宁夏青铜峡一中2022-2023学年高考压轴卷英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷考生须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Along with the email was my brothers promise _ I came first in the competition, he would buy me an MP4.AwhatB

2、thatCthat ifDwhether2I have been decorating the apartment recently, so can you lend me some money?Sorry, all my money has gone to the stock market. _.AId rather not.BI am in the black.CI wouldnt bet on it.DI am a little shy.3He is a bad-tempered fellow, but he _ be quite charming when he wishes.Asha

3、llBshouldCcanDmust4The problem with the current system allows anyone to commit a similar crime without . It needs to be fixed.Abeing punished BpunishedCto punish Dpunishing5The accident which left 15 people on board dead _ if both the angry female passenger and the bus driver had kept calm.Ashould h

4、ave avoidedBshould be avoidedCcould have avoidedDcould have been avoided6Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at _ their names had any bearing on their academic performance.AthatBhowCwhyDwhether7- Hi, Mark. How was the musical evening? - Excellent! A

5、les and Andy performed _ and they won the firs prize.AskillfullyBcommonlyCwillinglyDnervously8 I am just wondering which team, Chicago Bulls or Washington Wizards, won the game last night? _ I dont really like either team.ADont mention it. BNo problem.CWho cares? DWhy bother?9Laughter produces short

6、-term changes in the function of the heart and blood circulation,_heart rate and oxygen consumption.Aincreasing Bto increase Chaving increased Dbeing increased10All the containers have been unloaded! Can it have been done by Frank?Impossible! He _ his car last night.Ahas fixed Bhad fixed Cwould fix

7、Dwas fixing11As _ healthier lifestyle is being promoted, the bicycle has also become a tool that keeps people on _ go.Athe; aBa; aCa; theDa; /12After _ a sandstorm warning on Sunday evening, meteorologists forecast that dusty weather will continue in parts of the country on Monday.A breaking offBcal

8、ling offCleaving offDputting off13 How did you like Johns exhibition of paintings last weekend? To tell you the truth, his paintings didnt _ me much.A. refer toBappeal toCbelong toDoccur to14Many questions have been answered by John. He must have previewed the lessons last night, _ he?AneedntBhasntC

9、didntDmustnt15Weneeda spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it shouldincludethis truth: if you choose to find thepositivein every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is_your decision to make.Aabsolutely BtotallyCexactly

10、Dlargely16The steamboat was fully furnished with life preservers. The passengers might be saved _ accidents.Ain spite ofBinstead ofCin case ofDin place of17Daniels family _ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.Aare enjoyingBare to enjoyCwill enjoyDwill be enjoying18Despite the fact that hi

11、s scores were good, they were hardly as excellent as a student with his intelligence .AachievedBhad achievedCwould achieveDshould have achieved19The foreigners here are greatly impressed by the fact that _ people from all walks of life are working hard for _ new Tianjin.A/; a B/; theCa; a Dthe; the2

12、0After the fire，_ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of ashes.AthatBitCwhatDwhich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）A start-up company in California, called Zume, is testing machines that make pizza. The robot takes and shapes dough to create the base o

13、f the pizza. It then adds tomato sauce, cheese, meat or other toppings. Next, the robot places the uncooked pizza into a hot oven. A few minutes later, the pizza is ready. The pizza comes out the same each time. Zume says the robots work quickly and do not get sick. The robots do not get paid either

14、.Julia Collins is the companys founder and chief executive officer (CEO). Her business can spend money on better food products because it does not have to pay the robots. Zume is using robots to make pizza.Charity Suzuki has bought the robot-made pizza. She likes its taste. “Its delicious. Its alway

15、s hot and fresh when it comes. I mean its great that theyre making it, but I cant tell the difference that its made by a robot versus a human.”The companies say they are developing robots so people can get higher quality food faster. But what about the jobs the robots are taking from humans?Ken Gold

16、berg is a professor at the University of California in Berkeley. He also directs the schools automation laboratory. Goldberg said researchers have been working with robots for 50 years. He said that, while there has been progress, the jobs are not going to disappear right away. “I want to reassure r

17、estaurant workers that the skills that they have are still going to be of value,” Goldberg said.“Were going to get rid of boring, repetitive, dangerous jobs and were going to free up people to do things that have higher value. Theres going to be amazing new ways of working that dont exist yet that a

18、re going to be created.”1、Why can Zume devote more money on better food products?AIt earns a lot by selling pizza.BIt wants to create more robots.CIt can save a lot by using robots.DIt hopes to attract more customers.2、What can we know about the robot-made pizza according to Suzuki?AIt really agrees

19、 with her.BIt is hot and fresh all the time.CIt is tastier than the man-made.DIt is delicious and free of charge.3、Whats the benefit of robots making pizza?AThey work efficiently.BThey help sick people.CThey need little payment.DThey produce more food.4、What does Goldberg think of the jobs of restau

20、rant workers?ADisappearing. BBoring.CDangerous. DNecessary.22（8分） Laughter is part of the universal human vocabulary. All members of the human species understand it. Unlike English or French or Swahili, we dont have to learn to speak it. We re born with the capacity to laugh.Very little is known abo

21、ut the specific brain mechanisms responsible for laughter. Contrary to folk wisdom, most laughter is not about humor; it is about relationships. To find out when and why people laugh, I went with several assistants to local malls and recorded what happened just before people laughed. Over a 10-year

22、period, we studied over 2,000 cases of naturally occurring laughter.We found that most laughter does not necessarily follow jokes. People may laugh after a variety of statements, such as, “Here comes Mary,” “How did you do on the test?” or “Do you have a rubber band?” These certainly arent jokes.We

23、believe laughter evolved from the panting (喘气的) behavior of our ancient ancestors. Today, if we tickle (使发痒) chimps, they dont laugh. But, instead, they produce a panting sound. Thats the sound of ape laughter, and its the root of human laughter.Apes laugh in the kinds of situations that lead to hum

24、an laughter, like games that involve chasing. Other animals produce sounds during play, but they are so different from laughter. Rats, for example, produce high sounds during play and when tickled, but these are very different in sound from human laughter.Laughter is often positive, but it can be ne

25、gative too. Theres a difference between “laughing with” and “laughing at”. People who laugh at others may be trying to drive them out of the group.No one has actually counted how much people of different ages laugh, but young children probably laugh the most. At ages 5 and 6 we probably laugh more t

26、han at any other times. Adults laugh less than children, probably because they play less.Work now underway will tell us more about the brain mechanisms behind laughter, how it has evolved, and why were so susceptible to tickling.1、What was the purpose of the decades research?ATo prove that people la

27、ugh because of humour.BTo find out the real reason for people s laughter.CTo research people s different reaction on jokes.DTo record conversations among shoppers in malls.2、What can we learn from the text?APeople who play more tend to laugh more.BApes produce high sounds when tickled.CScientists kn

28、ow the brain mechanisms responsible for laughter well.DThe situations in which apes laugh are very different from those in which humans laugh.3、What does the underlined word “susceptible” in the last paragraph probably mean?ASensitive.BFlexible.CAddictive.DReliable.4、Which of the following might be

29、the best title for the text?AThe Impact of LaughterBThe Meaning of LaughterCA Big Mystery: Why Do We Laugh?DLaughter: The Most Beautiful Words23（8分） There are many programs for high school students today that help lonely teenagers deal with loneliness. However, loneliness is not only an issue for te

30、ens but also an important and rarely acknowledged one in the elderly.In Britain, Tracey Crouch was appointed to be the first Minister of Loneliness in order to address the issues caused by loneliness. This is the first time such a position has been created.In Britain, there are around 9 million peop

31、le who say they are lonely frequently. In Germany, a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum found that 20 percent of people over the age of 85 felt lonely, and 14 percent of those between age 45 and 65 felt socially lonely. In the United States, more than 25 percent of the population lives alone,

32、 more than 50 percent are unmarried.Loneliness is generally associated with heart disease, overweight, and anxiety. Additionally, the stress from loneliness can cause your cells to change on a molecular(分子)level that reduces its abilities to defend your body against diseases. In fact, doctors believ

33、e having feelings of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in regard to its effect on health!In Britain, the new Minister of Loneliness will help introduce government policies on the issue and fund a charityan organization for helping people in need, to devote their efforts towar

34、ds aiding loneliness. There are charities that link lonely seniors to high school students in order to give them a line of communication whenever they feel lonely!The possibilities for the new Minister of Loneliness are endless. For example, she can provide education services to household businesses

35、 so that they can identify lonely customers if they see one. Loneliness fits into the category of being a social issue that must be monitored by the entire community in order to help those in need. Therefore, government involvement in medical services and care for seniors and others is vital for hap

36、py seniors.1、How does the author develop Paragraph 3?ABy listing some statistics.BBy giving examples of lonely people.CBy pointing out similarities and differences.DBy comparing different cultures in different countries.2、What does the underlined word “equivalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?ARelev

37、ant.BSimilar.COpposite.DSuperior.3、What will the Minister of Loneliness do?ADo housework for lonely people.BDevelop friendships with the elderly.CHelp fund charities to aid lonely people.DCommunicate with anxious school students.4、What is the main idea of the text?AUK becomes the capital of loneline

38、ss.BLoneliness affects old peoples life worldwide.CMany teenagers suffer from loneliness.DUKs Minister of Loneliness settles loneliness.24（8分） Brisbane is an exciting city, voted as one of the most liveable cities in Australia. Its fine food will make you hate to leave. Here are four famous restaura

39、nts.AriaFor a fine dining experience in Brisbane, it is hard to go past Aria by award winning well-known chef Matt Moran. With a beautiful setting at the Eagle Street Pier overlooking the Brisbane River, Aria is all about beautifully presented food. This is what Alia differs from other restaurants.

40、The menu here is seasonal with different lunch and dinner options, and prices are set depending on how many courses you choose.Bavarian Bier CafThere are lots of fantastic restaurants that overlook the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge. A big favorite is the Bavarian Bier Caf where you can enjoy a

41、mazing German food, with big cups of Bavarian beer to drink and cookies to go with it. Prices are quite reasonable and the views are some of the best youll get in Brisbane.Ecco BistroSet in an old tea warehouse building, Ecco Bistro has been serving up amazing food in Brisbane for over 20 years. Ecc

42、o Bistro is run by chef Philip Johnson who focuses on using the best local produce to create dishes where the materials do the talking. The menu has a good variety of dishes at reasonable prices, with dishes such as lobsters with sweet and sour onions, carrot, mushroom.The Plough InnPlough Inn is on

43、e of the best pubs to go to for food in Brisbane. No matter when you come in, it is sure to satisfy all of your appetite. Pub dining is huge in Brisbane and the dining experience has moved away from the basic pub bugs of old, now offering extensive menus with restaurant quality food. The pub atmosph

44、ere is still there however, and the food is generally still cheap, plentiful and not too fancy.1、What makes the food served by Aria special?AIts taste.BIts price.CIts appearance.DIts variety.2、Which restaurant would you like to go to if you are a lover of German food?AAriaBBavarian Bier CafCEcco Bis

45、troDThe Plough Inn3、In which aspect is Philip Johnson expert?ACooking food with local food materials.BPresenting his food in an attracting way.COffering beer with delicious cookies.DCreating a traditional pub atmosphere.25（10分）Seventy-three-year-old George McNeilon selected his food in Value Mart ve

46、ry carefully. After leaving the cashier, he estimated (估计) that he had saved 80 cents and thought that he had got good value for his money again.At the exit, the chilly wind reminded him of his gloves. “Now where are they?” He searched here and there, but nowhere could he find them. He was sure he w

47、as wearing them when he entered the store. The worried man made a second search in all his pockets, again including the grocery bag. He was sure they must have been dropped somewhere inside the store.George bought the gloves at a 25% discount, for just $30, ten years ago. They were genuine lambskin

48、(小羊皮), soft, warm and durable. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material that lasted no more than three years. His impulsive decision to buy the expensive gloves turned out to be a good one, which even promoted his social status on the bus, as passengers stared at him enviously for six month

49、s out of the year. He enjoyed being envied.Bad luck, George thought, to lose his expensive gloves on New Years Eve. He reentered the store and followed the same route he had walked before. But several minutes of anxious search turned out to be in vain. “Society has changed. People have changed ” he

50、murmured to himself. “Years ago, if people picked up something lost, they would give it back.”Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do anything without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones, he would have to replace them very soon. If he bought new leather ones, they woul

51、d cost forty dollars.After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another pair of leather gloves. Before boarding the subway, he stepped into Value Mart again to see if by any chance his gloves had been returned to the lost and found office.“What color are they?” the woman in the office asked.“Blac

52、k,” he answered.She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of mens leather gloves.“Are they?”“Yes! Those are mine!”1、Which of the following is the most probable reason for Georges shopping?ATo kill time in Value Mart as usual.BTo prepare for the coming New Year.CTo prove how wise he was with mon

53、ey.DTo see whether there were gloves on sale.2、What do we know about old George McNeilon?APure but impolite. BClever but simple.CEconomical but vain. DWarmhearted but poor.3、What can be inferred from the passage?AIn daily life, accidents will happen. BNever ever jump to conclusions.CA penny saved is

54、 a penny earned. DA loss may turn out to be a gain.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（共20 小题；每小题1分；满分20分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 2140 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。Once upon a time, there was a herd offorest deer. In this herd was a wi

55、se and respected 21 , trickyin the ways of deer. He taught the tricks and strategies of 22 to the young fawns.One day, his younger sister brought her son to him, to be taught 23 is so important for deer. She said, Oh brother teacher, this is my son. Please 24 him the tricks and strategies of deer. T

56、he teacher said to the fawn, 25 , you can come at this time tomorrow for your first lesson.26 , the young deer came to the lessons as he was 27 to. But soon, he became more interested in playing with the other young bucks28 does（雌鹿）. He didnt29 how dangerous it 30 be for a deer who learned nothing b

57、ut deer games. So he started cutting classes. Soon he was playing hookyall the time.31 , one day the fawn who played hooky 32 in a snare and was trapped. Since he was missing, his mother 33 . She went to her brother the teacher, and asked him, My brother, how is my son? Have you taught your 34 the t

58、ricks and strategies of deer?The teacher replied, My sister, your son was 35 and unteachable. Out of respect for you, I tried my best to teach him. But he did not want to learn the tricks and strategies of deer. He played hooky! How could I 36 teach him? You are obedientand faithful, but he is not.

59、It is useless to try to teach him.Later they heard the 37 news. The naughty fawn who played hooky had been 38 and killed by a 39 . He skinned him and took the meat home to his family.The moral is: 40 can be learned from a teacher by one who misses the class.1、AleaderBstudentCpupilDteacher 2、Asurviva

60、lBapprovalCarrivalDtravel3、AthatBwhatChow Dit 4、AlearnBstudyCteachDbring5、AHow simpleBVery wellCQuite easyDWhat a pity6、AAt firstBFor the firstCThe first timeDFirstly7、ApreservedBthoughtCsupposedDsuspected8、.AnorBorCbutDand 9、ArealizeBorgnizeCadmitDclarify10、AshouldBcould CwouldDmust11、AGenerallyBLu