2021-2022学年辽宁省鞍山市重点高考考前模拟英语试题含解析

1、2021-2022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、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，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）1Robert had a comfortable childhood, _up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.AgrewBgrowingCgrownDto grow2We Ch

2、inese are drinking _ milk per person today as we did in 1995.Amore than twiceBtwice as muchCtwice as many asDtwice as much as3Ted couldnt remember the exact date of the storm, but he knew it was Sunday because everybody was at church.A/, theBa, /C/, aDthe, /4What a mess! Youre always throwing things

3、 about.Dont be _, Mum. I will tidy it up now.Ahot under the collar Bon cloud nineCoff the top of your head Ddown in the dumps5At the meeting, the headmaster said that the government should prevent such things as hurt children _again.AhappeningBhappenCto happen D happened6 Have you watched the film “

4、Avatar”? Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.Aam toldBwas toldChave toldDhave been told7As is known to all, _ opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games held on November 12th in Guangzhou was _ great success. A/; a Bthe; a Cthe; / Da; /8The small restaurant is always crowded in every part.Thats

5、_ it has a unique dining environment and quite a few wonderful dishes.AwhyBbecauseCwhereDwhen9-Mary was asked to do something important.-It doesnt matter. Lets the work where it is left off.Atake upBtake downCtake inDtake off10 How do you think I can make up with Jack? Set aside _ you disagree and t

6、ry to find _ you have in common.Awhat; whatBwhat; whereCwhere; whatDwhere; whether11Its supposed to be the end of the paperback(简装书) and the _ of digital media, but some bookstores are surviving the Internet Age with surprising success.AdeadlineBdawnCduskDdeparture12Most students study because its u

7、navoidable. _, there are students who actually enjoy it.AAs a resultBIn additionCIn conclusionDBy contrast13 Mary looks hot and dry. So _ you if you had a high fever.AcouldBwouldCmayDmust14This is a very interesting book. Ill buy it, _.Ahowever much it may costBno matter how it may costChow much may

8、 it costDhowever many it may cost15Michelle Obama wears clothes that anyone can buy in a mall and _ she may have a larger effect on consumers than ordinary models.AfurthermoreBotherwiseCneverthelessDtherefore16Wild animals in nature reserves need to develop their survival skills and their wild natur

9、e.AdisplayBpossessCmaintainDmonitor17Police have found _ appears to be the lost ancient statue.AwhichBwhereChowDwhat18Lisa wouldnt _ the job any more. She had a big argument with her boss and resigned.Acome up withBkeep up withCmake up withDput up with19Frankly, I still feel confused about _ he coul

10、d manage without access to the Internet for such a long time.AwhatBwhyCthatDhow20An international team of astronomers announced Wednesday that they _ the first-ever image of a black hole.Ahave capturedBwere capturingChad capturedDwould capture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

11、 the day the tornado hit, there was no indication severe weather was on its waythe sky was blue and the sun had been out. The first alert my husband, Jimmy, 67, and I, 65, got came around 9 p.m., from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. He ran upstairs to find me in our third-floor bed

12、room, and we changed the channel from the presidential primary debate I had been watching to our local Pensacola, Florida, station.No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. Suddenly, the bones of the house shook, the power went out, and the wind began to roar through b

13、lown-out windows. We had three flights of steps to navigate to the relative safety of the first floor, where a closet fixed underneath a brick staircase might be the firmest place to wait things out. Everything around rattling, we struggled forward, uncertain whether we would make it.As we reached t

14、he last flight of steps, our front door blew out. Shards of glass flew everywhere. A three-foot-long tree branch whipped, missing us by inches.By the time I reached the closet, the tornado had been over us for about a minute. Jimmy pushed me down to the closet floor, but the wind kept him outside. I

15、 grasped his arm as the tornado constantly sucked the door open and tried to bring him with it. My knees and scalp were full of glass, but I felt no pain. If I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay. Then everything stopped. In those first quiet moments,

16、I couldnt believe it was over.The storm lasted four minutes. Four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely destroyed. Of the houses left standing, ours suffered the most damage. Amazingly, none of us were severely injured.1、The author and her husband were caught unprepared by the tornad

17、o mainly because _.Athey were watching the presidential debate on the TVBthey missed the first alert from the TVCno signs indicated the disasterDthe government didnt warn them of the severe weather2、The author didnt feel the pain in her keens and scalp because_.Ashe lost her consciousness Bshe was c

18、oncerned about her husbands safetyCshe got to the closet safe and sound Dshe was glad that the tornado was over3、How did we feel after the tornado?Ablessed BdepressedCannoyed Dshocked4、Which word best describe the experience?Ainteresting BadventurousCunpredictable Deducational22（8分）When he was young

19、, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called “Creole jazz”, which was also called dance music, and combining it with trumpeter(小号手) Buddy Bolden, to create what would eventually become todays jazz.Armstrong accomplished this with almost no formal training. He received little training before he was p

20、laced in the New Orleans Colored Waifs Home at the age of 12, after a run-in(小争执) with the police. The punishment turned out to be a mixed blessing, for he also had the opportunity to play in a real band.While at the Waifs, Armstrong also got the chance to hear some of the citys finest musicians. Co

21、rnetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby club. So did trumpeter and bandleader King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique.When Oliver left for Chicago, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of the other

22、 top musicians of the day. In Chicago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 1922. It became Armstrongs biggest challenge yet the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he was forced to listen to King Oliver and improvise(即兴创作).Soon, Armstrongs undeniable talent was getting noticed. Even

23、 classically trained musicians would come to hear the incredible sounds this young man created.Lil Hardin, the bands piano player and the future Mrs. Armstrong, explained that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the ba

24、nd.Armstrong moved to New York City in 1924 to join Fletcher Hendersons band and then flew solo. In 1925, Armstrong put together the Hot Five, expanding his popularity even more. Armstrong recorded his first composition, Cornet Chop Suey, one of the most copied jazz solos of all time. This monumenta

25、l 1928 recording blends(混合) artistry, endurance and showmanship that has rarely, if ever, been matched in jazz.1、What does the underlined word “this” refer to in the second paragraph?ATo play dance music. BTo work with Buddy Bolden.CTo play a jazz instrument well. DTo create modern jazz music.2、Who

26、taught Louis Armstrong how to play music in the early time?ABuddy Bolden. BLil Hardin.CKing Joe Oliver. DCornetist Freddie Keppard.3、Why did Louis Armstrong Leave King Olivers band?ABecause he wanted to get married in New York.BBecause his talent could not develop completely.CBecause he got a better

27、 opportunity in New York.DBecause the man forced him to leave the band.4、Whats the main idea of the passage?AIt asks readers to know more about modern jazz.BIt introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.CIt introduces the development of jazz.DIt describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.

28、23（8分）Have you ever noticed tiny raised areas on the branches of a tree? These may have been insects. These small insects feed on tree sap (汁液). Insects on urban trees are notably more abundant than those on rural trees. As a result, urban trees suffer from heavy infestations (害虫横行), and are often u

29、nhealthy or die. To protect and restore urban trees health, we need to determine the factors that make these tree pests more successful in urban habitats.Living organisms interact closely with their environment. The warmer, more drought-stressed trees harbor more successful pests than cooler, less d

30、rought-stressed trees. As cities and natural habitats become hotter and drier, damaging insects will become more abundant on urban trees.Trees within urban forests are valuable economically and for the environmental sustainability (可持续性) of the region. More than half of the worlds population lives i

31、n cities. Across the globe, people are moving into cities at a faster rate than ever. Rapid growth may turn cities into places with harder conditions. Although cities are primarily made of buildings, roads, parking lots, and vehicles, there are still plants in them. The trees within a city are refer

32、red to as the urban forest. Urban forests offer very big benefits to human and environmental health. They improve air and water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, cool down temperatures and beautify our environment. They make cities livable.However, being a city tree is not easy. Heat released b

33、y human activities is trapped in cities. As a result, temperatures in urban areas are often warmer than their surrounding rural areas. We call this urban warming or the urban heat island effect. Urban habitats are mostly made of surfaces of asphalt (沥青) and concrete. These surfaces reduce the amount

34、 of rainwater that reaches tree roots. As a result, urban forests may suffer, which can negatively affect people and the environment.What can we do to restore urban forests? Regular irrigation when possible may help keep pest populations under control. Planting tree species that are suitable to hand

35、le heat and drought stress would also reduce the occurrence of insect pest outbreaks.1、What makes tree pests more successful in the city than in rural areas?AThe warmer and rainy habitat.BThe hotter and drier habitat.CThe cooler and drier habitat.DThe hotter and rainy habitat.2、Urban forests make ci

36、ties livable by .Aproviding people enough clean waterBimproving the living environmentCoffering people economic benefitsDlowering the temperatures3、According to the text, what results in the city trees suffering?ANatural disasters.BInvisible forces.CHuman activities.DNatural evolution.4、What would b

37、e the best title for the text?AThe Importance of the Urban TreesBHow to Protect the Urban TreesCUrban Trees Are in Great DangerDLets Act for the Protection of Urban Trees24（8分） Driverless technology will soon enter another major global industry: shipping. Several companies recently announced plans t

38、o launch self-sailing ships to improve safety and efficiency.One of them is the Norwegian chemical company Yara International. Yara has teamed up with another Norwegian company, Kongsberg, to build an autonomous goods ship expected to be launched next year. Kongsberg developed the ships electrical t

39、echnology and autonomous control systems. The ship is fully electric to reduce air pollution. It is designed to carry goods containers normally transported by truck. This means the ship will also improve road safety by replacing about 40,000 truck trips a year. The company plans to operate the ships

40、 by far-away control beginning sometime next year. By 2020, the ships should be loading and sailing themselves. While Yaras ships will be limited to Norway at first, the company plans to greatly expand its autonomous shipping operations in the coming years.Another company putting a high priority (优先

41、) to self-sailing ships is the worlds largest mining company, Australias BHP Billiton. The companys Vice President of Freight, Rashpal Bhatti, recently spoke about the technology in a website post. Bhatti believes automation will be one of the biggest changes for shipping in the future. He said, “Au

42、tonomous ships offer important opportunities to improve safety and provide more effective results to the supply chain of the sea.” He added that self-sailing ships could become a reality within the next decade.Rolls-Royce, the British automobile and engine manufacturer (制造商), is also developing unma

43、nned (无人驾驶的) shipping technologies. Oskar Levander is the companys head of operations at sea. He said in a conference last year, “This is happening. Its not if, its when.”Levander said these autonomous ships could be controlled by far-away operators from anywhere. He added, “Because these ships will

44、 be designed to be unmanned, they can be built smaller, more efficient and environmentally friendly.”1、Why have several countries announced plans to produce self-sailing ships?ATo save money.BTo develop electrical technology in ships.CTo compete in autonomous control systems.DTo make shipping more e

45、ffective and less risky.2、How will the Norwegian autonomous ship be developed?AOn the basis of Rolls-Royce.BBy a single company independently.CBy two native companies working together.DBy taking electrical technology from Australia.3、What do Oskar Levanders words suggest in Paragraph 4?AIt is too ea

46、rly to make autonomous ships.BThe supply chain of the sea will be busier.CPeople are more concerned about autonomous ships.DUnmanned shipping technologies are becoming more mature.4、What would be the best title for the text?AAutomation under SailBSelf-sailing Ships in UseCAutomation in Some FieldsDA

47、utomation in Imagination25（10分） In 2011，Amy Chua put out the book，Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother，which is her memoir（回忆录）about the challenges of being a parent and trying to keep to the strict upbringing（养）she knew as a child. Controversy over the book arose because many readers did not get the imp

48、ression that Chua was trying to be humorous about her parenting methods. There was also miscommunication about the purpose of the book. Many received it as a guide for other parents on how to use strict methods to punish and motivate their children. However，Chua has always claimed the aim of her boo

49、k was only to share her successes and failures as a parent in a culturally diverse world.In the book，Chua compares Western and Chinese beliefs and methods of parenting. In general，Chinese parents believe a childs academic success is directly linked to parenting skills. It is common for such parents

50、to take severe measures to make their children do exactly what they say. In contrast，Western parents worry more about their childrens self-esteem（自尊），which drives their parenting methods. As a result，parenting methods have become less strict and children are not held to the high standards they were

51、in the past.Interestingly，in the West，many people agree that Western parenting methods could use improvement. Some even say that the laid-back Western methods can be just as damaging as the overly strict ones Chua connects with Chinese culture because more and more children are not learning how to f

52、ace and overcome challenges. However，experts also say that being too strict with children can cause rebellion（反叛），low self-esteem and poor parent-child relationships.What everyone can agree on is that there is no perfect way to parent. Whats more a method that works with one child will not necessari

53、ly work with another. Parents are challenged with finding the best method that helps each child learn to be a responsible and confident person.1、What do we know about Amy Chuas book?AIt amused readers greatly.BIt caused a serious debate.CIts about a tiger and its mother.DIts popular with both parent

54、s and kids.2、Why did Amy Chua write the book?ATo share her experience as a mom.BTo tell interesting stories to children.CTo introduce her research on parenting.DTo help other parents educate their children.3、Whats the maid idea of Paragraph 2?AWhat is most important for children.BHow to help childre

55、n to succeed in school.CThe importance of mastering parenting skills.DDifferences between upbringing in China and the West.4、What result might the Western parenting method bring about?AChildrens academic success.BMore positive attitudes toward life.CBad relationships between parents and children.DCh

56、ildrens lack of experience in dealing with difficulties.5、Which of the following may the author agree on?AOne parenting method doesnt work with all children.BA perfect way to parent is easy to find as long as parents work hard.CWestern parenting methods are better than those in China.DChinese parent

57、s are more worried about their childrens self-esteem.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）Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch, hed moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years since Id 1 seen him. So imagine my 2

58、 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.I was 3 ! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 4 . The bay was 5 in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m off the shore. Getting a little 6 . I realized one kayak（皮划艇）was in 7 . “Somethings not 8 !” I took o

59、ff my T-shirt and 9 into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 10 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors. I helped 11 the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 12 to me. Those brown

60、eyes were very 13 . “Whats his name?” I asked the instructor. “Ben,” he replied, and immediately I 14 . That stranger was my son!The instructors called for an ambulance. 15 , after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 16 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted ab