宁夏石嘴山市平罗中学2022-2023学年高三下学期第五次调研考试英语试题含解析

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）1We firmly believe that _ the new examination system comes into existence, completely new situations will arise.Acon

2、sidering Bsupposed Cproviding Dgiven2No student _ go out of school to have lunch without permission of the headteacher.AmightBmustCshallDcould3It really annoys me when a persons cell phone goes off during a movie？Yeah， me too It really _Acosts me an arm and a legBgets on my nervesCbeats my brains ou

3、tDpulls my legs4 Class Two, our class became the Basketball Champion of our school.ABeatingBto beatCBeaten byDHaving beaten5For the final _ of our journey，we decided to take the coach.Aleg BroundCdistance Dpath6Why not buy a second-hand car first if you dont have enough money for a new one?Thats a g

4、ood _.AsayingBquestionCaccountDsuggestion7They didnt take measures in time, otherwise the explosions _some experts saidAwouldnt happenBdidnt happenCwouldnt have happenedDmustnt have happened8. Some people say more but do less _ others do the opposite.AonceBwhenCwhileDas9When was _ you last met Jenni

5、fer? I havent seen her for ages. Ait that Bit Cit what Dwhat10Sorry Im so late, but you cannot imagine _ great trouble I took to find your house.Awhich BhowCwhat Dthat11Did you enjoy your journey to Beijing last weekend? . We had driven more than 3 hours before we found the right way.AAbsolutely BNo

6、 way CNot at all DWith pleasure12-Whats wrong with your cell phone? I cant get through.- Oh, my line was cut off because I _ my bill.Ahavent paidBhadnt paidCwasnt payingDdont pay13If we forgave criminals, we might become a society of endless excuses _ no one accepts responsibility for anythingAwhich

7、BwhereCwhenDas14According to the school rule, no child be allowed out of the school, unless accompanied by his or her own parents.AshouldBmustCshallDcan15The Japanese people keep up cheerful spirits _ the world that they can get over the crisis caused by the terrible tsunami（海啸）.Abeing convincedBcon

8、vincedCto convinceDhaving convinced16_ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.ADueBRawCCoreDKeen17-Each of the students working hard at their hard at their lessons the book.-So have I.AreadsBhave readChas readDread18What di

9、d the doctor say about your injury?She said I should avoid doing too much exercise _ it feels better.Auntil BsinceCif Dwhile19Be calm, Madam. Can you remember _ you had your mobile phone stolen?Awhen was it thatBthat it was whenCwhere it was thatDit was where that20She is a strong-willed woman and n

10、ot once _ in to any difficulty in her life.Ashe has givenBdid she giveCshe gaveDhas she given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）Mirroring Chinas Past: Emperors and Their BronzesChinese bronzes (青铜) of the second and first millennia BC are some of the most distinctive achievements

11、 in the history of art. These vessels (容器) were made to carry sacrificial offerings, to use in burial or to honor noble families in public ceremonies. When they were found by emperors centuries later, these spiritually significant objects were seen as signs of heavenly messages about a ruler or a dy

12、nasty and became prized items in royal collections. This exhibitionthe first to explore these ancient objects throughout Chinese historypresents a rare opportunity to experience a large number of these works together in the United States.Unlike Greek and Roman bronze sculptures of human and animal f

13、orms, most objects from Bronze Age China (about 2000 - 221 BC) were vessels for ceremonial use. Beginning with the Song dynasty (960 - 1279), emperors unearthed these symbolic works and began collecting them, considering them to be evidence of their own authority as rulers. In addition to impressive

14、 collections, the royal fascination with bronzes led to the creation of numerous reproductions and the comprehensive cataloguing of palace holdings. These catalogues are works of art themselves, featuring beautiful drawings and detailed descriptions of each object.From the 12th century onward, schol

15、ars and artists also engaged in collecting and understanding ancient bronzes. Unlike emperors, scholars regarded bronzes as material evidence of their efforts to recover and reconstruct the past, and they occasionally exchanged them as tokens (象征) of friendship. Today ancient bronzes still occupy a

16、primary position in Chinese culture as historical objects and as signifiers of an important cultural heritage that inspires new generations, as seen in the works of contemporary artists on view in this presentation.Mirroring Chinas Past brings together approximately 180 works from the An Institute o

17、f Chicagos strong holdings and from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Shanghai Museum, and important museums and private collections in the United States. By providing viewers with a new understanding of ancient bronzes and their significance through time, the exhibition demonstrates Chinas fascinat

18、ing history and its developing present.1、In what way are Chinese bronzes different from Greek and Roman ones?AThey fascinated the royal family.BThey took animal or human forms.CThey served ceremonial purposes.DThey were important cultural heritage.2、What does the author think of catalogues of bronze

19、s?AUnreal. BCreative.CArtistic. DNecessary.3、What can we infer about the exhibition according to the text?AIt is held in China. BIt is arranged by time.CIt is organized by scholars. DIt includes modern artworks.4、What does the underlined word “holdings” in the last paragraph refer to?AViewers. BColl

20、ections.CMuseums. DArt dealers.22（8分） When Huang Lizhi took her first class in African sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in February, her professor asked her and her classmates what impresses them most when it comes to Africa.Unexpectedly, Huang, 31, found that words l

21、ike “poverty” and “safari” negative words that were often associated with the continent in media reports were the kind of terms her African classmates didnt want to hear. Instead, they preferred to hear the question answered in this way: “Africa is the cradle of humankind” and “Africans are passiona

22、te and generous”.Apparently, there are some misunderstandings between us. Its true that with incidents like the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa and the emergence (出现) of pirates off the coast of Somalia hitting the news, its easy for us to keep forgetting that Africa has one of the worlds oldest ci

23、vilizations Egypt, born by the worlds longest river, the Nile. The proof is in the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, which are both popular among tourists. And the tombs of ancient Egypt have also become endless sources for the literature and film industries.When it comes to the na

24、tural environment of Africa, our misunderstandings are only bigger. But the truth is that instead of being extremely hot all year and covered by desert, the continent has large areas of savannas (稀树草原) where lions, giraffes and zebras live, the snowcapped Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa a

25、nd even thick forest on the island of Madagascar.These misunderstandings are one of the reasons why the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was held on Sept 3 and 4 to understand each other better.Indeed, only by visiting Africa herself did Huang see the convenient living co

26、nditions, the amazing natural beauty and the friendly people.In her eyes, her classmates were as hopeful about the future of their own countries as they were about Africa as a whole, and they were quick to demonstrate both their strong will and activity. “At that moment, I knew exactly what they wan

27、ted they wanted their culture to be respected.”1、Which of the following best explains “cradle ” underlined in paragraph 2?AA small bed for babies.BA basket to hold something.CA place for people to relax themselves.DA place where something important began.2、What can we infer about Africa according to

28、 the passage ?AIt is very hot all the year round.BIts not a safe continent to live inCIts different from what we imagine.DIt is bound to have a bright future3、Which of the following would Huang agree with ?ATo see is to believeBThink twice before you doCA miss is as good as a mileDDont judge a perso

29、n by his appearance4、What can be a suitable title for the text?AValuing a Culture.BUnderstanding Africa.CPaying a Visit to Africa.DDiscovering a Continent.23（8分）Red wolves used to be a common sight across the southeastern United States.But today,there are just 50 left in the wild.The red wolf is one

30、 of the most endangered wild canine species（犬科动物）in the world.In the past five years, the species population in the wild has dropped by half.The US Fish and Wildlife Service had been working for decades to reintroduce the species into the wild,but the organization recently put the program on hold.Ac

31、cording to Cindy Dohner,the southeast regional director for the Fish and Wildlife Service,the agency is focusing on our commitment to get the science right and rebuild trust with our neighbors in those communities as we address problems regarding the recovery of the red wolf.But the animal-rights gr

32、oup Defenders of Wildlife said on its website that the decision made by the Fish and Wildlife Service falls well short of what is needed to continue red wolf recovery.The red wolf was declared an endangered species in 1967.By 1980,it had been hunted to extinction（灭绝）in the wild.Some hunters thought

33、the red wolves were coyotes（土狼）, so most people killed them because they believed wolves were dangerous and would attack people.This wrong belief has made it difficult to restore the species, because people are afraid to have red wolves reintroduced near human communities.Experts say that one way to

34、 fight these fears is simply to teach people about red wolves.In reality,they are shy animals that they dont get close to humans and hunt mostly at night.According to the Fish and Mildlife Service, captive breeding centers in the US are home to about 200 red wolves.But without continued efforts from

35、 the government and private groups,red wolves will continue to suffer.1、The underlined phrase put.on hold in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.Apaused BpromotedCoverlooked Daccomplished2、What does Defenders of Wildlife think of the Fish and Wildlife Services decision?APractical. BAnnoying.CSatisfactory

36、. DDisappointing.3、The trouble in reintroducing red wolves near human communities lies in_.Ahumans over-huntingBfears in human beingsCshortage of food in the wildDlack of governmental support4、What can we know about red wolves from the text?AThey dont hunt in the daytime at all.BTheir total populati

37、on in the world is only 50.CThey keep away from humans due to shyness.DThey are dangerous because they attack people.24（8分）Japan is aging faster than any other nation. By the end of this decade, there will be three retirees for every child under 15 and before long, one in six people will be over 80.

38、 Its population will soon be falling by nearly a million people every year and some people predict that, some time in the next century, the last Japanese person will die. Other countries are encouraging immigration to deal with their demographic woes. But not Japan, which is using different ways to

39、reduce pressure put on health care and social services.The Toto-made toilet, common in Japanese hotels, can push up to help the elderly. Now Toto is working with Daiwa House, Japans largest house builder, to equip toilets for retirees. These have medical sensors that measure blood sugar levels, the

40、blood pressure and body fat of the user. The data is emailed to the local GP through a built-in internet device (装置). So make sure you eat your greens and stay regular, or the doctor will be in touch.The over-75s account for more than a quarter of the deaths in car accidents on Japanese roads. Toyot

41、a is working with Professor Kawashima, who developed brain training games for Nintendo, to create intelligent cars that monitor brain activity in the elderly. Other technologies could also work to keep elderly drivers cautious.Japan has twice as many pets as it has children. But real animals are dif

42、ficult to look after as their owners age. Paro is a furry white baby seal robot which responds to petting by moving its tail and opening and closing its eyes. It shows emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger, and has sold well in nursing homes where it is reported to stimulate (刺激) responses

43、among those with dementia (痴呆).Japans Institute of Physical and Chemical Research has developed Riba, a nursing care robot that can lift the elderly out of bed.1、What does the underlined phrase “demographic woes” refer to?ARetirement age. BPublic finance.CPopulation problems. DEmployment difficultie

44、s.2、Whats the main function of the toilets for retirees?AGiving them first aid. BMonitoring their health.CHelping them send emails. DSending them off the toilet.3、What do we know about the seal robot?AIt is hard to look after. BIt sells well in nurseries.CIt only makes a positive response. DIt is we

45、ll received in nursing homes.4、How does Japan improve the healthcare for the elderly?ABy advocating companies work together.BBy switching to life-long training classes.CBy developing hi-tech products and services.DBy correcting medical personnels service attitudes.25（10分） Brecon Beacons YAC has an a

46、mazing opportunity for budding(崭露头角的) archaeologists of all ages, in Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong will be investigating an archaeological mystery and they need your help.Romans?“The site is a bit of

47、a mystery”, Frank Giecco from Wardell Armstrong said. “There is a very nice cropmark recorded on the site that has got lots of people very excited. Geophysicists failed to find anything relating to the cropmark. There is anecdotal evidence of Roman material being found, but nothing is officially rec

48、orded. We hope to finally answer the question of what is in this field, during the two weeks on site. Is there evidence of any Roman occupation on the site? Can you help us find out?”Get involvedThis is an opportunity for both adults and children to take part in field walking and trial trenching (sm

49、all hand-dug test pits for children). No experience is necessary, training will be provided by the professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong, and all equipment will be provided. Volunteers can attend for as few or as many days as they wish, but they do need to book a place.For more informat

50、ion, and to book your place, please contact Norman Kirtlan at sunderlandforgottenstones.1、If you intend to take part in the activity, you _.Awill be charged for using equipmentBwill be coached by experts in the fieldCshould have worked with archaeologists beforeDshould spare two weeks to stay at the

51、 site2、Whats the main purpose of the passage?ATo seek funding for archaeological research.BTo appeal for help in proving findings based on anecdotal evidence.CTo find volunteers to help solve an archaeological mystery.DTo organize volunteers to help sort our data on the Roman occupation.第三部分 语言知识运用（

52、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）J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry PotterJ. K. Rowling was born as Joanne Rowling on July 31, 1965 in England. At age four, Rowling and her family 1 to Winterbourne. It was here that she met a brother and sister who lived in

53、 her neighborhood with the last 2 Potter. During her childhood, Rowling 3 writing and story-telling.Pressured by her parents to 4 a secretary, Rowling attended the university of Exeter beginning at age 18 and studied French. After college, Rowling stayed in London and worked at several jobs.While on

54、 a train from Manchester to London in 1990, Rowling came up with the 5 for Harry Potter. Pen-less at the time, Rowling spent the remainder of her train-ride 6 about the story and began to write it down as soon as she arrived home.Rowling 7 to write snippets about Harry and Hogwarts, but wasnt done w

55、ith the book when her mother died on December 30, 1990. Her mothers death hit Rowling 8 . In a (an) 9 to escape the sorrow, Rowling accepted a job teaching English in Portugal.In Portugal, Rowling met Jorge Arantes and the two married on October 16, 1992. 10 the marriage proved a bad one, the couple

56、 had one child together, Jessica. After getting 11 in 1993, Rowling and her daughter moved to Edinburgh to be near Rowlings sister.Before starting another full-time job, Rowling was determined to finish her Harry Potter manuscript. 12 she had completed it, she sent it to several literary 13 . After

57、a year of searching and a number of publishers turning it 14 , the agent finally found a publisher 15 to print the book.Rowlings fist Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone became hugely popular, attracting 16 of young boys and girls as well as adults. With the public demanding 1

58、7 , Rowling quickly got to work on the 18 six books, with the last one published in July 2007.In 1998, Warner Bros. bought the film 19 and since then 20 popular movies have been made of the books. From the book, the films, and the merchandise bearing Harry Potter images, Rowling has become one of th

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