甘肃省天水市清水县第四中学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考生请注意：1答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3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。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1What do you think of Tom? He has been working very hard. _ he is an advanced worker. ANo wonderBNo doubtCNo worryDN

2、o problem2No one believes his reasons for being late that he was caught in a traffic jam, _ made him embarrassed.AitBwhichCthatDwhy3Id advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings _.Anothing great is easyBnothing comes from nothingCa bad penny always turns upDa penny saved is a penny ea

3、rned4Im afraid I couldnt go to your birthday party.I have a test next Monday.Oh， ！Youre my best friend and you must be there！Ago ahead Bcome on Cyou neednt Dit doesnt matter5Dont throw away the old booksGive them to _needs themAwhoeverBanyoneCwhoDwhomever6Your red coat looks so good. It stood out cl

4、early _ the snow.Aacross BagainstCthrough Dover7The house _ I live in is very small.A that B whom C when D what8The people succeeded because they understood that you cant let your failures _ you you have to let your failures teach you.Adefine BdeclineCqualify Dsimplify9When Paul _ for the final game

5、 of the basketball season, his fans let out shouts of cry.Amade up Bshowed upCcaught up Dheld up10In contrast with the liberal social climate of the present, traditions in the past were relatively _.Acompetitive BcomprehensiveCcreative Dconservative11Wed better discuss everything _before we work out

6、 the plan.Ain detailBin generalCon purposeDon time12The British government published an official policy document _ its plans to bring the UK out of the European Union.Aletting out Bputting outCsetting out Dworking out13- Are you free now? I have something interesting to tell you.-OK, you make it sho

7、rt I will have to work on this term paper due tomorrow.Anow that Bas soon asCevery time Das long as14Paul could be a very attractive boy but he _ to his behaviour.Apaid no attentionBwere paying no attentionCpays no attentionDhad paid no attention15With your brothers help, Ive made great progress in

8、English and I really want to do something for him _Ain turnBby turnsCin returnDin answer16Tom is the only one of the students who a scholarship since last year.Ahas wonBhave wonCis winningDwins17They do have a different to the problem of overpopulationAsolution BopinionCdecision Dconclusion18- How a

9、bout _ plan to open a branch?- I should say it was _ failure.Aa; aBa; /Cthe; /Dthe; a19- Which of these digital cameras do you like best? - _. They are both expensive and of little use.ANoneBNeitherCNothingDNo one20Did you have difficulty finding Annhouse?Not really.She_us clear directions and we we

10、re able to find it.easily?Awas to giveBhad givenCwas givingDwould give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）Celeste Ng，a new writer，has gained recognition for her first novel，Everything I Never Told You.Ngs parents came from Hong Kong，China in the 1960s.Ng was born in America and gr

11、ew up in Pittsburgh，Pennsylvania，and Shaker Heights，Ohio，in a family of scientists.Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan，where she won the Hopwood Award.Although her novel is not about race，the characters are Asian.The main character is Lydia，a teenage

12、girl，who is the favorite of three children born to a white mother and a ChineseAmerican father.The story is about Lydias disappearance，and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds.The whole family deals with sorrow，regret，and exposed secrets as they search for their lost daughter.

13、Though the characters in this story are Asian，Ng says she didnt really want to include Asian characters.She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life.Because she grew up in America and doesnt speak Chinese，she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters

14、in the book.The book has taken off，especially on Amazon，where it won the Editors Pick for No.1 Best Book of the Year in 2014.Ng is still getting used to the attention，saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book.With so many readers，its safe to say this is a book you shoul

15、d read.But if youre looking for a simple mystery，this book might not be for you.Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless youre prepared to cry.1、The novel Everything I Never Told You _.Afocuses on a family with a missing childBdiscusses the ways to get rid of regretCexposes the se

16、cret of the American worldDtalks about the life of teenagers in America2、Which of the following is TRUE according to Celeste Ng?AShe wanted to help the Asian people.BShe was surprised she wrote about Asian characters.CShe was born in Hong Kong and grew up in America.DShe wanted people to know the ch

17、aracters were real people in her life.3、How do most readers probably find the book?AIts about race.BIts a sad story.CIts a simple mystery.DIt has a surprising ending.4、What is the text mainly about?ACeleste Ng and her family.BThe awards Celeste Ng won.CCeleste Ngs learning experiences.DCeleste Ng an

18、d her bestknown novel.22（8分）Radio newsreaders and television hosts at Irelands national broadcaster RTE are mostly up in arms at being told to pronounce words according to the Queens English.A report in The Irish Sun newspaper says that RTEs workers have been given an A-Z style guide of words which

19、instructs them on how to pronounce certain words in an effort to make sure they are clearly understood. The A-Z comes with videos containing lessons of how to “properly” pronounce the “problem” words. An official at RTE told the Irish Sun that producers gave the guide to keep up standards. “The guid

20、e is there for anyone who needs it.” he said, “RTE often get letters from the public over how certain words were mispronounced. The word issue is a big one at the moment, people dont like how its pronounced. There is an expectation that as the national broadcaster we are correct.”However, Irish ling

21、uistics expert Professor Raymond Hickey, who took the side of most of the radio newsreaders and TV hosts, called the RTEs actions “internalized colonialism (内化殖民主义)”. He expressed his disbelief that Irish speakers were being asked to use words with an English accent. He said: “The basic problem is R

22、TE expects its workers to speak as if they were English. Why? We have our own form of English, which is different but fully reasonable and accepted worldwide.” Professor Hickey specially talked of some examples of the words Irish hosts are being asked to pronounce with a British English accent. He s

23、aid: “The Irish dont pronounce the TH in birthday as a fricative, but as a stop with no breath. The same is true of news the Irish pronunciation is and always has been nooze.”1、When told to speak the Queens English, RTEs workers showed great _.AangerBinterestCcuriosityDdisappointment2、RTE provides i

24、ts workers with an AZ style guide in order to _.Ainstruct them to pronounce clearlyBkeep up pronunciation standardsCmeet their work demandsDmake sure that the public are correct3、Whats the officials in s intension of mentioning the letters from the public?ATo warm the national broadcaster of the mis

25、pronunciation.BTo show how “problem” words are mispronounced.CTo explain why RTE take the actions.DTo prove the public are believable.4、According to Professor Raymond Hickey, the RTEs actions _.Aare reasonable and acceptableBare impractical and foolishCwill win the Irish trustDmake no sense23（8分） Wh

26、en men get together, they seldom talk about their feelings or inner thoughts. However, they talk about a lot, like their newest computer, how to repair their car, or even business.Talk might move to the best place to find fish or women, jump to computer games, then continue to the sport of the seaso

27、n. They also like to tell jokes each other and spend a fair amount of time playing one-up and boasting (吹牛). Men seldom call each other to chat.When man meets woman, he usually wants to make a good impression. Many single men try hard to carry on amusing, fun, and pleasant conversations. They use co

28、nversation to discover her interests and feelings in order to learn how to be attractive to her.Some men, either out of nervousness or ignorance, spend most of the time talking about themselves, often appearing to brag about their achievements or talk endlessly about their problems or work. Even the

29、 quietest man talks to his woman when love is new.When women get together, they talk about feelings and relationships, their work and their family. They enjoy talking but also want the give and take of talk, then listen. Women often call each other to chat. Conversation is an important part of most

30、womens 1ives.As relationships progress, however, many a man turns on the television and forgets how to talk. This raises anger and cry from his woman partner who says, “You never talk to me anymore.” Some men start talking. Many, however, mainly discuss their own achievements and problems.When the w

31、oman starts talking about her favorite subjects: feelings, family, relationships, friends and her work, many men lose interest or bring the conversation back to themselves. Pretty soon, the man is back to staring at the television each night, wondering where his relationship has gone. The woman is t

32、alking to her friends, mom, sister, or neighbor, often about that very relationship and how she is hurting.1、What can we know about men from the first two paragraphs?AThey like to talk about practical matters.BThey are willing to expose (暴露) their inner thoughts.CThey prefer to take adventurous trav

33、els.DThey often call each other to chat about work.2、Which of the following can replace the underlined part “brag about” in Paragraph 4?AShow off.BDream about.CPut forward.DCare for.3、What is the same topic in both mens and womens talk?AFamily.BWork.CFriends.DJokes.4、What is the best title of this p

34、assage?AHow a man makes a good impression to a woman.BGood relationship between men and women.CTalking, the womens main tool in communication.DMen talk; women talk; do they talk together?24（8分）It was a Friday morning, 7:30a.m. I felt too lazy to drive my car so I asked my son to book a taxi. In five

35、 minutes, the taxi reached the entrance gate, waiting for my arrival. I just saw the car number and entered inside the car. I was so busy that I didnt pay any attention to the driver. I was searching for an important paper from my bag, so I said, “Please, go quick! Im in a hurry!” The voice came, “Y

36、es, Ma am!” I was surprised when I heard a female voice! I stopped my work for a second and looked at the drive. The driver was a young lady. Maybe, around thirty or thirty-two! For the first time, I saw a lady driving a taxi!Hundred times, I had traveled in a taxi, but I never saw any lady driving

37、a taxi, I didnt know why I became so enthusiastic about knowing why she had chosen this profession. So I started the conversation, “If you dont mind, can I ask you some questions?” “Yes, maam! No problem.” “I guess, you are well qualified!” “Yes, maam. I have completed my education. I have done my M

38、BA course.” “Oh, my God! Why did you then choose this profession, instead of going for an academic career?”She smiled and the way she expressed her views made me amazed! Very politely, she said “Driving was my passion (热情) from my childhood, maam! Of course I do respect each and every job. In this c

39、ase, at least I fulfill my desire! I love driving! I dont mind for a big or small job. I want a job where I can get satisfaction. I get offers from M.N.C but I prefer this one because I like it! I know, I cant get enough money out of it, yet as I tell you I love driving! Thats it.”1、Why did the auth

40、or take a taxi to work that Friday morning?ABecause her son didnt want her to drive.BBecause she was too lazy to drive her car.CBecause she had to travel a long distance.DBecause she had to go to work in a hurry.2、For what purpose did the author start to talk to the driver?ATo give some advice on ho

41、w to drive safely.BTo learn some driving skills from the taxi driverCTo know why she chose a driver as her profession.DTo ask the driver something about the MBA course.3、What can we know about the female driver?AShe was well-educated.BHer service wan not good.CShe didnt finish her MBA course.DShe wa

42、s surprised to see the author.4、What attitude do the author probably keep to the female driver?Aobjective BfavorableCneutral Dnot mentioned25（10分）Nine months ago，I was packing my daughters backpack with new school supplies，wondering how I was going to send her off to kindergartenI stood on the playg

43、round，tears pouring down my face because I wasnt ready for this first day of kindergartenbut she was readyToday I will be standing on the playground， once again with tears，because this precious time went by too quicklyThis week I realized that I never told you thank youI dont know how to express a m

44、others thanks in the way a teacher deservesWe first met you at the open house the week before school started and I immediately knew you would be the type of teacher we would appreciate foreverWhile the students lined up for the day，you touched each one on the shoulder as you greeted themIf a student

45、 was having a tough I got to know you as I volunteered in the lunch roomYou made sure your students were all ready for Iunch before you went on your own lunch breakYou kept track of their big things and small things，because as a veteran kindergarten teacher，you know that the small things are the big

46、 thingsI loved the way you made each student feel specialYou helped them fall in love with school which is so important at the startTo all of the teachers in the world who are like youI wish you knew how grateful parents are for youWe adore yourespect you，and appreciate youWe dont tell you enoughwe

47、probably doni tell you everI wish we could take you with us to the next 12 grades1、Why did the authors tears come down on her daughters first day of kingdergartern？AShe hadnt made full preparations for her daughterBHer daughter wasnt willing to go to kindergartenCShe felt worried about her daughters

48、 being awayDHer daughter wasnt familiar with the teachers2、The author noticed the teachers characteristics when Ashe stood on the playgroundBshe was at the open houseCshe said goodbye to the teacherDshe Worked as a teacher at lunch time3、What does the underlined word veteran in paragraph 2 mean？ABea

49、utiful BGenerousCSkillful DHumorous4、What is this text mainly about？AGood wishes to a kindergarten teacherBSincere thanks to a kindergarten teacherCA sweet memory of kindergarten lifeDA kids daily behavior in the kindergarten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

50、选项26（30分） Trees play a special role in my life. They accompanied my growth, and my personal experiences and memories often 1 with them. There was a row of poplars（杨树）in my first childhood home; I never 2 the house without the trees.Out on the farm, my grandparents always cut a Christmas tree from th

51、e fields. They were always short. Those trees were a family 3 ; I can still 4 their smell all these years later.The pines in our backyard were only 1.5 meters tall when we moved in. They grew right alongside our kids, and in the same 5 : silently and quickly. Those pines once stretched a hammock（吊床）

52、 6 the two of them. They watched over our rounds of hide-and-seek, snowfalls, and 7 family gatherings.A huge willow tree once 8 in the backyard as well. The kids had a tree-house in it for a long time. Other kids in the 9 enjoyed it too.There is a sadness to a 10 tree; to the ground it makes when it

53、 hits the ground.My husband and I were working as newspaper photographers 11 the active volcano Mount St. Helens exploded. Many nearby forests were 12 destroyed by the effects of the explosion. The loss of all the trees can somehow be as 13 as the loss of lives and homes.Trees tend to be 14 of stren

54、gth and beauty.The trees returned to Mount St. Helens - and they returned 15 than the experts predicted. To all who had witnessed the disaster, the 16 was encouraging. Those small trees 17 us of the beauty of new beginnings.Weve filled in the empty holes 18 the pines stood and dug a new hole that wi

55、ll soon be home to a new tree.One of the grandchildren asked how tall the new tree is.“Not much taller than I am,” I said.“Can we decorate it for Christmas?” she asked, eyes 19 .The old trees may be gone, but the new one will soon become part of my grandchildrens 20 for many years to come.1、Ago toge

56、ther Bcome along Cbring back Dtake down2、Asee Bfind Cpicture Dbuild3、Ahabit Btradition Cculture Dattraction4、Afeel Bsense Cexpect Drecall5、Ahouse Bfield Cmanner Dway6、Awith Bbetween Cout of Dacross7、Acountless Bcountable Climitless Dlimited8、Aplanted Bplaced Cstood Dlocated9、Aneighborhood Bforest Cb

57、ackyard Dgarden10、Ahollow Bstrange Crotted Dfallen11、Awhich Bthat Cwhen Dwhile12、Apossibly Bcomparably Csuddenly Dcompletely13、Aencouraging Bupsetting Cmoving Dboring14、Asymbols Bassociations Ccharacters Dcontacts15、Aharder Blower Ceasier Dfaster16、Aregain Bregrowth Crecover Dremark17、Atold Bwarned

58、Cinformed Dreminded18、Awhen Bwhere Cwhich Dthat19、Aobserving Bstaring Ctwinkling Dglancing20、Amemories Bprograms Cadventures Dexperiments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）Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatic

59、ally correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Back to School ReformFor schools in the New York City, this school year was met by a particular reform issue. It began in June of 20

60、18, when, as part of an effort to fight the enduring problem of segregation(种族隔离), Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his intention 1the testing requirement should be discontinued for admission to the citys eight selective “lite” high schools. Then, late last month, the Advisory Group released a report