上海市民立中学2022-2023学年高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1- Alison, Im sorry. I cant come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning. - _? - My grandma was severely ill, so I

2、 have to stay in the hospital to look after her. AHow is it BHow come CSo what DWhats the problem 2It rained this morning, _ actually didnt bother me because I like walking in the rain.AwhatBwhenCwhereDwhich3_the weather ,the sports meet will be held on time .AInstead ofBIn relation toCRegardless of

3、DIn favor of4Personally speaking, _the grand blueprint into reality is a long process.AturningBturnCturnedDhaving turned5The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the sound of pages _.AturningBturnedCbeing turnedDhaving turned6Distinguished guests and friends, welcome to ou

4、r school, _the ceremony of the 50th Anniversary this morning are our alumni （校友） from home and abroad.AAttendBTo attendCAttendingDHaving attended7If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common _ in the USAAview BexerciseCpractice Dreality8Leaders of many countries

5、 have been trying to what it is that makes China develop so fast in recent years.Acarry outBfigure outCwatch outDmake out9 Mike, our team will play against the Rockets this weekend. I am sure we will win. _!ACongratulationsBCheersCBest wishesDGood luck10 _ Its only an interview! Only an interview? O

6、nly an interview? What if I panic? What if I say a silly word by accident?AWell done! BCome on!CHow come? DNo doubt!11_ theyve managed to get everything finished so quickly is not clear to us.AWhich BWhatCThat DHow12How did it come about _ a quiet person should appear so wild today?AwhetherBthatCifD

7、what13A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help _ you year ahead.AsharpenBswitchCstretchDshape14 Youve got your flat furnished, havent you? Yes, I _ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.Awill buyBhave boughtChad boughtDbought15Most of us try to discover we think

8、is the most moving love story in our company.AwhichBthatCwhatDwho16I writing the paper as scheduled, but my mothers illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.Aam to have finished Bwas to have finishedCwas to finish Dought to finish17Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly _ the snow.Aa

9、cross BagainstCthrough Dover18In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has _ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.AswitchedBshapedCdirectedDdiscovered19If the new security system _ into effect, such accidents would never have happened.Awould be putBwere putC

10、should be putDhad been put20The couple was initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _ from parents.ArecognitionBtolerationCoppositionDproportion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 biggest challenge faced by travelers, espec

11、ially those who like to have a backpacking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past.The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while he was planning to climb Mt. Kil

12、imanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he quitted his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bags design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams an

13、d required very little storage space, making it perfect for anymore wishing to travel light.Not surprisingly, the bag which was worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invent

14、ion-dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem.In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two or three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed ou

15、t and the colors are massaged for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! Whats even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at

16、a time.The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when its not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for was

17、hing machines may soon be a thing of the past!1、What led Ash Newland to create the Scrunba Wash Pack?AHis job requirements.BA traditional washboard.CHis interest in invention.DHis personal experience.2、Why wasnt Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention?AClothes couldnt be washed well.BThe inv

18、ention was not so convenient.CThe bag couldnt contain enough water.DThe cost of the invention was very high.3、It can be inferred that the improved Scrubba Wash Pack _.Aturns to be much environmentally friendlier.Bwill replace the traditional washing machines.Cwill be widely used by more travelers in

19、 the future.Dcan encourage more people to travel a long distance.4、What is the best title of this passage?AA thing of the past: Travelers worry of washing clothes.BThe Scrubba Wash Pack-A bag free of washing.CThe development of a great invention.DHow to design a new pack for travelers.22（8分）Conformi

20、ty involves changing your behaviour to “fit in” or “go along” with the people around you. In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or involve behaving in a particular way to be viewed as “normal” by the group. Actuall

21、y, conformity is something that happens regularly in our social world. Sometimes were aware of our behaviour, but in many cases it happens without much thought or awareness on our parts. And even in some cases we go along with things we disagree with or behave in ways we know we shouldnt.There are c

22、ountless examples of conformity in life. For instance, a teenager dresses in a certain style because he wants to fit in with the rest of the teenagers in his social group. A woman reads a book for her book club and really enjoys it. When she attends her book club meeting, the other members all disli

23、ke the book. Rather than go against the group opinion, she simply agrees with the others that the book is terrible.Why do we conform? In many cases, looking to the rest of the group for clues for how we should behave can actually be helpful. Others might have greater knowledge or experience than we

24、do, so following their lead can actually be instructive. And in some cases, we conform to the expectations of the group to avoid looking foolish. This tendency can become especially strong in situations where we arent quite sure how to act. Additionally, there are some situations where we conform ju

25、st in order to avoid punishments or gain rewards.There are many factors that influence conformity. For example, not knowing how to perform a difficult task makes people more likely to conform. Personal characteristics such as motivation to achieve and strong leadership abilities are linked with a de

26、creased tendency to conform. And people are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three and five other people.1、What can we learn about conformity from the first paragraph?AActually it is rare for us to conform.BBlind conformity should be criticized.CSometimes people tend to conf

27、orm unconsciously.DConformity means changing your behaviour reluctantly.2、Which of the following is a case of conformity?AJoining a certain organization.BFollowing the ongoing fashion.CSharing something personal with others.DGiving up your creative ideas cautiously.3、When are we most likely to confo

28、rm according to the text?AWhen we are at a loss.BWhen we are rejected.CWhen we feel threatened.DWhen we feel uncomfortable.4、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AConformity cannot be avoided by anyone.BConformity is linked to the size of the group.CConformity is a natural response to challe

29、nges.DConformity isnt related to individual differences.23（8分）Scientists think they have the answer to a puzzle that confused even Charles Darwin: How flowers evolved and spread to become the most important plants on Earth.Flowering plants, or angiosperms, make up about 90% of all living plant speci

30、es. In the distant past, they outpaced (超过) plants such as conifers and fems (针叶植物和蕨类植物)，but how they did this has been a mystery. New research suggests it is due to genome (基因组) size.Hundreds of millions of years ago, the Earth was dominated (支配) by ferns and conifers. Then, about 150 million years

31、 ago, the first flowering plants appeared on the scene. They quickly spread to all parts of the world, changing the landscape from muted green to a variety of colours.Why angiosperms were successful and diverse on Earth has been debated for centuries. Charles Darwin himself called it a“mystery”, fea

32、ring this apparent sudden leap might challenge his theory of evolution.Kevin Simonin from San Francisco State University in California, US and other researchers wondered if the size of the plants genetic materialor genomemight be important. They analysed data held by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,

33、on the genome size of hundreds of plants, including flowering plants, gymnosperms (a group of plants including conifers) and fems. They then compared genome size with anatomical (结构上的) features.This provides “strong evidence”, that the success and rapid spread of flowering plants around he world is

34、due to “genome downsizing.”By shrinking the size of the genome, which is contained within the nucleus of the cell, plants can build smaller cells. In tum, this allows greater carbon dioxide uptake (摄入)and carbon gain from photosynthesis, the process by which plants use light energy to turn carbon di

35、oxide and water into sugar and oxygen.The researchers say genomedownsizing happened only in the angiosperms, and his was “a necessary condition for rapid growth rates among land plants”.1、What do you know about angiosperms?AThey are dominant plants on Earth.BThey are rare plants in South Africa.CThe

36、y are topical plants in South Asia.DThey are extinct plants in the world.2、It can be inferred that .ACharles Darwin was confident of his theory of evolutionBKevin Simonin is probably an American biologistCKev in Simonin works in the Royal Botanic Gardens, KewDCharles Darwin succeeded in figuring out

37、 the flower evolution3、Which of the following contributed to the success and diversity of angiosperms?AThe weaker conifer.BThe larger nucleus.CThe smaller genome.DThe stronger cell.4、Which of the following is the best title?AHow Angiosperms Conquered the World?BW hat Puzzle Confused Even Charles Dar

38、win?CWhy Gymnosperms Were Successful on Earth?DWhen Angiosperms Outpaced Conifers and Fems?24（8分）A bite from a tsetse fly is an extremely unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, several species of tsetse fly can transmit diseases. One of the most dangerous is a parasite(寄生虫) that causes sleepi

39、ng sickness.After the initial bite, sleeping sickness symptoms often start with a fever, headaches and aching muscles. As the illness goes on, those infected become increasingly tired, which is where it gets its name.It is worth noting that sleeping sickness is no longer as deadly as it once was. In

40、 the early 20th Century several hundred thousand people were infected each year. By the 1960s the disease was considered under control and had reached very low numbers, making its spread more difficult. But in the 1970s there was another major infection, which took 20 years to control. Since then, b

41、etter screening programs and earlier treatments have reduced the number of cases dramatically. In 2000 this figure dropped to fewer than 3,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) hopes the disease will be completely removed by 2020. More problematically, a series of new studies have shown that the

42、parasite is more complicated than previously believed.Sleeping sickness has always been consideredand analyzedas a blood disease, because the parasites can readily be discovered in the blood of its victims. However, in a recent study found that the parasite can stay in the skin and fat, as well as i

43、n the blood. There may even be a higher density（密度）of the parasite in the skin than in the blood. That means a person can have no symptoms but still both harbor the disease and spread it. The finding could explain the mysterious 1970s infection, and why the disease can spring up in areas that had pr

44、eviously been cleared.1、Whats the danger of a tsetse fly bite?AIt makes people sleepy. BIt causes skin disease.CIt brings about deaths. DIt transmits deadly parasites.2、What can we infer about sleeping sickness from Paragraph 3?AIts still a threat to human health.BIts not that dangerous at present.C

45、Its incurable in the early 20th century.DIts completely under control in the 1960s.3、What does the underlined harbor most probably mean?Acarry Bresist Cexchange Dhide4、What does the latest research indicate according to the passage?ASleeping sickness is a blood disease.BSkin is more suitable for the

46、 parasite to grow.CSleeping sickness can be spread with no signs.DParasites in the skin caused the 1970s infection.25（10分）Bus Tours in Washington DCThe Blossoms Tour In Washington DCDuration: 3 hours $56.22BEST WAY to Experience the Cherry Blossoms! Each year from mid March to mid April, see the bea

47、utiful Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC and get great photos because youll be led to all the best spots by the best guides. The annual spring bloom in DC is a magical time and this tour promises to provide the very best tour opportunity for you!The Lights Night Tour in Washington DCDuration: 3 hours

48、 $56.33Highest-rated Night Tour in DC! The ONLY DC Night Tour where the Tour Guides HOP OFF with you at each stop and tell you about each monument and attracton. HOP aboard the The Lights Night Tour! The best time to take a tour of Washington DC is at night.The Best Minibus Tour in Washington DCDura

49、tion: 3 hours $ 46.22See all the key atractions DC has to offer in a 3-hour format. You will learn all about the history and trivia (琐事) that surrounds Washington and visit the major monuments and attractions DC has to offer.Please Note: Rates for this tour vary by day of the week. When you choose y

50、our specific date on the availability calendar, the rates for that date will be displayed.Best Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Tour from Washington DCDuration: 6 hours $ 71.26See Arlington Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria and George Washingtons Mount Vernon Estate on this small group bus tour from Wa

51、shington DCYour tour guide will accompany you through Mount Vernon, telling you about all of the atractions there and the history of George Washingtons home on the Potomac River.1、Which date suits The Blossoms Tour most?AJuly 4.BAugust 15.CMarch 27.DOctober 1.2、What is special about The Best Minibus

52、 Tour?AIts price is not fixed.BThe best time to take it is at night.CThe tour guide accompanies you.DYou can get great photos of cherry.3、Which tour would offer you a chance to learn about George Washingtons home?AThe Blossoms Tour.BThe Lights Night Tour.CTbe Best Minibus Tour.DBest Mount Vermon & A

53、rlington Cemetery Tour.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）完形填空Every dream has something to do with our feelings, longings, wishes, needs, fears, and memories. But something on the “outside” may affect what we _. If a person is hungry or tired or cold,

54、 his dream may include a feeling of this kind. If the _on your body has slipped off your bed, you may dream that you are _ or resting on the ice and snow. The material for the dream you will _ tonight is probably to come from the experiences you have today._ the subject of your dream usually comes f

55、rom something that has an effect on you _ you are sleeping (feeling of cold, a noise, a discomfort, etc.) and it may also use your past experiences and the wishes and interests you have now. This is why very young _ are likely to dream of fairies(仙女), older children of school examinations, _ people

56、of food, homesick soldiers of their families and prisoners of freedom.To show you how that is _ while you are asleep and how your wishes or needs can all be joined together in a dream, _ is the story of an experiment. A man was asleep and the back of his _ was rubbed _ a piece of cotton. He would dr

57、eam that he _ in a hospital and his girlfriend was visiting him, _ on the bed and feeling gently his hand!There are some scientists who have made a special _ of why we dream, what we dream and what those dreams _. Their explanation of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone, but

58、 it _ an interesting approach to the problem. They believe that dreams are _ expressions of wishes that didnt _. In other words, a dream is a way of having your wishes _ out.1、AlongBdreamCthinkDwish2、AblanketBbookCshoeDtrousers3、AworkingBrunningCsleepingDstudying4、AmeetBhaveCseeDthink5、AButBForCSoDB

59、ecause6、AbeforeBwhileCafterDduring7、AchildrenBfathersCdriversDgentlemen8、AhappyBsadChungryDold9、AtakingBcarryingCdreamingDhappening10、AthatBhereCitDthis11、AlegBheadCbodyDhand12、AinBwithCofDoff13、AleftBlivedCwasDgave14、AwaitingBsmilingCsittingDspeaking15、AstudyBwatchCsleepDway16、AstandBdoCformDmean17

60、、AmakesBfindsCoffersDdemands18、AanyBalmostChardlyDmostly19、AgetBcome trueCarriveDbelieve in20、AcarriedBtakenCkeptDcalled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）1 present, high school students are under increasing pressure to study long hours every day. They spend over 8 hours a day