2023学年高考英语模拟测试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I regret not having taken your advice. Otherwise I _ this mistake at the moment.Adidnt makeBwouldnt makeChadnt makeDwouldnt have made2-What does PM 2. 5 mean？-Its a professional_ indicating the condition of air pollution.AnumberBmarkCtermDitem3What did he do in return for free _ and food offered by the kind couple?He helped their son with his lessons.AconservationBadmissionCaccommodationDimmigration4It came as a great _ to the parents that their son finally came back safe and sound.AreliefBsenseCrelaxionDfavor5-Can those_ at the back of the classroom hear me?-No problem.AseatBsitCseatedDsat6Its too complex, I think_. So wed better make it easier for students to get involvedAThats ridiculousBThats the pointCThats settledDThats all right7Our boss is too strict with us. I cant _ in with the work situation here.AfitBgetCmakeDtake8Some people use hand-written letters _ typing because theyre more personal and represent your sincerity.Ain preference to Bin process of Cin reference with Din search of9It rained heavily overnight and not until this morning _.A. had it stoppedBdid it stopCstopped itDit stopped10The style of the campus is quite different from _ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.AthatBoneCthe oneDthose11Internet shopping is really _ when people are sure of its safety and security.Ataking offBtaking upCsetting offDsetting up12Why did you let _ kids off this time?I just want to give them _ second chanceA/; theBthe;/Cthe; theDthe; a13Why cant John land a_job in years?Anyone with criminal records will be laid off first when it comes time to let staff go.Arewarding Bdemanding Cworthwhile Dstable14_a reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China， vice premier Liu attached importance to mutually beneficial cooperation between USA and ChinaAAddressingBAddressedCBeing addressedDTo address15Mr. Smart is believed to be a capable person, who is equal_ charge of the company very well.Ato takeBto takingCto be takenDtaking16Weneeda spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it shouldincludethis truth: if you choose to find thepositivein every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is_your decision to make.Aabsolutely BtotallyCexactly Dlargely17Do you know what EU stands for, Tommy?SureIt stands for the European Union,_ European political and economic organization that encourages trade and friendship between _ countries that are membersAan; theBa; theCthe; /Dan; /18-Nowadays, buyers accustomed to prices moving upward just adopt a wait-and-see attitude.-If they continue to _, then our company is closing down.Afish in the airBsit on the fenceCfly off the handleDbeat around the bush19Taught in a more professional way, you _ the swimming skill much better.Amight masterBwould have masteredCcan have masteredDcould master20Wild swans _ in the area is a good indication of a better environment.AexhibitionBescapeCabsenceDappearance第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分）Most Americans are worried about new technology. They are concerned that machines, including robots, will take over work now done by humans. These findings come from a new report by the Pew Research Center of Washington DCAbout 75 percent of Americans questioned by Pew said automation will increase income inequality between the rich and the middle class and poor. And 64 percent of people expect automation to be so common in America that people will face difficulty finding things to do with their lives.Some of the concerns about technology come from a distrust about whether machines will always make the right decision. Many Americans believe humans have better judgement in dealing with. complex matters. One example is selecting a person for a job. Three-quarters of Americans said they would not want to apply for a job that uses a computer program to choose the most qualified person.“Most Americans want the government to limit automation. For example, 87 percent support a requirement that all driverless vehicles have a human in the drivers seat who can take control when an emergency occurs. And 85 percent want to limit machines to mostly doing jobs that are dangerous or unheal