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2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.I'm not much of a gardener. I love having beautiful flowers—but I don't have a good track record when it comes to making them grow.A few months after our son left for the Middle East, my friend gifted me a box of tulip bulbs（郁金香球茎）. She explained that these bulbs were put into the ground in the fall and lay sleeping all winter. They had all the nutrients they needed inside the bulb and would come out in the spring. "When you see the leaves of the tiny flowers pushing toward the sun, you'll know that it's almost time for your son to come home. They'll give you what you need most." She walked me through the process of planting them. I thanked her—trying to show my gratitude for her gift.It was a long winter—cold and dark. I endured both the weather and the loneliness and fear I felt with my son away. Dead leaves, frost and finally a heavy snow covered the area where I'd planted those flowers, and I soon forgot they were there.Finally the weather began to warm. One day, as I walked down my front steps, I noticed an area of green. I bent down to inspect the situation more clearly and saw that those tulips had begun to grow, their tiny leaves forcing their way to the sun.Day after day I noted the flowers' progress. And day after day, the time approached when my son would finally be home. Now with spring just around the corner, nothing could keep either of us from marching toward the light. Almost all of those bulbs bloomed. And with each brightly colored flower, I marked off one day closer to getting to hold my son in my arms again.（1）What can we know about the author?A: She is a professional gardener.B: She is not good at growing flowers.C: She never plants flowers at home.D: She often sends friends flowers as gifts.（2）Why did the writer forget the tulip bulbs soon?A: The bitter winter reminded her of her son far away.B: She was discouraged from making another attempt.C: They failed to live through the cold and long winter.D: She had no hope for beautiful flowers indeed.（3）What were those flowers mentioned in the last paragraph referred to?A: A physical representation of the hope.B: Things deep inside her heart and soul.C: A lesson she will never forget completely.D: The trouble she had in making them come out.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text?A: A dark winter with hope.B: Planting hope in winter.C: An area of green in spring.D: Living a changeable life.【答案】BDAB【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.A four-year-old boy has become a pen-pal（笔友）of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. Tom started exchanging letters with the queen after he set frère a balloon, carrying his name and address, at a school party and it landed to the grounds of Windsor Castle.The queen noticed the balloon and asked her personal assistant, Angela, to write a letter on her behalf. She wrote, "The queen was delighted to find that your balloon had travelled all the way to the garden at Windsor Castle."Tom, who proudly put the letter on his wall, wrote back to say that his great, great grandfather, the artist Johannes, had been commissioned（委托）to copy Dutch masters works on display at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.Angela at once replied that she would contact the Royal Collection to find out what had happened to the art works. She kept her word and two days later wrote to Tom to tell him what had happened to the etchings, explaining they now form part of the print collection in the print library.Angela then asked a favor of Tom, writing, "Would you be able to ask your Mummy and Daddy for me if they know anything more about your great, great grandfather? Royal Collection would love to know more about him."Along with his parents, Tom wrote back to fill in all the gaps about Johannes. Tom's parents were touched that the queen had taken time to contact them, saying, "It's unbelievable they bothered replying at all."（1）Which of the following statements is true?A: Windsor Castle is a playing ground.B: Windsor Castle is the queen's home.C: Windsor Castle is a famous post office.D: Windsor Castle is a beautiful rose garden.（2）How did the queen get to know Tom?A: By chance.B: By exchanging letters.C: By Tom's grandfather.D: By the queen's secretary.（3）What does the word "etchings" in Para 4 mean?A: Photos.B: Cartoons.C: Postcards.D: Paintings.（4）Which would be the best title?A: A Boy's Good LuckB: Tom's Special BalloonC: A Story at Windsor CastleD: Four-year-old Boy Became the Queen's Pen Pal【答案】BADD【解答】（1）B 推理判断题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it's the end of an era where you and your family were at the center of your child's world. As a parent you'll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye—but that might not show!Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car—you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve（悲痛）. Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately—remember, they're starting a new and busy life.（1）Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?A: Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.B: Because their children will start a new life in college.C: Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.D: Because they are no longer the main focus of their children's life.（2）The underlined word "wrench" in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ______.A: sorrowB: regretC: angerD: love（3）What does good parenting consist of?A: Supporting your child in different ways all the time.B: Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.C: Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.D: Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.（4）What's NOT advised as the way to recover from your child's departure?A: Developing a new hobby or sport.B: Learning a new language.C: Spending more time with close friends.D: Staying in touch with your child.【答案】DACD【解答】（1）D 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.A year after he died at the age of 17, a young man's love of helping others lives on. Through a foundation established by his parents, Benjamin Canlas is still making the world a better place.The Benjamin Canlas Courage to be Kind Foundation gives away mountain bikes to Filipinos who are struggling to make ends meet.Dr. Glennda Canlas and her husband created the foundation to remember their son and his kindness. One time, Benjamin saw a food seller riding a beat-up bicycle with its pedals （踏板）missing. He used his own savings to replace them. After Benjamin's death, his parents saw a way to connect their private donors with those in need.In the Philippines, many businesses have been closed and many jobs have been lost as a result of the coronavirus crisis. This has left thousands of Filipinos struggling to survive and many have to take odd jobs（零工）, which means traveling from one place to another. However, public transportation has been severely restricted. So many people have no choice but to complete those jobs on foot, walking hours in the sun or rain.Benjamin's parents had the idea to give away bikes to deserving individuals nominated （提名）by their friends or coworkers. When the giveaway contest was announced, they received more than 50 nominations, all of which were then checked for truthfulness. And on July 11, 27 individuals got bicycles that would help make their lives a little less difficult. Even as the contest ended, nominations continued to come in. The foundation said there are people still in need and much work needs to be done."We live in a world where it still takes courage to be kind," said Dr. Glennda Canlas, "The goal of the foundation is to help create a world where kindness does not require courage—it is simply the thing we all do."（1）Why was the Foundation started?A: To offer bikes to those out of work.B: To honor Benjamin Canlas' good deed.C: To promote green travel in the Philippines.D: To help Filipinos working in the countryside.（2）How does the Foundation find out who is in need?A: By conducting a survey.B: By organizing a contest.C: Through others' nominations.D: Through individual interviews.（3）Which can be a suitable title for the text?A: Filipinos are Suffering a Hard TimeB: Parents' Love Makes the World BetterC: Benjamin Deserves Filipinos' RespectD: Donated Bikes Keep Kindness Alive【答案】BCD【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.For days, Hunter Mollett had little to eat but he insisted on heading to Enterprise High School in Mississippi. He never complained; he'd simply do his work, hang about with friends and attend band practice. Finally, after four days, Hunter's mom found some peas and cornmeal and made a meal for them.In high school, Mollett experienced various degrees of homelessness. However, as one of the smartest students in his grade, when struggling to find stable housing, he also wanted to attend Harvard University.Jackie Lewis first learned of his dream when she met him in her ninth grade algebra class. "He told me he was going to Harvard," she said, "but I was unsure if he was going to make it." However, after having Mollett in class, Lewis changed her views on his chances in the Ivy League.Mollett first decided on Harvard when he was in Grade One when he was watching Boston Legal with his mother. He asked her how the characters became lawyers. She said they went to Harvard. Though he didn't know if she was just joking, Mollett decided that was where he wanted to go.When Mollett's teachers learned of his unstable housing, they started helping when they could. If Mollett needed some books, a teacher would buy them for him. If he needed a ride, someone would take him. Meanwhile, Mollett worked hard toward his goal of becoming a lawyer. He took his testsand started applying to colleges, including Mississippi State University and Harvard.Soon he learned Mississippi State University accepted him and offered him a full scholarship. Then he got an e-mail about financial aid at Harvard even before his university acceptance letter. He felt bewildered.""I sat there for 16 minutes just staring at my phone. I couldn't believe I got in." Mollett said.（1）What made Hunter Mollett set the goal of going to Harvard?A: His mother's joke.B: The inspiration from a TV play.C: His friend's encouragement.D: His teacher's support and help.（2）Which word can replace the underlined word "bewildered" in Paragraph 6?A: Confused.B: Satisfied.C: Frustrated.D: Upset.（3）Which of the following words can best describe Mollett?A: Social and intelligent.B: Confident and patient.C: Ambitious and considerate.D: Determined and diligent.【答案】BAD【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.It might look like a space hopper（太空弹跳球）surrounded by model helicopters, but the E-Volo is an entirely new kind of helicopter—which can remain still in the air without input from the pilot.Its bold engineer, Thomas Senkel, took the machine on its first manned flight this week—lasting 1 minute and 30 seconds. It's not the first electric helicopter flight, but this is a new kind of machine, controlled simply by a joystick（操纵杆）, with the pilot sitting above the rotors（旋转器）. Senkel said it could revolutionize transport.It's far easier to fly than ordinary helicopters—it's operated by rotor speed, which is computer-controlled, so the pilot just needs to use a joystick as if playing a videogame, rather than controlling multiple complex controls at the same time. The machine has only a few parts, which could be taken apart, meaning the aircraft needs little maintenance. It has no complicated mechanics and unnecessary engines.In an emergency, it can land even if four of its 16 rotors fail. And since the propellers（螺旋桨）sit below the pilot, a safety parachute can also be arranged. The controls could be integrated with GPS software, and the machine could even automatically avoid obstacles and direct itself to predetermined locations.Senkel described the easy-to-use machine as "good-natured" and capable of replacing the helicopter in many situations.The three inventors claimed their flying machine could be used for inspecting pipelines, as an air ambulance, for taking aerial photographs as well as just for fun. The helicopter is currently only able to fly for around 20 minutes because it runs on lithium-ion（锂离子）batteries.（1）What can we know about the E-Volo?A: It is the first electric helicopter.B: It has made several manned flights.C: It can stay in the air.D: It needs no pilot.（2）Why did Senkel think the new machine could cause a revolution in transport?A: It is easily controlled.B: It needs little power.C: It can be used for various purposes.D: It needs little maintenance.（3）How does the pilot operate the helicopter?A: By talking to the machine.B: By using his mind.C: By moving his feet.D: By using a joystick.（4）What would be the best title of the text?A: New Ways to Play VideogamesB: E-Voloa New Kind of HelicopterC: The Quickest Means of TransportationD: New Findings on How to Fly a Plane【答案】CADB【解答】（1）C 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东深圳人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.It was hard for Apple Inc. to spring a surprise these days, but four new iPhone 12 models were introduced, with two of them—the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro—hitting stores on Friday. All would include the 5G next-generation wireless standard, which made some analysts surprised. They had ever said that the high cost of networks would drive Apple to include 5G only in the higher phones.Instead, Apple turned its new products into a use of 5G. It paid particular attention to the millimeter wave（mmWave）, because the mmWave can deliver the highest speeds. Though it needs higher technology, all of the new iPhones will reach the mm Wave standard, even though Verizon is the only U.S. company using it widely.That made the iPhone 12 do a valuable commercial for Verizon. Apple even had the company's chief president, Hans Vestberg, to support the event. But it also needed the support of another company Qualcomm, which makes the modern chips that connect smart phones to their networks. In a report, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland wrote that each mmWavesmart phone would bring Qualcomm an extra 18. He said, each year, this would bring 350 million to Qualcomm's revenue, which would be the money that Qualcomm got from Apple's new phone generation.The revenue would be a large sum of money that the chip maker expected to get from the new iPhones. Qualcomm had been shut out of the Applebusiness for the last few iPhone generations because of something unhappy between the two companies. However, Apple needed help with 5G, so it had to choose Qualcomm.【长难句分析】But it also needed the support of another company Qualcomm, which makes the modern chips that connect smart phones to their networks.翻译：但它也需要另一家公司高通的支持，这家公司生产将智能手机连接到网络的现代芯片。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Kathie, I remember the first day that 1 met you. I remember the look on your face as you rushed out from your dorm and slammed directly into me. You knocked me over, both metaphorically (比喻地) and physically. You were dressed in a sports bra and tight little shorts and I was suddenly feeling a little bitter that I was picking your roommate up for dinner and not you.No, it can't start that way.Who starts a speech with a memory about what bra someone was wearing? How about this?I remember staring at the projector image of stars in Astronomy and thinking only of your eyes. I only signed up for Astronomy because you said were taking it. You hadn't said it to me, of course, but to one of your girlfriends. I was behind you in the sandwich line at the student center and l heard you ask that redhead girl—Jessica Randolph, I think her name was. Well, it's Johnson, now; she's married with a baby on the way. I heard you ask Jessica if she thought the professor would talk about the possibility of aliens. That was all it took. I signed up for Astronomy almost immediately.That sounds like I'm a huge stalker (跟踪狂). I won't share that story. No one wants to hear about aliens and about the stars in your eyes. No one wants to hear about Jessica Johnson. Jessica and her husband will be there today. She'll cry. I'm certain that she'll cry. A lot of people will, I'd assume.Will I?I can't think about that. I don't want to mess things up in front of everyone. All of our family and friends will be there, watching, and I’ve never been good at public speaking.I remember sitting next to you on the couch while I waited for your roommate to get ready for dinner. She took so long to do her hair and makeup. It was intentional, I think. She thought it was classy to make me wait. You never did.Anyway, I was waiting for your roommate to be ready for our date. All I wanted to do was put my hand over yours as you changed the channels. Something funny would happen on the television and you'd laugh so hard you'd snort. I loved you even then, I think.I can't talk about that. People will think Tm a cheater. I never cheated. I was set up with your roommate on a blind date. It was you, you, always you from the moment I saw you until today. I broke up with her that night, I remember. We never even made it out of the parking lot. I don't know what made me do it, I just knew that whenever I closed my eyes I couldn't picture anything but your face.Today is so important, so critical. I can't mess up. Not when you'll be there, so peaceful and lovely.Another, then.What about the day I proposed? I had planned it out so carefully and nothing went right. The fower order was wrong. I burned my new shirt with the iron. The sweater I had ordered for your stupid dog--the one that read, "will you marry my daddy?" —arrived in the mail just that morning and was two sizes too small. I squeezed him into it anyway, and it somehow made his already giant head look even bigger. Maybe that's why you couldn't stop laughing when you saw him. You were laughing—loudly—your dress half on and your nails half painted. I had come to get you for our date too early. I couldn't help it. I was sweating through my burnt shirt and holding wilted flowers, kneeling like a fool. You didn't say yes or no, but the stars in your eyes were confirmation enough.I can share that. I've shared it a hundred times before. Everyone wanted to know the engagement story, which led us to the altar (圣坛).The altar.I stood up there and stammered (口吃)through the speech I had prepared for you—through the promise I had written for you. It was nowhere near as hard as this. My vows (誓言), then, included that eternal drivel, for better or for worse. Till death do us part.How was I to know?How was I to know there was another speech to write, another vow to make?What story do I share, standing before our friends and family—before you? What goodbye can I give that honors your memory? I am selfish with my memories of you. I don't want to share them.You are among the stars, now—scattered among the universe that first led me to you. The universe called you home too soon, and I will let the universe praise you highly.I don't need a memory to say goodbye. I only need to remember the vow I made then, and the vow I'll make now.I'll see you again.（1）What can be inferred about Jessica Johnson?A: She was the author's ex-girlfriend.B: She is becoming a mother very soon.C: She was unpopular with people at college.D: She is attending Kathie's wedding ceremony.（2）Why does the author say that people will think of him as a cheater?A: Because he shifted his love to another woman.B: Because he fell in love with Kathie at first sight.C: Because he got to know his ex-girlfriend through a blind-date.D: Because he put his hand over Kathie's when waiting for her roommate.（3）What can be inferred from the underlined sentence "your dress half on and your nails half painted"?A: Kathie cared little about her appearance.B: The author arrived early to please Kathie.C: Kathie was too busy with the dog to make up.D: The author couldn't wait to propose to Kathie.（4）How does the author develop the passage?A: By telling stories.B: By drawing inferences.C: By listing examples.D: By making comparisons.（5）The tone of the author can be described as__________.A: regretfulB: affectionateC: objectiveD: optimistic（6）The author writes this passage to_________.A: win back his wife's loveB: change readers' attitude to lifeC: teach readers to accept misfortuneD: express his deep love for his wife【答案】BADABD【解答】（1）B 推理判断题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.AshLynn Marracino's dad died of a brain aneurysm（动脉瘤）in 2010. Since then, it has become something of a tradition for the 16-year-old teenager to mark his birthday by penning him a letter and sending it on a balloon. And this year, she received an unexpected reply. The balloon was sent sailing into the sky, floating（漂浮）436 miles to the city of Auburn.According to KCBS, Ashlynn's dad was in prison until she reached the age of 10, and he only had one year with her before his death. The TV station reported that her letter read, "I've been playing softball for 11 years now. Can you believe it? I hope you helped me out with all those home runs. I don't like how I never had you in my life. It's not fair. Show me a sign please. Anything to let me know you are there. I miss you so much and I want you back."Restaurant owner Lisa Swisley discovered the deflated（泄气的）balloon and decided to give the teenager a touching surprise. Lisa wrote, "You have missed so much and I miss you. And I love you, miss you like crazy."Lisa shared the letter on a Pay It Forward Facebook page, designed to recognize and improve acts of kindness and goodwill. Speaking to ABC News, Lisa said, "I thought it would be cool to send her something to show my respect. I jumped on a Pay It Forward page I follow on Facebook and asked people to help." In an unbelievable show of support, good-natured strangershave sent scores of cards and packages at Lisa's request. The restaurant owner and the teenager have also spoken over Skype.Ashlynn, who wrote the letter for her dad's January 6 birthday, told KCBS, "While I was writing it, I was just crying so much and then when I let it go I just kind of calmed down and I watched it go, and I didn't think anybody would find it."（1）How did Ashlynn celebrate her dad's birthday after his death?A: By sending her dad presents.B: By reading her dad's letter.C: By traveling a long distance by balloon.D: By choosing a special way of communication.（2）What can we learn about Ashlynn's dad?A: He had little time to be with Ashlynn.B: He couldn't support his whole family.C: He suffered from a serious illness for a long time.D: He left his hometown when he was still a little child.（3）Why does Lisa post the letter on a website page?A: To share her personal experience.B: To beg more people to offer help.C: To show her attitude to kindness.D: To introduce an act of kindness.（4）What was Ashlynn's feeling when she let the balloon go?A: Sad.B: Disappointed.C: Calm.D: Hopeful.【答案】DABC【解答】（1）D 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Plastic is used for food packaging (包装) and water bottles as well as many other things you use every day. Look around, plastic is all over! Sadly, much of plastic waste is thrown into waste lands or washed into the sea, breaking down into particles. Particles are often taken in by animals or fish. Unless you are the one who only eats vegetables, it is highly likely that you are also eating this plastic. Besides, when you drink soft drinks from a plastic bottle, you also have the danger of drinking a dangerous chemical. It has been proved that plastic is connected with some types of cancer and young children's growth.A plastic bottle can break down into enough small pieces on each seaside in the whole world. They have also been discovered to collect in large amount in sea locations where winds and currents (洋流) are weak.How do you help to solve the problem? Use a stainless steel (不锈钢) bottle. It is an obvious way to deal with the problem that has been ignored for many years. Many countries become increasingly more familiar with the pollution that is damaging the environment. It's easy to understand why steps are being taken to discover things to replace the plastic.If you use a stainless steel water bottle, you can help cut the number of using plastic bottles, which are thrown away and break down gradually. It may even take 1,000 years to fade away. In a word, even by doing something assmall as changing your water bottle to a stainless steel one, you could make the world a better place to live for future generations.（1）What does the underlined word "particles" mean in paragraph 1? A: New bottles.B: Healthy drinks to humans.C: Useful materials.D: Tiny pieces of plastic.（2）What bad influence do plastic products have on people according to the text?A: They change people's eating habits.B: They affect people's ways of choosing food.C: They change people's attitudes to soft drinks.D: They may make people suffer from some kinds of diseases.（3）Which of the following does the author want to express?A: Winds in the sea are often weak in some seasons.B: Chemicals of animals in the sea are easy to collect.C: Many countries are suffering the pollution of plastic.D: Plastic will completely be replaced by other things in the future.（4）What is the text mainly about?A: A major use of plastic bottles.B: A large amount of plastic on the seaside.C: The bad influence of plastic bottles and its solution.D: The future development of plastic bottles.【答案】DDCC【解答】（1）D 词义猜测题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.While flatmates can bring about stress and difficulty, they can also be great company and develop into wonderful, lifelong friends. Before making the decision to live with a flatmate or to live alone, consider carefully all the accompanying advantages and disadvantages.Most people join forces with a flatmate primarily due to financial problem. A shared living space also means you're responsible for only half of the rent or shared bills. Additionally, when you're splitting costs, you can afford a better apartment than you could alone. However, money can become a point of argument for flatmates as well. If our flatmate gets laid off or quits his job, you may have to pick up his bill until he's back on his feet. Your flatmate may also insist he owe less doesn't use the shower too often.In addition to bills and the rent, flatmates also typically share responsibility for unpleasant tasks, such as cleaning or doing the dishes. Without a flatmate, cleaning and tidying responsibilities are yours alone. However, flatmates also frequently end up sharing plenty of other things many people would rather not: use of the TV, the bathroom, food and even clothing, for example. You may have to wake up earlier than you'd like to get a shower before wo or give watching your favorite show because your flatmate beat you to it.When you live alone, you get to determine the terms of your social life, and you go home to an empty house or apartment at the end of the day. That can be preferable if you're a serious student or professional, someone who needs to work and rest in the quiet of an apartment. With a flatmate, there are unexpected guests and your social options can expand sharply. Keep in mind, however, that having a flatmate means that he may feel social when you do not, and you may have to deal with unwanted house guests.（1）What's the main reason for most people to share a flat?A: Ensuring safety.B: Saving money.C: Sharing housework.D: Reducing loneliness.（2）What does the author say about a serious flatmate?A: He likes a peaceful life.B: He has excellent social manners.C: He keeps everything in the room tidy.D: He often turns away unexpected guests.（3）How does the author express his opinions?A: By describing the process.B: By stating an argument.C: By making comparisons.D: By analyzing the outcome.（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A: Buying a Flat or Sharing One?B: The Reasons for Sharing a FlatC: How to Share a Flat with a Flatmate?D: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Flatsharing【答案】BACD【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Traveling with children old enough to read, write, or play games needn't be a problem. By taking along a supply of papers, pencils, or one of the excellent game books sold just for the purpose, the time can be made to fly.When traveling on public transportation, having games and entertainments on hand is just as important, since it's unreasonable to expect children, especially small ones, to be able to sit for long periods of time. It's up to you to keep watch over them, however, and not let them hang out by themselves or make extreme amounts of noise. Fellow passengers have paid for their travel tickets and even those who love children can lean to hate them quickly when trapped in a train or airplane with those who are ill-behaved.On ships there're usually activities of children. Although it's a break for parents to send their children off to participate and have some time alone, you should still make sure your children behave well.Children shouldn't be permitted to race about or to be let alone, no matter how much you enjoy relaxing without them nearby. It would be uncomfortable if your children were the cause of others' feelings that they were also traveling "with children"—yours—because of their interruption through constant noise,quarreling, or bad behavior.More and more frequently, children are sent to travel unaccompanied by an adult, whether to visit a relative, or to grandparents. Many parents expect a flight attendant or train steward will take care of their children, which is anunreasonable expectation. Travel attendant have specific jobs to do which don't include child care. For that reason, each airline has demanded a minimum age for unaccompanied children. As long as that regulation is respected, there's no reason that children who are emotionally stable and unafraid shouldn't travel by themselves. In my experience with our grandchildren, the airlines have done an excellent job of caring for them and the children have enjoyed it thoroughly.（1）What do the underlined words "the purpose" in paragraph 1 refer to? A: The problem of traveling with children.B: Teaching children how to play.C: The time spent on flight.D: Books attracting children when traveling.（2）Which is considered as ill-behaved for children according to the author? A: Sitting for a long time quietly.B: Hanging out alone on board noisily.C: Staying in a train with much noise.D: Hating the children running around.（3）Why cannot parents depend on travel attendants to take care of their children?A: They are not responsible for child care.B: The children are emotionally unstable.C: Parents should always go with children.D: They cannot look after the children well.（4）What can be inferred about the author from the passage?A: Doesn't like traveling with children.B: Dislikes the rule on children's minimum age for flight.C: Prefers children's travel alone if they're old enough.D: Hates parents traveling with children.（5）Who would be most interested in reading the passage?A: Children.B: Parents.C: Travelers.D: Grandparents.【答案】DBACB【解答】（1）D 推理判断题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Many people have tried to simplify（简化）the spelling of English words. Unlike other languages, English sometimes spells the same sounds in very different ways. For example, there is "light" but "white", "loan" but "phone", and there are at least seven different ways of pronouncing "ough": "though", "through", "bough", "Cough","enough", "ought" and "thorough".The American President Theodore Roosevelt almost succeeded in simplifying English spelling. In 1906, Andrew Carnegie started the Simplified Spelling Board. He was one of the richest men in the United States of America. The board's plan was to make the spelling of words nearer to the way they sound. For example, the word "though" would be spelt "tho" and "through" would become "thru". Other people on the board were Melvil Dewey, the head of the New York libraries, and Professor Brander Matthews of Columbia University. They explained their idea to President Roosevelt, who thought that it was indeed logical. He immediately asked the government printer to use simplified spelling in all government letters.But people didn't like the change, even if it made life easier. So the new simpler spelling was not popular.More importantly, when the American politicians（政客）discussed the plan, they did not like it either.Because Roosevelt did not want to have any problems with the politicians, he changed his mind and told the printer to go back to the old way of spelling.Since then no one in any government has dared to simplify English spelling. However, people do simplify some words, mainly in advertisements. For example, we often see "tonite" instead of "tonight" and "thru" instead of "through".（1）Many people have tried to simplify English spelling because ________. A: English words are too long to rememberB: there are many mistakes in English wordsC: lots of words are spelt in many different waysD: sometimes the same sounds have different spellings（2）Who is NOT a member of the Simplified Spelling Board?A: Andrew Carnegie.B: Melvil Dewey.C: Theodore Roosevelt.D: Brander Matthews.（3）What was Theodore Roosevelt's attitude towards simplified spelling? A: Worried.B: Supportive.C: Uncertain.D: Doubtful.（4）According to the passage, simplified spelling ________.A: was welcomed by the US politiciansB: changed the way the words soundC: has been used widely for over a centuryD: was first used in US government letters（5）Roosevelt's plan to simplify English spelling ________.A: failed in the endB: proved quite successfulC: won wide supportD: influenced English greatly.【答案】DCBDA【解答】（1）D 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied（欺凌）at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12?A: Boring.B: Peaceful.C: Unhappy.D: Meaningful.（2）How did volunteer work benefit the author?A: It made him popular in his town.B: It helped him find the meaning of life.C: It helped him understand others' lives better.D: It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job?A: He was inspired by his teacher.B: He could pass positive energy to readers.C: He wanted to share his school experiences.D: He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A: Say "no" to bullies bravely.B: Make positive changes in their lives.C: Treat others with kindness in daily life.D: Learn to care more about others' feelings.【答案】CBBC【解答】（1）C 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Do you love music? If you are a music lover, there are some music festivals for you to learn about.Strawberry Music FestivalHeld at the most beautiful fairgrounds in California, Strawberry Music Festival takes over the Nevada County Fairgrounds every Memorial Day for four days of family fun. This park, which is set in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offers the perfect environment for camping and performances by some of the top artists. The festival also offers children's programmes, workshops and activities for all ages.Tree Town Music FestivalYou don't have to be in the Southwest or in Texas to enjoy yourself in the country lifestyle. Country living can be found all over the United States. Tree Town Music Festival in Forest City, lowa, is a great example of country fun in the Midwest. Tree Town Music Festival features (以.....为特色) camping and live music from some of the biggest names in modern country.Tampa Bay Indian Music & Dance FestivalThis festival shows respect for the traditions of India and its people. Food, music and performances are top attractions and display the Indian heritageproudly. Yoga fans can catch a relaxing practice via Kirtan. This experience of Indian culture is fun for all ages.SXSW Music FestivalThe SXSW Music Festival is a global music event, taking place every March in Austin, Texas. Each year, the SXSW Music Festival hosts a wonderful mix of artists performing in bars, clubs, parks, hotels, and more in Austin, Texas. Not limited in sort or regional focus，audiences can enjoy different kinds of musical styles at SXSW At the 2018 edition, artists from 65 countries were represented among the 2 ,000-plus offcial performers.（1）What do the first two festivals have in common?A: They both offer children's programmes.B: They both provide the camping event.C: They both focus on country life.D: They both last for three days.（2）What is special about Tampa Bay Indian Music & Dance Festival?A: It shows Indian culture.B: It is suitable for children.C: Its theme is about yoga.D: It is held in a ship.（3）Which of the festivals is held in Texas?A: Strawberry Music Festival.B: Tree Town Music Festival.C: Tampa Bay Indian Music & Dance Festival.D: SXSW Music Festival.【答案】BAD【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Most of us get our earliest life lessons from fairy tales, like "True love can overcome anything", and "Even a frog can turn into a prince". However, at a certain age, we start to learn new things about life, particularly that love doesn't always win, and that a frog is just a frog. But somehow, our love for fairy tales never dies. Just look at animated films like The Lion King and Frozen, which have millions of fans, young and old."Fairy tales stay here because they are the stories of our lives in the simplest form," wrote US author Laura Packer on the National Storytelling Network website. "They are stories of love and loss, desire and death, riches and ruin." Fairy tales are all about reality. But if children only see just one side of reality, adults usually see the other.For example, in the 2014 film Maleficent, we're told the tale of Sleeping Beauty from the perspective（视角）of the evil queen. Unlike the children's version of the story, we see that the queen wasn't born evil. Instead, she suffers great losses growing up, leading to the creation of her "evil" side.It looks as if fairy tales aren't just stories our parents read us at bedtime. They may usually start with "Once upon a time...", but as we grow older, we learn that every story doesn't always need a "Happily ever after" to be a good one.（1）Why do young children like fairy tales?A: Because it is their parents that tell them.B: Because tales involve love and wonder.C: Because children are affected by them.D: Because tales will become life lessons.（2）What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A: Fairy tales just tell us the wonderful side of the reality.B: The tales about love and loss can attract more children.C: Fairy tales exist forever because of their simplest style.D: Different from kidsadults read tales from other angles.（3）What's the purpose of the example in Paragraph 3 mentioned by the author?A: To remind that parents should tell the fairy tales from the perspective of children.B: To support the idea that adults are likely to associate the fairy tales with the reality.C: To tell us the danger of the fairy tales if they are told from the perspective of adults.D: To correct the impression that the queen is evil.（4）What's the author's attitude toward such fairy tales?A: Objective.B: Critical.C: Disagreeable.D: Indifferent.【答案】BDBA【解答】（1）B 推理判断题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Tower Bridge is not only one of the most famous bridges in the world, it also connects two districts, that is, Southwark and Tower Hamlets.Tower Bridge itself is a tourist attraction and visitors from all over the world come to see the various exhibitions that can be viewed from inside the structure. It must be one of the few bridges in the world which serves two purposes of being a tourist attraction and a connecting structure that allows traffic to pass from one side of the river Thames to the other.Therefore, to get a full view of the area and what it is like to live near Tower Bridge, one must look at both the bridge itself and the two associated districts.Tower Bridge was built in the late 1800s and has become an impressive symbol of London. It is also situated near the Tower of London, which is where it got its name from. The bridge holds many exhibitions, which attract both domestic and overseas visitors. On the bridge itself, visitors can learn about how it was constructed. Guests can also take a tour of the bridge and view the interactive displays and videos which provide an entertaining and informative guide to its history.It also contains a lot of artwork from British artists in addition to the Victorian Engine Rooms, complete with sounds and smells that transport the visitor back in time to the origins of Tower Bridge.The structure of the Bridge also offers breathtaking views of the city, and allows guests to walk into the high level walkways, 42 metres above the Thames. It is also possible to hire rooms at the venue for private functions and parties.（1）Why is Tower Bridge considered unique?A: It is famous as a tourist attraction on earth.B: It is just used to connect two important districts.C: It witnesses many people pass by every day.D: It is located on the edge of the river Thames.（2）How can we know well the area of Tower Bridge?A: To stay at the river Thames for a time.B: To have a look from inside the structure.C: To observe the bridge and the two districts.D: To study the connecting structure carefully.（3）Standing on the Bridge, the guests can ________.A: be lucky to know British artistsB: look at the Thames from aboveC: purchase artwork at a low priceD: join in the construction of the bridge（4）What kind of books can the text be found in?A: Tourist spots.B: Historical events.C: Western historical artwork.D: Differences in Eastern and Western culture.【答案】ACBA【解答】（1）A 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.In the U.S., speaking more than one language fluently is not very common except in Los Angeles, California.The city has one of the largest population in the U.S. of young people between the ages of 18 and 34. This generation is often called millennials （新千年一代）. More than half of millennials in Los Angeles are bilingual（双语的）, which means they speak more than one language.Maria Elena Burgos is cooking a Mexican breakfast. She says making Mexican food is just one of the many traditions in her home. Another is speaking Spanish to her children."We want them to be bilingual. We want to keep the Spanish somewhere in their learning too, not only at home."When Ms Burgos first came to the United States from Mexico, she learned English. She knew her children would lean English quickly. So she wanted them to speak Spanish at home and study the language at school.She says being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future. Knowing Spanish also means the children can talk with their relatives in Mexico."When we had our children, one of the decisions we as parents made was to name them with a name that was easily pronounced in English and Spanish."Elizabeth wants to know her family's culture. "The culture-to go back to our roots because that's part of who we are."Monica wants to pass on the culture to her children."It's nice to know our culture and then to be able to pass it onto our children and grand-children and everyone to let them know where we come from."And, Monica says she does not speak only English and Spanish. She has even learned some Korean in school.（1）Which of the following is a tradition of Maria?A: Cooking breakfast for her relatives.B: Talking with her children in Spanish.C: Talking with her relatives in Spanish.D: Forcing her children to speak Spanish.（2）What can be inferred from Monica's words?A: She doesn't care where she comes from.B: She looks forward to learning Spanish.C: Everyone should know his own culture.D: She doesn't like American culture.（3）Which of the following is mentioned about children speaking more languages?A: It can give children more chances in the future.B: It can make children feel proud before their friends.C: It can give the children a chance to go to a good college.D: It can let children go to the places where they want to go.（4）What's the main purpose of this passage?A: To entertain the readers with a funny story.B: To inform the readers of a shocking experiment result. ．C: To encourage more persons to learn a second language.D: To tell a truth that many people in Los Angeles are bilingual.【答案】BCAD【解答】（1）B 细节理解题。

2023-2024学年广东广州人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题.Anyone wanting to help the poor may like this idea—recycling aluminum cans in a different way, which is apparently also good for the environment. So you're actually killing two birds with one stone. It goes without saying that recycling aluminum cans can save resources, energy, time and money. People usually save and place aluminum cans in the dustbins, which are then collected and taken away by cleaners, who will finally recycle them in the recycling center. But if you save the aluminum cans, and skip the cleaners, you can save these same cans for something more important—helping the poor. In other words, by doing less, you are giving the environmental cause some new significance.Here is how to put this idea into action. Take your aluminum cans and place them in a plastic bag. For the dirty ones, rinse them out first. Store the bag of clean aluminum cans. Once you collect about one hundred cans or more, take the cans to the recycle center yourself. There are about eighteen aluminum cans in a pound. And you can receive three to four dollars for one hundred cans. Donate your three to four dollars to the poor or any charity organization of your choice.By now, you may wonder if your few dollars have really made a difference to the poor. Consider this: Is there any individual or any specific event that is great enough to change the world or decide the direction that history takes? The answer is probably no. What if there were a lot of people who would do the same thing? History shows nothing but the collective will of the wholecommunity. And that will surely be powerful enough to make a bigger difference.Go to your community or your school and spread your idea. Share your idea and save your aluminum cans with other people. One hundred people can speak louder than one. And the money you make by saving cans can be multiplied by one hundred times. And if more people join in the cause around the world, an even larger difference can be made, and more people in need will enjoy the benefits.【长难句分析】1. Anyone wanting to help the poor may like this idea—recycling aluminum cans in a different way, which is apparently also good for the environment.翻译：任何想要帮助穷人的人都可能会喜欢这个主意——用一种不同的方式回收铝罐，这显然也有利于环境。

2023-2024学年广东全部城市人教版高考专题英语高考模拟1.阅读理解第1题."What do you mean you're moving to London?" I yelled, staring at my mother in horror.We were sitting at our dining room table, which was lit by fourteen taper candles. Sadie loved eating by candlelight as she thought that it was fascinating. Personally, I think it has more to do with how she thinks candlelight is helping her aging skin look smooth and youthful. I was chewing the tofu-and-lima-bean pie which tasted bad and mostly thinking about the short story I had been working on before dinner.It was about a teenage girl who wakes up one morning to discover that overnight, while she slept, she grew a set of beautiful wings. She is torn between the glory of being able to fly and the fear of being seen as a freak（怪物）.However, at Sadie's startling announcement, I dropped my fork with a loud noise, all thoughts of my short story driven from my mind."Miranda, why do you always have to be so dramatic?" Sadie replied, rolling her eyes heavenward. "I'm not moving to London. I'm just going to live there for a bit.""I'm not being dramatic," I said, upset at this news. "I can't move to England. School starts next week. You can't go there alone. You can't desert me.""Oh, sweetie, I'm not deserting you." Another eye roll. "I'm just going to stay in London long enough to research and write my next book. It shouldn't take longer than six months. A year at the most," Sadie said, spooning the disgusting pie into her mouth."Six months to a year?" I repeated. I shook my head, not understanding.（1）According to Miranda, why does Sadie prefer to eat by candlelight?A: It is very attractive.B: It contributes to her writing.C: It creates a good atmosphere.D: It makes her look younger.（2）Which word can best describe the girl's feeling about her wings in Miranda's story? A: Fearful.B: Honored.C: Mixed.D: Nervous.（3）What can be inferred about Miranda?A: She persuaded Sadie to give up her plan.B: She will move to London with her mother.C: She is too young to live without her mother.D: She has the potential to become a novelist.（4）What does the underlined word "startling" probably mean?A: Exciting.B: Shocking.C: Encouraging.D: Amusing.【答案】DCDB【解答】（1）D 细节理解题。