2023届天水市高考压轴卷英语试卷含解析.pdf
2023高考英语模拟试卷考生请注意：1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 一 部 分（共 20小题，每小题1.5 分，满 分 30分）1.一 I say something to you?You were really,really something back there.Incredible!Are you talking to me?Whoa!A.MustB.Can C.NeedD.Should2.In the Name of People,a popular TV drama,shows a deep on the fight against corruption.A.argument B.themeC.reflection D.impression3.I am so thrilled to have my underwater photos in the National Geographic and on the cover!A.to be featured B.featured C.being featuredD.to feature4.If vve forgave criminals,we might become a society of endless excuses no one accepts responsibility foranything.A.which B.where C.when D.as5.The conditions in the local school were f a i r l y,no electricity and no basic teaching facilities available.A.unique B.typicalC.Primitive D.Stable6.If he his teachers suggestion,he would have won the English Speech Contest.A.had followed B.should followC.was to follow D.followed7.We are committed to creating a world free from the homeless and the hopeless,a world each and everycorner is a true paradise.A.that B.whichC.of which D.from where8.Where is Peter?I cant find him anywhere.He went to the library after breakfast and his essay there ever since.A.wrote B had written C.has been writing D.is writing9.Parents need to encourage kids to develop their potential putting too much pressure on them.A.without B.besidesC.by D.for10.Every classroom in this modern school is with a new TV set on the wall and a computer on the teachersdesk.A.equipped B.decoratedC.fixed D.placed11.Male nurses are difHcult to hire as many men reject this out of the long-existing discrimination.A.oncept B.responsibilityC.identity D.personality12.Some business owners are keen on public welfare.This is local services have been funded.A.whether B.what C.where D.how13.Hot the night air was,we slept deeply because we were so tired after the long journey.A.although B.while C.as D.however14.Mary really hard on his book and thinks hell have finished it by Friday.A.worked B.has been workingC.had worked D.has worked15.He was still full of optimism for the future despite many problems,and never once him get worried or upset.A.I saw B.I would seeC.did I see D.would I see16.When I was twenty,I had to before graduation and work in a clothes shop to help support my family.A.come out B stay outC.leave out D.drop out17.the heavy rain,the couple went to the supermarket to buy their son a gift.A.In spite of B.Except forC.But for D.Instead of18.The split between humans and living apes is thought by some scholars_ 15 to 20 million years ago.A.to occur B.occurring C.to have occurred D.having occurred19.Helen is going to Manchester for further education next month.Pm because I have to stay at home and work.A.green with envy B.white as a sheetC.tickled pink D.black and blue20.you sing and dance at this late hour of the night?Sorry,I will stop right now.A.May B.ShallC.Will D.Must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）Following Mo Yan*s Nobel Prize last October,the usually silent Chinese literary circle got warmed upagain.A Shanghai writer named Jin Yucheng surprised nearly everyone by making his new novel full of Shanghaidialect（方言）.Published last month,the350,000-word Blossoms（Fan Hua）is a novel about the changes in Shanghai over 30 years,drawing clear images of the city through the stories of many common people.There is no main story like most novels,but every story in it could run independently.While Putonghua is the standard choice for Chinese literature today,Jinsuse of the Shanghai dialect appears both different and bold.nI have seen too many novels that look similar to each other.Chinese literature is getting monotonous both inlanguage and form.I want to be special with my own language,MJin told the Global Times.In the novel,Jin makes a breakthrough by mainly using dialogues to unfold various plots and represent typicalcharacters on a daily basis.He also abandons the use of some punctuation like quotation marks（弓|号）,showing a returnto the traditional Chinese genre（话本体）.Since its publication,the book has been widely recommended on Sina Weibo with many netizens（网民）rating thenovel high for its unique use of dialect and vivid description of life using plain speech.Jin said that he got the idea of,writing the novel while chatting in an online forum（论坛）where people use theShanghai dialect.The praise he received from the netizens encouraged him to continue writing the random stories.Id like to see more writers to follow my lead.It will enrich our literature and make it diverse/*he said.1、What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A.The Chinese literary circle is always silent.B.Mo Yan was suprised at Jin Yucheng*s new novel.C.The stories in the novel aren*t linked to each other.D.The novel represents a modem lifestyle in Shanghai.2、The underlined word monotonous”in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .A.lacking in varietyB.Short of expectationsC.wanting further improvementD.requiring more consideration3、How does Jin Yucheng make a breakthrough in his new novel?A.By inventing lots of typical characters.B By creating a vivid background.C.By employing dialogue to develop plots and characters.D.By playing with beautiful words in Shanghai dialect.4、What encouraged Jin Yucheng to continue writing in dialect?A.The netizens9 posts.B.The netizens9 praise.C.The citizens9 comments.D.Other writers encouragement.22.(8 分)Worlds best beaches:2018 TripAdvisor award winnersNO.1 Clearwater BeachIt lies in America,about a forty-minute drive west of Tampa.It impresses travelers with two and a half miles ofsugar-white sand,crystal-clear waters and gentle Gulf wind.The beach offers calm,shallow water,making it an idealplayground for tourists.*Bargain hotel nearby:Pier House 60 Marina Hotel,from$293 per night(double bed)*Airfare:As low as$71 round-trip from ORD(Chicago)to TPA(Tampa)No.2 Siesta BeachJust south of Sarasota,Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eight-mile stretch of sugar-fine,quartz-whitesand.Its also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars.*Bargain hotel nearby:Tropical Beach Resorts,from$295 per might(double bed)*Airfare:As low as$238 round-trip from EWR(Newark)toSRQ(Sarasota)No.3 Kaanapali BeachAmong the most visited beach in West Maui,this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports.Ifsalso famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off of the beachs northernmost cliffs known as Black Rock.*Bargain hotel nearby:Lahaina Shores Beach Resort,from$289 per night(double bed)Airfare:As low as$382 round-trip from SFO(San Francisco)to OGG(Kahului)No.4 South BeachPeople watching is a great pastime in Miamis South Beach,which draws celebrities and models.Travelers lovethe wide,fine,white sand-covered beaches as well as the surrounding area,known for wild nightlife and excellentrestaurants.*Bargain hotel nearby:Room Mate Lord Balfour,from$264 per night(double bed)*Great airfare:As low as$3 round-trip from LGA(New York)to MIA(Miami)1、How much may they pay at least if Mr.and Mrs.Smith from Chicago visit a beach?A.$364B.$435C.$579 D.$6572、Siesta Beach is different from other three beaches in that.A.tourists enjoy an exciting sportB.fine sugar-white sand covers itC.children have more great funD.many famous persons visit it3、Charlie is eager to meet his favourite movie star,which beach would you recommend?A.Clearwater Beach.B.Siesta Beach.C.Ka9anapali Beach.D.South Beach.23.(8 分)A successful businessman,addressing the commercial club of his city,told a story of an orphan(MJL)named Jim.Jim was 12 years old,who was the laughing stock of the whole town.He never remembered having a kind wordspoken to him in his whole life.One day as Jim walked down the street,he saw some flowers slip from a little ladysarms just in front of him.Jim gathered up the flowers and replaced them in her arms.wThank you,dear;you are a nicelittle boy.she said kindly,and went on her way after giving him a bright smile.Jim was amazed.These were the first kind words he had ever heard in his whole twelve years of existence.He stoodand stared after her until she was out of sight,then he made straight for a stream.He sat down on the bank of thestream and did some thinking.Thank you,dear;you are a nice little boy,he thought.Finally the boy pulled from hispockets a piece of broken mirror and looked at himself.He saw nothing but dirt.He went down to the water and washedhis face carefully,almost painfully.Then he looked again.He scarcely recognized himself.He stood straight and lookedup instead of down for the first time since he could remember.A feeding of self-respect awoke within his being.At that moment the course of his life was changed;a determinationto be worthy of the kind words spoken to him by the little lady,and to pass them on,took possession of his soul.Aftertelling this story of Jim,the speaker paused and then he shocked the audience by saying,Gentlemen,I was that boy.That gentle woman implanted in my life the first seed of kindness.As a tribute to her memory I have told you thisstory.”1、What does the author mean by uthe laughing stock”in paragraph 2?A.Jim liked playing jokes on others.B.Jim was always laughed at by others,C.Jim was good at making others happy.D.Jim had interest in telling funny stories.2 Which of the following words can be used to describe the lady?A.Brave.B.Clever.C.Friendly.D.Honest.3、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Jim wanted people to say kind words to others.B.The lady became very famous because of that story.C.It was the first time for Jim to tell his story to others.D.Jim made a tot of money by telling his stories to others.4、What is the best title for the text?A.A Story of Jim B.A Good LadyC.A Kind Word D.A Successful Businessman24.（8 分）In celebration of Women9s History Month,here are a few of the millions of women that have broken allconventional rules to make a difference in the world.Susan B.AnthonyBom on February 15,1820,Susan B.Anthony was a womens rights activist in the US.She spent many yearscampaigning for womens right to vote.Anthony was also against slavery,helping support the passage of the Civil WarAmendments.She also lent her voice to the battle for equal pay and educational opportunities for all.Anne FrankAnne Frank grew up in a happy family.However,things changed when Hitler came to power.Anne and her familywere forced to hide inside a tiny house,where the young girl recorded her familys fears and struggles.Even after allthese years,her journal,Anne Frank:The Diary of a Young Girl,continues to be popular with people across all ages andcultures.Aung San Sun KyiDetermined to bring democracy（民主）to Myanmar,Aung San Suu Kyi founded the National League forDemocracy（NLD）.Suu Kyis open displeasure with the government resulted in her spending much of the time between1989 and 2010 in prison or under house arrest.In 1991,Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize.In 2015,five years aftershe had been freed,Suu Kyfs NLD Party won a great victory in the general elections.Malala YousafzaiMalala Yousafzai was bom to a Pakistani educator and poet.When the Taliban declared that girls should not beeducated,the worlds youngest Nobel Prize winner decided to challenge these unfair policies（政策）.On October 9,2012,she was shot and badly injured.Since recovering,Malala continues her fight for girls education.Her bravery isencouraging young people all over the world to stand up for what they believe is right.1、Who made a great contribution to womens right to vote?A.Anne Frank.B.Malala Yousafzai.C.Susan B Anthony.D.Aung San Suu Kyi.2、Why was Aung San Suu Kyi put into prison?A.She refused to leave Myanmar.B.She demanded that the democrats be freed.C.She voiced dissatisfaction with the government.D.She blamed the government for its economic policy.3、Which of the following can be used to describe the women mentioned in the text?A.Brave and inspiring.B.Reliable and devoted.C.Honest and responsible.D.Considerate and optimistic.25.（10 分）The Golden Egg“I dont want to write a story about girls!I dont know anything about girls/9 Louisa May Alcott told her publisher,Mr.Niles.But she was desperate for money.She seemed to be the only one in her family who could make money.Nileshad asked her to write about something she knew,instead of the romantic adventure stories she had been writing.So Iplod away,“Alcott wrote/9 though I dont enjoy this sort of thing.”It was 1867,and the horrible Civil War was over.Now Alcott could turn her energy to making money.Alcott wrote a simple story of life in her family,their pillow fights on Saturday nights and the amateur（业余的）plays they performed.Our experiences may prove interesting,though I doubt it.”（Good joke/9 she wrote years later.）Her book described her days growing up with four sisters in a family that had no money.She sketched a loving motherwho took time to be interested in each child,and she told of the death of a beloved sister.She portrayed her family andfriends in her book Little Women,Finally,in July of 1868,she Hnished writing.With a sigh and a headache,she sent offall 102 handwritten pages of her book.Niles thought the book was dull,and so did Alcott.But when she received her copies of the book,Alcott thought itseemed better than expected.MNot a bit sensational,M she wrote,w but simple and true.We really lived most of it Nilesasked some girls to read Little Women,and they loved it.If the girls liked it,Alcott was satisfied.In three months,all the copies of Little Women had sold.It was already time to print more books!Niles thought hecould sell three or four hundred more copies.An honest publisher and a lucky author made a dull book into a goldenegg for an ugly duckling,Alcott wrote in 1885.Later,with a great sigh of relief,she was able to write,Paid off all thedebts!Now I feel that I could die in peace.If my head holds out,Til do all I once hoped to do.”1、Which of the following would be used to describe Alcotfs book?A.Funny.B.Boring.C.Magic.D.Skillful.2、In which order did the following happen?a.Alcott began writing Little Womenb.Niles asked Alcott to write about girlsc.Alcott wrote romantic adventure storiesd.Alcott performed plays with her sisterse.Niles was not pleased with Alcotfs work.A.a,b,e,d9 c B.d,c,a,b,eC.c,b,e,d,a D.d,c,e,b,a3、We learn from the story that,after Little Women sold out,-A.Alcott wrote another bookB.some girls started to read the bookC.Alcott paid off all her debtsD.Niles published hundreds of books girls liked4 when she handed her first writing in Niles was?A.unsatisfied with the work B.happy about her workC.sure of her success D.unpleased with the publish第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第 一 节（每小题L 5 分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.26.（30 分）Yassi was a very capable student.She did not have a single day of absence last year.All the teachersknew this and her many times in front of others.They did not know that Yassi had type II Diabetes（糖
