2023年高考第三次模拟考试卷-英语（北京B卷）（考试版）A4

2023年高考英语第三次模拟考试卷

高三英语

本试卷共100分。考试时长100分钟

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）

第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5份，共15份）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。

I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line. The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more ___1___ than before.

“On your mark, get set... Go!” shouted the race official. I pushed myself forward with all my ___2___ and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me. As I ran, I could see the other competitors catching up with me. All of a sudden, I fell down on my knees. A hundred pairs of eyes bored into me, watching me ___3___ to get up. But no matter how hard I tried, I just could not do it.

“No, it cannot end like this. I have to ___4___ this race.” I thought to myself. However, the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally ___5___. I really wanted to give up.

Out of despair, I gazed up at the finishing line. Just then, a kind competitor ___6___ her hand to me.

“Thank you...” I whispered ___7___ as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.

She lent me her shoulder for support, and I ___8___ forward. The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of ___9___. Together, both of us crossed the finishing line.

Even though I never got the chance to learn her name, I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in _____10_____.

1．A．tired B．confused C．nervous D．regretful

2．A．joy B．might C．trouble D．shame

3．A．attempt B．hesitate C．wait D．pretend

4．A．organize B．evaluate C．appreciate D．complete

5．A．defeated B．inspired C．shocked D．relaxed

6．A．waved B．extended C．showed D．pointed

7．A．proudly B．cautiously C．awkwardly D．gratefully

8．A．moved B．fell C．bent D．looked

9．A．partnership B．sportsmanship C．leadership D．friendship

10．A．anger B．doubt C．need D．silence

第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分）

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A

When I was seven years old, I caught a cold and had to stay at home. My parents had  to work, so my neighbor came over to look after me. She read many different books to me ____11____ (patient), including adventures set in ancient times, travel stories, family dramas, historical novels, etc. To my joy, ____12____ (listen) to each book made me feel like watching a movie, but better because books gave much more details than movies. She started my interest in reading. Next year, after graduating from college, I ____13____ (have) a job teaching English. I hope that I can transfer the love of reading to my students.

B

This year, the 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books, ____14____ theme was “Reading China”, was held on January 24th in 85 bookstores worldwide. It ____15____(carry) out a variety of activities such as book exhibitions and cultural performances. Books displayed in the exhibition were philosophical and artistic, which closely met the needs of overseas readers. Overall, this year’s book exhibition presented the newest and ____16____(fine) Chinese publications to local readers so that they could better understand China in the new era.

C

It’s said that for the Englishman, his house is his castle. However, this does not mean that his house is a beautiful palace that others ____17____ (invite) to see. For the British, the home is a place to protect oneself from the outside world. It’s a private place in which he goes to hide away ____18____ the troubles of life. To the American, the home is an expression of ____19____ (he). Much money is often spent on each and every room ____20____ (create) the right “feel” according to the person’s lifestyle. Therefore, he is happy to show his house to others.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）

第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

To help new students, the International Business Institute (IBI) plans to set up a buddy (伙伴) peer support project. The project will help new students meet current students at IBI who can provide them with some friendly company during their first months in Newcastle and help them with any small problems that they may have.

What’s in it for you?

We believe that being a buddy will be rewarding in several ways. As a volunteer, it will be personally satisfying to know that you are able to help new students. It will also help you make contacts that may be valuable in your future academic and professional lives. If you are an overseas student, it will give you another opportunity to practise speaking English.

Responsibilities of buddies

·Telephone and arrange to make contact with the new student.

·Meet the student and show him/her around the campus and the local area. Answer questions about living in Newcastle and administration procedures at IBI.

·Arrange to meet the new student one morning or afternoon one weekend early in the semester, and take the student to places that you enjoy in Newcastle.

·Be prepared to take phone calls from the new student to answer further questions that he/she may have from time to time. Meet to explain information to the new student in person, if required.

·You will be matched to an individual new student. However, if you have friends who are also buddies, you might prefer to form a support group together. This would mean that you meet the new students as a group rather than one-on-one.

·Being a buddy is voluntary. There is no “requirement” to provide assistance beyond the help outlined above.

Please note that if you agree to become a peer support buddy, you will be expected to fulfil your role conscientiously and cheerfully. It will be important to be considerate and reliable so that the student can feel confident in your support.

21．According to the passage, what benefit can you get from being a buddy?

A．You can learn how to be a confident person.

B．It is easy for you to find some friendly company.

C．You can be rewarded with both money and prizes.

D．It may be helpful for your future studies and career.

22．As a buddy, you need to ________.

A．form a support group with other volunteers at IBI

B．provide assistance in studying each subject after class

C．meet the new student every morning early in the semester

D．help the new student get familiar with his or her surroundings

23．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To introduce campus life for new students.

B．To attract potential volunteers to be peer supporters.

C．To offer an opportunity to practise speaking English.

D．To provide some information about studying overseas.

B

I was four when Dad first showed me how to skim stones, a game in which one throws smooth flat stones into a river to make them jump across the surface. I’d pass hours on beaches with my brother, picking up muddy stones and skimming them. It was satisfying making them dance on the surface. That perfect skim, where the stone glided (滑行), brought me fantastic feelings-and still does. I was a competitive child and good at throwing. I enjoyed javelin (标枪) and was on a baseball team, but skimming stones was just for fun.

In adulthood, things changed. In August 2017, an advertisement for the All England Open Stone Skimming Championships drew my attention. I signed up and paid £2 for three stones. I skimmed 28 metres and tried again and again, buying more stones to feed my desire, finally reaching 37 metres, which won me third place. I drove home excitedly, and £ 20 lighter.

I returned to the 2018 championship, hoping for a champion. Walking on to the small throwing platform in my trainers, I threw a decent 44 metres and won. I spotted someone wearing a competition sweater with “World” written across it. “Where’s that?” I asked and he told me about the annual World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland.

It was a month away and a six-hour drive. I thought about the cost and distance for weeks until, the day before the contest, the feeling of winning made a decision for me. “I’m going. ”I arrived at a hotel at 10 pm, but couldn’t sleep for nerves and excitement. Early the next morning, I drove to the crossing where the competitors had begun waiting. Ropes and buoys (浮标) marked a 63-metre couarse. I had no idea if my best score was good enough to win. When my name was called at the prize-giving ceremony that afternoon, I was overjoyed. I was the women’s world champion.

I’m a big believer in giving things a go. I’m 42, and to become a world champion at this stage is pretty left-field. It showed me it was worth jumping in the car that day, and proof that a childhood spent throwing muddy stones from beaches wasn’t wasted.

24．What did the author enjoy about the stone skimming as a child?

A．The competitiveness of the sport.

B．The outstanding ability at throwing.

C．The satisfaction the glide of the stone brings.

D．The fun time she spent with her dad at the beach.

25．What mainly helped the author all the way through every championship?

A．Her discipline.

B．Her desire to win.

C．Her confidence.

D．Her efforts on training.

26．What can we conclude from the passage?

A．Take it easy in face of challenges.

B．Change the world by being yourself.

C．A bigger stage is ready for those who try.

D．Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

C

We’ve heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, it actually might be even more important than previously thought, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which examined the effects of skipping meals and meal frequency as related to mortality (死亡率) and heart health.

The study, which was published in August of last year, sought to find out if eating behaviors like meal frequency, meal skipping, and time between meals were associated with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.

The study consisted of 24,011 adults 40 years or older who participated from 1999 to 2014. Researchers looked at various eating behaviors of participants who self-reported their eating habits every 24 hours. Causes of death were tracked via death records through December 31, 2015.

After examining participants throughout the years, researchers found that certain eating behaviors were in fact linked to higher rates of premature death. Eating only one meal per day was associated with an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality while skipping breakfast was linked to an increased risk of CVD mortality, and skipping lunch or dinner was linked to an increased risk of all-cause mortality. Lastly, the study found that having meals too closely together (less than four and half hours apart) was also linked to all-cause premature death.

So, what does this mean for the average person? “At the end of the day what matters is that an individual can meet their nutritional needs for optimal (最佳) health,” explains Keri Gans, author of The Small Change Diet, “and breakfast typically is a good vehicle for nutrients associated with a decrease in cardiovascular risk, such as fiber and vitamins”. “If by eliminating meals they are missing out on important nutrients their body needs, then long term that can be harmful to their health,” leads to a “higher risk for certain cancers and heart disease,” she says.

While this study was large and comprehensive in many ways, there are also many limitations. It was mostly based on a 24-hour, self-reported dietary recall, “which may not always be the best method for dietary assessment,” explains Gans. “The participants may not accurately recall what they ate or honestly report it leading to the potential of misinformation.” Researchers noted that it was impossible to consider the role of sleep in the relationship between food and mortality, as well as a host of other unmeasured factors.

The bottom line is that while these findings about the relationships between meal skipping and mortality are important, there are a lot more factors that go into premature death.

27．What are mainly discussed in Paragraphs 3 and 4?

A．Research process and findings B．The cause and findings

C．Research subjects and purpose D．The topic and significance

28．What does the underlined word “eliminating” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?

A．Reducing. B．Overeating. C．Skipping. D．Consuming.

29．What can we infer from the study?

A．Its limitations are fully taken into account in the study.

B．Consuming adequate nutrients is the key to maintain overall health.

C．The risk of all-cause premature death is unrelated to skipping dinner.

D．Researchers learned about eating behaviors by observing the participants.

30．What is the author’s attitude towards skipping breakfast?

A．Favorable. B．Unconcerned. C．Skeptical. D．Disapproving.

D

Many of us may experience dinner-table debates. One common scene plays out as follows. You want to convince a friend or a family member of something you know they may disagree, and you share information and walk through your reasoning with them. Still, they reject your case. How do you react when your powers of persuasion fail? You might dismiss the person who doesn’t agree with your arguments as narrow-minded, foolish or otherwise out of touch with reality. The whole experience may feel like trying to guide someone on a journey when they refuse to follow. Psychologists have created a term, persuasion fatigue, to describe this form of frustration (懊恼).

Persuasion fatigue may make it harder to successfully keep challenging conversations. Past research demonstrates that feeling frustrated can make you more resistant to changing your mind. It also shows that frustration may reduce your ability to recognize why your arguments don’t succeed. Persuasion fatigue also explains why, when debates break down, people tend to blame their conversational opponent. As Mark Twain once wrote, “In all matters of opinion, our opponents are insane (愚蠢的).” In past findings, people generally reported three times as many reasons why others’ faults led to failed debates rather than their own shortcomings. It is true that others are not always open to your ideas. Ending the discussion can therefore be the right thing to do. But in an overheated debate, your fatigue may lead you to misinterpret the situation and believe that your opponent is too stupid to see the truth. Fortunately, psychologists suggest some sound approaches to managing these situations and protecting your relationships.

To reach your audience, it may be essential to express your message in terms of their values, not yours. Psychologists call this “moral reframing.” In fact, researches suggest that the simple act of acknowledging values of the people you’re talking to — telling them you understand where they’re coming from, even if you don’t agree—may lead them to lower their defenses and open up a little to new arguments.

Your fatigue may be even worse by thinking or assuming that debate is a zero-sum struggle — that you win if, and only if, your opponent loses. But sometimes you’re better off seeing an argument as a cooperative effort to find the truth — less like angry neighbours fighting over their property line. The neighbours map land together by viewing it from multiple angles. Similarly, debates can help you triangulate a view between your opinion and the other person’s.

The tendency to blame others for exhausting debates has real consequences. In our exhaustion, we may fail to see when our frustrations stem from a deep desire for connection. Recognizing persuasion fatigue—and how we contribute to it—may help us pass through heated debates without leaving those we love behind.

31．People may experience persuasion fatigue when they _________.

A．try in vain to convince others B．misinterpret others’ reasoning

C．adopt others’ views unwillingly D．try to persuade narrow-minded people

32．Which is the possible consequence of persuasion fatigue?

A．One can’t stick to his point of view.

B．One admits his limits and weaknesses.

C．One can’t get to the root of failed debates.

D．One feels incompetent for further arguments.

33．Why does the author quote Mark Twain in the passage?

A．To stress the effect of changing others’ mind.

B．To confirm the difficulty of winning an argument.

C．To explain the reason for one’s ending an argument.

D．To support the idea of one’s tendency to blame others.

34．Which is the recommended solution to managing persuasion fatigue?

A．Seeing a debate as a zero-sum game.

B．Making an effort for common ground.

C．Shifting the topic to lower others’ defenses.

D．Reframing points based on one’s own values.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

    根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项

为多余选项。

Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for sitting lazily at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying, but they’re not wrong.

____35____ It is the foundation for every movement your body makes, and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. These stresses can be things like carrying weight, or sitting in an awkward position. ____36____

If your posture isn’t good enough, your muscles have to work harder to keep you upright and balanced. Some muscles will become tight and inflexible. ____37____ It increases the likelihood of accidents, and makes some organs, like your lungs, less efficient.

So what does good posture look like? If you’re sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk. Your knees should be at a right angle with your feet flat on the floor. But what if your posture can’t be that great? ____38____ For example, adjust your screen so it’s at or slightly below eye level. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported.

It’s also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being still for long periods with good posture can be worse than regular movement with bad posture. ____39____ And be sure to exercise. Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively, on top of all the other benefits to your joints, bones, brain and heart.

A．Try redesigning your environment.

B．You adjust your body unless you feel tired.

C．So if you sit a lot, get up and move around on occasion.

D．And the big one that we all experience every day is gravity.

E．Besides, poor posture leads to extra wear and tear on your joints.

F．Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain.

G．Your posture refers to the way you hold your body when you’re sitting or standing.

第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分）

第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）

阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。

Over the years I have been fascinated to read about studies into the power of touch.

One famous study examined videos of how people responded to those near them who had been the victim of a bad fortune. Researchers looked at their interaction with the victim, and compared this with behaviour in non-human primates (灵长类动物). It found that humans and primates comfort one another and demonstrate care in a similar way. It makes sense for me that offering hugs to calm victims may be an instinct that we got from primate ancestors.

Another study found that when the husband or wife of a patient in sorrow or discomfort reaches out and holds their hand and, as if by magic, they become settled and less sorrowful. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised, as we have known for many years about the importance of touch. It symbolizes safety and love, and this is actually one of the most important aspects for development as a child. Is it any wonder that, when we are upset and distressed as adults, we seek out the same things? Whether young or old, humans are wired to be touched.

Nevertheless, many people today suffer from “touch hunger”, which typically occurs when a person experiences little touch or contact for a long time. It serves as a warning that the sense of security and care that comes with the contact of touch is missing. Thus, their well-being can suffer. It is associated with greater stress, anxiety and loneliness, and lower-quality sleep.

Actually, even the briefest touch from us can bring strong emotional experiences to the receivers who suffer from “touch hunger”. A warm handshake, a gentle pat on the shoulder, or a high-five is often enough to convey love and care.

Be a giver!

40．What did the first study find about touch?

____________________________________________________________

41．Why is touch important?

____________________________________________________________

42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.

Touch has the great power to give people who suffer from “touch hunger“ strong emotional experiences, but a brief touch like a handshake is too light to convey love and care.

____________________________________________________________

43．Apart from touch, what other way(s) do you often use to express your love and care in your life?(In about 40 words)

____________________________________________________________

第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分)

假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华。下周将有一个英国的学生代表团来你校进行为期两天的交流访问，你将作为学生代表致词。请你用英文写一篇发言稿，内容包括：

1.表示欢迎；

2.简要介绍主要活动安排；

3.表达美好祝愿。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear friends,

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Hope you enjoy your stay here! Thank you!