全国卷2023届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟试题14.docx

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1、（全国卷）2023届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟试题14第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AWe think of kids playing video games as being in a sort of separation, quiet in their darkened bedrooms. In truth, they are usually communicating with other gamers, via audio or text, abo

2、ut the action on the screen. And sometimes the chatter turns from the world of fantasy to real life.Thats what happened to 14-year-old Reilly last October. While playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, he noticed that an online friend, a 13-year-old from Florida, was not his normal enthusiastic se

3、lf. Reillys sense was confirmed when the friend messaged him, “We need to talk.” Reilly immediately called him.“He starts to open up about whats going on in his life: I have nothing to live for; Im going to kill myself,” Reilly told . He couldnt even talk; he was crying so much. Unable to verbally c

4、onvey his pain, his friend typed out, “Tonight is going to be the night.”Suicide is a lot to throw at a high school kid in the US, but Reilly, a sophomore(高二学生) at the time, resolved to stay on the line for as long as he was needed. “I knew he didnt want to be alone, and I didnt want him to go,” he

5、told WFSB. “Hes my friend, I didnt want him to die.” For two hours, Reilly said everything he could think of to persuade his friend to embrace life. “I just kept reassuring him, Youve got a lot to live for,” says Reilly. “I said, Ill see you tomorrow. Im going to be playing with you tomorrow. You pr

6、omise, nothing is going to happen tonight. About that time, Reillys parents came home from dinner. He filled them in, and they contacted Florida police, who tracked down the boy.The troubled teen is doing well now, thanks to a good friend one hed never met in person who was willing to put down the k

7、eyboard and lend an ear. Says Reillys mother, “You just have to show up and talk to people. And listen.”21. How does the author begin this text?A. By giving examples.B. By introducing the topic.C. By sharing his experience.D. By listing some facts.22. What did Reilly realize when messaged We need to

8、 talk”?A. His friend needed an ear from someone.B. His friend suspected Reillys honesty.C. His friend tried to commit suicide.D. His friend would like to meet Reilly in real life.23. What message does the text mainly convey?A. Online friendship is limited to actions on the screen.B. Online friendshi

9、p often starts in network chat rooms.C. Online friendship can be stronger than people may think.D. Online friends are more reliable than those in real life.BWorking from a shady balcony overlooking a vast sea, with five-star restaurants and golf courses within easy reach: what better place could the

10、re be to while away the pandemic(疫情) than Barbados?Like most of its Caribbean neighbors, Barbados has been good at keeping COVID-19 out. Normally tourism brings in more than half of its foreign earnings. Now, many tourists are banned and the economy is declining. The tourism minister, Kerrie Symmond

11、s, puts unemployment at close to 40%.The prime minister, Mia Mottley intends to introduce a “Welcome Stamp” for visitors to “work remotely in paradise” for up to a year. The idea is tint if holidays are not possible, then maybe the island can attract wealthy office workers who no longer have to go t

12、o the office. Other Caribbean islands are considering competing plans; Bermuda has announced one.It did not take a pandemic for some digital workers to consider moving to a beach. But before now, it was legally difficult. Getting a work permit or immigrant status meant weeks or months of form-fillin

13、g. Workers had to pay Barbadian income taxes. The new procedure looks quick and easy by comparison. For a fee of $2,000 for one person, or $3,000 for a family, you can take your Zoom calls from a real white sandy beach, instead of merely selecting it as a virtual background. You continue paying tax

14、according to the rules of whichever country you came from.There will be some checks on new arrivals. We do not want “the scum of the earth, but honest and respectable types”, says Mr Symmonds. Applicants must have health insurance, and the main breadwinner must earn at least $50,000. But otherwise t

15、he gates are open. All must breathe, in this world and in this country.” says Ms Mottley.24. The project “Welcome Stamp” is intended to _.A. help the economy recoverB. create jobs for visitorsC. keep COVID-19 outD. compete against other islands25. What is needed to apply for Welcome Stamp?A. Spendin

16、g weeks to get work permit or immigrant status.B. Paying a certain amount of Barbadian income taxes.C. Paying $2,000 per person, or $3,000 per family.D. Earning at least $50,000 per family member.26. What can we learn from the text?A. Barbados is the first to put forward the plan.B. All healthy and

17、wealthy people are welcome.C. Increasing unemployment leads to an economic decline.D. It used to be difficult for digital workers to move to Barbados.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Barbados provides a paradise to work remotely.B. The Caribbean islands are fighting against the pandemic.C. O

18、ffice workers choose to work from the beach.D. Working abroad becomes easier than before.CHave you ever wondered if you see the same colors as other people? Most people know what blue is when they see it. They see the color and call it “blue” because they were taught the word and associated it with

19、what they saw. But how do you know what you see as blue isnt red to someone else?The ability to perceive colors is down to receptors in our eyes. Light waves hit these receptors and they react depending on which color the light is, sending signals to the brain. The brain then decodes these signals t

20、o determine which color light the eyes are receiving. Some peopled receptors are more developed than others. People with weaker receptors usually have color blindness. The inability of the receptor to interpret the light waves correctly means that some people cannot tell different shades of a color.

21、In the past, most scientists would argue that everyone saw colors in the same way. However, research was conducted on monkeys, in which they were injected with a virus affecting their receptors. This enabled them to understand more colors than usual and brought an interesting discovery. Normally mon

22、keys can only see blue and green, but the virus allowed monkeys to see red. The neurons(神经元) in their brains adapted to be able to understand new colors, which might mean the neurons in our brains are not instinctive(本能的) to automatically understand which color is which. This implies that our brains

23、 and neurons may adapt depending on our stimulus(刺激) during the developmental phase. Color could be a very personal experience, unique to everyone.So, the next time you talk about your favorite color, just remember if yours is blue and your friend says red, you might actually be thinking about the s

24、ame color. What if everyone in the world has the same favorite color, but just calls it different names?28. What does the underlined word “perceive” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Explain.B. See.C. Analyze.D. Track.29. Why do some people have color blindness?A. They can see many shades of some colors.B. The

25、ir receptors fail to send signals to their brains.C. There are not enough light waves hitting their receptors.D. The receptors in their eyes are not well developed.30. What can we learn from the experiment on monkeys?A. Monkeys can only only see two colors green and blue.B. The neurons in monkeys br

26、ain can instinctively distinguish colors.C. Brains and neurons can be stimulated to recognize new colors.D. The neurons in human brain work differently from monkeys.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Training “smart” is more important than the amount of daily practiceToo o

27、ften an athlete believes that the more he or she practices, the more proficient he/she will become. 31 It can also be harmful to achieving the desired outcome. An athlete who practices frequently and hard without an overall plan will be more likely to suffer the effects of overtraining rather than a

28、ctually improving performance. 32 Yet, by developing a set of specific goals and a plan for reaching those goals, athletes can more effectively use their practice time and even reduce the time required in practice to attain their goals. Obviously, this does not mean that the martial artist can achie

29、ve rank or win tournaments with little practice. 33 Setting performance goals is beneficial for a number of reasons. 34 When the martial artist is able to observe progress towards a goal on a daily or weekly basis, he or she is more likely to remain interested in achieving that goal. If instead, he/

30、she engages in routine practice towards a belt rank that is six months away, it is easier to become discouraged. In addition, goal setting helps the athlete know what is expected which allows for greater attention to a particular skill that needs to be developed. 35 Finally, setting realistic, achie

31、vable goals increases the athletes self-confidence which is crucial to the ultimate outcome of success. Self-confidence increases because his/her attitude regarding success becomes more positive as goals are accomplished.A. It is not always the case.B. However, such training is ineffective.C. It red

32、uces boredom and increases motivation.D. Thus, practice becomes more focused and efficient.E. It means that the athlete does not need to waste time.F. Firstly, it requires less patience and boosts confidence.G. Typically, they will experience burn-out, exhaustion, and increased injuries.第三部分 语言运用（共两

33、节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5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顶，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。It was the early 90s when I was barely 20 years old. I 36 my grandmother to a garden party. Smart as she was even in her 80s, her type of 37 did not include recognizing young 38 . I pointed out Robert Downey

34、 Jr. to her when he arrived. She shrugged, far more 39 in piling her paper plate with cheese.After the speeches concluded, we stood up in our front-row seats to make our 40 . But as she rose, my grandmother 41 and fell directly into a wheelchair ramp(坡道) that had 42 edges. The blood was frightening.

35、 I should have leaped into 43 , but I didnt. I was feeling 44 . Luckily, somebody did 45 the situation. The person was Robert Downey Jr.He ordered someone to call a/an 46 , and another to fetch a blanket. He 47 his sleeves, and grabbed hold of my grandmothers leg. Then he took off his gorgeous jacke

36、t and tied it around her 48 . He told her not to 49 and that everything would be all right. He knew well how to speak to her, distract her, and most 50 play to her vanity(虚荣心). He told her how beautiful she was. He stayed with her until the ambulance came. He was a movie star, 51 .I 52 into the ambu

37、lance without a word. I was too 53 and way too shy to 54 him.We all have things we wish we said, moments we like to revisit. How I hope I can get a 55 to make up for the moment when words utterly failed me.36. A. sentB. carriedC. accompaniedD. guided37. A. intelligenceB. beautyC. prideD. passion38.

38、A. organizersB. actorsC. doctorsD. lecturer39. A. skillfulB. interestedC. confidentD. successful40. A. appearanceB. excuseC. dayD. exit41. A. trippedB. interruptedC. sighedD. relaxed42. A. sharpB. longC. darkD. straight43. A. practiceB. accountC. supportD. action44. A. puzzledB. dizzyC. guiltyD.anno

39、yed45. A. get ready forB. get rid ofC. take control ofD. take advantage of46. A. officerB. wheelchairC. ambulanceD. assistant47. A. set asideB. tore downC. turned onD. rolled up48. A. tissueB.scarC. footD. wound49. A. worryB. struggleC. doubtD. scream50. A. naturallyB. fortunatelyC. obviouslyD. impo

40、rtantly51. A. above allB. after allC. in factD. at least52. A. hurriedB. brokeC. lookedD. knocked53. A. scaredB. disappointedC. embarrassedD. cautious54. A. hugB. thankC. praiseD. follow55. A. lessonB. dreamC. chanceD.change第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

41、The first best friend I ever 56 (make), at age five, was a complete game changer. This new little friend of mine 57 (instant) became my partner for everything. She was the first person 58 (invite) me to play Barbie dolls and was there for me when Id cry during nap time. We had a secret handshake, lo

42、ved Disney 59 (movie), and laughed over things that werent very funny to anyone else.Im almost 20 and I still do those very same things with my girlfriends now. Over the years, those friendships 60 (get) me through breakups, stressful school moments, and times when I felt so low about 61 (I)that I b

43、arely wanted to go outside and see the sunshine. 62 my girlfriends, Id probably spend most weekends alone, because I wouldnt have plans to go to brunch, or just to go for a walk with 63 delicious cup of coffee in hand. 64 (have) good girlfriends in your life can be crucial to your happiness and they

44、 will tell you not to buy that T-shirt, because it doesnt showcase your best talents. They will tell you 65 the person youre dating deserves your time and your energy. They will even pump you up when youre feeling down and youll believe them, because they are right, and they always want the best for

45、 you.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假如你叫李华，你的英国笔友Jack在你因病住院期间经常在网上帮你辅导英语，鼓励你积极面对病情、学习和生活。请给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1.回顾帮助并感谢；2.邀请来中国游玩；3.表达期待。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It was a beautiful October evening, a cool gentle breeze is blowing as the moon rises hig

46、h in the sky, and I had gotten home from work about an hour earlier. As I often did after a long day, I went straight to my backyard and did some work in my flower garden before deciding to light the grill to make dinner for my husband and myself. I had only just walked a few steps when I suddenly felt a horrible blow to the