2022届湖南省部分市高三英语3月模拟试题汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

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湖南省常德市2021-2022学年高三3月模拟考试英语试题（解析版）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A
Grandparents are sources of extra dollars, hearty hugs. There’s a long history of literary grandparents—passing down wisdom, sharing adventures, being eaten by wolves. Here are a few of our very favorite grandparents from some of our very favorite kids’ books.
Hipple Grandmother (from My Hipple Grandmother by Reeve Lindbergh)
This grandma is a wonderful reminder that not all grandparents grew up during the Great Depression. Grandparents come from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods, so it’s fun to celebrate a grandmother who “hasn’t cut her hair at all since 1969.”
Uncle Alp (of Heidi by Johanna Spyri)
This children’s classic, originally published in 1881, actually has a surprisingly progressive attitude towards grandparents.
Throughout Spyri’s text, grandparents act as caregivers, and the transformation of Heidi’s grandpa, Uncle Alp, from a bad-tempered hermit (隐士) to a loving parent figure is the emotional core of the book.
Grannie (of Red Riding Hood retold by James Marshall)
Red Riding’s poor Grannie might be the most famous grandparent. Red was able to see past the wolf’s trick, but her grandmother’s fate depends on what version of the tale you read. If you prefer your grandmothers undigested, you’ll love this classic tale told by James Marshall.
Nana (of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pe a)
Young CJ and his Nana are waiting for the bus after church one Sunday, and CJ starts wondering why they have to take the bus, why he doesn’t have as many toys as other kids, and why they live in a “dirty” part of town. His Nana addresses each question with patience and grace, helping her grandson understand inequality with the kind of insights.
1. What is special about Hippie Grandmother
A. She wore long hair. B. She was eaten by a wolf.
C. She never washed her hair. D. She lived through the Great Depression.
2. What impresses readers most about Uncle Alp
A. His kindness. B. His bad temper. C. His stubborn mind. D. Changes in him.
3. Who describes a child that always shows curiosity about the world around
A. Reeve Lindbergh. B. Johanna Spyri. C. James Marshall. D. Matt De La Pe a.
B
Asking a teenager to get off their phone for jut an hour during dinner time is sometimes a big ask. So imagine asking them to stay off social media for six year.
This is exactly what mum Lorna asked her son Sivert to do when be turned 12 in an attempt to guide him to clear of the social media addiction
Mum-of-two Lorna called it the ‘18 for 18 challenge’, offering Sivert $2,500 to stay off all social media sites until his eighteenth birthday—a task he successfully completed.
Lorna explained that the idea for the challenge came from a similar story she heard on the radio about a mum who did the same with her child until they turned 16. It was also fueled by the fear that her son would fall into the same social media trap that her daughter found herself in.
Sivert’s older sister had her phone taken away from her in an attempt to get her away from the sites, something she was at first very angry about. “It was not even three weeks later that she thanked us and said she was so happy to not have her phone,” mum Lorna recalled. So to avoid having the same issue with her son, she set him the challenge enticing (诱导) him with money.
While he says it was hard to stay off platforms like TikTok and Instagram with his friends always talking about the hot topics and viral videos, Sivert said that it meant that he had more time to focus on his schooling and sport. As a basketball and football player he says he treated the challenge like one of his games and stuck to his focus of winning at the end.
Now that Sivert is of the age to make a mature choice about social media, he has decided to create an Instagram account. The teen is, however, keeping his account private has asked followers to be patient with him while he “figures it out.”
4. What happened on Sivert’s 18th birthday
A. He got a phone. B. He received a reward.
C. He made his wish come true. D. He broke a world record.
5. Who gave Sivert’s mother inspiration
A. A mum on the radio. B. Sivert’s sister. C. Sivert. D. Sivert’s friends.
6. What made Sivert complete the task still
A. His desire to win. B. His friends’ help.
C. His sister’s experience. D. His mother’s wisdom.
7. What can we infer from the ending of the story
A. Sivert lost some of his followers. B. Sivert refused his mother’s offer.
C. Sivert is still uncertain about his self-control. D. Sivert has decided not to use Instagram.
C
It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War Ⅰ. German, British, and French soldiers already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and fraternized (打得火热) with “the enemy” along two-thirds of the Western Front. German troops held Christmas trees up out of the trenches (战壕) with signs, “Merry Christmas.”
“You no shoot, we no shoot.” Thousands of troops streamed across a no-man’s land filled with dead bodies. They sang Christmas carols, exchanged photographs of loved ones back home, shared rations, played football, and even roasted some pigs. Soldiers embraced (拥抱) men they had been trying to kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each other if the Generals (将军) forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high.
It shocked the high command on either side. Here was disaster in the making: soldiers declaring their brotherhood with each other and refusing to fight. Generals on both sides declared this peacemaking to be wrong. Fifteen million would be killed.
Not many people have heard the story of the Christmas Truce. On Christmas Day, 1988, a story in the Boston Globe mentioned that a local FM radio host played “Christmas in the Trenches” several times and was surprised by the effect. The song became the most requested recording during the holidays in Boston on several FM stations. “Some callers even telephone the host deeply moved, sometimes in tears, asking, ‘What the hell did I just hear ’”
You can probably guess why the callers were in tears. The Christmas Truce story goes against most of what we have been taught about people. It gives us a glimpse of the world as we wish it could be and says, “This really happened once.” It reminds us of those thoughts we keep hidden away, ou of range of the TV and newspaper stories that tell us how trivial (微不足道的) and mean human life is. It is like hearing that our deepest wishes really are true: the world really could be different.
8. What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A. Troops celebrated their victories. B. Generals forced their army to fight back.
C. Soldiers made peace with their enemies. D. Soldiers decided to give in to their enemies.
9. What would the soldiers’ actions result in according to the passage
A. A fierce war. B. Many deaths. C. A peaceful world. D. Many heroes.
10. Why were the callers in tears
A. They experienced the war. B. They lost loved ones in the war.
C. They valued the life in peace. D. They desired to protect their motherland.
11. What do the TV and newspaper stories probably convey
A. Being against wars. B. Cherishing today’s happiness.
C. Remembering heroes. D. Showing no respect for life.
D
The Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results. They tested different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.
Evaporation (蒸发) is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in areas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.
Experts have warmed human activity is affecting the world’s weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.
In Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start an irreparable process of becoming a savannah (大草原).
There are more immediate effects for worry, like possible power shortages this year. Hydroelectric reservoirs have had ten years of lower-than-usual rainfall. Reservoirs in the Parana River area have never before been overused.
The Parana River and its connected water bodies supply fresh water to some 40 million people. That includes the large city of Sao Paolo and several states. Fishing communities and farmers also depend on these water bodies.
Brazil’s decreasing water resources may also worsen fires that people set each winter to clear land. The fires then bum out of control. Last year, more than 25 percent of Brazil’s Pantanal was on fire. It was the worst yearly damage since officials began keeping records in 2003. In areas without roads, moving on smaller rivers can be a problem because of low water levels, Rabelo said. That means firefighters could soon have trouble reaching some fires. And, even if they can, less water is available to put them out.
12. What was the Brazilian scientists’ reaction to their findings
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Shocked. D. Overjoyed.
13. Which of the following belongs to “something else” in the third paragraph
A. Evaporation. B. Building dams. C. Power shortage. D. Fishing.
14. What can we know from the passage
A. Brazil lacks roads for firefighters to reach fires.
B. The destruction of the rainforest may affect the rainfall.
C. Brazil’s people set fires to keep wild animals away in winter.
D. Reservoirs in the Parana River area is useless due to water shortage.
15. What is the best title of the passage
A. Water Study Raises Fears for Drought B. Brazil’s Forest Is Disappearing
C. More Water, More Happiness D. Cherish Water, Extend Life
湖南省长沙县、望城区、浏阳市、宁乡2021-2022学年高三下学期3月调研卷英语试题（解析版）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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A
Start Something You Won’t Want to Stop!
Hot Shot
A Solomon King Mystery
L. Wayne Daye
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Paperback/E-book
$13.99/$3.99
Detective Solomon King is in pursuit of a serial killer in a southern city who is seeking revenge for the death of niece from a heroin overdose.
Christian Poems, Prayer And Inspirations
Patricia Offerman
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Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$29.99/$19.99/$3.99
This book contains simple, easy-to-read Christian Poems, Prayers, and Inspirations written in a 40-year span of daily journaling experience to inspire and uplift body, mind and spirit.
Animal Acres
Coloring Book
Colby Becknell Hardison
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Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$20.99/$12.99/$3.99
Being different does not mean two animals cannot have a great relationship! In this coloring book, Rocky and Sammy discover being different can be a wonderful thing.
No Other Name
Robert Beatty
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Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$43.99/$32.99/$3.99
Romance, action, adventure and tragedy follows a young man as he falls in love with a beautiful, mysterious nameless girl.
1. Which of the following four books has no hardbacked edition
A. Hot Shot. B. Christian Poems.
C. Animal Acres. D. No Other Name.
2. What is special to Animal Acres
A. It’s the cheapest book.
B. It has animation characters.
C. It’s only meant for Christians.
D. It tells about a romantic comedy story.
3. Where does the reading material probably come from
A. A brochure of literature.
B. A signing session of new books.
C. An advertisement column of a newspaper.
D. A promotional video of foreign writers.
B
When I was younger, I always knew my parents had trouble with money. We would go to yard sales all the time, buy everyday supplies and work at and eat at a soup kitchen 4 nights a week.
One day, a new man walked into the soup kitchen and asked me what my name was. As I told him my name was Angela, my mom handed me the soup ladle and hair net to start work. After that, I couldn’t find the strange man again. I searched everywhere and even asked others in the kitchen if they had seen him. My mom thought I was going crazy, saying there was no one with me when she came to me. She said I had been sitting alone and that it seemed I was talking to myself. Later that night, my mom was crying. I asked her why and she told me the rent on our apartment had gone up and that my grandma had died. She didn’t know how she was going to pay for the funeral and the rent. I promised her I would help pick up small items after she made as much money as possible.
Once we got into the apartment building, she asked me to grab the mail in the mail room. I went and only found one single envelope. A familiar man called me back saying I probably left something in our mailbox. I reached in and pulled out a huge manila envelope that looked bulky, but I couldn’t tell what was in it. I brought the envelopes up to my mom. She opened the first one and found our first super expensive rent bill. She then walked into her room, saying she couldn’t handle to open the other one. I looked at the second envelope and saw this:
“Dear Angela and Family. Love, Your Friend.” My mom ripped the envelope open, tears streaming down her face. She emptied the contents onto the bed. I brought a hand to my face, wiping away multiple tears. There on the bed were countless checks, all addressed to my mom.
I had a feeling that I knew who had sent it, but didn’t want to tell my mom—my friend from the soup kitchen.
4. What do we know about the author’s family
A. They were out of work.
B. They had trouble with their life.
C. They made a living by selling cheap goods.
D. They had to live in the soup kitchen because of poverty.
5. What does the underlined expression “pick up” in the second paragraph mean
A. Increase. B. Clean up.
C. Acquire. D. Lift up.
6. Which of the following can best describe the strange man
A. Mysterious. B. Luxurious.
C. Generous. D. Responsible.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To remember a friend.
B. To introduce a new movie.
C. To share an interesting experience.
D. To show his gratitude to a stranger.
C
A new study focuses on K2-18b, an exoplanet(系外行星) discovered in 2018, which orbits a red dwarf star close enough to receive about the same amount of radiation from its star as Earth does from our sun.
Recently, scientists have discovered gas giants that have water in their atmospheres, but this is the least giant planet ever to have water detected in its atmosphere. “The water detection was quite clear to us relatively early on,” lead author Bjorn Benneke, a professor at the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Universite de Montreal, told in an interview.
“Studies have suggested that planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres could host certain forms of life.” Benneke said. However, “K2-18b’s large atmosphere is extremely thick and creates high-pressure conditions, which likely prevents life as we know it from existing on the planet’s surface.” a news release reads. While these researchers found evidence for liquid water clouds on K2-18b, because of its lack of surface, rain wouldn’t pool on the planet. Without a real surface, so to speak, landing on the planet would also be nearly impossible to land on, especially because the gas is so thick and has such an incredibly high pressure that any Earth-created spacecraft sent there would be destroyed.
Benneke suggests that, possibly, this planet formed by rock absorbing large amounts of gas, “like a vacuum cleaner,” he said. The gas absorbed would have more than doubled the planet and increased its volume Warren eightfood.
To come to these conclusions, the research team analyzed data from Hubble Space Telescope observations that they made between 2019 and 2020 of the K2-18b planet passing in front of its star eight times. This type of research, Benneke said, is leading toward a final goal of “being able to study real, true earth-like planets.” We are not quite there yet, he said, but this is really exciting.”
8. Why is it impossible to land on the K2-18b
A. It has thin gas. B. It doesn’t have a real surface.
C. It has too much water. D. It is too far from the earth.
9. How does K2-18b expand according to Benneke
A. By releasing gas itself. B. By receiving radiation from the sun.
C. By taking in much gas by rocks. D. By getting away from the red dwarf star.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientists are making progress in studying real earth-like planets.
B. It is impossible for humans to land on other earth-like planets.
C. Scientists have succeeded in exploring K2-18b completely.
D. The K2-18b planet has passed before its star eight times between 2019 and 2020.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The exploration of the outer space.
B. The study of solar systems’ environment.
C. The discovery of the K2-18b planet.
D. The research on the K2-18b planet.
D
The skies over Latin America’s largest city are set to witness a futuristic aerospace revolution after the Brazilian airline Gol reached an agreement that could see it transport regular passengers around S o Paulo in hundreds of low-cost zero-emission electric air taxis.
Dómhnal Slattery, chief executive of the Dublin-based firm Avolon, which will provide the aircraft to Gol and recently placed an order for 500 of the aircraft from their British manufacturer, admitted helicopters were the “kingdom of the wealthiest”.
But the Avolon boss claimed the introduction of VA-X4 eVTOLs (electric vertical(垂直的) takeoff and landing) aircraft to S o Paulo would be a gamechanger for regular passengers once the taxis, which look like a futuristic cross between a helicopter and a glider, were delivered in late 2024 or 2025.
“Our basic estimate (估计) at the moment is that the operating cost here for this aircraft will be equal to $1 per passenger over a 25-mile trip,” Slattery told the Financial Times. “Which is almost equal to an Uber ride.”
Few cities are crying out for such a revolution more than S o Paulo, a sprawling metropolis with more than 12 million citizens and choked by a fleet of 8.6m vehicles.
In the late 1990s, the congestion (拥塞) became so bad in what is now the world’s fifth biggest city after Tokyo, Delhi, Seoul and Shanghai that authorities were forced to introduce a number plate rotation (循环) system for vehicles.
Stephen Fitzpatrick, the head of the British aerospace manufacturer that produces the aircraft, Vertical Aerospace, said the flying taxis would be ideal for Brazil’s biggest city and will “transform how we travel around high population density cities that are crowded with traffic”.
The Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace was founded in 2016 and promises to pioneer “a new era in vertical transport”.
“We’ll be looking to Asia after S o Paulo,” Avolon’s chief commercial officer, Paul Geaney, told Reuters.
12. What did Dómhnal Slattery think of helicopters
A. They could be afforded by all.
B. They could be mostly used by the rich.
C. They provided convenience for travellers.
D. They showed the owners’ social status.
13. What is the advantage of electric air taxis
A. Eco-friendliness. B. Traditional design.
C. Zero noise. D. Free delivery.
14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage
A. The flying taxis will be ideal for Brazil’s biggest city.
B. More cities are eager for electric air taxis than S o Paulo.
C The Avolon will enter the Asian transportation market soon.
D. Travelling by VA-X4 eVTOLs can be more convenient but more expensive than by Uber.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Uber Ride—a futuristic aerospace revolution
B. Advanced vertical aircrafts ordered by the Avolon Company
C. VA-X4 eVTOLs—a lifesaver for high population density cities
D. Electric air taxis to make their first appearance in Brazil’s most congested city
湖南省郴州市2022届高三第一次教学质量监测英语试题（解析版）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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A
Once Popular Sports in Ancient Capital Xi'an
The ancient capital Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi province is holding the National Games. As the capital of 13 dynasties throughout Chinese history, the ancient city has never been far from sports. Starting from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city has held many sports events.
Cuju: Origin of modern soccer
Cuju was an ancient Chinese competitive game involving kicking a ball through an opening into a net. As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in the renowned ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce（“Strategies of the Warring States”）, which describedCuju as a form of entertainment among the general public. Later, cuju was commonly played in the army for military training purposes, during the Han Dynasty.
Jiaodi: Chinese-style wrestling
Sumo, known as Japan's “national sport”, actually started in ancient China. Sumo was called jiaodi or jiaoli in ancient times. Ancient jiaodi,a Chinese-style wrestling, was performed by athletes wearing ox horns and wrestling with each other imitating wild oxen. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, jiaodi was highly favored by emperors. In the Tang Dynasty, jiaodi was part of military training and a kind of entrainment and athletic sports.
Jiju: Ancient polo
Jiju is a sport which uses a stick to hit balls while riding on a horse, pretty similar to modern polo. It was popular in the royal court and among common people in the Tang Dynasty. There were many fields for playing polo in the court and it was also a major military training program in the army. In the Tang Dynasty capital, there were formal polo courts, such as the stadium pavilion in Chang' an palace.
Archery
During ancient times, the origin of archery was closely related with hunting and defense. Ancient archery was not only an athletic event,a military training program, and an entertainment activity, but also part of education. As early as in Zhou Dynasty, the archery was listed as one of the six practical disciplines, also called the Six Arts, becoming an important and competitive form.
21. Which was popular in the army during the Han Dynasty
A. Cuju. B. Jiaodi.
C. Jiju. D. Archery.
22. How did people play Jiju in Tang Dynasty
A. Only by riding a horse.
B. By hitting balls wearing ox horns.
C. By kicking a ball through an opening into a net.
D. By hitting balls while riding on a horse with a stick.
23. What did the four games have in common
A. They were only for entertainment.
B. They all disappeared late gradually.
C. They were military training programs.
D. They all originated from Han Dynasty.
B
It is the year 1975, when Charlotte Von Sledvin, a 19-year-old student of a Swedish royal family, travels to India to get a portrait made by a gifted artist. The artist was born into a poor Indian family of the lowest caste（社会阶层）. Despite the incredibly difficult circumstances, the artist named Pradyumna Kumar Mahanandia had gained an outstanding reputation for being a gifted painter. His reputation led Charlotte Von Sledvin to travel all the way to India to get her portrait done.
By the time the portrait was finished, the two had fallen in love. Pradyumna was fascinated with Charlotte's beauty. He gave his best to capture all her beauty in the portrait, yet never fully succeeded. Nonetheless, the portrait was magnificent and Charlotte fell for his simplicity and his beautiful character. Because of him, she naturally decided to stay longer in India. The two had fallen so deeply in love that they decided to get married.
However, the time came when Charlotte had to leave again in order to complete her studies in London. Thousands of miles separated the two but their feelings for each other never changed. They stayed in contact through letters, which they exchanged almost weekly with each other. After Pradyumna had finished his studies, he had nothing but little money. All he could afford was a cheap and used bicycle. Instead of allowing the difficult circumstances to stop him from seeing his beloved wife again, he made the decision to use what he had in order to see her again. Nothing could stop him from reuniting with his wife, even if that meant an exhausting bicycle ride half around the world.
His decision was the beginning of a bicycle journey from India to the Western world. His voyage led him through eight countries and took more than four months. But eventually, he arrived at Charlotte's hometown in Sweden and finally saw her again. From then on, the two did never leave each other's side for too long.
24. Why did the girl stay longer in India
A. Because she decided to study there.
B. Because she loved the artist deeply.
C. Because she wanted to finish her portrait.
D. Because she was fascinated with the beautiful scenery.
25. Where did the girl study
A. In Britain. B. In India.
C. In Sweden. D. In America.
26. How did the artist go to see his wife
A. By plane. B. By bus.
C. On foot. D. By bicycle.
27. What do you think of the artist
A. Poor and lazy. B. Shy and Timid.
C. Determined and brave. D. Hard-working and patient.
C
Having worked in the space station core module Tianhe for three months-the longest-ever human space mission in the Chinese history, three “taikonauts” of the Shenzhou-12 crew returned to Earth on Friday, hitting a new milestone in China's space exploration.
China's first self-developed space station, Tiangong, is independently constructed and operated by the country, demonstrating the country's breakthroughs in technologies concerning the astronauts' long-term stay and health care, recycling and life support system, supply of space materials and operations, as well as in-orbit maintenance.
As scheduled, the Tianzhou-3 cargo craft and the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will also be launched later this year to dock with the Tianhe module, and another trio of astronauts will stay in orbit for six months. For 2022, China is considering over a blitz of space missions, including the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, for the building of Tiangong, which is planned to be completed next year.
The two decades saw China launch seven manned spacecraft, two cargo spacecraft, Tiangong-1 experimental space lab and Tiangong-2 space lab, and send 12 astronauts into space, with the first “two steps” achieved, and the construction of Tiangong will mark a new peak of China's space technology.
The China Manned Space Agency has worked with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to invite UN members for scientific experiments aboard the Tiangong station. As the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)chief scientist for human exploration and operations Julie Robinson put it, “Increased scientific access to space is of scientific benefit globally, no matter who builds and operates platforms.”
There is no limit for the vast universe, nor for humanity's exploration endeavors. Tiangong, as a new outpost(前哨)in space and a platform for cooperation, will be China's gift and contribution to all humankind.
28. What's the name of the China's space station
A. Tianhe. B. Tiangong. C. Shenzhou. D. Tianzhou.
29. What can best replace the underlined word “dock” in Paragraph 3
A. Help. B. Work. C. Deal. D. Connect.
30 What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A. China failed to achieve the first “two steps”.
B. There are many Tiangong experimental space labs.
C. Chinese scientists are still making Tiangong completed.
D. 12 astronauts and 9 cargo spacecraft have been sent into space.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A China's space station.
B. China advances closer to ‘space station times’.
C. The construction of Tiangong.
D. Shenzhou XII crew returns to Earth successfully.
D
The herd of 14 wild Asian elephants wandering around in southwestern China's Yunnan province successfully went through the last natural barrier on its way home and returned to its traditional habitat in Pu' er city on Friday.
At 1 am, the elephants, which had left their habitat in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, crossed the Babian River and entered Ning'er county in Pu' er city, one of the three major habitats of Asian elephants in Yunnan. The northbound trip, lasting about 18 months, finally ended without any harm to either the elephants or local residents. The herd departed from its traditional habitat in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous district last year and started traveling north in April. It passed through eight counties in the province during the journey. In June, it eventually reached the suburbs of Kunming, the provincial capital.
The herd started its journey with 16 members, but three of them dropped out, while two calves were born on the journey. In June, a bull elephant broke away from the group and wandered off on his own. In July, the bull elephant was lifted into a cage on the back of a truck and returned to Xishuangbanna.
The Asian elephant is listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The animal, which can be found in the areas of Yunnan bordering Myanmar and Laos, is also under first-class State protection in China. Shen Qingzhong, a senior engineer from the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, said it's inevitable（难免的）that the elephants will make another journey in the future as migration is a normal activity for elephants. “Historically, Asian elephants used to live in many parts of the country. Migration is in their nature. It helps the species expand its territory and have more chances to improve its gene pool by mating with different groups,” he said.
The forestry department and the provincial government plan to develop a national park, which aims to provide habitat protection for the elephants and a balanced relationship with residents.
32. Which of the following is True
A. The elephants finally settled in the downtown of Kunming.
B. The journey took the elephants over two years.
C. The elephants' habitat is far away from Kunming.
D. The elephants moved towards the south of Yunnan.
33. In June, how many elephants continued their journey together
A. 13. B. 14.
C. 15. D. 16.
34. What can we infer from the engineer's words
A. Elephants can benefit from migration.
B. Migration is an abnormal activity for elephants.
C. Elephants have less chances to improve their gene.
D. Elephants used to live in its territory.
35. What does the article mainly talk about
A. Elephants in Yunnan. B. How to protect the elephants.
C. The activities of the elephants. D. Elephants return from the journey.
2022届湖南省衡阳市高三下学期毕业班联考（一）英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
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A
Best Compact SUVs for 2022
If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice. We highlight the best compact SUVs below to help get you started.
2022 Hyundai Tucson #1 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING:5 DRIVETRAIN:FWD,AWD HORSEPOWER:187
The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, user-friendly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucson impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And it's powered by a zippy yet economical four - cylinder engine. It's also backed by a 10-year/100,000-milepowertrain warranty.
2021 Mazda CX-5 #2 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING:5 DRIVETRAIN:FWD,AWD HORSEPOWER:187-227
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SUV class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesn't have the most spacious cargo hold, but it offers a sophisticated and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and a revamped infotainment system. The CX-5's solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.
2022 Honda CR-V #3 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: DRIVETRAIN:FWD,AWD HORSEPOWER:190
The 2022 Honda CR-V finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. It's among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CR-V is a good SUV. It delivers energetic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of its solid combination of quality and value, we named the CR-V a finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money.
21. If you pay much attention to a SUV's powertrain guarantee, is a good choice.
A. 2021 Hyundai Tucson B. 2021 Mazda CX-5
C. 2022 Honda CR-V D. 2022 Hyundai Tucson
22. What can we learn about the three SUVs from the passage
A. The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain.
B. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is powered by a zippy four-cylinder engine.
C. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have large spacious cargo hold.
D. The CR-V was named 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award.
23. What's the main purpose of this passage
A. To detail some best compact SUVs for 2022.
B. To promote the best compact SUVs for readers.
C. To advertise for some car designing companies.
D. To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings.
B
One night many years ago when I was on the bridge of a ship that passed one of our large cities on a quiet night, I saw its lights reflected in the sky and heard the rumblings of the city's noises. As I looked to my other side, I could see nothing but open space of darkness and endless water. I realized how small I was and that my own problems of life did not seem great.
I have spent twenty-five years on boats. Now I am a docking pilot. My job is to bring in the large luxury liners and stay with them until they are safely anchored in their berths. Sometimes this requires two tugs（拖船），sometimes many more，depending on the tide，the weather，and the draft of the vessel.
Most of you no doubt have seen these tugs pushing and pulling at the big liners. What they are doing doesn't seem to make much sense at first, but presently the big boat is alongside her landing stage, her ropes made fast, and the job is done.
These tugs, whether one or ten, move about in accord with whistle signals I send them from the bridge of the big liner. These signals make up a language that is just as dependable as the spoken word; or even more so, because our docking signals are rarely misunderstood. The captain of each tug does his work according to the signals he receives. He never asks questions. He takes everything on faith, and it always works out.
I felt very important the first time I ever docked a big liner, thinking that I was in control of a great ship worth millions of dollars and the owners were depending on me to bring her safely to her berth. After I had docked several of the large liners, I realized I was not important, but simply the quarterback who called the signals.
Working around tugboats has had its effect on what I believe. The great transatlantic liners depend on the help of the little tugs to bring them safely to port, and it is with one's success.
24. According to paragraph 3, originally, the job of a tugboat was .
A. important B. humble C. tough D. complex
25. What is the main purpose of writing paragraph 4
A. To give a detailed description. B. To display the characteristics.
C. To make a comparison. D. To help reveal the theme.
26. According to the passage, one's success depends on 。
A. diligence B. mutual assistance
C. learning D. individual excellence
27. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Tugboats and the Pilot B. The Significance of Teamwork
C. The Workings of Tugboats D. Philosophy from Tugboats
C
On Nov 26,lawmakers in Beijing passed the city's modified family planning and population regulations． One of the highlights was that maternity leave（产假）would be extended by 30 days．
Tang Xiaoyu, who has a 5-month-old baby, said she had the feeling of winning the lottery. The 32-year-old works in the human resources department of an Internet company in Beijing. Previously, new mothers like her were usually entitled to 128 days of paid maternity leave.
Moreover, new mothers can now take additional maternity leave of one to three months if their employer agrees, and both mother and father can have five days of child care leave every year until their child reaches the age of 3.
Beijing is one of about 20 provincial-level entities that have decided to extend maternity leave or add parental leave to their newly modified family planning regulations.
After the adoption of the third -child policy in August, the extra measures were rolled out as part of moves to ease the burden of having a newborn and also to encourage families to have more children.
Mu Guangzong, a professor at Peking University's Institute of Population Research, said that the extension of maternity leave in several regions is a significant move toward building a “fertility （生育）friendly＂ society. “However， it may have negative aspects，”he told Legal Daily.
Song Tianjiao, who is looking for a job in Beijing, said she was asked about her status of marriage and childbearing plans at several job interviews. In one extreme case, she was asked to guarantee that she would not get pregnant for two years after starting the job.
“In such an environment, will the extension of maternity leave make it harder for women to find a job " she said.
Chen Xia, a researcher with the Institute of Philosophy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that such concerns are reasonable, and the current dilemma is that the costs of favorable fertility policies are shouldered almost totally by employers.
28. In the second paragraph, Tang Xiaoyu had “the feeling of winning the lottery" ,because .
A. she had enough money to support her family
B. her maternity leave increased to 30 days
C. she had more time to take care of her baby
D. she was very grateful to the new policy
29. What can we learn from the passage
A. Lawmakers hoped to ease the burden of having more children.
B. The third -child policy must be carried out strictly.
C. New mothers shall take maternity leave of one to three months.
D. More job opportunities will be created for women.
30. What can be inferred from what Song Tianjiao said
A. Lengthened leave will likely impose heavier costs on family.
B. The new policies may deepen gender discrimination in the workplace.
C. A woman's childbearing plans will be asked about at the job interviews.
D. The extension of maternity leave contributes to building a fertility-friendly society.
31. According to Chen Xia, one possible measure to solve the negative aspects is .
A. issuing fertility allowances for families B. making tax-free policies for employers
C. promoting gender equality D. formulating loosened third-child policies
D
Chinese television maker Skyworth Group is strengthening efforts to venture into the 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV section, especially the whole industrial chain related to the top-notch 8K technology, as it aims to grab a bigger slice of the country's high-end TV market.
Wang Zhiguo, chairman and president of Shenzhen Skyworth-RGB Electronic, said the company is committed to providing a complete 8K solution that covers 8K video cameras, monitors, content creation and cloud operating systems, and expands application in a wide range of fields such as aerial photography, education, healthcare and advertising.
The company uncovered its new 8K TV product Q71, which supports 8K signal reception, decoding, image signal processing and screen display. The 8K TVs have a screen resolution ratio that is 4. 3times clearer than human eyesight and four times higher than the 4K ones. 8K UHD livestreaming and cloud-based broadcasting will give viewers a more immersive experience.
“5G offers technological support for the adoption of 8K,while 8K is one of the best application scenarios of the superfast wireless technology,” said Wu Wei, chief engineer of Skyworth, adding 5G has the advantages of high speed, large capacity and low latency, which brings about a good opportunity for the popularization of 8K ultra -high definition TV. And the country's 8K video industry will see robust growth with the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which will use 8K UHD livestreaming and transmission.
The domestic 8K TV industry is now in a nascent stage, Wu said, adding that Skyworth will intensify research and development efforts in 8K chips to improve the clarity, contrast and brightness of images.
“While there is a shortage of 8K video content, which requires advanced, professional equipment such as special cameras and monitors, increasing the cost of producing content, with the advent of superfast 5G technology and the popularization of big TVs,8K has created many opportunities. The broadcasting of sporting events via 8K equipment has also motivated people to demand high-definition image quality," said Liu Fei, research director of the consumer electronics department of Skyworth.
32. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Skyworth Group is accelerating efforts to tap into 8K technology.
B. 5G technology and 8K are developing hand in hand.
C. 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV has a promising future.
D. Skyworth will provide viewers a more immersive experience.
33. The underlined word “nascent” in the fifth paragraph probably means “ “
A. bottlenecked B. viral C. immature D. developed
34. Which of the following statements is NOT true
A. Q71 is Skyworth's 5G-powered 8K ultra-high definition TV product.
B. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will help the growth of 8K video industry.
C. 8K products need much improvement in some aspects.
D. The popularization of 5G draws on the advantages of 8K TV.
35. What is Liu Fei's attitude to 8K
A. Doubtful. B. Confused. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
2022届湖南省岳阳市高三下学期二模考试英语试卷
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are many famous festivals around the world. The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Venice，Munich's Oktoberfest and London's Notting Hill Carnival are three examples. There are，however，festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events which involve whole cities to local celebrations in tiny villages or neighbourhoods of towns or cities. We have selected a few of the more unusual，colourful festivals from around the world.
Australia Day Cockroach（螳螂）Races：Brisbane，Queensland，Australia
“ Racing is simple. . . the races are held in a circular track and cockroaches are then let go from an upturned bucket in the middle. . . first to the edge is a winner. Things are made a little more difficult in the steeplechase（障碍赛）events where a circular fence is used to enhance the spectacle and test the cockroach talent. ”
Canberra Sled Dog Classic：Canberra，Australian Capital Territory，Australia
Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia. As there's no snow（the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns），the sleds have wheels instead of runners，but the excitement is the same
Darwin Beer Can Regatta（划船比赛）：Darwin，Northern Territory，Australia
This local charity event brings together great engineers and great drinkers. Participants construct everything from life-size beer-can canoes to beer-can Viking warships during this off-the-wall regatta.
La Tomatina：Bunol，Spain
“ The tomato battle is in honor of Saint Luis Beltran. Residents and visitors take part in a tomato-throwing battle that uses more than 88，000 pounds of tomatoes. This crazy event began with a serious aim as a symbolic protest against Franco. But the Tomatina is now regarded as an amusing way to end the summer. ”
21. What do these selected festivals held in Australia have in common
A. They are famous festivals held in big cities.
B. There are competitions in these festivals.
C. They are celebrated in Northern Australia.
D. Animals or insects are involved in these festivals.
22. Which festival will you go to if you are against Franco
A. The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro B. Australia Day Cockroach Race
C. Canberra Sled Dog Classic D. La Tomatina：Bunol，Spain
23. From which is the text probably taken
A. A biology textbook. B. A health brochure.
C. A research paper. D. A travel magazine.
B
The new TV series Joy of Life is a hit，scoring 8/10 among the most critical reviewers of Douban，a Chinese social networking service website. The series premiered（首映）on Tencent Video and iQiyi（online video platforms）on November 26，2019.
But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show's upcoming episodes（集）ahead of schedule The two of China's biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription（订阅）to get advanced access to episodes of Qing Yu Nian（Joy of Life）. Monthly subscriptions for Tencent Video cost 15 yuan（US$ 2.14）and iQiyi charges 19 yuan（US$ 2.71）. Under the new policy，users could pay 50 yuan（US$ 7.14）to always stay six episodes ahead in Qing Yu Nian. Alternatively，watching a single episode in advance costs 3 yuan（US$ 0.43）.
Users are mad about Tencent Video's and iQiyi's extra fees on top of subscriptions. On Weibo，a Chinese microblogging website，tags related to the two platforms' pricing policies repeatedly recurred on trending searches，where many people were found complaining about the platforms being greedy and called for the audience to boycott the policy.
The policy also drew criticism from People's Daily. The state-owned newspaper said the platforms “ have bad table manners” and “drain the pond to fish and burn the woods to hunt，” which are Chinese idioms used to describe someone focusing on quick profits as opposed to long-term interests. People's Daily also said the sites look down upon on users' rights. ” Two lawyers apparently agreed. The lawyers，who claim to be users of Tencent Video and iQiyi，started two separate cases，saying that they violated users' rights.
But some experts don't think the new pricing rules are unreasonable. Zhu Wei，a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law，argued in an article that charging outside subscriptions are value-added services and don't violate the law. But Zhu added that the platforms are at fault for not properly informing users about the policy in advance.
In the face of extreme competition and perhaps an ambitious business model，China's streaming giants are hoping that additional charges could turn their luck around. But judging by the pushback on social media，it may not be so easy. It's hoped that the next stage of this streaming war is a little more friendly.
24. According to the new policy，how much will the subscribers pay in total if they want to watch six episodes on Tencent Video in advance
A. 50 yuan B. 18 yuan C. 65 yuan D. 69 yuan
25. What is the author's attitude towards the new policy
A. Indifferent B. Neutral C. Favorable D. Critical
26. What does the underlined word “recurred” mean in Paragraph 3
A. appear B. perform C. attract D. serve
27. What is the best title of the passage
A. A well-received TV play. B. An actor loved by the audience.
C. A debatable charging policy. D. A TV play worthy of money.
C
Have you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape，while others carefully watch what they eat and still put on weight How frustrating! However，scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.
Scientists say that when some people eat，their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day. Meanwhile，other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off ” the extra food without making fat，so they rarely have weight problems.
To show that this is true，scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin，even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic factors. They also believe they have now identified the genes that may cause this tendency. These genes，according to the scientists，get passed down the generations. Armed with this knowledge，they believe it may be possible to develop medicines that can target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.
The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the number of people who are overweight continues to grow. In the United States，over seventy percent of the population have weight problems. This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects，such as heart problems. However，it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs. Therefore，despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs，scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy，balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight，but also help them stay healthy and energetic.
28. According to the scientists，why do some people gain weight easily
A. Because their genes cause the tendency.
B. Because their bodies do not make fat
C. Because their bodies store energy from food as fat.
D. Because they eat more than they need each day.
29. What do we know about the experiment
A. They did the experiment to find the gene that stop people from gaining weight.
B. They did the experiment to find the reason why people gain weight.
C. They did the experiment to show the importance of healthy food.
D. They did the experiment to show the importance of regular exercise.
30. What may lead to high blood pressure according to the study
A. The balanced diet B. The weight problems
C. The lack of exercise D. The lack of drugs
31. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text
A. To inform us of serious side effects of the weight-loss drugs.
B. To introduce a breakthrough of the weight-loss drugs.
C. To advise us to develop a healthy lifestyle.
D. To encourage us to develop and test new drugs.
D
In February of 1942，Mexican farmer Dionisio Pulido thought he heard thunder coming from his cornfield. However，the sound wasn't coming from the sky. The source was a large smoking break sending out gas and pushing out rocks. This opening would come to be known as the volcano Paricutin，and over the next 9 years，its lava and ash would cover over 200 square km. But where did this new volcano come from，and what caused its unpredictable eruption
One of the most common causes of an eruption is an increase in magmastatic（静磁）pressure. Magma（岩浆）contains various elements and compounds. At high enough concentrations，compounds like water or sulfur（硫）form high-pressure gas bubbles. When these balls of gas reach the surface，they can burst with the force of a gunshot. And when millions of bubbles explode，the energy can send ash into the air. But before they pop or burst，they act like bubbles of CO2 in a shaken soda.
Not all eruptions are due to rising magmastatic pressure- sometimes the weight of the rock above can become dangerously low. Landslides can remove massive quantities of rock from atop a magma chamber or room，dropping the pressure and instantly touching off an eruption. This process is known as “unloading” and it's been responsible for numerous eruptions，including the sudden explosion of Mount St. Helens in 1980. But unloading can also happen over longer periods of time due heating ice or melting glaciers. In fact，many geologists are worried that glacial melt caused by climate change could increase volcanic activity.
Unfortunately，knowing what causes eruptions doesn't make them easy to predict. While scientists can roughly determine the strength and weight of the Earth's crust（地壳），the depth and heat of magma chambers makes measuring changes in magmastatic pressure very difficult. But volcanologists are constantly exploring new technology to overcome this rocky field. Advances in thermal imaging（热成像）have allowed scientists to detect underground hotspots. Spectrometers can analyze gases escaping mag ma. Hopefully，these tools will help us better understand these gas breaks and their explosive eruptions
32. Why does the author mention the story of a farmer in the first paragraph
A. To show the power of volcano eruption.
B. To introduce the topic.
D. To explain the reason.
C. To introduce the volcano Paricutin.
33. What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The bubbles of CO2. B. The ash of the volcano.
C. Gas bubbles of compounds. D. The elements of a soda.
34. Which of the following is true about the eruption of Mount St. Helens
A. Landslides should be responsible for its eruption.
B. It began to explode over a long period of time.
C. The process of "unloading" occurred after its explosion.
D. The weight of the rock above it increased as to cause its eruption.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientists can determine the eruption of volcano in advance.
B. It is quite difficult to measure the weight of the Earth's crust.
C. Spectrometers can help scientists to detect underground hotspots.
D. Scientists are positive about further study of volcano eruption.
答案：
湖南省常德市2021-2022学年高三3月模拟考试英语试题（解析版）
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些我们最喜欢的儿童读物中的爷爷奶奶们。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hipple Grandmother (from My Hipple Grandmother by Reeve Lindbergh)下的“Grandparents come from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods, so it’s fun to celebrate a grandmother who “hasn’t cut her hair at all since 1969.”(祖父母们来自不同的背景和时代，所以为一位“自1969年以来就没剪过头发”的祖母庆祝是一件很有趣的事情)”可知，“嬉皮祖母”特别之处在于她留着长发。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Uncle Alp (of Heidi by Johanna Spyri)下的“Throughout Spyri’s text, grandparents act as caregivers, and the transformation of Heidi’s grandpa, Uncle Alp, from a bad-tempered hermit (隐士) to a loving parent figure is the emotional core of the book. (在斯佩里的文本中，祖父母扮演着照顾者的角色，海蒂的爷爷，阿尔普叔叔，从一个坏脾气的隐士变成了一个慈爱的祖父母，这是这本书的情感核心)”可知，读者对阿尔普大叔印象最深的是他从一个坏脾气的隐士变成了一个慈爱的祖父的变化。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Nana (of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pe a)下的“Young CJ and his Nana are waiting for the bus after church one Sunday, and CJ starts wondering why they have to take the bus, why he doesn’t have as many toys as other kids, and why they live in a “dirty” part of town.(一个星期天，年轻的CJ和他的奶奶在教堂后等车，CJ开始想，为什么他们必须坐公交车，为什么他没有其他孩子那么多的玩具，为什么他们住在一个“脏”的地方)”可知，Matt De La Pe a描述了一个孩子总是对周围的世界表现出好奇心。故选D。
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是一位母亲Lorna用奖金吸引儿子在18岁之前远离社交媒体的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“Mum-of-two Lorna called it the ‘18 for 18 challenge’, offering Sivert $2,500 to stay off all social media sites until his eighteenth birthday—a task he successfully completed.(两个孩子的母亲洛娜称之为“18对18的挑战”，她给西弗特2500美元，让他在18岁生日之前远离所有社交媒体网站——他成功地完成了这项任务。)”可知，Sivert成功地完成了任务，因此会得到他妈妈承诺的奖金，故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Lorna explained that the idea for the challenge came from a similar story she heard on the radio about a mum who did the same with her child until they turned 16.(洛娜解释说，这个挑战的想法来自于她在广播上听到的一个类似的故事，一个母亲对她的孩子做了同样的事情，直到他们16岁。)”可知，收音机里有一位妈妈给了西弗特的母亲灵感，故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As a basketball and football player he says he treated the challenge like one of his games and stuck to his focus of winning at the end.(他说，作为一名篮球和足球运动员，他把挑战当作自己的比赛之一，并坚持到最后获胜。)”可推断出，让西弗特仍然完成了这项任务的是他渴望胜利。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“The teen is, however, keeping his account private has asked followers to be patient with him while he “figures it out.”(然而，这位少年为了保护自己的账号隐私，请求粉丝们在他“弄明白”的时候耐心等待。)”可知，虽然他已经到了18岁了，可以使用社交媒体了，但是他还是不确定自己是否能够控制好自己，所以他才让他的粉丝等一等，也就是说“从故事的结尾我们能推断出西弗特仍然不确定自己的自控能力”，故选C。
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过对战争中士兵们放下武器圣诞休战的事件，告诉我们人类的本性中的友善和关心。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“They sang Christmas carols, exchanged photographs of loved ones back home, shared rations, played football, and even roasted some pigs. Soldiers embraced (拥抱) men they had been trying to kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each other if the Generals (将军) forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high. (他们唱圣诞颂歌，交换家乡亲人的照片，分享口粮，踢足球，甚至烤猪。士兵们拥抱了几小时前还试图杀死的人。他们同意，如果将军们强迫他们开枪，并把目标定得很高，他们就互相警告。)”可知，本段主要介绍了士兵们与敌人讲和、休战。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Generals on both sides declared this peacemaking to be wrong. Fifteen million would be killed.(双方的将军们都宣称这种和平斡旋是错误的。1500万人将会死亡。)”可知，士兵的行动会导致许多人死亡。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“You can probably guess why the callers were in tears. The Christmas Truce story goes against most of what we have been taught about people. It gives us a glimpse of the world as we wish it could be and says, “This really happened once.”(你大概可以猜到为什么打电话的人哭了。圣诞节休战的故事与我们所接受的关于人的大部分教育相违背。它让我们看到了我们希望的世界，并说，“这真的发生过一次。”)”可知，打电话的人都哭了是因为他们珍惜和平生活。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“It reminds us of those thoughts we keep hidden away, ou of range of the TV and newspaper stories that tell us how trivial (微不足道的) and mean human life is. It is like hearing that our deepest wishes really are true: the world really could be different. (它让我们想起那些被我们隐藏起来的想法，以及那些告诉我们人类生活是多么琐碎和卑鄙的电视和报纸故事的范围。这就像听到我们内心深处的愿望真的是真的：世界真的可以改变。)”可推断，电视和报纸的故事可能传达的是反对战争的信息。故选A。
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述巴西科学家对水资源研究的结果感到震惊，担心日益减少的水资源会带来极大的影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“The Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results. ( 巴西科学家在看到结果后感到难以置信)”可知，巴西科学家对他们的发现是震惊的。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“Evaporation (蒸发) is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in areas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.(蒸发是可以减少水资源的自然过程的一部分。在潘塔纳尔湿地等低水位地区尤其如此。但科学家们相信还有别的什么事情发生)”可知，专家认为还有别的什么因素导致水资源减少，结合第三段“Experts have warmed human activity is affecting the world’s weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.(专家认为，人类活动正影响着世界的气候模式。它导致极端事件更频繁地发生，如严重的干旱和洪水。砍伐和焚烧森林，建造大型水电工厂和用于灌溉作物的大坝，都影响着自然格局)”可知，建造用于灌溉作物的大坝属于上文中的something else。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“In Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start an irreparable process of becoming a savannah (大草原). (在巴西的亚马逊雨林中，水分蒸发后随气流流动，为遥远的地方提供降雨。但一些气候专家表示，如果太多的森林遭到破坏，亚马逊将开始不可挽回地变成大草原)”可推断，雨林的破坏可能会影响降水。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段内容“The Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results. They tested different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.( 巴西科学家在看到结果后感到难以置信。他们测试了不同的模型来重新检查他们的信息。但所有都是一样的结果。自1991年以来，这个拥有世界上最多淡水资源的国家失去了15%的地表水)”以及下文内容可知，本文主要讲述了巴西科学家面对研究得出的水资源流逝感到震惊和担心。因此推断A项“水资源研究引发对干旱的担忧”为最佳标题。故选A。
湖南省长沙县、望城区、浏阳市、宁乡2021-2022学年高三下学期3月调研卷英语试题（解析版）
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者主要对四本书进行了简单的介绍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hot Shot部分的“Paperback/E-book”（平装书/电子书）可知，Hot Shot这本书是没有精装版本的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hot Shot部分的“Detective Solomon King is in pursuit of a serial killer ”（Detective Solomon King 正在追捕一名连环杀手）；Christian Poems, Prayer And Inspirations部分的“This book contains simple, easy-to-read Christian Poems, Prayers, and Inspirations written in a 40-year span of daily journaling experience to inspire and uplift body, mind and spirit.”（这本书包含简单，易于阅读的基督教诗歌，祈祷，和灵感，写在一个40年跨度的日记经验，以鼓舞和提升身体，心灵和精神。）以及No Other Name部分的“Romance, action, adventure and tragedy follows a young man as he falls in love with a beautiful, mysterious nameless girl.”（浪漫，动作，冒险和悲剧跟随一个年轻人，他爱上了一个美丽的，神秘的无名女孩。）可知，这三本书描写的都是与人有关的。而根据Animal Acres部分的“Being different does not mean two animals cannot have a great relationship! In this coloring book, Rocky and Sammy discover being different can be a wonderful thing.”（不同并不意味着两个动物不能有很好的关系！在这本填色书里，洛奇和萨米发现与众不同是一件美妙的事情。）可知，Animal Acres的特别之处就在于有动画角色。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。这四本书都标有版本和价格，所以这些阅读材料可能来自报纸上的广告栏。故选C。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文，描述了作者小时候家境贫穷，经常在施舍处解决吃饭问题。一天，母亲付不起房租，祖母去世，却遇到了陌生的好心人帮助的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。文章第一段“We would go to yard sales all the time, buy everyday supplies and work at and eat at a soup kitchen 4 nights a week.”(我们会一直去庭院拍卖，购买日常用品，每周有4个晚上在施舍处工作和吃饭。)讲述了作者小时候家庭条件不好，需要去院子里的旧货出售场所购买日常用品，他们每周有四天都在施舍处工作和吃饭。通过这一段描述，我们可知作者家庭生活方面有困难，故选B项。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“ I asked her why and she told me the rent on our apartment had gone up and that my grandma had died. She didn’t know how she was going to pay for the funeral and the rent. ”（我问她为什么，她告诉我，我们公寓的租金涨了，奶奶也去世了。她不知道该如何支付葬礼和房租。），作者看到母亲在哭泣，询问原因，结果是因为交不起房租和祖母的葬礼费用。A. Increase增加；增添; B. Clean up 清扫；打扫; C. Acquire 获取；得到 D. Lift up提升；升起；抬起。由此推测可知，C选项符合题意，因为母亲已经尽可能地挣钱了，于是作者便承诺要帮助母亲获得一些小东西，故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“One day, a new man walked into the soup kitchen and asked me what my name was. As I told him my name was Angela, my mom handed me the soup ladle and hair net to start work. After that, I couldn’t find the strange man again.”（有一天，一个新来的男人走进施舍处，问我叫什么名字。当我告诉他我叫安吉拉时，妈妈递给我一个汤勺和一个发网，让我开始工作。从那以后，我再也找不到那个陌生人了。），第一次这个陌生男人出现与作者打招呼时，只有作者一个人知道，以及第三段第三句“A familiar man called me back saying I probably left something in our mail