2023年高考英语模拟题及答案.pdf

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1、2023 年高考英语模拟题及答案第二部分阅读（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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Guildford School of Acing（GSA）is a successful center for musical training.Our philosophy is based on your growth as an individual and your development as an artist within a highly disciplined whole.A

2、bout what you should do We want you to view yourself as a potential artist who can compete and succeed in all aspects musical performance.To accomplish this,you will need to develop your professional awareness through a strict process of training.About the content of the courses We will guide you to

3、wards the development of a clear set of individual technical skills,with practical classes in group and individual singing,ballet jazz and other forms of dance.Your skills are further developed through many exercises,scene work and project rehearsal（排练）.Classes in dancing and singing are highly rank

4、ed alongside acting classes and projects,which enable you to become mulli-skilled.Professional development classes by the guests selected from the contemporary musical industry ensure currency within your chosen field and enable you to maximize all employment opportunities.About the test A final sho

5、w presentation in（he West End Theatre helps you complete your change from a musical student to a professional performer.The result is your development into a highly disciplined individual and all-round performer who has both artistic skills and ihe ability to work in cooperation with olhers.1.Who is

6、 GSA intended for?A.Literature students.B.Sports students.C.Psychology students.D.Musical students.2.Who may teach professional development classes to the students?A.High school teachers.B.University teachers.C.Professional musical performers.D.Professional composers.3.What should the students do in

7、 order to graduate?A.Write an essay.B.Put on a show.C Design a course.D.Meet a performer.B Douglas Smith,n gardener from Hertfordshire,the U.K.,recently set a new Guinness World Record for the most tomatoes grown on a single stem（茎），1,269.Up until last summer,the record for the most tomatoes grown o

8、n a single stem had stood unchallenged for over a decade.Then English fanner Douglas Smith set his sight on breaking it,thinking that he could grow more than 488 fruits on s single stem.He proved that last year,when he managed to break the old record by growing 839 tomatoes on a greenhouse-grown pla

9、nt.It was quite an achievement,but he was only getting started,as only a few weeks later Douglas Smith broke his own record by growing no less than 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem.Is Douglas Smith a gardening addict?He spends up to four hours a day in his back garden tending his plants,and has been

10、working hard on becoming the best possible gardener the world has ever seen.To maximize his chances of setting a new world record,he read various scientific papers and even took soil samples to be tested in a laboratory.And in the end,they all paid off.UI am over the moon,”Douglas said.This year was

11、 only meant to be an experimental year to see which varieties would produce the most fruits and we had to fight with early blight（疫病），which put paid to a number of other tomato plants.Im amazed by how many tomatoes were on the plant in the end.”Growing 1,269 tomatoes on a single stem is only Douglas

12、 Smiths latest achievement.In 2020,he grew a 20-foot-tall sunflower,and also set a new national record for the heaviest tomato,with a 3.106 kg tomato.He likes to run little experiments on other vegetables and crops,and he is currently experimenting on peas,aubergines and potatoes.4.What can we know

13、about Douglas Smith from paragraph 2?A.He broke the old record twice.B.He had planted the best tomatoes.C.He thought breaking the record was easy.D He had worked to break the record for a decade.5.Which of the following can describe Douglas Smith best?A.Strict and tolerant.B.Attractive and braveC.Pa

14、tient and hard-working.D.Friendly and humorous.6.What may be a challenge fbr Douglas Smith to break the old record?A.A lack of money.B.Skill shortages.C.Building a laboratory.D.Dealing with the blight.7.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The records significance.8.Douglas Smiths next plan.C T

15、he details about the heaviest tomato.D.More information about Douglas Smiths planting.C These days,theres a green version of just about everything.There are cars that run on electricity and alternative fuels,houses that are powered by solar energy and wind farms seemingly popping up on every open sp

16、ace from California to coastal Japan.Even drones（无人机）ate getting in on the action.The unmanned air vehicles are also being put to environmental uses around the globe.The eye in the sky that they provide helps researchers better understand whats going on with the natural world in which wc live.For en

17、vironmentalists and earth scientists,the flying machines can be sent way up in the air to record sweeping footage of a large area to track the impact of things like climate change,migration and the acts of cutting down and burning forest trees,which can he done without having to buy a helicopter,ren

18、t a plane or tape a video camera to a bird.Sure,theres plenty of satellite fbotage already out there,but drones let researchers accurately position the data set that they want to get a quicker,closer look at the area that theyre looking to monitor.In 2013,for example,the National Aeronautics and Spa

19、ce Administration(NASA)sent a drone into the Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica to gather data about its emissions.The temperature,ash height and gas concentration information collected during the mission helped earth scientists determine which way the volcanic and potentially poisonous gas erupting fr

20、om the volcano was moving and take steps to limit its environmental impact.Similarly,Arctic researchers arc using drones to help study temperature change and the melting of glaciers.They use drones equipped with infrared(红夕卜线的)cameras to sweep into places that they may otherwise not be able to reach

21、 to monitor and collect data on the melting ice.The same flying machines may also eventually be used to transport other data collection tools into(he wild.8.How does the author lead in the topic of the text?A.By giving examples.B.By listing data.9.By drawing a distinction.D.By making assumptions.9 W

22、hat mainly makes drones used to better watch nature?A.The high safety.B.The huge space.C.The recovery capability after damage.D.The ability to collect data at a high altitude.10.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us about drones?A.Their production steps.B.Their practical functions.C.Their p

23、otential impacts on the atmosphere.D.Their data set fbr motoring the environment.11.Which is a suitable title for the text?A.Drones:PoisonousB.Drones:Eco-friendlyC.Drones:LimitedD.Drones:Adaptable D Jewel White,a 15-year-old student,gathers her books and signs herself out of a routine morning math c

24、lass.She is not leaving school fbr the day,but is off to try some more challenging equations.This practice is not uncommon at Westmount Secondary School in Hamilton,Ontario,Canada,where an unconventional learning approach is prevailing.Westmount is one of the eight regular schools in the country whe

25、re students work at their own pace and set their own direction,spending as much or as little time as they need on subjects.Teachers act as advisers.With the classroom teachers,permission,students can sign out of a class to work on other materials or walk into another class to catch up on another sub

26、ject.And every two weeks they make plans fbr their own learning time,with support from their adviser.At a time when a shrinking student population is causing boards to close schools.Westmount sits at 30 percent overcapacity with 1,500 students.Its bursting number led education officials to consider

27、expanding the program to other locations.“If students are interested,we are going to do our best to provide that sort of programming,“said Todd White,chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.When students like Jewel are not in a classroom,they can usually be found in the scliooPs learni

28、ng commons,a study area for all students.There are teachers available to help,but generally students are working on their own assignments or projects.Jewel said Westmounts self paced style caught her attention when she was looking at high schools.Westmount is not the school close（o her home.She said

29、 at elementary school she would often cause trouble in class because she would complete her work early and not have much else to do.I find this kind of academic environment in Westmount is a lot better fbr me,“she said.I like the thought of being able to work faster or slower if needed.What docs the

30、 word“prevailing“underlined in paragraph I mean?A.Catching on.B.Giving way.C.Slowing down.D.Causing trouble.12.Which of the following words can best describe the schools learning approach?A.Complex but familiar.B.Flexible and efficient.C.Traditional and common.D.Difficult but interesting.13.What is

31、Todd Whites attitude to Westmounts style of learning?A.Tolerant.B.Doubtful.C.Positive.D.Unconcerned.14.What did Jewel think of her elementary school?A.It was a school closest to her home.B.It provided too much homework for students.C.Its learning atmosphere was not very satisfying.D.Its students did

32、 not work as fast as Westmount.第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Wherever you live,you always look forward to a comfortable home.However,people dont often turn it into what they want because they worry about the costs.Actually,this is a common misconception（错误认

33、识）一 you dont need（o spend a lot of money in order to make your home comfortable.16Clear The first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clearing rooms.17 There is no way to turn a cluttered（杂舌 L的）space into an attractive one without organizing it.So,the first thing you do is

34、clearing rooms.You dont have to throw out everything.Though clearing rooms can be an ongoing process that takes time,its worth it.Add Green Plants 18.Besides the eye-pleasing effect that plants and flowers have,they also remove toxins（毒素）fromthe air,making your environment healthier.If that isnt eno

35、ugh fbr you,they tend to help calm people down.Try Darker Colors Another thing you can do to make a room look warmer is use some darker shades in the decoration.Lighter colors are great for making a room feel bigger,but darker colors create a comfortable and attractive environment.19Adjust the Light

36、ing The last thing is lighting.The lighting in a room can make or break it.20 Think of using(he fireplace if you have one,lighting some candles and hanging up some string lights.Even a lamp can make all the difference to(he environment of a room.A.Wann lighting can make a room pleasant and sweetDiso

37、rder is the exact opposite of warm and attractive B.You shouldnt keep plants and flowers in your bedroomThrowing in some darker colors will make the room look perfect C.Besides making it keep warm,blankets add more color to a roomHere are some inexpensive ways to make your home comfortable D.One way

38、 to make a room attractive is to add plants and fresh flowers 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15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。A few years ago,I was at a restaurant with my project team,eating a Christmas dinner.My view of the other diners was via a 21 in from of me froin wher

39、e I was sitting.It was a Wednesday night about 3 weeks before Christmas so there were only about 6 other tables 22.About 10 minutes before we left,I happened to look in the mirror,seeing two girls come in.They sat near me.They started to 23 the menu and I could hear what they said.They 24.Its so exp

40、ensive!I usually 25 the table thats eating their dinners so I can get their check from the restaurant.As we left,I told the manager I wanted to 26 the two girls.He figured that the high 27 was$100 including taxes,so I gave him$140 and told him to give the waiter whatever was left as a Christmas 28.T

41、ouched bymy act,the manager said he would 29 anything over$l(X)and give the waiter$40.We agreed that he would tell the two girls after we 30 that someone had paid fbr(heir meal.I wanted them to 3J whatever they wanted without considering the cost.The next day I went to the restaurant again to eat di

42、nner with my friends,the manager 32 me.Hewalked to me.From him,I knew 33 about the thing after vc left.The two girls felt 34 and were moved to(ears.They appreciated the kindness and said they would pass the kindness on to others in need.I do this several times a year but I 35 like the two girls reac

43、tion,which makes think it valuable todo such things!21.A.waiter B.material C.table D.mirror 22.A.occupied B.improved C.created D.carried 23.A.read B.find C.type D.collect 24.A.guessed B.whispered C.apologized D.explained 25.A.embrace B.purchase C.pick D.give 26.A.break up B.live up to C.brush aside

44、D.pay for 27.A.reward B.expense C.fine D.salary 28.A.result B.recreation C.chance D.tip 29.A.express B.cover C.inform D.wish 30.A.pursued B.imitated C.left D.slipped 31.A.order B.deserve C.own D.reserve 32.A.recognized B.encouraged C.depressed D.abandoned 33.A.arguments B.interpretations C.criticism

45、s D.details 34.A.upset B.concerned C.surprised D.interested 35.A.casually B.really C.slightly D.anxiously 第二节(共10小题海小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下而短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A talented dog was captured(拍摄)on camera stopping a young boy from potentially drowning,and then saved the boy a36(two)time by impressive

46、ly fishing a lost toy with a net.This is the adorable moment a smart dog saved the boy twice,after it slopped a little boy from falling into a pond and37(fish)out his lost toy with a net.The clever dog sensed danger and took full control of themoment,38(force)the child backwards.Then the dog showed

47、off its surprising talent 39 fishing.At the beginning of the video,the dog is sitting 4()(peaceful)in the garden,watching two young children throw a ball to each other.The older girl accidentally launches the ball too far.It lands in the fish pond,and floats on the water.While she runs off to ask he

48、r mother for help,the boy rushes over to the pond and attempts to fish the ball out 41(he).Noticing that the boy is about to fall into the pond,the dog is quick 42(react).It grabs the bottom of the boys trousers with its 43(tooth)and pulls him back to safety.The dog picks up the familys fishing net,

49、44 is on the side of the pond,using its mouth to direct the net underneath the ball.After just a few seconds,the dog successfully gets the ball out of the water 45 puts it onto(he floor.第四部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节(满分 15 分)46.假定你是李华，你校下周六有一个关于“认识火灾，学会逃生”的讲座，请给你的外国朋友 J。写一封 邮件，邀请她一同前往，内容包括：1.写邮件的目的；.讲座的时间、地

50、点和内容；2.期待回复。注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Jo,Yours,Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分)47.阅读卜而村料，根据具体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。It was my birthday that day,and my grandfather gave me a gifta piggy bank.It had an opening through which one could put money in,but the opening was not big enough to reach in a