湖南省张家界市2025年高考真题（三）英语试卷含解析

1、Students are always fond of an educational atmosphere___________their choices of subjects are mainly based on their interest.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．when

2、The girl was determined to marry the young man she fell in love with, ________ her parents’ disagreement.

A．by means of

B．regardless of

C．due to

D．in favour of

3、________all our efforts to persuade him, he still wouldn't change his mind to quit his job

A．With

B．Despite

C．Beyond

D．Although

4、Tom is always the ________ to come and the last to leave.

A．one

B．first

C．firstly

D．second

5、I prefer helping others ________ being helped.

A．rather than

B．than

C．to

D．without

6、The teacher apologized _______  late．

A. to his students to arrive   B. to his students for arriving

C. at his students to arrive   D. at his students for arriving

7、Tom may win the competition,   he is likely to get into the national team．

A. in that case   B. in which case

C. in what case   D. in whose case

8、You're very ________ to have found such a nice house.

A. fortunately   B. unfortunately

C. fortunate   D. unfortunate

9、Online, English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself _______.

A.is changing B.is changed C.changes D.changed

10、These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this ________woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices.

A．amaze

B．to amaze

C．amazed

D．amazing

11、An unhappy childhood may have some negative effects on a person's character；however，they are not always _____.

A. available   B. practical  C. permanent  D. beneficial

12、 When _______ this medicine, it is a good idea to avoid_______ alcohol.

A. taking; drinking   B. taken; drinking

C. taking; to drink D. taken; to drink

13、—Why is Mr. Li so happy this morning?

—Because he was honoured with a(n)______ for excellence in teaching.

A. present   B. gift   C. award   D. reward

14、—I am sure that Andrew will win the first prize in the final.

—I think so. He ________ for it for months.

A．is preparing

B．was preparing

C．has been preparing

D．had been preparing

15、Oh, I'm not feeling well in the stomach. I ______ so much fried chicken just now.

A．shouldn't eat   B．mustn't have eaten

C．shouldn't have eaten   D．mustn't eat

16、As soon as everyone ________the examination ________, the test papers were given out.

A．taking... was seated

B．took... seated

C．taking... seated

D．taken... was seated

17、______ the fire broke out, all the students were sleeping soundly.

A．Because

B．In case

C．When

D．As long as

18、Three judges have decided to ________ their decision until a later date.

A．conserve

B．reserve

C．preserve

D．perform

19、 --- How did you _________ the company?

--- It used to be _________ my father. He gave it to me after his retirement.

A. take possession of; in possession of

B. take the possession of; in the possession of

C. take possession of; in the possession of

D. take the possession of; in possession of

20、The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity , but it may be some time _________the situation improves.

A. since B. when

C. before D. unless

21、   Jane Austen began her second novel, Pride and Prejudice, before she was twenty-one. It was originally titled First Impression because the appearances of the characters created the plot of the novel. However, because the novel is also concerned with effects of the characters' first impressions, which is their prejudice. Austen found the title Pride and Prejudice more suitable.

The tone of the novel is light, and satirical. Scenes such as Mr. Collin's proposal to Elizabeth, and Lady Catherine's visits to Lizzy at Long Bourn, provide humorous relief to the readers while at the same time showing certain features of the characters. For example, Lydia's lack of common sense and responsibility is showed when she takes pride in being the First Bennet girl to be married. Elizabeth Bennet's ability to laugh off her bad luck and to continue to be cheerful also contributes to the tone of the novel.

As a result, the mood of the novel lacks dramatic emotions. The atmosphere is cold; there are little description of the setting. The main actions of the novel are the interactions between opinions, ideas, and attitudes, which advance the plot of the novel. The emotions in the novel are to be considered beneath the surface of the story and not to be expressed to the readers directly.

“It is a truth universally believed that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” In this statement, Austin has cleverly done three things: she has declared that the main subject of the novel will be marriage, she has recognized the humorous tone of the novel by taking a simple subject to speak intelligently of, and she has prepared the reader for chase in the novel of either a husband in search of a wife, or a woman in pursuit of a husband.

【1】Characters in Pride and Prejudice impressed people with________.

A．Prejudice

B．pride

C．ignorance

D．honesty

【2】The second paragraph develops by_________.

A．following the order of time

B．providing different examples

C．making comparisons

D．analyzing causes

【3】The first sentence in the 4th paragraph is to prove_______.

A．the truth of a marriage

B．the wisdom of Jane Austen

C．the popularity of the novel

D．the main subject of the novel

【4】The passage may be ________.

A．an introduction to a novel

B．a biography of Jane Austen

C．a review on pride and prejudice

D．a background for Pride and Prejudice

22、Have you ever someone say "It's the real McCoy"? This means something is the best and not a fake. It is thought that this saying came from customers of Elijah McCoy. The tool he had invented for oiling (给……加润滑油) trains was so good that others tried to copy it. The railroads (铁路公司) wanted McCoy's tool but not a low-quality imitation. They wanted "the real McCoy".

Elijah McCoy was an inventor. His parents had been slaves in Kentucky, America. They ran away to Canada so that they could be free. McCoy was born in the province of Ontario in 1844. He went to school there until he was 15 years old. He was very interested in how mechanical things worked. His parents sent him to a school in Scotland where he learned to be a mechanical engineer.

After graduation, McCoy went back to Canada. Soon he moved to Michigan, America, and got a job on a railroad. The manager of the railroad thought that an African American could not be a good engineer and only offered him less important jobs.

He oiled the moving parts of the train. This had to be done while the train was stopped, which was dangerous, because when trains were stopped for oiling, other trains sometimes ran into them. What's more, it took a long time to oil the trains. McCoy invented a tool that could oil a train while it was moving. In 1872, he got a patent from the government to make and sell his automatic oil cup. In less than ten years, the automatic oil cup was being used in trains, ships, and many other kinds of steam engines.

McCoy moved to Detroit, Michigan years later. There he thought up ways to improve steam engines. McCoy kept on inventing for the rest of his life. At the age of 80, he got a patent for a tire. In all, McCoy had 57 patents for his inventions.

【1】What is the text mainly about?

A．The origin of an American saying.

B．An African-American inventor.

C．Patents for steam engines.

D．The automatic oil cup.

【2】Originally, what does "the real McCoy" refer to?

A．A customer of McCoy's.

B．A train oiled by McCoy.

C．One of McCoy's inventions.

D．One imitation of a McCoy's patent.

【3】The railroad manager in Michigan ______ ?

A．doubted McCoy's abilities

B．refused to offer McCoy a job

C．reminded McCoy that the job was very dangerous

D．asked McCoy to invent a tool to oil a moving train

【4】What do we learn about Elijah McCoy?

A．He was mainly self-taught.

B．He had been a slave in the US.

C．He was still inventing at an old age.

D．He spent most of his life in Canada.

23、   A busy brain can mean a hungry body. We often seek food after focused mental activity, like preparing for an exam. Researchers think that heavy bouts of thinking drain energy from the brain, whose capacity to store fuel is very limited.

So the brain, sensing that it may soon require more calories (卡路里) to keep going, apparently stimulates bodily hunger, and even though there has been little in the way of physical movement or calorie consumption, we eat. This process may partly account for the weight gain so commonly seen in college students.

Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and another institution recently experimented with exercise to counter such immoderately post--study food consumption.

Gary Hunter, an exercise physiologist at U.A.B., oversaw the study. Hunter notes that tough activity both increases the amount of blood sugar and lactate (乳酸盐) — a byproduct of intense muscle contractions (收缩) — circulating in the blood and increases blood flow to the head. Because the brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel, researchers wondered if the increased flow of fuel-rich blood during exercise could feed an exhausted brain and reduce the urge to overeat.

Thirty-eight healthy college students were invited to U.A.B.’s exercise lab to report what their favorite pizza was. At a later date, the volunteers returned and spent 20 minutes dealing with selections from college and graduate-school entrance exams. Next, half the students sat quietly for 15 minutes, before being given pizza. The rest of the volunteers spent those 15 minutes doing intervals on a treadmill: two minutes of hard running followed by about one minute of walking, repeated five times. Hunter says, that should stimulate the release of sugar and lactate into the bloodstream. These students were then allowed to gorge on pizza, too. But by and large, they did not overeat. In fact, the non-exercisers, however, consumed about 100 calories more.

The study has limitations, of course. We only looked at lunch, Hunter says; the researchers do not know if the runners consumed extra calories at dinner. They also cannot tell whether other types of exercise would have the same effect as running, although Hunter says they suspect that if an activity causes someone to break into a sweat, it should also increase blood sugar and lactate, feeding the brain and weakening hunger’s call.

【1】According to the passage, ______ may cause many college students to overeat  and gain weight.

A．a lot of energy-consuming mental activities

B．numerous physical movements or calorie burning

C．failure to resist the temptation of delicious food

D．bodily hunger caused by physical growth

【2】The underlined word “counter” is closest in meaning to ______.

A．stimulate

B．maximize

C．balance

D．prevent

【3】What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Running is more beneficial than walking.

B．Sweating in exercise can make people hungrier.

C．The amount of blood sugar and lactate can affect people’s appetite.

D．When the brain feels exhausted, people tend to do exercise for relaxation.

【4】Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A．Mental activities can make people feel hungry.

B．Physical exercise can make people refreshed and stay hungry.

C．Sugar and lactate can help energize and restore people’s brain.

D．It’s uncertain what types of exercise can effectively feed the brain.

24、Phillip Island Penguins

The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach－the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.

·Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip Island

·See the Gippsland area－Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm

·Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance

·Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island－natural home for Little Penguins and many animals

·Take your place in special viewing stands to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little penguins

Ultimate Penguins (+U)

Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.

Adult $ 60.00   Child $ 30.00

Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)

More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands.

Adult $ 25.00 Child $ 12.50

Penguin Skybox (+S)

Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach.

Adult 16 yrs + $ 50.00

【1】What kind of people is the text mainly written for?

A. Scientists.   B. Students.

C. Tourists.   D. Artists.

【2】What can we learn from the text about Little Penguins?

A. They have been on Phillip Island for years.

B. They keep a Guinness record for their size.

C. They are trained to practice diving for visitors.

D. They live in large groups to protect themselves.

【3】How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?

A. $ 37.50.   B. $ 62.50.

C. $ 180.00.   D. $ 150.00.

25、   I lost my mom last month and it’s been really tough. I _______ to my hometown to pay my respects and say my _______. After spending a few days with my _______ making arrangements, it was time to _______ . I boarded the plane to find a young man _______ in my seat. He apologized graciously(优雅地) when I _______ him to move.

When the plane took off, something about leaving the place where I grew up and realizing that my mom was no longer there _______ me down. As I watched the ground growing more and more _______ through the window, my eyes filled with tears. That same young man asked me if I was OK and said he was there if I needed to talk._______, we had a three-hour flight sitting in the same row.

His words made me feel better. Honestly, I felt I wasn’t __________ on that plane traveling hundreds of miles across the country. Although I never took him up on his offer, I was __________by a stranger who knew that I may need someone in that __________. I was grateful that the young guy was willing to __________ me all of his time on the plane.

That moment has made me actively seek ways to serve and __________ others. The things may be small, but they may be __________ to that person.

A．moved

B．drove

C．flew

D．walked

A．goodbyes

B．apologies

C．anxiety

D．pity

A．colleagues

B．classmates

C．staff

D．family

A．go ahead

B．give in

C．come over

D．head back

A．lying

B．sitting

C．leading

D．standing

A．warned

B．forced

C．encouraged

D．asked

A．broke

B．calmed

C．slowed

D．cut

A．different

B．distant

C．colourful

D．terrible

A．In addition

B．On average

C．In return

D．After all

A．concerned

B．alone

C．determined

D．grateful

A．touched

B．commanded

C．scheduled

D．reminded

A．direction

B．moment

C．chance

D．identity

A．promise

B．show

C．offer

D．send

A．recognize

B．support

C．help

D．persuade

A．big

B．common

C．generous

D．useful

26、假设你是新华中学的学生张凯，班里从外地转来一名学生李华，他一时无法融入新的班集体中，感到很苦恼。请根据下列要点用英语给他写一封建议信。

1.帮他分析原因；

2.给他提出建议；

3.陈述你帮助他的具体打算。

注意：词数100左右。

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