广东省江门市新会区名冠实验学校2025-2026学年高三上学期8月入学考试英语试卷

江门市新会区名冠实验学校2026届高三8月份入学考试 英语试卷笔试部分 命题人：俞丽花 审题人：陈佳 （考试时间：120分钟；总分：120分） 第一部分 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 Winners of the Broadcom MASTERS Girls took the top prizes at the Broadcom MASTERS, a science competition for middle school students. Alaina Gassler Alaina won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for the project of reducing blind spots in cars. She was inspired to solve this issue by her mother who didn’t like driving her vehicle because its large A-pillar (A柱) design made her feel in danger. “I started to think about how blind spots were a huge problem in all cars,” said Alaina. So she worked on and solved it. Sidor Clare Sidor won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honor made by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. She developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans wouldn’t be required to carry building materials with them in order to build there. Alexis MacAvoy Alexis won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, which recognized the student whose work and performance showed the most promise in health-related fields and demonstrated an understanding of the many social factors that affect health. She designed a water filter (过滤器) by using carbon to remove heavy metals from water. Rachel Bergey Rachel won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. She developed a trap made of tinfoil (锡纸) and netting for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species causing damage to trees. 1．What is the purpose of Alaina Gassler’s invention? A．To beautify vehicles. B．To improve the safety of driving. C．To decorate the sidewalk for the blind. D．To reduce the carbon released from cars. 2．Whose invention is related to human health? A．Alaina Gassler’s. B．Sidor Clare’s. C．Rachel Bergey’s. D．Alexis MacAvoy’s. 3．What is the Broadcom MASTERS about? A．Art. B．Sport. C．Technology. D．Education. B A recent report by the Ministry of Education shows that the Beijing dialect is declining among the younger generation. The news doesn’t come as a surprise though, as previous studies have highlighted the “dialect crisis” in other parts of China as well. He Hongzhi, head of the Beijing Municipal Language Commission, owes this problem to migration and the promotion of Putonghua. “With rapid social development over recent years, an increasing number of migrants with different dialects can be found all over China. However, people are encouraged to speak Putonghua between each other, threatening the existence of dialects,” he told Beijing Daily. “For many Chinese who live outside their hometowns, dialect is an important symbol of identity and a constant reminder of where they come from,” commentator Li Yue wrote on Daily Sunshine. Dialects also reflect history and embody local culture. The Beijing dialect, for example, though being a language of the Han ethnic group, shows traces of Mongolian and Manchu languages. Mongolian and Manchu are ethnic groups who had ruled Beijing during the Yuan and Qing dynasties respectively. The Mongolian word hutong and the Manchu word Sachima (a common Chinese pastry) now appear in the Beijing dialect. To preserve these valuable parts of history, the State Language Commission has maintained databases since 2008 to cover different local dialects, while many areas such as Beijing, Shanhai and Zhejiang province have established museums dedicated to local dialects. But all these efforts are still not enough in keeping dialects from fading away. A more effective measure to keep them alive could be using elements such as pop songs and the “celebrity effect” to attract the young to use dialects. They need to realize that speaking their local dialect is something they can be proud of. 4．According to the passage, the Beijing dialect is declining because of ________. A．its little attraction B．differences and the promotion of Putonghua C．migration and the promotion of Putonghua D．rapid social development over recent years 5．Which of the following is TRUE about dialects? A．Dialects reflect a person’s hometown and education. B．Dialects play an important role in Chinese history and culture. C．Dialects make it hard for people to communicate with each other. D．The Beijing dialect is mainly a mix of Mongolian and Manchu languages. 6．We can infer from the text that ________. A．we should speak less Putonghua B．the young hate to speak their dialects C．the young may not realize the value of their dialects D．the celebrities should use more dialects in daily life 7．What’s the author’s attitude towards preserving dialects? A．Doubtful. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Negative. C While technological advancements have enhanced the convenience of urban commuting in recent years, environmental studies reveal a worrying decline in urban green spaces, especially in densely populated districts. Many residents complain that there’s insufficient access to nature-filled areas for relaxation and exercise, so they end up spending more time indoors, relying on virtual entertainment. Urban planners Lila Chen and Ryan Moore are deeply troubled by such issues. In their newly released book Green Living: Reclaim Our Cities’ Natural Spaces, they call for a fundamental rethinking of urban design and the role greenery should play in our daily lives. The landscape of urban living began to shift decades ago. Vast areas of natural vegetation were cleared to make room for sprawling concrete structures and commercial centers, forcing residents to seek nature in distant suburbs. Some grassroots groups fought back. Most notably, a community organizer from Seattle, who relocated to the city in the early 2000s, launched a movement to save a local wetlands area from being converted into a shopping mall. Expressing her outrage at the planned destruction, Emily Clark appealed to the city council to “Preserve Seattle as a city where nature and urban life coexist harmoniously, not just a place of concrete and commerce.” Similar initiatives took place in other major cities across the country in the 2010s. Although these initiatives gained public attention, the harsh reality is that the majority of modern cities remain overwhelmingly dominated by urban development at the expense of green spaces. The coverage of natural areas in cities has been shrinking steadily. In California, for instance, the ratio of urban green spaces to total city area has dropped to a record low, even as the state promotes environmental protection campaigns. We invest substantial resources in building urban infrastructure that prioritizes speed and efficiency, yet we neglect to consider the true value of green spaces. Do we fully comprehend the social and psychological costs when citizens lack easy access to natural environments for mental rejuvenation? The authors of Green Living are spot-on: it’s high time we re-evaluate the urban landscapes right outside our homes. 8．What phenomenon does the author highlight in paragraph 1? A．Urban commuting has become overly dependent on technology. B．The reduction of urban green spaces leads to lifestyle changes. C．Virtual entertainment is replacing outdoor activities completely. D．Residents in densely populated areas have limited access to jobs. 9．What were the Seattle community organizer and other activists attempting to achieve? A．Expand commercial development in urban areas. B．Relocate residents to distant suburbs with more greenery. C．Safeguard urban natural spaces for a balanced lifestyle. D．Promote the construction of more shopping malls in wetlands. 10．What can be inferred about the initiatives in California in the 2010s? A．They successfully increased the ratio of urban green spaces. B．They failed to reverse the trend of shrinking green areas. C．They led to a surge in environmental protection donations. D．They resulted in the closure of all commercial construction projects. 11．Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the text? A．Urban Rush: Sacrificing Nature? B．Tech Advance: A Double-edged Sword? C．Green Spaces: A Luxury or Necessity? D．Community Activism: A Lost Cause? D A new study gives all of us some extra motivation when it comes to getting outside and exercising: every day you manage to fit in an additional one-hour walk, you could be boosting your lifespan by an extra six hours. That’s the approximate benefit if you’ re currently in the 25 percent least active people in the US, according to fitness tracker data analyzed by a team led by researchers from Griffith University in Australia. If you’ re in the top 25 percent, an extra walk isn’t as much of a boost—you’ve already received most of the health benefits from exercise— but the study also highlights and quantifies some of the key benefits of an active life.“If all individuals were as active as the top 25 percent of the population, Americans over the age of 40 could live an extra 5.3 years on average,” write the researchers in their published paper. “It can be any type of exercise to reach that top quartile (四分位数) but would roughly be the equivalent of just about three hours of walking per day.” The team analyzed wearable activity data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) in the US, which recruits 5,000 volunteers a year. To calculate how changes in activity levels can influence mortality (死亡) risk, researchers referenced the NHANES results against a life-table model (where mortality rates are tracked at specific age points) and previous research into exercise and lifespan. In this particular study, data on 824 participants were excluded because they didn’t wear the trackers for long enough. Suggesting that exercise leads to a longer life is nothing new, but quantifying and simplifying the benefits can grab attention— whether it’s five minutes a day to reduce blood pressure or nine seconds a week to grow muscle. Now there’s a new target to aim for: an extra hour’s walk a day. If you find that too discouraging a prospect, remember that any amount of exercise makes a difference to health and well- being. 12．What does the new study find? A．Walking can cure some diseases effectively. B．Perhaps daily walking can extend our lifespan. C．Increasing exercise mostly benefits active people. D．The less active people must exercise an hour a day. 13．How much daily walking is roughly needed to reach the top 25% active group? A．Nine seconds. B．One hour. C．Three hours. D．Five hours. 14．What is the function of Paragraph 3? A．Giving the examples. B．Analyzing the data. C．Predicting the effect. D．Explaining the method. 15．Why does the author mention “nine seconds a week to grow muscle” in the last paragraph? A．To compare three different types of exercise. B．To emphasize the flexibility in setting exercise goals. C．To demonstrate the precision of modern exercise research. D．To highlight the advantage of walking over strength training. 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。 While long distance friendships might require some planning and creativity to keep up, there’s no reason to let physical distance keep you from staying connected. 16 . Be clear and intentional about keeping your long distance friends Whether you’ve just moved away from your friends or you’ve been apart for years, long distance friendships require a two-way commitment. That means reaching out, finding time to hang out and showing your friends you value them. 17 . Remember that they value you, too. Use common interests to feel connected Develop an “anchor” for your friendship. An anchor is something that you have in common that acts as a trigger to reach out to each other. Maybe you both love cooking, so you each send photos of the new dishes you make with a link to the recipe. Or you both love, let’s say, the HBO show Euphoria, and you text to discuss after each episode comes out. 18 . 19 If you feel like your communication is difficult because of distance, your friends probably feel that way too, so don’t be afraid to be the first one to reach out. When phone calls won’t cut it, think about a visit. Visiting is one of the most important things we can do to keep a long distance friendship going. Address conflicts openly 20 . There’s just a limited amount of time you get with your friends, so it’s easy to let conflicts go unaddressed. Try not to sweep things under the rug. In fact, addressing conflict is one of the ways you can become closer with your friends. A．But it’s all worth it B．And it goes both ways C．Don’t hesitate to reach out D．Make every effort to make it count E．Separation is hard, and miscommunication happens F．Here are some effective ways to maintain such friendships G．It doesn’t really matter what it is, as long as it helps you initiate a connection 第二部分 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。 My sister Lily decided to take up cycling to get fit after years of a sedentary office job. I wholeheartedly 21 her decision, knowing how important it was for her well- being. To show my support, I bought her a nice pair of cycling gloves and signed up for a local 20- mile cycling event with her. As we gathered at the starting point on that sunny but breezy morning, we 22 our bikes nervously, checking the gears and brakes one last time. “Are you sure you won’t get annoyed if I 23 a bit slower?” she asked, her eyes filled with a mix of excitement and worry. She had only started 24 on weekends a month ago. “Of course not,” I reassured her with a smile. When the starting horn 25 , Lily pedaled off steadily. At first, I stayed right beside her, chatting and enjoying the scenery. But as the road opened up and the wind seemed to push me forward, my competitive side took over. I gradually 26 my speed, thinking she would catch up. After a few miles, I looked back, and Lily was no longer in my line of sight. I kept going, pushing myself harder, and crossed the finish line in a 27 time of just under an hour. I felt a rush of pride, despite not having trained intensively. Lily arrived at the finish line almost twenty minutes later, her face red and tired. She was clearly 28 , feeling that she had let me down. I couldn’t believe she thought that way. I gave her a big hug and told her how proud I was of her for even finishing the race. Determined to improve, Lily made a plan. She decided to cycle to work three times a week and 29 to participate in more cycling events. I watched her 30 early in the morning, even when it was foggy or drizzling. I saw her face strong headwinds and deal with flat tires on the 31 country roads. There were times when she was 32 by steep hills and wanted to give up, but she never did. Finally, the day of the big regional cycling race came. This time, I made up my mind to stay with her. We pedaled side by side, encouraging each other. When we were about to reach the finish line, Lily found some extra strength and 33 ahead. She crossed the line just a few seconds before me, her eyes shining with joy and 34 . She had not only overcome her own self - doubt but also achieved a goal she once thought was impossible. Her 35 legs from hours of cycling didn’t seem to bother her at all; all that mattered was the sense of accomplishment she felt. 21．A．questioned B．understood C．backed D．ignored 22．A．examined B．cleaned C．rode D．parked 23．A．run B．cycle C．drive D．walk 24．A．practicing B．competing C．traveling D．resting 25．A．blew B．rang C．disappeared D．broke 26．A．maintained B．reduced C．increased D．measured 27．A．disappointing B．average C．ordinary D．remarkable 28．A．happy B．embarrassed C．angry D．relaxed 29．A．aimed B．agreed C．pretended D．happened 30．A．set out B．turn back C．give up D．slow down 31．A．crowded B．smooth C．lonely D．busy 32．A．frightened B．challenged C．attracted D．guided 33．A．looked B．fell C．rushed D．stayed 34．A．pride B．surprise C．relief D．fear 35．A．long B．thin C．strong D．sore 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。 A traditional Chinese cultural exhibition at the City Art Gallery is showcasing works inspired by Chinese shadow puppetry (皮影戏) , 36 has a history of over 2,000 years in China. Chinese shadow puppetry is one of 37 most ancient forms of storytelling through visual art. The vivid images of characters and the stories they tell reflect the wisdom and values of Chinese folk culture, according to Lin Hua, the curator (馆长) of the exhibition. “The exhibition combines shadow puppetry culture, modern technology and contemporary art,” says Lin. “We hope 38 (show) the charm of this traditional art in a new way, and start conversations with modern art forms like installation art, multimedia art and pop art.” “In a shadow puppetry performance, each movement of the puppets is carefully designed. The performers use their skills to guide the puppets, leading the audience into a world 39 (fill) with myths and legends,” explains Chen Lei, a shadow puppetry performer participating in the exhibition. “The performers’ emotions 40 (convey) through the puppets’ actions, and their understanding of the stories is presented to the audience,” she adds. “A skilled performer always 41 (try) to make the performance touching, not just by the skills, 42 also by the deep connection with the story.” Lin says that the unique shapes of the shadow puppets, the beauty in the 43 (careful) arranged storylines, and the cultural meanings behind each character inspired artists to create paintings, sculptures, 44 digital artworks for the exhibition. These works aim to let more people appreciate the charm of Chinese shadow puppetry in the context of modern art, 45 (bridge) the gap between tradition and modernity. 第三部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46．学校的英文报上周开展了“How Often Do Students Exercise? ”的调查。请使用图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿。 内容包括： 1. 学生锻炼情况描述; 2. 简单评论; 3. 你的建议。 注意：1. 写作词数80词左右； 2. 文章的开头已为你写好且不计入总词数； 3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How Often Do Students Exercise? How often do students exercise? To find out the answer, our school English newspaper conducted a survey last week. 第二节 (满分25分) 47．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。 I didn’t see the thin plastic tape running across the bread bag when I put the bread in my shopping cart or when I checked out. It wasn’t until I unpacked the bread at home that I realized that I’d broken the rules again. That stupid plastic tape joined the long list of mistakes I made in just one week of trying to eat plastic-free. Last month, I challenged myself to purchase a week’s worth of food without bringing home any plastic. That meant no yogurt containers or plastic packages. I chose a budget of $115 (roughly half-way between the average weekly grocery bill for a family of two in Massachusetts). On Saturday afternoon, I pulled into the parking lot of a well-known zero-waste shopping center. I started in the produce section, where I typically got a plastic bag of organic baby carrots. This time, I could not go there because every vegetable in the organic section was packed in plastic containers. But I found some beautiful carrots among the non-organic produce. Then I saw the plastic price labels hanging off their rubber bands. I rolled my cart past the green beans and grapes, all inside the plastic. I weighed loose apples, onions and sweet potatoes. My anxiety kicked in — a feeling that I wouldn’t have enough. So, I bought a head of cabbage. I tapped prices into the calculator on my phone. Leaving the produce section, I was in good shape, at $32. It was time to search for protein. I headed to the meat counter. Again, everything was prepackaged in plastic. But the man behind the glass kindly agreed to put some chicken and meat, separately, in paper bags. Together they were $21. Tofu, cheese, yogurt and pretty much everything in the dairy section were prepackaged in plastic. Even the bottled milk had a plastic cap. But there were lots of eggs in those paper bags. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At checkout, I still had $62 left but I could not find anything else without plastic. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________At the moment, I realized that perhaps I shouldn’t have had aimed too high. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 英语试卷 第1页，共3页 英语试卷 第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$