长沙市明德中学2025届高三11月阶段检测
英语试卷
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. Which flowers will the woman get
A. The yellow ones. B. The blue ones. C. The red ones.
2. Where did the cakes come from
A. They were bought at a shop.
B. They were made by the woman.
C. They were a gift from a neighbor.
3. How much should the woman pay
A. $30. B. $60. C. $90.
4. What will the boy still need to do
A. Walk the dog. B. Tidy the kitchen. C. Take out the garbage.
5. What is the season now
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Summer.
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。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. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesperson and customer.
7. What kind of show did the woman see recently
A A comedy show. B. A pop music show. C. An electronic music show.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why doesn’t the boy want to perform
A. He hates acting. B. He is nervous. C. He isn’t into the role.
9 What role did the woman play in her first performance
A A queen. B. A princess. C. A servant girl.
10. How did the woman feel after her first performance
A. Sad. B. Confident. C. Frightened.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the speakers have a family vacation
A. During the spring vacation. B. During the summer break. C. During the winter holiday.
12. Which country will the speakers probably take a vacation in
A. The United States. B. Switzerland. C. Australia.
13. What did the woman’s colleague offer to help with
A. Dining. B. Accommodation. C. Surfing and diving lessons.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Reading habits. B. Studying for school. C. Listening to biographies.
15. What type of book does the woman prefer to listen to
A. A novel. B. A biography. C. A textbook.
16. Why does the woman make some marks when reading on paper
A. To let her eyes relax.
B. To make them easier to review.
C. To keep herself focused on reading.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the problem in the north part of the campus
A. A water leak. B. A broken building. C. An electrical issue.
18. Where are most of the classrooms located
A. In the north and west sections. B. In the north and east sections. C. In the west and east sections.
19. What should students do to check if the school is open
A. Look online. B. Ask their teachers. C. Call the administration.
20. What is happening on Friday
A. There will be many tests.
B. The school is expected to reopen.
C. Teachers will offer extra office hours.
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
November is often overlooked as December approaches, but it’s an ideal time to arrange an escape from the dull skies of northern Europe. Here’s our pick of the best holiday destinations in November.
Vatnaj kull, Iceland
Iceland’s name becomes increasingly accurate in November, as sub- zero temperatures arrive more frequently. This is the best time for tourists to enter into the heavenly world of ice caves — more accurately, glacier caves — as these changing holes need to be safely frozen before they can be explored.
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Lanzarote provides an amazing break in November. The first week aside, there are few school holidays this month — a bonus for peace- seekers. With gardens designed by the famous Lanzarote architect César Manrique, Meliá Salinas is a big- name resort (度假胜地) with local style, set between two beaches.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
During the winter, Jackson Hole is a wonderland of snow skiing, snowmobiling and ice- skating. If you’re looking for some fast- paced family fun, try the Alpine Slide, where you can slide down 2,500 feet of Snow King Mountain in a bobsled (雪车). No matter when you’re planning your trip, you should book early.
Vancouver Island, Canada
Part of British Columbia, Vancouver Island was originally the land of the Kwakwaka’ wakw, Nuu- chah- nulth and Coast Salish peoples. Today, the island is valuing the original cultures more and more. Planning means you can take your time seeking out activities that celebrate native people’s culture. Remember that you must order the ferries (渡船)from the mainland ahead of time.
1. Where would tourists preferring quiet destinations like to go
A. Vatnaj kull. B. Lanzarote.
C. Jackson Hole. D. Vancouver Island.
2. What do the last two destinations have in common
A. They need reservations. B. They have colourful cultures.
C. They are famous for snow sports. D. They are suitable for all the family.
3. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A coursebook. B. A survey report.
C. A guidebook. D. A geographical paper.
B
A half-century ago, one biologist taught us from a new textbook titled Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach. At that time, I was a young assistant professor at Montana State University and I wondered: Doesn’t every biologist think about animal behavior from an evolutionary view
Later, I met John Alcock, the book’s author, and he told me that most biologists were more concerned with closely related mechanisms (机制) of animal behavior in the immediate environment, and did not normally ask questions about what adaptive function might have been served by engaging in a particular behavior in a particular environment.
When I left Montana to join Arizona State University, one of the students in my lab was crazy about her undergraduate animal behavior class. It turned out that the teacher was John Alcock, who had obtained his Ph. D. from Harvard University.
Alcock authored a number of beautifully written books. His Sonoran Desert Spring is a delightful read, revealing a deep appreciation of all the amazing life forms that have adapted to life in the desert. Another of his books, In a Desert Garden: Love and Death Among the Insects, describes all the amazing aspects of nature that took place in his own garden.
Alcock received a telescope from his parents at age seven and through it, he discovered the beautiful birds of rural Pennsylvania, where he was raised. I later often had the pleasure of going birdwatching with Alcock, and it was amazing that he could spot and recognize bird species by catching sight of them, or even just listening to a small piece of song.
Alcock had rich knowledge and a way with words that allowed him to make up an extremely interesting story about something uninspiring. And given the known psychological benefits of getting out in nature, imagine having a career in which your job is to go out into the wilderness and look at flowers and birds.
4. What does the author want to know about biologists
A. Their opinions on animal behavior. B. Their attitudes towards wild animals.
C. Their concerns about the changing world. D. Their research on the natural environment.
5. Why does the author mention a student in his lab
A. To show John Alcock’s achievement. B. To prove John Alcock’s ambition.
C. To stress John Alcock’s influence. D. To explain John Alcock’s responsibility.
6. What does paragraph 5 mainly show about John Alcock
A. His discovery of the hidden beauty. B. His pleasure in exploring nature.
C. His experience of living in Pennsylvania. D. His ability to identify different birds.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Exploring the Sonoran Desert with a Biologist
B. Birdwatching Adventures: A Life Inspired by Nature
C. John Alcock: A Pioneer in Animal Behavior Studies
D. The Impact of Binoculars on a Biologist’s Childhood
C
Remember the future From jet packs to artificial intelligence, visions of tomorrow once preoccupied our collective imagination. Lately though, young people are addicted to looking the other way.
Supercharged by social media, nostalgia (怀旧) seems to attract Generation Z consumers so much. However, this doesn’t mean throwing it back is a cheat code for marketing success with Generation Z. Brands must understand what their audience is looking for in a nostalgia play and then work out how to feed this appetite.
So what’s behind this nostalgia explosion Having grown up online, where any trend from any era is instantly accessible and social media platforms deliver an unending stream of memories, this generation naturally tends to be nostalgic. We see this reflected in the big cultural hits of recent years —TV shows and the music of Olivia Rodrigo — where strongly nostalgic elements inspire wild followers.
For nostalgia to work best, something else needs to be going on. The search for connected experiences among Generation Z is also often linked to hype (炒作) culture. Nostalgic launches that connect with hype culture are a great way to create a certain audience, but their success rests on playing into the memories of existing customers as well as the new ones. It’s about tapping into comforting images still fixed in their consciousness.
But Gen Z is about more than online hype and being digitally native. Gen Zers want clarity, credibility, and honesty from their brands. Leaning into nostalgia can help convey this, and when it comes to awakening memories, nothing beats the physical experience. Brands with the vision to bring nostalgia into physical spaces can create an even deeper connection with this audience.
Ultimately, whether online or through physical stores, nostalgia will always be part of the marketing tool kit. To use it most effectively, brands need to become more ambitious yet clever. More culturally knowledgeable, but sincere. And most important, they really need to know their audience — otherwise, that audience will start looking in another direction.
8. Which is closest in meaning to “cheat code” in paragraph 2
A. A fake password. B. A way of cheating.
C. A wrong number. D. The secret to success.
9. Why does nostalgia become so popular with the young generation
A. Young children are deeply influenced by adults.
B. This generation is born with the love for the Internet.
C. Online information about the past is easily accessed.
D. There are numerous old TV shows and music works.
10. Which of the following is the most effective way to use nostalgia
A. Online hype. B. Physical experience.
C. Comforting images. D. TV advertisements.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Value of memories about the past times.
B. Reasons why nostalgia becomes so popular.
C. Characteristics of the Generation Z consumers.
D. Suggestions on promoting business with nostalgia.
D
Across the flat plateau of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, shades of gray- brown soil are dotted with areas of dark rock —— and a clearly defined circle of stones. Unmistakably constructed by humans, this structure, called “standing stone circles” by Archaeologists, was built around 7,500 years ago by a people we barely know for a purpose we have long misunderstood.
In 2019, archaeologists from the University of Western Australia began excavating (发掘) these standing stone circles. Their initial idea was that these were structures built by Neolithic nomads (新石器时代的游牧民) for some long- forgotten religious practices. However, excavating at multiple sites, they found what turned out to be archaeological pay dirt — domestic rubbish. The remains of discarded animal bones, household tools, and even jewelry, have reclassified the standing stone circles as Neolithic homes.
Standing stone circles seem to have sprung up around 5,800 to 5,500 B. C. This coincided with a warmer climate in the region that brought more regular rainfall and a landscape of rich grasses and trees, good conditions for raising cattle and goats. But these were also good conditions for building permanent structures. More abundant vegetation meant less pressure to keep moving the animals to fresh grasslands, which made building homes more worthwhile. This, and the plateau’s abundance of stones, may have encouraged the nomads to stay a while and build.
Excavations of these settlements are revealing something of this people’s way of life. They kept cattle and goats for meat, but continued to hunt and gather to expand their diet with hare, fruits and nuts. The many grinding(磨碎) stones found on the sites suggest inhabitants were regularly grinding grains, but these were likely to be gathered rather than farmed. The plateau sites have also revealed tools made with materials from the sandstone valleys and jewelry shaped from shells from the Red Sea —— these Neolithic people had a complex culture involving travel and probably exchange.
The revelation overturns many of our assumptions about Neolithic AlUla. Here were a people more settled and more civilized than history has given them credit for. Their story is just beginning to be revealed, but already a very different picture of early AlUla is emerging.
12. What did the 2019 excavation finally identify the “standing stone circles” as
A. Religious sites. B. Natural wonders.
C Rubbish stations. D. Domestic buildings.
13. What was a contributing factor in the building of the standing stone circles
A. The richness of plants. B. The worsening climate.
C. The need to store goods. D. The desire to raise more animals.
14. What is most likely true about Neolithic people’s way of life in AlUla
A. They had interactions with other groups.
B. They planted crops and kept cattle and goats.
C. They relied entirely on hunting and gathering for food.
D. They made tools and jewelry purely from local materials.
15. What is the purpose of the text
A. To promote a historical site. B. To provide some new insights.
C. To introduce an ancient population. D. To argue for some long- held beliefs.
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。
The sun is the one thing you can depend on to be there for you every day, without fail. It rises every day and provides a splendid new beginning to each day. ___16___. Take a look at these specific reasons why you should watch the sunrise.
It links you to nature. At sunrise, the world is peaceful, noiseless and calm. There is stillness in the air, and you feel a deep connection between you and nature. As you’re bathed in the golden rays of the sun, you feel the love that nature has for you, which does help to face every day with the knowledge that you’re not alone. ___17___.
It helps to boost your mood. Many people find that looking at the sunrise improves their mood. ___18___. When you look at a magnificent sunrise, you feel your own significance and self-worth. There are many health benefits when you look at the sunrise, as when your stress and anxiety levels come down your health definitely improves. The positivity within you will help you make better decisions during the day.
___19___. There is no one who has not experienced tough times. You too, might be in the middle of complicated problems. You need inner resolve to overcome your problems. Sunrise promises new faith that things will turn out alright. The darkness of the night before is replaced by the sunlight, encouraging you to leave behind the dark days and look forward to new beginnings.
It fills you with gratitude. Studies show that watching the sunrise can arouse a sense of gratitude. It’s a reminder of our blessings. Many successful individuals emphasize gratitude’s role in prosperity. ___20___. Witnessing the first light of day can evoke a deep sense of thankfulness. It’s hard not to feel gratitude for such a splendid display. This daily practice can lead you on a path of continuous thankfulness.
A. It brings you hope and strength
B. It reminds you to make each day count
C They owe their success to expressing daily thanks
D. So start to watch the sunrise to immerse yourself in nature
E. Watch the sunrise and let the bursting rays fill you with courage
F. There is a good chance that you will have an uplifting experience too
G. Watching the sunrise can do wonders for your mental and emotional health
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第四部分 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。
Her friend was dying of AIDS, and Kate Munger didn’t know how to help. She ___21___ for a shift at his home, California. “When it was time to sit by his ___22___, I was terrified,” said Kate. He was nervous and ___23___, shaking under the sheets. So Kate did what she always did when she felt ___24___ - she began to sing.
Kate ___25___ the lyrics over and over, singing for two hours. “It calmed me down, which calmed him down,” she ___26___. “By the time I finished singing, I knew this was something that would be shared.” And the Threshold Choir was ___27___ - now a group of 1,300 volunteers around the world who provide ___28___ through song to people at the end of life.
When invited to a bedside, choir volunteers ___29___ from a collection of about 300 songs, many ____30____ by Kate specifically to express peace and comfort. “We sing very ____31____ and quite close,” said Kate. “We’re trying to recreate the distance between a mother’s mouth and a baby’s ____32____.”
Choir singers join to make a difference because of the group’s deep sense of ____33____, which is especially apparent when a volunteer’s own loved one falls ill. Kristin Masters asked her Santa Cruz choir members to sing nearly every day throughout her partner Claudette’s ____34____ months. “Claudette’s last days were rich, warm, and sweet. It was like a ____35____ in there,” Kristin said. “I got to give her that kind of death.”
21. A. applied B. volunteered C. searched D. prepared
22. A. table B. doorstep C. bedside D. chair
23. A. upset B. excited C. confused D. crazy
24. A. happy B. lonely C. angry D. afraid
25. A. repeated B. learned C. imagined D. heard
26. A. interpreted B. advised C. estimated D. recalled
27. A. supplied B. produced C. born D. ensured
28. A. leisure B. comfort C. influence D. magic
29. A. posted B. collected C. selected D. predicted
30. A. recorded B. written C. promoted D. discussed
31. A. softly B. loudly C. toughly D. clearly
32. A. heart B. eye C. mouth D. ear
33. A. safety B. humor C. community D. justice
34. A. painful B. final C. amazing D. impressive
35. A. border B. camp C. shelter D. house
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。
In May, 2023, the National Museum of China (NMC) launched ____36____ (it) first original stage play, Joyful Songs In A Flourishing Age, as part of a project seeking to make cultural heritage active again.
Inspired by The Pottery Storyteller Beating A Drum, a piece in the NMC’s collection from the Eastern Han Dynasty, ____37____ play presented a fantasy “dialogue” between the ancient ceramic (陶瓷的) figures and the audience while ____38____ (integrate) art forms such as drama, musical and opera.
Dialogues ____39____ time and space are happening in new ways at the NMC. The bronze (青铜) exhibits from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, ____40____ were displayed inside the NMC’s Ancient China exhibition hall, often lead visitors ____41____ (impress) by ancient Chinese civilization. Collectible cards featuring ____42____ (image) of the museum’s collections have also proven quite popular with visitors.
Since 2018, the NMC ____43____ (develop) virtual exhibition halls and published short videos on its social media platforms. Therefore, visitors can enjoy exhibitions online, getting a taste of Chinese culture without even leaving their homes. Not only can cultural and creative products bridge gaps, ____44____ they can also help visitors better relate to _____45_____ (hide) cultural meanings.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 下个月，你们班将开展“职业初体验”（My First Experience in Career）实践活动。为了丰富活动的形式并提升活动的体验，请你写一封邮件邀请外教Sam参加筹备会，内容包括：
（1）发出参会邀请；（2）介绍会议内容；（3）确定参会细节（如时间，地点等）。
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。
Dear Sam,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
Knock-knock-knock. “Hello ” I called timidly through my cousin Anita’s bedroom door. No answer. There’s no way she forgot I was moving in today, right I thought. “Anita It’s me, Norah! ” I called again.
I had only met my cousin once a couple of years ago when Anita and Aunt Sonam had flown to California to visit. Mom had hoped Anita and I would be friends. But all Anita wanted to talk about was soccer, which was practically a foreign language to me. Secretly, I had felt relieved when the visit was over.
Now, I was standing in my aunt’s tiny apartment in New York City, and there was still no answer from Anita. I knocked again, a little louder this time. Finally, Anita opened the door. She apologized, saying she had been listening to music. But instead of inviting me in, Anita frowned at my massive suitcase.
Behind her, I could see a blue beanbag chair crowded next to a bunk bed (上下铺). In my old room in California, I’d had a double bed all to myself, and my original artwork had covered all the walls. Anita’s walls, on the other hand, were covered with posters of the U. S. women’s soccer team. I didn’t see any free space to hang anything else.
“C-can I come in ” I asked, blushing. Anita nodded, but she barely moved. I had no choice but to squeeze by her into the room. I put my stuff against the wall and Anita started bouncing the soccer ball from her foot to her knee and back again. Suddenly, her foot kicked the ball at an odd angle, and it accidentally flew toward me. “Whoops! ” Anita called. “Think fast!”
But I was still taking in the surroundings, so the ball caught me off guard and bounced off my shoulder. Forcing a smile, I pretended it didn’t bother me. Unsure of what to do, I took out my sketchbook (素描本) and colored pencils and sat down. Just holding my sketchbook made me feel more at ease. I started sketching aimlessly while Anita went back to bounce her ball.
Suddenly, it dawned on me that I could draw Anita in action. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Anita studied the drawing carefully.
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听力：1—5 ACBAB 6—10 AABCB 11—15 CABAA 16—20 BCBAA1
长沙市明德中学2025届高三11月阶段检测
英语试卷
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。
【答案】1. B2. A3. C
【答案】4. A5. C6. D7. C
【答案】8. D9. C10. B11. D
【答案】12. D13. A14. A15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
【答案】16. G17. D18. F19. A20. C
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第四部分第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】21. B22. C23. A24. D25. A26. D27. C28. B29. C30. B31. A32. D33. C34. B35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. its
37. the38. integrating
39. across40. which
41. to be impressed
42. images43. has developed
44. but45. hidden
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46.
【答案】Dear Sam,
Our class plans to hold an event themed “My First Experience in Career” next month. On behalf of the class, I’m writing to invite you to our planning meeting. Your unique insights and international background would be of great help to make this event engaging and informative.
During the meeting we will focus mainly on the various forms of the activities, in the hope of improving the participation experience and inspiring us students to explore our future career paths wisely.
The meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 2:00 PM and it will be in Room 311 of the Education Complex. Your presence will be highly appreciated, and we are looking forward to your positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写（满分25分）
47.
【答案】范文
Suddenly, it dawned on me that I could draw Anita in action. Quickly turning to a blank page, I broadly outlined the shape of my cousin bouncing the soccer ball. My spirits rose with each new line I drew. It was true that I didn’t enjoy playing sports, but I was really enjoying the challenge of trying to sketch my cousin in action! Although it was my first attempt at something like this, I was pleased with the way I’d captured the energy of Anita’s movements. As I was examining my drawing, I didn’t notice the soccer ball was no longer bouncing. I glanced up to see Anita curiously eyeing my drawing. Nervously, I handed the sketchbook to her.
Anita studied the drawing carefully. I resisted the urge to grab the sketchbook and hide. She must think it was totally weird. However, Anita said it was awesome and asked if she could have it. Before I could respond, she had already ripped the drawing out of the sketchbook. Then Anita rummaged through a drawer for a tape, saying that she wasn’t really into art, but thought the drawing should definitely be on display in “our room”. After taping the drawing over one of her posters, Anita said a few changes needed to be made around the room if I was moving in. With a broad smile, I picked up Anita’s soccer ball and tossed it toward my new roommate. “Think fast! ”
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