2026届湖南衡阳市第八中学等校高考适应性练习卷（一）英语试题

衡阳市八中2026年高考适应性练习卷（一） 英 语 试 题 时量120 分钟 满分150分 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Wildlife Wonders The land is cooling down after the warmer months, and we are beginning to experience cool south-westerly changes amongst the still-warm days. Recent rainy days have provided much-needed moisture to the ground, and the vegetation is responding eagerly. With the winter holidays just around the corner, we would love to welcome you back to the reserve to experience this seasonal transformation for yourself. It is a wonderful time for families to reconnect with the nature, though we do recommend booking your tour in advance to ensure your preferred time is secured during this busy period. Golden skies of gwangal moronn Pink heath flowers, red sunrises, and golden evenings are all features of the gwangal moronn season (late March to mid June). This shift brings photo-perfection to our horizons, with stunning sunrises and sunsets. It is the ideal time of year for our Dusk Discovery Tours, when the night sky is also exceptionally bright with stars. In the shop: gifts with conscience Our gift and book shop is more than just a place for mementos; it is an extension of our mission. This month, we are featuring the stunning Australian-made wood earrings. Inspired by the Australian bush, these bright and cheerful earrings will add a stunning pop to any autumn outfit. Emu Café-warming winter flavours The changes in the seasons are also being reflected in our Emu Café menu. As the air cools, our warming winter soups and shakshuka eggs are becoming the lunch of choice for many visitors. All proceeds (收益) from Wildlife Wonders go to the Conservation Ecology Centre (CEC) to fund research and conservation programs. This crucial work ensures a safer future for our precious wildlife and ecosystems. Wildlife Wonders 475 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 t: (03)70461664 e: info@wildlifewonders.org.au w: wildlifewonders.org.au 1．What does Wildlife Wonders advise visitors to do before their trip? A．Pack extra warm clothes for the night. B．Reserve their tour ahead of time. C．Check the Emu Café menu online. D．Donate to the conservation programs. 2．What does the text say about the gwangal moronn season? A．It lasts from early March to late June. B．It is named after a type of local plant. C．It offers ideal conditions for stargazing. D．It brings the heaviest rainfall of the year. 3．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To report on the conservation measures of the CEC． B．To encourage visitors to come to a reserve this season. C．To explain the cultural significance of gwangal moronn. D．To promote the new products launched in the gift shop. B Glancing at the author’s copy of the book on the desk, I am reminded of how long it has taken to get to this point as I am confirming the arrangements for one of the promotional events scheduled for my fourth non-fiction work on art. I actually started professional writing fairly late in life, after working for the local council for many years. Although I was into literature, it was for personal enjoyment. During my teenage years I sometimes wrote for the school magazine, just for fun. Later, this interest developed into a stronger desire for recognition, and, I’d spend months typing texts and sending them off to magazines and publishers, anxiously awaiting a response that often never came. I have also had a passion for art. Wandering around galleries is an absolute pleasure for me, although I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, unlike my twin sister, Louisa, who is remarkably gifted and has launched a career as an artist. One evening she called to say she was struggling with the text for an upcoming exhibition brochure and asked if I could give her a hand. I warned her that I’d give it a try. Later that evening I managed to produce something that I thought might be acceptable and emailed it to her. It was a real success and set the wheels in motion to turn my dream into a reality. One of the guests at the opening night was an editor working for an online arts magazine. Having been impressed by my piece describing the exhibition in the brochure, she managed to track me down, first by contacting the gallery and then my sister. Well, to be honest, I didn’t know what to think and the prospect of meeting with her filled me with fear. Questions came flooding through my mind and I immediately messaged my sister, who strongly urged me to seize the opportunity. So I fired off an acceptance email before I had the opportunity to change my mind again. Over the following months I devoted every spare moment of my time to attending exhibitions and crafting commentary articles on the region’s artists. I have to admit that the whole thing was exciting. My brain was constantly filled with ideas, and I enjoyed watching them take shape as I typed into the night on my laptop. After that first summer, I was hooked on writing about art, which was so enjoyable and satisfying. Definitely, it was what I should be doing. 4．When the author was young, she ______. A．had a talent for art B．ran a school magazine C．found writing interesting D．won recognition from publishers 5．Receiving her sister’s request for help, the author was ______. A．cautious B．touched C．relieved D．uninterested 6．What finally encouraged the author to accept the editor’s offer? A．Her passion for art. B．Confidence from success. C．The editor’s enthusiasm. D．The push from her sister. 7．What can we learn from the passage? A．Every end is a fresh beginning. B．Talent is born from consistent effort. C．Unexpected turns in life may bring gifts. D．Lifelong learning leads to personal growth. C A world built around self-checkouts, GPS, delivery apps, and screens might be quietly shrinking the amount of real conversation we have each day. A new study suggests that daily spoken word counts have been falling for years. Matthias Mehl, a psychology professor at the University of Arizona who studies everyday communication, didn’t even set out to find this trend. It showed up when Mehl and his colleagues tried to replicate (复制) his famous 2007 science paper on how much men and women talk. The researchers pulled word counts from 22 different studies conducted between 2005 and 2019 for entirely different purposes, involving around 2,200 people. “My collaborator, Valeria Pfeifer, came to me with the word counts from the replication analyses,” Mehl said. “I told her there had to be a mistake. But she rechecked everything, and the number held.” One reason why this study is hard to dismiss is the way the data were collected. It’s not like the researchers were cherry-picking “quiet people” samples. “Participants had no idea their word counts would ever be analyzed this way, which rules out any concern that people adjusted their behavior to fit an assumption,” Mehl said. “When we plotted the daily spoken word counts against the year each study was collected, we found a consistent decline,” Mehl explained. “Every year, the estimate of daily spoken words dropped by 338.” It’s possible that total word output hasn’t declined at all — it may even have risen — if you count everything people type. But Mehl argues that spoken conversation isn’t just word count — it carries tone, timing, awkward pauses, laughter, and warmth — the stuff that gives social life its texture (质感). “These 338 words are not one long conversation we stopped having. They are spread across small moments throughout the day — asking a cashier for help, getting directions from a stranger, and chatting with a neighbor. Those moments add up, and their absence does, too,” Mehl said. In other words, this research isn’t just about talk. It’s about what talk represents: small social contact, low-stakes warmth, and the quiet glue that holds everyday community together. 8．What is Mehl’s initial reaction to the word counts? A．He acknowledged them. B．He expressed his doubt. C．He had another check in person. D．He didn’t take them seriously. 9．What does paragraph 4 focus on? A．Why the data are reliable. B．The steps of data collection. C．Why participants behaved naturally. D．The importance of selecting proper samples. 10．Which of the following statements does Mehl probably agree with? A．Word counts fail to reflect life quality. B．Small talk usually occurs among strangers. C．Spoken conversation is crucial in social life. D．Talk and written words are equally declining. 11．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To warn of the decline in real conversation. B．To analyze the impact of technology on talk. C．To explain how to increase daily communication. D．To recommend a method for language study. D Shaped like a soup can with a rounded body, the robot stands on a wearer’s shoulder like a parrot. It can speak fluent Anishinaabemowin, an Indigenous (土著的) language spoken by the Anishinaabe nation of North America. Danielle Boyer, a 24-year-old Anishinaabe roboticist, created the “Skobot” to communicate in endangered Indigenous languages. By enabling young speakers to practice with an engaging partner, she aims to keep these languages alive despite the growing dominance of English. New AI technologies are revolutionizing the way we approach language preservation. Most AI translation systems require vast training data for accuracy, and models for high-resource languages like English and Spanish are typically trained on millions of parallel sentence pairs. However, Indigenous languages often have little public data, posing significant challenges for standard translation methods. To address this, Jared Coleman, a computer scientist at Loyola Marymount University, developed a tool that instructs a large language model in the grammar and vocabulary of a target language, ensuring grammatical accuracy in the output sentences. Since different communities have different cultural traditions, training AI models on material in Indigenous languages, particularly ancestral stories and folk tales, can lead to unintended consequences. As Coleman explained, certain stories are traditionally told only during the wintertime in his community. “How do you maintain that tradition if it’s available online?” he says. In other words, AI models do not understand cultural nuance (细微差别). If they are not trained appropriately, they can mishandle sensitive cultural information. Indigenous researchers are undertaking AI language preservation initiatives to promote greater accessibility and diversity at the forefront of technological innovation. As researchers Uma Pradhan and Joyeeta Dey have explained, AI language preservation helps address historical injustice for communities previously discouraged or even prohibited from speaking their native tongues. These initiatives not only support language revitalization (复兴) by increasing the number of speakers but also emphasize the cultural significance of these languages within technological spaces long dominated by English, Mandarin Chinese and a handful of other global languages. 12．Why was “Skobot” created? A．To provide real-time language translation. B．To assist in learning endangered languages. C．To help Indigenous people acquire new languages. D．To improve the efficiency of practicing oral English. 13．What makes Indigenous languages difficult for AI translation systems to deal with? A．Limited vocabulary. B．Insufficient training data. C．Complex grammatical rules. D．Considerable regional differences. 14．What is a problem of AI models in handling Indigenous stories according to Coleman? A．They dismiss important details. B．They confuse historical timelines. C．They misinterpret traditional customs. D．They fail to fully grasp cultural contexts. 15．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The significance of AI in language preservation. B．The key role of AI in promoting global languages. C．The impact of communication on community culture. D．Indigenous researchers’ efforts to revitalize languages. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A few days before, I tried clearing out some old schoolbooks. Deep down, I knew I would never read them again. Yet I realized with myself that maybe they would be helpful someday. 16 I am probably not alone in this: this struggle is a phenomenon known as the “Endowment Effect (禀赋效应)”. Psychologists who demonstrated the effect found that people demanded a much higher price to sell a bottle of wine they owned than they were willing to pay to buy that same bottle. 17 It explains why we are so unwilling to give something up once we own it. Why does this happen? At first, researchers thought it was a classic case of “loss aversion”, where the pain of losing something feels twice as strong as the pleasure of gaining it. 18 Psychologists conclude that we value something more simply because it is ours. We project our identity onto the object, making it painful to move on. Fortunately, there is an effective counteraction: shifting your perspective from an “owner” to a “buyer”. When you are hesitating to throw something away, ask yourself: “How much would I pay to buy this from others now?” 19 If that is the case, it is a clear sign you value the item not for its usefulness, but simply for the endowment effect. 20 Besides turning our homes into storage units for the past, it makes us mentally trapped in them as well. Recognizing this is the first step toward the liberation of living with less. Make space for what truly matters. A．It just feels right to keep them. B．More often than not, the answer is “nothing”. C．Thus, a price gap exists between buyers and sellers. D．The cost of ownership is often far greater than we think. E．We often mistakenly believe these items define who we are. F．That sounds logical, but the real reason is the sense of ownership itself. G．The inconsistency reveals we overvalue things just because we possess them. 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） A basketball performance by a kindergarten class recently took the internet by storm. What captured hearts wasn’t fancy moves, but a beautiful, 21 moment of pure teamwork. During the show, one little boy 22 his ball and it rolled away. There was no freeze, no 23 . What followed was a seamless, wordless dance of 24 . The first child continued his routine, 25 and focused. The second, without missing a beat, 26 to dribble (运球) with empty hands, fully committed to the fiction. A third, noticing the escaped ball, 27 nudged it back into play with his foot. The fourth then adjusted his own steps softly to 28 the new rhythm. Without pause, the ball was passed along— retrieved by one, received by another, and woven back into the performance. No teacher whispered instructions. No adult 29 . In under thirty seconds, driven by instinct, trust, and a 30 goal, these young children fixed the mistake perfectly. They didn’t blame, stare, or stop. They simply 31 , each playing their part to help their friend and uphold the team, turning a small 32 into a victory for the whole team. The video struck a chord with the audience. It 33 viewers that real teamwork means watching out for one another. And 34 is extending trust without a second thought. True success is built not on never falling, but on how effortlessly we help each other back up. Sometimes, the most powerful lessons come from the 35 teachers. 21．A．unprofessional B．uncomfortable C．unplanned D．unsuitable 22．A．dropped B．passed C．kicked D．held 23．A．depression B．regret C．annoyance D．panic 24．A．talent B．support C．delight D．life 25．A．generous B．joyful C．composed D．responsible 26．A．pretended B．struggled C．returned D．desired 27．A．generally B．accidentally C．hesitantly D．quietly 28．A．skip B．understand C．match D．set 29．A．stepped in B．stood up C．backed off D．moved on 30．A．declared B．shared C．recommended D．restricted 31．A．returned B．resisted C．allowed D．adapted 32．A．slip B．change C．arrangement D．bond 33．A．promised B．reminded C．warned D．deceived 34．A．recognition B．ambition C．cooperation D．satisfaction 35．A．wisest B．youngest C．strongest D．strictest 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。 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In May 2013, a mother came to pick up her daughter at a California Valley High School. While   36 (park), she hit the car in front of her. She didn’t notice her daughter right behind the car. She backed so quickly that she ran right over the girl, 37 screamed as the car pinned (卡住) her in place. The school’s baseball team   38 (practice) nearby at that time. When they heard the scream, they ran as fast as they could to the parking lot and then surrounded 39 car. They tried their best to lift the car clear off the ground so that the girl could be pulled to   40 (safe). It’s unbelievable that they could make it. When we react to emergency or high pressure situations, our strength increases 41 (surprising). Our muscles, which normally work at some 65 percent of 42 (they) ability, manage much more when fueled by adrenaline (肾上腺素). Adrenaline heightens your perception (知觉). It seems 43 (slow) down time and makes you aware of danger. It also leaves you remembering details far more specifically than you would 44 any other situations. This all adds up to a “superpower response” that lets people like these baseball 45 (player) achieve the impossible and save lives. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分15分） 你校于上周成功举办首届校园科技节，开展了一系列活动。请你以校广播站记者身份，写一篇新闻报道，刊登在校报英文专栏。内容包括： （1）时间与目的； （2）活动内容； （3）师生反响。 注意： （1）写作词数应为100个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Successful School Science and Technology Festival ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Jane had a deep affection for birds. Every morning, she scattered (抛撒) seeds in her backyard and whispered, “Good morning, my little friends!” To her, their songs sounded like cheerful laughter, and she often laughed along with them. However, her neighbor, Mr. Thompson, didn’t share her joy. He was constantly annoyed by the birds that flew into his yard. “They’re too noisy!” he complained. “And they make such a mess in MY yard!” His sharp words made Jane feel quite uneasy, yet she refused to give up on her feathered friends. She firmly believed that every small creature deserved care. One morning, Jane discovered a small sparrow (麻雀) shaking under the fence. One of its wings looked bent at a painful angle. Filled with worry, Jane carefully picked it up and named it Pip. She placed him in a small, warm basket in a safe corner right next to the fence. A week passed. Pip was getting better but still unable to fly. One afternoon, while Jane was feeding Pip by the fence, Mr. Thompson shouted from his side, “You’re just asking for trouble!” Jane gently lifted Pip in her hands so Mr. Thompson could see him through the gaps in the fence. “Look, Mr. Thompson. Pip’s wing is hurt.” Mr. Thompson cast an impatient glance at the tiny creature. For a moment, his frown (皱眉) softened. “That wing...” he said softly, almost to himself. Just then, Jane’s mother called her from the driveway, saying they were leaving for a family visit. Jane waved a quick goodbye to Pip and hurried to the car. However, on their way home, a heavy storm broke out. Watching the trees shaking in the strong wind, Jane felt very worried about Pip, who was left all alone in the yard. The moment they pulled into the driveway, she dashed toward the backyard, calling Pip’s name. 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。 To her horror, the basket was empty. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At this moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 衡阳市八中2026年高考适应性练习卷（一） 英 语 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 B C B C A D C B A C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B B D A A G F B D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C A D B C A D C A B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D A B C B 36．parking 37．who 38．was/#were practicing 39．the 40．safety 41．surprisingly 42．their 43．to slow 44．in 45．players 46．One possible version A Successful School Science and Technology Festival Last week, our school held the first Science and Technology Festival with the aim of stimulating students’ interest in science and inspiring students’ creativity, which turned out to be a great success. During the festival, a variety of engaging activities were carefully organized. Wandering through the exhibition area, students proudly displayed their creative inventions and works, many of which were made from recycled materials to show eco-friendly innovation. We also enjoyed popular science lectures given by knowledgeable experts, who explained cutting-edge technologies in simple terms and shared inspiring stories of scientific breakthroughs. The festival was met with widespread excitement among students and teachers alike. Many attendees shared photos and videos of the highlights on campus social media, sparking lively discussions about science and innovation. 47． To her horror, the basket was empty. Jane’s heart sank as she frantically searched the yard, her voice trembling with fear as she called Pip’s name. Tears welled up in her eyes as she imagined the worst, fearing that Pip might have been blown away by the storm or hurt by the falling branches. She knelt down, scanning the ground for any sign of the little sparrow, her hands shaking as she picked up twigs and leaves. At this moment, Mr. Thompson appeared with Pip. He held the sparrow gently in his hands, his expression a mix of concern and embarrassment. “I found him hiding under my porch,” he said, his voice softer than usual. “The storm was too strong for him.” Jane rushed over, tears of relief streaming down her face as she took Pip back. She looked up at Mr. Thompson, her eyes shining with gratitude. “Thank you.” she whispered, her heart overflowing with joy and newfound respect for her neighbor. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $