2023届江苏省东台市第一中学高考英语五模试卷（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．In Sydney, there’s only ________ average of 23 days a year when ________ sun doesn’t shine. A．the, the B．an, / C．an, the D．the, / 2．It is usually thought a little child says is truth. A．What that B．that what C．which D．that 3．—How I wish I had worked harder when I was in that company. —If you had, you _________ a department manager now. A．are B．would be C．would have been D．were 4．With the number of homecoming overseas students ________ up in recent years, the attraction of foreign degree holders has gradually faded. A．shot B．being shot C．shooting D．to shoot 5．Keeping a regular sleep schedule is important for setting a baby's body clock,_______researchers note should be in place by about 4 months of age. A．whose B．which C．when D．where 6．Last December China _____ 100 Chinese and 10 foreigners for their outstanding contributions to the country’s reform and opening-up. A．distinguished B．sponsored C．acknowledged D．evaluated 7．The boy is having a fever. You’d better damp a towel and lay it ______ his forehead. A．across B．within C．through D．beyond 8．—I'd rather have some wine, if you don't mind. — ________. Don't forget you will drive. A．Anything but that B．By all means C．Take it easy D．I won't say no to this 9．—What’s up? You look worried. —Well, I ______ on the problem for 5 hours but I haven’t got a single clue. A．have worked B．worked C．will work D．have been working 10．Several of us were asked to attend the meeting, as ________ below. A．listed B．listing C．to be listed D．having listed 11．The art historians tried to figure out how the temple __________ when built around 15 B．C． A．might look B．might have looked C．must look D．must have looked 12．—He is so delighted to make friends with Johnson. —Oh, I see. That’s _______ they have much in common. A．where B．how C．what D．because 13．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house? —Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it.easily? A．was to give B．had given C．was giving D．would give 14．The necklace the woman bought is , because it is made of glass. A．priceless B．worthwhile C．valuable D．worthless 15．If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common ________ in the USA． A．view B．exercise C．practice D．reality 16．While in the university, we were offered a number of after-school activities to our social skills. A．create B．grow C．settle D．develop 17．— Can I pay the bill by check? — Sorry, sir. According to the rules of our hotel, the payment ______ be made in cash. A．shall B．need C．will D．can 18．When I got to his house, I found that the walls _____ . A．are being painted B．are painting C．were being painted D．were painting 19．Those successful deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity ________ sight matters more than hearing. A．when B．whose C．which D．where 20．There was never any time for Kate to feel lonely, ________ she was an only child. A．ever since B．now that C．even though D．as though 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）Petra and Wadi Rum,Jordan When it comes to the world's wonderful desert scenery,Jordan's Petra and Wadi Rum has it.Also known as the Valley of the Moon,this place is one of the best due to its amazing desert canyons（峡谷）and rock walls.Participants love exploring its Burdah and Um Fruth,walking to the impressive ancient city. Kilimanjaro,Tanzania The Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb.The Kili Trail permits travelers to witness the region's wilderness,virgin forests,and rare animals.This route,according to many,is the easiest way to reach the top where the breath-taking 360-degree sights of natural wonders await. Quebec,Canada This special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures,where fresh water becomes one with the tides（潮汕）of the sea,makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinations in the world.Here is a track that heads to the Saguenay Fjord National Park which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls,inviting lakes,and rare animals. Great Smoky Mountain,US This region（地区）has been named as the ancestral home of the Cherokee Indians,where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings.The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants.What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on the eastern part of the United States. 1、What is Petra and Wadi Rum best known for? A．Its culture. B．Its quietness. C．Its rare animals. D．Its desert scenery. 2、Which tour c