模拟卷2——2023年高考英语模拟卷（天津）

【走近高考◆◆预热卷】

2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试预热卷02

英  语

本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时 100分钟。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上，并在 规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷

                         （本卷共55小题，共95分）

第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．— Do you think you could make it without help?

— ______. This is not the first time for me.

A．Don’t worry B．Hurry up C．Not exactly D．Don’t mention it

2．Conversation calls for a willingness to change the role of speakers with  of listeners.

A．it B．those C．one D．that

3．The four of our club ______ around Sanya for about a month last summer.

A．have travelled B．travelled C．had travelled D．travel

4．More efforts, as reported, _____ in the years ahead to accelerate the supply-side structural reform.

A．are made B．will be made

C．are being made D．have been made

5．Another primary school is reported   for children in Wenchuan now.

A．to have been built B．to have built

C．being built D．to be building

6．______ to perform at the birthday party, little Linda felt nervous and excited.

A．Invite B．Inviting C．Invited D．To invite

7．There is no in getting depressed about it now—it’s no use crying over spilt milk.

A．reason B．purpose

C．point D．result

8．If you meet a problem head-on, you should ______ it directly without trying to avoid it.

A．catch up B．deal with

C．come across D．take away

9．The park rules state that no child shall be allowed to play on the slide, ______ accompanied by an adult.

A．if B．when C．unless D．since

10．I think ______ impresses me about his painting is the colors he uses.

A．whether B．that C．which D．what

11．My grandfather is eighty now, but he is as ______ as a young man and dislikes sitting around doing nothing all day.

A．satisfying   B．energetic   C．absorbed   D．incredible

12． _________his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

A．In spite of B．On account of C．Regardless of D．Instead of

13．There are occasions ________ backpackers are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere.

A．when B．where C．which D．that

14．—Susan looks a little bit upset. What’s up?

—Oh, you are to blame. You ________ a joke on her in front of so many people.

A．shouldn’t play B．shouldn’t have played

C．needn’t play D．needn’t have played

15．—It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.

—That’s right. ________.

A．Many hands make light work B．Something is better than nothing

C．The more the merrier D．The sooner begun, the sooner done

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16〜35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.

A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been ___16___ free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first started ___17___ his car to the young people. Wilson has ___18___ an astonishing 64, 000 miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous ___19___ with the students he transports to and from school. The students who he’s ___20___ have gone on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they’ve also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students ___21___ call him “Grandpa”.

Tina Stern ___22___ rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free ___23___. “It’s not just a ride; you’re not just sitting there in ___24___ silence or with your headphones on.” Stern said. “He asks you questions and actually ____25____ the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he’ll ____26____ those things.”

Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organisation. On Point for College. Although the ____27____ asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Wilson often goes ____28____ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they have problems with registration, Wilson is there to ____29____ them. If they run out of certain daily necessities, Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what’s needed. If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never ____30____ to buy them a meal.

For many students, Wilson’s help is not only appreciated, it’s also entirely ____31____ for them to be able to complete their college education. Some students don’t have a reliable car, while others have to ____32____ vehicles with parents who work six days a week. For them, riding with Wilson has ____33____ them to complete their education — but according to Wilson, he benefits just as much from the ____34____. “I just love driving and I love these kids, ” Wilson said. “It’s such a(n) ____35____ to be a part of these kids’ lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories.”

16．A．linking B．sending C．offering D．distributing

17．A．donating B．lending C．delivering D．volunteering

18．A．paved B．covered C．measured D．wandered

19．A．arguments B．interviews C．negotiations D．conversations

20．A．met B．driven C．addressed D．greeted

21．A．even B．ever C．once D．already

22．A．earned B．received C．assessed D．demanded

23．A．transportation B．style C．time D．communication

24．A．forced B．awkward C．ridiculous D．suspicious

25．A．selects B．recites C．guesses D．remembers

26．A．act on B．settle on C．check on D．agree on

27．A．club B．league C．college D．programme

28．A．far B．around C．beyond D．forwards

29．A．assist B．watch C．urge D．warn

30．A．expects B．attempts C．manages D．hesitates

31．A．extra B．unusual C．necessary D．adequate

32．A．share B．fuel C．repair D．exchange

33．A．required B．allowed C．reminded D．convinced

34．A．experience B．arrangement C．appreciation D．employment

35．A．effort B．ambition C．privilege D．convenience

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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。

A

If you are finding it tough to land a job, try expanding your job-hunting plan to include the following strategies:

Set your target

While you should always keep your opinions open to compromise (妥协), you should also be sure to target exactly what you want in a job. A specific job hunt will be more efficient than a random one.

Schedule abundant interviews

Use every possible method to get interviews-answering ads, using search firms, contacting companies directly, surfing the Web, and networking. Even if a job is not perfect for you, every interview can make you learn from it.

Follow up

Even if someone does not hire you, write them a thank-you note for the interview. Then. some weeks later, send another brief letter to explain that you still have not found the perfect position and that you will be available to interview again if the original position you applied for-or any other position, for that matter-is open. Do this with every position you interview for, and you may just catch a break.

Make it your full-time job

You can’t find a job by looking infrequently. You have to make time for it. If you’re unemployed and looking for a job, devote as much time as you would to a full-time job. If you have a job while you’re looking, figure out an organized schedule to maximize your searching time.

Network vertically

In the research phase of your job hunt, talk to people who are on a level above you in your desired industry. They’ll have some insights that people at your own level won’t have, and will be in a good position to hire you or recommend you to be hired.

Keep your spirits up

Looking for a job is one of the toughest things you will ever have to do. Maintain your confidence, stay persistent, and think positively, and eventually you will get a job that suits you.

36．According to the author, your job-hunting plan had better be as_____ as possible.

A．random B．clear

C．fixed D．complex

37．The “search firms” are most probably _______ .

A．companies that have vacant posts available

B．companies that supply website-search service

C．companies that provide job-hunting service

D．companies that study job market and employment rate

38．When hunting a job, you’d better communicate with people on a level above you because________.

A．they will hire you soon

B．they will ask someone to hire you

C．you will benefit from their fame

D．you can learn from them

39．As indicated in the passage, in order to get a suitable job, you should　 _______.

A．always keep an optimistic spirit

B．mainly focus on a full-time job

C．apply for one job at one time

D．follow other people’s footsteps

40．What is the best title for this passage?

A．Interview Strategies B．Interview Ceremony

C．Job-hunting Experience D．Job-hunting Strategies

B

If you’ve ever needed a sign to let you know you’re on the right path, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain, Utah, is here for you.

Ben Lyne has been jogging for years. However, last February, he decided to make things more meaningful on his morning runs. As he jogged along, he often saw the faces of people passing by in cars. Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.”

At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement.

“When I first saw Ben holding up his sign, I was driving to the University of Utah Neurosciences Center” said Jordan Smith. “I have a long history of health issues from brain cancer (癌症), several brain operations, and so on. That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK.”

In fact, another man who spotted (发现) the sign while driving stopped to tell Ben the sign had saved his life. Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it.

Ben now brings the sign with him everywhere he goes, even when he goes on vacation overseas. He hopes to spread his message of love and encouragement everywhere he goes!

Ben’s simple message of acceptance is changing lives, one run at a time! We hope his sign finds the people who need it most.

41．What can we learn about Ben Lyne from Paragraph 2?

A．He keeps evening rums B．He goes to work on foot.

C．He likes watching people. D．He cares about other people.

42．Why does Ben hold up a sign while jogging?

A．To make people feel fun. B．To encourage people around.

C．To get support from people. D．To say hello to people passing by.

43．What do people think of Ben Lyme?

A．Interesting B．Inspiring C．Humorous. D．Foolish.

44．What does the underlined word “acceptance” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Cheer. B．Worry. C．Belief. D．Surprise.

45．What is the text mainly about?

A．A path B．A center. C．A community. D．A sign.

C

The piping plovers（千鸟）are already one of the most endangered birds in the Great Lakes area of the northern United States. Now, the rising water levels of Lake Michigan further threaten（威胁）the birds and the areas where they live.

The waters of Lake Michigan are now only a few meters from the plovers' sandy living area. Their home could be one storm away from being destroyed. Many sandy areas near the water are getting smaller, while others are underwater. The birds are forced to move closer to places with trees and bushes, or even to city areas.

Water levels on the Great Lakes are reaching some of their highest points since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began keeping records 101 years ago. Streets, businesses and houses in the area have flooded, the Associated Press（AP）reports. Vince Cavalieri works with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He told the AP that the high water levels put plovers in more danger than most other bird groups. That is because the areas where they live have been disappearing. He added that some nests on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes also have been swept away.

The Great Lakes generally rise with the melting snow and rainstorms of spring, and fall during the drier summer months. However, some scientists believe climate change is causing more changes in water levels. If that is true, the piping plovers could be at greater risk. Their numbers have already dropped because of coastal development. The government lists the birds as threatened in the northern Great Plains and along the Atlantic coast. Rising sea levels there threaten their wintering grounds.

Recovery projects are helping, however. In 2017, officials counted 76 pairs of plovers. Vince Cavalieri expects to see more numbers this year. Most of this year's plover eggs will hatch（孵化）by the end of June. If more storms do not wash away nests, a new group of plovers may survive.

46．What do we know about the piping plovers from Paragraph 2?

A．They are forced to live in cities.

B．They build nests in trees and bushes.

C．Their living environment is badly polluted.

D．Their homes could be easily destroyed by storms.

47．What is Vince Cavalieri worried about?

A．A lot of houses have been flooded.

B．Many factories have been swept away.

C．Plenty of piping plovers may lose their nests.

D．He cannot provide enough service for people.

48．In which season do the Great Lakes rise according to the text?

A．Spring. B．Summer.

C．Autumn. D．Winter.

49．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．There will be more snow in winter.

B．More rainstorms will happen in summer.

C．The government has taken measures to protect birds.

D．Water levels may change because of climate change.

50．What is the text mainly about?

A．Piping plovers' living habits.

B．Piping plovers in great danger.

C．Great Lakes getting smaller.

D．Climate change causing storms.

D

In 1910, the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a boy who was charged with opening a valve (阀门) on a water pump powered by a steam engine to release the built-up pressure. His whole job consisted of staring at these machines all day, which was incredibly boring. The “ lazy ” boy then invented a release for the pump to run just as it should and won his freedom. The first automatic steam engine was born.

This story may be fictional, but the boy’s behavior reflects a deeper truth. When we are feeling lazy, we often search for an easier way, trying to update the process and save time and effort. In other words, laziness can drive innovation.

In recent years, some psychologists and business leaders have wised up to this insight, changing our perspective of what laziness really means. Both Bill Gates and Walter Chrysler have been credited with a quote: “ I always choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it. ”

Our brains are born for laziness. Compared with our ancestors who had to conserve energy to compete for food, flee from predators, and fight, we now don’t take survival as a daily issue. It seems natural that we would choose to be “lazier” , but the opposite has occurred. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans sleep less and work more than we used to; productivity per worker has gone up 400 percent since 1950. Our culture teaches us that our worth depends on how industrious we are, so we work even harder to produce even more.

But there’s one big paradox (悖论), sad but true: The harder we work, the less productive we are. When demand increases, we tend to push harder. Yet the trouble is that, without any refresh and recharge, we are less efficient, make more mistakes, and get less engaged with what we’re doing.

Therefore, how can we make our labor more meaningful and our lives more fulfilling? Current research in psychology and neuroscience points to a new understanding of the value of the wandering mind. Taking breaks and allowing your thoughts to drift can help your brain retain information, refocus, and gain fresh perspective.

Here’s the core problem: When the time finally comes to put our feet up, we often don’t know how. We have little training in how to be idle. But at least give it a shot. Maybe this week, notice some downtime in your day, some white space in your calendar. Instead of filling the space with more work, just sit in the sofa, and be, in the words of poet Mary Oliver, “ idle and blessed. ”

51．The author tells the story in paragraph 1 to prove ______.

A．the kid needs punishing B．boredom enhances productivity

C．creativity contributes to laziness D．laziness inspires new ideas

52．How did the author support his opinion in the third paragraph?

A．By listing some numbers of being lazy.

B．By quoting some great figures’ words.

C．By making a comparison between two great figures.

D．By giving examples of how to be creative.

53．What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．People nowadays don’t have to face poverty. B．Modern society honors creativity.

C．Americans lives a poorer life than before. D．Ancestors consider industry as a value.

54．Which of the following idea will the author probably agree with?

A．Working 24 -7 with a tight schedule.

B．Taking three part-time jobs to fill weekends.

C．Watching a stand-up comedy after a busy weekday.

D．Attending a formal dinner with business purpose.

55．The author writes this passage to ______.

A．compare the previous understanding of idleness to the new

B．persuade people to give up the value of hard work

C．criticize the irresponsible attitude towards life

D．encourage people to keep refreshed for better work and life

第II卷                

（本卷共6小题，共35分）

第三部分：写作

第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Every child has a dream of what they want to be, right? When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father passed away and she was unable to do volunteer work with him. However, she was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.

Now Renee is a member of the Carmel Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renec works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.

When I asked Renee what the best part of her job is, she replied, “Helping people and the satisfaction of saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes, people die in the accident, for which I was very sorry,” said Renee.

I was inspired by this because I know I would be very scared to do her job and don’t know if I could handle seeing people die. With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone gets a fair shot and they all do the same jobs.

We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and helps me believe that I can do anything.

56．What’s Renee’s job in the Carmel Fire Department? (No more than 5 words)

57．What makes Renee balance between doing housework and working so much? (No more than 5 words)

58．Why does the author-think Renee Butts is a true hero? (No more than 15 words)

59．How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4?(No more than 5 words)

60．What do you think of Renee? Please give your reasons. (No more than 25 words)

第二节：书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华。请给外教David写一封邮件，邀请他参加在学校操场举办的“英语之夜”活动。活动时间为下周五晚上六点到八点。

内容包括：(1)时间和地点；

(2) 活动内容：演唱歌曲、朗诵诗歌和表演话剧；

(3)希望对方能参加。

注意：1．词数100左右;

2．开头和结尾已经给出，不计入词数；

3．可以适当增加细节，并将开头和结尾抄写在答题卡上，以使行文连贯。

Dear David,

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Yours,

Li Hua