2022-2023学年广东省茂名市重点中学高考冲刺模拟英语试题含解析

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）1 _ I remind you of is to return the book to our English teacher. I will give it to him _ I see him.AThat; immediate

2、ly BWhat; the momentCWhat; while DWhether; once2After a long absence, I went back to college, _ to pick up where Id left off.AhopingBhopeCto hopeDhoped3_ travelling expenses rising a lot, we had to change all our plans for the tourAAsBByCSinceDWith4John had planned to make a compromise, but he chang

3、ed his mind at the last minute.AanyhowBotherwiseCthereforeDsomehow5“Do you mind if I look at your notes?”“Of course not. _.”ANo problem BBe my guest CWith pleasure DNot at all6According to the bank rules released recently, you have to pay a 25% _ on each cheque you cash.AadmissionBpensionCallowanceD

4、commission7We _have hurried all the way to the airportthe flight was called off because of the foggy weather.AmustntBcouldntCneedntDwouldnt8This kind of gel pen which _ smoothly is quite popular with students.Ais written Bis writing Cwrote Dwrites9To be an expert, a beginner needs to go through a se

5、ries of _ stages.Aintermediate BliberalCoverall Ddemanding10Are you doing your homework？No, Im writing a short playIt _ at the Christmas partyAwill be put onBwill put onCputs onDis put on11I _ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.AmightntBmustn

6、tCneedntDcouldnt12Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking _ they are, have their time for play.AbecauseBwhileCasDwhere13Whats that noise?Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine_.Ais testing Bwas being testedCis being tested Dhas been tested14As he works in a remote area, he visits his pare

7、nts only _Aanxiously BoccasionallyCpractically Durgently15The first decade in the 21st century _ the rapid rise of China as a world economic power.AwitnessBhas witnessedCwill witnessDhave witnessed16Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!_, Lucy. I am coming.A Take your time B Help yourselfC D

8、ont bother D Take it easy17Your letter will get attention! They know youre expecting the answer.AcarefulBcommonCinstantDgeneral18Police have found _ appears to be the lost ancient statue.AwhichBwhereChowDwhat19To work from home, which one could hardly imagine, has been made with the development of c

9、omputer technology.ApossibleBit possibleCpossiblyDto be possible20It is so difficult a question_ none of the kids could work it out.AasBthatCwhichDX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） More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through the overuse of smartphone

10、s and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels.Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 466 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss. Young people are particularly likely to devel

11、op such risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “long and severe exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices,” the UN health agency said.In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World H

12、ealth Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued an international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices. WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. The safe listening devices and systems standard calls for a

13、sound allowance software to be included in all audio devices, to track the volume level and duration of a users exposure to sound, and to evaluate the risk posed to their hearing. This system could alert a user if they have dangerous listening habits.WHO is also calling for parental as well as autom

14、atic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use. While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss.Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a sp

15、eedometer in your car or a speed limit, Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. What weve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound youre getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.1、What is the pu

16、rpose of proposing new safe volume standards?ATo warn people of dangerous listening habits.BTo help protect against disabling hearing loss.CTo promote the development of audio devices.DTo prevent the manufacture and use of audio devices.2、Where can you find the data that best supports “young people

17、risk damaging their hearing through the overuse of smartphones”?AIn paragraph 2.BIn paragraph 3.CIn paragraph 4.DIn paragraph 5.3、What do we know about safe volume levels according to paragraph 3?AIt is safe to listen to music under any circumstances.BIt is important to keep track of the risk for th

18、e users.CIt is necessary to have users alerted by their parents.DIt is acceptable to keep the volume at 90 decibels for 15 minutes.4、What is the best title for the text?ATurning Down the Volume.BMaking Good Use of Smartphones.CThe Rise and Fall of Audio Devices.DThe Safety Standards for Volume Level

19、s.22（8分）A few weeks ago, I called an Uber to take me to the Boston airport for a flight home for the holidays. As I slid into the back seat of the car, the warm intonations（语调）of the drivers accent washed over me in a familiar way.I learned that he was a recent West African immigrant with a few youn

20、g children, working hard to provide for his family. I could relate: I am the daughter of two Ethiopian immigrants who made their share of sacrifices to ensure my success. I told him I was on a college break and headed home to visit my parents. Thats how he found out I go to Harvard. An approving eye

21、 glinted（闪烁）at me in the rearview window, and quickly, we crossed the boundaries of rider and driver. I became his daughter, all grown up the product of his sacrifice.And then came the fateful question: “What do you study?” I answered “history and literature” and the pride in his voice faded, as I k

22、new it might. I didnt even get to add “and African-American studies” before he cut in, his voice thick with disappointment. “All that work to get into Harvard, and you study history?”Here I was, his daughter, squandering the biggest opportunity of her life. He went on to deliver the age-old lecture

23、that all immigrant kids know. We are to become doctors (or lawyers, if our parents are being generous) to make money and send money back home. The unspoken demand, made across generations, which my Uber driver laid out plainly, is simple: Fulfill your role in the narrative（故事）of upward mobility so y

24、our children can do the same.I used to feel anxious and backed into a corner by the questioning, but now as a junior in college, Im grateful for their support more than anything. This holiday season, Ive promised myself I wont get annoyed at their inquiries. I wont defensively respond with “but I pl

25、an to go to law school!” when I get unrequested advice. Ill just smile and nod, and enjoy the warmth of the occasion.1、What disappointed the driver?AThe authors attitude towards him.BThe school that the author is attending.CThe authors majors in history and literature.DThe authors interests can repl

26、ace the in African American studies.2、Which of the following can replace the underlined word “squandering” in Paragraph 4?Awasting BcreatingCvaluing Dseizing3、Why are immigrant kids expected to be doctors or lawyer?AThey are very smart in general.BThey have more opportunities.CTheir parents are high

27、 achieving as well.DTheir parents want them to move upward in society.4、How did the author feel about the drivers questioning?AGetting upset. BFeeling satisfied.CDefending herself. DAppreciating his concern.23（8分）Amsterdam is a special city. There are many places you should not miss during your visi

28、t. Here is our list of the best.Amsterdam canal ringThe city old centre is formed from canal rings which give you the feeling of space, freedom and peace. Walk trough these canal streets or bettertake a trip by renting a boat yourself. Another way to explore the Venice of the North is to take a ride

29、 or a bicycle. Any way you decide forenjoy this city.The National Maritime MuseumThe Maritime Museum is an attractive place to visit, especially with children. With many attractions in it, this colourful and enjoyable museum will help you understand the history of the Netherlandsa small nation which

30、 was one of the worlds greatest sea powers.Amsterdam Brown CafeWhen you enter Amsterdam old cafes called Brown, at first it will seem too much from the past and too crowded, but the atmosphere is unique. Relax and watchmost of people around will be locals. Feel like one of themthe real Amsterdammers

31、.Civic Guards GalleryThis gallery is filed with old paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The exhibited canvas may be not always the masterpieces of art, but these group portraits of Amsterdam citizens and their wives are an exquisite (精致的) document of the Dutch civilization and culture centuries ago

32、.To avoid waiting lines we advise you to buy your tickets in advance online through our Amsterdam attractions and museums tickets webpage.1、How many ways are there for tourists to visit the city old centre?A5.B4.C3.D2.2、Where would you go to learn more about local life?AAmsterdam Brown Cafe.BAmsterd

33、am canal ring.CCivic Guards Gallery.DThe National Maritime Museum.3、Where does the passage probably come from?AA fiction.BA textbook.CA travel guide.DA science magazine.24（8分）My father was a taxi driver but I am a kingKing Renato, of the country Pontinha, an island on Funchal harbour. Its in Madeira

34、, Portugal, where I grew up. It was discovered in 1419; Captain Cook once came here.In 123, the Portuguese government didnt have enough money to build a harbor port, so the king sold the land to a wealthy British family, the Blandys, who make Madeira wine. Fourteen years ago, the family decided to s

35、ell it for just 25,000 (19,500). I decided to buy it though I had no moneyI was just an art teacher.I tried to find some business partners, but they all thought I was crazy to want to buy what is actually a large rock; it has a small cave, a platform on top, and no electricity or running water. So I

36、 sold some of my possessions, put my savings together and bought it.When the king of Portugal originally sold the island in 123, he and all the governors signed a document, selling all the “possessions and the dominions (领土)” of the island. It means I can do what I want with itI could start a restau

37、rant, or a cinema, but nobody thought that someone would want to start a country. So thats what I did: I decided that this would no longer be just a rock on the port of Funchal. It would be my island, about the size of a one-bedroom house.After I bought it, the governor of Madeira asked to buy my is

38、land. Of course, I said no. He said that unless I sold it back to the state, he wouldnt let me connect to any electricity. But I have a solar panel and a small windmill, and maybe in the future I will be able to generate power from the ocean around Pontinha.1、What does the writer want to show by men

39、tioning his father?AHe had a royal family. BHe loved his family.CHe was not a born king. DHe was not a good driver.2、Who sold the island to the author?AA Portuguese king. BAn art teacher.CThe Blandy family. DCaptain Cook.3、How did the writer start the country?AHe discovered the island.BHe found busi

40、ness supporters.CHe was supported by citizens in the island.DHe took advantage of the official document.4、What can we infer about the country Pontinha?AIt was a tiny island.BA harbor port was built on it.CIt was a wealthy land.DLife there was very convenient.25（10分）In our everyday lives we meet situ

41、ations in which we take many things for granted（不去重视）.We only treasure things when they are gone.This is a sad truth of human nature.One day,I found myself as a witness to a similar situation.One evening,I left work and boarded the train.After entering,I noticed something unusual.The center of the c

42、ar had a few empty seats while both ends were crowded with people standing.I didnt pay much attention and sat down on one of the empty seats.I sensed a funny smell.It wasnt long before I noticed a homeless person sleeping on three seats in front of me.He was bleeding from his nose.Why wasnt anyone h

43、elping him?His clothes were torn and he was giving off a strange smell.Along with the smell,his eyes were dull,watery and red.Occasionally he scratched himself and people looked at him as if he had committed a crime.As the train stopped at stations and more people came in they covered their noses an

44、d faced away from him.All the seats around him were empty.Suddenly,he began to swear at the people around him.A plain clothes policeman who looked like a construction worker took out his certificate and showed it to the homeless man.The officer,not wanting to touch the homeless man, told him his rig

45、hts and directed him to exit the train.As the officer walked the man out of the train,the homeless man turned around and said MY HOME! and started crying.A man doesnt value things until they are gone.If he didnt have a home,at least he had freedom.Now he has neither.No one wants to help someone who

46、wont help himself.1、When entering the car,how did the author feel at first?AAnnoyed. BPuzzled.CSad. DCalm.2、How did people react to the homeless man?AThey caught him and called the police.BThey covered him with clean clothes.CThey disliked and avoided him.DThey stared at him curiously.3、It can be le

47、arned that the policeman .Awas very rude to the manBsent the man back to his hometownCforced the man to leave the cityDwent off the train with the man4、What does the author think of the homeless man?AHe is a loser of life. BHe is worth our respect.CHe is very funny. DHe is a fearless fighter.第三部分 语言

48、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）A few years ago, Adina Lichtman was handing out sandwiches on the streets of New York City to help people experiencing homelessness. One man, 1 for the sandwich, approached her and 2 some surprising insight（见识）.“Its great t

49、hat youre 3 sandwiches,” he said, “but one thing we really 4 is socks, especially as winter approaches.”“Here I was, sandwiches in 5 , assuming I knew the best way to help people, when in reality, helping is about 6 , and hearing the needs of different communities,” Lichtman said. “It was a powerful

50、 7 , and I wanted to put it into 8 .”She began that night, with a 9 step: going door-to-door on the floor of her 10 at New York University, asking 11 classmates if they could each just donate just one pair of their own socks to someone 12 home.She got 40 pairs of socks in a single 13 , from a single

51、 floor. The next morning she opened her door to find a huge 14 of socks that other people had donated.“College students love to do 15 , but sometimes they need a literal（实实在在的）knock on their 16 to do so. And almost everyone has a(n) 17 pair of socks they can donate,” Lichtman said.That morning Licht

52、man 18 kicked off Knock Knock, Give a Sock, a new nonprofit organization that has now 19 over 350,000 pairs of socks for the homeless in cities and states across America. It is also now Lichtmans full-time job.When it gets cold out, 20 about what you use to bundle upscarves, hats, glovesthat include

53、s socks and shoes, too.1、Asearching Bwishing Cpreparing Dreaching2、Aoffered Bshared Cclaimed Ddeclared3、Ataking out Bfinding out Cpicking out Dgiving out4、Abuy Bneed Cdonate Dsupply5、Abag Bhand Cbox Dmouth6、Aserving Basking Cassisting Dlistening7、Alesson Bshock Chit Dstruggle8、Ause Bpractice Caction

54、 Dconsideration9、Asimple Bmeaningful Cdangerous Dbrave10、Acampus Bbuilding Cstreet Ddormitory11、Akind Bfellow Crich Dfriendly12、Awith Bfrom Cat Dwithout13、Aweek Bday Cnight Dyear14、Apile Bpair Ccar Dstep15、Awrong Bharm Cgood Dwell16、Awall Bface Cdoor Dback17、Aexpensive Bextra Ccheap Dvaluable18、Acar

55、efully Brudely Cofficially Dhappily19、Amade Bcreated Cbought Dprovided20、Athink Btell Cfigure Dcare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）Qixi is an important festival that celebrates love and 1(devote), which falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calen

56、dar. The love story of Niulang and Zhinu, and the Qixi Festival have been handed down for generations. 2 actually these ancient traditions and customs 3(die) out nowadays.Many a Chinese, particularly youngsters, 4(seem) to know more about St Valentines Day on February 14th, 5 people celebrate it wit

57、h bouquets of roses, chocolates and romantic candlelight dinners. 6(refer) to as the “Chinese Valentines Day,” Qixi, as a traditional Chinese festival, is more similar 7 a western festival since fewer people than ever will gaze at the heavens to pick out the two stars shining bright on either side o

58、f the Milky Way. There are reminders dotted about, in 8 form of big ads saying “Sales on Chinese Valentines Day!” in shops, hotels and restaurants. However, 9(differ) from traditional practices, few young women will mark the festival with their boyfriends, or take part in traditional activities to c

59、elebrate 10. 第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）28（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Nowadays, the computer technology develops very fast that the Internet has become more and more popular、 Some students regarded it as a great helper、 Because there has a lot of information online, so they can surf the Internet for any