1、2024年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）1I shook hands and _ greetings with the manager, who I impressed a lot.Aconveyed Bswapped Cexchanged Dswitched2Im sorry fo
2、r breaking the cup.Oh, _. Ive got plenty.Ahelp yourselfBforget itCmy pleasureDpardon me3What do you think of teaching, Bob?I find it fun and challenging. It is a job _ you are doing something serious and interesting.AwhichBwhereCwhenDthat4_almost one hundred jin, the stone was moved by him alone.AWe
3、ighedBWeighingCIt weighedDTo weigh5Communication can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach _ that make everyone happy.AcompromisesBcontributionsCcongratulationsDcompetitions6Kate was very sad over loss of the photos she had shot in China, _this was a memory she e
4、specially treasured.Aif BwhenCas Dwhich7Whenever you _ a present, you should think about it from the receivers point of view.AboughtBhave boughtCwill buyDbuy8All of us have the desire to visit the three main temples in Athens, especially _ that contains a gold and ivory statue of Athena.Athe oneBone
5、Cthe onesDthose9May I use your new dictionary?It s over there_AFeel free BNever mind CMy pleasure DIts OK10Look! Mary is crazily looking for something again! _ , she cant find her keys.ATypicallyBOccasionallyCAccordinglyDParticularly11According to The Sun, British scientists have solved the ancient
6、riddle of _ came firstchicken or egg?Awho BwhatCwhich Dthat12Did you have to do much for the dinner party?Helen _ everything by the time I got home.Afinished Bwas finishing Cwould finish Dhad finished13 What shall we do tonight then? , whatever you want.AHelp yourselfBIts a dealCNo problemDIts up to
7、 you14What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but _ their lack of planning.AevenBstillCratherDever15Please wear your best clothes on Monday, as your class photos _ then.Awill take Bwill be taken Chave taken Dhave been taken16What a pity! You missed my birthday party.Terribly
8、sorry!_my uncle not visited me unexpectedly.AShouldBWouldCHadDDid17As a child, I was _to keep quiet when my parents were discussing something, while parents nowadays often ask for their childrens opinions.AdemandedBhopedCforbiddenDrequired18It was a green dinner. _Thanks. But it really only took an
9、hour.AYou must be tired.BI enjoyed it very much.CYou must have spent all day cooking.DI have never had it before.19Leaders of many countries have been trying to what it is that makes China develop so fast in recent years.Acarry outBfigure outCwatch outDmake out20Im going to spend the summer holiday
10、in Hainan,_ lives my uncle.AwhereBwhoCwhichDwhen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）In the last few weeks, donations have been mailed to community organizations in and near Redford Township by the sender who only identifies as “Anonymous - 1679”, according to My Fox Detroit.So far
11、, envelopes, each filled with $1,000 cash, have been sent to the local library, an animal welfare non-profit, a civic and leadership training group, a credit union and the Redford Goodfellows, a group that helps needy families get holiday meals and gifts for their children.There is one clue about th
12、e identity of the giver. According to the Observer & Eccentric, the Community Choice Credit Union in Redford received the first envelope, which also included a riddle: “Know the clue, Know the who, Anonymous - 1679.”Spread around one community, the donations could make a serious impact.The credit un
13、ion told the paper that the donation will go to their foundation, which gives up to $100,000 in college scholarships to Michigan high school graduates each year.Tail Waggers 1990 in nearby Livonia helps owners provide for their pets, offering low-cost vaccinations, a pet food pantry and assistance f
14、or pets with serious health problems. Their donation will go toward their new animal clinic, they told Fox.Cindy Doyle, secretary for the Redford Goodfellows, said that their $1,000 donation will likely cover food, clothes and presents for 10 families; last year the organization served 225 families
15、total.“That money will go a long way to brighten the Christmas of several children this year,” the Redford Township Police posted on Facebook, on behalf of their department and the Good fellows.“To that generous person. Thank You!”Anonymous 1679 has given more than money he or she has also directed
16、attention to some of the organizations helping the community, and may even inspire others to give. Potential donors should keep in mind that while receiving mysterious cash in the mail may be exciting, the U.S. Postal Service recommends sending money orders rather than currency in case mail is lost
17、or stolen.1、According to the passage, envelops have been mailed to the following except _.Aa local library Bneedy familiesCthe Community Choice Credit Union DTail Waggers 19902、It can be known from the passage that _.Athe donations added up to $100,000Bthe donations were made in the form of chequesC
18、it will be long before the citizens benefit from the donationsDwho made the donations remains a mystery3、How will the donations be used?ATo help some children enjoy a happy Christmas.BTo help build a new clinic.CTo buy necessities for 225 families.DTo offer scholarships to high school students.4、Wha
19、t is implied in the last paragraph?AMore mysterious cash will be received in the future.BAnonymous 1679 pays close attention to charity organizations.CSending cash will be forbidden by the U.S. Postal Service.DThe act of Anonymous 1679 is of great significance.22（8分）Sometimes we experience pain that
20、 seems just too big to feel, too frightening to face - it looks like a tsunami. So, we run. My tsunami came when I was nine years old.I was woken up by my mothers screams - “Bob? Bob?! BOB!” I ran to my parents bedroom. My father was on all fours, unconscious. My mother was crazy - desperately tryin
21、g to figure out how to stop what was happening. I ran to the phone - 9-1-1, the neighbors, anyone - “help us!” Soon rescue came, but my father didnt come back to life.When my friends came to comfort me, I remember “pulling myself together” as I walked toward them, determining to show them that I was
22、 fine.The more I denied my pain, the more I was praised by the adults around me-”Oh, look how strong she is!” So, I kept saying “Im fine.” Over and over and over. I said it enough - performed it enough - that I even fooled myself. I believed that I was okay.But pain doesnt just “go away” - that whol
23、e “time heals” thing is a total crock. 30 years after my father died, when I looked around for an explanation for all the years of destructive behavior, I couldnt find the root of the pain in my life because I had covered it up so well. All the “Im fine” - 30 years of them - buried the pain of that
24、nine years old girl.Her pain had been trying to come out, to be heard, to be healed.And, finally, it was.After years of treatment, I found my way back to that night where the pain started, back to the tsunami. This time, I didnt run. It hurt - it still hurts - but now, when it hurts, I let the pain
25、come. Fm not scared to say, “Im not fine” - because I know, eventually, I will be.1、What did the author do when her father was in danger?AShe ran out to look for rescue. BShe kept calm and asked for help.CShe offered first aid to him at once. DShe was too afraid to do anything.2、Which of the followi
26、ng can best replace the underlined word “crock” in Paragraph 5?Afact BtheoryCexperiment Dlie3、Why was the author praised?AShe behaved politely.BShe seemed to be confident.CShe could look after herself.DShe could handle the blow properly.4、What lesson can we get from the authors experience?AHiding ou
27、r pain can be harmful.BExpressing pain is not very easy.CBeing strong means hiding ones pain.DChildren are good at covering up their pain.23（8分）Its no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world-but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes. Expert
28、s think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.Highly SensitiveHighly sensitive people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed. Additionally, they may feel m
29、ore upset over an ineffective or poor workout, says researcher Elaine Aron.For such people individual or non-competitive activities like biking, running and hiking are ideal.Type A PersonalityType A individuals often have an “all or nothing approach” to exercise. This personality type is known for s
30、ticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. However, this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness routine, which means they might try to push past an injury.To get better exercise results, Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly
31、 may limit their progress. They should be more flexible and listen to body, especially when they are in pain.Type B PersonalityThis laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plan, which prevents them from seeing results. They are often less willing to devote enough time and energy to the
32、ir fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxiousType B individuals succeed in creative and co-operative environments, so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.Remember, there are plenty of ways you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of you
33、r characteristics. Just keep in mind what you like.1、Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?AThey dont consider themselves to be athletic.BThey dont like socialising with other people.CThey will feel like they are being evaluated.DThey fear theyll be let down by
34、their teammates.2、Type A personalities can be best described as _.Aflexible BcommittedCindependent Dsensitive3、What is the purpose of the text?ATo help people understand what personality type they are.BTo explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.CTo identify the dangers of doing t
35、he wrong type of exercise.DTo describe different types of workouts that are available today.24（8分）Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guards announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether its the recorded
36、message or the guards message, few people listen to it, because its often quite dull or hard to understand. This one was different. I noticed that other passengers appeared to be listening, too. Not only that, everyone was smiling!Why was so much attention being paid to this message? As best I can r
37、ecall, the guard said something along these lines, “Good Morning Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, this is the 7:35 a.m. from Penrith to Central and youll be pleased to know that we are right on time. And what a lovely morning it is in Sydney today. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and alls righ
38、t with the world. I trust you have a great day wherever youre going. Thanks for catching my train this morning and I hope to see you again soon.”Quite a few people (obviously previous strangers) started talking to one another about the guards excellent message and how good it had made everyone feel.
39、 I started thinking about this, and then I found the young guard and said “Were you the guard on the 7:35 a.m. from Penrith?” The guard seemed a bit stunned at first, replying, “Yes, yyyyes.” “Well, I really appreciate your announcement. Thank you for your extremely good message, which gave me and t
40、he other passengers such a good start to the day. Please keep doing it.” I said.There are two messages for me in what happened that day. Firstly, when people are happy in their work it shows in what they do and say. Secondly, the story attaches much importance to the benefits that accumulate from th
41、anking people for something theyve done, particularly when its not expected. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have when he got home?1、Why do few train travelers listen to the announcements?AThe messages are unattractive.BThe guards voice is not clear.CThey usually feel sleepy.DThey
42、are absorbed in books.2、What does the underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 3 mean?APatient. BCautious.CSurprised. DExcited.3、What might the guard talk about with his family when he got home?AThe beautiful weather.BThe recorded message.CThe train from Penrith.DThe unexpected appreciation.4、Which of
43、 the following can be the best title for the text?AAn Intelligent Guard. BA Boring Train Story.CA Different Train Announcement. DA Lovely Morning in Sydney.25（10分）Throughout history, artist, inventors, writers and scientists have solved problems in their dreams. Now, lets have a look together at som
44、e of them.1.Paul McCartney Found Yesterday in a dreamPaul McCartney is one of the most famous singers/songwriters of all time. According to the Guinness Book of Records, his Beatles song Yesterday(1965) has the most cover（翻唱） versions of any song ever written and, according to record label BMI，was p
45、erformed over seven million times in the 20th century.The tune for Yesterday came to Paul McCartney in a dream.“I woke up with a lovely tune in my head. I thought, Thats great, I wonder what that is? There was an upright piano next to me, to the right of my bed by the window. I got out of bed, sat a
46、t the piano, found G, found F sharp minor- and that leads you through then to B to E minor, and finally back to E. It all leads forward logically. I liked the _melody a lot, but because Id dreamed it, I couldnt believe Id written it. I thought, No, Ive never written anything like this before. But I
47、had the tune, which was the most magic thing! ”2. Mary Shelleys Frankentein Inspired by a DreamIn the summer of 1816, nineteen-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and her lover, the poet Percy Shelley (whom she married later that year),visited the poet Lord Byron at his villa beside Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Stormy weather frequently forced
