2023届湖北省部分高中高考英语一模试卷含解析

2023年高考英语模拟试卷

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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1．

Your donation greatly appreciated and the money will be used to help the students from poor families.

A

．

has been B

．

is

C．was D．had been

2．

—He is eager to try something he has never tried before.

—Oh, I see. That’s _______ he’s different from others.

A．when B．where C．how D．what

3．

Last week, only two people came to look at the house, ________ wanted to buy it.

A．none of them B．both of them C．none of whom D．neither of whom

4．

—Ken, ________, but your radio is going too loud.

—Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll turn it down right now.

A

．

I hate to say it

C．I’ m really tired of it

B

．

It doesn’t hurt to ask

D．I’m crazy about it

5．

Taking targeted measures to help people lift themselves out of poverty, _____has been predicted, is fruitful.

A

．

what B

．

which

C．as D．that

6．

Loneliness is a feeling _______ people experience a powerful rush of emptiness and solitude.

A．which B．where C．that D．how

7．

—Do you know what EU stands for, Tommy?

—Sure

．

It stands for the European Union,______ European political and economic organization that encourages trade

and friendship between ______ countries that are members

．

A．an; the B．a; the C．the; / D．an; /

8．

A grand banquet was held by Elizabeth II _____ President Xi’s current state visit to the UK.

A

．

in terms of B

．

in honor of

C．in favor of D．in memory of

9．

—How are you getting along with your German, Kate

？

—Oh, Mr

．

Black, I’m so tired of it

．

Maybe I should drop out _____ it kills me

．

A．when B．after C．while D．before

10．

Frankly, I still feel confused about _________ he could manage without access to the Internet for such a long time.

A．what B．why C．that D．how

11．

The 88

th

Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre ______ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.

A．where B．whose C．when D．which

12．

The whole nation is struggling to work out an inexpensive ______ effective solution to smog.

A．yet B．still C．or D．though

13．

Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are ________ places for skiing.

A．some B．many C．few D．a few

14．

The problem _______he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.

A．how B．whether C．that D．when

15．

She was in a ________ condition after the heart transplant operation when her body rejected the foreign organ.

A．skeptical B．critical C．theoretical D．practical

16．

Michelle Obama wears clothes that anyone can buy in a mall and ________ she may have a larger effect on

consumers than ordinary models.

A．furthermore B．otherwise C．nevertheless D．therefore

17．

John, ________ money was now no problem, started a new company with his friends.

A

．

for whose

C．of whom D．for whom

18．

We are living in an age________ QR codes(

二维码

)are becoming more and more popular in our daily life.

A

．

why

C．whose D．when

B

．

that

B

．

of whose

19．

Don't defend him any more. It's obvious that he ________ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an

apology.

A．accidentally B．carelessly C．deliberately D．clumsily

20．

________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.

A

．

Giving B

．

Given

C．To give D．Give

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。

Food is extremely important to us human beings and rice is one of the main food in the world. Australian

21．（6分）

researchers have discovered a way to genetically engineer rice which would provide significant health benefits to more

than half the world’s population.

A study undertaken at the University of Tasmania, published in a respected journal of the National Academy of

Sciences, discovered a method to increase the resistant starch (

抗性淀粉）

content in rice, making it more digestible and

leading to lower rate of diabetes (

糖尿病）

and overweight.

Steven Smith, the lead author of the study and a foreign expert for the Chinese government who has been appointed

to work on crop improvement projects by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said increasing the higher resistant starch

content gave this “designer” rice many added health benefits. “We have discovered that we can increase the amount of

resistant starch in cooked rice, which could provide health benefits for a large number of people in Asia and beyond,”

Smith said in a media release on Friday. “The same approach can be adapted for use in other cereals, including wheat.

Not only can it have benefits for diabetes and obesity, but also for disorders of the bowel(

肠）

including cancer.”

Rice is the main food for more than half the world’s population, providing much of the world with most of their

calories. Smith said that as the rate of diabetes and obesity in Asian countries continued to grow, his “designer” rice

could provide a way to limit health problems.

“Not only does resistant starch reduce the possibility of a ‘sugar hit’ but it also reduces the appetite and promotes

the growth of the healthy germs.” Smith said.

Smith divides his time between the University of Tasmania and his research lab in Beijing where he hopes to make

significant advance in sustainable (

可持续的）

living.

1

、

What do we know about the study?

A

．

It is part of Chinese crop improvement projects.

B

．

It will have a significant effect on crop researches.

C

．

It was jointly

（联合地）

carried out by Australia and China.

D

．

It helps solve the food problem for over half of the world’s population.

2

、

Based on the text, the resistant starch ________.

A

．

exists in large amounts in cooked rice

B

．

decreases the possibility of a “sugar hit” and provides more calories

C

．

is helpful in digestion and lowers the rate of overweight and diabetes

D

．

increases people’s appetite and improves the growth of healthy germs

3

、

The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to _________.

A

．

resistant starch B

．

cooked rice

C

．

the approach D

．

media release

4

、

Where does this text probably come from?

A

．

An environmental report. B

．

A medical journal.

C

．

An engineering textbook. D

．

An agricultural magazine.

22．（8分）

In a nice cottage with a large garden in a small town of England, He was seen to water or fertilize his

flowers all the time. The garden was obviously well-tended and the flowers were so gorgeous that every passer-by would

stop fer a look. It was like a baby that was taken good care of.

One day a young painter went by the old man’s garden. He stared at the splendid garden and the special

cottage,completely lost in admiration at the beauty of these sights, picturing how happy he would be if he lived in such a

beautiful , suddenly he found the gardener was blind. Shocked, the painter approached him, asking, “Why

are you busy looking after these flowers every day but in fact you cannot see them?” The blind man smiled , “ I can

tell you some reasons. First, I was a gardener when I was young. I saw the flowers every day and I really enjoy the job.

Second, although I can’t see these flowers now, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of to the last

one, that's you.” “Me? But you don’t know me.” responded the painter, puzzled still.

“Yeah, it’s true that I don’t know you. But I know flowers are like angels. I know many people who are enthusiastic

about life would stop by and the beauty of my garden will get them into a good mood. Meanwhile, They also give me a

chance to have a word with you here and to enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.” The old man’s words

touched the painter.

He grew flowers and regarded them as a link of minds. Every flower had eyes with which they could see kindness of the

old man's heart and the sweetness of his soul. He grew flowers in his heart. Just like Beethoven, who was deaf, but

composed a sea of attractive tunes, the blind man created beauty for the world.

1

、

Why did many pasacrs-by like to stop by the garden?

A

．

Because they wanted to help the old man.

B

．

Because they were attracted by the flowers.

C

．

Because they were curious about the stories.

D

．

Because they were moved by the gardener.

2

、

What is the relationship between the painter and the gardener?

A

．

Friends.

B

．

Neighbours.

C

．

Strangers.

D

．

Relatives.

3

、

What does the underline word “picturing” wean in Paragraph 2?

A

．

Imagining.

B

．

Guessing.

C

．

Drawing.

D

．

Exploring.

4

、

Which is TRUE according to the text?

A

．

The painter lost his way.

B

．

The painter liked his job.

C

．

The old man was blind at birth.

D

．

The old man was an optimistic person.

5

、

What is the best title of this text?

A

．

A Story of Blind Man

B

．

Grow Flowers in the Heart

C

．

How to Take Care of Flowers

D

．

A Disabled Man like Beethoven

23．（8分）

Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.

St. Lucia

Abundant

（丰富的）

rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia

offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains

or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.

Banff. Alberta

This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to

skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski

Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from

Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (

低估

).

Machu Picchu

According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (

遗产

) site is a once-in-a-lifetime

adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (

象征物

) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days

accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and

Spanish cultures.

Great Barrier Reef

It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly

1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500

species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts

of coral bleaching (

褪色

) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your

visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.

1

、

What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?

A

．

Hiking. B

．

Skiing.

C

．

Diving. D

．

Snowboarding.

2

、

Where may a historian choose to go?

A

．

St. Lucia. B

．

Banff. Alberta.

C

．

Machu Picchu. D

．

Great Barrier Reef

3

、

What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?

A

．

It’s on the western coast of Australia.

B

．

It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish.

C

．

People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.

D

．

It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.

24．（8分）

Smart Kids Festival Events

Smart Kids

is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What

You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event.

You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.

Walk on the Wild Side

Not ticketed, Free

Join storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful

creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be

accompanied by an adult.

Introduction to Waves

Pre-book, PWYD

Subjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike

Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.

Science in the Field

Not ticketed, Free

This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various

field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mouth. Join Mark Samuels to

find out more in this fun-filled workshop.

Festival Dinner

Pre-book, £25 per person

Whether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science

festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from

Tom Crawford.

1

、

In which event can you decide the payment?

A

．

Walk on the Wild Side

B

．

Introduction to Waves

C

．

Science in the Field

D

．

Festival Dinner

2

、

Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?

A

．

Sarah Law.

B

．

Mike Goldsmith.

C

．

Mark Samuels.

D

．

Tom Crawford.

3

、

What do the four events have in common?

A

．

Family-based.

B

．

Science-themed.

C

．

Picked by children.

D

．

Filled with adventures.

25．（10分）

In Shanghai’s Grand Theater, a fashionable, mainly young audience applauds enthusiastically as Guo

Yong takes center stage. He holds a large bushy tree branch with leaves. Blowing on one of the leaves, he produces a

sound like the singing of birds as he plays a traditional Buyi folk song. Some other musicians are also playing the

traditional instruments from various ethnic groups in China.

It’s the first time such music has ever been performed in the Grand Theater. But all this is the efforts of Zhu

Zheqin, a Cantonese-born singer; who has made it her mission to help preserve China’s traditional ethnic music.

Several years ago, after being appointed a United Nations Development Program ambassador, Zhu traveled

through some of China’s remotest regions in an attempt to document the traditional music of various minority groups.

In the course other four- month trip, she recorded more than a thousand songs. But she noticed that many of the best

musicians were old, and some of the music was at risk of dying out.

“I was shocked the beauty of what I heard-it was so good,” she says. “But it needed support. I hope to let people see

the beauty of these things in the contemporary times.”

So Zhu decided to introduce some of the musicians to a wider audience. By doing this, she hopes to rekindle (

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) the interest of the younger generation. “Young people don’t like this music much; they prefer pop music and love