2022-2023学年山西省大同市重点中学高三下学期第一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考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I think Tom will make a good monitor, _ Id like to vote for him.Abut BforCor Dso2In order to make my composition clearer and smoother, my tea

2、cher asked me to _ the unnecessary words and sentences.Aleave aloneBleave behindCleave offDleave out3The picture looks good _ the white wall.AwithBtoCagainstDbeyond4语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。1. anything AmanyBmagazineCmanageDmatch2. achievedApracticedBmarkedCoperate

3、dDdamaged3. dealtA. deal BgreatCmeantDleader4. seize Aeither B. receive C. eight D. height5. youth Athus Bbreakthrough Cgather Dalthough5The company and the effect brought about did great good to our business in the market.AitBwhichCthatDwhat6I have been considering cancelling the project because it

4、 seems hard to go farther.But its too early to_ now. Theres still much hope.Apick up the piecesBthrow in the towelCgo through your pacesDjump down your throat7 makes me stressed is the entrance examination is coming nearer and nearer.AIt; whatBWhat; thatCWhat; whatDThat; that8_ property, were among

5、the richest people in this cityAIn search ofBIn spite ofCIn place ofDIn terms of9These diagrams are especially helpful when we have a concrete problem _ at hand.Abe solved Bto solve Csolved Dbeing solved10The room _ 10 metres across is large enough for a single man to live inAmeasuringBmeasuresCto b

6、e measuredDmeasured11 Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it? Receiving a text does not necessarily mean you have to respondWhy waste a perfectly good lie _ the truth will serve?AunlessBuntilCwhenDwhile12 I am worn out. Me too, all work and no play. So its time

7、 to _.Aburn the midnight oil Bpush the limitsCgo with the flow Dcall it a day13Catherine came home happily, which suggested that she the final exam.Ahad passedBpassCwould passDshould pass14When shall we start the reconstruction of the historic building? Not until our program _ by the authority.A. wi

8、ll approve B. will be approved C. has approved D. has been approved15All the photographs in this book, stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.AunlessBuntilConceDif16 students English well, the teacher tries to speak English in class very often.ATeaching BTaughtCTo teach DTeach17Nature is understandab

9、le in the sense _ she will answer truly and reward with discoveries when we ask her questions via observation.AthatBwhereChowDwhat18The lack of eco-friendly habits among the public is thought to be a major _ of global climate change.AResultBcauseCwarningDreflection19We have already discussed this pl

10、an _, so next we should spare no effort to carry it out.Aat lengthBat randomCat easeDat best20It is sometimes said that a society can be judged _the way it cares _ its weakest members.Aon; aboutBby; forCunder; withDwith; on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）Have you ever lost you

11、r car on a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you have no idea where your car is. It can be discouraging.You dont need to install (安装) an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car. Thats too expensive. You would need to pay a monthly subscription fee just to u

12、se it. But is there a way to track your vehicle without spending a fortune? Yes, now there is! A California-based start-up company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device (装置）that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what youre looking for! Its called TrackR Bravo.

13、 Its changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and youre ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep an eye on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less

14、. You can attach it to your keys, wallet and anything else you dont want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to find where your missing item are in seconds.Forget expensive GPS systems or tracking services. Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees. We understand how stressful these thing

15、s can be, and this is the reason why the company created TrackR. This device is your VIP when you need to take care of important things.If you forget where you park your car, take out your smartphone and open the TrackR app. Tap on the “lost item” sign on the screen and the app will tell you the exa

16、ct location. This device is by no means expensive. TrackR only costs $29, a small price to pay for peace of mind. The device is small enough that you can attach it to your pets. Put it on their collar, and you will never lose track of them! Attach it to your key or wallet, and never waste a minute r

17、ummaging the whole house for it.Since youve been informed about this brilliant invention, now attach it to everything thats important to you.1、Why does the author mention the lost car in the first Paragraph?ATo explain how terrible the situation is.BTo stress the importance of being cautious.CTo lea

18、d to the topic concerning finding lost items.DTo provide one common example about theft.2、Whats the feature of the TrackR app?AThe process of setting up the app is complex.BThe cost of setting up the app is rather high.CThe app is available in any electronic equipment.DThe app helps locate the lost

19、items in a short time.3、The TrackR was created because .Alife is full of all kinds of pressureBtracking services cause financial burdenCpeople want to keep their important items safeDGPS systems can not provide specific location4、Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined wor

20、d rummaging” in Paragraph 5?ASearching. BDestroying.CCleaning. DMoving.22（8分）The clearing of my parents home has made me think about the importance, even centrality of books to the houses life and soul. The house, and our lives in it, would not have been the same without books. The force of the stat

21、ement comes home to me as I see what happens when shelves are emptied. The rooms suddenly look uncomfortably bare.I always rather took it for granted that books furnished a room. The only rooms in our house without books were the dining-room and the bathrooms. Otherwise there were books everywhere:

22、in all the bedrooms, in the drawing-room and in the piano room which became my parents comfortable winter study.I couldnt help feeling that books were rather like people: some more formal and boring, others more entertaining; some simply for show, others with unpromising outsides but rich interiors.

23、 They did more, in fact, than furnish a room; they were companions who could offer insights, good advice.Now the books are being contributed (not all, to be sure, but very many), and I fear for their future, almost as if they were refugees (难民). “Habent sua fata libelli”, goes as the old Latin sayin

24、g, originally written by Terentianus; it meant that the fate and future of books were determined by the capability of the reader. But the meaning of the phrase has been misunderstood by time and is now associated with the physical fate of particular books, how they have passed from owner to owner. T

25、his is how Walter Benjamin read the saying when he wrote his essay “Unpacking My Library”, which analyses the extraordinarily close relationship between a collector and his or her books.When I deal with the books that many are going to charity shops, I hope they will find good homes, I cant help won

26、dering if my generation is the last that will oversee such a process. Books are disappearing, as more and more are bought in electronic form and exist only as bytes of information on e-books or other devices. Does this matter? Could books become more spiritual, as they lose their physicality?1、When

27、clearing the room, the author _.Arealized the influence of books on his past lifeBthought of the statement his parents once madeCfelt upset to leave his parents books behindDfound some empty shelves left by his parents2、The underlined word “interiors” in Paragraph 3 refers to _.Apages BnotesCcovers

28、Dcontents3、According to Walter Benjamin, _.Aits important to pass books from one owner to anotherBthe meaning of books is misunderstood by timeCthe fate of books is related to their collectorsDthe future of books depends on readers capability4、From the passage we know that _.Athe author is attached

29、to physical form of booksBthe authors books are bound to find good homesCE-books have taken the place of traditional onesDthe authors parents used every room of theirs as a study23（8分）Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomp

30、lish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.Ethos is a speakers way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he ha

31、s in the field. After all, youre more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.Pathos is a speakers way of connecting with an audiences emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alo

32、ne can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make thee viewers feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate mon

33、ey.Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their stren

34、gths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.1、What is the purpose of persuasion?ATo advise somebody

35、 to support you.BTo help someone have special skills.CTo convince somebody to realize his aim.DTo talk someone into being honest.2、What is a speakers way of convincing the audience to trust him?APathos. BEthos.CLogos. DEducation.3、What do a politician and an animal charity have in common?ABoth preve

36、nt themselves from being hurt.BBoth save people from terrible wars.CBoth make the audience support them.DBoth persuade people to donate money.4、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AConvince the Audience. BThree Basic Tools of PersuasionCBelieve Me. DStrength of Persuasion24（8分）

37、An image is worth a thousand kilos? Okay, so maybe not a thousand kilos, exactly, but a study shows how a photo diary can keep dieters motivated, making them more likely to achieve their target weight.Elias Kuzmar Daza, a medical professional from Colombia, studied the motivation levels of patients

38、on weight loss programs at a nutrition clinic.Different measurements were taken of the patients each week, including body mass index (指标) food and exercise diaries, etc. to record their progress. In addition, full-body photographs were taken each week, which proved to be very motivating and a key fa

39、ctor in patients completing the full program.Over the course of the sixteen-week program, a full ninety percent of patients, aged between 16 and 72, saw the treatment through to the end, with seventy percent successfully meeting their weight loss aims. Among those monitored, one measurement proved p

40、articularly motivating: waistline.This finding indicates that the majority of the patients who attended the clinic did so motivated by image, rather than any underlying condition. It should be pointed out that eighty percent of them were female.Another useful finding of this study was that patients

41、did not necessarily need to attend the clinic in person for the program to be effective. A support line was set up, which patients could call to submit their measurements. They also took and sent their own full-body photographs to the researcher. Fifty percent of patients completed the program in th

42、is way.Summarizing the findings, Kuzmar says: “What patients want is a photo, rather than cold numbers.” These photos serve as visual confirmation that all their hard work is paying off, encouraging them on to further weight loss.1、What is the purpose of the study?ATo show losing weight is very easy

43、.BTo compare several ways to lose weight.CTo prove the effect of images in weight losing.DTo see how many people can lose weight successfully.2、How many patients in the clinic reached their weight-loss goals?A50%. B70%.C80%. D90%.3、What can give people most motivation when they are trying to lose we

44、ight?AFriends encouragement. BOthers strong muscles.CTheir slimmer waistline. DTheir standard blood pressure.4、What must the patients do to complete the weight-loss program?AGo to the clinic every week.BCall to submit their measurements.CReport to the professional every day.DTake full-body photograp

45、hs each week.25（10分） Considering the climate temperature in England, most tourists like to visit London between April and September. Tourists also enjoy what London has to offer during Christmas.Getting around London Transportation in London is divided into zones, which means the further you intend

46、to go, the more expensive it will cost you. Youll find one of the best subways here, with single rides starting at about 2.5 dollars. You can also use taxis (keep in mind that black cabs do not accept smart cards), boats, buses as well as commuter trains. To avoid any trouble, you can get yourself a

47、 smart card and perhaps load it with 50 dollars to cover your weekly travel budget.Weather in London To enjoy warm weather in London, plan your visit in July as it is the hottest month. January is the coldest month in London.What You Should Know before Visiting London Unlike most cities in Europe, l

48、ife in London is a bit more expensive. Also, make sure you plan ahead so that you wont miss out on the best tickets, hotels and offers.Bests of LondonSEA LIFE London Aquarium Enjoy a spectacular experience with underwater creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. It is perfect for a family fun day.The

49、London Eye As a major feature of Londons skyline, the London Eye boasts some of the best city views from its 32 capsules. Youll definitely enjoy the breathtaking experience.Sherlock Holmes Museum A perfect place to visit if you love the books or TV series Sherlock Holmes.1、Which of the following is

50、most likely to be the peak month to visit London?AJanuary.BMarch.CMay.DOctober.2、What is the benefit of a smart card?AIt can be used to pay for any means of transport.BIt is convenient.CIt can cover any expense.DIt is available online.3、Where will you go if your family want to see a variety of fish?

51、ASEA LIFE London Aquarium.BThe London Eye.CSherlock Holmes Museum.DLondon Canal Museum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） I carry a Rubiks Cube（魔方） in my backpack Solving it quickly is a terrific conversation starterI usually ask people to 1 it first

52、They turn the cube over in their hands， halfheartedly they make a few 2 and then awkwardly hand it back They dont even know where to 3 Thats exactly what it was like for me to learn how to 4 Letters and words were mixed up and out of sequence Nothing 5 because I am dyslexic（诵读困难者）Solving the Rubiks

53、Cube has made me believe that sometimes you have to take a few steps 6 to move forward This was mirror of my own life when I had to 7 public school after the fourth grade Its 8 to admit， but I still couldnt 9 spell my full name correctlyAs a fifthgrader at new school that 10 in whats called language

54、processing disorder， I had to start over Memorizing symbols for letters， I learned the pieces of the puzzle of language， the phonemes（音素） that 11 up words I spent the next four years learning how to learn and finding strategies that 12 me to return to my districts high school with the 13 to communic

55、ate my ideas and express my intelligenceIt took me four weeks to teach myself to solve the cube the same amount of time it took the inventor， Erno Rubik I discovered that just before its solved， a 14 can look like a mess， and then suddenly you can find the solution I believe that progress comes in 1

56、5 leapsThe Rubiks Cube taught me that to accomplish something big， it helps to 16 it down into small pieces I learned that its important to spend a lot of time thinking， to try to find 17 and patterns I believe that there are surprises around the corner And， that the Rubiks Cube and I， we are 18 the

57、 sum of our partsLike a difficult text or sometimes like life itself， the Rubiks Cube can be a（n） 19 puzzle So I carry one in my backpack as a 20 that I can attain my goals， no matter what obstacles I face1、AmakeBtakeCtryDnotice2、AmistakesBmovesCchoicesDdecisions3、AbeginBstopCcheckDlearn4、AwalkBspea

58、kCreadDplay5、Acame outBstood outCmade a differenceDmade sense6、AdownBawayCforwardDback7、AenterBleaveCvisitDchoose8、AhonestBfunnyCembarrassingDnecessary9、AconsistentlyBpossiblyCcomfortablyDpatiently10、AbelievedBspecializedCinvolvedDresulted11、AturnBbringCputDmake12、ApressedBchangedCallowedDrequired13

59、、AchanceBabilityCgoalDbelief14、AproblemBmistakeCwordDlanguage15、AsmallBregularCnaturalDunexpected16、AputBbreakCturnDtake17、AconnectionsBdesignsCdifferencesDsimilarities18、Aat lastBmore or lessCrather thanDmore than19、AeasyBexcitingCfrustratingDdifferent20、AreasonBreminderCtrickDsuggestion第二节（每小题1.5分

60、，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） Near the town of Montignac in Southern France, visitors can find some of the most beautiful cave paintings in the world-the Lascaux Cave Paintings (拉斯科洞窟壁画).The history of these paintings is very interesting. Most caves are formed 1 nature under the gro