2023届江苏省南京市玄武高级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）1In order to finish the work time,the man in charge decided to some more work

2、ers.Agive upBtake onClook afterDfind out2The TV station will be _ the game live on Saturday afternoon, and we cant miss it.AcoveringBimprovingChandlingDcanceling3Once published, the novel was a(n) success and was soon translated into nine foreign languages.Aoccasional BinstantCconstant Dindividual4T

3、wo professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at _ their names had any bearing on their academic performance.AthatBhowCwhyDwhether5The 88thAcademy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre _ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.AwhereBwhoseCwhenDwhich6The s

4、teamboat was fully furnished with life preservers. The passengers might be saved _ accidents.Ain spite ofBinstead ofCin case ofDin place of7 for years of hard training, she would not be standing on the stage, receiving huge cheers and applause.AIt were notBIt had not beenCWere it notDHad it not been

5、.8We have more than 80 flats in this building, each _ solar heatersAis equipped withBequipped withCis equipped byDequipped by9She sat on the top of the stairs _ her head on her crossed arms and cried.AforBwhenCwithDwhile10She is a strong-willed woman and not once _ in to any difficulty in her life.A

6、she has givenBdid she giveCshe gaveDhas she given11Your argument is .I will not let you pass.-Are you kidding?AsoundBrationalCliberalDplain12-Excuse me, but why am I not allowed to use the gym?-_， but your room price doesnt cover it.ANo hurry BNo wonder CNo offence DNo problem13Father made a promise

7、_ I did well in the entrance exam, he would take me to Hong Kong in the summer vacation.Aif thatBifCthat ifDthat14A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help _ you year ahead.AsharpenBswitchCstretchDshape15Within even the weakest of human bodies lies a life that is precious

8、 indeed- _ needs to be respected and honored.Asomething thatBoneCone thatDsomething16I have no idea what made the students so excited and crazy._ it have been their teams victory in the finals?AMustBCouldCWouldDShould17_ with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on timeATo faceBFacedCFace

9、Dfacing18. Jenny was sad over the loss of the photos she shot in Canada, _ this was a memory she especially treasured.AifBwhenCasDwhere19I will fix your printer right now. Oh, _. Im in no hurry.Atake your time Bthats a great ideaCyou are welcome DId like to20It was in that small house _ was built wi

10、th stones by his father _ he spent his childhood.Athat; whereBwhich; thatCwhich; whichDthat; which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） According to the International Ecotourism Society, eco-travel is “responsible travel to natural areas that protects the environment, maintains the

11、 well-beings and involves education”. Eco-travel is on the rise, as more and more people become conscious about their carbon footprint.Expert from Boundless Journeys, Matt Holmes, who works-on travel experiences towards conserving areas said, “As scientists and non-scientists learn more about how we

12、 human beings are impacting the planet, I think. more people want to do what they can while still exploring the world. Our guests are definitely interested in that aspect of our journeys. Travelers can farm their own food in Italy, managing their use of water and using solar or wind power. They can

13、also visit n family-run camp that cares for retired logging elephants in Myanmar, know a park entry fee goes to a conservation organization in Costa Rica, employ and train members of the local community or partner with a protection group. There are lots of options for seeking out greener holiday.”Mo

14、st people believe that eco-travel is expensive and it is true. Matt explained “Anti-poaching patrols (巡逻) need to be paid, solar energy equipment costs a lot to install, building with environmentally friendly, materials is more expensive and so on. The extra cost is necessary, as you re paying to mi

15、nimize your footprint and protect the places you visit, which is exactly what eco-travel is about. The financial success and sustainability (可持续性) of an eco- focused operation doesnt come from thin air.” The industry is trying to make eco-travel affordable and make it accessible to the common people

16、.1、What is the positive influence of eco-friendly travel?AIt enables travelers to protect the environment while travelingBIt keeps human beings healthy and happy in a friendly atmosphere.CIt teaches us to be responsible for the development of economy.DIt offers some valuable education about the know

17、ledge of gardening.2、According to Matt Holmes, travelers will be interested in _.Aeating delicious food in ItalyBvisiting elephants in the zooCworking together with a protection groupDraising park entry fee in Costa Rica3、What will probably be talked about in the next paragraph of the passage?AWhy e

18、co-travel is expensive.BHow we can make eco-travel less expensive.CWhat material are used in eco-travel.DWhere we can go for eco-travel.22（8分） Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!Marble CavesLocated in the center

19、 of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: duri

20、ng sunrise and sunset, when the suns rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.Reed Flute CaveReed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone p

21、illars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.Fingals CaveThis incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The caves size, shape, and naturallyarched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cath

22、edrallike atmosphere.The Blue GrottoThe Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole

23、beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.1、Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?ABecause it has enough light in

24、it.BBecause it has the most beautiful scenery.CBecause it is surrounded by clear waters.DBecause boats are only available at sunset.2、Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?AReed F1ute Cave.BMarble Caves.CThe Blue Grotto.DFingals Cave.3、What is special about the Blue Grotto

25、?AC1ear waters.BVarious birds and animals.CBright blue light.DStrange shapes.23（8分）Teak is a large tree that grows in tropical(热带的) forests. Its often used for outdoor furniture, since its more resistant to the elements than other types of wood. When untreated, it tends to fade to a grayish color, s

26、o it is often stained(着色). Before being able to stain teak furniture, youll need to sand and smooth the wood first.Wipe dirt and dust off. You can use a dry paper towed or a cloth to brush any dirt off. If there are more tenacious spots to clean off, you can use a wet rag to rub them clean. Sand rou

27、gh spots with 120 grit sandpaper. After that, use 220 grit sandpaper on the whole surface. Wipe any wood dust off with a dry rag before continuing.Paint on a layer of sanding sealer(底漆). This will make the surface smoother and will get the wood stain better attached. Once the sealer has started to d

28、ry, use a clean cloth to wipe off any sealer thats still pooled at the top of the wood. This will prevent spots from forming on the wood. Let the sealer dry completely. It should only take a few hours for the sealer to dry completely. You should sand the surface a few times before continuing to smoo

29、th out any spots where the sealer might not have dried evenly.When painting on a layer of stain, a brush will do fine. Apply an even coat all over. Wipe off any stain not absorbed by the wood. Use a clean dry rag to wipe off extra stain. Let the wood stain dry. The amount of time it takes for the st

30、ain to completely dry will depend on how thick of a layer you used. Avoid touching the stain too much if its still wet. After the first coat has dried, take a moment to see if youre satisfied with the color. If you want your furniture to be darker, you can add another coat of wood stain, right on to

31、p of the previous layer, following the same process.1、What do we know about teak?AIt is not easy to be damaged.BIt bears an ugly original color.CIt is made into the best furniture.DIt grows in the hot and dry areas.2、What does the underlined word “tenacious” in Para 2 probably mean?AHuge.BObvious.CS

32、tubborn.DColorful.3、We wipe off any sealer pooled at the top of the wood _.Ato get rid of increasing sportBto help the sealer dry completelyCto get the wood stain better stuckDto make sure the surface is smooth4、What is recommended if you want darker colored teak furniture?AWipe dirt and dust off ag

33、ain.BPaint on a layer of stain once more.CPaint on a layer of sanding sealer twice.DRepeat the whole process of coloring teak.24（8分）I was travelling by the West Coast Express to Mangalore two years ago. Berth(铺位)No. 55, not far from me, was occupied by a middle-aged gentleman. When the train reached

34、 Palakkad Junction around 9:00 p.m., a large group of tourists entered with much noise. Just then another middle-aged man from the group declared that he owned Berth 55. He even had a paper given by his travel agent to support himself.The ticket examiner arrived and told the second man that it was n

35、ot his berth. “No,” said the second man. “Its mine.” A policeman from the Railway Protection tried to get the second man leave. But he wouldnt give in- and he had the support of his companions.Fierce argument continued, even long after the train left Palakkad. Then someone even pulled the emergency

36、chain(应急链) as we were leaving Tirur station, four stops after Palakkad. Nobody could sleep and it was getting late.Suddenly, around midnight, I watched a teenager, a student I am sure, climbed down from an upper berth close to me. “Please take my berth,” he told the second man, who accepted it after

37、 a bit of hesitation.To my great surprise, the student then spread a newspaper on the floor and was soon lost in deep and peaceful sleep. By now everyone was quiet, as if nothing had happened!Im a 58-year-old biology teacher who has handled two recent generations of students. I was convinced once ag

38、ain that, contray to popular opinions, young people can often be far, far nobler than many older ones. And thats the hope of our nation.1、Where did the author spend the night when the arguments happened?AAt home. BIn a hotel.COn a train. DIn a restaurant.2、Who was really wrong in the accident?AThe r

39、ailway station. BThe travel agent.CThe middle-aged gentleman. DThe second man.3、Faced with the two mens arguments, the passengers were .Acourious BexcitedCangry Dpuzzled4、Why was everyone quiet after the arguments?AThey were too sleepy in fact.BThey were afraid to speak anything.CThey were tired fro

40、m hard work.DThey reached their destination.5、Reading the passage gives readers a sense of .Aencouragement BresponsibilityCdisappointment Dexcitement25（10分） If you buy a washing machine, a fridge or a television in Europe, it comes with a sticker. Thanks to a 1992 EU rule, all appliances must be lab

41、elled (贴标签) with their energy efficiency. So why has our food system-which threatens 10,000 species with extinction, produces about 30% of greenhouse gases, and drives 800/o of our air pollution-only ever had voluntary eco-labels?The appliances ruling had a huge impact; initially, 75% of fridges and

42、 freezers were rated G to D(low efficiency) , but today 98% are classed A+ or A+. Worldwide, the energy efficiency of labelled appliances has increased three times faster than appliances without labels. Introducing an equal system for food could have an even bigger impact.Mandatory environmental lab

43、els would change how we produce and consume in far-reaching ways. First, producers would have to measure their impacts in a uniform way and be accountable for the results. This would not be expensive: it is free to monitor environmental impacts using digital tools such as Field print and the Cool Fa

44、rm Tool. Second, they support sustainable consumption. Our research found that products that look, taste and cost the same can have dramatically different environmental impacts. High-impact beef producers use 5,400% more land and create l,000% more greenhouse gases than low-impact producers. Labels

45、would allow consumers to tell these products apart.They would highlight both high-and low-impact producers, in the same way, across multiple products. This would encourage more people to think about their choices by exposing them to the facts every time they are in the shops. We can also use labels

46、to turn smaller consumer changes into large environmental benefits: because a small number of producers create a large share of the impact, simply avoiding high-impact producers can make a huge contribution to pollution reductions.1、Why does the author mention the appliances in Paragraph 1 ？ATo appl

47、aud the 1992 EU rule.BTo bring up the topic of labelling food.CTo point out the pollution they caused.DTo compare their energy consumption rates.2、What do the figures in Paragraph 2 show?AThe importance of saving energy.BThe debate about eco-labelled appliances.CThe effectiveness of the appliances r

48、uling.DThe problem caused by appliances of low efficiency.3、What does the word “Mandatory” in Paragraph 3 mean?ACompulsory.BEffective.CDifferent.DIndependent.4、What can be learned about eco-labels?AThey will increase the profits of low-impact producers.BThey can show producers environmental impacts.

49、CThey will guide consumers to buy healthier food.DThey can expose consumers to more products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 do a lot of management training each year for the Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the

50、topics in ourseminarsis theretention (留住)of quality 1 During these 2 , I asked the participants, “What has 3 you to stay long enough to become a manager?” Minutes later a new manager 4 the question and slowly, with her voice almost breaking, said, “It was a $19 baseball glove.”Cynthia told the group

51、 that she 5 took a Circle K clerk job. On her second or third day behind the 6 , she received a phone call from her nine-year-old son, Jessie. He 7 a baseball glove for Little League. She 8 that as a single mother, money was 9 , and her first check would have to 10 for paying bills. Perhaps she coul

52、d buy his baseball glove with her second or third check.When Cynthia 11 for work the next morning, Patricia, the store manager, asked her to come to the office. Cynthia 12 if she had done something wrong or left some part of her job 13 from the day before. She was 14 and confused.Patricia 15 her a b

53、ox. “I overheard you talking to your son yesterday,” she said, “and I know that it is 16 to explain things to kids. This is a baseball glove for Jessie. He may not understand how important he is, even though you have to pay bills 17 you can buy gloves. You know we cant pay good people like you as 18

54、 as we would like to; but we do 19 , and I want you to know you are important to us.”People 20 more how much an employer cares than how much the employer pays. An important lesson for the price of a Little League baseball glove.1、AgoodsBemployersCcustomersDemployees2、AdiscussionsBtestsCpreparationsD

55、trips3、AtaughtBcausedCurgedDimpressed4、AtookBraisedCrepliedDapplauded5、AofficiallyBparticularlyCoriginallyDnormally6、AcounterBstoreCjobDshelves7、AaskedBneededCchangedDpurchased8、AexplainedBarguedCdisagreedDdecided9、AtightBimpossibleCtroublesomeDvital10、AprepareBspendCuseDgo11、AarrivedBleftCreachedDw

56、ent12、AassumedBwonderedCrealizedDadmitted13、AopenBfinishedCincompleteDalone14、AdelightedBashamedCworriedDdisappointed15、AdeliveredBhandedCbroughtDserved16、AconvenientBsimpleCcomplexDhard17、AafterBbeforeCbecauseDthough18、AmuchBgreatCfarDmany19、AappreciateBvalueCcareDcount20、AbelieveBremindCunderstand

57、DRemember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）A proverb says,“Time is money.”But in my opinion,time is even more precious 1Money. Why? Because when money 2(spend),we can earn it back. However,when time is 3(go),it will never return.It is known to all 4 the time we can use is limi

58、ted. Therefore we should make good use of our time5 study hard so as to serve our country in 6 future.But it is a pity that there are a lot of people 7 does not realize the value of time. They spend their precious time smoking,drinking 8 playing.9 a word,we should form the good habit of saving time. Dont put off what can be done today 10 tomorrow. 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短文，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。每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（八），并在其下面写出该加