2023屆北京市西城14中高三第四次模擬考試英語試卷含解析

1、2023屆高考英語模擬試卷注意事項1考生要認(rèn)真填寫考場號和座位序號。2試題所有答案必須填涂或書寫在答題卡上，在試卷上作答無效。第一部分必須用2B 鉛筆作答；第二部分必須用黑色字跡的簽字筆作答。3考試結(jié)束后，考生須將試卷和答題卡放在桌面上，待監(jiān)考員收回。第一部分 （共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）1Upon entering a “new era”, what we now face is the _ between unbalanced and inadequate development and the peoples ever-growing needs for a better

2、life.Aadministration Bviolation Ccontradiction Dpresentation2It was the natural disaster, rather than human errors, that _ for the death of so many innocent people.Aare blamedBwas to blameCwas blamedDwere to blame3They will run an after-class club _ kids can have fun and learnhow to protect themselv

3、es.AthatBwhenCwhereDwhat4_ that I wouldnt support myself at that moment.AI was weak enough BI was too weakCSo weak was I DSuch weak was I5Where can we park car?Dont worry. Theres sure to be parking lot nearby.Athe; theBthe; aC不填; aD不填; the6Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginnin

4、g to _because of more and more harm they did to common people.AfadeBdeclineCfailDcollapse7I am so thrilled to have my underwater photos _ in the National Geographic and on the cover!Ato be featuredBfeaturedCbeing featuredDto feature8This is the first time I _ my picture with my own hands.It is time

5、that you _ a picture for me.Ahave taken; tookBtook; should takeCtook; will takeDwill take; have taken9I wanted some more cold meat but there was _ left.AnoneBno oneCanyDsome10The British government published an official policy document _ its plans to bring the UK out of the European Union.Aletting o

6、ut Bputting outCsetting out Dworking out11_ a book in front of your face, youll feel the air moving against your face.AWaved BWaveCTo wave DWaving12- Did Jim come?- I dont know. He _ while I was out.Amight have comeBmight comeCmust have comeDshould have come13When tension _ in a relationship between

7、 two people, a frequent way of dealing with this is to send messages through a third person.AarousesBarisesCrisesDraises14Im interested in a blue dress. Do you have any _?AconvenientBavailableCpossibleDpersonal15Could you possilby take to the railway station tomorrow?ANo way BNever mind CNot at all

8、DNo problem16I wish I _ at my sisters wedding last Tuesday, but I was on a business trip in New York then.Awill beBwould beChave beenDhad been17I thought Father would be better, but _it is, he is getting worse, which makes me more worried.AbeforeBasCbecauseDafter18Im not sure of the reason for the d

9、ogs illness, but it _ by eating too much.Amay have been causedBneed have been causedCshould have been causedDmust have been caused19Last summer we saw a very good film, _ was about the Anti-Japanese war.A which B when C that D where20-I cannot _ what I have done to annoy Jessica.-No worries. She is

10、kind of sensitive.Aturn outBmake outCput outDleave out第二部分 閱讀理解（滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。21（6分） Hawking was perhaps the most famous scientist in the world when he died in 2018 at age 76.His 1988 book，A Brief History of Time，sold ten million copies and made him an unlikely superstar eve

11、n to people who sweated through high school science.Humor was always a big part of Hawkings effort to bring physics to the masses.In his 2010 book，The Grand Design，for instance，he recounts how，in 1277，the Catholic Church declared scientific laws such as gravity to be wrong，since they seemed against

12、Gods idea.“Interestingly，”the text adds jokingly，“Pope John was killed by the effects of the law of gravity a few months later when the roof of his palace fell in on him.”Hawking was only 21 when he was diagnosed with the disease ALS.For most people，the condition would have been a disaster.But Hawki

13、ng rolled over hardship as if it were just a pebble under his wheelchair.“Life would be tragic，”he once said，“if it werent funny.”He kept smiling even though he spent more than 50 years in a wheelchair.“He loved adventure and fun，”says Mlodinow，who once took Hawking on a punt-boat trip down the five

14、r Cam in Cambridge，England，despite the obvious danger of the boat turning over.“You know about when he went on the Vomit Comet? Its a plane that flies in a parabolic(拋物線的)path so you are weightless，like you are in space.A lot of people vomit，but he loved that sort of thing.”And he was 65 at the time

15、.Hawkings greatest hit，humor-wise，was probably the cocktail party he threw in 2009.It was a“welcome reception for future time travelers，”he said，so naturally，he sent out the invitations the day after the party.No one showed up yet.“Maybe one day someone living in the future will find the information

16、 and use a wormhole time machine to come back to my party，proving that time travel will one day be possible，”Hawking explained.And if that happens，dont be surprised if Hawking is there too.After all，he never missed a chance to have fun.1、What does the text mainly tell us about Hawking?AHe related ph

17、ysics to humor closely.BHe made great contributions to physics.CHe went through many funny experiences.DHe was optimistic about the future of science.2、What can we learn about Pope John?AHe was not in favor of God.BHe was a scientist like Hawking.CHe was opposed to the law of gravity.DHe was killed

18、due to the discovery of gravity.3、What drove Hawking to go on the Vomit Comet?AHis fondness of adventure.BThe invitation from his friend.CThe requirements of his work.DHis desire for recovery from ALS.4、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe cocktail party was a great success.BThe possibi

19、lity of time travel was not proved.CHawking was a man who enjoyed holding parties.DThe wormhole time machine was used at that time.22（8分）The Queen has had to say goodbye to one of her longtime companions, her beloved pet corgi Holly, who has sadly passed away aged 13. The corgi will probably be fami

20、liar to royal fans who would recognize her from the 2012 London Olympics opening video.The dog was suffering from old age and was put down at Balmoral after suffering from an illness, leaving Her Majesty three surviving pet dogs, Willow and two corgi-dachshund crosses, Vulcan and Candy.According to

21、a spokesperson for Buckingham palace, the Queen was deeply upset by Hollys passing and she doesnt like seeing her dogs suffer. Holly had attained a very good age. She gets more unsettled if they suffer and she knows that putting a dog down is often the kindest solution. She was devoted to Holly and

22、wherever the Queen was, the dog was never far behind.Holly was included in one of the portraits for the Queens 90th birthday, along with her other three pet dogs. Although the Queen usually has several pet corgis, it was recently revealed that she is keen not to breed（繁殖）any more of the dogs. Monty

23、Roberts, a horse trainer who has previously given advice to Queen, told the Daily Mail, “She wouldnt leave any young dogs behind if she died. She wanted to put an end to it. Her Majesty had previously named one of her dogs after her friend, but the dog died in 2012. Dogs love for less time than huma

24、n beings and we know were going to lose thembut they are part of the Queens family. Shell be quite upset.”1、What does the author mean by “putting a dog down” in Paragraph 3?AHelping a dog to survive.BLetting a dog go.CWriting down the story of a dog.DKilling a dog without causing any pain.2、We may l

25、earn from the text that _.Athe pet corgi Candy once appeared in London Olympics opening video.Bthe Queen felt upset for the passing away of her beloved pet dog.Cthe Queen has decided to reproduce another young pet corgiDthere are altogether three dogs mentioned in the text.3、The text is most probabl

26、y taken from _.Aa newspaper Ba film reviewCa biography Da documentar23（8分）The O. Henry MuseumThe aim of the O. Henry Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts, works and archival(檔案的)materials relative to the author, for literary, educational, and historical purposesthat are accessible

27、 to the public. The museum was established in 334, under the authority ofthe City of Austin, and is both a National Register Property and a National Literary Landmark.The O. Henry Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 p. m.Admission is free.Tours are also available for free. Please c

28、ontact the museum at least one week in advance to schedule a tour for a group of 2 or more. Metered parking is available on the street in front of the museum. The museums gift shop has for sale t-shirts, coffee mugs. DVDs, and an array of books by and about O. Henry.Group tours:We ask for one-week a

29、dvance notice of groups larger than 2 people, including schools, church groups, and organizations.Donations:Donations greatly benefit the museum and its programs. Inquire about contributing.Volunteer:Contact us about volunteering at the museum.We are currently in need of a gardener and a volunteer d

30、ocent(講解員).Staff:Valerie Bennett, CuratorValerie. bennettci. austin. tx. usMichael Hoinski, Culture & Arts Education SpecialistMichael. hoinskici. austin. tx. usElizabeth Taylor, DocentLocation:401 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 787011、According to the text, we can know the O. Henry Museum_.Aopens

31、 to the public for a whole dayBwon its fame when it was set upCteaches people how to write literary worksDfocuses on collecting works of O. Henry2、When visiting the O. Henry Museum, visitors can _.Abuy books written by O. HenryBget paid by becoming a docentCget many donations from the museumDpark ca

32、rs near the museum in any time3、What is a must if school teachers plan to take their students to visit the museum?AGong there on a workdayBContacting the museum in advanceCDonating some money to the museumDPreparing well to be her students guide24（8分）Anger itself is neither good nor bad. Its what we

33、 do when were angry that matters. Anger is a tool that helps us to read and respond to the social situations that bother us. But how can we keep it under control?Its normal to think that getting angry is bad and many times we punish ourselves for doing so. But contrary to popular belief, research in

34、dicates that anger increases optimism, creativity and efficiency. In addition, studies suggest that anger can lead to more successful negotiations at work, as well as in our personal lives.In fact, suppressing（抑制）anger can be very bad for your health. In this sense, Dr. Ernest Harburg performed a st

35、udy by monitoring a group of adults and their capacity（最大容量）for anger. What he found is that the men and women who suppressed their anger as a response to an unfair attack had a higher risk of developing bronchitis or suffering from heart attacks , and were more likely to die before their colleagues

36、 who let their anger surface when they felt bothered.When anger arises, we feel the need to either prevent or put an end to this powerful feeling for the benefit of our welfare or the welfare of those we care about. But this act of kindness, mercy, love or justice isnt beneficial in this way. Howeve

37、r, its certainly a good thing to be cautious when anger begins to surface. Expressing your anger can be appropriate with certain people at certain times. The question lies in how to do it without losing control. The key to expressing your anger is finding the appropriate tone for expressing what it

38、is that upsets you. But to avoid unnecessary shouting, hitting, or other violent reactions, its worth taking a moment to step back and think, even though we may be in the middle of an argument with someone.1、What do people generally think of anger?AIt is an important tool. BIt is a bad feeling state

39、.CIt increases our happiness. DIt helps in social situations.2、What does Dr. Emest Harburgs study imply about anger?AIt needs a way out. BIt should be avoided.CIt can cause sudden death. DIt must be kept under control.3、What does the author suggest we do when were angry?AFind out its cause. BPretend

40、 to ignore it.CReact to it violently. DExpress it reasonably.4、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AWays to Control Anger BBenefits of Mild AngerCShowing Anger Properly Counts DAnger Does Affect Health25（10分） Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my

41、 changing body, I also had to deal with my parents bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded town.When we moved, my beloved companion, a small brown pony had to be sold. I was heartbroken and terribly lonely. I couldnt eat or sleep and cried all the time.

42、Finally, realizing how much I missed my pony, my father bought me another horse, Cowboy.Cowboy was without doubt the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnt care. I loved him beyond all reasons.I joined a riding club. When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse was judged by appearance, we

43、were quickly ”shown the gate”. I knew nothing could turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the timed speed events. I chose the jumping race.For the whole next month we practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home, totally exhauste

44、d.All of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. I sat at the gate and sweated all out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the court and finish in first place

45、.My turn finally came. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped over it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.No cheers filled the air. The end of our run was met with

46、 surprised silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds.I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, Id always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it. I can be the owner of my fate.1、Wh

47、y did the author like Cowboy so much in spite of its ugliness?ABecause she loved horses more than anything else.BBecause Cowboy was a strong and smart young horse.CBecause Cowboy had a lot in common with her pony.DBecause she was sad and lonely and needed a companion.2、The audience fell into silence

48、 at the end of the run probably because_.Athey didnt expect Cowboy would win the eventBthey were unhappy that Becky was beaten in the eventCthey didnt like cowboy, for it was too uglyDthey never saw a horse running as fast as Cowboy3、After the competition, the author came to realize that _.Ashe ough

49、t to gather the courage to solve all the problemsBit was time to forget her pony and treat Cowboy betterCshe needed to work harder to win more blue ribbonsDshe could be the god of her own fate if she tried hard enough4、It can be inferred from the story that _.Aall of their hard training was totally

50、in vainBa blue ribbon must be the second highest prizeCCowboy lost in the event of being judged by appearanceDboth Becky and the author won in the jumping event第三部分 語言知識運用（共兩節(jié)）第一節(jié)（每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項26（30分）Once a man and his wife worked for a businessman. There

51、was a big box in the businessmans living room. The businessman pointed at the box and said, “Theres only one thing you mustnt do. Dont open the box.” After saying this, he 1 the living room.The woman said to her husband, “There must be something expensive in the box. Lets 2 it, shall we?” Her husban

52、d said no to her.The woman didnt give up her 3 One day, she decided to find out what was in it. Her husband didnt stop her. She opened the box and looked 4 She found nothing in the box and tried hard to close it, 5 she failed.That evening the businessman came home and found the box was 6 He was very

53、 angry and asked the woman and her husband to leave his home“But there was nothing in the box,” the woman said. “We havent taken anything 7 ” The businessman shouted at them, “The box is not important. I cannot believe you. Thats important!”1、AleftBenteredCwent to2、AopenBcloseCclean3、AworkBadviceCid

54、ea4、AinsideBoutsideCdown5、AsoBandCbut6、AlostBopenCempty7、Aat onceBat lastCat all第二節(jié)（每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。27（15分）語法填空Sichuan has long been known as the Province of Abundance 1 （history） speaking， Sichuan was the home of the ancient2（state） of Ba and Shu Their conquest by Qin

55、3（strength） it and paved the way for the First Emperors unification（統(tǒng)一） of China under the Qin Dynasty During the Three Kingdoms era， Liu Beis Shu4（base） in Sichuan The area became one of Chinas 5（productive） areas by the 19th century The people of Sichuan speak 6 unique form of Mandarin， which took

56、 shape during the areas repopulation 7 the rule of the Ming Dynasty The family of dialects is now spoken by about 120 million people， which would make8 the 10th most spoken language in the world if counted separately The areas warm damp climate long caused local people 9（advocate） spicy dishes The n

57、ative Sichuan pepper was supplemented by Mexican chilis during the Columbian Exchange to form modern Sichuan cuisine，10 Dishes-including Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu-have become famous around the world 第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)）第一節(jié) 短文改錯（滿分10分）28（10分）假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處;每處錯誤僅涉

58、及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。Dormitory life is part of college life. But sometime the harmony in the dormitory is disturbed in one way or another. What is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life i

59、s important to college students and benefit all the members. On one hand you can have a good rest and put your hearts into study. On the other hand, you will have a good mood and enjoy being together. There are several ways create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty ha