湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题

长郡中学2026届高三月考试卷（四） 英语 得分： 本试题卷共10页。时量120分钟。满分150分。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）》 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。 洳 1.What was the weather like yesterday? A.Rainy B.Windy C.Cloudy. 架 2.What helps the woman with revision? 製 A.Daily reading plans. B.Enough relaxation. C.A strict timetable. 3.Why does the woman recommend light blue? A.It's a bit cheaper 茶 B.It's the man's favorite :超 C.It makes the room bright. 4.What festival does the woman like? A.The Spring Festival. B.The Mid-Autumn Festival. C.The Dragon Boat Festival. 5.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Neighbors. B.Workmates. C.Classmates. 茶 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.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At an airport B.At a train station. C.At a bus stop. 7.What time will boarding close? A.At9:10. B.At9:40 C.At10:10. 英语试题（长那版）第1页（共10页） 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.How is Anna feeling? A.Proud. B.Amazed. C..Stressful. 9.What was Anna's speech about? A.Enjoying Italian food. B.Saving water at home. C.Protecting the environment. 10.What will the man do first? A.Buy a gift. B.Check with his mom. C.Go to the restaurant. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What does the man prefer? A.Writing letters. B.Using WeChat. C.Sending emails. 12.Who did the woman often write to? A.Her friend. B.Her teacher. C.Her grandma. 13.What will the man probably do next? A.Watch a video. B.Contact his friend. C.Email his teacher. 听第9段材料.回答第14至17题。 14.How long has Ms.Brown worked as a senior software engineer? A.Two years. B.Three years. C.Five years. 15.What troubled Ms.Brown in her early career? A.New programming languages. B.Lack of extra working hours. C.No help from senior colleagues. 16.What can we know about Ms.Brown's way of overcoming challenges? A.She mainly relied on others'help. B.She combined advice and practice. C.She focused on working extra hours. 17.What advice does Ms.Brown give? A.Work fewer hours. B.Avoid making mistakes. C.Stay curious about technology. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the speaker? A.A host. B.A writer. C.A scientist. 19.When did Yang Zhenning win-the Nobel Prize? A.In1922. B.In1957. C.In1960. 20.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A.Yang Zhenning's life and achievements. B.Great physicists'ways to win the Nobel Prizes C.Yang Zhenning's role in Tsinghua's talent training. 英语试题（长郡版）第2页（共10页） 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 PRESIDIO FOREST STEWARDS When:Fridays,9 am-noon;Registration Required Where:Presidio of San Francisco.The specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email. Forest Stewards()tend to young trees in the Presidio's reforestation areas.Learn about urban forestry and arboriculture,while assisting with forest maintenance through planting,weeding,spreading protective materials,and other stewardship activities Check the Presidio Trust website for additional updates. GROUPS: Groups.of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Visit our Groups volunteer page to learn more. AGE,SKILLS,WHAT TO BRING: To save time on your first yisit,please bring a completed Presidio Trust Volunteer Agreement Form(download English,Spanish,Chinese).Our staff also have copies of these forms available on-site,if needed. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parental permission section of these forms signed by a parent/legal guardian or they will not be allowed to participate.Please review our Family and Youth Guidelines(PDF)for youth under the age of 15. We'll be working rain or shine.Wear clothes that can get dirty.Long pants and closed- toe shoes are required.Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. No experience necessary.Training and tools will be provided.Fulfill community service requirements. 21.What should volunteers under 18 provide? A.A passport. B.A personal photo. C.A school certificate. D.A signed approval form. 22.What.should volunteers bring? A.Sunscreen. B.Training equipment. C.Short trousers. D.Open-toe shoes. 23.Where is the text most likely taken from? A.A volunteer notice B.A park visitor guide. C.A forest protection notice. D.A community service report. B For 11-year-old chess talent Reyaansh Chakrabarty,the,Netflix show The Queen's Gambit(《后翼弃兵》)started his love for chess.During the pandemic(流行病)，he watched the show,which aroused his interest in chess. From Western Sydney,Reyaansh,a FIDE master with a 2346 classical rating,has excited Australia's chess world.Australian Chess Federation's Paul Power said that Reyaansh 英语试题（长那版）第3页（共10页） shows great promise at a young age,adding that Australia has only 10 Grandmasters(GMs) worldwide and that though it's hard to predict,Reyaansh is on the right way to possibly get a GM title,which would be a great honor for Australia. Reyaansh wants to do more than become a Grandmaster-he dreams of being world champion.Though it's a huge goal,he focuses on improving step by step.As a Year 6 student,he trains five hours each day and eight hours on weekends.His school supports his chess by giving less homework,but he still puts his studies first. He practices tactics and openings strictly,looking for mistakes in his games,and has face-to-face classes with Polish GM Jacek Stopa at the Sydney Chess Academy.Reyaansh said that Stopa teaches him the careful preparation needed for the GM level and that the puzzles he gives are very hard,making him tired after each class. Reyaansh has already beaten GMs,including Australian player Darryl Johansen in Melbourne.His first GM win happened when his opponent blundered in a game that was going to end in a draw.He has played in countries like Norway and Singapore and balances chess with reading books by JK Rowling and Dog Man comics. When talking about what makes chess special,.Reyaansh pointed out the game's intensity,saying that even a game played perfectly can be lost with one mistake.Mr.Power saw more young players joining in,saying the lively interest among primary students is refreshing.Reyaansh's main advice for others is to find love for the game,because without it,one would get bored. 24.What drew Reyaansh's interest in chess? A.A pandemic-related activity. B.A fictional character's story. C.A family tradition. D.A local chess competition. 25.What excited Australia's chess world? A.Reyaansh's high rating. B.Reyaansh's love for chess. C.Reyaansh's young'age. D.Reyaansh's victory in Melbourne. 26.What can we infer about Reyaansh from paragraph 3? A.He prioritizes chess over schoolwork. B.He trains more on weekdays than weekends. C.He follows a strict daily routine. D.He gets tired of long-hour practice. 27.What does the underlined word "blundered"in paragraph 5 mean? A.Made a mistake. B.Gave up easily. C.Showed confidence. D.Got special permits C Billions of years ago,water flowed on the surface of Mars.But scientists have an incomplete picture of how the Red Planet's water cycle worked.That could soon change after two graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin filled a large gap in knowledge about Mars'water cycle-specifically,the part between surface water and groundwater. Students Mohammad Afzal Shadab and Eric Hiatt developed a computer model that calculates how long it took for water on early Mars to percolate from the surface down to the 英语试题（长郡版）第4页（共10页） aquifer(含水层)，which.is thought to have been about a mile underground..They found that it took anywhere from 50 to 200 years.On Earth,where the water table in most places is much closer to the surface,the same process typically takes just a few days. The researchers also determined that the amount of water flowing slowly between surface and aquifer could have been enough to cover Mars with at least 300 feet of water. This was potentially a significant portion of the planet's total available water.The research helps complete scientists'understanding of the water cycle on early Mars,said Shadab. Shadab,the lead author of the study,stated that the goal is to incorporate this into an integrated model illustrating how water and land co-evolved over millions of years to reach their current state.This approach,he explained,would bring researchers closer to solving the mystery of what became of Mars'water.Currently,Mars is predominantly arid,at least on its surface.However,between 3 and 4 billion years ago,oceans,lakes,and rivers shaped valleys through the planet's mountains and craters. Ultimately,Mars'water mostly locked in the crust()or was lost to space.The new findings add to an alternative picture:early Mars had little water recycling like Earth. "Once water got into the ground on Mars,it was as good as gone,"said coauthor Hiatt.The water leaking slowly into the crust wasn't lost to space,which could help future explorers find buried water resources for a Mars settlement. 28.What do we know about early Mars'water cycle? A.It recycled water like Earth. B.Groundwater was.easily lost. C.Mars never had liquid water. D.Surface-aquifer flow was slower than Earth's. 29.What did the study imply about Mars'early water? A.It was less than that on Earth. B.It played a role in land formation. C.It existed mainly in the form of ice D.It failed to shape the planet's surface 30.What might future explorers do based on the findings? A.Reduce space missions. B.Build surface settlements. C.Seek underground water. D.Study Earth's water cycle. 31.Which of the following can be the best title? A.Mars:A Dry Planet's Life Mystery B.Groundwater:Key to Mars'Exploration C.Earth vs.Mars:Water Cycle Differences D.New Model:Unlocking Mars'Water Cycle D New research shows that solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels,and-particularly during dry years-increase plant growth by about 20%or more compared to open fields.This growth boost,which scientists say comes from reduced evaporation and enhanced water storage,can reach up to 90%in some dry- year cases on the east side of panels. 英语试题（长郡版）第5页（共10页） The findings outline potential benefits and challenges of photovoltaic(PV)arrays in grassland ccosystems.The work is particularly relevant to drought in the arid West and future climate change,as rising temperatures are projected to worsen water stress and threaten grassland health long-term. While solar power systems are a key source of renewable energy,they reduce sunlight for plant growth,potentially impacting wildlife habitat,carbon storage capacity,and forage production for livestock.The study,based on four years of data from an agrivoltaics facility in Longmont,is the first to field-test how co-locating solar and grasslands alters ecosystem dynamics at a regional scale. The team found plants beneath and around solar systems benefited from partial shading and water collected on panels,aiding survival in harsh summers.During dry years,grass growth on the east side of panels was up to 90%more productive than neighboring sites, likely due to morning sunlight exposure combined with reduced midday heat stress.In wet and normal years.this response lessened but still showed higher growth than control areas. Cornell postdoc Matthew Sturchio and CSU's Alan Knapp say the results demonstrate synergies(协同作用)between solar energy and grassland use for renewable power and ecosystem stability."This is the first analysis showing pronounced benefits with increasing aridity,"Sturchio notes,adding that gains could grow significantly if panels were designed to maximize environmental benefits through adjustable angle or spacing. Knapp plans to study C4 grasses in Colorado plains,which are more water-limited and adapted to high temperatures.The team thinks solar panels can restore grassland ecosystems by promoting diverse plant communities,with testing now underway-a project aiming to integrate solar energy with sustainable grazing practices. 32.What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A.The harm of solar power systems. B.The importance of wildlife habitat. C.The challenges of grassland ecosystems. D.The effects of solar panels on.grasslands. 33.What is the team's attitude to solar panels? A.Neutral. B.Positive. C.Negative. D.Doubtful. 34.How can the environmental benefits,of solar panels be maximized? A.By reducing panel numbers. B.By moving panels to deserts C.By covering panels with grass. D.By adjusting panel angle or spacing. 35.Why does the author mention C4 grasses? A.To show their importance. B.To introduce a new study. C.To explain the adaptability of grasslands. D.To stress plant growth limitations in dry conditions. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 You may have caught yourself talking to yourself,whether it's reminding yourself about tasks or processing your emotions out loud.This simple habit often feels comforting and can be incredibly useful.After all,sometimes your own voice is your biggest motivator. 英语试题（长那版）第6页（共10页） Why People Talk to Themselves Talking to yourself might seem.strange.36 It's more than perfectly normal-in fact,it can serve as a powerful mental strategy. 37 It can operate like a thermostat(恒温器)，influencing the temperature of your emotions.External self-talk can also help you move towards your goals,give yourself feedback.and assist with analyzing challenging tasks.Some people also use it to prepare what they want to say ahead of time. The Benefits of Talking to Yourself 38 One benefit of cxternal sclf-talk is that it can improve the relationship you have with yourself.Instead of asking others for answers all the time,talking to yourself helps you hear what you really want and make your own choices.Talking to yourself is a way to admit you are in charge as an adult.Trusting yourself is a key factor for building self-worth and tuning out other noises. Create space for curiosity.Talking to yourself creates a suitable environment for self- inquiry.When you communicate with yourself with curiosity,you will become more aware of and understand yourself clearly.39 For example,you can ask yourself some questions to gain a deeper understanding of your inner world,or you can try a journaling method- write down your thoughts and answers,then read those answers out loud. So remember,even if talking to yourself feels a little odd,it comes with big benefits. Start small and ask yourself how you feel and why,and don't be afraid to voice your thoughts out loud.40 A.Regulate emotions. B.Boost self-worth. C.In fact,this way of self-inquiry can be very simple. D.However,there are a variety of reasons why people do it. E.Self-inquiry requires quite complex steps every now and then. F.Talking to yourself isn't just.common chatter-it's a practical technique. G.This powerful practice could make..a big difference in your mental wellness. 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人空白处的最佳选项。 Eight-year-old Liam Parker was rushing to school as usual.Suddenly.he spotted a silver car 41 under the sun.Inside there was a baby whose face was red and he kept 42. Liam knew he must take 43.First,he knocked on the car's window,but no one 44 When he tried to open the door,he realized they were all 45.Without hesitation, he picked a rock and hit the window.Scared and not knowing if he had done the right thing, Liam 46 the baby.The baby's damp skin pressed against Liam's shirt as he held him carefully,rocking him 47 and whispering,"Don't worry,you're safe now." Suddenly,a woman's 48 could be heard."What are you doing to my car?!"Liam froze.His hands started trembling()even more.But upon seeing her baby,the woman panicked and 49 that She'd rushed out for milk but lost track of time.She then said to Liam,"Young man,you saved my baby.But before he could speak,Liam heard the school bell ring and 50 to school.He didn't get there on time.His classmates 51 him, calling him“Late Liam”. 英语试题（长郡版）第7页（共10页） During the second lesson,the classroom door opened.It was the principal,with the thankful woman."There he is.I needed to thank him for saving my baby,"she said.The whole class was 52 staring at Liam. That day,Liam was the 53.His teacher called his parents,but not to scold him. Instead,she told them about his quick thinking and 54.Liam promised he wouldn't be 55 again-except if someonc needed saving. 41.A.burning B.parking C.moving D.waiting 42.A.singing B.clapping C.crying D.praying 43.A.turns B.notes C.photos D. measures 44.A.appeared B.complained C.focused D.stared 45.A.damaged B.locked C.fixed D.removed 46.A.grabbed B.weighed C.frightened D entertained 47.A.strongly B.directly C.gently D.casually 48.A.whisper B.weep C.accent D.scream 49.A.accepted B.recorded O.explained D.promised 50.A.referred B.drove C.returned D.ran 51.A.made fun of. B.caught sight of C.fell in with D.lived up to 52.A.annoyed B.shocked C.relieved D.concerned 53.A.hero B.shame C.success D.customer 54.A.-generosity B:bravery C.patience D.optimism 55.A.caring B.naughty C.late D.rude 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The container ship Istanbul Bridge completed its loading operations at the northern area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port on Monday.It set out for the Port of Felixstowe,the largest container port in the UK,56 marked the official launch of the world's first China- Europe Arctic express route.In just 18 days,the cargo onboard will arrive 57 (direct)at Felixstowe,setting 58 new record for shipping time from Ningbo to Europe. It is the fastest container shipping route between China and Europe's main base ports By crossing the Aretic Ocean,the route significantly shortens the journey and transport time,giving Chinese 59 (company)a valuable edge.in aligning with Europe's peak stocking season for Christmas. The European Union is currently the largest trading partner of Ningbo Port.So far,the total value of imports and exports between Ningbo Port and the EU 60 (reach)330.74 billion yuan,a year-on-year increase of 12 percent,accounting 61 about 18 percent of Ningbo Port's total foreign trade. When talking about the advantage of this express 62(compare)with traditional routes,Li Xiaobin,Chief Operating Officer of Sea Legend,said that the China-Europe Aretic Express Route is shorter in distance and 63 (efficient),significanfly improving timeliness while reducing costs and 64 (enhance)the speed of logistics supply chains. This route.significantly shortens-the shipping cycle;making 65 highly attractive for time-sensitive goods and cross-border e-commerce. 英语试题（长郡版）第8页（共10页） 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Steve因病心情低落。请你给他写一封慰问信，内容包括： (1)写信目的： (2)提出几点建议： (3)表达期望。 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 Steve, Yours sincerely, LiHua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 Dede finished the fourth grade feeling really proud of herself.She was super excited, looking forward to starting fifth grade and all the cool things that would happen During the long summer break,Dede couldn't wait for school to start again.She spent her days reading fun books,working hard on math problems,and thinking about what her new classroom would be like.When the first day of fifth grade finally came,she woke up really early.put on her favorite dress with checks,and almost ran to school,smiling from car to ear. In her new class,Dede quickly made some great friends.The teachers were really nice and made every class interesting.Dede especially loved English class.They read amazing stories and got to write their own little stories too.As each day passed,she felt like she was getting smarter and better at talking to people.She was proud of how confident she was becoming. As the school year went on.Dede's hard work paid off.She was chosen to be on the school's science fair team.She was so happy!She worked really hard with her team on their project.They wanted to see how different kinds of soil affected how plants grew.They 英语试题（长郡版）第9页（共10页） spent a lot of afternoons.in the school's greenhouse.They watched the plants carefully, writing down everything they saw.They put labels on each plant,measured how tall the sprouts got every day. But,just a week before the science fair,something bad happened.Dede accidentally knocked over a tray full of the plants they had taken such good care of.The soil went everywhere,and a lot of the young plants got really damaged.She feit so bad.She thought all their hard work was for nothing.At first,her team members looked really disappointed, but to her surprise,they didn't get mad at her.They came over her and said nice things to make her feel better. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Right away,they started working to save what they could. On the day of the science fair,their project was still really good. 英语试题（长郡版）第10页（共10页）