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）1Sometimes, the kind of food we serve a person suggests _ we show our gratitude.AwhenBwhatCwhyDhow2-It took me eight years to build up my business,
2、and it almost killed me.-Well, you know what they say. .AThere is no smoke without fire BNo pains, no gainsCAll roads lead to Rome DPractice makes perfect3-I feel cold. _ I close the window?-Sure. Go ahead!AShall BNeed CWould DShould4The prediction from Maya worries residents _ December 21, 2012 wou
3、ld be the end of the world.AifBthatCwhetherDwhich5Obviously,a good habit help us to speed up to reach our destinations.AneedBmustCcanDshall6Although the test _ look like a simple one, great care is needed.AmayBmustCshouldDneed7If it _ earlier, the printing machine would not have broken downAhas been
4、 repairedBis repairedChad been repairedDwas repaired8After college, he was employed in a middle school and there ever since.Awould worked Bhad workedCworked Dhas worked9 Peter, you seem in high spirits. _ I have been offered a part-time job in the KFC .ASo what?BNo wonder.CNo doubt.DGuess what.10I _
5、 tell you with certainty that he wont be able to finish it before the deadline. Awill Bmust Ccan Dmay11It_to plant trees and grass on the hillside.Yes. They help stop soil from being washed away.Amakes senseBmakes moneyCmakes a livingDmakes a mistakes12To apply for a short-term study visa in the UK,
6、 I have to be able to speak some English, but I want to go there just to learn English.Oh, its really_.Aa confidential sourceBa catch-22 situationCa Pandoras boxDa Herculean task13The Palace of Versailles, Frances national treasure, has _ many changes in its century-long history while keeping its be
7、auty.Agone through Btaken onCled to Dshowed off14Thats why I help brighten peoples days. If you _, whos to say that another person will?AdidntBdontCwerentDhavent15Are we about to having dinner?Yes, it _ in the dining room.Aserve Bis servingCis being served Dhas been serving16The document film _ next
8、 week aims at introducing local cultures to the world.AreleasedBbeing releasedCto be releasedDhaving been released17Our bedrooms are all on the sixth floor, with its own bathroom.AallBeveryCeitherDeach18Most of us try to discover we think is the most moving love story in our company.AwhichBthatCwhat
9、Dwho19Scientists have many theories about how the universe into being.AcameBwas comingChad comeDwould come20Youve been coughing so badly recently. Give up smoking, please._. I think I am addicted to it.AIt cant be helpedBGood ideaCSo far, so goodDFar from it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，
10、选出最佳选项。21（6分）Primary schools could be told to remove some traditional subject-based lessons and replace them with “personal development” classes to encourage children to improve their social and practical skill. Parents, teachers and pupils, who took part in the investigation carried out for the big
11、gest ever official review of the primary curriculum, argued that the number of subjects taught to very young people should be reduced. The review, being conducted by the governments schools director Sir Jim Rose, will consider how to redesign the primary school day to handle concerns that too many p
12、upils leave primary school unable to read, write and do maths at the level expected of them. It will also address criticisms that pupils are expected to study so many subjects there is little time for creative learning. The 60 focus groups brought together 1,500 parents, pupils and school staff and
13、is expected to heavily influence the thinking of the Rose review, which the government is promising to back. Instead of a broad range of subjects, pupils should study in-depth literacy and maths lessons alongside a more creative curriculum that encourages pupils to develop personal, learning and thi
14、nking skills, they say. Such lessons might include “healthy lifestyles, sex and relationships education, drugs and alcohol education”. “Child and personal development as priorities have been shamefully neglected in recent years in the rush to hit targets in the basics.” John Bangs, head of education
15、 at the National Union of Teachers, said, “The worst thing would be to evaluate child development through the current high stakes testing system. That would weaken the capacity of teachers to meet childrens unique needs.” However, the shadow schools minister, Nick Gibb, said, “If lessons on lifestyl
16、e are given the same status as traditional subjects, it is the most disadvantaged children who will be worst affected.” “Children are not able to personally develop and succeed in the future if they dont have a grasp of basic subjects such as maths and English early on in primary school. Removing hi
17、gh requirement from the primary curriculum would increase the inequality gap between less well-off pupils and the rest.” Nick added. A spokeswoman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) said, “This is a summary of stake holders view, not the views of the Qualifications and Curr
18、iculum Authority or the DCSF, and has been submitted to Sir Jim Roses review as evidence to consider.”1、According to the focus groups, the result of learning too many subjects is most likely to be that _.Achildren may not have any freedomBchildren may not have enough time to pursue personal interest
19、Cchildren may not know anything outside the classroomDchildren may not have creative ability2、Which of the following is False about the review conducted by Sir Jim Rose?AIt will greatly influence the countrys future primary curriculum.BTo complete it will take more time and efforts.CIt is supported
20、by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority or the DCSF.DIt needs to take fully into account varied views from the society.3、John Bangss attitude towards the current high stakes testing system is _.Anegative Bpositive Cuncertain Dcautious4、According to Nick Gibb, grasp of basic subjects early on
21、in primary school is important for _.Athe primary curriculum reform Bchildrens development in the futureClearning more basic knowledge Dincreasing the childrens confidence22（8分） Self-driving cars are so popular that the University of Michigan has even established a town called Mcity to allow car man
22、ufacturers to safely test their autonomous cars.While Mcity can be used to simulate（模拟）many real-life road conditions，it cant help test gestures drivers use to communicate their intention（意图）to other drivers，pedestrians or cyclists. To find a solution，US car manufacturer Ford，with researchers from V
23、irginia Tech，at the beginning considered using text as a way to communicate the cars intention，but decided it would probably not work universally. The option of using symbols was also rejected，because research shows that a majority of people do not have a good understanding of what they mean.Finally
24、, the researchers settled on light signals. A white light warned that there were no humans in the car. A slow blinking one indicated that the car was coming to a stop, while a rapidly flashing light cautioned passersby that the car was about to speed up.Then came the big challengetesting the signals
25、 on real roads. We needed to try out this new lighting to communicate the intention of the vehicle, but if youve got a driver behind the seat, you still have natural communication between humans, said Andy Shaudt, who led the research team. So we needed to make it look like a driverless car.The team
26、 designed a car seat costume（戏装）that the driver would wear to cover his or her face and upper body. Of course，the drivers could see very clearly. The researchers then equipped the car with cameras to capture human reactions to a light bar，which flashed one of the three signals when appropriate. Six
27、drivers，all keeping their hands low on the wheel so as not to be noticed，took turns to test driving the car through the busy streets.The overall reaction to the flashing lights was very encouraging. Who knew costumes could be useful for more than Halloween？1、What did the team first consider using as
28、 a way to communicate the cars intention?ALight.BLanguage.CSymbols.DSound.2、The underlined word they in the second paragraph refers to _.AsymbolsBdriversCresearchersDflashes3、What does a rapidly flashing light mean?AThe car was coming to a stop.BThere was no driver in the car.CThe car was about to s
29、peed up.DThe car was about to slow down.4、The car seat costume was intended to _.Aamuse the driverBattract the pedestriansCwarn the cyclistsDconfuse the people23（8分）Primavera SoundTo kick off the summer, theres no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, youll find bands like The Zo
30、mbies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food, wine, and culture.Date: May 31 June 4, 2018Location: Barcelona, SpainMusic Type: Indie, rock, hip-hopPrice: 80 300 (around $86 $323)Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:Hotel 1898Hotel Barcelona UniversalMercer Hotel
31、 BarcelonaGovernors BallOne of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governors Ball, which takes place in early June at Randalls Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.Date: June 2-4, 2018Location: New York City, New York, U
32、SAMusic Type: Rock, hip-hop, popPrice: $105 $305Recommended places to stay in New York City:W New York Union Square, Union Square, New York City, United StatesAloft HarlemSuper 8 Long Island City LGA HotelCourtyard New York Manhattan / Upper East SideBonnarooBonaroo is another epic summer event that
33、 draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.Date: June 8-11, 2018Location: Manchester, Tennessee, USAMusic Type: Rock, hip-hopPrice: $210.50 $554+ feesRecommended
34、places to stay in Manchester:Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham ManchesterCountry Inn & Suites ManchesterThe Ambassador Inn & Luxury1、On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Primavera Sound?AJune 1，2018. BJune 5，2018.CJune 9，2018. DJune 11，2018.2、To witness iconic music legend Chance the R
35、apper playing , which of the following are the recommended places to stay？ACourtyard New York Manhattan.BHotel Barcelona Universal.CRandalls Island Park.DThe Ambassador Inn & Luxury.24（8分）The most powerful rocket to leave Earth since the Apollo missions launched(发射)from Florida on February 6What was
36、 the launch trying to achieve?The Falcon(猎鹰)Heavy test flight was mostly a proof-of-concept，showing the world it is possible to successfully fly a rocket with three re-usable boosters(助推器)beyond orbitSpaceX billionaire Elon Musk said that the company planned to aim the rocket so the electric car rea
37、ched Mars(火星)orbital path around the sun about six months after launchHe added that the car could pass close to the red planet as it crossed its orbit，though he admitted this wasextremely unlikelyWhat does SpaceX gain from the flight?SpaceX was built around the idea that reusable rockets could great
38、ly reduce the cost of carrying cargo(货物)into space for paying customers，such as satellites or space station resuppliesShowing that the huge Falcon Heavy rocket actually works is important if SpaceX plans to sell cargo space on the craft in future，with the company planning to charge customers $90 mil
39、lion per flightHas SpaceX achieved its goals?Musk repeatedly warned Falcon Heavy would likely explode on the launch station as a result of its huge powerSpaceX had slightly overcooked one of the rockets booster burns，sending the main capsule out of its planned trackThe car will likely end up further
40、 into the solar system than intended，missing MarsIn short，the rocket made it beyond Earths orbitSpaceXs primary goalbut missed its targets to re-land all three boosters and send Musks Tesla to MarsDoes that matter?SpaceXs failure to re-land all three of its boosters will be a concern for potential c
41、ustomersDespite the faults，the launch has still been praised by industry experts as a gamechanger because of its potential to motivate the company to the very forefront of the modern day space raceOnce it irons out the errors，SpaceX will offer cargo rides aboard the most powerful operational rocket
42、in the world1、Why did SpaceX launch the Falcon Heavythe most powerful rocket?ATo fly a rocket with three re-usable boosters beyond orbitBTo test the function of his eclectic carTeslaCTo send the electric car to the orbital path of MarsDTo help the government to explore the Mars2、What effect will the
43、 reusable rockets bring?AThe cost of satellites or space station resupplies will be reducedBMore customers can afford the space flight in the futureCSpaceX will gain less profit from the flightDThey would likely cause explosion3、What goal did SpaceX achieve in the last?AIt sent the main capsule into
44、 its planned trackBThe car ended up further into the solar system as intendedCThe rocket made the car beyond Earths orbitDIt re-landed all three boosters and sent Musks Tesla to Mars4、How would the professionals feel about the future of SpaceX?AIts unexpected BIts ambiguousCIts discouraging DIts hop
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