甘肃省天水市重点中学2022-2023学年高三下第一次测试英语试题含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷考生请注意：1答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请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）1Due to a terrible flu that _ on, many students dont show up to school today.AgoesBwas goingCis goingDhas gone2Nowad

2、ays, more and more Chinese homes have the technology and equipment _ to do online shopping.AneededBneedingCneedDto need3Once he makes up his mind to do something, seldom _ give it up.Ahe willBdoes heCwould heDwill he4The students have decided on a final date by which everyone _ reading the books ass

3、igned by their professor.AfinishesBfinishedChave finishedDwill have finished5Its true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We wont take the new one, _, because we dont feel as safe on it.AsomehowBthoughCthereforeDotherwise6E-shopping, when properly _ ,can save us a lot of time and ener

4、gy.AdoneBdoingCto doDis done7We completed one third of the project, and the loan _ in place, we had to delay the rest till the next month.Anot arrangedBwas not arrangedCnot arrangingDhad not been arranged8 I am so glad to find you at home. Can you do me a favor? Sure. _?AWhy notBWhats upCHow comeDHo

5、w is it going9A new _ bus service to Tianjin Airport started to operate two months ago.AcommonBusualCregularDordinary10Those have six or more close friends are described as very happy.AwhoseBwhoCwhichDwhen11Its supposed to be the end of the paperback(简装书) and the _ of digital media, but some booksto

6、res are surviving the Internet Age with surprising success.AdeadlineBdawnCduskDdeparture12They intended to have the school better equipped， the local government was not able to get enough money to do so.Aunless Bwhile Calthough Donce13There are various things on sale, so you can choose _ interests y

7、ou.AwhoeverBno matter whoCwhateverDno matter what14Creating an atmosphere _ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.AwhereBwhoseCthatDwhich15This is a very interesting book. Ill buy it，_.Ahow much may it costBno matter how it may costChowever much it may costDwhatever may it cost16I wanted

8、to give you some bread, but _ was left.AneitherBnothingCnoneDno one17What the country did _ the international trade regulations, for which it was widely condemned.AapprovedBviolatedCbotheredDinterrupted18President Xi underlines that it is only with joint efforts to keep maritime peace _ build a mari

9、time community with a shared future for mankind.Acan weBwe canCthat we canDthat can we19- Can you spare me a few minutes now?- _, but Ill be free this afternoon.AIm afraid notBIm not sureCYes, with pleasureDNo, I wont20What did she want to know, Tom?She wondered we could complete the experimentAwhen

10、 was it thatBit was when thatCit was whenDwhen it was that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） “Hey, little boy, will you support me when Im getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he hugged him at home.The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in

11、their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improved standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries, China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pa

12、ttern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. The Information Office of the State Council, Chinas cabinet, issued（发行） a white paper on

13、 measures China has been taking to help its elderly population. The paper said Chinas population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 mil

14、lion people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of the population, according to the white paper.An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequenc

15、es and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.“I used to think that its not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wangs father suffered from a se

16、rious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders.After his father recovered, Wang opened a bank account for each parent and put away some money in the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his

17、 sons future education. “Im now breaking my back to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my sons education funds, and living costs.”Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “We have to take precautions（预防） before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share t

18、he same view,” he said.1、Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?ASocial problems.BUnemployment.CMore pressure on each family.DThe problem of the pension system.2、From the passage, we can infer _.Athe aging problem is one of the concerns of the Chinese governmentBChina will encourag

19、e young couples to have more than one childCmany people have realized the aging problemDchildren will not support their parents in China3、Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word “inevitably”?ASurprisingly.BCertainly.CHopefully.DEvidently.4、From the passage, we can see that

20、_.AChina is the only country to face an aging societyBmost of the developing countries face an aging societyCcountries with a large population face an aging societyDmore and more developed countries face an aging society22（8分）Octopuses (章鱼) are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging ey

21、es, and eight long arms. They live in all the worlds oceans but there are especially more octopuses in warm, tropical (热带的) waters. Octopuses, like their cousin, the squid (乌贼), are often considered “monsters of the deep”, though some species, or types, occupy relatively shallow waters.Most octopuse

22、s stay along the oceans floor, although some species are pelagic, which means they live near the waters surface. Other octopus species live in deep, dark waters, rising from below at dawn and dusk to search for food. Crabs and shrimps rank among their favorite foods, though some can attack larger pr

23、ey (猎物), like sharks. Octopuses typically drop down on their prey from above and, using powerful suctions that line their arms, pull the animals into their mouths. The octopus performs its famous backward swim by blowing up water through a muscular tube on the body called a siphon. Octopuses also cr

24、awl (爬) along the oceans floor, putting their arms into small openings to search for food Seals, whales, and large fish prey on octopuses.If threatened, octopuses shoot an inky liquid that darkens the water, confusing the other animals. The octopus can also change to gray, brown, pink, blue, or gree

25、n to mix with its surroundings. Octopuses may also change color as a way to communicate with other octopuses. Octopuses are solitary creatures that live alone in dens (巢穴) built from rocks, which the octopus moves into place using its powerful arms. Octopuses sometimes even fashion a rock “door” for

26、 their dens that pull closed when the octopus is safely inside.1、In which place can we find more Octopuses?AThe ocean near Hainan. BThe river near Canada.CThe Arctic Ocean. DThe South Pole.2、What is a way for Octopuses to communicate with each other?AUsing special signals. BMaking special sounds.CLi

27、ving together in a group. DChanging their own colors.3、What do we know about Octopuses?AThey just stay in deep ocean.BThey eat food by using their teeth.CThey dont like hunting large animals.DThey shoot an inky liquid to avoid dangers.23（8分）Nightlife Downtown Crested Butte is home to some fun advent

28、ure nightlife! With many different options for enjoying a night, youre sure to have a great time! Enjoy the free bus system between the mountain and town to get around.Kids Night OutOn vacation, kids and parents deserve a special night out. But sometimes; whats special for the kids isnt quite what y

29、ou have in mind. We created Kids Night Out so you can all have the night youre looking for. Our fun-loving kids instructors host your kids for a Visit to the Adventure Park, followed by dinner and games while you head out of the town. Ages 812 are welcome, 75 per child. Kids Night Out takes place ni

30、ghtly in the coldest.Majestic FunIt is small and personal and it offers a wide range of movies, from new releases to classics, action etc. All natural snacks and alcoholic drinks are available. For movie show times and more information, call 970-349-8955 or visit our website.Princess Wine BarEscape

31、the ordinary and experience the Princess Wine Bar in downtown Crested Butte. Enjoy the coffeehouse featuring Belgian snacks, baked eggs, apple-wood smoked bacon, and coffee drinks. Live entertainment makes the Princess Wine Bar the perfect choice. Open daily from 8:00 pm to midnight, but advance res

32、ervations are required. For more information you can call 970-349-0210.Talk of the TownIf you are looking for a good time, the Talk offers football, pinball, video games, good music, and pool tables any night of the week. Located in the center Of Crested Butte on Elk Avenue, open daily at 3:00 pm, t

33、he Talks Happy Hour is from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. For further information, you can call 970-349-209.1、What is special about Kids Night Out?AIts in the town center. BIt opens only in winter.CIt offers many games. DIt gives parents an interesting night.2、What should you do if you plan to go to Princess Win

34、e Bar?ARead some extraordinary stories.BKnow the names of different snacks.CContact it ahead of time.DArrive before 8:00 pm.3、What is the purpose of the text?ATo promote some fun programs.BTo advertise the free bus system.CTo compare the night life items.DTo encourage more outdoor activities.24（8分）

35、It was rush hour on the morning of June 1 in the West Texas city of San Angelo. Heather Santellano, 36, was driving her white 2012 Mazda on Houston、 Harte Frontage Road with her nine-year-old daughter and ten-year- old son in the back. Suddenly, a red pickup truck cut them off. Santellano turned the

36、 wheel hard to the right, sending the Mazda skidding off the road and down an embankment(堤)that ended in a drop-off after about 50 feet. If the car didnt stop, it would go airborne and plunge onto the road some 20 feet below.Then a bit of luck: As the car raced toward the edge, its undercarriage got

37、 stuck on the cement lip of the embankment ledge, stopping it cold. The occupants, however, were far from safe. The car had come to rest on top of a retaining wall, literally teetering(摇摇欲坠)on the edge of disaster. One sudden move by anyone inside could send it over.Jacob Rodriguez watched the scene

38、 unfold from the Truck Repair Plant where he works. Then he and four other men ran to the car. They leaped onto the trunk to balance the weight as the terrified kids in the back seat watched.Meanwhile, Julio Vasquez and his nephew, Marco Vasquez, were driving to their jabs at nearby Premier Automoti

39、ve. Julio jumped out of the car to help while Marco went to the shop, grabbed a heavy-duty strap(皮带)，and returned to the swinging car. He fastened the Mazda to an P-350 truck that had been driven over by one of the other rescuers. With the car secured, the group carefully opened the back doors and h

40、elped the children out.But their departure shifted the cars weight, causing it to lean forward. The men, still on-the trunk, asked Santellano to jump into the back seat to rebalance the weight. She did and then inched out the back door. Finally, the men carefully got off the trunk. Everyone was safe

41、.1、What do we know about Heather Santellano?AShe was a careless driver.BShe drove her twins to school.CShe ran into a pickup truck.DShe made a sharp turn to avoid the truck.2、What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?AStress the coming of good fortune.BDescribe the cars dangerous situation.CA

42、dd some background information.DExplain why people came to the rescue.3、What is the most critical in the rescue process?ABalance.BCooperation.CCalmness.DGravity.4、Which of the following statements is consistent with the theme of the passage?APersistence will pay off. .BOne in trouble, all to help.、C

43、Many hands make light work.DLove makes the world go round.25（10分）Fantastic Fall Festivals You Wont Want to MissSeymour Apple FestivalAdmission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities,

44、ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more.Marionville Apple FestivalThe popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching th

45、e pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.Humansville Fall FestivalThe Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesnt mean its lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fu

46、n. This years festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. Youll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.Southside Fall Festiv

47、alThe Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.Fall Into Arts FestivalMake sure to bring the kids along for this festival that cele

48、brates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festiv

49、al, and much more.,1、Which festivals are free of charge?ASouthside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts FestivalBSeymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival,CHumansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts FestivalDSeymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.2、What makes Humansville Fall F

50、estival special this year?AFun activities on Saturday.BThe duration of the festival.CThe area of the hosting town.DMusicians live performance.3、Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by .Amovie loversBmodern artistsCvisitors of all agesDfamilies with kids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

51、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）I always wanted to be a writer. When I was fifteen, I 1 to my English class that I was going to write my own books. My classmates fell out of their chairs laughing. “Dont be 2 . Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are ge

52、tting Ds.” I was so 3 that I burst into tears.That night I wrote a short sad poem about 4 dreams and mailed it to a newspaper. To my 5 , they published it and sent me two dollars. I couldnt believe it. I became a published and 6 writer. 7 , I sold more poems. By the time I graduated, I had scrapbook

53、s filled with my published work. I never 8 my writing to my teachers or classmates again as they were dream 9 .Years later, when I was ready to write my first novel, I already had four children. I wrote on my typewriter while they napped. It took nine months to finish. I 10 chose a publisher, put my

54、 book in a 11 and mailed it off. The letter I 12 read, “I wrote this book myself and I hope youll like it. Thank you.”A month later I received a contract (合同) and a/an 13 to start another book. My book, Crying Wind, became a best seller. Translated into fifteen languages, it was sold 14 .People aske

55、d what college I 15 and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None”. Im not 16 and I just write. To those who 17 writing, Im shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Dont 18 others.” I dont write right but Ive overcome the 19 . Writing is 20 , and anyone can do it.1、Aannounced Badmitted

56、Cintroduced Dadvertised2、Aoptimistic Benthusiastic Csilly Dsad3、Asurprised Bconfused Cworried Dashamed4、Aambitious Bbroken Cwild Dvivid5、Aannoyance Bregret Castonishment Dsatisfaction6、Arespected Bfamous Cvalued Dpaid7、AGradually BEspecially CFinally DSuddenly8、Asubmitted Bmentioned Csold Dreturned9

57、、Asavers Bmakers Ckillers Dseekers10、Arandomly Bpartly Cnervously Dnaturally11、Acollection Bbottle Csuitcase Dpackage12、Acovered Battached Creceived Dpublished13、Arequest Bdoubt Cinstruction Dattempt14、Aseparately Boriginally Cfreely Dinternationally15、Aentered Bestablished Cattended Doperated16、Asa

58、tisfied Btrained Ccourageous Dhard-working17、Aapprove of Bdream of Csucceed in Dbelieve in18、Aargue with Brely on Cfight against Dlisten to19、Auncertainties Bqualities Cdifficulties Dcuriosities20、Aeasy Bchallenging Cboring Dlogical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）In elementa

59、ry school, George wasnt 1(exact) popular, but he always had a couple of really good friends. In middle school, he was really good at science and math. 2 most kids were going to the movies on weekends, George preferred to design his own special projects. He dreamed of owning his own technology compan

60、y someday. When George got to high school, some of the other students made 3 of him for being into books and computers. This made George very upset, but he tried not to let anything keep his dream from 4(achieve). George got excellent grades and was admitted 5 both Harvard and Yale, but he decided t