陕西省延安市重点中学2022-2023学年高三第二次诊断性检测英语试卷含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，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）1Mike was usually so careful, this time he made a small mistake.AyetBstillCevenDthus2Excuse me, sir, didnt you see

2、the red light?Sorry, my mind _ somewhere else.Ahas been wanderingBwas wanderedCwas wanderingDhas been wandered3Do you think he is the only person for the job?Im not quite sure but hell prove_ to the task.AequalBessentialCspecialDsuperior4_ challenges in Chinas car-sharing economy, shared mobility st

3、ill has a promising future.ADespiteBBesidesCConcerningDRegarding5The new teacher was so well-organized that she began _ we stopped yesterday so that no point was left out.AwhenBin whichChowDwhere6She doesnt speak our language, she seems to understand what we say.Ayet BandCor Dso7Tourists are require

4、d to _ local customs and mind their manners when travelling abroad.AspotBconfirmCobserveDspread8I hope that we will be able to make it through the tough times and back to the business of working together _ our common goals.Aon behalf ofBin honor ofCon top ofDin search of9Creating an atmosphere _ emp

5、loyees feel part of a team is a big challenge.AwhereBwhoseCthatDwhich10 How did you like Johns exhibition of paintings last weekend? To tell you the truth, his paintings didnt _ me much.A. refer toBappeal toCbelong toDoccur to11I know he feels upset about his failure, and I can _ that.Arelate toBliv

6、e withCanswer forDpull through12He is eager to try something he has never tried before.Oh, I see. Thats _ hes different from others.Awhen Bwhere Chow Dwhat13A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may _ urban areas.Thats true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural are

7、as.Acatch on Bact onChang on Dcenter on14My father insisted that every minute_ made full use of _the work well.Abe, to doBhas been, doingCbe, doingDhas been, to do15_ flag-raising ceremony was held at the Golden Bauhinia Square on July 1 to celebrate _ 17th anniversary of Hong Kongs return to China.

8、AA; /BA; theCThe; theD/; the16Did Tom go back late last night? No. It was just nine oclock he arrived home.Awhen Bafter Cuntil Dthat17_ how to get along with others is very important in success.AKnow BKnown CHaving known DKnowing18By the time he realizes the mistake he _，it will be too late for him

9、to do anything about it.Ahas madeBmadeCmakesDwill make19Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it _ and is beyond our control.ApassedBwill passChas passedDhad passed20What a consequence!Yes. I _ him about it, but without success.Awill remind Bwould remindCwas reminding Dhad reminded第二部分 阅

10、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） Come to the AG Societys expedition（探险）program and you will surely get unique experiences!SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS（座头鲸）OF TONGADarren Jew and his team are your hosts for an unforgettable AG Society adventure, filled with in-water meetings with humpback

11、 whales in theKingdom of Tongas group of islands.WHO: Darren Jews underwater whalesDATES: 26 September-4 October 2018COST: $ 5,450 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0756679413, email reservations whalesunderwater. com or visit whalesunderwater. com11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE（乘船游览）The AG Society is partne

12、ring with APT to present an exciting voyage along the Kimberley coastline. Expedition cruising offers the easiest way to explore the Kimberley. Guests on this 11-day voyage will go ashore, explore natural wonders, meet traditional owners, see rock art and spot wildlife.WHO: APTDATES: 6-16 September

13、2018COST: $13,395 per personBOOKINGS” Visit kimberleywild. com. auLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL（化石）DIGThe AG Society offers you a chance to hunt for fossils. Guided by experts, youll go to special locations, seeking new fossils for the collections of the Australian Opal Centre. Your discoveries will furthe

14、r establish these museum collections as a world-class scientific and cultural resource. There are also a series of lectures on mining history, fossils, dinosaur hunting and new dinosaurs.WHO: The Australian Opal CentreDATES: 20 -25 August 2018COST: $2,200 per person, including all activities and lun

15、ches and dinnersBOOKINGS: Call 0427904587, email dig australianopalcentre. com or visit australianopalcentre. comAG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITIONCome and join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on experience with this Tasmanian devil（袋獾）feeding program in the beautiful Barrington Tops of NSW. Youll get to see T

16、asmanian devils up close when you help with feeding individuals. In addition to working with the animals, therell be opportunities to explore the areas natural treasures and spot local wildlife. Dont miss your chance to get involved in this important conservation effort.WHO: Devil ArkDATES: 24-26 No

17、vember 2018COST: $1,750 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0243408610, email info devilark. org. au or visit devilark. org. au268、If you join in LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG, you can _.Ago to seek new fossils individuallyBlearn something about mining historyCcollect the world-class scientific fossilsDbecome an

18、expert and go to special locations1、What can you do if you take part in AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION?AHelp protect wildlife.BLearn about dinosaurs.CWatch humpback whales.DEnjoy an exciting voyage.2、Which program will you choose if you want to enjoy rock art?AAG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION.BLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSI

19、L DIG.C11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE.DSWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS OF TONGA22（8分）The Harvard Law School Library (HLSL) is a private research center that exists mainly to support the educational and research needs of the Harvard Law School staff and students and the needs of the whole Harvard University

20、. It also attempts to serve the needs of scholars and researchers requiring access to its unique collections.Please note:Borrowing is limited to present Harvard ID holders During exam periods, access is restricted to present Harvard Law School collection users. Harvard University ID holders can alwa

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26、Email Access Privileges.BCall 617-495-3455 on weekends.CGo to Room 130 at 10 am on Wednesday.DMake enquires at the library office at 5 pm.23（8分）Ninety percent of Americans drive to work every day although working from home is on the rise. If youre lacking for topics of conversation at a party, chatt

27、ing about your commute is a pretty safe bet.According to a recent study, driving for more than two hours each day can steadily decrease the IQ of middle aged drivers. The Sunday Times of London detailed the study, which looked into the lifestyle choices of over 500,000 Britons between the ages of 37

28、 and 73.When looking at the data of the 93,000 participants who drove more than two to three hours per day, the study found a noticeable dropoff in brainpower, measured by intelligence and memory tests. The study found similar results with participants who took part in several hours similarly sedent

29、ary (久坐的) activity, like television watching.As it turns out, stimulating activity stimulates your brain, while non-stimulating activity, well, doesnt stimulate your brain.“Cognitive (认知的) decline is measurable over five years because it can happen fast in middle-aged and older people. This is assoc

30、iated with lifestyle factors such as smoking and bad diet and now with time spent driving,” Kishran Bakrania, a medical epidemiologist at the University of Leicester told the Times.Fortunately for most Americans, the average commute time was recorded at approximately 26.5 minutes according to the 20

31、15 United States Census.And if you think that the way to pump up your IQ is through brain games, think again. Just try and avoid those long hours on the road if possible, and if you happen to have free time on your commute, be sure to use it wisely.1、According to the passage, which of the following

32、may be of help to our brainpower?AWatching TV. BHaving sports.CDriving long time. DSleeping.2、Why does the writer mention “results with people participating in similarly sedentary activities” in para 3?ATo make a contrast. BTo give an example.CTo make a description. DTo give more evidence.3、We can i

33、nfer from the passage that _.Along time drive may decrease the drivers IQBsmoking and bad diet can cause cognitive declineCpeople should participate in more stimulating activitiesDan increasing number of Americans drive to work every day24（8分） Children in rural areas of Cambodia often suffer from or

34、 even die of preventable illnesses because there is not any soap available.In 2014，Samir Lakhani，an American college student，saw the issue while volunteering in a Cambodian village.“I remember quite vividly a mother bathing her newborn baby with laundry powder，which is so harmful to the skin，”said L

35、akhani.“Its difficult for rural Cambodians to access soap.First is affordability.If you earn only$1.50 every day，you wont spend $1 on a bar of soap.Then comes access.The demand is so low that local shops dont stock soap.The last reason，because many Cambodians dont really understand where diseases co

36、me from，they dont know how to prevent them，including using soap.”After figuring out a solution to the problem:the barely-used soap in hotels，Lakhani started asking hotels to donate leftover soap.“They were all eager to help，”he explained.Lakhani registered Eco-Soap Bank shortly afterwards.Soon，he re

37、ceived enough funds to hire disadvantaged Cambodian women to collect and reproduce the used soap.Today，the organization has four recycling centers across the country，providing jobs to 3 local women.And so far，some 174，000 bars of soap have been donated，about 24，000 pounds of soap has been recycled，a

38、nd hygiene(卫生)has been improved for about 661，000 people.“We are killing three birds with one stone，”Lakhani said.When it comes to the future of Eco-Soap Bank，Lakhani said，“Weve just scratched the surface.Lack of hygiene is not something unique to Cambodia.The demand for improved hygiene in the deve

39、loping world is huge，and much remains to be done.Were looking at seven countries to expand to in the near future.”1、Which of the following is not mentioned as the reason why rural Cambodians dont use soap?APoverty.BInaccessibility.CUnawareness.DTradition.2、What does the underlined part“killing three

40、 birds”in Paragraph 5 refer to?ASaving soap，curing diseases and providing education.BStopping pollution，proving jobs and inspiring donation.CReducing waste，providing employment and improving health.DRecycling waste，helping charity and improving community hygiene.3、What can we infer about Eco-Soap Ba

41、nk?AIt wont be long before it expands to the whole world.BTheres little it can do without other countriesassistance.CIt will make greater contributions to the developing world.DIt will soon settle the problem of poor hygiene in Cambodia.4、What does the text mainly talk about?AEco-Soap Bank helps imp

42、rove hygiene.BCambodian women have a bright future.CA US young man calls for helping poor countries.DLack of hygiene remains a serious problem in the world.25（10分）Animal lovers have long suspected that playing with pups was good for the soul, and now science has confirmed it for students in particul

43、ar.The results of a new study done by researchers at the University of British Columbia concluded that the college students who spent time at drop-in dog therapy sessions experienced an increase in feelings of wellness and a reduction in overall stress. The study, as reported by Science Daily, indic

44、ates that playing with pups is not only popular with the students, its also beneficial to their health. This finding was seen across gender（性别）.The study, which published on March 12 in the journal Stress and Health, involved 246 students who were surveyed before and after they dropped by dog therap

45、y sessions. The young participants were given free access to pet, hug with and talk to seven to 12 therapy dogs. Additionally, they filled out questionnaires right before and right after hanging with the dogs, as well as 10 hours later.According to researchers, these young adults reported a notable

46、increase in happiness, a significant reduction in stress and a flood of energy right after their sessions with the pups. Although the reported feelings of happiness and satisfaction werent long-lasting, researchers say other effects have clear, positive advantages.“These sessions clearly provide ben

47、efits for students in the short-term, so we think universities should try to schedule them during particularly stressful times, such as around exam periods,” Assistant Professor of Psychology at UBC and the studys senior author, Frances Chen told Science Daily. “Even having therapy dogs around while

48、 students are working on their out-of-class assignments could be helpful.”1、（小题1）What does the new study say about the pups?AThey are only good for college students.BThey are only beneficial to the students physical health.CThey can increase happiness and satisfaction.DThey can create positive feeli

49、ngs that last very long.2、（小题2）What does the author of study advise universities to do?AAllow their students to have therapy dogs to avoid acute stress.BAllow their students to have therapy dogs around during each exam.CAllow their students to have therapy dogs around during their class.DAllow their

50、 students to have therapy dogs to achieve good grades.3、（小题3）What can we infer from Paragraph 2?ACollege students like to play with pups.BDog therapy sessions are popular among college students.CPeople especially college students are under great pressure.DPlaying with pups benefits males and females

51、 mentally.4、（小题4）What may be the best title for the text?APups, best friends of humans. BPups, therapies for students.CAnimal lovers and pups DPets keeping and the soul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）The journey of water as it flows upon the earth

52、can be a mirror of our own paths through life.Water begins its _ on earth as it falls from the sky and streams down a mountain into a stream or river.In the same way, we come into the world and begin our lives on earth.Like a river that flows within the _ of its banks, we are born with certain defin

53、ing characteristics that _ our identity.We are born in a specific time and place, within a specific family, and with certain gifts and _.With these limitations, we move through life, _many twists, turns, and barriers along the way just as a river _.Water is a great teacher that shows us _ to move th

54、rough the world with grace, bravery, determination, and _.When a river _ at a waterfall, it gains energy and moves on, as we face our own waterfalls, we may fall hard _we always keep moving on.Water can inspire us not to become rigid (死板的)with fear or stick to whats familiar.Water is _ and does not

55、waste time sticking to its past, but flows onward without _.At the same time, when there is a _ to be filled, water does not run away from it in _ of the dark; instead, water modestly and bravely fills the empty space.In the same way, we can face the _ moments of our life rather than run away from t

56、hem._, a river will empty into the sea.Water does not hold back from _in a larger body, nor does it fear a loss of _ or control.It gracefully and modestly falls into the vastness by contributing its energy and joining without _.Each time we move beyond our individual characters to become part of som

57、ething bigger, we can try our best to _ the lead of the river.1、AtravelBworkCpositionDprocess2、AperiodsBareasCboundariesDadmissions3、ArevealBgovernCkeepDcast4、AchallengesBexperiencesCopportunitiesDdemands5、AbringingBrequiringCfacingDpredicting6、AcrossesBflowsCpoursDdrops7、AwhenBwhereCwhyDhow8、Amodes

58、tyBhappinessCsmileDreputation9、AspringsBleavesCrunsDbreaks10、AorBsoCbutDand11、AdesperateBbraveCnervousDmerciful12、Alooking throughBlooking afterClooking forDlooking back13、AholeBformCheartDpost14、AfavorBfearChonorDterms15、AboringBchangeableCexcitingDdark16、AGraduallyBAbsolutelyCEventuallyDActually17

59、、AdippingBbringingCplottingDjoining18、AlifeBlibertyCidentityDroot19、AresistanceBpermissionCknowledgeDreward20、AtakeBfollowCloseDhold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）Why All Disney Princesses Wear BlueIf theyre not sleeping and waiting for Prince Charming to rescue them, theyr

60、e busy getting poisoned by poisonous apples or being forced 1(do) heavy housework by evil relatives. But 2turns out that even the most laidback(悠闲的) beauty is supposed to send a message of strength to young 3(girl).Thats because they all wear blue. From Jasmine to Belle, from Ariel to Snow White, th