山东省滨州市2023届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题（Word版附答案）

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高三英语试题

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第一部分 阅读（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。

Look beyond Italy's iconic cities to the dreamy destinations we believe deserve attention this year. Embrace what the Italians call" dolce far niente"-the sweetness of doing nothing.

Lake Como  

It's Italy's third largest lake after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. It's a perfect all-year-round destination and has been a popular retreat for leisure since Roman times. Activities revolve around the lake, from the fresh lake fish and seafood served up at mealtimes to the numerous lake activities of boat rides and water sports.

Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is made up of 13 towns and villages that hug the steep cliffs or are right by the beach. For attractiveness, head to Positano for boutique shops and beach clubs.For history, visit the impressive cathedral in the town of Amalfi. For romance, you'd better go to the heart-stirring Ravello, home to some gorgeous gardens.

Sicily

Sicily celebrates the Mediterranean climate, with pollution-free beaches and crystal-clear waters. Right on the global trading route, Sicily has been colonised by invaders over many centuries,so it's a delightful melting pot of culture. Sicily's flavours have been influenced by Arab,Greek,French,and Spanish cultures.Don't miss out on the homegrown olive oil and delicious locally-caught seafood.

Piedmont

The regional capital of Turin is distinctly elegant,with its baroque architecture and grand piazzas.Today the city holds one of Italy's oldest and most successful soccer clubs, Juventus.Plus,Piedmont is home to dazzling Lake Maggiore,Italy's second largest lake. Piedmont is a foodie's delight. It’s the birthplace of Italian gianduja-authentic chocolate hazelnut paste.

1.What can visitors do on Amalfi Coast?

A.Appreciate baroque architecture.

B.Take a tour of the impressive cathedral.

C.Enjoy cuisines from different countries.

D.Visit the birthplace of chocolate paste.

2.What do Lake Como and Sicily have in common according to the text?

A.They offer authentic seafood.

C.They share diverse cultures.

B.They have gorgeous gardens.

D.They enjoy comfortable climate.

3.Which place best suits football fans?

A.Lake Como.

B.Amalfi Coast.

C.Sicily.

D.Piedmont.

B

My son's seventh birthday is approaching, so conversation at my house has naturally turned to organizing his party.

For his sixth birthday，we booked the local trampoline（蹦床）park. This worked out well.But the whole event cost us hundreds of pounds.This year,I'm trying to convince him that the dinosaur-themed park down the road offers just as much fun-and you don't even need to wear special socks! This will be cheaper, because we aren't required to hire a space-we can simply buy tickets for his mates.

But I still keep pondering over one thing-party bags.Why should a bunch of seven-year-olds,who have already been treated to a day out and a mountain of sugar,also be handed a bag full of pound-shop gifts for simply bothering to show up?

Party bags are an environmental disaster.I reckon my son attends20 parties per year,and at each party there are 20 kids in attendance, which means 400 plastic bags in total.Within these 400 bags are perhaps 800 plastic toys, almost all of which fall apart on the journey home and then get binned instantly. The waste is shocking, and I don't want to be part of it.

 I know there are some party bag alternatives, one couple I know covered a table with Mr.Men books and got the kids to choose one each. At another party, I saw the hosts fill a bucket with              soft toys and              crumpled newspaper，and do lucky dip（抽奖）.Admirable

Even if that is a nice try, and even if the contents in the party bags don't fall part, so what? Will our guests think more highly of our child because of the party bags from our Will              child's ability to make and keep friends be improved?

Well, the tradition for kids' party bags ends with me, and it ends here, and it ends  now.  Who's with me?

4.Why does the author recommend the dinosaur themed park?

A.Because it's more enjoyable.

B.Because it provides socks.

C.Because it can reduce costs.

D.Because it offers free tickets.

5.What may be put in party bags?

A.Gifts brought by guests.

C.Gifts distributed by parks.

B.Gifts prepared by hosts.

D.Gifts donated by charities.

6.What is the author's attitude towards party bags?

A.Intolerant.

B.Objective.

C.Favorable.

D.Indifferent.

7.What do the underlined words “get binned" mean in paragraph 4?

A.Be recycled.

C.Be thrown away.

B.Be repaired.

D.Be given away.

C

Over the past few years, electric scooters have been brought to Paris and dozens of other cities worldwide as an environmentally-friendly individual transport option. What cities have gotten instead is chaos-scooters shooting down sidewalks at dangerous speeds or laying abandoned on sidewalks. Both riders and pedestrians have been injured and sometimes killed.

The people of Paris have spoken loud and clear: get electric scooters off of our streets. Among the 100,000 people, nearly 90% of them vote in favor of a scooter ban. It's easy to see why.

When it comes to scooters, there are often not many rules regulating them, and enforcement（执行）is far from perfect. In Paris，for example，the city technically banned multiple riders on a single scooter and scooters on sidewalks, but it is not unusual in Paris to see couples on a single scooter, flying down a city sidewalk In New York City,  thee is scooter speed limit. But it's pretty rare to see a New York City policeman doling out a ticket to a scooter rider. Other cities require scooter riders to obey standard traffic laws, but these regulations are often overlooked.

Another problem with scooters is that there is no obvious spot for them within urban infrastructure. They go far too fast to be safe on the sidewalk, which may bring potential risks to pedestrians. But scooters are also inappropriate for the bike:  lane-they don't move like bikes, which makes them difficult to see and navigate around and can be dangerous for scooter drivers and cyclists. Scooters also aren't suitable for the road. Scooters don't go fast enough to share space with cars; and their riders are not protected against vehicles going 30 miles per hour or more.

In cities where public transport is solid and pedestrians fill the sidewalks, scooters should see themselves out or be regulated out. And in other cities where cars dominate and public transport is lacking, the priority should be to build new infrastructure to move people around efficiently and greenly.

8. What can we learn about electric scooters?

A.They are costly and noisy.

B.They are eco-friendly but risky.

C.They are deadly and abandoned

D.They are convenient but inefficient.

9.What does the example of the New York policeman indicate?

A.Rarely do New Yorkers ride scooters on the street.

B.The larger the city is, the stricter the regulations are.

C.Relevant regulations have not been strictly enforced.

D.Parisians are more obedient to traffic regulations,

10.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? o a b

A.Scooters run at a low speed.

B.Scooters pose potential risks.

C.There is no navigation system on scooters.

D.There is no lane specially designed for scooters,

11.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A.To define.

B.To advise

C.To warn..

D.To compare

D

If you visited big aquarium such as SeaWorld or the Miami Seaquarium a decade ago, performances by tiger whales were probably a centerpiece of the visiting experience. However, animal              advocates have pushed to end the harmful              practice of keeping these enormous              whales              locked up in small pools and forcing them to perform for audiences. Now the good news is emerging from this continuing movement. Lolita, one tiger whale living in the Miami Seaquarium, may soon be released to the Salish Sea where her mother lives.

Lolita's possible homecoming is a longtime coming. The enormous animal was caught in 1970 in the Salish Sea, a body of water off the coast of Washington, which is home to tiger whales. Until now she has spent the past 52 years in captivity in Miami, Her tank is considered the smallest among those of captive whales in America.She has been forced to perform for crowds for decades. This has resulted in injuries.She has hither head while performing “fast swims",and her blood work has been abnormal.

Whales in captivity can suffer severe health issues.Lolita outlived her tank-mate Hugo，who died of aneurism（动脉瘤）caused by hitting his head on the aquarium walls. "Lolita's lucky,”said Howard Garrett,a whale researcher and activist, “It’s against all odds that she is still alive. I think it’s her mental health that keeps her physical health in good shape.She is a complete miracle in her ability to stay healthy."

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Lolita may not be getting enough food and water. This only adds to the list of health concerns which can appear in captivity. Activists who have been pushing for decades may at last see Lolita return to the Salish Sea, where her mother, a 93-year-old tiger whale known as “Ocean Sun”, leads a pod. Returning these magnificent creatures to their natural habitat is a humane solution advocated for by the likes of the International Marine Mammal Project.

12.Which of the following best describes Lolita?

A.She got many injuries while performing for audiences over 50 years.

B.Her blood works well though she suffers severe health problems.

C.She was caught on the beach in Miami as a result of her injuries.

D.She was switched to a bigger tank because of her mate's attack.

13.Why is Lolita in good physical health according to Howard Garrett?

A.Her mental state is sound.

B.Hugo influenced her positively.

C.She gets timely medical treatment.

D.Whale researchers offer necessary aids.

14.What can we know from the last paragraph?

A.Activists have succeeded in accomplishing the project.

B.Lolita will definitely fit in with the pod led by her mother.

C.Joint efforts are being made to release creatures like Lolita.

D.There's little hope for Lolita to return to her natural habitat.

15.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Lolita, the Last Tiger Whale in the World

B.Lolita, Released to the Salish Sea

C.Animals in Capacity Are Suffering a Lot

D.Lolita  May Soon Go Free from Captivity

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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In this day and age, gadgets have become a significant part of our daily lives: While it does make people's lives easier, there are disadvantages.16 You might have noticed how everyone is constantly clicking their phones, iPad, and other portable devices. Disconnecting from gadgets might be challenging, but there are ways to spend time with your friends without using these gadgets.

Turn off Gadgets

17 Turning off your gadgets could be the first step you can do. It could also be one of the house rules when you are together. However, you and your friends should agree on this matter before implementing it in your get-together to avoid any misunderstanding.

Start Playing with Classic Board Games

Before the trend of high-tech gadgets, board games had always been the source of entertainment when a group of friends wanted to have some fun. Meeting with your friends could be the best time to bring these classic board games back. 18   .

Bond over Food

Eating together is a chance to bond, destress, and relax. 19 The same study also found out that eating together involves laughter and reminiscing. Laughter is known to trigger the endorphin system, which, in return, promotes primate and human social bonding.

Have a Heart-to-Heart Talk

Entertainment isn't the only way to interact with your friends. 20   You don't know what your friends are going through, and making room for a heart-to-heart talk might be what they need.

A.There are many different games you can search online.

B.One is how gadgets seem to be taking over people's social relationships.

C.Evening meals are considered significantly more valuable for building friendships.

D.One study suggested social eating has evolved as a mechanism for improving social bonding.

E.If you want to spend quality time with each other, all of you need to sacrifice your screen time.

F.While it's essential to enjoy your get-together, going into a purposeful conversation is also important.

G.Though they have digital equivalents, you may still get benefits when playing them in the traditional way.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Dan Mancina is a professional skateboarder known for being visually impaired and sharing clips of his skating on Instagram. He has a large following of fans, all 21 to see his skillful tricks. And videos of him using his walking stick as he boards inspires curiosity and 22 from fans around the world.

The Michigan native started skating at 7, and took it more 23 at 13,developing a love for the sport which he says helps him express himself. A rare genetic eye disease began to              24 his vision at 15,and after a year and a half, he completely lost his 25.

He stopped skating for a couple of years. This was the 26 point of his life. 27 letting his blindness dominate what he could or would do, he gradually 28              to doing what he loved-spending time outdoors.

One day, he wanted to see if he could still skate, so he 29 a video of a trick, which eventually got 30 on social media and received great feedback. That inspired him to try a bit more, and slowly he got back into skateboarding.

In order to help make skateboarding more 31 to people with vision impairments, Dan has started a fundraising 32 to build the world's first adaptive skate park. Mancina has 33 around $40,000 for the park. He hopes to be 34 skate workshops for visually impaired kids by next spring or summer.

“I'm honored I can be a(n) 35 for our community. Never let others define you and what you are capable of,” he said.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Zibo city in Shandong province has 36(unexpected)gone viral on Chinese social media since late February for its local barbecue specialty, and continues to trend as the local government takes the opportunity 37 (boost) tourism and spending.

Barbecue is popular in China, 38 Zibo's barbecue is different: it's made on a stove, and is served with flatbread and dressings. The skewers are 70-80 percent cooked

before they 39(bring)to the table, where diners can finish cooking them on their own stoves, which lends a sense of 40(participate).Diners are served flatbreads, scallions and other dressings at the table so they are able to assemble their own barbecue parcels. 41 much the same way Peking duck is eaten.

The barbecue craze in Zibo began on March 8, 42 a group of college students rode a high-speed train to the city to eat skewers. They shot videos of themselves 43 (enjoy) a meal and posted them on social media in late February. Since then, many people, mostly young,44(flock)to the city from all over the country to try the dish.

The local government is thinking about how to promote the city as 45 whole. The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic spots with their train tickets as long as their destination is Zibo.

第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

最近，你所在的新华中学开展了以Waste on Campus为主题的调查，请写一篇短文向学校英文报投稿。内容包括：

1．调查结果；2．简单评论；3．相关建议。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．短文的题目已为你写好。

Waste on Campus

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Danny's grandfather loved to keep pigeons, and Goldie was one of them. Goldie had golden eyes, which was very rare in pigeons. Grandfather said he had never had a pigeon like her.

Goldie was a champion racing pigeon and had won loads of cups. But once, around the time Goldie was released two hundred miles away for a race, Danny’s grandfather was hospitalized with a heart attack. The responsibility of waiting for Goldie and taking care of the other pigeons then fell on Danny.

However, Goldie did not fly back on time as usual. In order not to upset his grandfather, while visiting him that night with his parents, Danny lied that Goldie had already returned and won the first place. “I knew it”, said Danny's grandfather, settling back on his pillows, “I always knew she was a winner. She’s one in a million.”  Grandfather believed the lie.

Sometimes grandfather's racing pigeons got lost due to bad weather or got attacked by falcons（猎鹰）and never came back home，but those had never happened to Goldie. She always came home, right on time. “Goldie must have been eaten by those falcons nesting in the quarry（采石场）on her way back home＂，Danny thought to himself bitterly and his chest was burning. Danny swore to himself to take revenge. “They are a threat, those falcons! I must get rid of them and pull down their nest.”

It only took Danny five minutes to reach the quarry. Danny looked around the quarry walls and found their nest on a steepest side, which was a long way up. He climbed fast-there were old tree roots to grab hold of. His hands were bleeding. But he didn't feel the pain. He was hanging on the rock wall with his finger-tips like a starfish. His arms were so weak and trembling, but he was finally there.

注意：

1．续写的词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Just as he reached out his hand to destroy the falcons' nest, he suddenly saw the baby-falcons in it.

Halfway down, he saw Goldie in a hole on the rock, wing-broken but still alive.