2025年湖南娄底高考一模试卷英语

1、In the past few years, important advances ______ in environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.

A．are making

B．have made

C．are being made

D．have been made

2、Although it doesn’t look like _______, the entire church is made of wood.

A． it B． that   C． this   D． such

3、---Mom，guess what?I’ve won the 1st prize!

---This _____ a celebration! Let’s go to prepare a party.

A. helps out   B. works out

C. calls for   D. pays off

4、Don’t leave the water_______ while you brush your teeth.

A．run

B．running

C．being run

D．to run

5、The police offered a $200 ________ for any information leading to the arrest of the murderer.

A．award

B．price

C．reward

D．prize

6、______ caught in the rain unexpectedly, we still enjoyed the journey very much.

A. When B. As

C. Unless D. Although

7、We must _____ a new teacher at once to the mountain school.

A.appreciate B.appoint C.arrange D.name

8、We can advise the manager, but in the end, it is he who has the     say.

A.fair B.final C.fond D.full

9、—Alice, why didn’t you come yesterday?   —I ___, but I had an unexpected visitor.

A.had B.would C.was going to D.did

10、The hospital has a new system to ________ the best service ________ the patients.

A．provide; /

B．provide; to

C．supply; /

D．provide; for

11、Mary is applying _______ the manager ______ a job as a secretary.

A．to, to

B．to, for

C．for, to

D．for, for

12、What you said doesn’t ________ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.

A.agree with B.make up

C.contribute to D.show off

13、Experts believe that children ought to learn the history of the country they live in, and_____ future they will shape.

A. that   B. which

C. whose   D. whom

14、Although we have been friends for years, I still can’t ______ what she really wants.

A．break out

B．lay out

C．make out

D．hand out

15、Ladies and gentlemen, please remain __________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.

A．seated

B．seating

C．to seat

D．seat

16、______ the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai was President Xi, where he announced new measures to further expand opening-up,

A.Attending B.Attended C.To attend D.Having attended

17、______________ twice a year，whether it is a car，a bus or a truck，is the rule that every driver must obey in this city．

A. Examining B. Examined

C. Having been examined D. Being examined

18、______ fools they were! They believed what the man said.

A．How

B．How an

C．What

D．What an

19、The cloth has a ________ of blue and white squares, which is very beautiful.

A．painting

B．pattern

C．sample

D．model

20、—The screen of your phone is big.

—I like big screens．I _______ type fast on it.

A． must   B． should

C． can     D． might

21、The Best Natural Attractions in Mexico

Turtle Beaches

Between June and November, sea turtles return to the beaches of their birth to lay their eggs in the sand. With hunting and natural enemies threatening these species, communities have established protected nesting areas. Many are open for public viewing and participation in egg collection and baby-turtle release. Turtles are found along the Yucatán coast, in Baja Sur, on the Oaxaca coast, in Puerto Vallarta, and on Costa Alegre.

Whale-Watching

Each year between December and April, magnificent gray whales return to breed and instruct their young in the waters of Banderas Bay, fronting Puerto Vallarta, and in Los Cabos. It is a destination you can’t miss if you’re interested in marine mammals. Then you will witness how wonderful the huge creature is.

Butterfly March

Mexico is a land known for its cultural diversity, and no place drives this home more than a mountain forest where you stand surrounded by the beautiful wings of millions of monarch butterflies. The setting is the grand highlands of Michoacán, from mid-to-late November through March.

Lake Bacalar

The waters of this crystal-clear, spring-fed lake—Mexico’s second largest—are noted for their bright color variations, from pale blue to deep blue-green. The surrounding area is known for birding, with over 130 species identified. Bird lovers should not miss it.

【1】What do we know about Turtle Beaches?

A．Tourists can hunt the turtles at will.

B．Tourists can view turtles on more than one beach.

C．Tourists can visit all the nesting areas if they want.

D．Tourists can have great experiences there in spring.

【2】If you prefer a feast of bright colors, ________can be a better choice.

A．Turtle Beaches

B．Lake Bacalar

C．Whale-Watching

D．Butterfly March

【3】Where can the text probably be found?

A．In a history book.

B．In a book review.

C．In a scientific report.

D．In a travel magazine.

22、Most paper receipts (发票) are not recyclable. This is because they’re on thermal paper (热敏纸), which contains a chemical called BPA or sometimes BPS that cannot be easily removed from the paper during the recycling process. So we need a safe method of dealing with paper receipts.

Thermal printing uses heat from a printer head to print letters and numbers; no ink is used. This process requires the addition of BPA or BPS in the “free form”, which means that the chemicals are not bound to the soft paper. According to Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, “The chemicals can easily transfer to anything a receipt touches.” They can be transferred from fingers to the mouth via food, or absorbed directly into the skin when held. BPA or BPS can affect brain development, the heart, lungs and reproductive abilities.

If thermal paper were to be recycled, it would contaminate other products in the recycling stream with BPA or BPS. These products are often turned into items such as facial tissues, paper towels and shopping bags and having BPA or BPS in them would mean our coming into even closer contact with the chemicals. Burning and composting are not an option either, as they would release BPA and BPS into the atmosphere or soil.

The only safe place to throw thermal paper receipts is in the rubbish, followed by immediate hand washing. It’s not ideal, but it is the most effective way to separate BPA and BPS from the environment. Sierra magazine offers a small bit of relief: “Throwing receipts is not the severest of wrong behaviors, since they amount to a tiny part of all paper consumed, according to industry sources.”

If you require a paper record for business purposes and if you often go to the same shops, ask if they consider switching to BPA- and BPS-free thermal paper. The best solution is to ask for receipts to be emailed, rather than printed. Not only will you avoid chemical exposure, but you will also decrease the demand for a paper product that drives deforestation every year; do away with that demand altogether and recycling becomes far less urgent.

【1】Why does thermal paper need BPA or BPS?

A．To react with ink freely.

B．To be easily recycled.

C．To be easily removed.

D．To make the writing come out.

【2】What can best replace the underlined word “contaminate” in Paragraph 3?

A．Pollute.

B．Transform.

C．Color.

D．Destroy.

【3】What is Sierra magazine’s attitude to putting thermal paper receipts in dustbins?

A．Opposed.

B．Cautious.

C．Supportive.

D．Ambiguous.

【4】Why does the writer write the text?

A．To state the functions of BPA and BPS.

B．To express concern over the use of BPA and BPS.

C．To prove the harm of thermal paper receipts.

D．To offer ways to tackle thermal paper receipts.

23、My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.

Ruth Hammerman taught English to the eighth-graders. She was the first to show me the rules of what Evelyn Waugh called our “rich and delicate language.” She was a no-nonsense instructor. Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules. She never seemed to be tired of the simple pleasures of sharing her learning.

Under her influence, I had the strong belief that language needs to be well-spoken and properly written. Yet over the years I never made the effort to find her and to express my thankfulness for what she did for me. Two years after being in her class, I began the study of Latin and French, and the foundation (基础) she provided in English grammar served me well. Sadly, I never looked back.

In high school I took advanced French in a class taught by Richard Miller, the finest teacher I have ever experienced at any level. Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析). Reading “Phèdre”, Racine’s classic play, he asked us to note there were 1,654 lines in it, and then pointed out the care Racine devoted to structure. Years later I made the same point — giving Mr. Miller credit — in a college French class, and my professor was surprised by my understanding of the play. Mr. Miller taught us to enjoy literature with particular points of view. Yet I never made the effort in later years to tell him what he meant to me.

Mr. Miller is certainly long dead. If she is alive, Miss Hammerman would likely be in her 90s. In preparing this article, I tried to find her but was unsuccessful.

I am certain my act is common. People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers. I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.

【1】What is the most beneficial part to the author in Miss Hammerman’s class?

A．Grammar.

B．Writing.

C．Speaking.

D．Reading.

【2】What is special about Mr. Miller’s French class?

A．He asked students to count lines.

B．He stressed the importance of play.

C．He analyzed literature in a new way.

D．He showed great devotion to students.

【3】What does the underlined phrase “my act” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Preparing the article.

B．Looking for the teachers.

C．Failing to thank teachers.

D．Copying teachers’ points.

【4】What best describes the two teachers according to the text?

A．Creative.

B．Frank.

C．Humorous.

D．Strict.

【5】What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To show love for French literature.

B．To explore the meaning of education.

C．To explain why teachers are important.

D．To share memories of the two teachers.

24、One morning I noticed a woman sitting alone at the bus stop. She seemed not to go to work hurriedly. She wasn't going anywhere as well. Was she waiting for the bus? Did mall(商场)buses come this early when the stores wouldn't be open for hours? As I drove by.l heard a voice saying, “Give her a bottle of water”.

“She looks like she is sleeping. Why would I wake her? What is wrong with me? What is so hard about doing the right thing? It's just a bottle of water! ”

So I drove by her again and again. Finally, I pulled my car into a parking zone, stepping out with a bottle of water in one hand and a twenty-dollar bill in the other. Each step seemed to fill me with purpose and focus. No words can describe what happened between us at that moment. I thought I was bringing her a cold drink, but instead I was bringing her a hope she needed. We sat together for a while as she talked. She had a sad story to tell, but she was no longer sad. Before we parted, I grabbed all the cash I had in my purse and found more water in my car along with some snacks. We stood at the bus stop hugging and said our goodbyes.

I still have a thousand questions as to why I struggled to act. Why did it take me many circles around the mall and an argument with myself? I once wavered between helping her and ignoring her. All I know for sure is that while walking toward that woman at the bus stop, a miracle happened.

There are opportunities for us to love every day. Maybe our doubts keep us from acting. Maybe we don't want to take the risk or be uncomfortable. That day, I learned how love answers when asked and how love both gives and receives.

【1】What did the author think of the woman sitting alone at the beginning?

A．She was short of sleep.

B．She was full of curiosity

C．She was a little strange.

D．She was out of work.

【2】Why did the author drive by the woman over and over again?

A．To improve the terribly poor driving skills.

B．To evaluate whether to help her.

C．To search for a parking space.

D．To observe the poor woman

【3】What does the underlined word "wavered" in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Hesitated.

B．Disagreed.

C．Balanced.

D．Objected.

【4】What can we learn from the text?

A．Love breaks down racial barriers.

B．The wealth of life is action.

C．Actions speak louder than words.

D．The best act to love is taking action.

25、   I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pen, and white paper, I decided that the act of _______ must be the most _________ thing in the world.

Years later, during her final illness, mother _________ different things for my sister and brother. “But the _________”, she said, “is for Elizabeth”.

I never saw her angry, and never saw her cry. I knew she _______ me, she showed it in action. But _________ a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks _________ mother and daughter. They never happened. And a gulf(深渊) opened between us. I was “too emotional”. _________ she lived “on the surface”.

As years passed and I graduated from college, I loved my mother and I wrote to her in _________ words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did __________ me.

I posted the letter and waited for her answer. ________ came. My hope turned to __________, then little interest, finally, peace --- it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the ________ had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could __________ trying to make her into someone she was not.

Now the __________ of her desk told me, as she’d __________ been able to, that she was __________ that writing was my chosen work. I __________ the desk carefully and found some papers __________---- a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded and refolded many times.

“Give me an answer”, my letter asks, “in any way you chose”. Mother, you always chose the ________ that speaks louder than words.

【1】A.speaking B.writing C.looking D.listening

【2】A.wonderful B.tiring C.funny D.productive

【3】A.bought B.gave C.designed D.kept

【4】A.pen B.paper C.chair D.desk

【5】A.loved B.disliked C.appreciated D.sympathized

【6】A.like B.as C.be D.unlike

【7】A.with B.among C.beside D.between

【8】A.So B.And C.But D.Or

【9】A.careful B.active C.thankful D.serious

【10】A.ignore B.accept C.forgive D.dislike

【11】A.No one B.None C.Something D.Neither

【12】A.surprise B.joy C.disappointment D.happiness

【13】A.ideas B.information C.news D.letter

【14】A.stand B.stop C.continue D.practice

【15】A.present B.appearance C.shape D.sight

【16】A.always B.ever C.never D.often

【17】A.sorry B.encouraged C.regretful D.pleased

【18】A.moved B.cleaned C.fixed D.emptied

【19】A.inside B.outside C.below D.above

【20】A.gesture B.method C.action D.way

26、假设你是红星中学高三(1)班班长李华。寒假期间，你组织你班同学参加了北京教育网站征集的“同心抗疫”( Fighting against the Epidemic together)主题活动。请你根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记述整个过程。

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