山西省忻州市第二中学2022-2023学年高考英语倒计时模拟卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回2答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置3请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符4作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效5如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I writing the pape

2、r as scheduled, but my mothers illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.Aam to have finished Bwas to have finishedCwas to finish Dought to finish2Our English teacher , having explained to us how to design a project, allowed us a whole weeks preparation and then _the class.Ato dismissBdismissedC

3、dismissingDhaving dismissed3He is such an unselfish man. You cannot help but _ him.Arespect Bto respect Cneglect Dto neglect4Julia said she sent you a birthday card yesterday. Have you got it?Oh, really! I havent _ my mailbox yet.AexaminedBreviewed.CtestedDchecked5Keep up your spirits even if you _

4、fail hundreds of times.AmustBneedCmayDshould6We have time and again _our position on Taiwan issue! Whatever happens, we wont change it!AexplainedBclarifiedCintroducedDconcluded7 I like your new shoes! Thanks. I had to try on almost a dozen pairs _ I decided to get them.AasBwhenCafterDbefore8It was c

5、onsiderate _ you not to play the piano while I was asleep.AofBforCtoDfrom9_ you consider that the airline handled 80 million passengers last year, the accident figures are really very small.AUnless BWhenCBefore DThough10Eggs, meat, vegetables and other foods can easily be poisoned by microorganisms

6、such as _.AphenomenaBdilemmaCdiplomaDbacteria11If we use the new recycling method, a large number of trees .Aare savedBwill saveCwill be savedDhave saved12Jane established a program, _ young people to take part in activities _ promote greater concern for the environmentAto encourage; whereBhaving en

7、couraged; whereCencouraging; thatDencouraged; which13As is known, it was Hu Jintao, _ president of our nation, who gave _ lecture at the ceremony of National DayAthe; aBthe ; /Ca; theD/; a14Since you are my daughters classmate, wed like to _ you _ tonight.Aput ; downBput ; inCput ; offDput ; up15Tak

8、e the medicine right away! _ it yesterday, you would be quite all right now.AHad you takenBWould you takeCShould you takeDWere you to take16The prediction from Maya worries residents _ December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world.AifBthatCwhetherDwhich17New policies, _ to insure that compulsory e

9、ducation is truly free, _ by the local government across China since the start of school on September 1.Aintending; have been made knownBintended; have been made knownCintending; are made knownDintended; had made known18 Can you do me a favour, Mr. Smith? My car _ start. No problem. You can count on

10、 it.Awont BmustntCneednt Dshouldnt19_ has greater potential than flammable ice being mined from underneath the South China Sea when it comes to a global energy revolution.AnothingBneitherCno oneDnone20I _ in the same position too long. My legs have fallen asleep.Shake it a little before you get up.A

11、will sitBhave satCam sittingDhave been stting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）On November 24, 1868, Scott Joplin was born in Texas. He became famous as a ragtime (拉格泰姆音乐) composer and piano player. Ragtime music was an early form of jazz. This music has a lively beat and was de

12、veloped from the music of African Americans.Ragtime became popular in the early 1890s, and the music was played on the piano. The piano player usually made up a melody, then changed it a little bit every time he played. Scott Joplin was very good at composing, or making up music and playing the pian

13、o. When he was growing up, Joplins home was filled with music. Still, Joplins father did not want him to be a musician. When he was about 14 years old, Joplin left home to travel and start a life of his own. He traveled all over the Midwest playing the piano and composing music. Sometimes he played

14、with music groups. Other times he sang by himself in noisy saloons and bars. In 1899, Joplin wrote Maple Leaf Rag, a ragtime song that became a big hit and earned Joplin the title of The King of Ragtime. In all, he wrote more than 500 songs. Joplins biggest dream was to compose a ragtime opera. Fina

15、lly, after 10 years, Joplin completed a ragtime opera which he called Treemonisha. This opera was about a young black woman who became a leader of her people. She tried to help her people gain their freedom and their rights.1916, Joplin became very sick. He had a disease that made him forget things

16、and become easily afraid of things. In 1917, he was put in the hospital. He finally died there on April 1, 1917. Scott Joplins music became popular again in the early 1970s when it was used in a movie called The Sting.1、Which of the following best describes ragtime?AIt is a kind of jazz music. BIt w

17、as born in Texas.CIt sounds slow and sad. DIt is played on the guitar.2、Joplin took up ragtime .Awith strong family support Bagainst his fathers willCfor a richer and happier life Dwith the hope of traveling3、What can we know Maple Leaf Rag?AIt was a ragtime opera. BIt was attacked by other composer

18、s.CIt was used in a movie. DIt won the composer great honor.4、Which of the words can best describe Scott Joplin?ATalented and traditional. BDetermined and productive.CStubborn and cautious. DPatient and generous.22（8分） While staring out of the window during a flight, not everyone will think carefull

19、y about the question why airplanes have rounded windows rather than square ones.Over the years, aerospace engineering has made huge steps in airplane technology, meaning planes can carry more passengers and go faster. The planes have also changed shape to increase safetyincluding the windows. As com

20、mercial air travel took off in the mid20th century, airline companies began to fly at higher altitudes to lower their costthe air density(密度) is lower up there, creating less drag(阻力)for airplanes. However, higher altitudes came with problems, like the fact human beings cant really survive at 30，000

21、 feet. To make that possible, the cabin was changed to a cylindrical(圆柱体) shape to support the pressure inside. But at first, plane builders left in the standard square windows and this expansion meant disaster. The de_Havilland_Comet came into fashion in the 1950s. With a closed cabin, it was able

22、to go higher and faster than other aircraft.However, where theres a corner, theres a weak spot. Windows, having four corners, have four potential weak spots, making them likely to crash under stresssuch as air pressure. By curving the window, the stress that would eventually break the window corner

23、is distributed and the chance of it breaking is reduced. Rounded shapes are also stronger and resist deformation(变形), and can thus survive the extreme differences in pressure between the inside and outside of the aircraft.Fortunately, designers figured out the lack of design pretty quick. Now we hav

24、e nice, rounded airplane windows that can resist the pressure of traveling altitude. It gives being able to gaze out of your window to the world from 35，000 feet a whole new outlook, doesnt it?1、Why did airlines aim to fly at higher altitudes?ATo increase safety of the plane.BTo help the plane to ta

25、ke off.CTo save money for less drag.DTo carry more passengers and go faster.2、What does the underlined words “de Havilland Comet” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA planet.BA band.CAn aircraft.DA design.3、Which is the advantage of the rounded window?AIt reduces the possibility of breaking up.BIt weakens the

26、 strength of air pressure.CIt increases the air pressure.DIt helps to survive the extreme weather.4、Where does this text come from?AA newspaper on safe driving.BA magazine on fashion design.CA website on survival skills.DA science book on flying.23（8分）Exactly five years ago, on New Years Eve, I was

27、invited to a childrens ball by a man high up in the business world, who had his connections, his circle of acquaintances, and his close friends. So it seemed as though the childrens ball was merely an excuse for the parents to come together and discuss matters of interest to themselves, quite innoce

28、ntly and casually.I was an outsider, and, as I had no special matters to air, I was able to spend the evening independently of the others. There was another gentleman present who like me had just stumbled upon (偶然发现) this affair of domestic happiness. He was the first to attract my attention. His ap

29、pearance was not that of a man of noble birth. He was tall, rather thin, very serious, and well dressed. Obviously he had no heart for the family celebration. The instant he went off into a corner by himself the smile disappeared from his face, and his thick dark brows knitted into a frown(皱眉). He k

30、new no one except the host and showed every sign of being bored to death, though bravely keeping the role of thorough enjoyment to the end. Later I learned that he was a provincial, had come to the capital on some important business, had brought a letter of recommendation to our host, and our host h

31、ad taken him under his protection, not at all with love. It was merely out of politeness that he had invited him to the childrens ball.They did not play cards with him. They did not offer him cigars. No one entered into conversation with him. Possibly they recognized the bird by its feathers from a

32、distance. Thus, my gentleman, not knowing what to do with his hands, was compelled(迫使) to spend the evening stroking (抚摸) his whiskers(胡须). His whiskers were really fine, but he stroked them so eagerly that one got the feeling that the whiskers had come into the world first and afterwards the man in

33、 order to stroke them.1、According to the author, the real purpose of the children ball was that _.Athe parents wanted to make their children happyBthe parents had a chance to meet and socializeCthe host hoped to make the guests happyDthe host wanted to give a welcome to an important guest2、The gentl

34、eman was unhappy because _.Ahe was one of the poor relatives of the hostBhe was from the countrysideChe was trying to do some business with the hostDhe was not really welcome in the ball3、The gentleman touched his whiskers eagerly just because _.Ahe liked his whiskers very much Bhe had the habit of

35、doing soChe was embarrassed in the ball Dhe felt uneasy wearing whiskers4、When the author was telling the story, he was _.Ahumorous BseriousCjoking Ddoubtful24（8分）The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a “supermoo

36、n”, but also a total lunar eclipse(月蚀). Having all three events taking place at the same time is extremely unusual.A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and a full moon. The Earth blocks the suns light, making the moon appear dark in the sky. A blue moon is a second full

37、 moon in one month. It is rare enough that English speakers use the expression “once in a blue moon”to describe it! A supermoon is a full or new moon. It appears brighter and bigger than usual because the moon is closer to the earth than usual.In a total lunar eclipse, the Earth covers the moons sur

38、face with its shadow, giving it a red-like color. For that reason, it is also known as a “blood moon. ”Some people are calling this weeks lunar event a “super blue blood moon.” Noah Petro is a scientist with the American space agency NASAHe is calling the lunar event, “the Super Bowl of moons.” No m

39、atter what the name, it is likely to impress if the skies are clear.Just as last Augusts total solar eclipse cooled the Earths surface, a lunar eclipse cools the surface of the moon. Its this sudden cooling- from the heat of direct sunlight to almost a deep freezethat researchers will be studying.1、

40、Which of the following picture shows a total lunar eclipse?A BC D2、What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 usually refer to?ASomething that is rarely noticed.BSomething that is round and bright.CSomething that does not happen often.DSomething that can arouse peoples curiosity.3、What will the

41、lunar eclipse do to the moon?AMake it absorb less heat.BMake it give off less heat.CMake its inner part cooler.DMake its surface heat go down.4、Whats the main idea of the passage?AIt explains how the lunar eclipse happens.BIt tells us NASAs achievements in observing the moon.CIt offers us some infor

42、mation about a rare total lunar eclipse.DIt is about the effects that the lunar eclipse will have on the moon.25（10分） TRAIL SAFE! is a unique safety training program designed specifically for National Park Service (NPS) Trail Volunteers, but is useful to everyone! Its based upon NPS Operational Lead

43、ership Training, where the human factor of safety is explored. TRAIL SAFE! captures (捕捉) the core learning objectives of the 16-hour Operational Leadership course while allowing volunteers to learn from their own homes online.The TRAIL SAFE! series includes eight video lessons, each ranging in lengt

44、h from 18 to 40 minutes long. Watch them over the course of multiple days, or “binge watch” the entire series in three hoursits up to youbut please watch them in order from Lesson 1 through Lesson 8. After viewing the lessons, send your training verification (验证) emails to register your participatio

45、n. When you have viewed and registered for all eight individual lessons, each participant will receive a TRAIL SAFE! pin and a SPE/GAR card in the mail for use in the field. Thank you for helping to make Sleeping Bear Dunes one of the safest work environments for NPS Trail Volunteers like yourself.R

46、eady to start?Click on this link to access all TRAIL SAFE! videos: /iatr/trail-safe.htmIf you require Audio Descriptive versions of TRAIL SAFE!, the link to those videos is also available on the Ice Age Trail site.Record your participationIn order to receive credits for your participation, please fi

47、ll in your answers to the following questions and email to: Matthew_mohrman.Which video lesson did you just complete viewing?Name of the Trail where you volunteer.Your name and full mailing address, so we may send your course completion materials to you.Names and addresses of others if you are viewi

48、ng this lesson in a group setting.Optional: Please let us know any comments or suggestions you have about this lesson.Upon registering your completion for the entire eight lesson series, youll receive your TRAIL SAFE! pin and risk assessment card via mail.1、What is the aim of TRAIL SAFE!?ATo develop

49、 volunteers operational leadership.BTo offer links to the websites for learning.CTo provide credits for viewing.DTo pass the risk assessment.2、How long does it take the participants to watch the eight videos at a time?A18 minutes.B40 minutes.C3 hours.D16 hours.3、What should the participants do to ge

50、t a SPE/GAR card?AWatch and register for all the series.BGive some comments on the lessons.CSend and receive training mails.DAnswer all of the questions.4、What can be inferred about the job of NPS Trail Volunteers?AIt is popular with everyone.BIt can be dangerous.CIt shall be completed online.DIt ne

51、eds NPS working 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） Whenever we hear about the homeless, most of us think of the developing world. But the 1 is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living o

52、n the streets of a 2 country like Germany?Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making 3 for the homeless of Berlin, Germanys capital. They first 4 one long hot summer when most Germans were 5 on holiday. Kurt Muller and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, 6 a table in the stre

53、et and gave food to the homeless.The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing werent 7 . “What these people also need is warmth and 8 , ” says Rita. The Mullers didnt 9 to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita 10 there was somebody at home to answer th

54、e phone and their home was always 11 to anyone who couldnt face another night on the street.The couple were soon 12 all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to 13 donations. Today, over thirty companies 14 donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to 1

55、5 them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer 16 new shoes.Kurt and Rita receive no 17 for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldnt 18 money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary. Though Rita adm

56、its she often gets 19 . She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 20 in the world.1、AresultBtruthCreasonDidea2、AtraditionalBdevelopingCtypicalDwealthy3、ApreparationsBhousesCmealsDsuggestions4、AbeganBmetCcalledDleft5、AasleepBaloneCacrossDaway6、Abrought up

57、Bset upCput asideDgave away7、AenoughBnecessaryChelpfulDexpensive8、AfameBfreedomCcourageDcaring9、AhesitateBagreeCpretendDintend10、Amade senseBfound outCmade sureDworked out11、AopenBcrowdedCnoisyDnear12、AcostingBwastingCtakingDspending13、Apay forBask forClook intoDcarry out14、AcompletelyBcalmlyCregula

58、rlyDroughly15、AadvertiseBsellCdeliverDlend16、AdonatesBproducesCdesignsDcollects17、ApermissionBpaymentCdirectionDsupport18、AborrowBraiseCsaveDexpect19、AsurprisedBexcitedCtiredDamused20、AprofitBdifferenceCdecisionDrule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）I was on my way home with a

59、 friend yesterday when I found 1mobile phone by the roadside. After picking it up, I started searching the contact list and called 2 (number) to see whether I could figure out whose phone it was. 3 (fortunate), the only person who answered the phone didnt recognize the number that I was calling from

60、.My friend 4 (suggest) that we go back to the street and the house in front of which we found the mobile phone. And we did so. I knocked at the door and two young men answered. 5 of them had lost their phones, but as I referred 6 some names on the contact list, one of them said he also had those nam