1、2023學年高考英語模擬測試卷注意事項：1答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名、準考證號、考場號和座位號填寫在試題卷和答題卡上。用2B鉛筆將試卷類型（B）填涂在答題卡相應位置上。將條形碼粘貼在答題卡右上角條形碼粘貼處。2作答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目選項的答案信息點涂黑；如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案。答案不能答在試題卷上。3非選擇題必須用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答題卡各題目指定區域內相應位置上；如需改動，先劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新答案；不準使用鉛筆和涂改液。不按以上要求作答無效。4考生必須保證答題卡的整潔。考試結束后，請將本試卷和答題卡一并

2、交回。第一部分 （共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）1Have you ever been in a situation _ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?AwhereBwhichCthatDas2He _ whether to set aside the minor differences，then he didAdebatedBpredictedCplottedDcalculated3On the surface of the water _, which spoiled the be

3、autiful scenery of the park.Asome dead leaves did floatBsome dead leaves floatedCfloated some dead leavesDdid some dead leaves float4The majority of new businesses fail because, _ they have a product or service that fills a gap in the market, they usually lack the skills in sales, marketing, and adm

4、inistration.Anow that Beven ifCas long as Das though5As one of the most popular artists in the US, not only_ with her hit songs, but has inspired women with her devotion to charity. Ahas Beyonce influenced pop culture Binfluenced pop culture has BeyonceCBeyonce has influenced pop cultureDinfluenced

5、pop culture Beyonce has 6Did you take sides when Mom and Dad were arguing again?No. Ive learned that its best _ until it blows over.Ato call it a day Bto pull their legsCto sit on the fence Dto wash my hands off7More than a quarter of the energy in the United States goes to moving people and goods f

6、rom one place to another.AusingBusedCto useDuse8Im going to spend the summer holiday in Hainan,_ lives my uncle.AwhereBwhoCwhichDwhen9When I was twenty, I had to_ before graduation and work in a clothes shop to help support my family.Acome outBstay outCleave outDdrop out10I need help now! I have to

7、fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but Im not sure _to begin.Awhat BwhichCwhere Dwhen11You are supposed to leave your child _ his homework alone.AdoBto doCbeing doneDdone12Acceptance is not about liking a situation. It is about acknowledging all that has been lost and _ to live with that loss.Alearni

8、ngBlearnedCto learnDhaving learned13_ in the last examination, she was more confident of another success in the coming one.ATo succeedBTo have succeededCHaving succeededDsucceeding14I ve heard that preparations_for the coming festival. Lets give them a hand.Aare being madeBhave been madeCare makingD

9、have made15It was _ we were returning home _ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.Awhen; beforeBwhen; thatCbefore; whereDhow; that16In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has _ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.Aswitch

10、edBshapedCdirectedDdiscovered17Without our teams great effort, the art exhibition last week _ such a great success.Awouldnt beBwont beCwouldnt have beenDwont have been18Policemen think that where there is violence , drugs with damaging effects on kids are always _ itAbeyondBbeforeCbehindDbesides19Al

11、l of a sudden, the thief walking behind a young and pretty lady _ her purse, _into the crowd.Aseizing; rushedBseized; rushedCseizing; rushingDseized; rushing20 carefully for long time,the opening ceremony won a great success.AHaving prepared BTo be prepared CBeing prepared DHaving been prepared第二部分

12、閱讀理解（滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。21（6分）Whats that one thing you really should do, but keep putting off? We all have time-consuming or difficult chores were afraid of, and drag out until the last minute if we complete them at all.But what if we could drive ourselves into those boring tasks

13、 by pairing them with something we really enjoy? Research suggests that combining the things we want to do with the things we should do could be a nice trick to reaching our goals. The method is known as “temptation bundling (捆綁)” and it allows you to combine two different, but complementary (補充的) a

14、ctivities at the same time.“I only let myself get a footbath when Im doing some work,” says Katherine Milkman, a professor of behavioral economics at the University of Pennsylvania. Another example? Go to your favorite restaurant with a difficult colleague or someone youre supposed to spend time wit

15、h, such as a relative.In short, its pairing a thing you like with something you dont like that offers you motivation to do something you might be putting off.Exercise is one activity routinely being treated as a chore so Milkman used it in an experiment to know how temptation bundling works in reali

16、ty.In her experiment, Milkman encouraged students to exercise while listening to addictive, turning audiobooks. One group, which could only access the audiobooks while at the gym, were 51% more likely to exercise than the control group, which were able to listen when they liked. Another group, whose

17、 access to the audiobooks was not restricted but who were merely encouraged to bundle the activities, were 29% more likely to exercise than the control group.The benefit of temptation bundling comes from doing two things that go well together at one time, says Milkman. “The secret is to bundle tasks

18、 that require different effort. For example, if one task requires focus or concentration, you want the other not to be too distracting reading while listening to a podcast is very difficult, for example, while cooking and listening is more realistic,” Milkman adds.1、What do we know about temptation

19、bundling?ATo do two things you like at the same time.BTo do two things you hate at the same time.CTo do something you like and then do something you hate.DTo do something you hate while doing something you like.2、What did Milkmans experiment find about temptation bundling?AIt was very popular. BIt w

20、as effective indeed.CIt was rather impractical. DIt was interesting actually.3、Which of the following would be a good choice according to Milkman?AReading and watching TV.BDriving and having a chat.CRunning and listening to music.DChatting and playing computer games.4、What would be the best title fo

21、r the text?AA Good Way to Get Work DoneBA Nice Trick to Make Things EasierCCan We Do Two Things at One Time?DCan We Accomplish More With Less Effort?22（8分）One evening last summer, when I asked my 14-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response shocked me. “Whats a colander (漏勺)?” he asked.I

22、 could only blame myself. In the family, nobody else helped me in the kitchen. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, I wondered what else I hadnt prepared Ray for.As parents, while we focus on our sons confidence and character, we perhaps

23、 dont always consider that we are also raising someones future roommates, boyfriends, husbands, or fathers. I wanted to know that Pd raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life, “Whats for dinner?” So I came up with a plan: I would offer Ray a private home course. I was delighted to find

24、that he didnt say no. For two hours, three days a week, Ray was all mine.I knew that he would rather have been playing in the driveway than learning to mend socks with his mother-he tried to beg not to have sewing lessons, even though I insisted that one day, someone would find the sight of him fixi

25、ng his own shirt very attractive- but it couldnt be denied that he was learning, and more than just housekeeping. “I appreciate what you do as a mom,” he told me one day. Ray now understands the finer points of cooking, and more importantly, he realizes theres nothing good about being helpless.Now,

26、not only can he make his own dinner, but also he can make a big meal for his family. Thats what I call a man. Im glad that I prepared so great a present for my future daughter-in-law.1、Why was the author shocked at her sons response?ABecause he was not well behaved.BBecause he refused to help with d

27、inner.CBecause he didnt know the common kitchen tools.DBecause he was very curious about kitchen tools.2、In the authors opinion, some parents pay little attention to .Abuilding up childrens confidenceBtelling kids what is right and wrongCpreparing children for their future lifeDmaking children live

28、a hard life3、After learning to do housework, Ray .Afell in love with sewingBdid other work in the houseCbegan to be more hardworkingDacknowledged his mothers efforts4、We can infer from the text that Ray .Amade great progress in cookingBalways thought housework interestingCpreferred sewing to cooking

29、Dwas unwilling to learn cooking at first23（8分）TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Outdoor activities,plays,chocolate featuredLocal golf courses are likely to see a rise in business this weekend as golfers dust off the clubs and hit the course to take advantage of spring-like temperatures.Golfers could be heading to

30、 Leavenworth Golf Club,455 W.Eisenhower,Lansing.Call 913-727-6600 to book a time.For more information,call the clubhouse at 913-651-7176.Stage actors will be performing in downtown Leavenworth and at Leavenworth High School.The River City Community Players will present Red Velvet Cake War on Friday,

31、Saturday and Sunday at the Performing Arts Center in downtown Leavenworth.Show times are 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.Sunday.High school performers will feature Dear Americans this weekend.Show times are 7 p.m.Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at the school,239 10th Ave.Half o

32、f the income from the show will be donated to local veterans organizations.For more information,call 913-682-2012.The Heritage Center in downtown Leavenworth will host Malt Shop Memories on Friday and Saturday nights. Many of the people attending will be wearing period clothing for the dinner and sh

33、ow that celebrates Yesterday Once More.The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.The Heritage Center is located at 109 Delaware St.,Leavenworth.For ticket information,call 913-682-2122.Do you have a sweet tooth?The Womens Community Y is having the ninth annual Chocolate Event fro

34、m 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday at the CW.Parker Carousel Museum,2 S.Esplanade St.,Leavenworth.The event serves as a fundraiser for childrens programs at the Womens Community Y.For more information,call 913-682-6404.1、If you want to learn more information about the golf courses,which number will yo

35、u call?A913-682-2122.B913-651-7176.C913-682-6404.D913-682-2012.2、When is the Malt Shop Memories performed?AFrom 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday.BAt 8 a.m.on Friday and Saturday.CAt 2 p.m.on Sunday.DAt 7:30 p.m.on Friday and Saturday.3、Where can you go for the weekend if you want to be engaged in char

36、ity?AAttend Chocolate Event at the Womens Community Y.BBook a time at Leavenworth Golf Club.CGo to the Heritage Center in Leavenworth.DWatch a show at Performing Arts Center.24（8分） Bright Side did some research on many places throughout the world where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!Ro

37、ubaix, FranceIf you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.Buffalo. USABuffalo offers

38、whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest amount of money into its decoration. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.Liverpool, Great BritainIn Liverpool, most of houses were abandon

39、ed by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property (不動產).Candela, ItalyIf you still have any doubts about spending SI on a house, you should know: the gove

40、rnment will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent citizen and have an income of $72 per year. If moving a, ne, you will get S800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person.For more information

41、 of other cities, please Click Here.1、Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with 1$?ATo improve the lives of poor people.BTo make the city attractive at no cost.CTo solve the problems of employment.DTo attract people to the industrial areas.2、What is required to buy a house fo

42、r 1 dollar in Liverpool?AYou need to be an unemployed citizen.BYou should live in the house for 3 years.CYou must make the first house purchase.DYou have to repair and decorate the house.3、How much money can you get if moving to Candela with a whole family?A$3200B$1C$800D$724、Where does this passage

43、 come from?Aa textbook.Ba magazine.Cthe Internet.Dan announcement.25（10分） “Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton（骨骼）in the closet（衣櫥）?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully, “Well, its something that you would rather not have any

44、one else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads family had been arrested for stealing a horse, It would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.”“Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so

45、good, you know. Wasnt your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things

46、 grew worse.After dinner, the house was very quite. Jessicas parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes i

47、n her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor, Jessicas mother sank into a faint（暈倒）, walking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She l

48、ooked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica, “ I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and

49、 closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “They are both crazy,” she thought.1、According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the clothes” means _.Aa family honor Ba family secretCa family story Da family treasure2、What can we

50、learn about some Australians ancestors from Paragraph 2?AThey were brought to Australia as prisoners.BThey were the earliest people living in Australia.CThey were involved in some crimes in Australia.DThey were not regarded as criminals in their days.3、Jessicas mother fell down into a faint _.Abecau

51、se she was knocked Bbecause she was frightenedCbecause she was injured Dbecause she was surprised4、Jessicas parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because _.Athey were crazy Bthey were overexcitedCthey realized their misunderstanding Dthey both thought they had won the quarrel第三部分 語言

52、知識運用（共兩節）第一節（每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項26（30分） Wildlife has been greatly threatened in the modern age. There are species(物種) that are 1 every day. The white-naped crane is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to 2 the species from going out of existen

53、ce.Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their 3 . Emma, a female crane, has been in their 4 since she arrived in 2004.Born at an international crane foundation, Emma was 5 by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected 6 , though she had a wonderful time there. Emma had 7 take

54、n herself as a crane and become deeply attached to humans. She 8 to live with male cranes, and even had a 9 for killing some of them, which made it 10 for her to become a mother. 11 , the two zookeepers didnt want to see the extinction(滅絕) of this precious species. With their patience and efforts, t

55、hey successfully developed a 12 of artificial breeding(人工繁殖) and natural reproduction. This 13 Emma to give birth to five baby cranes.The two keepers are proud of their productive work. But before they can be 14 , more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is on the 1

56、5 , and many other species appear headed toward extinction. 16 , not everyone has realized that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, equal rights to survive.How can we 17 the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals? Chris and Tim offered us the 18 : human beings took

57、 it for granted that their 19 held all the solutions, but maybe their hearts can be a better 20 .1、AgrowingBmigratingCcompetingDdisappearing2、AbanBsaveCsplitDremove3、AabortionBrecreationCreproductionDadministration4、AcareBeyeCmindDstory5、AfoundBchosenCraisedDseized6、AbonusBconsequenceCvictoryDsacrif

58、ice7、AneverBalwaysCunluckilyDcheerfully8、AlikedBrefusedCdecidedDhesitated9、AgiftBskillCconcernDreputation10、AillegalBinspiringCimportantDimpossible11、AThereforeBMoreoverCHoweverDInstead12、AcombinationBcollectionCstrategyDsystem13、AforcedBforbadeCtaughtDenabled14、AdefeatedBgratefulCassuredDtolerant15

59、、AlistBriseCagendaDdecline16、AIn contrastBAfter allCBy the wayDOn the contrary17、AleaveBbridgeCopenDidentify18、AcourseBexcuseCanswerDreward19、AbrainsBbehaviorsCservicesDprojects20、AguideBtreatCexampleDcompanion第二節（每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。27（15分）語法填空。It was raining lightly when

60、I 1(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didnt care. A few hours 2, Id been at home in Hong Kong, with 3(it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li R