1、2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语(二)本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在答题纸上。将条形码横贴在答题纸“贴条形码区”。2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题纸各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. 考生必
2、须保持答题纸的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题纸一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. Where are the speakers?A. In a school. B.
3、 In a library. C. In a bookstore.2. What does the man think of his performance?A. Entertaining. B. Unsatisfactory. C. Successful.3. When will the woman pick Eric up?A. At around 1:00 p. m. B. At around 3:00 p. m. C. At around 5:00 p. m.4. What will the speakers do next?A. Book a trip. B. Go to the b
4、ank. C. Get fuel for the car.5. What can be known about the train?A. Its late. B. Its crowded. C. Its cancelled.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why is the man calling?A. To confirm
5、an appointment.B. To reschedule a reservation.C. To arrange for lunch with the woman.7. Who is the man?A. The womans doctor. B. The doctors assistant. C. The womans husband.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why are British people unwilling to learn a foreign language?A. English is widely used around the world.B. T
6、hey have little gift for language learning.C. They would not like to leave their country.9. What is the second most-spoken language in the UK?A. Chinese. B. French. C. Polish.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.听第8段材料，回答第11
7、至13题。11 What is the major reason to move to the countryside according to the man?A. Its easier to park. B. The rent is cheaper. C. The air is fresher.12. How can they probably go to the jazz club?A. By driving a car. B. By walking. C. By riding a horse.13. What are the speakers talking about?A. The
8、activities in spare time.B. The moving of the company.C. The advantages of the countryside.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the man doing?A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a lecture. C. Making a comment.15. What should you do after moving to a neighborhood?A. Wait for your neighbors visit.B. Reach out to
9、help your neighbors.C. Introduce yourself to your neighbors.16. Which is the best way for you to handle a noisy neighbor?A. Putting up with him.B. Reporting him to the police.C. Reminding him of his misbehavior.17. What should we do if we have a nosy neighbor?A. Keep him company. B. Ignore his quest
10、ions. C. Warn him to get away.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why do some French choose to give used items?A. To raise money for charity.B. To protect the environment.C. To follow the fashion in Europe.19. What is the percentage of French people willing to receive second-hand gifts?A. 18%. B. 30%. C. 80%.20.
11、What do eco-friendly websites encourage people to do?A. Exchange used items as gifts.B. Purchase expensive low carbon gifts.C. Replace physical gifts with time and services.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分37.5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。AItaly is a country that cannot be missed on you
12、r travel bucket list.Things to Do in ItalyOwning 50 UNESCO approved World Cultural Heritage Sites, Italy is honored around the world for its ancient civilization and art. Being the epitome (典范) of the western art and culture, this remarkable land gave birth to the Renaissance, which affected the who
13、le Europe, and obviously every corner of Italy bears a long history. Men are crazy about Italian football, while ladies cant move their eyes away from Italian fashion. Moreover, the world famous Italian cuisine will also delight you. Our Italy vacation packages could cover all these absorbing aspect
14、s.Best Time to GoItaly has a diverse climate, with continental climate in the north and Mediterranean climate in the south.In summer, most areas in Italy are extremely hot, with the highest temperature over 35. Usually, the high temperature starts from the end of June and lasts till August. August i
15、s the national holiday month. Many Italian families will spend their holidays in coastal cities.During the winter time, the northern Italy is relatively cold and accompanied by heavy snows. Many people will stay indoors. But it is highly recommended to go skiing and enjoy the snow-covered landscape
16、of the mountains. The southern and island areas are relatively warm, with an average temperature of about 15.Generally speaking, the best time to take Italy tours is spring from April to June and autumn from September to October.Visa for Italy ToursItaly is a Schengen country (申根国家), and internation
17、al travelers can enter Italy with an available Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country. Travelers holding American, Canadian, Australian passports, and citizens of European Union (EU) countries are allowed to stay up to 90 days without a visa.Currency & Payment in ItalyItaly uses the European U
18、nions common currency Euro (). Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc. are widely accepted. But for tobacco purchases, only cash is accepted. Some supermarkets do not support credit card payment.1. What greatly appeals to female visitors in Italy?A. History.B. Football.C. Fashion.D. Cuisine.2. What is advised t
19、o do in the winter of Italy?A Go skiing in the north.B. Join in some indoor activities.C. Enjoy family holidays in coastal cities.D. Climb snow covered mountains on islands.3. Who can stay in Italy for three months?A. A traveler with a Chinese passport.B. Any international traveler with a visa.C. An
20、y person living in Canada for many years.D. A citizen from an EU country without a visa.BIn order to kill time, many people have been trying to cope with the boredom by reading books, others have perfected their cooking skills and many others have tried their hands at craft projects, including tie d
21、yeing (扎染).Whether you think tie-dye is totally stylish or not your style, the unique print from the 1960s is back in a major way. Its become a hot fashion trend.“The last several years have seen the resurgence in craftsmanship and handmade goods, popularizing the hobbies in the 1960s (weaving, tie-
22、dyeing), but in a modern way. People would connect with these handmade objects to feel connected to nature,” Stitch Fix color expert Ryen Anderson said to Today. Online searches for “how to crumple (压皱) tie-dye”, a popular technique, are u by 376 percent on Pinterest.This homestyle creation can easi
23、ly be made at home. The only things we need to prepare include fabric. light-colored clothes, dye, rubber, and water. In tie-dye, the fabric is colored by tying several parts of the fabric before dying to give certain color effects. While this seems relatively simple, it takes multiple steps and was
24、hes.Some people make tie-dye adjust old-fabrics in an innovative way. Some others use tie-dye technique to create a new pattern as the color of their clothes fades. The typical current trend is that people use natural coloring for tie-dye and combine it with doodles (涂鸦) and natural printing ( eco-p
25、rinting) by abstracting colors from the leaves.The dyeing technique has deep roots from Africa. Many immigrants from various African countries brought their skills to the United States during the 1700s to 1800s. The popularity of tie-dye then was quite influential in the 1960s or commonly referred t
26、o as “flower power” generation. Tie-dye became a symbol in that times.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To lead to the topic of the text.B. To create a cultural atmosphere.C. To show how leisure the life is.D. To imply what people do to kill time.5. What does the underlined word “resu
27、rgence” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. New research.B. Return and growth.C. Modern exhibition.D. Birth and disappearance.6. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The process of tie-dyeing.B. The effects of fabric coloring.C. The materials used for tie-dyeing.D. The technique applied to tie-d
28、yeing.7. What is the typical trend of the present tie-dye?A. Adjusting old clothes.B. Designing diverse patterns.C. Recovering the faded colors.D. Obtaining colors from plants.C“To explore further and to learn about the solar system we live in, we need to take advantage of whats on the Moon, so we d
29、ont have to take everything with us,” said Jacob Bleacher, the Chief Exploration Scientist supporting NASAs Artemis program at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Scientists at the University of Florida have made a breakthrough discovery decades in the making that could both enable further space explor
30、ation and benefit humanity. “Here we are, 50 years later, completing experiments that were started back in the Apollo labs,” said Robert Ferl, a professor of this university.Arabidopsis, native to Africa, is a relative of vegetables like broccoli (西兰花). Due to its small size and ease of growth, it i
31、s one of the most studied plants in the world. Space scientists are doing research on how it grows in space.To grow the Arabidopsis, the scientific team used samples collected on the Apollo 11, 12, and 17 missions, with only a gram of regolith (表土) from the Moon given to each plant. The team added w
32、ater and then seeds to the samples. They then put them into boxes in a clean room. A nutrient solution was added daily. Every plant looked the same up until about day six. After day six, however, it was clear that the plants were not as energetic as the control group plants growing in volcanic ash,
33、and the plants were growing differently depending on which type of sample they were in. The plants grew more slowly and had poor roots and leaves. After 20 days, just before the plants started to flower, the team harvested the plants and studied them.The team found the plants reacted differently dep
34、ending on which sample each collected from different areas on the Moon was used. Plants grown in the Apollo 11 samples were not as strong as the other two sets. Nevertheless, the plants did grow.This research opens the door to someday growing more plants rich in nutrition in habitats on the Moon. Pl
35、ants are what enable us to be explorers.8. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. It took 50 years to complete building the Apollo labs.B. More labs will be built on the Moon in half a century.C. Some supplies may be produced on the Moon in the future.D. The conservation of the Moon helps
36、explore the solar system.9. Why is Arabidopsis a most studied plant?A. It is productive.B. It is easy to plant.C. It is rich in nutrition.D. It is harvested conveniently.10. How is the third paragraph developed?A. By giving examples.B. By following space order.C. By presenting procedures.D. By analy
37、zing research findings.11. Which section of a website is the text most likely from?A. Wildlife.B. Education.C. Travel.D. Research.DNine milu deer babies were born in Daqing Mountain National Nature Reserve in April, after 27 deer were relocated in September from two reserves in Nanhaizi, Beijing, an
38、d Dafeng, Jiangsu Province.The milu deer have been brought back from the edge of complete extinction in China since the mid-1980s. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration launched the ambitious conservation program in 2019 to expand the habitat of the species. Experts came to the Daqing n
39、ature reserve for inspection, and an area with plenty of food and water was chosen to release (放养) the deer.For Ma, who works at the Daqing Mountain National Nature Reserves management station, it is a new responsibility, but he remains undiscouraged by challenges. He consults experts to understand
40、the species better. According to his observations, the two groups of animals from Nanhaizi and Dafeng are getting along well, and even integrating into one close community. Ma keeps a record of the reserves ecological conditions. He has noticed that the plant cover has increased, thanks to the natio
41、nal protection policy and plenty of rainfall in recent years.“The milu originally lived in the wetlands along the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. This is the first time they have been released in a cold mountainous region, where the winter temperature can drop to -30,” says Khorintavan, head of
42、the nature reserve. “The staff had built winter shelters, but the deer never went there. The milu deer have a thick coat, which keeps them warm.” he adds. “The task ahead is to see how well the babies adapt to the new environment.”The gold and iron mines in the mountains were shut down long ago. Loc
43、als are aware of the importance of wildlife conservation, which has enhanced the confidence of experts.“The birth of babies means that the Daqing Mountain National Nature Reserve is a suitable habitat for the milu deer. It is a reference for us to better develop more potential habitats,” says Guo Qi
44、ngyun, associate research fellow at the Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center in Nanhaizi.12. What can be known about the two different deer groups?A. They may combine to give birth to a baby.B. They struggle between each other for territories.C. They live in separate areas in the nature reserve.D
45、. They were released in the wetlands along rivers.13. What helped the milu deer escape from the cold?A. The leafy trees.B. Their thick hair.C. The rich fat.D. The winter shelters.14. What is Guo Qingyuns attitude towards the future of milu deer?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Positive.15. Wh
46、at is the suitable title of the text?A. Wildlife ConservationB. New Hope for Milu DearC. Newly built Nature ReserveD. Healthy Growth of Baby Deer第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you are staying at the office until all hours of the night and then showing up before
47、 the start of the workday, you are a workaholic (工作狂). Such condition might be one of the hardest to break because it is one of the few socially acceptable conditions a person might have. _16_ But being a workaholic can affect your health. You often have anxiety, do not have a social life, or are un
48、happy due to a lack of sleep.Achieving a good balance between work and life can be difficult. _17_ Thats because your health is the most important. These steps can help you achieve that balance._18_ If you normally stay at the office after work hours, pick a time to leave. Stick to that time every d
49、ay. If you cant manage to leave at 5:00 p. m. and you normally stay later than 8:00 p.m., set your time for 6:00 p. m. You can cut down another hour after a few weeks of the “new” late time.Leave work at work as much as possible. Regardless of whether you work in an office or your home, do not check
50、 your work e-mail after work. Unless your job requires you to respond to emergencies, ignore texts and phone calls when you are off the clock._19_Dont forget to socialize with people around you. Working all the time doesnt leave room for play, which can be stressful on relationships. _20_ Dont discu
51、ss your work with them. Turn off your devices and give them 100% of your time while you are together.A. Set a time to leave.B. But it is something you should do.C. Its a first step in “curing” this condition.D. Start scheduling time to spend with family and friends.E. Many people think making work y
52、our first priority is good.F. Your coworkers need to understand that you need time for yourself.G. Do not leave for the office earlier than you need to in order to get there on time.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.Some years ago, I was extremely sick
53、. I had already been in hospital without _21_ for so long that I became deeply discouraged. Day after day, the doctors would _22_ in my room, bringing bad news. It seemed like life would be over.That afternoon, a volunteer came into my room with a _23_. We made small talks. I told him how _24_ I was
54、 for some time. He said, “Ive come today to tell you that you are not to lose hope.” He set the container filled with snacks on my bedside table before leaving.For the first time, I fell into a sound sleep. When I _25_, I thought I had had a great dream. Then I saw the container. I _26_ that it was
55、all real.After my visitor came, something _27_ inside me. The same doctors came in with the same _28_ news each day, but it no longer _29_ me the same way. I had not been given new _30_, but I had been given hope, and it was the most _31_ medicine of all. Eventually, I _32_.It has been many years no
56、w, but I still _33_ that snack container. It is a permanent _34_ through all the challenges of life to never give up. The snacks are long gone, but the container is not empty. It is filled with _35_.21. A. doctorsB. roommatesC. assistantsD. visitors22. A. work outB. stay upC. show upD. stand out23.
57、A. containerB. letterC. billD. parcel24. A. gratefulB. desperateC. curiousD. guilty25. A. restedB. escapedC. awokeD. survived26. A. admittedB. predictedC. expectedD. realized27. A. stayedB. changedC. occurredD. faded28. A. falseB. localC. awfulD. joyful29. A. ignoredB. benefitedC. restrictedD. affec
58、ted30. A. medicineB. informationC. opportunitiesD. diseases31. A. naturalB. powerfulC. complexD. creative32. A. returnedB. acceptedC. recoveredD. continued33. A. seekB. packC. shareD. keep34. A. rewardB. reminderC. deviceD. shame35. A. hopeB. giftsC. challengesD. money第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，
59、在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Of all the notable mountains in China, the Huangshan Mountain is probably the most famous. The fairy-land like Huangshan national park _36_ (occupy) an area of 160.6 square kilometers possesses not only attractive scenery but also rich resources and diverse animal species, f
60、or _37_ it has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site.It is famous for its splendid natural scenery _38_ (compose) of four wonders, namely unique guest-greeting pines, absurd (怪) stones, sea of clouds and amazing hot springs.In Huangshan, there are hundreds of precious pine trees
61、_39_ (rare) seen anywhere else. As one of the _40_ (symbol) of Huangshan, the most famous Guest-Greeting Pine stretches out for about 10 meters from the cliffs in a _41_ (respect) greeting gesture. The absurd stones can _42_ (see) almost on every peak of Huangshan Mountain. From different viewing an
62、gles, the stones look like human beings, animals or other objects. You would be lucky to see the sea of clouds, as it only _43_ (occur) around 50 days in a year. The whole mountain surrounded by the misty clouds is as pretty as a huge ink wash painting. The hot springs keep an average temperature of
63、 around 42.5 all year round. Taking a bath _44_ a hot spring while appreciating the wonderful natural landscapes is _45_ relaxing that you will get away from the tiredness after the Huangshan hiking.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假定你是李华，刚到英国一所中学，进行三个月的学习。在欢迎会上，你代表中国交换生发言，请写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1. 自我介绍；2. 学习计
64、划；3. 期待新生活。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节(满分25分)47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。It had been 5 years since Zahidas husband passed away due to a heart attack. Every day, she buried herself in her embroidery (刺绣), feeling her waist ache due to the long hours of work. She would grow t
65、ired faster these days.The doorbell rang. Her son Aamer returned from the office. Entering the house, Aamer threw his bag at a sofa. “I have told you again and again not to throw things everywhere!” Zahida complained. “Mom, why do you find fault with unimportant things every day? Boss at office, you
66、 at home. Oh so tiring!” Aamer slammed (砰地关上) the door to his room.Such unpleasant exchanges always happened now. Zahida would often recall the days of Aamers childhood fondly, which would bring smile to her face. She could remember the days when the little Aamer had parted unwillingly on his first
67、day to school or had shouted excitedly at spotting a sleepy bear during a visit to the zoo. Zahida wondered if Aamer too could recollect these memories or had piled them in a forgotten corner of his mind.Following a quiet dinner that night, Zahida happened to pass Aamers room. She could hear Aamers
68、voice floating out. “Yes, yes. you do understand that she is a picky woman. She cannot adjust easily anywhere. You must take care of that.”Zahida was caught by a sudden sense of anxiety. A few days ago, a neighbors children sent her neighbor off to an old age home. They were too busy to have time fo
69、r the old woman. What did Aamer talk of? Was she also.? No, surely Aamer couldnt be doing that. Zahida retired to bed.“Please be sure to deliver the tickets for our trip to Egypt as soon as possible,” Aamer continued.注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。A few days later, a postman rang the doorbe
70、ll when Aamer was away for work._ “Mom, here. Look what Ive got in the envelope!” Aamer shouted with joy like a child._听力答案：15 CBCBA 610 ABACA 1115 BAABA 1620 CCBCCA【13题答案】【答案】1 C 2. A 3. DB【47题答案】【答案】4. A 5. B 6. A 7. DC【811题答案】【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. DD【1215题答案】【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B第二节(共5小题;
71、每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。【1620题答案】【答案】16. E 17. B 18. A 19. F 20. D第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.【2135题答案】【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5
72、分，满分15分)【3645题答案】【答案】36. occupying 37. which 38. composed 39. rarely 40. symbols 41. respectful 42. be seen 43. occurs 44. in 45. so第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)【46题答案】【答案】My honored teachers and schoolmates,Good morning. Im Li Hua, an exchange student from China. I, on behalf of the Chinese exchange
73、 students, am here to express our sincere gratitude for your considerate arrangements.As scheduled, well study here for three months. Were supposed to finish three courses. Besides, it is our responsibility to promote culture exchanges and build the communication bridge between the two countries. It
74、 is expected that through various activities, we can experience British customs and further promote our friendship.Were expecting the new life in the coming year Thanks.第二节(满分25分)【47题答案】【答案】A few days later, a postman rang the doorbell when Aamer was away for work. A big envelope was delivered to Aa
75、mer. Zahida could figure out a government seal on the envelope. Not trusting her fingers to tear open the envelope without harming the contents within and considering it as important, she placed it on the table. Aamer could check what was inside when he returned. Aamer, upon returning, spotted the e
76、nvelope. Grabbing it swiftly, he began tearing it open, his eyes shining with excitement.“Mom, here. Look what Ive got in the envelope!” Aamer shouted with joy like a child. Zahida took the contents from her sons hands. It contained air tickets bearing her and Aamers names and some other documents.
77、She looked up questioningly. “Oh, Mom. We are going on a trip to Egypt. Remember how you used to tell me bed-time tales of the ancient Egypt? Lets visit it for real this time. I know you are a little picky. I have taken care to get good accommodations in Cairo and.” Aamer went on and on talking while his mother smiled with a sense of happiness filling her heart.听力答案：15 CBCBA 610 ABACA 1115 BAABA 1620 CCBCC