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）1I dont think she visited the exhibition this morning, _ she was with me at that time.A
2、though Bor Cbut Dfor2Yumin, the late famous physicist, often encouraged his students to _ what they believed in, even when facing strong opposition.Acome up withBtake charge ofCput up withDstand up for3- Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you.-Thanks. You _ it. I could manage it myself.Aneednt d
3、oBshouldnt have doneCmustnt doDneednt have done4Once youve _ the items you ordered, put this record in your file.Achecked inBchecked offCchecked outDchecked with5As you can see, the number of cars on our roads _ rising these days.Awas keepingBkeepCkeepsDwere keeping6It was announced that only when t
4、he fire was under control _to return to their homes.Athe residents would be permittedBhad the residents been permittedCwould the residents be permittedDthe residents had been permitted7The purpose of her talking to me last night actually _this: That I shall never trust him any more in future.Acomes
5、roundBcomes outCcomes onDcomes to8Why do you want a new job _ youve got such a good one already?AthatBwhereCwhichDwhen9-Ive heard a lot about you. You got promoted, right? _- Many thanks.AGood for you BYou asked for itCThere you are DYouve gone too far10_she is not so healthy _she used to be? AWhy i
6、s it that; what BWhy it is that; that CWhy is it that; as DWhy it is that; who11 What does the sign over there read? “No person _ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”AwillBshallCmayDmust12While working in Kunming, he checked the weather each morning for months _he realize
7、d it would be the same every day.Awhen BafterCbefore Dsince13Toms score on the test is the highest in the class. He _.Ashould study last nightBshould have studied last nightCmust have studied last nightDmust study last night14The worlds leading thinkers and policymakers examine whats come apart in t
8、he past year, and what will define the year ahead,Aevaluate BinnovateCanticipate Dregulate15I thought Father would be better, but _it is, he is getting worse, which makes me more worried.AbeforeBasCbecauseDafter16In the Name of People, a popular TV drama, shows a deep _ on the fight against corrupti
9、on.Aargument BthemeCreflection Dimpression17Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, _ anyone can start now and make a new ending.Afor BandCbut Dso18Though a farmer, Zhu zhiwen has became a huge success as a singer, whose story is really _ of great inspiration.AeverythingBnothingCthe oneDone19D
10、id you pass your driving test?Yes, otherwise I _ to the picnic next month.Acouldnt driveBcouldnt have drivenCwont driveDwouldnt have driven20Not even when _through the darkest valley _be afraid, for you are always close beside me. Ado I walk; will I Bdo I walk; I will CI walk ; I will DI walk; will
11、I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）Bangkok Destination GuideTravel in Bangkok is often described as a whirlwindits hot, chaotic, crowded, and full of exotic energy. This popular tourism destination is a city of extremes with majestic temples, floating markets, romantic rooftop r
12、estaurants, and a wide range of accommodations to suit every budget. Read through our brief guide to learn about this exciting city and begin planning your journey.Peak (高峰)SeasonPopulationLanguage(s)CurrencyJanuary ClimateJuly ClimateNovember to February8,180,915ThaiThai BahtAverage high 22.1Averag
13、e high 22.1Must-See AttractionsBangkok is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of its network of canals, so take a boat tour to see sights like the Khmer wats (僧院) and the riverside houses. While exploring the city, youll definitely want to sample some of the street food options
14、often fresher and more unique than in the surrounding restaurants! To get a dose of Thai culture, visit the Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Parkeaw, and Wat Pho.TransportationThere are two airport that serve Bankok, Suvamabhmi Airport and Don Muang Airport, and both are located about 20 kilometers f
15、rom city centre. Most travelers who fly into Suvarnabhumi take the airport rail link to get downtown. The most important train station is the Hua Lamphong Station, and railway lines extend in all directions. Its not a good idea to travel around Bankok by car since traffic is very congested.Recommend
16、ed RestaurantsFood is a big deal in Thailand. and there are plenty of cheap eats, high-end restaurants, and street food delights to keep your taste buds satisfied every meal.RestaurantCuisineLocationPriceNoticesLung YaiIsaanDin DaengBudgetOff the beaten path and never touristyIssaya SiameseClubThai3
17、 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chuaphloeng Rd.PriceyOrder a mix of chef recommendations to try something newBankara RamenJapanese21/1 Sukhumvit Soi 29BudgetTry the signature ramen with chashu1、Which month is in the peak season to travel in Thailand?AMarch.BJuly.COctober.DDecember.1、What does the underlined word “
18、its” refer to?AVenices.BBangkoks.CKhmers.DThai.2、Why does the author think travelling around Bangkok by car is a bad idea?AIts easy to get to the city center.BIts easy to reach he railway station.CIts easy to meet traffic jam.DIts easy to go all directions.3、Where will you go if you want to try expe
19、nsive Thai food?AIn Din Daeng.BIn Issaya Siamese Club.CIn Lung Yai.DIn Bankara Ramen Restaurant.22（8分） US scientists say they have poured cold water on the theory that washing hands with hot water kills more germs (细菌) than unheated water. The small study of 20 people found using water at 15 (59F) l
20、eft hands as clean as water heated to 38 (100F).National Health Service (NHS) recommends that people wash their hands in either cold or warm water. In this study, scientists at Rutgers University New Brunswick wanted to find out if popular assumptions about the benefits of warm or hot water and offi
21、cial guidance on hot water given to the food industry in the US held true. They asked 20 people to wash their hands 20 times each with water that was 15 (59F), 26 (79F) or 38 degrees (100F). Volunteers were also asked to experiment with varying amounts of soap. Before they started the tests, their h
22、ands were covered in harmless bugs. Researchers say there was no difference in the amount of bugs removed as the temperature of the water or the amount of soap changed.Prof Donald Schaffner said, “People need to feel comfortable when they are washing their hands but as far as effectiveness goes, thi
23、s study shows us that the temperature of the water used did not matter.”However, the researchers accept their study is small and say more extensive work is needed to determine the best ways to remove harmful bacteria.In the UK, NHS experts say people can use cold or hot water to wash their hands. Th
24、ey say hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and stress the importance of using enough soap to cover the whole surface of the hands. Their guidance focuses on rubbing hands together in various ways to make sure each surface of each hand is clean.1、What does the underlined phrase “poured col
25、d water” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?AProved.BContradicted.CCreated.DAccepted.2、After they washed their hands with either hot or cold water, _.Avolunteers all didnt feel very comfortableBvolunteers all talked about American food industryCvolunteers still had much germ on their handsDvolunteers near
26、ly had the same amount of germ removed3、How do researchers feel about their study?AIt is popular.BIt is convincing.CIt is incomplete.DIt is abstract.4、Which of the following is the best title for the text?AUsing Cold Water Instead of Hot WaterBHow to Use Cold Water to Wash HandsCIts Better to Wash H
27、ands in Cold WaterDWashing Hands in Cold Water as Good as in Hot Water23（8分）Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors mobile phones can do many of the same things for less money.The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of t
28、hese features are already available in smart phones from Chinas Huawei and Oppo, and Koreas Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model, some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.At one time, Chinese manufacturers copied features and designs from others to
29、 produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.Media MarktSaturn is Europes biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that,“Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple an
30、d Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.Chinese manufacturers fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in Chi
31、na. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment company CLSAHuawei is currently the worlds third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research company Canalys, the Chines
32、e company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.Other Chin
33、ese companies are looking to enter the high-end smart phone market.1、What is the text mainly about?ASmart phones manufacturers. BApple smart phones features.CAsian phone makers fast growth. DCompetition among Asian phone makers.2、Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?ATCL. BSamsung.
34、CApple. DHuawei.3、What do we know from the text?AHuewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.BChinese makers phones with high-end features cost less.CThe top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.D40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now.4、What is the writers attitude tow
35、ards Asian phone makers?ADoubtful. BConcerned.COptimistic. DUncertain.24（8分）Its just been three months after the first bike-sharing company arrived in Singapore, but reports of abuse and vandalism（故意破坏）of shared bikes in the city keep appearing on social media.The majority of these shared bikes are
36、stationless, which means they dont need to be stopped at a designated（指定的）spot. They lock themselves after your ride is over, and youre meant to just leave the bike at the side of a road.But users have been chaining up bicycles outside their apartments, preventing others from using them. Some people
37、 bring them up to their apartment floors, so they cant be found easily by other users. Some people have removed the bikes number plates or codes, and some even have painted over the bikes to claim the bikes for themselves. Most of the abused bikes belong to either Singapore-based oBike, or ofo, a bi
38、ke-sharing giant based in China.ofo has encouraged Singaporean users to report issues. oBike said that the number of bicycles that were damaged made up less than one percent of its fleet. The company said in February that it planned to bring in “tens of thousands” of bikes by mid-2017. The company h
39、as yet to ban anyone from its service, but said that it would take appropriate action including making reports to the police.oBike also introduced a shortcoming system, similar to that of its competitor, China-based Mobike. Users start with 100 points, which get taken away for errant（出格的）behaviour s
40、uch as forgetting to lock the bike, or parking at non-designated areas. Users are banned from using oBike when their scores reach zero. oBike has an eight-man operation team that can remove bicycles parked casually.When approached for comment, Mobike said, “In China, just as in Singapore, there are
41、always a tiny minority of people who abuse the bikes, so we designed our system to prevent this type of abuse.”1、Who is the owner of most of the abused bikes?AChinese government.BLocal government.CA bike-sharing giant based in China.DThe users of the bikes.2、What is the attitude of the oBike toward
42、the abuse of bikes?ATolerant. BIndifferent.CSupportive. DDisapproving.3、What is the meaning of the underlined word “that” in the fifth paragraph?ASystem.BBike.CCompany.DReport.4、What can we learn from the passage about shared bikes?AThey will be introduced soon.BThe abuse of the bikes is on the incr
43、ease.CThey are very expensive.DThey are well preserved by users.25（10分） Sharpshooters refer to those who are skilled at firing a gun and accurately hitting what they are aiming at. However, some fish are also called amazing sharpshooters. People wonder how they hit their targets without using tools?
44、 By spitting! The fish shoot so accurately that they rarely miss their target.These amazing fish are archerfish (印度射水鱼).There are several different types of archerfish living in Southeast Asia. They spit at their dinner to catch it. To catch dinner, a fish first sets itself in a certain place, for e
45、xample just below the surface of the water. It puts the tip of its mouth so it barely breaks through the water. Then, the fish waits for an unsuspecting insect to land on a leaf or branch hanging over the water.When an unsuspecting, or unknowing insect lands, the fish attacks. The fish squeezes its
46、gill (腮)covers very rapidly, which forces water into the fishs mouth. In the roof of its mouth the fish has a groove (槽） The fish forms the small groove and its tongue into a narrow tube by pressing its tongue up against its groove. The water forced into the fishs mouth is forcefully pushed out of the fishs moulh through the tube. Archerfish have been known to send a stream up to 5 meters (16 feet). However, archerfish can only shoot insects up to 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) away due to their limited accuracy.When the unsuspecting insect is hit with a sudden stream of w
