高考模拟真题强化练习
基础语篇巩固练
(2025·广东·一模)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Town planning was a particular concern to the Chinese, with many of its notable features still 1
(contribute) significantly to modern architecture. This was best seen in the two longest-serving capitals of
Luoyang and Chang’an, which were laid out with wide avenues (林荫道) and smaller streets crossing each other
at 90-degree angles 2 (create) a carpet of precise shape of squares. Often, 3 ideal capital city
covered a total area of about eighty square kilometers and was ringed by a defensive wall and this structure, in
places reaching a height of up to ten meters, 4 (provide) a great barrier.
In the city, the precise placement of buildings was frequently determined by and carefully assessed in
relation 5 geographical characteristics of the surrounding environment. Many important ancient
buildings, like the royal 6 (complex) in the past dynasties, were positioned in line with a north-south
direction while 7 (important) structures were generally built on the east and west sides of the main
buildings. If a building consisted of different parts 8 (connect) by courtyards, these parts were all
arranged in the same line one behind another. This type of layout quickly developed and became 9
(wide) used in subsequent centuries, establishing itself as the most typical approach to traditional Chinese urban
planning, 10 was generally acknowledged as the square-block design of towns.
(2025·湖南长沙·一模)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zeb Hogan, a research biologist, has been documenting large freshwater fishes for almost two decades. His
search for big fish, described 1 the Megafishes Project, began in 2005 after learning fishermen in
northern Thailand pulled a big catfish out of the Mekong River. And 2 (weigh) 646 pounds, it interested
Hogan. However, he couldn’t find any scientifically documented freshwater fish larger than the one that had been
the 3 (inspire) for his search until last week, when his research team got a call from Moul Thun. 4
fisherman said he’d accidentally caught a freshwater stingray “much bigger” than any 5 (find)
previously. After arriving there, the team determined that Thun’s fish was the same ray species known to occur in
the Mekong. But they 6 (shock) to see her weight: At 661 pounds, she set a new world record.
Hogan said the original aim of the Megafishes Project was to find, study, and protect the 7
(large) freshwater fish in the world. The challenge, as he soon learned, was that many of these fish are hard to find
— they live in remote, 8 (accessible) places and are shrinking in number. As Hogan’s work progressed,
9 (it) focus increasingly turned to conservation. According to Hogan, 10 finding the biggest fish is
important, looking for ways to protect these extraordinary animals from extinction is more important.
(2025·广东深圳·一模)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most architects look to control nature, while Yu Kongjian, a Chinese landscape architect, wants nature to
take over. Intense storms are on the rise and cities across the world are finding 1 difficult to manage
floodwaters. But instead of using concrete-based engineering ways 2 (defend) against the increasing
floodwaters, Mr. Yu is developing 3 might seem like an unexpected response: Let the water in.
“You cannot fight water,” Mr. Yu said. “You have to adapt to it.” He wants to reduce the destructive force of
floodwaters 4 slowing them and giving them room to spread out. Mr. Yu calls 5 concept
“sponge city (海绵城市)” and says it’s like doing tai chi with water, a reference to the Chinese martial art in
which an opponent’s energy and moves 6 (redirect), not resisted.
The problem with concrete-based solutions 7 (be) that they are expensive, lack 8
(flexible) and require constant maintenance. Sponge cities create new parks, restore wetlands and set up rain
gardens and pavements. Mr. Yu’s proposal is this: Create areas with porous (多孔的) earth where local plants can
grow well with little maintenance. If it rains, the earth and plants will absorb the water, preventing some or even
all of it from flooding nearby areas. Any extra water not 9 (absorb) by the vegetation will at least be
slowed, unlike concrete, which can instead 10 (dangerous) speed up water flow.
(2025·吉林长春·一模)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you have any idea of New Year paintings?
1
(know) as “paper paintings” and “painted
pictures”, New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture. Without New Year paintings, our
traditional Chinese folk culture would be much less 2 (color). The paintings get such a name because
they are mostly posted during the Chinese New Year holiday for 3 (decorate) and they are also accepted
as a symbol of New Year’s greetings.
New Year paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty, 4 (replace) the previous door pictures
believed to be able to protect the residents and drive away ghosts. In the Song Dynasty the New Year paintings
5 (create) on a large scale (规模). 6 the printing techniques improving, the content and forms of
New Year paintings became various. The development of the paintings matured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
7 the art hit its heyday (全盛期).
There are many 8 (tradition) printing methods of New Year paintings, 9 (include)
woodblock printing, stone-block printing, offset printing, watercolor painting, etc. 10 is reported,
woodblock-printed New Year paintings are the most popular and interesting ones, according to a recent survey.
(24-25 高三上·甘肃白银·期末)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The history of the Bronze Age in the wide region of Southwest China has hardly been systematically and
adequately recorded in any 1 (history) literature. Since the 1930s, archaeologists 2 (focus)
on the Sanxingdui site in Sichuan Province as a key to this problem.
3 particular, two major archaeological excavations of the sacrificial area of the Sanxingdui site in
1986 and 2021 unearthed extremely large 4 (quantity) of bronze, jade, gold artifacts and elephant tusks.
These artifacts are of peculiar shapes and include a number of remains rarely 5 (see) in East Asia, such
as sacred trees, bronze altars, large human figures and gold masks. The ancient remains found at the Sanxingdui
site show us 6 an ancient civilization once flourished in the Sichuan Basin. The exquisite artifacts of
7 Sanxingdui civilization demonstrate a high level of artistic design and craftsmanship of bronze, gold and
jade products. At the same time, these artifacts 8 (collect) seem to reflect a socio-political and religious
system 9 is different from that civilization of the Central Plain during the same period. The important
archaeological discoveries at Sanxingdui once again highlight the rich 10 (diverse) of the
developmental trajectory (轨迹) of the early civilizations in diverse geographical and cultural background.
(24-25 高三上·湖北·期末)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In most people’s eyes, the pit (果核) of a fruit is a waste, but in the hands of a miniaturist (微雕师), this
tiny nut can 1 ( turn) from waste into wonder. As both a time-honored and young art, nut carving began
to emerge 2 a national cultural heritage in 2008. Dating back to Song Dynasty (960-1279), the
complicated process is like playing ballet on the pit, with the main tools being file, chisel and drill. Small as it is,
it has different styles, 3 (vary) significantly from northern to southern regions.
The northern style is mainly practiced in Shandong Province where nut carving is often done on peach pits,
the surface layer of 4 is rich in fold texture ( 纹理) skillfully employed by the miniaturist 5
(carve) vivid three-dimensional shapes.
The southern style particularly finds its popularity in Jiangsu Province. When examining Suzhou nut
carving 6 (specific), artists tend to select olive pits with thick outer walls and smooth surfaces, allowing
for the 7 (achieve) of fine carvings.
Nut carving is young as it has only been trendy for about 20 years, featuring a shift from handicrafts to 8
(fashion) items. Modern aesthetics (审美), 9 (combine) with scientific and technological means, make
nut carving works more up-to-date and push the craft to 10 new height.
(24-25 高三上·河南三门峡·期末)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形
式。
The usual methods of assessing fruit by softness and scent are useless when picking the best watermelon,
given the watermelon’s tough rind (果皮). 1 (thank), there are several 2 (rely) indicators that
can help guide you to the perfect watermelon for your enjoyment.
Firstly, seek out the ground spot, the place 3 the watermelon rested on the ground during its
ripening phase. This spot should have a particular color, 4 (range) from pale yellow all the way to a
deep golden yellow. The darker and richer this spot, the more time the watermelon had to mature before
harvesting. This 5 (extend) maturation period usually translates into a sweeter and more flavorful fruit.
6 visual clue to consider is the watermelon’s stripes. Here’s where your fingers can play a role
7 picking the right melon. By placing your pointer and middle fingers together, you can measure the ideal
8 (wide) of each stripe. Stripes approximately as wide as these two fingers together will often indicate that
the watermelon 9 (reach) its peak ripeness.
Don’t let your examination end with your eyes alone. Lift that watermelon and feel its weight. A well-
ripened watermelon will feel heavier than it might look, suggesting 10 juicy delight within.
(24-25 高三上·江苏苏州·期末)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today, 492 caves in Mogao Grottoes have been placed 1 protection and are considered a cultural
treasure for the world. While Buddhism (佛教) is the main focus of the caves’ artwork, it also shows the cultures,
daily life and stories of people living in the area when the caves 2 (construct).
Works of art combining Chinese, Indian, and even European styles have been found there, along with
scriptures (经文) from 3 (variety) religions, official documents and popular literature. All of these
elements make the Grottoes a rich resource not just for researchers, 4 for anyone interested in history.
The artistic value of the Mogao Grottoes 5 (consist) of three elements: the architecture of the
caves themselves, the sculptures and the paintings. The caves come in several designs. Most are rectangular with a
small entry on the east side. The two 6
(common) types among all the caves are those with a niche(壁
龛) 7 (contain) sculptures on the west wall, and caves with a central column covered in sculptures.
Nearly always, the walls and ceilings are covered in paintings of important figures in Buddhism, financial 8
(contribute), Buddhist stories and scriptures, as well as 9 (decorate) art, Through the artwork, the
development of Chinese painting between the 4th and 14th centuries can be clearly observed, 10 shows
how valuable the Mogao Grottoes are for anyone who wants to study the history of Chinese art.
重难语篇拔高练
(24-25 高三·山东潍坊·二模)阅读短文内容,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a must-visit when traveling to the city.
It was 1 (formal) established on July 6,1961, aiming to protect the delicate ecosystems. The park
includes 2 was once heavily deforested land due to coffee plantations. The 3 (create) of it
marked a crucial moment in Brazil's commitment 4 reversing (扭转) environmental worsening. Today,
its winding trails, waterfalls and trees make it a vital green lung for Rio de Janeiro.
The Tijuca National Park, covering an area of about 3,200 hectares, stands as a remarkable example of a
lush Atlantic rainforest situated within the city limits of Rio de Janeiro, which 5 (recognize) as one of
the largest of its kind in the world.
Within Tijuca National Park, visitors can immerse themselves in the thick rainforest that houses hundreds
of plant species, some of which 6 (be) unique to the region. Adventure seekers will find numerous
recreational 7 (activity) such as rock climbing and hiking, while the park also serves an important role
in environmental education through its guided tours and programs aimed at conservation awareness.
This park is closely linked to the well-being and prosperity of Rio de Janeiro, 8 (make) it one of
its most cherished treasures. In recognition of its ecological importance, in2012, UNESCO declared it a Biosphere
Reserve. Thanks to the preservation of this 9 (nature) space, the city’s tourism is encouraged, offering
visitors 10 unique experience full of outdoor adventures.
(2025·河南郑州·模拟预测)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese video influencer Li Ziqi, known for her poetic portrayals of rural life, ended her three-year hiatus
(空档期) with two new videos that swiftly topped online trends. These videos, 1 were shared across
Douyin, Sina Weibo, and YouTube, obtained over 2 million 2 (like) and nearly 200, 000 comments on
Douyin alone within just two hours. One video, which showcased her transformation of a woodshed into a
woodland cloakroom, and another, which highlighted the use of traditional Chinese lacquerware ( 漆器)
techniques, 3 intangible cultural heritage, 4 (reach) 100 million views on Sina Weibo and 1.
6 million interactions within five and a half hours. Fans, who had been 5 (desperate) awaiting her
return, flooded the comments with messages of support 6 expressions of how much they missed her
content.
Li, who began posting videos on Sina Weibo in 2016, featuring depictions of rural life and cultural
practices, set a Guinness World Record in 2020 for the most subscribers on a Chinese YouTube channel, with 11.
4 million followers. 7 her disappearance from social media since July 2021, her follower count
continued to grow, with fans requesting new videos during her absence. In her latest Weibo post, Li, 8
(acknowledge) her busy schedule, promised to catch up with fans soon, expressing her own longing: “Miss you! ”
This statement, which indicates her awareness of the fans’ 9 (anticipate) , also shows her desire 10
(reconnect) with her audience.