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湖北省部分重点中学 2025 届高三第二次联考
高三英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答题前先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，认真核准准考证号条形码上的以上信息，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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4. 考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交
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. What time is it now
A. 9: 35. B. 9: 20. C. 9: 05.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a furniture shop. C. In the woman’s house.
3. What did the man think of the football game
A. Disappointing. B. Exciting. C. Confusing.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Whether to check in their luggage. B. When to board the plane. C. What to do after landing.
5. What did the woman probably lose
A. Her bag. B. Her ticket. C. Her umbrella.
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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does Tom call Kate
A. To invite her to a football game.
B. To get a ticket of the football game.
C. To ask the way to the football playground.
7. What does Kate advise Tom to do
A. Leave home early. B. Buy his ticket early. C. Listen to the radio.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To get some materials printed. B. To order medical equipment. C. To repair the memory card,
9. What is the woman’s problem
A. The fair has sold out of tickets. B. A store has closed for the day. C. She requires some items today.
10. How does the man help the woman
A. By extending the shop’s closing time.
B. By recommending an alternative shop.
C. By restoring the data on the memory card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why is Mr. Smith talking to Mrs. Robinson
A. To discuss home decoration plans.
B. To negotiate the borrowing of a chair.
C. To talk about the benefits of painting.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues.
13. What is Bill doing
A. Painting the chair. B. Sitting on the chair. C. Decorating the walls.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Trevor do
A. A waiter. B. A host. C. A reporter.
15. What is Trevor talking about
A. A restaurant. B. A program. C. A city.
16. How does Karen feel about Trevor’s words
A. Confused. B. Amazed. C. Interested.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the speaker trying to do
A. Introduce new students to the campus.
B. Provide information to visiting researchers.
C. Promote the college to the local community.
18. Which of the following is the largest
A. The French department. B. The Russian department. C. The English department.
19. How has the college changed over time
A. It has unified several departments.
B. It has gradually added new academic department.
C. It has shifted its focus from language studies to other fields.
20. Why are the listeners not allowed to tour the reading room now
A. To limit the number of visitors.
B. To avoid disturbing the readers.
C. To ensure the safety of the students.
第二部分阅读 (共两节，满分50 分)
第1节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 分)
第2节 阅读下列短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The end of 2024 is on the horizon. Among the best of the year’s crop, we picked five interesting and educational books that you should not miss out.
Game Theory by Brian Clegg
This concise book introduces the fundamental concepts of game theory, using a branch of mathematics to analyze strategic interactions, such as Nash equilibria and prisoner’s dilemmas in an accessible approach.
A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup
This book combines chemistry with crime fiction, exploring the poisons used to craft plots in Christie’s work. Aimed at fans of Christie’s work, the book provides an engaging look at the intersection of literature and science.
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Moiya McTier
The book presents a unique perspective on the history of the Milky Way galaxy, narrated as if the galaxy itself were speaking. The main “character”, Milky Way, shares its cosmic journey from formation to the present day, integrating scientific facts with storytelling.
The Planet in a Pebble: A Journey Into Earth’s Deep History by Jan Zalasiewicz
This book delves into the geological history of Earth by examining a single pebble found on a beach in Wales, revealing the vast timescales and processes that have shaped our planet over billions of years.
How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life by Ian Stewart
The book demonstrates the practical applications of mathematics in everyday scenarios, illustrating how mathematical concepts foster technologies and solutions we take for granted. A highlight is Stewart’s ability to make complex ideas approachable and entertaining.
21. What do Game Theory and How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life have in common
A. They talk about mathematics. B. They adopt a unique writing style.
C. They are easy to understand for readers. D. They involve practical! strategies and solutions.
22. Who are the target readers of the second book
A. Chemistry majors. B. Sci-fi critics.
C. Geological history researchers. D. Detective story lovers.
23 What’s The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy mainly about
A. The evolution of the galaxy. B. The formation of the galaxy
C. Mysterious stories of the galaxy. D. Scientific discovery of the galaxy.
B
A Chinese student studying in the UK shared a heartwarming story online about her tutor who quit her job to pursue a unique mission: knitting sweaters for penguins in Antarctica. The tutor’s email reply to the student read, “Thank you for your email. I have left to pursue my dream of making sweaters for penguins in Antarctica and no longer work for the School of Economics. I will be out of office on a permanent, indefinite, open-ended basis until my penguin friends are happy. “
This act of kindness is part of a larger charity initiative that began after a major oil spill near Phillip Island, Australia, in the late 1990s. The spill severely affected the local penguin population, leading to a decline in their numbers and health over the following breeding seasons. When little penguins become oiled, they will try to clean the poisonous oil from their feathers with their beaks (喙), and ingesting it can kill them. It also damages their delicate feathers, which exposes their skin to extreme temperatures and they are left cold, heavy and unable to swim or hunt for food.
In response to such incidents, the Penguin Foundation and Phillip Island Nature Parks launched a campaign urging knitting enthusiasts worldwide to knit sweaters for the affected penguins. These sweaters serve a dual purpose: they provide temporary warmth and prevent the penguins from reaching their oily feathers with their beaks. The last significant oil spill around Phillip Island occurred in 2001, affecting 438 little penguins. With the help of these sweaters, 96% of then were successfully rescued and released back into the wild.
The penguin jumper program has been running for over 20 years, and during this time, more than 200, 000 sweaters have been knitted for penguins by generous knitters across the globe.
While some argue that the sweaters could potentially add extra pressure to the penguins’ bodies or cause them to overheat, the Penguin Foundation explains that the sweaters are used temporarily to keep penguins warm before their bodies are washed and feathers recover. Besides, penguins need sweaters made of all wool, only those sweaters that meet the standard for wear can be received by the Penguin Foundation.
24. Why did the tutor quit her job
A. She was more attracted to knitting.
B. She decided to protect penguins in Antarctica.
C. She was dissatisfied with the School of Economics.
D. She was offered a position at the Penguin Foundation.
25. What does the underlined word “ingesting” mean in the paragraph 2
A. Taking in. B. Feeding on. C. Breathing in. D. Sweeping away.
26. What harm will the oil spill cause to the penguins
A. It will make them overheated. B. It will pose a threat to their survival.
C. It will make them more visible to the hunters. D. It will make them overweight and unhealthy.
27. Which of the following would be the best title for the article
A. Antarctic Penguins: A Call for Sweaters.
B. Knitting for Conservation: A Global Issue.
C. Antarctic Oil Spills: A Disaster on Penguins.
D. Warmth in Every Stitch: Tutor Quits for Penguins.
C
Many concepts that are central to the human experience are abstract, such as relationships, ideas, and time — things we can’t directly see or touch. We commonly use concrete language to talk and think about these things, often through metaphors.
Using metaphors is far more than a poetic device of factual statements. A study conducted at Purchase College found that metaphors can frame people’s perspectives, thus shaping their reasoning and subsequent actions. For example, describing the effort to stop climate change as a “war” rather than a “race” caused people to feel more urgency about reducing emissions.
Another example is the lightbulb metaphor commonly used to describe new ideas, suggesting that new thoughts appear suddenly like a light switch being turned on. However, this metaphor implies that new ideas come effortlessly and are accessible only to a select few geniuses, such as Isaac Newton, who supposedly developed his theory of gravity from a sudden insight about a falling apple. It may lead people to question their capability to generate new ideas, and as a behavioral consequence, people may underestimate the role of hard work and continuous learning in bringing about change.
An alternative way to describe ideas is by comparing new thoughts to seeds that fall on fertile ground and if cared for, will grow and develop over time. Different from the lightbulb metaphor, the seed metaphor implies an understanding that generating new ideas is a laborious process, which requires time and effort. It also suggests that anybody can be the cultivator of ideas as long as they put their mind to it.
The subtle effects of metaphors show how powerful language can be, even though we often don’t realize it. Who’d have thought a simple use of a lightbulb metaphor could profoundly affect how we understand the concept of innovation Given the nature of our metaphorical minds, it is worth asking: are our metaphors suitable We owe it
to ourselves and others to use metaphors appropriately. These choices, conscious or not, can be constructive or destructive.
28. What does the study find about metaphors
A. They help clarify abstract concepts. B. They may cause some misunderstanding.
C They make language more poetic and vivid. D. They can influence people’s minds and behavior.
29. Why is the example of “lightbulb metaphor” quoted in paragraph 3
A. To raise some doubt about metaphors. B. To highlight improper use of metaphors.
C. To illustrate poetic functions of metaphors. D. To demonstrate the influence of metaphors.
30. How does the “seed metaphor” differ from the “lightbulb metaphor”
A. It suggests consistent efforts of individuals. B. It attaches great significance to natural talent.
C. It arouses people’s awareness of their creativity. D. It simplifies the process of generating new ideas.
31. What is author’s attitude towards the use of metaphors
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Cautious. D. Ambiguous.
D
Until now it has been impossible to peer into the human mind, but new biometric (生物计量的) and machine learning tools are changing this. Assuming people approve of these technologies monitoring them, researchers can collect real-time facial analysis and eye-movement data using webcams, and therefore recognize subconscious facial-expressions when people are engaged with different urban scenes.
Our research group at Tufts University has conducted a number of facial analysis and eye-tracking studies, using iMotions Online AFFDEX facial coding software to track 51 participants’ real-time visual attention and facial expressions in response to images and videos of Memorial Drive in Cambridge. We captured similar images of the same stretch of road with and without cars and compared our participants’ emotional reactions to both types of images. The system records a person’s eye movements and facial expressions with a camera. Then the software uses an algorithm (算法) to score whether a participant displayed positive, negative or neutral emotions during each millisecond of the study based on subtle movements in their facial muscles.
In its results, although our participants expressed neutral emotions in response to the images 85 percent of the time, participants spent on average 0.4 percent more time expressing positive emotions in response to vehicleless images and videos. While seemingly a small difference, any measurable effect from a still image can signal something worth considering. And after several follow-up researches, we did find that cars absorbed people naturally, whereas
people’s emotional responses are more negative while looking at them.
Scientists and urban planners globally are beginning to polish biometric tools to understand these kinds of behavioral responses to urban and architectural elements. Natural elements like trees are less foreign to our brain than car-related infrastructure like traffic lights, and accord better with our in-born preferences. Furthermore, natural design elements make it easier for humans to relax and enjoy their surroundings as they reflect the natural surroundings of our environment. Car-free spaces are important in community building. Some studies have taken these biometric tools out of the lab, but more work is still needed to test these human behavioral responses in real-world conditions.
32. How did the researchers reach the conclusion
A. By making an assumption. B. By using webcams.
C. By analyzing collected data. D. By using a coding software.
33. According to the research conducted by Tults University, ________.
A. a still image is worth more consideration
B. images without vehicles could thrill participants
C. most participants were neutral about the research
D. images with vehicles might well capture participants
34. What can be inferred from this passage
A. Biometric tools can improve people’s emotional states.
B. The research findings might help guide urban planning.
C. Happiness and the number of cars are positively related.
D. Human consciousness can be transformed by biometric tools.
35 What is the main idea of this passage
A. Biometrictools help decode human perception.
B. Biometrics suggests car-free cities in the future.
C Biometrictools make for a better environment.
D. Biometrics promotes urban planning and building.
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。
If you are a perfectionist, you follow high standards and always try to do everything well. ___36___ Researchers find pursuing perfection can have serious effects on mental health.
In a 2016 study, researchers studied the relationship between perfectionism and depression over time. ___37___ Although people may believe that their perfectionism contributes to their success, it seems to be harmful to their mental health.
Is perfectionism always harmful ___38___ Some suggest the possibility of adaptive perfectionism, where people stick to high standards without self-criticism of their own mistakes. However, others believe that perfectionism is not adaptive and they don’t think it is beneficial.
So what can perfectionists do to change their behavior Psychologists point out that giving up on perfection does not necessarily mean less success. ___39___ A possible alternative to perfectionism is what psychologists call a growth mindset. Unlike those with a fixed mindset, those with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their abilities by learning from their mistakes.
___40___ To understand self-sympathy, think about how you would respond to a close friend if they made a mistake. It is likely that you will respond with kindness and understanding, knowing that your friend is doing it out of good intentions.
A. Another is to cultivate sympathy for oneself.
B. Psychologists have heated debates over this issue.
C. In the long run, accepting imperfection can actually help.
D. Perfectionism can be beneficial in some certain situations.
E. High standards are one thing, but perfectionism is another.
F. The key to overcoming perfectionism is to avoid it at all cost.
G. They found high levels of perfectionism often increased depression.
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。
Rehan Staton, a 24 -year-old former cleaner, was admitted into Harvard Law School. Staton was raised by a single father who worked hard to ___41___. him and his brother. Growing up was tough and he used to ___42___ in school. One teacher even suggested he ___43___ to a special education class. But under the ___44___ of a tutor, he ended up making the ___45___ roll.
In high school, he used to be an athlete, ___46___ on martial arts and boxing. However, an injury ruined the
___47___ of him turning professional in sports, and he got ___48___ by every college he had applied to. Instead of pursuing higher education, Staton started working at Bates Trucking & Trash Removal to support his family. There, his co-workers ___49___ his spirits. Motivated by them, he ___50___ in Bowie State University in 2014, and in 2016, he ___51___ to the University of Maryland. Then, he took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and applied to nine schools.
When reading the law school ___52___ emails, Staton and his friends were in shock and excitement. ___53___, Staton chose to attend Harvard Law School — and he’ll never forget all the ___54___ people who helped him get there.
“Throughout this time, people kind of ask me, ‘How did you do it ’ How could I not do it when everyone is breaking their backs for me, and ___55___ me to win ” he said.
41. A. stand by B. object to C. call on D. provide for
42. A. entertain B. compete C. struggle D. mature
43 A. listen B. yield C. switch D. refer
44. A. burden B. control C. protection D. guidance
45. A. tuition B. honor C. class D. name
46. A. deciding B. focusing C. taking D. relying
47. A. chance B. interest C. fantasy D. luck
48. A. marked B. abandoned C. denied D. rated
49. A. lifted B. aroused C. accelerated D. kept
50. A. admitted B. settled C. entrolled D. lectured
51. A. transferred B. attended C. registered D. belonged
52. A. recognition B. acceptance C. promotion D. inquiry
53. A. Gradually B. Incredibly C. Literally D. Eventually
54. A. sympathetic B. supportive C. thoughtful D. demanding
55. A. pushing B. pulling C. recommending D. reminding
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。
On December 4, 2024, thrilling news arrived from Asuncion, Paraguay. The 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ___56___ (announce) Spring
Festival - the social practice of Chinese people celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year was added ___57___ the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Spring Festival, with ___58___ history of over 3, 000 years, is filled with traditional customs. People clean their homes, put up couplets, have family reunions, and give lucky money. It’s a time ___59___ family and friends gather and celebrate.
The successful inscription (申遗) is of great significance. It promotes the spread of Chinese culture, ___60___ (strength) the cultural identity of Chinese people around the world, enriches ___61___ (globe) culture diversity, and tightens the bond among Chinese people all over the world, inviting the world to this splendid cultural event.
With winter ___62___ (pass) by, spring is just around the corner. On the ___63___ (base) of the movement of the sun and the moon, phenological (物候学的) changes and the cycle of agricultural production, the Chinese people have developed their own calendar system. Spring Festival, falling on the first day of the first month of Chinese calendar, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. From the 23rd of the ___64___ (twelve) month to the 15th of the first month, a variety of activities are carried out ____65____ (bid) farewell to the old year, welcome the spring, pray for good fortune and celebrate family reunion. This process of celebration is also called “guonian”.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 假如你是李华，上周你们学校组织部分学生去国家博物馆进行研学活动。回校之后，学校安排你作为学生代表，为正在你校交流学习的一批英国交换生作研学感受分享，主要介绍：
1. 你的此次研学经历及其收获；
2. 鼓励外国同学也去国博参观学习。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
I’m glad to share with you my journey to the National Museum of China.
Thank you.
第二节读后续写 (满分 25 分)
67. 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。
The summer I turned 16, my father gave me his 69 Chevy Malibu convertible (敞篷车). Beautifully repainted cherry red with V-8 engine—it was a gift wasted on me at that age. What did I know about classic cars The important thing was that Hannah and I could drive around Tucson with the top down.
Hannah was my best friend, a year younger but much taller, almost five foot ten.“Hannah’s a beautiful girl,” my mother always said. And sure enough, that summer she signed with a modeling agency. She was already doing runway work .
A month after my birthday, Hannah and I went to the movies. On the way home, we stopped at the McDonald’s drive-through, putting the fries on the seat between us to share. “Let’s ride around a-while,” I said. It was a clear night, oven-warm, full moon casting low over the desert. Making a turn too fast, l hit a patch of dirt and the back of the car slid to the other side. I then drove through a neighbor’s landscape wall and knocked into a full-grown palm. The front wheels came to rest half way up the tree trunk.
There were French fries on the floor, the dash (仪表盘), and my lap. An impossible amount of blood was on Hannah’s face, flaps of skin hanging into her eyes. They took us in separate ambulances. In the ER, my parents spoke quietly: “Best plastic surgeon in the city…but it is more likely to be the end of her modeling career.…”
We’d been wearing lap belts, but the car didn’t have shoulder bands. I’d broken my cheek bone on the steering wheel; Hannah’s forehead had split wide open on the dash. What would I say to her
When her mother, Sharon, came into my hospital room, I started to cry, preparing myself for her anger. She sat beside me and took my hand. “I rear-ended (追尾) my best friend when I was your age,” she said. “I destroyed her car and mine.” “I’m so sorry.” I said, knowing Sharon was trying her best to comfort me and helping me out of my terrible sense of guilt and self-blame.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150词左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“The most important is that you’re both alive. I forgive you and Hannah will too.” She said.
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Sharon’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to return to our normal life.
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湖北省部分重点中学 2025 届高三第二次联考
高三英语试卷
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)
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D
【答案】28. D 29. D 30. A 31. C
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分)
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. B 39. C 40. A
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)
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. A
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
【答案】56. announced
57. to 58. a
59. when 60. strengthens
61. global 62. passing
63. basis 64. twelfth
65. to bid
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66.
【答案】参考范文：
Dear friends,
I’m glad to share with you my journey to the National Museum of China. The experience was truly enlightening and left a profound impact on me.
The moment I stepped into the museum, I was immediately immersed in a sea of history. The exhibits, ranging from ancient paintings to jade carvings, offered a glimpse into our nation’s history. The visit not only expanded my historical knowledge but also sparked a greater appreciation for the arts.
I appeal to all of you to visit the National Museum of China if you haven’t yet It’s surely an educational journey that will undoubtedly enrich your understanding of China’s history and culture.
Thank you.
第二节读后续写 (满分 25 分)
67.
【答案】“The most important is that you’re both alive. I forgive you and Hannah will too.” She said. I still couldn’t forgive myself for the harm caused to Hannah, trapped in deep self-accusation and regret. Aware of my desperation, Sharon took me in her arms, patting me on the back. I plucked up enough courage to request her to take me to Hannah’s ward. Seeing me getting close to her bed on the wheelchair pushed by her mother, Hannah asked eagerly, “Are you all right ” Tears of joy and relief poured down our cheeks.
Sharon’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to return to our normal life. We got back to be in the car together that summer, to stay friends throughout high school and college, to be in each other’s weddings, and to watch my four teenagers fawn over her three younger children. I think of her gift of forgiveness every time I’m tempted to resent someone for a perceived wrong. The scars are so faded that no one else would notice, but in the sunlight I can still see the faint shimmer just below her hairline—for me, an imprint of grace.
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