2023届湖南邵阳市第二中学高考适应性考试英语试卷含解析

1、2023届高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回2答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置3请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符4作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效5如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1All we have is 24 precio

2、us hours a day and therefore we shall waste _AnothingBnoneCneitherDno one2_? You look really down.Im tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.AWhy botherBSo whatCWhats upDWhy not3Jacks fellow workers often turn to him for help when trapped in trouble because he is a _of ideas.Afounta

3、in BsessionCdiagram Dresource4Join us and you will discover an environment _ you can make the most of your skills and talents.AthatBwhereChowDwhat5Obama didnt explain _ any larger principles have guided him through the historic convulsions of the 2011 Arab Spring. AwhatBthatCwhereDwhether6May I help

4、 you？You seem to be having some trouble._，thanks. I think I can manage.ANo problemBIts all rightCokDNo way7Lucy_ _writing her essay by 10:00 this morning. After that, she listened to music for a while.Awill finishBfinishesChas finishedDhad finished8Mr. Johnson has been chosen as the manager of the s

5、ales department._ he was so excited this morning.ANo chanceBNo wayCNot possibleDNo wonder9 Hi, Mark. How was the musical evening? Excellent! Ales and Andy performed _ and they won the firs prize.AskillfullyBcommonlyCwillinglyDnervously10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.

6、anything AmanyBmagazineCmanageDmatch2. achievedApracticedBmarkedCoperatedDdamaged3. dealtA. deal BgreatCmeantDleader4. seize Aeither B. receive C. eight D. height5. youth Athus Bbreakthrough Cgather Dalthough11It is what you do rather than what you say _ matters.AthatBwhatCwhichDthis12 How about _ p

7、lan to open a branch? I should say it was _ failure.Aa; aBa; /Cthe; /Dthe; a13The debate has only a few moments that might be inspiring to those who _ this issue.AfollowedBhad followedChave been followingDwere following14Thanks to the special chemical _ of the soil in the mountainous area, this econ

8、omic plant grows well there.Acomposition BcompetenceCconstruction Dconclusion15Tom is so creative a person that he always has lots of _ ideas in his mind, and sometimes we dont even know what he is thinking about.Amean BnovelCslim Dinstant16 Could we accomplish the task according to the schedule? I

9、doubt that. The problem remains _ we can get financial aid within this week. Athat Bhow Cwhy Dwhen 17Every school into the competition will have a chance to win $2,000 _ of computing equipment.ApriceBworthCvalueDcost18We have already discussed this plan _, so next we should spare no effort to carry

10、it out.Aat lengthBat randomCat easeDat best19 Do you know anything about British history?_. I have no interest in it.ATake it easy! BPlease dont bother.CIts up to you. DNo. Its beyond me.20They dont feel safe in our town at night because it so dangerous. Theres a robbery every week now.AbecomesBbeca

11、meChas becomeDhad become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）Professional development courses in LondonBusiness writingDelivery method: Online, VideoPrice: 49About the course: Many people get blocked when forced to put their thoughts into words at work. This course gives you the to

12、ols and techniques to improve your writing, whether its a two-line email or a two-hundredreport.Travel writing coursesDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: 111 ( full day); 121 (evening classes)About the course: Do you want to be a travel writer? Then come along to a one-day travel writing works

13、hop or a four-week travel writing evening class. The courses help participants to write travel features and publish them in newspapers, magazines or on websites.Pre-sessional programmes in EAPDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: Starting from 1,210About the course: Our five pre-sessional progra

14、mmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study at Aston University. These programmes aim to equip you with the language and academic skills necessary for success in your future chosen subject area.MasterclassDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: S

15、tarting from 331About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.1、How is the business writing course different from

16、the others?AIt is delivered online. BIt offers evening classes.CIt focuses on report writing. DIt is hosted by Aston University.2、What can pre-sessional programmes in EAP help students do?AChoose a suitable college subject. BPrepare themselves for university.CGo to world-class universities. DOnly im

17、prove their academic skills.3、Which course fits John if he hopes to write inspiring words for fundraising activities?APre-sessional programmes in EAP. BTravel writing courses.CBusiness writing. DMasterclass.22（8分） According to the International Ecotourism Society, eco-travel is “responsible travel t

18、o natural areas that protects the environment, maintains the 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 sai

19、d, “As scientists and non-scientists learn more about how we 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

20、 their use of water and using solar or wind power. They can 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. T

21、here are lots of options for seeking out greener holiday.”Most 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 an

22、d so on. The extra cost is necessary, as you re paying to minimize 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-t

23、ravel affordable and make it accessible to the common people.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

24、of economy.DIt offers some valuable education about the knowledge 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

25、 be talked about in the next paragraph of the passage?AWhy eco-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.23（8分）Welcome to the 2017 UK Festival AwardsThe UK Festival Awards & Conference is an opportunity to rec

26、ognize the hard work, vision and creativity of the nations beloved festival industry.Throughout the day of the event, the Conference invites numerous industry insiders(行家) to discuss the issues most relative to the sector, reviewing its immediate past and portending to the future. The evenings Award

27、s present a wide range of honors across categories that are decided via a combination of public voting and professional judgments. Since launching in 2004 it has evolved into a major event at The Roundhouse in London, giving the industry a chance to collectively celebrate and fondly reflect upon the

28、 achievements of the past year.With a gourmet dinner, gala awards ceremony and after-show party, it attracts over 1,000 of the most influential people in the business.Along with its sister events, the UK Festival Conference and the European Festival Awards, The UK Festival Awards & Conference is own

29、ed and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent company founded in the UK.Awards include Best Major, Medium-Sized and Small Festival, Best Family Festival, Best Overseas Festival, Best Use of New Technology, and of course Best Toilets.As the festival season is approaching, we thought itd be a

30、 good time to release our free UK Festival Market Report for 2015 / 2016. We gathered the data in our annual census(人口普查) undertaken in the preparation stage for last years UK Festival Awards. The latest UK Festival Market Report can be downloaded below.Included in the Report is a bunch of related i

31、nformation about festivalgoers: where theyre from, how they like to purchase music, what they eat, their attitudes towards ticket prices, how receptive they are to different forms of advertising, why they go to festivals in the first place, where they sleep, and much more.We hope you find the inform

32、ation useful.1、Which phrase is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “portending” in paragraph 2?Agetting down Badding upCgiving way Dlooking forward2、What can be inferred from the passage?AAn annual census is conducted and released in the FestivalBThe Festival Awards Ltd, is responsible for

33、 not less than three events.CThe gala awards ceremony attracts only 1.000 influential businessmen.DPublic voting plays a leading role in deciding a variety of festival honors.3、Where most probably will you see this passage?AIn a magazine. BIn a newspaper.COn a website. DIn a TV program.24（8分） The po

34、pular wisdom for years has been that drinking in moderation (适度)thats one “standard” drink a day for women and two for men-is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. But recent studies are casting some doubt on that long-held learning. Science now says it depends on your age and dri

35、nking habits.A 2013 study of nearly 2 million British with no cardiovascular risk found that there was still a modest benefit in moderate drinking, especially for women over 11 who drank five drinks a week. Why that age? Alcohol can influence the substance in the blood in positive ways, experts say,

36、 and thats about the age when heart problems begin to occur.Also, a 2014 study found that drinking more than 100 grams of alcohol per weekequal to roughly seven standard drinks in the United States or five to six glasses of wine in the UKincreases your risk of death from all causes and in turn lower

37、s your life expectancy. Links were found with different forms of cardiovascular disease, with people who drank more than 100 grams per week having a higher risk of stroke, heart failure.Another 2014 study found that consistently drinking a moderate amount of alcohol, within recommended guidelines, h

38、ad a protective effect on the heart over time. Unstable drinking habits were associated with a higher risk of heart disease, which the authors reflected might indicate broader lifestyle changes, such as poor health or stress. Former drinkers were also at greater risk.Overall, however, the latest thi

39、nking is that any heart benefit may be outweighed by other health risks, such as high blood pressure, certain cancers and liver damage.Women who drink are at a higher risk for breast cancer; alcohol contributes about 2% of the overall risk, possibly because it raises certain dangerous hormones in th

40、e blood. Drinking can also increase the chance you might develop liver, mouth and oral cancers. One potential reason: Alcohol weakens our immune systems, making us more likely to inflame (发炎)a driving force behind cancer.1、Why does moderate drinking benefit women over 11?AIt helps them live longer t

41、han men.BIt reduces the chance of some heart problems.CIt destroys the harmful chemicals in their blood.DIt helps them recover from cardiovascular disease.2、What can we learn from paragraph 3?ADrinking more than 10 grams of alcohol per week is surely harmful.BSolid links were found between the disea

42、se and the amount of alcohol.CThe lifespan varies according to amount of consumed alcohol.DSeven standard drinks are the recommended amount of drinking in the UK.3、Who will be at a lower risk according to the 2014 study?AConsistent drinkers with lifestyle changes.BUnstable drinkers with lifestyle ch

43、anges.CConsistent drinkers within recommended amount of alcohol.DUnstable drinkers within recommended amount of alcohol.4、Which can be the best title for the text?AModerate drinking habits benefit the heart.BModerate drinking weakens our immune systems.CModerate drinking can prevent cancer.DModerate

44、 drinking does more harm than good to health.25（10分）The human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones. Our brains have developed this way because threats, like dangerous animals, had a more immediate effect on our ancestors survival compared to positive things like food o

45、r shelter. As a result, you likely know what makes you unhappy, but do you know what makes you happy?Research suggests that our level of happiness depends partly on factors we cannot controlour genes and our life circumstances. But our level of happiness is also shaped by the choices we make. If you

46、ve been chasing wealth, fame, good looks, material things and power, you may be looking for happiness in all the wrong places. Psychologists suggest that the following habits make people happier.People who form close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of friends we ha

47、ve is not important, What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually involve the sharing of feelings, mutual respect, acceptance, trust and fun.People who exercise regularly improve both their physical and mental well being. Some research has shown that e

48、xercise can be as effective as medication in treating depression,When we are so interested in an activity we enjoy that we lose track of time, we are in a state of flow. The activity could be making art, playing piano, surfing, or playing a game. People who experience flow in their work or hobbies t

49、end to be happier,People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and use them regularly, People who set goals and use their strengths to achieve them tend to be happier. People are especially happy when they can use their strengths to serve the greater good.People who think

50、 positively by being grateful, mindful and optimistic are more likely to be happy. Being grateful means being thankful, Being mindful means being open to, focusing on and enjoying the experiences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.1、Why does the human brain

51、remember negative things more easily?ANegative things are easy to remember.BDangerous wild animals are a threat to us,COur ancestors had no enough food for living.DNegative things tend to affect human survival immediately,2、How does the author like looking for happiness in material things?AUncertain

52、.BOpposed,CSupportive.DOptimistic.3、What does the author suggest us in the last paragraph?AEnjoying our life and work.BLeading a happy life each day.CBeing positive in our life and work.DThinking more about the future.4、What does this text mainly tell us?AThe factors that make people happy.BHow to r

53、emember positive things easily,CThe habits which people form in their life.DWhy people remember negative things easily.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）It was Easter 1990, and my family was on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Solomon Islands for my

54、sisters wedding.I was traveling with my husband, my four-year-old son and my daughter, who was nearly two. Wed been 1 that it was very hot in the Solomon, so we 2 lots of light cotton clothes and were wearing the same as it was summer. The only problem was that we had to catch an overnight bus that

55、3 at midnight for the airport so we could make our early morning 4 to Honiara. It was cold on the bus! My husband and I were snuggling（依偎）our children as close as we could, trying to keep them 5 . The bus stopped many times as passengers got on and off, and we didnt take much 6 . The little ones wer

56、e 7 , unable to sleep for the biting cold. Then at one stop, an older lady came forward from the back of the bus and paused by our seat. I sat forward to see what she wanted and she 8 a small blanket, My little girl reached 9 for it and pulled it tight around her. The lady said shed made the blanket

57、 herself and, seeing that we were cold. she wanted us to use it. After she went back to her seat, our now-warm children 10 off, and they slept comfortably all the way to the airport. Just a stop or two 11 we arrived, the lady made her way to the door to get off. I tried to 12 the children to return

58、her blanket, but she protested. No, she said, 13 it. I can always make another one! Over the years, that little blanket became a 14 to me and to my children of the kindness of strangers. I told the story to the children over and over and hung the blanket on the end of my daughters bed so we would se

59、e it 15 . That blanket was handmade with the colors carefully chosen. Yet its maker 16 with it to keep my family warm for a night. If ever people were bad or 17 , it served as a reminder that there is goodness in the world.I am forever 18 , not just for the warmth that night, but for the lifelong re

60、minder of the 19 of people. That blanket has warmed my 20 .1、Aconfirmed Btold Cadvised Dpersuaded2、Aoffered Bpiled Cpacked Ddiscovered3、Aleft Bwent Cpulled Ddrove4、Atrain Bvisit Cride Dflight5、Acomfortable Bwarm Ccalm Dquiet6、Anotice Bcare Caction Dinterest7、Anaughty Bhungry Crestless Denergetic8、As