2023届江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学高三下学期联合考试英语试题含解析

1、2023届高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角条形码粘贴处。2作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试题卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4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

2、。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1More than one doctor _ involved in the rescue that took place after the earthquakeA was B is C were D are2The scientist does not study nature _ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.AuntilBbecauseCthoughDunless3Ive got something weighing on

3、my mind. Could you give me some advice?_. Tell me all about it and Ill do what I can.ADont mention itBNo wonderCMy pleasureDNo problem4Each of the students working hard at their hard at their lessons the book.So have I.AreadsBhave readChas readDread5_ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sur

4、e, you are likely to feel active all dayAGetBHaving gotCGettingDTo get6Dont worry. The hard work that you do now _ later in life.Awill be repaidBwas being repaidChas been repaidDwas repaid7 The free gift doesnt look good. _, madam, but if you want good quality, you have to pay for it.ANo doubtBNo of

5、fenceCNo problemDNo way8This book is said to be the special one, which _ many events that cannot be found in other history books.AcoversBwritesCprintsDreads9As a surgeon,I cannot any mistakes;it would be dangerous for the patient.AappreciateBremoveCofferDafford10Mum，look at my shoesI need a new pair

6、_I bought them for you only a week ago!AYou bet BYou said itCYou dont say DYou name it11Under good treatment, many patients are beginning to _ and will soon recover.Aturn up Bcatch upCpick up Dshow up12 Why didnt you help the little boy? Oh, he had struggled to his feet _ I could run over and offere

7、d any help.AbeforeBafterCwhenDsince13It wasnt until then _ their marriage was breaking up because they had little in common.A. did I realize B. that I realized C. had I realize D. when I realized14This is the first time that we _a film in the cinema together as a family .AseeBhad seenCsawDhave seen1

8、5We had wanted to surprise Father with a birthday gift, but my sister _ by asking him what he would like.Alicked her lips Bate her wordsCspilt the beans Dpulled his leg16Abraham set himself up in front of his daughter, hands _ her hair, and was close to tears, reluctant to tear himself from her.Ato

9、toy withBtoyed withCtoying withDbeing toyed with17Uncle Wang is in hospital.Oh, really? I _. I _ go and visit her.Adidnt know; am going to Bhadnt known; wouldChavent known; will Ddidnt know; will18Doris Lessing， an author who has had a fascinating life， lived in Iran _ she was five before moving to

10、ZimbabweAunlessBsinceCuntilDafter19Bobs lectures covered a fairly wide range and I cant sum up what he says in a few sentences.AcoveredBconveyedCconsideredDcommanded20Lets go to the cinema this Sunday morning.Id love to，but I _ as a volunteer in my community then.Awill workBhave workedCwill be worki

11、ngDwas working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）In Spain, there are as many gazpachos (西班牙冷汤菜）as there are Spanish people. Every family here has its own recipe with its own little changes. I much prefer gazpacho mil do in a food mill，as that: allows tor some texture (口感），and tha

12、t is the way it was made when I was young, Nowadays it is done in a blender, an electric machine tor mixing soft foods mil liquid together, but it does not torn out exactly the same. Machine-blended gazpacho with bread and olive oil is more like a salmorejo (chilled tomato soup) , but without that s

13、oups creamy smoothness. Although tomatoes and peppers arrived on our tables by the 16th century, red gazpachos that mod them did not become popular until the 19th century. Big landowner families that had a lot of country employees generally had a “gazpachero”， a man who would prepare gazpacho for th

14、e peasants working on their estates. These men made gazpacho by pounding the vegetable mixture in an olive wood bowl, as in a mortar. They were very patients,as it took quite some time. The main difference between gazpacho and some of its variations lies in texture and emulsion (乳状液).In a classic Sp

15、anish gazpacho,olive oil is simply stirredin at the end； in salmorejo, porra and other soups? the olive oil is emulsified, resulting in rd brighter orange colour and a smooth, creamy texture. Pipirranas components are the same as those in gazpacho，but they arc cut into pieces； with the addition of a

16、 little water or ice cubes，it turns into a liquid salad，and the bread is served separately ，for dipping. Gazpacho is a sophisticated (复杂的)dish that takes to a multitude of variations. But with all its versatility (易变），it still requires a certain balance of components. In particular, too much vinegar

17、 or garlic can ruin it Here in Spain，gazpacho can be a drink，a a dip，a sauce or seasoning, a starter* a main dish，even a dessert. It is eaten at any time ot the day and at any time during a meal. Nothing is more delicious than a piece of toast with a little gazpacho or salmorejo for breakfast! Gazpa

18、cho goes well with almost everything but is difficult to pair with wine. The best wines to drink with gazpacho are sherries (fortified wines from Jerez) and whites.1、Which of the following opinions can you infer the writer is in favour of?ANo other food in the world is more delicious than gazpachos.

19、BA new technique does not necessarily mean an improvement,CYou cannot make any real achievement without a big dream.DA recipe is the crucial factor in whether a dish will be popular.2、Which of the following can Ix? TRUE to the fact?AGazpachos have a sour taste,BGazpachos me unhealthy food.CGazpachos

20、 started in the 16th century.DGazpachos are nothing but a popular dish.3、What is the writers purpose of writing the passage?ATo introduce gazpachos to the readers.BTo show ways of preparing gnzpachos.CTo explain why gazpachos are popular.DTo urge people to eat more gazpachos.22（8分） Christmas at the

21、mountain cline would have to wait. The banks beside Mary Breckinridges Wendover, Kentucky, clinic were ruined after a heavy rain. She had to find a way to get her five patients to the hospital in Lexington.With a neighbors help, Mary and the nurses built a boat. They named it Ambulance, and on the m

22、orning of December 30,1926. Mary another nurse, and the patients set off down the river. After sixteen wild miles on the dangerous river, they arrived at the train station in Krypton. As she watched the train pull away with her patients safely on board. Mary smiled and waved.Mary had not planned to

23、be a nurse. She was the daughter of a wealthy Kentucky politician. As a child, Mary was influenced by her family who had always been concerned about the poorer people of the state. When she grew up, Mary was inspired to become a nurse. So in 1925 Mary hired a few British-trained nurses and, with som

24、e money from her family, started the Frontier Nursing Service in Wendover, Kentucky.Before Mary and her nurses came, the mountain people lived a hard life. Families made so little money that they could not afford doctors or medicine. Many children had diseases and nearly every person was malnourishe

25、d for lack of food.Mary and the nurses built clinics and a small hospital deep in the forests of Leslie County. There were no paved roads, electricity, or telephones. Each day the nurses rode on horseback to outlying farms, often in bad wenther, to answer calls for help. They worked hard to keep an

26、eye on their patients.To the grateful mountain people, Mary and the nurses seemed to be everywhere. They treated everything from cut fingers to pneumonia(肺炎), gave shots, and delivered babies. The proud countrymen liked the nurses because they treated everyone with respect.The Frontier Nursing Servi

27、ce grew. Today their Nursing Service reaches far beyond the Kentucky mountains. Medical professionals from all over the world come to Wendover to study rural health care in action. When these men and women go back to their own countries, they are prepared to help people in need.1、How did Mary Brecki

28、nridge get her five patients to Krypton?ABy trainBBy carCBy waterDOn horseback2、The underlined word “malnourished” in Paragraph 4 most probably means .AmysteriousBlacking nutritionCcarelessDin danger of dying3、We can learn from the text that Mary Breckinridge .Aremains a great influence on health ca

29、re todayBwanted to set up more clinics to help the sickCwiped out diseases in the Kentucky mountainsDtrained all of her assistants herself4、What is the main idea of the text?AMary and her family were always helpful to othersBThe Frontier Nursing Service set up many branchesCRural nurses found creati

30、ve ways to transport supplies and patientsDMary and other nurses provided kind medical care to rural people23（8分）Yellowstone Vacations Calendar & EventsPlan Your Day at YellowstoneWhen you visit Yellowstone National Park, just stepping outside presents an entire world of things to do. But if youre l

31、ooking for something more structured, we offer our own brand of fun and adventure. Check below for upcoming events and start planning your day-to-day stay here at Yellowstone.Super Party at Holiday Inn West Yellowstone February 4Will you be in West Yellowstone on Sunday, February 4? Well, great news

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33、nd beverage specials will be available, including buckets of beer, Buffalo chicken clip, and of course wings. We hope to see you here on February 4, 2018!KidsNSnow Weekend March 3-4Don miss a special weekend in West Yellowstone filled with fun activities for kids (and families) both outdoors and ins

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35、me early for the best selection). Relax with music and conversation. Its old-fashioned family fun for everyone of every age. All Yellowstone visitors are welcome!For full details and schedule information, please visit the official KidsNSnow website.Yellowstone Snowmobile ToursCall 800-426-7669 today

36、 to make a reservation.Looking for something a little more hands on? Take one of our Yellowstone Snowmobile Tours and let our local guides take you through the impressive winter wonderland! Custom and daily tours available. Snowmobile and Tour： $219 which does not include tax of 3%, lunch, clothing,

37、 park entrance fees. Yellowstone National Park and Rendezvous Snowmobile Rentals, require a valid drivers license to drive a snowmobile.For more information on rentals, please see our Snowmobile Rentals page and Frequently Asked Questions page.1、Which activity requires booking in advance?AThe Super

38、Party. BKidsNSnow Weekend.CThe Snowmobile tours. DSledding on the Kids Sledding Hill.2、Whats the special about KidsNSnow Weekend?AIts on the weekend.BVarious foods are offered.CIts designed for children.DSome ice skater are free.3、What is needed to go on the snowmobile tours?AA hot drink. BA childre

39、ns sled.CA valid drivers license. DAn information brochure.24（8分）Its said that you dont know a man until you walk a mile in his shoes. And you also dont know what its like for older people to travel until you accompany one on a trip.After flying with my elderly father from Washington, DCto L.Ain Jul

40、y, I began to realize that a companion has important tasks that can make a journey easier for older people. I booked non-stop tickets on JetBlue to avoid tiring, confusing connections, and we flew directly into small, manageable Long Beach Airport. Even though my father could walk, I arranged with t

41、he airline for wheelchair assistance, which meant we got on board first.When I took him back to the airport for his return flight to Washington, I got permission from JetBlue to wait with him at the gate instead of saying goodbye at the security checkpoint. I wished hed had a first-class seat and ac

42、cess to a comfortable airline club. Better yet, I wish I had flown with him both ways. As I watched the attendant wheel him to the lift that took him from the tarmac（飞机跑道）to the plane, I felt like an anxious mom sending her child to school for the first time.Things can go awry on a plane trip. And t

43、hen there is the horrifying story about Joe and Margie. When they landed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a wheelchair attendant met them to help with a connection. But somehow Margie, who had Alzheimers disease, disappeared.I didnt need to worry about my father wandering away. At 82, his

44、 mind was sharper than mine. But his hearing was poor, so I worried about what would happen if he missed an important announcement. Fortunately, everything went just fine. Careful planning made the trip successful.Next time I travel with a senior, Ill know better. I hope there will be a next time.1、

45、Why did the man buy nonstop tickets?AHis father was tired of flights.BHe had important tasks to do.CHe cared about his father.DHis schedule was tight.2、How did the author feel when seeing his father off?ADisappointed. BDelighted.CWorried. DSad.3、What does the underlined part “go awry” probably mean?

46、Abe amused. Bcarry on as usual.Clive up to ones expectation. Dbe away from the correct course.4、What can we learn from the passage?ATaking a trip does great good to seniors.BIt is a pleasant experience to travel with seniors.CTo have a long journey with seniors is unpractical.DA good arrangement ens

47、ures seniors to take a nice trip.25（10分） Parents tend to favour children of one sex in certain situations or so evolutionary biologists tell us. A new study used colored backpack sales data to show that parental wealth may influence spending on sons different from daughters.In 1973 biologist Robert

48、Trivers and computer scientist Dan Willard published a paper suggesting that parents invest(投入)more resources, such as food and effort, in male children when times are good, and in female children when times are bad. According to the Trivers-Willard hypothesis(假说), a son given lots of resources can

49、become a gentleman but parents with few resources tend to invest them in daughters, who generally find it easier to be a fair maiden.Studying parental investment after birth is difficult, however. The new study looked for a standard of measurement of such investment that met several criteria: it sho

50、uldnt be affected by sex differences in the need for resources; it should measure investment rather than outcomes; and it should be objective.Study author Shige Song, a sociologist at Queens College, City University of New York, examined spending on pink and blue backpacks purchased in China in 2015

51、 from a large retailer, JDcom. He narrowed the data to about 5, 000 bags: blue backpacks bought by families known to have at least one boy and pink ones bought by families known to have at least one girl. The results showed that wealthier families spent more on blue than pink backpacks suggesting gr

52、eater investment in sons. Poorer families spent more on pink packs than blue ones. The findings were published in Evolution and Human Behavior.Songs evidence for the Trivers-Willard hypothesis is “indirect” but “pretty convincing,” says Rosemary Hopcroft, a sociologist at the. University of North Ca

53、rolina at Charlotte, who was not connected with the new study. Hopcroft reported in 2016 that U. S. fathers with high-status occupations were more likely to send their sons to private school than their daughters, while fathers with lower-status jobs more often enrolled their female children. Althoug

54、h the new study does not prove the families were buying the blue backpacks for boys and pink ones for girls, Hopcroft notes that “its a clever and interesting paper, and its a rather unusual use of big data.”1、What does the writer intend to do in Paragraph 2?AIntroduce an earlier study.BIdentify chi

55、ldrens needs.CAssess the influence of a study.DExplore into parental investment.2、What offers a challenge for the new study?AThe investment meeting several criteria.BThe measurement of eventual outcomes.CDifferent demands for resources between sexes.DConsistent standards in measuring parental invest

56、ment.3、What can be learned from Songs research?AThe new study was done in 2015.BBig data was sampled for research.CPreference was offered to consumers.DBlue packs were favored over pink ones.4、Which of the following is likely to match Hopcrofts remark on Songs research?AIts entertaining.BIts well-de

57、signed.CIts unbelievable.DIts unusual.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）When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didnt 1 . At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 2 a fulltime music scho

58、ol.They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister 3 talent.I was better at my 4 . My teacher had told my parents that I had great 5 . So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 6 me. But the only time he was 7 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Back then, I was 8 about the Brit

59、ish TV show The Avengers, which was 9 every Saturday at 3 p.m. I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour. So I 10 this amazing opportunity.Today, I dont even have a 11 in my house.My sister became an engineer, but she 12 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she switched her 13 . She went

60、back to college, got a(n) 14 in music education, and became a music teacher. She started kids off on their first instrument and gave them all the encouragement and support she never 15 .Recently, she and a pianist pal (朋友) put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family 16 for her. As she played