2023英语高考真题试卷

Part I Listening (25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

News Report 1

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. A) 4,000. B) 6,000. C) 10,000. D) 12,000.

2. A) Brighten Room 303 corner. B) Refurnish the library's shelves. C) Keep all plants away.

D) Water the plants every Saturday. News Report 2

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. A) Susan's. B) George's. C) Ms. Black’s. D) Harry's.

4. A) Six feet by five feet. B) Eight feet by six feet. C) Five feet by four feet.

D) Twenty-five feet by thirty feet. News Report 3

Questions 5 and 6 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A) In Paris. B) In London. C) In New York. D) In Berlin.

6. A) To raise the visibility of developing nations. B) To better address global challenges and opportunities. C) To provide practical assistance to the members of the group. D) To promote better understanding of the developing world.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Conversation 1

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 7. A) Soccer. B) Tennis. C) Baseball. D) Golf.

8. A) Stricter rules. B) Bandaging equipment. C) Sport psychologists. D) Enhanced physical training. 9. A) Eight games. B) Four games. C) Six games.

D) Two games.

10. A) He does not like competition. B) He feels lonely.

C) He enjoys conducting interviews. D) He likes meeting new people. Conversation 2

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 11. A) Hair salons. B) Shoe stores. C) Art galleries. D) Bookstores.

12. A) Because they offer cheap glasses. B) Because they provide free eye exams. C) Because they are professional and friendly. D) Because they are close to her home. 13. A) Buy one get one free. B) 50% discount.

C) Free eye examinations. D) A free pair of sunglasses.

14. A) Two days ago. B) Yesterday. C) Today. D) Tomorrow. Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Passage 1

Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) He served in the military. B) He worked as a painter. C) He was a professor at Harvard.

D) He taught Spanish at a university in the West. 16. A) He wrote numerous books. B) He was awarded a Nobel Prize. C) He had a play produced on Broadway.

D) He was an ambassador from Mexico. 17. A) He was born in 1902. B) He immigrated to the US. C) He became a US citizen in 1940. D) He received the US President’s award. Passage 2

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) Online shopping. B) Digital payment platforms. C) Mobile banking apps. D) Cryptocurrencies.

19. A) Chatting with strangers. B) Shopping online. C) Listening to music. D) Sending texts. 20. A) By themselves. B) With their parents. C) With their friends. D) With their siblings.

Passage 3

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 21. A) It is not acceptable. B) It is incomprehensible. C) It is against the rules. D) It is not a priority.

22. A) By taking more breaks. B) By prioritizing work.

C) By increasing physical activity.

D) By implementing flexible working hours. 23. A) Lottery winners. B) Stressful jobs. C) Insurance agents. D) Medical professionals. 24. A) Around 60%. B) Around 10%. C) Around 30%. D) Around 90%. 25. A) Work overtime.

B) Exercise regularly. C) Develop hobbies.

D) Maintain healthy relationships.

Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C) and D). Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Postgraduate Study in the UK

24Hooked on a subject or wanting to specialise further? Many students see 25as an investment in their future. What can postgraduate study offer you 26why should you choose the UK?

• Exceptional research - the UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers, making it the ideal place to research your chosen subject.

• 27courses - UK postgraduate courses are shorter than in many other countries, helping to reduce tuition fees and accommodation costs.

• Financial support - the Department for Education offers Master’s loans for eligible UK or EU postgraduate students, at ≤150 a term.

• Work opportunities - the UK is a highly global country with over 430,000 international students from more than 180 different nations. 28in

the UK means you’ll be in good company, and you can get involved in experiences that will enhance the rest of your life.

So whether your ideal career involves contributing to world-leading research, exploring a new field, or going for promotions, studying a postgraduate degree in the UK can help you achieve your goals.

24.

A) itself B) them C) themselves D) it 25.

A) itself B) them C) themselves D) it 26.

A) and B) or C) so D) for 27.

A) Short B) Long C) Strange D) Black 28.

A) To study B) Study C) Studying D) When studying Section B

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices. Select the best response to each question or statement and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 29 to 32 are based on the following passage.

Mark recently started dating someone new, and he feels somewhat nervous about telling his friends about his new relationship. He is not quite sure how they will react, as he knows that they tend to be quite critical when it comes to such matters. Despite his concerns, Mark decides to tell them anyway. When he does, his friends are surprisingly positive and supportive, which greatly relieves him. It goes to show that sometimes we worry needlessly about what other people will think or how they will react.

29. What is Mark most worried about? A) What his family thinks. B) What his friends think.

C) How his new partner will react. D) What his colleagues think.

30. How do Mark's friends react when he tells them about his new relationship?

A) They are critical. B) They are indifferent. C) They are supportive. D) They are angry.

31. What does this passage illustrate?

A) The importance of honesty in relationships. B) The unpredictability of people's reactions. C) The difficulty of making new friends. D) The necessity of keeping secrets.

32. What can be inferred about Mark's friends? A) They are often judgmental. B) They are secretive. C) They are trustworthy. D) They are distant. Passage Two

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the following passage.

It might be hard to believe, but TED Talks are now 20 years old. A concept born in 2006, TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) has since become a global phenomenon. Today, TED Talks cover a wide range of topics, from art and science to global issues and personal development. The format remains simple - a speaker has 18 minutes to share an idea worth spreading. TED Talks often inspire people to think differently and take action on important issues.

33. When was the concept of TED Talks born? A) 1996 B) 2006

C) 2016 D) 2026

34. What is the main purpose of TED Talks? A) To entertain people. B) To promote products. C) To share ideas. D) To criticize society.

35. What can TED Talks inspire people to do? A) Feel bored.

B) Think the same way. C) Take action. D) Hide their ideas. Passage Three

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Are standardized tests an accurate measure of a student's abilities? Supporters of standardized testing argue that these tests provide an objective measure of a student's academic skills. They claim that such tests are fair because they are the same for all students and are graded consistently. However, critics argue that standardized tests favor students from privileged backgrounds who have access to better resources and preparation. They also

suggest that these tests do not measure important skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.

36. What do supporters of standardized tests claim? A) They unfairly favor privileged students.

B) They measure creativity and emotional intelligence. C) They provide an objective measure of academic skills. D) They are graded inconsistently.

37. What do critics of standardized testing argue? A) They are accurate measures of a student's abilities. B) They favor students from disadvantaged backgrounds. C) They are the same for all students. D) They measure critical thinking skills.

38. Why do critics suggest that standardized tests are unfair? A) They are too difficult.

B) They measure creative thinking.

C) They favor students from privileged backgrounds. D) They are graded too leniently.

39. What skills do critics claim are not measured by standardized tests? A) Creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.

B) Math, science, and reading skills. C) Memory, vocabulary, and grammar. D) Social skills, teamwork, and leadership. 40. What is the main idea of the passage?

A) Standardized tests benefit all students equally.

B) Standardized tests are biased against privileged students. C) Standardized tests accurately measure students' abilities. D) Standardized tests should be abolished. End of Part II

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (30 points) Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence, and mark it on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.

41. The _______ of the new shopping mall led to an increase in foot traffic in the area.

a) Construction b) Establish c) Building d) Erection

42. We need to _______ our efforts if we want to complete this project on time.

a) Redouble b) Replenish c) Reclaim d) Reactivate

43. Although he was late for the meeting, he managed to _______ his absence by sending a detailed email.

a) Make up for b) Put up with c) Pick up on d) Get on with 44. It is important to _______ yourself with reliable sources of information to make informed decisions.

a) Registered b) Associate c) Acquaint d) Introduce

45. The teacher asked the students to _______ the page and complete the exercise on the next one.

a) Flip over b) Turn off c) Log off d) Shut down Section B

Directions: Complete the following sentences with appropriate words or phrases, and then mark your answers on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.

46. The local government has decided to ____________ the old building and construct a new library in its place.

47. In times of uncertainty, it is important to ____________ calm and composed to make rational decisions.

48. The ____________ of the workers increased significantly after they received a pay raise.

49. The company's decision to ____________ its operations to China resulted in a significant increase in profits.

50. The student ____________ the difficult exam by studying hard and seeking help from her classmates.

Part IV Translation (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are required to translate a passage from Chinese into English. Write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

我们与朋友的聚会计划因天气原因被迫取消，但我们决定改为在家举行派对，互相交流，共度美好时光。

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