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高三年级五月模拟卷（二）英语科试题
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Let’s take a look at some of the big celebrations that happen during spring
Songkran
Songkran is a celebration marking the Thai New Year. The festival usually lasts three days, though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. Water plays a major role in the festival. Symbolically, it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one. Therefore, many Songkran traditions are associated with water, such as cleaning homes and pouring water on Buddha statues and the hands of elders. Outside, Songkran is celebrated with street parties and a friendly water fight. In 2023, it began on April 13.
Holi
Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the victory of good over bad. Celebrators light big fires, throw colorful powder called gulal at each other, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music. The annual Hindu celebration was held on March 8, 2023.
Easter
It is a Christian tradition marking the day when Jesus Christ is said to have come back to life. On Easter Sunday, people attend church services where they sing and pray. It’s a day for some fun family activities too, like decorating hard-boiled eggs and searching for the hidden treats around the house or yard. Some kids also receive baskets filled with goodies, and many families have big feasts. In 2023, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 9.
Passover
Passover is a time to reflect on Jews’ suffering in ancient Egypt. Jews were believed to have been led to freedom by a religious leader named Moses. Passover is celebrated for seven or eight days in reflection of the suffering. In 2023, Passover began in the evening of April 5 and ended in the evening of April 13.
1. When did Thai people start to celebrate the New Year in 2023
A．On March 8. B．On April 5. C．On April 9. D．On April 13.
2. Which holiday celebrates the victory of good
A．Songkran. B．Holi. C．Easter. D．Passover.
3. What makes Passover different from the other three holidays
A．The season of celebration. B．The widespread use of water.
C．The sad holiday atmosphere. D．The bright decorating colors.
B
My wood-shop teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most important teacher I ever had.
I had got into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me into a wood lathe, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question, “Penna, why are you wasting your life Why aren’t you going to college ”
I knew nothing about colleges. I had never considered a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a future. That day, instead of rushing off for lunch, he stayed and explained possible education choices to me. At the end of our talk, he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962 at Emerson High School.
Well, 53 years have passed. I gained a doctor’s degree. I taught English and social studies. And I moved up from teacher to headmaster. I’ve won a number of educational awards now. But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me It was without question only his confidence in me that propelled me forward.
I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters. If I have saved any children, it is because of him. If I have been a successful educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.
4. What can we learn about the author when he was a child
A．He was from a happy family.
B．He was punished by the teacher.
C．He was the poorest in his class.
D．He was not confident at first.
5. What does the underlined word “propelled” probably mean
A．Put. B．Delivered. C．Pushed. D．Called.
6. Which can best describe Mr. Bachmann
A．Honest and patient. B．Kind and humorous.
C．Brave and wise. D．Caring and responsible.
7. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text
A．To show his thanks. B．To show his confidence.
C．To repay the kindness. D．To encourage young people.
C
Polyurethane(聚氨酯)'s durability (耐久性) has made it a desirable material in many industries that depend on its flexibility and light weight to mass-produce things. But its long length of service also makes it extremely difficult to break down or be recycled into new products. Therefore, many tons of polyurethane plastics end up in waste fields, where they pile up for decades, harming the health of wild animals and humans alike.
For most creatures, the build-up of polyurethane plastics means only bad news. But at least one of Earth's organisms sees them as a favor: a kind of bacterium called Pseudomonas sp. TDA1 that appears to love eating some parts of this kind of plastics. This organism seems to grow well in waste fields.
Other plastic-chewing bacteria have been discovered before, but each seems to have their own taste in types of chemicals they prefer to break down. Pseudomonas sp. TDA1 is one of only a few organisms known to be tolerant to the plastics' typically poisonous characters. What's more, the bacterium doesn’t just survive the plastics' unpleasant ingredients (成分): It uses some of them as a food source.
" While there is still much work to be done, this is exciting and necessary research that shows the power of valuable biocatalysts (生物催化剂) found in nature," John McGeehan, the director of the Centre for Enzyme Innovation said. "Understanding and using such natural processes will open the door for new recycling solutions. "
Mass microbial (微生物的) clean-ups of plastics aren't necessarily possible in our future, however. The bacterium doesn’t seem able to break down these products completely. But the study author Hermann J. Heipieper hopes that in-depth studies of Pseudomonas sp. TDA1 will uncover the genes crucial to these plastic-attacking abilities. Understanding how these genes and their products work could help scientists engineer environmentally-friendly approaches to handling plastics in the future.
In the meantime, Heipieper stresses the importance of not worsening the plastic issue. As he tells The Guardian, ”The main message should be to avoid using plastics which are later thrown into the environment in the first place."
8. What do we learn about polyurethane from Paragraph 1
A．Its recycling takes decades.
B．It is not commonly seen in life.
C．It is not mass-produced in many industries.
D．Its durability makes it a double-edged sword.
9. Why did Pseudomonas sp. TDA1 draw scientists' attention
A．Because it makes plastics less poisonous.
B．Because it feeds on polyurethane plastics.
C．Because it has a special taste for chemicals.
D．Because it removes plastics' unpleasant ingredients.
10. What do John McGeehan's words in Paragraph 4 mainly reflect
A．The breakthrough in plastic recycling.
B．The process of developing biocatalysts.
C．The reliability of new recycling solutions.
D．The significance of recycling used things.
11. What's Heipieper's recommended way of handling plastic pollution
A．Recycling plastics in a green way.
B．Finding more valuable biocatalysts.
C．Using fewer plastics in our daily life.
D．Setting up strict standards for producing plastics.
D
Migratory (迁徙的) birds are declining globally because of the way that humans have changed the landscape over recent decades — according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
A new study published today reveals that population declines have been greatest among species that migrate to areas with more human infrastructure — roads, buildings, power lines, wind turbines (涡轮机) — as well as more population and hunting levels.
Dr. James Gilroy, from UEA’s School of Environmental Sciences, said, “We know that migratory birds are in greater decline than non-migratory species, but it’s not clear why. We want to find out where in their life cycles these migratory species are most exposed to human impacts.”
The research team identified 16 human-induced threats to migratory birds, including infrastructure associated with bird disturbance and impacts, transformation of land from natural habitat to human land use, and climate change. Advances in satellite imagery allowed the team to map each of the 16 threats across Europe, Africa and Western Asia. The team also created the first ever large-scale map of hunting pressure across the region. A total of 103 species of migrating birds were studied, including many rapidly declining species like the turtle dove and the common cuckoo, using large-scale datasets. The team calculated threat scores for factors such as habitat loss and climate change, across breeding locations, as well as non-breeding ranges. They then explored the relationships between these threat scores and bird population trends calculated from 1985 to 2018 by the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS).
Dr. Aldina Franco, also from UEA’s School of Environmental Sciences, said, “Our findings are important because we need to understand where declining species are being most impacted by humans across their seasonal migrations. Locating where birds are most exposed to these threats could help us target conservation actions.”
12. What causes migratory birds to decrease
A．A longer migratory route. B．Serious industrial pollution.
C．Illegal hunting from humans. D．The changing of landscape.
13. What does the underlined word “infrastructure” in paragraph 2 refer to
A．Basic systems and services. B．Local transportation.
C．Internet facilities. D．Power supplies.
14. What does paragraph 4 talk about
A．The results of the study. B．The promise of the study.
C．The process of the study. D．The database of the study.
15. What is the purpose of studying migratory birds according to Dr. Aldina Franco
A．To raise people’s awareness of protecting birds.
B．To offer advice to do conservation work precisely.
C．To stress the necessity of increasing bird population.
D．To state the importance of living in harmony with nature.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are thinking about redecorating your home, you are probably searching for decoration ideas. Redecorating presents a great chance to reflect your personality by displaying your style and interests 16 The combinations and possibilities in the decoration are endless. The question for most of the people is how to redecorate the home within prescribed (规定的) budget. Here are some tips.
17 The problem with magazines is similar to that of TV programmes. These programmes are usually costly. Another way to search home decoration ideas that ordinary people can afford is by looking on the Internet. The prices of the items are normally more affordable. The Internet is also a good way of comparing different styles.
If you are fond of traditional styles, warm colors are the best for the room. These colors go with all kinds of old styles, wooden furniture. Wall hangings and paintings of the country scenes are the feature of this kind of design. 18
If you like modern styles, you can use bright colors. Home decoration of these styles includes a lot of free space. 19 Leather furniture matches the room. A white cushion on a black sofa suits the atmosphere here.
20 It happens anyway, especially when other people give you furniture. If you wish to combine different pieces of furniture, which obviously come from different styles, you need to bridge the gap between them. This can be done easily with materials like throw pillows, wall hangings and carpets.
A．When you are choosing a style, it can get a little complex.
B．However, there is nothing wrong in mixing two styles.
C．It is important to make a room feel the way you want it to feel.
D．You can do this by matching colors, styles and different artworks you like.
E．Autumn colors go well to produce a warm and friendly atmosphere.
F．You can get ideas from magazines, TV programmes or the Internet.
G．For example, the walls usually have just one or two pieces of wall art.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I worked as a volunteer baby cuddler (拥抱者). My job was to sit in a rocking chair and hold a baby close to my 21 , so they could hear my heartbeat. This simple act helped them feel safe and 22 .
When I entered the neonatal (新生儿的) unit, I saw the machines working and heard tiny beds 23 shaking. The days were filled with feedings, changing Ivs (静脉注射), and doctor visits. The babies there were very 24 .
I was shown to the bed of the baby I was supposed to 25 . The nurses told me that the baby was a restless baby, hard to 26 . The nurse 27 him in my lap, and I held my breath. 28 my position to better balance his weight, I remembered my own babies in my arms.
At first, I felt like a pretender, comforting this child who was a 29 to me. On that day, I 30 him for three hours. My left shoulder 31 , my arm could not 32 anything, but I would not let go, because he and I had to build 33 . By my third shift, he and I had found our routine.
The tiny boy got stronger over weeks in the hospital. Holding a stranger’s baby seemed like a small thing, but I realized how much it 34 him. After months, I trusted the 35 of small acts: a kind word, a soft touch, the heartbeat that comforts.
21. A．foot　　B．head　　C．chest　　D．leg
22. A．amused　　B．comforted　　C．excited　　D．supported
23. A．suddenly　　B．violently　　C．noisily　　D．gently
24. A．healthy　　B．weak　　C．sleepy　　D．ugly
25. A．care for　　B．take advantage of　　C．play with　　D．look forward to
26. A．wake　　B．touch　　C．calm　　D．feed
27. A．placed　　B．threw　　C．pushed　　D．lifted
28. A．Adjusting　　B．Keeping　　C．Fixing　　D．Finding
29. A．friend　　B．stranger　　C．relative　　D．neighbor
30. A．watched　　B．touched　　C．kissed　　D．rocked
31. A．relaxed　　B．dropped　　C．ached　　D．raised
32. A．move　　B．grasp　　C．feel　　D．carry
33. A．confidence　　B．trust　　C．courage　　D．strength
34. A．helped　　B．trapped　　C．troubled　　D．handed
35. A．reason　　B．result　　C．cost　　D．power
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In May 2013, a mother came to pick up her daughter at a California Valley High School. While 36 (park), she hit the car in front of her. She didn’t notice her daughter right behind the car. She backed so quickly that she ran right over the girl, 37 screamed as the car pinned (卡住) her in place.
The school’s baseball team 38 (practice) nearby at that time. When they heard the scream, they ran as fast as they could to the parking lot and then surrounded 39 car. They tried their best to lift the car clear off the ground so that the girl could be pulled to 40 (safe). It’s unbelievable that they could make it.
When we react to emergency or high pressure situations, our strength increases 41 (surprising). Our muscles, which normally work at some 65 percent of 42 (they) ability, manage much more when fueled by adrenaline (肾上腺素). Adrenaline heightens your perception (知觉). It seems 43 (slow) down time and makes you aware of danger. It also leaves you remembering details far more specifically than you would 44 any other situations.
This all adds up to a “superpower response” that lets people like these baseball 45 (player) achieve the impossible and save lives.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你是学生会主席。你校将于5月25日至30日举行龙舟赛（Dragon Boat Race）。请根据以下内容给兄弟学校剑桥中学（Cambridge High School）写一封邀请信。信的内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 活动时间、地点和意义。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny, an eleven-year-old girl, had always been shy and quiet. She rarely spoke up in class and often found herself feeling invisible. One day, her teacher announced a school talent show. Jenny loved singing but had never sung in front of anyone except her family. The idea of performing in front of the whole school terrified her.
That evening, Jenny told her mom about the talent show. “I think you should participate,” her mom said gently. “But I’m too scared,” Jenny replied. “What if I make a mistake and everyone laughs at me ”
Her mom thought for a moment and then handed Jenny a small, beautiful necklace. “This belonged to your grandmother,” she said. “She wore it whenever she felt nervous or scared. It gave her the courage to face her fear. Maybe it can do the same for you.”
Jenny decided to give it a try. Over the next few weeks, she practiced singing every day, wearing the necklace for courage. She still felt nervous, but the thought of her grandmother’s strength helped her push through her fear.
On the day of the talent show, Jenny’s heart was pounding as she stood backstage. She could hear the audience talking and laughing, and her legs felt like jelly (果冻). But then she touched the necklace and took a deep breath. She walked onto the stage, the bright lights making it hard to see the crowd, and began to sing.注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As Jenny sang, she felt her confidence growing. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the performance, Jenny felt a rush of emotions._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
第二部分 阅读
第一节 阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.A 11.C 12.D 13.A 14.C 15.B
第二节 七选五
16.A 17.F 18.E 19.G 20.B
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
21.C 22.B 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.C 27.A 28.A 29.B 30.D 31.C 32.D 33.B 34.A 35.D
第二节 语法填空
36.parking 37.who 38.were practicing 39.the 40.safety 41.surprisingly 42.their 43.to slow 44.in 45.players
第四部分 写作
第一节 书面表达（参考范文）
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua, president of the Student Union. I'm writing to sincerely invite your school to take part in our Dragon Boat Race.
The race will be held from May 25th to 30th on the river near our school. As a traditional Chinese activity, it honors the ancient poet Qu Yuan and helps us carry forward traditional culture. Besides, it can also strengthen friendship between our two schools.
We are looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（参考范文）
As Jenny sang, she felt her confidence growing. Gradually, she forgot her nervousness and focused on the beautiful melody. Her voice was soft and clear, flowing smoothly in the hall. The noisy audience soon fell silent, listening attentively to her song. When the last note faded away, warm applause burst out everywhere. A big smile spread across Jenny's face.
After the performance, Jenny felt a rush of emotions. She was excited and proud of herself for overcoming fear. Many classmates and teachers came up to praise her wonderful singing. She held the necklace tightly, grateful for the courage it brought her. From that day on, Jenny was no longer a shy girl. She realized that bravery lies in daring to have a try.

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