2023届宁夏石嘴山市第一中学高考冲刺押题（最后一卷）英语试卷（含解析）.doc

2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷 考生请注意： 1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。 2．第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。 3．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请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．It is reported that the ______ in Libya is hotting up. A．strength B．violence C．power D．activity 2．Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, ______ anyone can start now and make a new ending. A．for B．and C．but D．so 3．--- The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology. ---I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________. A．you can’t eat your cake and have it B．empty vessels make the greatest sound C．enough is as good as a feast D．two heads are better than one 4．he newly-discovered star was named _____ a Chinese astronomer ________his contributions to astronomy. A．for; in favor of B．after; in honor of C．by; in memory of D．as; in praise of 5．We believe ________ you have been devoted to ________ naturally of great necessity. A．that; being B．all that; be C．that all; are D．what; is 6．As to the long-term effects of global warming some believe that the damage has been done, ______________________. A．otherwise we take steps to make up now B．now that we take steps to make up C．whether we take steps to make up now or not D．unless we take steps to make up now 7．I prefer a school ______teachers have to work as a team, instead of fighting against each other. A．where B．that C．as D．when 8．Check your paper carefully to see ________ you have made any mistakes. A．what B．which C．whether D．that 9．He ________ whether to set aside the minor differences，then he did． A．debated B．predicted C．plotted D．calculated 10．--It is really fun to hike and I often go hiking in the forest. --But hiking alone in the forest ______ be very dangerous. A．can B．must C．shall D．will 11．Anna was in Inner Mongolia for two years, ____ as a volunteer teacher. A． having worked B． working C． worked D． to work 12．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning. A．even B．still C．rather D．ever 13．He couldn’t make his voice ______ above the noise of the traffic. A．to hear B．hearing C．heard D．hear 14．Do you know that ______ chairman of the meeting has announced that Mr Hodge has been made ______ manager of this factory? A．the, the B．/, the C．the, / D．a, a 15．If you leave this application form and go to another website, you will lose ______ you have already filled out on this form. A．whatever B．whoever C．wherever D．whenever 16．－What about inviting Tracy to host the party? －Good idea! She is very quick in mind. Oh, _______, here she comes. A．don’t pull my leg B．a little bird told me C．speak of the devil D．it’s a piece of cake 17．I was an only child, and ________ I had no experience of large families. A．so B．but C．or D．while 18．Right now, lots of people search for products on the Internet but still buy them at stores. Internet shopping will really ____ when people are sure that it is safe. A．set up B．set off C．take off D．take up 19．Time is a precious ________ that is often taken for granted among the young people. A．commodity B．commission C．component D．constitution 20．—Do you know why the teacher asks for me? —He wants you to ________ your absence last night. A．account for B．call for C．send for D．reach for 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）Professional development courses in London ●Business writing Delivery method: Online, Video Price: £49 About the course: Many people get blocked when forced to put their thoughts into words at work. This course gives you the tools and techniques to improve your writing, whether it's a two-line email or a two-hundred-page report. ●Travel writing courses Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar Price: £111 ( full day); £121 (evening classes) About the course: Do you want to be a travel writer? Then come along to a one-day travel writing workshop or a four-week travel writing evening class. The courses help participants to write travel features and publish them in newspapers, magazines or on websites. ●Pre-sessional programmes in EAP Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar Price: Starting from £1,210 About the course: Our five pre-sessional programmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study at Aston University. These programmes aim to equip you with the language and academic skills necessary for success in your future chosen subject area. ●Masterclass Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar Price: Starting from £331 About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results. 1、How is the business writing course different from the others? A．It is delivered online. B．It of