1、2024年高考英语模拟试卷考生请注意：1答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1He _ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.Amust have doneBmight finishCcould have finishedDcould finish2The new mea
2、ns of transport _ in this city, so whether it will work out remains to be seen.Ahave never tried Bhas never tried Chave never been tried Dhas never been tried3Many people may be surprised by the number of chemicals that they are _ to through everyday household products.AdevotedBaddictedCexposedDappl
3、ied4Historic sites impress writers with their amazing beauty, which are a great source of _.Ainspiration Bcomposition Coccupation Dcombination5All color fades, _ under the impact of direct sunlight.AespeciallyBeventuallyCappropriatelyDmerely6Chinese President Hu Jintao called for an immediate cease-
4、fire in Libya _ an even worse humanitarian crisis in the country at the BRICS Summit in Hainan Province.Ato preventBto have preventedCpreventingDhaving prevented7Where on earth have they gone?I have no idea, but I wish I .AknowBknewCwould knowDwould have known8Do you have a minute? Ive got something
5、 to tell you.Ok, _ you make it short.Anow that Bif only Cso long as Devery time9_ you recognize an idiom when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear.AUnlessBAfterCOnceDSince10We have decided to fulfill the task in time, difficulties we may meet with.Ano matter howBhoweve
6、rCwhateverDwhichever11-Where is the plane？I cant see it.-It went off its _ to keep away from the sudden storm.AcourseBroadCflightDdirection12This project _ considered thoroughly, and Im sure it _ finished on time.Amust be; may beBshould be; can beCmay be; must beDcan be; should be13This restaurant h
7、as an inviting, homelike atmosphere _ many others are short of.AwhereBwhenCthatDwhat14We came to the station _ all the way, only _ the train had just left.Arunning, toldBto run, tellingCto run, to be toldDrunning, to be told15He started school the same day as I did and_to it like a duck to water.Aap
8、pealedBtookCcateredDsaw16Will it be ages _ he goes back to school? Im so worried about him.AbeforeBafterCwhenDas17Wed better discuss everything _before we work out the plan.Ain detailBin generalCon purposeDon time18Rosa _ this washing machine for more than ten years. She is thinking about buying a n
9、ew one.Ais using BusedChad used Dhas been using19His advice made me happy, but _others angry.AmakingBto makeC/Dmake20What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but _ their lack of planning.AevenBstillCratherDever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）England cont
10、inues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. London in particular is one of the most visited cities and draws people in with its appeal, history, and pubs. Englands smaller cities, like Bath and Oxford, are equally as attractive with a lot of culture and fewer crowds. Liver
11、pool, birthplace of The Beatles, has a rich musical history. The countryside has wonderful natural beauty. Here are some tips on traveling in England.Free museumsPublic museums offer free admission in every city throughout England and the UK. Its a great way to learn about the countrys most influent
12、ial artists and history, and spend a rainy day without paying a cent.Book earlyBook all transportation well in advance, even if you dont plan to use it. Fares can be around 2 with a little planning. The Megabus not only runs buses but also provides trains throughout England and is the best choice fo
13、r cheap travel throughout the country.Pub foodEating in England can be quite expensive, but for good cheap and filling meals, visit the local pubs, where you can get a good meal for less than 10. Besides, the pubs are a great way to meet people!Get a Taste of UK cardThe Taste of the UK card offers u
14、p to 50% off at selected restaurants. You dont need to be an English to get the card, and you neednt pay the first months membership fee, which is perfect for most travelers.Take a free walking tourMany major cities in England offer free walking tours. They usually last a few hours and are a great w
15、ay to see the city.1、Compared with London, Oxford is .Amore appealing Bless crowdedClarger in size Dricher in history2、Why is eating in local pubs suggested?AThe price of food is low there.BThe chance of meeting stars is high there.CThe service is excellent there.DThe dining atmosphere is perfect th
16、ere.3、What can be known from the text?AAll museums in the UK are free of charge.BThe best way to travel around England is by bus.CFree walking tours are available in only some cities in England.DHolders of the Taste of UK card can enjoy discounts at all restaurants.22（8分） Beneath the water in the Ch
17、inas Qiandao Lake lies a hidden treasure. The ancient city of Shi Cheng (also known as Lion City), located in the province of Zhejiang,has been submerged underwater for 53 years. Shi Cheng was founded about 1,300 years ago in a valley surrounded by the Five Lion Mountains. When the Chinese governmen
18、t decided they needed a new hydroelectric power station (水力发电站 )， a dam and man-made lake were constructed and the city was left at the bottom of this new body of water. Now, it sits at depths ranging from 85 feet to about 103 feet.Much like the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru, this underwater city remai
19、ned forgotten until some renewed interests lead to its rediscovery. Qiu Feng, a local official in charge of tourism thought about utilizing Shi Cheng for entertainment on the lake and as a destination for diving clubs. On September 18, 2001, scuba divers made their first attempt underwater. We were
20、lucky. As soon as we dived into the lake, we found the outside wall of the town and even picked up a brick, Qiu told Guangzhou Daily in an interview. More research was conducted, and it was discovered that the entire town was intact (t 881), including wooden beams and stairs. After the initial findi
21、ngs, international archaeologists and a film crew then recorded the preservation of the lost ruins.Looking at surface of the lake, dotted with over 1,000 islands, youd never know that an entire city was below.Its incredible to think that after all this time, the structure still remains intact and we
22、 could one day visit it. Until then, Shi Cheng will continue to remain inconspicuously submerged1、Why was Shi Cheng covered by water according to the passage?ABecause the city has a long history.BBecause the government could attract more tourists by doing so.CBecause the government needed to build a
23、 power station where it was.DThe mountains surrounding the city led to the consequence.2、What does the underlined wordinitialmean in paragraph 2?AOriginalBGreatCWonderfulDAmazing3、What is the most unbelievable part of Shi Cheng according to the passage?AIt has something to do with Machu Picchu ruins
24、 in Peru.BNo one was interested in the lost city for a long time.CIts structure keeps perfect in the water for a long time.DThere are over 1,000 islands protecting the lost city.4、Who will most probably come to visit the lost city?ASomeone who likes swimming.BSomeone who likes diving.CSomeone who li
25、kes climbing mountains.DSomeone who likes taking pictures.23（8分）Exploit your parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to 200 or 300 a week. Put an advertisement for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.Rent a
26、roomSpare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you wont have to pay any tax on the first 4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.Make money during special eventsDont want a full-tim
27、e lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.Live on setRenting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film
28、 production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for freebut you will be charged if your home gets picked.Use your roofYou need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the
29、cost of fixing solar equipment (around 14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.1、If you earn 5
30、,000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on _.A500 B800C4500 D50002、Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?AOn Letpark. BOn Roomspare.COn Grashpadder. DOn Roommateeasy.3、If you want to use energy free, you have to _.Akeep the roof
31、unchanged for within 25 yearsBsign an agreement with the governmentCsell the roof to some energy companiesDpay around 14,000 for the equipment4、For whom the text most probably written?ALodgers. BHouse owners.CAdvertisers. DOnline companies24（8分）For families on vacation, a playground provides a welco
32、me break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Playground, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to
33、Swedens Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you cant play with your food?Ni
34、shi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course,
35、 tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Childrens Park, Santiago, ChileBicentennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200years o
36、f Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.1、What can be lear
37、ned about Fruit and Scent Playground?AIt is located in Tokyo, Japan.BIts design was led by some artists.CIt is aimed at balancing peoples diet.DIts facilities are modeled after fruits.2、When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to .Awear thick protective clothesBavoid moments when its hotCtake u
38、mbrellas and raincoatsDwatch out for the equipment3、Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Childrens Park?AIt becomes part of the surroundings.BIt was built to improve peoples lives.CIt amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.DIt provides slides for both children and adults.25（10分） As self-dri
39、ving cars come closer to being common on American roads，much of the rhetoric（浮夸之词）promoting them has to do with safety. About 40，000 people die on US roads every year，and driver errors are linked to more than 90 percent of crashes. But many of the biggest supporters of autonomous（自动的）vehicles arent
40、car companies looking to improve the safety of their existing products. Huge support for self-driving technologies is coming from Silicon Valley great companies like Google and Apple. Those of us who have studied the relationship between technology and society tend to look more carefully at the reas
41、ons behind any technological push. In this case，its clear that in addition to solving safety concerns，Silicon Valley firms have a strong incentive（动机）to create a new place for increasing the use of their digital devices. Every minute people spend on their mobile phones provides dataand often moneyto
42、 tech companies.At present，digital devices and driving are in conflict:There are serious，often fatal consequences when drivers use smartphones to talk or to text. Regulators（管理者）and safety supporters look to solve dial conflict by banning phone use while driving，as has happened in almost every state
43、. But the tech companies are taking a different approach. The obvious answer for Silicon Valley is to create an automobile in which continuous cellphone use no longer causes a threat to anyone. In recent years, the amount of time adults spend on their mobile devices has grown rapidly. At the moment,
44、 its around four hours a day for the average adult in the US. However, that rapid growth is likely to slow down as people run out of time thats available for them up to use their devices, unless, of course, theres a new block of time that suddenly opens up. The average American now spends about 48 m
45、inutes in a car every day,a sizeable opportunity for increased cellphone use.So as the public conversation around autonomous cars pays attention to the safety advantages, dont forget the tech industrys powerful desire for more profits, which goes well beyond simply saving us from ourselves.1、Who are
46、 responsible for most traffic accidents in America?ACar companies.BDrivers.CTech companies.DSelf-driving cars.2、What pushes Silicon Valley to promote self-driving technologies?ATo make more money.BTo reduce traffic accidents.CTo limit the use of digital devices.DTo support car companies.3、What does
47、the underlined phrase“a new block of time”possibly refer to？AThe working time.BPeoples spare time.CThe time spent in the car.DThe time spent on mobile devices.4、What can we know from the passage？AWe should teach people to strictly obey traffic rules.BThe writer calls on us to look at autonomous cars wisely.CCar companies are the leading promoters
