2022-2023学年湖南长沙市一中高三下第一次测试英语试题含解析

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）1Going to watch the

2、 Womens Volleyball Match on Wednesday?_! Will you go with me?AYou betBYou got meCYou thereDYou know better2The problem lies in_ were now giving him a fish, not teaching him how to fish.AwhatBthatCwhichDif3The government has been under growing pressure to _ the causes of air pollution as smog frequen

3、tly smothers the countrys large cities.AreleaseBscheduleCmaintainDaddress4You _ have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.AneedntBcantCshouldntDmustnt5When did you return last Friday?It was not until midnight _ it was raining hard.AwhenBwhichCthatDbefore6Faced with economic slowdown

4、, some companies are planning to use robots to _ human workers to reduce their labor costs.AcompensateBsubstituteCsymbolizeDdiscriminate7Some people suggest changing the date for the college entrance exams into _ Saturday and Sunday of the first week of June, which I think is _ good advice.A/ ; /Bth

5、e; theCthe; aDthe; /8The language in the companys statement is highly _, thus making its staff confused.Aambiguous BapparentCappropriate Daggressive9I appreciate _ the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.AgivingBto giveCbeing givenDto be given10At the meeting, the headmaster said that

6、the government should prevent such things as hurt children _again.AhappeningBhappenCto happen D happened11Life is a journey _with hardships, joys and special moments.AfilledBto fillCfillingDhaving filled12Looking people in the eye _ sometimes make them nervous and embarrassed.AmustBcanCshouldDmight1

7、3_ some teenagers dont realize is _ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.AThat; howBWhich; what aCWhat; whatDWhat; how14 Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I am sure we will win. _!ACongratulationsBCheersCBest wishesDGood luck15 Shall we go to the seven oclo

8、ck performance or the eight? _suits you fine.AWhateverBWhicheverCWheneverDWherever16The church which is easily _ from my home is being rebuilt.Aaccessible BavailableCacceptable Dresponsible17As its economy is maturing，Chinas _a greater role in critical issues like climate and development.Adefining B

9、assuming Cguaranteeing Dassuring18Bob made a promise to the manager _ the work would all be finished on time.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhether19The draft regulation on the online protection of minors, _ for public opinions by the cyberspace authorities, has drawn wide public concern.Areleasing Bhaving releas

10、edCto release Dreleased20Dad is used to smoking and drinking. Theres no chance _ Im able to talk him into .Awhether ; giving it up Bof whether; giving them upCthat; getting rid of them Dwhich; stopping it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）When I was 5, my father worked the night

11、shift as a nurse in a hospital. He was always carrying his stethoscope (听诊器) so naturally, so I called him “Dr. Saldivar” while I pressed his stethoscope against his chest. But my father, as a humble man, was always correcting me: “I am not a doctor, son, but you can be one.” I grew up feeling like

12、I had no limits because of moments like this, which has helped me take risks personally and professionally in spite of the hardships I had to endure.Being born to Mexican immigrants meant that my parents had to work very hard to provide for my family and I had to learn to struggle through school pap

13、erwork on my own, because my parents English was limited and they couldnt always be there motivating us through the process. If I wanted to succeed academically, my perseverance, and strength would be tested.Perseverance, strength and good education are the gateway to success. And this is especially

14、 true when you look at the obstacles that Latinos have to overcome to succeed in public schools. For instance, while the national high school dropout (辍学) rate has decreased significantly, we still have the highest dropout rate in the country. We are more likely to live in poverty and attend raciall

15、y separated schools. These issues create many other problems for Latinos.To help relieve my family burden, I found my first job when I was 14 at a local hotel. Despite the long hours on my new job, I worked hard. Meanwhile, I continually stressed the importance of getting a respectable education and

16、 did everything possible to get one step closer to making my dream a reality.Nearly a decade later, I became the first in my family to graduate from the University of Southern California. Knowing the social, economic, and political struggles that a community faces, I began to pursue journalism to gi

17、ve the disadvantaged minorities a voice.1、What inspired the author when he was a child?AHis curiosity about the stethoscope. BA nurse in his fathers hospital.CThe encouraging words from his father. DThe hardships he suffered.2、The example in the third paragraph given by the author suggests _.Amore L

18、atinos are receiving higher education in AmericaBracial separation has long been forbidden in AmericaCAmerican education system is better constructedDLatino immigrants are still facing many problems3、The author chose to become a journalist, hoping to _.Aspeak for the disadvantaged Latinos Benjoy a d

19、ifferent lifeCshow his success as a Latino Drepay the sacrifice his parents made4、What can we learn from the authors experience?AImmigration is an approach to personal success.BAmerican Dream is difficult for the Latinos to achieve.CDisadvantaged Latinos are still facing many challenges.DGood educat

20、ion is a way to successful life.22（8分）Its a little hard to figure out the rules for sure but the baby African buffalo (水牛）seems to have the upper hand. The two stand a couple feet apart, staring at each other. Behind them, their mothers look on with the kind of indifference (不关心）of mothers everywher

21、e who see their kids playing a harmless game.The alarm went off about half an hour ago, the second time tonight. Here，one bell means elephant ,two rhino(犀牛），and three and four，I really cant remember for what，because when you re awoken by bells in the middle of the night，your first thought wont be An

22、imal, But as soon as I realized it was the rhino alarm, I was running for the stairs.Yet Im the only one watching the animals stare-down. Either nobody else died of a heart attack when the bells went off, or I was the only one in the entire hotel who didnt turn the alarm switch to off before going t

23、o bed.The Ark, a hotel shaped like the biblical ark(圣经的方舟), lies in the highlands of Kenyas Aberdare National Park, about 100 kilometers north of Nairobi. At the Arks prow (船首) are huge windows overlooking a waterhole. Earlier tonight，Id watched a pack of wolves, buffalos and elephants. And now, at

24、Three or so in the mornings Im down for the round of rhino bells. The first time, 2.5 hours ago, it was a single black rhino, which came down, got a drink, and left.Id have been sorry for the lost sleep. Ive already arranged with a guide to take me out at sunrise for the so-called should-never-misse

25、d bird-watching, where well get to see 30 species, but really, how many times in your life will you get to wake up and say，Wow! Rhino? Isnt that the definition of a pretty good right? Last week we went from Uganda into Kenya，Before I left home, I thought Id be happy with ten elephants and five or si

26、x giraffes on the whole trip.I didnt dare to dream the rhino.1、The message that the hotels bells sent was .Aa very wise way the author had never heard ofBhard for the author to remember in detailCa matter that all visitors had got used toDlike conditioned response training for animals2、Whats the aut

27、hors attitude toward the bell?AIts bothering but two bells are welcome.BIt should be turned off whenever it rings,CIts visitors have a chance to see buffalos.DIt is a very bad way to wake the guests up.3、What does the underlined part “died of a heart attack in paragraph 3 mean ?Adied unexpectedlyBfe

28、lt extremely excitedCfelt very uncomfortable and tiredDsuffered from a terrible heart attack4、What did the author see at about 3:00 a.m.?ATwo buffalos were fighting fiercely for food,BA rhino and a buffalo were fighting for water.CA rhino and a buffalo were staring at each other.DA buffalo was teach

29、ing its baby to walk freely.23（8分）A walker seriously injured in a mountain-top lightning strike which killed two others is showing signs of improvement, the police have said. A major rescue operation was performed on Sunday following two strikes which hit the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. Two men die

30、d, while two others were taken to hospital.A police spokeswoman said, “A man in a serious condition in hospital, following simultaneous (同时发生的) incidents in the Brecon Beacons, has now improved and he is recovering. Officers are continuing to get in touch with the next of relatives of the dead men a

31、nd enquiries are ongoing. All men were believed to be from England.”Mark Jones, of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, described the lightning strike as a freak accident, and something he had not been called out to in 30 years of service.The walking group Ramblers Cymru said that while incidents involv

32、ing thunder and lightning were rare, electrical storms should be taken seriously by walkers.The organisations delivery officer, Elly Hannigan Popp, said, “Wed advise everyone to check the weather forecast before starting a walk. If you hear thunder, see lightning or if your hair stands on end, postp

33、one activities even if the sky looks blue and clear. Lightning will strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. Lightning can strike the same place repeatedly especially tall, pointed, isolated objects.”“If there is no shelter you should keep moving. And if you become the tallest object, crouc

34、h (蹲) in the open twice as far away from the nearest pointed object as it is tall. Make yourself as small as possible, stay on your toes and keep your heels together, as it will allow electricity to go up one foot, through the heels and back into the ground through the other.”1、What can we learn abo

35、ut the victims of the incident?ABoth of the injured men are recovering slowly,BThe bodies of the two men havent been found.CThe four men involved may be from the same country.DThe police cannot contact the two dead mens relatives.2、Why did the author quote the police spokeswoman in Paragraph 2?ABeca

36、use the accident is very serious.BTo announce where the victims come from.CBecause the police are looking into the accident.DTo tell the readers some facts of the incident.3、What do the last two paragraphs tell us?AHarm done by lightning. BWarnings from a delivery officer.CFirst aid in a lightning i

37、ncident. DSafety tips on a lightning strike.24（8分） The year 2018 will mark the 100th anniversary of the deadliest influenza outbreak in history. It is estimated that the influenza pandemic(瘟疫) of 1918 killed more than 50 million people around the world. Other estimates go much higher. Because of a l

38、ack of medical recordkeeping, we may never know the exact number.The influenza was a fast killer. Some victims died within hours of their first symptoms. Others died after a few days. “their lungs filled with liquid and they choked to death.” The 1918 flu pandemic was also different from other outbr

39、eaks. It struck many young, healthy people. Viruses usually affect sick or old people.Although modern medicine effectively controls many diseases, influenza remains difficult to protect against. The World Health Organization estimates that every year influenza kills 250,000 to 500,000 people around

40、the world. Each year, medical scientists develop flu vaccines(疫苗) which offer immunity(免疫) from some influenza viruses. But they can only guess which form of the virus will spread.Health officials remain concerned about another flu pandemic. New forms of the flu virus appear regularly. One example w

41、as the “swine flu” or H1N1 outbreak in 2009. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in the United States says that virus caused a true pandemic.To stop the next pandemic, scientists are now researching how to create a universal influenza vaccine. In October 2017, Va

42、nderbilt University Medical Center in the U. S. announced the Universal Influenza Vaccine Initiative. The university said researchers are leading an international effort to develop a universal influenza vaccine that will protect everyone against all forms of the flu anywhere in the world. The univer

43、sity added that researchers will begin tests in early 2018. the Human Vaccines Project, a publicprivate partnership, is funding the project. However, until a universal influenza vaccine is available, todays seasonal flu vaccine remains important.1、What do we know about the influenza in 1918?AIt swep

44、t across the whole Europe.BNo one survived the first few days.CIt killed the largest number of people.DIt struck only young and healthy people.2、Why is influenza difficult to protect against?AIt spreads too rapidly.BIt is quite easy to catch.CNo vaccine is available.DIts hard to judge the form of vi

45、rus.3、What does the author want to tell by mentioning H1N1 in 2009?ANew forms of flu virus keeps appearing.BIt was the most serious in recent years.CIt was caused by the same flu virus of 1918.DThe H1N1 virus was deadly as well.4、What can we learn about the universal influenza vaccine?AThe developme

46、nt is quite costly.BIt will be used all over the world.CIt can protect against all forms of flu.DIt will soon come into use in 2019.25（10分） Live at Leeds Festival, United KingdomA weekend of Indie music taking over Leeds for one day in May, Metronomy, Sunara Karma and Tom Grennan will headline, but

47、theres a focus on the citys newer bands, with the festival aiming to bring new artists into the spotlight. Events take place across the city, with wristbands giving you access to all the places. And to go to this festival, you need to be over 14 years old.Time: 4 May, 2019Midnight Sun Film Festival,

48、 FinlandAlmost a hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sodankyla is where Finnish film-director brothers Aki and Mika Kaurismaki rock up every summer for their Midnight Sun Film Festival, a five-day-and-night celebration of new cinema. A mix of silent films, contemporary Finnish ones, recent fes

49、tival hits and box-office classics are screened around the clock.Time: 12-16 June, 2019Fuji Rock Festival, JapanThe first ever Fuji Rock Festival was held at the bottom of Mount Fuji back in 1997 and has brought in music and rock fans from all over the world. The festival is now held in the Naeba Sk

50、i Resort and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The artists who perform arent all rockers. Your wristband has to be checked at the entrance. We offer facilities for children, but they cant be left unaccompanied.Time: 26-28 July, 2019The White Nights Festival, St. Petersburg, RussiaThe Wh

51、ite Nights Festival is held at the citys famous Mariinsky Theatre and shows some of the worlds best opera and ballet. Its the best time to visit St. Petersburg because its held during the magical summer period when theres almost 24 hours of sunlight a day.Time: 23 May-2 June, 20191、Which festival la

52、sts the longest time?ALive at Leeds Festival.BMidnight Sun Film Festival.CFuji Rock Festival.DThe White Nights Festival.2、Where will you enjoy a 24-hour movie activity?AIn Leeds, United Kingdom.BIn Sodankyla, Finland.CIn the Naeba Ski Resort, Japan.DIn St. Petersburg, Russia.3、What do Live at Leeds

53、Festival and Fuji Rock Festival have in common?AThey are of the same music style.BThey focus on new artists.CThey require entrance wristbands.DThey have age limits.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）One night, when I was eight , my mother gently asked

54、 me a question I would never forget. “Sweetie, my company wants to 1 me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling that youve done 2 and allowing you to skip a grade(跳级), but youll have to 3 your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?” She gave me a hug and asked me to th

55、ink about it. I was puzzled. The question kept me 4 for the rest of the night I had said “yes” but for the first time, I realized the 5 decisions adults had to make.For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening Id 6 wait for the phone to ring and then tell her e

56、very detail of my day. A phone call, however, could never replace her 7 and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.During my fourth-grade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large 8 apartment, I became 9 how lonely my mother must have been in Brazil herself. It was the

57、n 10 I started to appreciate the tough choices she had to make on 11 family and work. 12 difficult decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldnt know whether you make the right choice, but you could always make the best out of the situation, with passion and a 13 attitude.Back home , I 14 myself that

58、what my mother could do, I could, too. If she 15 to live in Rio all by herself, I, too, could learn to be 16 . I learn how to take care of myself and set high but achievable 17 .My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the 18 has really taught me. Sacrifices 19 in the end. The sep

59、aration between us has proved to be 20 for me.1、AattractBpromoteCsurpriseDpraise2、AlittleBmuchCwellDwrong3、AleaveBrefuseCcontactDforgive4、AexplainingBsleepingCwonderingDregretting5、ApoorBtimelyCfinalDtough6、AeagerlyBpolitelyCnervouslyDcuriously7、ApatienceBpresenceCintelligenceDInfluence8、AComfortabl

60、eBExpensiveCEmptyDModern9、AInterested inBaware ofCdoubtfulDsatisfied with10、AwhenBwhereCwhichDthat11、AabandoningBbalancingCcomparingDmixing12、ADepending onBsupplied withCFaced withDInsisting on13、AdifferentBfriendlyCpositiveDgeneral14、AcriticizedBinformedCwarnedDreminded15、AmanagedBofferedCattempted