2023年湖南省株洲市高考英语一模试卷（含解析）

2023年湖南省株洲市高考英语一模试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分） A 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。 Over the past six years，our readers have brought some very special locations to our attention in our search for the Nicest Places in America.The three finalists in 2022 are shown below.You can read about our winners in 2021 at /nicest，where we are collecting suggestions for places we should consider in2023. Coulterville，California Couterville is a tiny town in Northern California，about 1000 miles from Phoenix.It was named after George Coulter，one of the first whites to come to the gold camp already populated by Chinese and Mexican miners.The Chinese first appeared in 1850，creating a small settlement at the north end of what was to be Coulterville.The entire area is a heaven for rock and mineral collectors. Kingsport，Tennessee Kingsport is a city full of originals.Pal's Sudden Service was born here，as was the recipe for the Original Long Island Iced Tea.The hand- carved carousel （旋转木马） is a beloved original too，which features 32 beautiful hand-carved wooden animals—each lovingly and painstakingly fashioned by a group of Kingsport workers.In the city of makers，more originals are soon on the way. Buchanan，Michigan Buchanan is a peaceful small town having a historic downtown and beautiful natural resources.When asked， "What's the best thing about Buchanan？the residents declare，Pears Mill." Pears Mill，a two-floor brick building fitted with machinery for pounding grain into flour，was constructed in 1857，listed on the Michigan Historical Register in 1987 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. 1. Which place best suits people who are interested in the Gold Rush？ A. Coulterville. B. Kingsport. C. Buchanan. D. Phoenix. 2. What will visitors most probably do in Kingsport，Tennessee？ A. Attend a fashion show. B. Dig up rock and mineral. C. Take a walk in the woods， D. Appreciate creative handiwork， 3. What do the three places have in common？ A. They have unique historic building. B. They are being promoted at /nicest. C. They were named after the first white settlers. D. They are shortlisted for America's Nicest Places. B "Keep a sharp lookout，"Miller told Olden，a strong German dog，glancing toward the back seat.In the poor light，Miller could just make ou the badge （徽章） shining smartly from his partner's collar.Suddenly the car's headlights lit up a figure breaking the lock on the building，Miller shouted the order Go!In a flash，Olden jumped through the car's open window and bit the suspect on the leg. Over the next few months，Miller kept his relationship with Olden strictly professional.The dog was kept outside，regardless of the weather and the time.Sometimes during storms，Olden would stick his nose out of his doghouse and bark at the back door.Miller pretended not to hear.To test Olden's discipline，he'd give him the order Stay" and then he'd leave.When he ... ...