1、2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1When _ to feel unworthy, children often work extra hard to please their parentsAto makeBmakingCmadeDhaving made2Among the young people, there is a
2、growing tendency _ money more highly than quality of life.AregardingBto regardingCto regardDregarded3Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me? Sure. _ ?AWhat helpBWhat is thisCWhat is itDWhat do you want4The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad2 more comfortable_.
3、AheldBholdingCbe heldDto hold5The popularity of government posts has dropped in recent years, though the civil service jobs are still favored by the Chinese as they offer a _ stable career.ArelativelyBregularlyCroughlyDrigidly6He wrote a letter _ he explained what had happened in the accident.AthatB
4、whichCwhereDwhat7Citizens are _ to exercise their rights, but under no circumstances can they violate other peoples rights.Aon trackBon scheduleCat easeDat liberty8Considered to be a less dangerous to tobacco, e-cigs are taking over the West as more and more people switch over when trying to kick th
5、e habit.AadjustmentBalternativeCadvertisementDamusement9-Jenny is becoming slimmer and slimmer.- It is said that she hired a fitness instructor last year and _ since.Ais working outBworked outChas been working outDhad worked out10Have you heard of yesterdays gas explosion?Yes. Only two of the 35 min
6、ers at the scene _ to have made it out safely.Ahave thought Bare thoughtChad thought Dwere thought11People all think it strange that the boy should tell whats written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really _ explanation.ApreventsBchallengesCinterruptsDconfuses12Those successfu
7、l deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity _ sight matters more than hearing.Awhen Bwhose Cwhich Dwhere13How did it come that you damaged your car so badly? I _into a tree on the roadside the other day.AranBhad runCwas runningDrun14- Im afraid the company will not hire me. - Come on, Bill, rel
8、ax! You have a lot of experience and fine references and your college work is ideal background for them. _ AItll be no sweat. BAll good things come to an end. CWords pay no debts. DDont give me any jaw. 15- It shouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help - Thats right_A
9、Many hands make light workBSomething is better than nothingCThe more the merrierDThe sooner begin, the sooner done16_ at the differences between her culture and theirs, Annie wanted to return home.AConfusing BConfusedCHaving confused DTo confuse17Pandas are _ to the mountains of central China and on
10、ly about 1,000 remain in the wild.A. nativeBsensitiveCrelateDfamiliar18In my opinion,_ shouldnt be any doubt that China will become one of the most powerful countries in the near futureAthisBthatCitDthere19According to my mother, it is a good idea to have some chicken soup when you have a cold_, sci
11、entists agree with herASooner or later BOnce in a whileCBelieve it or not DTo be exact20If it _ earlier, the printing machine would not have broken downAhas been repairedBis repairedChad been repairedDwas repaired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）Vitamin D is essential for bone-
12、building,cognitive function,joint health,immune function,blood sugar control, positive mood and more.It can help prevent many diseases.Some studies suggest that the lower your vitamin D level is,the higher your risk of death from any cause will be.However,its not a great idea to just grab a suppleme
13、nt（补充物）off the drugstore shelf and start taking it.Since many of us are deficient in vitamin D,also known as the sunshine vitamin”,doctors will often give us a prescription（处方）for high levels of vitamin D supplements,with doses ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 IU (International Units) per day,up to 50,0
14、00 IU per week,and sometimes even more.But like all good things,its possible to get too much of it.Very big doses of vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium in the blood,which leads to nausea,vomiting,poor appetite,weakness,and weight loss,says Madeline Basler of Real You Nutrition.Heres the bigge
15、r issue: any extra intake of,vitamin D can get stored in the body.A build-up of stored vitamin D can cause avoidable problems,says Marra Francis,Medical Director at Everly Well,leading to problems such as kidney stones.The average daily recommended amounts vary based on your age.The National Institu
16、tes of Health set the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin D at 600 IU daily for infant,children,and adults up to 70 years old. Adults aged 71 and older need 800 IU,since the ability to absorb vitamin D drops with age.People who are obese may also need more vitamin D because the fat cells take
17、it up,making it less available for use by the body.In winter when youre getting less sun exposure,some experts say its safe to take daily doses of around 1,000 to 2,000 IU without any risk of complications（并发症）.Though youll get a bit of vitamin D from foodsincluding fatty fish beef liver,cheese,egg
18、yolks and mushrooms,plus fortified foods like milk,orange juice,and cerealthe amounts are so small that theres little need to worry that theyll put you over the daily does.1、What can we infer from Paragraph 1?AWe can actually reduce the risk of death.BPeople dont really know vitamin D well.CVitamin
19、D supplements are necessary for everyone.DVitamin D should be supplemented carefully despite its importance.2、The underlined part are deficient in in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.Ahaving an inadequate amount of Bpaying much attention toCbeing interested in Dbeing concerned about3、How much vitamin
20、D should a healthy 60-year-old lady take daily in summer?AAbout 800 IU. BAbout 600 IU.CNo less than 1,000 IU. DNo less than 5,000 IU.4、What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?AWhat other ways people can take to get vitamin DBWhat foods we should eat every day to balance our diets.CWhether dai
21、ly foods would overdose people with vitaminDDWhether vitamin D can be supplemented by the foods we eat.22（8分） About a month after I joined Facebook，I got a call from Lori Goler，a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to wor
22、k with you at Facebook，she said. Instead of recommending myself，I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem，and how can I solve it?”My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding
23、 the right role for themselves，with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebooks needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped
24、in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People Facebook.The most common metaphor（隐喻，暗喻）for careers is a ladder，but this concept no longer applies to most workers.
25、 As of 2010，the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers，who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym，not a ladder. ”As Lori describes it，theres only one way to get to the top of a ladder，but there are many
26、ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone，but especially women who might be starting careers，switching careers，getting blocked by external barriers，or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips，detours
27、（弯路），and even dead ends presents great views of many people，not just those at the top. On a ladder，most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.1、Why did Lori make the call？AShe wanted to help Facebook solve the biggest problem.BShe intended to make a business deal with Facebook.C
28、She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.DShe wanted to become an employee in Facebook.2、What impressed “me” by Lori？ALori was good at running recruiting.BLori attached great importance to Facebooks needs.CLori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.DLori was skilled in marketing at eBay.
29、3、What is the possible meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph3？AShe agrees to learn new skills by doing trade.BShe agrees to learn new skills by making money.CShe agrees to raise her pay to learn new skills.DShe agrees to exchange her pay for learning new skills.4、What can we infer from the
30、 passage？AJungle gyms offer limited benefits for employees？BNone on the ladder can enjoy the great views.CNow all people dont tend to climb the ladder.DA pregnant woman. jobless，benefits little from the jungle gyms.5、What is the best title of the passage？AIts a Jungle Gym，Not a Ladder.BFacebooks Big
31、gest Problem.CApplying for a Job in Facebook.DHow to get to the top of the ladder.23（8分）A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from an incurable disease with days numbered.The girl was assigned to look after an old ma
32、n suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. Their living conditions were not satisfactory while the old man had a lot of savings. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits. Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep his company, telling him stories. When he was having an int
33、ravenous drip (静脉滴注), she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient much improved mentally. The old man began to involve himself actively in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others.But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left,
34、the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere (干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of decline after suffering coma (昏迷) a few times. When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “ I have de
35、ep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?” But the doctor knew that her family was well-off and she had no difficulty pursuing her studies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her fathers car.When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old
36、man, the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $ 500 to the doctor, saying, “ The old man had all along thought I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling.” Now he got the answer to the puzzle. In the
37、 last period of his life, the old man found it a real pleasure to be able to help a girl badly in need.1、What kind of people do volunteers attend to in Deathbed Care?AThe patient in need of operations.BThe people suffering from cancer.CThe people suffering from diseases.DThe patient without many day
38、s left.2、What can we infer about the old man according to Paragraph 2?AHe had abundant savings and he was cheerful.BHe frequently lost his temper before he met the girl.CHe was suffering from cancer and helped a poor girl.DHe asked the doctor to help the girl finish her study.3、What is the real reas
39、on resulting in the old mans mental improvement?AHis childrens progress in their career.BThe intravenous drip that he had every Saturday.CThe pleasure of being helpful to people in need.DThe girls good comfort and care in his daily life.4、Why did the girl take the old mans money?ATo keep him in high
40、 spirits.BTo continue her schooling.CTo gather experience on voluntary work.DTo involve him actively in the treatment.24（8分）Each year there is an increasing number of cars on roads and streets as millions of new cars and trucks(卡车)are produced. One out of every six Americans works at putting togethe
41、r the parts of cars, driving trucks, building roads or filling cars and trucks with gas. Americans wont live without cars!Most Americans would find it hard to think what life could look like without a car. However, some have realized the serious problem of the air pollution that is caused by the car
42、. The polluted air becomes poisonous (有毒)and dangerous to health.One way to get rid of the polluted car is to build a car that does not pollute. Thats what several of the large car factories have been trying to do. But to build a clean car is easier said than done. Progress in this field(领域) has bee
43、n slow.Another way is to take the place of the car engineby something else. Inventors are now working on steam cars as well as electric cars. Many makers believe that it will take years to develop a practical model that pleases man.To prevent the world from being polluted by car, well have to make s
44、ome changes in the way many of us live. Americans, for example, have to cut down on the number of their total cars. They are encouraged to travel and to go to work by bicycle. Bicycling is thought to help keep the air clean.But this change doesnt come easily. A large number of workers may find thems
45、elves without jobs if a car factory closes down. Thus the problem of air pollution would become less important than that of unemployment(失业).Although cars have led us to a better life, they have also brought us new problems.1、How many ways to get rid of air pollution are suggested in this article by
46、 the writer?AOne BTwoCThree DFour2、Large car factories are trying to build a clean car, _.Awhich is clean itselfBwhich is used to clean streetsCwhich does not pollute the airDwhich is easier to make3、If the number of cars is cut down, the most serious problem to American workers is _.Ato have no wor
47、k to do Bto keep the air cleanCto get a better life Dto go work by bike4、What is the conclusion of the writer?ABicycling is the only way outBThe number of cars must be cut downCCars bring us nothing but serious problemsDCars bring us not only a better life but serious problems25（10分） When Warren Buffett, the most successful investor, was as
