2022-2023学年河南八市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 offered to pay our half of the cost that was needed to restore the shared doorway but Charles would have of it.A

2、nothingBanythingCnoneDany2From his expression, I dont think he could have finished his homework last night, _?Acouldnt heBdo ICdid heDhasnt he3Going to watch the Womens Volleyball Match on Wednesday?_! Will you go with me?AYou betBYou got meCYou thereDYou know better4Music treatment involves a speci

3、alist playing an instrument or sing _ the patients mood.Aby means ofBwith regard toCin response toDon account of5Sit down, Emma. You will only make yourself more tired, on you feet.Ato keepBkeepingChaving keptDto have kept6The national park has a large collection of wildlife, _ from butterflies to e

4、lephants.Ato rangeBrangeCrangingDranged7The people in the village are so _ that they are willing to help every visitor.AoptimisticBenergeticCenthusiasticDambitious8Although passing the driving test _ be difficult now, its worth the efforts.AneedBshallCcanDshould9 Did you watch the final match of Chi

5、na Open yesterday?Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.Awatched Bhad watchedCwas watching Dwas to watch10The young man has _ experience. He probably cant do that job.AfewBlittleCsomeDany11Thanks to Chinese peoples hard work and wisdom, China has _ into the second largest economy.Ae

6、volvedBslippedCextendedDshaped12This raw chocolate tastes pretty delicious due to _ amount of melted pure fresh cream.AequalBgenerousCinsufficientDtiny13In my opinion, ones individual income does not wholly reflect the extent _ ones self-value and social value are realized.Aof whichBwith whichCon wh

7、ichDto which14Its always difficult _ in a foreign country, especially when you dont speak the language.Abeing Bto beChaving been Dto have been15The young violinist is very excited because the concert given by him has never been _.AsuccessfulBmore successfulCmost successfulDthe most successful16I sti

8、ll find it hard to imagine that such a clever child _ make such a foolish mistake.AshallBmustCcanDshould17In recent years, Chinese arts have won the of a lot of people outside China.Areputation BenjoymentCappreciation Dentertainment18Encourage your children to try new things, but try not to _them to

9、o hard.AdrawBstrikeCrushDpush19A survey of the opinions of experts _ that three hours of outdoor exercise a week _ good for ones health.Ashow; areBshows; isCshow; isDshows; are20 I am worn out. Me too, all work and no play. So its time to _.Aburn the midnight oil Bpush the limitsCgo with the flow Dc

10、all it a day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）Have you ever lost your car on a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you have no idea where your car is. It can be discouraging.You dont need to install (安装) an expensive GPS system to keep track of

11、your car. Thats too expensive. You would need to pay a monthly subscription fee just to use it. But is there a way to track your vehicle without spending a fortune? Yes, now there is! A California-based start-up company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device (装置）that works with

12、your smartphone, and it could be exactly what youre looking for! Its called TrackR Bravo. Its changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and youre ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you

13、 want to keep an eye on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, wallet and anything else you dont want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to find where your missing item are in seconds.Forget expensive GPS systems or tracking services. Nobody

14、wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees. We understand how stressful these things can be, and this is the reason why the company created TrackR. This device is your VIP when you need to take care of important things.If you forget where you park your car, take out your smartphone and open th

15、e TrackR app. Tap on the “lost item” sign on the screen and the app will tell you the exact location. This device is by no means expensive. TrackR only costs $29, a small price to pay for peace of mind. The device is small enough that you can attach it to your pets. Put it on their collar, and you w

16、ill never lose track of them! Attach it to your key or wallet, and never waste a minute rummaging the whole house for it.Since youve been informed about this brilliant invention, now attach it to everything thats important to you.1、Why does the author mention the lost car in the first Paragraph?ATo

17、explain how terrible the situation is.BTo stress the importance of being cautious.CTo lead to the topic concerning finding lost items.DTo provide one common example about theft.2、Whats the feature of the TrackR app?AThe process of setting up the app is complex.BThe cost of setting up the app is rath

18、er high.CThe app is available in any electronic equipment.DThe app helps locate the lost items in a short time.3、The TrackR was created because .Alife is full of all kinds of pressureBtracking services cause financial burdenCpeople want to keep their important items safeDGPS systems can not provide

19、specific location4、Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word rummaging” in Paragraph 5?ASearching. BDestroying.CCleaning. DMoving.22（8分） After four silent years, the 27-year-old British singer Adele Adkins has finally introduced herself to the world again with Hello, th

20、e opening song from her third album 25, which will come out on Nov. 20.Although Adele is a very successful singer now, music wasnt always what she saw herself doing. At age 10, when she saw her grandmothers pain over the death of Adeles grandfather, she pictured herself as a heart surgeon.I wanted t

21、o fix peoples hearts, she told the UK music website i-D, remembering the childhood interest shed had in biology classes until she found out that her real talent was for singing.Adele didnt go to medical school, but many would agree that she still has healing(治愈) powers. Her songs find the kind of me

22、mory every listener holds somewhere in their heart. This kind of feeling is what people have always liked in Adele, said The Telegraph. She writes a pop diary, sharing the simple secrets of her heart.Most successful pop stars make albums at a fast pace, but not Adele. After her second album 21 won t

23、he 2012 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, she made it clear with her label that she would spend four or five years making her next album. She told Vogue magazine, I wont come out with new music until its better than 21.Instead of seeking fame, Adele remained silent and moved to the countryside. In

24、 her free time, she loved to watch TV series Teen Mom, American Horror Story, and The Walking Dead.Living life as normally as possible is important to the singers art. Nobody wants to listen to a record from someone whos not living in the real world, Adele told i-D So I live a low-key life for my fa

25、ns.1、What does the text mainly tell us?AThe popularity of Adeles album 25.BThe healing powers of Adeles music.CThe secrets of Adeles success in music.DThe reason for Adeles becoming a singer.2、What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AAdele wasnt interested in music.BAdele wasn

26、t good at music at first.CMusic wasnt very important in Adeles life.DMusic wasnt all Adele wanted to be devoted to.3、Why doesnt Adele want to make albums at a fast pace?ATo live a low-key life.BTo win the Grammy Award.CTo guarantee the quality of her music.DTo share the secrets of her heart as a mus

27、ician.4、What can we know about Adele?AHer album Hello will come out on Nov. 20.BShe has kept a diary since childhood.CShe moved to the countryside before 2012.DHer works are based on real life.23（8分）American Rosalie Stoke is one of the millions of college students with a bright future ahead of her.

28、She was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She studies chemical engineering at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also known as Virginia Tech. But the 22 year-olds path to college was very different from the majority of Americans like her.In the United States，it is common for young p

29、eople to complete four years of high school at age 17 or 18. After they finish high school in the spring, those who decide to attend college usually do so two-to three-months later. However, Stoke learned about a different way of doing things from an older student. That student said that before goin

30、g to college, she worked for a year helping with childcare for a family in Germany. This idea appealed to Stoke very much.Stoke is in her third year of studies at Virginia Tech. She took a gap year in 2013. “It just sounded like a really great idea to have a year off to figure out more of what I wan

31、ted to do in college and after,” she said. So, after finishing high school in 2013, Stoke decided she also wanted to take a gap year before starting college.In fall 2013, Stoke connected with a family in Barcelona, Spain. They agreed to let her live with them and paid her a small amount to help care

32、 for their children for seven months. Stoke studied Spanish during her free time in Barcelona. She then used money as well as money from her parents to travel for two months.Stoke said that she felt different when she returned to the United States to begin her studies at Virginia Tech in 2014. She s

33、aid she felt at ease and that she knew more about herself as a person. Also, when talking with friends who went straight to college from high school, she found many had a difficult time in their first year of college.1、Where is Stoke unique compared with most high school students?AShe put money befo

34、re education.BShe had a bright future ahead of her.CShe valued practice more than theory.DShe didnt enter college directly after high school.2、How did Stoke determine her style of college education?AShe did it quite by accident.BShe wanted to put off her college graduation.CShe was not satisfied wit

35、h the traditional way.DShe needed to make enough money for college.3、What did Stoke and the older student have in common?AThey both studied Spanish in their free time.BThey both worked for a Germany family.CThey both looked after kids for others.DThey both studied at Virginia Tech.4、What was Stokes

36、attitude towards her experience before college?ACautious. BConfident.CAmbiguous. DRegretful.24（8分） Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recen

37、tly, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible（可变换的） standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button. The $500 adjustable desk can transform from a standard desk to a standing one, and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.Experts say that changing from a seated to

38、 a standing desk can improve productivity. Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google, where some employees have even installed treadmill (跑步机) and bicycle desks.The desk is not the first “convertible” on the market. As early as 2013, Stir Kinect brought out an adjustable

39、desk. The $3,890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and lower itself, changing it into a standing desk or a traditional desk. The desk can even be programmed to move up and down slightly, making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the user to change their positions. To move between sittin

40、g and standing positions, owners simply double tap on the screen. The desk can learn the users preferences over time and suggest the best seating position.The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of ex-Apple and Disney engineers. It has a built-in touch screen to control and track movement, and ca

41、n tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working day. It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones, to keep cables hidden.“ Ikeas height-adjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market, said JP Labrosse, founder an

42、d CEO of Stir.1、What is the text mainly about?AIkea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.BSilicon Valley offered health benefits to officials.CGoogle formed their tech firms to design bicycle desks.DThe Stir Kinect desk will become mainstream in the market.2、Which of the following is TRUE acc

43、ording to the text?ABefore Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.BThe seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future.CCompared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.DThe adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company.3、Th

44、e Stir Kinect desk_.Acan breathe in and breathe out by pressing the button onceBcan charge phones by using a device containing power pointCcan tell you how many calories you need for a walkDcan advise you to do more exercise at a proper time4、What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labr

45、osse?AIkeas adjustable desk will be popular with average people.BIkea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in the future.CThis height adjustable table can only be found in Ikea.DIt is not necessary for Ikea to open up the market at all.25（10分）On Remembrance Day members of the armed forces (s

46、oldiers, sailors and airmen) are commemorated (纪念).The other common name for this day is Armistice Day which marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting World War , on November 11th at 11am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month). Some 100,000 Canadian soldiers

47、 died in the First and Second World Wars.In Canada, Remembrance Day is a federal statutory (法定的) holiday with a notable exception of Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario and Quebec as it is in many other countries in the world where this day is observed on the national level.All government bu

48、ildings fly the Canadian flag this day and people remember those who fought for Canada during a two-minute silence at 11am. Many people wear poppies before and on Remembrance Day to show their respect and support for Canadian troops. Poppies are generally handed out free but often a voluntary donati

49、on is given in exchange.In the United States this day is called Veterans Day and is also observed on November 11th.Should Remembrance Day be a state holiday in every province?We continue to receive lots of messages from people all over the country who are outraged (气愤的) why Remembrance Day is not a

50、state holiday everywhere in Canada. Indeed, it would make sense to make this a state holiday in every province and territory even in Ontario. But not everyone agrees. Send us your thoughts about this issue in the comment area near the bottom of this page.Recently we received a comment from Jason and

51、 would like to post it on this page because we think that Jason makes a very good point in his message:“Please DO NOT make Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario. Family Day is a much more appreciated break for families in the heart of the long cold depressing winter. Remembrance Day is bett

52、er observed in a ceremony at your school, community centre or place of work.”1、What can be learned about Remembrance Day?AIt was established on November 11th, 1918.BIt is also referred to as Armistice Day.CIt is not observed on the same day as Veterans Day.DIt is held in memory of American soldiers

53、that died in two world wars.2、What usually take place to mark Remembrance Day in Canada?AThe Canadian flag will appear on all buildings.BPeople hold a two-minute silence at 12 am.CAll people wear poppies just on the day.DPoppies are often offered in exchange for some donation.3、Why is Jasons comment

54、 posted based on the text?AThere is something in what he said about the issue.BNot everyone agrees to have Remembrance Day.CTo collect peoples different views on the issue.DTo show Family Day is appreciated in Ontario.4、Where is this passage most likely taken from?AThe Internet. BThe magazine.CThe n

55、ewspaper. DThe history book.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）It was her giggling(咯咯的笑)that drew my attention. Note taking really wasnt all that funny.Walking over to the offender, I asked for the 1 Frozen, she refused to give it to me. I waited, all

56、 attention in the classroom on the quiet 2 between teacher and student. When she finally 3 it over, she whispered, “Okay, but I didnt draw it.”It was a hand-drawn 4 of me, teeth blackened and the words “Im stupid” coming out of my mouth.I managed to fold it up calmly. My mind, 5 , was working angril

57、y as I struggled not to 6 I figured I knew the two most likely candidates for drawing the picture. It would do them some 7 to teach them a lesson, and maybe it was high time that I did it!Thankfully, I was able to keep myself 8 When there were about six minutes remaining, I showed the class the pict

58、ure. They were all silent as I told them how 9 this was for me. I told them there must be a reason 10 and now was their chance to write down anything they needed to tell me. Then I let them write silently while I sniffed in the back of the classroom.As I 11 the notes later, many of them said somethi

59、ng like, “Ive got nothing against you.” or “Im sorry you were hurt.” Some kids said, “Were 12 of you.” But two notes, from the girls who I 13 were behind the picture, had a list of issues. I was too 14 , too strictReading those notes, I realized that over the course of this year, instead of 15 my st

60、udents, I had begun commanding them to 16 Where I thought I was driving them to success, I was 17 driving them away.I had some apologies to make. But the next day in the classroom, one boy and one girl each handed me a card. The one 18 by all the boys expressed sincere regret for the ugly joke. The