《2025年高考冲刺优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语通用版》

A
These picks contain 4 special editions of classic books:
Farewell to Manzanar
By Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston (Clarion Books)
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston lived with her family at Manzanar, a camp where the US imprisoned Japanese Americans during the World War Ⅱ. This is the 50th anniversary edition of her incredible memoir. Ages 8 and up
I Shook Up the World
By Maryum “May May” Ali, illustrated by Patrick Henry Johnson( Beyond Words)
This is the 20th anniversary edition of a book about boxer Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016), written by his daughter. It is divided into “rounds” about his life, including when he won an Olympic gold medal. It also describes his role in the civil rights movement. Ages 6 - 10
The Tale of Despereaux
By Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering (Candlewick)
The Newbery Award-winning fantasy book contains a new short story by author Kate DiCamillo in the 20th anniversary edition. The story, “The Tapestry at Norendy”, is about a girl who discovers magic by listening to a tale about a mouse. Ages 7 - 10
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide
By Erin Hunter( HarperCollins)
This colorful guide has been updated to mark the 20th anniversary of the Warriors series, and it includes profiles of 85 of the most outstanding warrior cats. With new art, detailed maps, and introductions to each of the clan(宗族), the book makes you personally on the scene in the Warrior World. Ages 8 and up
21. Which book tells the stories of an Olympic gold medalist?
A. Farewell to Manzanar.
B. I Shook Up the World.
C. The Tale of Despereaux.
D. Warriors: The Ultimate Guide.
22. What is special about “Warriors: The Ultimate Guide”?
A. Magical elements.
B. Inspiring stories.
C. Historical significance.
D. Various artistic forms.
23. What do the four books have in common?
A. They are intended for children.
B. They win different awards.
C. They mark significant anniversaries.
D. They are related to animals.

答案： BDC

B
We decided not to tell the kids. Marla knew that once our three daughters understood that their mother had been given 1, 000 days to live, they'd start counting.
They would not be able to enjoy school, friends, their teams, or birthday parties. They'd be watching too closely how she looked, moved, acted, ate, or didn't. Marla wanted her daughters to stay children: unburdened, confident that tomorrow would look like yesterday.
In 2009, Marla's physician called to tell her that she had early-stage breast cancer. She was also BRCA-positive, meaning that she carried the gene for the disease, a troublesome marker. After several medical operations, she needed eight rounds of chemotherapy(化疗) to clear the cancer found in her lymph nodes.
Our kids were 8, 9, and 11 at the time, and though they understood then that she was undergoing treatment, we never told them the news. We soon learned from Memorial Sloan Kettering's head of breast-cancer oncology: Marla had a triple-negative cancer cell, the most severe of them all. It is commonly referred to as “the breast-cancer death sentence”. This specialist outspokenly told her:“Go live your next 1,000 days in the best way you know.”
Despite the sickness of chemotherapy, she went on running long distances, for her own mental fitness, and more importantly, so her kids would see her strong. I knew these miles were a wonder. Marla earned and survived a little more than 3,500 days instead of 1,000 since her initial diagnosis. In her lifetime, she celebrated 25 anniversaries, 57 children's birthdays, three college acceptances, and two high-school graduations. But the next numbers make me numb: Zero college graduations. Zero weddings. Zero grandchildren.
Marla said to me at the hospital,“No glory days for us. We almost had the kids out of the house, and now you're alone. I'm so sorry.” I replied, “Sorry about what? You made life worth living. When you kissed me, I melted. I admired your pureness, your power. You outran science. Thank you for taking me on your magic carpet. Rest easy, my one and only girlfriend.”
24. If the children were told about Marla's illness, they would ________.
A. remain innocent B. study harder
C. hang out with friends D. live with burden
25. How did Marla face her illness?
A. She continued sports activities.
B. She accepted it angrily.
C. She avoided social life.
D. She refused medical treatment.
26. What do the numbers show in paragraph 5?
A. Their precious memories.
B. Seriousness of her illness.
C. A mixed feeling of joy and regret.
D. The importance of family celebrations.
27. What does Marla's story tell us?
A. Life is not all roses.
B. Live life to the fullest.
C. Love overcomes everything.
D. Happiness takes no account of time.

答案： DA CB

C
The open-air bookstalls(书摊) that line the River Seine are as symbolic of Paris as the Louvre or the Arc de Triomphe. But most of the boxy, dark green stalls must be temporarily removed before the 2024 Summer Olympics for what officials say are security reasons.
Organizers in Paris are aiming to bring back magnificence to the Games, which begin on July 26. The opening ceremony will take place not in a stadium, but along the Seine, with thousands of Olympic athletes riding on a flotilla(船队) of 160 boats before hundreds of thousands of visitors on the river's banks. The ceremony's unusual format poses security headaches, for both the International Olympic Committee and the Paris police, who said they had concerns that bombs could be hidden in the stalls.
The booksellers, known as “les bouquinistes”, have said they will not compromise, calling the order issued by the Paris police chief last week an affront to the French capital's history and soul. “Paris without the bouquinistes is like Venice without the boats,” said Jean-Pierre Mathias, 76, who has had a stall along the Seine for about four decades.
Open every day from morning until dusk, the bouquinistes are both a scene along the riverside and a symbol of Paris's literary culture, attracting curious tourists and locals looking for rare books. The tradition dates back to at least the 17th century and by the 19th century, Napoleon gave approval to the bookstalls, popular with intellectuals and writers, and they became permanent.
The city's mayor(市长), Anne Hidalgo, initially highlighted the booksellers' importance to the city and suggested an alternative plan that would keep the stalls in place once the police confirmed they were not a security threat. But that plan was no longer under consideration because the police declared it necessary to remove the stalls for safety, a spokeswoman for Ms. Hidalgo said on Tuesday.
28. The bookstalls must be removed before the Olympics due to ________.
A. traffic crowdedness B. audience attention
C. potential danger D. ceremony chaos
29. What does the underlined word “affront” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Doubt. B. Shame.
C. Claim. D. Appeal.
30. What is the mayor's attitude towards the removal?
A. Objective. B. Indifferent.
C. Approving. D. Opposed.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Paris bookstalls, a symbol of French culture
B. Paris bookstalls, a welcomed tourist attraction
C. Paris bookstalls gaining support from citizens
D. Paris bookstalls facing the relocation order

答案： CBA D

D
Picture the scene: you are sitting at a café on a hot summer's day and decide to order a glass of lemonade. It arrives ice cold and you smile in contentment until the waiter asks if you want a straw. Now you have to choose to either take a straw or not. Actually, the decision is not an easy one.
A study by a European research group showed there are significant health and environmental risks associated with the paper-based and bamboo-based straws that have replaced plastic straws.
The recent ban on plastic straws saw the introduction of the modern paper straw. It was hoped by officials that it would address the environmental issues of single-use plastic. However, scientists observing the performance of the new paper straws found themselves puzzled by their ability to never get soggy(浸湿的). They wondered what might be allowing paper straws to perform so well.
The first study to investigate this was performed by Alina Timshina and co-workers in 2021. It showed that paper and plant-based straws contain significant PFAS (含氟表面活性剂). These are fluorine-based chemicals that have remarkable properties in resisting water, oil and pretty much anything. And almost nothing degrades or reacts with PFAS, which means they persist in the environment and will do so for thousands of years.
They also make it into the human body by migrating from packaging into our food and drink. Once PFAS are in our blood they are associated with a number of health effects such as liver and kidney disease. There is also evidence that PFAS may lead to increased risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women.
PFAS have also been found in plastic straws but at lower levels. The only material determined to be free of PFAS was stainless steel. However, steel straws are currently not widely used, so you risk the embarrassment of sounding like a very demanding customer when asking for one. But then again, maybe we should all be more demanding when it comes to preserving the environment and human health.
32. Why does the author mention the scene in paragraph 1?
A. To show the politeness of waiters.
B. To reflect the necessity of drinks.
C. To highlight the importance of straws.
D. To lead to the following findings.
33. What can be inferred about PFAS from the text?
A. They are life-threatening.
B. They are chemically stable.
C. They allow paper straws to resist water only.
D. They are less in paper straws than plastic ones.
34. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Insisting on using steel straws.
B. Imposing a ban on paper straws.
C. Putting steel straws into mass production.
D. Promoting the use of plastic straws.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. The availability of steel straws.
B. The inefficient ban on plastic straws.
C. The negative effects of paper straws.
D. The characteristics of different straws.

答案： DBAC