2023届甘肃省高台县第一中学高三第二次联考英语试卷含解析

1、2023届高考英语模拟试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Many writers are drawn to building a world, _ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.AitBoneCthatDthe one2Half

2、way through the chapter _ I didnt take anything in.Adid I realizeBhad I realizedCI realizedDI would realize3That was a very busy street that I was never allowed to cross accompanied by an adult.AwhenBifCunlessDwhere4Bob was trying to _ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.Ale

3、t outBlay outCfigure outDmake out5It is beyond awkward when everyone around you _ laughing at a joke that you do not find funny, especially if its a joke told in a foreign language.Arun intoBbursts outCyells outDfalls into6Why does he wear a raincoat on sunny days?Nor do I understand. He is _.Aa wet

4、 blanketBa lazy boneCa black sheepDan odd fish7Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of our government, Id like to _ a sincere welcome and heartfelt gratitude.Aexploit BexposeCexpand Dextend8The two pens are the same, but the red one cost _ that one.Aas much twice asBtwice as much asCmuch as twice asDas t

5、wice much as9The statement of One Foundation helps you _ where your money is goingAkeep track ofBput up withCcome up withDfit in with10Recently, a programmer criticized the “996” work schedule _ employees work from 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week, with the prospect of ending up in an intensive care unit

6、.AwhereBwhenCwhichDwhose11We arranged to meet at the cinema at 7:30, but Jack failed to _.Abreak up Bset upCturn up Dgive up12Frank studied _English language in London for four years, so he gets _ good knowledge of London.Aa; theB/ ; /C/ ; aDthe; a13You can use this room for your club activities tom

7、orrow _ you keep it tidy and clean.Afor fear thatBin caseCon condition thatDeven if14There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English_ the rules seem very irregular.AthatBwhereCwhoseDwhich15_ progress it is, you cant stop moving forward.AWhatever great BHowever greatCNo ma

8、tter how great DHow great a16The prediction from Maya worries residents _ December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world.AifBthatCwhetherDwhich17Please dont make so loud noiseThe news of the volcanic eruption in Indonesia _and I want to listenAis broadcastBis being broadcastChas been broadcastDhad

9、been broadcast18I have to reschedule the appointment with you since there is a _ in my arrangement. Acontract Bcontrast Cconnection Dconflict 19When he was running after his brother, the boy lost his _ and had a bad fall.AbalanceBchanceCmemoryDplace20I was on a business trip then, otherwise I _ to t

10、he hospital for tests.AwentBhad goneCwould have goneDwould go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） The Z Hotel is in the heart of Londons West End and has comfortable accommodation in a contemporary design.All rooms include handcrafted beds, 48-inch Samsung HD TVs with free Sky Spo

11、rts and Movie channels, and free Wi-Fi. Each room also has under-bed storage for an overnight bag, and wall-mounted hanging space for clothing. The Z Hotel also offers wheelchair accessible rooms.Continental breakfast is served in The Z Caf every morning, including smoked salmon, fresh bread, fresh

12、fruit salad and bacon rolls. A selection of salads, sandwiches and hot dishes are on offer throughout the day.The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Prince of Wales Theatre and Chinatown London, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Heathrow Airport can be reached directly from Piccad

13、illy Circus Underground Station.This is our guests favorite part of London, according to independent reviews. This area is also great for shopping, with popular brands nearby: Apple, H&M, Zara, Burberry and Chanel.The Z Hotel is rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their m

14、oney when compared to other hotels in this city. Come and stay with us!Most popular facilities:luggage storage Heating Free Wi-Fi Air conditioning24-hour front desk Daily maid service Parking LiftPrices:Room typePricesOptionsDouble room-non-smoking179Non-refundable(不退款)Good Breakfast9.50Twin Room-no

15、n-smoking185Non-refundableGood Breakfast9.50Queen Room -disability access219Pay at the hotelGood Breakfast included607、When staying in this hotel, you will enjoy all of the following EXCEPT_.Afree Wi-FiBa TV with some free channelsCairport pick-up serviceDunder-bed storage space1、If a man in a wheel

16、chair wants to stay in this hotel for two nights, he should pay _.A438B404C358D3702、From the passage we can learn _.Athe hotel is close to Heathrow AirportBthe hotel serves Chinese-style breakfastCthe hotel is good value for guests moneyDthere is a shop with popular brands in the hotel22（8分）There ar

17、e several reasons for hair loss in women. However, in most cases, treatment is quite effective. Female hair loss patterns in women are not as easily recognizable as they are in men. A woman may experience it temporarily due to pregnancy (怀孕) or illness, although they may experience it for other reas

18、ons.Hair loss can be due to a variety of factors, including a genetic tendency (which is not genetically linked to just one parentboth parents contribute to the tendency to lose hair).Women who are experiencing hair problems seem to have more limited choices than men. There are some female hair loss

19、 treatments that are available such as the Tricomin System which is a topical treatment that is nutrition based. Shen Min for Women is another natural treatment that contains herbs (药草) that are said to stimulate(刺激) hair growth and even restore hair that is graying to its natural color.The majority

20、 of the popular, prove hair loss treatments are only intended for men and are not suitable for women. True, a womans hair issue is different from a mans. The biological makeup is different and the needs are different. Women have different needs and their bodies react in different ways to environment

21、al changes, physical illness and even the treatments that are available. There are many natural treatments such as vitamin and mineral supplements that are said to stimulate hair growth, but, for the most part, these claims are currently unproven.One of the first and most important factors to effect

22、ively treating is to get a diagnosis from a doctor. Talk to your doctor about any symptoms(症状) that you may be experiencing in addition to the thinning hair. Stress, weight loss or gain, illness and depression, all of these can be contributing factors.1、It can be learned from the lst paragraph that

23、_.Ausually hair loss is hard to healBfemale hair loss is more common than the mensCwomen tend to suffer from hair loss during the pregnant periodDonly illness contributes to hair loss2、Which of the following statements matches the text about the two treatments?ABoth are to solve the problem of male

24、hair loss.BTricomin System is effective in speeding the growth of the new hair.CShen Min is an updated way of treating hair loss.DThe former is nutrition-based, while the latter is medicine-based.3、The reasons for the differences between the female and male hair loss problems do not include _.Athe b

25、iological structure and composition of the hairBthe wants and needsCthe reactions and responses to the outside changesDthe approach to taking exercise4、The natural treatments _.Ainclude vitamin and mineral supplementsBare applied to keep the hair healthyChave been proved usefulDare the most commonly

26、-used ways23（8分）Im part of the Roots & Shoots program founded by Dr. Jane Goodall. The program is intended to make and promote positive changes in the world. As Dr. Goodall says, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”In Bulgaria, where I li

27、ve, homeless dogs are everywhere. Many people here turn a blind eye to them. But I cannot ignore the life of a street dog whenever I see one wandering in the street, looking for something to eat. Thats why Im no longer a food waster. When I see wasted food, I always think of a hungry dog climbing to

28、 garbage bins, searching for food that people have thrown there. When eating in a restaurant, Im not afraid to take leftover food to feed stray cats or dogs.A week ago, I saw a homeless dog around the garbage bins. Immediately I knelt down, spoke to her softly and ran my hands over her. I could see

29、that she had had puppies. I couldnt imagine how she could have been able to care for them. Hours earlier, Id bagged up a plate of leftover fish. As I unwrapped it, she wagged her tail and sniffed at it. She ate all the fish in no time.Its sad, isnt it? I cant understand why many of us waste so much

30、and think little of it. These homeless animals have taught me that food is precious. Even when I dont have leftovers with me, Ill take the time to get something from the grocery store to feed them.I know my power is small, so I hope that next time you see wasted food, do turn it into worthy food. Yo

31、u have the power to save a life!1、The author uses what Dr. Goodall says to show_.Ahow we can develop our businessBwhy it is important to be greatCwhy the program is popular globallyDhow we can change the world positively2、What can be concluded from the text?AThere are few homeless dogs where the aut

32、hor livesBThe author takes homeless dogs home and raises themCSeeing homeless dogs makes the author never waste foodDPeople throw food into garbage bins to feed homeless dogs3、The author took the leftover fish with him to_.Afeed a homeless dog he metBeat it when he was hungryClook for more homeless

33、animalsDset an example to those who throw away food4、The author wrote the text to ask us to_.Avalue our food Btreat dogs as our friendsCsave wasted food for homeless dogs Draise homeless dogs and cats24（8分） The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of

34、New York City.Central ParkOne of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its groun

35、ds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a wa

36、terside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includ

37、es tennis and soccer fields, childrens playground, dog run, and many other features.Washington Square ParkWashington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park Z

38、ooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, t

39、he zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.1、Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?ACentral Park.BHudson River Park.CCentral Park Zoo.DWashington Square Park.2、What can we learn about Central Park?AIt is p

40、rimarily an artificial park.BIt is the first public park built in the world.CIt was the most crowded park when first built.DIt especially attracts pedestrian and artists.3、When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?AIn the 1860s. BIn 1934.CIn the mid-1980s. DIn 1988.25（1

41、0分） Im a student in my third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsburys to make ends meet.I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsburys is very physical like stacking(fi3 ik)shelves. I am lucky be

42、cause the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard

43、at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class.Unfortunately, though I had applied for settled British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The on

44、ly way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees.I dont have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate,

45、but working hard isnt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future.1、Wh

46、y does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?ATo pay for his own living expenses BTo pay for his tuition feesCTo prove his ability to earn money DTo help his parents pay off the debts2、What does the underlined word eligible in Paragraph 4 refer to?AResponsible BAnxiousCQualifi

47、ed DAccessible3、Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the author?APersistent BDiligentCSociable DAmbitious4、Which proverb can best summarize the passage?AActions speak louder than words BGod help those who help the themselvesCA penny saved is a penny earned DWhere there is life, there i

48、s hope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） Recently I met a guy named Leonard Gilbert on a trip. Leonard is the kind of people you could pass on the street and never 1 but he is, in my view, a very special person who 2 recognition.Leo lives in a 3 rura

49、l area, so when his wife had cancer several years ago, Leo was faced with a four-and-a-half-hour drive to where she could be treated. That 4 lots of expense for meals, fuel, hotels and so on. But in the end the cancer took his wife 5 .Evidently Leo was very 6 by his wifes passing, but he was also ve

50、ry angry, for he realized other people were facing the same sorts of 7 . Rather than giving money to charities, what he did was start to throw 8 .Every other Saturday evening, there is a party in Leos garage. Neighbours, friends and relatives come and bring snacks and drinks; many bring 9 , there is

51、 music and dancing, and at some point during the evening Leo 10 a family he has found who are having difficulties 11 the cost of supporting a cancer patient undergoing 12 far from home. Then a honey-jar is passed around and the money 13 , every cent of it, goes 14 to that family. The people at the p

52、arty have a good time. The family 15 that someone, probably someone they have never met knows what they are going through and 16 enough to help.Leos 17 to help the families of other cancer patients was born out of his grief but, from the perspective of those who have received the money, it is an act

53、 of love. His personal 18 has resulted in an act of kindness that honours the 19 of the wife he has lost. Wouldnt it be nice if we had more people in the world like Leonard Gilbert? Im glad I met Leo. He makes the world a 20 place.1、AknowBnoticeCforgetDlove2、ArequiresBneedsCdeservesDavoids3、Aconveni

54、entBpeacefulCremoteDnearby4、AmeantBspentCshowedDreduced5、AotherwiseBinsteadCsomehowDanyway6、AstrickenBshockedCpleasedDmourned7、AhappinessBhardshipsCcancersDexpenses8、AcoinsBhoneyCmedicineDparties9、AjarsBcardsCinstrumentsDflowers10、Atells aboutBargues aboutCcomments onDchats about11、AcuttingBmeetingC

55、increasingDcalculating12、AcharitiesBdepressionCtreatmentDsupport13、AsavedBpaidCowedDcollected14、ApartlyBexactlyCproperlyDdirectly15、AunderstandsBpretendsCignoresDconfirms16、AearnsBcaresCstrugglesDplans17、AdemandBmotivationCexpectationDconsideration18、AdonationBopinionClossDbelief19、AcancerBmemoryCwi

56、shDrecovery20、AbetterBworseCmore peacefulDmore terrible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）I will now introduce you one great method of self-encouragement. Once a goal 1 (set) up, you begin your long journey. All you need next is 2 (work) as hard as you can. You may run into pro

57、blems on the way, but do not be afraid of them. Keep to your plans and overcome all the 3 (difficult) you meet step by step.We all know that Rome was not built in one day. It is the same as our success. We need to prepare well and develop action plans. 4, we also need to put in a lot of hard work. J

58、ust be patient and remember that 5 takes time and effort to succeed.For athletes, it is the Olympic Games 6 they all want to take part in, and are considered as their 7 (high) level of all competitions and the most exciting moments. They train hard every day and never stop. When the athletes won the

59、 gold medals, many of them 8 (cry). Thats because so much effort had been made before they went to the competition.9 (complete) the tasks of each day, you can provide yourself with encouragement such as, “I have done very well today and I feel so powerful and energetic. I am happy with 10 I have ach

60、ieved today.” Do this every day, and soon your courage will rise. 第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）28（10分）短文改错Dear Hou Ting, I am sorry that maths disappoint you, but you cant give it up、 As you say, it is one of the most important subject and there is a reason for this、We have to use maths from all the t