2023届南宁市第二中学高三六校第一次联考英语试卷（含解析）.doc

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） 1．The affairs of each country should be by its own people. A．elected B．settled C．developed D．contained 2．People believe that the China Dream is not very difficult ________ so long as the whole nation works hard for it. A．realizing B．to be realized C．realized D．to realize 3．—You all like your English teacher? —Yeah, she devotes herself____ to teaching and it earns her a good reputation． A．originally B．extremely C．obviously D．entirely 4．—Have you finished all your exercises? —Yes, ________ is left. As a matter of fact, they are as easy as ABC． A．nothing B．not one C．none D．neither 5．—I was intended to to the concert with you this weekend, but I can’t now. —______. A．Bad B．That’s right C．Not at all D．You’re welcome 6．Wolf Warrior 2, which ________ the “Award for Best Visual Effects” at the Beijing Film Festival, indicates China's film industry has come of age. A．wins B．won C．has won D．had won 7．It suddenly occurred to him ____ he had left his keys in the office． A．that B．what C．where D．which 8．I ordered a drink while I______ for my friends to come. A．will wait B．am waiting C．would wait D．was waiting 9．Bathing crabs are raised in the Yangcheng Lake for at least six months， which is what makes them authentic and _____a high price． A．estimate B．fetch C．occupy D．predict 10．The dining room is clean and tidy, with a table already ______for a big meal． A. being laid B．laying C．to lay D．laid 11．Since many former drug abusers have psychological problems, they often need support groups _________ they can talk about their struggles and find new ways to manage in the world. A．which B．what C．where D．when 12．he law is equally applied to everyone. No one _______ be above it. A．shall B．must C．may D．need 13．—What a mess! You’re always throwing things about. —Don’t be ____, Mum. I will tidy it up now. A．hot under the collar B．on cloud nine C．off the top of your head D．down in the dumps 14．.— I'm really angry at my naughty son. He never listens to me and often is against me. — ____, Ellen. Things will go out. A．It doesn't matter B．Take your time C．Don't mention it D．Take it easy 15．We ___have hurried all the way to the airport—the flight was called off because of the foggy weather. A．mustn’t B．couldn’t C．needn’t D．wouldn’t 16．A good government is not to pick technologies, but to establish conditions ________ innovation is supported and encouraged into the marketplace. A．when B．that C．as D．where 17．—A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may ________ urban areas. —That’s true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas. A．catch on B．act on C．hang on D．center on 18．During ______ afternoon, the rain became smaller, but towards__________ evening, there was a sudden landslide that buried the village. A．/; the B．the; / C．the; the D．an; the 19．—- Mum, look at my shoes. I need a new pair. —- .I bought them for you only a week ago! A．You bet B．You said it C．You don't say D．You name it 20．By the side of the teaching building of our school _____, which was completed in 2009. A．there standing the library B．does the library stand C．the library stands D．stands the library 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） Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go. Australia If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option. Brazil This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world’s largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do. Kenya Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums (贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list. Costa Rica Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and e