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、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在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、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，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）1What about the services in this hotel?They are at least as good as, if not s
2、uperior to, _ in yours.AitBthoseCthatDthe one2They are smiling. There _ much trouble solving the problem.Acouldnt beBmustnt beCcant have beenDmustnt have been3Whats wrong with you?Oh, I am sick. I _ so much ice cream just now.Ashouldnt eatBmustnt eatCcouldnt have eatenDshouldnt have eaten4.I didnt _
3、 having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom.AexpectBanticipateCforecastDpreview5_ his love, Chris sent his mom a thank-you note on Mothers Day.AExpressing BExpressed CTo express DHaving expressed6After he consulted with his professor，an idea was beginning t
4、o_ in his mind.Apay offBtake shapeCwork outDmake up7Sometimes I am even sleepy in class.Its terrible. You _ as well go to bed earlier.AshouldBwillCmightDcan8- She will finish the project within three days! - _! I could do it in three hours. AYou are right BIm stuck COh, come on DDont mention it9The
5、government officials met the workers and engineers working on the stadium, most_ were migrant workersAof whichBof whoCof whomDof them10If she _ generous as she makes out she would have donated more money in the catastrophe.Ahad beenBwereCwould beDwas11 Hello, I _ to ask if I can book a flight ticket
6、 to Hainan tomorrow? Sorry, weve already sold out.Aphone Bwill phoneCam phoning Dhave phoned12-Hows your tour around the North Lake? Is it beautiful? -It _ be, but it is now heavily polluted.Awill Bwould Cshould Dmust13I would appreciate you could come to my birthday party.AthatBthat itCifDit if14Ha
7、ving a hobby does do good to you. It doesnt matter what it is _ it drives you to move forward.Aif onlyBin caseCas long asDin order that15Come on,please give me some ideas about the project.Sorry.With so much work _ my mind,I almost break down.Afilled Bfilling Cto fill Dbeing filled16Though Professor
8、 Liu _ in New York for seven years, he has never regretted moving back to Shanghai, his hometown.AlivedBhas livedChad livedDwas living17Come here, Mary. If you stand at this angle, you _ just see the sunset.AmustBneedCcanDshould18The writer was so _ in her work that she didnt notice him enter the ro
9、om.AabandonedBfocusedCabsorbedDcentered19If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would_AactBhelpCserveDlast20He was elected_ president of the company, and _news came ,in fact, as _surprise.Aa; the ;XBX; the ; aCa; X; theDthe; the; a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）T
10、he news of Harper Lees second novel broke the internet. Go Set a Watchman would be published in July. Lee became a recluse (隐士)after the publication of her first book, To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1960. Although the author has been out of the public eye for more than 1 years, the wave that followed the
11、 announcement showed her novels beloved place in the American literary works.In 1991, The Book of the Month Club and the library of Congress conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had made a difference in their lives. Lees book followed only The Bible. Alongside the works of Shakes
12、peare and Twain, To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most widely taught books nationwide, reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a perfect read for young people?English class is a place where young Americans come to know themselves. In the folds of dusty books,
13、 students can make contact with humanity beyond the superficial(肤浅的) conversations of the school hallways. Literature promises relief, a place to figure out ones problems and get to know oneself better.To Kill a Mockingbird particularly distinguishes itself in this regard. It speaks in childs voice
14、without treating its readership as children. People have called it an impossible achievement, a childrens book penned in the prose(散文) of a well-educated adultits unlikely that a child like Scout could exist in the real world. But thats exactly what makes it such a charming read for young people. It
15、 alludes to (转弯抹角地说到)the consciousness of a well-educated adult going through difficult realities, but shows it through the light and playful voice of a curious little girl.1、In which year might Go Set a Watchman come out?A2015 B1960C1910 D19912、Which book leaves the deepest impression on American r
16、eaders?AGo Set a Watchman BTo Kill a MockingbirdCThe Bible DShakespeares works3、Which of the following statements is right about To Kill a Mockingbird?AIts author may be a playful child.BIts a story about a well-educated adult.CYoung people can see themselves from it.DIts impossible for children lik
17、e Scout to exist.4、What is the best title for the text?AThe Great Writer: Harper Lee BThe Great Young People NovelCVoices from Children DDifferences Harper Lee made22（8分） When Katie Stagliano was 9 years old, she was given a class project to grow her first cabbage from just one seed. She took it hom
18、e and planted it in her home garden. It didnt even take her long to come up and begin to grow. But as friends came over, they pointed out that it was bigger than any of theirs. And it grew so much that the cabbage ended up weighing 40 pounds! Katie then decided that she could use this cabbage to do
19、something nice for the community. So she took the huge cabbage to a local soup kitchen, where they used it, and cooked it with ham and rice. And because of her cabbage, 275 people were fed.She began to realize that gardening and helping people is what she likes to do most. So, she decided to start h
20、er first garden on a plot of land donated by her school.“I think if more kids get to experience gardening they would find out how cool it is and how many people can be fed if you donate your produce,” said Katie. Now, just 9 years later, Katie is 18 years old, and has set up her own business called
21、“Katies Krops” with the help of her family friends.But this doesnt even come close to the other amazing part. She has raised over 200,000 dollars! And there are over 100 Katies Krops within 33 states in the United States. She loves gardening and loves inspiring other children to experience the joy o
22、f gardening as well. As of today, her first garden is still doing amazing and is even responsible for supplying over 3,000 pounds of produce donated to local charities. Her goal now? To get 500 gardens across all 50 states.1、How did Katie deal with her first cabbage?Asharing it with her community.BP
23、resenting it to the school kitchen.CEating it with her family.DGiving it to her friends.2、What inspired Katie to help others by gardening?AThe support from her school.BThe gardening and sharing experience.CThe encouragement of community.DThe admiration of her friends.3、Why does Katie suggest more ch
24、ildren learn to garden?AShe thinks gardening is cool.BShe needs more people to help her.CShe hopes to earn more money.DShe wants them to experience the joy.4、What is the last paragraph mainly about?AThe brief introduction of Katies Krops.BThe amazing benefits of gardening.CKaties achievement and fut
25、ure aim.DThe joy of gardening and donation.23（8分）The orderly came back in a few minutes with a rifle（步枪）and some Burmans. He told us that the elephant was in the rice fields below, only a few hundred yards away. As I started forward practically the whole population of the quarter flocked out of the
26、houses and followed me. They had seen the rifle and were all shouting that I was going to shoot the elephant. It was fun to them, as it would be to an English crowd; besides, they wanted the meat. It made me a little uneasy. I had no intention of shooting the elephantI had merely sent for the rifle
27、to defend myselfand it is always uneasy to have a crowd following you. I marched down the hill, looking and feeling a fool, with the rifle over my shoulder and an ever-growing army of people knocking and pushing at my heels. Beyond the huts there was a rice field a thousand yards across, muddy from
28、the first rains. The elephant was standing eight yards from the road. He took not the slightest notice of the crowd. He was tearing up bunches of grass, beating them against his knees to clean them and feeding them into his mouth.As soon as I saw the elephant I knew with perfect certainty that I oug
29、ht not to shoot him. It is a serious matter to shoot a working elephant it is comparable to destroying a huge and costly piece of machinery. There, peacefully eating, the elephant looked no more dangerous than a cow. I thought then and I think now that his attack of “must” was already passing off, i
30、n which case he would merely wander harmlessly about. Moreover, I did not in the least want to shoot him.But at that moment I glanced round at the crowd that had followed me. It was an immense crowd, two thousand at the least and growing every minute. I looked at the sea of the faces above the color
31、ful clothesfaces all happy and excited over this bit of fun, all certain that the elephant was going to be shot. They were watching me as they would watch a magician about to perform a trick. They did not like me. But with the magical rifle in my hands I was momentarily worth watching. And suddenly
32、I realized that I should have to shoot the elephant after all. The people expected it of me and I had got to do it; I could feel their two thousand wills pressing me forward. And it was at this moment that I first felt the hollowness, the uselessness of the white mans control in the East. Here was I
33、, standing in front of the unarmed crowdseemingly the leading actor; but in reality only a puppet (傀儡). I understood in this moment that when the white man turns ruler of complete power it is his own freedom that he destroys.1、The people were glad to think the elephant was to be shot mainly because
34、_.Ait had damaged their homes and cropsBit would provide them with meatCit would make them feel entertainedDit was spoiling their rice fields2、When the writer saw the elephant he felt .AfoolishBafraidCpitifulDconfident3、The writer realized that he had to shoot the elephant because .Ashooting elephan
35、ts is a serious problemBeverybody expected it of himChe did not wish to disappoint the rulersDhe had to show how guns are fired4、What does the writer intend to tells us when he tells the story?ALeading actors are sometimes foolish puppets.BGovernment for white people are useless.CPower can sometimes
36、 turn people imprisoned.DUnarmed crowds are in control of everything.24（8分） How many times have you come back and felt terribly tired, feeling like your head is going to explode? Sounds familiar, right? Well, there are several ways to reduce the frequency of headaches, and those are: eating balanced
37、 diet through the day, making sure your body is well hydrated (保持身体水分);getting some exercise to remove the negative energy, like helping yourself with a short massage (按摩）on your head. However, preparing an easy recipe will instantly put a smile on your face after your workday.You will need these si
38、mple ingredients (配料)to prepare the magical drink which will stop your headache: Lemon juice; 2 teaspoons of salt (preferably high quality salt); 1 cup of water.Directions:Squeeze 2 lemons. Pour the lemon juice into a cup and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Mix the two ingredients. Add a cup of water to th
39、e content. Drink the mixture quikly.How will this drink work and what are the benefits of its ingredients?Salt:Here is what salt does for your body:-regulates your blood sugar.-balances the sugar levels;-benefits nerve cells for communication and information processing;obtains acidity from your body
40、s cells, especially brain cells;works as a strong anti-stress element for the body;adds energy in your bodys cells.Lemon Juice: This excellent juice, full of vitamin C and anti-poisons, will release all poisonous substances from your body and give you a sense of lightness. Heres how the lemon will h
41、elp you ease your headache and maintain well-being to your whole body:balances the pH levels in your body;protects your immune system;nourishes your brain and nerve cells; reduces inflammation (炎症)in your whole body (the headache is a type of inflammation, so the lemon juice fights against it).Water
42、：Water is important for hydrating your whole body, including your head. Many of your daily headaches may be caused by dehydratation (脱水)，so keep in mind that you should drink plenty of water throughout the day.1、How many ways arc mentioned in the text to help relieve headaches?ATwo.BThree.CFour.DFiv
43、e.2、What do lemon juice and salt have in common in fighting against headaches?ABoth can benefit our nerve cells a lot.BBoth can keep our sugar levels balanced.CBoth have no effect on our immune system.DBoth balance the pH levels in our body.3、The authors main purpose in writing the text is .Ato expl
44、ain to us different reasons for headache problemsBto give readers advice on how to avoid headache problemsCto warn readers of the bad influence of headache problemsDto offer an anti-headache recipe and the benefits of its ingredients25（10分）When Noah Ready-Campbell was a young adult, he worked for hi
45、s fathers construction company. Back then, he dreamed of a day when robots might take over the dirty, repetitive（重复的）parts of his job, such as earth moving. Years later, Ready-Campbell left his job as an engineer with Google to make that dream come true.Ready-Campbell formed a company called Built R
46、obotics, which develops technology to produce self-driving heavy equipment. Ready-Campbell says the companys goal is to make construction safer, faster and less costly. The construction industry struggles to find skilled workers and faces a growing number of unfinished projects. But self-operating m
47、achines are changing the nature of building.Workers at Berich Masonry in Englewood, Colorado, recently spent several weeks learning how to operate a robot called SAM, or the Semi-Automated Mason. SAM is a $400,000 machine from the company Construction Robotics, It can lay 3,000 bricks in eight hours. Thats several times more than a human bricklayer can do in the same
