2023届陕西省西安市618中学高三压轴卷英语试卷含解析

1、2023届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）1-Can you tell us your _ for happiness and a long life？-Living every day to the fullest，definitely.ArecipeBeffortCcontentDdemand2So absorbed _ in he

2、r yoga exercises that she took no notice of the heavy rain outside.AMary wasBMary has beenCwas MaryDhas Mary been3This is the first time that we _a film in the cinema together as a family .AseeBhad seenCsawDhave seen4-I apologize for not being able to join you for dinner.-_. Well get together later.

3、AGo aheadBThats rightCNot to worry.DDont mention it5Nowadays, the Internet is a popular _ for the public to access information and voice their opinions.AtrackBtrendCchannelDlane6You seem to be familiar with this city.I _ here for three years. Its so great to be back.Alived Bhad livedChave lived Dliv

4、e7 Why do you look very upset? The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay _ unfinished since.Awas leftBhas leftChad been leftDhas been left8Tom, do you enjoy your present job?_. I just do it for a living.AOf course BNot reallyCNot likely DThats all right9Some experts fear that too-early _ to

5、computers will have harmful consequences for childrens development.AexposureBextensionCexhibitionDexpansion10The researchers who study jokes want to find out _ people from different nations and cultures find funny.AwhyBthatCwhatDwhether11Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have be

6、en extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was _ this problem, but we feel that we cant wait any longer.”Alooking outBbringing outCcarrying outDsorting out12There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, _ a sudden loud noise.Abeing thereBshould there

7、beCthere wasDthere having been13Youve made great progress in your English study, havent you?Yes, but much .Aremains to doBis remained to doCremains to be doneDis remained to be done14Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!_, Lucy. I am coming.A Take your time B Help yourselfC Dont bother D Tak

8、e it easy15Hes quite _, but I cant imagine him as president of such a large listed company.Aenthusiastic BgenerousCcompetent Dsympathetic16The new means 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 be

9、en tried17Let Harry play with your toys as well, Clare you must learn to _.AsupportBcareCspareDshare18_ he was 12, Einstein had learned advanced mathematics by himself.AThe first time BAt the timeCBy the time DDuring the time19Due to the countrys growing rate of urbanization, Chinas migrant populati

10、on _ to be over 200 million by 2020.Apredicts Bis predicted Cwill have been predicted Dwill be predicted20Mary was pleased to see that the seeds she _ in the garden were growing.Awas planting Bhas planted Cwould plant Dhad planted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）Essentials of N

11、utrition - Good nutrition VS malnutrition (营养不良)Author: Joel BresslerPrice: $29. 99Essentials of Nutrition touches important health topics such as: the positive and negative aspects of nutrition; the importance of exercise; the necessity of vitamins, minerals, and water. It also advises how doctors

12、and educators will improve our health in the future.Preserve the Best and Conserve the Rest-Memoirs (回忆录) of a US Forest Service Wildlife BiologistAuthor: Hadley BRobertsPrice: $19.99Preserve the Best and Conserve the Rest covers US Forest Service wildlife biologist Hadley BRoberts half-century care

13、er in wildlife and fish habitat conservation and preservation. It includes his accomplishment, motives and influences behind his actions.Poodle (贵宾犬) Mistress -The Autobiographical Story of Life with Nine Toy PoodleAuthor: Sandi LatimerPrice: $22.99Poodle Mistress is a story of unconditional love an

14、d devotion about nine dogs that changed author Sandi Latimer s life. Her memoir (回忆录) details a twenty-seven-year journey as she and her husband cared for and enjoyed the funny behaviors of their toy poodles.A Professor and CEO True Story-A Fascinating Journey to SuccessAuthor: Richard T. ChengPrice

15、: $13.95In A Professor and CEO True Story, Richard T Cheng shares how he overcame great odds and transformed from a struggling immigrant to million-dollar CEO and esteemed professor. This is a powerful and inspiring story of success and survival.1、Which book is about wildlife protection?APreserve th

16、e Best and Conserve the Rest.BEssentials of Nutrition.CPoodle Mistress.DA Professor and CEO True Story.2、Who probably enjoys reading Poodle Mistress?AThose who are looking for success.BThose who fight for animal rights.CThose who are interested in natural world.DThose who are pet lovers.3、What is th

17、e cheapest book mainly about?AA story of life with poodles.BImportant health topics.CAn inspiring journey to success.DMemoirs of a wildlife biologist.22（8分）People have been acting like people-in other words, theyve been making tools, creating ceremonies, and sharing foodfor a long time. Thats the co

18、nclusion of a recent study from South Africas southern coast.There, in a cave lying above the sea, researchers from Arizona State University have found evidence that humans were behaving in surprisingly complex ways as early as 124,000 years ago. Our species, Homo sapiens, appeared an estimated 200,

19、000 years ago.The cave held three important clues about the behavior of these Stone Age people.First, the researchers found the remains of all kinds of shellfish. The people who lived in the cave probably collected these creatures from rocky shores and tide pools and brought them to the cave to eat.

20、The researchers propose the early Africans moved to the South African coast between 191,000 and 130,000 years ago. Around that time, the climate inland turned relatively cold and dry. Therefore, there were fewer plants and animals to eat away from the coast.When these ancient people moved to the coa

21、st, they probably experienced a major cultural shift, the researchers suspect. Thats because observations of modern hunter-gatherer societies suggest that men are more likely to hunt for big animals when people live inland. On the coast, women play a more important role in providing food by gatherin

22、g plants and shellfish.As for the second clue, the researchers unearthed 13 pieces of reddish pigment(颜料). The researchers think that the cave habitants used the paint for coloring their bodies or for other ceremonies. Symbolic behavior is a clearly human feature.Finally, the search discovered over

23、1,400 stone tools, including well-crafted blades(刀片). These blades came in various sizes. The smallest were just less than a half-inch wide. Ancient people may have attached these blades to the end of a stick to make spears or other tools.1、Why did the early Africans move to the south African coast

24、according to the text?ATo avoid cold and dry weatherBTo look for enough food to eatCTo seek the cultural developmentDTo collect more shellfish to make tools2、What does the underlined word “unearthed” in Paragraph 3 mean?AIntroduced BProducedCUsed DFound3、According to the text, we can learn that the

25、cave habitants_.Amight make tools with kinds of bladesBcould hunt for fish in the sea by shipCmade a living mainly by eating shellfishDknew how to use to colors for painting houses4、What may be the best title for the text?AThe finding of the Stone Age toolsBNew features of the Stone Age caveCThe beh

26、avior of the Stone Age peopleDHuman behaviors development23（8分） Babiesmain food is rice cereal. But it is often poisoned. Studies have found that many brands contain measurable amounts of inorganic arsenic(无机砷),the most poisonous kind. Its not just nice: an August 2018 study tested 50 foods made for

27、 babies. including organic and nonorganic brands such as Gerber, Earths Best, and other popular labels, and found evidence of at least one dangerous heavy metal in every product. Fifteen of the 50 contained enough contaminants(污染物)to pose potential health risks to a child eating one serving or less

28、a day.Heavy metals can damage cognitive(认知的 )development in children, who are especially at risk because of their smaller size. Inorganic arsenic in drinking water has been found to lower the IQ scores of children by five to six ills. And as heavy metals accumulate in the body over time. they can ra

29、ise the risk of cancer, diabetes and other physical conditions. Of course, finding youre your favorite brand is contaminated is not a reason to panic. Low levels of exposure for short periods are unlikely to cause serious effects, but parents should focus on reducing the overall levels of these pois

30、onous substances in their childrens total diet to limit harm.Heavy metals occur naturally on Earth and are present in soil and water. But pesticides(杀虫剂), mining and pollution increase their concentrations, and farming and food manufacturing processes can contribute even more.Food makers are clearly

31、 of keeping baby food poison-free: roughly a third of the tested products did not contain worrisome metal levels. Some companies are already trying to look into the sources of contamination in their products and try to reduce them. More companies should follow. But the best chance of real change wil

32、l come with laws. Currently there are no U. S rules on acceptable levels of heavy metals in baby foods.The government and the food industry should unite to deal with the serious threat to our children.1、What did the August 2018 study find?AFifteen of the 50 food brands contained contaminantsBAll org

33、anic food brands contained some inorganic arsenic.CEarths Best proved to be a poison-free baby food brand.DAll tested products were contaminated with heavy metals.2、According to the second paragraph, inorganic arsenic in drinking water has a bad effect on childrens_Aintelligence Bbehavior Csight Dem

34、otion3、In the fourth paragraph, the writer indicates that_Afood storage is a major source of metal contamination in the food productsBmany food makers havent taken enough safety steps to reduce metal levelsCfood makers should figure out the sources of contamination in their productsDfood companies m

35、ust be banned from producing foods containing heavy metals4、According to the writer, which of the following is the vital step to make a real difference to the worrying situation?AStepping up baby food tests. BListing harmful heavy metalsCMaking out relevant regulations DPunishing food law breakers.2

36、4（8分）Tired of eating at the same boring restaurants? Looking for a change? Here are some restaurants that offer an original restaurant experience. See for yourself which ones you fancy.An Exciting DinnerLooking for something adventurous? The Archipelago in London is just the thing for you. One of th

37、e most popular dishes in this restaurant is crocodile. Yes, you read it correctly, crocodile. If that is not daring enough for you, there are plenty of other dishes on the menu.A Restaurant with a ViewWant to enjoy the sights while youre eating? Try the Top of the World restaurant. At about 211 mete

38、rs above Las Vegas, diners can enjoy a spectacular view of Las Vegas in this revolving restaurant. However, the real adventure starts at the end of the meal. Thats when the customers are taken from their seats at ground level to the observation rooms in elevators that travel at a remarkable speed.A

39、Theatrical ExperienceLonging for dinner with some drama? Dine with mimes at Mime in Manchester. The service is unique. Your waiter will communicate your order in mime and keep you entertained with performances in between courses.An Unusual SettingDont care about presentation? Youll be fine at the Mo

40、dern Toilet restaurant in Taiwan. The theme of this restaurant is the toilet, and you would be surprised how many people queue up for the experience of eating on toilet seats.1、What would you expect at the Top of the World restaurant?AA free ride. BAn interesting menu.CA show during the meal. DA bir

41、ds-eye view of London.2、Which restaurant requires customers to order in an unusual way?AArchipelago. BTop of the Word.CMime. DModem Toilet.3、Where is the passage likely to be taken from?AA research paper. BAn entertainment magazine.CA thrilling novel. DA fashion magazine.25（10分） Imagine jet-setting

42、from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying first-class travel, a four-course dinner and a city tourall without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines, which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.Passengers avoid the costly airpo

43、rt transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal（航站楼）and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Parisall while remaining motionless in Tokyo. As well as Paris, First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii.Afte

44、r boarding, guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seatsurrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft, for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR, foods, music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air st

45、ewards, alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choiceManhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination, guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destinationall thanks to projection（投影）

46、mapping and video.It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travelallowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, a

47、ll without leaving their house.At just 4,980 yen（$ 46）for business class and 5,980 yen（$ 56）for first classthese two- hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website, with reservations currently being

48、 taken until May 2018.1、What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?AIt is high-flying.BIt is money-saving.CIt is power-wasting.DIt is time-consuming.2、When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?AUpon arrival.BDuring the flight.CAfter boarding the plane.DOn gett

49、ing off the plane.3、The flight is perfect for travelers who .Ado little physical exerciseBwork under great pressureCdesire to travel a long distanceDhave health or money troubles4、What can be the best title for the text?AA Scientific FantasyBThe Power of Virtual RealityCJapans Virtual Air Travel Abr

50、oadDAppreciation of the Global Wonders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）A few years ago I was working part time at a local ice cream shop. While 1 an elderly woman a hot fudge sundae (圣代冰淇淋) at the drive-through window, I couldnt help 2 her car, beca

51、use I was just inches from her face. I 3 that she had a basket of what appeared to be purple tomatoes.As I gave her the sundae, I said, “Those tomatoes look delicious! What 4 are they?” She smiled so 5 that I thought she was about to laugh, but instead she replied. “Here, have some!” Within seconds

52、I had a 6 of purple tomatoes.“Oh, no, you 7 give me any!” I said. Those tomatoes looked expensive. “Here, have more,” she 8 , and I had six of the prettiest tomatoes I had 9 seen. I weakly tried to say, “Really, you didnt have to give me any, 10 I appreciate it.The woman smiled again and 11 , “They

53、belong to a rare type. So they arent like the one, you get in the grocery store. I hope you enjoy them.” I said “Thank you” again, and she 12 off.About two weeks later, my 13 at the ice cream store sent me a message: “I want to let you know that your gardener dropped off a box of 14 for you. Please

54、come and get them.” 15 , I texted, “My gardener?” That night my boss showed me the 16 . I opened it and inside were tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans. I was 17 , feeling greatly surprised. Why was this woman being so 18 ?I never saw her again, but to this day her act of kindness inspires me to 19

55、 my garden plants with anyone who likes or needs them. 20 , all I expect is just a “Thank you”. Better yet, pay it forward and be someone elses secret gardener.1、Aleaving Bhanding Cawarding Dbuying2、Aasking for Bthinking of Cwaiting for Dlooking into3、Apretended Bnoticed Cexpected Dunderstood4、Acolo

56、r Bkind Cshape Dnumber5、Awidely Bslightly Cweakly Dshyly6、Adozen Bbasket Chandful Dvariety7、Aneednt Bcant Cmustnt Dwont8、Apromised Bagreed Ccommented D insisted9、Aeven Balso Cyet Dever10、Aif Bbut Cfor Dso11、Aleft Bexplained Cpaused Dsuggested12、Agot Bfell Csped Dwalked13、Afriend Bcustomer Cassistant

57、 Dboss14、Agrains Bvegetables Cfruits Dflowers15、AExcited BPuzzled CUpset DAngry16、Astore Bgarden Cgift Dbox17、Aangry Bhappy Cnervous Dsorry18、Agenerous Bhumorous Cserious Doutgoing19、Agrow Bmanage Cshare Dsell20、AIn return BIn advance CIn addition DIn particular第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词

58、或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）How exciting it is to visit China! China can offer what 1 (appeal) to every visitor, but the crowds can be an issue.Before getting on the plane, train, or bus, learn from these mistakes to avoid the crowds and make the 2 (much) of your holiday.There are certain dates throughout th

59、e year when the entire country takes a vacation at the same time. If you travel in China during one of these “golden weeks”, you 3 expect never-ending lines, 4 (pack) public transportation, and seas of strangers appearing in the background of your photos. So it is important lo gel familiar with the

60、dales 5 (minimize) your travel stress.Of course, any trip to China wouldnt be complete without seeing major cultural landmarks, 6 the Great Wall, or the Forbidden City. However, there are so many worthwhile places lo experience, 7 may not be listed in your tour book.Also, with a family to travel tog