《2025年高考冲刺优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语通用版》

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
Lighting is a key design feature in your home and deserves consideration, whether it's to brighten up a dull corner or you're planning a full renovation (翻新). Here, we put the spotlight on four key lighting design layers and how you can use them to capture every room of your home in its best light.
General lighting
Think of general lighting as the background layer that casts an even illumination (照明) throughout a room, most commonly from your ceiling lights. As these are often the main source of light for a room, it's wise to have flexible options depending on the time of day, or desired brightness to suit the mood and the room's purpose at the time.
Ambient (氛围的) lighting
Ambient lighting is the layer that adds warmth and softness to your space. Think the lamp belt under the kitchen bench, or the floor lamp in the corner. Use ambient lighting where you want to encourage rest and comfort, such as living spaces and bedrooms.
Task lighting
The next layer to consider is task lighting for more practical uses. These are brighter, are designed to illuminate workplaces, and are also used for study areas, home offices, bedside tables and reading corners.
Accent lighting
Accent lighting is placed to create a specific light effect, such as downlights or spotlights to highlight artworks, and wash lights against walls. The layering of accent lighting can be used to highlight architectural details and it is an artful way to create focus and play with light in your space.
1. What is the major function of general lighting?
A. Brightening the dark corner.
B. Refreshing the surroundings.
C. Lighting up the entire room.
D. Adding warmth and softness.
2. Where is task lighting usually placed?
A. Beside the study table.
B. Under the kitchen bench.
C. In the middle of the ceiling.
D. On the wall of the hallway.
3. Which lighting can highlight a focus artfully?
A. General lighting.
B. Ambient lighting.
C. Task lighting.
D. Accent lighting.

答案： 1. C；2. A；3. D；

B
In Takoma Park, Maryland, in suburban Washington, people, adults or students, lined up at a pay phone outside a restaurant several times a week.
"Once I put the phone out there, it just took off," said David Schulman, a Takoma Park violinist who created the Bird Calls Phone. Listeners push 1 to hear a yellow - crowned night heron (夜莺), 7 to hear a pileated (有羽冠的) woodpecker's call and 9 for the distinct scream of a red - tailed hawk. Instructions about how to use the phone are in three languages: English, Spanish and Amharic — a reflection of Takoma Park's Ethiopian community. In all, 10 birds native to the Takoma Park area are featured.
Studies show in addition to being fun, listening to birdsong can reduce stress and anxiety. Even hearing recordings of birds can relieve negative emotions.
After noticing an abandoned, nonworking pay phone in town, Schulman wondered if he could turn it into something appealing. He said, "I really like the old technology of just picking up a receiver, pressing one button and having something happen." Schulman thought bringing bird sounds to the abandoned phone was a way to add a bit of nature to the neighborhood.
Takoma Park city officials agreed, and they budgeted $5, 000 to complete the project. Schulman reached out to the Macaulay Library in Ithaca, New York, which agreed to send him a few dozen recordings of native birds. He then managed to gain the help of Branden Hall, a software engineer and artist, to rewire the phone to play different bird calls. Schulman said he persuaded several of his friends to record short descriptions of each bird to go with the calls.
"One thing I like about the Bird Calls Phone is that it's the opposite of a loud broadcast," Schulman said. "Only one person can listen at a time, and each person will take away their own unique experience."
4. What will listeners hear if they press buttons on the pay phone?
A. The calls of native birds.
B. Songs in different languages.
C. Descriptions of local creatures.
D. Instructions on reducing stress.
5. Which of the following best describes David Schulman?
A. Observant and nature - loving.
B. Diligent and easy - going.
C. Serious and public - spirited.
D. Ambitious and kind - hearted.
6. What can be inferred about the project?
A. It encourages art appreciation.
B. It presents the harmony among birds.
C. It turns loud broadcasts into private phones.
D. It receives broad support from the community.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Violinist Specializes in Ecology
B. Pick up the Phone, Hear Birdsong
C. Close to Nature, Far From Depression
D. Turn Trash into Treasure in Washington

答案： 4. A；5. A；6. D；7. B；

C
Rushing down the path, the traceur (跑酷者) is on the lookout for his next obstacles such as fire escapes, walls or fences. As soon as he realizes a massive brick wall stands between him and where he wants to be, he unintentionally grabs on the wall with his hands and lifts himself to stand on top of it. His next move is a jump that lands him back on solid ground. However, noticing that he is unstable, he rolls to avoid injuries.
Traceurs are athletes who perform remarkable gymnastics actions in urban environments. Serious traceurs are fascinated not just by the physical challenges of Parkour, but by its philosophy. Those who learn to excel at Parkour claim to develop not just physical fitness, but increased self - confidence and critical thinking skills, as they train themselves to find ways around every obstacle in their paths.
Because of these philosophical foundations, Parkour is often described by traceurs as more of a lifestyle or an art form than a sport. Passionate traceurs are determined to keep Parkour from becoming a competitive attempt. Competition, they argue, devalues the philosophical theory behind Parkour. People who practice Parkour should be more concerned with their relationship to the environment than with a ticking clock, a score or a cheering crowd. Furthermore, traceurs should work with each other to improve confidence, awareness and unity. Competition, they argue, only brings about feelings of conflict and disharmony.
While Parkour purists suggest that the philosophy behind Parkour helps to limit injuries, they must remember that not everyone who tries to leap over a mailbox is an experienced traceur trying to get in touch with his or her environment. Adolescents attempting to carry out these acrobatic (杂技的) skills could severely injure themselves. So while newcomers to Parkour might be eager to investigate this art of movement, it would be wise for them to remember the physicality behind the philosophy. After all, philosophy is not much good to a broken leg.
8. Why does the author describe a traceur at the beginning?
A. To illustrate what Parkour is like.
B. To teach ways of avoiding injuries.
C. To explain different Parkour moves.
D. To highlight the popularity of sports.
9. How can Parkour enhance a traceur's self - confidence?
A. By strengthening physical fitness.
B. By winning Parkour competitions.
C. By building faith in conquering barriers.
D. By grasping some philosophical theories.
10. What do we know about serious and pure traceurs?
A. They are aware of how to treat injuries.
B. They suggest individual efforts in the sport.
C. They stress the relationship to the environment.
D. They are more concerned with remarkable actions.
11. What does the author advise newcomers to do?
A. Face physical challenges boldly.
B. Learn from experienced traceurs.
C. Start from leaping over a mailbox.
D. Consider the risk of severe harm.

答案： 8. A；9. C；10. C；11. D；

D
Why do we universally appreciate cartoons? Because they are visual — the humor unfolds right before our eyes. As writers, we have a unique challenge to craft worlds, including humorous ones, using only words.
At first glance, writers and cartoonists have vastly different toolboxes and skill sets. But if you look closely, you will notice similar devices, such as simplification, exaggeration (夸张) and contrast.
In many literary forms, decoration enriches a piece. That's not true for humor writing — humor can get lost with too many details. Adding a bit of shading will give depth to an illustration, yet there's usually no need to detail every feature. There's a thin line between plain and funny, and the difference often lies in whether a writer adheres to the universal comedic principle, "less is funnier." By simplifying complex situations, characters, plots and reactions, your work becomes more digestible and humorous.
Exaggeration is one of the most straightforward and effective comedic tools. As a humor writer, don't shy away from every chance to stretch the truth, whether by understatement or overstatement. However, effective humor is truth - based. The relationship between exaggeration and realism in humor is like stretching a rubber band (橡皮筋). A little stretching, even repeated stretching, is no problem. However, overstretching the band will cause it to break, as well as the humor and the readers' trust.
Contrasting is the juxtaposition (并列) of elements not usually coupled, a technique that cartoonists use to create humorous mismatches by placing significantly different elements side by side. As writers, we can use juxtaposition to brainstorm new humor angles and create funny mismatches.
Humor is at its funniest when it's visual, and writers can craft more humorous material by employing the same techniques used by cartoonists. By thinking and writing visually, you can show the funny to readers.
12. What do writers and cartoonists have in common in expressing humor?
A. They craft worlds literally.
B. They focus closely on details.
C. They employ techniques alike.
D. They get through to readers easily.
13. What does the underlined phrase "adheres to" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Break.
B. Follow.
C. Revise.
D. Challenge.
14. What is a way to achieve humor according to the author?
A. Overstating simple situations.
B. Shying away from the truth.
C. Reducing the number of characters.
D. Combining uncoupled elements.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. A review of modern cartoons.
B. An essay on the art of writing.
C. An introduction to painting skills.
D. A guidebook for passionate readers.

答案： 12. C；13. B；14. D；15. B