河南省南阳市重点中学2022-2023学年高考英语押题试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷考生须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Raising the incomes of the poor is likely to be ineffective in a wealthy society, _ accompanied by other meas

2、ures.AonceBwhenCifDunless2Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards again this year, and his performances always _ the expectations of most audience.Asign up forBdrop out ofCbe bent onDlive up to3Around this point _, which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor.Athe story developsBdoes the stor

3、y developCdevelops the storyDthe story developed4The infrastructure project has consumed so much money that we cant find any financial support and have to _.Apull outBpull throughCcatch upDcatch on5Last December China _ 100 Chinese and 10 foreigners for their outstanding contributions to the country

4、s reform and opening-up.Adistinguished BsponsoredCacknowledged Devaluated6The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, _ families saw a rise in female breadwinners.Aif BasCbecause Dthough7What do you do, Susan?I am a clerk in a foreign company now. But I _Eng

5、lish in a high school for 8 years.Ateach Bhad taughtChave taught Dtaught8This is not an economical way to get more water; _, it is very expensive.Aworse stillBon the contraryCin shortDin addition9The use of computers has made _ possible for more people to work at home.AitBthatCwhichDwhat10Had it not

6、 been for his experience in the forest，we _ in the battle with the fierce bear.Ahadnt survivedBwouldnt have survivedCdidnt survivedDwouldnt survive11Japan has been trying to bring its nuclear crisis under _ control, but _ spread of radiation has raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear energy

7、.Aa; theBthe; /C/; theDa; /12They have leading experts in this field，and thats _ theyve made important progressAwhereBwhyCwhetherDwho13_ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.AWouldBShallCMu

8、stDMay14I wanted to major in English at first, but later I _ my mind and now I am a writer.Achanged Bhave changedCwould change Dwill change15You look beautiful in this dress and there is only one of this kind left here. I wonder if you would buy _.AitBoneCsomeDany16Due to the reform and openingup, o

9、ur living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved _ over the past decades.AconsideratelyBapproximatelyCappropriatelyDconsiderably17prlfessor, do you have something at this moment?No,thanks.Illcall you if there is any.AtypingBtypedCto typeDto be typed18You have a big mouth,Tom. You have told everybody

10、 the secret.AshouldntBmustntCcantDmightnt19Why not buy a second-hand car first if you dont have enough money for a new one?Thats a good _.AsayingBquestionCaccountDsuggestion20_some people criticize graffiti for being ugly and destructive, those graffiti lovers still see it as real art.AAs BWhileCOnc

11、e DUntil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）If youre showering every day, youre probably over doing it. In fact, showering too often can actually hurt your body in the long run.As Times public health column explains, daily showers are common due to social norms more than any prope

12、r health need. We connect being freshly showered with being attractive and pleasing, so we tend to showering often to feel better.But whats the ideal shower frequency? In terms of your health not how you look or smell probably once or twice a week, assistant professor of dermatology at George Washin

13、gton University, Dr. CBrandon Mitchell says. “Your body is naturally a well-oiled machine,” he says. “A daily shower isnt necessary.”Of course, your situation may vary. If you have a job like car maintenance or construction, youll obviously have a visible layer of dirt youll need to wash off every s

14、ingle day. Similarly, if you work out every day, you may not have any health risks by washing every day, but youll still be smelly. If you feel like you need to take daily showers for aesthetic(审美的) reasons, at least make most of them light showers. “I tell patients who shower daily not to soap thei

15、r whole bodies,” Mitchell says. Hit your pits, butt and groin, which are the areas that produce strong smells. The rest of your body doesnt need much soaping, he says.Too much time spent under the hot water can dry out your skin, cause cracks（裂纹）that can lead to infections or germs getting into your

16、 skin, and take away the natural oils on your skin that help keep it healthy. So, even if youre aiming to be your most presentable, be sure to keep it moderate to avoid hurting your skin in the long run.1、（小题1）According to the passage, why do most people shower daily?ATo meet health need. BTo wash o

17、ff dirt.CTo add to attraction. DTo get relaxation.2、（小题2）Which of the following people might be advised to shower once or twice a week?AOffice staff. BCar maintainer.CBuilding workers. DGym-goers.3、（小题3）The underlined phrase “light showers” in Para. 4 refers to the showers in which _.Abright lights

18、are equipped Ba little soaping is involvedCgentle skin touches are allowed Dless hot water is used4、（小题4）What is the best title for the text?AShowering Daily Becomes a CustomBDaily Shower Does No Good to YouCProtect Your Skin When ShoweringDYou Probably Neednt Shower Daily22（8分）Two of the saddest wo

19、rds in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “e

20、xtra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such a

21、s taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity

22、to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give

23、up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality.

24、 And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.1、Which of

25、 the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?AStart the car the moment everyone is seated.BLeave the room for a minute with the iron working.CMove an object out of the way before it trips someone.DWait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.2、The underlined word “foregone” in

26、 Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_.Aabandoned BavoidedClacked Dtaken3、The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.Ajoin in the holiday celebration of the companyBkeep her appointment with the eye doctorCfinish her work before the deadline approachedDmeet her father who was already

27、 an old man4、What is the best title for the passage?AThe Two Saddest Words BThe Most Useful RuleCThe Peace of Mind DThe Emotional Well-being23（8分）Donald Trump was born in Queens, a borough of New York City. He was the fourth child. He had two brothers and two sisters. By his own telling, young Donal

28、d often created trouble in school. So when he was 13 years old, his parents sent him to a military-style school.Trump went on to college first at Fordham University in New York, and then at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned a degree in economics. He was also already investing in real estate.

29、 After he graduated, Trump quickly returned to New York City and his career.In time, he became the head of the family business. He re-named it the Trump Organization. As its president, Trump developed and put his name on luxury buildings, casinos, hotels, and golf courses around the world. Later, he

30、 became linked to the entertainment industry, too. He became a part owner of beauty pageants, hosted a television show, and wrote a book about how to succeed in business.During these years, Trump also married three times and divorced twice. The media wrote especially about his first and second marri

31、ages because he openly had a relationship with his second wife while he was married to his first. In 2005, he married Melania Knauss, a former model from Slovenia. She is only the second first lady who was not born in the United States. The first was Louisa Adams, who came from Britain in 1801.But,

32、until he officially entered the 2016 campaign as a Republican candidate, few linked him to politics.Trump is unusual among past presidents because he had never worked in the government before. Nor has Trump served in the military. Only Presidents Taylor, Grant, andEisenhower had no previous governme

33、nt experience; however, they had all been generals.Trump is the oldest person ever to take office. He was 70 years old when he was sworn in.He is also one of therichest.And Trump is unusual in how he communicates with the public. As president, he continues to use Twitter to communicate his thoughts

34、directly to anyone who wants to follow him.While the long-term effects of Trumps presidency are not yet known, he will likely be remembered in part for his direct and unscripted style of communication.1、Donald Trump is quite a different American president ever because _.Aonly he has never entered po

35、litics beforeBhe is the first to use the modern social media Twitter to speakChe is the richest president everDonly his wife wasnt born in the US2、Trump is a successful businessman and his business involves in the following except_.Atelevision BbeautyCreal estate Dpublishing3、Which of the following

36、cant suit Donald Trump?AHe is the oldest president when taking office.BHe has once served in the army.CHe wrote a book about how to do business.DHis father had five children.4、What does the underlined word unscripted in the last sentences mean?AUnfinished. BUndertaken. CUnprepared. DUnspoken.24（8分）

37、Most of us struggle through the time it takes to get a cup of coffee to our lips once our alarms go off. Luckily, this coffee-brewing alarm clock could make those few struggling minutes practically disappear.An alarm clock that brews a fresh pot of coffee as soon as you wake up actually exists, and

38、you can buy it right now. Thanks to the Barisieur, your morning time will never be the same.Heres how it works: Before you go to bed, fill the glass container with water and pour ground coffee into the filter (过滤器). Not a black coffee drinker?Not to worry special drawers keep your cream cold and sto

39、re your sugar, too.Then, just set your alarm and go to sleep. This machine will take care of the rest.A few minutes before your alarm goes off next morning, the Barisieur will begin to brew your coffee. And voila! A hot cup of coffee is waiting for you when your alarm rings and you open your eyes. Y

40、ou wont even have to leave your bed.London designer Joshua Renouf designed this invention himself, raising over $500,000 through donations on IndieGoGo. Coffee lovers should act fast and put in a pre-order on the website now, paying just $300. Otherwise, you have to wait until it hits stores and pay

41、 $420.Owning one of these clocks will be totally worth it. Nothing says “seize the day” quite like waking up to a pot of freshly brewed coffee, after all. Also, the machine isnt limited to making coffee only in the morning. You can go out and return home with a hot cup of coffee waiting for you.1、Wh

42、y does the author mention the struggle?ATo show making coffee is challenging.BTo show coffee can make us feel better.CTo show the coffee-brewing alarm clock is great.DTo show it is difficult to get up early in the morning.2、What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Barisieur.BT

43、he morning time.CA hot cup of coffee.DThe glass container.3、Whats the benefit of pre-ordering the clock on the website now?AYou can get one much earlier.BYou can get one at a great discount.CYou can get donations from its designer.DYou may have a chance to meet Joshua Renouf.4、What is the authors pu

44、rpose in writing the text?ATo tell us how to make coffee easily.BTo advertise a new product in a store.CTo recommend a special kind of alarm clock.DTo compare traditional alarm clocks and new ones.25（10分） Construction on Knollys Tunnel began in 1896， and it was opened on August 13th， 182 by the man

45、it was named after-Sir Clement C Knolly， Acting Governor of Trinidad It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain Its architecture 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

46、the top of Knollys Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves， where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature 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 throug

47、h the tunnel or walk through， but should do so in groups for safety In the old days， there were no lights， but now 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

48、for safety as the train passed Knollys Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap The road 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 cott

49、ages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature At the site itself， there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink， 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-s

50、ee when visiting Trinidad For the nature lovers， there is no better place for them to be and for the historians， 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 Tu

51、nnel!1、Knollys Tunnel is special in _ Aits environmentBits functionCits locationDits architecture2、The underlined 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 hist

52、ory of Knollys TunnelCTo evaluate the value of Knollys TunnelDTo witness the change of Knollys Tunnel4、The passage above is probably taken from _ Aa geography textbookBa travel journalCa sports reportDa health and fitness magazine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

53、白处的最佳选项26（30分）Order is the best manager of time. It illustrates many subjects. Thus, obedience to the natural law is order. Virtue is order. The world began with it. 1 was once common before its establishment.The merchant, the clerk and the laborer are all of the same 2 , born with the same expectat

54、ions and affected by similar influences. They are, it is 3 , born in different positions, but it 4 with themselves whether they shall live nobly or evilly. They may not have their choice of riches or poverty, but they have their 5 of being good or evil.People of the highest position, 6 culture and e

55、ducation, have often as great hardships as the common people. They have to make their incomes go much further. They have to 7 their social status. 8 their incomes may be less satisfactory, they are desperate to 9 and bring the children up as gentlemen.Hume, a famous historian, was a man of good fami

56、ly but his 10 were very small when he was young. In his autobiography, he uses his own case as a(n) 11 of the advantages of frugality (节省). Despite a considerable debt, his mother, a widow, 12 met the difficulties and eventually overcame them. Though her income was less than that of many highly paid

57、 men, she educated her children well and brought them up 13 .Hume says, “While studying in France, I 14 that plan of life which I have steadily and successfully pursued. I determined to make a 15 frugality supply of my shortage of fortune and to 16 my independence.” At thirty-six he thought himself

58、rich. These are his own words: “My appointments, with my frugality, had helped me reach a fortune which made me 17 ”.Goethe says, “It doesnt matter within what circle an honest man acts, provided he knows how to 18 that circle.” “What is the best government?” Goethe asks, “That which teaches us to 1

59、9 ourselves! Let every one only do the right in his place, without 20 himself about the confusion of the world.”1、AChaos BOffence CPunishment DCondemnation2、Aorigin Brace Cnature Dinterest3、Ahopeful Bstrange Cvital Dtrue4、Aagrees Brests Ccorresponds Dconflicts5、Aidea Boption Cfreedom Dintention6、Ain

60、 defence of Bin course of Cin anticipation of Din respect of7、Agive up Bdepend on Clook for Dkeep up8、ASince BThough CUnless DWhen9、Aeducate Bencourage Cblame Dspoil10、Aambitions Bachievements Cmeans Dcontributions11、Aassurance Bconsequence Cillustration Dcriterion12、Abravely Bstubbornly Csharply Dt