《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

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。
Power of Perseverance(毅力)
There was once a young man named David.Born into a humble family,David had to　　41　　to make ends meet.However,he was determined to rise above his　42　　and achieve greatness.
When David was in high school,he faced bulllying(欺负)from his schoolmates,which left him feeling　43　.But instead of giving way to the negativity,he chose to see the situation as a chance Kor　44　.He 45　　throughout the tough times and found strength in overcoming his difficulties.
After graduation,David had a dream of becoming a successful businessman.However,he had no money or　　46　　in the business world.But he refused to give up.
David　　47　　his first business project with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket.It was a struggle at first,but he struggled on.Slowly but　48　,his business began to　49　.As time passed,his company '50　　iinto a multii.−milllion−dolllar enterprise.His　51　　and hard work paid off.David learned that tough conditions are not a　　52　　but a powerful driving force that can　　53　us to achieve great things.
David's　　54　　indicates that we all have the　　55　　to turn our difficulties into opportunities for growth and success.
41.A.prepare  B.bet
C.struggle D.run
42.A.doubt B.ability
C.average D.circumstance
43.A.inspired B.defeated
C.concerned D.touched
44.A.fame B.growth
C.survival D.escape
45.A.complained B.thought
C.trembled D.persevered
46.A.energy B.ambition
C.connection D.courage
47.A.launched B.polished
C.expanded D.rebuilt
48.A.unsteadily B.surely
C.suddenly D.likely
49.A.take up B.take in
C.take off D.take over
50.A.hurried B.stole
C.developed D.broke
51.A.willpower B.productivity
C.luck D.creativity
52.A.stepping−stone B.milestone
C.flashlight D.roadblock
53.A.require B.motivate
C.remind D.guide
54.A.journey B.focus
C.vision D.interestt
55.A.fantasy B.right
C.belief D.potential

答案： 41.C 动词辨析 【解析】根据上文中的“Born into a humble family”及语境可知，David出生在一个贫寒的家庭，为了维持生计，他不得不努力。struggle努力，奋斗，符合语境。故选C。
42.D 名词辨析 【解析】根据上文“Born into a humble family, David had to ______ to make ends meet.”及语境可知，David决心超越自己的处境，成就伟业。circumstance境况，条件，符合语境。故选D。
43.B 形容词辨析 【解析】根据上文中的“he faced bullying（欺负）from his schoolmates”可知，David遭受了同学们的欺凌，这使他很受挫。defeated受挫的，被击败的，符合语境。故选B。
44.B 名词辨析 【解析】根据下文“He ______ throughout the tough times and found strength in overcoming his difficulties.”及语境可知，David并没有屈服于消极情绪，而是选择将这种情况视为一个成长的机会。growth成长，符合语境。故选B。
45.D 动词辨析 【解析】根据语境可知，David在困难时期自始至终坚持不懈，并在克服困难中找到了力量。persevere坚持不懈，符合语境。故选D。
46.C 名词辨析 【解析】根据上文中的“Born into a humble family”及语境可知，此处指David既没有钱，也没有商界关系。connection有社交或业务关系的人，符合语境。故选C。
47.A 动词辨析 【解析】根据语境可知，David用口袋里仅有的几百美元发起了他的第一个商业项目。launch发起，符合语境。故选A。
48.B 副词辨析 【解析】根据下文“As time passed, his company ______ into a multi - million - dollar enterprise.”及语境可知，虽然缓慢，但David的生意确实开始蒸蒸日上。surely确定地，符合语境。故选B。
49.C 动词短语辨析 【解析】根据下文“As time passed, his company ______ into a multi - million - dollar enterprise.”及语境可知，虽然缓慢，但David的生意确实开始蒸蒸日上。take off突然成功，符合语境。故选C。
50.C 动词辨析 【解析】根据语境可知，随着时间的推移，David的公司发展成为一个价值数百万美元的企业。develop发展，符合语境。故选C。
51.A 名词辨析 【解析】根据上文“It was a struggle at first, but he struggled on.”可知，David的（顽强）意志力和辛勤工作得到了回报。willpower意志力，符合语境。故选A。
52.D 名词辨析 【解析】根据上文“He ______ throughout the tough times and found strength in overcoming his difficulties.”及语境可知，David明白了艰苦的环境并不是绊脚石，而是一种强大的驱动力。roadblock路障，障碍，符合语境。故选D。
53.B 动词辨析 【解析】根据上文中的“but a powerful driving force”可知，艰苦的环境并不是绊脚石，而是一种可以激励我们取得伟大成就的强大驱动力。motivate激励，符合语境。故选B。
54.A 名词辨析 【解析】根据语境可知，David的（人生）旅程表明，我们都有潜力将困难转化为成长和成功的机会。journey旅行，符合语境。故选A。
55.D 名词辨析 【解析】根据语境可知，我们都有潜力将困难转化为成长和成功的机会。potential潜力，符合语境。故选D。