湖南省常德市2025年高三模拟考试（一模）英语试题
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In an office.
2. What gift will the woman buy for Claire
A. A necklace. B. A silver vase. C. A floor. famp.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new teacher. B. A language course. C. A teaching method.
4. When is Jack's graduation ceremony
A. This Thursday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday.
5 Why does the woman want to return the shirt
A. It's the wrong size. B. It's of poor quality. C. It's the wrong color.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers.
7. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Put off the deadline. B. Take a pillow along. C. Take a break.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who is Steph Curry
A. A team coach. B. A soccer player. C. A basketball player.
9. What does the woman think of the documentary about the World Cup
A. It is boring. B. It is exciting. C. It is confusing.
10. What does the man invite the woman to do
A. Watch a match. B. See a film together. C. Practice sports skills.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel now
A. Pleased. B. Annoyed. C. Surprised.
12. What did the man think interesting
A. Trying different recipes.
B. Analyzing languages.
C. Celebrating festivals.
13. What's the last part of Jason's project about
A. His problems. B. His future plan. C. His suggestions.
听第9段材料，回答第14 至17题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a speech. B. Conducting a survey. C. Hosting a program.
15. What made Ben interested in music
A. Emmy's invitation.
B. A student's performance.
C. His teacher's encouragement.
16. What is the man's song Wreck about
A. His work. B. Family love. C. Unexpected events.
17. What does the man struggle to do
A. Release a new song.
B. Hold a concert tour.
C. Balance work and life.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How often are the lessons published
A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Once a month.
19. What is the main focus of Adept English lessons
A. Reading and writing.
B. Listening and speaking.
C. Grammar and vocabulary.
20. What is one of the features of Adept English
A. It provides self-paced learning.
B. Its lessons are free of charge.
C. It mainly targets native speakers.
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
Prize Draw: Win 1,600 worth of art classes
We are pleased to offer a special prize draw, providing four individuals with the opportunity to attend a privately tutored portrait class at London Fine Art Studios. The five-hour in-person session will focus on the techniques of painting lifelike portraits from life, suitable for artists of all experience levels.
About London Fine Art Studios
London Fine Art Studios, located on Lavender Hill, is a well-respected institution known for its classical approach to art education. Founded by Ann Witheridge, a highly experienced artist and educator, the studio is dedicated to providing a thoughtful, immersive(沉浸式的) learning experience for those looking to develop their skills.
About the class
During the class, Ann will guide you through essential principles of portrait painting, including mass, value,composition and colour. Participants will be able to work in their chosen medium, with personalised instruction to suit their individual skill levels. All materials will be provided. allowing you to focus entirely on the painting process.
The studio's emphasis on classical techniques has produced numerous' successful artists, many of whom have gained recognition both nationally and internationally. Wine and refreshments will be served during the class. For further details and to enter the prize .
The Prize
Four winners, chosen at random, will receive a privately tutored portrait class with Ann Witheridge. Worth 400 each.
How To Enter
Enter by noon on 28 May 2025 by filling in the form here.
Terms & Conditions
Date by mutual agreement. Class to be taken by December 2025. The prize is non-transferable. No cash alternativesareavailable.Forfulltermsandconditions /terms.
1. What can the winner of the prize draw get
A. A cash reward of 400. B. A five-hour personal painting class.
C. A group online painting class. D. A painting class at London University.
2. What is the winner required to do
A. Prepare all the painting materials. B. Take some snacks along.
C. Finish the class by December 2025. D. Choose the class date at random.
3. In which column of a website can we most probably read the text
A. Artists and illustrators. B. Cultural styles.
C. Inspirational stories. D. World news.
B
When Martin Roth began his career as a forest ranger in the 1980s, his job was to care for the forest in a way that would ensure continuity for decades, even centuries. Now, with climate change, it's more about planning for an uncertain future. “It's turned into disaster management,” says Roth, for whom the 3,000 acres of forest along the northeastern shore of Lake Constance in Germany act as testing ground for high-tech solutions, earning him the nickname“digital forest ranger” in the German forestry community.
After a disastrous storm, the clock starts ticking: damaged trees need to be removed before the arrival of bark beetles(甲虫), which breed in dead trees and can go on to destroy entire forests. While it used to take Roth two and a half hours to cover an acre of forest on foot, drones(无人机) now let him survey the entire 3,000 acres in a matter of days, so he can quickly locate damaged trees, identify and inform the owners of affected plots, and send information to workers on the ground.
His most recent project is combining body camera footage with AI. “Usually you mark the trees, they’ re cut down, and you have no idea how much timber you’ ll end up with-how many cubic meters, what quality, which tree species,” he explains. Now AI, “looking” through his body camera, automatically recognizes the tree species he has marked and estimates the amount of timber it will produce, sending the information to his phone in real time.
Roth's experience in tackling the challenges of modern forestry with technology is increasingly sought after-colleagues reach out for advice, and he lectures on digitalization in forestry at the Rottenburg University ofApplied Forest Sciences. But he warns that technology can never replace a walk through the forest:“I should never believe that the digital twin is reality. I always have to do a reality check.”
4. What effect has climate change on Martin Roth's work
A. It made his job focus on long-lasting forest continuity.
B. It reduced the importance of traditional forestry skills.
C. It required him to abandon technology-based methods.
D. It shifted his role toward managing unexpected disasters.
5. How do drones help Roth after a disastrous storm
A. Kill bark beetles quickly. B. Assess forest damage efficiently.
C. Predict the future climate change. D. Replace the work of ground workers.
6. What does Roth imply by mentioning“reality check” in the last paragraph
A. Digital tools must be tested in extreme weather.
B. AI's calculations are often unsafe and unreliable.
C. Technology will soon make forest rangers unnecessary.
D. Virtual models cannot fully replace on-site inspections.
7. What is the purpose of the text
A. To describe the life story of a German forest ranger.
B. To warn about the dangers of climate change to forests.
C. To introduce how technology transforms modern forestry.
D. To criticize the overuse of drones in environmental protection.
C
The mental pain of failure can stimulate you to become better at the activity in which you lack proficiency-if you can consider the unpleasant experience as an indicator of personal growth. This is what researchers found when they conducted a field experiment at an improvisation(即兴表演) club. One group of amateur improvisers was instructed to actively seek the feeling of awkwardness. The scholars found that, compared with improvisers who were not given this instruction, the first group was more engaged in the exercise. Instead of seeing the discomfort as something to avoid, they saw it as central to the process and leaned into it.
This has effects on how to improve ordinary life. You can put failure to good use in many other areas of life. If you' re a student, take a class far outside your area of skills and interests, knowing that the struggle to cope with a very novel challenge may improve studying what you do like. Enjoy the difficulty of it and analyze the mistakes you make—— and you will almost certainly find that you' re doing even better at your preferred subject.
Employers can apply these principles as well. I like the“75/25 rule,” according to which employees spend three-quarters of their time on their assigned task and one quarter helping others outside their area. The short-term cost of this is friction as people struggle with novelty and difficulty-and bosses should take care not to make this worse by being punitive or overly critical. But I have seen the long-term benefit of better motivation in the core assignment, as well as a better flow of information and distribution of new skills across different activities within an enterprise.
The embrace-failure principle can even be applied to happiness itself. None of us wants to be unhappy. But inviting sources of unhappiness into life can be extremely beneficial. Resolve not to be afraid of fear, anger, or sadness. They are normal and natural parts of life, after all. And if you let them, they will help you savor(享受) the joys of life all the more.
8. What did the experiment at the improvisation club find
A. Avoiding awkwardness improved improvisers’ creativity.
B. Actively embracing awkwardness increased engagement.
C. Professional improvisers performed better than amateurs.
D. Discomfort negatively impacted participants' motivation.
9. Why does the author advise students to take unfamiliar classes
A. To reduce their academic pressure.
B. To increase their studying interests.
C. To avoid errors in their preferred field.
D. To indirectly strengthen their major subjects.
10. What is the long-term effect of the“75/25 rule”
A. Employees are more motivated and multi-skilled.
B. Competitions among colleagues get more intense.
C. New and difficult assignments become effortless.
D. Conflicts in workplace disappear completely.
11. Which is the best title of the text
A. The Different Ways to Avoid Failure.
B. The Advice on How to Seek Happiness.
C. The Benefits of Doing Things You' re Bad at.
D. The Reasons Why You' re in Negative Moods.
D
From an airplane, cars moving slowly down the highway look like ants. But actual ants — unlike cars—somehow ow manage to avoid the suffering of stop-and-go traffic. Researchers are now studying these insects’cooperative tactics(战术) to learn how to program self-driving cars that don't jam up.
The free flow of traffic becomes unstable as the number of cars increases on a highway. At 15 vehicles per mile per lane, one driver tapping their brakes (刹车) can cause a persistent wave of congestion. “It's a kind of phase transition,” like water turning from a liquid to a solid form, says Nishinari, a physicist at the University of Tokyo.
Nishinari’ s previous research had shown that ants can maintain their flow even in large numbers. So what’ s their secret In a recent study, researchers recorded ants on trails and used traffic-engineering models to analyze their movement. They found that the ants don't jam because they travel in groups of three to 20 that move at nearly constant rates while keeping good distances between one another-and they don't speed up to pass others.
Human drivers at rush hour are hard to follow such rules. “We' re maximizing the interests of individuals,which is why, at a given point, you start to have a traffic jam,” says Nicola, who studies sustainable engineering at the University of Trento in Italy. “But self-driving cars, if they one day become everywhere, could have more cooperative programming. In one vision of this future, autonomous vehicles would share information with nearby cars to make good use of traffic flow-perhaps, by prioritizing constant speeds and headways or by not passing others on the road,” Nicola suggests.
Today's drivers can learn at least one thing from ants to avoid causing a traffic jam, Nishinari says: don't tailgate. By leaving room between their car and the one ahead of them, drivers can absorb a wave of braking in heavy traffic conditions that would otherwise be amplified (放大) into a traffic jam with no obvious cause. “Just keeping away,” he says, “can help traffic flow smoothly.”
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The principle of causing a jam. B. The bad effects of jams on our life.
C. The difficulty of avoiding a jam. D. The suffering of being stuck in a jam.
13. What is the ants' key to avoiding traffic jams
A. Traveling in large groups. B. Keeping steady speed and spacing.
C. Following a central leader. D. Frequently walk over one another.
14. What does Nicola suggest in Paragraph 4
A. Provide more speed choices for drivers.
B. Build special roads for self-driving cars.
C. Set stricter rules to regulate drivers' behaviors.
D. Apply ants' cooperative strategies to self-driving cars.
15. What does the underlined word“tailgate” mean in the last paragraph
A. Park illegally. B. Speed up suddenly.
C. Drive too closely. D. Ignore traffic signals.
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。
Anyone with an internet connection can watch breaking news, or at least some version of it. Across social media, posts can fly up faster than most fact-checkers can handle, and they are often an unpredictable mix of true,fake, and out of context. 16 How do you know what to trust and what not to share Here are some basic tools everyone should use when consuming breaking news online.
17 Think about who would benefit from spreading confusing information during a news event.During elections, for example, look out for conflicting information and baseless accusations that may benefit one political party or candidate. Of course, not all misinformation is serious. Some is created just for fun or to troll(恶搞) people, so be as skeptical of silly stories as serious ones.
Slow down while reading or watching. Social media is built for things to go viral, for users to quickly share before they are even done reading the words. No matter how shocking, enlightening or annoying a TikTok orYouTube video is, you must wait before passing it on to your network. 18 That's because they are waiting until information is confirmed and accurate. So assume everything is suspect until you confirm its authenticity(真实性).
Don't use AI to get news. Tech companies are pushing their voice assistants and AI chatbot tools as a way to get the latest news. 19 They can be incorrect, out of date or simply copying words from sources with little credit or visibility. Some chatbots even have started adding disclaimers (免责申明) around breaking news events,advising readers to look elsewhere for new information. 20
A. Know why misinformation exists.
B. News outlets may seem slower than social media.
C. Question why you want to share it in the first place.
D. Do not rely on these features for accurate information.
E. Do a Google search for the person or organization's name.
F. So going directly to news sources will ensure you get more accurate information.
G. The rapid spread of easily accessible AI tools is mudding the waters even further.
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。
At 40,I decided to sign up for a ballet class. “But you’ re not very 21 ,” my husband reminded me. He wasn't wrong. I nearly 22 myself the one time I tried to lift my leg in an attempt to stretch. I could feel how I didn’ t look like promising ballerina(芭蕾舞演员) material. But I was determined to give it a 23 .
Though I'd 24 my classes to be physically demanding,I hadn't anticipated that my teacher's advice
would change my way of life. When I felt sad about my 25 of elegance in the seemingly simple act of pointing, my teacher reminded me that ballet isn't about perfection. 26 , he said, it's about trying hard for perfection. Slowly,I started becoming more 27 with the body. The idea that my body hasn't been that inflexible 28 me. Ballet is forcing me to rethink my relationship with my 29 , and feel amazed at the 30 . I' ve learned to stand with more confidence and courage. As for the 31 They' re part of being alive.
As a lifelong advanced beginner, at the age of 50, I am finally a ballerina, though not the kind that anybody would 32 to see on stage. Why do I 33 Because when I do my daily ballet class,I 34 my breathing and move my body in ways that 35 me of everything that is possible.
21. A. brave B. flexible C. energetic D. skillful
22. A. injured B. hit C. enjoyed D. relaxed
23. A. promise B. lesson C. surprise D. try
24. A. required B. wished C. expected D. dreamed
25. A. need B. hope C. sense D. lack
26. A. Rather B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
27. A. careful B. concerned C. disappointed D.comfortable
28 A. attracts B. frightens C. encourages D. controls
29. A. husband B. body C. teacher D. health
30. A. efforts B. changes C. speed D. behaviour
31. A. achievements B. adventures C. imperfections D. misunderstandings
32. A. charge B. afford C. pay D. refuse
33. A. continue B. agree C. wait D. quit
34. A. focus on B. get used to C. lose control of D. recover from
35. A. clear B. remind C. warn D. cheat
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。
Maybe you have never heard of such a kind of food. Called“the world’ s hardest dish”—— 36 (literal)——a traditional stir-fry featuring stones as its key ingredient has aroused cooking 37 (curious) on Chinese social media.
Customers are supposed to suck (吮吸) on the small rocks to enjoy the rich and spicy flavor of the dish, 38 originated in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei. They are instructed to suck off the flavors, then spit out the rocks — hence the dish's name suodiu, meaning“suck and throw away.”
Videos of internet users 39 (sample) suodiu have sprung up all over Chinese social media platforms over 40 past week. The videos also show 41 street vendors(小贩) cook up the unusual dish:vendors pour chili oil onto boiling hot pebbles (鹅卵石) on a grill shake garlic sauce all over them, then stir-fry everything 42 a mix of garlic pieces and diced peppers. Then customers 43 (serve) the flavored stones in palm-sized boxes, each of which costs about 16 yuan (US$2.30).
Suodiu is believed to date back hundreds of years and was passed down for 44 (generation) by boatmen through their oral history. Back in the old days, boatmen could become trapped in the middle of a river and run out of food while delivering goods. 45 (find) happiness in the bitterness, they would find stones to cook with other seasonings to make a dish.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46.假设你是李华，你在学校英语俱乐部举办的“用英语讲中国故事”比赛中获得了一等奖，组委会邀请你发表获奖感言。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1.表示感谢；
2.分享经验；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you!
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。
One sunny afternoon, Jamie and his friend Ethan gathered at their favorite spot, the old oak tree in the park. As they sat together, exchanging plans for the coming weekend, Jamie felt a familiar knot of anxiety forming in his stomach. This was the day he had to present his science project, and the thought of speaking in front of everyone made his palms sweat. “What's wrong, Jamie ” Ethan asked, noticing the change in his friend's behavior. “I…Ihave to present my project about renewable energy tomorrow, and I'm really nervous. I don't think I can explain it well. What if they laugh at me ” Jamie admitted. Ethan leaned in closer, “Listen, Jamie, everyone gets nervous. But if you believe in what you' re saying, others will too. Just think of it as telling a story.” Jamie sighed, considering his friend's words, but the fear of failure still overwhelmed him.
That evening, Jamie sat at his desk, on which lay the papers and diagrams of his project. He had spent weeks researching solar panels, wind turbines(风力涡轮机), and the importance of conserving energy . Yet, despite his hard work, the doubts crept back in like shadows in the night. “What if I forget everything What if I trip over my words ” he murmured(低语) to himself.
His mother, hearing his murmurs from the hallway, comforted him with a warm smile, “Jamie, remember, it's not about being perfect. It's about sharing what you' ve learned. You' re passionate about this topic, and that passion will shine through.” As Jamie lay in bed that night, he thought about his mother's words. Slowly, the knot in his stomach began to loosen, replaced by a flicker of determination.
The next morning, after a quick breakfast, he grabbed his project materials and headed to school. As the bell rang, one by one, students presented their projects. Jamie's heart raced as he watched his classmates speak confidently, their voices steady and strong.
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。
Finally, it was Jamie's turn.
After the presentations, Jamie's classmates came over to congratulate him.
参考答案
听力答案略
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. F
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B 31.C 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. B
【答案】36. literally
37. curiosity
38. which 39. sampling
40. the 41. how
42. with 43. are served
44. generations
45. To find
46.【答案】 Ladies and gentlemen,
It's a great honor to receive this award. First, I'd like to express my gratitude to the organizing committee for this valuable opportunity, and to my teachers, classmates, and family for their support.
Sharing Chinese stories in English taught me two things: passion and practice. I read traditional tales to understand their spirit, then practiced retelling them naturally. Recording my voice and asking for feedback also helped improve my fluency.
Finally I hope this event will inspire more students to explore the beauty of Chinese culture through language learning. Let's keep spreading our stories to the world!
Thank you!
47.【答案】
Finally, it was Jamie's turn. He stood up, trembling slightly, but took a deep breath as Ethan's advice echoed in his mind:“Think of it as telling a story.” Gripping his notes, Jamie began explaining solar panels, his voice shaky at first. Gradually, he focused on the diagrams he had worked so hard on. To his surprise, his classmates leaned forward, listening intently. When he mentioned wind turbines, he even gestured like spinning blades,drawing smiles. By the end, his voice grew steadier, and applause erupted. Relief washed over him — he had done it!
After the presentations, Jamie's classmates came over to congratulate him. “Your passion really showed!” one exclaimed. Even the teacher praised his clear explanations. Ethan patted his shoulder, grinning, “See They loved your story!” Jamie beamed, realizing his fear had faded once he shared his knowledge. That night, he felt proud——not because he was perfect, but because he had dared to try. The old oak tree seemed to whisper approval as he walked home, lighter than ever.
