1、内蒙古赤峰市2023年届高三英语4月模拟考试试题一、 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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。APHUKET is Thailands largest island and currently one of its famous tourist destinations. The following are some special sights for you.Phuket AquariumPhuket Aquarium is a modest, government-r
2、un attraction but its not a bad place to spend an afternoon on the cheap. It provides different exhibitions and you (and even your kids) can learn a lot about Southeast Asian freshwater and saltwater creatures there. It opens daily from 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.Phuket Thaihua MuseumIt houses a photo exh
3、ibition and video media which tell the history of the Chinese people in Phuket and displays on mining, local clothes, Sino-Portuguese architecture, local foods and traditions and culture of Phuket. The Museum opens every day, between 9: 00 am and 5: 00 pm.Phuket ZooIts set in tropical gardens shaded
4、 by big trees. The zoo has a large number of workers who can speak several languages. They are happy to answer everyones “why” questions. If you get hungry on the tour, there are different foods for you, but you must pay for them. Its open daily from 8: 30 am to 6: 00 pm.Pung Chang CaveIt is a desti
5、nation for tourists who love adventure since rafts are required to travel through it. It takes around one hour and a half to tour this cave, which is about 600 meters long. To take this trip, you have to reach the cave between 10: 00 am and 2: 00 pm.21. What gives Phuket Aquarium an advantage over o
6、ther sights?A. Target visitors.B. Budget entrance fees.C. Big size.D. Long opening time.22. Which place sets a limit on visitors arriving time? A. Phuket Aquarium.B. Phuket Thaihua Museum.C. Phuket Zoo.D. Pung Chang Cave.23. What is the passage mainly about?A. Reasons for study in Phuket.B. Tips to
7、save money in Phuket.C. Introduction of tourist attractions in Phuket.D. Dos and donts while traveling in Phuket.BMany kids start humming tunes like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” as their first songs, but Nygel Witherspoon was an exception. He preferred Finnish composer Jean Sibeliuss Violin Concer
8、to in D Minor.So when Nygel Witherspoon began to hum the very difficult concerto(协奏曲), his family guessed that he should have music lessons. He was, however, just 3 years old.“He was calm, with an ability to focus.” recalled David Holmes, Witherspoons cello(大提琴) teacher from age 3 to l6.Witherspoon
9、is a familiar name in his hometown. He has inherited his talent from both sides of his family, including his aunt, the late jazz vocalist Shirley Witherspoon.The 17-year-old doesnt see himself as competitive. “I think its more important for students to have a supportive environment than a competitiv
10、e one;” he said. “Its great to have a support system, where you can be yourself and improve right along with others doing the same thing.”Witherspoons love of music blossomed as he attended viola(中提琴) lessons with older siblings. Their teacher, David France, noticed that the little boy was a sponge(
11、海绵).“Hed absorb everything they did.” France said. Witherspoon was given a box violin, but he wanted to play “the big one” the cello. He loved its size and tone. Thats when he was matched with his teacher Holmes.Witherspoons drive is inspired by the connection music provides. He recalled that he and
12、 his siblings performed as a chambertrio(室内乐三重奏) at their grandmothers nursing home. The positive reaction from residents gave him motivation.“Its so important, whether its hip-hop or classical,” he said. “Music is the universal language. It connects all of us.”24. How was Witherspoon different from
13、 other kids when he was 3?A. He began to teach himself music.B. He was able to hum very difficult tunesC. He had already made up his mind to learn violinD. He could already play the songs hed heard.25. What does Witherspoon think is important for music learners?A. Practicing hard.B. Being very compe
14、titive.C. Being in a supportive environment.D. Having a good teacher from an early age.26. What is Frances impression of Witherspoon?A. He is a fast learner.B. He is a creative player.C. He works very hard.D. He is open-minded.27. What is the main purpose of the last two Paragraphs?A. To compare Wit
15、herspoons performance with his siblings.B. To show that motivation plays a big role in music studies.C. To stress that music connects people.D. To show how studying music helped Witherspoon overcome difficulties.CThere have been thousands of marine species that have become extinct. Currently there are thousands of fish that are endangered and in great need of protection. The following are some.The Arcadian Redfish are found in warm waters, such as the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. These fish mature at a late age (5 to 6 years) and have low reproductive rates. However, they can live to be 50 yea