2023届河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学英语高三上期末预测试题含解析.doc

2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．––The small restaurant is always crowded in every part.
––That’s ______ it has a unique dining environment and quite a few wonderful dishes.
A．why B．because
C．where D．when
2．A new airport may be constructed in Nantong, ____ the pace of economic growth will be accelerated.
A．in which case B．in that case C．in what case D．in whose case
3．Obama didn’t explain ______ any larger principles have guided him through the historic convulsions of the 2011 Arab Spring.
A．what B．that C．where D．whether
4．NASA has made a ________ that our earth has no threat associated with the film 2012 which is based on pure myths.
A．clarification B．classification C．identification D．presentation
5．By the time he arrived in Beijing, we _______ there for two days.
A．will have stayed B．stay C．have been staying D．had stayed
6．—Have you heard of yesterday's gas explosion?
—Yes. Only two of the 35 miners at the scene ________ to have made it out safely.
A．have thought B．are thought
C．had thought D．were thought
7．Agatha didn’t tell me ______ she would pick up her son from school.
A．which B．when
C．where D．what
8．Because of the heavy snow, we had to delay the visit until this weekend to the artgallery ____ in the center of our city these days.
A．being held B．holding C．to be held D．held
9．We believe ________ you have been devoted to ________ naturally of great necessity.
A．that; being B．all that; be
C．that all; are D．what; is
10．He was greatly shocked at Donald Trump’s taking office. Never did he expect that the voters _______ be so unreasonable.
A．should B．could
C．would D．might
11．It was from only a few supplies that she had brought in the village ____ the hostess cooked such a nice dinner.
A．where B．when C．that D．which
12．What you said doesn’t ________ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.
A．agree with B．make up
C．contribute to D．show off
13．The majority of new businesses fail because, ________ they have a product or service that fills a gap in the market, they usually lack the skills in sales, marketing, and administration.
A．now that B．even if
C．as long as D．as though
14．Tom is so creative a person that he always has lots of _________ ideas in his mind, and sometimes we don’t even know what he is thinking about.
A．mean B．novel
C．slim D．instant
15．More than one doctor _____ involved in the rescue that took place after the earthquake．
A． was B． is C． were D． are
16．_______ those past years, we couldn’t help feeling sorry for our parents who never had a rest all the year round.
A．Looking back upon B．Looking around C．Looking out D．Looking up
17．—Let’s go and have dinner this evening.
—_____. Have you come out first in the exam?
A．Thanks a lot. B．Why not?
C．What for? D．Yes, I’d like to.
18．By serving others, a person focuses on someone other than himself or herself, ________ can be very eye-opening and rewarding.
A．who B．which
C．what D．that
19．—I have something important to tell John. But I can’t find him.
—His cell phone is here, so he ________ have gone too far.
A．mustn’t B．needn’t
C．wouldn’t D．can’t
20．My summer camp isn’t good fun, but it is real learning experience for me.
A．a; / B．the; a C．/; a D．a; the
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） The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.
I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, "They are one skill away from great wealth."
There is an old saying that goes, "Job means" just over broke ". And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers" live within their means". They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.
When I ask the classes I teach, "How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, "So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?" The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems. The reason so many talented people are poor is because they focus on bui1ding a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.
1、The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that .
A．he has a sharp sense of hearing B．he is ready to help others
C．he is just one of the talented people D．he knows little about car repairing
2、The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by “ ”.
A．spend more than they can afford B．do in their own way
C．live in their own circle D．live within what they earn
3、Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?
A．They lack financial intelligence. B．They don’t work hard enough.
C．They don’t make full use of their talents. D．They have no specialized skills.
4、The main purpose of the author is to tell us .
A．how young people can find a satisfactory job B．what schools should teach students
C．how McDonald’s makes much money. D．why so many talented people are poor
22．（8分）Lying in Victoria, Australia, Phillip Island Nature Parks is a beautiful seaside holiday destination with perks(好处) like no other in the world. If you're seeking a relaxing, adventurous and memorable coastal holiday, Phillip Island is perfect for you. Full of family attractions, friendly wildlife, sheltered swimming spots and beautiful beaches and bays, it is really hard to find a reason not to take a holiday.
Philip Island's most famous and popular family attractions are The Penguin Parade and The Koala Conservation Centre.
Operating Hour
OPENING TIME: 10 a. m.
CLOSING TIME: Varies
Closed on Christmas Day, 25 December
Location
1019 ventor Rd, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922
3 Parks Pass Ticket
The ticket gives you standard entry to the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks, as well as standard entry to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
All tickets will have 12 months validity from the time of purchase. Tickets will be delivered to your inbox within 60 minutes of the purchase. Please print out all tickets and take along with you to the attraction.
How to Get There
CAR: Phillip Island is an easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Travel along the Monash Freeway(MI) away from Melbourne and turn off at the South Gippsland Highway exit. Continue travelling on the South Gippsland Highway(M420) and follow the signs for the Phillip Island onto the Bass Highway(A420). At the Anderson roundabout(环岛), turn right onto the Phillip Island Tourist Road(B420). At San Remo, cross the bridge onto the Phillip Island. Follow the signs to reach the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, and Churchill sland Heritage Farm. The attractions are no more than a 15-minute drive from each other.
BUS: V/Line runs daily coach services between Southern Cross Station and Cowes on Phillip Island, via Grantville, Corinella, Bass, San Remo and Newhaven. For detailed information contact V/Line on 136 196 or visit www. vline. com. au.
Please note: The bus takes the main road into Cowes and does not stop at any of the Nature Parks' attractions.
1、What does the author think of a visit to the Phillip Island Nature Parks?
A．Cheap. B．Dangerous. C．Instructive. D．Worthwhile.
2、How can a visitor get the ticket he/she buys?
A．By fax. B．By e-mail. C．By letter. D．By express.
3、Which road is the nearest to the Penguin Parade?
A．The Monash Freeway. B．The South Gippsland Highway.
C．The Bass Highway. D．The Phillip Island Tourist Road.
23．（8分） Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.
Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.
Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.
Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.
Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.
There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.
1、What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?
A．To compare skills of participants.
B．To make the audience feel amused.
C．To attract more people to watch events.
D．To cheer up the competitors on the court.
2、The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.
A．examine B．combine C．identify D．replace
3、We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading ______.
A．lacks necessary guidelines to follow
B．enjoys greater popularity than other sports
C．requires more designed actions than gymnastics
D．has a relatively high rate of damage to the body
4、Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A． B． C． D．
24．（8分）“Years ago when I was at the Grand Canyon, I remembered someone coming up to the canyon’s edge, taking a shot with a camera and then walking away, like ‘got it – done’, barely even glancing at the magnificent scene in front of him,” Linda Henkel, a scientist at Fairfield University, US told Live Science.
Henkel was surprised by how obsessed (痴迷的) people are with taking pictures these days - before dinner, during friends’ birthday parties, on museum tours and so on.
They keep taking pictures because they think that it helps record the moment, but as Henkel’s latest study has just found out, this obsession may prevent their brains remembering what actually happened, reported The Guardian.
In her study, Henkel led a group of college students around a museum and asked them to simply observe 15 objects and photograph 15 others. The next day the students’ memory of the tour was tested, and the results showed that they were less accurate in recognizing the objects and they remembered fewer details about them if they photographed them.
‘‘When people rely on technology to remember them — counting on the camera to record the event and thus not needing to attend to it fully themselves, it can have a negative impact on how well they remember their experiences,” Henkel explained.
But there is also an exception: if students zoomed in to photograph part of an object, their memory actually improved, and those who focused the lens (镜头) on a specific area could even recall parts that weren’t in the frame.
So basically, this study is saying that constantly taking pictures can harm your memory. But shouldn’t reviewing pictures we have taken help wake up our memories? This is true, but only if we spend enough time doing it.
“In order to remember, we have to access and interact with the photos, rather than just collect them,” Henkel told The Telegraph. However, previous research has shown that most people never take the time to look over their digital pictures simply because there are too many of them and they aren’t usually very organized on their computers.
1、Why did the author mention Henkel’s trip to the Grand Canyon at the beginning?
A．To complain about some tourists’ bad habits.
B．To give suggestions on how to enjoy one’s tour.
C．To point out people’s obsession with taking pictures.
D．To describe the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon.
2、What can we learn from Henkel’s study?
A．Reviewing pictures always helps people bring back memories easily.
B．Taking pictures in a museum tour helps students recognize objects better.
C．People should spend more time taking pictures than studying real objects.
D．Pictures focusing on the details of objects probably improve people’s memories.
3、The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 probably refers to “________”.
A．the camera B．technology
C．the event D．an object
4、What is the article mainly about?
A．People’s obsession with taking pictures and its influence.
B．Possible ways of using pic