1、2024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）1Facing the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken many measures _ peoples life to deal with it.ArelatedBrelated toCrelatingDrelatin
2、g to2How long do you think it will be_the Stock Market returns to normal?At least one year, I guess.AwhenBbeforeCuntilDthat3After the fire，_ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to a pile of ashes.AthatBitCwhatDwhich4He was elected_ president of the company, and _news came ,in fact, a
3、s _surprise.Aa; the ;XBX; the ; aCa; X; theDthe; the; a5The Mid-Autumn Festival is _ special holiday for most Chinese when _ whole family will get together.Athe; theBa; theCa; aDthe; a6After she became ill, I felt _ with hershe was cheery while I felt gloomy.Aout of tuneBout of breathCout of curiosi
4、tyDout of mind7To work from home, which one could hardly imagine, has been made with the development of computer technology.ApossibleBit possibleCpossiblyDto be possible8The art historians tried to figure out how the temple _ when built around 15 BCAmight lookBmight have lookedCmust lookDmust have l
5、ooked9I was caught in a traffic jam for over an hour, otherwise, I _ you waiting for such a long time.Ahad not keptBwill not keepCwould not have keptDhave not kept10Without our teams great effort, the art exhibition last week _ such a great success.Awouldnt beBwont beCwouldnt have beenDwont have bee
6、n11Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of our government, Id like to _ a sincere welcome and heartfelt gratitude.Aexploit BexposeCexpand Dextend12In my opinion,_ shouldnt be any doubt that China will become one of the most powerful countries in the near futureAthisBthatCitDthere13Sometimes it seems to b
7、other the teacher _ all the students are being too quiet.AhowBwhatCthatDwhere14I didnt see your sister at the meeting. If she , she would have met my brother.Ahas comeBdid comeCcameDhad come15The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.AMoreoverBTher
8、eforeCMeanwhileDOtherwise16- Mom, can you give me an extra 200 yuan a month?- Son, we have just bought a house, and from now on we need to practise strict .Aeconomy Bmedicine Cself-control Dpatience17There are no _ proposals to reduce the road accidents. We are still seeking inspiration.Acontradicto
9、ry BconcreteCconfidential Dcontroversial18There a slight decrease in his weight but he eats too much.AwasBcould have beenChad beenDcould be19The government should develop system to predict when wildfires occur andgive warnings in time.ApreviousBreliableCreasonableDresponsible20Its so humid these day
10、s!Dont worry! The rain _ to stop from tomorrow.Awill expect BexpectsCwill be expected Dis expected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）A ban on smoking in public places has come into force in Chinahome to a third of the worlds smokers.The move is aimed at controlling the number of
11、deaths from smoking-related diseases*running at a million a year.But the rules have been criticized, because they do not include punishments for those who choose to ignore them.Many business owners hate rules that force them to ban smoking on their premises (经营场所) because many customers do not like
12、the rules and complain.The rules do not allow smoking in places like restaurants, hotels, railway stations or theatres, but not at the office.Employers have a duty to warn staff off the dangers of smoking but do not have to forbid them from lighting up at their desks.Shanghai introduced similar rule
13、s a year ago, but people do not seem to take much notice of them. Often you find people smoking at the next table while you are eating your meal or having a drink in a bar. The problem is that the rules do not include punishments for businesses or individuals who ignore them.It appears that many Chi
14、nese people are unaware of the dangers of smoking. Research suggests that only one in four knows the harm cigarettes of second-hand smoking can cause.Officials say they have to try to persuade people not to smoke to reduce the numbers dying from smoking-related diseases.At the same time the governme
15、nt makes a lot of money from the sales of cigarettes by the state- owned firm that makes and sells all tobacco products throughout the country.1、The number of smokers in China makes up about of the worlds smokers.A66% B44%C33% D55%2、We can replace the underlined part in the passage with .Aare concer
16、ned about Bare curious aboutCdont know Ddont care3、1f the government wants to ban smoking in public places, .Aonly rely on educating peopleBtake more effective measuresCdo punish those who ignore the rulesDlet people know more about the dangers of smoking22（8分）The Visitor Oyster cardA Visitor Oyster
17、 card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journeyin London. Its a plastic smartcard. You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DLR,London Overground and most National Rail services. Its much cheaper thanbuying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50% less than the price of a regularpaper
18、 ticket.How to get a Visitor Oyster cardYou can buy a Visitor Oyster card online. Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs 5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card.This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.How does the Visitor Oyster
19、 card work?The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system. You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically bededucted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add 20 to thecard and make a tube journey of 2.30, you will have 17.70 left on the
20、 card.A few more points:A child under the age of 11 travels free when accompanied by an adult.Youll save more money if you use the tube several times. The Visitor Oyster cardis “capped (给定上限)” at 6.80 per day.Youll pay more during peak times. Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday (6:30am9:30 am; 4:
21、00 pm 7:00 pm), except for public holidays.Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station, Oyster ticket shop orVisitor Centre.Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.1、What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?AYou cant use it during public holidays.BYou can hav
22、e it mailed directly to your home.CYou can get a free Oyster card if you order online.DYou can receive a 50% discount at any shop in London.2、How much money will be deducted if you take the tube four times in a day witha Visitor Oyster card?A2.30.B3.40.C6.80.D9.20.3、Where can you add credit to your
23、Visitor Oyster card?AOn the Internet.BAt a bus station.CAt a tube station.DIn convenience stores.23（8分）When it comes to mental illness, many people often find it tough to get the help they need. This is especially true for young students making the transition (过渡) to college life.“Sometimes, student
24、s dont realize how hard it is to adjust to college,” said Laura Smith, associate dean of students at the University of Texas at Dallas. “Youre not the big fish in your classes anymore; you have all kinds of personal stress; youre away from home. “Dealing with these things is not easy.”Students who a
25、re going through these problems sometimes want to reach out. But if students dont feel comfortable seeking help, many feel that its the responsibility of their university to help them.“I really wish that there was more importance placed on how counseling (咨询)centers help students,” said Connie Trinh
26、. Counseling services are just as important as academics and sports.”Trinh, 27, graduated from Texas Womans University in 2015. During college, she hosted various workshops on how to handle mental health conditions. Trinh used her own story to connect with students who might be facing similar proble
27、ms. High academic pressures, cultural differences as an Asian American and stressful social situations stood out as some of the most common causes of Trinhs anxiety.It was only after years of personal problems that she could admit that reaching out isnt a sign of weakness.“If you feel you cant conne
28、ct with other people around you, you should address the issue without shame,” Trinh said. “Youll find that there are a lot of people out there who sincerely want to help you.”1、446The passage can be seen as the authors reflections upon_.Acollege life Bcounseling serviceCmental health Dcultural diffe
29、rences2、448Whats Trinhs preferred solution to the problems mentioned?AMaking self-criticism.BHandling the problems actively.CSolving the problem on your own.DFinding the causes of the problems.3、450What does the underlined phrase “connect with” in the last paragraph probably mean?AGet along with. BJ
30、oin together withCBe related to. DGet through to.4、452What can we learn from the text?ACounseling service helps doing research.BAdjusting to college life is a piece of cake.CHosting workshops improves students ability.DBeing brave to get help is not a sign of weakness.24（8分）MiTeleferico, BoliviaCros
31、singtheBoliviancapitalofLaPaz, theTelefericoisboththehighestandlongestcitycable-carsystem ontheplanet. Builttorelievethecitysextremeroadtraffic, thethreelinesofthis subwayintheskyspirit thecitys2.3millioncitizens. Atanaltitudeof3,700metres, youllfeelthethrillofflyingasyoure smoothlycarriedoverentire
32、neighborhoodsandbusinessdistrictsallforaticketpricethatslessthana dollar.EverestFlights, NepalItisnoeasyworktoclimbtheEverest, amountainsecondtononeatanaltitudeof8,848metres. Most of us know that wellnever movealong theHillaryStep and overcome this mountain. Fortunately, a number of localairlinesope
33、ratingoutofKathmandussmalldomesticairportofferaglimpseofthisgloryforaboutahundred dollars. In a few hours, youllgetinto theheartof theHimalayas, getting close enoughto snap a few fantasticphotosfromyourwindowseatbeforecirclingback. Nooxygentankrequired!RockyMountaineer, CanadaWithselectroutesthatlea
34、dthroughBanffandJaspernationalparksaswellasLakeLouise, RockyMountaineerprovidesabestopportunitytospotthewildlifeofwesternCanada, includingelk, bighornsheep, and possiblyevenbearsoftheblack, brown, andgrayishvariety. RockyMountaineersmulti-dayjourneysincludebreakfastsandlunchespreparedbyworld-classch
35、efs, BCwines, andaninvitationtositback, relax, and lettheRockiescometoyou.TableMountainAerialCableway, SouthAfricaFewplacesintheworldhaveappeallikeTableMountain, theflat-toppedmonolith(独石)thatservesas thebackdropformosttouristsphotosandmemoriesofCapeTown. Completedbackin1929, theTable MountainAerial
36、Cablewaycarriesnearlyonemillionsightseerstothesummiteveryyear,risingroughly1,000 metresinfewerthanfiveminutes.1、The Teleferico was built to .Aoffer amazing viewsBdraw tourists worldwideCreduce traffic pressureDpromote its economy2、What is special about Mt. Everest?AIt requires no skills to climb it.
37、BIt s the highest mountain worldwide.CIt has several local airlines.DIts the best place for taking photos.3、Which of the following would you prefer to see the wildlife?AMi Teleferico.BEverest Flights.CRocky Mountaineer.DTable Mountain.4、What can we infer about the four places mentioned in the passag
38、e?AThey cost much money.BThey all offer mountain rides.CThey have fancy hotels.DThey are all within Americas.25（10分）The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs (地画) in the Nazca Desert, in southern Peru. It is ranging from geometric patterns to drawings of different animals and stylized
39、human-like forms. The ancient lines can only be truly taken in from high in the air, leaving generations puzzled as to how these precise works could have been completed long before the documented invention of human flight.The Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the
40、Peruvian desert in the 1920,s. Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they roads, star pointers, maybe even a gigantic map? If the people who lived here 2,000 years ago had only a simple technology, how did they manage to construct such precise figures? Did they have a plan? These markings a
41、re like a vast puzzle.The Nazca Lines are the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world. There are also huge geoglyphs in Egypt, Malta, United States (Mississippi and California), Chile, Bolivia and in other countries. But the Nazca geoglyphs, because of their numbers, characteristics, dimens
42、ions and cultural continuity as they were made and remade throughout a certain history period, form the most impressive archeological (考古学的) group.The Nazca plain is unique for its ability to preserve the markings upon it, due to the combination of the climate (one of the driest on Earth, with only
43、twenty minutes of rainfall per year) and the flat, stony ground which minimizes the effect of the wind at ground level. With no dust or sand to cover the plain and little rain or wind to erode (腐蚀) it, lines drawn here tend to stay drawn. These factors, combined with the existence of lighter-colored
44、 subsoil beneath the desert surface, provide a vast writing pad that is suited to the artist who wants to leave his mark eternal.1、283What can we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs?AThey were built as a big map.BThey were formed by nature.CThey are ancient lines in caves.DThey
45、are huge markings in a desert.2、285How many factors make the Nazca Lines the most impressive?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.3、287Why are the Nazca Lines well preserved?ABecause of the wind at ground level.BBecause of the existence of soft soil.CBecause of the climate and geography.DBecause of the thick sa
46、nd on the top.4、289What does the underlined word “eternal” probably mean?ANon-stop. BEver-lasting.CReal-life. DHigh-end.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）My brother had distrusted my driving skill since the day I smashed his car against a wooden pole at the garage of our small compound. You are too
