2023年高考英语模拟卷新高考地区第一部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AI first learned about Robert Munsch when I was in primary school. Our librarian read us The Paper Bag Princess, which I loved. I loved the way Munsch told a story and how the illustrations by Michael Martchenko complemented it perfectly.Since then, I’ve read several other books by Munsch, including Love You Forever, The Fire Station and The Snowsuit, and I have enjoyed them all.The Paper Bag Princess is a classic story about a princess who saves a prince from a dragon, only to have the prince reject her because she is no longer pretty due to her ragged clothes. The story is still as popular today as it was when it was first published in 1980.Love You Forever is a heart-warming story that explores the relationship between a mother and her son, beginning with the birth of the son and following him through his life as he grows up, moves away and eventually becomes a father himself.The Fire Station is the perfect book for children who are fascinated by fire trucks and firefighters. It tells the story of a young boy who visits his local fire station and learns all about the equipment firefighters use to fight fires.The Snowsuit is a hilarious story about a little boy who stubbornly refuses to wear his new snowsuit, despite the cold weather. The story, which is based on Munsch's own experiences, is relatable and funny.I would recommend Robert Munsch’s books to anyone who loves stories with heart, humour and relatable characters. His books are great for children of all ages and are sure to become treasured favourites.1. What impressed the author most about Robert Munsch's stories?A. The way Munsch told a story.B. The heart-warming message of the stories.C. The relatable characters in the stories.D. The illustrations that complemented the stories.2. Which of the following is NOT a book by Robert Munsch?A. The Paper Bag Princess.B. Love You Forever.C. The Snowsuit.D. The Fire Station.3. Which of the following is an accurate description of The Snowsuit?A. A story about a young boy who is fascinated by fire trucks and firefighters.B. A story about a princess who saves a prince from a dragon.C. A heart-warming story about a mother and her son.D. A hilarious story about a little boy who refuses to wear his new snowsuit.BLandscape photography is an art that captures the beauty of the natural world. Successful landscape photographers know how to choose the right locations and use the right techniques to turn their vision into stunning images.Location is key in landscape photography. Photographers carefully research and scout out locations, looking for places with interesting geographical features, unique lighting conditions, and easy access. Popular landscape photography destinations include national parks, mountains, beaches, and city skylines.The time of day is also crucial in landscape photography. Many photographers prefer the “golden hour”, which is the hour after sunrise or the hour before sunset, when the light is soft and warm. Others prefer to shoot during the “blue hour”, the time around dawn or dusk when the sky has a deep blue color.Landscape photography requires more than just a good location and good timing. Photographers must also have strong technical skills, such as the ability to use filters and control exposure. They must also know how to compose a beautiful shot, using techniques such as the rule of thirds or leading lines.Despite its challenges, landscape photography can be a deeply rewarding pursuit. By capturing beautiful images of the natural world, photographers can inspire others to appreciate and protect the environment.4. What is the focus of landscape photography?A. The beauty of the natural world.B. The technical skills required to take good photos.C. The use of filters to control exposure.D. The importance of timing when taking photos.5. What factors do photographers consider when choosing a location for landscape photography?A. Geographical features, lighting conditions, and accessibility.B. Color schemes, artistic style, and historical significance.C. Distance from urban areas, cost, and weather conditions.D. Availability of power sources, internet access, and cell phone coverage.6. Why do many photographers prefer to shoot during the “golden hour”?A. Because it is the time of day when the sky is blue.B. Because it is the hour after sunrise or before sunset.C. Because it is the hour before sunrise or after sunset.D. Because it is the time of day when the light is artificial.7. What must photographers know in order to take good landscape photos?A. How to travel to remote, exotic locations.B. How to work with models and direct poses.C. How to edit photos using software programs.D. How to use filters, control exposure, and compose shots.CMost people assume that chess is a form of entertainment, but for some players it is more than that. There are people who play chess for a living, and they travel all over the world participating in tournaments. These players are called professional chess players, and they have an international rating system that levels the playing field. It iscalled the Elo rating system.The Elo rating system was named after its creator, Hungarian physicist Arpad Elo, who calculated the formula in 1960. His system was based on the assumption that chess is like a physical game; a player’s performance is dependent on their level of skill and their physical condition. The rating system also takes into account the strength of the opponent and the result of the game.The Elo system assigns everyone who plays chess a rating based on their performance in tournaments. The system is set up so that players who have higher ratings are more likely to win against players with lower ratings. A player’s rating can go up or down depending on how well they play against their opponent.A professional chess player can have a rating of over 2700, while an average player has a rating of around 1500. The difference between ratings can affect how much prize money is awarded to the winning player. For instance, the winner of a tournament may get $50,000 while second place may only get $30,000.To become a professional chess player, you need to have talent, skill, and patience. It takes years of practice and training to compete at the highest levels. Most chess players start as children and study the game intensely. They join chess clubs and participate in tournaments. It is not uncommon for a player to spend six to eight hours a day studying chess.8. According to the passage, what is the Elo rating system?A. An international rating system for chess playersB. A system for calculating prize money in chess tournamentsC. A way to level the playing field for physical gamesD. A method of ranking players based on their physical condition9. What is the significance of the opponent’s strength in the Elo rating system?A. It affects the Elo rating of the opposing player onlyB. It determines the prize money awarded to the winnersC. It helps to objectively determine a player’s Elo ratingD. It is considered to be of little importance10. What does the article suggest about the training required to become aprofessional chess player?A. It requires a lot of time and hard workB. It is more important than talentC. It is not commonly taken seriously enoughD. It is typically begun in adulthood11. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To explain the history of chessB. To argue for the inclusion of chess in the OlympicsC. To highlight the physical demands of playing chessD. To provide information about professional chess players and the Elo rating systemDExercising with others may help a person’s mindset, researchers report, by providing a social experience and a source of support that makes the activity more enjoyable. In a review of studies published from 2005 to 2015, researchers from the University of Copenhagen analyzed evidence comparing groups who exercised alone with those who worked out together, either in person or virtually.The meta-analysis, which included data on nearly 2,000 participants, found that those who exercised in a group setting, either in person or remotely, reported greater “adherence” (持续性) to their workout routine than those who exercised alone. The findings also suggest that working out as a group appeared to reduce the participants’ perceived exertion, meaning they felt they were getting more of a workout while feeling less physical strain.The results, published Thursday in the journal Obesity, add to the body of evidence that suggests that being part of a group, whether in person or virtually, can lend important support to achieving and maintaining personal fitness goals.One of the main advantages of working out in a group is the opportunity to share one’s successes and feelings with others, according to the report’s senior author, Marit B. Rise, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen’s Center for Social Data Science. The coaches and the social environment provided by exercisingwith others can also motivate individuals to exercise more often, she said.But if someone is having difficulty sticking to an exercise regime, it may be difficult to find a group to join, Dr. Rise cautioned. In those cases, people who work out alone should consider ways to mimic the support mechanisms found in a group setting, such as joining an online support program on a social media platform dedicated to fitness.The researchers did not gather information on factors such as how frequently a group worked out together or how long they stayed in contact with one another outside of exercise sessions.12. What do researchers from the University of Copenhagen think of group exercise?A. It is an effective way to lose weight.B. It is more enjoyable than exercising alone.C. It is better for physical exercise than for mental health.D. It is more physically challenging than exercising alone.13. What did the researchers’ meta-analysis find out?A. Those who exercised in groups felt more physical strain.B. Those who exercised in groups exercised harder than those who exercised alone.C. Experiences of participants who exercised in groups were significantly different from those who exercised alone.D. People who exercised in groups were more likely to keep to their workout routine.14. What is one of the advantages of exercising in a group?A. It enables people to boast about their fitness achievements.B. It provides an opportunity to have a healthy competition with other people.C. It allows people to share their successes and feelings with others.D. It forces people to exercise even when they do not feel like it.15. What should people do if they cannot find a group to join?A. They should find an experienced coach to accompany them.B. They should persist in their current exercise regime.C. They should join an online support program dedicated to fitness.D. They should try to take part in daily activities with other people.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。
