湖南衡阳八中2022-2023学年高考考前模拟英语试题含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me? Sure. _ ?AWhat helpBWhat is thisCWhat is itDWhat do you want2He is confident, _ in my opinion, is mos

2、t important in society.AhowBwhichCthatDwhat3The people succeeded because they understood that you cant let your failures _ you you have to let your failures teach you.Adefine BdeclineCqualify Dsimplify4Dont forget to send _ attended the conference a follow-up email.AhoweverBwhateverCwhoeverDwherever

3、5Whats that noise?Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine_.Ais testing Bwas being testedCis being tested Dhas been tested6Have you finished all your exercises?Yes, _ is left. As a matter of fact, they are as easy as ABCAnothingBnot oneCnoneDneither7_ you have seen he is poor, you should understand w

4、hy he has to take up two part-time jobs.AAs long asBUnlessCNow thatDWhile8The project is far behind schedule. Its impossible for you to _ it in a week.Acatch uponBlive up toCadd up toDhold on to9 Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it? Receiving a text does not

5、 necessarily mean you have to respondWhy waste a perfectly good lie _ the truth will serve?AunlessBuntilCwhenDwhile10The petrol in the car _ on our way to the beach, so we had to walk there.Agave upBgave offCgave inDgave out11All the dishes in this menu， _ otherwise stated， will serve two to three p

6、eople.AasBifCthoughDunless12Mr Johnson, I have something I would like to trouble you with._. Just tell me what I can do.AYou have my word BDont give me thatCYou can say that again DDont stand on ceremony13Its said that the power plant is now large as what it was.Atwice asBas twiceCtwice muchDmuch tw

7、ice14This project _ considered thoroughly, and Im sure it _ finished on time.Amust be; may beBshould be; can beCmay be; must beDcan be; should be15_ online payment is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to WeChat.A Even though B As though C Ever since D As long as16While in the

8、 university, we were offered a number of after-school activities to our social skills.AcreateBgrowCsettleDdevelop17The health of garden plants depends on the soil _ -the proper balance of mineral pieces, organic matter, air and water.Aconstruction BconservationCcorporation Dcomposition.18He was admi

9、tted to Harvard University, _ was just what his parents expected.AwhoBwhichCwhatDwhere19By the time he realizes the mistake he _，it will be too late for him to do anything about it.Ahas madeBmadeCmakesDwill make20 How could they misunderstand me like that?Just keep silent! Its the best way to let th

10、em know they you wrong.AdoBdidCare doingDhad done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）It has become a certain belief among the public-drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing. Bottled water companies often repeal it to increase their sales but it

11、is actually a silly idea. There is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day, scientists say.The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5 liters of water daily, which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December. The im

12、portant part of the suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods, however, is usually ignored.US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not need to worry about the amount of water they drink every .day. Besides drinking water, they will b

13、e getting plenty of liquid（液体）in other ways. Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they dont drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine (尿). Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water, causing water poiso

14、ning, low salt levels and even death.The review of research by Dan Negoianu, from the University of Pennsylvania, found that not a single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day. Although one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches, th

15、e results were not very important. However, the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are, separately, proved to be true.No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken into bodies. Dehydration（脱水）can

16、make skin less pleasant, but there was no clear evidence to support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance. The researchers also found no evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the bodys organs（器官）.1、From the passage, we know that the suggestion about drinking ei

17、ght glasses of water a day .Acauses some serious diseasesBhas enough scientific evidence to support itCis misunderstood by people in factDwas published by the British Medical Journal2、From the passage we learn that many people dont know that_ .Athe production of urine can cause water to loseBhealth

18、can be improved by drinking plenty of waterCbetter skin can result from intake of much waterDcaffeinated drinks can provide the water people need3、What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage?AReducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol.BHelping to keep youthful looks

19、.CMaking the bodys organs stronger.DCausing bad headaches.4、The writers main purpose of writing this passage is to .Apersuade people to drink different kinds of waterBtell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is consideredCwarn people of the danger of drinking much waterDhelp people reali

20、ze the importance of drinking enough water every day22（8分） Construction on Knollys Tunnel began in 1896， and it was opened on August 13th， 182 by the man it was named after-Sir Clement C Knolly， Acting Governor of Trinidad It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain Its architecture is still admired and

21、studied today， and many are amazed that Knollys Tunnel has stood up to the earths movement over so many yearsMuch research is being done on the tunnel At the top of Knollys Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves， where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature Standing at the beginning of Kno

22、llys Tunnel， you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through， but should do so in groups for safety In the old days， there were no lights， but now there are street lights on the

23、way to the tunnel， though not insideOn your way in， you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed Knollys Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap The road was recently improved， but is be

24、tter when you enter from Tabaquite， and there are signs on the road directing you to Knollys TunnelOn the drive to Knollys Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature At the site itself， there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink， but in Tabaquite there are sev

25、eral bars， a restaurant， and food outlets A gas station and a health centre are also close byFor those who admire architecture， Knollys Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad For the nature lovers， there is no better place for them to be and for the historians， they can walk or drive through Kn

26、ollys Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled （worked hard） on its structure So when you visit Trinidad， dont forget to take a look at Knollys Tunnel!1、Knollys Tunnel is special in _ Aits environmentBits functionCits locationDits architecture2、The underlined word site in the paragraph 4 ref

27、ers to _ ATrinidadBTabaquiteCMitchell GapDKnollys Tunnel3、What is the purpose of the passage？ _ATo suggest a visit to Knollys TunnelBTo introduce the history of Knollys TunnelCTo evaluate the value of Knollys TunnelDTo witness the change of Knollys Tunnel4、The passage above is probably taken from _

28、Aa geography textbookBa travel journalCa sports reportDa health and fitness magazine23（8分） A few years ago，my younger sister and I were the first to board our flight for Norfolk，Virginia. Just as we were about to board the plane，a mechanic came out of the aircraft and blocked the door with his arms.

29、 He turned to the flight attendant and hurriedly stated，“We got problems！”I thought to myself，“Why did I have to be the one to hear that？Why couldnt I have been at the back of the line？I didnt need to know that！”Very soon we were back in the terminal，waiting，and then finally back on the plane. I wai

30、ted for the pilot to give an explanation. Pilots take courses to ease passengers mind，right？They know what to say to calm nerves. Unfortunately，I didnt think this pilot took that course. Soon his voice thundered throughout the plane，Sorry for the delay，ladies and gentlemen. We had no power on the pl

31、ane. We have a generator on the ground right now，and were going to jump-start the engines. Once we get them going，well get up in the air and head to Norfolk，and see what happens. ”See what happens？We were going to get up in the air，and see what happens？Couldnt we have another plan，one thats been wor

32、ked out just a little better？At this point，all I could do was to laugh nervously. One woman started yelling，“Oh no！Were going to crash！”There were sighs of desperation and anxiety spreading throughout the cabin. Finally，we got up in the air thirty minutes later，and what happened？Nothing-other than t

33、hrust（推力）and lift. We arrived in Norfolk，and no sooner had the wheels touched the ground than a round of applause burst out，as everyone throughout the airplane breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. Although，I did sincerely like to have a plan better than “see what happens worked out when flyin

34、g-it really isnt such a bad life strategy. Success will never be guaranteed. The best thing you can do is just get up in the air，and see what happens. Sometimes adjustments would be made in the air，or shall we say，in the middle of the process.1、The purpose of the text is to_.Aintroduce a frightening

35、 flight experienceBprove that taking a plane is dangerousCshow a way of making plansDtell readers a life strategy2、What event was beyond the authors expectation?AThe mechanic explained the problems to the passengers.BThe pilot said nothing to calm the passengers.CThe passengers arrived in Norfolk sa

36、fely.DThe flight was delayed for half an hour.3、Having known the problems, many passengers _.Afelt desperate and anxiousBstood up and started yellingCwaited calmly for the problems to be solvedDcomplained about the mechanics carelessness4、From the text we can learn that_.Asome passenger were sleepin

37、g all the way on the planeBthe passengers arrived in their destination safely as plannedCthe author and his younger sister were the last to board the planeDthe passengers clapped their hands once the plane landed safely5、Which opinion would the author most probably hold?ATo ensure success, dont get

38、started before youve got everything ready.BTo avoid repeating failure, give yourself all the reasons why you cant.CTo set up a business, dont wait until you have everything you need.DTo achieve success, try to prepare for the worst.24（8分）Hong Kong Museum of ArtEstablished in 1962, the purpose of Hon

39、g Kong Museum of Art is to preserve the cultural heritage of China with a local focus. Hong Kong Museum of Art features more than 15000 different objects of ancient Chinese art from Han to Qing Dynasty.Standard ticket HK$ 10;Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;Free admission on Wednesday!Opening Hours

40、:10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun);10:00am-8:00pm (Sat);Closed on Thursday(except Public Holidays)Phone: +(852) 2721 0116Hong Kong Space MuseumIt is one of the largest planetariums in the world. Opened in 1980, the museums unique egg-shaped dome structure added another famous architectural h

41、ighlight to Hong Kong.Standard ticket HK$ 10;Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;Free admission on WednesdayOpening Hours:1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri);10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)Phone: +(852) 2721 0226Hong Kong Science MuseumIt opened

42、 in 1991 and covers a wide range of science and technology and in contrast to traditional museums, the Hong Kong Science Museum encourages its visitors to actively participate, explore and experience the exhibitions. Especially for kids this is a great learning and fun opportunity.Standard ticket HK

43、$ 25;Students, Seniors, Disabled HK $ 12.5;Free admission on Wednesday!Opening Hours:1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri);10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);Closed on Thursday (except Public Holidays)Phone: +(852) 2732 3232Hong Kong Museum of HistoryEstablished in 1975, it is not only a hi

44、ghlight for history lovers, but also for the architectural enthusiasts. On 17500 square meters, the museum preserves and displays 6000 years of Hong Kong history.Standard ticket HK$ 10;Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;Free admission on Wednesday!Opening Hours:10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Wed Sat);10:00am-0

45、7:00pm (Sun and Public Holidays);Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)Phone: +(852) 2724 9042 （307词）1、How much does it costs for a couple to visit Hong Kong Space Museum on Friday ?AHK$ 10 BHK$ 5CHK$ 15 DHK$ 202、How is Hong Kong Science Museum different from the others?AIt has unique egg-shaped

46、 dome structure.BVisitors can take part in the exhibitions actively.CIt helps to preserve the history of Hong Kong.DPeople can learn the history of Hong Kong.3、What do the Museums mentioned in the text have in common?ATheir opening time are the same.BThey all open freely on public holidays.CTheir fr

47、ee admission days are the same.DThey are all intended for history lovers.25（10分）During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contribution of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking the right to vote an

48、d absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history. During these centuries, women remained invisible in history books.Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors writing about women. These writers,

49、 like most of their male counterparts, were amateur (业余的) historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources. During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of history by keeping records of activities i

50、n which women were engaged. National, regional, and local womens organizations compiled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources form the core of the two greatest collections of womens history in the United Statesone a

51、t the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radeliffe College, and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials for later generations of historians.Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth cent

52、ury, most of the writing about women adjusted to the “great women” theory of history, just as much of mainstream American history concentrated on “great men”. To demonstrate that women were making significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biograph

53、ies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were involved in public life as reformers, activists working for womens right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the great mass of ordinary women. The lives of ordinary people continued, genera

54、lly, to be untold in the American histories being published.1、What does the passage mainly discuss?AThe role of literature in early American histories.BThe place of American women in written histories.CThe keen sense of history shown by American women.DThe “great women” approach to history used by A

55、merican historians.2、The word “they” in Paragraph 2 refers to .Aefforts BsourcesCwritings Dauthors3、In the second paragraph, what weakness in nineteenth-century histories does the author point out?AThey put too much emphasis on daily activities.BThey left out discussion of the influence on money or

56、politics.CThe sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.DThey were printed on poor quality paper.4、What use was made of the nineteenth-century womens history materials in the Schlesinger Library and the Sophia Smith Collection?AThey were combined and published in a

57、multivolume encyclopedia (多卷百科全书) about women.BThey formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth-century.CThey provided valuable information for twentieth-century historical researchers.DThey were shared among womens colleges throughout the United States.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

58、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 on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the spring of 1949 that I learned an important life lesson about judging others by their physical appearance.As a senior at school, I worked part time as a salesman in 1 center. The job provided a pleasant workin

59、g environment and a modest 2 . My weekly paycheck 3 a base salary and commissions (佣金) earned on the 4 of radios and music related accessories(配件).For maximum 5 at acquiring commissions, especially on sales of higher-priced items, two other teenage salesmen and I used the “up” system, taking turns g

60、reeting 6 entering the shop.On that 7 afternoon, a tall, unshaven man walked in wearing clothing more 8 for yard work than for shopping.This slim, 9 fellow was my “up”, but after glancing at his 10 , quickly concluded my 11 would be more profitably spent with another apparently 12 customer, so I loo