2025年湖南衡阳高考二模试卷英语

1、If ________ more time , we would have done the work better.

A．gave

B．giving

C．give

D．given

2、How I wish I   to repair the watch! I only made it worse.

A. had tried   B. hadn't tried

C. have tried   D. didn't try

3、It was announced that only when the fire was under control ____ to return to their homes.

A. the residents would be permitted

B. had the residents been permitted

C. the residents had been permitted

D. would the residents be permitted

4、The math teacher paused as if _________his students to raise some questions on the math problem he had just explained.

A．expecting

B．expected

C．to expect

D．being expected

5、She accused the press photographers of ________ her privacy.

A.challenging B.violating C.abusing D.confirming

6、— I haven’t seen you for ages.

— Come over for a chat so we can ______ each other’s news.

A.live up to B.end up with C.catch up on D.hold on to

7、—Tony will become an excellent snowboarder when he grows up.

—________ He seems to have a great talent for this sport.

A．It’s up to you

B．I’m afraid not

C．I’m with you on that

D．That sounds great

8、In my opinion, college students should have a correct concept of ________. They should purchase according to their own economic levels and actual needs.

A．conclusion

B．detection

C．description

D．consumption

9、It is one of the funniest things ______ on the Internet so far this year.

A．finding

B．being found

C．to find

D．found

10、I am a better reader this year than I was last year because I ________ to hundreds of new concepts and ideas.

A．have exposed

B．had been exposed

C．have been exposed

D．was exposed

11、Happiness and success often come to those_______are good at recognizing their own strengths.

A.whom B.what C.which D.who

12、Unfortunately, my classmates and I went to the Art Museum last Monday, only to be told that it ______.

A．is being decorated

B．was being decorated

C．decorated

D．was decorated

13、My brother John wants to work in the factory which _______ still _______.

A．is; building

B．has; been built

C．is; being built

D．is; to be built

14、— Was it by cutting down staff _____ she saved the company?

— No, it was by improving work efficiency.

A. when   B. what

C. how   D. that

15、_________ life will continue on the earth for millions of years to come will depend on __________ this problem can be solved.

A. If; that B. Whether; if

C. If; whether   D. Whether; whether

16、 ________nothing to do with us.

A.What she did have B.What she did is

C.What did she do has D.What she has done has

17、The famous tennis play Novak Djokovic found himself   from the U.S.Open when he accidentally hit a lineswoman.

A.left out B.be left out C.leave out D.being left out

18、Kae, _________sister I shared a room with when we were at college, has gone to work in Australia.

A. whom   B. that

C. whose   D. her

19、There are_________days in two weeks.

A．seven

B．fourteen

C．ten

D．night

20、Covid-19, the most deadly virus in recent years, began to attack people at the beginning of this year, from ________effect people are still suffering.

A．whose

B．where

C．which

D．when

21、It’s never hard to identify pictures from Instagram: They’re usually bright-colored, shot with tasteful lighting, and the people and items are artfully arranged in the frames (画面). Instagram photos seem much similar to each other and to be effortlessly perfect.

Even though it has been here for less than a decade, Instagram — a photo and video-sharing platform started in 2010 in the US — has redefined fashion, travel, food, and even art, because almost everyone wants to make themselves and things look “effortless” and “perfect”.

But every trend has its sell-by date, including the so-called “Instagram aesthetic (审美)”. Once young people figured out that what appeared to be effortless was actually carefully staged, they lost interest immediately. To them, “trying too hard” is never cool.

This is why a new trend is growing on Instagram - one that wants to be “more authentic”, Lexie Carbone from social media marketing firm mentioned. For example, people have been posting “Instagram vs reality” photos to show the real side of themselves. One Instagram user, 22-year-old Reese Blutstein, has attracted over 238,000 followers since she began posting unfiltered photos of herself in strange outfits (装束). “For my generation, people are more willing to be who they are,” said Blutstein. “We are trying to show a real person doing cool things as a real person, not trying to create a persona (人设) that isn’t actually you.”

So perhaps the “Instagram aesthetic“ is not coming to an end after all. It’s just evolving — into a cooler and more honest version of itself.

【1】What do the underlined words “sell-by date” in Paragraphs probably mean?

A．end.

B．direction.

C．stage.

D．fashion.

【2】Why is the Reese Blutstein mentioned in the fourth paragraph?

A．To express people now want to be more real on Instagram.

B．To explain the meaning of “Instagram vs reality”.

C．To indicate youngsters have lost interest in Instagram.

D．To show people are crazy about taking Instagram photos.

【3】What is the new trend of photos on Instagram?

A．Posting pictures in bright colors.

B．Posting pictures of a person’s true self

C．Posting photos that are artfully arranged.

D．Posting photos that remind people of the old days.

【4】What can be a suitable title of this passage?

A．Instagram Aesthetic in Change

B．Instagram Lifestyles of Youngsters

C．A Popular Sharing Platform

D．Reasons for the Popularity of Instagram

22、   Thanks to this new hands free suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past. Designed by Israeli company NUA Robotics, this "smart" suitcase can follow you everywhere you go.

The carry-on suitcase, currently a prototype(雏形), connects to a smart phone app via Bluetooth. It has a built-in camera sensor that can "see" you and follow you around on flat surfaces like airport floors. It comes with an anti-theft alarm to prevent someone carrying it away when you're not looking, and it has a backup(备用) battery that you can use to charge all your devices.

"It can follow and carry things for people around while communicating with their smart phone, and avoiding obstacles(障碍)," explained Alex Libman, founder of NUA Robotics. "We're combining sensor network, computer vision, and robotics. So if you download our app, press the 'follow me' button, the luggage recognizes its user and knows to follow and communicate."

NUA is still testing the device and trying to improve features like speed and customization(客户定制), but they hope to make the suitcase available to customers in a year's time. If it proves successful, they want to use the Bluetooth pairing technology to automate lots of other devices, like shopping carts at the supermarket. These devices are especially meant to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly. "Any object can be smart and robotic," Libman told Mashable. "We want to bring robots into everyday life."

The Israeli tech company made it clear that the finished product will look just like a regular suitcase. They're planning to partner with a carry-on luggage maker, since the device that makes it "smart" weighs just 2.5 pounds and can be fitted on old-fashion luggage.

With NUA's smart suitcase, it isn't a burden to carry around heavy luggage. But how will their invention handle tough obstacles like stairs? It will be interesting to wait.

【1】According to the passage the "smart" suitcase ______.

A.is on sale now B.can make our hands free during traveling

C.was designed by Alex Libman D.can go everywhere

【2】If you want to use this free hand suitcase, you must ______.

A.avoid obstacles B.carry a camera

C.download the app D.look at it all the time

【3】What can we learn about NUA?

A.It has improved the features of the device.

B.It will make the suitcase available to customers in a month.

C.It was founded by Mashable.

D.It wants to bring more smart and robotic devices into everyday life.

【4】Where is the article probably from?

A.Science fiction. B.Website. C.Poster. D.Textbook.

23、Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there's a cellphone signal.【1】. Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.

●Know where not to use your phone. 【2】, so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn your phone off if necessary.

●Don't talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don't have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood.【3】.

●Don't use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you're waiting for an important call, let the person you're with know beforehand (事先) that you're expecting a call that you'll need to take.【4】. If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.

●【5】.When you're in an enclosed space, or you can't put yourself 10 feet out of everyone's way, it's inappropriate to talk but it's potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you'd better not text while doing anything requires you to be focused.

A．Learn to text

B．Focus on your messages

C．Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage

D．Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends

E．Try not to hold a phone conversation at table

F．In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you

G．Most people who are impolite don't even realize what they’re doing

24、Looking for a good book? We have the world’s largest collection of expert book recommendations. The following are books that have been recommended over and over again, suggesting they are some of the most important books ever written.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits, published in 2018, will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits. If you’re having trouble changing your habits, the problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again because you have the wrong system for change. James Clear will help you get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright

The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright was published in 2014. The book is the most detailed and thrilling account of the events that led to the destruction of the Twin Towers, based on five years of research and hundreds of interviews.

Ammonite by Nicola Griffith

Ammonite, Griffith’s first science fiction, which was published in 1992, won the Lambda Award and the James Tiptree Jr Award. It tells us a thrilling story: A human expedition to the planet Jeep is nearly wiped out by a virus that kills all the men and most of the women. Some centuries later, Marghe is sent to test a vaccine on the people there. As she lives and moves among them, Marghe finds herself changed in unexpected ways.

Walden by Henry David Thoreau

First published in 1854, Walden details Thoreau’s experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, in woodland owned by his friend Ralph Waldo Emerson, near Concord, Massachusetts. The book compresses the time into a single calendar year and uses passages of four seasons to symbolize human development.

【1】Who wrote the book about the disaster of the Twin Towers?

A．James Clear.

B．Lawrence Wright.

C．Nicola Griffith.

D．Henry David Thoreau.

【2】Which book is the best choice for the people who love science fictions?

A．Atomic Habits.

B．The Looming Tower.

C．Ammonite.

D．Walden.

【3】According to the passage, the four books are all ________.

A．about thrilling stories

B．recommended by experts

C．newly published books

D．helpful in shaping your habits

25、    High-end taxi services are widely used in big cities across China. Their being well received has been fueled by the success of taxi-hailing apps like Didi and Kuaidi. But at present, there are no laws to _______  the safety and legal rights of _______ who use these services, since high-end taxis _______ operate without a government license.

This has also cast _______ on whether the services offered by international taxi apps like Uber and other local rivals are "legal" according to current laws in China. A motion raised by Deputy Zhang Yubiao at this year's National People's Congress aims to address this _______ loop-hole." High-end taxis are one category of taxis, and the only difference is the lack of government _______. We should have an open attitude towards the new service and _______ its innovation. Since it has the market demand, we should consider _______ it."

Unlike traditional taxis, high-end taxis can only be _______ using smart-phone apps. They ________ a high-end richer market that pays higher rates for more customized services. NPC Deputy and transportation expert Cheng Dehong says high-end taxis should not be ________ as illegal black cabs run by individuals. "In the past, we only saw the negative side of the high-end taxi service, since we always highlighted the safety concerns, tax evasion issues and other ________ activities. But given the huge demand for high-end taxies, we should look at its ________ side. We can  ________ many of the problems with new regulations and ________ commuters a safer, more convenient taxi service."

【1】A.keep B.offer C.give D.guarantee

【2】A.operators B.passenger C.drivers D.managers

【3】A.extraordinarily B.currently C.swiftly D.regularly

【4】A.doubts B.challenges C.conflicts D.thoughts

【5】A.legal B.clear C.similar          D.basic

【6】A.assistance B.investigation C.supervision D.cooperation

【7】A.reform B.prevent C.enhance D.encourage

【8】A.promoting B.employing C.applying D.legalizing

【9】A.rode B.booked C.subscripted D.served

【10】A.change B.satisfy C.demand D.threaten

【11】A.classified B.known C.exchanged D.interpreted

【12】A.efficient B.high-end C.illegal D.financial

【13】A.negative B.influential C.careful D.positive

【14】A.arise B.raise C.resolve D.display

【15】A.approve B.improve C.increase D.offer

26、假定你是李华，你在学校举行的主题为“My Dream”的英语演讲比赛中获得了一等奖，并即将参加颁奖典礼。请你用英语写一篇获奖感言，内容包括：

1．获奖感受；

2．表达谢意；

3．你的打算。

注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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