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2026届湖南长沙市中南博才高级中学有限公司
考前模拟英语试题
阅读理解
A
Birdsong
By Katya Balen.
Illustrated by Richard Johnson
After a disastrous car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute (长笛) and withdraws from the music she loves. Then she meets Noah and he shows her the blackbirds’ nest near their flats. The birds’ beautiful song helps Annie to rediscover her lost passion for music.
Clutch
By M. G. Leonard
In the third instalment (节) of the Twitchers series, our young birdwatching detectives are on the track of a thief who’s stealing wild birds’ eggs in the woods. The detectives secretly watch for the criminal but things go badly wrong. Soon they have to prove their innocence and catch the real thief — before any more birds get hurt.
Flight
By Mya-Rose Craig
Illustrated by Lynn Scourfield
Explore the secret routes of the skies from a bird’s-eye view, with this illustrated guide written by activist Mya-Rose Craig. The book follows seven amazing birds including the Arctic tern and the swallow, as they set out on journeys across the world.
The Children’s Book of Birdwatching
By Dan Rouse
Written by TV presenter and bird expert Dan Rouse, this nature-friendly guide to birdwatching is packed with information, tips and activities. Learn about the challenges birds face, make your outdoor space bird-friendly, and try some fun handwork projects that will help our feathered friends.
1. Which theme is emphasized in the book “Clutch”
A．The protection of wildlife.
B．The importance of adventure.
C．The mystery of bird behavior.
D．The danger of human crime.
2. Which book is most likely to inspire a love for nature and travel among readers
A．Birdsong.
B．Clutch.
C．Flight.
D．The Children’s Book of Birdwatching.
3. What is the common theme or message conveyed by the four books mentioned
A．The adventures of young detectives.
B．The challenges faced by birds in the wild.
C．The enhancement of human-bird relationships.
D．The importance of music in personal growth.
B
Terns (燕鸥) chirping and wolves howling are among a pioneering composition that integrates sounds from nature with traditional instruments. Bird songs and animal calls will interact with orchestral music on an album by Stewart Copeland.
Wild Concerto, released on 18 April, is a “cooperation between nature and music”. A croaking frog, a black-footed albatross (信天翁), and a red deer will “perform” with Copeland, alongside 30 musicians from the Kingdom Orchestra. Copeland said none of the natural recordings had been manipulated or returned. “All the bird and animal sounds are exactly as they were, but I put them in positions so that they add up to a melody and rhythm,” he said. “Their voices bring an super authenticity to the music. They all have their own individual melodies but when you put an instrument in, everything is more amazing.”
Wild Concerto is inspired by the arctic tern’s migration from pole to pole, and creatures possibly encountered along the way. Copeland said there was a conservationist theme to the work. “Many of these species are endangered and their sounds could vanish in our lifetime. Through the Wild Concerto, their voices will be kept immortalized.”
For six decades, he has captured sounds of the natural world, from rain-forests to deserts — recordings heard in natural history series such as Our Oceans and Blue Planet as well as about 150 films. With a document of almost 100,000 recordings he has been called “the David Attenborough of sound”. Copeland is a brilliant talent. He’s combined natural sounds and music seamlessly. This is another way for people to listen to nature.
He hopes the album will raise people’s awareness of creatures whose sounds cannot be clearly captured due to noise pollution: “Two-thirds of the species in my library are now basically extinct. Twenty-five or 30 years ago, when I wanted to record one hour of primitive sound, it took about three or four hours to do that with minimal editing, compared to 2,000 recording hours today, because there are so many man-made sounds in the environment...”
4. What is the feature of the album Wild Concerto
A．Integrating natural sounds with music perfectly.
B．Mixing bird songs with animal calls completely.
C．Producing super realistic bird songs and animal calls.
D．Making successful changes to bird songs and animal calls.
5. What does the underlined word “manipulated” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Monitored.
B．Analyzed.
C．Matched.
D．Edited.
6. What do we know about Copeland
A．He was optimistic and hopeful about the wildlife situation.
B．He was indifferent and helpless about the noise pollution.
C．He expressed his great concern about the endangered species.
D．He demonstrated enormous passion about the success of the concert.
7. What does the author think of Copeland’s efforts
A．Time-consuming and fruitless.
B．Notable and remarkable.
C．Efficient and innovative.
D．Meaningless and conventional.
C
On the morning of November 13, a graceful violin melody flowed along the Qingdao seashore, blending (融合) perfectly with the rhythm of the ocean waves. The man playing the violin is Petar Kutin, a Bulgarian teaching music at Yew Chung International School of Qingdao.
For Kutin, who has been extensively trained in Western music, Chinese music holds a special charm. He skillfully combines Chinese and Western musical elements and works with Chinese musicians to create original pieces. In one of his latest works, Kutin blends his violin with the erhu, alongside the sounds of frogs and birds, creating a harmonious and moving composition.
“I believe that music is an incredibly powerful language that brings people together.” Kutin said. At Yew Chung International School of Qingdao, this philosophy comes to life. To help his students with diverse backgrounds overcome cultural shock and quickly adapt to the Chinese environment, Kutin arranges music pieces tailored to their abilities. “When students perform together, it promotes teamwork and allows them to express both their cultural identity and individuality. Playing together builds confidence, happiness, and a sense of belonging. Music truly bonds the performers.” Kutin said.
Kutin also uses music to deliver meaningful messages to his students. He wrote the lyrics of a song about frugality together with the students, explaining what frugality means — reusing items instead of throwing them unnecessarily, avoiding waste. They turned this message into a song and then into a music video, which they play almost every week.
In addition to his work at school, Kutin composes music for social causes. He has created several pieces to help people with mental disabilities relax and find comfort.
“Music is constantly developing, and musicians must keep learning to grow.” he said. With a passion for creating and sharing, Kutin aims to promote deeper connections between people and cultures, contributing to a more harmonious and lively future through music.
8. What do we know about Kutin
A．He blends east and west in music.
B．He received music education in China.
C．He thinks nature is vital in Chinese music.
D．He prefers Chinese music to Western music.
9. What is Kutin’s belief about music
A．Music enhances personal abilities.
B．Music removes cultural differences.
C．Music bears the magic to unite people.
D．Music expresses the philosophy of life.
10. What can we learn from the example in paragraph 4
A．Kutin’s music is popular.
B．Kutin’s music is emotional.
C．Kutin’s music is instructive.
D．Kutin’s music is traditional.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．A Song Of Nature
B．A Rhyme Of Kindness
C．A Tune Of Happiness
D．A Symphony Of Harmony
D
Although Toulla Hadjigeorgiou has always wanted to be an artist, she remembers being told that “it was not a proper profession.”Yet, her passion for painting emerged at a young age, and her art journey was shaped by her early experiences and the world around her. “At around five years old in primary school, a few kids in my class would want me to draw for them,” she recalls. The vivid pleasant smell of powdered (粉状的)paint mixed with water and the ‘canvas’ — paper used to wrap fish and chips — are treasured memories of her early creativity. When her parents gifted her a Reeves Oil Painting Set at age 12, she discovered a new medium. She still uses the palette knife that came with it.
Her medium of choice has developed over the years. “For many years, my medium was oil,” she says, “but today, my style suits both oil and watercolour.” She appreciates oil, which she finds “forgiving” and ideal for layering, while her approach to watercolour challenges traditional techniques. “I paint layer over layer to produce strong, vivid colour,” she adds.
Growing up in a family with little interest in art, Toulla faced challenges in pursuing her passion. Nevertheless, she found inspiration in the works of old masters like Canaletto and Vermeer, noting that “some influence came from personally studying the technical skill of traditional art.”
Now, living in the countryside, her surroundings move her art. “I am inspired to paint more landscapes, farm life and animals,” she shares. Her travels also play a significant role in her work, as she seeks out quieter places for reference.
Toulla aims to catch the nature of her subjects, motivating viewers to reflect on the stories behind the scenes she paints. “I want them to consider what the people in a scene are experiencing,” she explains. By staying true to her artistic vision and avoiding trends, she creates distinctive works that sing praises to the beauty of everyday life.
12. What can we learn about Toulla from paragraph 1
A．She followed others’ footprints.
B．She painted with materials at hand.
C．She was modelled after by other kids.
D．She was sensitive to the smell of paint.
13. Why does Toulla integrate watercolour into her painting
A．To meet viewers’ needs.
B．To compare the two media.
C．To popularize her painting methods.
D．To better her works’ expressiveness.
14. What kept Toulla’s passion for painting as she grew up
A．Professional training.
B．Exploring great artworks.
C．Travels to different places.
D．Inspiring ideas from fellows.
15. Which best reflects Toulla’s painting philosophy
A．Choices of painting subjects come first.
B．Art is a celebration of daily life’s essence.
C．Pursuing trends is critical for creative works.
D．Works should reflect painters’ inner emotions.
二、七选五
Music is an important part of many people’s lives. It can be an enjoyable way to relax or to express emotions. 16___ Understanding how music stress works and what can bring it on can help individuals better manage it.
Music stress is a term used to describe a feeling of tension, or unease that can arise from listening to or playing music. This can appear in different ways, ranging from physical reactions to mental disturbances. Music stress can be caused by many factors. 17___
For instance, certain types of music can call forth an emotional response, such as nostalgia (怀旧) or sadness. 18___ Likewise, certain kinds of noise-like music, which makes disharmonious sounds, can cause people to become overwhelmed (使不知所措). While this can be helpful for some special purposes, in some cases it can be difficult to handle and even add to stress.
In addition to being caused by musical elements, music stress can also result from the psychological context where the music is heard or played. Take those who feel overwhelmed as an example. 19___ Similarly, if someone takes listening to music as a way to escape current problems, the music can create a feeling of disappointment due to its failing to provide the desired effect.
20___ Thus, the best way to prevent it is to ensure that the music being listened to or played is appropriate for one’s current mood and state of mind. Alternatively, if one is already feeling stressed, it may be better to focus on relaxation exercises or to take a break from music entirely.
A．This can lead to increased stress levels.
B．However, it may also lead to high stress levels.
C．Music stress is caused by a specific type of music.
D．And it can produce very specific types of reactions.
E．Music may give them the feeling that they are not in control.
F．Generally, music stress is determined by one’s mental state at the time.
G．In some ways, music stress is similar to more general experiences of stress.
三、完形填空
No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of 21___ were slim when her brain started bleeding in eight spots. Family and friends 22___, hoping for a miracle (奇迹) but fearing the worst.
She had been 23___ in freestyle skiing’s World Tour Finals in Canada when disaster struck. Having successfully completed her 24___ run, ranking fourth in the standings, she increased the difficulty for her second and final run. However, her 25___ landed first, lying there unconscious (无意识的).
Ten days after the 26___, at the age of 22, she opened her eyes. Although she only 27___ them for a few seconds, they were enough to add a little 28___ to the darkest days. Six weeks later, she could recognize her parents.
The 29___ was slow, often painful. There were physical and mental problems to overcome. The 30___ challenges she faced were the easiest while her feelings were greatly affected. It took her five years to 31___ recover from the accident.
“That does not mean my 32___ has to be worse. I viewed it as climbing a mountain. The views on the top might be even more 33___,” MoCrazy said.
Her life goal now is to 34___ others who have suffered traumatic (创伤性的) brain injuries, 35___ a non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with her mother for the purpose of giving back.
21. A．winning B．survival C．profit D．training
22. A．disagreed B．smiled C．waited D．fell
23. A．competing B．teaching C．swimming D．walking
24. A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
25. A．arms B．head C．feet D．back
26. A．order B．fight C．work D．accident
27. A．opened B．closed C．touched D．narrowed
28. A．water B．style C．light D．gratitude
29. A．service B．speed C．trip D．recovery
30. A．academic B．physical C．mental D．similar
31. A．emotionally B．potentially C．logically D．instantly
32. A．life B．family C．heart D．income
33. A．awful B．detailed C．distant D．amazing
34. A．defeat B．help C．employ D．bother
35. A．breaking down B．figuring out C．searching for D．setting up
四、语法填空
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Coffee, a beloved beverage among young people, is now witnessing a unique trend in China, where law-inspired coffee shops are capturing the attention of the youth, 36___ (generate) 2.92 million posts online.
In these law-themed coffee shops, customers can browse legal books while savoring a cup of coffee with names 37___ reflect professional legal concepts. Certain cafés simulate courtroom proceedings by stamping a “successful mediation” mark once customers have completed their 38___ (personalize) coffee orders.
Beyond their distinctive atmosphere, these coffee shops also support social welfare by offering public legal services. For example, a café in Hangzhou partners with local justice bureaus 39___ (promote) public education, while another in Wuhan provides complimentary consultations.
Similar functional theme cafés have also emerged 40___ (global) — for example, Japan’s detective-themed establishments offer missing-person and item-tracing services, 41___ US tax-help hubs answer tax-related queries during the filing season.
According to research from Peking University, the appeal of these establishments lies in the combination of serious legal content with leisure elements, which 42___ (trigger) the release of dopamine.
However, it’s hard to say how long this trend will last, as the novelty may quickly wear 43___. Many visitors come primarily for photos rather than legal services. The sustainability of this blend of caffeine and law system will depend on 44___ (initiative) like membership programs or events — factors that will determine whether it evolves into 45___ lasting phenomenon or fades as a passing craze.
五、书面表达
第一节 书信写作
46. 假定你是李华。上周你校举办了一场以“环境科学”为主题的科学博览会。你的外国笔友Andy对此很感兴趣，写信向你了解情况。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1．活动目的和内容；2．你的感受。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Andy,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I grew up in a small town where the primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be standing at the top of the stairs, smiling down at me.
One lunchtime when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed (排练) my lines so hard with me. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator’s (旁白的) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her words, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.
I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass in bunch, as if a painter had touched our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling it up by its roots. “From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions.”
My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it ” She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled.
注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Paragraph 1
“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, encouraging and comforting me as usual.
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Paragraph 2
After the play, I took home the flower.
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参考答案及范文
一、阅读理解
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.B
二、七选五
16.B 17.D 18.A 19.E 20.F
三、完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.D 27.A 28.C 29.D 30.B 31.A 32.A 33.D 34.B 35.D
四、语法填空
36.generating 37.that/which 38.personalized 39. to promote 40.globally 41.while/and 42.triggers 43.off 44.initiatives 45.a
五、书面表达范文
第一节 书信写作
Dear Andy,
I’m glad to tell you something about our school’s Environment Science Expo held last week.
The expo aimed to raise students’ awareness of environmental protection. We visited various displays, watched environment-themed experiments and shared eco-friendly ideas. Many students presented creative works like reusable daily supplies.
I benefited a lot. It made me realize small daily actions can make a big difference to our planet.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
Paragraph 1
“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, encouraging and comforting me as usual. She told me that the narrator’s voice guided the whole play and was just as important as the princess. Then she picked a dandelion and handed it to me. She asked me to read my lines with the flower beside me every noon. Gradually, I calmed down and performed the narration fluently. On the play day, I stood on the stage confidently and delivered my lines smoothly, winning warm applause from the audience.
Paragraph 2
After the play, I took home the flower. I pressed the dry dandelion in my diary book as a special treasure. Whenever I feel upset about not being the center of attention, I will look at it and remember my mother’s words. Every person shines in their own unique way, just like every flower in the garden. This little dandelion has taught me to accept myself and value my own light.

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