湖北省2024届高考考前模拟英语试题含解析

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Look over there! There is a long, winding path ________ up to the house.A．lead B．leadingC．led D．to lead2．There’s another way to survive this competition -- a way no one ever seems to tell you about, _____ you have to learn for yourself.A．one B．it C．that D．another3．Rosa _____ this washing machine for more than ten years. She is thinking about buying a new one.A．is using B．usedC．had used D．has been using4．—I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so rude to you.—You ________ something not very nice to me, but that's OK.A．have said B．had said C．were saying D．did say5．Life the like ________ ocean; Only ________strong-willed can reach the other shore.A．an; the B．the; aC．the ;/ D．/ ; a6．—What a mess! You are always so lazy!—I’m not to blame, mum. I am ________ you have made me.A．how B．what C．that D．who7．The old bank, _____ appearance is not a pretty sight, is extremely beautiful on the inside.A．whose B．whereC．when D．which8．Although the used car seems in good ______, it cannot run fast.A．state B．situationC．condition D．occasion9．Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking ________ they are, have their time for play.A．because B．while C．as D．where10．It was announced that only after the candidates’ papers were collected _____to leave the room.A．had they been permitted B．would they be permittedC．that they would be permitted D．that they had been permitted11．--- What caused the party to be put off? --- ______ the invitations.A．Tom delayed sending B．Tom’s delaying sendingC．Tom delaying to send D．Tom delayed to send12．They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they __________to our help. A．would have come B．could comeC．have come D．had come13．一Would you be so kind as to take this heavy box upstairs for me?一A．It's my pleasure．B．Help yourself．C．Sure，with pleasure．D．Take your time．14．I wonder ________ the equipment will be available in ten days.A．that B．when C．whether D．where15．—I’m terribly sorry. I’m late because ….—That’s OK. You are here and that’s what _____.A．does B．works C．functions D．counts16．Don’t take it seriously，Alice．I wasn’t making _____ fun of you —it’s nothing but _____ joke．A．/; the B．the; theC．the; a D．/; a17．Passion is passion and it doesn't matter ________ it's directed．Exactly，it can be coins or sports or politics．A．why B．howC．whether D．where18．—This is the first time I ________ my picture with my own hands.—It is time that you ________ a picture for me.A．have taken; took B．took; should takeC．took; will take D．will take; have taken19．-- It shouldn’t take long to clear up aft er the party if we all volunteer to help．--- That’s right．_____________．A．Many hands make light work B．Something is better than nothingC．The more the merrier D．The sooner begin, the sooner done20．— Don't put the waste on the ground, young man.— Oh, I'm sorry. I ______ the dustbin there.A．hadn't seen B．haven’t seenC．didn't see D．wasn't seeing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）For more than twenty years scientists have been searching for signs of life on other planets. Most of these searches have been done over the radio. The hope is that someone in outer space may be trying to get in touch with us. Scientists also have sent radio and television messages on spaceships traveling through space, on the chance that someone may be receptive to such messages.Scientists are using powerful radio telescopes to listen to signals from about 1, 000 stars, all within 100 light years of earth. In addition, they will scan the entire sky to “listen” for radio messages from more distant stars. Using a computer, they will be able to monitor more than eight channels at one time. Scientists are looking for any signal they stands out from the background noise.Of the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy, scientists find that five percent are like our sun. Perhaps half of them have a planet like earth. Such a planet would be a reasonable distance from the star for temperatures to be right for the evolution of life. Based on the inhabitable（that can be lived in）planets in our galaxy, most scientists agree that chances are likely that one or more of these planets support some life.However, many scientists wonder whether intelligent life exists on other planets. Some believe that twenty years of searching without any intelligible messages shows that no one is out there. They say that the evolution of intelligence comparable to ours is unlikely.Other scientists believe that our search hasn’t been long enough to rule out the possibility that intell igent life exists in our galaxy. Although our sun family is only about five billion years old, our galaxy is about 20 billion years old. In that time, some scientists think it is likely that civilization much more advanced than ours have developed. Perhaps these civilizations send us no signals; perhaps we have not recognized the signals they have sent us. If we hope to find intelligent life, these scientists believe that we have to keep looking.1、According to the passage, how many planets in our galaxy might be inhabitable?A．5 billion．B．10 billion.C．15 billion.D．200 billion2、The first paragraph in this passage is mainly about ________ .A．how scientists are looking for signs of life on other planetsB．why scientists are looking for signs of life on other planetsC．where scientists are looking for signs of life on other planetsD．when scientists are looking for signs of life on other planets3、The underlined word “monitor” in the passage means“ ________ ”.A．find B．imitateC．check D．form4、Which of these statements is true based on the information in the passage?A．The earth is one of the oldest planets in our galaxy.B．Most scientists believe that there is intelligent life on other planets.C．Scientists are trying different ways to find signs of life on other planets.D．Scientists don’t believe that there might be life on other planets.22．（8分） A crew of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after braving seasickness and strong winds.For the past three years，the Sea Cadet teenagers who set sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained the boat，said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.The girls asked for an a11-girls trip in August this year.The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives.The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts(轮流换班)along the coast and then return.Things turned out differently，however. “The first night was rough because the wind was really hard.The waves were going up and down，”said Abby Fairchild，16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the option of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnigh t and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from steering(掌舵) the boat itself to putting up the sails to cooking while we have rough seas，”said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their ori ginal destination in Maine，where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner，due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed，however，as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating，and above all，they built confidence and character，” said Noakes.1、What was special about the US Sea Cadet trip this year?A．It was the longest sailing trip ever.B．It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip.C．It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever.D．It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.2、What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip?A．They all got seasick. B．They regretted taking the trip.C．They decided to stay in the bay. D．Some of them were injured.3、Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A．Determined and cooperative. B．Hard-working and talented.C．Understanding and creative. D．Adventurous and skillful.4、According to Noakes，what was the sailors’greatest benefit from the trip?A．They acquired excellent sailing skills.B．They learned to work in teams.C．They built confidence and character.D．They knew the sea better.23．（8分）My father was a taxi driver but I am a king—King Renato, of the country Pontinha, an island on Funchal harbour. It’s in Madeira, Portugal, where I grew up. It was discovered in 1419; Captai n Cook once came here.In 123, the Portuguese government didn’t have enough money to build a harbor port, so the king sold the land to a wealthy British family, the Blandys, who make Madeira wine. Fourteen years ago, the family decided to sell it for just € 25,000 (£19,500). I decided to buy it though I had no money—I was just an art teacher.I tried to find some business partners, but they all thought I was crazy to want to buy what is actually a large rock; it has a small cave, a platform on top, and no electricity or running water. So I sold some of my possessions, put my savings together and bought it.When the king of Portugal originally sold the island in 123, he and all the governors signed a document, selling all the “possessions and the dominions (领土)” of the island. It means I can do what I want with it—I could start a restaurant, or a cinema, but nobody thought that someone would want to start a country. So that’s what I did: I decided that this would no longer be just a rock on the port of Funchal. It would be my island, about the size of a one-bedroom house.After I bought it, the governor of Madeira asked to buy my island. Of course, I said no. He said that unless I sold it back to the state, he wouldn’t let me connect to any electricity. But I h ave a solar panel and a small windmill, and maybe in the future I will be able to generate power from the ocean around Pontinha.1、What does the writer want to show by mentioning his father?A．He had a royal family. B．He loved his family.C．He was not a born king. D．He was not a good driver.2、Who sold the island to the author?A．A Portuguese king. B．An art teacher.C．The Blandy family. D．Captain Cook.3、How did the writer start the country?A．He discovered the island.B．He found business supporters.C．He was supported by citizens in the island.D．He took advantage of the official document.4、What can we infer about the country Pontinha?A．It was a tiny island.B．A harbor port was built on it.C．It was a wealthy land.D．Life there was very convenient.24．（8分）Welcome to Hawks Cay ResortCentrally lying between Miami and key west, Hawks Cay Resort offers the perfect union of solitude and convenience. Here you can enjoy the best qualities of the Caribbean-clear green waters, endless sunshine, excellent fishing and diving chances, and fresh seafood.THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHINGHanks Cay lies in he middle of the Florida Keys on the quiet island of Duck Key. The resort is just over an hour’s drive from Key West attractions, and only minutes from the village of Marathon where you’ll find the Seven-Mile Bridge, the Marathon Turtle Hospital, shopping changes and more.GETTING TO HA WKS CAY RESORTBy LandDrive the Overseas Highway, awarded one of America’s most scenic roads, as you travel across historic fishing bridges, and admire the blue and green water of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Hawks Cay centrally lies only 90 miles by car from Miami and 130 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Cars can be rented from Marathon Airport, lying just a few miles from the resort.By AirDaily flights are offered into nearby Miami, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Key West International airports. Hawks Cay is proud to partner with the Marathon Jet Center, lying just 9 miles from the resort, offering lights and private jet service.Fly direct to Marathon International Airport from Fort Lauderdle, Miami, Marco Island and Naples for as low as $222 per person one way. Flight time is approximately 38 minutes.By SeaHawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Hawks Cay’s full-service marina features fees for ships up to 2 feet, and all the boating and fishing supplies you’ll need during your stay in the beautiful Florida Keys.1、If people want to go from Marco Island to Hawks Cay, how will they go?A．Take a plane and then rent a car. B．Take a boat and then a taxi.C．Drive a car all the way. D．Take a plane and then a bus.2、Which place is the most distant from the resort?A．Duck Key. B．Marathon.C．Miami. D．Fort Lauderdale.3、What is the purpose in writing the text?A．To introduce Hawks Cay Resort and the way to it.B．To show the transportation of Hawks Cay is convenient.C．To encourage people to travel more.D．To tell why Hawks Cay Resort is worth visiting.25．（10分）A loving father lost much weight after being shamed into dieting when he became so fat that he couldn't play with his young daughter. Chris Willis, 47, tipped the scales at 172 kg following a lifetime of fatty foods.The dad cut out all the fatty foods he had enjoyed, and began exercising. He now weighs 105 kg after losing 10 kg every month since July. Chris had to take long pauses just to climb the stairs or walk more than a few yards, saying, "The hardest thing was seeing my little girl in the garden and not being able to join in because I was so unhealthy. But now I am making up for the lost time-we do so much together and it is just great."Before switching to a healthy lifestyle, Chris would eat five slices of bread for breakfast as a mid morning meal before a full English breakfast. He would then eat a sandwich, a large pack of crisps and a pasty for lunch before chewing a whole packet of biscuits in the afternoon. For dinner Chris would demolish a curry, and ice cream, and also four pints of beer before feeding on fatty snacks all evening.Chris said, "At 13, I was 118 kg and I remember a teacher pointing this out to the whole school. From then on I was picked on and bullied(欺负). My weight went up and up. But I now have a new-found freedom. My family and friends have been so supportive and my wife and daughter are so pleased for me. In fact it's them that I did it for more than anyone else. The whole journey has been amazing and I am still shocked myself that I have managed to lose so much weight." Chris is now aiming for a new target weight of 96kg.1、What was the main reason for Chris losing weight?A．He was bullied by others.B．He weighed as much as 172kg.C．He wanted to switch to a healthy lifestyle.D．He was too unhealthy to play with his daughter.2、How long do you think Chris has been dieting?A．Many years.B．About 6 months.C．About one year.D．Since he was 13.3、What does the underlined word demolish in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．drinkB．absorbC．consumeD．destroy4、Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Power of father's LoveB．Harm of Fatty FoodsC．Importance of HealthD．Benefit of Exercise第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26．（30分）完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。