2023年湖南省长沙市开福区高考英语二模试卷（含解析）

2023年湖南省长沙市开福区高考英语二模试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分） A Anthology Short Story Competition Established to recognise and encourage creative，writing and provide a platform for publication，this short story competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality，living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style.Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1.500 words.Writers can submit as many entries as they wish.Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee. It is not a requirement，but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting your work，so that you can see the type of material we publish. Prizes FIRST：The winner will receive a ?1，000 cash prize and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.The winner will also receive a one-year subscription to Anthology. SECOND：?250 THIRD：?150 Submission Deadline &Entry Fees Very Early Bird fee：?10—up to 31 December 2022 Early Bird fee：，?12—up to 30 April 2023 Standard fee：?18—up to 31 August 2023 Terms and Conditions All stories are judged anonymously and therefore the writer's name must not appear on the short story itself.Name and contact details should be on the entry form only. There is no age limit. Once selected，the winner will be contacted by email or telephone. Copyright remains with the author but Anthology reserves the right to be the first to publish or arrange a broadcast of winning story. Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning Short Story in Anthology Magazine. 1. What do we know about the short story competition？ _____ A. Its aim is to find more young talented writers. B. Purchasing a copy of Anthology before is a must. C. Entry-fees are different according to the submission time. D. The winners will get their prize the moment their works are selected. 2. In how many ways can the winners know their works are selected？ _____ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 3. Which of the following will result in disqualification？ _____ A. Many submissions with just one entry form. B. Writing a fiction story of 1，500 words in English. C. Mailing your entry on August 31 before midnight. D. A five-year-old boy's story themed on Chinese culture. B One night，Aughtry and her husband，three kids were safe and warm inside their home.She was asleep when she first heard the cries for help at her back door，where she found Joe trembling and terrified. At first，she refused to let him in.He was a complete stranger.But as she saw the desperate man outside shouting for help，she knew she couldn't leave him to die.She sent her husband，Trent，to carry the man into her home. Aughtry was shocked at the man's condition.He had terrible frostbite（冻伤） on both hands，and he clearly needed medical attention.But when she called 911，no one came.The storm was so po ... ...