2022-2023学年陕西省太原市黄陵中学高三第四次模拟考试英语试卷含解析.doc

1、2023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）1According to the school rule, no child be allowed out of the school, unless accompanied by his or her own parents.AshouldBmustCshallDcan2_a recepti

2、on to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China， vice premier Liu attached importance to mutually beneficial cooperation between USA and ChinaAAddressingBAddressedCBeing addressedDTo address3We are committed to creating a world free from the homeless and the hop

3、eless, a world _ each and every corner is a true paradise.AthatBwhichCof whichDfrom where4He started school the same day as I did and_to it like a duck to water.AappealedBtookCcateredDsaw5- Do you think I should join the singing group, Mary?- _ If I were in your shoes, I certainly would.ANone of you

4、r business BIt depends.CWhy not? DI dont think so.6Since the match is over, we can _by travelling and stop thinking about basketball.Adive in Bswitch offCpull out Dsplit up7 I am so glad to find you at home. Can you do me a favor? Sure. _?AWhy notBWhats upCHow comeDHow is it going8Not until _ the be

5、tter qualities in ourselves _ expect to find them in others.Ahave we developed; can weBwe have developed; that can weCwe have developed; can weDcan we develop; that we will9What do you think of the movie last night?When I got there it _, so I only watched the end.AfinishedBhad finishedCwas finishing

6、Dhas finished10What has made him in such high spirits recently?_ by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.ABeing praised BPraisedCHaving praised DTo praise11Sometimes, the kind of food we serve a person suggests _ we show our gratitude.AwhenBwhatCwhyDhow12 “Drive-ins” have large parking lots _

7、 customers are served in their cars by waitresses.AwhoBwhenCwhichDwhere13-Tom has failed again in the math exam. I am really let down. -_ He has already done his best.ADont push him. BNo kidding. CHe should be to blame. DNo wonder.14Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?The report sche

8、duled to be handed in tomorrow, he _ it.Acouldnt have attendedBneednt have attendedCwouldnt attendDshouldnt attend15The teachers voice still remained calm _ she was getting annoyed.Aas long as Beven ifCas if Dnow that16Its great that all the visitors who on the island were saved.AtrappedBhave been t

9、rappedChad trappedDhad been trapped17Did you take sides when Mom and Dad were arguing again?No. Ive learned that its best _ until it blows over.Ato call it a day Bto pull their legsCto sit on the fence Dto wash my hands off18The popularity of government posts has dropped in recent years, though the

10、civil service jobs are still favored by the Chinese as they offer a _ stable career.ArelativelyBregularlyCroughlyDrigidly19Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.You know, music is the source of _ in life.A inspiration B identificationC reaction D recreation20When face

11、d with a big challenge _ potential failure seems to hide at every corner, maybe youve heard this advice before: “Be more confident.”AwhereBwhoseCwhichDof which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）When my sister Mertie told me she had put out tomato plants last summer, I was quite i

12、mpressed.Since she was a garden-beginner, Mertie researched exactly how far apart to space her tomato plants; what kind of fertilizer to use; how to keep away the bugs, etc. Once they were planted, she took care of them daily, anxiously awaiting the juicy tomatoes to appear. But, day after day, her

13、plants were tomato-less while all of her neighbors who had also put out tomato plants were already enjoying the fruit of their labor.Frustrated, Mertie gave in and went to the market to search fresh tomatoes. While paying, Mertie told the farmer her troubles. The farmer paused to think for a moment

14、and then asked, “Well, what kind of tomatoes did you plant?”“I think they were called Big Boy,” Mertie remembered.“Well theres your problem,” the farmer explained. “Big Boy and Better Boy tomatoes have a 95-day growing period whereas regular tomato plants produce fruit in as few as 70 daysyou just h

15、ave to wait a little longer for the Big Boys.”With that new knowledge, Mertie went home with excitement, knowing they would be worth the wait.Thinking about my sisters gardening experience, I had to smile. She just didnt know that Big Boy tomatoes took longer-neither did I-but once she discovered th

16、at information, she was no longer discouraged and upset about the lack of tomatoes on her plants. Instead, she was encouraged and excited to see them a few weeks later.It makes me wonder how many of us have “Big Boy” dreams in our hearts, yet we just dont realize that they are of the “Big Boy” varie

17、ty so we are discouraged and worn out with the waiting process. Instead of waiting with excitement, we give up on our dreams and figure we must have done something wrong to stop them from coming to pass. Frustrated, we see other peoples dreams coming true, and we wonder why ours havent yet been achi

18、eved.1、What is not mentioned in the passage when growing tomato plants?AUsing suitable fertilizer. BKeeping them well apart.CWatering them regularly. DControlling pests on them.2、Why did Merties tomato plants fail to produce at the expected time?ABecause they were destroyed by her neighbors.BBecause

19、 she grew the wrong kind of tomatoes.CBecause she didnt manage the garden well.DBecause they required more time to produce.3、What does the author compare tomatoes to in the text?AGoals. BExperiences.CTime. DImagination.4、What does the text intend to show us?AIts better late than never.BA bad beginni

20、ng makes a bad ending.CSuccess sometimes needs a little patience.DA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.22（8分）Jessica Westervelt,a Spanish teacher at Bethlehem High School in New York,created an activity called “House Hunters”,which was inspired by the popular television show “House Hunters In

21、ternational”,for her Spanish class about four years ago.Similar to the show,students work in groups,pretending to be real house agents,and look for three houses in Spanish-speaking countries.She uses the activity to teach vocabulary related to the home,chores,travel and vacation.She created the exer

22、cise because she wanted to incorporate her students interests into the curriculum.At the time,a group of her students were big fans of the show.The students look for a house for Westervelt to buy to live in,or rent for vacation.She tells them what she is looking for in a home and gives them a budget

23、.Students work in groups of three,and each student is responsible for finding one house in a Spanish-speaking country that fits the requirements.The groups usually make a brochure describing the houses they find.Each group presents their findings to the class,while the other students take notes.The

24、entire activity is done in Spanish,so students get to practice their writing,listening and conversation skills.They also get some cultural education when researching homes in Spanish-speaking countries.Westervelt says that students planning to take the class look forward to her project.Westervelt sa

25、ys,“I think any time that you can find a way to link into something that they are interested in outside of school,it makes it more realistic for them and it makes that activity much more enjoyable for them.”1、How did Westervelt come up with the idea of the activity?AShe got it from a TV program. BSh

26、e was inspired by her students.CShe learned it from a house agent. DShe was taught that in high school.2、Which of the following can replace the underlined word “incorporate” in Paragraph 2?Achange BabsorbCforce Dpersuade3、What are the students supposed to do with the houses they find?ARent the house

27、s for their vacation. BLive in the houses for a while.CWrite an introduction to the houses. DChoose and buy one for their teacher.4、What do Westervelts words in the last paragraph mean?AMost school activities are not enjoyable.BStudents should be realistic about study.COut-of-school activities are v

28、ery important.DLearning should be combined with interest.23（8分） Teenagers who check social media for several hours a day are at the risk ofdeveloping ADHD (多动症), a study has concluded.The research team, from the University of Southern California, tracked 2,600teenagers aged 15 and 16. They asked the

29、m how many times they checked theirphones and other digital devices for various reasons, and then monitored them for symptoms of ADHDAfter two years, those who had checked their phones the mostoften were twice as likely as those who checked the least often to show signs ofADHDWriting in the JAMA med

30、ical journal, the scientists said, “Modern mediadevices immediately inform users when new text messages, social media postings, or videogame play invitations arrive. Exposure to such information may drawattention away from important tasks. Frequent distraction could interrupt thedevelopment of const

31、ant attention and organization skills.”They believe constant access to instant entertainment also has an impact. Researcher Professor Adam Leventhal said all previous research had focused on the link between ADHD and televisions. “Whats new is that previous studies on thistopic were done many years

32、ago, when social media, mobile phones, tablets andmobile apps didnt exist. We can say with confidence that teens who are exposedto higher levels of digital media are significantly more likely to develop ADHDsymptoms in the future,” he said.Leventhal believes the findings help fill a gap in understan

33、ding how newmobile media devices and seemingly limitless content pose a mental health risk forchildren. And the findings serve as a warning.British scientists welcomed the findings. But Professor Andy Przybylski of theOxford Internet Institute said, “The study relies on survey responses provided byt

34、he students in question. It is not clear if teachers or parents would rate the childrensimilarly or if the self-reported measure of digital screen use is related with eitheractual behavior or higher quality survey items.”1、How did the researchers conduct the study?ABy monitoring 2,600 teenagers with

35、 ADHDBBy tracking the participants for two years.CBy analyzing data from previous researches online.DBy controlling different teens time spent on social media.2、What does Leventhal think of the exposure to higher levels of digital media?AIt will cause diverse ADHD symptoms.BIt will create higher ADH

36、D risks.CIt will weaken teenagers confidence.DIt will have a major influence on organization skills.3、What does Professor Andy Przybylski think of the study?AIt provides a better understanding of the media.BIt should have focused on parents responses.CIts findings are not reliable enough.DIts a brea

37、kthrough in this field.4、What can be a suitable title for the text?AThe use of digital media is on the riseBTeens are increasingly exposed to ADHDCHeavy use of social media may increase ADHD risksDTeens exposure to modern media calls more attention24（8分）For families on vacation, a playground provide

38、s a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Playground, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a

39、 trip to Swedens Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you cant play with you

40、r food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, o

41、f course, tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Childrens Park, Santiago, ChileBicentennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 2

42、00years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.1、What ca

43、n be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground?AIt is located in Tokyo, Japan.BIts design was led by some artists.CIt is aimed at balancing peoples diet.DIts facilities are modeled after fruits.2、When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to .Awear thick protective clothesBavoid moments when its h

44、otCtake umbrellas and raincoatsDwatch out for the equipment3、Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Childrens Park?AIt becomes part of the surroundings.BIt was built to improve peoples lives.CIt amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.DIt provides slides for both children and adults.25（10分）You

45、th football team members rescued more than two weeks after sudden flooding trapped them in a cave in Thailand are now being well looked after at a hospital in the northern city of Chiang Rai. In addition to treating the boys for potential body fluid loss, inadequate nutrition and lack of oxygen, the

46、ir doctors also plan to closely monitor them for symptoms of diseases that may have been infected by animals living in the cave.“The next step is to make sure those kids and their families are safe, because living in a cave provides a different environment, which might contain animals that could tra

47、nsmitdisease,” said the local hospital. The boys and their family members have been told to watch for symptoms such as headache, nausea(反胃), muscle pain or difficulty breathing, the reports added.Yet based on the location where the boys were trappedmore than four kilometers from the cave complexs main entrance, past some fully submerged passagesand the fact