2025年湖南衡阳高考二模试卷英语

1、It was after having her first child at a time ______ my mother was working as a lawyer _______she decided to run for governor of the state.

A. that; that   B. which; that

C. that; who   D. when; that

2、—Excuse me，would you mind answering a few questions?

—Well，I don’t know. I’m in rather a hurry__________.

A. seriously   B. actually

C. immediately   D. quickly

3、________ to helping those in need in the town, Old Tim was respected as a figure of great honor.

A．Devoted

B．Devoting

C．Having devoted

D．Devote

4、In my opinion, although paper books are less popular, there is little chance for them to be ________ by e-books.

A.returned B.replaced C.reserved D.rescued

5、The dictionary is_________. many words have been added to the language since it was published.

A．out of control

B．out of date

C．out of sight

D．out of reach

6、The librarian insists that John ________ no more books from the library before he returns all the books he borrowed.

A.will take B.took C.take D.takes

7、Not only __________ a promise, but also __________ it.

A．did he make; he kept

B．he made; he kept

C．did he make; did he keep

D．he made; did he keep

8、The “new” Japanese prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants the USA to promise _________ Japan declares war against China，the USA will give military aid，__________ promises to be impossible.

A． if；which   B． whether；it

C． if；that  D． when；it

9、 They were walking along the shore ______ a huge wave appeared out of nowhere, sweeping

them out to sea.

A. as B. while C. when D. though

10、I find it really difficult to ________ the destruction of such a fine old building. It could have been the symbol of our city!

A．justify

B．underline

C．outsource

D．infer

11、— Have you known each other for long?

— Not very, ________we started to work in the ABC Motor Company.

A．before

B．since

C．when

D．after

12、_____________ should we allow Taiwan to break away from mainland China.

A.At one time B.At no time C.In no time D.From time to time

13、A fire ______ in his car, which made it ______ on the way.

A．broke out; broken down

B．broke out; break down

C．broken out; broken down

D．broke down; break out

14、When the big earthquake happened, in less than a minute, the whole city lay ______.

A．in ruins

B．in trouble

C．in danger

D．in shock

15、—It’s my mother’s fault that my room is in a mess.

—Nonsense! Your mother is not _________ for your laziness.

A. blaming   B. blamed

C. to blame  D. to be blamed

16、The police are trying to discover who is the killer.

A.the identity of the killer B.the result of the killer

C.the score of the killer D.the accent of the killer

17、We would like to see closer ________ between parents and schools.

A．evolution

B．cooperation

C．expectation

D．rejection

18、In March, cherry blossoms on both sides of East Beijing Road give the city of Nanjing an early ____of spring.

A.taste B.theme C.sense D.setting

19、—Hi, Betty．Would you like to go to see a movie with me tonight?

—Sorry, Mary．_________ tomorrow’s lessons, I have no time to go out with you．

A．Not preparing B．Not having prepared

C．Not to prepare D．Being not prepared

20、I live next door to a couple ________children often make a lot of noise.

A. whose B. why

C. where D. which

21、   Learning a foreign language is one of the hardest things a brain can do and commonly considered a process full of barriers. 【1】 Here are some of difficulties faced by many language learners. Also, corresponding suggestions are given. Just be concentrated and motivated when working on those foreign language skills, and you'll make it finally.

【2】 Some of us find the initial stage of learning a new language very challenging. Almost every language learning journey starts with the alphabet(字母表), which can be difficult for some people. That is the first obstacle. 【3】 It is essential that you stay focused at this point and don't get discouraged. Think of the day when you will succeed and start speaking with the locals.

Problems with grammar. 【4】 After all, you can speak a language without knowing grammar. But it doesn't mean that you can ignore it. During the learning process, it is useful to have one or more grammar books. If you don't understand some grammar rules, feel free to ask for help many times until you understand them completely.

Effect of attitude. Believe it or not, one of the main obstacles to learning a foreign language is your attitude. Some believe that the language is hard and that, even if working very hard, they might not succeed. 【5】 Then unavoidably, the performances are poor. So think positively and keep in mind that if you are persistent(坚持不懈的) enough, there will be nothing you can't do.

A．Hesitation in speaking.

B．Learning from the beginning.

C．Consequently, their brain will not work enough.

D．Grammar is not vital in learning a foreign language.

E．But you can easily overcome them once aware of them.

F．The grammar of every language surely has its demanding parts.

G．When you pass it, there comes another one, like everyday phrases.

22、Traverse City, the county seat of Grand Traverse County, Michigan, is home to around 14,000 residents. Parents in the area will find a wide range of summer programs for their kids to enjoy in Traverse City, ranging from camps to reading programs at the library.

SNY Programs

Spooky Nook Youth Programs are designed for your children up to age 12. All of our caretakers have background checks and are experienced in working with children. Participation in our programming shows kids the fun of exercise, physical activity and teamwork. Kids are sure to have a wonderful time playing and learning at Spooky Nook Sports.

Library Programs

You could check out all of the summer programs offered at the Traverse Area District Library. Your kids can participate in the Summer Reading Club, where kids read books, tell the librarian about them and earn prizes. Younger children can attend Wigglers Story Time for stories, singing and rhymes. Other summer events include movie times, magic shows, ice cream parties and surprise guests.

School Programs

Kids can choose from a series of summer programs through the Traverse City Area Public Schools. Summer Adventure Day Camps are for children aged from 3 to 18 and include arts, games and weekly field trips. High school teens can attend the Summer Academy to take classes and earn credits. Middle school students can go to the West Middle School Robotics Camps to learn about entry level robotics and compete against other students.

Museum Camps

Many museums here have special programming for teens. For example, the Museum of Modem Art has a free Friday night program that includes pizza, movies and talks with artists. All your kids need to get in is a valid high school ID.

【1】Which may be suitable if your kids are athletic?

A．Spooky Nook Youth Programs

B．Wigglers Story Time

C．Summer Adventure Day Camps

D．School Robotics Camps

【2】What can we learn about School Programs?

A．World-class equipment is offered.

B．Kids can obtain prizes by reading books.

C．Teens can have a discussion with great artists.

D．The targeted campers range from kids to teens.

【3】Who is the text mainly intended for?

A．Kids

B．Teenagers

C．Parents

D．Seniors

23、From earliest times, the English, for instance, have believed in certain symbols and customs that could bring good fortune as well as keep away evil spirits. 【1】 Below are symbols of luck from a popular culture magazine.

Wood

Back in ancient times, touching the tree was a sign of respect to the gods after a favor has been requested, or thanks to the gods for a request that had been fulfilled. 【2】 Even now, people still have the habit of trying to touch or to knock on wood after talking bad things about other people, and so on, so that the action will get rid of any bad luck during the day.

Horseshoe

The horseshoe is considered a lucky symbol in English customs. It is similar to the other symbols associated with good fortune in other cultures such as “U”. “U” shape is often said to be the symbol of fertility and also possesses power to drive away evil spirits. As they made of iron and used for horses, horseshoes are also linked to strength and power. As a result, combining all these signs of good luck, the horseshoe is regarded as a powerful device to bring fortune and keep evil spirits away. 【3】 However, the horseshoe must be placed in a standing “U” position so that the good fortune will be held by the household.

Coin

Coins, especially gold coins, were said to bring good fortune to the person who possessed them. Gold, like in any other culture, was always a symbol of wealth. In the past, "lucky" gold coins were turned into rings to be worn as a cure for many types of illness. Sometimes, brides put them in a shoe to ensure a good married life. The English also dropped coins into wells to make a wish in the hope that their dreams would come true. 【4】

A．It used to be a common belief that an old boot was a good luck charm.

B．Old boots or shoes were said to hold good spirits and courage of their owners.

C．Later, the British still held their belief that wood is holy as Christ died on a wooden cross.

D．It is usually nailed to the front door to protect the household from uninvited visitors like witches and evils.

E．Old customs seldom die, so don’t be surprised because some of these customs are still practiced daily in today’s society.

F．This is due to the fact that people at that time believed there were good spirits who lived in the wells, fountains or springs.

24、There’s this idea that the best stories are somewhere else, but actually we’ve got great stories on our doorsteps.

I was born in Birmingham and grew up doing sport. At 16, when I was playing football, I injured my knee so badly that I had to give up any sporting ambitions. However, I turned to photography as a way for me to continue exploring my passion for sport. Taking photos also allowed me to connect with people, sound their voices and challenge social norms (规范).

When I was growing up, I hardly saw any photographs of ordinary girls playing sport. The only images I see of sportswomen in the mainstream media are of excellent athletes. To fill the gap, I’m trying to do my own art project People, Place and Sport. Since most people aren’t used to being in the spotlight, I will open with the same question: “What does this sport mean to you?” Then I try to involve the subjects I photograph by doing interviews with them and asking how they would like to share their stories with sports. When people respond positively and start to relax, I begin to shoot them on film.

One of my best project photos is of Mav Akram boxing. Mav is an African woman boxer and runs a Women’s Boxing Club in Birmingham. She is also passionate about getting women into boxing, not just for the physical elements, but also mental health. Because Mav thinks boxing is not only a strategic sport of not getting hit, but also can offer a sense of community. This photo truly encourages women of all shapes and sizes to participate in the sport.

【1】What is the author?

A．An athlete.

B．A photographer.

C．A coach.

D．A reporter.

【2】How does the author bond with her subjects?

A．By taking their photos right away.

B．By showing them a picture of Mav.

C．By getting to know their own stories.

D．By opening up with various questions.

【3】What does Mav think of boxing?

A．It is merely suitable for men.

B．It sharpens her body and mind.

C．It teaches her to avoid getting hit.

D．It helps her fight against social norms.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A．An art project.

B．A passion for sport.

C．An impressive photo.

D．A lasting friendship.

25、Columbia high school girls’ soccer team had lost every game in the season until a new ______stepped in two years ago.

Stuart Henley, a former soccer player and now a truck driver, ______the team and started training hard in February 2020. He ______the progress of the girls to team-building activities to help them bond on and off the field. He focused on the basics of football like passing, ______, and movement to try and bring the girls up to a good standard. His ______: coaches could give them guidelines, but girls ______what they felt they needed to work on.

Obviously, the girls were onto something big in the new season. They ______the skills they had learned and teamwork into their ______, which led them to an ______run of eight games, until they were sadly beaten 3-2 by Wyrley Pumas Team. Although this means they have been _____ the league title, the team have still exceeded (超出) expectation by earning the ______to the county’s top division.

“Whatever brings you down will ______make you stronger, especially for girls.” Captain Chelsea said, “Stuart has really ______our girls the philosophy of playing soccer. We’re going into next season full of confidence and ready to compete against tougher ______, but for now we’re still very much enjoying our ______.”

【1】

A．player

B．driver

C．colleague

D．coach

【2】

A．recognized

B．rewarded

C．reorganized

D．founded

【3】

A．applied

B．preferred

C．credited

D．adjusted

【4】

A．shooting

B．cheering

C．walking

D．observing

【5】

A．principle

B．dream

C．plan

D．virtue

【6】

A．found

B．decided

C．watched

D．liked

【7】

A．turned

B．divided

C．integrated

D．translated

【8】

A．styles

B．training

C．rules

D．game

【9】

A．embarrassing

B．unlucky

C．intense

D．unbeaten

【10】

A．awarded

B．denied

C．saved

D．limited

【11】

A．promotion

B．approach

C．solution

D．contribution

【12】

A．hopefully

B．officially

C．fortunately

D．eventually

【13】

A．brought

B．taught

C．left

D．reserved

【14】

A．participants

B．winners

C．opponents

D．partners

【15】

A．harmony

B．victory

C．company

D．dignity

26、请结合材料，按要求用英文写作。

When a mother is asked what shortcomings her son has, she says many without stop. But when asked about his strengths, she thinks of none.

要求：1. 根据上述内容谈谈你的感想；

2. 应紧扣材料，有明确的观点；

3. 词数不少于60；

4. 在答题卡上作答。

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