广西贵港市覃塘高级中学2022-2023学年高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷含解析

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）1-The prices of vegetables are going up madly. Its really too much for us.-But for the situation where many vegetabl

2、e producing areas _ constant low temperature, things would not be like this.Ameet withBhave met withCmet withDhad met with2- What caused the party to be put off? - _ the invitations.ATom delayed sendingBToms delaying sendingCTom delaying to sendDTom delayed to send3Having been treated in the hospita

3、l for as long as six months, the man injured in the car crash is now eventually back _ his feet.AatBinConDto4President Xi underlines that it is only with joint efforts to keep maritime peace _ build a maritime community with a shared future for mankind.Acan weBwe canCthat we canDthat can we5Our team

4、 is world-class and it was no surprise that we won by such a margin.AlowBhighCwideDnarrow6We live in this society now _ literally someone is always helping.AwhenBwhereCthatDwhat7- Mom, can you give me an extra 200 yuan a month?- Son, we have just bought a house, and from now on we need to practise s

5、trict .Aeconomy Bmedicine Cself-control Dpatience8(2015北京)_the early flight, we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.ACatchingBCaughtCTo catchDCatch9A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may _ urban areas.Thats true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural

6、areas.Acatch on Bact onChang on Dcenter on10The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student_to knowledge about the world that can improve their reading.Aidea Baid Cbelief Daccess11Ann said whenever her father was unhappy he _ go out and buy something, usually something large and us

7、eless.AshouldBcouldCwouldDmight12As a child, I was _to keep quiet when my parents were discussing something, while parents nowadays often ask for their childrens opinions.AdemandedBhopedCforbiddenDrequired13It wasnt until then _ their marriage was breaking up because they had little in common.A. did

8、 I realize B. that I realized C. had I realize D. when I realized14I_ a flu when I was on a spring outing with my classmate.Acaught upBpicked upCtook upDbrought up15Sometimes, the kind of food we serve a person suggests _ we show our gratitude.AwhenBwhatCwhyDhow16. Some people say more but do less _

9、 others do the opposite.AonceBwhenCwhileDas17If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would_AactBhelpCserveDlast18 I wonder what chance there is of me passing by the old places without thinking of you. _. Time cures all wounds.AMy pleasureBDont mention itCI cant agree moreDNever mind19Aga

10、tha didnt tell me _ she would pick up her son from school.Awhich BwhenCwhere Dwhat20When Thanksgiving Day is the corner, stores and supermarkets are busy with people.AaroundBonCwithDat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） When you eat out in a restaurant, it is not unusual to hear

11、people yelling, “Let me get this one!” and sometimes see them pushing or arm wrestling to fight for the privilege of paying the bill.These fights are often very loud and active. Each person involved shows an honest desire to pick up the bill, and in the end, all the people at the table give the winn

12、er praise and gratitude.In fact, figuring out who will get the bill is always a headache for Chinese people at formal meals. Although the people hosting the meal are very likely to pay the check, it is a common practice to make a token (象征性的) effort to pay the bill, but you will embarrass them if yo

13、u do end up actually chipping in (凑) some cash.In recent years, going Dutch has been accepted by many young people. But older generations who fear “losing face” still find it embarrassing and mean to calculate each persons share of the bill. As travel guide brand Lonely Planet noted, it is considere

14、d. “the height of unsophistication (不懂人情世故)”。But these days, thanks to digital payment apps, splitting the bill electronically is becoming a widely-accepted idea. Even people from older generations would like to do so.By scanning a QR code and paying their share via social networking tool WeChat and

15、 e-commerce app Alipay on their smart phones in one easy click, urban Chinese are finding it easier to save them the embarrassment of figuring out each persons payment when they order a meal.“This function has made going Dutch less trouble and more fun in China”, CNN noted.“Because of their convenie

16、nce, many of us are never without our phones. And person-to-person mobile payment services are incredibly easy to use and save the trouble of dealing with change,” said an 18-year-old student in China.“You can also leave funny notes using emoji (表情符号) like a bowl of rice or a cup of tea to describe

17、a meal that you have shared.”1、What is the passage mainly about?AThe Chinese tradition of dining out with friends.BA new trend of splitting the bill in China.CHow social networking tools have influenced our daily lives.DWhy people in China argue over who pays the bill when dining out.2、Splitting the

18、 bill at formal meals was considered to be a(an) _ task.AhardBeasyCexcitingDfunny3、Many Chinese people make a token effort to pay the bill because _.Athey dont want to be considered unsophisticatedBthey want praise and gratitude from their friendsCthey consider it an honor to host the meal and pay t

19、he billDthey find it hard to work out how much each person needs to pay4、The underlined phrase “going Dutch” (in Paragraph 4) probably means _.Afiguring out the total paymentBtaking turns to pay the billCfighting for the privilege of paying the billDeach person paying their own expenses5、According t

20、o the passage, which is NOT the advantage of using digital payment apps to split the bill?ATheyre easier to use and more interesting.BThey save the trouble of dealing with change.CThey make it easier to figure out how much money each person has to pay.DThey make people less embarrassed to split the

21、bill.22（8分） South Ayrshire Council holiday clubs have a jam-packed, exciting and fun-filled program of activities and outings for your child to participate in.The holiday clubs operate at the following locations ：Mossblown Care Club, Mauchline Road, Mossblown. Tel*079-7112-0465 Dundonald Care Club,

22、Castle Drive, Dundonald. Tel*077-7294-225The holiday clubs are operated by qualified staff and registered with the Scottish Care Inspectorate.InformationOpen： Monday to Friday 8-00 am6-00 pm, from Monday 14 to Monday 21 October (inclusive) Costs： 18 per day (8-00 am6:00 pm) 10 per half day (8*00 am

23、1:00 pm or 1:00 pm6:00 pm) 80 full weekPlease note that bookings MUST be made 2 weeks in advance and paid ifl FULL.Information is available in your local Care Club by email from ChildcareServices south-ayrshire. gov, uk or alternatively by contacting the Childcare Services Team. Call 012-9261 -2029,

24、 if you wish a booking form to be mailed to you.Holiday Childcare ProgramDundonald Care Club (available at Dundonald only)DateType of bookingActivity amActivity pmMonday 14 OctoberFull dayEglington Park, IrvineTuesday 15 OctoberFull dayWest FM Studio TourWednesday 16 OctoberHalf day or Full dayAthle

25、tics and BadmintonDundonald CastleThursday 17 OctoberFull dayRouken Glen Country ParkFriday 18 OctoberHalf day or Full dayHalloween CraftsCold bakingsome sweet treatsMonday 21 OctoberFull daySpooky storytelling, Halloween decorations then Halloween party including cooking for applesPlease check the

26、program on whether a full or half day booking is available. Weather not permitting. a suitable alternative activity may be provided.1、If you go to the Dundonald Care Club on Monday and Friday, you at least pay .A 36B 28C 98D 902、What will visitors do at 8:00 am1*00 pm, 16 October?AMake Halloween cra

27、fts.BDo some sports activities.CPrepare some sweet treats.DHave a West FM Studio Tour.3、What information can we learn from the passage?AThere are no activities at weekends.BOutings are the center of the program.CThe activity will be cancelled inbad weather.DThe booking is available from 14 to 21 Oct

28、ober.23（8分）Living in 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 s

29、pend money, but far fewer 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

30、 annoying and disturbing.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.FriendsChine

31、se people have different 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 fri

32、ends is general and different. 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.

33、_Basically China values 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

34、 individual achievements 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 sam

35、e.2、Which of the following 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 int

36、roduce the cultural differences between China and the USA24（8分）Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has called for a return to the classics of English literature in schools, but are they still appropriate for todays children?A quick scan of any list of the most read childrens books will reveal(揭示) that

37、todays young people are growing up in a very different literary environment from their parents.Gone from bedroom bookshelves are the Famous Five and the Chronicles of Narnia. And in their places are the likes of Jeff Kinneys Diary of a Wimpy Kid. And as for the 19th Century classics of English liter

38、ature, such as Emily Bronte and Charles Dickens, many children simply have not heard of them.One south London mother, Geri Cox, explained how her daughters Year 5 class was to be named this year after the literary giant, Jane Austen. But the class teacher soon had second thoughts when the suggested

39、name was met with blank stares. “My daughter came back and said they werent going to be called Austen class anymore, because not many people had heard of her. Instead, the class was to be named after Rowing, the Harry Potter author.”Ms. Morgan argues that children will miss out if they do not have a

40、ccess to “our rich heritage(遗产) of world-famous childrens literature”. But perhaps these more modern books are able to do the job of lighting the literary touch paper just as well. A spokesman for Penguin Random House Childrens books said: “Millions of children are readers because of Diary of a Wimp

41、y Kid and Jeff Kinneys work is perfect for turning unwilling readers on to books.”According to Seni Glaister, childrens books expert, the mix of type-face and art is a big part of the attraction. “It means the text does not look frightening and that it will therefore appeal to unwilling readers.”1、W

42、ho enjoys the greatest popularity among children?AJeff Kinney. BJane Austen.CEmily Bronte. DCharles Dickens2、What does the story of Geri Coxs daughter suggest?ATeachers learn less about their students.BChildren often stare blankly at their teachers.CYear 5 class should select their own literary gian

43、t.DChildren dont like reading literary classics today.3、Whats Ms. Morgans attitude towards literary classics?AUnclear. BPositive.CDoubtful. DConfused.4、What do we learn about Diary of a Wimpy Kid?AIt belongs to one of literary classicsBIt was written by a writer in 19th century.CIt turns out to be a

44、 great success among children.DIt isnt well-received by experts on childrens books.25（10分） I sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man called the waiter and placed his order, “Two cups of coffee, one on the wall.” We got intereste

45、d and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter attached a piece of paper to the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee.” Similar occasions took place twice while we were there. It seemed that this gesture was quite normal at this place. However, it

46、 was something unique and confusing for us.After a few days, when we again enjoyed coffee there, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard or the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was evident from his looks. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, “On

47、e cup of coffee from the wall.” The waiter served coffee to this man with respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dustbin.Now it was no surprise for us; the matte

48、r was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by people in this town moved us to tears.Coffee is not a necessity. However, the point is that when we take pleasure in any blessing, maybe we also need to think about those people who also appreciate that specific blessing but cannot afford.No

49、te the waiter, who gets the communication going between the affording and the needy with a smile on his face. Think about the man in need: he enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-dignity; he has a free cup of coffee without asking or knowing about who has given this cup of coffee

50、to him; he only looked at the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed his coffee and left. Besides, we need to remember the role played by the wall that reflects the generosity and care of people in this town.1、What made the author interested as well as confused?AThe waiters making normal gesture

51、s.BCustomers buying coffee for the needy.CThe waiters attaching coffee orders on the wall.DCustomers paying for coffee and having it put on the wall.2、The author thought the man in need was _.Anot properly dressedBobviously poorCnot right to leave without payingDstrange to order coffee from the wall

52、3、In the authors opinion, coffee is _.Anecessary in our lifeBrespect shown for the needyCa blessing to someone who cant affordDa blessing everyone should have4、The passage is mainly concerned about _.Alearning from the waiterBbuying coffee for othersCcaring more about the people in needDanalyzing th

53、e characters in the coffee shop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）Winters are always long and cold in North China.The winter of2008 was especially tough in one southwestern city, 1 it became extremely cold and it was also a difficult time for me.What

54、was worse,a(n) 2 injury happened to me and it might keep me in bed for several months, Just in time for the Spring Festival, my mother said to me,sighing.But how could I feel the 3 when the snow was so heavy and I had months of painful physical 4 ahead?One day I was doing my housework 5 there was a

55、tap against the window from a branch of the troublesome fruit tree.On hearing this,with my eyes closed,slowly,I began to recall the fall of 1995 when somebody placed a pipe from my pump next to the 6 .The earth was so wet that it 7 immediately with most of its bare roots upward.Seeing this,my mother

56、 8 to pull it out,but I refused.How hard its trying! I said, 9 the direction of its strong holding of the earth.It is 10 of a chance to survive. With tools,we 11 dry soil around the tree and put up some supports into the ground,making it 12 upright.Several months had passed before I could be 13 of i

57、t.Surprisingly,when spring returned,my rescue 14 had grown some leaves and many 15 .In 2009 that little rescue stick had grown into a towering tree.What an unbelievable miracle of life!The day before the Spring Festival,the 16 at the window was continuing,the more fierce wind,the 17 sound,as if to r

58、emind me to look up and appreciate its powerful lifeThat night I slept peacefully having a(n) 18 .In the dream some flowers were coming out 19 .The next morning I stood against the window. 20 the window was the tree bursting with life.Anyway,I had a wonderful Spring Festival that year.1、Athat Bwhich

59、 Cwhen Dwhere2、Aadmirable Bslight Cterrible Dfavorable3、Ajoy Bduty Ccold Dfailure4、Aexercise Breport Ctreatment Dexperiment5、Awhile Bwhen Cas Dthat6、Awindow Bwall Cbranch Dtree7、Afell down Bcame out Cgot out Dstood up8、Afailed Bpretended Cdecided Dcontinued9、Aattaching to Bpointing to Clooking into

60、Dwatching over10、Aconfident Bproud Ccertain Dworthy11、Aplaced Bturned Cneeded Dthrew12、Abend Bstand Cdrop Dswing13、Aworthy Btired Caware Dproud14、Astick Btool Cpipe Dpump15、Aroots Bflowers Cnuts Dstems16、Aattacking Bstriking Ctapping Dhitting17、Amore Bmost Cbest Dbetter18、Adream Bwalk Cre st Didea19