1、2023年高考英语模拟试卷考生须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Do you know what EU stands for, Tommy?SureIt stands for the European Union,_ European political and economic organi
2、zation that encourages trade and friendship between _ countries that are membersAan; theBa; theCthe; /Dan; /2 goes up must come down, and gasoline prices are coming down fast in some parts of America.AWhereBWhatCWhichDThat3This restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere _ many others are short
3、of.AwhereBwhenCthatDwhat4The two brothers look so much alike that it is difficult to _.Atell them fromBtell from themCtell apart themDtell them apart5- Alison, Im sorry. I cant come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning. - _? - My grandma was severely ill, so I have to stay in the hospital to loo
4、k after her. AHow is it BHow come CSo what DWhats the problem 6After a long absence, I went back to college, _ to pick up where Id left off.AhopingBhopeCto hopeDhoped7Premier Li Keqiang officially _ the plan to develop the Bay Area in his government work report delivered at the start of the National
5、 Peoples Congress session in March.Alaid out Blaid offClaid down Dlaid up8This restaurant has become popular for its wide _ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.AproductionBofferCrangeDdivision9Mary_ to writing classes every night since June and the course will end this week.Ahad gone Bhas been
6、 goingCis going Dwent10If people keep polluting the ocean, no creature there will survive _.Aat all costBfor a long whileCin the long runDby no means11Please wear your best clothes on Monday, as your class photos _ then.Awill take Bwill be taken Chave taken Dhave been taken12Hawking believes the ear
7、th is unlikely to be the only planet _ life has developed gradually.AthatBwhyCwhereDwhose13- I prefer a computer made in your company, but I may need some more information about the product.- _.AThank youBIts a pleasureCYou are welcomeDAt your service14Johnson hasnt felt any effect the new dieting r
8、ecipe has him since he tried to lose weight three months ago.AforBtoConDwith15I am afraid this pair of shoes is a little expensiveIf you really want to buy them, I will give you a _ of 10 percentAquantityBamountCdiscountDaccount16Guangdong province rolled out new guidelines, _ offensive nicknames an
9、d online violence as school bullying.AdefiningBdefinedCto defineDhaving defined17Would you mind moving over a little? I have to pass here._ Id like to help.ANot in the slightest.BDont mention it.CNever mind.DAt your service.18More often than not, the enterprise around us are getting even richer, _ r
10、ecipe is dont put all your eggs in one basket.Aof whichBwhichCwhoseDof whom19All the students are required to check they have made some spelling errors in their compositions.Awhether Bwhat Cthat Dwhich20This was returned because the person _ this letter was addressed had died three years ago.Ato who
11、mBto whichCwhichDwhom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）On the day the tornado hit, there was no indication of any coming severe weather. The first alert my husband, Jimmy and I got came around 9 p.m., from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. He ran upstairs to find
12、 me in our third-floor bedroom, and we changed the channel to our local Pensacola, Florida, station.No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. The wind began to roar, the bones of the house shook, and the power went out. We need to reach the strongest placethe closet on
13、 the first floor, which is wedged underneath a brick staircase.I didnt know how or if we would make it down the steps. It felt as if there were no floor underneath me as the wind lifted me off my feet. I held the banister tightly and tried to move forward, but this intense pressure held me in place,
14、 with everything rattling and moving.As we reached the last flight of steps, our front door blew out and the back wall of the house followed suit and tore off into the darkness outside. By the time I reached the closet, the tornado had been over us for about a minute. Jimmy pushed me down to the clo
15、set floor, but he couldnt get inside himself because of the wind. I grasped Jimmys arm, trying to bring Jimmy with the never-fully-shut door. If I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay.“Hold on! Hold on!” he yelled. But there was nothing in this closet t
16、o hold on to. All of a sudden, Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tornadoes do in the movies. I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldnt believe it was over.The storm lasted four minutes. In that time, four of the twelve t
17、own houses in our unit were completely destroyed. Of the houses left standing, ours suffered the most damage. Amazingly, none of us were severely injured and we didnt lose any neighbor.1、The occurrence of the tornado was confirmed through _.Asome scrolling textBthe local Pensacola Florida stationCa
18、relativeDobserving the top of their house2、Why couldnt Jimmy get inside?ABecause he had to push his wife.BBecause he has run out of all the strengths.CBecause the door didnt shut.DBecause the wind was too strong.3、Which word can best describe the authors feeling during the tornado?AgratefulBfrighten
19、edCupsetDunexpected4、What can we infer form the passage?AThe tornadoes took place at midnight.BPeople in tornadoes like to lift off their feet in the movie.CThere was a bay in front of the couples house.DThe disaster caused property loss but no death.22（8分） The morning after an evening struggle to c
20、are for my three-year-old daughter, I couldnt wait to get her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development.As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. Shed been born around t
21、he same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My childs language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her, I felt like we both needed to he rescued.I returned that afternoon as disen
22、chanted with the little girl I loved as when I left. Walking slowly toward the schools playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me.“You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didnt interrupt. “See that climber. ” He pointed to a wooden pi
23、ece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, shes tried and failed to make it to the top. ” He took a breath. “And today she did it!”He expressed his joy just as hed witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! “She cheered and celebrated!
24、 I wish Id recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadnt before. I saw her perseverance(毅力). I saw her strength. I saw a Hero.Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways,
25、 showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness. We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story.1、Why did the author rush her daughter to school?AShe was busy with her work as a doctor.BShe had a fight with her daughter last night.CShe broke down when dealing
26、 with her daughter.DShe had to sell their house due to Great Recession.2、Which of the following best explains “disenchanted” underlined in paragraph 3?AHappy.BConcerned.CCareful.DDisappointed.3、Why did the little girls preschool teacher feel excited?AShe succeeded in standing on Mount Everest.BShe m
27、anaged to climb up the wooden equipment.CShe got the first place in the school sports meet.DShe began to communicate with others normally.4、From which is the text most probably taken?AThe radio.BA magazine.CA newspaper.DThe Internet.23（8分）Travelling with kids isnt always easy, but its always funIf y
28、ou are considering abandoning the camping holiday this yearWhy not visit one of Europes famous cities instead? Here are Europe EHIC Services Limiteds top picksBarcelona，SpainBarceIona is sure to be well loved by younger visitorsThe city streets are filled with street performers who swallow fire and
29、juggle swordsIf your kids enjoy a challenge，they may even enjoy a birdseye view from the top of the Mirador de ColomBarcelona even has the Museum of Chocolate which your children will jump at the chance to tasteBerlin,GermanyBerlin has sights for adults and children in equal measureWith Legoland Dis
30、covery Center，Aqua Dome and the Berlin Zoo，the city will not be lacking in choices for your kidsBerlin also has plenty of child-friendly transport，parks and plenty of delicious dishesAmsterdam，NetherlandIts easy to jump on a canal or bus tour in Amsterdam in order to prevent tired little feetIf you
31、have confident cyclists in the family，you can rent a bike and paddle around the city insteadThe Tropenmuseum is a popular favorite as the roof top turns into a beach in the summer monthsReykjavik，IcelandThis city is perfect for kids of all agesThey will love the natural wonders that the city has to
32、offer，such as the hot springsThe Northern Lights，whale watching and trying on Viking armor（盔甲）will also create unforgettable memories for your kidsNo matter where you decide to take your kids on holiday，its important that you all have valid and in-date European Health Insurance CardsDont leave yours
33、elf or your kids unprotected；apply for your EHIC today1、What can visitors do in Barcelona?AEnjoy exciting performances in the streetBVisit a special Lego place in personCMake chocolates with their own handsDPaddle around the city2、Where can you have a bath in a hot spring?ABerlin BBarcelonaCAmsterda
34、m DReykjavik3、What might Europe EHIC Services Limited be?AA travel agency BAn insurance agencyCAn educational institution DA health center for children24（8分）For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to s
35、urvive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “Im going to go for help or youre not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last
36、 set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.”Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwate
37、r that had leaked in break them straight awayCoen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately bega
38、n to tremble.The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.“We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coens arms and legs moving. But as morning came, Coens s
39、ituation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap.He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.His legs was so weak that he could
40、 barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rigs ladder.It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacke
41、t.Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls.“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.1、Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?AIt was Henderson who first
42、noticed something was wrong with the boat.BEverything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.CHenderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.DThe mens long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.2、After Henderson cut the strap and swam away, .Ahe regrett
43、ed his decision to leave his friendBhe knew he had a good chance of being savedChe had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinationsDhe got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen3、What can we conclude from the article?AHenderson tried to rescue both of them.BThey kept talking because they fel
44、t excited.CCoen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.DCoen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.4、What kind of person is Henderson?AStrong-willed and loyal. BSelfish but decisive.CSmart and creative. DExperienced but indifferent.25（10分） While its books that make a
45、library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.Library of Birmingham Birmingham, U.K.The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library, but also the largest in
46、 Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the ch
47、anging seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.National Library of France Paris, FranceThe National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The Library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site
