2023届四川省眉山市第一中学高三第二次诊断性检测英语试卷含解析

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、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2答题时请按要求用笔。3请按照题号顺序在答题卡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、试卷上答题无效。4作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、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）1Large quantities of time _ for practising guided writings. Awas neededBare neededC nee

2、dsDis needed2Obama didnt explain _ any larger principles have guided him through the historic convulsions of the 2011 Arab Spring. AwhatBthatCwhereDwhether3She said her _ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much ti

3、me left.ApensionBbenefitCallowanceDbonus4 _ his overseas study, he was eventually employed by his dream company.AHaving completedBCompletingCCompletedDTo complete5Without our teams great effort, the art exhibition last week _ such a great success.Awouldnt beBwont beCwouldnt have beenDwont have been6

4、Are we about to having dinner?Yes, it _ in the dining room.Aserve Bis servingCis being served Dhas been serving7The mother goes mad every time she washes the T-shirt_ her son wipes his dirty hands.AthatBwhereCwhichDwhen8After receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Anne Benedict went on all

5、 the people who had helped in her career.Ato thankBthankingChaving thankedDto have thanked9No decision _A_ about any future appointment until all the candidates have been interviewed.Awill be madeBis madeCis being madeDhas been made10-_ I say something to you? You were really, really something back

6、there. Incredible!-Are you talking to -me? Whoa!AMustBCanCNeedDShould11I admire my English teacher. I can remember very few occasions _ she stoppedworking because of ill health.AthatBwhenCwhereDwhich12You dont need an invitation to help others. Give help _you are asked.Aif BasCthough Dbefore13Only a

7、fter talking to two students that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.AI did discoverBdid I discoverCI discoveredDdiscovered14Cant you drive a little faster?No. If I _ another speeding ticket, my dad would take away my car.Awould getBwould have gotChad gotDgot15R

8、ecently some hospitals in China have adopted _ they call a robot-doctor, _ will be used to operate on patients with more accuracy.Awhat; that Bthat; whichCwhat; which Dwhich; what16The manager is trying to find a man to recommend how the job .Ais doneBbe doneCshould doneDto do17Peterson, a great arc

9、haeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely 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 out18There is a wide _of reference books to be found, so _you look for some mate

10、rial needed, you can turn to me.Akind; the last timeBsort; every timeCvariety; next timeDtype; the moment19The problem _he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.Ahow Bwhether Cthat Dwhen20Im sorry. I shouldnt have been so rude to you.You _ something not very nice to me,

11、 but thats OK.Ahave said Bhad said Cwere saying Ddid say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）Movies are a great means of entertainment for many. There are some advantages of watching movies. Comedies, for example, help reduce your blood pressure. Laughter for 15 minutes during a fi

12、lm makes your blood vessels (血管) wider. Besides, when you watch a sad movie, youre more likely to come away from it thinking about loved ones and feeling happy about what you have.Watching movies can make you creative. A study shows that young children, who watched the use of magic in Harry Potter,

13、score significantly higher in a creative thinking test than children who watched something else. Moreover, movies are very useful for strengthening peoples mental health. They enable people to take time to really relax and temporarily forget about their daily concerns and problems.However, watching

14、movies arent always beneficial. Studies have shown that some people get real pleasure out of being scared by horror movies, but in various ways they may be risking their physical and mental health without even knowing it. When you watch a tense scene in a movie, your heart rate and blood pressure in

15、crease. Meanwhile this change in your brain chemistry reminds you of times when you were in a similar state, even if you have no idea you even had those memories. So if something horrible happens to you, being scared again by a movie can unintentionally make you experience it once more.Scientists, p

16、oliticians and parents have debated for decades if being exposed to movie violence leads to actual real-life violence. Overall the answer to that is probably still up in the air, but a new study seems to prove that watching aggression on screen can contribute to being a bully (土霸) in real life, even

17、 if it is just in the short term.In conclusion, certain movies play a positive role, but not all movies do. It depends completely on the subject of the movie. So its always advisable to choose the movies concerning something positive.1、How does watching sad movies benefit us according to the text?AI

18、t makes us content with our lives.BIt rids us of unhappy memories.CIt reduces our risk of illness.DIt develops our creativity.2、What can we infer about watching horror movies from the text?AIt has more advantages than disadvantages.BIt has gained popularity around the world.CPlenty of people ignore

19、its health benefits.DAll people dont realize its disadvantages.3、What does the underlined part “up in the air” in Paragraph 4 mean?AMeaningless. BAttractive.CUncertain. DObvious.4、What does the author advise us to do to reduce the passive effect of movies?AEnjoy movies with more companions.BMake a w

20、ise choice of what to watch.CTry our best to watch movies less often.DRaise our ability to tell right from wrong.22（8分）SAN FRANCISCO(AP)-Samsung says new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones will be available in U.S. stones starting Wednesday to replace about 1 million devices that are being recalled because t

21、heir batteries can catch fire. The South Korean company has been scrambling to fix problems caused by faulty batteries in the latest version of its top of the line smartphone which first went on sale last month.When it first offered on Sept. 2 to replace the affected Note 7 phones Samsung said it wo

22、uld swap them for models of its other phones such as the Galaxy S7 until supplies of replacement Note 7 devices became available.Samsung followed up last week by announcing that U.S. consumers who had purchased one of the recalled phones could choose between a replacement or a refund fro the device

23、which sells for about $850. That offer was jointly announced with officials at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after Samsung was criticized for not coordinating more closely with the commission.Safety officials have urged Note 7 owners to turn off their phones and return them immediately

24、. They cited reports of Note 7 batteries overheating in the United States including 26 instances where individuals were burned and 55 that caused property damage.The problem doesnt affect all Note 7 phones because Samsung uses batteries from different suppliers. But the company has said about 2.5 mi

25、llion devices may be affected worldwide including 1 million sold in the United States.Samsung also said its pushing out two software updates through wireless carriers. One will show a green battery icon to confirm that a Note 7 device is a new one that doesnt have the battery problem. The other will

26、 display a short notice to owners of older phones covered by the recall telling them to turn off their device and take it in for a replacement.About a quarter of affected phones had been exchanged in the United States by Tuesday According to a spokeswoman for Samsungs U.S. subsidiary. She was unable

27、 to say how many Note 7 buyers sought refunds but said “the vast majority” received a different Samsung phone as a replacement.1、Whats wrong with the affected Note 7 phones?AThe price of them is too high.BTheir batteries can catch fire.CThey are similar to iphone 7.DThey have problems with their ear

28、phones.2、What can a U.S. consumer who had purchased one of the recalled phones do according to Samsungs announcement?ATo sell his/her recalled phone to others for about $850.BTo choose a replacement and a refund for his/her recalled phone.CTo use the recalled phone to replace a Galaxy S7 first and t

29、hen one of the new Note 7 devices for free.DTo return the recalled phone and get a replacement or a refund (about $850) for the device.3、How many affected phones had been exchanged in the United States by Tuesday?AAbout 0.625 million.BAbout 0.25 million.CAbout 0.875 million.DAbout 1 million.4、What c

30、an we learn from the passage?AAt least 81 cases of Note 7 batteries overheating were reported in the United States.BThe Note 7 phones sold in China are safe.CThe Note 7 phones used batteries from different suppliers never have the same problems.DThe Galaxy S7 devices are the safest.23（8分） Weve all h

31、ad cases where weve waited just a bit too long to pay an electric bill or speeding ticket. But one man, from California by reasonable assumption, who goes by “Dave”, recently took procrastination (拖延) one step further, by paying a parking ticket almost a half-century after it was given.In December 2

32、018, the Minersville Police Department in Pennsylvania received a letter in the mail. Whoever wrote the letter decided it was best to keep his name somewhat unknown, so he put the return address as “Wayward Road, Anytown California” under the name “Feeling guilty”.When the officers opened the envelo

33、pe, they found a brief letter, along with a $5 bill, and a parking ticket dating all the way back to 1974. The note read, “Dear PD, Ive been carrying this ticket around for 40 plus years always intending to pay. Forgive me if I dont give you my info. With respect, Dave.”Even though the initial parki

34、ng ticket was only for $2, “Dave” must have felt awfully guilty because he left 150 percent, or $3, in interest.Michael Combs, the Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department, stated in an interview that the same ticket would cost about $20 if it were given today. Combs went on to share that t

35、he original ticket from 1974 was given to a vehicle that had an Ohio license plate.Because there was no system for tracking tickets given to out-of-state cars back then, “Dave” could have gotten away with never paying the $2 fine. But apparently, guilt got the best of him, and he decided to finally

36、cough up the money more than 40 years past its due date.1、How much do we know about “Dave”?AHe lives in Wayward Road, Anytown California.BThe police are trying to find out more about him.CHis car probably came from Ohio at that time.D“Dave” is of course the mans real name indeed.2、Why didnt “Dave” p

37、ay for the parking ticket until recently?AHe completely forgot about it in the past 44 years.BHe didnt find it until almost half a century later.CHe failed to find out who he should pay the money to.DHe didnt pay for it just because of procrastination.3、What drove “Dave” to pay for the parking ticke

38、t at last?AA strong sense of guilt.BFear of being tracked by the police.CWorry about being fined more.DSudden change of his financial situation.4、Which of the following can be the best title?APolice Chief of the Minersville Police Department Shares a StoryBMysterious Procrastinator Finally Pays 44-Y

39、ear-Old Parking TicketCUnusual Letter Comes from Wayward Road, Anytown CaliforniaDParking Ticket Carried Around for Almost Half a Century from Ohio24（8分）My arms shook. The bow was almost as tall as I was, and it was equipped with an arrow, ready to be shot. Never had a more ill-suited person handled

40、 a weapon. But my editor had sent me on a mission: to find my inner Katniss Ever deen at one of Beijings indoor archery clubs.The brilliant archer Everdeen is the lead character in The Hunger Games movies, the final of which was just released in cinemas. Her arrows can hit almost anything: sword-swi

41、nging enemies, fierce animals, even aircraft some- how. Me? I cant throw a paper ball into a trashcan with any precision. And I was warned that archery would require a great deal of upper body strength, though I hadnt seen the inside of a gym in years.News outlets like the New York Times and NPR hav

42、e reported an increase of interest in archery, thanks to movies like The Hunger Games, Brave and The Avengers. Archery clubs have showed up in many major cities. In Jian Club, an archery-themed bar, we paid 120 yuan for an hours worth of target practice and prepared our bows and arrows.We were told

43、to stand sideways, with one shoulder facing the bulls eye. Your weaker arm would hold the bow, while the other would pull the bowstring back until the arrow was right next to your face. Then it was meters away.Well, sort of. Instead of sending the arrows whistling through the air, my first few simpl

44、y dropped onto the ground.The failure was a good reminder that archery is a demanding, Olympic-level sport. It worked muscles in my back and arms that I just didnt have yet. An hour came and went, and I found myself leaving with a couple pierced (刺穿的)bulls eyes and sore shoulders. Was I ready to sho

45、ot down aircraft with a swift arrow? Not quite. But I was definitely ready for a return trip.1、Why did the author visit an archery club?ABecause of working as a photographer.BBecause of being a fan of The Hunger Games.CBecause of being given a task by the editor.DBecause of wanting to try a new exer

46、cise form.2、What best describes the authors trip to the archery club?ABoring. BFascinating.CFruitless. DRisky.3、What can we learn about archery?AIt is not an Olympic event. BIt is a sport practiced single-handed.CIt takes little effort to be good at it. DIt has gained more popularity recently.4、What

47、s the purpose of the text?ATo record an unforgettable experience. BTo discuss several hot films.CTo instruct readers to practice archery. DTo introduce a gym in Beijing.25（10分） Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and its increasingly easy to find that youve b

48、ought a product that includes smart home features. So what does a modem smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.Ecobee 4* Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatical

49、ly switch to the right mode.* It only takes about 30 minutes. thanks to an easy-to-follow installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough.* Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built-in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.Amazon Smart Plug* Amazon Smart Plug

50、 works with Alexa to add voice control.* Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when youre away.*Its simple to set up and use. Plug in, open Alexa app, and start using your voice.The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb* It works with Amazon Alexa to

51、 support dimming through voice control.* Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a pre-set time.To install, simply screw (拧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.* Control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.Au

52、gust Smart Lock Pro* It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).* Control keyless access. It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.* Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver (螺丝刀) .1、What do the four gadgets have in common?AUseful Philips Hu

53、e App.BBeautiful lighting scenes.CEasy installation and simple set-up.DPleasant temperature.2、This passage is intended to _.Aintroduce the gadgets of smart homeBprovide advice for home decorationCcompare the gadgets with othersDshow the popularity of the gadgets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

54、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） Would you like the chance to discover a place of mystery and beauty in the southwest of China? If your answer is “yes”, consider a trip to Shangri-la!The word “Shangri-la” first 1 in the 1993 novel Lost Horizon by the British writer James Hilton. He des

55、cribed a beautiful kingdom where three 2 joined together, snow-capped mountains 3 to the sky, 4 fields of long grass covered the earth. In this perfect world lived people who had discovered how to stay 5 forever.Three mountains are covered with snow, tower 6 the land. These snowy mountain tops 7 a b

56、eautiful picture that will make any viewer speechless.Lakes, surrounded by vast grasslands, look 8 jewels. Sheep, cows and horses and animals feed 9 on the green grass and the forests around are 10 to lots of birds and animals. In this heavenly world, people live in perfect harmony with nature and t

57、he outside world is forgotten.1、AcameBappearedCproducedDfound2、AlakesBcountriesCriversDrailways3、AreachedBexpandedCspreadDstretched4、AbutBsoCbecauseDand5、AcalmBstillCyoungDthe same6、AoverBaboveConDbeyond7、AareBformCdevelopDshow8、AasBifClikeDfor9、AsimplyBdeeplyCfinallyDmainly10、AspaceBroomCfamilyDhom

58、e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）We walked inside a museum in Garden City and looked around, eager 1 (meet) Kobie Boykins, a NASA engineer. He helped to design the Mars rover (探测器) Curiosity, 2 is still exploring to this day.In a big presentation room, Boykins 3 (talk) about

59、 the teams newest rover, Mars 2020. We asked him if the new rover would be 4 most complicated one he and his team 5 (make) so far. He told us that most of the engineering would be the same. However, the rover is still more 6 (advance) and will be able to get more accurate test 7 (result).When Boykin

60、s finished his presentation, some people brought him into another room where we would interview him. We asked if he felt he was 8 a lot of pressure at work. He told us that he 9 (actual) put a lot of pressure on himself. He said that working on the spacecraft wasnt putting him in that position, but