2022-2023学年河南省信阳市予南高级中学高考考前模拟英语试题含解析

1、2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Why not buy a second-hand car first if you dont have enough money for a new one?Thats a good _.AsayingBquestionCaccountDsuggestion2_ in my li

2、fe impressed me so deeply as my first visit to the Palace Museum.AAnythingBNothingCEverythingDSomething3He was offered a position at the local church school, _ he went to the Cambridge.Aafter whenBsince whichCafter whichDsince when4Teaching as a career is to many people owing to the long holidays.Ap

3、opularBfamiliarCattractiveDfantastic5We should organize useful activities, which will _ the relationship of the students.AappointBemployCpromoteDcommit6What the country did _ the international trade regulations, for which it was widely condemned.AapprovedBviolatedCbotheredDinterrupted7-Could I ask y

4、ou a private question? -Sure, Apardon me B go ahead Cgood idea D forget it8Why do you turn to me for help _ you can easily work out the problem independently?Auntil BwhenCafter Dunless9Some people create jobs, foster excitement and basically make the system work. They see possibilities _ others see

5、only problems.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhere10The plan for Xiongan New Area _ officially on April 1, 2017.Aannounced Bwas announced Cannounces Dis announced11She must have ranked her birthday presents in order of _because the top one is her favoriteAvalueBtimeCinterestDpreference12_ what had happened, they

6、knew I would struggle and simply wanted to help because it was the right thing to do.AHearingBTo have heardCHaving heardDHeard13Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was _ this problem, but we feel that we

7、cant wait any longer.”Alooking outBbringing outCcarrying outDsorting out14With the help of high technology in the past few years, electronic business _ to bank industry and travel industry.Aapplied Bhave appliedChas been applied Dhad been applied15Youve agreed to go, so why arent you getting ready?B

8、ut I _ that I was expected to set off at once.Adont realize Bdidnt realizeChavent realized Dhadnt realized16Careers Advice service is only available to people on day-time courses.Ato studyBstudyCstudiedDstudying17In order to make my composition clearer and smoother, my teacher asked me to _ the unne

9、cessary words and sentences.Aleave aloneBleave behindCleave offDleave out18If you can do what youre weakest _, you can handle any challenge.Afor BatCwith Dto19Parents need to encourage kids to develop their potential _ putting too much pressure on them.Awithout BbesidesCby Dfor20- Ann, our departmen

10、t may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance.- _.A Good to know B Ill sayC I hear you on that one D Cant argue with that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）What would it take to get you to put down your phone during a meal? Sarahs Corner Cafe in

11、 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is offering a deal for people who want to enjoy a meal, and each other, unplugged. Theyve set up so-called “family recharging stations” at tables where you drop your phone into a basket.“They let the server know and the server will bring over a basket with old fashioned H

12、angman and Tic Tac Toe and pencils because those games are interactive instead of coloring, which is solitary (孤单的),” owner Barry Lynch told ABC News. Once a family joins in the challenge, staff bring games to the table to encourage the family to interact and communicate with one another.If families

13、 make it through the meal without looking at their phones, theyre rewarded 10 percent off their bill. “A lot of people are starting to do it and its taken on a life of its own,” said Lynch.The idea for the “family recharging time” came to Lynch after observing many of his customers. “Theres one part

14、icular family I knew used to come in on Sunday for breakfast after church,” he recalled. “Every time I went over, one or two of the kids and sometimes the parents would be on the phone. I also knew the dad would go to New York for work every day, which takes a lot of time. I asked him about that and

15、 he said, Yeah, I still do it. Its so nice to be together and these breakfasts are rare. And when he said that, I thought, Something is going on here. I need to do something.”Lynch is thrilled by the response his phone-free meals have gotten and hopes they continue to enrich his customers family tim

16、e. “I just thought it was such a shame not to have more time together just to talk,” he said.1、How can a family get a 10% discount at Sarahs Corner Cafe?AThey have phone-free meals. BThey take no phones for meals.CThey keep polite during the meals. DThey remain quiet during the meals.2、Why do server

17、s bring over the games to the challengers?ATo cater for them. BTo test their courage.CTo make them communicate. DTo develop their game skills.3、What did Barry show by telling the familys story?AWhy he had pity on the family.BHow the family spent their weekend.CWhy the family members ignored each oth

18、er.DHow he had the idea for family recharging time.4、Whats the reaction of the customers about their phone-free meals?APassive. BPositive.CCasual. DDoubtful.22（8分）Martha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with th

19、e influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that

20、 time, the dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her

21、 ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, Chronicle”, which signaled the beginning of a new era in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Stree

22、t Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes.（服装）Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watc

23、h her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. A Dancers World is an introduction to Graham and her work. She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presiden

24、tial Medal of Freedom in nineteen seventy-six. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninety-six. In 1998, Time magazine listed her as the Dancer of the Century and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.1、Some fa

25、mous artists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham_ .Awas influenced greatly by themBkept in touch with them regularlyChad a great effect on modern danceDliked to make more friends with them2、Why didnt Marthas parents approve of her desire to dance at first?AShe was too old to learn American d

26、ance.BAmerican dance was seen as a lower art form.CThere was no academic school to teach dancing.DHer family was too poor to afford her tuition.3、When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she_.Awas warmly welcomed by the youthBachieved huge success once againCreceived many awards for her age

27、Dwas attacked by people4、The text is mainly about_.Athe background of modern dance in AmericaBthe development of modern dance in AmericaCMartha Graham and her achievements in danceDthe awards Martha Graham won in her life23（8分） Our heros origin story started this past February in the Perine family l

28、iving room in Birmingham, Alabama. Austin, a 4-year-old boy, and his father, Tad Perine, were watching a program on Animal Planet about a mother panda leaving her cubs. “I told him that the cubs would be homeless for a while,” Tad says. “Austin didnt know what homelessness meant, but he was sad and

29、wanted to know more.”Seeing this as a teachable moment, Tad took Austin to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter that provides housing, food, and other services for homeless men. As they drove by the redbrick building, they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. “Dad, they

30、 look sad.” Austin said. “Can we take them some food and make them smile?” That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a Burger King sandwich and handed the food out himself. Seeing what their presence meant to the men at the ministry, Austin and Tad returned the next week.After he returned

31、every week for five weeks, word of Austins acts of kindness spread through social media and national news outlets. Burger King jumped aboard, agreeing to donate $1,000 a month for an entire year toward the cause. Soon, churches and shelters across the country began inviting Austin to come to distrib

32、ute food in other areas. Whereas before Austin and Tad could feed 25 to 50 people at a time; now, thanks to corporate and community support, they can feed 800 to 2,000 people at once.As for Austin, he continues to give out food, smiles, and his inspirational message of love. “It makes me feel like I

33、m saving the day.”1、How does Austin feel when seeing the TV program?ASurprisedBJoyfulCGratefulDUnhappy2、Why did Tad drive Austin to the local shelter?ATo donate some money for the homeless.BTo ask for some help from the homeless.CTo teach him the meaning of homelessness.DTo introduce Austin to the s

34、taff there.3、What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?ATo confirm Austins influence.BTo praise Burger Kings donation.CTo thank the communitys supportDTo convey appreciation of the homeless.4、What can be a suitable title for the text?AA Teachable MomentBA Boy Fighting Against HungerCA Kind Fa

35、mily Helping the PoorDTads Inspirational Message of Love24（8分）If you feel yourself turning into an old grouch(脾气坏的人), dont worry happiness is just around the bend. A survey has found that although happiness dips in those in their 30s and 40s, people start to feel more content with life after the age

36、 of 50.However an economist found that older people will never again regain the excitement of youth. Rather it is thought that with age, individuals become more pragmatic about the ups and downs that life brings and accept their fortune.He questioned those in Britain, Switzerland and Germany and app

37、lied the findings to peoples life cycle.Mr. Van Landeghem, 29, said:“A happiness curve does not necessarily imply that a 65-year-old prefers his own life to the life of a 25-year-old.”“Both the 25-year-old and 65-year-old might agree that it is nicer to be 25 than to be 65. But te 65-year-old might

38、nevertheless be more satisfied, as he has learned to be satisfied with what he has.”It was suggested the mid-life happiness dip is because this is when people have the most responsibilities taking care of a family, paying a mortgage (抵押贷款) and having a demanding career. The middle-aged dip in happin

39、ess was also compared to that of losing a close relative or suddenly becoming unemployed.The study is just one of many put forward as an indicator of what makes for a happy life.Psychologists concluded that having money makes you happier, but only if you have a lot more than your friends and neighbo

40、rs. At the same time, youd better have enough tie to enjoy yourself instead of spending all your time on making money.Separate research found that owning the house of your dreams, the car you always longed for and having millions in the bank doesnt stop that desire to keep up with the Joneses (攀比).

41、And if the Joneses have more than you do, youll be miserable. It seems envy at being lower in the social pecking order (权势等级) reduces the satisfaction of being well off.If you just do what you love and you are good at, which society also values much, you may have a higher probability to be happy. Bu

42、t if your job pays less, how can you stick to it in disregard of responsibilities? Happiness means different things from different points of view, and point of view grows from ones experience and knowledge. Perhaps it comes with you when you dont need to think about adult problems or when you are wi

43、se enough to understand what satisfaction is.1、The underlined word “pragmatic” in paragraph 2 may mean _.Arealistic Bconcerned Cnervous Dcareful2、According to the passage, people in their 30s and 40s _.Amay feel it more difficult to experience happinessBmay sense happiness declines owing to other co

44、mplicated factorsCstart to realize responsibility and risk mean happinessDmay associate happiness with money and status and risk pursuing happiness3、It is implied in the passage that _.Ahappiness comes when you complain lessBlife is full of ups and downs in factCa sense of responsibility brings you

45、happinessDcompeting with others often makes you blue4、What makes for a happy life?AOnes family.BOnes money.COnes wisdom.DOnes status.5、The best title for the passage may be _.Ahappiness is U-shapedBhappiness is an experienceChappiness makes you satisfiedDhappiness can be won by yourself25（10分）Plan y

46、our dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.St. LuciaAbundant（丰富的） rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or d

47、ive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.Banff. AlbertaThis Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the

48、largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake cant be underestimated (低估).Machu PicchuAccording to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is th

49、e most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.Great Barrier ReefIts easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of th

50、e World it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by ri

51、sing ocean temperatures put this places continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.1、What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?AHiking. BSkiing.CDiving. DSnowboarding.2、Where may a historian choose to go?ASt. Lucia. BBanff. Alberta.CMachu Picchu. DGr

52、eat Barrier Reef3、What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?AIts on the western coast of Australia.BIts famous for coral reefs rather than fish.CPeople must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.DIt may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.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

53、个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）Around twenty years ago I was living in York. Though I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree, I could not find 1 work.I was 2 a school bus to make ends meet and living with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had 3 five interviews with a company and one day,

54、between bus runs they called to say I did not get the job. “Why has my life become so 4 ?” I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over to 5 a little girl, she handed me an earring（耳环）saying that I should keep it 6 somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY”.At first

55、I got angry. Then it 7 me-I had been giving all of my 8 to what was going wrong with my experiences rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 9 of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to 10 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for me from a lady

56、who was a director at a large 11 She asked me if I would give a one-day lecture on stress management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.My day there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of 12 that I completely changed my life.

57、1、AsuccessfulBextraCsatisfyingDconvenient2、AdrivingBrepairingCtakingDdesigning3、Aprepared forBattendedCasked forDheld4、AhardBbusyCseriousDshort5、Awave atBdrop offCcall onDlook for6、Ain caseBor elseCas ifDnow that7、AhurtBhitCcaughtDmoved8、AfeelingsBattentionCstrengthDinterests9、AlistBbookCcheckDcopy1

58、0、AconnectBturnCkeepDadd11、AhospitalBfactoryCrestaurantDhotel12、AoperationBspeakingCemploymentDthinking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）Wuzhen is a typical ancient town in southern China. 1 (lie) in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, it can be easily acce

59、ssed (到达) through a number of expressways. On a recent business trip to Shanghai, a local friend 2 (invite) me to Wuzhen.It was 9: 00 am when we arrived there. With its houses made 3 black bricks and gray tiles (瓦) against the white walls, the small town is like a 4 (tradition) Chinese ink and wash

60、painting. Wandering along the riverside, you will be 5 (deep) impressed by the great view and slow lifestyle. At lunchtime, I 6 (treat) to the steamed white fish, a well-known dish served at most 7 (restaurant) in Wuzhen. It tasted so good. But I think it is the mix of culture and food that makes it