《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hong Kong has the largest collection of high - rise buildings on Earth, many of which have been designed by world - famous architects.
HSBC Headquarters Building
In 1979, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) launched an international design competition for its new headquarters. Foster + Partners, headed by architect Sir Norman Foster, won the competition with an out - of - the - box idea. With a budget of roughly $ 667 million in the day's currency, the British visionary had the modular (模块化的) pieces constructed in the US, Japan and the UK before shipping them to Hong Kong for assembly(组装).
The Henderson
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has revealed plans to replace a multi - story car park in Hong Kong's central business district with a new 623 - foot tower. Like so many of ZHA's visionary projects, the office tower, completed in 2023, integrates technology with natural environments. For instance, there is a sky garden which is an outdoor recreational space with a running track and a planting network that acts as an effective biological air - purifying filter by consuming pollutants.
Two International Finance Centre
On a clear day, you can see straight across Hong Kong from the offices in Two International Finance Centre (2IFC), completed in 2003. Designed by the late César Pelli, the 1 352 - foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion. It transformed the skyline when it opened with its breathtaking height and tapered (锥形的) shape, symbolizing Hong Kong's rise.
Bank of China Tower
The 1 205 - foot tower, completed in 1990, broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America. A vision of urban energy, expansion and geometry, the Bank of China Tower (BOC Tower) was designed to resemble a bamboo shoot, symbolizing strength, vitality and China's emergence as a significant player in international finance.
21.What is special about the HSBC Headquarters Building?
A. It was designed by several architect teams.
B. It was funded by countries across the world.
C. Its style was considered to be the most creative.
D. Its design was a winning work of a competition.
22.Which building combines technology with nature?
A. HSBC Headquarters Building.
B. The Henderson.
C. Two International Finance Centre.
D. Bank of China Tower.
23.What do the BOC Tower and 2IFC have in common?
A. They are known for being eco - friendly.
B. They were completed in the same century.
C. They used to be the tallest in Hong Kong.
D. They were designed by the same architect.

答案： A
21.D 细节理解题
【定位句】In 1979, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) launched an international design competition for its new headquarters.（HSBC Headquarters Building部分第一句）
译文：1979年，汇丰银行（HSBC）为其新总部举办了一场国际设计竞赛。
【解析】根据定位句可知，汇丰银行大厦的特别之处在于它是根据一场竞赛获胜的方案而设计建造的。故选D。
22.B 细节理解题
【定位句】... the office tower, completed in 2023, integrates technology with natural environments.（The Henderson部分第二句）
译文：……这座于2023年竣工的办公楼将科技与自然环境融为一体。
【解析】根据定位句可知，恒基大厦将科技与自然环境融为一体。故选B。
23.C 细节理解题
【定位句】①... the 1 352-foot tower was the tallest in the city upon its completion.（Two International Finance Centre部分第二句）
译文：……这座1 352英尺高的塔楼建成后是当时全市最高的（建筑物）。
②The 1 205-foot tower, completed in 1990, broke records at the time and became an instant landmark as the first tower over 985 feet outside North America.（Bank of China Tower部分第一句）
译文：建成于1990年的1 205英尺高的香港中银大厦打破了当时的记录，成为北美以外第一座超过985英尺的塔楼，一时成为地标性建筑。
【解析】根据定位句可知，国际金融中心二期和香港中银大厦的相同之处在于它们都曾是香港最高的建筑物。故选C。