creators，this emphasizes the importance of routines. Random bits of great inspiration are fe

12、w and last only a short time；your works require a sustainable（可待续的）way to develop good ideas into great ones. Recall the wise words from Chuck Close：Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us just show up and go to work. Perhaps one of the best ways to improve your own processes is to stu

13、dy the masters. Thanks to books like Daily Rituals, our desire to see what go to work means -by getting a look at the masters regular routines-has been thoroughly satisfied. Though the output of these creative geniuses is sometimes amazing, how they conduct their work is often easy to relate to. One

14、 such person I took inspiration from was Ludwig van Beethoven.Beethoven kept his creative promises by strategically using his time to produce ideas. His favorite method of thinking about things is long walks through the forested valleys of Vienna without the company of other people. He placed great

15、importance on this planned time for reflection and idea evaluation. It appears he wasnt alone; notable craftsmen all over the world share similar experience in breaking up their day with walks.Beethoven went for an active walk after lunch, and he always carried a pencil and a couple of sheets of pap

16、er in his pocket, to record chance musical thoughts. Gustav Mahler followed much the same routine-he would take a three (or four)-hour walk after lunch, stopping to quickly write down ideas on his notebook. Benjamin Britten said that his afternoon walks were where I plan out what Im going to write i

17、n the next period at my desk. Recently, psychologists took an interesting step (or two) forward in understanding the creative benefits of walking-a Stanford study was able to show that walking helped people produce more novel ideas and enhanced creative thinking during the walk and immediately after

18、, compared to sitting. As the title of the study points out, walking may be the missing ingredient to consistently give your new ideas some legs.1、The author mentions Chuck Closes words to_Aemphasize the function of sitting and waitingBemphasize the value of eureka momentsCemphasize the meaning of i

19、nspirationDemphasize the importance of consistent work2、Whats the book Daily Rituals about?ACommon peoples regular routines.BMasters regular routinesCRituals of becoming mastersDRituals of getting inspiration3、According to the passage, Beethoven liked _Awalking in groups through forestBbeing a notab

20、le craftsmanCbreaking his creative routinesDwalking alone in the forest4、What conclusion can you draw from Paragraph 4?AMasters think while walkingBMasters sleep after lunchCMasters walk after workDMasters have lunch before a walk.5、Whats the best title of the passage?AWalking Habit for Living Longe

21、rBDifferences between Walking and SittingCWalking Habit for Creative BreakthroughsDCreativity Rests on Eureka Moments22（8分） A name is more than just a word. It carries the weight of a persons whole identity. A name can represent a persons ethnicity (种族身份) and culture, or show respect for their ances

22、tral roots. A self-given name may represent a persons beliefs or chosen identity.Everyone has the right to have their name pronounced correctly. It is a sign of respect for a persons individuality. “A persons name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language,” Dale Carnegie

23、 writes in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People. Behind each name is a story, and when a name is anglicized (英语化), mispronounced, or ignored, that story is dismissed.A name mispronounced for a long time can negatively impact a persons attitude toward their own identity. It can create fee

24、lings of shame or embarrassment because they are made to feel like a burden. In the long term, this might cause someone to distance themselves from their roots. They may begin shying away from their native language, culture, and family for the sake of fitting in.In order to avoid this, many internat

25、ional students living in the U.S. choose English names. People shouldnt have to ignore their identities for the sake of someone elses convenience.Everyone makes mistakes, and not everyone can get a name right on the first try. Mispronouncing a name repeatedly, however, shows a lack of effort. It is

26、not okay to be comfortable with mispronouncing names, and being unfamiliar with a language is no excuse.If youre unsure whether youre pronouncing a name correctly, just ask. Think of it as a way to expand and strengthen understanding, both personally and culturally. When meeting someone for the firs

27、t time, make sure that you heard the name correctly. It doesnt take a lot to simply repeat the name back. Spell it out. Write it down. Do whatever you have to do to get the name right. Making the effort to correctly pronounce someones name is an essential part of cultural competency (文化素养). Without

28、this, we cannot expect to show respect and tolerance for our diverse community.1、What may a persons name tell us?AHis cultural background.BHis physical appearance.CHis favorite sound.DHis attitude to life.2、Whats the long-term influence of mispronouncing ones name?AThe feeling of shame may be caused

29、.BThe person may feel over-burdened.CThe character of the person may change.DThe person may try to hide his roots.3、What does the writer think of mispronouncing a name repeatedly?AIt is unavoidable.BIt is unacceptable.CIt strengthens friendship.DIt shows discrimination.4、Whats the last paragraph mai

30、nly about?AHow to show our respect for others.BHow to avoid mispronouncing names.CHow to improve our pronunciation.DHow to live harmoniously in a community.23（8分）OSCAR THEATREBOOKING- in personThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm.- by postStating the performance and choice of seats,

31、 enclosing a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre.- by telephoneRing 0844 847 2484 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard accepted).- on-lineComplete the

32、 on-line booking form at .DISCOUNTSSaver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and for all matinees(下午场). Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.Supersaver: half-price seats are available for peo

33、ple with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show (subject to availability).Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before th

34、e performance for people eligible(有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.Schools: school parties of ten or more can book $9 tickets in advance and will get every tenth t

35、icket free.Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.1、How can you pay for a ticket when you book by post?ABy visiting the website of a post office.BBy going to you local bank in person.CBy enclosing your MasterCa

36、rd in an envelope.DBy providing your credit card information.2、What benefit can bookers enjoy according to the text?AA group of ten adults going to a performance can claim a discount.BA school party of 15 persons that book in advance pay $135 in total for a performance.CSomeone accompanying a wheelc

37、hair user to a performance receives a discount.DAn 18-year-old teenager is eligible for Saver discounts.3、According to the text, who can get Standby tickets?AFull-time students buying tickets 45 minutes before a performance begins.B65-year-olds buying tickets an hour and a half before a performance

38、begins.CTheatre-goers who are unexpectedly unable to be present at a performance.DAnyone who buys tickets an hour before a performance begins.24（8分）Over a hundred years ago in 1911, something strange was found in the glaciers of Antarctica. Grilffith Tayloran Australian geologist, had discovered a b

39、lood red steam pouring out of the ice cascades（瀑布）of Talor Glacier! Popularly known as the Blood Falls, scientists had not been able to find the reason behind the blood red liquid flowing through the ice-until recently. The mystery of the Blood Falls had finally been solved.When these falls were fir

40、st discovered, scientists had believed that the red colour came from a large amount of red algae（海藻）concentrated in the water. Red algae contain a pigment（色素）which reflects red light, making the algae appear red.This theory made sense, until it was later found that algae do not play a part in the re

41、d color of the flowing liquid at all. What really causes Talor Glaciers waters appear blood red, is the presence of iron oxide in the liquid. The waters of the blood falls are rich in salt and iron content, and when this water comes in contact with the air, it turns redjust like rust! The water in t

42、hese falls is often referred to as “brine” by scientists because of the high salt content in the water.This reasoning behind the red colors of the falls was found back in 2003. However, the entire mystery had not yet been solved. How is it then, that the Blood Falls are not frozen?Researchers at the

43、 University of Colorado and University of Alaska found that inside the glacier, there was a network of channels and reservoirs that move the water around. Salt water has a lower freezing temperature. In addition, when any substance undergoes a change in state, it gives off heat. Therefore, the brine

44、 actually warm itself up while its freezing! How this works, is that when the brine is flowing through the Talor Glacier, some of it does freeze. As a result of changing state from liquid to ice, the brine gives off heat. This heat is enough to keep the rest of the rest of the brine in liquid form,

45、which is why it flows out of the glacier.Incredible new chemistry facts found, any mystery solved!1、According to the text, the red algae theory was once considered _.Aridiculous BreasonableCimpractical Dcomplex2、Why does the Blood Falls look red in colour?ABecause there is too much salt and iron in

46、its water.BBecause its liquid is rich in red algae.CBecause the following liquid reflects and sunlightDBecause the air is thin and rare in Antarctica.3、What is the main reason for the Blood Falls not freezing?AThe water continued flowing constantly.BThere is too much salt in the water.CThe brine giv

47、es off heat while freezingDTemperatures arent high enough for flowing water.4、What is the passage mainly about?AThe discovery of the blood glacier.BThe birth of the Talor Glacier.CThe flowing red water in Antarctica.DThe mystery of the Blood Falls.25（10分）Entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and Space X, El

48、on Musk may have a little more time on his hands, as hes leaving his position on the board of the Open AI, according to a blog post.The departure is likely the result of Teslas moving into the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which he said in 2017 would be the “best in the world” and would eve

49、n be able to “predict your destination.” Musk will continue to “donate and advise the organization,” Open AI said in a blog post on Feb. 20, adding that “As Tesla continues to become more focused on AI, this will avoid a potential future conflict for Elon.”Musk and Y Combiner CEO Sam Altman co-found

50、ed the nonprofit enterprise in December 2015, its mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence and ensure those developments are made public. Open AI researchers published a paper on the site arXiv. org, detailing the possible secure threats that come with “malicious” A I. In fact, Mus

51、k has heard of the “evil AI” alarm several times. On Aug. 11, 2017, he warned that artificial intelligence poses a bigger threat to humanity, and he told a gathering of state governors that the government needs to regulate AI before robots start “killing people.”Musks departure from the Open AI boar

52、d could mean big things for Tesla. As Elon Goodbye, a financial reporter, noted on Futurism, the move “could signal that Tesla is more deeply committed to their own AI projects than we thought.” He added, “Those who have had their ears to any rumors that Tesla is ready to deliver vehicles capable of

53、 Level 5 autonomy could take this new Open AI development as a sign that the company is inching closer to that unapproachable goal.” No company has reached that level of autonomy, which means that a driverless car could navigate any road under any conditions and that all the human “driver” would nee

54、d to do is to input a destination.1、Why does Elon Musk leave his position?ATo create safer AI. BTo build the powerful Internet.CTo develop social communication. DTo avoid a possible conflict with Tesla.2、What is the Elon Musks attitude towards the AI?AAmbiguous. BNegative.CSupportive. DSympathetic.3

55、、What does the underlined word “malicious” in Paragraph 3 mean?AAdvanced. BUnpopular.CPoisonous. DTraditional.4、What can we infer from Elon Goodbye comments?ALevel 5 autonomy is impossible.BThe rumors about Tesla is meaningless.CHe has no confidence in Open AI.DLevel 5 autonomy could set human drive

56、rs free.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） Its about 250 miles from the hills of west-central Iowa to Ehlers home in Minnesota. During the long trip home, following a weekend of hunting. Ehlers 1 about the small dog he had seen 2 alongside the road.

57、He had 3 to coax(哄) the dog to him but, frightened, it had 4 .Back home, Ehlers was troubled by that 5 dog. So, four days later, he called his friend Greg, and the two drove 6 . After a long and careful 7 , Greg saw, across a field, the dog moving 8 away. Ehlers eventually succeeded in coaxing the a

58、nimal to him. Nervousness and fear were replaced with 9 . It just started licking(舔) Ehlers face.A local farmer told them the dog sounded like one 10 as lost in the local paper. The ad had a 11 number for a town in southern Michigan. Ehlers 12 the number of Jeff and Lisa to tell them he had 13 their

59、 dog.Jeff had 14 in Iowa before Thanksgiving with his dog, Rosie, but the gun shots had scared the dog off. Jeff searched 15 for Rosie in the next four days.Ehlers returned to Minnesota, and then drove 100 miles to Minneapolis to put Rosie on a flight to Michigan. “Its good to know theres still some

60、one out there who 16 enough to go to that kind of 17 ,”says Lisa of Ehlers rescue 18 .“I figured whoever lost the dog was probably just as 19 to it as I am to my dogs,” says Ehlers. “If it had been my dog, Id hope that somebody would be 20 to go that extra mile.”1、AreadBforgotCthoughtDheard2、Afighti