2023届广东省珠海市金湾区外国语学校高三下学期联合考试英语试题含解析.doc

1、2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。2试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。3考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Why did you come by taxi?My car broke down last week and I still it repaired.Adidnt haveBhadnt hadChavent hadDwont have2Thanks to her determination

2、 and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a _ grasp of the subject.AcomprehensiveBconfidentialCconservativeDcompulsory3It is global warming, rather than other factors, _the extreme weather.Athat have led toBwhich has causedCwhich are causingDthat has led to4The traffic is heavy these days. I ar

3、rive a bit late, so could you save me a place?AcanBmustCneedDmight5Yet _ in the process of development did they stop to consider the impact of their “progress” on nature.Ain no time Bat no pointCas likely as not Dmore often than not6Recently, a programmer criticized the “996” work schedule _ employe

4、es work from 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week, with the prospect of ending up in an intensive care unit.AwhereBwhenCwhichDwhose7American singer Taylor Swift, 21, _ big at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards in the US on April 3rd.AstoodBgaveCscoredDmade8The warmth of _ coat will mostly be determined

5、 by _ soft of cloth used.Athe; aBa; theC/; theDa; a9The online word “selfie” is gaining _ and more and more people tend to use it nowadays.Aaccess BadmissionCcontrol Dcurrency10He used to study in a village school, _was rebuilt two years ago.AwhichBthatCwhereDwhose11The doctors treatment has worked

6、marvels: the patient has completelyArepeatedBreturnedCrecoveredDreminded12The debate here will be limited in two main respects，_ the time available.Ain view of Bin return forCin addition to Din comparison with13Without our teams great effort, the art exhibition last week _ such a great success.Awoul

7、dnt beBwont beCwouldnt have beenDwont have been14_ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.ADueBRawCCoreDKeen15World Food Day is held each year to underline the progress that _ against hunger and that still needs to be made.

8、Ais madeBwas madeChas been madeDwill be made16I wonder _ the equipment will be available in ten days.AthatBwhenCwhetherDwhere17Mary doesnt want to move to Beijing because if she_ _there, she wouldnt be able to see her husband often.Awould liveBwere to liveChas livedDlives18Oh, Hannah just told me th

9、at she was unable to translate the report into English._？She once spent 10 years living in London.AGuess whatBWhy notCSo whatDHow come19Linda _ to her mother for so long that she figures out almost every gesture of her mothers.AattendedBhad attendedCwould attendDhas attended20.Opening the book, she

10、found in it a white, plain envelope with her name _ on it.Ato printBprintedCprintingDprint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） Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, theres a food festi

11、val to match -no matter how specialized.MeatopiaThis three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lovers paradise. In addition to a range of meat products, from burgers to steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery shows, and attend informal meat-ba

12、sed workshops.VegfestIf you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest fest is for you. This vegan-friendly event takes place several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegetables, learn cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help

13、you make the most of your plant-based search.The Marmalade FestivalHeld in Cumbria, this festival has been running for 13 years. It includes a competition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe.The Ginger (姜) and spice Fe

14、stivalThe Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its towns historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of spices from mild to hot.The National Honey showIt started in 19

15、21 and is the largest event of its kind. This three-day event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional competition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.While peoples tastes are different from each other, the UK has something to offer m

16、ost people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be strange to someone, when food is given that much attention, its unlikely to leave a bad taste in anyones mouth.1、Which i

17、s TRUE according to the passage?APeople can enjoy a wide selection of meat in Vegfest.BMeatopia falls on August 31 every year.CThe Marmalade Festival is just known by the British.DRobert Clive took ginger to the UK from India.2、Which festival will be most a tractive for people having a sweet tooth?A

18、MeatopiaBThe Ginger and spice Festival,CVegfest.DThe National Honey show.3、In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?AVoice & views.BScience & Technology.CCultureDSports.22（8分）Dos and Donts in Whale (鲸) WatchingThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines

19、 for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel (船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales. Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back. Approach no closer than 100 metre

20、s, then stop the boat but keep the engine on. Keep noise levels down no horns, whistles or racing of engines. Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales. Approach and

21、 leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales. Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if traveling side by side with whales. When whales are traveling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whale

22、s and the shore. Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales. If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales. Work together by co

23、mmunicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.1、For whom is this text written?ATour guides. BGovernment officials.CWhale watchers. DVessel operators.2、When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should .Amove close to the beach Bincrea

24、se speed graduallyCkeep its engine running slowly Dremain at the back of the whales23（8分）At 27, after serving in World War II, I dreamed of owning a piece of land. So I moved from central Illinois to Shelbina, Missouri, and bought 236 acres for $6,000. The plot of land was situated on a dirt road an

25、d was half farmland and half trees, with an old house that had no running water or electricity. Obviously, it was not what youd call prime real estate. But it was mine.I was alone for the first time in my life, and I found it liberating. My days were filled from dawn until dusk with plowing and plan

26、ting corn. Dinnertime came and went, and I barely remembered to eat.I wouldnt say I was a great success at farming in Missouri. However, when I went to the store to buy some plowshares, I met a nice woman named Claudette working behind the counter. I also ran into her at St. Marys Catholic Church in

27、 Shelbina each week. I found out later that her manager kept asking her about “that tall boy (and eligible bachelor) from Illinois living out in the country in an old house with no water, no electricity and no housekeeper.”Claudette and her sister soon visited my farm and put up some curtains. To sh

28、ow my appreciation, I took Claudette out for a ride in my 2-ton Studebaker truck. We married in 1954 and have now been together for more than 62 years!I later sold the Missouri farm for a $3,500 profit and bought 40 acres in Illinois. For many reasons, buying the Missouri farm was a good idea. I wil

29、l always cherish memories of owning the farm and meeting my beloved.1、When the author bought the plot of land in Shelbina, _.Ait was well equipped Bhe was unsatisfied with itCit was not a real estate Dhe worked very hard on it2、The underlined word “liberating” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by the w

30、ord _.Aupset BinterestingCfree Dboring3、The author regards buying the Missouri farm as a good idea because _.Ahe was able to sell it at the price of $3,500Bhe could recall plenty of experiences in his own farmChe got the chance to meet his wife working at a church in Shelbina thenDhe could purchase

31、another house in Illinois as a result of successful farming24（8分）Primavera SoundTo kick off the summer, theres no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, youll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food, wine, and culture.D

32、ate: May 31 June 4, 2018Location: Barcelona, SpainMusic Type: Indie, rock, hip-hopPrice: 80 300 (around $86 $323)Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:Hotel 1898Hotel Barcelona UniversalMercer Hotel BarcelonaGovernors BallOne of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governors Ball, whic

33、h takes place in early June at Randalls Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.Date: June 2-4, 2018Location: New York City, New York, USAMusic Type: Rock, hip-hop, popPrice: $105 $305Recommended places to stay in New York City:W New Yo

34、rk Union Square, Union Square, New York City, United StatesAloft HarlemSuper 8 Long Island City LGA HotelCourtyard New York Manhattan / Upper East SideBonnarooBonaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing t

35、his year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.Date: June 8-11, 2018Location: Manchester, Tennessee, USAMusic Type: Rock, hip-hopPrice: $210.50 $554+ feesRecommended places to stay in Manchester:Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham ManchesterCountry Inn & Suites Manches

36、terThe Ambassador Inn & Luxury1、On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Primavera Sound?AJune 1，2018. BJune 5，2018.CJune 9，2018. DJune 11，2018.2、To witness iconic music legend Chance the Rapper playing , which of the following are the recommended places to stay？ACourtyard New York Manhat

37、tan.BHotel Barcelona Universal.CRandalls Island Park.DThe Ambassador Inn & Luxury.25（10分） Beneath the water in the Chinas 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

38、Cheng was founded about 1,300 years ago in a valley surrounded by the Five Lion Mountains. When the Chinese government 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

39、at depths ranging from 85 feet to about 103 feet.Much like the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru, this underwater city remained 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

40、 as a destination for diving clubs. On September 18, 2001, scuba divers made their first attempt underwater. We were 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

41、it was discovered that the entire town was intact (t 881), including wooden beams and stairs. After the initial findings, 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

42、 an entire city was below.Its incredible to think that after all this time, the structure still remains intact and we 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 l

43、ong history.BBecause the government could attract more tourists by doing so.CBecause the government needed to build a power station where it was.DThe mountains surrounding the city led to the consequence.2、What does the underlined wordinitialmean in paragraph 2?AOriginalBGreatCWonderfulDAmazing3、Wha

44、t is the most unbelievable part of Shi Cheng according to the passage?AIt has something to do with Machu Picchu ruins 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

45、 will most probably come to visit the lost city?ASomeone who likes swimming.BSomeone who likes diving.CSomeone who likes climbing mountains.DSomeone who likes taking pictures.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分） You never know how far a kind act can go

46、. You dont know who it can 1 , either. When Gloria Porter and Jeff Reick began 2 ,they had no idea how much it would 3 others to shower (大量给予) people with kindness.89-year-old Gloria Porter was lying in hospital. She couldnt leave her ward. So to 4 boredom, she would often stare outside her window to watch construction workers building the new front entrance to the hospital. She wasnt expecting one of the 5 to wave to her. She couldnt help but wave back at the kind 6 . This was only the start of a special 7 between the two.Jeff Reick knew Porter was 8 ,so he decided to send a kind 9 to her