1、2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷注意事项: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）1Yet _ in the process of development did they stop to consider the impact of their “p
2、rogress” on nature.Ain no time Bat no pointCas likely as not Dmore often than not2Speaking a foreign language allows you to _ time in a negotiation, for you can act like you have not understood to come up with your answer.AsaveBaffordCbuyDspend3Having battled with their _ over whether to offer help
3、to an aged man or woman who has fallen over, most people choose to help.AcompromiseBcontradictionCconscienceDcompetence4She is such an irritating woman, I dont know how you can _ her.Aput upBstand withCstand up toDput up with5I think youve got to the point a change is needed , otherwise youll fail .
4、AwhenBwhichCwhereDthere6Although the used car seems in good _, it cannot run fast.AstateBsituationCconditionDoccasion7Although she did not know Boston well, she made her way _ to the Home Circle Building.Aeasy enoughBenough easyCeasily enoughDenough easily8Our society would be better off but for the
5、 fact that the economy _ by the current global financial crisis.Ahad been affectedBwere affectedCshould be affectedDis affected9Maria is constantly making efforts, she deserves the goal of entering the key university.AachievingBto achieveCbeing achievedDto be achieve10NASA has made a _ that our eart
6、h has no threat associated with the film 2012 which is based on pure myths.AclarificationBclassificationCidentificationDpresentation11The importance _ a national day and how it is celebrated are very different from country to country.Aconnected toBgiven toCmeaning toDattached to12Their flight _ due
7、to bad weather. They would like to know when the flight will take off.Ahad been delayed Bwas delayedChas been delayed Dwill be delayed13_ the concert to raise money for hunger relief and to make the public aware of the problem, Geldof invited many famous musicians to take part in it.AIntendedBIntend
8、ingCHaving intendedDTo intend14The new movie _ to be one of the biggest money-makers of all time.ApretendsBagreesCpromisesDdeclines15_ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.AWhenBThatCWhereDWhy16The cost of living in big cities
9、_ steadily for many years，and it has led some youths to drop out of the big city race.Ais climbingBis being climbedChas been climbingDhas been climbed17What a shame! We misunderstood each other for such a long time.Yes, I wish I _ with you earlier.AcommunicateBhad communicatedCcommunicatedDwould com
10、municate18I am putting on weight again! Maybe I should start doing yoga.You _ that the whole morning!Aare saying Bhave said Chave been saying Dwere saying19The boss_the employees a rise in salary for ages, but nothing has occurred yet.Apromised Bhad promised Cwould promise Dpromises20Todays homework
11、 was easy _so I finished it quickly and went out to playAto be done Bdone Cdoing Dto do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）Dear Durhammers,Durham has been your home in the past three years. This is an appropriate moment in time to invite you as a group of “tourists” in this specia
12、l exploration. We would also like to congratulate you on your forthcoming transition from being a Durhammer to a member of society. Please see information below on offers and activities to assist with planning your coming celebrations.View details of special offers for Winter Assembly at:http:/www.d
13、ur.ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/offers/ Sign up to keep in touch with Durham University and get a goody bag sponsored by the ALUMNI team. 20% discount on pre-ordered Durham University Merchandise with the ticket code WGRADUATE2019 (Or you have to pay the full price at the shop.) Pre-order your phot
14、ographs and receive a discounted rate. Free entry to the exhibitions at Palace Green Library for you and your guests (with tickets). Purchase a diploma container to keep your degree certificate safe. Please check:https:/www.dur.ac.uk/student.registry/qualifications/order/ Details of celebration even
15、ts being held in Departments and Colleges are published at:https:/www.dur.ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/celebrations/Information on the highlight of the celebration, including but not limited to the opportunity to go out for BBQ and camping at Botantic Garden is published at:https:/www.dur.ac.uk/campusperks/w
