2023学年高考英语模拟试卷考生请注意：1答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。2第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。3考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请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）1For some time the discussion went with no one saying word. Alice finally broke. Silence.Aa; theBthe;aCa; 不填Dthe; 不填2.-How did you French? - I lived in Paris for two years before I came to England, so I got lots of practice.Ago throughBpick upCset upDturn up3My summer camp isnt good fun, but it is real learning experience for me.Aa; /Bthe; aC/; aDa; the4Its that time of year again， when Alipay _ us just how much weve been spending， and on whatAremindsBremindedChas remindedDis reminding5_ anyone phone during the board meeting, please tell them I am busy.AShouldBWillCMayDCan6General Secretary, Xi Jinping, stressed that crossstrait cooperation would be strengthened_ the two sides could agree to oppose Taiwan independenceAunlessBeven ifCas long asDuntil7Nowadays, more and more Chinese homes have the technology and equipment _ to do online shopping.AneededBneedingCneedDto need8- Excuse me, where can I get my car filled up?- There are gas stations at_end of the blockAbothBneitherCeitherDall9You look sleepy today._ not to miss the flight, I didnt dare to close my eyes the whole night.ARemindedBBeing remindedCRemindingDHaving reminded10Nicholas was very kind, merciful and generous. This is _ Father Christmas is based on.AwhereBhowCwhatDwhy11Painting from still images leads to a loss of sensitivity, which is _ to an artist.AabsoluteBurgentCespecialDvital12Did you watch the basketball match yesterday?Yes，I did.You know，my brother _ in the match.Ais playing Bwas playingChas played Dhad played13-What difference will it make _we shall go to the concert on Tuesday or Saturday?They offer a discount on weekdays.Athat BwhenCif Dwhy14 When did Tom come to Qingdao？ It was in July，2006 and he a trip in China with his parents at that time.Awould take Bhad taken Cwas taking Dhad been taking15Children who are not active or_ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.AwhatBwhoseCwhichDthat16All of a sudden, the thief walking behind a young and pretty lady _ her purse, _into the crowd.Aseizing; rushedBseized; rushedCseizing; rushingDseized; rushing17I _ for Shanghai this Saturday, so I want to know when the earliest plane _.Aleave; takes off Bam leaving; takes offCleave; is taking off Dam leaving; is taking off18Dont worry. The hard work that you do now _ later in life.Awill be repaidBwas being repaidChas been repaidDwas repaid19Halfway through the chapter _ I didnt take anything in.Adid I realizeBhad I realizedCI realizedDI would realize20- Do you know what Tom does all day ?- I know he spends at least as much time watching TV as he _his lessons.Ais doingBdoesCspends to doDdoes doing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）Attractions in Hong KongHong Kong IslandThe site of the original British settlement and the main focus of most tourists. Most of Hong Kongs highest skyscrapers and the financial center can be found here. Overall, Hong Kong Island is more modem and wealthy and dramatically less dirty than the other areas of Hong Kong. The Peak is the tallest point on the island, with the best views and highest real estate values in the world.KowloonThe peninsula to the north of Hong Kong Island, with great views of the island. It offers a chaotic mix of malls, street markets, and residential houses. It has a great view of Hong Kong Island. With over 2.1 million people living in an area of less than 47 square kilometers, Kowloon is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Kowloon includes TsimShaTsui, the location of many budget hotels and MongKok, a shopping district.New TerritoriesNamed by British officials when leased from the Chinese government in 1898，the New Territories contain a curious mix of small farms, villages, industrial installations, mountainous country parks and towns that have the size of populations in some cities.Lantau IslandA large island west of Hong Kong Island. You will not find many peaceful villages, but once you get over the stray dogs and the ramshackle buildings you will find beautiful mountains and beaches. The airport, Disneyland, and the Ngong Ping cable car are located here.Outlying IslandsWell-known weekend destinations for the locals, the Outlying Islands are most of the islands surrounding Hong Kong Island. Highlights include Lamma, well known for its seafood and Cheung Chau, a small island that used to