1、2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项:1答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2答题时请按要求用笔。3请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。4作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Julie is one of those women who always the latest fashion.Aput up withBkeep up withCco
2、me up withDget on with2I admire my English teacher. I can remember very few occasions _ she stoppedworking because of ill health.AthatBwhenCwhereDwhich3You _ be Carol. You havent changed a bit after all these years.AmustBcanCwillDshall4A teachers job is not to tell the students what to believe or va
3、lue, but to _ them to develop a worldview for themselves.AurgeBequipCpersuadeDrank5The new hotel is reported to be built it used to be a wasteland.AwhichBwhereCin whichDwhat6A proposal was put forward at the meeting _ the new cement plant shouldnt be built near the school.Awhen BwhereCthat Dwhich7_
4、your blog, I would have written back two days ago.AIf I readBShould I readCHad I readDIf I could have read8In recent years, Chinese arts have won the of a lot of people outside China.Areputation BenjoymentCappreciation Dentertainment9If you _ come to our village, Ill show you around.AwillBshallCmust
5、Dshould10I like such houses with beautiful gardens in front, but I dont have enough money to buy .AitBoneCthatDthis11- It shouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help - Thats right_AMany hands make light workBSomething is better than nothingCThe more the merrierDThe soo
6、ner begin, the sooner done12Her doctor indicated that even adding a(n) _ amount of daily exercise would dramatically improve her health.AmodestBequalCexactDconsiderable13Internet shopping is really _ when people are sure of its safety and security.Ataking offBtaking upCsetting offDsetting up14We com
7、pleted one third of the project, and the loan _ in place, we had to delay the rest till the next month.Anot arrangedBwas not arrangedCnot arrangingDhad not been arranged15This course is of great interest to students, _ to improve their writing skills.Ahope Bto hopeChoping Dhoped16Dave was a _. Becau
8、se of his misconduct in class, the whole class had to stay after school.Awet blanket Bleading lightCblack sheep Ddark horse17James, I dont mind lending you the money _ you pay it back within a month.Aalthough Bnow thatCunless Das long as18Take the medicine right away! _ it yesterday, you would be qu
9、ite all right now.AHad you takenBWould you takeCShould you takeDWere you to take19If he had been working hard, he _ in the office now. However, he didnt.Awould be workingBwere to be workingCwas workingDshould work20Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly _ before it is open.A
10、conventionalBanalyticalCcontroversialDconfidential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 Worlds Largest LibrariesBritish Library(United Kingdom，London)The British Library was created by Act of Parliament in 1972；previously，the library had been part of the British Museum，where the
11、 famous circular reading room had accommodated researchers including Karl Marx，who worked onDas Kapitalthere，as well as Oscar Wide and Mahatma GandhiThe British Library is now housed in a new building in StPancras，London，where its treasures include two Gutenberg bibles，the Lindisfarne Gospels and on
12、e of Leonardo da Vmcis notebooksLibrary of Congress(United States，Washington，DC)Founded in 1800 with the private collection of Thomas Jefferson，the Library of Congress is in effect the USAs National LibraryIt receives two copies of everything published in the United StatesThe Library of Congress wag
13、 burned by the British Army in 1812，and severely damaged by fire again in 1851The collection includes many rare books，drawings and two Stradivarius violinsNew York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library developed gradually in the nineteenth century from the merger and acquisition(收购兼并)of a number
14、 of public and private collections；it has many branches in different districts of New York CityIt remains a structure which combines public and private finance and governanceTreasures held at the library include a Gutenberg BibleRussian State Library(Moscow)Founded in 1862 as the Moscow public libra
15、ry and museum，this collection became the State Library in 1925In consequence it receives copies of all Russian publications，and also holds large collections of maps，journals，music scores and recordingsIts possessions include the Archangel Gospel，a codex in the Slavonic language dating from 10921、Whi
16、ch library met with two big losses in history?ABritish LibraryBLibrary of CongressCNew York Public LibraryDRussian State Library2、What can we find in the Russian State Library?ALindisfame GospelsBStradivarius violinsCA Gutenberg BibleDThe Archangel Gospel3、What do we know from the text?AKarl Marx an
17、d Oscar Wide worked as librarians in the British LibraryBThe Library of Congress receives two copies of all publications in RussiaCThe New York Public Library is supported by state and personal donationDThe Russian State Library possesses a Gutenberg Bible in Slavonic22（8分） With its snow-covered mou
18、ntains and a variety of wildlife, Yellow Stone National Park is one of the scenic treasures of the United States. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park hosts millions of visitors every year. If you plan to travel within the park, keep in mind advice from the National Park Service.Seasonal TravelTra
19、vel varies vastly from season to season. Roads are generally open in the summer except for cases of rock or mud slides, wild fires, accidents or road construction. Early snows in the fall can cause some roads to close temporarily. In the winter almost all roads are closed to motor vehicles, but snow
20、mobiles and other snow vehicles with tracks are allowed. Roads begin to open for the spring by the latter part of April but can close if snowfall continues.Driving TimeGrand Loop is the main road through Yellowstone National Park; it passes by most of the major attractions. These include Old Faithfu
21、l, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The maximum speed limit on the Grand Loop is 45 miles per hour, but the speed limit drops during some of the winding and twisting sections of this narrow road. Allow yourself at least two days to fully travel the loop due to the size of the pa
22、rk and being sometimes stuck in heavy traffic.Safety AwarenessBuffalo(水牛)often block the roads in the park as they move through the fields. If a group is traveling across the road you are on, you can either wait for them to pass or find an alternative route. If you get out of your vehicle, the Natio
23、nal Park Service says to stay at least 25 yards from any buffalo (and 100 yards or more away from bears and wolves). Buffalo are particularly unpredictable and charge people at speeds up to 30 mph.You can take your bicycle on any public roads and routes designed for bikes, but bicycles are not allow
24、ed on the park roads which are narrow with few shoulders. Altitudes range from 5, 300 to 8, 860 feet. The National Park Service recommends cyclists wear helmets and noticeable clothing.1、What do we know about travelling in the Yellowstone Park?ARoads will stay open in case of emergency.BTraffic jam
25、happens from time to time.CThe driving speed on the road can be 50 mph.DMotor vehicles are allowed in the winter.2、What does the National Park Service suggest people do about safety?AStay inside the car throughout the travel.BGet out of their vehicles when coming across the Buffalo.CWear the easy-to
26、-see clothes while bicycling.DAvoid bicycling on the public roads.3、From which is the text probably taken?AA guidebook.BA commercial advertisement.CA research paper.DA geography textbook.23（8分）I will never forget the days when I met with my classmates. Early in the morning of our first school day, o
27、ur professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didnt know yet. I stood up look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.She said, “Hi handsome. My name is
28、Rose. Can I give you a hug?”I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.She jokingly replied, “Im here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids”“No seriously,” I a
29、sked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.“I always dreamed of having a college education and now Im getting one!” she told me.After class we shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day we would leave class together and talk nons
30、top. I was always mesmerized（迷住）listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. Ill never forget what she taught us.“There is only one secret to staying young. Youve got to have a dream. Whe
31、n you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking round who are dead and dont even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older.
32、 That doesnt take any talent of ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually dont have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”She concluded her speech by cou
33、rageously singing The Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.1、Why did the lady want to hug the author?ABecause she wanted to challenge her professor.BBecause she wanted to break the ice.CBecause she wanted to find a rich husband.DBecause she wanted
34、to have a college education.2、Which of the following statements agrees with the text best?AThe author enjoyed his experience of riding in the “time machine”.BThe author and the lady soon became close friends.CTalented people can easily find opportunities.DOld people usually dont fear death.3、It can
35、be inferred that Rose is _.Aa lively college student Bthe authors girlfriendCa young and innocent lady Dan encouraging song4、What is the life lesson the author learned from his experience?AAn idle youth, a needy age.BLearn wherever you are.CA faithful friend is hard to find.DA man is not old until r
36、egrets to take the place of dreams.24（8分） Tired of dealing with those slow, dumb, and unfriendly hotel staff? How about a hotel that provides chance for minimal interaction with the people running the hotel? In the Henn Na Hotel in Japan, there arent any!Being called “Weird Hotel” by locals, the Hen
37、n Na Hotel opened in 2016 in the town of Sasebo, is staffed almost by robots. The robots are not just for fun. They do a large amount of work, saving time and money as well. They can greet you when you enter. Also, they play music in the lounge, inform you of the breakfast menu, and control the ligh
38、ts in your hotel room, etc.Thinking that the hotel should be unique and appealing, the owners made each robot different from each other with a variety of shapes and sizes. One of the robots behind the front desk is designed to look like a dinosaur, “If you want to check in, push one.” the dinosaur s
39、ays. Then the guest can type the information on a touch panel screen. Inside the room, theres a small robot called Tuly in the shape of a pink tulip (郁金香). Tuly can answer simple questions like what time is it? and What will the weather be like tomorrow? With no switches on the wall, Tuly can also t
40、urn the room lights on or off if its told to.But how do things like check-in and room access work? Well, the screen at the reception captures and registers a digital image of the guests face during check-in which is used to get access 10 rooms instead of traditional keys. However. the reception shal
41、l also provide you card keys on request in case you wish to keep it subtle!If youre wondering what happens in the case of an emergency, you need not worry. Humans do step in when its of great importance. According to the hotels website, there are a few human staff members who are available on-call 2
42、4X7 and help guests in the case of an emergency.1、The robots in the Henn Na Hotel can do the following things for the guests EXCEPT_.Atell the breakfast menuBcontrol the lights in the roomCplay music in the loungeDrespond to all the requirements2、What can we learn from the passage?AThe Hern Na Hotel
43、 is managed all by robots.BA dinosaur-like robot will guide guests to check.CNo human staff can be connected even in an emergency.DGuests can have access to rooms by using traditional keys.3、It can be inferred that the owners of the hotel_.Aentertain the guests all the time in personBare imaginative
44、 and have creative thinkingCare knowledgeable and acquire advanced technologyDattach great importance to the social image of the hotel4、Whats the main idea of this passage?AIt advocates people to promote hotel equipmentBIt compares the robots with human staff in a hotel.CIt introduces a new hotel st
45、affed by intelligent robotsDIt describes how wonderful artificial intelligence is25（10分） Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where shes been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right
46、 leg amputated (截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused setbacks for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life.To spread that message. Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but i
47、nstead of simply using a geo-tag, she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking in the spectacular Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, all w
