湖南衡阳市第八中学2026年高三下学期期中考试英语试题

绝密★启用前 衡阳市八中2026年高三下学期期中考试试题 英 语 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 Welcome to the library The University Library is a busy and lively building which reflects the multicultural nature of the wider university community. Please remember to bring your student card to check in and out when you visit the library. The library is open 24/7 during term time. Our electronic resources are available around the clock, and all our borrowing and return services are self-service so you can study where and when suits you best. You can borrow laptops from the lockers on the ground floor to use in the library and book group study rooms up to 2 weeks in advance, where you can work in groups and practice presentations. You can also bring in your own laptop or mobile devices and connect to the fast and secure University wireless network. You can borrow and return books and other materials using the self-service devices. If you need any help, please ask a friendly member of staff. Please note: · The Library Coffee Shop operates different opening hours listed on the Catering Services web page. Do not assume the coffee shop is open whenever the Library is. · When staff are not available, you can still contact us via our online chat services. Opening Hours in Summer Vacation: 14 June — 24 August Library Building Reception Desk IT Help Desk Monday — Friday 08:00 — 00:00 08:00 — 18:00 09:00 — 20:00 Saturday 10:00 — 16:00 11:00 — 15:00 10:00 — 17:00 Sunday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 1．Which service requires advance booking? A．Using group study rooms. B．Borrowing laptops. C．Returning the due books. D．Getting staff help. 2．When can students get IT help on Saturdays during summer? A．08:00. B．09:00. C．10:00. D．18:00. 3．What is the purpose of the text? A．To compare different library services. B．To stress the importance of studying. C．To guide students in using library services. D．To advertise the university to new students. B At the foot of Yinhu Mountain in Shenzhen, the Yulong landfill — once the city’s largest waste site — is busy in the early morning. After two decades undisturbed, the Yulong landfill’s 2.55 million cubic meters of waste — a volume large enough to fill 1,000 swimming pools — is now undergoing the nation’s largest excavation (挖掘) and relocation project, with dozens of excavators operating all out. Located near the city center, the landfill long polluted the nearby neighborhoods with terrible smells and dirty groundwater. Meanwhile, the increasing shortage of land resources has forced the city to fundamentally explore new approaches to tackling this waste pile problem. Now, at the site, trucks transport different categories of waste to sorting centers. After sorting, burnable materials of the household waste are transported to the energy ecological park for incineration (焚烧), thus turning waste into resources. In the incineration workshop, waste gas is kept above 850°C for at least two seconds to completely break down dioxins, a harmful byproduct. After many steps of purification, the gas released meets higher standards than those of the EU. The project can deal with 330,000 tons of burnable waste and produce 100 million kilowatt-hours of electricity yearly, enough for 26,000 families. Pan Gong, an expert in solid waste research, said China’s waste-to-energy technology is world-leading. Chinese companies now lead the world in technology, cost control, and operational experience. Most equipment and components have been domestically produced, achieving independent control over the entire industry chain from waste collection and incineration to gas treatment. China is also sharing its experiences and technologies with the world. Speaking at the launch ceremony of a Chinese-funded waste-to-energy plant in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz President Japarov said the factory would help solve waste processing issues while generating electricity and creating jobs. As of May 2025, Chinese companies had been involved in 79 overseas waste-to-energy projects. The “going global” of China’s waste-to-energy industry has become a key component of China’s participation in global environmental governance. 4．What was a problem caused by the Yulong landfill before relocation? A．It occupied too much farming land. B．It led to shortage of natural resources. C．It brought unpleasant smells and pollution. D．It prevented the development of local tourism. 5．Why is the excavated waste from Yulong landfill burned at temperatures above 850°C? A．To break down harmful substances. B．To burn the waste faster. C．To reduce the volume of waste. D．To generate more electricity. 6．What is a feature of Chinese waste-to-energy technology according to Pan? A．It adopts imported guidance. B．It remains under development. C．It targets the domestic market. D．It proves self-sufficient in equipment. 7．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To explain the working principle of a landfill. B．To urge global cooperation on waste processing. C．To compare waste processing technologies at home and abroad. D．To show the advantages and global influence of China’s waste-to-energy technology. C In China, staple foods often remind us of rice and noodles. However, a novel food — potato-turned rice is appearing. It’s made from potatoes, looking like rice and full of innovation. Currently, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, potato-turned rice is being produced for the first time with a new technology. Scientists, like Wu Qi and his team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, spem over five years changing the structure of potato starch (淀粉) . Due to their efforts, this new food has a better texture, being chewier and more delicious. In many countries like Russia, potatoes are staple foods. But in China, despite being the world’s largest potato producer (accounting for over 20% of global output), potatoes are mostly regarded as a vegetable ingredient (原料). In 2016, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that making potatoes a staple food is crucial for China’s food security. Potato-turned rice benefits food security greatly. It has advantages in land amount, output per unit area, and strategic reserves. Potatoes output is much higher per hectare than regular rice and can grow well in various places, including mountainous and drought-stricken areas. Also, it’s easier to store and cook compared to fresh potatoes and regular rice. The Zhaotong factory can process about 2, 500 tons of fresh potatoes annually and produce 1,000 tons of potato-turned rice. The first batch has already been tested in the local market, generating strong interest, particularly among middle-aged and elderly consumers. Potato-turned rice has a promising future as a new staple and will contribute to China’s food security. 8．What makes potato-turned rice have a better texture? A．The special way of cooking it. B．The use of high-quality potatoes. C．The new technology from foreign countries. D．Scientists’ work on changing potato starch structure. 9．What does the underlined word “crucial” in the third paragraph probably mean? A．important. B．incredible. C．interesting. D．useless. 10．Which group of people in Zhaotong are especially attracted by the first batch of potato-turned rice? A．Children. B．Young people. C．The middle-aged and elderly. D．Female consumers. 11．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A．The Advantages of Potato-turned Rice in Yunnan B．Potato-turned Rice: a New Hope for China’s Food Security C．The Production Process of Potato-turned Rice in Zhaotong D．Potatoes: from Vegetable Ingredient to Main Staple in China D From thrilling fantasy to urban romances, Chinese online literature has taken the world by storm — and AI translation is the driving force behind this phenomenon. According to a recent industry report, the number of overseas readers of Chinese web novels has risen dramatically, surging from 230 million in 2023 to an impressive 352 million in 2024. AI translation has lowered language barriers, making long web novels easier to read for people around the world. By the end of 2024, over 808,000 works had reached readers in more than 200 countries and regions, including Greece, Spain, Brazil and Portugal. “After 20 years of overseas development, Chinese online literature has attracted a large group of fans,” Hou Xiaonan, CEO of one of the Chinese online literature platforms, said. “Some experts have listed it as one of the four cultural wonders of the world.” However, AI translation similarly poses concerns. The main problem is accuracy, especially for wording related to cultural background, where small differences may be lost. AI works fairly well with urban love stories, but it is hard to translate stories full of Chinese culture — such as wuxia or fantasy — well. It also has trouble with idioms. Some readers have noticed strange expressions or wrong tones in AI translations. The limits of AI translation show the importance of human translators. But many translators now focus on proofreading (校对) and editing AI drafts, and their incomes have dropped by as much as half. Besides, it is still being debated who holds the right of authorship if a work is translated by AI and proofread by human translators. All make them hesitate whether to continue working in this field. Experts also warn that it is tricky when using AI models for translation. “Generative AI models are trained on thousands of texts, but many texts are used without obtaining permission from the original authors,” said Yan Xiaohong, former chairman of the Copyright Society of China, “AI tools contribute to the efficiency and quality of translation, but many issues are still worth paying attention to and discussing.” 12．What can we know about Chinese online literature? A．It has bridged the language barriers. B．It has gained growing popularity in China. C．Its overseas readership has increased rapidly. D．It has been widely recognized as a literary wonder. 13．What can be inferred about AI translation? A．It has trouble with cultural content. B．Readers are unsatisfied with it. C．The work’s original style is lost. D．It has restricted Chinese literature. 14．How does AI translation affect human translators? A．They have been replaced by AI translation. B．They have lost the authorship of their works. C．Their salaries are going down a little. D．Their job security is on the decline. 15．What is Yan Xiaohong’s attitude towards AI translation? A．Approving. B．Cautious. C．Opposed. D．Indifferent. 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。 A recent study suggests that reading paper books does make you smarter.While all reading benefits the brain,particularly at a young age,physical books offer the most advantages.Students who read paper books scored approximately 2.5 years ahead of those who didn’t read,whereas digital readers scored just under a year ahead 16 A previous study has consistently shown that reading comprehension is better with paper books compared to digital reading. 17 Even in areas where digital reading is more common,students who read paper books demonstrate a better understanding of the material. One reason for this is that reading on paper comes with fewer distractions(干扰) .Digital platforms often distract readers with games or videos. 18 Additionally,the absence of blue light in physical books prevents potential harm to readers’ eyes and aids in better sleep.The brain activity involved in reading a paper book helps the mind wind down,avoiding blue light that can interrupt the circadian rhythm (生物钟). 19 Children surrounded by books are encouraged to read and discuss what they learn,developing a habit of engaged learning and achieving greater success.While digital books have made reading more accessible to disadvantaged students,they do not replace the unique benefits of physical books.However,since physical copies can be more expensive and harder to find,digital reading remains a valuable alternative. It’s true that paper books have clear advantages. 20 So,regardless of how you choose to read,know that any book is better than none. A．Paper books, on the contrary, keep readers focused. B．Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for digital books. C．This differenee of more than a year and a half is significant. D．Digital reading, on the other hand, is far better than not reading at all. E．Consider adding books to your physical library, rather than digital ones. F．The new one further confirms the long-term benefits for physical book readers. G．Moreover, people with more books at home are typically higher academic achievers. 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。 Plenty of critics have warned: don’t see the new French movie The Taste of Things on an empty stomach. The actress Juliette Binoche 21 a longtime personal cook for a man who’s a gourmand(喜欢吃喝的人). They share a(n) 22 for food. Filled with glorious meals, the film celebrates food, and all the work and love that go into making it. When you see a delicious meal in a movie or an advertisement, chances are that it’s 23 . Food stylists have been known to substitute glue for milk and 24 meat with motor oil so it shines. All that is a big “No” for Vietnamese French director Tran Anh Hung. He says he wanted “everything” in The Taste of Things “to be real”, from the raw 25 to the menu to the way the cooks 26 in the kitchen. Easier said than done. Real food can’t always handle 27 takes. Plus Tran needed to show 28 at different stages of preparation. He also had to find vegetables that looked like they were 29 in the field. After doing 30 research into the history of French cuisine and working with a(n) 31 , Tran enlisted Gagnaire to make sure the menu worked in real life. Gagnaire also cooked for Tran for five days so the director could study his movements 32 filming. Tran says watching Gagnaire move around the kitchen 33 him that “simplicity is important and you don’t need to have the perfect 34 for this or that”. The Taste of Things does not have much dialogue. The action and the intimacy(亲密关系)are in the kitchen. “In life we have two sources of 35 . They are love and food.” Tran says. The film brings those two sources together in the kitchen. 21．A．invites B．leads C．plays D．introduces 22．A．passion B．curiosity C．concern D．demand 23．A．unreachable B．uneatable C．irresistible D．unimaginable 24．A．cooking B．flavouring C．consuming D．coating 25．A．parts B．materials C．dressings D．seasonings 26．A．instruct B．apply C．move D．engage 27．A．simple B．flexible C．special D．multiple 28．A．actions B．performances C．dishes D．tastes 29．A．planted B．harvested C．arranged D．delivered 30．A．rough B．expansive C．shallow D．single 31．A．historian B．scientist C．stylist D．artist 32．A．in honor of B．in search of C．in return for D．in preparation for 33．A．taught B．encouraged C．advised D．promised 34．A．theory B．explanation C．gesture D．costume 35．A．success B．progress C．achievement D．pleasure 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。 Matcha focuses its origins to China’s Tang Dynasty (7th-10th century), 36 tea leaves were steamed, formed into bricks for easy transport, and later prepared by grinding and mixing with hot water. 37 the Song Dynasty (960-1279), preparation evolved: leaves were stone-ground into fine powder and whisked with water, creating a frothy beverage 38 (resemble) modern matcha. This method was popular among monks and scholars for its calming yet energizing properties, 39 it eventually faded in China. In the late 12th century, Zen monk Eisai introduced matcha to Japan after returning from China. He brought tea seeds, planting some on Mount Sefuri and giving others to monk Myyou Shounin, who cultivated them in Uji — 40 region still famous for producing the 41 (high) quality matcha. Eisai also brought the Song Dynasty 42 (whisk) method, nearly identical to today’s preparation. Buddhist monks embraced it for enhancing meditation and focus. Eisai documented matcha’s health benefits in Kissa Yojoki (“Drinking Tea for Health”), noting its role in promoting mental clarity and longevity. His teachings resonated with the samurai class, who used matcha 43 (sharpen) focus before battle. The story of matcha is a powerful 44 (remind) of the deep roots of Chinese tea culture. While it flourished into an art form in Japan through ceremonies like chanoyu, its soul — the methods of steaming, grinding, and whisking — was born from the innovation of the Tang and Song dynasties. Today, as the world enjoys matcha, we celebrate it as an ambassador of Chinese heritage. It encourages us to explore, preserve, and share the rich traditions of our ancestors. 45 much we enjoy matcha today, we must never forget its deep roots in Chinese culture. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．假定你是李华。你校国际部正在英国中学生筹备欢迎晚会。在节目单讨论中，负责人Mr. Smith提出了两个方案：一是安排一场中国传统民乐(Chinese folk music)演奏，二是组织一场中国象棋(Xiangqi)体验活动。请给Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你推荐哪个方案； 2. 阐述你的理由 (如文化代表性、互动性、准备难度等)。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 I was born into a poor family from a small Indian village where we had no college, or university. After completing Grade Ten, my father came to me with some bad news. . . “Son, I’m sorry. I won’t be able to pay any more of your educational expenses.” I was the fourth and youngest son in the family. The family expenses had become too much for my father’s small army wage to handle. Not having money for my education worried me. I laid my head down that night, wondering what my future held in store. The words of my teacher came to me, “Nawaz, you must try and find another way for your future. Look at me! I grew up as a poor boy from the village. I struggled, I worked hard and I went to the city. You must find a way and never give up. ” I heard Karachi was a city of opportunity for poor people due to lots of small jobs. I decided to move to the city to get a job, so I could save up and pay for my education. On a busy street not far from where I stayed, I found a job in a small restaurant. I waited on tables, cleaned floors, and washed dishes. I slowly saved enough money for my college admission fee. After that, I studied by day. By night and on weekends I worked at the restaurant. I was tired but determined to complete my education. One day Mr. Jatin started asking me questions. “Where are you from?” “What are you doing here?” “Why are you working here?” He came to the restaurant for a cup of tea regularly in the afternoon, so the waiters were all familiar with him. I politely answered his questions about my situation. “Mmm, I see,” Mr. Jatin nodded. “I’ve watched you work hard. And I’d like to pay for all your college fees. You can quit your job and focus on your studies. ” 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。 I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Having got a well- paid job after graduation, I realized it was time to pay back. 衡阳市八中2026年高三下学期期中考试试题 英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A C C C A D D D A C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B C A D B C F A G D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C A B D B C D C B B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 A D A C D 36．when 37．During 38．resembling 39．but 40．a 41．highest 42．whisking 43．to sharpen 44．reminder 45．However 46． Dear Mr. Smith, Regarding the welcome party for the British students, it is the Xiangqi experience that I strongly recommend. While traditional Chinese folk music carries rich cultural meaning, participating in Xiangqi provides more direct interaction, allowing everyone to learn while playing. Compared with organizing a musical performance, setting up Xiangqi is simpler — requiring only boards and brief instructions — which makes it easier to prepare. Not only can this activity present a special part of Chinese culture, but it also helps build friendship between students from different countries. Yours, Li Hua 47．I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. My heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and profound gratitude. I stood there, stunned for a moment, my eyes wide with astonishment. I thanked Mr. Jatin repeatedly, unable to contain my excitement. With his support, I could finally focus entirely on my studies without the burden of financial worries. I worked even harder, determined not to disappoint him and to make the most of this precious opportunity. Having got a well-paid job after graduation, I realized it was time to pay back. I expressed my appreciation in the most heartfelt way possible, emphasizing how his kindness had transformed my life. I decided to help other students in need, just as he had helped me. I set up a scholarship fund to support those who struggled like I once did. I was acutely aware of the immense value of a helping hand in times of difficulty and was eager to pass on the kindness and make a positive difference in the lives of others. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $