湖北省两校2022-2023学年高三（最后冲刺）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）1The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student_to knowledge about the world that can improve their reading.Aidea Baid Cbel

2、ief Daccess2Lets go and have dinner this evening._. Have you come out first in the exam?AThanks a lot. BWhy not?CWhat for? DYes, Id like to.3I_ a flu when I was on a spring outing with my classmate.Acaught upBpicked upCtook upDbrought up4We will remain _to the path of peaceful development and should

3、er more international responsibilities.AcommittingBcommittedCto be committedDto have committed5Lily is a good singer. How I wish I _ as well as her.AsingBwill singChad sungDsang6Professor Li _ for his informative lecture, was warmly received by the students.Aknown BknowingChaving known Dto be known7

4、Lucy_ _writing her essay by 10:00 this morning. After that, she listened to music for a while.Awill finishBfinishesChas finishedDhad finished8What do you think of your preparations for the final exams?Not so good. Actually I feel like _ for Ive made little progress in Maths.ADaniel in the lions denB

5、Achilles heelCa good SamaritanDa sacred cow9Recently 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; what10More competitive high-tech enterprises are investing in Nantong Central In

6、novation District, which will result in _ economic growth.AsustainableBadaptableCrecyclableDchangeable11 How can I wake up so early?Set the alarm at 5:00 am., you will make it.AandBbutCorDso12He felt _ of cheating in the exam, deciding never to do such things again.AshameBashamedCsorryDshameful13Peo

7、ple tend to love agricultural products _ without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or chemical additives.AgrowingBgrownCbeing grownDhaving been grown14Bobs lectures covered a fairly wide range and I cant sum up what he says in a few sentences.AcoveredBconveyedCconsideredDcommanded15-Nowadays, buyer

8、s accustomed to prices moving upward just adopt a wait-and-see attitude.-If they continue to _, then our company is closing down.Afish in the airBsit on the fenceCfly off the handleDbeat around the bush16This restaurant has become popular for its wide _ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.Apro

9、ductionBofferCrangeDdivision17Nowadays, more and more Chinese homes have the technology and equipment _ to do online shopping.AneededBneedingCneedDto need18Smoking _ in the kitchen in my house.A doesnt allow B didnt allowC isnt allowed D wont allow19What did she want to know, Tom?She wondered we cou

10、ld complete the experimentAwhen was it that Bit was when thatCit was when Dwhen it was that20I got more _ about him from reading his books than from talking to him.AinsightsBmemoriesCresourcesDexperiences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） Black Friday is the Friday following Tha

11、nksgiving Day in the United States. It has been regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Although its not an official holiday, millions of employers give their employees the day off, and many people use that day to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping. A similar day in Canada

12、and Great Britain is called “Boxing Day”.Black Friday has become somewhat of a marketing sensation(营销效应) in recent years. Since 2005, it has been the busiest shopping day of the year. To lure shoppers, retailers (零售商) routinely open their doors as early as 4 a. m. and offer special sales and promoti

13、ons to the shoppers that arrive early. Some of the special deals offered by stores are only available in limited quantities. That is why some shoppers intent on getting the best deals often camp out in front of stores overnight so that theyll be the first in line when the doors open.But why Black Fr

14、iday? Historians believe the name started in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s. Bus drivers and police used “Black Friday” to describe the heavy traffic that would block city streets the day after Thanksgiving as shoppers headed to the stores.Businesses, however, didnt like the negative tone associated

15、with the “Black Friday” name. In the early 1980s, a more positive explanation of the name began to spread. According to this alternative explanation, Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the year. In accounting terms (会计行业), operating at a loss is called being “i

16、n the red” because accountants traditionally used red ink to show negative amounts. Positive amounts were usually shown in black ink. Thus, being “in the black” is a good thing because it means stores are operating at a profit.Recently, for those who are too busy to shop on Black Friday or who just

17、dont want to fight the crowds, the Monday following Black Friday has become known as Cyber Monday (网络星期一) for the many online deals.1、On Black Friday，the Americans .Adont have to go to work as usualBlook exactly like the CanadiansCare usually busy doing shoppingDstay at home and relax themselves2、Th

18、e underlined word “lure” (in Paragraph 2) probably means .AprotectBattractCpersuadeDremind3、How do the retailers understand Black Friday?AIt is totally different from Boxing Day.BThey usually lose some money on the day.CIt never keeps them very busy.DIt probably brings them more money.4、The author w

19、rites this passage in order to .Astate the development of Cyber MondayBtell the difference between red and blackCintroduce Black Friday to the readersDexplain the meaning of Boxing Day22（8分） The effects of coffee consumption on health have long been a subject of conflict and uncertainty.Since the 19

20、80s,some have spoken out against coffee as harmful to health,while others have welcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health.According to a scientific report,mild coffee consumption,three to five cups per day,can he taken as a healthy dietary pattern,along with other healthful behaviors.The re

21、port also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinsons disease.According to Dr.Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic,high consumption of coffee has health risks.Dr.Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certain illn

22、ess that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body.Some studies said that drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people.According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr.Gregory Marcus,a doctor from the University of California San F

23、rancisco,daily moderate consumption of caffeine,less than 4 cups,is not associated with these issues.Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffee consumption on human health,it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits of drinking coffee are g

24、reater than the risks.When informed of these possible health benefits and harms of drinking coffee,Harwood,a high school student stated,Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee,for the most part,coffee drinking sounds good for health.Not to mention I need coffee to stay aw

25、ake.1、What is the peoples attitude towards the effects of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1?ADisapproving.BTolerant.CDoubtful.DMixed.2、What does the underlined word moderate in Paragraph 4 probably mean?APersonal.BSlight.CReasonable.DHeavy.3、What can we infer about Harwood?AHell keep on drin

26、king coffee.BHe loves his high school life.CHe often falls asleep in class.DHe has some health problems.4、What would be the best title for the text?AWhy People Love Coffee?BHow Coffee Affects Health?CThe Culture of Coffee DrinkingDThe New Findings of Heart Disease23（8分） Dogs and cats are not for stu

27、dents who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior, chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But dont feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.Betta fishThey make

28、great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owners presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.ChinchillasWithout bad smell, about the size

29、of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they cant get pests such as fleas (跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a gla

30、nce at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.Land hermit crabsIn a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact th

31、at they dont cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.Red-eared slidersIf youre interested in a lifelong friend, red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared ca

32、n grow to an adult size of up to 30 cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking（晒太阳）area. Housing a red-eared slider is not easy.1、All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are .Aactive and allergicB

33、quiet and peacefulCcolorful and tastyDsmall and smelly2、Which of the following is NOT true about these creatures?ABetas are active and rich in colors.BChinchillas are originally mountain animals.CLand hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.DRed-eared sliders need more care from the owner.3、If you want

34、to keep the pet as long as possible, youd better choose .ABeta fishBChinchillasCLand hermit crabsDRed-eared sliders4、The passage is mainly to .Aintroduce the best way to keep petsBoffer useful pictures for choosing petsCinform students of lifestyle of petsDrecommend some dormitory pets24（8分）Cyclist

35、Alain Such has been dropped from the Ingotel cycling team for two years after a positive drug test at the Institute of drug Free Sport. “ I was flabbergasted.” Said Didier Garcia, from Team Ingotel. “Alain joined our team last month and we had no idea that he was being examined.”Its a story that has

36、 become more and more familiar in recent years. Dr. Mohammad Farnood, a leading sports scientist from Cairo, Egypt, said, “ It is thought that some athletes will look for other ways to improve performance in addition to using drugs.”However, it has not always been against the law. In the Olympics in

37、 1904, Thomas Hicks won the marathon after using drugs in the middle of the race. In fact, the first one didnt make him feel better for long, so he was given another and, as a result, he fell down soon after finishing and knew nothing. Another one may well have killed him.Things are very different t

38、oday. Some scientists are considering the possibilities of using genetic engineering to further develop athletes abilities. “If it works with no risk of discovering,” said Dr Farnood, “ then its likely to become common practice for athletes.”Researchers are looking at the possibility of identifying

39、“athletic” genes and correcting weak ones. Put into practice, this would make a person healthier and stronger. Once scientists understand what genes of top athletes look like , it might even become possible to identify “athletic” genes in young people, and then money could be spent on children who h

40、ave the most promising genes.“People are beginning to recognize that genetics can in many ways do good to our society, for example in saving lives and in creating better quality food for people.” Dr Farnood says. “ So, is it fair to use genetic engineering in sport? You could ask if its fair for som

41、e runners to use the latest scientifically developed footwear. The key question is whether its available to everyone.”1、What does the underlined word “ flabbergasted” in Paragraph 1 mean ?AShy . BProud.CExcited. DSurprised.2、What happened to Thomas Hicks in 1904 ?AHe was badly hurt in training.BHe b

42、roke the law when running in a race.CHe took drugs and almost got killed.DHe lost the match in the Olympic Games.3、Who may show the greatest concern about using genetic engineering in sport ?ADidier Garcia .BThomas Hicks.CCyclist Alain Such .DDr Mohammad Farnood.4、What can we learn from Paragraph 5

43、and 6 ?AThe possibility of identifying “athletic” genes has become available .BIts not clear whether it is fair to use genetic engineering in sport.CThe practice of using drugs in sport has a long history.DIts dangerous to use drugs in sport.25（10分）Daniella Wride was brushing her daughters long brow

44、n hair when she noticed that with each stroke, clumps of it were coming out. That was January 1, 2017, Within 20 days, seven-year-old Gianessa Wrides hair and eyebrows were completely gone, and her dermatologist said they would never grow back. Gianessa had become one of the 6.8 million Americans wi

45、th alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.Alopecia isnt painful, but for kids who suffer from it, the agony comes from standing out from the crowd. For the most part, the students in Gianessas first-grade class in Salem, Utah, were understanding. But the occasional taunt(嘲弄) of “Baldy

46、” made her feel like an outcast. “I did not want her to not feel beautiful,” her mother told Today.Then the school announced its “Crazy Hair Day” competition in April, and Daniella and Gianessa decided that rather than hiding Gianessas baldness under scarves or a wig(假发), they would celebrate it. Da

47、niella bought scrapbook-sticker jewels and decorated her daughters head with floral designs and even an owl. “They just fit her personality,” Daniella told CNN. “Shes so lively.”On the morning of the competition, Gianessa was nervous. Would her friends think it was funny or freaky? She had nothing t

48、o fear. Bedazzled Gianessa was a hit-and the winner of the crazy-hair competition. Gianessa is now glad she dared to go bare. “I was sad at first when I lost all my hair,” she told people, “but now I love being bald. I can do things to my head that other kids cant. Im thinking now it might be fun to

49、 decorate my head with some sparkly butterflies and flowers.”1、Why did Gianessa become bald?ABecause she wanted to be differentBBecause she had all her hair cutCBecause her mother combed her hair too oftenDBecause she suffered from a kind of disease2、Which of the following can replace the underlined

50、 word “agony” in Paragraph Two?AWorry BDelightCPain DPride3、How does Gianessa feel about her baldness after the “Grazy Hair Day”?AOptimistic BUpsetCIndifferent DWorried4、What is the best title for the passage?AGianessas hair was gone BBeing bald is beautifulCCrazy hair day DAn incurable disease第三部分

51、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）During my second year at the city college，I was told that the education department was offering a freecourse, called Thinking Chess, for three credits. I 1 the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesnt want

52、to 2 a few dollars? More than that, Id always wanted to learn chess. And, even if I werent 3 enough about free credits, news about our 4 was appealing enough to me. He was an international grandmaster, which 5 I would be learning from one of the games 6 . I could hardly wait to 7 him.Maurice Ashley

53、was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this 8 was no game for him: he meant business. In his introduction, he made it 9 that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to 10 the class, among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to 11 what we would learn in cl

54、ass to our future professions and, 12 , to our lives. I managed to get an A in that 13 and learned life lessons that have served me well beyond the 14 .Ten years after my chess class with Ashley, Im still putting to use what he 15 me: “The absolute most important 16 that you learn when you play ches

55、s is how to make good 17 . On every single move you have to 18 a situation, process what your opponent(对手）is doing and 19 the best move from among all your options.”These words still ring true today in my 20 as a journalist.1、Aput forward Bjumped at Ctried out Dturned down2、Awaste Bearn Csave Dpay3、

56、Aexcited Bworried Cmoved Dtired4、Atitle Bcompetitor Ctextbook Dinstructor5、Aurged Bdemanded Cheld Dmeant6、Afastest Beasiest Cbest Drarest7、Ainterview Bmeet Cchallenge Dbeat8、Achance Bqualification Chonor Djob9、Areal Bperfect Cclear Dpossible10、Aattend Bpass Cskip Dobserve11、Aadd Bexpose Capply Dcomp

57、are12、Aeventually Bnaturally Cdirectly Dnormally13、Agame Bpresentation Ccourse Dexperiment14、Acriterion Bclassroom Cdepartment Dsituation15、Ataught Bwrote Cquestioned Dpromised16、Afact Bstep Cmanner Dskill17、Agrades Bdecisions Cimpressions Dcomments18、Aanalyze Bdescribe Crebuild Dcontrol19、Aannounce

58、 Bsignal Cblock Devaluate20、Arole Bdesire Cconcern Dbehavior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）Hes an old cobbler(修鞋匠 ) with a shop in a historic area in Paris. When I took him my shoes, he told me, I havent time. Take them to 1other fellow on the main street.Just looking at hi

59、s bench 2 (load) with tools and pieces of leather, I knew the craftsman(手艺人) was rather3(skill).“No，”I replied，“ the other fellow cant do it well.”“The fellow he mentioned is one of those shopkeepers who fix shoes and make keys without knowing much about mending shoes or making keys.”They work 4 (ca

60、reless)and when they have finished sewing back a sandal strap (鞋带). you might as well just threw away the pair. The reason5I wanted to have my shoes repaired in the shop is that the man works very carefully.The man 6(have)me write my name on one shoe with a piece of chalk and said “Come back tomorro