青海省西宁市沛西中学2023学年高考英语三模试卷（含解析）

1、2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷注意事项：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

2、交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are _ places for skiing.AsomeBmanyCfewDa few2- 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. BNobo

3、dy will care about it.CYou look perfect the way you are. DImpossible is nothing,3What a mess! Youre always throwing things about.Dont be _, Mum. I will tidy it up now.Ahot under the collar Bon cloud nineCoff the top of your head Ddown in the dumps4Despite the fact that his scores were good, they wer

4、e hardly as excellent as a student with his intelligence .AachievedBhad achievedCwould achieveDshould have achieved5Kate asked the girls to so she could hear what her husband said onthe phone.Aslow downBcome downCsettle downDbreak down6_ who are able to work through the struggle are the _ who are go

5、ing to be successful.ASomeone; oneBAnyone; oneCHe; onesDThose; ones7Raising the incomes of the poor is likely to be ineffective in a wealthy society, _ accompanied by other measures.AonceBwhenCifDunless8Although passing the driving test _ be difficult now, its worth the efforts.AneedBshallCcanDshoul

6、d9Painting from still images leads to a loss of sensitivity, which is _ to an artist.AabsoluteBurgentCespecialDvital10It is not surprising the new course on electronic games has attracted many students.Awhat BwhichCthat Dwhere11The petrol in the car _ on our way to the beach, so we had to walk there

7、.Agave upBgave offCgave inDgave out12 May I go out to play basketball, Mum?_ Do what you like.AGo ahead!BYouve got it.CIts your turn.DNot at all!13Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，shes excellentAhappensBcomesCdoesDoccurs14It gives us great delight _ Chinese science fictions are beco

8、ming increasingly popular.AhowBwhatCthatDwhy15 How could they misunderstand me like that?Just keep silent! Its the best way to let them know they you wrong.AdoBdidCare doingDhad done16Lets go and have dinner this evening._. Have you come out first in the exam?AThanks a lot. BWhy not?CWhat for? DYes,

9、 Id like to.17Upon entering a “new era”, what we now face is the _ between unbalanced and inadequate development and the peoples ever-growing needs for a better life.Aadministration Bviolation Ccontradiction Dpresentation18We all agree that it is good to help those in need, but when _ comes to givin

10、g away our money, things become strange.AthatBthisCitDone19She has expressed her hope _ the foreign students will spread the good will and sincerity of the Chinese people to other parts of the world.AthatBwhichCwhetherDwhat20I think it a great honor _ to visit your country.Ato inviteBinvitingChaving

11、 invitedDto be invited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） Sometimes you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you dont act on your impulse (冲动), but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and th

12、at other people will not accept your behavior.Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics such as d

13、eath, for example, were once considered so upsetting that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, as a result, a

14、re more willing to talk about this taboo subject.One of the newest taboos is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that people talk about constantly. Its not taboo to talk about fat; its taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer yo

15、uthful-looking, slim manager to sell their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. After all, how can people permit the

16、mselves to become fat? In an image-conscious society, thin is in”, fat is “out”.Its not surprising that millions of people have become obsessed (着迷) with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for peoples obsession with diet and ex

17、ercise. Recent research has shown the importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of people has changed since last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As a r

18、esult of inactivity and disuse, peoples bodies can easily become weak. In an effort to avoid such a fate (命运), millions of people are spending more of their time exercising. Parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, and many companies are providing special exercise equipment for their employees

19、to use during the work day.1、What does the word “taboo refer to in the passage?AA crime committed on impulse.BAn unfavorable impression left on other people.CA strong desire to do something strange or terrible.DBehavior considered unacceptable to the society.2、What does the underlined phrase “in” lo

20、ok probably mean?AThe fashionable look.BThe hidden look.CThe usual look.DThe inside look.3、According to the passage, the common belief is that .Afat people are full of energyBthin people are more successfulCfat people prefer to have fat bossesDthin people are less image-conscious4、People pay more at

21、tention to diet and exercise because of .Atheir need to kill timeBtheir love for sportsCtheir concern for healthDtheir belief in hard work22（8分） Orlando,the “Theme Park Capital of the world,”has enough to keep your family entertained for weeks.Four Best gives you a description of what each of these

22、parks has to offer.Aquatica OrlandoAquatica Orlando brings the best of an aquarium（水族馆）,zoo,water park and amusement park together into one experience.With 38 slides,84,000 acres of white sand beach,you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the Florida sun with your family.Dont miss the Dolphin P

23、lunge,a clear tube water slide that takes you through the dolphin habitat.LEGOLAND FloridaLEGOLAND Florida,the largest LEGOLAND park in the world,features 50 rides,shows and attractions spread out over the Lego-strewn 150-acres.If youre traveling with younger kids,LEGOLAND makes a great choice since

24、 its designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 12.Besides,Buddy is our walk-around character mascot（吉祥物）of the park.Hes tall,yellow,friendly,and loves taking pictures with LEGOLAND Florida guests.Discovery CoveWith guest access restricted to 1,300 per day,Discovery Cove feels more like a resort th

25、an a theme park.Without crowds to worry about,youll get to enjoy up-close animal meetings with dolphins,sting rays,tropical fish and exotic birds.Its all-inclusive too,so you wont have to worry about food,towels or equipment.Disneys Animal KingdomAt the Animal Kingdom,Disney changes the concept of a

26、 zoological park to something completely new.Here you can take a ride through the wilds of Africa,complete with real animals,raft down the Amazon or ride a runaway train through Mount Everest.The park is home to about 1,500 animals representing 250 species.1、Which theme park will parents probably ch

27、oose for their five-year-old child?AAquatica Orlando.BLEGOLAND Florida.CDiscovery Cove.DDisneys Animal Kingdom.2、What can people do in Disneys Animal Kingdom?AEnjoy the Florida sun with their family.BTake pictures with Buddy.CWatch tropical fish face to face.DWatch real animals.3、What can we know ab

28、out the four theme parks?AAquatica Orlando has various entertainment facilities. .BYou must take towels of your own at Discovery Cove.CLEGOLAND Florida covers an area of 84,000 acres.DDisneys Animal Kingdom is based on traditional concept of zoo.23（8分）For families on vacation, a playground provides

29、a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Playground, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a t

30、rip to Swedens Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you cant play with your

31、food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of

32、course, tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Childrens Park, Santiago, ChileBicentennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200

33、years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.1、What can

34、be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground?AIt is located in Tokyo, Japan.BIts design was led by some artists.CIt is aimed at balancing peoples diet.DIts facilities are modeled after fruits.2、When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to .Awear thick protective clothesBavoid moments when its hot

35、Ctake umbrellas and raincoatsDwatch out for the equipment3、Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Childrens Park?AIt becomes part of the surroundings.BIt was built to improve peoples lives.CIt amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.DIt provides slides for both children and adults.24（8分）We kno

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40、king great savings on your prescription drugs. Simply complete the form to obtain your FREE Simple Savings Card. Or, you may request a card by phone. To speak to one of our helpful team members, call us at 800-451-0133.1、88The details given on this form mainly tell us _.Ahow the Card works. Bhow the

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42、92Which is true about the Simple Savings Card?AIt is health insurance. BIt is a discount program.CIt can be used with insurance car. DIt is accepted in hospitals.25（10分）Baseball was always where my heart lay. However, my father did not care for baseball. Two recreational activities he enjoyed were g

43、olfing and fishing, neither of which I considered a real sport. He didnt talk much and he wasnt good at expressing himself. Frankly, I wasnt entirely certain he cared about me. In a way, my father was like a familiar stranger I saw every day.One day, watching the play on television made me want a gl

44、ove of my own. To my surprise, my father said he wanted one, too. He was on the portly side, but then again, one of the famous pitchers (投手) on the Mets was even fatter. So I thought, why not?We bought two gloves, and that evening, he suggested we go out to the courtyard and toss (掷) the ball around

45、. Id already practiced catching and throwing at school, but I could tell this was the first time for my father, because every time he caught the ball, it landed directly in his palm. If youve ever caught a ball with a baseball glove, you know how much this hurts.But my father caught ball after ball

46、this way. Slap! Slap! He winced (龇牙咧嘴). After about five minutes, I told him Id had enough. It wasnt out of mercy, but for my own self-interest. Neighborhood kids were watching and would no doubt tease me later for having an old man who didnt know how to properly catch a baseball do that. When my fa

47、ther took the glove off, his palm was red and swollen.Dad, who passed away 11 years ago, never told me he loved me. But that sound of the baseball landing in the soft flesh of his hand, over and over againit spoke its own tender language, though at the time, all I felt was shame.1、What does the unde

48、rlined word “portly” mean in Paragraph 2?AExperienced. BCool.CFamous. DFat.2、What can we learn from the passage?AThe father didnt feel hurt when catching the ball.BThe father didnt understand his child at all.CThe author didnt realize his fathers love for him back then.DThe author criticized his fat

49、her when playing baseball together.3、What could be the best title for the passage?AA Crying Shame for BaseballBSaying “I Love You” with BaseballCA Loving Father and His SonDLiving a Happy Life with Baseball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）It was Aug

50、ust 2nd, 1927. The news had spread 1 .A man named Craig Pierce was coming to the city of Bristol. He wanted to make recordings of local people singing and playing musical instruments. And he said he would 2 fifty dollars for each song recorded. That was a huge 3 in those days. Many people came to Br

51、istol that day to 4 for Mr. Pierce. But one group seemed to have just the sound that he was 5 . They were a man named AP. Carter，his wife Sara，and her cousin Maybelle. They 6 themselves the Carter Family.Their first recordings were sent to 7 throughout the United States. Many listeners were 8 at wha

52、t they heard. Instead of classical or jazz songs that radio stations usually played，a new 9 was born. The Carter Family sounded 10 . They did not sound 11 they had taken music lessons. But it did not matter. The people in poor rural areas thought they sounded just like their 12 .The Carters sang son

53、gs about living in the mountains of Virginia，Tennessee，and North Carolina. They sang about the 13 of a young man for a special girl. They sang about the beauty of nature. They sang about death and sadness. And they sang religious songs that told of the hope for a(an) 14 life after death.AP. Carter s

54、ang in the group and also searched for 15 songs. He often traveled long 16 to small towns in the southeastern United States. He wanted to hear the songs that 17 people sang in their communities. He wrote down the words but kept the music in his 18 . When he returned home, he helped Sara and Maybelle

55、 fit them to the Carter Family musical 19 . The Carter Family soon became popular. Within three years, the Carter Family sold 300,000 recordings.Life is like a stage, on which gold will 20 .1、Awide Bfast Cwell Dshort2、Abring Btake Clend Dpay3、Asum Bcelebration Cmoney Dinstrument4、Await Blisten Cplay

56、 Dlearn5、Alooking for Blooking after Cpicking up Dpicking out6、Aasked Bcalled Cwished Dshowed7、Arural areas Bbig cities Cradio stations Dfamilies8、Asurprised Bgood Cslow Dannoyed9、Astory Bsinger Csong Dsound10、Ainteresting Bgreat Cappealing Ddifferent11、Ain case Bas if Ceven if Das long as12、Ateache

57、rs Bfarmers Cneighbors Downers13、Abeauty Blove Crespect Ddescription14、Abitter Bearly Cworse Dbetter15、Anew Bmodern Csame Dexact16、Adirections Bdistances Cplaces Dtrains17、Atalented Bfamous Clocal Dold18、Adiary Bmemory Csongs Dstories19、Astyle Bprogram Cshow Dconcert20、Adevelop Bdistinguish Cshine D

58、change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）When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. 1 forgiveness is possible-and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. So far, research has shown that people who forgive ca

59、n have more energy and 2(good) sleep.So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of 3(breath) and think of something that 4(give) you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Dont wait for 5 apology. “Many times the person who hurts you may never think of 6(apolog

60、ize),” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, 7 wrote the book Forgive for Good. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. So if you wait for people 8(say) sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.” Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not 9(necessary) mean accepting the