2023届苏州新区一中高考英语二模试卷含解析

1、2023届高考英语模拟试卷注意事项:1答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2答题时请按要求用笔。3请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。4作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1He is a bad-tempered fellow, but he _ be quite charming when he wishes.AshallBshouldCc

2、anDmust2The flat is good value for money because not only did they sell it to me at a cheap price, but they threw in some old furniture _.Aat their commandBfor good measureCbeyond my reachDbeneath their dignity3Lack of sleep _ lead to weakened immunity and memory, and also slow physical growth.Ashal

3、lBmustCshouldDcan4In recent years, Chinese arts have won the of a lot of people outside China.Areputation BenjoymentCappreciation Dentertainment5Im burnt out as Ive been working on my essay all the time. _. Youll surely make it.ADont put on airsBGive me a breakCDont get on my nerveDHang in there6Oba

4、ma didnt explain _ any larger principles have guided him through the historic convulsions of the 2011 Arab Spring. AwhatBthatCwhereDwhether7Criticized as online games are, they never fail to _ a large number of teenagersAappeal toBobject toCrefer toDturn to8Let Harry play with your toys as well, Cla

5、re you must learn to _.AsupportBcareCspareDshare9Was it at the beginning _ you made the promise _ you would do all to help make it?Athat; thatBwhen; thatCthat; whenDwhen; when10Do you know when your mother _ to pick you up?At 11：40 am.Ahad come Bis comingChas come Dwould come11He has made little pre

6、paration for the interview, so the chance of him succeeding in it is .Aslim BfantasticCobvious Dgentle12Sorry, Mum! I failed the job interview again.Oh, its too bad. You_ have made full preparations.AmustBcanCwouldDshould13The traffic is heavy these days. I arrive a bit late, so could you save me a

7、place?AcanBmustCneedDmight14 How much do you charge for the iPhone? Well,it cost me $ 400,but Ill _ 20% as its no longer new.Areduce to Bdecrease toCknock off Dcut off15If they throw stones at you，dont throw back.Use them to build your own foundation _.Asomehow BanywayCinstead Dnevertheless16If I ca

8、n help , I dont like working late into the night.AsoBthatCthemDit17Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I _ a walk in it every morning.Aam takingBtakeChave takenDhave been taking18In Sydney, theres only _ average of 23 days a year when _ sun doesnt shine.Athe, theBan, /Can, t

9、heDthe, /19Do you think he is the only person for the job?Im not quite sure but hell prove_ to the task.AequalBessentialCspecialDsuperior20It was so noisy that we hear ourselves speak.AcouldntBshouldntCmustntDneednt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） How do you get to Carnegie Ha

10、ll？Practice，practice，practice is the well-known answer. But for some inspiring young musicians from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Kabul，the road to the famous concert hall was more difficult.The Afghan Youth Orchestra（AYO）is made up of young people who study at the Afghanistan Natio

11、nal Institute of Music. It was the first orchestra created in Afghanistan in 30 years.Gulalai Norestani，14，plays a traditional string instrument. Like many students，Gulalai became an orphan when her parents were killed during the war. Music is her salvation（解救物）.Music for me is a language of peace，G

12、ulalai said. It helps connect with people.Milad Yousufi，18， is a piano student. Music is my life, he said. Milad also lost many of his family members during the war. When music was banned, he couldnt even touch a piano. So as a 12-year-old boy, he started painting and drawing. I used to draw a piano

13、, he said. Finally, Milad was free to play a real piano. Our dream came true, he said. It is everyones dream to play in Carnegie Hall.And he has more dreams. I have a dream to continue my education in America, he explained. I am working hard to make that happen. Then I have a dream to come back to A

14、fghanistan and teach and serve people.Because of continuing limits in Afghanistan, Gulalai and Milad listen mostly to the kind of classical music they played at Carnegie Hall. But Gulalai says shes heard a bit of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira and she likes them. Milad says he has heard of lady Gaga and

15、 Justin Bieber, but hasnt yet had a chance to listen to them.Before Milad went onstage that night with the band of Afghan kids who had survived a war, I asked him if he had ever experienced true peace. No, not yet, he answered, adding, I hope I will be able to.Later during the performance, as he pla

16、yed one of Carnegie Halls famous grand pianos, the look of pure joy on his face convinced me that he found peace in music.1、In the opinion of Gulalai, music _.Amakes people understand each otherBcalms her down in the warCis a kind of violent languageDsaves her from the killing at war2、What is Milads

17、 final goal?ATo play a real piano.BTo be a teacher.CTo play in Carnegie Hall.DTo be educated in America.3、According to the passage _.Aclassical music is not played in AfghanistanBGulalai knows lady Gaga and Justin Bieber wellCthe music Gulalai and Milad can hear is limitedDMilad likes Jennifer Lopez

18、 and Shakira.4、What may be the best title for the text?ATraditional Afghan MusicBYoung MusiciansCA Better PerformanceDPeace in Music22（8分）OPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAntlia PneumaticaIn a new play by Anne Washburn, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, a group of estranged friends gather at a Texas farm house to bu

19、ry one of their peers. (Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. 212-279-4200. In previews.)Bright StarSteve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War. Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-

20、239-6200. In previews.)The CrucibleIvo van Hove directs Arthur Millers classic drama about the Salem witch trials, starring Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Ciaran Hinds, and Sophie Okonedo. (Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)Dry PowderJohn Krasinski, Claire Danes, and Hank Azaria s

21、tar in Sarah Burgesss play, in which an executive at a private-equity firm (私人股本公司) tries to rebound from a P.R. disaster. Thomas Kail directs. (Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555. In previews. Opens Oct. 28, 2017)The FatherFrank Langella stars in a play by the French writer Florian Zeller, tran

22、slated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Doug Hughes for Manhattan Theatre Club, about an eighty-year-old man who is losing his grip on his own life story. (Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin Oct. 28, 2017)1、If youre interested in American music, where can you get

23、entertained?APeter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. BCort, 138 W. 48th St.CWalter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. DPublic, 425 Lafayette St.2、If you want to preview a play now, which of the following is not available?ABright Star BThe CrucibleCDry Powder DThe Father3、The authors purpose of writing the passage is to

24、 _ .Ainform BentertainCpersuade Ddescrib23（8分） Most children are full of the most impractical schemes for becoming policemen, firemen or train drivers when they grow up. When I was a child, however, I did not have such ordinary ambitions. I was going to have my own zoo.At the time, this did not seem

25、 to me, and still does not seem, an unreasonable idea. My friends and relatives, who had long found me strange because I showed little interest in anything that did not have fur or feathers, accepted this as just another example of my strangeness. They felt that, if they ignored my often-repeated re

26、marks about owning my own zoo, I would eventually grow out if it.As the years passed, however, my determination to have my own zoo grew increasingly strong, and eventually, after going on a number of trips to bring back animals for other zoos, I was ready to start my own.From my latest trip to West

27、Africa, I had brought back a considerable collection and animals which were living, temporarily I assured her, in my sisters suburban garden in Bournemouth. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to convince the local council to support my plans, I began to investigate the possibility of starting m

28、y zoo on the island of Jersey in the English Cannel.I was introduced to a man named Hugh Fraser who, I was told, was a broad-minded, kindly soul. He would show me around the island and point out suitable sites. So, my wife and I flew to Jersey and were met by Hugh who drove us to his family home, pr

29、obably one of the most beautiful old houses on the island. There was a huge walled garden with lots of outbuildings all built in the beautiful local stone. Turning to my wife, I said, “What a marvelous place for a zoo!”To my relief, Hugh Fraser did not think my idea absurd, and asked whether I reall

30、y meant what I said. Slightly embarrassed, I replied that I had meant it, but added hastily that I realized it was impossible. Hugh said he did not think it was as impossible as all that.He went on to explain that the house and grounds were too big for him, and so he wanted to move to a smaller plac

31、e in England. Would I care to consider renting the property for the purpose of establishing my zoo? I could not imagine more attractive surroundings for my purposes, and by the time lunch was over, the bargain had been sealed.The alarm displayed by all who knew me when this news was announced was in

32、tense. The only exception to the general chorus of disapproval was my sister. Although she thought it a mad scheme, at least it would rid her back garden of the assorted jungle creatures who were straining her relationship with her neighbours.1、How did the authors friends and relatives respond to hi

33、s childhood dream?AThey approved of his idea.BThey paid no attention to him.CThey believed hed give it up later on.DThey thought he was overly ambitious.2、What made the author decide to start his zoo on the island of Jersey?ARefusal by the local council to support his idea.BInspiration from his last

34、 trip to West Africa.CFailure to get donation from other zoos.DThe need for a larger suburban garden.3、Why did Hugh eventually agree to rent his property to the author?AHugh also loved animals very much.BHugh found it hard to manage the property by himself.CHugh didnt like the place so decided to mo

35、ve to England.DHugh was moved by the authors eagerness to establish a zoo.4、What can be inferred about the authors sister?AShe was fond of chorus.BShe was sure of his success.CShe didnt get on well with her parents.DShe was being troubled by his animals.24（8分） “Preventing obesity (肥胖) and smoking ca

36、n save lives, but it doesnt save money,” reported researchers. “It was a small surprise, for it is against the common belief,” said Pieter van Baal, who led the study. “But it makes sense. If you live longer, then your costs of the health system will be more.”The researchers found that from age 20 t

37、o 56, obese people racked up (累计) the most expensive health costs. But on average, healthy people lived 84 years. Smokers lived about 77 years, and obese people lived about 80 years. Smokers and obese people tended to have more heart disease than healthy people. Therefore in the long run, the thin a

38、nd healthy group spent about $ 417,000, from age 20 on. Smokers spent about $ 326,000 and obese people $ 371,000.“The result throws a bucket of cold water onto the idea, based on guesswork, that obesity is going to cost trillions of dollars,” said Patrick Basham, a professor of health politics. “If

39、were going to worry about the future of obesity, we should stop worrying about its financial impact,” he said.“The benefits of obesity prevention may not be seen immediately in terms of cost saving in tomorrows budget, but there are long-term gains,” said Baal. “These are often immeasurable when it

40、comes to people living longer and healthier lives.” In the meanwhile, he said that governments should recognize that successful smoking and obesity prevention programs mean that people will have a higher chance of dying of something more expensive later in life.“Lung cancer is a cheap disease to tre

41、at because people dont survive very long. But if they are old enough to get Alzheimers (早老性痴呆病) one day, they may survive longer and cost more. We are not advising that governments stop trying to prevent obesity,” Baal said. “But they should do it for the right reasons.”1、Among middle-aged people, w

42、hose costs of the health system are the most?AThose who are heavy smokers.BThose who are overweight.CThose who are too thin.DThose who are suffering from heart attacks.2、What can we know about the belief that obesity costs much?AIt turns out to be incorrect.BIt comes from scientific studies.CIt is b

43、ased on medical evidence.DIt has changed over the past years.3、According to the text, governments should prevent obesity for the purpose of .Areducing the risk of suffering cancerBweakening obesitys financial impactCmaking sure of peoples long and healthy lifeDreducing the money spent on medical pro

44、grams4、What would be the best title for this text?AA Recent Medical Study Shows the Truth about HealthBPreventing Obesity and Smoking May Cost MoreCObesity and Smoking Lead to Expensive DiseasesDGovernments Change Attitude towards Obesity and Smoking25（10分） Its rare that you see the words shyness an

45、d leader in the same sentence. After all, the common viewpoint is that those outgoing and sociable guys make great public speakers and excellent net-workers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to

46、 leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 3 percent of leaders actually are quite shytheyre just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few innies.Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive

47、 to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. Theyre not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking,

48、 but rather listening so they can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share a common love of learning. They are intrinsically（内在地） motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and he

49、aring the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut in? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence：they own the moment by speaking calm

50、ly and purposefully, which translate to a positive image.Shyness is often related to modesty. Not to say that limelight-seekers arent modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledg

51、e gaps and limitations.Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than outgoing ones, theyre more comfortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that arent primarily apparent. Dont beli

52、eve me? Maybe youll believe Albert Einstein, who once said, Its not that Im so smart, its that I stay with problems longer. Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outg

53、oing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.1、We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.Ashy people are sensitive to rewardsBshy people care more about contentCoutgoing people are more careful abou

54、t chancesDoutgoing people consider what to learn while listening2、The example of Johnny shows _.Ashy people are likely to be modestBhardworking students speak little in publicCsome students keep silent on purpose at schoolDshy people may have an advantage in discussion3、We can learn from the underli

55、ned sentence in Paragraph 5 that _.Asuccess results from devotionBshyness contributes to popularityCoutside reward leads to insistenceDuncertainty counts more than certainty4、The author supports his ideas mainly by _.Agiving definitions and presenting research resultsBexplaining problems and providi

56、ng solutionsCquoting authorities and making evaluationsDmaking contrasts and giving examples第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项26（30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Generally speaking, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy a

57、nd conservative (保守) person who is 1 only among those with whom he is familiar. When a stranger is present, he often seems nervous, 2 embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train (通勤车) any morning or evening to 3 the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers

58、 or 4 off in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive (冒犯的). 5 , there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, once 6 , makes the offender immediately the object of 7 One of the few things we can say about the British with certainty i

59、s that a British takes a(n) 8 to the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it 9 Some people argue that it is because the British weather 10 follows forecast and thus becomes a source of interest to everyone. This may be so. Certainly a British cannot have much 1

60、1 in the weathermen, whose predictions, in many cases, 12 to be wrong! The man in the street seems to be as accurate or as inaccurate as the weathermen in his 13 Foreigners may be surprised at the number of references 14 weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very