湖南省长沙市长郡中学2026届高三月考试卷(五)英语试题及答案(含听力音频+解析+听力原文)

湖南省长沙市长郡中学2026届高三月考试卷(五)

英语试题

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。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 is the woman’s concern about planting bamboo?

A. It will attract many birds.

B. It is expensive to maintain.

C. It might grow out of control.

2. How much should the man pay?

A. $4.B. $6.C. $10.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Salesperson and customer.B. Tailor and client.C. Colleagues.

4. Which day is the woman’s final working day in the company?

A. Next Monday.B. This Friday.C. This weekend.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. The development of the market.

B. The difficulties in management.

C. The keys to a company’s success.

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。

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

6. Why does the woman make a phone call?

A. To arrange a meeting.

B. To interview the salesperson.

C. To apply for a job.

7. Who will provide the woman with more information?

A. Mr. Burton.B. Mr. Burton’s secretary.C. The man.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

8. What did the woman do last Saturday?

A. She bought her first car.

B. She went for a test drive.

C. She took a driving lesson.

9. Why will the woman invite Joseph with her?

A. He wants to buy a car.

B. He wants to be a car dealer.

C. He knows about sales skills.

10. How will the woman pay for her new car?

A. Full payment.B. Loan payment.C. Unclear.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

11. What’s wrong with the woman?

A. She has a running nose.

B. She has chest pain.

C. She has a heartache.

12. What does the man arrange for the woman?

A. An online consultation.B. An urgent surgery.C. A medical test.

13. What did the woman plan to do tonight?

A. She would have a big meal.

B. She would have an appointment.

C. She would visit an attraction.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

14. What is the problem Mary is facing?

A. How to present the topic in an interesting way.

B. How to build better relationships with students.

C. How to effectively teach students.

15. Why is Professor J. K. Simmons popular among students?

A. His book is a bestseller.

B. He has creative teaching methods.

C. He is an expert in teaching.

16. What learning approach does Mr. Carter suggest Mary try?

A. Developing learning by reading the book.

B. Focusing on personal study skills.

C. Organizing students to do research in groups.

17. What does Professor J. K. Simmons’ book centre on?

A. Student cooperation and individual growth.

B. Guidance for classroom management.

C. Relationships between teachers and students.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

18. How many subjects were involved in the study?

A. 40.B. 20.C. 10.

19. What does Dr. Zee suggest people do?

A. Reduce the use of sleep medicine.

B. Sleep with lights off.

C. Sleep with open curtains.

20. What is the talk mainly about?

A. The influence of light on sleep.

B. The benefits of good sleep.

C. The effects of lack of sleep.

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

Global temperatures are on the rise — up by 1.1 degrees Celsius since the preindustrial era and expected to continue inching higher — with terrible consequences for people and wildlife such as intense floods and heat waves. To prevent disaster, experts urge to restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, which would mean cutting greenhouse gas emissions (排放), by 2050, to net zero — when the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere equals the amount that’s removed.

More than 800 cities around the world, from Mumbai to Denver, have promised to halve their carbon emissions by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050. These are crucial contributions, because cities are responsible for 71 percent to 76 percent of global carbon dioxide (二氧化物) emissions due to buildings, transportation, heating, cooling and more. And the proportion of people living in cities is projected to increase, such that an estimated 68 percent of the world’s population will be city dwellers by 2050.

“Urban areas play a vital role in climate change mitigation (缓解) due to the long lifespans of buildings and transportation infrastructures (基础设施),” write the authors of a 2021 article on net-zero cities in the Annual Review of Environment and Resources. Are cities built tightly, or do they sprawl? Do citizens drive everywhere in private cars, or do they use efficient, green public transportation? How do they heat their homes or cook their food? Such factors profoundly affect a city’s carbon emissions.

Anu Ramaswami, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and India studies at Princeton University, has decades of experience in the area of urban infrastructure — buildings, transport, energy, water, waste management and green infrastructure — and has helped cities in the United States, China and India plan for urban sustainability. For cities to get to net zero, she tells Knowable, the changes must touch many aspects of city life. Achieving net-zero demands requires three key strategies, as outlined below:

21. What’s the key requirement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees?

A. Reducing urban population growth.

B. Making cities more thickly built.

C. Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

D. Getting rid of extreme weather events completely.

22. Why do cities’ contributions matter for reaching net-zero emissions?

A. Cities possess advanced emission reduction technologies.

B. Cities cause the majority of global carbon dioxide emissions.

C. The population in cities is larger than that in rural areas.

D. Urban infrastructure is easy to upgrade for sustainability.

23. What does Anu Ramaswami suggest for cities’ net-zero emissions?

A. Changes should cover different parts of urban life.

B. It should be realized by improving public transportation alone.

C. It should depend on reducing the lifespan of urban infrastructure.

D. Carbon absorption is the key mitigation strategy.

B

Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, California. It was the first time that I had gone somewhere merely to watch birds. Since this unique journey, I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.

In some birding circles, people claim anyone who looks at birds is a birder. I’ve cared about birds and other animals for my entire life, and I’ve written about them throughout my two decades as a science writer, but I mark the moment when I specifically chose to devote time and energy to them as the moment I became a birder.

Birding has significantly increased the time spent outdoors. It has motivated me to explore Oakland in ways I never would have. While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus only on the present, and my head becomes extremely untroubled. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world, which I have long written about but always remained slightly distant from.

These recent years have taught me that I’m smaller when I’m not actively looking after myself, that I have value for my world and my community beyond ceaseless production, and that pursuits like birding that encourage joy, wonder and bond with places are not sidebars to a fulfilled life but the essence.

It’s easy to perceive birding as something you do when you’re not working, not being productive, and even an escape from reality. Instead, for me, birding means absorbing myself in the present moment: my thoughts quiet, my senses heightened, and I respond to real, observable events in nature with focused awareness without being distracted (使分心) by small, unimportant matters. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is commenting on them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to locate a rare bird.

24. Why did the author think the journey to the wetland special?

A. He protected bird species there.

B. He fell in love with birding again.

C. He made his true start as a birder.

D. He completed his writing during it.

25. What does the underlined word “impervious” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Attentive.B. Subject.C. Resistant.D. Sensitive.

26. What lesson does the author probably learn?

A. Outdoor pursuits are a must-have.

B. Self-care can help fuel self-worth.

C. Happiness serves as the core of life.

D. Productivity defines personal value.

27. How does the author view birding according to the last paragraph?

A. A complete engagement with reality.

B. A temporary escape from busy life.

C. A training in focus and observation.

D. A substitute for online activities.

C

Relationships are messy, whether you are an adult with lots of experience or a kid navigating through tough times with a best friend, boyfriend or girlfriend. You can’t predict moods, interests or desires. For teens learning the ins and outs of relationships for the first time, disagreements, fights and breakups can be ruinous. But what if your teen’s best friend wasn’t actually human? It may seem far-fetched, but it’s not. A new report from Common Sense Media says that 72 percent of teens surveyed have used AI companions, and 33 percent have relationships or friendships with these chatbots.

The language that AI companions use, the responses they make, and the empathy they exude (流露) can make a user feel as though they truly understand and sympathize. These chatbots can make someone feel liked or even loved. They are programmed to help users feel like they’ve made a real connection. This may be puzzling to some parents, but if your child is navigating the complex worlds of technology, social media and artificial intelligence, the likelihood that they will be curious about an AI companion is pretty high. Here are some things that you must know.

You might think your kid won’t get attached and that they will know the chatbots are an algorithm (算法) designed to give immediate responses based on the text inputs they receive, which is not real. But a fascinating Stanford University study of students who use the app Replika found that 81 percent considered their AI companion has “intelligence”, and 90 percent thought it “human-like”.

On the plus side, these companions are sometimes touted (吹捧) for their supportiveness and promotion of mental health; the Stanford study even found that 3 percent of users felt their Replika had directly helped them avoid suicide. If you’re a teenager who is isolated or struggling to make friends, an AI companion can provide much-needed companionship. They may offer practice when it comes to building conversational and social skills. Chatbots can offer helpful information and tips. But are they safe?

A Florida mother has accused the company that owns Character. AI, claiming the chatbot encouraged her 14-year-old son to attempt suicide. Another suit filed in 2024 claims that the same chatbot encourages self-harm in teens and violence towards parents who try to set limits on how often kids use the app. Then there’s privacy: AI companions are a “privacy horror”, with data trackers that may encourage negative or harmful behaviors.

Given what we know about teens, screens and mental health, online influences are sometimes powerful, largely unavoidable, and potentially life-changing for children and families.

28. What motivates teenagers to use AI companions?

A. To stay away from all conflicts in real relationships.

B. To attain the feeling of being truly comprehended.

C. To predict a robot’s emotions, interests and desires.

D. To explore how AI can take the place of human friends.

29. What did the Stanford University study find?

A. Most teens tended to develop an attachment to AI companions.

B. Replika was widely used by teens for emotional support.

C. Most teens fully knew AI companions were related to algorithms.

D. AI companions could effectively improve teens’ social skills.

30. What is the author’s attitude towards AI companions?

A. Negative.B. Indifferent.C. Objective.D. Skeptical.

31. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. The Hidden Dangers of AI Companions for Teens.

B. Teen Relationship: A Hard Nut to Crack.

C. Approaches to Helping Teens Use AI Companions Safer.

D. AI Companions: Teens’ Alternatives to Real Relationships.

D

It is widely acknowledged that crows are highly intelligent with cognitive abilities similar to those of 5-to 7-year-old children. Past research shows that they can count to four and distinguish human voices and faces, and some species can even create tools for future use. Lately, a special study has expanded this list further, revealing that crows can recognize basic geometric features, such as side lengths, parallel lines, and right angles, and tell apart shapes like stars, crescents, squares, and irregular four-sided figures.

With the purpose of testing the crows’ geometric skills, scientists showed two crows six shapes on a digital screen and trained them to peck (啄) at the outlier—the shape that looked different from the rest. When the birds chose correctly, they were rewarded with a tasty snack. At first, the researchers made the outlier obvious, such as one flower among five crescents. As the birds got used to the task, the shapes became more similar including squares and irregular four- sided figures. Despite the increasing difficulty, the crows continued to identify the outlier correctly.

The shape recognition ability of crows remains a topic of interest for researchers. They suspect this ability may help them with navigation as they fly around. The birds may have also developed this ability to help them search for food or identify other individual crows — including potential mates — based on their facial features. “All these abilities, at the end of the day, from a biological point of view, have evolved because they provide a survival advantage or a reproductive advantage,” says study senior author Andreas Nieder, a neurophysiologist at the University of Tübingen in Germany.

In the future, researchers hope to explore which areas of the birds’ brains are responsible for their exceptional ability in geometry. Birds don’t have a cerebral cortex (大脑皮层)—at least, not in the same way that humans do. But for us, that part of the brain is responsible for thinking and other complex functions. Crows still have these abilities, so the researchers assume there must be something else going on inside their heads. “Obviously, evolution found two different ways of giving rise to behaviorally flexible animals,” Nieder says.

32. What does the recent study reveal about crows?

A. They can draw simple figures with tools.

B. They can distinguish between basic shapes in geometry.

C. They can do easy math calculations.

D. They can recognize human voices and faces.

33. How did the researchers increase the difficulty of the shape- recognition task?

A. By shortening the time for the crows to respond.

B. By presenting more familiar shapes on the screen.

C. By showing the figures with different colors.

D. By enhancing the similarity among the shapes.

34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. The role of crows’ geometric potential in navigation.

B. Reasons for crows to evolve shape identification abilities.

C. Survival benefits of crows’ cognitive talents.

D. The advantages of crows’ food-searching skills over other birds.

35. What is the follow-up step for future study?

A. Investigating crows’ brain areas related to geometric skills.

B. Comparing the cerebral cortex of humans and crows.

C. Exploring other complex functions of crows’ brains.

D. Studying the causes of crows’ flexible behaviors.

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。

Sustainable packaging has become a buzzword in recent years. From paper-based materials to biodegradable alternatives, the shift away from traditional plastics appears to be a step in the right direction. 36

One of the most popular alternatives to plastics is paper- based packaging. The logic appears sound. 37However, the environmental cost of paper production is often overlooked. Compared to plastic, producing paper packaging requires significantly more energy and water. A study highlighted that paper bags require at least four times more energy to manufacture than plastic bags.

38While many brands claim to use responsibly sourced or recycled paper, the global demand for paper packaging still places immense pressure on forests. This pressure will cause too much tree cutting and habitat loss, harming wildlife. And the loss of trees will reduce the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

Moreover, paper-based packaging is usually heavier than plastic packaging. 39For instance, trucks carrying paper packages use more fuel, increasing emissions. This extra weight also makes logistics (物流) more challenging.

Therefore, the full life cycle of paper packaging shows its eco-benefits aren’t as clear as they seem. 40This means focusing on reducing waste first, making better waste management systems, and using sustainable materials in the best way. Only by doing all these things together can we cut down on environmental harm.

A. This can make transportation less efficient.

B. However, beneath the surface lies a more complex reality.

C. Therefore, many brands now use paper-based packaging.

D. Its production requires four times the energy of plastic bags.

E. The destruction of forests linked to the paper industry is another concern.

F. To achieve sustainable packaging completely, we need a well-rounded approach.

G. Paper is biodegradable, recyclable, and can be obtained from renewable resources.

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。

It has been another long, rough winter here in the mountains of my home. And today as I looked at the broken 41littering my yard, it brought back 42from another rough winter several years ago.

A foot of snow had fallen and was rapidly melting. The 43from the hills had expanded the rivers, filled the channels and 44puddles (小水洼) in the road. In addition to this, broken and fallen tree branches were everywhere. I was 45home and suddenly saw one of these branches had broken off a tree overhanging the 46and fallen across it. It was big enough to damage my car if I didn’t stop in time so I 47on the brake and hit my emergency flashers.

I got out of my car 48and tried to pull the branch to the side of the road. This branch was a lot 49than I thought it would be. Inch by inch I 50it off the road. When it was finally safely moved to the side, I stood up and smiled. Just then a little red car 51the curve, 52a pool of water in the road, which splashed (溅湿) my pants. I shook my head and laughed at the 53of it all.

Sometimes we all do good things in this life only to get “ 54” with dirty water for our kindness. When this happens just remember that the real reason you do good is because of the 55inside of you.

41. A. bricksB. branchesC. fencesD. blocks

42. A. memoriesB. sceneryC. laughterD. adventures

43. A. bloodB. fountainC. rainbowD. stream

44. A. constructedB. dugC. builtD. formed

45. A. sailingB. drivingC. ridingD. walking

46. A. hillB. riverC. carD. road

47. A. steppedB. headedC. kickedD. knocked

48. A. quietlyB. happilyC. quicklyD. repeatedly

49. A. lighterB. heavierC. shorterD. longer

50. A. pulledB. buriedC. pushedD. threw

51. A. eased intoB. turned outC. raced aroundD. changed into

52. A. suckedB. pouredC. sprayedD. hit

53. A. resultB. difficultyC. beginningD. benefit

54. A. confusedB. rewardedC. injuredD. encouraged

55. A. courageB. pursuitC. loveD. innovation

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。

With the morning light of early summer breaking over the 56(mist) hills of Jiangkou County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, tea farmers began their day among rows of tea trees, skillfully picking tender green buds. By way of more than 20processes, these fresh 57(leaf) are refined (精制) into premium matcha, destined for teacups around the world.

Once58poverty-stricken mountainous region, Jiangkou made tea its key industry in 2007, taking advantage of its favorable tea- growing conditions, 59(name) high altitude, low latitude, frequent fog 60limited sunlight.

The drinking of matcha originated from ancient China, and 61(introduce) to Japan later. Today, China has become the world’s largest matcha producer and consumer. So far this year, Jiangkou alone 62(export) four tons of matcha to Japan, with another six tons 63(schedule) for delivery.

64matcha products gain popularity, so does the young consumers’ interest in its profound culture. In the city of Tongren in Guizhou, a matcha culture experience center showcases unique products such as matcha noodles, while inviting visitors to learn about the history of matcha and try their hand at Diancha, a traditional tea- making technique.

“Over 80 percent of our visitors are young people, many 65outside the region,” said Lu Qian, a tea master at the center, as she mixed matcha powder with hot water and used a bamboo whisk to create a rich, frothy brew.

第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

近期，你校英文报就你校高中生每日英语口语练习时间做了调查，请你结合图表信息写一篇调查报告。内容包括：

1. 描述调查结果；

2. 陈述你的看法；

3. 发出倡议。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80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。

Li Wei, a high school senior, had always felt confused between her mother’s expectation and her own dream. Her mother, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, ran a small clinic in their town. The air inside was always filled with the earthy smell of dried herbs. Her mother had long hoped Li Wei would take over the family business. “A career in medicine is a good choice, and it connects us to our roots,” her mother often said, pointing to the old books lining on the shelves.

But Li Wei’ s heart belonged to classical dance. She spent hours practicing in secret, and her room was full of posters of international dance groups. One evening, while helping her mother prepare herbs, Li Wei accidentally knocked over a jar of ginseng (人参). As she hurried to clean up, her mother’s voice cut through the silence, “You’ re too distracted. This is why you can’t focus on your studies— and the clinic.”

Li Wei’ s cheeks turned red. “I don’ t want to be a doctor!” she shouted. “I want to dance!” Before her mother could answer, Li Wei grabbed her bag and ran out, leaving the clinic door moving.

Weeks passed, and the tension between them reached boiling point. Li Wei avoided the clinic, spending long hours at dance practices even though her knees had become swollen and red. When she did come home, the house was full of cold silence, broken only by the occasional noise of her mother’s tool grinding (研磨) herbs. But Li Wei couldn’t miss the way her mother’s eyes looked at her dance shoes, or the soft sighs that came from her during their rare talks. She was eager for her mother’s support.

Then came a big chance: a national dance competition. Li Wei’ s hands shook as she filled out the application form, her heart beating fast. But when she looked at the bottom of the page, she felt scared. The form needed a parent’s signature, a sad reminder of the gap between her and her mother.

注意：

(1)续写词数应为150个左右；

(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

That evening, Li Wei arrived at the clinic, with the application form in hand.

Before stepping onto stage, Li Wei held her mother’s lucky sachet (香囊) in her pocket.

湖南省长沙市长郡中学2026届高三月考试卷(五)

英语试题答案

听力

1-5 CBABC6-10 CBBCB11-15 BCACB16-20 CABBA

阅读理解

21-23 CBA 24-27 BCCA 28-31 BACD32-35 BDBA

七选五阅读

36-40 BGEAF

完形填空

41-45 BADDB 46-50 DACBA 51-55 CDABC

语法填空

56. misty57. leaves58. a59. namely60. and

61. was introduced62. has exported63. scheduled64. As65. from

应用文写作

A survey on the time students spend practising spoken English daily was carried out by our school's English newspaper. The results are as follows.

It has been found that 59% of the students devote less than 30 minutes to spoken English practice. Students sparing over 30 minutes to practise account for 22%.Additionally, there are 19% of the students reporting no daily oral practice.

It is encouraging to see that a majority of students engage in regular spoken English exercises. However, there's still a good portion of students who do not prioritize oral practice at all. Therefore, further efforts should be made to raise awareness of the importance of sufficient spoken English practice.

读后续写

That evening, Li Wei arrived at the clinic, with the application form in hand. Her mother was carefully weighing dried herbs at the counter. With a deep breath, Li Wei placed the form in front of her, ready to brace herself for the refusal she had long expected. Her mother wiped her hands on her apron and picked up the paper. After a moment of careful reading, she signed her name without a word. Then, she reached under the counter, took out a small sachet, and placed it gently in Li Wei’ s hand. “Keep this with you,” she said softly. “It will help you stay calm.” A sense of warmth welled up in Li Wei’ s heart, resolving to do her utmost in the competition.

Before stepping onto stage, Li Wei held her mother’s lucky sachet (香囊) in her pocket. It was her first time competing on such a major stage. Great panic almost made her forget how to dance. Just then her mother appeared quietly beside her, “The clinic is my path, but this stage is your journey.” Her words lingered in the air like a blessing. Li Wei breathed in the sachet’ s calming scent, felt her fear loosen, and gave her mother’ s hand a grateful squeeze. Stepping into the lights, Li Wei danced — and in her movement, two separate dreams converged into a moment of perfect understanding.