湖南省邵阳市2025年高考真题（3）英语试卷（原卷+答案）

1、It is some time since the two parties came into conflict with each other , and now leaders of both sides are _________ a settlement of the dispute.

A. consulting B. negotiating

C. promising   D. Reasoning

2、The government quickly realized that, ________, the pollution will only get worse.

A．unless properly dealt with

B．if not properly dealing with

C．if dealt not properly with

D．unless dealt with it properly

3、Your learning ________ needs to be adjusted a little so that you will have some time for your own hobbies.

A．embarrassment

B．complexity

C．concern

D．strategy

4、— Let’s go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon.

— I’d like to, but I ________ to go with Alice to buy some clothes.

A.agreed B.will agree C.have agreed D.had agreed

5、So far, Mike has spent about $28,000 on the house and __________ it to cost about $38,000 when it is finished and furnished.

A. expected   B. expects

C. has expected   D. will expect

6、When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing many similarities.

A．being compared

B．comparing

C．Compared

D．having been compared

7、After the big job was finished, the builder _____ the number of men working for him.

A.cut off B.cut back on C.cut up D.cut in

8、Sometimes I feet hungry_______ meals, so I eat an apple or a pear.

A.between B.among C.at D.under

9、Due to the widespread ________ of this medical technology, more diseases can be discovered and treated at an early stage.

A. presentation   B. application

C. qualification   D. appreciation

10、Pollution has already destroyed much of the Earth. Only by changing ______ we live can we save our planet.

A. where   B. how   C. what   D. why

11、I didn't ______ the importance of English until he told me English was a must in the job.

A.recognize B.rely C.recommend D.realize

12、My new coat is similar _______ yours ________ color.

A. in; with B. to; with C. to; in   D. from; in

13、Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will give up the name “royal” ____ they withdraw from official duties and embrace new lives, the couple confirmed on Friday.

A.unless B.while C.as D.although

14、We talked about the things and persons_________we remembered in the school.

A．which

B．that

C．who

D．whom

15、—I don’t like vegetables, Mum.

—   on a balanced diet, you should try to cat some.

A. Keep   B. To keep

C. Keeping   D. Having kept

16、 The reason ________ she gave for not being present was ________ the heavy snow prevented her coming.

A．why; because

B．why; whether

C．that; that

D．how; that

17、When he ______ the bill in the restaurant, he suddenly realized that he had left his wallet in the car.

A.paid B.would be paying

C.was to pay D.had paid

18、China has been pushing the reform of public hospitals ________ all its citizens.

A. in charge of   B. for the purpose of

C. in honor of   D. for the benefit of

19、There are hundreds of scenes in English novels________ characters walk through a landscape of fallen leaves, _________ reflect the feelings of the characters.

A．where; that

B．that; when

C．which; where

D．where; which

20、They will finish the work ______ the help of his friends.

A.with B.under C.of D.for

21、While youth is often a time of great promise and achievement, a life well lived can also be filled with any number of next chapters and second or even third — acts that add depth, nuance (细微差别), and meaning to our stories. At 65 years old, Somerset native Carole-Ann Warburton experienced a plot twist that led to the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream she’d never even spoken of aloud.

After an illness incapacitated (使失去正常生活能力) her, Warburton was left with the question of what to do going forward. During her convalescence (康复), her daughter brought around some real estate listings for the sort of homes in which she thought her mum might best spend her golden years. Coincidentally, amongst the notices was an offering for a small barbershop with an above-stairs apartment.

For Warburton, although she admitted “the place was awful”, it was love at first sight and the perfect opportunity to do something she’d longed to do for almost as long as she could remember — work in a bookshop. Less than three months after coming to her decision, Warburton handed in her retirement notice, sold her house, bought the store, and using a personal inventory (库存) totaling between 8,000 and 9,000 titles — she launched her new bookshop, The Book Rest.

A decade on, The Book Rest recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Although the pandemic has slowed foot traffic, since Warburton’s driving motive isn’t monetary profit, but rather, something of a deeper, more special personal value, she has no plans to close up the shop.

Having achieved her own dream, Warburton sees every day in the bookstore as an opportunity to help others realise theirs as well. “All the dreams are in the books,” she told The Guardian. “They are all there waiting to be picked up... Someone can walk in tomorrow and say, I have been looking for that for an awfully long time!” And as gatekeeper to her own small universe of literary wonders, Warburton says she plans to stay around as long as she can to ensure that they do.

【1】What does the author want to say in the first paragraph?

A．There are possibilities at any stage of life.

B．One should grasp the youth to make achievements.

C．Changing the way of life is crucial at the age of 65.

D．Realising a long-cherished dream is all that matters in life.

【2】What did Warburton do to seek her dream?

A．She invested much money in opening a bookstore.

B．She used her possessions to develop real-estate business.

C．She started her career with her daughter in a small barbershop.

D．She sought her daughter’s advice on where to rent the apartment.

【3】What makes Warburton want to keep her bookstore open?

A．Her strong desire to attract more customers.

B．The increasing decline of economic situations.

C．The huge financial burden of illness treatment.

D．Her seeking of an inner world of self-fulfillment.

【4】Which of the following can best describe Warburton?

A．Curious and ambitious.

B．Brave and adventurous.

C．Creative and pioneering.

D．Enthusiastic and determined.

22、   Mark Twain was a great writer.He was born in 1835 in the USA.He was also a famous speaker.He was famous for his sense of humor.Many people liked to listen to his talk because he  liked to tell  some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.

One day，Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing.Before he was going to leave，one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes in the town and told him that he’d better not go there.Mark Twain waved his hands and said，“It doesn’t matter.The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine.I don’t think they will come to visit me.”

After he arrived at the town，Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station.He went into his room，but when he was just about to have a rest，quite a few mosquitoes flew around him.The waiters felt very sorry about that.“I’m very sorry.There are too many mosquitoes in our town，”one of them said to him.

Mark Twain，however，made a joke，saying to the  waiter，“The mosquitoes are very clever.They know my room  number.They didn’t come into the wrong room.”What he said made all the people present laugh heartily.

But that night Mark Twain slept well.Do you know why？That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the  mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.

【1】Why did many people like to listen to Mark Twain’s talk？

A．Because he was a great writer.

B．Because he liked anyone.

C．Because of his sense of humor.

D．Because he wrote good novels.

【2】That day Mark Twain went to the town ________.

A．to see one of his friends

B．because he wanted to do something there for his writing

C．because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there

D．to see one of his relatives

【3】The waiters felt sorry because ________.

A．they did something wrong to Mark Twain

B．their hotel was too small

C．the room was not very clean

D．there were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twain’s room

【4】All the people present laughed heartily because ________.

A．the mosquitoes were very clever and they didn’t come into the wrong room

B．the mosquitoes knew Mark Twain’s room number

C．Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents

D．Mark Twain made a joke

23、The great increase of waste that you find around the world is hard to ignore. Depending on where they live, people produce between 0.11 and 4.54 kilograms of waste every day. Even more alarming, that number is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050.

Is there anything specific you can do to help the situation? One thing is to shop smart. Buy from companies that promote sustainable (可持续的) business practices and use recycled materials in their products.

Here are some products and companies that hit the mark for being environmentally-friendly.

Wool Runners by Allbirds

These light and comfortable tennis shoes are made from natural wool. The laces (鞋带) are made from recycled water bottles. Other shoe parts are made from bean oil, and the shoeboxes are made with recycled materials.

Women’s 711 Skinny Jeans by Levi’s

It usually takes hundreds of gallons of water to make one pair of blue jeans. However, Levis Water ＜ Less collection uses up to 96 percent less water.

Reactive Drawstring Family Tote by Vera Bradley

These pretty bags put recycled water bottles to good use, using 23 of them per bag.

The Sunrise RebornTM Pack by ASICS

ASICS’s new shoes were created with sustainability in mind. The material is dyed (染色), using a special method. The technique uses up to 80 percent less water than regular dyeing methods. The process also uses fewer chemicals and less energy.

Regarding their future footwear lines, ASICS has made a promise. Over 95 percent of their new running shoes will be made from recycled materials. The technology behind Sunrise Reborn puts ASICS one step closer to reaching their sustainability goals. The company has promised to leave a lighter environmental footprint for future generations.

【1】What do the data in Paragraph 1 show?

A．The danger caused by waste materials.

B．The existing problem ignored by people.

C．The serious problem of increasing waste.

D．The growing amount of poisonous waste.

【2】What do the four products have in common?

A．They only use recycled materials.

B．They’re made from natural materials.

C．The techniques behind them are very special.

D．Their companies share the sustainability goals.

【3】Where may the text be found?

A．In a life magazine.

B．In a fantasy book.

C．In a research paper.

D．In a business report.

24、Born in 1965, Shania Twain was the second of five children in her family. At the age of two, she moved with her mother and two sisters to Timmins, a town north of Toronto. When Shania was eight years old, her mother took her to many different bars, clubs and concerts to perform. In high school, Shania joined a local band, with which she often performed. After that, Shania moved to Toronto, where she continued singing.

When Shania was 21 years old, her parents were killed in a car accident. She had to take over the role of parents. Taking care of two teenage brothers and a sister was a Gurdian knot. Suddenly, she had to pay the bills, keep food on the table, and make a living. Anyway, Shania managed to pay the bills by singing here and there.

In 1991，Shania went to Nashville, the home of the country music industry. In 1993，she recorded Shania Twain, her first CD. In 1995, her next CD, The Woman in Me, sold more than ten million copies. Her third CD, Come on Over, was also popular and she had another hit song.

Shania and Robert Lange, a famous producer, got married in 1993. After finishing her 2000 world tour, she decided to make a break with performance. In August 2001，they had a lovely son, whom they named Eja. After September 11th, Shania decided to spend more time on her family and stayed at home until the fall of 2002. Her reappearance in the music world put her face on magazine covers. She also began to promote（宣传）her new CD, Up, on TV shows.

【1】According to the text, Shania ________.

A．went to Timmins in 1965

B．was born into a musical family

C．recorded her first CD in high school

D．began singing in public at an early age

【2】The underlined part “a Gordian knot” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A．a big business

B．a difficult task

C．a social activity

D．a simple problem

【3】What’s the right order of the events in Shania Twain’s life?

a. She moved to Nashville.

b. She married Robert Lange.

c. She lost her parents forever.

d. She promoted Up on TV shows.

e. She recorded The Woman in Me.

A．c, a, b, e, d

B．a, c, e, b, d

C．c, b, a, d, e

D．a, b, e, d, c

【4】What does the author mainly talk about in the text?

A．Why Shania Twain chose to be a singer.

B．How difficult it is to become a singer.

C．Shania Twain’s life experience and her road to success as a singer.

D．Shania Twain’s opinions on music.

25、My baby son was in the hospital, connected to a NG tube(鼻饲管).

I just couldn’t stand the _______ sight of food being slowly pushed through his nose into his stomach. The lovely dreams I had of nursing my baby, and rocking him while he fed, were _______. On the fifth day, I _______, saying I wanted to feed him with a bottle. The doctors _______ and closely recorded my son’s feeding to see if he was able to get _______ milk intake without the tube. 18 hours later, the doctors commanded the tube to be reset immediately.

The next morning, when I saw the tube in his tiny nose, a _______ that he wasn’t improving, I _______. The situation felt so _______. Seated close to my son’s bed, I started crying desperately.

Then came a young nurse. I couldn’t help asking again if we could take the tube out, though fully aware that she could not overrule the doctor’s _______.

She ________, “Not today. But remember, tomorrow is a new day.”

She’s ________. Today, there may be heartache, but tomorrow has its own ________ that NG tubes cannot touch. The advice of this nurse completely changed my ________ away from focusing on the challenges to seeing the promises tomorrow might bring.

On day ten, the doctors approved ________ the NG tube completely. ________, “tomorrow” came.

【1】

A．familiar

B．boring

C．pitiful

D．strange

【2】

A．ruined

B．achieved

C．forgotten

D．valued

【3】

A．warned

B．protested

C．doubted

D．regretted

【4】

A．objected

B．declined

C．hesitated

D．agreed

【5】

A．sufficient

B．temporary

C．average

D．impressive

【6】

A．sign

B．target

C．gesture

D．criterion

【7】

A．stepped away

B．broke down

C．set off

D．showed up

【8】

A．promising

B．special

C．dark

D．similar

【9】

A．comments

B．rules

C．orders

D．theories

【10】

A．nodded

B．requested

C．withdrew

D．replied

【11】

A．cheerful

B．emotional

C．humble

D．right

【12】

A．choice

B．hope

C．pain

D．content

【13】

A．viewpoint

B．memory

C．judgement

D．standard

【14】

A．replacing

B．removing

C．fixing

D．adjusting

【15】

A．Normally

B．Initially

C．Eventually

D．Gradually

26、假定你是李华，下周六计划去净月潭参加学校组织的志愿植树造林活动。请给外教John写封邮件，邀他一同前往，内容包括：

1.集合地点及交通方式；

2.出发和返回的时间；

3.携带物品及注意事项等。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：净月潭Jingyuetan National Scenic Area

Dear John,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua