1、2023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）1There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds _ they are not objectively true, and that giants, witche
2、s, two-headed dragons etc do not exist.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhen2They went to the street to _ to the whole city to help the poor boy.AapplyBappealCaddDreply3Wu Lei is the only Chinese player has made it onto the latest World Soccer 500 list.AwhoBwhichCwhoseDwhom4Great pity! His illness is _ the treatmen
3、t available so far.AwithinBaboveCaboutDbeyond5 makes me stressed is the entrance examination is coming nearer and nearer.AIt; whatBWhat; thatCWhat; whatDThat; that6He switched off the light and was about to leave the classroom and only then_ to rain heavily.Ait began Bit beginsCdoes it begin Ddid it
4、 begin7A lot of food as well as some tents _to Yushu since the earthquake occurred.Ahas been transportedBhave been transportedCis being transportedDare transported8The witness an important detail when describing the accident.Abrought outBkept offCleft outDran into9It was considerate _ you not to pla
5、y the piano while I was asleep.AofBforCtoDfrom10Did you have to do much for the dinner party?Helen _ everything by the time I got home.Afinished Bwas finishing Cwould finish Dhad finished11Jane went to her teacher just now. She _ about the solution to the problem.Awondered Bwas wondering Chad wonder
6、ed Dwould wonder12You are subject to punishment if you fail to _ to the customs when carrying the prohibited articles listed above.Astate BdeclareCannounce Dcommunicate13The Party could have stated _ their policy was on this matter, but the voters only received a very dusty answer.AwhyBwhenCwhetherD
7、what14I am afraid this pair of shoes is a little expensiveIf you really want to buy them, I will give you a _ of 10 percentAquantityBamountCdiscountDaccount15How about his design?Well, to tell the truth, it is _ but satisfactory. So youll have to try your best to better it.AsomethingBanythingCeveryt
8、hingDnothing16Adding to their happiness, he says,_ some similarities between the two test papers.AisBareChasDhave17You can get off the bus one or two stops _ and walk the rest of the way to work every day so as to take some exercise.Amore earlyBearliestCearlyDearlier18A good suitcase is essential fo
9、r someone who is_as much as Jackie is.Aon the rise Bon the lineCon the spot Don the run19People who drink and drive are _ danger both to themselves and to others. They are in _ danger of losing their lives.Athe; theBa; aCa; /D/; /20With economy increasing steadily, people _ enjoy a life of higher qu
10、ality.AshouldBcanCmayDmust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）This activity will melt away the pounds, build your body and leave you on an emotional high. Yet the form of exercise, the fitness trend of the year, does not require gym membership or a personal trainer. All you need t
11、o do is walk.“Walking is a refreshing alternative to complicated aerobic ( 氧) routines and overpriced gym membership,” says personal trainer Lucy Knight, author of a new book on the exercise. “It is free, enjoyable and already a part of everyday life. All you need to do is correct your technique, wa
12、lk faster and for longer and you will lose weight.”There is much evidence of the benefits of walking. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh recently discovered that overweight people who walked briskly ( 快) for 30 to 60 minutes a day lost weight even if they didnt change any other lifestyle hab
13、its. Another American study found that people who walked for at least four hours a week gained less weight than couch potatoes as they got older. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts medical school found that people who walked every day had 25 percent fewer colds than those who sat a lot.
14、Best of all, walking makes you feel good about yourself. “For people suffering from depression, walking three to four times a week for 30 minutes has been shown to lift their mood,” says Knight.But how to walk your way to weight loss and wellness? Health experts recommend that we should walk 10,000
15、steps a day to stay healthy. Actually you would probably need to walk at least 16,000 steps a day to lose weight. “Your workout plans depend on your level of fitness. You should aim to progress by increasing your walking time by five minutes every two weeks, and walk a bit faster. In just three mont
16、hs, the results should speak for themselves,” says Knight.1、What is the latest fitness trend according to the passage?ABrisk walking. BLosing weight.CWorking out in a gym. DExercising with a personal trainer.2、The underlined word “overpriced” in Paragraph 2 means .Aexpensive Bworthy Cprepaid Ddiscou
17、ntable3、Studies and researches are mentioned in the passage to show walking .Ais gaining increasing popularity Bbenefits people in different aspectsCis an enjoyable way to lose weight Dinvolves different groups of people4、Which of the following statements can be inferred from the last paragraph?A1,6
18、00 steps a day is needed for weight losses. BThe effect of walking is noticeable over time.CYour fitness level depends on your health experts. DChanging the walking time every day is necessary.22（8分）Insider Travel Tips for Your Next JourneyAnyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an adventu
19、re thats affordable, accommodating, and fun for everyone in your group. At T, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business and a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever.Embrace Tuesday TravelThe strategy of buying airline tickets on Tue
20、sdays for the best deals is still a good idea. For tickets purchased three or more weeks in advance, the average price of a ticket on Tuesday is cheaper than any of the other days between Monday and Friday. Prices skyrocket when you purchase on Saturdays and Sundays.Ask for a Corner RoomWhen you che
21、ck in at a hotel, ask if theres a comer room available. These are usually larger and quieter for the same price as ones in the middle of the hall. Upgrades are most often offered at the end of the day when hotels have a better sense of their occupancy.Get the Weekly Car Rental RateIts a bit puzzling
22、 that car rental companies charge more for driving less, but the weekly rate is often cheaper than driving just four days. You may be able to get the weekly rate for just five days, so keep the car a bit longer if you can.Fill Up a Reusable Water BottleBottled water on cruise ships can cost up to $
23、4! Save money by bringing an empty reusable one in your bag. The water is clean and flows from a filtered reservoir on the ship.1、It is generally the most expensive to buy an airline ticket on .ASaturday BTuesdayCWednesday DFriday2、You can save money by the following tips except .Aasking for a Comer
24、 RoomBtaking a reusable bottle with youCkeeping the car as long as possibleDbook an airline ticket on Tuesdays in advance3、The passage is taken from .AA website BA travel brochureCA scientific report DA local newspape23（8分）Oxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words CANT and IMPOSSIBLE
25、 from their dictionary. Jessica Cox, born in 1983, in Arizona, is the worlds first licensed armless pilot.The girl from Tucson, Arizona got the Sport Pilot certificate lately and became the first pilot licensed to fly using only her feet.Jessica Cox was born without arms, but that has only stopped h
26、er from doing one thing: using the word cant.Cox graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a bachelors degree in psychology and a minor in communications. Cox has not used prosthetic arms since she turned 14. Using her feet as most people use their hands, she is able, among other things,
27、 to drive an unmodified car with an unrestricted license, to type on a keyboard at 25 words per minute, and to put in and remove her contact lenses.Jessica Cox flew in a single engine airplane for the first time via Wright Flight in 2005. Cox earned her pilots certificate on October 10, 2008 after t
28、hree years of training and is qualified to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitude of 10,000 feet.“Shes a good pilot. Shes rock solid,” said Parrish Traweek, 42, the flying instructor at San Manuels Ray Blair Airport.Parrish Traweek runs PC Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Services and has trained man
29、y pilots, some of whom didnt come close to Coxs abilities.Doctors never learned why she was born without arms, but she figured out early that she didnt want to use prosthetic devices.So, the next time you are ready to tell yourself, I cant possibly. remember this amazing young woman and change your
30、vocabulary.1、What can we learn from the first paragraphs?AOxford and Cambridge felt a little disappointed.BNo armless people had got a pilot certificate before.CJessica Cox wasnt allowed to use the word “cant”.DThe word “cant” would disappear from the English dictionary.2、What do you think of Jessic
31、a Cox ?AShe is a clever and brave girl. BShe is positive and determined.CShe is indeed a poorly educated girl. DShe only takes interest in aircraft.3、What does the underlined word “prosthetic mean in Paragraph 3?Aartificial BdamagedCunusual Dabnormal4、After graduating from university, Jessica Cox _.
32、Asuffered failure when searching for jobs.Bmade a start to take training to become a pilotCdecided to use her feet as most people use hands.Dtried her best to take care of herself in her daily life.24（8分）If you thought pilots dimmed（调暗）the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye, think again.
33、 Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape. “Going from a brightly lit environment to on
34、e thats completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. “Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we ta
35、ke to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts to a dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about 20 to 30 seconds to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights
36、, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” time since you havent been sitting under fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯) all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process, but it reduces the tension on you
37、r eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. “It helps keep you in the right direction.” Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. “It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as
38、fire or debris, that might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know its for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky.1、The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers_.Aescape in time of emergencyBtake a short breakC
39、create a comfortable atmosphereDenjoy themselves2、Which of the following is True according to Paragragh 2 and 3?ADimming lights is required when accidents happen.BOur eyes need some time to adapt to the change of light.CSpeckles are caused by the use of dimmed lights.DIt is required for pilots to tu
40、rn off lights during the flight.3、What is the function of shortening “dark adaptation” time?ASlowing down the landing.BAdjusting the plane lights.CKeeping passengers calm.DHelping the crew judge outside risks.4、What is the text mainly about?AA tip to make air travel safer.BAn emergency event happeni
41、ng on a plane.CAn explanation of an airline safety measure.DA warning message from the pilot.25（10分）Did you know that badminton is also a fast-paced competitive sport? Badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport since 1992. Para-badminton will be included in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her
42、es what you need to know if your child is interested in badminton.Badminton is played on a 44-foot-long rectangular (矩形的) court that is 17 feet wide for singles and 20 feet wide for doubles. It is divided in the middle by a net placed 5 feet off the ground, like volleyball, not at ground level like
43、tennis.In competition, each match is a set of three games played to 21 points. There is a one-minute break when a player or team reaches 11 points, and a two-minute break in between the first and second games and the second and third games.Age kids can start: About 6 years old.Best for kids who: Hav
44、e good skills, are patient and hardworking, and can handle the pressure of one-on-one or two-on-two competition.Team or individual: Matches can be singles (one-on-one) or doubles (two-on-two).Fun fact: Badminton is the only sport that has mixed doubles event in the Olympic Games.Costs: Beginners are
45、 expected to pay $30 to $40 for an entry-level racquet (球拍). Badminton shoes are similar in price to other athletic shoes. Join a club or team for lessons. A one-hour group lesson for beginners should cost $20 to $3, with costs increasing as your child moves up the ranks. You will also pay entry fee
46、s for competitions.Time commitment required: Beginners will play for just an hour or two per week.Potential for injury: Players have a very low risk of injury. Players who wear glasses should use eye protection.1、From the passage, we can learn that _.Abadminton is a fast-paced competitive sport whic
47、h began in 1992Bthe court for singles has the same width as that for doublesCbadminton has mixed doubles event in the Olympic GamesDpara-badminton has been included in the Summer Olympic Games2、How many minutes in all will a player have for a rest in a set of three games?A2. B3.C7. D11.3、According to the passage, for
