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长沙市一中2026届高三月考试卷(四) 英 语 时量:120分钟 满分:150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How does the woman sound? A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious. 2. What does the man tell the woman about? A. A traveling route. B. A storage facility. C. A building entrance. 3. What is the man’s problem? A. He is overcharged. B. He missed the checkout. C. He forgot about a service. 4. What do we know about the pumpkin mucky tea? A. It is not fresh enough. B. It is unavailable now C. It has been sold out. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A job promotion. B. A job change. C. A job interview. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is mentioned about Bryson Road? A. It has a subway stop B. It is often jammed with traffic. C. It is partially under construction 7. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Take a different return route. B. Walk two blocks. C. Put off her trip. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. On a road. B. At a garage. C. In a parking lot. 9. Why did the woman schedule her appointment for today? A. She completed some preparations yesterday. B. She doesn’t have to work this afternoon. C. She will need her car tomorrow. 10. What does the man recommend doing at last? A. Postponing a service. B. Upgrading some records. C. Rescheduling an appointment. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。 11. What is causing a scheduling conflict for the man? A. A medical appointment. B. A planned meeting. C. A college course. 12. Who will. most probably take the man’s shift? A. The woman. B. Ruby. C. Mr. Romero. 13. What does. the woman suggest doing when the manager arrives? A. Making. a reminder note. B. Getting some contact details. C. Reporting the progress of a task. 听第9段材料，回答第14 至 16题。 14. What is the purpose of the charity marathon? A. To raise money for medical research. B. To provide training for volunteers. C. To support school education. 15. What will volunteers do for the charity marathon? A. Assist with the marathon. B. Rea the marathon as participants. C. Give presentations at the conference. 16. When does the charity marathon start? A. At 6 a. m. B. At 6:30 a. m. C. At 7 a. m. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。 17. Why did the speaker start his writing blog in 2014? A. To share his parenting tips. B. To document his writing process. C. To promote his wife’s new career. 18. What motivated the speaker to join book blogging? A. A desire to sell his novels. B. An inspiring blog tour experience. C. Pressure from writing communities. 19. How does the speaker write book 100~ws on his blog? A. By offering honest reviews. B. By comparing different books. C. By focusing on questions about the books. 20. What effect has book blogging had on the speaker? A. It helps him write more books. B. It allows him to meet more readers. C It increases his understanding of literature. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 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 British market towns have their own unique styles. Each town’s character comes from the goods and services it has produced and traded over hundreds of years. But their charm goes far beyond shopping—here are four wonderful ones. worth a visit: Hereford, Herefordshire A lively market town since 1189, Hereford has lovely shops and restaurants around its central square. Don’t miss the “Black and White House Museum” nearby. The town’s most impressive building is Hereford Cathedral, which holds an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magna Carta is on show here. Ludlow, Shropshire Known as “England’s Food Centre”, Ludlow is surrounded by butchers, fruit shops, bakeries and cheese stores. Next to the square stands Ludlow Castle, a medieval fortress worth exploring. Every September, the town hosts a three-day “Ludlow Food Festival”—a great chance to taste local treats. Shrewsbury, Shropshire Getting to Shrewsbury’s city centre from London takes some effort, but it’s totally worth it. The River Severn bends around the centre, almost turning it into an island. This geography made it easy for goods to be carried in and out by water. The town is full of flowers—hanging baskets, window boxes and flower pots—just like the typical British market town in your imagination. Mevagissey, Cornwall Even if you’ ve never been to this small fishing village, Mevagissey, you might have seen it in films or British TV shows. Its port was built in 1774 and is still a working fishing port today. Fishermen go out to sea every day and sell their fresh catch at the port market. Before leaving, make sure to try a traditional Cornish pasty—it’s delicious. 1. Where can visitors see an original copy of the Magna Carta? A. In Ludlow Castle. B. In Hereford Cathedral. C. At the Ludlow Food Festival. D. At the Black and White House Museum. 2. What makes Shrewsbury’s city centre special? A. It’s close to London. B. It’s famous for local snacks. C. It’s almost surrounded by a river. D. It’s celebrated for the British market town. 3. What are the visitors advised to do in Mevagissey? A. Watch a British TV show. B. Take photos of the local port. C. Go fishing with local fishermen. D. Sample a traditional local cuisine. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了英国值得一游的四个市场小镇及其特色和亮点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hereford, Herefordshire部分中“The town’s most impressive building is Hereford Cathedral, which holds an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magna Carta is on show here.(这座城镇最令人叹为观止的建筑是Hereford大教堂，教堂内设有一座古老的图书馆。这里展出了四份《大宪章》原始抄本中的一份。)”可知，在Hereford大教堂可以找到《大宪章》的原始副本。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Shrewsbury, Shropshire部分中“The River Severn bends around the centre, almost turning it into an island. This geography made it easy for goods to be carried in and out by water.(塞文河环绕市中心蜿蜒流淌，几乎将市中心变成了一座岛屿。这样的地理条件使得货物能够通过水路轻松地运进运出。)”可知，Shrewsbury市中心的特别之处在于它几乎被一条河包围着。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Mevagissey, Cornwall部分中“Before leaving, make sure to try a traditional Cornish pasty—it’s delicious.(在离开之前，一定要尝尝传统的康沃尔馅饼——它美味极了。)”可知，作者建议游客在Mevagissey一定要尝尝康沃尔馅饼。故选D。 B When pet lawyer Cui Can recalled his first pet-related case, his tone turned reflective. This February, his client found a pet sitter on a social media to look after his two cats. Three days later, both cats fell from the 19th floor and died. The case never made it to court. Instead, Cui helped negotiate a settlement worth a few thousand Yuan, paid out in small monthly installments by the sitter, a recent university graduate who claimed financial hardship. “In many pet-related disputes (纠纷), litigation (诉讼) is impractical. The emotional and financial costs often outweigh the compensatory payment,” said Cui. “My role usually involves mediation (调解) to help parties reach an outcome that acknowledges the loss, not just the money.” After practicing general civil law for several years, Cui burned out. It was during a late night at his desk, accompanied only by his long-haired cat. Ultraman was there with me; quiet, comforting, that he had an insight: “Pets are part of my life — why not focus on their legal issues?” As China’s pet population booms, related disputes rise. Yet China has no dedicated animal-protection law, leading to weak legal punishments. “Legal vacuums are the biggest challenge.” Cui stressed. Practical issues like insufficient evidence and lack of expert opinions also interfere with cases. Despite these, Cui believes there remains a glimmer of hope. In March, be founded the Pet Legal Alliance, a WeChat network of more than 1,000 legal professionals nationwide: Members must be practicing lawyers and pet owners themselves, “because you have to understand the emotional bond to do this work.” according to Cui. The group shares resources, pushes for better industry standards, and advises local governments on animal-protection rules. “Pets are companions, not property. The law will catch up.” In his office, surrounded by legal books. and Ultraman’s photo, Cui smiled. “We’re building something meaningful, one case at a time.” 4. Why didn’t Cui’s first pet case go to court? A. No laws applied to the case. B. The sitter refused to go to court. C. The owner couldn’t afford legal fees. D. Mediation worked better for both sides. 5. What inspired Cui’s shift to pet law? A. The lack of pet lawyers in China. B. The companionship of his furry friend. C. Huge pressure from his civil law clients. D. The high payment earned from pet cases. 6. What does the underlined phrase “Legal vacuum” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Few lawyers handling pet cases. B. Weak punishments for pet abuse. C. No special animal-protection law. D. Owners’ lack of legal knowledge. 7. What is Cui’s attitude towards the future of legal protection for pets? A. Pessimistic. B. Neutral. C. Optimistic. D. Critical. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了宠物律师崔灿职业经历，以及他在宠物相关纠纷中通过调解解决问题、推动宠物法律保护的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When pet lawyer Cui Can recalled his first pet-related case, his tone turned reflective. (当宠物律师崔灿回忆起他的第一个与宠物有关的案件时，他的语气变得沉思起来)”、“The case never made it to court. Instead, Cui helped negotiate a settlement worth a few thousand Yuan (这个案子从未上过法庭。相反，崔帮忙协商了一项价值几千元的和解协议)”以及第二段““In many pet-related disputes, litigation is impractical. The emotional and financial costs often outweigh the compensatory payment,” said Cui. “My role usually involves mediation to help parties reach an outcome that acknowledges the loss, not just the money.” (崔灿说：“在许多与宠物有关的纠纷中，诉讼是不切实际的。情感和经济上的损失往往超过了赔偿。我的角色通常包括调解，帮助各方达成一个承认损失的结果，而不仅仅是金钱损失。”)”可知，调解对双方来说是更合适的方式。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It was during a late night at his desk, accompanied only by his long-haired cat. Ultraman was there with me; quiet, comforting, that he had an insight: “Pets are part of my life — why not focus on their legal issues?” (那是一个深夜，他伏在书桌前，身边只有他那只长毛猫作伴。奥特曼（猫的名字）就安安静静地陪着我，给人一种慰藉，也正是在这时，他灵光一闪：“宠物本就是我生活的一部分 —— 为何不把研究重心放在宠物相关的法律问题上呢？”)”可知，是他的宠物猫的陪伴让他产生了转向宠物法律领域的想法。故选B。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“As China’s pet population booms, related disputes rise. Yet China has no dedicated animal-protection law, leading to weak legal punishments. “Legal vacuums are the biggest challenge.” Cui stressed. (随着中国宠物数量的激增，相关纠纷也在增多。然而，中国没有有专门的动物保护法，导致法律惩罚不力。崔灿强调：“____是最大的挑战。”)”可知，宠物相关的纠纷增多，但没有专门的动物保护法，导致法律惩罚不力，由此可知，崔灿强调的最大挑战——Legal vacuums正是前文所描述的动物专门法律的缺失状态，选项C“没有专门的动物保护法”准确地解释了该词组的含义。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句“Despite these, Cui believes there remains a glimmer of hope. (尽管如此，崔相信仍有一线希望)”以及最后一段“The law will catch up. (法律会跟进的)”、“We’re building something meaningful (我们正在创造一些有意义的东西)”可知，他对宠物法律保护的未来持乐观态度。故选C。 C When a plant is stressed, it doesn’t keep quiet about it. You won’t hear the plant’s cry because it’s in the ultrasonic (超声的) range — too high-pitched for human ears — but, for decades, scientists have been using special devices to listen in. For the first time, a team of researchers in Israel has documented that insects can hear and interpret plants’ distress sounds. The research team recorded sounds from tomato and tobacco plants that were dehydrated (使脱水). The noise created was a result of changes in the plant’s water balance. During periods when the plants lack water, air bubbles form, expand and collapse in xylem tissues (木质部组织), which are responsible for distributing water from the roots, creating shaking and click-like sounds. In the study published in eLife, scientists tested Egyptian cotton leafworm moths (飞蛾). The researchers conducted a series of experiments where they observed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths detecting ultrasonic signals emitted by drought-stressed tomato plants. These subtle sounds help female moths choose where to lay their eggs. In one experiment, when there were no plants present, the female moths preferred the side where the sounds of stressed plants were played, indicating that the moths may have associated the sound with the presence of vegetation. However, when healthy plants were placed on two sides, where only one played the sound of distressed plant clicks, the moths chose to lay their eggs on the silent side. As part of the research, when the moths’ sense of hearing was removed, they no longer showed a preference for where to lay their eggs. This suggests that sound plays a key role when it comes to moths choosing the best environment for their eggs. The new discovery sheds light on the possibility of this invisible ecosystem. Professor Yossi Yovel called this “the first proof of animals responding to plant sounds”. Another expert Rya Seltzer added, “This is just the tip of the iceberg. Countless organisms hear these frequencies, and more plant sounds await discovery.” These “secret lives” of plants and moths aren’t just fascinating — they may also have real-world uses as scientists learn more. As scientists continue to tune in, much may still be waiting to be discovered, just beyond our perception. 8. What is the main finding of the Israeli research? A. Insects react to sounds from stressed plants. B. Moths lay their eggs based on plant sounds. C. Dehydrated plants have more xylem tissues. D. Plants produce sounds human beings can’t hear. 9. Why did moths choose the silent side to lay their eggs? A. The moths preferred silence to noise. B. There were a larger number of healthy plants. C. The moths adjusted to the quiet environment. D. The silent side meant better survival chances. 10. What can be inferred about the significance of the new discovery? A. It confirms many stressed plants produce ultrasonic signals. B. It challenges the traditional view of plant and insect interactions. C. It proves plant sounds are the key factor in ecosystem balance. D. It explains why moths are more sensitive to sounds than other insects. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The “Secret Sounds” Between Plants and Insects B. How Moths Choose Places to Lay Their Eggs C. Why Drought Makes Tomato Plants “Click” D. Forests: The Quietest Ecosystem on Earth 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章是一篇说明文。主要介绍以色列团队首次证实昆虫能够“听见”并解读受压植物发出的超声波，并通过实验揭示植物与动物间存在人类难以察觉的“声音交流”。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“For the first time, a team of researchers in Israel has documented that insects can hear and interpret plants’ distress sounds. (以色列一个研究团队首次记录到昆虫能够听见并解读植物受压时发出的声音。)”可知，以色列团队的主要发现是“昆虫能对受压植物的声音做出反应”。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段第二句“However, when healthy plants were placed on two sides, where only one played the sound of distressed plant clicks, the moths chose to lay their eggs on the silent side. (然而，当两边都放有健康植株、仅一侧播放受压植株点击声时，雌蛾却把卵产在安静一侧。)可知，雌蛾是把有声音判断为植株受压，无声音则表示植株健康，产卵时主动避开前者，是出于后代存活率考量，认定无声侧代表更佳生存环境。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段第三句“Professor Yossi Yovel called this “the first proof of animals responding to plant sounds” (Yossi Yovel教授称之为“动物对植物声音做出反应的首个证据”。)”可知，该发现首次把“植物声”纳入动物行为决策因素，打破了以往植物仅通过化学或视觉信号与昆虫互动的传统认知。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章以“植物受压发出超声波与昆虫能听见并据此行动”这一新发现为主线，第一段主要讲述受压植物会发出人耳听不到的超声波。第二段主要内容为以色列研究首次证实昆虫能听见并解读植物的这种求救声。第三、四段表明雌蛾会利用干旱胁迫下植物发出的声音来选择产卵地点以利于后代生存。第五段写该发现揭示了隐秘的生态系统，具有巨大探索潜力。全文始终围绕植物与昆虫之间的“隐秘声波通讯”展开，选项A“植物与昆虫之间的‘隐秘声波通讯’”。最能准确涵盖这一主旨，适合作标题。故选A项。 D Painkillers of all different sorts have long existed in human history, and accessible non-addictive ones like paracetamol (扑热息痛，一种温和镇痛剂和退烧药) represent a major advance in managing the aches and pains that come with being alive. However, over three-quarters of common medicines are obtained from fossil fuels, making the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry environmentally unfriendly. Fortunately researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have released a study in Nature Chemistry, revealing a method for turning plastics into paracetamol in less than 24 hours. According to the study, the primary ingredient used to make the paracetamol is polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET, a lightweight plastic widely used in packaging and water bottles that generates. over 350 million tons of waste annually, most ending up in landfills or oceans. The conversion from PET into useful materials employs fermentation (发酵) principles similar to beer-making. Specifically, this process uses phosphate found in bacterial cells to convert terephithane acid — which is abstracted from the breakdown of PET — into para-aminobenoic acid which is then genetically engineered into paracetamol. This new method of producing paracetamol is exceptionally eco-friendly: it operates at room temperature, produces nearly zero carbon emissions, and converts about 90% of PET into medicine with minimal waste. “This work. demonstrates that PET isn’t just waste — it can be transformed by microorganisms into valuable new products, including those with potential for treating disease,” Professor Stephen Wallace noted. While plastic waste remains a pressing issue, this is a step in the right direction, and highlights the fact that plastics have the potential to be reused in a wide variety of creative ways. It is clear that solving the climate crisis will take a lot of ingenuity and creativity. And though it seems like just a drop in the bucket, the University of Edinburgh’s discovery could be the first in a string of discoveries that focus on learning how to transform plastic into products that can help humanity, as opposed to harming the earth. 12. What makes the pharmaceutical industry not environmentally friendly? A. Paracetamol production causes much plastic waste. B. The production of paracetamol emits much carbon. C. Microorganisms are often used in medicine production. D. A majority of medicines come from non-renewable sources. 13. Why does the author mention beer-making in paragraph 3? A. To better explain the fermentation principles. B. To show the complexity of the new method. C. To compare two industrial production processes. D. To introduce a material used in paracetamol production. 14. What can we learn about the new method from paragraph 4? A. It usually requires rather high temperature to work. B. It achieves high transformation rate with little waste. C It is the first eco-friendly way for paracetamol production. D. It can transform various types of plastic waste into medicines. 15. What is the function of the last paragraph in the passage? A. To summarize the advantages of the new method. B. To introduce other creative ways of reusing plastics. C. To expect a future of plastic reuse for human benefit. D. To emphasize the urgency of solving global climate crisis. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了爱丁堡大学研究人员在《自然·化学》期刊上发表的一项研究，该研究揭示了一种在不到24小时内将塑料（特别是广泛使用的聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯PET）转化为扑热息痛的方法。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“However, over three-quarters of common medicines are obtained from fossil fuels, making the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry environmentally unfriendly.(然而，超过四分之三的常用药物是从化石燃料中获得的，这使得制药业对环境不友好。)”可知，让制药行业不环保的是大多数药品来自不可再生资源。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The conversion from PET into useful materials employs fermentation (发酵) principles similar to beer-making. Specifically, this process uses phosphate found in bacterial cells to convert terephithane acid — which is abstracted from the breakdown of PET — into para-aminobenoic acid which is then genetically engineered into paracetamol.(将聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯（PET）转化为有用材料的过程，采用了与酿造啤酒类似的发酵原理。具体而言，该过程利用细菌细胞中的磷酸盐，将对苯二甲酸（由PET分解提取而来）转化为对氨基苯甲酸，随后再通过基因工程将对氨基苯甲酸转化为对乙酰氨基酚（即扑热息痛）。)”可知，作者在第三段提到了酿造啤酒是为了更好地解释发酵原理。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“This new method of producing paracetamol is exceptionally eco-friendly: it operates at room temperature, produces nearly zero carbon emissions, and converts about 90% of PET into medicine with minimal waste.(这种生产对乙酰氨基酚（扑热息痛）的新方法极其环保：它在室温下即可进行，几乎不产生碳排放，且能将约90%的聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯（PET）转化为药品，产生的废物极少。)”可知，从第4段我们可以了解到新方法转化率高，浪费少。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It is clear that solving the climate crisis will take a lot of ingenuity and creativity. And though it seems like just a drop in the bucket, the University of Edinburgh’s discovery could be the first in a string of discoveries that focus on learning how to transform plastic into products that can help humanity, as opposed to harming the earth.(显然，解决气候危机需要大量的智慧与创造力。尽管爱丁堡大学的这一发现看似只是沧海一粟，但它可能是一系列重大发现中的首个成果——这些发现聚焦于探索如何将塑料转化为造福人类、而非危害地球的产品。)”可知，最后一段是在展望一个以造福人类为目的的塑料再利用未来。故选C。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower. People tend to respect and even idolize strong-willed people — friends who hit up the gym five times a week or colleagues who manage to stay focused in nearly every situation. But willpower shouldn’t be confused with self-control. ____16____ , yet it may not be the most effective method. Improving willpower boils down to just trying harder while self-control relies on strategic methods. ____17____. Here are some options: Create routines. Research reveals that people who are good at self-control tend to structure their lives to avoid having to make draining decisions in the moment. ____18____ Monitor your progress. Enhancing self-control can be both easy and fast. ____19____ such as using a journal, a calendar, or an audio recording. This process creates immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment, reinforcing your commitment. Manage your environment. Energy vampires, the type of people who leave you feeling drained, will deplete your ability to exert self-control. Likewise, people who support you and lift you up will give you a greater capacity for self-control. ____20____. “Shifting focus from individual desires to collective needs fosters motivation for self-control,” said Scott Haas, a clinical psychologist in Boston. This shift in focus reduces reliance on finite mental resources. Ultimately, self-control is less about fighting urges and more about skillfully managing your environment and perspective, leading to lasting calm. A. Build supportive networks. B. Connect to a larger purpose. C. Somehow, these routines automate positive responses. D. The key is to keep notes on your actions toward a goal. E. Multiple techniques maximize the effectiveness of self-control. F. Willpower may help manage your emotions or fight strong desires. G. For instance, scheduling fixed activities like running builds consistency. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文指出自控力的关键并非意志力，而是策略性方法，介绍了建立惯例、记录进度、管理环境、关联宏大目标等技巧，助你高效提升自控力。 【16题详解】 由上文“But willpower shouldn’t be confused with self-control.(但意志力不应与自控力混淆)”和下文“yet it may not be the most effective method.(但它可能不是最有效的方法)”可知，空格处需说明“意志力的作用”，同时为“不是最有效方法”做铺垫。F项“Willpower may help manage your emotions or fight strong desires.(意志力可能有助于管理情绪或对抗强烈的欲望)”符合语境，“Willpower”承接上文核心概念，“may help”既肯定其作用，又与下文“not the most effective”形成转折，逻辑连贯。故选F项。 【17题详解】 由上文“Improving willpower boils down to just trying harder while self-control relies on strategic methods.(提升意志力归结为更努力地尝试，而自控力则依赖于策略性方法)”和下文“Here are some options:(以下是一些方法)”可知，空格处需过渡到“自控力的具体策略”。E项“Multiple techniques maximize the effectiveness of self-control.(多种技巧能最大限度地发挥自控力的效果)”符合语境，“Multiple techniques”呼应下文“some options”，“maximize the effectiveness”承接上文“strategic methods”，承上启下。故选E项。 【18题详解】 由上文“Research reveals that people who are good at self-control tend to structure their lives to avoid having to make draining decisions in the moment.(研究表明，擅长自控的人往往会规划自己的生活，以避免在当下做出耗费精力的决定)”可知，空格处需举例说明“如何通过规划生活培养自控力”。G项“For instance, scheduling fixed activities like running builds consistency.(例如，安排跑步等固定活动能培养连贯性)”符合语境，“For instance”明确举例逻辑，“scheduling fixed activities”呼应上文“structure their lives”，“builds consistency”解释了该做法对自控力的帮助，衔接自然。故选G项。 【19题详解】 由上文“Enhancing self-control can be both easy and fast.(提升自控力既简单又快捷)”和下文“such as using a journal, a calendar, or an audio recording.(例如使用日记、日历或录音)”可知，空格处需说明“记录进度的具体方式”。D项“The key is to keep notes on your actions toward a goal.(关键是记录你朝着目标采取的行动)”符合语境，“keep notes on your actions”呼应下文“journal, calendar, audio recording”等记录工具，“toward a goal”明确记录的目的，逻辑清晰。故选D项。 【20题详解】 由下文““Shifting focus from individual desires to collective needs fosters motivation for self-control,” said Scott Haas, a clinical psychologist in Boston. This shift in focus reduces reliance on finite mental resources.(波士顿临床心理学家斯科特・哈斯表示：“将关注点从个人欲望转向集体需求，能激发自我控制的动力。”这种关注点的转变会减少对有限心理资源的依赖)”可知，本段围绕“将个人与更大目标关联以提升自控力”展开，空格处需作为主题句点明核心。B项“Connect to a larger purpose.(与更宏大的目标建立联系)”符合语境，“larger purpose”呼应下文“collective needs”，“Connect to”对应“Shifting focus”，准确概括段落主旨。故选B项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Driving in 90-degree heat, I saw an elderly woman struggling with groceries and a walker. Overcome with concern, I made a U-turn and offered her a ____21____. Exhausted, she accepted. “Bless you, child,” she said as I ____22____ her things. During our chat, I learned her name was Ida. As I drove her home, we chatted comfortably, However, ____23____ grew as we entered an unfamiliar, increasingly rough neighborhood. Darkness was falling when we reached her old apartment building. A group of rough-looking young men stood idly outside. One in a hoodie stared intently, smiling. I felt threatened. After ____24____ Ida, I sped away. Suddenly, a motorcycle roared behind me. ____25____, I hoped it would pass. Instead, it matched my speed. I realized he was waving for me to stop. Terrified of stopping for a stranger on a deserted; darkening street, I tried to flee. Panicking, I ____26____ for my purse to call 911— it was gone. “She ____27____ my purse!” I thought bitterly. The biker persisted, pulling alongside. Then, I glimpsed a purse on my car floor — not mine. ____28____, I saw him waving... my purse outside my window. Tears of ____29____ streamed down my face as I pulled over. He handed me my purse through the window: “Grandma sent me to give you this. She picked it up ____30____. She is so sorry.” His smile was kind, not ____31____. I returned Ida’s purse, speechless. Before I could offer thanks or apologies, he ____32____ into the night. I’d felt pleased about my small kindness, but learned a(n) ____33____ lesson: Judging character by _____34_____ — a young man not from the “right side of town” — was my mistake. He was the unexpected ____35____, seeking nothing in return. 21. A. ride B. choice C. break D. seat 22. A. packed B. found C. loaded D. examined 23. A. eagerness B. confidence C. confusion D. unease 24. A. dropping behind B. dropping off C. checking on D. checking off 25. A. Slowing down B. Speeding up C. Turning round D. Pulling over 26. A. arranged B. reached C. catered D. prepared 27. A. misplaced B. borrowed C. emptied D. stole 28. A. Confused B. Frightened C. Amused D. Annoyed 29. A. comfort B. relief C. regret D. happiness 30. A. in secret B. on purpose C. at random D. by mistake 31. A. threatening B. charming C. grateful D. comforting 32. A. walked B. stepped C. disappeared D. wandered 33. A. easier B. lighter C. harder. D. simpler 34. A. words B. age C. appearance D. wealth 35. A. angel B. neighbor C. witness D. stranger 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者热心搭载老人回家，却因环境和他人外表产生误解，最终发现老人和年轻人都心怀善意的经历。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于担心，我掉头并且提出载她一程。A. ride搭便车；B. choice选择；C. break休息；D. seat座位。根据上文“Driving in 90-degree heat”及“offered her a”可知，作者是提出让老人搭便车。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“孩子，愿上帝保佑你，”我帮她搬装东西时，她说道。A. packed打包；B. found找到；C. loaded装载；D. examined检查。根据上文“struggling with groceries”可知，作者是帮老人把物品搬上车。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当车子驶入一个陌生且愈发偏僻的社区时，我心中的不安渐渐升起。A. eagerness渴望；B. confidence自信；C. confusion困惑；D. unease不安。根据下文“unfamiliar, increasingly rough neighborhood”可知，陌生荒凉的环境让作者感到不安。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：把艾达送到家门口后，我立刻加速离开了。A. dropping behind落后；B. dropping off让……下车；C. checking on查看；D. checking off核对。根据上文“As I drove her home”可知，此处是把老人送到家后让她下车。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我加快车速，希望它能开过去。A. Slowing down减速；B. Speeding up加速；C. Turning round转身；D. Pulling over靠边停车。根据上文“I felt threatened. After  4  Ida, I sped away.”可知，作者加速想快速离开这里。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我惊慌失措地伸手去拿钱包想打911，却发现钱包不见了。A. arranged安排；B. reached伸手去拿；C. catered迎合；D. prepared准备。根据下文“for my purse to call 911”可知，作者是伸手去拿钱包。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“她偷了我的钱包！”我愤愤地想。A. misplaced放错位置；B. borrowed借；C. emptied清空；D. stole偷。根据上文“it was gone”可知，作者误以为老人偷了自己的钱包。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我满心困惑，却看见他在车窗外挥着……我的钱包就在车窗外面。A. Confused困惑的；B. Frightened害怕的；C. Amused好笑的；D. Annoyed恼怒的。根据上文“ ‘She  7  my purse!’ I thought bitterly.”可知，作者误以为老人偷了钱包，此刻看到年轻人拿的是自己的钱包，作者是困惑的。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我靠边停车时，如释重负的泪水顺着脸颊流下。A. comfort安慰；B. relief宽慰，如释重负；C. regret后悔；D. happiness幸福。根据下文“he handed me my purse”可知，作者找回钱包后感到宽慰。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：她不小心把它捡起来了。A. in secret秘密地；B. on purpose故意地；C. at random随机地；D. by mistake错误地。根据上文“Grandma sent me to give you this”可知，此处是指老人不小心拿错了钱包。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的笑容很友善，没有威胁性。A. threatening威胁的；B. charming迷人的；C. grateful感激的；D. comforting安慰的。根据上文“One in a hoodie stared intently, smiling. I felt threatened”可知，此刻作者才发现他的笑容并不具有威胁性。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还没来得及道谢或道歉，他就消失在夜色中了。A. walked走；B. stepped迈步；C. disappeared消失；D. wandered漫步。根据下文“into the night”可知，年轻人骑车离开，消失在夜色中。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我原本为自己小小的善举感到欣慰，却从中吸取了一个深刻的教训：仅凭外表判断一个人的品性——比如一个来自“不怎么样的街区”的年轻人——是我的错误。A. easier更容易的；B. lighter更轻的；C. harder更深刻的；D. simpler更简单的。根据下文“Judging character by  14 — a young man not from the “right side of town”— was my mistake”可知，作者反思自己以貌取人的错误，这是更深刻的教训。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我原本为自己小小的善举感到欣慰，却从中吸取了一个深刻的教训：仅凭外表判断一个人的品性——比如一个来自“不怎么样的街区”的年轻人——是我的错误。A. words话语；B. age年龄；C. appearance外表；D. wealth财富。根据上文“a group of rough-looking young men”可知，作者是根据外表判断他人。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他是那个意想不到的天使，不求任何回报。A. angel天使；B. neighbor邻居；C. witness目击者；D. stranger陌生人。根据下文“seeking nothing in return”可知，年轻人的善意让作者觉得他像天使。故选A。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 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。 Chalk is common, but have you considered ____36____ (carve) it into art using a compass? Shen Sihao, 31, started doing this in high school. Growing up in Luoyang, Henan Province, Shen often ____37____ (use) his compass to carve chalk into small versions of cultural relics and ancient buildings from books or local sights. One impressive creation was a replica (复制品) of a tower in Luoyang ____38____ looks like it has five floors from the outside ____39____ actually has nine floors inside. After getting a job at an Internet company in Beijing, Shen found ____40____ (he) with more free time and so decided to pursue his childhood dream. Since 2024. he ____41____ (share) videos on various platforms showcasing his chalk carvings, including tomb figures, arrows, and more. His account, “Trifle/Break Time”, has gained ____42____ large following, especially among students. For Shen, carving fascinates as much as the result. “Only by carving can I fully understand the structure, details and secrets of cultural relics,” Shen said. ____43____ (ensure) accuracy, Shen visits museums, studies detailed drawings of relics and practices ancient Chinese calligraphy. Additionally, Shen spices up his cultural-relic carvings by adding elements from video games and movies, attracting followers with these thrilling twists. To Shen, carving chalk not only helps him learn more about history and culture but has also taught him patience. “I often ____44____ (accidental) break my work when it’s almost done,” Shen said. “Patience and ____45____ (persevere) are the key. It’s the same with life—when you rush or try too hard, it’s easy to break things.” 【答案】36. carving 37. used 38. that##which 39. but 40. himself 41. has shared 42. a 43. To ensure 44. accidentally 45. perseverance 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了31岁的沈思豪将普通粉笔用圆规雕刻成艺术品的独特经历与感悟。 【36题详解】 考查动名词。句意：粉笔很常见，但你可曾想过用圆规将它雕刻成艺术品？consider doing sth.是固定短语，意为“考虑做某事”，因此空格处用动名词carving作宾语，故填carving。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：沈在河南省洛阳市长大，他常常用圆规把粉笔雕刻成书中或当地名胜古迹里的文物和古建筑的小型版本。由后面的was可知，句子时态是一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填used。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：其中一件令人赞叹的作品，是一座洛阳的塔楼仿制品，这座塔楼从外面看像是五层，但实际上内部有九层。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词replica是物，因此空格处用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：其中一件令人赞叹的作品，是一座洛阳的塔楼仿制品，这座塔楼从外面看像是五层，但实际上内部有九层。由前面的five floors和nine floors可知，前后是转折关系，此处没有逗号，因此用but表转折，故填but。 【40题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：在北京一家互联网公司工作后，沈发现自己有了更多空闲时间，于是决定追寻儿时的梦想。主语Shen和宾语he是同一个人，因此用反身代词himself作宾语，故填himself。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：自2024年起，他就在各个平台上分享展示自己粉笔雕刻作品的视频，这些作品包括陶俑、箭头等等。由Since可知，句子时态是现在完成时，主语he是单数，因此空格处是has shared。故填has shared。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他的账号“Trifle/Break Time”收获了大量粉丝，尤其是在学生群体中很受欢迎。following是可数名词的单数形式，表示泛指，空格处用不定冠词，large是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。 【43题详解】 考查不定式。句意：为了确保准确性，沈会参观博物馆，研究文物的详细图纸，还练习中国古书法。根据语境可知，句子表示“为了确保准确性”，因此空格处用不定式表目的，位于句首的单词首字母大写，故填To ensure。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：我经常在作品快完成时不小心把它弄坏。空格处用副词accidentally修饰动词break，accidentally意为“意外失误地”。故填accidentally。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：耐心和毅力是关键。空格处用名词作主语，persevere的名词是perseverance，意为“毅力”，是不可数名词，故填perseverance。 第四部分 写作(共两节、满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，近期你校将一片闲置草坪改造成了劳动实践园，请你代学校学生会用英文写一封倡议信，发布在校英文报上，号召同学们来参加劳动。要点如下： (1)列举在劳动实践园可以开展的活动； (2)简要阐述开辟劳动实践园的意义。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear fellow students, Our school has transformed an unused lawn into a labor practice garden. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union 【答案】Dear fellow students, Our school has transformed an unused lawn into a labor practice garden. It’s a wonderful place for us to engage in various activities: we can plant vegetables and flowers, water and weed the plots, or even harvest what we grow. This garden is more than just a space for labor. It helps us experience the joy of working with our hands, understand the value of food, and develop a sense of responsibility. It also offers a chance to relax from heavy study and enjoy nature. Let’s join in the labor practice! Together, we can make the garden thrive and gain meaningful experiences. Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代学校学生会用英文写一封倡议信，列举在劳动实践园可以开展的活动并简要阐述开辟劳动实践园的意义，发布在校英文报上，号召同学们来参加劳动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样：various→a variety of 帮助：help→assist 快乐：joy→pleasure 繁荣：thrive→flourish 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：This garden is more than just a space for labor. It helps us experience the joy of working with our hands, understand the value of food, and develop a sense of responsibility. 拓展句：This garden is more than just a space for labor, which helps us experience the joy of working with our hands, understand the value of food, and develop a sense of responsibility. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It’s a wonderful place for us to engage in various activities: we can plant vegetables and flowers, water and weed the plots, or even harvest what we grow.（运用了what引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It also offers a chance to relax from heavy study and enjoy nature.（运用了动词不定式短语to relax作后置定语） 第二节 (满分25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. As expected, the idea of partnering with the rival organization met with opposition. The other group, protective of their previous hard work, was initially reluctant to accept Emily’s proposal. They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. Emily, unshaken, continued to highlight the benefits of partnership, emphasizing the potential for more donations and increased community involvement. It was a tough sell, but Emily’s determination and the sound reasoning of her plan gradually broke through their initial reluctance. After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. They had come to realize the value in Emily’s proposal and agreed to collaborate. The two teams began working together, pooling their resources and expertise to create a single, unified event. The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. The substantial funds collected profoundly benefited both the homeless shelter and the other cause, showing that when organizations put aside their differences and worked together towards a common goal, the power of collaboration could make a real difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了女孩艾米丽喜欢帮助别人，几个星期以来，他们一直在为当地的无家可归者收容所组织筹款活动，因为收容所正在努力帮助越来越多的寻求帮助的人。某次活动中，他们发现另一个团体在同一天举行了类似的慈善活动。这可能会把可能来的人和他们希望得到的捐款区分开来。最终在艾米丽的努力下，活动成功举行。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“委员会同意让艾米丽领导这项工作”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽为活动的成功举行所付出的努力。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过几天的谈判，艾米丽终于得到了肯定的答复”可知，第二段可描写活动成功举行，筹集到了善款。 2.续写线索：同意让艾米丽领导——艾米丽坚持合作——得到肯定答复——一起合作——活动成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①接受：accept/embrace ②担心：worry/concern ③强调：emphasize/stress 情绪类 ①不愿意的：reluctant/unwilling ②艰难：tough/difficult 【点睛】[高分句型1] They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 长沙市一中2026届高三月考试卷(四) 英 语 时量:120分钟 满分:150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案C。 1. How does the woman sound? A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious. 2. What does the man tell the woman about? A. A traveling route. B. A storage facility. C. A building entrance. 3. What is the man’s problem? A. He is overcharged. B. He missed the checkout. C. He forgot about a service. 4. What do we know about the pumpkin mucky tea? A. It is not fresh enough. B. It is unavailable now C. It has been sold out. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A job promotion. B. A job change. C. A job interview. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is mentioned about Bryson Road? A. It has a subway stop B. It is often jammed with traffic. C. It is partially under construction 7. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Take a different return route. B. Walk two blocks. C. Put off her trip. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. On a road. B. At a garage. C. In a parking lot. 9. Why did the woman schedule her appointment for today? A. She completed some preparations yesterday. B. She doesn’t have to work this afternoon. C. She will need her car tomorrow. 10. What does the man recommend doing at last? A. Postponing a service. B. Upgrading some records. C. Rescheduling an appointment. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。 11. What is causing a scheduling conflict for the man? A. A medical appointment. B. A planned meeting. C. A college course. 12. Who will. most probably take the man’s shift? A. The woman. B. Ruby. C. Mr. Romero. 13. What does. the woman suggest doing when the manager arrives? A. Making. a reminder note. B. Getting some contact details. C. Reporting the progress of a task. 听第9段材料，回答第14 至 16题。 14. What is the purpose of the charity marathon? A. To raise money for medical research. B. To provide training for volunteers. C. To support school education. 15. What will volunteers do for the charity marathon? A. Assist with the marathon. B. Rea the marathon as participants. C. Give presentations at the conference. 16. When does the charity marathon start? A. At 6 a. m. B. At 6:30 a. m. C. At 7 a. m. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。 17. Why did the speaker start his writing blog in 2014? A. To share his parenting tips. B. To document his writing process. C. To promote his wife’s new career. 18. What motivated the speaker to join book blogging? A. A desire to sell his novels. B. An inspiring blog tour experience. C. Pressure from writing communities. 19. How does the speaker write book 100~ws on his blog? A. By offering honest reviews. B. By comparing different books. C. By focusing on questions about the books. 20. What effect has book blogging had on the speaker? A. It helps him write more books. B. It allows him to meet more readers. C. It increases his understanding of literature. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 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 British market towns have their own unique styles. Each town’s character comes from the goods and services it has produced and traded over hundreds of years. But their charm goes far beyond shopping—here are four wonderful ones. worth a visit: Hereford, Herefordshire A lively market town since 1189, Hereford has lovely shops and restaurants around its central square. Don’t miss the “Black and White House Museum” nearby. The town’s most impressive building is Hereford Cathedral, which holds an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magna Carta is on show here. Ludlow, Shropshire Known as “England’s Food Centre”, Ludlow is surrounded by butchers, fruit shops, bakeries and cheese stores. Next to the square stands Ludlow Castle, a medieval fortress worth exploring. Every September, the town hosts a three-day “Ludlow Food Festival”—a great chance to taste local treats. Shrewsbury, Shropshire Getting to Shrewsbury’s city centre from London takes some effort, but it’s totally worth it. The River Severn bends around the centre, almost turning it into an island. This geography made it easy for goods to be carried in and out by water. The town is full of flowers—hanging baskets, window boxes and flower pots—just like the typical British market town in your imagination. Mevagissey, Cornwall Even if you’ ve never been to this small fishing village, Mevagissey, you might have seen it in films or British TV shows. Its port was built in 1774 and is still a working fishing port today. Fishermen go out to sea every day and sell their fresh catch at the port market. Before leaving, make sure to try a traditional Cornish pasty—it’s delicious. 1. Where can visitors see an original copy of the Magna Carta? A. In Ludlow Castle. B. In Hereford Cathedral. C. At the Ludlow Food Festival. D. At the Black and White House Museum. 2. What makes Shrewsbury’s city centre special? A. It’s close to London. B. It’s famous for local snacks. C. It’s almost surrounded by a river. D. It’s celebrated for the British market town. 3. What are the visitors advised to do in Mevagissey? A. Watch a British TV show. B. Take photos of the local port. C. Go fishing with local fishermen. D. Sample a traditional local cuisine. B When pet lawyer Cui Can recalled his first pet-related case, his tone turned reflective. This February, his client found a pet sitter on a social media to look after his two cats. Three days later, both cats fell from the 19th floor and died. The case never made it to court. Instead, Cui helped negotiate a settlement worth a few thousand Yuan, paid out in small monthly installments by the sitter, a recent university graduate who claimed financial hardship. “In many pet-related disputes (纠纷), litigation (诉讼) is impractical. The emotional and financial costs often outweigh the compensatory payment,” said Cui. “My role usually involves mediation (调解) to help parties reach an outcome that acknowledges the loss, not just the money.” After practicing general civil law for several years, Cui burned out. It was during a late night at his desk, accompanied only by his long-haired cat. Ultraman was there with me; quiet, comforting, that he had an insight: “Pets are part of my life — why not focus on their legal issues?” As China’s pet population booms, related disputes rise. Yet China has no dedicated animal-protection law, leading to weak legal punishments. “Legal vacuums are the biggest challenge.” Cui stressed. Practical issues like insufficient evidence and lack of expert opinions also interfere with cases. Despite these, Cui believes there remains a glimmer of hope. In March, be founded the Pet Legal Alliance, a WeChat network of more than 1,000 legal professionals nationwide: Members must be practicing lawyers and pet owners themselves, “because you have to understand the emotional bond to do this work.” according to Cui. The group shares resources, pushes for better industry standards, and advises local governments on animal-protection rules. “Pets are companions, not property. The law will catch up.” In his office, surrounded by legal books. and Ultraman’s photo, Cui smiled. “We’re building something meaningful, one case at a time.” 4. Why didn’t Cui’s first pet case go to court? A. No laws applied to the case. B. The sitter refused to go to court. C. The owner couldn’t afford legal fees. D. Mediation worked better for both sides. 5. What inspired Cui’s shift to pet law? A. The lack of pet lawyers in China. B. The companionship of his furry friend. C. Huge pressure from his civil law clients. D. The high payment earned from pet cases. 6. What does the underlined phrase “Legal vacuum” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. Few lawyers handling pet cases. B. Weak punishments for pet abuse. C. No special animal-protection law. D. Owners’ lack of legal knowledge. 7. What is Cui’s attitude towards the future of legal protection for pets? A. Pessimistic. B. Neutral. C. Optimistic. D. Critical. C When a plant is stressed, it doesn’t keep quiet about it. You won’t hear the plant’s cry because it’s in the ultrasonic (超声的) range — too high-pitched for human ears — but, for decades, scientists have been using special devices to listen in. For the first time, a team of researchers in Israel has documented that insects can hear and interpret plants’ distress sounds. The research team recorded sounds from tomato and tobacco plants that were dehydrated (使脱水). The noise created was a result of changes in the plant’s water balance. During periods when the plants lack water, air bubbles form, expand and collapse in xylem tissues (木质部组织), which are responsible for distributing water from the roots, creating shaking and click-like sounds. In the study published in eLife, scientists tested Egyptian cotton leafworm moths (飞蛾). The researchers conducted a series of experiments where they observed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths detecting ultrasonic signals emitted by drought-stressed tomato plants. These subtle sounds help female moths choose where to lay their eggs. In one experiment, when there were no plants present, the female moths preferred the side where the sounds of stressed plants were played, indicating that the moths may have associated the sound with the presence of vegetation. However, when healthy plants were placed on two sides, where only one played the sound of distressed plant clicks, the moths chose to lay their eggs on the silent side. As part of the research, when the moths’ sense of hearing was removed, they no longer showed a preference for where to lay their eggs. This suggests that sound plays a key role when it comes to moths choosing the best environment for their eggs. The new discovery sheds light on the possibility of this invisible ecosystem. Professor Yossi Yovel called this “the first proof of animals responding to plant sounds”. Another expert Rya Seltzer added, “This is just the tip of the iceberg. Countless organisms hear these frequencies, and more plant sounds await discovery.” These “secret lives” of plants and moths aren’t just fascinating — they may also have real-world uses as scientists learn more. As scientists continue to tune in, much may still be waiting to be discovered, just beyond our perception. 8. What is the main finding of the Israeli research? A. Insects react to sounds from stressed plants. B. Moths lay their eggs based on plant sounds. C. Dehydrated plants have more xylem tissues. D. Plants produce sounds human beings can’t hear. 9. Why did moths choose the silent side to lay their eggs? A. The moths preferred silence to noise. B. There were a larger number of healthy plants. C. The moths adjusted to the quiet environment. D. The silent side meant better survival chances. 10. What can be inferred about the significance of the new discovery? A. It confirms many stressed plants produce ultrasonic signals. B. It challenges the traditional view of plant and insect interactions. C. It proves plant sounds are the key factor in ecosystem balance. D It explains why moths are more sensitive to sounds than other insects. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The “Secret Sounds” Between Plants and Insects B. How Moths Choose Places to Lay Their Eggs C. Why Drought Makes Tomato Plants “Click” D. Forests: The Quietest Ecosystem on Earth D Painkillers of all different sorts have long existed in human history, and accessible non-addictive ones like paracetamol (扑热息痛，一种温和镇痛剂和退烧药) represent a major advance in managing the aches and pains that come with being alive. However, over three-quarters of common medicines are obtained from fossil fuels, making the pharmaceutical (制药的) industry environmentally unfriendly. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have released a study in Nature Chemistry, revealing a method for turning plastics into paracetamol in less than 24 hours. According to the study, the primary ingredient used to make the paracetamol is polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET, a lightweight plastic widely used in packaging and water bottles that generates. over 350 million tons of waste annually, most ending up in landfills or oceans. The conversion from PET into useful materials employs fermentation (发酵) principles similar to beer-making. Specifically, this process uses phosphate found in bacterial cells to convert terephithane acid — which is abstracted from the breakdown of PET — into para-aminobenoic acid which is then genetically engineered into paracetamol. This new method of producing paracetamol is exceptionally eco-friendly: it operates at room temperature, produces nearly zero carbon emissions, and converts about 90% of PET into medicine with minimal waste. “This work. demonstrates that PET isn’t just waste — it can be transformed by microorganisms into valuable new products, including those with potential for treating disease,” Professor Stephen Wallace noted. While plastic waste remains a pressing issue, this is a step in the right direction, and highlights the fact that plastics have the potential to be reused in a wide variety of creative ways. It is clear that solving the climate crisis will take a lot of ingenuity and creativity. And though it seems like just a drop in the bucket, the University of Edinburgh’s discovery could be the first in a string of discoveries that focus on learning how to transform plastic into products that can help humanity, as opposed to harming the earth. 12. What makes the pharmaceutical industry not environmentally friendly? A. Paracetamol production causes much plastic waste. B. The production of paracetamol emits much carbon. C. Microorganisms are often used in medicine production. D. A majority of medicines come from non-renewable sources. 13. Why does the author mention beer-making in paragraph 3? A. To better explain the fermentation principles. B. To show the complexity of the new method. C. To compare two industrial production processes. D. To introduce a material used in paracetamol production. 14. What can we learn about the new method from paragraph 4? A. It usually requires rather high temperature to work. B. It achieves high transformation rate with little waste. C It is the first eco-friendly way for paracetamol production. D. It can transform various types of plastic waste into medicines. 15. What is the function of the last paragraph in the passage? A. To summarize the advantages of the new method. B. To introduce other creative ways of reusing plastics. C. To expect a future of plastic reuse for human benefit. D To emphasize the urgency of solving global climate crisis. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower. People tend to respect and even idolize strong-willed people — friends who hit up the gym five times a week or colleagues who manage to stay focused in nearly every situation. But willpower shouldn’t be confused with self-control. ____16____ , yet it may not be the most effective method. Improving willpower boils down to just trying harder while self-control relies on strategic methods. ____17____. Here are some options: Create routines. Research reveals that people who are good at self-control tend to structure their lives to avoid having to make draining decisions in the moment. ____18____ Monitor your progress. Enhancing self-control can be both easy and fast. ____19____ such as using a journal, a calendar, or an audio recording. This process creates immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment, reinforcing your commitment. Manage your environment. Energy vampires, the type of people who leave you feeling drained, will deplete your ability to exert self-control. Likewise, people who support you and lift you up will give you a greater capacity for self-control. ____20____. “Shifting focus from individual desires to collective needs fosters motivation for self-control,” said Scott Haas, a clinical psychologist in Boston. This shift in focus reduces reliance on finite mental resources. Ultimately, self-control is less about fighting urges and more about skillfully managing your environment and perspective, leading to lasting calm. A. Build supportive networks. B. Connect to a larger purpose. C. Somehow, these routines automate positive responses. D. The key is to keep notes on your actions toward a goal. E. Multiple techniques maximize the effectiveness of self-control. F. Willpower may help manage your emotions or fight strong desires. G. For instance, scheduling fixed activities like running builds consistency. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Driving in 90-degree heat, I saw an elderly woman struggling with groceries and a walker. Overcome with concern, I made a U-turn and offered her a ____21____. Exhausted, she accepted. “Bless you, child,” she said as I ____22____ her things. During our chat, I learned her name was Ida. As I drove her home, we chatted comfortably, However, ____23____ grew as we entered an unfamiliar, increasingly rough neighborhood. Darkness was falling when we reached her old apartment building. A group of rough-looking young men stood idly outside. One in a hoodie stared intently, smiling. I felt threatened. After ____24____ Ida, I sped away. Suddenly, a motorcycle roared behind me. ____25____, I hoped it would pass. Instead, it matched my speed. I realized he was waving for me to stop. Terrified of stopping for a stranger on a deserted; darkening street, I tried to flee. Panicking, I ____26____ for my purse to call 911— it was gone. “She ____27____ my purse!” I thought bitterly. The biker persisted, pulling alongside. Then, I glimpsed a purse on my car floor — not mine. ____28____, I saw him waving... my purse outside my window. Tears of ____29____ streamed down my face as I pulled over. He handed me my purse through the window: “Grandma sent me to give you this. She picked it up ____30____. She is so sorry.” His smile was kind, not ____31____. I returned Ida’s purse, speechless. Before I could offer thanks or apologies, he ____32____ into the night. I’d felt pleased about my small kindness, but learned a(n) ____33____ lesson: Judging character by _____34_____ — a young man not from the “right side of town” — was my mistake. He was the unexpected ____35____, seeking nothing in return. 21. A. ride B. choice C. break D. seat 22. A. packed B. found C. loaded D. examined 23. A. eagerness B. confidence C. confusion D. unease 24. A. dropping behind B. dropping off C. checking on D. checking off 25. A. Slowing down B. Speeding up C. Turning round D. Pulling over 26. A. arranged B. reached C. catered D. prepared 27. A. misplaced B. borrowed C. emptied D. stole 28. A. Confused B. Frightened C. Amused D. Annoyed 29. A. comfort B. relief C. regret D. happiness 30. A. in secret B. on purpose C. at random D. by mistake 31. A. threatening B. charming C. grateful D. comforting 32. A. walked B. stepped C. disappeared D. wandered 33. A. easier B. lighter C. harder. D. simpler 34. A. words B. age C. appearance D. wealth 35. A. angel B. neighbor C. witness D. stranger 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 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。 Chalk is common, but have you considered ____36____ (carve) it into art using a compass? Shen Sihao, 31, started doing this in high school. Growing up in Luoyang, Henan Province, Shen often ____37____ (use) his compass to carve chalk into small versions of cultural relics and ancient buildings from books or local sights. One impressive creation was a replica (复制品) of a tower in Luoyang ____38____ looks like it has five floors from the outside ____39____ actually has nine floors inside. After getting a job at an Internet company in Beijing, Shen found ____40____ (he) with more free time and so decided to pursue his childhood dream. Since 2024. he ____41____ (share) videos on various platforms showcasing his chalk carvings, including tomb figures, arrows, and more. His account, “Trifle/Break Time”, has gained ____42____ large following, especially among students. For Shen, carving fascinates as much as the result. “Only by carving can I fully understand the structure, details and secrets of cultural relics,” Shen said. ____43____ (ensure) accuracy, Shen visits museums, studies detailed drawings of relics and practices ancient Chinese calligraphy. Additionally, Shen spices up his cultural-relic carvings by adding elements from video games and movies, attracting followers with these thrilling twists. To Shen, carving chalk not only helps him learn more about history and culture but has also taught him patience. “I often ____44____ (accidental) break my work when it’s almost done,” Shen said. “Patience and ____45____ (persevere) are the key. It’s the same with life—when you rush or try too hard, it’s easy to break things.” 第四部分 写作(共两节、满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，近期你校将一片闲置草坪改造成了劳动实践园，请你代学校学生会用英文写一封倡议信，发布在校英文报上，号召同学们来参加劳动。要点如下： (1)列举在劳动实践园可以开展的活动； (2)简要阐述开辟劳动实践园的意义。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear fellow students, Our school has transformed an unused lawn into a labor practice garden. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union 第二节 (满分25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $