福建省闽侯县第八中学2022-2023学年高三下学期联考英语试题含解析

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）1The economy in big cities has continued to rise thanks to the local governments to increase _.Athat BthemCit Dthose2 Why do you look very ups

2、et? The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay _ unfinished since.Awas leftBhas leftChad been leftDhas been left3According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while _ of black women has risen by 56 percent.AthatBwhatConeDwhich4Whats wrong

3、 with him? He seemed upset.He had to give up his drawing, not because he wanted _ that way but because he had to be.Athis BoneCit Dsuch5The leaders of the BRICS countries Friday reached important _ on building an open world economy and improving global economic governance(管理) during their informal m

4、eeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.Aconsideration BconsensusCcommitment Dconfirmation6 Have you watched the film “Avatar”? Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.Aam toldBwas toldChave toldDhave been told7To combat global warming, many people are _ the use of alternativ

5、e energy sources.Aapplying toBjumping atCdipping intoDpushing for8Men must consider eating, drinking, clothing and finding shelter _ they can pursue entertainment and recreation.Auntil BunlessCbefore Dbecause9Maybe it is time for the rest of society to _ the fact _ I may not be able to walk, there a

6、re many other great things I can do.Aadjust to; that Bget used to; that while Cadapt to; while Dgo about; that while10John, _ money was now no problem, started a new company with his friends.Afor whoseBof whoseCof whomDfor whom11The steamboat was fully furnished with life preservers. The passengers

7、might be saved _ accidents.Ain spite ofBinstead ofCin case ofDin place of12One hundred and fifteen Chinese companies hit the newly released Fortune 500 list for 2017, _ an increase for the 14th straight year, domestic website reported on Thursday.Ato realize BrealizedCrealizing Dhaving realized13The

8、 shocking news made me realize _ terrible problems we would face.AthatBhowCwhyDwhat14The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but every meal can serve at least two people and is under 10, so not only is it _ but practical as well.Aadaptable BadjustableCadoptable Daffordable15Why did you com

9、e by taxi?My car broke down last week and I still it repaired.Adidnt haveBhadnt hadChavent hadDwont have16_him not to do so, he wouldnt have made such a serious mistake.ADid I persuadeBIf I persuadeCIf I should persuadeDHad I persuaded17After the flooding, people were suffering in that area, _ urgen

10、tly needed clean water, medicine and shelter to survive.AwhichBwhoCwhereDwhat18Della turned all of her pockets inside out only to find $ 1.87 buy Jim a present for Christmas.Awith what toBwith that she canCin which toDwith which to19A good government is not to pick technologies, but to establish con

11、ditions _ innovation is supported and encouraged into the marketplace.AwhenBthatCasDwhere20Did you meet Mr. Smith?Yes. When I arrived, he _ for New York to attend a press conference.Awas just leavingBjust leftCjust leavesDhad just left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）Living in

12、a culture that is different from your own can be both an exciting and challenging experience. The following are 6 cultural differences between China and the USA to help promoting mutual understanding.MoneyAs is well known, the Chinese are conservative when they are planning to spend money, but far f

13、ewer American families are saving money for emergencies and education than their Chinese counterparts (对等的人).PrivacyChinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as American do. They talk about topic such as ages, income or marital (婚姻的) status, which Americans think is annoying and disturb

14、ing.FamilyIn China, elders are traditionally treated with great respect while young are cared for. In America, the goal of the family is to encourage independence, particularly that of the children. Unlike the Chinese, older Americans seldom live with their children.FriendsChinese people have differ

15、ent meanings to define friends. Just hanging out together time to time is not friendship. Friendship means lifelong friends who feel it deeply necessary to give each other whatever help might seem required. Americans always call people they meet friends, so the definition of friends is general and d

16、ifferent. There are work friends, playing friends, school friends and drinking friends.EducationChinese people value education and career more than Americans, who in turn attach more great importance to good character and faith, which they think are of great value in their life._Basically China valu

17、es the community and the USA values the individual. If you achieve something in the USA, its because you are great. While in China, if you achieve something, its because the team, or family, or company is great. Everything you do gets owed to the greater whole, while in American individual achieveme

18、nts are celebrated.1、What can be inferred from the passage?AAmericans lay more stress on faith and good personality.BAmericans think much of the individual and the community.CAmericans are mean with money to spend while Chinese are not.DAmericans define friendship almost the same.2、Which of the foll

19、owing can best describe the last difference?AAchievements BIndividualCTeam VS Individual DTeamwork3、What is the purpose of writing the passage?ATo promote friendship between China and the USABTo help Chinese live well in the USACTo have a complete understanding of the USADTo introduce the cultural d

20、ifferences between China and the USA22（8分）To the people who came to Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, he had no name. to them, he was “the ice cream man”. He was just two hands and a smile handing back ice cream from the van（面包车）window. To me, he was my older brother, Andrew.Once, he worked on Wall

21、 Street. But later he spent his days selling ice cream to an endless line of kids, moms and dads in swimming suits, perhaps daydreaming of a beach faraway.All day long, while he sold bags of potato chips, cans of soda, and all types of ice cream, he would do this sort of robotic motionturn to the ri

22、ght, stoop down, hand the item out of the window and collect the money.His drinking days were over now. They neared their end one night after he took a severe beating when someone followed him home and robbed him when he was drunk. It left him memories of pain and misery. He was determined he would

23、never take another drink again.One day years later, I went to look for him. I slipped into the high drivers seat and sat quietly watching him work. Occasionally, he would ask me to hand him a diet root beer or a bag of chips for sale, all the time bending over as he worked the long line.As I watched

24、 him sell ice cream from a van window, he taught me something about living this life that we all pass through too quickly. It was a lesson about trying to live it with grace and dignity and style, no matter what.He died in March 1999. He had served in the Army for two years in Europe in the 1950s. T

25、hey gave him a soldiers funeral with a folded flag.1、Where was Andrew likely to sell the ice cream?AOn a train. BIn a park.COn Wall Street. DIn a supermarket.2、What did the author think of Andrews job?ABusy and hard. BChallenging but time-consuming.CHonorable and well-paid. DBusy but badly-paid.3、Wh

26、at does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AThe robbers. BThe painful memories.CThe consumers. DThe drinking days.4、What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo remember his brother. BTo tell a regrettable story.CTo share a sad life lesson. DTo state his attitude towards life.

27、23（8分）Here are four wonderful hotels and campsites in Europe.Ekies All Senses Resort, Chalkidiki, GreeceThis could be the perfect retreat for stressed parents who need spoiling. For a start, its in lovely Greece, but theres no need to take a ferry, as its on the mainland. With a juice bar beside the

28、(heated)pool, open-air spa, calm beach, restaurants or meals on demand, and secret bays to explore by boat, it makes for a super-relaxed break.Doubles from 88, junior suite(sleeps 4)from 138 a night, family suite(sleeps6) from272 B&B, open lateApril-October, Casa Vicentina, Algarve, PortugalFor a ba

29、ck-to-nature feel, family-run Casa Vicentina in the Algarve is perfect. Built with ecological materials, its in a protected park area on a natural lake. Breakfast is a plentiful buffet-and bikes are supplied free of charge so you can go to the beach or cafes and restaurants. Accommodation is in brig

30、htly decorated rooms or larger suites complete with small kitchens.Rooms from 75 B&B, wonderfulland. ComFairy Chimney Inn, Cappadocia, TurkeyOlder kids will love the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia and the excitement of staying in a cave hotel. The Fairy Chimney Inn used to be part of a cave monas

31、tery(修道院). Its rooms are beautiful and homely, with traditional decorations and the occasional reminder of the modern world. All rooms have courtyards overlooking the extraordinary landscape.Rooms from 55 B&B, plus 11 per child, fairychimney. ComCasa San Gabriel, Umbria, ItalyCasa San Gabriel is a s

32、mall hilltop farm where three self-catering cottages share a swimming pool, playground and barbecue. Theres added excitement for young guests in the family of alpacas(羊驼)kept on site. There are several water, wildlife and activity parks nearby, and slightly further afield a Pinocchio theme park.A we

33、ek at II Fienile cottage (sleeps 4-6)costs from 650, B&B (low season only) from 95, casasangabriel. com1、In the Ekies All Senses Resort, you can enjoy_.Aa ferry journey Ban open-air spaCliving in tree houses Ddancing in the playground2、Which of the following will you choose if you want to enjoy a br

34、eakfast buffet?AThe Ekies All Senses Resort. BCasa VicentinaCThe Fairy Chimney Inn DCasa San Gabriel3、If you want to see some wildlife on holiday, which website should you click?A BC D24（8分）Its almost camp season!Summer is wonderful. Summer at one of the following awesome camps? Even more wonderful.

35、Tahosa High Adventure BaseLocation: Ward, ColoradoPeople puzzle: Tahosas ropes courses are some of the nations best. Use your hands, feet and brains to take up high-flying challenges and overcome your fears. Fly fishing at 9,000 feet? Yes. Fishing licenses or experience needed? No, sir!Choose your a

36、dventure: Go all-inclusive, where the staff prepares meals and runs the program, or take control and plan your perfect week. The choice is yours.Camp RaymondLocation: Parks, ArizonaDont look down: When looking up at the stars, light pollution is your enemy. But Camp Raymonds location and elevation (

37、海拔) of 6,700 feet offer perfect conditions for seeing otherwise invisible stars.Thats cool: Dont forget your camera and a jacket. During the day, you could spot bears and deer. At night, temperatures can fall sharply. Hot cocoa at summer camp? Cool.Pamlico Sea BaseLocation: Blounts Creek, North Caro

38、lina.Go coastal: Explore the Carolina coast by boat. You choose the route, and Pamlico provides the equipment. Keep an eye out for wild horses, lighthouses and boatloads of fish.Set sail: Even if you dont know the difference between starboard and star-lord, Pamlicos sailing journey will make you a f

39、irst-rate sailor in no time. Youll even practice finding your way using the stars.Base CampLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaBig upgrade: What happens when you change a 1907 cavalry drill hall (骑兵训练场) into an adventure destination in the heart of the city? You get Base Camp for overnight lock-ins, weeken

40、d retreats (隐居处) and summer camp.Inside out: Most of Base Camp is indoors, meaning the activities like climbing walls can be undertaken on winters coldest days.1、What do we know about Tahosa High Adventure Base?AIt requires fishing licensesBIt offers lessons on flying a planeCIts a camp that is inte

41、nded for brave kidsDIt is a camp where you can set your own pace2、What can be learned in Pamlico Sea Base?AHow to tell starboard from star-lord BHow to choose camping equipmentCHow to use the stars for directions DHow to make a boat on your own3、In which camp can kids climb walls inside on winter da

42、ys?ABase Camp BCamp RaymondCPamlico Sea Base DTahosa High Adventure Base.25（10分）LEADING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS 2019Jerudong International School(JIS) , Brunei“Achieving Excellence” is the motto of JIS, Brunei. A developing boarding school of 1,700 students, 40% Bruneian, JIS has made itself a leading

43、 school in Asia. With almost 200 highly qualified teachers primarily from the UK, the 120-acre single campus (校园) close to both coast and rainforest offers a unique educational environment. There is a Performing Arts Centre, 27 science laboratories, libraries and classrooms.The American Internationa

44、l School (AIS), AustriaFounded in 1959, AIS is the oldest English-language school in Austria. School programs focus on academics, but also on the development of students creative and leadership abilities and emotional intelligence. The school recognizes students special learning styles, trying to ma

45、ke instruction different and allowing students to reach their full potential in different areas.Singapore American School (SAS), SingaporeFounded in 1956, it is one of only a few good non-profit schools in Singapore. For over six decades, SAS has provided students from preschool to Grade 12 a good A

46、merican education with an international view. The school supports professional development financially and continually sends teachers across the globe to discover new ideas and best practices from influential educational institutions.Santa Clara International School (SCIS), Spain -In the school, whe

47、n you walk into a classroom, youll see hands raised, small groups assembled (集合), and presentations underway. Youll find teachers creating cooperative partnerships with students, encouraging them to discover and connect. Youll observe children working on meaningful hands-on projects that build skill

48、s and excite creativity. The teaching philosophy is that learning happens everywhere: in the classrooms, in the city, in a museum, on a farm, or just a walk around the neighborhood.1、How can students benefit from attending AIS?AThey are exposed to the beauty of vast rainforests.BThey are made leader

49、s with emotional intelligence.CThey are always sent abroad to discover new ideas.DThey are encouraged to develop their possibilities.2、Which school attaches importance to teachers development?AJIS.BSAS.CAIS.DSCIS.3、What makes SCIS different from the other schools?AIts special teaching methods.BIts v

50、arious practical courses.CIts large and beautiful campus.DIts oldest history and buildings.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）One morning, the door opened and a new teacher, Mrs Cosby, walked in. She looked too 1 to handle us. And we surely gave her a

51、 2 time, but she never lost her temper. And then came the last day of the first month. She 3 a bunch of papers. We feared the worst a test. But oh no, it was something that 4 surprised us.Mrs Cosby asked us to come to the front of the class, and gave each of us a 5 , in which she had written what th

52、e student in question had been 6 at during the last month.You see no one had ever 7 us. No one ever liked us. We were constantly told how good-for-nothing we were. And here, 8 , was someone who had been 9 us closely for a month. We made things as difficult for her as we could. And yet she could find

53、 something 10 to say about each of us.Mrs Cosby did this every 11 from then on. Each month we got a paper that emphasized our 12 . She commented on my courage, how punctual I was, how good to 13 arguments if I wanted. Her 14 influenced our class. We did not want to 15 her feelings anymore. We actual

54、ly started to 16 .At the graduation ceremony, Mrs Cosby hugged us and told us with tears in her eyes how 17 she was of us. Then she 18 each one of us a book. All the encouraging letters through the years wee there, in hard covers.She said, “I want you each to keep this book and if you feel 19 , open

55、 this and read how good you are. You can be anything you want to be 20 you believe in yourself. Promise me youll remember that!”1、Asoft Bshort Cfoolish Dordinary2、Ahappy Bhard Cbeautiful Dvaluable3、Atook back Btook out Ctook on Dtook off4、Apartly Bnearly Chardly Dtotally5、Asentence Bcomment Cpaper D

56、letter6、Apoor Bangry Cglad Dgood7、Aforgotten about Bplayed with Cbelieved in Dlooked for8、Anaturally Bgenerally Csuddenly Dgradually9、Ateaching Bpraising Cfollowing Dobserving10、Astrange Bpositive Cnegative Dinteresting11、Aday Bweek Cmonth Dyear12、Ashortcomings Bmistakes Cstrengths Dwishes13、Astart

57、Bcontinue Csettle Dwrite14、Aattitude Bthinking Creaction Deffect15、Aunderstand Bknow Cshare Dhurt16、Astudy Bplay Cfight Djoke17、Atired Bproud Cashamed Dkind18、Apromised Bbought Chanded Dsuggested19、Aenergetic Bunlucky Cunworthy Dworthy20、Aeven if Bas long as Cunless Das though第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材

58、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）I was in a local store the other day when suddenly I heard the sound of breaking glass behind me.Curiously,I turned around to see1had happened.A young mother had turned away from her shopping cart for a second to look at some other goods she was interested in.That s

59、econd was all it took for her baby boy2(lift) a big jar of sauce from his seat in the cart.3(unfortunate),the big jar was more than he could handle.I smiled when I walked back and saw the look of complete fear4the boys face.He seemed not to know why.His arms still remained where the jar5(be) a few s

60、econds before.On the floor below the cart the liquid of red was slowly flowing across the passage.After making sure that both Mom and the baby were fine,I went downstairs to get help from a store employee.As I glanced back at them,I saw something6truly warmed my heart.The baby had finally taken his