1、2023年高考英语模拟试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1While interacting with people in India, I was _ to a way of life completely different from my own.Areduced Bexposed Ccommitted Dtransferred2Efforts wi
2、ll be made to_ new teaching models to exploit the students potential.Aaccelerate BinnovateCdifferentiate Dcompile3The younger generation are raised in a more open environment, which has enabled them to develop_ their values in life.Ain charge ofBin contrast toCin exchange forDin tune with4I _ for Sh
3、anghai this Saturday, so I want to know when the earliest plane _.Aleave; takes off Bam leaving; takes offCleave; is taking off Dam leaving; is taking off5 Will it take me long to get to the Sunshine Hotel?No, it _ take you long. Its not the rush hour now.AshouldntBshantCmustntDneednt6Life the like
4、_ ocean; Only _strong-willed can reach the other shore.Aan; theBthe; aCthe ;/D/ ; a7Sally was excited to meet Susan at the party last nightThey _ each other since they graduated from Oxford University in 2010Ahavent seenBhadnt seenCdidnt seeDdont see8A fireworks display was organized _ the Queens bi
5、rthday.Ato mark BmarkedChaving marked Dbeing marked9The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day _ get a big prize.AmustBshallCwouldDcould10The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally .Apulled outBpulled throughCpulled upDpulled over
6、11There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds _ they are not objectively true, and that giants, witches, two-headed dragons etc do not exist.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhen12There was never any time for Kate to feel lonely, _ she was an only child.Aever sinceBnow thatCeven thoughDas thoug
7、h13Leaders of many countries have been trying to what it is that makes China develop so fast in recent years.Acarry outBfigure outCwatch outDmake out14The mother goes mad every time she washes the T-shirt_ her son wipes his dirty hands.AthatBwhereCwhichDwhen15The news shocked the public，_ to great c
8、oncern about students safety at school.Ahaving ledBledCleadingDto lead16- Have you heard that they are working around the clock to compete for the prize?- Dont worry. We are ready to the challenge.Abuild upBtake upCstick toDlead to17All of a sudden, the thief walking behind a young and pretty lady _
9、 her purse, _into the crowd.Aseizing; rushedBseized; rushedCseizing; rushingDseized; rushing18What do you think of Tom? He has been working very hard. _ he is an advanced worker. ANo wonderBNo doubtCNo worryDNo problem19To his delight, Tom quickly earned the trust of his boss and then of his colleag
10、ues.AoneBonesCthatDthose20Amazingly, Ive managed to start my own shop online!_ I told you it was easy.AThere you are!BBelieve it or not.CHow come?DYou got me there!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）The University of SheffieldBack to its originThe University of Sheffield is a res
11、earch university in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original “red brick” universities, which are a group of top and famous old universities. The University of Sheffield was originally formed by the combination of three colleges. The Sheffield School of Medicine wa
12、s founded in 1828, followed in 1879 by the opening of Firth College by Mark Firth, a steel manufacturer (制造商), to teach arts and science subjects. Firth College then helped to provide money for the opening of the Sheffield Technical School in 1884 to teach applied science. In 1897 the three institut
13、ions were joined together to form the University College of Sheffield, which in turn became the University of Sheffield by Royal Charter (特许) in 1905. This university is famous for its good education and boasts a number of Nobel Prize winners among its former students.More informationSystem: The Uni
14、versity has five departments: Arts and Humanities; Engineering; Pure Science; Social Sciences; Medicine, Dentistry and Health. Sheffield also has many research programs in fields including aerospace, environmental science, psychology, and biology.City show: Sheffield is a lively city in the north of
15、 England. Sheffield is known as the greenest city in Europe because of its 2 million trees. As a result, there are many parks and woods throughout the city and beyond. Sheffield is the greenest city in England with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks within the city. Once, in Sheffield, the folk heroR
16、obin Hood lived in Sherwood Forest with 150 of his loyal friends. And Charlotte Bronte, the English writer noted for her novel Jane Eyre was born in Sheffield.1、Sheffield is in the of England.Aeast BwestCsouth Dnorth2、Which statement about the University of Sheffield is not TRUE?AIt has a good fame
17、for many great graduates.BIt has a long history of more than 180 years.CIt is one member of “red brick” universities.DIt owns different departments and research programs.3、What can we infer from the text?ASheffield has very beautiful scenery.BCharlotte Bronte is an English writer.CSheffield is the b
18、iggest city of England.DRobin Hood is a character in Jane Eyre.22（8分）You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Here are four books we recommend that you take on your trip.1. On the Road, 1957
19、, by Jack KerouacThe book is a popular spiritual guide book about youth. The character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life.2. Life is E
20、lsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains”. The book describes a young artists romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship during his trip to Central Europe. The hook invites you to deeply ref
21、lect on your current life and to honor Kundera, a Czech-born writer and who went into exile in France in 1975.3. My Name is Red, 1998, by Orhan PamukThe book, featuring a peak masterpiece of the Nobel Prize winner for Literature Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and publis
22、hed around the world. It tells a story of a young man, who has been away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. What embraces him is not only love, but a series of murder cases as well.4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 2013, by Rachel JoyceThe novel tells a story of
23、 a 60-year-old man who lives a boring and unhappy life, until one day, he received his old friends letter who got cancer. In deep shock and sorrow, he went out to send his reply letter. 627 miles in 87 days, he walks depending on one belief that “his friend can survive as long as he walks”.1、Which h
24、ook can make you think of your own life?AOn die Road. BLife is Elsewhere.CMy Name is Red. DThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.2、Who wrote a book sold globally?AJack Kerouac. BMilan Kundera.COrhan Pamuk. DRachel Joyce.3、When was the instructive book to the youth published?AIn 1957. BIn 1975.CIn 19
25、98. DIn 2013.4、Why did the old man walk so many miles to send a letter?AHe was in deep sorrow. BHe walked to keep healthy.CHe witnessed a series of murder. DHe expected his friend to live longer.23（8分）The Truth Can Set You FreeI recently got pulled over for speeding not far from my new home in Virgi
26、nia. I hadnt been paying attention，and I had driven a few miles an hour over the speed limit.“Can I see your license and registration?” the police officer asked me. I pulled both out for him，and he saw my Pittsburgh address on my Pennsylvania drivers license.“What are you doing here?” he asked. “Are
27、 you with the army?”“No, Im not,” I answered. I explained that I had just moved to Virginia, and I hadnt had time to reregister yet.“So what brings you here?”He had asked a direct question. Without thinking very hard, I gave him a direct answer. “Well, officer,” I said, “since youve asked, I have ca
28、ncer. I have just months to live. Weve moved down here to be close to my wifes family.”“So youve got cancer,” he said flatly. He was trying to figure me out. Was I really dying? Was I lying? He took a long look at me. “You know, for a guy who has only a few months to live, you sure look good.” He wa
29、s obviously thinking: “Either this guy is pulling one big fat lie on me, or hes telling the truth.” He was trying to question my honesty without directly calling me a liar. And so he had forced me to prove that I was being honest.Well, officer, I know that I look pretty healthy. I look great on the
30、outside, but the tumors (肿瘤) are on the inside. ”And then, I dont know what possessed me, but I just did it. I pulled up my shirt, showing the operational scars.He looked at my scars. He looked in my eyes. He now knew he was talking to a dying man. Well, he wasnt taking this any further. He handed m
31、e back my license. “Do me a favor,” he said, “Slow down from now on.”The awful truth had set me free. As he went back to his police car, I had a realization. I had been one of those gorgeous blondes (金发美女) who could bat her eyelashes and get out of tickets. I drove home under the speed limit, and I
32、was smiling like a beauty queen.1、The author was stopped by the police officer because .Ahe didnt have a licenseBhe forgot to re-registerChe was seriously illDhe drove too fast2、The author moved to Virginia probably because .Ahe was homesickBhe served in the army thereCVirginia had better hospitalsD
33、his family could be better cared for3、On hearing about the authors cancer, the police officer .Asaid it was an excuseBdoubted his honestyCshowed sympathy for himDasked him to show his scars4、It can be inferred from the passage that the author was .AoptimisticBadventurousCdishonestDromantic24（8分）The
34、snowy owl (雪鹗) is a white-colored owl with many unique characteristics. This bird bears a pure white appearance (only the male), with a rounded head, and black bill. While the male is actually a pure white individual, the female and young ones have a darker appearance with dusky spots. The female ow
35、l never attains complete whiteness in her lifetime. As young owls get older, they get whiter, losing their heavy stripes (条纹) and dark spots. This bird is between 18 to 20 inches long. Its Wingspan is 49 to 59 inches. It weighs between 3.5 to 6.5 pounds.The snowy owl lives in the regions of Greenlan
36、d, Iceland, Canada, and the northern parts of USACarolus Linnaeus was the first person to classify this bird. Apart from being the heaviest owl in North America, it is also the official bird of Quebec. It is known by other names such as “the Arctic Owl” or “the Great White Owl”. The reason for this
37、birds adaptation to the cold temperatures of the Arctic Circle is its splendidly beautiful, white, and thick feathers. These feathers help it to survive the extreme cold and develop a perfect camouflage (伪装) in the “white” of its Arctic habitat.The snowy owl is a very patient hunter, and it can sit
38、in one place for hours. Gifted with great hearing and keen eyesight, it is known to be an efficient and clever hunter. It is not difficult for it to track down its prey, which might be barely visible under thick plants or snow cover. Before soaring off in pursuit, the bird waits patiently and identi
39、fies its potential prey. Once the prey comes within the proper range, it lays its attack with its sharp-hooked claws. It hunts both during the day and at night.1、What can we conclude about the snowy owl from the first paragraph?AIt is a bird with pure white feathers.BIt is a bird which is big and he
40、avy.CIt has a white appearance with black spots.DThe female owl is whiter than the male one.2、Why can the snowy owl adapt to the cold climate of the Arctic Circle?AThanks to its living areas. BBecause of its special feathers.CAs a result of its clever mind. DOwing to its strong wings.3、What does the
41、 underlined expression “track down mean?Achase BfindCattract Drecognize4、What does the passage mainly talk about?AThe brief introduction of the snowy owl.BThe snowy owl is the heaviest bird in the world.CThe snowy owl is first classified by Carolus Linnaeus.DThe difference between the Arctic owl and
42、 the snowy owl.25（10分）Have you ever been to the following places?If not,try to find a chance to visit them.Fez,MoroccoFez,about 240 miles northeast from Marrakech,a wonderful scene is taking root slowly.It started with immigrants building castles,and continues as hotels and restaurants.The biggest n
43、ews is that the Hotel Sahrai is completed with a bar and 50 rooms,many overlooking a pool.Catskills,New YorkThe region that welcomed Jewish families in the 50s,hippies in the 60s,and soon,casino gamblers（赌博者）. Many stylish B&Bs have opened.Among them are the Hotel Dylan in Woodstock,the Arnold House
44、 in Livingston Manor,with its bar and diminutive spa（水疗中心）.So now is the time to enjoy fly-fishing,hiking and other peaceful experiences.Rotterdam,NetherlandsThe constantly unfolding city center in Rotterdam has become one amazing explosion of style,which surprised the tourists greatly.The latest at
45、traction,and reason enough to visit,is the MVRDV-designed Markthal,an igloo（圆顶冰屋）-like horseshoe that houses 20 shops,nine restaurants and 228 apartments.It also happens to be Hollands largest artwork.Chengdu,ChinaFamous for its 1,600 pandas,most of which still live in the wild,Chengdu has introduce
46、d a 72-hour no-visa policy that makes it easier for Americans to drop in on one of the citys three major panda research facilities.But its worth sticking around longer to experience whats doing in Chengdu,a city on the rise.One of the shiniest attractions is New Century Global Centre,the worlds larg
47、est building,complete with an artificial beach.1、What can a tourist do in Catskills?AGo fishing and hiking.BDesign igloos with tourists.Cplay with the pandas in the wild.DJoin the local people in building castles.2、Which is Hollands largest artwork?AThe Hotel Sahrai.BThe Hotel Dylan.CMarkthal.DNew Century Global Centre.3、What did Chengdu do
