2023届山西省太原市等2地高三下学期二模英语试题.docx

1、2023年高三年级模拟考试(二)英语试卷(考试时间：下午3：00-5 ：00)本试卷采用闭卷、笔试形式。试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用 橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分

2、)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例： How much is the shirt？A.19. 15.B. 9.18.C.9. 15.答案是C。1.When will Jim return?A.On Friday.B.On Saturday.C.On Sunday.2.Which is not included in the rent?A.Electricity.B.Heating.C.Parking.3.Where does the conversati

3、on take place probably?A.At home.B.At the airport.C.In the company.4.What will the speakers do next?A.Order takeouts.B.Cook by themselves.C.Dine in the restaurant.5.How does the man sound?A.Surprised.B.Grateful.C.Worried.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听每

4、段对话或独白前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟； 听完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。 每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6 、7题。6.What lesson does May take?A.Chinese Speaking.B.Chinese Painting.C.Chinese Calligraphy.7.What does May think of her teacher?A.Smart.B.Funny.C.Patient.听第7段材料，回答第8 、9题。8.Why does the woman call the service line?A.To ask for

5、 a discount.B.To ask about refund process.C.To complain about products.9.How soon will the problem be solved according to the rule?A.Within 3 days.B.Within 5 days.C.Within 7 days.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What kind of clothes does Molly sell?A.Clothes for men and kids.B.Fashion clothes for ladies.C.Busine

6、ss clothes for women.11.When did Molly start her business?A.In university.B.During training.C. After graduation.12.What is Mollys plan for the future?A.Opening a physical shop.B.Employing more workers.C.Extending the clothes styles.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What did Carl do yesterday?A.He practised for te

7、sts.B.He had a driving lesson.C.He passed the driving theory test.14.Why was Carl nervous?A.He experienced failure.B.He had no one to turn to.C.He was not fully prepared.15.How does Carl feel after the road test lessons?A.Confident.B.Hesitant.C.Hopeless.16.What is Carl going to do for his road test?

8、A.Print the result.B.Practise more.C.Change a new instructor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who are the listeners probably?A.Tour guides.B.New workers.C.Visitors.18.What takes place every two weeks?A.A safety meeting.B.A special experiment.C.A brief test.19.What are unacceptable in this lab?A.Jackets.B.Sports

9、 shoes.C.Tight belts.20.What is required to keep everything clean?A.Washing hands.B.Using new tools.C.Wearing protective suits.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。AFathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop for-as it feels like they have everythin

10、g. But surely they are missing out on something and thats exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.Thermocare BlanketB.Merry Time Modern Set.Perhaps your dad needs the perfect warm blanket on those freezing winter days. If so, hell love theThermocare Blanket. Made from soft and comfort

11、able material, this blanket is perfect to settle oneself into.Plus,its smart design means your dad can easily wrap it around himself. Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stayat a certain level.$66.89 at MerryTime Modern SetThis decent 14-piece tea set,including an electric teapot,

12、six cups,six plates and ametal storage stand,will help host a proper high tea event.The smooth appearance will make it a great home decoration,and its also very easy to hold,store and wash.Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table.$69.90 at WalmartCATCH:3 ClassicsThis styli

13、sh wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and casily-just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging.This most popular choice is made from good-quality materials that will last for years. $70.00 at WalmartBonding LampThese

14、 electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by,no matter where they are.They also help bridge any gaps betwcen the two of you.Whether youre missing your dad or just want to show him how much you care,just touch your lamp at hand,and the other lamp in your dads range will light up

15、 automatically, letting him know youre thinking of him.$128.00 at 21.Which gift is used for a father to host his friends?A.Thermocare Blanket.C.CATCH:3 Classics.D.Bonding Lamp.22.What do the four gifts have in common?A.They work by electricity.B.They have lower price online.C.They are environmentall

16、y friendly.D.They can make good home decoration.23.Who may the text be intended for?A.A father who is keen on fashion.B.A blogger who provides advice on gifts.C.A family that shop for daily necessities.D.A daughter who is browsing for Fathers Day.BA bright and impressive bus carrying fresh local pro

17、duce appeared in a community of North Carolina in June 2022.It was the first pay-what-you-can Mobile Market.As the name implies. shoppers could pay any price out of their own will.Even the suggested price was about 25% less than that offered in grocery stores.This market gave shoppers a dignified wa

18、y to provide food for their families regardless of their budget.Seeing the joy in shopperscyes,Will Komegay,the founder of this non-profit program-Mobile Market.felt a sense of accomplishment.He had once witnessed a wasteful and unfortunate reality.At that time,countless poundsof food had to be thro

19、wn away by farmers due to the interruption in the supply chain.Meanwhile,millions of people were struggling to afford enough food to feed their families. Kornegay didnt want to stand by.With much working experience in food industry and background about how food system was designed. Kornegay decided

20、to use his companys vast network of farmer and food industry relationships to address the issue. His team used buses to bridge the farmers, the food industries and communities that needed food most. Thousands of pounds of food that was sourced from local partners was placed into homes.Kornegay still

21、 remembered how the first Mobile Market came into being. His team made a detailed plan and chose the colors and images they preferred. Then they purchased a retired school bus and renovated it, giving it a new different look and equipping it with refrigerators and freezers. Thus was born the first M

22、obileMarket.To date, the project has partnered with dozens of local farmers and food producers and has already served an estimated 10.000 families over 150,000 pounds of food. In 2023,the team hope to serve 80 sites across 20 countiesin Eastern North Carolina. Their vision is to perfect the project

23、where they live, and scale into every state nationwide.24.What is the purpose of the Mobile Market?A.To boost the income of local residents.B.To promote sales in local grocery stores.C.To raise money for the family with a tight budget.D.To enable people to buy food at an affordable price.25.How did

24、Kornegay make the program work?A.He ensured the food safety.B.He improved the supply chain.C.He increased the food production.D.He built a network between communities.26.What does the underlined word renovated mean in paragraph 4?A.Transformed. B.Replaced.C.Photographed. D.Exchanged.27.What is the p

25、rospect of the Mobile Market according to the last paragraph?A.It will be highly profitable.B.It is expected to expand in scale.C.It will become a new economic trend.D.It is estimated to provide worldwide service.CScientists have recently discovered the worlds largest known field of sea grass.They d

26、id it using videos shot by some extraordinary helpers.The work should help protect the sea grass,and also shows off a powerful way to explore the ocean.As a shelter for many sea creatures,sea grasses are flowering plants that normally grow in shallow waters near coasts.They grow in thick fields， kno

27、wn as seagrass meadows (海草床)， which help clean the ocean water.More importantly,they are called ocean lung.They help in the fight against the climate crisis. Thats because they store huge amounts of carbon-the major source of global warming. Damaging these seagrassmeadows can release this pollutant

28、again, making things worse.Considering the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows. Scientists are eager to know about their size and number. However. The meadows can be hard to spot from above. either because the water is too deep or not clear enough. And the ocean is so huge that its hard to study

29、 them by diving. So scientists decided to have tiger sharks help the research.Tiger sharks are inborn fast swimmers. And spend a lot of time in seagrass meadows. Between 2016 and 2020,the researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins of seven tiger sharks,and then let them go again.The

30、 cameras were designed to fall off after hours and float to the surface.Tracking signals helped find thefloating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken while traveling for miles.Moreover,other tools were used,including satellite images,as well as images taken by divers and boats.Putting

31、 all this information together,the scientists learned that the waters around the Bahamas are home to the largest seagrass meadow ever discovered.And the meadows cover at least 25,500 square miles, and could be as large as 35,500 square miles.Different from previous studies,the program discovers how

32、useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley, a scientist from the team. says animals like tiger sharks aregoing to take us to new places that we didnt know existed.28.Why do seagrass meadows urgently need protection?A.Damaging them will wo

33、rsen climate crisis.B.They determine the cleanliness of ocean water.C.Sea creatures cant survive without their shelter.D.Their existence balances the underwater ecosystem.29.How did tiger sharks help the scientific research?A.By tracking signals scientists sent. B.By bringing back cameras with video

34、s.C.By carrying the recording equipment around.D.By spending a lot of time in seagrass meadows.30.What is the highlight about the research according to the text?A.Leading scientists.B.Advanced theories.C.Multiple experimental tools.D.Unusual research assistants.31.Which is the most suitable title fo

35、r the text?A.Man and Nature Work TogetherB.A Novel Way to Explore the SeaC.Sea Grass: An Undervalued PlantD.Ocean Lung Measured by Natural ExplorersDThe Roman Colosseum (罗马圆形大剧场)， built around two thousand years ago， survived a 14th century earthquake and most of the 150-some foot high building is s

36、till standing. It has seen the rise and fall of enormous structures as well as the Roman Empire. Why could the ancient structure stand the test of time while many学 科 网 (北 京 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司modern constructions fall apart after a few decades? Scientists believe the ancient Romans used a specific concret

37、e which may account for its super-long existence.Previous discoveries have confirmed the components of the Roman concrete: volcanic material， limestone (石灰石) and water. Architects suppose the volcanic material is what makes the building strong-which it does.But this is not enough to explain the arch

38、itectures durability. A team of researchers recently discovered a magical power of the Roman concrete: self-healing. And the key actually lies in the tiny pieces of limestone.Worth mentioning is that researchers had taken them as impurities (杂质) due to the limitation of ancient technology.Butit turn

39、ed out that ancient Romans seemed to have discovered the secret.When the Romans made the mixture, they heated up the limestone to turn it into quicklime,a very reactive chemical.Quicklime reacted with water and produced heat that set up a chemical foundation to strengthen the building material.Meanw

40、hile,it would wear a hard shell, forming limestone pieces.It was these pieces that stopped the cracks (裂缝) from becoming bigger.When there was rain,the pieces reacted with water again,quickly filling the cracks.For material scientist Ainissa Ramirez,this new understanding of ancient Roman concrete i

41、s a welcome discovery.This is one way that the material can be greener,says Ramirez“The Romans made the material.We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materials-and then,you know,in turn,be better guards of our environment.32.Why could Roman Colosseum still exist ac

42、cording to the text?A.It was rebuilt constantly.B.It met few natural disasters.C.It contained a special material.D.Its shape increased the stability.33.What is the function of the limestone pieces?A.To purify the concrete.B.To react with volcanic material.C.To make the structure water-proof.D.To ena

43、ble the building to repair itself.34.What does the underlined word “it in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The rainwater.B.The foundation.C.The quicklime.D.The limestone.35.What can be inferred from Ainissa Ramirezs words?A.Architects can get inspiration from ancient structures.B.The Romans building method re

44、mains a secret till now.C.Romans wisdom throws light on eco-friendly architecture.D.Scientists are exploring how to guard the ancient civilization.第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。学 科 网 (北 京 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司How to get a good letter of recommendationYour professors are ofte

45、n asked to write hundreds of letters of recommendation during teaching in colleges.36,they do play a key role in helping employers get an idea of an applicants personality, persistence, and passion. Here are four points to keep in mind when it comes to asking for letters of recommendation. 37 .Ideal

46、ly, the letter writer will know you well and have plenty of positive things to say without much make-up. But it never hurts to share your personal statement that includes your accomplishments and passions. After all,its you that know how to let your highlights stand out.Dont tell your professor what

47、 to say. This one is a little tricky, because it seems to contradict the tip above .38,but avoid telling him exactly what to write. Professors know how to pen an effective letter of recommendation well.Dont ask for a letter at the last minute. Rule of thumb: Give the professor at least a few months

48、notice.Remember, your professor will spend quite a while composing the letter of recommendation, so express your request in a respectful, appreciative and thoughtful way. A last minute request will annoy the professor, and it may also lead to a sub-standard letter. 39 Express your gratitude. A thoug

49、htful letter of recommendation takes time. 40.Most professors write dozens of recommendations, if not more. Be sure to let them know that you appreciate their time and effort. Dont risk ending up with a regret by forgetting to send a handwritten note with a sincere thank you.A.Nobody wins in such a

50、hurryB.Expose a real yourself accordinglyC.Maintain a good relationship with themD.And chances are you arent the only one askingE.Give the professor a broad outline about your requestF.While these letters may not be as important as test scoresG.Because the employers care much about the recommendatio

51、n第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In my primary school, we used to write a lot in Mrs.Whites class. There were many mistakes in my writings. But no red 41.Instead,always a star. Sometimes 42 a Good! I would jump with joy at it.But this 43 my mother

52、.She wanted to figure out why Mrs.White never 44 spelling or grammatical errors. Then one day she went to see her.Mrs.White replied, Children are just beginning to get 45 about using words, about forming sentences. I dont want to 46 that enthusiasm or put any pressure on them with red ink. Spelling

53、and grammar can wait, but the 47 of words wont.And maybe she didnt say it 48 like that. But whats for sure is that I grew up learning to use words with 49 confidence from her.It occurs to me that if Mrs.White had used her red pen more 50,I probably wouldnt be telling you about this now. Looking back

54、, I think she was such a(n) 51 teacher-to exercise red-pen-restriction” . She allowed the joy, wonder and excitement of expression to come out.In middle school, I used to 52 the word beautiful as “baeutiful. Although “pretty” is 53 to spell, it doesnthold as much as you mean sometimes. So I told mys

55、elf that if I was going to 54 the word, the least I could do was学 科 网 (北 京 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司spell it right. Eventually, I made it.And thanks to Mrs.White,I had no 55 when writing what I meant even if I couldnt quite spell it out. BecauseLife isnt Pretty. Its “Baeutiful.41. A. signals B. corrections C. r

56、emarks D. symbols42. A. even B. yet C. ever D. still43. A. threatened B. shocked C. worried D. pleased44. A. gave up B. waited for C. wrote down D. pointed o45. A. nervous B. sensitive C. excited D. confused46. A. kill B. fuel C. welcome D. ignore47. A. meaning B. choice C. repetition D. wonder48. A

57、. formally B. exactly C. firmly D. loudly49. A. new B. little C. poor D. full50. A. precisely B. carefully C. personally D. cautiously51. A. reliable B. romantic C. extraordinary D. famous52. A. recognise B. identify C. misuse D. misspell53. A. better B. harder C. easier D. faster54. A. cancel B. em

58、ploy C. imitate D. read55. A. tension B. relief C. complaint D. anger第二节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Provinces in China are putting efforts into the construction of digital villages.Through e-commerce,the government has taken measures 56(increase) sales of local agricultural pr

59、oducts. The online sales channels havebeen 57(effective) expanded through brand recommendations, online and offline agricultural festival58(activity).Some farms are equipped with “planting brain, with the basic conditions of agriculture in the district 59 (display) on the screen. This brings about l

60、ower cost and 60(high)labor efficiency. Xu Yuejin,a 66-year-old grain farmer, 61(witness)the technological advancement in the past years， and he is now skilled at using not only conventional tools， 62 drones (无人机) and other unmanned machinery to realize automatic farming. Agriculture in the digital

61、village is 63 industry tat is more than just 64 (apply)new advanced technology. Villagers lives are 65 vital importance as well. Therefore, digital healthcare and digital education have been promoted in villages. Soon digitalization will greatly shape the direction of the rural agriculture and rural

62、 modernization.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华， 得知研学机构Global Camp正在招募市图书馆暑期“英语阅读沙龙”活动的主持人， 请写一封 英文申请信，内容包括：1 个人情况；2 流程设想。 注意：1写作词数应为80左右；学 科 网 (北 京 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司2 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。To Whom It May Concern,Yours, Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Ex-footballerMy parents dont

63、see football as a profession. They think I should be an engineer, a doctor or an economist. It took me a good while to eventually persuade them to buy me a new football shirt for the school matches. My old shirt had worn out and made me depressed every time I put it on. But now I had a brand new shi

64、rt! I decided to wear it today for the first time during a kick-about in our street. But as soon as we had been playing for ten minutes， the shirt sleeve (袖子) was tom when I made a turn.I didnt pay much attention to it at first. I thought I would sew it back together after the match. But then I noti

65、ced that the whole sleeve was torn. Only a professional could mend it now. I couldnt tell my mum and dad that my new football shirt was ruined. I needed a tailor. As I walked home, feeling totally at a loss what to do, I was surprised to suddenly come across a shop sign-“All kinds of repairs and ser

66、vices!I went inside immediately. Looking around the shop， I saw an iron (熨斗)， broken toys and a broken chair.I guessed this was the wrong place and stood there, mind blank. At that time, a man with white hair came over warmly,” welcome! Anything needs repairing?I showed him the shirt and expressed m

67、y request with great care, putting my fingers through the tear in the sleeve. To my disappointment, he told me that since he opened this shop, he had repaired many things except a football shirt. But he admitted he had been waiting so long to repair a football shirt.What he said made me hesitate. Sh

68、ould I count on such a green hand? I was worried he would make it worse.After all, it was new, and my parents wouldnt buy me a new one.注意：1续写词数应为150左右；2 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。The tailor seemed to understand what I was thinking at the moment.Suddenly, I noticed a photo of a football team next to the sewing machine.学 科 网 (北 京 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司