茂名市重点中学2023学年高考英语四模试卷（含解析）

1、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）1Scientists have introduced a new model of 3D printer, _ differs from the existing ones in certain aspects.AasBwhichCwh

2、oDthat2Jim told us all that _ he said so at the meeting was right.AallBwhatCall thatDthat3Would you like me the radio a bit?No, its all right. Im used with the radio .Ato turn down; to work; onBturning down; to working; onCturning down; to working; offDto turn down; to working; on4If you think that

3、the illness might be serious, you should not _ going to the doctor.Aput offBset aboutChold backDgive away5I am searching one online shopping site after another for a computer.So _I before I decided to buy a new camera.AhadBhaveCamDwould6At college, Barack Obama didnt know that he the first black pre

4、sident of the United States of America.Awas to becomeBbecomesCis to becomeDbecame7So _ sometimes in trying to accomplish something big _ we fail to notice the little things that give life its magic.Awe get caught up; as Bdo we get caught up; thatCcaught up get we; as Dcaught up do we get; that8 You

5、should have helped your mom wash the dishesI meant But she is always telling me to studyAto doBtoCdoing soDdoing9You _ be Carol. You havent changed a bit after all these years.AmustBcanCwillDshall10Your argument is .I will not let you pass.-Are you kidding?AsoundBrationalCliberalDplain11Between the

6、two generations, it is often not their age, _ their education that causes misunderstanding. Alike Bas Cor Dbut12We came to the station _ all the way, only _ the train had just left.Arunning, toldBto run, tellingCto run, to be toldDrunning, to be told13I wonder why he has been acting so strangely the

7、se daysRecent pressure at work may _ his behaviorAaccount for Bcall for Cchange for Dstand for14Its supposed to be the end of the paperback(简装书) and the _ of digital media, but some bookstores are surviving the Internet Age with surprising success.AdeadlineBdawnCduskDdeparture15What I love most abou

8、t reading novels is _ the authors vividly describe the characters.AwhatBwhyChowDwhom16Many writers are drawn to building a world, _ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.AitBoneCthatDthe one17Air pollution, together with littering, _ many problems in our larg

9、e industrial cities today.AcausesBcauseCcausedDcausing18- Dad, have you seen my Christmas card?- _ you painted last night? Im afraid I havent seen _.AOne ; oneBThe one ; itCOne ; itDThe one ; that19His suggestion_to see the film Avatar interested every one of us.Athat we goBwhich we should goCthat w

10、e would goDwe should go20_ you consider that the airline handled 80 million passengers last year, the accident figures are really very small.AUnless BWhenCBefore DThough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）A primary school in Hangzhou said on Monday its pulling a sex education text

11、book over complaints after gaining recent international attention for both its progressive approach and its graphic content.Controversy sparked after a mother of a second-grader at the school posted about the textbook on Sina Weibo on February 28, complaining the book contained overly-graphic illust

12、rations of reproductive(生殖的)organs.The book, published by Beijing Normal University, aims for students aged 6 to13. It had been used in schools for nearly a decade before the recent round of controversy.In China, sex education often faces resistance, especially from the older generation of parents w

13、ho used to tell their children that babies were picked up in streets or jumped out from rocks. Chinas sex education is considered conservative and schools usually try to avoid the subject, leaving the responsibility to parents or society. Nowadays, the frank description of sexual behavior in a recen

14、tly-released sex education textbook for primary school students in the city has triggered a wave of parental concern. Is the sex education textbook truly too clearly expressed?Some people hold that the sex education book should be detailed. Sex education is an important way of teaching children know

15、ing themselves, so we cannot ambiguous words describing the sex. On the other hand, adults see dirty things in the books while students may not. They see things in a different way and we should not judge the books from our perspective. There is no need to avoid sex in education.Others do not agree.

16、They think it is not wrong to describe sex in direct ways, but the sentences in the book are too rude and are even banned from our website. The wording should be more tender and beautiful in books for children.As far as I can see, we should be more careful about the sensitive topic, sex education. D

17、ifferent methods should be applied to children of different age groups. We can tell more details about sex to the older children, because they can accept it smoothly, and give more pictures, or tender words to the younger ones.1、Why did the elder generation use to lie about where kids came from?ABec

18、ause they were innocent and had no idea about thatBBecause they were not open-minded and didnt want their kids to be exposed to sex too earlyCBecause sex was so private that they felt shameful when telling the truthDBecause they didnt want to go against schools, who usually tried to avoid the subjec

19、t2、Which of the following statements does not agree with the original text?ARecently, the sex education book mentioned above has become a global concern.BParents criticize the direct ways the sex education book adopted to describe sexCPeople divide their opinions on whether sex education is necessar

20、y or notDIts not the first time the sex education book mentioned has been used in schools3、What can we infer from the text?AThere was no debate over the sex education book before the recent round controversyBAccording to the supporters, parents should put themselves in their childrens shoes when dea

21、ling with the sex education bookCDifferent methods should be used on children of different age groupsDSex education is so sensitive a topic that the writer can hardly bring forward any advice4、Which of the following words is the nearest in meaning to the underlined word “progressive” in the first pa

22、ragraph?ARewarding BStrangeCReasonable DAdvanced22（8分） What makes a person a giver or taker? The idea “give vs. take” takes shape in all interactions (互动) and relationships of our lives. Were either giving advice, making time for people, or were on the receiving end. We keep changing between the two

23、 based on different situations on a daily basis, if not an hourly one.According to Adam Grant, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, most people are matchers. They make careful observations on takers and make it a point for them to pay something back. They hate to see people who act so gene

24、rously towards others not receive any rewards. Actually, most matchers will try hard to promote and support givers so that they can get the good they deserve.Is there a gender factor (性别因素) that plays a part in this?A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles, a professor at Harvard University, focused on th

25、is question. She asked 200 senior managers to sit down in pairs where one person would act as the boss and the other as an employee to discuss salary promotions. Male “employees” asked for an average salary of $146k while the females asked for only $141k. But why did they not bargain as hard as the

26、men? Simply because they were more likely to be givers.As a woman, I do enjoy the act of giving up my time, my knowledge, and my care and my attention to others. I dont expect anything in return, but I do tend to pull myself away when I feel like Im being taken for granted. I also tend to get upset

27、when I see a loved ones continuous actions of kindness go unnoticed. So, its safe to say Im 50% giver, 35% matcher and 15% taker.I do know someone, however, who is 99% giver. Theyre constantly devoting their time, sharing valuable insights (洞察力) and going out of their way for everyone who crosses th

28、eir path. Although theyre changed the lives of many people, they rarely see any of it returned. But the universe is slowly repaying them; theyre now extremely successful, well known for what they do.1、We can learn from the first paragraph that _.Amost people think they are giversBpeople are not alwa

29、ys givers or takersCan individual is born to be a giver or a takerDfew differences exist between givers and takers2、In Adam Grants opinion, most people _.Ahate takersBprefer giving to takingCenjoy relying on themselvesDbalance giving and taking3、Hannahs study focused on _.Athe role of giving and tak

30、ing in jobsBthe gender difference in giving and takingCthe role of men and women in societyDthe salary difference between women and men4、The author tends to _.Athink acts of kindness should be valuedBexpect something in return for giving most of the timeCtake giving for grantedDbe a complete matcher

31、5、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AGiving is the shortest path to success.BSharing is the greatest human quality.CNo good deed goes undone.DGivers are worth respecting.23（8分） When something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, its so-and-sos fault.” or “I know Im late, bu

32、t its not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to

33、 you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winners key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might

34、 start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the pers

35、on. Ask to work with a different person, or dont rely on the person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what being a winner is all aboutcreatively using your skills and talent

36、s so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners dont have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on

37、“whose fault it is”. Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stop on for success.1、According to the passage, winners_.Adeal with problems rather than blame othersBmeet with fewer difficulties in their livesChave responsible and able colleaguesDblame th

38、emselves rather that others2、The underlined word “remedy” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_.AavoidBacceptCimproveDconsider3、When your colleague brings about a problem, you should_.Afind a better way to handle the problemBblame him for his lack of responsibilityCtell him to find the cause of t

39、he problemDask a more able colleague for help4、When problems occur, winners take them as_.Aexcuses for their failuresBbarriers to greater powerCchallenges to their colleaguesDchances for self-development24（8分） Alvin Irby wears many hats. He is a stand-up comedian, a childrens book author, a former k

40、indergarten teacher and, above all, the founder of the nonprofit Barbershop Books.Barbershop Books tries to solve this problem: How to get black children excited about reading? Its solution: 15 books. Barbershop Books puts 15 books all picked by kids in each of the dozens of barbershops, mostly in b

41、lack neighborhoods, across the country.Irby, who just turned 33, says hes hoping to help black children identify themselves as readers. That means, first and foremost, that reading should be fun. It also means kids need to see their life and interests reflected in the stories they read.But, Irby say

42、s, the publishing industry has a long way to go. When he went to a big book exhibition recently, few of the kids, titles on display had diverse characters. And those that did felt both foreign and not fun. The books subjects were mainly slavery, civil rights, or old dead black person. The librarians

43、 he met could hardly name two laugh-out-loud picture books with a black protagonist (主角).Books about slavery and civil rights have their place, Irby believes, but little black boys and girls deserve books that allow them to be children and to laugh like children.Irby says, schools need to focus less

44、 on out-of-touch books and reading tests that leave kids feeling defeated. They should try listening more and ask students: What are your strengths, your experiences, your interests? Whats most important to you?In Levels Barbershop of New York, whats most important to Vincent, a sixth-grader and son

45、 of a barber, is Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the book Irby just replaced, because the heros story feels real and really funny.“Everything goes wrong when he thinks that its gonna go right,” Vincent says. “Or, when something goods about to happen, it just gets ruined by his brother, Roderick.”Vincents enth

46、usiasm he says hes read every last one of the shops 15 books is all the motivation Alvin Irby needs to keep growing Barbershop Books. And it is growing.Last year, the program won a $10,000 Innovations in Reading Prize from the National Book Foundation. And next month, Irby will host a New York City

47、fundraiser.1、What can we know about Irby?AHe set up Barbershop Books.BHe owned many barbershops.CHe likes wearing different hats.DHe works in a kindergarten now.2、What is Irbys opinion about the publishing industry?AIt prefers to publish historical books.BIt doesnt hold enough book exhibitions.CIts

48、books dont connect with black children.DIts books have too many foreign characters.3、Why does Vincent love reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid?AIt has a surprising ending.BIts newly put on the shelf.CIts a real story about a black hero.DIts amusing and reflects his life.4、The author uses the last paragraph

49、 to _.Agive evidence of Barbershop Books successBarouse kids enthusiasm for Barbershop BooksCencourage donations for Barbershop BooksDstress the importance of Barbershop Books25（10分） Golden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Franci

50、sco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally thrown open to public traffic in 1937. It cost $25.7 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2,737 meters, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge is located in B

51、rooklyn. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, having been opened in the year 1883. The length of the bridge is 1,843 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge and the Columbus Bridge, the

52、 George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a construction period of almost 4 years. It is a two level suspension bridge that cost about $52 million to build.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8,038 me

53、ters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David BSteinman, who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1954 and opened to the public in 1958. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado Ri

54、ver and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927, ending two years later, costing $390,000. In the 1990s, a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1994. The first bridge is now used only by pedestrians.1、What do we know about the Golden G

55、ate Bridge?AIt consists of two bridges.BIt costs the least of the five bridges.CIt is the longest suspension bridge in the world.DIt takes about 4 years to complete the construction.2、Which of the following bridges was built the earliest?AGolden Gate Bridge.BBrooklyn Bridge.CGeorge Washington Bridge

56、.DNavajo Bridge.3、What will you do if you drive across Mackinac Bridge?AHave to pay some money.BUse the second bridge.CCover nearly 250 meters.DSee the statue of Dr. David BSteinman.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）In March 2007,I was recovering fro

57、m an operation for breast cancer and going through a terrible time.I spent my days at home 1 everything to myself.Then one of my colleagues suggested 2 ,“Why dont you pick a couple of days and go to Ireland and escape?”I 3 the tip. The trip was fun,but when I got on the 4 to go home,I wasnt feeling

58、well.My plan was to sleep for the 5 journey,but the guy next to me looked good-hearted for a conversation 6 he had kind eyes. “I had an operation,”I said 7 .I had breast cancer.He paused for a moment and said,“Whats wrong with that?Breast cancer is just a small 8 of you,like going to college or gett

59、ing married.” I could feel my eyes 9 up with tears. “Dont think too much of your problem,”he said.“Instead,think about how many people you could help.” I had tears coming down my face,and said,“I cant 10 Im crying in front of you,I dont 11 know you.” “Look,you have a 12 in life,”he said.“You can eit

60、her 13 your things deep in your pockets and take them to your grave,or you can help someone.” Ive always been a very 14 person,and aside from the few people who needed to know,Id kept my illness secret.I didnt want to be 15 by my weakness. But this man,whose name was Ken Duane,showed me that my illn