湖南省长沙市2026届高三年级模拟考试
英语试题
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What ball game does the man play to get into shape?
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball.
2. What will the woman do this Saturday?
A. Go to work. B. Make a plan. C. Dine with friends.
3. Why did the woman start doing the high jump?
A. To avoid running. B. To challenge herself. C. To win medals.
4. Where is the woman?
A. At the dentist’s. B. In the flat. C. In the workplace.
5. What can we learn about the museum?
A. It is suspended on Sundays.
B. It opens earlier on Saturdays.
C. It starts at 10 a.m. on weekdays.
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 woman’s father like?
A. Old-fashioned. B. Talkative. C. Sporty.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mom and son. B. Salesman and customer. C. Coach and player.
听第 7 段材料，回答第8 至 10 题。
8. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Different music styles. B. Ways to polish lines. C. AI-generated songs.
9. What does the man think about the songs composed by AI?
A. Heartwarming. B. Imperfect. C. Ideal.
10. What is the man’s suggestion for the woman?
A. Get back to work. B. Finish the song. C. Use AI tools.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What bothers the man?
A. He fails to focus on study.
B. He can’t play the violin well.
C. He worries about his music exam.
12. What will the speakers decide to do?
A. Find a peaceful place. B. Work at different times. C. Study English together.
13. What will the man do afterwards?
A. Fix lunch. B. Sell sandwiches. C. Order takeout.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What will the man get from the woman’s parents?
A. A sofa. B. A television. C. A table.
15. Why does the man need a shelf?
A. He has piles of books.
B. His apartment is spacious.
C. He can put the TV on it.
16. What will the woman’s brother probably do?
A. Arrange a yard sale. B. Come to give a hand. C. Buy some groceries.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Who is the speaker?
A. A well-known director. B. A famous film star. C. A talk show host.
18. Why does the speaker conduct an interview?
A. To present a celebrity. B. To recommend a film. C. To share a story.
19. What contributes to Jackie Chan’s fame?
A. Enthusiasm. B. Collaboration. C. Generosity.
20. What will the audience watch next?
A. A cartoon movie. B. Some advertisements. C. A cooking video.
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
21. What service can Premium Economy Class passengers have?
A. Free drinks. B. Priority boarding. C. One checked bag. D. Flexible change policy.
22. How much will you probably pay for a Business Class ticket booked on June 2?
A. $221. B. $260. C. $360. D. $480.
23. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. An admission guide. B. A project report.
C. A geography textbook. D. A travel magazine.
B
Mark Twain’s words strike a deep chord (心弦) with writers, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. ” This quote shows the tiring process of rewriting a novel. The first draft feels like an exciting first date—full of promise and relaxation. You finish with a broad smile, imagining readers applauding your brilliance.
But that honeymoon period lasts only about 48 hours. Soon, the sinking feeling sets in as you revisit your draft, realizing the hard part has just begun. Rewriting is where real writers emerge. It’s time to dig deep, pulling out the tools and techniques you’ve gathered over the years. You revisit your favorite authors, hoping they’ll offer guidance for navigating the rocky road of revision.
Rewriting demands you comb through each sentence, ensuring it contains the exact right word. Every character must earn its place in the story, and each chapter should contribute meaningfully to the narrative. Even your beloved pieces of dialogue may need to be cut.
I learned this while working on my novel. The rewriting process haunted (萦绕) me, and I often questioned if the effort was worth it. One night, nearing 2 a.m. after an exhausting session, I thought about abandoning my work. That’s when I came across the film In Time, which highlighted my deepest fear: the time invested in my novel. At that moment, I struck a deal with myself. I decided to cease the self-criticism and recapture the joy that fueled my writing. I committed to evaluating my work page by page, asking, “Do I love it?” If not, I replaced it.
Here’s my advice: reawaken your passion and examine your work one page at a time. Writing is a journey, and the rewriting period bridges inspiration and a satisfying finished product. Remember, the “right word” is the key to excellence.
24. What do Mark Twain’s words imply?
A. Revising is a rocky road. B. Readers’ feeling matters.
C. Quoting precisely is a must. D. The first draft rarely falls short.
25. What does the author think of rewriting?
A. Time-wasting. B. Labor-saving. C. Heartbreaking. D. Painstaking.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Which word should be highlighted. B. Why the writing process is questioned.
C. What the film In Time talks about. D. How the passion for rewriting is fueled.
27. What does the author’s advice show?
A. The role of inspiration in writing. B. The importance of proper wording.
C. The reason for making rewriting unique. D. The journey to creating an excellent product.
C
When we talk of human actions harming the environment, we often think of pollution, overuse of resources or destruction of habitats. But introducing new species into areas where they don’t naturally live can also be destructive. One such invasive (入侵的) species is the zebra mussel.
Zebra mussels live in fresh water and are native to the Caspian and Black Seas, which are found in between Europe and Asia. These seas are less salty than most, so a freshwater species like the zebra mussel can live there and in nearby lakes. By attaching onto ships, the mollusks (软体动物) have spread to much of Europe and North America, causing a problem for the environment and humans alike.
When species are abruptly introduced to a new ecosystem, they often damage the balance of that ecosystem, and zebra mussels are no exception. They feed by phytoplankton (浮游植物) and other nutrients out of the water when they pass through their shells, and they do so with striking efficiency. This means that when zebra mussels arrive in a new area, they consume so much phytoplankton that other species that also eat the same food source struggle to get a sufficient amount of food. Since those other creatures, in turn, are a food source for still other species, zebra mussels harm everything in the lake.
Zebra mussels also create problems for humans because they multiply so quickly. They often grow on objects made by humans, and groups of them can prevent these objects from functioning. For example, zebra mussels have been known to obstruct the flow of water through pipes, which can prevent communities from getting clean drinking water. They attach to these objects firmly enough that they can prove difficult and expensive to clean.
Removal of zebra mussels is incredibly difficult, so only by stopping them from spreading can people limit the troubles they cause. Governments of areas affected are taking steps to prevent their spread mostly by privately-owned boats. So, boaters must clean, drain (排空), and dry their boats and motors before entering one lake or another to defend against their further spread.
28. Why does the author mention the environmental problems in the beginning?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To predict the ending.
C. To emphasize the effects. D. To illustrate an argument.
29. What can we learn about zebra mussels?
A. They need salty water to survive.
B. They only exist in Europe and Asia.
C. They often break the balance of the ecosystem.
D. They eat less phytoplankton than any other species.
30. What does the underlined word “obstruct” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Avoid. B. Block. C. Control. D. Direct.
31. What does the last paragraph focus on?
A. The damages caused by zebra mussels.
B. The difficulties zebra mussels encounter.
C. The measures to stop zebra mussels spreading.
D. The rapid reproduction speed of zebra mussels.
D
Scientists at Finland’s Aalto University have found that using artificial intelligence (AI) almost removes and reverses (逆转) the Dunning-Kruger effect, a phenomenon that people who aren’t very good at a given task are overconfident, while people with high ability tend to underestimate their skills. Their research showed that when using common chatbots to solve problems, everyone (regardless of their skill level) tended to put too much faith in the quality of the answers, with the most experienced AI users doing so the most.
In the study, scientists gave 500 subjects logical reasoning tasks, with half allowed to use ChatGPT. Both groups were later quizzed on both their AI literacy and how well they thought they performed, and promised extra rewards if they assessed their own performance accurately.
The reasons behind the findings are varied. Because AI users were usually satisfied with their answer after only one question or prompt (提示), accepting the answer without further checking or confirmation, they can be said to have engaged in what Robin Welsch, an Aalto University computer scientist, calls “cognitive (认知) offloading”—exploring the question with reduced reflection, and approaching it in a more “shallow” way.
Such less engagement in our own reasoning means we bypass the usual feedback process of critical thinking, which reduces our ability to assess our performance accurately. Even more revealing was the fact that we all overestimate our abilities when using AI, regardless of our intelligence, with the gap between high- and low-skill users reducing. The study owed this to the fact that large language models (LLMs) help everyone perform better to some degree. Meanwhile, the Aalto team warned of several potential impacts as AI becomes more widespread.
Firstly, metacognitive accuracy overall might suffer. Without reflecting on results, error checking or deeper reasoning, we risk weakening our ability to source information reliably, the scientists said in the study. What’s more, the flattening of the Dunning-Kruger Effect will mean we’ll all continue to overestimate our abilities while using AI, with the more AI-literate among us doing so even more—leading to an increased climate of miscalculated decision-making and a drop in their skills.
32. What did Aalto University researchers discover about AI chatbot use?
A. Low-ability users became less confident.
B. It strengthened the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
C. Users generally over-trusted the chatbot’s answers.
D. Only beginners often thought highly of their abilities.
33. Which aspect of the research is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The purpose. B. The process. C. The subjects. D. The findings.
34. Why do the users often overestimate their abilities?
A. LLMs’ aid improves users’ task performance.
B. Users often skip the process of critical thinking.
C. AI tools contribute to users’ metacognitive accuracy.
D. The gap between high- and low-skill AI users is bridged.
35. What will be probably talked about in the following paragraph?
A. Regulations for narrowing AI users’ skill gap.
B. Guidelines for sourcing information reliably.
C. Methods for preventing users’ cognitive decline.
D. Tips for improving the subjects’ performance.
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。
When Becca’s parents informed her that the family would be hiking to Big Bend National Park in West Texas for spring break, Becca was not excited, because the only things she knew about it were some things her friend Shayla had told her that the cell phone signal was not very good, and that there was very little to do. 36 .
Becca threw her bag into the car, rolling her eyes, and asked how long it was going to take to get to the infamous park. “It’s about a five-hour drive,” her mom replied. 37 . “Is the scenery at least good along the way?” she complained extremely unhappily.
38 . She rested her head against a pillow and immediately fell asleep. After hours of tossing (翻转) and turning in the uncomfortable back seat, Becca was awakened by her mother’s excited announcement: “We’re here!”
Looking wide-eyed into the canyon (峡谷), Becca suddenly spotted a large animal. “Dad, look!” she shouted. After a while, Becca thought about the opinions her friend Shayla had shared with her. “See, a mountain lion! Amazing!” The three of them stared at it in open-mouthed astonishment. 39 . “Uh, Mom, Dad,” Becca finally said as the lion slid into some tall bushes. “I didn’t know Big Bend is so beautiful or that mountain lions live here. I can hardly believe what I am seeing!”
“Yeah, honey. That’s the wonder of nature—you’re always discovering something new!” her mom exclaimed in excitement. “That’ true. Becca. Just keep our minds open to things. 40 !” her dad added.
A. We’ll definitely find miracles in nature
B. Hearing that, her mood soured even more
C. Becca was surprised by the breathtaking sight
D. Shayla went back to her room to sleep in silence
E. You should work with, not against, Mother Nature
F. Becca jumped unwillingly into the back seat without a word
G. So, she questioned her parents’ decision from the bottom of her heart
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
At 22, I read about an opening to be a motorcycle stunt (特技表演) rider. I sent my 41 to give it a shot. However, it was 1976 and I was just a young lady, so I thought they were 42 to hire a woman.
At that time, I was working as a dispatch rider (派送骑手) to 43 packages to the residents around the communities. My friend Steve then proposed an idea that at first seemed quite 44 : learning to fly airplanes. Then unexpectedly I learned and got my solo 45 license and headed for the US. I made it to 46 a job flying charted planes. It wasn’t easy. 47 , they were skeptical about a woman working in the role, but I ended up 48 my male colleagues. After that, I 49 a commercial pilot for 10 years, then as a flight 50 to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of young pilots.
In October, 2025, after 49 years and 51 adventures, I received a letter from a post office. Gee, it was my job offer! The post office apologized for the 52 and explained it had been found 53 behind a drawer in the office. Seeing at the reply that came 49 years later, I thought of Steve’s 54 : never say “I can’t”, never doubt about our capability and never 55 the possibility of our life.
41. A. license B. agreement C. application D. proposal
42. A. unlikely B. unreliable C. unnecessary D. unconditional
43. A. wrap B. sort C. mark D. deliver
44. A. ridiculous B. practical C. convincing D. theoretical
45. A. rider’s B. pilot’s C. driver’s D. coach’s
46. A. offer B. secure C. quit D. pursue
47. A. Initially B. Primarily C. Basically D. Gradually
48. A. overlooking B. degrading C. underestimating D. outperforming
49. A. worked for B. served as C. attended to D. stood by
50. A. attendant B. engineer C. instructor D. controller
51. A. restrictive B. tiresome C. numerous D. mysterious
52. A. delay B. request C. complaint D. refusal
53. A. torn B. stuck C. disclosed D. decorated
54. A. letters B. apology C. promise D. words
55. A. pay attention to B. make fun of C. show interest in D. set boundaries on
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。
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the 56 (world) highest bridge, open to traffic in China on September 28, cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes after three years of construction.
The newly built Canyon Bridge, 57 (tower) 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou, has become a major attraction. As of Tuesday, estimates suggested the bridge and its surrounding area had welcomed 58 (rough) 100,100 visitors. At 59 very beginning, tourism functionality 60 (integrate) into the bridge’s design perfectly. To date, tourism 61 (facility) and services, including a cafe located 800 meters atop the bridge tower, have been introduced. The bridge offers various activities, such 62 bungee jumping and slack-lining, and there are also plans for professional base jumping events.
For Han Hongju, chief engineer of Guizhou Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd., the company which 63 (fund) and constructed the bridge, the pursuit was never about records. “The bridge was not built for ‘the world’s No.1’ title, 64 for the people in the mountains. We wish they could travel farther and live 65 (good) lives,” Han said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在开展主题为“Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer?”的征文活动，请写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 阐述观点；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
第二节 （满分25分）
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。
My mom, an experienced professional caregiver, works at a nursing home named Greenfield. Helping and caring for the seniors in need is her routine, the Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默症) patients in particular. And mom always says: “They need me, honey! I must keep a close eye on them in case they forget their way back or get into trouble!”
That really let me down. For thousands of times, how I wished mom could accompany me but not them, especially in the moments like my singing show, school open day,. . . . But “her empty seat” showed everything. Such is my Mom, who is always there for her beloved elders.
As scheduled on Monday morning, our singing contest themed “For Mama” arrived. This was no exception for her! With others’ moms seated, I took my turn standing on the stage, “the empty seat” igniting my eyes! “Need her again!” I thought to myself. The well-prepared song still at the tip of my tongue, I hurriedly finished my part, stepped off the stage, and rushed out of the hall. Anger washed over me nonstop all the time.
After school, head down, I dragged my feet on the road and couldn’t help complaining about mom’s absence. “My...daughter...my...”, an old lady out of nowhere came over to me. She repeated the same words, which added to my annoyance. “Out of my way!” popped out of my mouth, and I quickened my pace to avoid her intentionally.
And almost immediately, I felt a bit sorry for my rude behaviors. So, I slowed down, thinking to myself, “Why is the old lady always murmuring (低语) ‘My...daughter...’?” “Is she OK?” “Get lost?” or “Alzheimer’s?” A stream of questions flooded into my mind. Occupied with such guesses, I turned back to look for the old lady. Luckily, she was still standing where she had been. Nevertheless, apart from the repeated “My...”, I knew nothing more about her. I was totally at a loss what to do next.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
湖南省长沙市2026届高三年级模拟考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 ABACA 16-20 BCAAB
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 BCD 24-27 ADDB 28-31 ACBC 32-35 CBAC
36-40 GBFCA
第三部分 语言运用
完形填空
41-45 CADAB 46-50 BADBC 51-55 CABDD
语法填空
56. world’s 57. towering 58. roughly 59. the 60. was integrated
61. facilities 62. as 63. funded 64. but 65. better
第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文
Physical or online bookstores, which do you prefer?
Nowadays, opinions vary among people towards physical and online bookstores. From my perspective, I tend to opt for the latter. The reasons are as follows.
First and foremost, online bookstores offer a wide range of selections, even some classic editions that are hard to find in physical ones. What’s more, just with a click on the screen, we can pick and purchase books anywhere and anytime, which saves us a large amount of time. Additionally, besides the pocket-friendly discounts online, what seems unique about online bookstores is the frank book reviews from other readers, which may also surprise us!
All in all, I prefer online bookstores for their extensive options, time economy and high efficiency.
第二节 读后续写
After much hesitation, I called Mom for help. I told her about the old lady murmuring “My …daughter…” and my concern that she might be lost. Hearing what I said, Mom arrived in a hurry, her nursing home uniform still on. She gently approached and held the lady’s hands softly. “Auntie, I’m from Greenfield. Do you live there?” With her eyes lighting up, she nodded slightly. After checking with her workmates, mom confirmed she was actually from the nursing home where she worked. She then carefully took her by the arm and whispered comforting words in her ear.
Mom’s gentle care for the old lady inspired me to do something for the nursing home. The next weekends, I often went to Greenfield with Mom. I helped comb their hair and listened to their stories, just as Mom did. I also sang the songs for the seniors, who clapped warmly. Seeing their bright smiles, I finally understood Mom’s choice—to devote herself to caring for those in need. Now, I become a volunteer there, deeply realizing that love and kindness are the warmest companions for everyone, and that helping others brings a profound joy which enriches my soul.