2022年安徽省滁州市定远县育才学校高三下学期高考模拟检测英语冲刺试卷（十）

1、2022届高三高考英语冲刺试卷（十）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）略第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATraditional Marriage CeremoniesBelgiumThe groom comes to the brides house and gives her flowers. They go to the church and the man is inside when the brides father brings h

2、er to her future husband. When they come out, the family throws rice on them.GermanySome days before the wedding, friends and relatives bring old porcelain (瓷器) and kitchenware to throw on the ground in front of the bride and groom. This is supposed to grant them a happy, lucky life; thats why this

3、evening event is called Polterabend the evening with lots of broken porcelain. The Polterabend often develops into an informal and casual party.El SalvadorWhen a wedding is celebrated, the wedding ceremony service starts without the bride. The groom and all the people who have been invited to the ce

4、remony are waiting for her during the service. A group of seven men goes to the brides home. The bride and her family are waiting for seven white cars which accompany the brides car until they arrive at the church.JapanThe couple drinks Japanese rice wine in front of a priest (牧师). First, the bride

5、drinks the wine from a small cup. Next, the bride passes the cup to the groom and he also drinks the wine from the cup. They drink three times. This means that they make a commitment to love each other forever.TurkeyWhen a girl gets married, all her female friends write their names inside her bridal

6、 shoes. After the wedding ceremony, if someones name has been rubbed off and cant be read anymore, it means this person is going to get married next.21Why do people throw porcelain before the wedding ceremony in Germany?ATo enjoy a casual party.BTo respect the guests present.CTo wish the couple good

7、 luck.DTo kick off the wedding party.22In which country does the wedding ceremony start while the bride isnt there?Abelgium.BGermany.CEl Salvador.DTurkey.23What ceremony implies the new Japanese couples promise of a life-long love?ADrinking wine three times.BThrowing rice to their guests.CWriting th

8、eir names in the shoes.DGoing to the church first with a priest.BYouve just come home, after living abroad for a few years. Since youve been away, has this country changed for the better or for the worse? If youve just arrived back in the UK after a fortnights holiday, small changes have probably su

9、rprised youanything from a local greengrocer suddenly being replaced by a mobile-phone shop to someone in your street moving house.So how have things changed to people coming back to Britain after seven, ten or even 15 years living abroad? What changes in society can they see that the rest of us hav

10、e hardly noticedor now take for granted? To find out, we asked some people who recently returned.Debi: When we left, Cheltenham, my home town, was a town of white, middle-class familiesall very conservative (保守的).The town is now home to many eastern Europeans and lots of Australians, who come here m

11、ainly to work in hotels and tourism. There are even several shops only for foreigners. Having been an immigrant (移民) myself, I admire people who go overseas to find a job. Maybe if I lived in an inner city where unemployment was high, Id think differently, but I believe foreign settlers have improve

12、d this country because theyre more open-minded and often work harder than the natives. Christine: As we flew home over Britain, both of us remarked how green everything looked. But the differences between the place wed left behind and the one we returned to were brought sharply into focus as soon as

13、 we landed.To see policemen with guns in the airport for the first time was frightening in Cyprus, theyre very relaxed and I got pulled over by customs officers just for taking a woolen sweater with some metal-made buttons out of my case in the arrivals hall. Everyone seemed to be on guard. Even the

14、 airport car-hire firm wanted a credit card rather than cash because they said their vehicles had been used by bank robbers. But anyway, this is still a green, beautiful country. I just wish more people would appreciate what theyve got.24After a short overseas holiday, people tend to _ .Aexpect smal

15、l changesBnotice small changesCwelcome small changesDexaggerate (夸大) small changes25How does Debi look at the foreign settlers?ACautiously.BSkeptically.CPositively.DCritically.26When arriving at the airport in Britain, Christine was shocked by _ .Athe tight securityBthe messy arrivals hallCthe relax

16、ed policemenDthe bank robbers27Which might be the best title for the passage?ALife in Britain.BBritain in Memory.CBritain in Future.DBack in Britain.CBeauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages a

17、nd have more respectable jobs. Personal advisors give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants. But in the executive(主管) circle, beauty can become a liability.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is har

18、mful to a woman.Handsome male executives were considered as having more honesty than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to lead to their success.Attractive female executives were considered to have less honesty than unattractive ones; their success was connected not with ability but with f

19、actors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Interestingly, though, the rise of the unattractive overnight success was connected more to personal relationships and less to ability than that of th

20、e attractive overnight success.Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman is considered to be more feminine and an attractive man more manly than the less attractive ones. Thus, an attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a

21、traditionally manly position appears to lack the manly qualities required.This is true even in politics. When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently, says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates. She a

22、sked 125 undergraduate students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. Then the students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them.The results show

23、ed that attractive males completely defeated unattractive men, but the women who had ranked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.28The underlined word liability most probably means _.AtroubleBadvantageCmisfortuneDdisadvantage29In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness _.Ais of g

24、reat importance to womenBoften enables women to succeed quicklyCstrengthens the feminine qualities requiredDmakes women look more honest and capable30Bowmans experiment shows that when it comes to politics, attractiveness _.Aaffects men and women alikeBturns out to be a disadvantage to menChas as li

25、ttle effect on men as on womenDis more of a disadvantage than an advantage to women31The author writes this passage to _.Ademand equal rights for womenBstate the importance of appearanceCgive advice to job-seekers who are attractiveDdiscuss the disadvantages of being attractiveDA new study researche

26、d how bad technology affected employees mental health. The research involved experiments in which brainwaves were measured as people were put through a series of bad technology experiences. The experiments involved adults of many ages with different levels of computer skills. Subjects were tested wi

27、th simple computer problems, like troubled sign-in operations. Others dealt with slow-speed connections to the Internet. Still others experienced system crashes. “The moment people started using bad technology, we saw a doubling of their levels of stress,” said Olivier Oullier, president of EMOTIV,

28、which is a technology company. “I was a bit surprised by that, because you rarely see those levels going so high,” he said. The experiments showed that technology related stress had a lasting effect, he added.In addition to tech failures affecting the mental health of employees, the problems can als

29、o affect a companys business, the research found. Such problems can reduce productivity, especially that of younger workers, who rely heavily on technology to work. The research showed a thirty percent production drop among study subjects under age 40. And lower productivity in turn increased their

30、stress levels. As stressful as the tech problems were for those in the study, Oullier said, such effects were likely to be even more severe in the real world. He said the subjects knew they were involved in an experiment so they may not have been as personally affected by the results.As Oullier has

31、pointed out, another issue is that many employees are working remotely and this can also add to tech difficulties. In an office, computer support helpers are usually available to help workers solve tech problems. But working from a kitchen or home office, employees are often on their own. When they

32、face more tech problems, they get more stressed. “When youre stuck at home and all you have is a computer provided by your employer, you might not have access to tech support,” Oullier said. “Thats why its so important when you re remote to have technology that works.”32What did researchers do to al

33、l subjects in the experiment?AThey got them exposed to tech failures.BThey asked them to gain computer skills.CThey required them to calm others down.DThey tested them with complex problems.33Why are young employees affected more severely by tech failures?AThey have a preference for work from home o

34、ffices.BThey have heavier dependence on technology at work.CThey play an important role in a companys tech business.DThey are not as skilled and experienced as old employees.34Which of the following statements does Olivier Oullier agree to?ARemote work leads to lower productivity.BTech- related stre

35、ss has a temporary effect.CLack of tech support adds to stress levels.DAccess to technology ensures good health.35What is the best title for the text?ABad Technology Has Little to Do With Productivity.BTech Failures Can Make Employees More Stressed.CWorking Remotely Can Lead to Poor Mental Health.DC

36、omputer Skills Are Particularly Necessary at Work.第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。Symptoms of Dehydration(脱水)Youre bad- tempered.Researchers tested the mood and concentration of 25 women who drank healthy amounts of water one day, and then didnt over the next two day

37、s. When slightly dehydrated, the women reported tiredness, bad temper, headaches, and difficulty focusing. In a separate test, men with mild dehydration also had trouble with mental tasks. _36_ Scientists are still trying to figure out why.You have a bad workout._37_ It impacts how much you can push

38、 yourself. Even a 2 to 3 percent fluid loss affects your ability to get a good workout and more than 5 percent dehydration decreases exercise capacity by about 30 percent. A no-brainer way to avoid dehydration and dehydration symptoms is to aim for this much water per day._38_Driving while dehydrate

39、d may be just as dangerous as getting behind the wheel drunk, in terms of how many mistakes you could make on the road. British researchers had participants take two-hour drives using a simulator (模拟器). When they drank enough water, there were 47 driving errors. _39_You feel dizzy when you stand up

40、too fast.One of the signs of dehydration is when your blood volume and pressure drops, it can leave you feeling dizzy or faint, or bring on that rush of light-headedness after you quickly get up from sitting or lying down.The exact treatment for dehydration symptoms depends on age and how severely d

41、ehydrated someone is. _40_ Most of the time, however, people use some over-the-counter solutions for kids, and adults can drink more waterAYou drive like youre drunk.BDehydration can be life-threatening.CTo get rid of dehydration you have to replace lost water.DIn extreme cases, people might go to t

42、he hospital for a treatment.EDehydration reduces blood pressure and makes the heart work harder.FBut when it came to mood changes, women changed much more than mens.GBut when they are short of water, there were more than doubled driving errors to 101.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分1

43、5分）阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Acupuncture, a component of traditional Chinese medicine, appeared in China more than 2,000 years ago and is one of the _41_ (treasure) of Chinese medicine. It functions by improving the smooth flow of life force energy,_42_ (know) in Chinese as qi. The channels,

44、through _43_ qi flows from the bodys primary organs to body tissues of the skin, muscles and bones, are called meridians (经络), where most acupuncture needle points_44_ (locate). In other words, the needles work by repairing damage to the basic structure of our bodies_45_ (ensure) that the life force

45、 energy of qi can flow smoothly. _46_ acupuncture is not enough to cure all illnesses, at least it creates a good starting point to build a healthy body.Acupuncture can serve as _47_ effective introduction to TCM therapies in other countries. It is now _48_ (wide) practiced throughout the world, hav

46、ing reached 103 countries besides China. So far, eighteen countries have covered acupuncture under their health insurance plans, indicating wide _49_ (recognize) of its effectiveness. This _50_ (grow) worldwide acceptance has proved the strength of acupuncture, and this wisdom of the Chinese traditi

47、on is expected to bring health and happiness to more friends here and after in the future.第二节完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从5170各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In one Nebraska teen running race before graduating from high school, Brandon Schutts personal best turned out not to be ab

48、out marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.During the race, he knew he had the potential to _51_ for the upcoming state meet, so he slowed to a comfortable _52_ that would allow him to simply enjoy the moment and the day. Meanwhile, aiming to _53_ his own personal record, after a

49、fast start, Blake Cerveny continued to push himself _54_. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny got a cramp (抽筋) in his legs and they _55_ him. _56_ to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to _57_ again after another 150 metere. and again. This time hed _58_ it only 25 mete

50、rs more before going down. With tremendous effort, the young runner pulled himself up and with a(n) _59_ pace, moved forward for one final push. It wasnt enough. Less than 100 meters from the _60_ line, he lay curled on the ground. His _61_ had simply given out.Brandon Schutt, who was at his side, _

51、62_ a helping hand. His first _63_ to get Cerveny up failed, but like Cerveny, he too refused to _64_. With a second tug (拖拽), Cerveny was on his _65_. With Cerveny holding Schutt for _66_ and Schutt helping Cerveny maintain balance, the two _67_ the Final 75 meters. Schutt even made sure the injure

52、d runner crossed the finish line first, securing his _68_ a faster time.In todays competitive world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it was _69_ to see that for an athlete like Brandon Schutt, the value of true sportsmanship still had legs. And for others, like

53、 Blake Cerveny, knowing that finishing the race, no matter the odds or adversity, is the true _70_ of a win.51AlookBqualifyCsearchDobtain52AstepBraceCpaceDrun53AwinBbreakCovercomeDkeep54AextraBdownCbestDhard55AmatchedBstruggledCsensedDfailed56AEnthusiasticBDeterminedCDevotedDAnxious57AfallBstopCpaus

54、eDpush58AtookBreachedCarrivedDmade59AamazingBboringCunsteadyDcareful60AstartBmarkCfrontDfinish61AarmsBbonesClegsDshoes62AofferedBorderedCspentDexpected63AtroubleBattemptCpleasureDoperation64AseizeBdisappearCquitDadmit65AfeetBnotesCkneesDterms66AadventureBsupportCpraiseDcomfort67AcompetedBattendedCco

55、mpletedDdivided68AopponentBenemyCmemberDhunter69AawfulBcuriousCdangerousDinspiring70AmeaningBmemoryCpreparationDsuccess第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分， 满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Our headmaster always tells u