福建省柘荣一中、宁德高中重点中学2023学年高考英语四模试卷（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、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，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）1Whats that noise?Oh, I forgot to tell you. The new machine _.Awas testedBwill be testedCis being testedDhas been teste

2、d2I _up my mind what I was going to say in the seminar, but it was cancelled.Ahave made Bhad madeCwas making Dwould make3The younger generation are raised in a more open environment, which has enabled them to develop_ their values in life.Ain charge ofBin contrast toCin exchange forDin tune with4(20

3、13福建) _ basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.AKnownBHaving knownCKnowingDBeing known5Roger trained hard for the tournament for months, but unfortunately he had to _ due to a knee injury.Apull out Bwork outCtry out Dgive out6_ themselves in the community services, s

4、tudents can gain experience for growth.AInvolvedBTo involveCHaving been involvedDInvolving7Many people complained about the stones lying on a road, but _ did anything about getting the stones out of the way.AbothBno oneCnoneDall8The educational reform is now under way throughout the country, _ the s

5、tudents more opportunities to develop to their greatest potential.Ato grant Bhaving grantedCgranting Dgranted9It was considerate _ you not to play the piano while I was asleep.AofBforCtoDfrom10You all like your English teacher?Yeah, she devotes herself_ to teaching and it earns her a good reputation

6、AoriginallyBextremelyCobviouslyDentirely11Some analysts suspected that the rebellion was _ and financed by a western country.Alaunched Bbacked Cevaluated Dcrushed12It was a difficult job for him. He had tried everything but it made little _.AuseBgoodCdifferenceDresult13_ who are able to work through

7、 the struggle are the _ who are going to be successful.ASomeone; oneBAnyone; oneCHe; onesDThose; ones14Better get down to your work, Tom. _.AIts my pleasure BDont mention it CMind your own business DYoure welcome15_ of danger in the street at night, the girl doesnt dare to go out without someone _ h

8、er.AWarned; accompanied BWarned; accompanyingCWarning; accompanied DWarning; accompanying16The traffic is heavy these days. I arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?AcanBmustCneedDmight17_ it is so hot, I guess we cant do anything until after dark.AIn caseBNow thatCEven ifDAs though18In thi

9、s movie going season, women are driving ticket sales to a degree ,if ever, seen before.AreallyBfrequentlyCrarelyDnever19Where is Peter? I cant find him anywhere.He went to the library after breakfast and _ his essay there ever since.AwroteBhad writtenChas been writingDis writing20Parents often tell

10、their children that they _ take candy from strangers.AneedntBwouldntCshouldntDdarent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） Once, a lioness and her cub were hunting in the jungle. The baby asked its mother, Mother, why are we hunting when a deer is already at home?”The mother said, M

11、y love! We can t eat that deer because it has surrendered (投降) himself seeking our help. He is wounded and helpless. We must help him.”The baby cub was surprised and questioned again, Why so? Thats our food, we can eat it.”“Honey, you are right! Its our food and we can kill him in any second but do

12、you think he deserves to be killed when he has come to-us for protection?”The baby cub couldnt understand her mothers vulnerability(软弱). It kept quiet and paced with its mother. At last, they didnt get anything and came back to their cave.The deer, on the other hand, was terrified of his own decisio

13、n of taking shelter in the cave. Unfortunately he had no choice! He was attacked by a hunter and somehow managed to escape. While running for his life, he saw the cave and without a second thought entered it. He had already got a shot from the hunter. When he realized he was in the lions cave, he ga

14、ve up the idea of running back again. The deer gazed at the lioness with a pitiful look, tears rolling down He sat there as if he urged for the mercy of the lioness.The lioness came closer to the deer, smelled it and slowly moved out of the cave with her cub.When the lions came back, the cub asked i

15、ts mother to kill the deer again. But the lioness was firm on her decision. She said, Sweetheart! We can-manage one night without any food. Tomorrow, I would definitely fetch out some food for you.”The cub said nothing, grunted(嘟哝）a little.When the cub slept, the lioness whispered to the deer, Run,

16、away from this area because I doubt if I could save you any longer if the next time situation demands!The deer looked at the lioness with gratitude and slowly walked away from the cave.1、What contributes to the deers survival?AThe hunters mercy.BThe lionesss sympathy.CThe cubs understanding.DThe lio

17、nesss vulnerability.2、What do we know about the deer?AHe trusted the lioness.BHe regretted surrendering.CHe went to the cave by accident.DHe tried to fight the lioness.3、What does the underlined sentence imply?AThe deer might be killed.BThe hunter would spot the deer again.CThe lioness could cure th

18、e deer.DThe cub might drive the deer out.4、Whats the best title for the text?AArt of Parenting.BA Deer Hunt.CMoment of kindness.DA Narrow Escape.22（8分）Essentials of Nutrition - Good nutrition VS malnutrition (营养不良)Author: Joel BresslerPrice: $29. 99Essentials of Nutrition touches important health to

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22、er 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: $13.95In A Professor and CEO True Story, Richard T Cheng shares how he overcame great odds and transformed from a struggling immigra

23、nt 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 the Best and Conserve the Rest.BEssentials of Nutrition.CPoodle Mistress.DA Professor and CEO True Story.2、Who probably enjoys reading P

24、oodle 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 the cheapest book mainly about?AA story of life with poodles.BImportant health topics.CAn inspiring journey to success.DMemoirs of a wil

25、dlife biologist.23（8分）We humans are sweet on sugar. That makes sense. All animals need sugar to live. It s the fuel that powers our cells. So it s not surprising that we re born to want the sweet stuff.Sugar stores the sun s energy like a battery. After a meal,your body breaks down foods into their

26、building blocks. It uses some sugars for energy right away. The rest get stored for the body to break down later. It s a myth that sugar makes you extremely excited, but having a sugary snack can give you a quick burst of energy. That s because the sugars in sweet foods are easy for your body to tur

27、n into fuel. When you eat other kinds of foods,like vegetables, it takes longer for your body to break the sugars down.These days it s easy to find sweet snacks. Sodas, candy, cakes and even foods that seem healthy , such as yogurt,can be packed with sugar. Food makers add sugar,because they know th

28、at to humans, sweet makes everything taste better. Americans eat about 3 teaspoons of extra sugar everyday. That s way more than what is good for us.Eating too much sugar can cause more than a stomach-ache. It can make people overweight, decay the teeth and even cause diabetes. However, experts aren

29、 t worried about naturally sweet foods- the problem is added sugar. So go ahead and enjoy a sweet apple or even a sugar-rich carrot that are also full of vitamins and other good stuff.Even cake is great once in a while , as long as you don t overdo it. After all, no one wants life to be dull. And yo

30、ur body needs its fuel!1、The first two paragraphs are mainly developed by _Acause and effect. Bproblem and solution.Cgiving examples . Dmaking comparisons.2、People may be tncked into eating too much sugar because .Ano one wants life to be boring.Bwe re born to want the sweet stuff.Cso-called healthy

31、 food can be packed with sugar.Dsugar is the fuel for the plants and animals on the Earth.3、What does the author want to stress in Para. 4?AWe d better say no to sweet foods.BExperts are worried about added sugar.CEating too much sugar is bad for our health.DWe d better consume sugar from natural so

32、urces.4、What can be a suitable title for the text?ASugar Is Everywhere. BSugar Brings Happiness.CWhy Does Sugar Taste So good? DWhy Does Sugar Make Us Fat?24（8分）Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping. In other w

33、ords, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers. Extreme shopping

34、 can lead to a more serious problem addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity. Extreme or addict

35、ive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case, we often go shopping.A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the

36、 motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life. Besides, shopping malls are designed to

37、encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls where you cant see clocks displaying the time because they dont want you to become too aware of the time you spend there. Whats more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you dont have to leave the mall because of y

38、our physical needs. Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will b

39、uy and how much money you will spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That is vital for gaining self-control.1、Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?AThose who cannot control the amount of credit they use.BThose who

40、 just walk around the shopping malls.CThose who are occupied in too much shopping.DThose who feel sorry for their shopping.2、According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?AThe awareness of how market forces work.BThe desire for status, power, beauty or success.CBoredom, emptine

41、ss, tension, fear or unhappiness in peoples life.DLong-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.3、What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?ANever going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.BApplying for a credit card before we go shopping.CMaking the shopping

42、 time as short as possible.DMaking a shopping list before we go shopping.4、The author writes this passage to _.Ainform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppersBscold the problem shoppersCprovide solutions to the problem shoppingDtell a shopping story25（10分）Did you know that badminton is also

43、a fast-paced competitive sport? Badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport since 1992. Para-badminton will be included in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Heres what you need to know if your child is interested in badminton.Badminton is played on a 44-foot-long rectangular (矩形的) court that is

44、17 feet wide for singles and 20 feet wide for doubles. It is divided in the middle by a net placed 5 feet off the ground, like volleyball, not at ground level like tennis.In competition, each match is a set of three games played to 21 points. There is a one-minute break when a player or team reaches

45、 11 points, and a two-minute break in between the first and second games and the second and third games.Age kids can start: About 6 years old.Best for kids who: Have good skills, are patient and hardworking, and can handle the pressure of one-on-one or two-on-two competition.Team or individual: Matc

46、hes can be singles (one-on-one) or doubles (two-on-two).Fun fact: Badminton is the only sport that has mixed doubles event in the Olympic Games.Costs: Beginners are expected to pay $30 to $40 for an entry-level racquet (球拍). Badminton shoes are similar in price to other athletic shoes. Join a club o

47、r team for lessons. A one-hour group lesson for beginners should cost $20 to $25, with costs increasing as your child moves up the ranks. You will also pay entry fees for competitions.Time commitment required: Beginners will play for just an hour or two per week.Potential for injury: Players have a

48、very low risk of injury. Players who wear glasses should use eye protection.1、From the passage, we can learn that _.Abadminton is a fast-paced competitive sport which began in 1992Bthe court for singles has the same width as that for doublesCbadminton has mixed doubles event in the Olympic GamesDpar

49、a-badminton has been included in the Summer Olympic Games2、How many minutes in all will a player have for a rest in a set of three games?A2. B3.C7. D11.3、According to the passage, for the beginners, they should _.Awear glasses to protect their eyesBstart to learn badminton at the age of 8Cplay for a

50、t least an hour or two every dayDpay at least $20 for a one-hour group lesson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）Neatly putting an emphasis on his storytelling skill is how writer Mo Yan began his Nobel Lecture in Literature speech, “Storyteller”, on F

51、riday （Saturday, Beijing time） in Stockholm.For 40 minutes he talked about his mothers 1 on him as a person and a writer, his literary inspirations, and how he 2 with the controversy（争论）that followed the announcement of his Nobel victory.He told his audience that as a boy he told stories to cheer up

52、 his mother, and 3 that poverty and loneliness fueled his imagination as a writer after he grew up. 4 , authors such as William Faulkner and Gabriel Garcia Marquez 5 him, he said, especially their bold and unlimited writing style.“A person should be 6 in daily life, but follow ones instinct（本能）and t

53、ake control when it 7 to literary creation.”He said the soul of 8 all of his works is the boy in Transparent Carrot who has an almost superhuman ability to bear 9 He added that he also tried to make his hometown of Gaomi in Shandong Province a microcosm（缩影）of China and even the 10 His greatest chall

54、enge, he said, was writing novels that deal with 11 realities.“In writing about the dark aspects of society there is a（n） 12 that emotions and anger allow politics to limit literature.”He said literature must be 13 on real life but go beyond it.He also mentioned the 14 surrounding his selection as N

55、obel winner, saying he was showered with many flowers. 15 he was a target for “stone throwers”.“At first I thought I was the 16 of the controversies, but over time Ive come to realize that the real target was a person who had 17 to do with me.”Mo 18 his lecture by saying he was made to feel like an

56、actor in a play with all the attention he was 19 , but he had decided that the best way to communicate his thoughts was to 20 writing.1、AaffectionBinfluenceCoccasionDposition2、AagreedBfoughtCdealtDdid3、AaddedBwarnedCremindedDimagined4、AHoweverBOtherwiseCThereforeDBesides5、ApreservedBinspiredCenterta

57、inedDtaught6、AconfidentBcertainCcomfortableDmodest7、AgoesBcomesCturnsDgets8、AnearlyBhardlyCscarcelyDalways9、AdangerBsufferingCrelievingDhappiness10、AcityBvillageCworldDprovince11、AsocialBeconomicalCagriculturalDcultural12、AencouragementBdangerCadvantageDevent13、AinsistedBspentCbasedDpassed14、Acontra

58、dictionBcontestCcontraryDcontroversy15、AMeanwhileBOtherwiseCHoweverDInstead16、AgoalBintentionCtargetDpurpose17、AsomebodyBanythingCnothingDanybody18、AadoptedBconcludedCadmittedDconcerned19、AthrowingBacceptingCofferingDreceiving20、Acarry onBtake onCbring outDput out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

59、单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）Many people believe that their sight is the most important sense they have. Yet they dont care for their eyes 1much as they should.The aim of this article is to improve those percentages so that fewer people develop preventable eye diseases. In other 2 (word) , my goal is to kee

60、p you from being blind or have a vision impairment so that you can have many more years to use your most 3(value) sense.Yes, you can reduce your risk of developing eye diseases 4 following the steps below.Focus on whats important. 5we feed our bodies feeds our eyes. Many of the vitamins and minerals