中江县2023高考英语模拟卷

一、短对话(听力选择题)

1.

A．She used to be thinner. B．She doesn’t eat much.

C．She knows how to dress herself. D．She seems to have lost weight.

2. What will the woman do before sleep?

A．Drink more tea. B．Eat something. C．Make a cup.

3. What does the man want to become?

A．A swimmer. B．A photographer. C．A professor.

4. What does the man prefer to do?

A．To walk the

dog.

B．To enjoy a romantic

dinner.

C．To spend the night with the

woman.

5. What is the woman most possibly?

A．A clerk. B．A librarian. C．A waitress.

二、长对话(听力选择题)

6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where does this conversation take place?

A．On the road. B．In the park. C．In the restaurant.

2. What are the speakers going to eat?

A．Fish soup. B．A chocolate cake. C．Vegetable salad.

7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do we know about Mr. Bannister?

A．He lacks experience.

B．He worked on a trade deal last year.

C．He is a new member of the company.

2. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end?

A．Amelia. B．Mr. Duncan. C．Mrs. Templeton.

8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Why doesn’t James clean his room today?

A．He doesn’t feel

well.

B．He finds it

unnecessary.

C．He is busy with his

homework.

2. What does James think of the woman’s proposal?

A．Disappointing. B．Great. C．Strange.

9. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. How does the man feel?

A．Excited. B．Anxious. C．Confident.

2. What does the woman suggest doing in the end?

A．Talking with teachers and friends.

B．Learning to control emotions.

C．Listening to more speeches.

三、短文(听力选择题)

10. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. What will the listeners do at the Santa Clara Convention Center?

A．Watch games. B．Play football. C．Have a meeting.

2. How is the group travelling?

A．By bus. B．By car. C．On foot.

3. What will make the listeners excited?

A．Players. B．Lunch. C．Games.

4. What is the purpose of the talk?

A．To introduce a stadium.

B．To attract more visitors.

C．To explain travel arrangements.

四、完形填空

11. One day we had a math test. I took a look at the _______ full of what looked like

hieroglyphs(象形文字) to me and began to _______ I did the best that I could, and then

left my _______ to put my paper on the front desk with a(n) _______.

After I returned to my seat, an idea came to my mind. I _______ the teacher was

walking in the _______ of the room with her back turned. I _______ my seat and went

back to the pile of test papers already handed _______ I quickly picked up my paper,

_______ the paper right below it. When I looked at the ________ paper I had taken, I

discovered it belonged to the ________ girl in our class. I quickly copied her answers.

The next day the teacher handed back our papers with them face down. When I

________ my paper over, I was ________ to see an “F” on it. After class I went to the girl

whose answers I had ________, “The math test was difficult. I ________ it. I guess we

need to study more.” ________ reply was, “Not me, I got every question ________ and got

an A.”

The teacher knew. She never blamed me in front of the class ________ allowed me to

keep my dignity(尊严). I made a ________ to myself never ever to cheat again and

always be ________. I never forgot that teacher who failed me when, really, I had failed

myself.

1.

A．blackboard B．paper C．book D．picture

2.

A．argue B．cry C．worry D．complain

3.

A．seat B．classroom C．partner D．teacher

4.

A．joy B．idea C．sigh D．problem

5.

A．believed B．found C．ignored D．checked

6.

A．front B．middle C．outside D．back

7.

A．preserved B．found C．left D．took

8.

A．out B．in C．over D．on

9.

A．copying B．leaving C．remembering D．including

10.

A．extra B．new C．clean D．difficult

11.

A．tallest B．oldest C．prettiest D．smartest

12.

A．got B．turned C．put D．took

13.

A．shocked B．angry C．happy D．excited

14.

A．examined B．read C．marked D．copied

15.

A．knew B．made C．failed D．lost

16.

A．Her B．My C．His D．Its

17.

A．ready B．good C．right D．done

18.

A．or B．except C．but D．unless

19.

A．speech B．joke C．wish D．promise

20.

A．honest B．friendly C．careful D．hopeful

五、阅读选择(阅读理解)

文章大意：这是一篇新闻报道。讲述了一个早产儿被成功救治的故事。

12. The life of a premature (早产的) baby born during the winter storm in Texas

was saved thanks to a team of medical professionals, including a doctor and two

nurses who traveled from east Austin to Marble Falls in an effort to save a newborn

baby's life.

When Arias began experiencing pains, she and her parents headed to the closest

hospital, Baylor Scott & White. Arias gave birth to her daughter, Zaylynn, who

weighed just over one pound and was in need of advanced special care. However,

the hospital does not offer the specialized care premature babies require.

"We had five or six people out at the nurses' station calling hospital networks all

over the state of Texas," said Meredith Schubert, the labor and delivery nurse on

duty when Arias arrived. "Nobody could answer our cry for help."

They finally reached Dr. John Loyd through a patient, division neonatologist chief at

Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Around , after already having

worked a full shift, Loyd packed his SUV with equipment and he and two NICU

nurses set out for Marble Falls, about 55 miles away. The drive took Loyd and the

nurses about two hours as they drove in the night through ice and snow.

After safely arriving at the Marble Falls medical center around , the Dell

Children's crew set up a temporary newborn ICU. Together, the Dell Children's and

Baylor Scott & White teams worked around the clock to care for the mother and

daughter.

Once the weather cleared enough to allow for a helicopter to safely land, Zaylynn

was transferred to Dell Children's, where there is a Level IV newborn intensive care

unit.

"It was incredible when the helicopter lifted off. There were tears from all of us,"

said Schubert. "It was a huge relief and sense of accomplishment and joy that

Zaylynn was doing so well and getting to the place that she needed to be."

Arias told KVUE that she was grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked

together to save her daughter.

1. What did the newborn baby need badly?

A．Professional surgery. B．Special intensive nursing.

C．Immediate transfer. D．Experienced doctors.

2. Which word best describes Schubert's cry for help before reaching Loyd?

A．Timely. B．Hopeful. C．Desperate. D．Encouraging.

3. What was the most touching part about Loyd?

A．He came with all the necessary

equipment.

C．He had enough bravery to drive at

night.

B．He tried his best to maintain his

honor.

D．He drove to rescue at night in severe

weather.

4. What made the doctors and nurses feel a sense of relief?

A．The fine weather. B．The baby's improvement.

C．The takeoff of the helicopter. D．The baby's arrival at its destination.

文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四幅世界名画的相关信息。

13. Most Famous Paintings in the World

Among the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and

museums all around the world, a very small number of them go beyond time and

make history. Below are some examples.

The Persistence of Memory — Salvador Dali. Painted in 1931, The Persistence of

Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work is known to

make people reflect on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is

also thought that Albert Einstein’s well-known Theory of Relativity gave Dali the

idea for this wonderful painting.

Girl with a Pearl Earring — Johannes Vermeer. Considered by many to be “the

Dutch Mona Lisa”, this beautiful painting features an unnamed young woman

looking over her shoulder to stare directly at the viewer. It was completed in 1665

and is exhibited in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Guernica — Pablo Picasso. The famous painting by Picasso was completed in 1937.

It was painted in Paris following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil

War. The painting is on permanent display in the Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain.

Starry Night — Vincent van Gogh. Painted in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most

famous paintings in modern culture, which is part of the permanent collection of the

Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is based on van Gogh’s direct observations as

well as his imagination, memories, and emotions and was the inspiration for the

song Vincent (also known as Starry, Starry Night).

1. What do we know about The Persistence of Memory?

A．It was finished in the 1920s. B．It centers on people’s lifestyle.

C．It reflects the painter’s memories. D．It may be inspired by a famous theory.

2. Which painting is based on a true story?

A．The Persistence of Memory. B．Starry Night.

C．Girl with a Pearl Earring. D．Guernica.

3. What is the common feature of the listed paintings?

A．They are everlasting artworks. B．They share the similar theme.

C．They are on permanent display. D．They give ideas for music creation.

14. Long time ago, there was an apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play with

it every day. He climbed to the tree top, ate He loved the tree and the

tree loved him.

Time the little boy had grown up and he no longer played around the tree

every day. One day, the boy came back to the tree. “Come and play with me,” the tree

asked the boy. “I am no longer a kid; I don’t play around trees anymore.” The boy

replied, “I want toys. I need money to buy them.” “Sorry, but I don’t have money. But

you can pick all my apples and sell them. So, you will have money.” The boy was so

excited. He picked all the apples on the tree and left happily. The boy never came

back after he picked the apples. The tree was sad.

One day, the boy returned and the tree was so excited. “Come and play with me,” the

tree said. “I don’t have time to play. I have to work for my family. We need a house

for shelter. Can you help me?” “Sorry, but I don’t have a house. But you can cut off

my branches to build your house.” So the boy cut all the branches off the tree and

left happily. The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy never came back since

then. The tree was again lonely and sad.

Finally, the boy returned after he left for so many years. “Sorry, my boy. But I don’t

have anything for the only thing left is my dying roots,” the tree said

with tears.

“I don’t need much now, just a place to rest. I am tired after all these years.” The boy

replied.

“Good! Old tree root is the best place to rest. Come, Come to sit down with me and

rest.” The boy sat down and the tree was glad and smiled

1. Why did the tree feel sad?

A．Because her apples were eaten. B．Because the boy had grown up.

C．Because she lost all her

branches.

D．Because the boy never came back to see

her.

2. Which one is the most important for the tree?

A．The boy can play with him. B．The boy is happy.

C．The boy comes back to see him. D．A and C.

3. What does the tree stand for in our real life?

A．Our friends. B．Our parents

C．Our teachers. D．Strangers.

4. Who does the passage write for?

A．Children. B．Parents.

C．Builders. D．Everyone.

文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四部优秀的中国原创舞剧的代表。

15. Dance drama is a kind of stage art which fuses (融合) dance, drama and music.

There are many excellent original Chinese dance dramas, bringing audience visual

feasts. Here are four representatives.

The Red Detachment of Women

Premiered (首映): in 1964

The National Ballet of Chin

The dance drama of a story is adapted from the movie of the same name. I narrates

the tale of a servant girl growing into a female soldier with firm Communist faith.

Combining the Western ballet with Chinese ethnic dances, it is a milestone in the

history of Chinese ballet.

Dunhuang Dream

Premiered: in 2000

Lanzhou Song and Dance Theater

Dunhuang Dream is a legendary four act dance drama which sets the thousands of

years’ creation history of Dunuang art treasure as the background. It follow the

storyline of the emotional journey of a poor young painter (Mogao) and the

daughter of a senior general (Yueya).

Confucius

Premiered: in 2013

China National Opera Dance Drama Theater

The dance drama Confucius is directed by Kong Dexing, a direct descendent (后裔)

of Confucius. The six-part dance drama describes Confucius’ journey of spreading

his philosophy and his efforts to preserve traditional culture and history. The dance

drama has been staged in a number of countries including the United States, Japan,

Italy and Australia.

Princess Zhaojun

Premiered: in 2016

China National Opera Dance Drama Theater

Princess Zhaojun is an epic stage production that is adapted from a true historical

event, bringing to life a household story of one of China’s “Four Great Beauties”,

Wang Zhaojun. She helped bring peace to the northern border over 2,000 years ago

in the Han Dynasty.

1. When was the dance drama about a legend premiered?

A．In 1964. B．In 2000. C．In 2013. D．In 2016.

2. Which of the following is the highlight in the history of Chinese ballet?

A．The Red Detachment of Women. B．Dunhuang Dream.

C．Confucius. D．Princess Zhaojun.

3. What did Confucius and Princess Zhaojun have in common?

A．They had more than one act.

C．They were well-received home and

abroad.

六、七选五(阅读理解)

文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了缓解焦虑的一些方法。

16. Studies have suggested that about one-fourth of people in the world suffer from

some kind of mental illness related to anxiety. Worrying is a feeling of showing

major concern or anxiety about the situations at present or in the future. Constant

worrying can actually have a negative effect on a person’s life. 1

Make every effort to distance yourselves from people who look at everything in the

most negative way, especially they are your friends, family or even co-workers. 2 It will increase your confidence and help you reduce your worries.

Keeping a worry journal allows you to write about the anxieties in your mind freely.

Not only is the journal a great way of expressing strong feelings, ideas or energy but

it is the best way to deal with difficult problems, concerns, and many strong feelings

you may be having.

3 Your loved ones can easily provide you with extremely good advice and

support. Moreover, as a long-term worrier, you may consider getting help from a

professional.

B．They were staged by the same theatre.

D．They were adapted from true

historical events.

Mindfulness can make people focus on their surroundings and what they are feeling

without any interruptions in the moment. 4 Because it helps us to know exactly

when we start to get anxious and focus on what could be the cause of their fears or

disturbances.

There are many other different effective techniques that can be used to calm down

your mind, from taking a deep breath, trying to end a disagreement by discussion, or

even listening to music. 5

A．Choose to be in the company of positive people.

B．Happiness is when your life satisfies your own needs.

C．Take a look at the great methods to help you stop worrying.

D．There are a million different experiences that might lead to anxiety.

E．You can even experiment with different methods to help you find the best way.

F．Practicing mindfulness can certainly help the mind and body relax and reduce

stress.

G．Sharing your thoughts and concerns with a trusted friend or family members

may give you the relief.

七、用单词的适当形式完成短文(语法填空)

17. 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Charles Darwin, a young man just out of university in 1831, 1 (offer) a job on a

ship on a voyage of discovery around the world. Life on board was tough. Darwin

was 2 (terrible) seasick and was only happy when he was ashore collecting

plant samples. and observing animals. It was to be the most important journey in his

life. It 3 (last) for five years.

Darwin studied nature in South America and in a group of small islands in the South

Pacific. On each island there were birds. They were very similar, 4 the shape of

their beaks, and even their eating habits varied. Darwin wondered why they were

different. Then he realized that over millions of years, all plants and animals have

gradually changed into the forms we see today. 5 we call "the survival of the

fittest" he named "natural selection". He also called this slow process of change

“evolution”.

By 1846, he had published an article describing his voyage. Darwin spent the

years 6 followed developing his theories and making them perfect. In 1859, he

published them in The Origin of Species. It caused a huge 7 (argue) because it

seemed to deny what the Bible said. His The Descent of Man, 1871,

pointed 8 that mankind had come from the same ancestor. Other scientists

agreed with his ideas and took up 9 (he) cause. The Church prohibited

the 10 (teach) of the Theory of Evolution in some countries. However, today

most people believe that Darwin was right.

八、读后续写(书面表达)

18. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Every time Jim crossed the street on his way to work, he would see a little girl

selling flowers on the street. She sat by a large green board with the names of the

flowers and their prices on it. Unfortunately, no one paid attention to her, and she

rarely sold anything. Jim wanted to help her, and one day he got his chance. His aunt

would retire, and he thought a bouquet (花束) would be a great gift.

“Hello, could you please make me a bouquet of roses?” Jim said as he approached the

girl.

The girl didn’t raise her head and just stared at the same spot on the ground. “I’m

Cassy. Thank you for buying flowers from me,” she said. “Could you please select the

flowers by yourself and give them to me? I will tie them together for you. I can’t see. ”

“Oh, I’m sorry,” Jim said as he picked the flowers and handed them to her. Within

several seconds, the girl made a lovely bouquet for Jim.

“Here,” she said, holding the bouquet. “That’ll be $5.”

“Thanks. They’re beautiful,” Jim said and walked away after placing the money in the

hat beside Cassy.

The next day, Jim went to work and he decided to have a quick talk with Cassy on

the way. However, he didn’t see Cassy where she used to be that morning. He

thought she might be late and decided to meet her the next day, but she didn’t show

up for the next few days in a row (连续地).

Jim was concerned about Cassy, wondering if something bad had happened to Cassy.

Surprisingly, he finally met Cassy again on the street with her flowers.

Paragraph 1:

Jim was so delighted to see Cassy that he ran to her at once.

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Paragraph 2:

Jim then drove Cassy to her home, where he met her sick mother, Jade.

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