2023年高中英语考试真题卷（6）

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1、2023年高中英语考试真题卷（6） 本卷共分为1大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。 一、单项选择题（共50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.What is special about the battery? A：It is built in an iPhone. B：It is the smallest of its kind. C：It can also be used as a charger. D：It keeps power for about 30 days. 2.Who m

2、entions the transporting of the battery? A：P.S. B：L. C：M. D：T.K. 3.The customer comments on the battery are mainly about its____ A：quality B：service C：function D：shopping 4.People diet to look more attractive. Fish diet to avoid being beaten up, thrown out of their social group, and gettin

3、g eaten as a result. That is the fascinating conclusion of the latest research into fish behavior by a team of Australian scientists.The research team have discovered that subordinate fish voluntarily diet to avoid challenging their larger competitors. “In studying gobies we noticed that only the la

4、rgest two individuals, a male and female, had breeding (繁殖) rights within the group,” explains Marian Wong. “All other group members are nonbreeding females, each being 5-10% smaller than its next largest competitor. We wanted to find out how they maintain this precise size separation.”The reason fo

5、r the size difference was easy to see. Once a subordinate fish grows to within 5-10% of the size of its larger competitor, it causes a fight which usually ends in the smaller goby being driven away from the group. More often than not, the evicted fish is then eaten up.It appeared that the smaller f

6、 A：faces danger B：has breeding rights C：eats its competitor D：leaves the group itself 5.The underlined words “the evicted fish” in Paragraph 3 refer to . A：the fish beaten up B：the fish found out C：the fish fattened up D：the fish driven away 6.The experiment showed that the smaller fish .

7、A：fought over a feast B：went on diet willingly C：preferred some extra food D：challenged the boss fish 7.Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, once said that the perfect portable bike would be “like a magic carpet…You could fold it up and put it into your pocket or handbag”. T

8、hen he paused: “But you’ll always be limited by the size of the wheels. And so far no one has invented a folding wheel.”It was a rare — indeed unique — occasion when I was able to put Ritchie right. A 19th-century inventor, William Henry James Grout, did in fact design a folding wheel. His bike, pre

9、dictably named the Grout Portable, had a frame that split into two and a larger wheel that could be separated into four pieces. All the bits fitted into Grout’s Wonderful Bag, a leather case.Grout’s aim: to solve the problems of carrying a bike on a train. Now doesn’t that sound familiar? Grout inte

10、nded to find a way of making a bike small enough for train travel: his bike was a huge beast. And importantly, the design of early bicycles gave him an advantage: in Grout’s day, tyres were solid, which made the business A：was portable B：had a folding wheel C：could be put in a pocket D：looked li

11、ke a magic carpet 8.We can learn from the text that the wheels of the Grout Portable . A：were difficult to separate B：could be split into 6 pieces C：were fitted with solid tyres D：were hard to carry on a train 9.We can learn from the text that Fitzsimons’s invention . A：kept the tyre as a who

12、le piece B：was made into production soon C：left little room for improvement D：changed our views on bag design 10.Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A：Three folding bike inventors B：The making of a folding bike C：Progress in folding bike design D：Ways of separating a

13、 bike wheel 11.When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously(同时的)about a variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and what' s happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to sh

14、ut up. Men can either talk or watch the screen -- they can' t do both -- and they don' t understand that women can. Besides, women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships -- not just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.Durin

15、g the ad breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship between the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that reveal how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with

16、 the other women and children in the group, they developed the ability to communicate successfully in order to maintain relationship A：are afraid of awkward silence with their families and friends B：can both talk and watch the screen at the Same time C：think they can have a good time and develop

17、relationships D：have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands 12.After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for hours in order to . A：experience the happy time again B：keep a close tie with her C：recommend her a new scenic spot D：remind he

18、r of something forgotten 13.What does the author want to tell us most? A：Women' s brains are better organized for language and communication B：Women love to talk because they are more sociable than men. C：Men do not like talking because they rely more on facts. D：Social conditioning is not the

19、reason why women love talking. 14.It was the first mow of winter -- an exciting day for every, child but not for most tether. Up until now, l had been able to dress myself for recess(课间休息), but today I would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher at Princess Elizabeth School near H

20、amilton, Ontario, had been through first snow days ,tony times in her long career, but I think struggled still remember this one.I managed to get into my wool snow pants. But I straggled with my jacket because it didn’t fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had

21、 to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and matching scarf were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots. In her calm, motherly voice she said, "By the end of winter, you will be able to put on own boots. “ I didn’t realize at the time tha

22、t this was more a statement of hope than of confidence.I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected the adult to do an A：the wool snow pants and the jacket B：the jacket and the boots C：the jacket and the hat D：the boots and the gloves 15.What made it so hard for t

23、he teacher to help the little girl put her boots on? A：The gloves in the toes of the boots． B：The slowness of the teacher． C：The wrong size of the boots． D：The unwillingness of the girl． 16.It can be inferred that before the little girl finally went out to enjoy the first snow of winter，the tea

24、cher had to help her put on her boots ． A：once B：twice C：three times D：four times 17.Which of the following sentences from the text BEST indicates that the teacher is very considerate? A：In her calm，motherly voice she said，“By the end of winter，…”(Paragraph 2) B：With the grace that only exper

25、ience can bring，she struggled to…(Paragraph 4) C：…．she still managed to look both helpful and interested．(Paragraph 4) D：…，she managed to act as though I wasn’t an annoying little girl.(Paragraph 4) 18.Transport GuideThe Brisbane City Council(BCis responsible for bus and ferry services with in th

26、e city limits and suburbs．Most buses will either arrive at the city or an interchange where connecting buses can be caught．BCC buses operate from 530 am to 1100 pm Monday to Thursday and 530 am t0 1200 am on Fridays .On weekends and public holidays buses operate less frequently Pre—paid bus tickets

27、can be purchased from the QUT (Queensland University of Technology)bookshop，the campus newsagency．most other newsagencies and general stores，and any BCC Customer Service Centre．Short-term students at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare on BCC public transport．You will need to buy a

28、n adult ticket to travel．Bus fares are dependent on the number of zones you have to travel．There are several types of ticketsSingleone way ticket to reach your destination，including transfers within 2 hours．Daily: unlimited travel within the zones．Off-peak’ Dailydiscounted unlimited travel between 9

29、00 am and 33 A：Public Transport Information Centre B：the Brisbane City Council C：Queensland University of Technology． D：BCC Customer Service Centres 19.An exchange student staying at QUT for five days has to travel between zones every day．What type of ticket would he probably buy? A：Single． B

30、：Weekly． C：Off-peak Daily． D：Ten—trip Saver． 20.Have you ever noticed the colour of the water in a river or stream after a heavy rainfall? What do you think caused this change in colour? It is soil that has been washed into the river from the riverbank or from t}le nearby fields．Components of Sof

31、tSoil is made up of a number of layers(层)，each having its own distinctive colour and texture．The upper layer is known as the litter．It acts like a blanket．limiting temperature changes and reducing water loss．The topsoil layer is made up of small particles of rock mixed with rotten plant and animal m

32、atter called humus(腐殖质)，which is black and gives the topsoil its dark colour．This layer is usually rich in nutrients，oxygen，and water．Below the topsoil is the subsoil，a layer that contains more stones mixed with only small amounts of organic matter．This layer is lighter in colour because of the lack

33、 of humus．Beneath the soil lies a layer of bedrock．Soil forms from the bottom up．Over time bedrock is attacked by rain, wind，frost, and snow．It is gr A：1itter B：topsoil C：humus D：subsoil 21.According to the text．which of the following is NOT true? A：Soil forms from weathered rock on the earth

34、surface． B：The deeper layer of soil is darker in colour than t}le surface soil． C：Air pollution is partially responsible for acid soil． D：Groundwater tends to carry away nutrients for plant growth． 22.We can infer from the passage that the water table lies ． A：between the topsoil layer and the

35、subsoil layer B：in the subsoil layer above bedrock C：between the subsoil layer and bedrock D：in the bedrock layer beneath the subsoil 23.The underlined word “dissolve” is used to express the idea that organic matter and minerals from soil are A：rushed away into the river B：cleaned and purified

36、 by water C：destroyed and carried away by water D：mixed with water and become part of it 24.Outside her shabby cottage, old Mrs. Tailor was hanging out laundry on a wire line, unaware that some children lay hidden in the leaves of a nearby tree watching her every move. They were determined to fin

37、d out if she really was a witch. They watched as she took a broomstick to clean the dirt from her stone steps. But, much to their disappointment, she did not mount the broomstick and take flight. Suddenly, the old lady’s work was interrupted by the cackling of her hen—a signal that an egg had been l

38、aid in the warm nest on top of the haystack. The old broomstick was put aside as she hobbled off towards the haystack followed by Sooty, a black cat she had rescued from a fox trap some time back. With only three legs, it was hard for Sooty to keep up with the old lady. The cat provided proof—the ch

39、ildren were sure that only a witch could own a black cat with three legs. There, standing on a wooden box, was Mrs. Tailor, stretching out to gather her precious egg. Taking the egg in one of her hands, she began to A：They wanted to watch Mrs. Tailor do her housework closely. B：They were playing a

40、 hide-and-seek game C：They wanted to find out if the rumors about Mrs. Tailor were true D：They were pretending to be spies 25.Mrs. Tailor stopped sweeping when____ A：her front steps were clean B：she noticed the children in the tree C：she was ready to take a flight D：she heard the hen cackling

41、 26.Ben did not rush in help Mrs. Tailor because____ A：he thought that she could be necking them B：he knew that they could not have been in the tree C：he did not the old lady fall down D：he was afraid of the three-legged cat 27.Which of these old sayings best suits the story’s lesson for us?

42、A：Make hay while the sun shines. B：Never judge a book by its cover. C：People in glasshouses should not the stones. D：A bird in the hands worth two in the bush. 28.The surprising experiment I am about to describe proves that air is all around you and that it proves down upon you. Air pressure is

43、a wonderful force. When you swim underwater, you can feel water push down your body. The air all around you does the same. However, your body is so used to it that you do not notice this. The pressure is caused by a layer of air called the atmosphere. This layer surrounds the Earth, extending to abo

44、ut five kilometers above the Earth’s surface. The following experiment is an easy one that you can do at home. But make sure that you are supervised, because you will need to use matches. Now foe the experiment！ What you need ?A hard-boiled egg without the shell ?A bottle with a neck slightly smalle

45、r than the egg ?A piece of paper ?A match Metheod 1) Check that the paper will sit firmly on the neck of the bottle. 2) Tear the paper into strips and put the strips into the bottle. 3) Light the paper by dropping a burning match into the bottle. 4) Quickly sit the egg on the neck of A：The bottle c

46、ould break. B：You need to light the paper with a match. C：The egg needs to be shelled. D：The egg has to be perfectly placed on the neck of the bottle. 29.In the experiment, the burning inside the bottle can____ A：equalize the air pressure inside and outside B：make a seal in the neck of the bot

47、tle C：finish up the oxygen inside the bottle D：produce more oxygen inside the bottle 30.How did the egg put into the bottle？ A：The oxygen inside the bottle sucked the egg in. B：It became salt without the shell. C：The neck of the bottle was wide enough. D：The outside air pressure forced it int

48、o the bottle. 31.The experiment is carried cut to prove____ A：water pushes on your body when you swim underwater. B：the earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the atmosphere. C：the pressure of air around us has a powerful force. D：the air pressure is not equalized around us. 32.237 West

49、Palmdale Boulevard Fresno , Califormia93706 AmToy Corporation Suite 15 TransAm Building November 20, 2008 Dear Sirs, As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro—Rain seen in local media is California. So Schally, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads (

50、attached this letter) and had the week of November 15. Children to your type of advertising in an immature way; that they shamble to understand how expensive some toys are for middle-class parent. Further, you product is violent in nature. Youth advertisement gives children the impression that it’s

51、fine to have “two guns and laser eyes.” You also suggest that children need your toy protect them “when you go outside.” This is not a healthy attitude for children to have. I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may our children. Sincerely yours, (Mrs. ) Alma Hernandez Enc

52、It’s here! Heady for You, Now! It’s Electro-Robo! Every lay dreams of being in control of a robot, and A：To complain about a broken toy. B：To oppose the advertising. C：To order a gift for Chrisman. D：To apply for a job in a toy company. 33.Why does the writer of the letter that Electro-Robo is

53、violent? A：It is control to radio water. B：It is expensive to buy. C：It is 80 centimeter D：It bears arms. 34.What dose “End” at the end of the letter mean? A：Something attached to the letter. B：A complaint to the toy company. C：A hidden message D：An encouraging response. 35.Electro-Robo ca

54、n do all the following EXCEPT . A：sitting down B：shaking hands C：talking D：walking 36.Many people to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication.

55、 This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard. He needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game. “People today prefer living together to putting their s

56、ignatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is symbol of consent, a

57、n agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process writer’s complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tell A：Writers need to provide their personal information in the game. B：Publication must bea

58、r the writer’s full name, address and phone number. C：Writers should be responsible for their names. D：Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say. 37.The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may . A：help to end a relationship B：not get a reply

59、 C：be accepted all the same D：become a family problem 38.Some people don’t want their names known because they are . A：hesitant to make a donation B：unwilling to draw public attention C：afraid of an accusation D：ready for involvement 39.The passage is mainly about . A：honour and writers B：

60、identity and signature C：signature and responsibility D：anonymity and signature 40.New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scien

61、tific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road. The farest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of and Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk

62、 was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia. The official origin of East-West commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century

63、BC which was the agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission(使命)across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afg A：produced B：contributed C：doubled D：combined 41.The silk thread found in the hair of an

64、 Egyptian mummy suggests that . A：Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk B：trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought C：historical research often achieves fascinating results D：new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices 42.Until recently most historia

65、ns believed that trade along the Silk Road . A：originated in the 2nd century BC B：extended human migration into eastern Asia C：began a million years ago D：primarily benefited the Egyptians 43.Historians have always considered Zhang Qian’s mission important because they believe . A：be brought b

66、ack knowledge of Rome to the emperor B：be discovered the Silk Road C：be helped establish East-West trade D：be travelled as far as Afghanistan 44.It was the first snow of winter — an exciting day for every child but not for most teachers. Up until now, I had been old enough to dress myself, but today would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher, had been through brst snow days many times, but I think she may still remember this one. I managed to get into my wool snow trousers