2024年4月10日发(作者：)

2023年高考英语模拟试卷

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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1．

Mary doesn't want to move to Beijing because if she________ _there, she wouldn't be able to see her husband often.

A

．

would live

C．has lived D．lives

2．

—What has made him in such high spirits recently?

—_____ by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.

A

．

Being praised B

．

Praised

C．Having praised D．To praise

3．

Their flight ______ due to bad weather. They would like to know when the flight will take off.

A

．

had been delayed B

．

was delayed

C．has been delayed D．will be delayed

4．

As a(n) ________ and effective method, expressway noise barrier is a primary measure used to reduce traffic noise.

A．correctional B．flexible C．economical D．investigative

B

．

were to live

5．

Jane is not good at sports

，

but when it to cooking

，

she’s excellent

．

A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs

6．

Not until he left his home __________ to know how important the family was for him

．

A．did he begin B．had he begun C．he began D．he had begun

7．

Either side seems to have a(n) _________ position; there are still many uncertainties on this issue.

A．ambiguous B．delicate C．explicit D．confidential

8．

____ clear goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily doings until we become slaves of them.

A

．

On top of B

．

In the silence of

C．On account of D．In the absence of

9．

Was it at the beginning _____ you made the promise ____ you would do all to help make it?

A

．

that; that

C．that; when D．when; when

B

．

when; that

10．

—I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself.

—I could have helped you, but you _____me to.

A．hadn’t asked B．didn’t ask C．haven’t asked D．don’t ask

11．

Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.

A

．

conventional

C．controversial D．confidential

B

．

analytical

12．

Mark has lived in China for many years, yet he still can't ________ himself to the Chinese customs.

A

．

observe

C．lead D．devote

13．

He works very hard in order to get himself ______ into a key university.

A．accepted B．received C．announced D．admitted

B

．

adapt

14．

You ________ have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.

A

．

needn’t

C．shouldn’t D．mustn’t

________ a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch sports rather than do them, as far as most of its

15．

population is concerned, it is indeed a great sporting nation.

A．While B．as C．If D．Whether

B

．

can’t

16．

He was admitted to Harvard University, ________ was just what his parents expected.

A

．

who

C．what D．where

17．

In the Name of People, a popular TV drama, shows a deep ________ on the fight against corruption.

A

．

argument B

．

theme

C．reflection D．impression

18．

His children were his pride, and being a devoted father became a top ______ in his life.

A．capacity B．anxiety C．priority D．opportunity

19．

They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they __________to our help.

A

．

would have come

C．have come D．had come

B

．

could come

B

．

which

20．

When the girl did ________ the courage to tell her parents what had happened, unfortunately her own family didn't

believe her.

A．work out B．work up C．work at D．work on

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）

The United States Congress is responsible for making and approving federal laws—rules that

everyone in the country must exactly how do those laws get made? The process is not easy

，

and it takes a long

time.

A law begins when someone puts forward an idea can come from anyone

，

but it has to get to a

er who wants it to become time

，

the idea is further developed into a written proposal

，

called a

bill.

Then

，

a member of Congress officially proposes the the bill is introduced

，

it is sent to a small group of

lawmakers

，

called a“committee”.Sometimes committee members seek more information about the proposal by holding

mes the committee changes the mes it decides not to take any that case

，

we say

lawmakers“table”the bill

，

or let it“die in committee”.

But now and then

，

the bill is offered to lawmakers not on the lawmakers debate the bill

might change the bill y

，

the full House or Senate votes on the it does not earn the

majority of votes

，

the bill does not advance.

Finally

，

the agreed-upon bill is sent to the the president signs it

，

the bill becomes a the president

does nothing and Congress is officially meeting

，

the bill becomes a if the president does nothing and Congress is

not in session

，

the bill does not the president can officially reject the that happens

，

the bill is not

d

，

it is returned to both the Senate and the two-thirds of the senators and two-thirds of the

House members approve the bill once again

，

even with the president objecting

，

they turn the bill into a law.

1

、

Who is the first to propose a bill?

A

．

A lawyer.

B

．

A citizen.

C

．

A member of Congress.

D

．

A committee member.

2

、

When does a bill finally become a law?

A

．

After it is sent to a committee.

B

．

When the president signs it.

C

．

After it returns to the Congress.

D

．

While Congress is not in session.

3

、

What can be inferred from the text?

A

．

Not every bill can be turned into a law.

B

．

Anybody can put forward a proposal.

C

．

If“tabled”

，

the bill has to be voted on.

D

．

Once proposed

，

the bill can't be changed.

22．（8分）

Keeping the kids busy over the school holidays can be discouraging and cost parents a lot. But we’ve

found some cheap and cheerful ways to enjoy family time this Easter from free days out to fun-filled theme parks which

won’t cost you much. We’ve done the homework so you can get started on having a great time.

Theme Parks

♦ Save from 10% to 25% off the price of tickets for Legoland in Windor by booking in advance online. A family of

four can save up to £ 45.90 on a one-day ticket, paying £ 137.70.

♦ Book seven days in advance and save £ 43 off the price of a family of four ticket for Drayton Manor Theme Park.

Cali 0844-472-1950 or book online and you’ll pay £ 65 on the day.

♦ You can pick up a family of four ticket for a day at Alton Towers in Staffordshire for £ 43.80 off the day price.

♦ Save £ 16 off the price for a family trip to The Making of Harry Potter by buying a family ticket (two adults and

two children) online. Family of four £ 101, compared to £ 117.

Activities

Students looking for a cut-price trip to see the animals can save 15% off the ticket price at Bristol Zoo and pay

£ 12.71 rather than the full adult price £ 14.53. Teens should show their identity as students.

Freebies

Let your kids discover what it’s like to be an animal on the African Plain or in the ocean. Or, they can learn to love

leaf beetles or become a scientist for the day at the Natural History Museum in London.

1

、

In which theme park can visitors save most this Easter?

A

．

Drayton Manor Theme Park. B

．

The Making of Harry Potter.

C

．

Legoland in Windsor. D

．

Alton Towers.

2

、

What is a must for enjoying a cut-price trip at Bristol Zoo?

A

．

Parents’ company.

B

．

Student ID card.

C

．

Driving license.

D

．

Age over 8.

3

、

Which place should Tom visit if he wants to know detailed things about whales?

A

．

Legoland in Windor.

B

．

Alton Towers.

C

．

The Making of Harry Potter.

D

．

The Natural History Museum.

4

、

The text is intended to .

A

．

show some funny activities

B

．

introduce some places of interest

C

．

show how to enjoy a cut-price trip

D

．

introduce some ways to enjoy family time

23．（8分）

Bangkok Destination Guide

Travel in Bangkok is often described as a whirlwind—it’s hot, chaotic, crowded, and full of exotic energy. This

popular tourism destination is a city of extremes with majestic temples, floating markets, romantic rooftop restaurants,

and a wide range of accommodations to suit every budget. Read through our brief guide to learn about this exciting city

and begin planning your journey.

Peak (

高峰

)

Population

Season

November to

February

Must-See Attractions

Bangkok is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of its network of canals, so take a boat tour to

see sights like the Khmer wats (

僧院

) and the riverside houses. While exploring the city, you’ll definitely want to sample

some of the street food options—often fresher and more unique than in the surrounding restaurants! To get a dose of

Thai culture, visit the Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Parkeaw, and Wat Pho.

Transportation

There are two airport that serve Bankok, Suvamabhmi Airport and Don Muang Airport, and both are located

about 30 kilometers from city centre. Most travelers who fly into Suvarnabhumi take the airport rail link to get

downtown. The most important train station is the Hua Lamphong Station, and railway lines extend in all directions.

It’s not a good idea to travel around Bankok by car since traffic is very congested.

Recommended Restaurants

Food is a big deal in Thailand. and there are plenty of cheap eats, high-end restaurants, and street food delights to

keep your taste buds satisfied every meal.

Restaurant

Lung Yai

Cuisine

Isaan

Location

Din Daeng

Price

Budget

Notices

Off the beaten path and

never touristy

Order a mix of chef

Issaya Siamese

Thai

Club Chuaphloeng Rd.

something new

4 Soi Sri Aksorn,

Pricey recommendations to try

8,280,925

Thai

Thai Baht

Language(s) Currency

Climate

Average

high 33.2℃

Climate

Average

high 33.2℃

January July

Bankara

Japanese

Ramen 39

32/1 Sukhumvit Soi

Budget

Try the signature ramen with

chashu

140

、

Which month is in the peak season to travel in Thailand?

A

．

March.

C

．

October.

B

．

July.

D

．

December.

1

、

What does the underlined word “its” refer to?

A

．

Venice’s.

C

．

Khmer’s.

B

．

Bangkok’s.

D

．

Thai.

2

、

Why does the author think travelling around Bangkok by car is a bad idea?

A

．

It’s easy to get to the city center.

B

．

It’s easy to reach he railway station.

C

．

It’s easy to meet traffic jam.

D

．

It’s easy to go all directions.

3

、

Where will you go if you want to try expensive Thai food?

A

．

In Din Daeng.

B

．

In Issaya Siamese Club.

C

．

In Lung Yai.

D

．

In Bankara Ramen Restaurant.

24．（8分）

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A

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．

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A

．

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．

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D

．

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I have had a lifelong fascination

﹣

call it obsession if you like

﹣

with communication

，

with making

25．（10分）

links to other places

，

other cultures

，

other worlds

．

The roots of this obsession have often puzzled me

．

I am not

﹣

never have been

﹣

a gregarious person

．

Quite the opposite

，

I was a solitary child and my classmates at school and

university always thought of me as a loner

．

I was never crazy about the noisy solidarity of social gatherings

．

So why

was I possessed of a desire to make contact with distant places

？

It can partly be explained by the start I had in life

．

I grew up on what seemed at the time like the edge of the world

﹣

in a remote part of rural Ireland

，

in a household with few books or magazines

，

and no television

．

Foreign travel

was unheard of

．

Apart from those who emigrated to Great Britain or the United States

，

virtually nobody we knew had

ever been abroad

．

Nobody ever went overseas on holiday

，

and no foreign languages were taught in the schools I

attended

﹣

with the exception of Latin

．

We lived in a closed society that thought of itself as self

﹣

sufficient

．

There was however one chink of light in the suffocating gloom

﹣

the radio

，

which we called "the wireless

．

" It was

，

by modern standards

，

a huge apparatus powered by valves

﹣

which is why it took some time to warm up

﹣

and a

"magic eye" tuning indicator

﹣

a greenish glass circle that winked at you as the signal waxed or waned

．

The best thing

about our wireless

，

though

，

was that it had a shortwave band

．

This was the source of endless fascination to me

，

because it meant that even with this primitive device one could listen to the world

．

At first I couldn't understand how it

worked

．

Why was reception so much better at night

？

Why was it so infuriatingly variable

？

I asked my father

，

who

looked evasive and just said it had something to do with "the whachamacallit sphere"

（

he always called complicated

things the whachamacallit

），

but this gave me enough of a steer to go to the local library and start digging

．

In due

course I discovered that he was referring to the ionosphere

﹣

a layer of charged particles high up at the edge of the

Earth's atmosphere that acts as a kind of reflector for radio waves of certain frequencies

．

The reason shortwave radio

could travel such huge distances was that it used the ionosphere to bounce signals round the world

﹣

which was why

radio hams in Latin America or Australia could sometimes be heard by a young boy on the western seaboard of

Ireland

．

Signals from such distant shores were more likely to get through at night because then the ionosphere was

higher and transmission over longer distances was possible

．

I was spellbound by this discovery of how technology could piggyback on a natural phenomenon to push forward

low

﹣

power signals through immense distances

．

But most of all I was entranced by the idea of shortwave radio

，

for

this was a technology which belonged not to great corporations or governments

，

but to people

．

It was possible

，

my

father explained

，

to obtain a license to operate your own shortwave radio station

．

And all over the globe people held

such licenses

，

which enabled them to sit in their back rooms and broadcast to the whole world

．

The world suddenly

seemed wide open to me

．

1

、

The second paragraph primarily serves to

．

A

．

reveal the author's attitude toward foreign cultures

B

．

present information that sheds light on a certain preoccupation

C

．

to display the author's nostalgia for his adolescence

D

．

foreshadow the crucial difference between the author and his father

2

、

The author considers his father's answer

（

in Paragraph 3

）

to be

．

A

．

incomplete but helpful

B

．

humorous but meaningful

C

．

lighthearted yet concerned

D

．

silly and confusing