肇庆市2023学年高三最后一模英语试题（含解析）

1、2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself. I could have helped you, but you _me to.Ahadnt askedBdidnt askChavent askedDdont ask2Pe

2、ter has previous experience, _ I think hes the right person for the job.Aor BbutCfor Dso3_enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.ANot to saveBNot savingCNot having savedDNot saved4But for the metal cage to pull the miners to safety, the miners in Chile _ in le

3、ss than twenty-four hours.Awould not be rescuedBwould not have been rescuedCwould be rescuedDwould have been rescued5Those have six or more close friends are described as very happy.AwhoseBwhoCwhichDwhen6-I feel caught between experience and jobs after graduation.-Its really_without experience you c

4、ant get a job and without a job you cant get experience.Aa catch-22 Ba Herculean taskCa sacred cow Da Mickey Mouse course7Would you like me the radio a bit?No, its all right. Im used with the radio .Ato turn down; to work; onBturning down; to working; onCturning down; to working; offDto turn down; t

5、o working; on8What did the doctor say about your injury?She said I should avoid doing too much exercise _ it feels better.Auntil BsinceCif Dwhile9The affairs of each country should be by its own people.Aelected BsettledCdeveloped Dcontained10-Hows your tour around the North Lake? Is it beautiful? -I

6、t _ be, but it is now heavily polluted.Awill Bwould Cshould Dmust11James Smith and his girlfriend went to Chenyi Square to celebrate the New Year, never _.AreturnedBto returnCreturningDhaving returned12By the time I saw the angry expression on his face, I _ exactly what I was having to face.Aknew Bh

7、ad known Cwould know Dhave known13Last December China _ 100 Chinese and 10 foreigners for their outstanding contributions to the countrys reform and opening-up.Adistinguished BsponsoredCacknowledged Devaluated14Dont refer to the dictionary every time you come across a new word as sometimes its meani

8、ng may be _ clearly in a given context.Apicked outBruled outCbrought outDtaken out15She doesnt speak our language, she seems to understand what we say.Ayet BandCor Dso16Usually Beijing Roast Duck _ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.Awas served Bwill serveCis served Dserved

9、17Are the repairs finished yet?Yes, they _ when I came back home.Awould be completed Bwould completeChad completed Dhad been completed18All the students are required to check they have made some spelling errors in their compositions.Awhether Bwhat Cthat Dwhich19The witness an important detail when d

10、escribing the accident.Abrought outBkept offCleft outDran into20Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at _ their names had any bearing on their academic performance.AthatBhowCwhyDwhether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） When I wa

11、s five or six years old，I remember watching TV and seeing other children suffer in other parts of the world. I would say to myself，“When I grow up, when I can get rich，I will save kids all over the world.”At 17，I started my career here in America, and by the age of 18, I started my first charity( 慈善

12、) organization. I went on to team up with other organizations in the following years, and met, helped, and even lost some of the most beautiful souls, from six-year-old Jasmina Anema who passed away in 2010 from leukemia(白血病), and whose story inspired thousands to volunteer as donors, to my grandmot

13、her, who lost her battle with cancer in 2012, and her death is the very reason and the driving force behind the Clara Lionel Foundation(CLF). Were all human. And we all just want a chance: a chance at life, a chance in education, a chance at a future, really. And at CLF, our mission is to impact as

14、many lives as possible, but it starts with just one.People make it seem too hard to do charity work. The truth is, you dont have to be rich to help others. You dont need to be famous. You dont even have to be college educated. But it starts with your neighbor, the person right next to you, the perso

15、n sitting next to you in class，the kid down the block in your neighborhood. You just do whatever you can to help in any way that you can. And today, I want to challenge each of you to make a decision to help one person, one organization, one situation that touches your heart. My grandmother always u

16、sed to say. “If youve got a dollar, theres plenty to share.”1、What did the author want to do at a young age?AWatch TV.BGrow up quickly.CBecome wealthy.DHelp other children.2、What directly caused the author to create and develop the CLF?AA six-year-old kids request.BHer grandmothers death of cancer.C

17、Many volunteers inspiration.DOther organizations encouragement.3、What does the underlined word“one”in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA chance.BA task.CA life.DAn organization.4、What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?ADo little things to help those around them.BWork hard to get a college

18、 education.CChallenge their friends to offer help.DDo charity work whoever you are.22（8分） The bus screamed to a stop in Nazareth, Israel. Five Australian backpackers boarded and struck up a conversation with me. They asked typical travelers questionswhere was I going and why was I traveling alone? M

19、y plan was to travel with a friend of a friend, I explained, but when I called her that morning, she didnt pick up and I had no other way to reach her. My stomach was in knots, but I decided to head out anyway, thinking I might run into her if I traveled to Tiberius, where we had planned to go toget

20、her.“Why dont you travel with us?” one of the backpackers offered. They were experienced adventurers who would work for a few months, save, then travel for as long as they could. Their current plan was to explore the Middle East and Europe in three months while working in London.It seemed risky to t

21、ravel with strangers, but my instinct said yes. For the next two weeks, I explored Israel with the backpackers and learned to trust my instincts in all types of new and interesting situations. When they hook a ride, I took the bus, but when they wanted to steal into the King David Hotels swimming po

22、ol, I led the way. The world opened up to me because I chose to travel alone. I joined complete strangers, who become close friends. Years later, one couple from the backpacking group even flew from Sydney to Phoenix to be in my wedding. The trip was such a special experience that it gave me confide

23、nce in all areas of my life. Since then, Ive backpacked alone across South Africa, sky-dived from 12,000 feet in New Zealand and even moved across the U.S. with no job lined up.On my third day wandering in Israel with my new friends, I bumped into the woman I was supposed to meet. Though I was happy

24、 she was all right, I was grateful she hadnt picked up the phone.1、By “My stomach was in knots” (in paragraph 1), the author most likely means that she was _.Asick of riding on a bumpy busBnervous of meeting strangersCupset about the sudden changeDsorry about the impractical plan2、Which of the follo

25、wing best describes the backpackers the author met?ACourageous but disrespectful.BJobless and poorly educated.CWarmhearted and trustworthy.DHomeless but lighthearted.3、The authors sixth sense told her that _.Ashe would get along with the backpackersBit might cause trouble to have a swimCshe ought to

26、 stay away from the backpackersDit could add excitement to get a free ride4、What can be inferred from the passage?AMost of the backpackers became the authors lifelong friends.BThe author gathered the courage to be a fulltime backpack traveler.CThe woman missed the phone call with the purpose of trav

27、eling alone.DThe author considered it the best decision of her life to travel on her own.23（8分） Here are our suggestions for keeping busy this week. Dive in!Take to the waves in SouthamptonAlways fancied trying your hand at sailing? Nows your chance. The Southampton Boat Show has plenty of opportuni

28、ties for visitors to get out on the water to experience boat sailing, powerboating or taking a ride on a RIB-all for free.Discover an island on the ThamesTo celebrate Totally Thames, a month-long festival is held at various locations across London. Weve discovered 21 of the rivers most fascinating i

29、slands-all of them with interesting stories to tell. Make the most of it with our map here.Catch great films in BristolOver six days, Encounters Film Festival screens up to 400 films from over 60 different countries. The Bristol festival provides a platform for international filmmakers, and offers a

30、 gateway to the likes of the BAFTAs, Oscars and European Film Awards. See here for full details.Get scientific in LondonExperience the latest, best and most challenging science covering all areas of our lives and universe at New Science Live at ExCel London. New Scientist Live is a four-day festival

31、 full of ideas and discoveries from the team behind the worlds most popular science weekly magazine, featuring four zones-Brain&Body, Technology, Earth and Universe-as well as talks from experts and over 200 exhibitors.1、Which is the most suitable for moviegoers?ATake to the waves in Southampton.BDi

32、scover an island on the Thames.CCatch great films in Bristol.DGet scientific in London.2、What is true about New Scientist Live?AA science weekly magazine.BA festival where ideas and discoveries are shared.CA festival to celebrate great scientist.DAn exhibition to show scientific discoveries.3、Where

33、can you find the text?AOn a noticeboard.BIn a newspaper.COn a website.DIn a book review.24（8分） Measles(麻疹) is only found in human beings. There is a highly effective and safe vaccine(疫苗) for the disease. So, in theory, measles could be destroyed.Yet the number of measles cases is on the rise.The Wor

34、ld Health Organization (WHO) reports that, in the first three months of 2019, the number of cases is three times higher than it was last year. Africa alone has had a 700 percent increase compared to last year.The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 67,000 measles cases and 901 measles-related deat

35、hs in 2018. This year, WHO officials have noted more than 40,000 suspected measles cases in the country. That number includes 284 measles-related deaths in the first weeks of 2019. Between September 2018 and February 2019, Madagascar reported over 67,000 measles cases, including 828 deaths.Dr. Fauci

36、, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in the USA, said thatone in 10 children who get infected with measles will get an ear infection that could cause deafness. One in 20 would get pneumonia. One in a thousand would get brain swelling, and one to three per thousand w

37、ould die. To say that measles is a slight disease is completely incorrect.Walter Orenstein is with the Emory University Vaccine Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He has spent his life working to end measles. Orenstein says possible effects of the disease are worse in poor countries. In those countries chi

38、ldren are already at greater risk. They may be malnourished(营养不良的). They may have damaged immune systems. They may be underweight and may have no access to health care so measles is a big killer, he said.You have a 90 percent chance of getting measles if you have not been vaccinated and you come in

39、contact with someone who has it. Dr. Rebecca Martin is the Director of the Center for Global Health at theU.S. Centers for Disease Control. She is working to remove measles from Africa completely. It is very infectious. It will find nearly everybody who is not protected against measles, Martin said.

40、Health experts advise patients to get two treatments of the measles vaccine. U.S. health officials say educating parents about both the disease and the vaccine is an important step in stopping the spread. Equally important is making vaccination a top goal of health systems worldwide.1、The writer sho

41、ws the sharp increase in measles cases by .Agiving examplesBlisting figuresCanalyzing causesDfollowing time order2、The following are the possible results of measles except .Aan ear infectionBpneumoniaCbrain swellingDbeing underweight3、What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?AYou are sure to g

42、et measles if you have not been vaccinated.BIt is safe to come in contact with someone who has measles.CParents should be educated about both the disease and the vaccine.DMaking vaccination a goal of health systems is only necessary in Africa.4、The purpose of the text is to .Ashow the serious situat

43、ion of measlesBprove measles could be destroyedCdescribe the result of the research on measlesDwarn us of the causes of measles25（10分） Construction on Knollys Tunnel began in 1896， and it was opened on August 13th， 182 by the man it was named after-Sir Clement C Knolly， Acting Governor of Trinidad I

44、t linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain Its architecture is still admired and studied today， and many are amazed that Knollys Tunnel has stood up to the earths movement over so many yearsMuch research is being done on the tunnel At the top of Knollys Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves， where visi

45、tors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature Standing at the beginning of Knollys Tunnel， you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through， but should do so in groups for safety In

46、 the old days， there were no lights， but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel， though not insideOn your way in， you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed Knollys Tunnel can be accessed through

47、Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap The road was recently improved， but is better when you enter from Tabaquite， and there are signs on the road directing you to Knollys TunnelOn the drive to Knollys Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature At the site itself，

48、there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink， but in Tabaquite there are several bars， a restaurant， and food outlets A gas station and a health centre are also close byFor those who admire architecture， Knollys Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad For the nature lovers， there is no better pl

49、ace for them to be and for the historians， they can walk or drive through Knollys Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled （worked hard） on its structure So when you visit Trinidad， dont forget to take a look at Knollys Tunnel!1、Knollys Tunnel is special in _ Aits environmentBits functionCit

50、s locationDits architecture2、The underlined word site in the paragraph 4 refers to _ ATrinidadBTabaquiteCMitchell GapDKnollys Tunnel3、What is the purpose of the passage？ _ATo suggest a visit to Knollys TunnelBTo introduce the history of Knollys TunnelCTo evaluate the value of Knollys TunnelDTo witne

51、ss the change of Knollys Tunnel4、The passage above is probably taken from _ Aa geography textbookBa travel journalCa sports reportDa health and fitness magazine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）My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and al

52、most each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at _36_. As for me, I _37_ both before twelve because of living close to LakeOntario. The last time Dad and I set sail together is really _ 38_. It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university.

53、 I came home and _39_Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the _40_lake. Dad hadnt sailed for years, but everything _41_well with the tiller（舵柄）in his hands. When we were in the middle of the lake, a _ 42_ wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit _43_. Dad was always at his best in any_44_, but a

54、t this moment he_45_. John!_46_! he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands. In my memory he could fix any_ 47_. He was the one I always_48_for strength and security. Before I could respond, a_ 49_ of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller _50_it was too late. Anoth

55、er huge wall of water _ 51_the boat in a minute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely _52_of him. I swam to Dad _ 53_and assisted him in climbing onto the hull（船壳）of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his fla

56、sh of _ 54_. Its all right, Dad. We are safe now, I comforted him. That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found it was my turn to start_55_for my father. 1、AboatingBrunning Cswimming Dteaching2、Aenjoyed Bdesired Chated Dlearned3、Aunforgivable Bunf

57、orgettable Ccheerful Dregretful4、Asent Bordered Cinvited Dallowed5、Acalm Bicy Cstormy Dthundery6、Afinished Bwent Cseemed Dsounded7、Astrong Bgentle Ccold Dhot8、Arespeatedly Blightly Chardly Dviolently9、Adanger Bplace Csport Djob10、Asuffered Bfell Cfroze Dwithdrew11、Alook BHelp CRun Djump12、Aproblem B

58、relationship Cmachine Dboat13、Aturned to Blived with Cargued with Dobjected to14、Afountain Bstream Cshower Dwave15、Aif Bfor Cafter Dbut16、Agot through Bpoured into Cturned over Dlifted up17、Aashamed Bprotective Ctired Dafraid18、Ahopelessly Bquickly Cslowly Dhelplessly19、Apain Banger Cfear Dshame20、A

59、making up Bgetting ready Cpaying off Dlooking 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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）语法填空Christmas is the most important festival in the western world. It 1 (fall) on December 25th. When my mother and I stayed in America, we 2 (invite) by one of my mothers friends to observe Ch

60、ristmas with an American family. We bought some 3 (present) for our American friends on our way 4 their house.They had prepared different kinds of gifts for their family and guests when we got to their house, such as Christmas candles, cakes, cards, little toys, biscuits and so on. A Christmas tree