《2025年高考冲刺优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语通用版》

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
The Netherlands is unique in Europe because so much of the land you see today was once the ocean. There are many attractions that tourists find fascinating in this little country.
Amsterdam
The capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is one of Europe's best cities for arts, culture, history, dining, and pure scenic delight. Life in Amsterdam has a different pace, with vehicle - filled streets replaced by flower - decorated canals and motor - free avenues for pedestrians and cyclists. People - watching is a popular thing to do in Amsterdam. It's easy to spend hours here just enjoying the crowds and street performers.
Van Gogh Village, Nuenen
Van Gogh lived here from 1883 to 1885, and tourists can explore his former home, which has been lovingly restored. Tourists will find numerous statues and significant sites throughout the country associated with Van Gogh, so keep an eye out for them in your travels.
Oostvaardersplassen Nature Reserve
The Oostvaardersplassen Nature Reserve is located about 50 kilometers from Amsterdam. It covers an area of around 56 square kilometers along the coast of the Markermeer and is committed to encouraging the regrowth of forests and habitats for local wildlife. Many tourists come to admire the birds that make the wetland area their home and other species that nest and feed here.
21. Which place is suitable for city cycling from this passage?
A. Amsterdam.
B. Markermeer.
C. Van Gogh Village, Nuenen.
D. Oostvaardersplassen Nature Reserve.
22. What's true about the Oostvaardersplassen Nature Reserve?
A. There are many locations associated with Van Gogh.
B. The extinction of wildlife here is due to tourists' visit.
C. It's about 50 kilometers from the capital of the Netherlands.
D. People can appreciate the crowds and street performers here.
23. Where can you probably find this passage?
A. An environmental report.
B. A travel brochure.
C. An introduction of artists.
D. A notice of wildlife protection.

答案： 21. A 22. C 23. B 

B
“I am very grateful to China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited (COSCO SHIPPING) for not only offering me a job but also sponsoring my daughter to become a world champion in boxing,” Michail Michalakakos, a dockworker at the Piraeus Port operated by COSCO SHIPPING, said in a special program produced by China News Service.
The Piraeus Port, located 12 km southwest of Athens, is a flagship project in the Belt and Road Initiative( BRI) cooperation between China and Greece. Praised as the “Pearl of the Aegean Sea” with its breathtaking scenery and thousand - year history, the port, Greece's largest, once faced development challenges at the beginning of the new century. COSCO SHIPPING signed a 35 - year agreement with Greece in 2008 and invested in its container terminals No. 2 and No. 3 in 2009.
Before COSCO SHIPPING took over the operations, some Greek employees had doubts about the compatibility( 相容性 ) of the business model of Chinese companies at European ports and whether local workers might face unemployment under Chinese management. However, these concerns naturally disappeared. Michalakakos noted that instead of laying off workers, COSCO SHIPPING continued to support the port's growth and even sent local young talent to China to learn about port management and improve their skills. Working at COSCO SHIPPING Piraeus Port fills Michalakakos with pride, as the company not only values its employees but also supports their families.
His daughter has a passion for boxing, but their family faced financial difficulties, making it impossible for her to participate in international competitions. Upon learning of their situation, COSCO SHIPPING decided to sponsor his daughter's participation in these competitions, ultimately enabling her to fulfill her boxing dreams. A year ago, Michalakakos's daughter won the world championship in women's boxing( youth category ) while representing Greece in Venice, Italy. She will prepare for Greek league competitions.
24. Why does Michail Michalakakos feel grateful to COSCO SHIPPING?
A. Because it provided financial support for his daughter.
B. Because it gave his daughter boxing guidance.
C. Because it founded a special organization to raise money.
D. Because it showed his daughter how to be a world champion.
25. Which information about the Piraeus Port is correct?
A. It is located 12 km northwest of Athens.
B. It's only famous for its beautiful scenery.
C. This port faces no challenges of development.
D. This port benefits from the Belt and Road Initiative.
26. What worried some Greek employees most before?
A. They might lose their jobs under Chinese management.
B. Chinese companies would take over all the European ports.
C. Their abilities of port management were not good enough.
D. Their salaries could not make both ends meet properly.
27. What's the main idea of this passage?
A. COSCO SHIPPING sent local young talent to China to improve their skills.
B. COSCO SHIPPING signed an agreement with Greece in 2008.
C. The Chinese company helped a Greece employee's daughter be a world champion.
D. Michalakakos's daughter won the world championship in women's boxing.

答案： @@24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 

C
Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”.
The Swedish Academy credits Fosse as “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world”, although the 64 - year - old originally made his name as a novelist, beginning with Red, Black in 1983. He has since written many works of prose and poetry. “His literary works, spanning a variety of genres ( 体裁 ), comprises about 40 plays and a wealth of novels, poetry collections, essays, children's books and translations,” said Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.
Jon Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his distinctive writing style. Growing up in a small coastal village, Fosse was immersed in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of solitude and introspection( 内省 ) that is reflected in his works. Fosse's writing discussed themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life. Additionally, his battles with depression have enabled him to explore the depth of human emotions and existential despair.
“He touches you so deeply when you read his works,” said Anders Olsson. “What is special about him is the closeness in his writing. It touches your deepest feelings — anxieties, insecurities, questions of life and death — which are things that every human being actually faces from the very beginning. In that sense I think he reaches very far and there is a sort of a universal impact of everything that he writes — it has appeal to this basic humanity.”
Fosse is the first - ever laureate writing in Nynorsk, one of the two official languages of Norwegian, but only used by just 10% of the population. As The Guardian writes, “Many Nynorsk speakers see Fosse ‘as a kind of national hero’ for his championing of the language.” Fosse's recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic( 语言的 )heritage.
28. What do we learn about Jon Fosse from paragraph 2?
A. His most popular work is the play Red, Black.
B. He accomplished various genres of literature works.
C. Many famous plays are the inspiration for his writing.
D. His language skills earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.
29. What does the underlined word “solitude” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Loss. B. Fear.
C. Loneliness. D. Sympathy.
30. What is special about Jon Fosse's works according to Anders Olsson?
A. They show the bond between humans and nature.
B. They guide readers to focus on personal feelings.
C. They explore the inner meaning of life.
D. They touch human's deepest emotions.
31. What is the contribution made by Jon Fosse?
A. Finding the importance of linguistic diversity.
B. Improving the international status of Norway.
C. Promoting the development and preservation of Nynorsk.
D. Shaping the basic writing standard of Norwegian literature.

答案： @@28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C

D
Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It's not that we have travelled to the past. Modern technology has brought them “back to life”.
The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings.
“The skin is made of medical - grade bionic silicone ( 仿生硅胶 ), which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning - based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps( 鸡皮疙瘩 ) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands.
Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics startup Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug. 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles.
However, “humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies,” said Nick Paine, the co - founder of the company. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking.
The robot also contains cameras and sensors in its head, helping it map out a 360 - degree view of its environment. They also help the robot keep a balance when walking on uncertain surfaces.
Nowadays, bionic human - like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at the front desk. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. They can “strike a chord with people”, a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told The New Yorker.
As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70 - kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt.
32. What do we know about the robots of Li Bai and Du Fu?
A. They can learn from each other.
B. They look lifelike in every detail.
C. They can communicate with visitors.
D. They manage to compose original poems.
33. According to the text, what is the limitation of the robot Apollo?
A. It can not perform complex movements.
B. It can not keep balance on some surfaces.
C. It moves too slowly when holding objects.
D. It lacks the ability to tell people directions.
34. Why are most bionic robots currently working with humans?
A. They are as intelligent as humans.
B. People feel comfortable with them.
C. They understand human's needs well.
D. People treat them as trustworthy friends.
35. What is a suitable title of the text?
A. Robots Play a Significant Role in Our Life
B. The World Robot Conference Is a Success
C. Two Great Poets Got Revived Thanks to Technology
D. New Technology Makes Humanoid Robots Possible

答案：  @@32. B 33. A 34. B 35. D