2023届高考英语模拟试卷十一(含参考答案)

2023届高考英语模拟试卷十一（含参考答案）

I 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳

选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I chose to live in the beautiful Cumberland Valley of Maryland after I completed my service

in the army. 1 , at that time there were few jobs available in the area. With a little research I

found that a number of companies in the area were either owned or 2 by an unusual

businessman, Henry House, whose rise from poverty to riches 3 me. However, he was

known for being 4 to job seekers.

I interviewed some people and found that Mr House’s major interest was in his drive for

power and 5 . Since he protected himself from people like me by use of a 6 and strict

secretary, I 7 her interests and goals and only then did I pay an unannounced visit at her

office. When I told her I had a plan which might bring her boss financial and political success, she

became enthusiastic. I also talked with her about her constructive 8 in his success. After this

9 , she arranged for me to meet Mr House.

I entered his 10 and impressive office, determined not to ask directly for a 11 . He

was seated behind a large carved desk and 12 at me, “How about it, young man?” The

volume of his voice surprised me but I remained calm. I said, “Mr. House, I believe I can make money for you.” Although he didn’t get up, he 13 me to sit in one of the large chairs. I

described my ideas and the qualifications I had to 14 these ideas, as well as how they would

contribute to his personal success and that of his businesses.

He 15 me at once and for over twenty years I have grown in his enterprises and we

both have prospered.

1. A. Firstly B. Unfortunately C. Interestingly D. Thankfully

2. A. named B. refused C. banned D. controlled

3. A. annoyed B. interested C. alarmed D. puzzled

4. A. kind B. cruel C. inaccessible D. superior

5. A. money B. love C. family D. friendship

6. A. cheerful B. silly C. lovely D. serious

7. A. followed B. studied C. guessed D. required

8. A. response B. participation C. attitude D. effect

9. A. examination B. translation C. conversation D. discussion

10. A. huge B. simple C. ugly D. empty

11. A. job B. favor C. seat D. talk

12. A. aimed B. smiled C. shouted D. wondered 13. A. led B. forced C. arranged D. invited

14. A. form B. consider C. sell D. achieve

15. A. left B. refused C. hired D. promised 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的

词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation. You can’t live long 16 it,

especially in hot areas, 17 you lose water rapidly through perspiration (流汗). Even in cold

areas, you need a minimum of 2 liters of water each day to keep your body going. Water helps you

keep up your body temperature, oils your organs, and is required to break down body fat and to

digest the food you eat. 18 you do not take in enough water, your body will begin pulling

19 from other places, including your blood. When water is removed from your blood, the

blood thickens, making it 20 (difficult) than usual for the heart to pump blood through your

body. You become tired, lack energy, and will be 21 (able) to function properly.

More than three-fourths of your body 22 (compose) of liquids. Your body loses water

because of heat, cold, stress, and hard work. To function effectively, you must replace the water

your body loses. So, one of your first goals is 23 (obtain) an adequate supply of water and to

do that, you must find a water source 24 build a water container to collect water. Then

25 water must be made clean before it is safe to drink.

II 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)

第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项

涂黑。 A

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors. It is celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last

full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna. In 2014, Holi was celebrated on March 17.

Holi is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Holi celebrations begin on the eve of the

festival with bonfires and prayers. On the day of Holi, people throw colored powder and liquids at

each other. A common greeting during this time is, “Happy Holi.”

Holi celebrations are particularly wild and uncontrolled in India as social rules are relaxed.

Colored water is squirted on passers-by, and people are dunked into muddy water. Many people

drink bhang, a powerful wine made from a plant. Social differences are temporarily ignored and

people of all ages, genders and backgrounds gather together and celebrate the festival. In fact, it

is said that one can get away with almost any kind of behavior on the day of Holi by saying “don’t