2022-2023学年湖南省湘西自治州高三第二次联考英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1We are so tired. _ we could take the day off tomorrow!AOnly ifBWhat if

2、CIf onlyDIf so2_ annoys the teacher most is that all the students are too quiet in class.AWhat BThatCWhen DWho3In a competitive marketplace, finding the key factor that _ your business from others is highly valuable.AdefendsBdistinguishesCprohibitsDselects4Private cars will be required to stay off r

3、oads one out of five weekdays _ the traffic pressure.Ato reduceBreducingCreducedDreduce5The news was a terrible blow to her, but she _the shock soonAgot outBgot overCgot offDgot through6Wechat intends to radically change the way _ people use mobilephones.A/BwhichCwhyDwho7_ travelling expenses rising

4、 a lot, we had to change all our plans for the tourAAsBByCSinceDWith8-What happened to the young trees we planted last week？-The trees_ well，but I didnt water them.Amight growBneednt have grownCwould growDwould have grown9We have time and again _our position on Taiwan issue! Whatever happens, we won

5、t change it!AexplainedBclarifiedCintroducedDconcluded10This kind of gel pen which _ smoothly is quite popular with students.Ais written Bis writing Cwrote Dwrites11Never turn down a job because you think its too small. You dont know _ it can lead.Ahow BwhereCwhether Dwhat12 What does the sign over t

6、here read? “No person _ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”AwillBshallCmayDmust13Is this tea good cold as well? _ with ice, this tea is especially delicious.AServed BServing CHaving served DTo be served14Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been ex

7、tremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was _ this problem, but we feel that we cant wait any longer.”Alooking outBbringing outCcarrying outDsorting out15The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, _ families saw a rise in female bre

8、adwinners.Aif BasCbecause Dthough16 Excuse me, do you mind if I open the window? Well, if you _. I can put on more clothes.AcanBmayCmustDshall17_ an increase in foreign legal conflicts，China is expected to see the number continue to riseATo witnessBBeing witnessedCWitnessedDHaving witnessed18Weneeda

9、 spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it shouldincludethis truth: if you choose to find thepositivein every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is_your decision to make.Aabsolutely BtotallyCexactly Dlargely19-Sorry! Im

10、afraid that I cant go to the magic show by David Copperfield with you.- .AIt doesnt matter.BDo as you like.CWhat a shame.DTake it easy.20Mark drives his car too fast and, whats more, very carelessly, worries his mother.A asAwhatBitCwhich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） A recen

11、t study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found a clear link between the color of a taxi and its accident rate. An analysis of 36 months of detailed taxi, driver and accident data from two fleets of yellow and blue taxis in Singapore suggested that yellow taxis h

12、ave fewer accidents than blue taxis. The higher visibility of yellow makes it easier for drivers to avoid getting into accidents with yellow taxis, leading to a lower accident rate.The study was led by Professor Ho. To test whether there was a causal relationship between the color of a taxi and the

13、number of accidents the taxi had, the research team analyzed data collected by the largest taxi company in Singapore. The researchers found that yellow taxis have about 6.1 fewer accidents per 1,000 taxis per month.The researchers also studied the economic effect of changing the color of the entire

14、fleet of taxis to yellow. The Singapore taxi company involved in the study owns about 16,700 taxis in a ratio (比例) of one yellow to three blue taxis. If a commercial decision is made to switch from blue to yellow taxis, 76.4 fewer accidents would occur per month or 917 fewer accidents per year. Assu

15、ming an average repair cost of $1,000 per car and a downtime of six days, switching the color of all taxis to yellow could produce an annual savings of $2 million.“We are eager to continue to validate (证实) the findings of our study by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport,

16、such as school buses. For instance, we hope to compare the accident rates of yellow school buses against other colors to find out if yellow is indeed a safer color for school buses. Besides, we are also interested to look at private-hire vehicles and do a comparison of the accident rates of vehicles

17、 that are of different colors,” explained Professor Ho.1、Why do yellow taxis result in fewer accidents?ABecause yellow can be seen more easily.BBecause yellow signals a warning of danger.CBecause drivers tend to be more careful in yellow taxis.DBecause people act more quickly in yellow surroundings.

18、2、The underlined word “fleets” in Paragraph 1 probably means _.AcolorsBtypesCbrandsDgroups3、Whats Professor Hos study based on?APhysical risks taxi passengers experience.BThe economic effect of changing taxi color.CData from Singapores largest taxi company.DPersonal reports from taxi drivers worldwi

19、de.4、What do Professor Hos words in the last paragraph suggest?ASchool buses should be painted yellow.BTheir findings are worth popularizing.CYellow should be widely used in public transport.DTheir study will be furthered.5、What can be the best title for the text?ACaution: Yellow Taxis AheadBSafer t

20、o Ride in Yellow TaxisCThe Preferred ColorYellowDColors and Accidents22（8分）In a foreign country, a man visited a local restaurant. He didnt speak their language. He ordered something indecipherable off the menu. When the waiter brought him a plate of delicious looking fried noodles, he smiled and ma

21、de an OK sign at the waiter with his thumb and forefinger linked in a circle. Looking angry, the waiter then picked up the dish and thrown it to his lap. What he did wrong, he wondered. Well, nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to using hand gesture in another country.Gestures have been used

22、to replace words in many countries, and they are often specific to a given culture. Gesture may mean something complimentary in one culture, but is highly offensive in another.The gesture “thumb-up” is commonly misinterpreted. In English, it is popularly known as thumbs up, despite the fact that the

23、 action is commonly performed with only one hand. English-speaking Caucasians use it to signal OK, which is the same meaning as O.K. ring gesture. The two can in fact be used almost interchangeably.Avoid using this gesture in Southern Sardina or Northern Greece unless you want to invite a fight. Whi

24、le American, British and Australian would use the thumb up to signal hitch-hiking to the drivers, this message will not encourage a Greek driver or motorist to stop to give them a ride.There are no right or wrong signals, only cultural differences. Lack of cultural understanding will lead to disharm

25、ony among people from different cultures. When we know what to look for, such encounters with other cultures are actually very interesting, fascinating and fun. It is certainly a great topic to discuss over a cup of coffee and cakes.1、What did the man in the first paragraph do wrong?AHe misunderstoo

26、d the waiter. BHe didnt realize cultural differences.CHe ordered something off the menu. DHe made the signal in a rude way.2、What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?AFull of admiration. BFull of aggression.CFull of complexity. DFull of certainty.3、What will happen if you make a th

27、umb up toward a man in Northern Greece?AHe will stop to give you a lift. BHe will get annoyed and fight against you.CHe will ask you to give him a lift. DHe will make the same signal toward you.4、Whats the purpose of the passage?ATo explain the meaning of different gestures.BTo tell stories about di

28、fferent cultures.CTo advise us to have an understanding of cultural differences.DTo persuade people from different countries live in harmony.23（8分） A shark moving around the coastline is normally a worrying sight，but this waterborne drone(无人机)threatens floating rubbish instead of people.Developed by

29、 Dutch company RanMarine, the WasteShark takes nature as its inspiration with its whale shark-like mouth. Responsible for collecting waste, the drone will begin operations in Dubai Marina in November after a year of trials with local partner Ecocoast.According to RanMarine, the WasteShark is availab

30、le in both autonomous and remote-controlled models. Measuring just over five feet by three-and-a-half feet(1.5 meters by 1.1 meter)，it can carry up to 352 pounds of rubbish(159.6 kg)and has an operational battery life of 16 hours.By 2016 there were approximately 150 million tons of plastic in the wo

31、rlds oceans. One paper from December 2014 estimated that over a quarter of a million tons of ocean plastic pollution was afloat.WasteShark also has the abilities to gather air and water quality data, remove chemicals out of the water such as oil，and heavy metals，and scan the seabed to read its depth

32、 and outlines，said Oliver Cunningham, one of the co-founders of RanMarine. Fitted with a collision-avoidance system, the drone uses laser imaging detection and ranging technology to detect an object in its path and stop or back up if the object approaches.Our drones are designed to move through a wa

33、ter system, whether its around the perimeter(周边) or through the city itself. The drones are that last line of defense between the city and the open ocean, added Cunningham. WasteSharks are operating in Dubai, South Africa and the Netherlands and cost $ 17,000 for the remote-controlled model and just

34、 under $ 23,000 for the autonomous model.Dubai-based operator Ecocoast has two WasteShark drones. Co-founder Dana Liparts says they will clean waterfronts for clients including hotels and environmental authorities and that Ecocoast intention is to have the collected rubbish recycled or upcycled. How

35、ever, Liparts argues that cleaning waterways doesnt have a one-size-fits-all solution and requires a combination of new technology, preventative measures and changing peoples attitudes towards littering.1、What do we know about the WasteShark?AIt can frighten sharks away.BIt is an ocean explorer.CIt

36、is a rubbish collector.DIt can catch fish instead of people.2、What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?AThe causes of ocean pollution.BThe dangers of using plastics.CThe severity of ocean garbage pollution.DThe importance of ocean protection.3、What will the WasteShark do with an approaching object?AAvoi

37、d crashing into it.BBreak it into pieces.CSwallow it.DFly over it.4、Which of the following ideas does Liparts agree with?AThe WasteShark should be used more widely.BMore measures should be taken to make water clean.CThe production cost of WasteSharks should be reduced.DPeople should take a positive

38、attitude to new technology.24（8分）Eighteen years ago, Terry Grahl, was pregnant with her fourth child. “Money was very tight.” Terry recalls. So when her mom called to ask if shed like to go shopping at the local fabric( 布料)store for the coming Christmas, she couldnt say no because she knew she badly

39、 needed some fabrics to make new clothes for her children. “1 remember walking around, gazing at all this beautiful fabric, wondering whether there is anything cheap that I could afford. And I could still get some money left to buy Christmas gifts for my family.”Well, Terrys mom must have known what

40、 Terry was thinking. Smiling kindly, she whispered to Terry, “You pick any fabrics you like. Its your Christmas gift from me.” Terrys eyes were filled with tears as the cart began to overflow with many fabrics, but not because Terry was planning on making herself a pretty dress or a pair of curtains

41、 for the kitchen. Rather, Terrys moms kindness had inspired some holiday gift ideas in Terry, and it didnt take long for Terry to figure out what she was going to do with all that fabric.“I was going to make my first quilt.” She explains. “Every night I would work on this queen-size quilt. With ever

42、y stitch(一针), I thought about all that my mom had done for me over the course of my childhood, during which we were always battling homelessness, but Mom somehow managed to fill our lives with love and make everything okay.”On Christmas day, five days after her baby girl was born, Terry handed her m

43、om a gift box. Inside was the quilt she had sewn, from the fabric her mother had given her as a gift.1、219What do we know about Terry eighteen years ago?ATerry made a living by making clothes.BTerry had a bad relationship with her mom.CTerry and her family lived a hard life at that time.DTerry often

44、 went shopping at the local fabric store.2、221Which of the following words best describes her mom?AStrict. BCriticalCFaithful. DGenerous.3、223What made Terry change her idea about Christmas gift?AThe value of the fabric. BThe responsibility for her family.CThe memory of her childhood. DThe endless l

45、ove from her mother.4、225What is the best title for the text?AA Christmas Day BThe First QuiltCColorful Fabrics DHard Childhoo25（10分）Storyland company right now opens door for new young professionals, artists, theatre persons and passionate drama teachers.We are looking for someone, who is in love w

46、ith Art, Art Education and kids. Joining this position you will be working on educational art programmes to develop students imagination, creativity, and taste for art and beauty.Work with younger students (age3-5), but also be ready to work with elder kidsBe ready to work with students with varying

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50、ryland working for?AYoung professionalBArtistsCDrama teachersDKids2、Which of the following statement is true?AEmployees will work with kids who can speak good English.BEmployees should be energetic and flexible.CEmployees will get a salary of 18000-20000RMB after tax per month.DEmployees should pay

51、for medical insurance by themselves.3、Where is the passage most probably taken from?AA job-hunting website.BA book on artCA research paperDa news report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）完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）Its good to make mistakes, and here is wh

52、yFirst of all, mistakes are a clear 36 that you are trying new thingsIts always If you never try anything new, how can you 39 ? The simple answer is “You cant”With few exceptions, every single detail of development is the 40 of someone trying something newWhen you are making mistakes, you are 41 Edi

53、son failed 10,000 times before he 42 the light bulbWhen asked how it felt to 43 that many times, he said that he hadnt failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didnt 44 Finally, when you make a mistake you are much 45 to successWhy ?When all is done, you will have tried some nu

54、mber of things before you succeed 46 you make a mistake you eliminate (排除) one of those things and are one step closer But this all doesnt mean that you should go ahead 47 considering the consequences of a mistakeQuite the contrary, when you try something new, you be willing to set some reasonable l

55、imits, so that in the event that it doesnt 49 the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again We all have 50 resources in time and money, so dont blow them all on one 51 to a problemRealize that it probably wont be perfect the first time, and allocate (分配) these resources properly so

56、you can learn, 52 corrections, and try it againOnly by 53 and using your mistakes in this way, can you make significant 54 in As an old saying goes, “If youre not making mistakes, youre not trying hard enough” So go 55 and make mistakesAnd learnAnd growAnd succeed1、Aword Bsign Cmark Dsignature2、Aint

57、eresting Bfunny Cbad Dgood3、Aworking Bfailing Cgrowing Dplaying4、Aimprove Bstudy Cinsist Dthink5、Aprogress Bresult Cstrength Dexperiment6、Alearning Bcorrecting Cdoing Dpromising7、Abroke Bperfected Cdesigned Dbought8、Asucceed Binvent Cfail Dstruggle9、Awork Bhelp Cgo Dperform10、Afurther Bcloser Cfamil

58、iar Dinterested11、AOnly if BEven thoughCEvery time DAs if 12、Awith Bwithout Cinto Dthrough13、Awant to Blead to Ctend to Dhave to14、Awork out Bput out Crun out Dsort out15、Aenough Bmuch Climited Dlittle16、Away Bapproach Cmeans Dsuggestion17、Amake Bfollow Ctake Doffer18、Atrying Bavoiding Caccepting Dr

59、eceiving19、Ause BcontributionCmoney Dadvances20、Aback Bforth Coff Dout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）Passage 1:My daughter, Jane, never dreamed of receiving a letter from a girl of her own age in Holland. Last year, we were travelling across the 1 and Jane put a piece of pa

60、per with her name and address on it into a bottle . She 2 the bottle into the sea. She never thought of it again, but ten minutes later, she received a letter from a girl in Holland. Both girls write to each other 3 now. However, they have decided to use the post office. Letters will cost a little m