2025年湖南益阳高考英语第二次质检试卷

1、In ________ Chinese culture, marriage decisions were made by parents for their children.

A. traditional B. historic C. remote D. origin

2、It was not until I got off the bus ________ I realized my purse had been stolen.

A．where

B．when

C．that

D．before

3、The new classroom will be constructed this year, and a firm from Korea has been chosen to ______ the work.

A. assign   B. provide   C. undertake   D. settle

4、People's ________ for bicycles may reflect public dissatisfaction with bus service.

A. insistence   B. preference

C. confidence   D. reference

5、We'd better do our Christmas shopping right now; time ________.

A.run out B.is running out C.is run out of D.run out of

6、The hotel _____ during our holidays stands by the seaside.

A．we stayed at

B．where we stayed at

C．we stayed

D．in that we stayed

7、Come to Dolly wood ________learning all about America’s historical southeastern culture !

A．have fun

B．to have fun

C．having fun

D．had fun

8、He was made________his homework.

A．do

B．to do

C．doing

D．does

9、With danger drawing near, we must all keep                     until we know it is safe to relax.

A.on guard B.as usual C.in order D.in mind

10、Mother always tells me to believe in myself, ________ that nothing is too difficult to a willing heart.

A．to say

B．saying

C．said

D．having said

11、As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to _________ the problem.

A. handle   B. raise

C. face   D. present

12、The decision to inspect the middle school is _______ so that they can see the true situation of both teachers and students．

A. random   B. serious   C. mental   D. normal

13、The task won’t be so _________ if you break it down into small, easy-to-accomplish steps.

A．optimistic

B．outstanding

C．overall

D．overwhelming

14、He has determined to _________ loyal to his company no matter what happens.

A. indicate B. remain   C. stress   D. swear

15、It’s always a good idea to take a map when in a strange city as it helps you to _________.

A. get in   B. get over   C. get across   D. get around

16、Only after the incident happened was I conscious ______ his unfriendliness.

A. with   B. for

C. of   D. at

17、—What’s our feeling now?

—I am terribly sorry. If only I   here yesterday!

A. come   B. would have come

C. have come  D. had come

18、Amanda hopes to live a simple life ________ she can just enjoy her activities rather than rush to meet the deadline.

A．when

B．which

C．where

D．what

19、A successful movie does not necessarily have to have a happy ending，but the audience must not be left_____.

A. being unsatisfied   B. unsatisfying

C. to be unsatisfying   D. unsatisfied

20、The pressure ______ causes Americans to be energetic, but it does put them under a constant emotional strain.

A. to compete    B. competing

C. to be competed  D. having competed

21、A foreign car can cost up to ________ a similar product made at home.

A．four times as much

B．as much as four times

C．four times as much as

D．much as four times as

22、We need to thoroughly ________ your father's health before deciding on a program of treatment.

A．evaluate

B．enjoy

C．risk

D．damage

23、________  alone in the large house, the little boy had to learn to survive by himself.

A. Left   B. To leave   C. Leaving   D. Being left

24、Last term our maths teacher set so difficult a problem in the exam ______ none of us could work out.

A.as B.that C.for D.and

25、Scientists have warned that coral reefs are likely to become the world’s first ecosystem ______ because of global warming.

A.to disappear B.disappearing C.disappeared D.having disappeared

26、   I wanted to stop at a sporting goods store “Going Out of Business” sale we passed in the mall. “There’s nothing we need”, my husband’s usual ill-tempered male comment. “It’s all overpriced junk. If they had anything good, they wouldn’t be going out of business.”

“But, it’s sporting goods. Could be some good deals for the grandkids. And, you like boats and fishing stuff. I’ve put up with that photo of your ‘dream-canoe’ stuck on the bathroom mirror for years now. Maybe you’d enjoy just looking around?”

“Are you crazy?” His eyes got funny and he said something like. “This loser store wouldn’t carry something like that. And I’m sure not going near those sucker crowds.”

I squared my chin and marched into the crowded store. Aisles and aisles of sporting equipment, boy toys were strung with huge blaring signs. CLOSING OUT SALE─Up to 80% OFF. NO REFUNDS.

Up and down the aisles I walked and explored, humming to myself and enjoying the excitement of a sale. All of a sudden, there, at the back of the store, in gleaming silver, full of lifejackets, paddles and fishing stuff, sat the exact canoe of my husband’s picture. I gasped and blinked three times. Yup. It was still there. The Supremo Numero-Uno blah, blah. My heart beat wildly. I made my way through the crowds, scrambled over junk in the aisles and nearly fell into the canoe looking for the price tag. There it was a little tattered, with the manufacturer’s suggested retail price at $6,750 plus tax crossed out and a handwritten TO CLEAR $750 AS IS NO RETURNS. Must be a mistake. $6000 off? Salesman. I had to talk to a salesman. I spotted a young fellow with a “Hi. I’m Mathew” tag trying to hide out from bargain hunters. I grasped his sleeve.

“Mathew. Tell me about this EI Supremo canoe. What’s wrong with it? Why is it only $750?”

“Oh. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s brand new. We’re closing the store. It’s on clearance like everything else. I think that includes lifejackets, paddles and a bunch of fishing gear, too. I’ll go check.”

A few minutes later he came back and said, “I’m sorry ma’am. Someone made a mistake on the sale tag. It’s supposed to be $4,750 for the whole package. I just talked to my Dad who is running the close-out. He said it was worth more than $8,000 regular price so it’s still a real good deal.”

I felt tears well up in my eyes. “Oh well,” I said sadly. “Of course, it was too good to be true. This is exactly like my husband’s dreamboat. I guess I started to dream myself when I saw that price tag. He’s going to be 62 years old Friday. Had to retire early for his health. It’s been hard on just the pension but the stubborn old fool has been saving $10 every week for years to buy one just like this. Just an old man’s silly dream, you know. Always said he wanted to spend his retirement out fishing in a canoe,” my voice reduced and I turned and walked away. I was already at the mall door when Mathew caught up with me. “Do you have $750 plus $25 for delivery and a bit more for tax, ma’am?” I gasped. “Yes.

Yes. That’s about all I have,” I said as I thought quickly about the eye surgery I was saving up for. “Well then, you just have your husband sitting on the front porch on Friday morning around 10 o’clock so he can be there when my Dad and I come to unload his new boat. We’ll even put a bow on it for his birthday.” I started to cry. My old hand shook and I had to squint as I wrote out my cheque. Mathew swallowed hard.

“Ma’am. There’s something you should know. This store was my Grandpa’s. He ran it for more than 30 years. He always promised to retire one day. Said he wanted to spend time relaxing and out fishing in a canoe. He ordered this one, custom, for himself last year but, well, just never took the time off to use it.” He swallowed even harder. “My Grandpa died, sudden-like, just last week. He was only 68 years old. I think he’d be mighty happy that your husband will get this here canoe. My Dad thinks so too. You just have to make sure he uses it a lot, okay? Promise?” I handed Mathew a Kleenex and we stood there together, quietly lost in our own thoughts for a moment, blowing our noses. “I promise,” I said as I dashed off to look for my dear sweet husband.

【1】The sporting goods store was going out of business because ________.

A．the owner of the store had just passed away

B．the store was not managed properly by Mathew

C．the goods there were often mistakenly priced

D．the store often sold goods of poor quality

【2】From the passage, we can find the writer’s husband ________.

A．had deep prejudice against businessmen

B．was an old man with wise comments

C．dreamt of possessing a fishing canoe

D．needed an operation on his eyes

【3】The underlined sentence “My heart beat wildly” shows that the writer was ________.

A．desperate

B．excited

C．curious

D．skeptical

【4】Mathew’s words in the last but one paragraph tell us that ________.

A．it’s better not to put off keeping the promise

B．it’s important to be a man of wisdom

C．helping others will double your happiness

D．the old should retire as early as possible

27、Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.

In Brazil

Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can last for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil.

In Singapore

Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency (效率) is the goal, so meetings are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. People avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.

In the United Arab Emirates

In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.

In Switzerland

The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is important, so arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows(肘部) off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.

【1】The passage mainly deals with ________.

A. various types of communication

B. the atmosphere in workplace

C. living conditions and standards

D. customs and social manners

【2】Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A. They regard efficiency as the most important.

B. They dislike face-to-face communication.

C. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

D. They are used to having a fast-paced and direct talk.

【3】In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?

A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore.

C. In the United Arab Emirate.   D. In Switzerland.

28、The days of having to remember your ID could soon be a thing of the past. The famous tourist town of Wuzhen, China, is now using facial recognition technology to act as its entry pass through the gates of the attraction. The system uses cameras to notice people as they approach the entry, and checks these against a database of registered visitors within a few seconds. The technology is thought to be up to 99.77 percent accurate and able to distinguish people better than a human.

Wuzhen is a popular tourist town with visitors going there in large numbers to see its stunning river system and museums.A web firm created the system. When people now check in to their accommodation, they will have their photo taken and uploaded to a central database. Upon leaving and re-entering the town, the system will re-check that they are still a guest at a hotel, before allowing them back in.

The technology is being used to track the 5,000 visitors that stay in the town’s hotels every day. Yuan Qinglin, director of the Institute of Deep Learning of the web firm said, “With our technology, you don’t need to give your ID.When you are approaching a gate, it will take a photo of you and compare that photo to the database.” Wuzhen used to monitor its visitors using a ticket-entry system, but this could easily be abused. It was discovered that some people were sharing their tickets to avoid paying.

This system is based on neural networks, which can process huge amounts of data—more than one billion faces. As well as recognizing faces, the system can discover facial movements, so it can’t be fooled by holding a mask.This web firm is also using the software for employee entry at its Beijing headquarters.

【1】What can be learned about the facial recognition technology from the passage?

A．The technology can be over 99.77% accurate.

B．The technology could soon be a thing of the past.

C．The technology can match visitors’ faces with those in the database.

D．The technology is being used to track where the 5,000 visitors are going.

【2】Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stunning” in paragraph 2?

A．Attractive.

B．Awkward.

C．Humorous.

D．Funny.

【3】How does Wuzhen monitor its visitors now?

A．By using tickets.

B．By using ID cards.

C．By using a ticket-entry system.

D．By using facial recognition technology.

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A．Facial recognition is widely used in China.

B．Chinese tourist town Wuzhen is using facial recognition.

C．A web company is using the facial recognition system.

D．Wuzhen is a popular tourist town for the facial recognition system.

29、Clubs for high school

Chess Club with Mr Longino: Fridays 3 pm-4 pm

Come to join the chess club! In addition to hands-on teachings, we will meet monthly on some platforms on the Internet to explore chess skills through competitive games as well. Whether you are a beginner just learning the basics or an experienced one who wants to improve your skills, players of all levels are welcome!

Asian Culture Club with Mr Huang: Mondays 8:30 am-9:30 am

From Peking opera to K-pop music, from dumplings to sushi (寿司), Asian Culture Club provides a bridge between different cultures and allows students to feel connected. More than ever, it is important to have space in a school community where we can share and celebrate diversity.

Yoga Club with Ms Vilchez-Blatt: Mondays 3:30 pm-4:20 pm

This club is great to support students physically and mentally. Stretch, strengthen and move your body with a challenging combination of yoga and fitness! You’ll also learn ways for managing stress and easing anxiety, for overall focus, for self-care and self-love. Each class will end in deep relaxation, feeling rested and refreshed. Pets are welcome!

Creative Writing Club with Ms Candlin: Fridays 11:55 am-12:35 pm

Want to do some free writing and share with other excellent writers? Come to this workshop. Together we’ll write side by side, voluntarily share what we come up with, and offer warm feedback on our work. Students who are interested in formal writing such as college essays or contest submissions are also welcome.

As some clubs are seasonal, whoever wants to learn more about a particular club or join, please click here.

【1】In which club can students attend an online meeting?

A．Yoga Club.

B．Asian Culture Club.

C．Chess Club.

D．Creative Writing Club.

【2】What can students do in Asian Culture Club?

A．Play chess with a skilled player.

B．Taste various food from China.

C．Do workout together with a pet.

D．Exchange writing tips with others.

【3】Where may the text appear?

A．On the Internet.

B．In a sports magazine.

C．In a newspaper.

D．On an advertising poster.

30、   At the age of 15, I began volunteering at the New England Science Center. For the first year, the ____of working in a museum was what kept me ____about putting in hours every week.

However, during my second summer, I_________what had captured(抓住) my heart. It was not the polar bears in the outdoor wildlife center, ____ the train rides around the grounds. It was the ____. The staff of the museum, the other volunteers with whom I worked, and those who would be visiting the museum were so ____.

____I became a more respected and trusted volunteer, I gained more ____. I helped in a number of areas, and finally concluded that my favorite ____ was at the visitor information desk. Here I would ____everyone warmly who came to the museum, whether a visitor or an employee. I would talk to visitors, some of whom were members of the museum, who were ____in the area. I would give__________to the camp groups on the proper museum conduct. I saw countless ____children who were begging to ride the train, or who were excited about seeing the exhibits. Their smiles ____themselves on my memory.

The people there were all very special, and，since most were older, spending time with them taught me a lot . Since I ____experience, the people at the museum gave me a great deal of guidance. I was so__________to make friends with them whom I would love and ____forever.

Today, five years_________, I still remember my years of volunteering at the museum. Many of these people have moved on to different jobs. However, I can still walk into the center and know that I am surrounded by people who ____me. By volunteering at the New England Science Center, not only have I made a number of new friends, have also learned that helping others and ____ people's respect is of great importance to be successful.

【1】A.news B.idea C.advice D.request

【2】A.calm B.silent C.excited D.tired

【3】A.discovered B.fetched C.remembered D.accepted

【4】A.so B.and C.or D.but

【5】A.friends B.children C.visitors D.people

【6】A.unique B.happy C.selfless D.eager

【7】A.While B.As C.Unless D.After

【8】A.encouragement B.experiment C.achievement D.responsibilities

【9】A.time B.duty C.position D.point

【10】A.greet B.explain C.hug D.wave

【11】A.vacationing B.driving C.walking D.riding

【12】A.conclusions B.instructions C.lectures D.findings

【13】A.returning B.embarrassing C.shining D.annoying

【14】A.took B.attracted C.stuck D.impressed

【15】A.needed B.shared C.had D.lacked

【16】A.lucky B.respected C.curious D.light

【17】A.treasure B.recognize C.welcome D.contact

【18】A.ago B.later C.after D.then

【19】A.came across B.brought up C.cared about D.looked for

【20】A.following B.gaining C.paying D.wanting

31、课文基本知识运用

Image waking up one morning【1】 the option of staying in bed and 【2】 a button to send a robot to do all the work for you. How cool that would be! It may seem like building【3】in the air, but given the rate at 【4】 artificial intelligence, or AI, is being developed, in the future such dreams may actually come【5】.

32、书面表达

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1. 表达歉意；

2. 解释原因；

3. 询问是否有讲座的相关资料。

注意：

1. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯；

2. 词数100词左右，信的抬头和落款已给出(不计入词数)。

3. 参考词汇：互联网+ Internet Plus

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