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）1-Can you tell us your _ for happiness and a long life？-Living every day to the fullest，definitely.ArecipeBeffortCcontentDdemand2The Oxford English D
2、ictionary is necessary for learning English，so youd better buy _AthisBthatCitDone3You all like your English teacher?Yeah, she devotes herself_ to teaching and it earns her a good reputationAoriginallyBextremelyCobviouslyDentirely4The food here is nice enough.My friend _me a right place.AintroducesBi
3、ntroducedChad introducedDwas introducing5With Mothers Day around the corner，I have taken some money out of the bank_ presents for my mother.AbuyBto buyCbuyingDhaving bought6Zhang Xuan, _ university student from Shanghai, learns _ art in her spare time.Aan; /Ba; theCa; /Dan; the7World Food Day is hel
4、d each year to underline the progress that _ against hunger and that still needs to be made.Ais madeBwas madeChas been madeDwill be made8Its impossible for all the people to get jobs because _of them is not fit for them.Aevery oneBallCnot allDnone9Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologis
5、ts have been extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was _ this problem, but we feel that we cant wait any longer.”Alooking outBbringing outCcarrying outDsorting out10I believed him to be honest but his actions showed that he had _.Athe top dog Bthe feet of clayChis cup of
6、 tea Dthe apple of his eye11-Turn off the TV, Jack. Your homework now?-Mum, just ten more minutes, please.AShould you be doingBCouldnt you be doingCShouldnt you be doingDWill you be doing12The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already _ for a meal to be cooked.AlaidBlayingCto layDbe
7、ing laid13Computers can do nothingBut once _what to do, they show extraordinary power to do a great dealAto programBbeing programmedCprogrammedDhaving programmed14With a lot of tough problems , the pilot was still calm, cool and collective under pressure.AsolveBsolvedCsolvingDto solve15Working hard
8、is not a _ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.AsignBsignalCguaranteeDmark16-Hello, Kate. How is your weekend at home?-Awful! You know it is the first time I _ alone at home, bored to death.Ahas leftBhad leftChad been leftDhave been left17Ted has never been so rude!He _somet
9、hing he shouldnt have, but I guess he didnt mean that.Ahas saidBhad saidCsaidDwas saying18In Sydney, theres only _ average of 23 days a year when _ sun doesnt shine.Athe, theBan, /Can, theDthe, /19She must have ranked her birthday presents in order of _because the top one is her favoriteAvalueBtimeC
10、interestDpreference20The climate conference was attended by 11,000 people, it the largest UN gathering ever held.AmakingBto makeCmadeDto be making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）The Five Best Countries To Move To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaining popular
11、ity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.Costa RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees(退休人员) to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social S
12、ecurity or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy convenie
13、nce and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause its close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations
14、with friendly English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming econo
15、my also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.EcuadorLazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportati
