1、2023-2024学年江西省横峰中学高考英语四模试卷考生须知：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 Lushan Mountain, occupying an area of 302 square kilometers, possesses rich cultural and geologica
2、l _.AattractionsBamusementsCentertainmentsDpresentations2John had planned to make a compromise, but he changed his mind at the last minute.AanyhowBotherwiseCthereforeDsomehow3My new job _ my travelling all over the country, which means I wont be able to spend much time with my family.AtakesBpromises
3、CinvolvesDcauses4 David should lie to his best friend in order to get the well-paid job! It is typical of him because he _.Ais facing his Waterloo Bis visually challengedChas cast-iron nerves Dworships the golden calf5Why are you so upset?I had my computer repaired yesterday, but it _ work again.Ado
4、esntBdidntCwontDwouldnt6 Would you mind my coming over and having a look at your rehearse (排练)? My little sons curious about the performance. _ . Just come round. AYes, I do BNever mind CNot at all DYes, please7Its difficult for us to learn a lesson in life _ weve actually had that lesson.Awhile Bsi
5、nce Cuntil Dwhen8World Food Day is held each year to underline the progress that _ against hunger and that still needs to be made.Ais madeBwas madeChas been madeDwill be made9 Dimash appeared on the stage of Singer 2017,his voice instantly won hearts of Chinese audience.AAs long as BAs soon as CNow
6、that DEver since10_ working ability，you are no worse than the others，it is just you who dont put your heart in your workAIn favor ofBIn honor ofCIn terms ofDIn case of11- Which of these digital cameras do you like best? - _. They are both expensive and of little use.ANoneBNeitherCNothingDNo one12We
7、can not afford limited progress. We need rapid progress, Ban said at the Third World Climate Conference in Geneva, by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).AorganizedBbeing organizedCorganizingDwas organized13What happened to the young trees we planted last week?The trees _ well, but I didnt w
8、ater them.Amight growBneednt have grownCwould have grownDwould grow14The style of the campus is quite different from _ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.AthatBoneCthe oneDthose15Tony, do remember to send the report
9、to the sales manager!_.AMade itBGot itCHeard itDFollowed it16In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has _ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.AswitchedBshapedCdirectedDdiscovered17What did she want to know, Tom?She wondered we could complete the experimen
10、tAwhen was it that Bit was when thatCit was when Dwhen it was that18The movie couldnt be more boring.I wish I _ to it.Ahad not beenBhave not beenCdid not goDhave not gone19What I like about Harvard is theres the old classical lookthere are parks and traditional buildings.AwhyBwhereCthatDhow20Is this
11、 tea good cold as well? _ with ice, this tea is especially delicious.AServed BServing CHaving served DTo be served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 hemlock(铁杉) trees along the Wappinger Creek, New York, look healthy. However, scientist Gary Lovett says the white balls which
12、 provide protection for the bugs are created by a tiny insect. Its hard to believe the tiny bug could kill a tree. However, trees can end up with millions and millions of the pests. When there are that many, it ends up killing the tree.The bug from East Asia is slowly killing trees across the USAThe
13、 troublemaking bug is just one of many invasive(入侵的) pests that have slipped into the United States. They can hurt other living things in their new home.Many invasive pests arrive on wooden pallets piled inside shipping containers. They support and separate goods, and keep them from sliding around.
14、Invasive pests often tunnel into the pallets. How can we stop pests from riding on pallets? Lovett says new rules are needed. The companies that make pallets dont want more rules. Congress has added an amendment(修正案) in the 2018 Farm Bill to try and prevent this problem. However, Lovett is not hopef
15、ul it will make much of a difference. Pallets are checked by inspectors. Many are sprayed with bugkilling pesticide. “I believe in the system，” said Brent McClendon, president of The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association. He also said shipping containers are checked very carefully.Still,
16、each year 13 million containers are shipped to the U.S. Each is full of wooden pallets. Lovett says: “Inspectors cant possibly check everything. All it takes are a few bad pallets; we should get rid of wooden pallets.” He believes pallets should be made of plastic or ecocomposite wood. Ecocomposite
17、wood is a mix of wood fiber and plastic. Insects cannot hide into it. One problem is that these choices cost more. They may be worth the extra money, though. Invasive pests cost the U.S. $5 billion a year. Trees dont just die in forests. They also die in cities and our yards. Then, they need to be r
18、eplaced. That costs money, too.1、All the statements are TRUE except that _.Apesticide has been applied to bugkillingBinvasive pests are native to Wappinger CreekCinvasive pests hide in pallets used in shippingDthe companies making pallets dont want more rules2、What can we infer from the passage?ABug
19、s can be easily spotted by eyes.BBugs ruin the shipping goods slowly.CBugs wont bother the tree if just in few numbers.DBugs cover trees with white soft balls for protection.3、Why does Gary Lovett want to get rid of wooden pallets?ABecause insects mostly die in them.BBecause plastic pallets are ecof
20、riendly.CBecause they are not worth extra money.DBecause they are the major pest carriers.4、What does the passage mainly talk about?AInvasive pests are harming plants in the USABEffective measures have stopped the pest invasion.CCongress contributes a lot to dealing with invasive pests.DEcosystem in
21、 the USA is poorly damaged by invasive woods.22（8分）Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip ReevePublished byOUP PressISBN: 978-0-192-73455-6Oliver grew up in a family of explorersbut his biggest adventure is about to begin! Along with his new friends, Oliver goes off to look for his missing parents.I reall
22、y like this book because its not one of those short stories that are over too quickly, but a longish book that takes time to read. I recommend this book and give it 5 stars.Ginny, age 8Lady Lydia: Read Me a Story by Anne LavisPublished byA H StockwellISBN: 978-0-722-34327-2Lady Lydia is old and ecce
23、ntric (古怪的), but she is never lonely. She shares her home with bats and mice and spiders, and all the animals round about are her friends too.My lovely daughter Alice likes all the pictures of the animals in this book, but she doesnt like it when the pages havelots of writing on with no pictures. Al
24、ice rates this book 2 out of 5.Alice, age 4I Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER) by Salma KoraytemPublished byOrion BooksISBN: 978-1-444-00844-9Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together.This book makes my sweethe
25、art Lucie feel lovely inside and the drawing are not as good because the colors are not bright like other books. Lucie rates this book 3 out of 5.Lucie, age 4A Royal Fairytale byInk RobinPublished byEgmontISBN: 978-1-405-26843-1See Kate and Wills romance develop from their studying days at Edinburgh
26、 through to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family, even the queen, in tow.My little angel Amy likes the book. The best parts are the wedding and fireworks as she likes fireworks and the colors on the page are really bright. Amy rates it 4 out of 5.Amy, age 41、Which book migh
27、t an animal lover prefer?AA Royal Fairytale. BOliver and the Seawigs.CLady Lydia: Read Me a Story. DI Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER).2、Who likes bright colors?AGinny and Alice. BLucie and Amy.CGinny and Amy. DAlice and Lucie.3、Whose book shows romance and happiness?APhilip Reeve. BAnne Lavis.CSalma
28、Koraytem. DInk Robin.23（8分） Losing a wallet is one of those careless acts most of us have come across, at some point or the other in our lives. While most of us tend to move on after mourning over the lost necessities, there are a few lucky ones who get them back, with the help of the police or the
29、generosity of the person who finds it.And then there is Hunter Shamatt, who not only got back his wallet but with some added happiness that was tagged along!Hunter was on his way to attend his sisters wedding on a Las Vegas-bound flight when he realized that he has misplaced his wallet, sometime dur
30、ing the journey. Hunters family reached out to the Frontier flight to enquire if someone had handed it over to them. Unfortunately, there was no sign of the missing wallet.But wait. The story was far from over. Just a week after Hunters sisters wedding, he received a package in his mail. And guess w
31、hat? There was his wallet! Surprisingly, the wallet was not the only thing that was inside the package. It also had a handwritten note for Hunter which turned out to be a bonus! The piece of paper read,“Hunter, Found this on a Frontier flight from Omaha to Denver row 12, seat F wedged between the se
32、at and wall. Thought you might want it back. All the best.P.S. I rounded your cash up to an even $100, so you could celebrate getting your wallet back. HAVE FUN!”Moved by the touching gesture, Hunters mom, Jeannie Shamatt, decided to write a post on Facebook giving a detailed description of the inci
33、dent. She also urged everyone to share the post as she would like to meet and greet the person behind the act of kindness, personally.Now, thanks to the astonishing power of social media, the post finally reached the man behind the note. The man was identified as Todd Brown and it was one of his co-
34、workers who made sure Jeannie Shamatts post reaches his colleague. Jeannie turned to Facebook again to thank Brown and his family for restoring her faith in humanity.“I try to teach my children to do the right things in life, help people when you can regardless of the outcome. This story is more abo
35、ut restoring faith in people than anything. We hear a lot of bad news but not enough good news. I personally want to thank Todd Brown and his wife for restoring faith that there are amazing people out there.”1、How did Hunter Shamatt get his wallet back?ATodd Brown sent it back.BThe police mailed it
36、back.CHe found the wallet by himself.DThe Frontier flight helped him get it back.2、What things were found in the package?AA wallet and a tag.BA wallet and a note.CA note and a tag.DA mail and a tag.3、How did Hunters mom feel after receiving the package?ATouched.BUninterested.CSatisfied.DConfused.4、W
37、hat does the author intend to convey?AFriendship.BFreedom.CKindness.DJustice.24（8分）VolunteeringJust like the animals we shelter, people are very special to us. The Animal Shelter of Sacramento County has 300 active volunteers and is always eager to add more. If you have a few hours each week and a l
38、ove for dogs and cats, we at the shelter welcome your participation.Youth VolunteersChildren 10 years of age or older are allowed to take part in some of our programs as youth volunteers when accompanied by an adult. The adult can be a parent, or guardian 18 years of age or older. Volunteering is re
39、warding for a number of reasons. Youth volunteers learn responsibility as they serve the community. Volunteers are rewarded with the love for our sheltered animals. Volunteers learn about the needs of dogs and cats and how to care for those needs.Youth Volunteer QualificationsA youth volunteer must:
40、*care deeply about animals and their happiness*complete an application form*be at least 10 years of age and accompanied by an adult*attend a training programYouth Volunteer OpportunitiesYouth volunteers may fill the position of dog nuzzler, cat snuggler, or kennel aide, if there are openings. Please
41、 call our volunteer information hotline at 1-800-290-5992 to hear a recording of the positions available.Dog NuzzlersDogs need to exchange information with human and exercise to stay healthy and feel comfortable around people. Dog nuzzlers must be knowledgeable about dogs and able to deal with mediu
42、m-sized to large-sized dogs. Youth volunteer dog nuzzlers must be able to work at least two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on either Saturdays or Sundays.Cat SnugglersLook after our cats, giving them lots of attention. Cat snugglers must be knowledgeable about cats and their needs. Youth volunteer
43、cat snugglers must be able to work at least two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on either Saturdays or Sundays.Kennel AidesProviding food and water for the animals at the shelter is a demanding job. Kennel aides assist the Animal Shelter staff in feeding the animals in our care. Kennel aides must be
44、 able to work at least two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on either Saturdays or Sundays.1、What benefit can youth volunteers gain at the Animal Shelter?AAnimals will help them kill time on weekends.BThey will learn more about the needs of others.CThey will learn how to apply for a job in the future
45、.DAnimals will bring them great pleasure in return.2、Which 10-year-old child can best serve at the Animal Shelter?AMatt, whose younger sister can come with him at 4:00 p. m. on Saturdays.BJim, who can take part with his mother on Sunday mornings.CAmber, who can participate with his father on weekday
46、s.DKatie, whose parents have to work every day.3、If one is interested in Youth volunteer, what will he probably do first?AServe the community.BFill in the application form.CCall the volunteer in formation hotline.DReceive training in looking after animals.4、It can be inferred that dog nuzzles _.Aare
47、 less comfortable around large-sized dogsBget along better with medium-sized dogsCneed to communicate with dogsDshould be available the whole day on weekends5、The main purpose of this text is to _.Alook for youth volunteersBcall on people to protect animalsCintroduce what the voluntary work isDteach people how to
