福建省建瓯市芝华中学2023学年高考压轴卷英语试卷（含解析）

1、2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷请考生注意：1请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用05毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。2答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的注意事项，按规定答题。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1He let me write down his instructions sure that I would know what was after he went away.Amaking; doing Bmaking; to doCto make; to do Dto make; to b

2、e done2He started school the same day as I did and_to it like a duck to water.AappealedBtookCcateredDsaw3The Games are known as the friendly games because of their _ on kindness and mutual respect.AlacksBfocusesCchallengesDresearches4Some of them, _ in rural villages, had never seen a train.Ato be b

3、orn and brought upBborn and brought upChaving born and brought upDhaving been born and brought up5What do you think of the newly-released film Capernaum?It touched my heart deeply. But for your recommendation I _ it.Ahad missedBwould missCwould have missedDmust have missed6Hard work and lack of slee

4、p have _ her beauty and youth in recent years.Aworn outBtried outCmade outDsent out7By the time he arrived in Beijing, we _ there for two days.Awill have stayedBstayChave been stayingDhad stayed8-_ should we look down upon the poor. -Im with you on that.ABy all meansBBy any meansCBy means ofDBy no m

5、eans9I dont mind her criticizing me,but_is how she does it that I object to.AitBthatCthisDwhich10 Catherine, will you visit us this weekend?I planned to, but something unexpected .Ahas come upBwas coming upChad come upDwould come up11_in painting, John didnt notice evening approaching.ATo absorbBTo

6、be absorbedCAbsorbedDAbsorbing12Li Hua _ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.Aexchanges Bhas exchangedCwill exchange Dhad exchanged13What if the rainstorm continues?Come on guys! We have to meet the _ whatever the weather.AstandardBdemandCdeadlineDsatisfaction14This kind of

7、gel pen which _ smoothly is quite popular with students.Ais written Bis writing Cwrote Dwrites15In the early morning all of us stood at the top of the mountain _ east of the city, watching _burning sun rising.A/; aBthe; aCthe; theD/; the16The little girl _ a foreign language fairly quickly.Apicked u

8、pBgot upCstepped upDmade up17I think it a great honor _ to visit your country.Ato inviteBinvitingChaving invitedDto be invited18_? You look really down.Im tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.AWhy botherBSo whatCWhats upDWhy not19It_ have been Tom that parked the car here, as he

9、is the only one with a car.AmayBcanCmustDshould20It is not surprising the new course on electronic games has attracted many students.Awhat BwhichCthat Dwhere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）Over seven months have passed since Panamanian officials launched an expansion of the wo

10、rld famous Panama Canal. Officials agreed to the expansion so that many of the worlds largest cargo ships (货船) could easily pass through the canal. Yet the $ 5.25-billion project has problems. It says ships still continue to rub against the canals walls and wear out its defenses designed to protect

11、both shipping and the waterway.A dangerous systemThe canal links two oceans-the Atlantic and the Pacific-through a system of locks (船闸). The locks are like steps. They raise and lower ships from one part of the waterway to another on their trip from ocean to ocean.With the old locks, which are still

12、 in use, large ships would be tied to powerful engines on both sides. These engines help to keep the ships in the center of the canal. In the new locks, the ships are tied to tugboats (拖船). One tugboat is tied to the front of the ship, with the other tied to the back. These boats then guide the ship

13、s through the canal.At first, pilots of the cargo ships and tugboat operators would sometimes try to rub the boats against the canal walls as a way to keep the ships straight. But this caused damage to rubber padding (垫料) lining the walls.Not enough trainingEven before the expanded canal opened in J

14、une 2016, tugboat operators had expressed concern about the new system. Many asked for more training. The fears and dangers remain, although the boats are going through.The Panama Canal Authority reports that, between June 2016 and January 2017, there were only 15 incidents that resulted in damage t

15、o locks or ships. That represents about 2 percent of the 700 times ships that have sailed through the expanded canal.Pilots have argued they should be replaced with a system of floating bumpers (减震) like those used in some European locks. Officials say they plan to continue operating with the curren

16、t system of defenses, but changes could happen in the future.1、What is the main problem with the newly expanded Panama Canal?AIt has cost too much money to buildBThe operators of the tugboats fear to work in it.CIt is too crowded for the largest ships to pass through.DIt still brings damage to the p

17、assing ships and its own defenses.2、What is the difference between the new locks and the old ones?AThe old locks dont need rubber padding as defenses.BThe new locks need tugboats tied to both sides of the ships.CThe new locks are easier for the largest ships to pass through the canal.DThe old locks

18、need powerful engines to drag the ships through the canal.3、What is the Panama Canal Authoritys attitude towards the expanded canal?ACautious. BCritical.CPositive. DDoubtful.4、What can we learn about the current system of defenses?ANo ships shall rub against the canal walls to protect it.BNothing wi

19、ll be done at present to improve it.CMore training will be given to pilots for it.DA new system will replace it.22（8分） Brisbane is an exciting city, voted as one of the most liveable cities in Australia. Its fine food will make you hate to leave. Here are four famous restaurants.AriaFor a fine dinin

20、g experience in Brisbane, it is hard to go past Aria by award winning well-known chef Matt Moran. With a beautiful setting at the Eagle Street Pier overlooking the Brisbane River, Aria is all about beautifully presented food. This is what Alia differs from other restaurants. The menu here is seasona

21、l with different lunch and dinner options, and prices are set depending on how many courses you choose.Bavarian Bier CafThere are lots of fantastic restaurants that overlook the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge. A big favorite is the Bavarian Bier Caf where you can enjoy amazing German food, with

22、 big cups of Bavarian beer to drink and cookies to go with it. Prices are quite reasonable and the views are some of the best youll get in Brisbane.Ecco BistroSet in an old tea warehouse building, Ecco Bistro has been serving up amazing food in Brisbane for over 20 years. Ecco Bistro is run by chef

23、Philip Johnson who focuses on using the best local produce to create dishes where the materials do the talking. The menu has a good variety of dishes at reasonable prices, with dishes such as lobsters with sweet and sour onions, carrot, mushroom.The Plough InnPlough Inn is one of the best pubs to go

24、 to for food in Brisbane. No matter when you come in, it is sure to satisfy all of your appetite. Pub dining is huge in Brisbane and the dining experience has moved away from the basic pub bugs of old, now offering extensive menus with restaurant quality food. The pub atmosphere is still there howev

25、er, and the food is generally still cheap, plentiful and not too fancy.1、What makes the food served by Aria special?AIts taste.BIts price.CIts appearance.DIts variety.2、Which restaurant would you like to go to if you are a lover of German food?AAriaBBavarian Bier CafCEcco BistroDThe Plough Inn3、In w

26、hich aspect is Philip Johnson expert?ACooking food with local food materials.BPresenting his food in an attracting way.COffering beer with delicious cookies.DCreating a traditional pub atmosphere.23（8分） Plants are boring. They just sit there photosynthesizing （光合作用） while animals have all the fun. R

27、ight? Not so much. A new study has found that there is a long history of interactions between ants and plants. The ant and plant co-evolution （协同进化） started with ants feeding on plants and plants evolving ant-friendly features.Plants make a number of different structures that are specific for ant us

28、e. Some plants have evolved features that persuade ants into defending them from attack from other insects and even mmml. h nlud hollow thorns that nt will live nd, or tra ntr (琼浆) n lv or stems for the ants to eat. Some ants will just cheat and take the nectar and run, but some will stick around an

29、d attack anything that tries to hurt the plant. Other plants get ants to help them move their seeds around, by providing them with rich food packets attached to the seeds. The ant will pick up the seed and carry it away, eat the food packet, and leave the seed - often in a nutrient-rich area where i

30、tll grow better, and since its farther away from its parent, they wont have to compete for resources.But scientists werent sure how the evolutionary relationship between ants and plants got started. If evolution is an arms race between species developing ways to make use of their neighbors, then sci

31、entists wanted to know whether plants or ants fired the first shot. It was a chicken-and-egg question, whether things started with ants developing behaviors to take advantage of plants, or plants evolving structures to take advantage of ants.The history of ants and plants evolving together goes back

32、 to the time of the dinosaurs, and its not easy to tell from fossils who fired the first shot. However, it is a question of little significance. Scientists say their study maters because it provides a look at how these widespread and complex interactions evolved.1、Some plants attach food packets to

33、their seeds in order to .Areward the antsBmake a fool of antsCprovide nutrition for the seedsDget the seeds moved around2、What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?AHow plants and ants interact.BWhat ants do to protect plants.CHow plants and ants survive attacks.DWhy plants and ants need co-evolution.3、W

34、hich is true about the evolutionary relationship between ants and plants?AAnts depended more upon plants.BIt caused a race for better evolution.CHow it got started was uncertain.DIt was of little value for future studies.4、Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo introduce a science rese

35、arch method.BTo inform readers of a latest research findingCTo arouse readers interest in science research.DTo criticize peoples traditional views about plants.24（8分）A Guide to FreshmanFood ServiceThe URS Cafeteria opens from 7:00am to 8:00pm. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and mea

36、ls. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.TransportationThe URS Express is a shuttle

37、 service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Center. Operation hours are between 9:00am and 3:00pm, Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $2.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Center on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Q

38、ualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.Relaxation and HealthThe Globe, located in the

39、bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10:00am to 10:00pm, closed on Sundays.The Fitness Center is on the top floor of Douglas Hall, it is committed to physical, emotional and

40、social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30pm.1、What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?AAdd money to your ID card and play ches

41、sBHave meals with your friendsCBuy drinks and enjoy concertsDDo your homework and watch TV2、What can the URS Express do for the students?ATo provide students with campus toursBTo take students to the Mattson CenterCTo transport the students to and from the storesDTo carry the students to the lecture

42、 halls3、Whom can you get help from for your writing?AThe professors BVolunteersCTrainers DClassmates4、When and where can you cook for yourself?AThe Douglas hall, Sunday BThe Globe, WednesdayCThe URS Cafeteria, Friday DThe Mcmillan Hall, Sunday25（10分）Our Annual Cultural EventsA Night in RioWe are pro

43、ud to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Brazilian Carnival to Charlotte with A Night inRio! Get a taste of Carnival through dancing, live music, authentic food, drinks and marketplace. Put on your green and yellow, and join us for the unforgettable experience of Brazilian Carnival!Date: Saturday, F

44、ebruary 24, 2018TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE DOORLocation: Neighborhood Theatre, CharlotteTime: 7 PMRitmo & SaborWe are thrilled to bring the annual celebration Ritmo & Sabor Festival! Featuring dance performances and FREE dance lessons and delicious, authentic Latin cuisine, this festival will be

45、a fantastic celebration for the entire family to enjoy! Food and beer will be available for purchase. Come out to enjoy a great summer evening of Ritmo & Sabor!Date: Saturday July 2, 2018Location: International & Cultural Center, CharlotteTime: 5-11 PMFREE ADMISSIONLas AmricasJoin us in the annual c

46、elebration LAS AMRICAS! We display our history and identity of Latin America through musical performances, story-telling and poetry. Enjoy yourself with local artists, shop your way through a market of arts and crafts and join in some of the finest Latin American cuisine.Date: August 18, 2018Locatio

47、n: Midwood International & Culture Center, CharlotteTime: 2-7 PMAdmission is FREE.Latin American FestivalFestival Latinoamericano returns for its 28th year, with musical artists and dance performances, a diverse authentic selection of Latin American food, visual artists, and a street festival enviro

48、nment with activities for the whole family.Location: Symphony Park at South Park Mall, CharlotteDate: Saturday Sept. 29 (1-8pm)Admission: $10; Children aged 8 & under are free.1、What does Ritmo & Sabor mainly provide?AMusic and visual art.BFood and beer.CDance and poetry.DDance and food.2、What can y

49、ou do at Las Amricas?ABuy some local crafts as souvenirs.BEnjoy typical Latin American beer.CDance in green and yellow clothes.DWatch local dancers performances.3、Which event requires a ticket for a seven-year-old child?ALas Amricas.BRitmo & Sabor.CA Night in Rio.DLatin American Festival.第三部分 语言知识运用

50、（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）When I was six, my mother placed me in a 36._ school. For the next nine years, I 37._ slept in a room that 38._ less than 30 other kids in it. So, when I was promoted to senior at the high school for my39._ year there, I had th

51、e greatest 40._ of rooming with just one other classmate, and the added feature of a semi-private bathroom. We seniors also had the feature of walking around the 41._ in special hats, we called senior bonnets, so all the other kids would know we were the 42._ in the high school. As seniors, we frequ

52、ently went on field 43._ outside the campus, including city museums, city hall , colleges and theatres. The highlight was a senior class trip to Washington, DC, 44._ we sat in on a session of Congress, 45._ the monument and many other government sites around the city. Another 46._ of being seniors w

53、as that many of us on athletic and other extra-curricular teams were elected to high ranking for the year. I had the honor and pleasure of47._ captain of our state championship swim team, while my roommate was voted48._ of the drama club. 49._ services were on a sunny day in June. Each of us had loo

54、ked forward to this moment for ten years. Now we were going out on our own to complete freedom, and we should have been flooded with joy.50._, to my surprise, I found myself 51._, something I hadnt done for years. I noticed many of my 52._, usually proud of their macho attitudes, were also wiping aw

55、ay tears. We knew we would never be together again as we were on that graduation day. Our senior year 53._deep feelings of sadness for our54._, as well as joy for our emerging into a new world 55._the school campus.1、Ateaching Bboarding Cplaying Dmixing2、Anever Bnot Coccasionally Dfrequent3、Alived B

56、included Ccontained Dput4、Anext Bfirst Cfinal Dsecond5、Apleasure Bsorrow Chappy Dmerry6、Acountry Bcity Cclassroom Dcampus7、Ayoungest Blowest Coldest Dhighest8、Aroads Btrips Cvoyages Dtravel9、Awhich Bthat Cwhere Dwhen10、Aapproached Bvisited Cmanaged Dspent11、Abenefit Bdisadvantage Cprofit Dstrength12

57、、Abeing brought Bbeing chosenCbeing taken Dbeing realized13、Amember Bmonitor Csecretary Dpresident14、AGraduation BEducation CVolunteering DPopulation15、ATherefore BFortunately CHowever DWhile16、Asmiling Blaughing Ccrying Dscreaming17、Astudents Bclassmates Cteachers Dfriends18、Abegan with Bended with

58、Cbargained with Dassociated with19、Aloss Bresult Clove Dhatred20、Aover Bout Cbeyond Dfrom第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）Once a group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Halfway 1 his talk, the speaker stopped and decided to create a group 2 (act). He went around the hall

59、and gave each person a balloon. Each one was asked to write his or her name on the balloon 3 (use) a marker pen. Then all the balloons 4 (collect) and put in another room.The speaker then led the group to the room full of balloons and asked them to find the balloons that had their names 5 (write) on

60、 within five minutes. Everyone was 6 (hurry) searching for their name, bumping into each other, pushing each other around. It was in chaos. At the end of the five minutes no one could find their own balloon.Then each person was asked to randomly collect 7 balloon and give it to the person whose name