2022-2023学年广东省茂名市第十中学高三第一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须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1The farmer said the PLA men came to rescue timely when they _in the snowstorm.Awere trapping Bwere being trap

2、pedCare trapping Dare being trapped2Perhaps you _ stop playing computer games now. Your boss may be turning up in the office at any moment.AwillBmustCshouldDcan3I was ill that day, otherwise I _the sports meet.Atook part inBwould have taken part inChad taken part inDwould take part in4Parents need t

3、o encourage kids to develop their potential _ putting too much pressure on them.Awithout BbesidesCby Dfor5In the Name of People, a popular TV drama, shows a deep _ on the fight against corruption.Aargument BthemeCreflection Dimpression6A firm from New Zealand has revealed a set of robotic legs which

4、 they claim will soon allow _ wheelchair-bound people to walk again.AextremelyBpreviouslyCactuallyDeventually7I thought it hard to complete the project then, but I _ my mind.Awill change Bwould changedChave changed Dhad changed8_ the concert to raise money for hunger relief and to make the public aw

5、are of the problem, Geldof invited many famous musicians to take part in it.AIntendedBIntendingCHaving intendedDTo intend9I thought Father would be better, but _it is, he is getting worse, which makes me more worried.AbeforeBasCbecauseDafter10Thanks to the “sugar tax”， food factories have reduced su

6、gar in their products, _ about 45 million kilograms of sugar.Ato save BsavedCsaving Dhaving saved11If the weather had been better, we _ a picnic yesterday.Amust have hadBwould haveCcould have hadDwill have12I think you could complain, _, of course, you are happy with the way thing s are.AunlessBthat

7、CwhichDwhere13Since it was getting late, we decided to find a small inn to _ for the night.Aput offBput outCput away .Dput up14Without my parents encouragement and support I definitely _ where I am today.AwasntBhadnt beenCwouldnt beDwouldnt have been15As to the long-term effects of global warming so

8、me believe that the damage has been done, _.Aotherwise we take steps to make up nowBnow that we take steps to make upCwhether we take steps to make up now or notDunless we take steps to make up now16-Can those_ at the back of the classroom hear me?-No problem.AseatBsitCseatedDsat17Creating an atmosp

9、here _ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.AwhereBwhoseCthatDwhich18When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _nobody can recognize himAso thatBnow thatCin caseDas though19The necklace the woman bought is , because it is made of glass.ApricelessBworthwhileCvaluableDworthless20Efforts

10、will be made to_ new teaching models to exploit the students potential.Aaccelerate BinnovateCdifferentiate Dcompile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）Most heroes are not super. They dont appear in comic books, on television, or in movies. They just do what they believe needs to b

11、e done to make their world a better place. Bike Batman is one of them.Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle, Washington. Hes a cyclist who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby.About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a we

12、bsite where people list things they want to sell. As he often does, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when theyre taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index.Then he c

13、alled the person who claimed to be the bikes owner and arranged to meet him supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Bike Batman told the thief, “Youve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did.A

14、fter that first success, Bike Batman developed a safer routine. When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has confirmed it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department

15、 so that officers can participate in the action. In more than half of the 22 cases in which he has got back and returned bikes, the thieves have been arrested. In one case, Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects had stolen during a home burglary.His

16、 nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called “Robin Hood”. Since he wasnt exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, “Batman” seemed a better fit. The idea of a superhero punishing criminals feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues

17、his work is to keep up Seattles reputation as a friendly city.1、Bike Batman is .Aa superhero Ba website managerCa Seattle citizen Da police officer2、When Bike Batman discovers a questionable bike, he will first .Acontact the owner of the stolen bike Blook up the bikes informationCcall the police dep

18、artment Darrange to meet the thief3、Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to .Abecome famous Bhelp poor peopleCpunish bike thieves Dbuild a friendly city4、From the passage, we can learn that .ABike Batman felt relieved to see the thieves arrestedBBike Batman began his good deeds by accidentCthe poli

19、ce failed to perform their dutiesDthe thieves refused to return the bikes22（8分）Theres a curious thing about people. All of us are driven in some way or another to achievewe want to run faster, be more creative, win more awards, and earn more money. But heres the thing: if you want to offer warm of w

20、isdom, constructive criticism or 360-degree feedback, then think again. Most of us would rather not hear it.Our easily-broken egos(自尊心) are partly to blame. We all want to meet our own expectations of ourselves, and so being critiqued can present a huge threat to our egos. Yet as decades of psycholo

21、gical theory and research have indicated, people have endless tricky strategies of remaining positive in the face of criticism. For this reason, rather than us welcoming feedback with open arms, our first response is often an automatic defense. These reactions serve to make us feel better about ours

22、elves.Psychological research exposes this unhealthy appetite for ignorance. In one study, students watched a false educational film about a serious disease called TAA Deficiency. In fact, TAA Deficiency is completely fictional, but the students were not told this information; instead, they were aske

23、d whether they wished to provide a cheek test for assessing(评估) their risk of developing the disease. Half of the students were told that if they ever developed TAA Deficiency, then the treatment would involve them taking a two-week course of pills. Of this group, 52% agreed to provide the cheek tes

24、t. The other half of students learned the treatment would involve taking the pills for the rest of their lives. Of this group, only 21% agreed to the test.These findings show a common pattern seen in other studies within and beyond the context of healthcare. That is, people are especially resistant

25、to hearing feedback when they believe it could lead them to do something difficultor unpleasant.1、The author implies in Paragraph 1 that people should _.Abe cautious when giving advice Bbe satisfied with what he hasCoffer constructive criticism Dcare less about others2、How do people usually react wh

26、en facing criticism?AThey try to avoid it. BThey deal with it seriously.CThey tend to defend themselves. DThey turn to psychological theory.3、Why didnt most of the second group agree to the test?AThey didnt believe in it.BThey knew it was just an experiment.CThey were sensitive to the negative resul

27、t.DThey didnt like the way they were treated.4、What can be the best title for the passage?AMeeting Criticism BRethinking FeedbacksCImproving Healthcare DFighting TAA Deficiency23（8分）Many people have bought insurance, either life or property (财产), commercial or compulsory. Yet some people know little

28、 about it and some even misunderstand its nature and function.Insurance is the sharing of risks. Nearly everyone is exposed to a risk of some sort. The house owner, for example, knows that his property can be damaged by fire; the ship-owner knows that his ships may be lost at sea; the breadwinner kn

29、ows that he may die at an early age and leave his family poorer. On the other hand, not every house is damaged by fire nor every ship is lost at sea. If these persons each put a small amount of money into a pool, there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer losses. In other words,

30、 the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many. This is the basis of insurance. Those who pay the contribution are known as the insured and those who manage the pool of contributions as insurers.The legal basis of all insurance is the policy. This is a printed form of contract on

31、a piece of paper in best quality. It states that every year the insured shall pay an amount of money, which is called the premium; in return, the insurer will pay an amount of money or compensation for losses if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The premium for insurance naturally d

32、epends upon how likely the risk is to happen, as suggested by past experience. If companies fix their premiums too high, there will be more competition in their area of insurance and they may lose business. On the other hand, if they make the premium too low, they will lose money and may even have t

33、o drop out of business. So the ordinary forces of supply and demand keep premiums at a level, satisfactory to both the insurer and the insured.1、The underlined phrase in Para. 2 most probably means .Amoney paid by the insurers Beach premiumCmoney paid by all those insured Dthe cost of administering

34、insurance2、Insurance premiums do not become too high because .Anot many people insure themselvesBpremiums depend on the risk of lossesCinsurers have to be more competitiveDinsurance companies can never lose money3、According to the passage, insurance business gains profit because .Amore and more peop

35、le buy insurance Bthe firms have sound managementCthe premium is increased year by year Donly a few of those insured suffer losses4、The purpose of the passage is to .Aexplain an insurance policy Bintroduce insurance businessCpersuade people to be insured Dwarn people of possible losses24（8分） Summer

36、is time for family fun and the creation of lifelong memories. Do not miss out on the opportunity to have an unforgettable vacation when booking activities, hotels, and more in these fantastic cities.San Antonio, TXWhether you are looking for a historic look into this fantastic city, or seeking to sp

37、end the day getting some sun at one of the theme parks in the area, theres something for everyone. San Antonio is home to Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Aquarium(水族馆), and other fun, family-friendly attractions. For a more historic look into the city, go on the San Antonio Grand

38、Tour, the Alamo Trolley Tour, or book the San Antonio Explorer Pass.Mackinac Island, MIFor an adventure, Mackinac Island is the destination of choice. Sitting on Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is inviting, with the Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet and Self-Guided Tour or a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour. If

39、your attention is on a family vacation, admission to the Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory or a water adventure with Great Turtle Kayak Tours is a great addition.Orlando, FLIt wouldnt be summer without a trip to Orlando. For those who want to visit some of the hottest theme parks of

40、all time, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Sea World Orlando, and Universal Orlando Resort. If you would rather skip the amusement parks and experience the more natural side of Orlando, there are options such as deep sea fishing in Gulf of Mexico and Orlando Zipline Tours at Florida

41、 EcoSafaris!1、What can you enjoy in San Antonio?APlay in the hottest theme parks of all time.BVisit a butterfly conservatory.CGo deep sea fishing in a gulf.DHave a taste of the citys history.2、Where should you go if you want to explore nature in Orlando?AFlorida EcoSafaris.BSea World Orlando.CWalt D

42、isney World Theme Parks.DWings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory.3、What do the three places have in common?AThey are famous for an adventure.BThey are fit for summer holidays.CThey lie in the same state.DThey all have a theme park25（10分）“Facts” That Are FalseThe $100 bill is the biggest bi

43、ll in circulation. Although the federal government stopped printing them in 1945, currency notes of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 are still legal tender. Most of them have been snatched up by private collectors. Between December 18, 1934, and January 9,1935, the government put out $100,000 notes

44、. However, they were only for transactions between Federal Reserve banks and never went out to the general public.The Sahara is the worlds largest desert. Technically, Antarctica is. The U.S. Geological Survey defines a desert as “dry land with a rainfall of usually less than ten inches per year tha

45、t supports only sparse vegetation and a limited population of people and animals.” Antarctica averages only six inches of rain a year (mostly as snow) and is almost 5.5 million square miles. The Sahara is only 3.3 million square miles.The green paste served with your sushi is wasabi. Wasabi is expen

46、sive and difficult to grow. Since its in the same family, most restaurants and food companies use horseradish (with food coloring) instead. Real wasabi is more complex and sweeter than what you get in a typical Japanese restaurant._ The ostriches would suffocate (窒息) if they did. If an enemy is appr

47、oaching, a frightened ostrich will lay its head and neck flat against the ground as a camouflage (伪装) ploy. Some human onlookers have assumed that the birds light-colored heads were actually in the sand.343、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AAs other bigger bills are

48、 out of print, the $100 bill is still the biggest one.BAntarctica with very little rainfall is considered as the largest desert.CHorseradish can be substituted with wasabi for the similar taste and color.DAn ostrich often uses its head as a weapon to fight against its enemy.1、Which of the following

49、is the best fit for the blank?AOstriches can breathe in the sand.BOstriches have very smart brains.COstriches bury their heads in the sand.DThe ostrichs head is the lightest in the world.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）Happy MaggieDuring my childho

50、od I experienced greater hardships than most people go through in a lifetime. In my short 17 years of life, I have been 1 five divorces of my parents. Having a new stepmother or stepfather every few years was 2 , but the constant moving was worse. My fathers cancer diagnosis 3 me apart, and his two

51、heart attacks and 4 with diabetes put a huge pressure on the family. By age 13, I was 5 and emotionally scarred. I felt like I had no one to 6 and that nothing would ever get better. Then I met Maggie, and my attitude towards life changed.For many summers, I 7 at a horse-riding camp for people with

52、special needs. We taught children and adults specialized skills 8 their abilities. For example, we would teach a child with autism(自闭症) 9 skills, or a child with cerebral palsy(脑瘫) strength-building exercise. Each volunteer was 10 a specific child during eight weeks. A few weeks later, I was asked t

53、o 11 another volunteer who was sick. That was the day my 12 on life changed forever.As I began to work with her, I looked through her file to get more information, which was 13 . She had been physically abused as a newborn and throughout her infancy. Her birth parents 14 her so badly that they cause

54、d her a serious brain injury by the age of two. Her skull had been broken, however, the amazing thing about Maggie was her 15 attitude.When I met Maggie, she was 12, and she would say 16 but“Im happy!”. If you asked her “How old are you?”, “Im happy” she replied each time. Everyone at the camp 17 he

55、r “Happy Maggie”.My life growing up was a huge struggle, 18 Maggie taught me not to get in the way of happiness. Nothing bad in life should be enough to change 19 I am. She gave me 20 . If I learned anything from Maggie, it would be, no matter what, be happy.1、AbeyondBwithCthroughDin2、AroughBexcitin

56、gCcharmingDindependent3、AbrokeBtoreCdefeatedDturned4、ArecoveryBsufferingCconcernDbattle5、AdepressedBconfusedCconfidentDpleased6、Alook afterBturn toCappeal toDtake after7、AvolunteeredBhandledCadmittedDrecommended8、Acompared withBbased onCjudging fromDowing to9、AanalyzingBcreatingCcommunicatingDcalcul

57、ating10、AacquiredBseparatedCpromotedDassigned11、AinterviewBemployCreplaceDdismiss12、AdecisionBevaluationCprincipleDoutlook13、Aheart-breakingBspirit-liftingCdisappointingDsurprising14、AtendedBtreatedCopposedDprotected15、AunreasonableBunacceptableCunforgettableDunsinkable16、AeverythingBanythingCnothin

58、gDsomething17、AgaveBcomplainedCtranslatedDnicknamed18、AandByetCsoDotherwise19、AwhyBwhereCwhoDthat20、AhopeBambitionCstrengthDlesson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）In South Korea smartphone cases come with rings fixed on the back 1 (prevent) clumsy owners from dropping them. T

59、his makes people look like they are married to their phones. In lots of Seouls coffee 2 (shop), couples on dates spend much more time looking at their screens 3 at each other. The results go beyond the 4 (potential) terrible consequences for romance.Walk around the streets of Seoul, and there is 5 r

60、eal risk of bumping into people 6 eyes are glued to their smartphone screens. According to the statistics, around 370 traffic accidents annually 7 (cause) by pedestrians using smartphones.The government initially tried to fight the “smombie” (手机僵尸) phenomenon by distributing hundreds of stickers (贴纸