1、2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项:1答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角条形码粘贴处。2作答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试题卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后,请将本试卷和
2、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)1 David is a green hand at such things. But I believe he is quite _ to the task.Arelevant BaccessibleCequal Dunique2Hes as a “bellyacher”hes always complaining about something.Awho is knownBwhom is knownCwhat is knownDwhich is known3We strongly advise you _ eating y
3、our meal so late. Its not healthy.AonBagainstCfromDover4Lifting off at sunrise, the hot air balloon goes wherever the wind blow.AmayBmustCneedDshould5Mr. Smart is believed to be a capable person, who is equal_ charge of the company very well.Ato takeBto takingCto be takenDtaking6The shocking news ma
4、de me realize _ terrible problems we would face.A. thatBhowCwhatDwhy7The inner strength of the girl allows her _ going when she gets into trouble.Akeep Bkeeping Cto keep Dkept8More subway lines_ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.Awill buildBwill be builtCbuildDare built9Nowadays
5、 with the development of science, more and more new technology_ to the fields of IT.Ahas introducedBwas introducedCwill introduceDis being introduced10Julia has got a pretty _ dealshe was laid off just for being late once!Arough BtoughCillegal Dmean11What has made him in such high spirits recently?_
6、 by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.ABeing praised BPraisedCHaving praised DTo praise12-Im sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final. -I think so. He _ for it months.Ais preparingBhas been preparingCwas preparingDhad been preparing13Its great that all the visitors who on the isla
7、nd were saved.AtrappedBhave been trappedChad trappedDhad been trapped14One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem _ it becomes an emergency.AwhenBbeforeCafterDunless15Take the medicine right away! _ it yesterday, you would be quite all right now.AHad you takenBWould yo
8、u takeCShould you takeDWere you to take16Some people are able to multitask wellthey can two or more businesses at the same time very well.Aturn to Brelate toClead to Dattend to17Everybody was touched _ words after they heard her moving story.AwithoutBbeyondCagainstDdespite18Computers can do nothingB
9、ut once _what to do, they show extraordinary power to do a great dealAto programBbeing programmedCprogrammedDhaving programmed19To get a slim figure, Fanny has tried many ways, but in vain. So now she is reduced anythingfor supper.Ato not eatingBnot to eatCnot to eatingDto not eat20Whether the build
10、ings in this area should be pulled down has remained _;people are still looking for other possible solutions.AunchallengedBrelevantCcontroversialDcontradictory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) Below is a web page from .Kid of the Year Photo ContestEnter your kids photo today an
11、d win ! Were giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers Choice votes. PLUS our editors will select one entry (参赛作品) to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest RulesNo purchase necessary to enter or win. The Kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 a.m. March 23, 2019, an
12、d ends on January 21, 2020 (the “Entry Period”). Entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2020 (“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry.Share My Entry:Vis
13、it and click the button to enter. Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. Photos must be taken by entrant, non-professional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos mus
14、t be .jpeg or .bmp image formats (格式) and cannot exceed 3 MBFacebook Entry:Visit F and click the Kid of 2019 tab. Fill out the registration form and upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be a
15、pplied to all photos. Photos must be taken by entrant, non-professional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos must be .jpeg or .bmp image formats and cannot exceed 3 MBThis promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing yo
16、ur information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for P.Photos must not contain material that infringes the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or tha
17、t constitutes copyright violation. Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMIT: One entry per household, per eligible (有资格的) child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each
18、child. No group entries.1、We can learn from the passage that _.Ayou should buy something first before you enter the contestByour entry will not be returned even if you dont win the contestCyou should send your entry before 12:00 p.m. on March 23, 2019Dthe editors of the contest will decide who will
19、win the 20,000 dollars in prizes2、Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She MUST _.Aprovide a description and an album title for the kids photosBgo to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration formsCcomplete the entry process separately for each of her kidsDp
20、rovide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry3、To enter the contest, photos must _.Ahave won some prize or awardBbe taken by non-professional entrantsCcontain brand names or trademarksDcontain parents personal information4、What does the underlined word “infringes” mean?Aviolates.B
21、obtains.Cgrasps.Dcheats.5、The purpose of the passage is _.Ato advertise the website Facebook. comBto make profits by attracting photographers interestCto introduce two methods of entering a photo contestDto encourage parents with children to enter a photo contest22(8分) Have you ever realized that th
22、e smallest countries in the world have so much to offer? Whether its historic and cultural heritage or unspoiled nature, these microstates are worth a visit.GrenadaGrenada is a small country in the world. It is located on island of Caribbean, which is also known as The Island of Spice for several sp
23、ices like cinnamon, ginger and rare nutmeg. Grenada relies on tourism. Its pristine beaches, warm turquoise water and unspoiled nature make it a wonderful holiday destination. Recently ecotourism has been growing as well.San MarinoLocated within Italy and surrounded by the Apennine Mountains. San Ma
24、rino is visited by approximately 2 million tourists annually. Its a beautiful country, which also claims to be the oldest surviving state in the world! Therefore its cultural and historic heritage is undoubtedly fascinating. Although very small, the microstate has a lot of architectural attractions
25、as well as the Romagna, which is loved by Italians, who are among the main guests here.MaldivesMaldives is located on the bank of Indian Ocean. Maldives has a range of different habitats including deep sea, shallow coast, and reef ecosystems, fringing mangroves, wetlands and dry lands. Visitors to t
26、he Maldives do not need to apply for a pre-arrival visa, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country.AndorraIts a picturesque microstate found in the Pyrenees Mountains, bordering Spain a
27、nd France. Over 10 million tourists visit Andorra every year! Unlike the neighboring countries high prices, the country has a duty-free policy, allowing shoppers to enjoy lower costs. Also there are winter and summer resorts, so you can visit anytime.1、Who might be interested in Grenada?AArchitects.
28、BSpice lovers.CHistorians.DMountain climbers.2、Which of the following is a good choice for people who like building design?AMaldives.BSan Marino.CAndorra.DGrenada.3、What is not required for a traveler to Maldives?AMoney.BA passport.CA visa.DA return ticket.4、What measure has Andorra taken to attract
29、 travelers?AOffering lower prices.BAdopting visa-free policy.CSetting natural habits.DDeveloping scenic spot.23(8分) Natalie Trayling is a famous street artist in Melbourne. At first, those who happened to pass by her and spare some change didnt even realize what a musical genius was playing. The emo
30、tional tune was not only masterfully played but also composed by Natalie herself when she was only 14. Gradually, as long as she appears, people will stop, absorbed in her music. Her music makes you think about calmness, the good things in life, and never giving up.But what people do not know is tha
31、t behind the beautiful music of the old woman, it is full of bitterness. At the age of 12, she won a music scholarship at Santa Maria College. At 15 she knocked back a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London because her parents couldnt pay non-tuition costs. When she left school, she tau
32、ght piano at Santa Maria. Later she met her husband, Denis. They had four children, but the two of them died. In 1984, Denis asked for a divorce. Natalies son, Nathan, was given medication for depression. Natalie lived either outdoors in Royal Park or in boarding houses for nine years. In late 2003
33、Natalie collapsed with anaemia(贫血) and was hospitalized for six months.For half a century, Natalie has been teased by fate. But even so, she never gave up her love for music. When asked why the music was so important to her, she said: “Music is everything. I do feel part of it. The whole world is mu
34、sic.”When Natalie went on the Internet, she became a sign of Melbourne. People are impressed by her persistence in dreams and the optimism of life. Now she is no longer wandering around. She can play the piano at any time, but as long as the weather is good, she will walk to the streets of Melbourne
35、, and play a touching melody for the rush of the city.1、Why is Natalies music so touching to the passers-by?AIt is full of bitterness.BShe composed it herself.CIts a reflection of her own life.DIt reminds of the beauty of life.2、Which of the following can replace the underlined word “knocked back” i
36、n Paragraph 2?Agave upBobtainedCacceptedDwas awarded3、What does music mean to Natalie?AIts her hobby.BIts the source of her misfortune.CIt is part of her life.DIts a way to earn a living.4、What does the author try to tell us?ANatalie is a musical genius.BLife is not easy for everyone.CNever give up
37、halfway.DNatalie has a strong and brave heart.24(8分)Mandy Harvey is a 29-year-old singer from the American state of Florida. She suffers from connective tissue disorder. She lost most of her ability to hear when she was 18. As a child and during her teenage years, Harvey was a singer. But she stoppe
38、d singing for a time after she went deaf.But she decided to start singing again after she learned how to feel a songs beat through the wooden floor of a stage or theater. She uses visual aids to make sure her musical instruments are tuned correctly and she is singing in the correct pitch (音高).Harvey
39、 is now a professional singer. But until Tuesday night, not many people in the United States had heard of her. Of course that changed when she appeared on the television show “Americas Got Talent.” The show has four judges who watch people perform and decide if they should continue in the competitio
40、n.Mandy Harvey appeared on stage with a small instrument: a ukulele. A sign language interpreter stood next to the judges. One of the judges, Simon Cowell, asked Harvey about the condition that caused her to go deaf. Then she got ready to perform. She sang a piece she wrote, called “Try.” Harvey sai
41、d: “After I lost my hearing, I gave up. But I want to do more with my life than just give up.” Cowell said: “Good for you,” and clapped his hands loudly.As she was singing,one camera cut away to capture images of people in the theater. Many were seen crying. At one point, everyone stood up and cheer
42、ed. By Wednesday afternoon, a video of Harveys performance had been played 46 million times.Shortly after she finished singing, Cowell smiled, and said “Mandy, I dont think youre going to need a translator for this.” And he reached over and hit a button that released golden confetti (五彩纸屑) into the
43、air. That meant Harvey automatically moved on to the final part of the talent competition.1、How does Mandy Harvey sing with her musical instruments as a deaf person?ABy senses of touch. BBy her instrument.CBy experience. DBy sight.2、What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AHarve
44、y is not well-known.BHarvey is a professional singer.CHarvey is popular with Americans.DHarvey is lucky with her childhood.3、What do you know about topic of her song “Try”?AShowing her hard situation.BExpressing her perseverance.CAsking for sympathy from others.DProving her success in her career.4、W
45、hat was the result of Mandys performance?AShe got the first place.BShe moved the three judges.CShe succeeded in entering the finals.DShe didnt satisfy the whole audience.25(10分) One form of social prejudice(偏见)against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. A
46、ctivities like playing computer games,going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isnt it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned upon(反对)by their children and grandchildren?Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very eff