2023高考一模英语试题及答案.pdf
2023 年高三一模英语试题及答案 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）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 Top Travel Destinations 2022 Penang,Malaysia Penang is one of the only 13 states that make up Malaysia in Southeast Asia.Its food culture is like nothing youve ever experienced.If youre a food lover,this is the place to go.The central location of Penang makes it a hub（枢纽）for cuisine from many different regions including India,Thailand,Indonesia,and Vietnam.Best Time to Visit：November to January Bali,Indonesia Bali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty,but even so,there are still hidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer peace and quiet.One such place is the island of Nusa Lembongan.One tourist attraction here is the underwater Big Buddha,which has been placed by locals as a business attraction.It also makes for good diving and underwater photography,and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.Best Time to Visit：May to September Auckland,New Zealand Auckland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and beautiful beaches and islands.The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore.With its many hiking tracks,views,beaches,and cultural sites,Auckland has enough activities to keep you busy.Best Time to Visit：March to May,September to November Banff,Canada Located in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta,Banff is a small town of Canada.Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it,but thats what makes it so different from other attractions.Visitors can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views of the countryside.Best Time to Visit：June to August,December to March 21.Where should you go if you are interested in diving?A.Penang.B.Nusa Lembongan.C.The Banff Gondola.D.The Banff Upper Hot Springs.22.If you want to explore a volcanic mountain,which month is the best choice?A.October.B.August.C.January.D.December.23.What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?A.Its famous for its tasty food.B.It doesnt have any mountains.C.It offers great views of beaches.D.Its not well-known to foreigners.B In the 17th century,the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age.During this period,artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques,contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.Known as the“Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art historys most beloved paintings.Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft,a city in Holland where the artist was born,lived and died.Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeers most well-known work of art.However,it did not attain international fame at its time of completion.That came about at the end of the 20th century,when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington,D.C.Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person.Instead,it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who,“like a vision coming from the darkness,”art historian Arthur K.Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue,“belongs to no specific time or place.”Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line.This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring.First,he
