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）1The reds and golds _ into each other as the sun sank. What a beautiful sight!AbumpedBpressedCmeltedDturned2Nicholas
2、 was very kind, merciful and generous. This is _ Father Christmas is based on.AwhereBhowCwhatDwhy3Julie is one of those women who always the latest fashion.Aput up withBkeep up withCcome up withDget on with4 Where did you get to know her?- It was on the farm _ we worked.Athat Bthere Cwhich Dwhere5Yo
3、ur argument is .I will not let you pass.-Are you kidding?AsoundBrationalCliberalDplain6At school, it is essential that every child _ equally regardless of family background. Atreating Btreated Cbe treated Dis treated7Careers Advice service is only available to people on day-time courses.Ato studyBst
4、udyCstudiedDstudying8The old bank, _ appearance is not a pretty sight, is extremely beautiful on the inside.AwhoseBwhereCwhenDwhich9- Why didnt you help the little boy?- Oh, he had struggled to his feet _ I could run over and offered any help.AbeforeBafterCwhenDsince10The infrastructure project has
5、consumed so much money that we cant find any financial support and have to _.Apull outBpull throughCcatch upDcatch on11Ken, _, but your radio is going too loud.Oh, Im sorry. Ill turn it down right now.AI hate to say itBIt doesnt hurt to askCI m really tired of itDIm crazy about it12Sometimes smiles
6、around the world _ be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.AcanBwouldCshouldDmust13The reason why he adapted to the new situations quickly is that he had a _ attitude.Achangeable Bstable Cmovable Dflexible14Nearly all educators believe that a challenging situation can often _ the b
7、est qualities of a person.Acheer upBtake overCbring outDput away15Peter has previous experience, _ I think hes the right person for the job.Aor BbutCfor Dso16Im burnt out as Ive been working on my essay all the time. _. Youll surely make it.ADont put on airsBGive me a breakCDont get on my nerveDHang
8、 in there17The classroom is big enough for 25 students for normal use you need more space for special activities.AonceBbecauseCifDunless18_ you are supposed to do _ you dont like a thing is _ it. Dontcomplain.AThat; what; changeBWhen; that; to changeCWhat; when; changeDWhat; that; changing19The kid
9、is crying, for he _ jump over the ditch on his own. Adares not toBdare not toCdoesnt dare toDdares not20There has been positive reaction to the proposal to help the disabled, the impact will be lasting especially for younger ones.Aon whichBon whomCof whichDof whom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
10、四个选项中，选出最佳选项。21（6分） How to Save on Sightseeing New York City Attractions With so many unique attractions， world-famous museums， theaters， and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York However， sightseeing， in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experienceThis is why our
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16、y Child Pass912 Day Adult Pass1442 Day Child Pass 1125、What is the main purpose of this passage？ _ATo introduce the New York PassBTo attract more tourists to New YorkCTo describe how to use the New York PassDTo explain why the New York Pass is created1、What benefit can you get from the New York Pass
17、？ _AYou dont have to carry cash with youBYou can visit the Statue of Liberty for freeCYou can change your travel plans as you likeDYou can get the free guidebook in four languages2、Jack and his two kids will visit New York for three days in January in 2011， how much should he pay for the New York Pa
18、ss？ _A520B420C330D3043、The underlined phrase are entitled to most probably means are given _ ofAthe nameBthe honorCthe privilegeDthe title22（8分）The best bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the
19、 best buys on the market right now.1. Boardman Cx CompThis is a cross country bike, and its so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it , making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various
20、 paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it asa road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器), which are outstanding for its price.650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, whic
21、h means youd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But its worth it，because this is an excellent machine at a lower price, Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez E5Specialized is one of the biggest and most
22、 popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the road. 75, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The fr
23、ame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all round and more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you dont have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike
24、.800, Halfords1、What is special about Boardman CX Comp?AIts Shimano Sora gears.BIts reasonable price.CIts various functions.DIts firm tires.2、Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?APlanet X RT-58 v2.BSpecialized Allez E5.CBoardman CX Comp.DBoardman Road Team Carbon,3、What can we
25、 learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?APlanet X RT 58 v2 has been sold out so far,BBoardman Cx Comp is actually a mountain bike.CSpecialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclists.DBoardman Road Team Carbon is made by special materials.23（8分） Not sure what gift to get your loved ones? Think
26、 technology! You may even find something special for yourself!Mini QuadcopterWould you like to have a flying toy, but lack space to fly one? Consider a Mini Quadcopter that is small enough to fit inside your hand. This Mini Quadcopter can be controlled to fly in any direction with its remote control
27、. The Mini Quadcopter is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $39.95.Selfie ToasterDoes your sweetie like taking selfies and eating toast? Well, why not combine the two with the Selfie Toaster? The Selfie Toaster crates an image on the piece of toast so you can smile at yourself every morning. The
28、 Selfie Toaster is available from Etsy for $10.95.Amazon EchoGive the knowledge of the world with the Amazon Echo.The advice can answer questions, tell you about weather conditions, tell jokes, play music and more. The Echo also acts as a Bluetooth speaker so you can connect your phone and listen to
29、 your favorite songs. The Echo is available from Amazon for $179.Indoor Snowfall LightGet into the spirit of the holiday season in your home with the Indoor Snowfall Light. The light shows snowflake shapes in your room to give you the feeling of a winter snowfall. You can control the speed of the sn
30、owfall, unlike the real whether. The Indoor Snowfall Light is available from Sharper Image for $59.99.1、Who may be most interested in a Mini Quadcopter?ADrivers. BChildren.CTeachers. DHousewives.2、Whats the function of a Selfie Toaster?AIt keeps your food fresh. BIt helps order your food.CIt makes y
31、our picture prettier. DIt puts your image on your food.3、You will need an Amazon Echo when you are _.Aat a meeting Bin the classroomCon a long trip Dhaving an interview4、Which website is probably visited most at Christmas?AEtsy. BAmazon.CSharper Image. DHammacher Schlemmer.24（8分）A successful busines
32、sman, addressing the commercial club of his city, told a story of an orphan (孤儿) named Jim.Jim was 12 years old, who was the laughing stock of the whole town. He never remembered having a kind word spoken to him in his whole life. One day as Jim walked down the street, he saw some flowers slip from
33、a little ladys arms just in front of him. Jim gathered up the flowers and replaced them in her arms. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little 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 twelv
34、e years of existence. He stood and stared after her until she was out of sight, then he made straight for a stream. He sat down on the bank of the stream and did some thinking. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy,” he thought. Finally the boy pulled from his pockets a piece of broken mirror
35、and looked at himself. He saw nothing but dirt. He went down to the water and washed his face carefully, almost painfully. Then he looked again. He scarcely recognized himself. He stood straight and looked up instead of down for the first time since he could remember.A feeding of self-respect awoke
36、within his being. At that moment the course of his life was changed; a determination to be worthy of the kind words spoken to him by the little lady, and to pass them on, took possession of his soul. After telling this story of Jim, the speaker paused and then he shocked the audience by saying, “Gen
37、tlemen, 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 this story.”1、What does the author mean by “the laughing stock” in paragraph 2?AJim liked playing jokes on others.BJim was always laughed at by others,CJim was good a
38、t making others happy.DJim had interest in telling funny stories.2、Which of the following words can be used to describe the lady?ABrave. BClever.CFriendly. DHonest.3、What can we infer from the last paragraph?AJim wanted people to say kind words to others.BThe lady became very famous because of that
39、story.CIt was the first time for Jim to tell his story to others.DJim made a tot of money by telling his stories to others.4、What is the best title for the text?AA Story of Jim BA Good LadyCA Kind Word DA Successful Businessman25（10分） One of the hardest parts of planning a trip to Hawaii is deciding
40、 which of the major Hawaiian Islands you should visit. Each has its own personality and offers unique adventures and activities.OahuOahu has a bit of everything, packed in 597 square miles. You can hike into thick rainforests, and when you need a break, relax on powdery white sand beaches and stay a
41、t luxury resorts.Oahu has become a great destination for families. The urban core （核 心）of Honolulu and Waikiki has historic sites, museums and bustling （熙熙攘攘的）and nightlife scenes. The island lives up to its nickname of the Gathering Place.MauiMaui is a great island for honeymooners. The Valley Isle
42、 has top-class resorts and golf courses, adjacent （毗邻）to some of the states best beaches. A large dormant （休眠）volcano in east Maui at sunrise or sunset is a serene experience, as well as driving the Road to Hana, famed for its thundering waterfalls.KauaiKauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islan
43、ds. The island gets a lot of rain, but thats what makes it so lively, youll come across flowers and plants youve never seen before. For some of the best views on the island, visit Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and the Na Pali coast, boasting some of the worlds highest sea
44、cliffs.Big IslandThe Big Island is the only Hawaiian island still growing. Witness the power of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, wind, lightning and volcanoes with a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its one of the few spots in the world where you can see lava flow. In fact, the Big Is
45、land has 10 of the worlds sub-climate zones, from the snow-covered mountain of Mauna Kea, green forests of Waipio Valley to stretches of barren desert.1、Which is young couples favorite?AOahu.BMaui.CKauai.DBig Island.2、How is Oahu different from the other places?AIt belongs to Hawaii.BIt offers the b
46、est beaches.CIt has variety of plants.DYou can experience city life on it.3、What do Maui and Big Island have in common?AThey are both covered with snow.BYou can have a look at a volcano.CWeather is changeable.DThere is plenty of rain.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（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项26（30分）My mother has been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become _16_ and that I would be one of the great ones. She has
