湖南省长沙市第一中学2025届高三上学期第四次月考-英语试题.docx

长沙市一中 2025 届高三月考试卷（四）
英 语
时量：120 分钟
满分：150 分
得分：______
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A．£19.15.
B．£9.18.
C．£9.15.
答案是 C。
1
．What will the speakers probably do next?
A．Cook at home.
B．Explore a street.
C．Eat out.
2
．Which desk is the man going to buy?
A．The one with two drawers.
B．The one with three drawers.
C．The one with two pen holders.
．How does the woman describe her move?
3
A．Stressful.
．Where are the speakers?
A．In a bank.
B．Smooth.
C．Unexpected.
C．In a post office.
C．A sport.
4
B．In a bookstore.
5
．What are the speakers discussing?
A．A course.
B．An instrument.
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
．How does the woman speaker sound at first?
A．Amused. B．Relieved.
．What is Emily like according to the woman speaker?
C．Surprised.
7
A．She is reliable.
B．She is playful.
C．She is troublesome.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
．Where does the conversation probably take place?
8
A．In a repair shop.
B．In a car rental company.

C．In an insurance company.
．What does the woman decide to do?
A．Give up the repairs. B．Borrow a car.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
9
C．Take out insurance.
1
0．Why will Helen be away from town?
A．To attend a wedding.
B．To meet Angela Ferrero. C．To watch a concert.
1
1．When will the speakers see the performance?
A．On June 18th. B．On June 25th.
2．What does Helen want to do?
C．On July 2nd.
1
A．Purchase tickets immediately.
B．Invite co-workers to join her.
C．Check her work emails.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
1
3．Why did Eason work as a living statue performer?
A．To fulfill his dream. B．To satisfy his curiosity.
4．What did Eason do for the World Championships?
C．To make some money.
1
A．He practiced several body movements.
B．He designed a realistic stone appearance.
C．He studied previous championship performances.
1
5．What does Eason cherish most about his job?
A．The praise from judges.
B．The interaction with audience.
C．The achievement in competitions.
1
6．What is the key to being a good living statue according to Eason?
A．Physical strength.
B．Creative ideas.
C．Attractive appearance.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
7．What can we learn about the library?
1
A．It will close down one year later.
B．It is open during public holidays.
C．It typically operates 10 hours a day.
1
8．How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card?
A．10 cents.
B．20 cents.
C．60 cents.
1
9．Where should history enthusiasts go?
A．The first floor.
B．The second floor.
C．The third floor.
2
0．What is said about the computer use in the library?
A．It has no time limit.
B．It requires registration.
C．It is free only for first-time users.

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
Remarkable wildlife experiences around the world
For nearly a century, people around the globe have celebrated World Animal Day. Launched in 1925, the
annual event on 4 October is designed to raise awareness of animal rights issues and help improve the treatment
and well-being of wildlife. Today, the international effort includes more than 90 ambassadors in 70 countries, and
in recent decades, travel has increasingly played a key role in wildlife conservation. From whale- watching in
Mexico to lemur-spotting in Malaysia, here are some of the most remarkable wildlife experiences around the globe
where rule-abiding travellers are welcome.
Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico
In El Vizcaino, a protected whale area in Mexico’s Baja California Sur peninsula, grey whales are known to
regularly and voluntarily approach fishing boats out of sheer curiosity, sparking new whale-watching tours where
the whales are the ones doing the viewing. These unique interactions are helping to fuel their habitat conservation.
Okavango Delta, Botswana
For many years, the paddling and steering of traditional mokoros（独木舟） used to take visitors to view
wildlife in the Okavango Delta were strictly the territory of men. However, recently a number of female mokoro
guides（called “polers”） have started to take up the tradition, leading visitors in search of the elephants, zebras
and buffalo. This change is part of a larger trend across the continent to empower women to participate in eco-
friendly tourism.
Pantanal, Brazil
The Pantanal stretches more than 140,000 km² across Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay and is considered the
largest wetland on Earth. The northern corner of the Brazilian Pantanal is home to one of the world’s most unique
tours. Here, travellers jump on Pantaneiro horses as they navigate the wetland, allowing them to keep their eyes on
jaguars, giant anteaters, giant otters, tapir, maned wolves and hundreds of bird species.
Langkawi, Malaysia
Though closely related to monkeys, the so-called “flying lemur（狐猴）” is actually a unique species found
only in forests across South-East Asia. Despite being fairly widespread, very little is known about the large-eyed
gliding creature. Nature-focused tours like Jungle Walla offer the best opportunities to see them in the wild.
2
1．In which destination can women engage in guiding for visitors?
A．Pantanal, Brazil.
B．Langkawi, Malaysia.
C．Okavango Delta, Botswana.
D．Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico.
2
2．What do the Pantanal, Brazil and Langkawi, Malaysia have in common?
A．Both the habitats cover a huge area of wetland in the wild.
B．Visitors can have the opportunity to see breathtaking scenery.
C．Visitors have the opportunity to closely interact with wild animals.
D．Both the wild experiences offer nature-focused tourism opportunities.

2
3．Which column of a magazine does the text belong to?
A．Green Living.
B．Natural Wonders.
C．Climate Change.
D．Adventure and Wildlife.
B
The largest restoration of Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn’s masterpiece, The Night Watch, is under way at the
Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.
Following five years of research using techniques such as digital imaging and artificial intelligence, eight
restorers begin “Operation Night Watch” by removing the varnish（清漆） from the painting— in full view of the
public, within the glass-enclosed space in The Night Watch Room. The varnish, applied during a 1975—76
restoration, will be removed using microfiber cloths and cotton swabs. The process follows years of scientific
research, trials on other paintings, and tests on The Night Watch itself.
Made for Amsterdam’s Arquebusiers Guild Hall, Rembrandt’s 1642 oil painting is one of the earliest to
describe a group in action. A captain, dressed in black, is telling his lieutenant（上尉） to start the company
marching. And the guardsmen are moving into formation. Rembrandt uses the light to focus on particular details,
such as the captain’s gesturing hand and the young girl, a mascot, in the background. The painting’s original name
is Militia Company of District Ⅱ under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq— but it became known as
The Night Watch, in the 18th Century. The artwork was coated with a dark varnish and gathered dirt over the years,
giving the false impression that it describes a night scene.
The Night Watch has been attacked with a knife— in 1911 and again in 1975, when the attacker slashed 12
cuts into the canvas. And in 1990, a man sprayed acid on to the painting— although, this time, thanks to a guard’s
rapid intervention, only the varnish was damaged. The Night Watch has been treated at least 25 times— but this
latest research and restoration project has been the most extensive so far. More than two million visitors come to
see the painting at the museum, in the Netherlands, every year.
2
4．The restorers have not undertaken.
A．a full public review
B．the removal of the varnish
C．much research with digital technologies
D．the test of the cleaning approach’s practicality
2
5．What’s a likely characteristic of Rembrandt’s Night Watch?
A．It is not likely to subject to stains and paints.
B．It features light on dynamic elements in a group.
C．It is actually about a company marching at night.
D．It describes a vivid picture of still characters and objects.
2
6．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．The Night Watch never troubles visitors.
B．The Night Watch’s restoration is always on the road.
C．Rembrandt’s artwork outweighs others’ works in the same period.
D．The protection of Rembrandt’s artwork should be put more emphasis on.

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7．What might be a suitable title for the text?
A．Rembrant’s Night Watch: Major restoration begins
B．Rembrant’s Night Watch: Artistic techniques shine
C．Rembrant’s Night Watch: Varnish and dirt do help
D．Rembrant’s Night Watch: Irresistible charm never fades
C
Selling a British institution to a foreign billionaire is a big deal. In the case of Royal Mail, that deal is not yet
done, but the company’s board has agreed to the move in principle. The 508-year-old postal service, Royal Mail,
has been valued at 5 billion by its potential Czech buyer, Daniel Kretinsky, and shareholders of Royal Mail’s parent
company are due to vote on the deal in September 2024.
The government has since made a promise to “firmly scrutinize” the takeover（收购） and give workers a
“
stronger voice”, leading some investors to doubt whether the deal will now go through.
But there are good reasons for viewing this kind of foreign direct investment as valuable to the struggling UK
economy. There is research which shows that foreign-owned firms are typically more productive, more innovative
and pay higher wages than their domestically- owned competitors.
There are other possible advantages too. Research also suggests that attracting foreign investment can help
regional development in the UK, making a significant contribution to what has become known as “levelling up”.
But it doesn’t always work out that way. One major concern is that when business strategy decisions are made
remotely, they tend to emphasise short-term gains over long-term sustainability. And apart from the issue over
whether the UK’s national post carrier should be in private hands at all, there remain questions about what specific
benefits foreign property would bring to Royal Mail.
A takeover of this type often leads to “restructuring”. Daniel Kretinsky has promised no changes to working
conditions for two years, and to keep the Royal Mail’s tax residency（纳税身份） in UK for five years.
A successful takeover also depends on the ability of the company to generate productivity growth, usually
through things like investment of capital or new technology. But it is not clear that either of them is likely in this
case.
2
8．What does the underlined word “scrutinize” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Examine. B．Detect. C．Overlook.
9．Why is external direct investment precious to the UK’s hard economy?
D．Display.
2
A．Foreign-owned firms are more efficient and creative.
B．Foreign-owned firms can boost global competitiveness.
C．Foreign-owned firms provide more regional jobs than the local firms.
D．Foreign-owned firms bring advanced technologies and practices to the UK.
3
0．Which one is the current concern about Royal Mail?
A．Job cuts and wage changes.
B．Ownership of the national post office.
C．Unpredictable international expansion.
D．A decrease in service quality for customers.
3
1．What can be inferred from paragraph 6?
A．Royal Mall will not pay taxes within five years.

B．Royal Mall will relocate its headquarters abroad.
C．Royal Mall’s tax status could be reassessed in five years.
D．There will be no foreign influence on Royal Mall’s operations.
D
Japanese, Italian, Ukrainian and dozens of other spoken languages cause the same “universal language
network” to light up in the brains of native speakers. This center of language processing has been studied
extensively in English speakers, but now neuroscientists have confirmed that the exact same network is activated
（
激活） in speakers of 45 different languages representing 12 distinct language families, including speakers of
“
tonal” languages, such as Mandarin, which conveys different word meanings through shifts in their tones.
The study included two native speakers of each language who underwent brain scans. Specifically, the team
scanned the participants’ brains using a technique called fMRI. Using fMRI, the researchers tracked oxygenated
blood（氧合血） flow to indirectly measure brain activity. During the scans, the participants listened to passages
from “Alice in Wonderland” read in their native languages. In theory, all of the listeners should use the same
language network to process stories read in their native tongues, the researchers assumed.
The participants also listened to several recordings that, theoretically, wouldn’t activate this language network.
For example, they listened to recordings in which the native speaker’s words were twisted beyond recognition. In
addition to completing these language- related tests, the participants were asked to do math problems and perform
memory tasks; like the chaotic recordings, neither the math nor the memory tests should activate the language
network, the team theorized.
In native English speakers, the brain areas that are activated during language processing appear mostly in the
left hemisphere（半球） of the brain. By constructing “maps” of brain activity from all their subjects, the
researchers revealed that these same brain areas are activated regardless of the language being heard. The team did
observe slight differences in brain activity among the individual speakers of different languages. However, the
same, small degree of variation has also been seen among native English speakers.
These results aren’t surprising, but they lay a critical foundation for future studies. “Although we expected this
to be the case, this demonstration is an essential foundation for future systematic, in-depth and cross-linguistic
comparisons,” the team wrote.
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2．How did participants activate the language network during the scans?
A．They read passages from a novel.
B．They were asked to solve math problems.
C．They were exposed to unfamiliar languages.
D．They listened to stories in their native languages.
3
3．Why were the chaotic recordings used in the study?
A．To stimulate alternative brain networks.
B．To compare familiarity with different languages.
C．To provide evidence for brain networks’ response.
D．To observe brain activity within the disorderly sounds.
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4．According to paragraph 4, which one is NOT true?

A．The variation was more obvious in non-native language speakers.
B．The brain’s activated regions remain identical regardless of languages.
C．S