2023届湖南省天壹名校高三第五次模拟考试英语试卷含解析

1、2023届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）1What if the rainstorm continues?Come on guys! We have to meet the _ whatever the weather.AstandardBdemandCdeadlineDsatisf

2、action2Without our teams great effort, the art exhibition last week _ such a great success.Awouldnt beBwont beCwouldnt have beenDwont have been3How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _ we know every kid cant be a star?Ain case Bas ifCwhen Dunless4-Hows your tour around the

3、North Lake? Is it beautiful? -It _ be, but it is now heavily polluted.Awill Bwould Cshould Dmust5There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, _ a sudden loud noise.Abeing thereBshould there beCthere wasDthere having been6Tom finally decided to _ and give himself up to the poli

4、ce, which allowed him to get away with only a small fine.Akill the fatted calfBface the musicCsee the handwriting on the wallDbe a black sheep7Japan has been trying to bring its nuclear crisis under _ control, but _ spread of radiation has raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear energy.Aa; t

5、heBthe; /C/; theDa; /8Please remind your grandpa to take medicine on time, for a man of his age _be very forgetfulAneedBmustCshallDcan9The teacher spoke so fast that it was hard for the students to _ what he was saying.Atake inBtake offCtake onDtake after10In many ways, the magic of AI is _ its not

6、something you can see or touch.AwhetherBwhatCthatDwhy11Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid _ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.Asooner or laterBmore or lessCto and fromDup and down12Not even when _through the darkest valley _be afra

7、id, for you are always close beside me. Ado I walk; will I Bdo I walk; I will CI walk ; I will DI walk; will I13The problem _he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.Ahow Bwhether Cthat Dwhen14My daughter, _ all kinds of meat, would not like to eat any vegetable, which

8、worries me a lot.Adevoted toBaddicted toCaccustomed toDexposed to15- Mom, I m going to the graduation dance tonight but I don t think I look attractive enough. Oh, darling, don t worry. _AThey dont know what beauty is. BNobody will care about it.CYou look perfect the way you are. DImpossible is noth

9、ing,16A survey suggests that the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton _ a great boost for British economy because a large number of visitors are expected to go.Awill beBhas beenCwasDbe17You mean the position is still vacant?Yes, but you must know our job is very demanding._.AWith pleas

10、ure BI dont mind CDont mention it DThats all right18What a consequence!Yes. I _ him about it, but without success.Awill remind Bwould remindCwas reminding Dhad reminded19In the library you can use your own computer to connect to Wi-Fi specially _ for readers.ApreparingBto prepareCpreparedDprepare20P

11、assengers _ talk to the driver while the bus is moving, because it will take his focus off the road.Awould notBmust notCmay notDneed not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）Storyland company right now opens door for new young professionals, artists, theatre persons and passionate d

12、rama teachers.We are looking for someone, who is in love with Art, Art Education and kids. Joining this position you will be working on educational art programmes to develop students imagination, creativity, and taste for art and beauty.Work with younger students (age3-5), but also be ready to work

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16、re searching for your dream land. Join Us Now!1、Who is Storyland working for?AYoung professionalBArtistsCDrama teachersDKids2、Which of the following statement is true?AEmployees will work with kids who can speak good English.BEmployees should be energetic and flexible.CEmployees will get a salary of

17、 18000-20000RMB after tax per month.DEmployees should pay for medical insurance by themselves.3、Where is the passage most probably taken from?AA job-hunting website.BA book on artCA research paperDa news report22（8分） It takes a special person to travel with kidsa parent.Children have their own needs

18、.Their idea of a vacation is more“adventurous”than a parents.They need constant inspiration and they can get as tired as they are tiring.Make sure you have plenty of room while travelingIf you are driving，get a mini-van.Sure，you might be more of a“car”type，and you might have resisted buying a miniva

19、n so far.But pick up a rental van for the vacation just to give the kids a little more room for fighting.Accommodations along the way can be tricky.Usually it involves a crowded motel for just long enough to sleep，then back in the crowded car.This is not anybodys idea of a home away from home.An acc

20、ommodation alternative is to camp，but not everyone enjoys a good early morning wake-up wrestle with a bear as much as I do，so a motel might be required.Make sure you have plenty of room when you“get there”Assuming you are actually heading for a destination，make sure to have lots of room when you get

21、 there.This part is easy.But it requires thinking outside the box.Forget hotels，motels，and inns.Look for private rental homes.Probably the biggest destination for families is Walt Disney World in Florida.Good newsOrlando，Kissimmee and the surrounding area is full of private vacation homes for rent.I

22、n Florida they call them vacation villas，and they offer all the space of home.Be prepared for“children being children”eventsSometimes，stress hits you from behind when the unexpected happens.Like a cut or a scrapeor a child getting sick.Sharon Baillie told me that is why she tells all her villa renta

23、l guests where the first-aid case can be found，and exactly where to go for medical attention.This is particularly helpful for her many guests from abroad，who are unfamiliar with the US healthcare system.Booking tickets to theme parks and making reservations for just about everything in advance makes

24、 the trip less stressful.Try having your children baby-sat.Hire a local baby-sitter once or twice.Vacation Home owners can set this up for you，and some hotels might be willing to，too.1、Where does the author prefer to rest on the way to the destination?AIn a camp.BIn a mini-van.CAt a motel.DIn a car.

25、2、What does the underlined word“this”in the last paragraph refer to?ABooking tickets in advance.BHiring a baby-sitter.CMaking reservations ahead of time.DLooking for a tour guide.3、What is the purpose of the passage?ATo introduce ways of travelling.BTo advertise vacation homes for tourists.CTo reduc

26、e the stress while traveling abroad.DTo show how to travel comfortably with kids.23（8分）New York City Tour GuideCENTRAL PARK PHOTO TOUR $79With Sam L.Come to shoot in the Central Park of New York that will allow you to take home digital postcards.This tour is a great introduction to Central Park and

27、combines views of the bridges,lakes and skyline.At each stop of the photo tour,I will provide you with explanations around photography（摄影）,camera settings, etc.You will be able to put these tips to good use immediately.NEW YORK RUNMNG TOUR $50With Sebastien BLove running?Love New York?Do you want to

28、 see the sites of the city?Contact me and well take a special tour. All youll need to do is to put on your sports shoes and well be off.Ill show you my favorite running spots along the Hudson River or north of Central Park and away from all the tourists.If youre thinking of training for something,Il

29、l give you the explanations and tips to make the best of your time training!GREENWICH VILLAGE FOOD TOUR $75With Manhattan W.Discover unbelievable places to eat.This is the real Greenwich Village gastronomic（美食的）experience.Along the way,find out how the village has kept its unique character throughou

30、t the years,from the Dutch and English controlled periods to today.Tour runs every day from 12:30 PM-2:30 PM.NEW YORK BY NIGHT PHOTO TOUR $115With Sam L.We have already prepared NYC for the most unique points for you.During the212-hour walking tour,we share these special comers of NYCThe night tour

31、teaches night photography techniques while discovering the darker side of the city that never sleeps: the UN headquarters,42nd street,Grand Central Terminal,the Chrysler Building,Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall.1、Who will you contact if you want to take pictures of the Central Park?ASam

32、 L. BSebastien BCManhattan W. DRockefeller.2、How much can you spend running along the Hudson River with Sebastien B?A$79. B$50.C$75. D$115.3、What can you do if you choose Manhattan W as your tour guide?AYou can shoot some pictures.BYou can do some sports.CYou can enjoy some delicious food.DYou can l

33、earn night photography techniques.4、In which part of a magazine can you read this kind of passage?AAdvertisement. BHistory.CScience. DPolitics.24（8分） About six months ago, I was working in a job where I sat at a computer in an office for 50 or so hours each week. My best friend, Dusty, also sat in a

34、n office at a computer all day. We often talked about what a waste it seemed to be, spending our time inside in front of a computer all day long. I ended up leaving my job, and so did Dusty. Neither one of us are sitting in an office all day. Last week, Dusty came to my home and declared, “Im going

35、to travel.”Of course, traveling is exciting. Its getting to experience new things, getting to be a slightly different version of ourselves, but I think the point is more about the mindset(心态) that it allows for than the actual reality that comes with it. Waking up every day with a sense of excitemen

36、t for the unknown. Approaching each interaction during the day with a sense of wonder. Not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow, and just about whatevers right in front you.However, the thing is, we dont need to be in transit to be able to approach our days this way. It is possible for me to be livi

37、ng my normal life and be excited for the unknown of the day. I meet new people and do new things every day. Yes, they might be in Santa Monica, a few blocks from my apartment, but whats the difference between a new person here and new person in Australia?I read an Alan Watts quote recently, and it g

38、oes as follows:“If I ask you what you did, saw, heard, smelled, touched and tasted yesterday, I am likely to get nothing more than the thin, sketchy outline of the few things that you noticed, and of those only what you thought worth remembering. But suppose you could answer, It would take me foreve

39、r to tell you, and I am much too interested in whats happening now. ”One generation seems to be eager to expand our horizons(视野). But I agree with Alan Watts. There is a lot of opportunity for horizon-expansion wherever we happen to be. I think Ill wake up tomorrow, walk down the street, and put on

40、my adventurers cap.1、According to the text, the author quit his job mainly because _.Ait didnt pay very wellBDusty advised him to do soChe wanted to spend some time travelingDhe didnt want to stay inside all day long2、Whats the second paragraph mainly about?AWhat makes traveling so attractive.BWhat

41、is most important when traveling.CHow to find a new version of ourselves.DHow to spend an unforgettable holiday.3、The underlined words “in transit” in the third paragraph probably mean _.Amoving aroundBworking hardCfilled with curiosityDfull of enthusiasm4、Whats the best title for the text?AAn excit

42、ing but normal lifeBAdventures in our own backyardCGo to travel and expand your horizonDGet outside and explore for the unknown25（10分）Get Smart: Picks of Educational AppsWhen it comes to mobile apps, theres a diverse range of software that falls under the umbrella of education. This list is focused

43、on useful apps in this category.BrainscapeBrainscape claims you can double your learning speed by using flashcards (闪卡). It paces the repetition of each concept perfectly. Rate how well you know each concept and Brainscape will determine the right time to give you another quiz. Subscription is bille

44、d at $10 per month, $30 half a year, or $36 per year.DueYou can think of Due as an alarm clock that functions without an account or Internet connection. With Due, you can set reusable countdown reminders and perform both daily and weekly reminders that use nearly 60 alarm sounds. Moreover, reminders

45、 automatically shift as you cross time zones. A $5 charge for download.GradeProofGradeProof offers concrete ways to improve your English writing style, check for originality and identify complex grammatical issues that other word processors often miss. While the app itself is free, youll need to pay

46、 $10 per month to update it to unlock the full power of this pocket writing coach.DuolingoThe crowd-sourced Duolingo gives you the opportunity to translate texts into many languages -e.g. Spanish, German, Brazilian, and Italian. It also offers language courses at all levels. Duolingo currently offer

47、s the following subscriptions: $9 per month; $47 per six months; $79 per twelve months.1、Which app can help improve time management skills?ADue. BDuolingo.CBrainscape. DGradeProof.2、What can GradeProof help us with?AA math quiz. BFree download.CEnglish writing skills. DSpanish-English translation.3、

48、How much should you pay for a half-year language learning session?A$30. B$47.C$60. D$79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）Alexander the Great was the great Macedonian(马其顿)EmperorAs a young man he once 1 himself a famous horse with his extraordinary po

49、wer of observation and wisdomOne day，his father，King Philip，received a horse as a(n) 2 Together with some of his men as well as the prince，the King 3 with him his new horse out on a wide plain to 4 But they soon found that the horse was very 5 It kicked and shouted loudly so that no one could get on

50、 its backThe King was 6 and gave orders for 7 to be taken back at onceBut the prince，Alexander，was sorry to 8 this“Its a pity to 9 such a fine horse just because 10 man is brave enough to get on it，”said he“Your 11 are brave，”said the King，feeling that his son 12 without thinking“But are you brave e

51、nough to do that?The young man went up to the nervous animal，took the bridle(缰绳)and turned its 13 to the sunHe did so because he had 14 that the horse was afraid of its own shadow 15 kept moving upon the ground before his eyesWith its face to the sun，the horse could no longer see the shadowIt soon b

52、ecame 16 The young man patted it 17 and by and by he jumped upon its backThen it se 18 at a great speed with the brave prince holding onIt ran farther and farther into the plain till at last it became tired and A1exander rode it backThe horse was thus given to the brave manFor many years it fought b

53、attle after battle together with himOne day in a fierce battle，both of them got seriously 19 The horse struggled to carry Alexander on its back and ran homeThen it died 20 his horse，Alexander had a city built and named the city Bucephalus，which was the name of his horse1、AbroughtBgaveCdeclaredDwon2、

54、AhonorBprizeCpresentDreward3、ArodeBpulledCtookDhad4、ArideBdriveCfeedDrun5、AridiculousBnervousCstrongDwild6、AhappyBangryCcuriousDsatisfied7、AitBhimCherDthis8、AfindBdoChearDsay9、AdeliverBkillCreleaseD1ose10、AaBoneCsuchDno11、AactionsBwordsCcommentsDconclusions12、AtoldBspokeCchattedDtalked13、AheadBsideC

55、bodyDtail14、AconsultedBexpectedCobservedDpredicted15、AwhoBasCwhichDit16、AcuriousBexhaustedCquietDexcited17、AfiercelyBfirmlyCtightlyDgently18、AoffBupCasideDabout19、AharmedBburnedCwoundedDdamaged20、AIn favor ofBIn memory ofCIn face ofDIn terms of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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分

56、）Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.As is known to all the organi

57、zation and management of wages and salaries are very complex. 1 a firm wants to adopt a new wage and salary structure, it is essential that the firm should decide on a method of job evaluation and ways of 2 (measure) the performance of its employees. In order to be successful, that new pay structure

58、 will require agreement between Trade Unions and employers.Before job evaluation, all of the requirements of each job 3 (define) in a detailed job description. Each of those requirements is given a value, usually in “points,” 4 are added together to give a total value for the job. For middle and hig

59、her management, a special method is used 5 (evaluate) managers on their knowledge of the job, their responsibility and their ability to solve problems, 6 the difficulty in measuring management work, however, job grades for managers are often decided without reference to an evaluation system 7 (base)

60、 on points.In attempting to design a pay system, the Personnel Department should compare the value of each job with those in the job market. It should also consider economic factors such as the cost of living and the labor supply.8 is necessary that payment for a job should vary with any differences