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重庆八中2025-2026学年度 (上)高三年级入学考试 英 语 试 题 第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How is the man feeling? A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Bored. 2. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The schedule for a meeting. B. Problems with data analysis. C. Preparation for a presentation. 3. Who made the scarf? A. Lily herself. B. Lily's aunt. C. Lily's younger sister. 4. What time is it now? A.3:00 pm. B.4:00 pm. C.6:00 pm. 5. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a restaurant. C. In a library. 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 month is it now? A. In June. B. In August. C. In October. 7. What did Michael think of the subway at first? A. Easy. B. Comfortable C. Confusing.. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In China. B. In Australia. C. In Canada. 9. How much did the man invest in the restaurant? A. About 1 million yuan. B. About 2 million yuan. C. About 3 million yuan. 10. What did the man study in Canada? A. Marketing. B. Literature. C. Traveling. 听第 8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。 11. What happened to Emma last week? A. She caught a cold. B. She got injured. C. She couldn't sleep well. 12. Which clinic did Emma choose for treatment? A. Health Plus Center. B. Vitality Center. C. Active Care Clinic. 13. What can we infer about Emma’ s recovery? A. She needs surgery. B. She is making slow progress. C. She may return to light training soon. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What was the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Fellow workers. C. Boss and employee. 15. Who is Sara? A. A volunteer in Peru. B. A designer at Lisa's studio. C. A senior manager at Mark's agency. 16. What is Jake doing now? A. Leading a client project. B. Working at a design studio. C. Volunteering on a farm in Peru. 17. What might Jake do in the future? A. Return to the his old job. B. Start a travel blog. C. Open a marketing agency. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a speech. C. Making an arrangement. 19. What is the important part of the celebration? A. Family gatherings. B. Thanksgiving parades. C. Making pumpkin pies. 20. Where is the Q&A session held? A. Room 5 on the 3rd floor. B. Room 12B on the first floor. C. The Macy's parade route. 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 Best new seasonal movies 2024 If you’re looking for a new Christmas entertainment, you’re in luck. Our rundown takes in the best festive films that are either available to stream now or will be landing soon. Dear Santa Here’s one just for the grown-ups. Jack Black stars as the devil in a Paramount⁺comedy that sees a young dyslexic (阅读障碍) kid send his Christmas wish list to Satan instead of Santa. Satan leaves hell behind to grant the kid three wishes, leading him to the wrong path via wild parties and trips to the casino. Streaming on Paramount+ now An Almost Christmas Story “An Almost Christmas Story,” the most family-friendly option on the list, features bright-colored animation and, most importantly, it has a movie length of just 25 minutes. It tells the story of Moon, a young owl who accidentally ends up on the mean streets of New York City, where he befriends a local human girl. Besides, it’s the handiwork of talented director David Lowery, so definitely worth a watch. Streaming on Disney+ now Red One When Santa Claus (JK Simmons) is caught by a mysterious bad guy, his security guard (The Rock) must team up with infamous hacker (Chris Evans) to track down the big man in red and save Christmas. The thrilling and exciting features of this movie make it the top choice for adult movie fans to enjoy during holidays. Plus, as a movie that pairs up Captain America and The Rock-Dwayne Johnson, it may really be a hit. Stream on Prime Video from Dec 12, and in cinemas now 1. What is special about An Almost Christmas Story? A. The short runtime. B. The public attention. C. The complex plot. D. The well-known characters. 2. What do Dear Santa and Red one have in common? A. They are both comedies. B. They are suitable for adults. C. They pair up Captain America. D. They are works of famous directors. 3. Where can the text be found? A. In a journal. B. From a novel. C On a website. D. In a textbook. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了三部与圣诞节相关的电影，包括它们的剧情、特色以及播放平台等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“An Almost Christmas Story”部分中““An Almost Christmas Story,” the most family-friendly option on the list, features bright-colored animation and, most importantly, it has a movie length of just 25 minutes.(《一个圣诞节的故事》是列表中最适合家庭的选择，它的特点是色彩鲜艳的动画，最重要的是，它的电影时长只有25分钟)”可知，《一个圣诞节的故事》的特殊之处在于它的片长短。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Dear Santa”部分中“Here’s one just for the grown-ups.(这是一部专门为成年人准备的电影)”以及“Red One”部分中“The thrilling and exciting features of this movie make it the top choice for adult movie fans to enjoy during holidays.(这部电影惊险刺激的特点使它成为成人影迷在假期期间的首选) ”可知，《亲爱的圣诞老人》和《红色一号》的共同点在于它们都适合成人观看。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章中的三个链接“Streaming on Paramount+ now(现在在派拉蒙+平台热映)”、“Streaming on Disney+ now(现在在迪士尼+平台热映)”以及“Stream on Prime Video from Dec 12, and in cinemas now(从12月12日起可以在亚马逊Prime Video平台热映，现在正在各大影院上映)”可知，链接出现在网页上，可推理出这篇文章可能来自一个网站。故选C项。 B Every time I told Joan what a great mother she was, she would respond with the story of a “bad-mother” day. She told me about waking up once in the middle of the night, foggy-brained, unable to remember if she had put her two-year-old to bed. She got up and was horrified to find the baby’s crib (摇篮) empty. Racing crazily through the house, she finally found Patty in the kitchen, sound asleep in her high chair. “At least I had fastened her in the seat,” Joan said. Nobody’s perfect, we knew, but mothers are somehow expected to exceed all human limits. This ideal is especially ridiculous since mothers are likely to have more bad days on the job than most professionals, considering the hours around the clock, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year, no sick days. Given the punishing rules and the disrespectful labels for any mom who breaks them, mothers are reluctant to admit having bad days. We all have them, of course, a secret that only makes us feel more guilty. But once my friends and I started telling the truth, we couldn’t stop. But however painful or compromising the reality of motherhood, we preferred it to the national game of “Let’s Pretend”, the fantasy in which we are all supposed to be perfect mothers in perfect families. Once I’d given birth to my sons, there were no guarantees. That first burst of love expanded over the next two decades, along with the growing realization that I could not possess them for long, keep them safe, or ensure their happy lives. Joy/ pain...joy/pain... the heartbeat of motherhood. 4. Why did Joan feel horrified after she got up? A. Joan had a nightmare about losing Patty. B. Joan didn’t find Patty in the baby’s crib. C. Patty was stuck in the high chair. D. Patty cried loudly in the kitchen. 5. How does the author view the social expectation of mothers being perfect? A. It is unfair and unrealistic. B. It is practical and necessary. C. It encourages better parenting. D. It denies the importance of motherhood. 6. What do we know about mothers from the text? A. They went through inner struggles. B. They ensured their children’s safety. C. They enjoyed every part of raising kids. D. They referred to motherhood as effortless. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Mothers’ Emotional Issues B. Mothers’ Social Contributions C. Family Structures and Parenting D. Perfect Mother Myths and Reality 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过琼的经历引出社会对母亲完美的期望，指出这既不公平也不现实，还讲述了母亲们的内心挣扎，揭示了完美母亲的神话与现实。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“She got up and was horrified to find the baby’s crib (摇篮) empty. (她起床后惊恐地发现婴儿床是空的。)”可知，琼起床后感到恐惧是因为她没在婴儿床里找到帕蒂。故选B项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Nobody’s perfect, we knew, but mothers are somehow expected to exceed all human limits. This ideal is especially ridiculous since mothers are likely to have more bad days on the job than most professionals (我们都知道人无完人，但不知为何，人们期望母亲们超越人类的所有极限。这种理想尤其荒谬，因为与大多数职业人士相比，母亲们在工作中可能会有更多糟糕的日子)”可知，作者认为社会对母亲完美的期望是荒谬的，不公平且不现实的。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Once I’d given birth to my sons, there were no guarantees. That first burst of love expanded over the next two decades, along with the growing realization that I could not possess them for long, keep them safe, or ensure their happy lives. Joy/pain...joy/pain... the heartbeat of motherhood. (自从儿子们降生那一刻起，生活就不再有任何保证。最初迸发的爱意随二十年岁月不断蔓延，与之俱增的却是清醒的认知：我无法长久占有他们，无法永远护其周全，更无力确保他们的人生幸福。欢欣/痛楚……欢欣/痛楚……这便是母职永恒的心跳。)”可知，母亲们一直经历着情绪的变化和反复，这是内心的挣扎。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段“Nobody’s perfect, we knew, but mothers are somehow expected to exceed all human limits. (我们都知道人无完人，但不知为何，人们期望母亲们超越人类的所有极限。)”和第三段“But however painful or compromising the reality of motherhood, we preferred it to the national game of “Let’s Pretend”, the fantasy in which we are all supposed to be perfect mothers in perfect families. (然而，无论母职的现实多么痛苦或令人妥协，我们仍宁愿选择它，而非举国沉迷的“家家酒”游戏——那种幻想中人人都该成为完美母亲、拥有完美家庭的戏码。)”可知，文章通过琼的经历引出社会对母亲完美的期望，指出这既不公平也不现实，主要围绕完美母亲的神话与现实展开。故D项“Perfect Mother Myths and Reality (完美母亲的神话与现实)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选D项。 C Scientists at Purdue University created the world’s whitest paint — a discovery that not only adds yet another choice to the “which white should we paint this wall” dilemma, but also might help the climate crisis. The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming. “When we started this project seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind,” Ruan said in a podcast (播客) episode of This Is Purdue. They wanted to create a paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building, dramatically decreasing the need for air conditioning. Heating, cooling, and lighting account for 28 percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. And overusing air conditioning can overwhelm a city’s power grid and cause blackouts (停电). In a Queens blackout in 2006, 175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places. The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found.“That’s more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,”Ruan told This Is Purdue. You can’t buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it’s important to note that the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot. 8. What is known about the paint? A. It has different colors. B. It doesn’t cost much. C. It uses heating technology. D. It is climate-friendly. 9. What is the Queens blackout mentioned to show? A. The poor management of power. B. The significance of the paint. C. The importance of air conditioning. D. The result of global warming. 10. Which aspect of the paint is talked about in Paragraph 4? A. Its application. B. Its function. C Its composition. D. Its disadvantage. 11. What can be learned from the last paragraph? A. The quality of the paint needs improving. B. The paint will bring profits to the 100 companies. C. Researchers want to see the paint in commercial use. D. Individual efforts matter in creating the whitest paint. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了普渡大学的科学家们创造了世界上最白的涂料——这一发现不仅为“我们应该把这面墙涂成哪种白色”的困境增加了另一个选择，而且可能有助于解决气候危机。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming.”（这种涂料是由普渡大学机械工程教授阮秀林和他的团队开发的。它的工作原理是一种被动冷却技术，这种技术很有希望降低空间冷却成本和全球变暖。）可知，关于涂料我们知道它是气候友好型的。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In a Queens blackout in 2006,175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places.”（在2006年皇后区的一次大停电中，17.5万人没有电，导致40人死亡。在一些地方，这种涂料可以有效地替代空调。）可推知，皇后区停电事件是为了说明涂料的意义。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found. “That’s more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,”Ruan told This Is Purdue.”（这种涂料能反射98.1%的太阳辐射，同时还能发出红外线。由于这种涂料从太阳吸收的热量比散发的热量少，涂上这种涂料的表面可以在不使用电力的情况下冷却到周围温度以下。研究人员发现，用这种涂料覆盖1000平方英尺的屋顶可以产生10千瓦的冷却功率。“这比大多数家庭使用的空调更强大，”阮告诉This Is Purdue。）可知，第4段主要谈论了涂料的功能方面的内容。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“You can’t buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it’s important to note that the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot.”（你现在还不能买到这种涂料，但研究人员正在与一家公司合作，将这种涂料推向市场。虽然个人行动对抗气候变化可以帮助拯救我们的地球，但重要的是要注意，世界上绝大多数温室气体排放可以追溯到100家公司。也许我们可以把这些公司也涂上这种白漆——值得一试。）可推知，从最后一段可以得知研究人员希望看到这种涂料在商业上的应用。故选C项。 D A recent study explores the health risks associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (挥发性有机化合物) released from plastic water bottles when they are exposed to sunlight. The research thoroughly investigated the types and toxicity (毒性) of VOCs released under solar irradiation, highlighting the importance of improved storage methods to guarantee the safety of drinking water. Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous due to their convenience, yet they have potential risks. Sunlight exposure can lead these containers to degrade and generate VOCs, which are potentially harmful to human health. The fast-expanding bottled water market underscores the urgency for safer alternatives. In response to these concerns, there is a pressing need for in-depth research into more secure materials and production methods for water containers. The research analyzed the VOCs released from six types of plastic water bottles subjected to sunlight. Results showed that all tested bottles produced a complex mixture of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, and acids, with significant variations in VOC composition and concentration among the bottles. Notably, highly toxic VOCs were identified, highlighting serious health risks. Exposure to sunlight for a longer time indicated an increased concentration of VOCs, pointing to a growing risk. Dr. Huase Ou, the lead researcher, remarked, “Our findings provide convincing evidence that plastic bottles, when exposed to sunlight, can release toxic compounds that pose health risks. However, the scenes where bottled water is exposed to sunlight are not rare. Consumers need to be aware of the environments where bottled water is likely to be exposed to sunlight for longer periods.” This study carries significant implications for public health and safety regulations. Understanding the conditions under which these VOCs are released can guide the improvement of processing practices and material selection for bottled water containers. Furthermore, it underlines the need for enhanced consumer awareness and stricter industry regulations to reduce exposure to these potentially harmful compounds. 12. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Inexpensive. B. Conventional. C. Widespread. D. Adjustable. 13. What did the research find? A. Not all tested plastic bottles produced harmful VOCs. B. Production methods for bottled water were unsustainable. C. The time of exposure to sunlight wasn’t a contributing factor. D. VOCs released from different materials of water bottles varied. 14. What does Dr. Huase Ou mean? A. The safety of bottled water is concerning. B. Consumers lack awareness of food safety. C. Research findings are far from convincing. D. Plastic bottles can’t avoid exposure to sunlight. 15. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The impact of toxic VOCs. B. Joint efforts to cut plastic bottles. C. Tips on improving public health. D. The value of the study. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，暴露在阳光下的塑料水瓶会产生危害健康的挥发性有机化合物，暴露的时间越长，化合物的浓度越高。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous due to their convenience, yet they have potential risks. (由于塑料水瓶的便利性，它们是ubiquitous，但是也有潜在的风险。)”可知，塑料水瓶使用起来很方便，所以它们应该是随手可得的，因此“ubiquitous”意为“无处不在的”或“普遍存在的”，故选C项。 13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Results showed that all tested bottles produced a complex mixture of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, and acids, with significant variations in VOC composition and concentration among the bottles. (结果显示，所有测试的瓶子都产生了一种复杂的烷烃、烯烃、醇类、醛类和酸类混合物，不同瓶子之间的VOC成分和浓度存在显著差异)”可知，不同材质的水瓶释放出的挥发性有机化合物有所不同。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“However, the scenes where bottled water is exposed to sunlight are not rare. Consumers need to be aware of the environments where bottled water is likely to be exposed to sunlight for longer periods. (然而，瓶装水暴露在阳光下的场景并不少见。消费者需要意识到瓶装水可能长时间暴露在阳光下的环境)”可推断，Dr. Huase Ou认为瓶装水的安全令人担忧。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“This study carries significant implications for public health and safety regulations. Understanding the conditions under which these VOCs are released can guide the improvement of processing practices and material selection for bottled water containers. Furthermore, it underlines the need for enhanced consumer awareness and stricter industry regulations to reduce exposure to these potentially harmful compounds. (这项研究对公共卫生和安全法规具有重要意义。了解这些VOCs释放的条件可以指导瓶装水容器加工实践的改进和材料选择。此外，它强调了提高消费者意识和加强行业法规以减少对这些潜在有害化合物的暴露的必要性)”可知，最后一段主要讨论了这项研究的价值，故选D项。 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 was the last time you felt clear-headed? ___16___ We’ve accepted the constant stream of thoughts, the endless to-do lists, and that bothersome feeling of forgetting something important. But there are ways to create a little breathing space. ● Write about your problems While it may sound strange, writing about the things that are contributing to the sense of overload can have a positive effect. It reduces bothersome thoughts and improves working memory, freeing up the mind for other mental activities. ___17___ Doing this daily can help clear out mental mess before it builds up. ● Connect physically ___18___ It is found that physical touch can reduce stress and promote overall well-being. A randomized clinical study from University of São Paulo also found that massage(按摩)can reduce stress and anxiety levels. So, whether you reach out to someone you love, or find a qualified massager, human contact can create calm. ● Try the two-minute rule This is a concept from David Allen’s productive book, Getting Things Done. His rule states that if the task that’s worrying you can be completed in two minutes or less, you should do it immediately rather than adding it to your to-do list. ___19___ It calms feelings of anxiety, and creates a sense of achievement. ● Make a “no thank you” list Sometimes the sense of overload is caused by unnecessary tasks and responsibilities. Are there any activities or opportunities that you can say “no thank you” to? It can be hard to say no, but the relief of taking something off your plate might be worth it. ___20___ By saying “no” to low-priority tasks, you create space to focus on what matters most. A. Massage helps lower stress and anxiety. B. Create a list of activities you choose to cut out. C. This rule helps you finish most tasks in two minutes. D. Hugging or holding hands with a loved one proves helpful. E. For many of us, mental overload has become the usual situation. F. Doing so means you avoid creating more future work for yourself. G. Start with a blank page and note down whatever comes to your mind. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些围绕减轻心理负担、保持头脑清晰的具体策略，旨在帮助读者减轻心理负担，提高生活质量。 【16题详解】 空前“When was the last time you felt clear-headed?(你上一次头脑清醒是什么时候？)”为一个问题，询问上次头脑清醒是什么时候，暗示现在头脑常不清醒。选项E“For many of us, mental overload has become the usual situation.(对我们很多人来说，精神负担过重已经成了常态。)”指出对很多人来说，精神负担过重已成为常态，解释了为何会有这样的询问，与前文逻辑紧密。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据小标题“Write about your problems(写下你的问题)”可知，本段主题是写下问题。根据上文“While it may sound strange, writing about the things that are contributing to the sense of overload can have a positive effect. It reduces bothersome thoughts and improves working memory, freeing up the mind for other mental activities. (虽然听起来可能有些奇怪，但写下那些让你感到负担过重的事情能产生积极的效果。它能减少烦扰的思绪，提高工作记忆，让大脑有空间进行其他脑力活动。)”指出，写下问题的好处。选项G“Start with a blank page and note down whatever comes to your mind.(从一张空白页开始，写下任何浮现在你脑海中的东西。)”具体说明了如何写，即从一张空白页开始，记下脑海中浮现的任何东西，与段落主题相符。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据小标题“Connect physically(进行身体接触)”可知，本段主题是进行身体接触。选项D“Hugging or holding hands with a loved one proves helpful.(与爱人拥抱或牵手被证明是有帮助的。)”提到与爱人拥抱或牵手是有帮助的，这是身体接触的具体方式，符合段落主题。故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“His rule states that if the task that’s worrying you can be completed in two minutes or less, you should do it immediately rather than adding it to your to-do list.(他的规则指出，如果让你感到担忧的任务能在两分钟或更短的时间内完成，你应该立即去做，而不是把它添加到你的待办事项清单上。)”指出了两分钟规则的具体做法。选项F“Doing so means you avoid creating more future work for yourself.(这样做意味着你避免为自己创造更多未来的工作。)”说明这样做（立即完成两分钟内的任务）意味着避免为自己制造更多未来的工作，解释了立即做这些任务的好处，与前文逻辑一致。故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Sometimes the sense of overload is caused by unnecessary tasks and responsibilities. Are there any activities or opportunities that you can say “no thank you” to? It can be hard to say no, but the relief of taking something off your plate might be worth it.(有时候，负担过重的感觉是由不必要的任务和责任造成的。有没有一些活动或机会你可以说“不，谢谢”呢？说不可能很难，但从你的任务清单上删掉一些事情所带来的解脱感可能是值得的。)”可知，上文提出可以从任务清单上删掉一些事情。选项B“Create a list of activities you choose to cut out.(创建一个你选择剔除的活动清单。)”延续上文内容，指的是可以从任务清单上删掉一些事情，与本段小标题“Make a “no thank you” list(列一个“不，谢谢”清单)”主题一致。故选B。 第三部分，语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit. Their first stop was a location that ____21____ even many seasoned travelers: the Antarctic. Getting to the southernmost continent first ____22____ crossing the Drake Passage. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Passage and we were ____23____ for dear life,” Hamby said. The hardships of the journey, however, ____24____ from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers. Since that first adventure, the ____25____ have visited 18 countries across all seven continents. They ____26____ camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel ____27____, the good friends said they finished their trip without any ____28____ — while they’re both independent and stubborn, they ____29____ each other’s feelings. The two shared a crucial piece of advice for travelers worrying about the ____30____ barrier. “It’s the smile. We found it worked wonders because English was not always ____31____ and that could cover all.” They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back. ___32___ some minor changes in plans — like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling — their age didn’t affect their plan of journey abroad. As for their children’s perspective, they said they felt ____33____ that even if they were injured during their trip, their children would be at peace knowing that they were doing what they ____34____ wanted. Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip. “Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom of making ____35____,” she said. 21. A. fascinates B. challenges C. panics D. treats 22. A. avoided B. allowed C. prevented D. required 23. A. holding on B. giving up C. setting off D. falling apart 24. A. emerged B. faded C. recovered D. differed 25. A. pair B. crew C. couple D. union 26. A. fed B. trained C. rode D. chased 27. A. withdrew B. presented C. addressed D. doubled 28. A. accident B. dissatisfaction C. argument D. regret 29. A. aroused B. respected C. hurt D. ignored 30. A. sound B. trade C. age D. language 31. A. spoken B. accessed C. realized D. taught 32. A. Due to B. Regardless of C. Rather than D. Apart from 33. A. thrilled B. skeptical C. confident D. proud 34. A. exactly B. eventually C. immediately D. probably 35. A. friends B. comments C. decisions D. contributions 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一对81岁的好友Ellie Hamby和Sandy Hazelip在80天内环游世界，证明了冒险没有年龄限制。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的第一站是一个即使对许多经验丰富的旅行者来说也具有挑战性的地方：南极洲。A. fascinates使着迷；B. challenges挑战；C. panics使恐慌；D. treats对待。根据后文“many seasoned travelers: the Antarctic”和常识可知，南极洲这个地方对许多经验丰富的旅行者来说也是一个挑战。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：要到达最南端的大陆，首先需要穿越德雷克海峡。A. avoided避免；B. allowed允许；C. prevented阻止；D. required需要。根据后文“crossing the Brake Passage”和“we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Passage”可知，到达最南端的大陆需要穿越布雷克海峡。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Hamby说：“整整两天时间，我们的船在海峡中颠簸摇晃、跌宕前行，每个人都拼命抓紧固定物求生。”A. holding on紧紧抓住；B. giving up放弃；C. setting off出发；D. falling apart崩溃。根据前文“we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Passage”可知，穿越海峡时，船很颠簸，所以他们需要紧紧抓住一些东西来求生。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当他们踏上南极洲的土地时，旅途的艰辛从他们的脑海中消失了，他们被企鹅、冰山和冰川的壮丽景色所吸引。A. emerged出现；B. faded逐渐消失；C. recovered恢复；D. differed不同。根据后文“as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers”可知，被南极洲的美景所吸引，所以旅途的艰辛被忘却，从他们的脑海中消失了。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从第一次冒险以来，这对好友已经访问了七大洲的18个国家。A. pair一对，两个；B. crew全体船员；C. couple夫妇；D. union联盟。根据前文“The 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip”可知，Ellie Hamby和Sandy Hazelip两个人是一对好友。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们在埃及骑骆驼，在巴厘岛遇见大象，在芬兰观赏北极光。A. fed喂养；B. trained训练；C. rode骑；D. chased追逐。根据常识和后文“camels in Egypt”可知，在埃及骑骆驼。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管国际旅行中发生了种种挑战，但这对挚友表示全程未曾发生过任何争执——尽管她们都很独立且固执，但她们尊重彼此的感受。A. withdrew撤回；B. presented使发生；C. addressed解决；D. doubled加倍。根据前文“the challenges international travel...”可推知，国际旅行发生了种种挑战。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：句意：尽管国际旅行中发生了种种挑战，但这对挚友表示全程未曾发生过任何争执——尽管她们都很独立且固执，但她们尊重彼此的感受。A. accident事故；B. dissatisfaction不满；C. argument争论；D. regret后悔。根据后文“while they’re both independent and stubborn, they ____ each other’s feelings.”可知，她们尊重彼此的感受，所以未曾发生过任何争执。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：句意：尽管国际旅行中发生了种种挑战，但这对挚友表示全程未曾发生过任何争执——尽管她们都很独立且固执，但她们尊重彼此的感受。A. aroused引起；B. respected尊重；C. hurt伤害；D. ignored忽视。根据前文“the good friends said they finished their trip without any ____ ”和“while they’re both independent and stubborn”可推知，尽管她们都独立且固执，但因为尊重彼此的感受，所以未曾发生过任何争执。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这两位女士为担心语言障碍的旅行者分享了一条至关重要的建议。A. sound声音；B. trade贸易；C. age年龄；D. language语言。根据后文“It’ s the smile. We found it worked wonders because English was not always...”可知，这是给担心语言障碍的旅行者的建议：微笑。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们发现这招特别管用——毕竟不是所有人都说英语，而微笑能化解所有隔阂。A. spoken说；B. accessed接近；C. realized意识到；D. taught教。根据常识和前文“English was not always”可推知，不是所有人都说英语。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：除了对计划做了一些微小的改变——比如因为担心摔倒而决定不在巴厘岛骑摩托车——她们的年龄并没有影响她们出国旅行的计划。A. Due to由于；B. Regardless of不管；C. Rather than而不是；D. Apart from除了。根据后文“like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling”和“their age didn’t affect their plan of journey abroad”可知，除了像放弃骑摩托车这样的微小改变，她们对计划没有作出其它调整。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：至于她们孩子的看法，她们说她们很自信，即使她们在旅途中受伤了，她们的孩子也会很平静，因为她们知道她们正在做自己真正想做的事情。A. thrilled激动的；B. skeptical怀疑的；C. confident自信的；D. proud骄傲的。根据后文“their children would be at peace knowing that they were doing what they ____ wanted.”可知，孩子们知道她们正在做自己真正想做的事情，所以她们很自信自己的孩子会理解她们。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：至于她们孩子的看法，她们说她们很自信，即使她们在旅途中受伤了，她们的孩子也会很平静，因为她们知道她们正在做自己真正想做的事情。A. exactly真正地；B. eventually最终；C. immediately立即；D. probably可能。根据前文“The 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit.”可推知，81岁了都要去环游世界，说明她们真正在做自己真正想做的事情。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“随着年龄的增长，我们确实在做决定方面有了一些智慧。”A. friends朋友；B. comments评论；C. decisions决定；D. contributions贡献。根据前文“Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip.”可知，81岁的Hazelip认为自己去环游世界是正确的决定，结合“Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom”可推知，她认为随着年龄的增长，自己在做决定方面有了智慧。故选C项。 第二节 语法填空(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。 In the late 18th century, a form of drama called “French Light and Shadow” gained widespread popularity in Paris and Marseilles. This art form was inspired by traditional Chinese shadow play dating back over 2,000 years, which, often ____36____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art”, combines live performance with voice effects. By the Song Dynasty, it ____37____ (grow) into a highly-developed art capable of relating stories of the Three Kingdoms before the rise of traditional Chinese opera. During the Ming Dynasty, shadow plays became ____38____ popular form of entertainment, especially in cities like Beijing. Even today, its influence can still be seen in modern film-making, ____39____ (shape) how stories are told. Creating shadow-play puppets (木偶) requires both choice ____40____ (material) and skills. Donkey hide (驴皮) is carved into the heads, limbs and bodies of the figures, then painted and joined using threads and links. The true magic of shadow play lies not just in its making, ____41____ in its live performance, ____42____ a team of puppeteers (木偶操纵师), narrators, and musicians work together in harmony. During the performance, as light shines on the human figures, vivid shadows ____43____ (project) onto a screen. The puppeteers, standing ____44____ the screen, move the figures with five bamboo sticks, while the narrators sing and the musicians play instruments like drums and gongs. On the opposite side, audiences see the figures on the screen come to life through the shadows, whose movements are so ____45____ (express) that people forget they’re just watching shadows. 【答案】36. referred 37. had grown 38. a 39. shaping 40. materials 41. but 42. where 43. are projected 44. behind 45. expressive 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国传统皮影戏的历史、制作及表演特点。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种艺术形式受到可以追溯到2000多年前的中国传统皮影戏的启发，皮影戏通常被称为世界上最早的“电影艺术”，它将现场表演与音效相结合。“which, often ____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art””是定语从句，修饰先行词“traditional Chinese shadow play”，从句中已有谓语动词combines，所以refer要用非谓语形式作定语，refer to...as... 表示“把……称作……”，所以此处该动词和被修饰的名词之间为被动关系，用过去分词referred表被动。故填referred。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：到了宋代，在中国传统戏曲兴起之前，它已经发展成为一种高度发达的艺术，能够讲述三国时期的故事。空处为句子的谓语动词。根据时间状语By the Song Dynasty可知，此处应用过去完成时，表示在过去某一时间之前已经完成的动作，即到宋代为止，皮影戏已经发展成为一种高度发达的艺术。故填had grown。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在明代，皮影戏成为一种流行的娱乐形式，尤其是在北京这样的城市。form是可数名词“形式”，此处泛指“一种形式”，且popular的发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：即使在今天，它对现代电影制作的影响仍然可见，影响着故事的讲述方式。此处应用非谓语动词作状语，shape与逻辑主语its influence之间是主动关系，故用现在分词形式。故填shaping。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：制作皮影戏木偶既需要选择材料，也需要技巧。根据句意可知，material可数名词“材料”，根据语境可知，制作皮影木偶需要多种材料，所以用复数形式。故填materials。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：皮影戏的真正魔力不仅在于它的制作，还在于它的现场表演，在现场表演中，一群木偶操纵师、叙述者和音乐家和谐地合作。not just...but...为固定搭配，意为“不仅……而且……”。故填but。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：皮影戏的真正魔力不仅在于它的制作，还在于它的现场表演，在现场表演中，一群木偶操纵师、叙述者和音乐家和谐地合作。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是its live performance，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在表演过程中，当光线照射到人物身上时，生动的影子就会被投射到屏幕上。此处为谓语动词，描述的是一般情况，此处应用一般现在时，主语vivid shadows与动词project“投射，放映”之间是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数，be动词用are。故填are projected。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：木偶操纵师站在屏幕后面，用五根竹棒操纵人物，而叙述者则唱歌，音乐家则演奏鼓、锣等乐器。根据常识可知，木偶操纵师是站在屏幕后面操作木偶的，所以用介词behind“在……后面”。故填behind。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在另一边，观众看到屏幕上的人物通过影子变得栩栩如生，它们的动作如此富有表现力，以至于人们忘记了他们只是在看影子。根据空前are可知，此处应用形容词作表语，express的形容词形式为expressive，意为“富有表现力的”。故填expressive。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你校将为国际部新生举办“汉语学习分享会”。请你写一封英文邮件，邀请国际部高二交换生Mike做嘉宾进行分享，要点包括： 1.表达邀请； 2.分享内容及要求。 注意：词数80左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Dear Mike, I hope you’re doing well! I’m Li Hua from the Student Union, and I’m writing to invite you to be a guest speaker at our upcoming “Chinese Learning Sharing Session” for new international students. Your experience as a senior exchange student would be truly inspiring. We’d love for you to share your journey learning Chinese — your challenges, effective methods, and any fun cultural moments. The session will be held next Friday at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium, and your talk should last about 10 minutes. Your insights would greatly help newcomers feel more confident. Please let me know if you’re available. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给国际部高二交换生Mike写一封英文邮件，邀请他作为嘉宾参加为国际部新生举办的“汉语学习分享会”，内容包括表达邀请及说明分享内容与要求。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 即将到来的：upcoming→forthcoming 鼓舞人心的：inspiring→motivating 有效的：effective→efficient 见解：insight→perspective 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua from the Student Union, and I’m writing to invite you to be a guest speaker at our upcoming “Chinese Learning Sharing Session” for new international students. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua from the Student Union, who is writing to invite you to be a guest speaker at our upcoming “Chinese Learning Sharing Session”, which is held for new international students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I hope you’re doing well!（运用了省略that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Please let me know if you’re available.（运用了if引导的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写(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，使之构成一篇完整短文。 My first school was “Happy School”. It was actually my kindergarten. My second school was “General Ra’s”, a local school. Both were English-medium schools, which meant English was supposed to be the primary language of communication. However, despite having some excellent teachers, there just wasn’t enough focus on spoken English or literature. As a result,until the fifth-grade year, I was still reading mostly Hindi (印地语) comics, and was hesitant to (use English in everyday life. And then I joined DPS, which was, at that time, the best school, purely from an academic perspective. I felt like a Panda bear that has been pushed into a club of adult grizzlies (灰熊). All around me, English was genuinely used as the medium of communication, while I hadn’t even read an English book. I was deeply embarrassed. Though I’ve always been a bit shy, I’m also stubborn — more stubborn than a donkey (驴). I didn’t want to give up. I desperately wanted to improve my English. However, my school life was purely painful from an English subject perspective. To make matters worse, my English teacher, Mrs. Sabrina, was a tough woman from South India who had little patience for my struggles. She adored Paddy, another South Indian student whose English was perfect. Paddy could sing “Silent Night, Holy Night” effortlessly, while I struggled with every word. Mrs. Sabrina often called on me to read aloud, making me nervous and further weakening my confidence. Her favorite punishment was pulling my ear, which, as anyone who has experienced it knows, is painfully effective. One day, Mrs. Sabrina asked me to read a passage from a textbook in front of the class. My hands trembled as I held the book, and my voice wavered with every word. The class erupted in laughter, and Mrs. Sabrina pulled my ear so hard that tears welled up in my eyes. Uncomfortable with the language, I felt as if I didn’t belong to such an English-medium school. After this embarrassing English class, I decided I had to do something to change my situation. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of my eighth-grade year, something remarkable happened. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 After this embarrassing English class, I decided I had to do something to change my situation. I began by borrowing English novels from the library and reading them aloud in my room every night. I also started writing short English diaries to express my daily feelings. At school, I took every chance to practice with classmates, even if it meant making mistakes. Mrs. Sabrina noticed my efforts and, surprisingly, offered to help me after class. Her guidance, though strict, was invaluable. By the end of my eighth-grade year, something remarkable happened. My English had improved dramatically. I could now participate confidently in class discussions and even won the school’s English-speaking competition. What’s more, I found myself enjoying the beauty of English literature, which was something I had never imagined before. Mrs. Sabrina praised me in front of the whole class, saying I had shown great perseverance. The once-laughing classmates now admired me, and I finally felt I belonged at DPS. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在英语学习上的艰难经历，因英语不好在课堂上被嘲笑，之后决定改变自己的处境。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在这次尴尬的英语课之后，我决定必须做些什么来改变我的处境。”可知，第一段可描写作者为提高英语所采取的具体行动和努力，以及老师的帮助。 ②由第二段首句内容“到我八年级结束时，发生了一件了不起的事情。”可知，第二段可描写作者英语水平的显著提升，以及在学校获得的成就和他人的认可。 2. 续写线索：借小说阅读并大声朗读——写日记——抓住机会与同学练习——老师提供帮助——英语水平大幅提升——赢得英语演讲比赛——获得老师表扬和同学钦佩 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①进步：improve/make progress ②参加：participate in/take part in ③羡慕：admire/envy 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprisingly/astonishingly/amazingly ②欣赏：enjoy/appreciate 【点睛】[高分句型1] I also started writing short English diaries to express my daily feelings. (运用了不定式作目的状语) [高分句型2] What’s more, I found myself enjoying the beauty of English literature, which was something I had never imagined before. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句和省略关系代词that的限制性定语从句) [高分句型3] Mrs. Sabrina praised me in front of the whole class, saying I had shown great perseverance. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 重庆八中2025-2026学年度 (上)高三年级入学考试 英 语 试 题 第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How is the man feeling? A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Bored. 2. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The schedule for a meeting. B. Problems with data analysis. C. Preparation for a presentation. 3. Who made the scarf? A. Lily herself. B. Lily's aunt. C. Lily's younger sister. 4. What time is it now? A.3:00 pm. B.4:00 pm. C.6:00 pm. 5. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a restaurant. C. In a library. 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 month is it now? A. In June. B. In August. C. In October. 7. What did Michael think of the subway at first? A. Easy. B. Comfortable C. Confusing.. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In China. B. In Australia. C. In Canada. 9. How much did the man invest in the restaurant? A. About 1 million yuan. B. About 2 million yuan. C. About 3 million yuan. 10. What did the man study in Canada? A. Marketing. B. Literature. C. Traveling. 听第 8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。 11. What happened to Emma last week? A. She caught a cold. B. She got injured. C. She couldn't sleep well. 12. Which clinic did Emma choose for treatment? A. Health Plus Center. B. Vitality Center. C. Active Care Clinic. 13. What can we infer about Emma’ s recovery? A. She needs surgery. B. She is making slow progress. C. She may return to light training soon. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What was the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Fellow workers. C. Boss and employee. 15. Who is Sara? A. A volunteer in Peru. B. A designer at Lisa's studio. C. A senior manager at Mark's agency. 16. What is Jake doing now? A. Leading a client project. B. Working at a design studio. C. Volunteering on a farm in Peru. 17. What might Jake do in the future? A. Return to the his old job. B. Start a travel blog. C. Open a marketing agency. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a speech. C. Making an arrangement. 19. What is the important part of the celebration? A. Family gatherings. B. Thanksgiving parades. C. Making pumpkin pies. 20. Where is the Q&A session held? A. Room 5 on the 3rd floor. B. Room 12B on the first floor. C. The Macy's parade route. 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 Best new seasonal movies 2024 If you’re looking for a new Christmas entertainment, you’re in luck. Our rundown takes in the best festive films that are either available to stream now or will be landing soon. Dear Santa Here’s one just for the grown-ups. Jack Black stars as the devil in a Paramount⁺comedy that sees a young dyslexic (阅读障碍) kid send his Christmas wish list to Satan instead of Santa. Satan leaves hell behind to grant the kid three wishes, leading him to the wrong path via wild parties and trips to the casino. Streaming on Paramount+ now An Almost Christmas Story “An Almost Christmas Story,” the most family-friendly option on the list, features bright-colored animation and, most importantly, it has a movie length of just 25 minutes. It tells the story of Moon, a young owl who accidentally ends up on the mean streets of New York City, where he befriends a local human girl. Besides, it’s the handiwork of talented director David Lowery, so definitely worth a watch. Streaming on Disney+ now Red One When Santa Claus (JK Simmons) is caught by a mysterious bad guy, his security guard (The Rock) must team up with infamous hacker (Chris Evans) to track down the big man in red and save Christmas. The thrilling and exciting features of this movie make it the top choice for adult movie fans to enjoy during holidays. Plus, as a movie that pairs up Captain America and The Rock-Dwayne Johnson, it may really be a hit. Stream on Prime Video from Dec 12, and in cinemas now 1. What is special about An Almost Christmas Story? A. The short runtime. B. The public attention. C. The complex plot. D. The well-known characters. 2. What do Dear Santa and Red one have in common? A. They are both comedies. B. They are suitable for adults. C. They pair up Captain America. D. They are works of famous directors. 3. Where can the text be found? A. In a journal. B. From a novel. C. On a website. D. In a textbook. B Every time I told Joan what a great mother she was, she would respond with the story of a “bad-mother” day. She told me about waking up once in the middle of the night, foggy-brained, unable to remember if she had put her two-year-old to bed. She got up and was horrified to find the baby’s crib (摇篮) empty. Racing crazily through the house, she finally found Patty in the kitchen, sound asleep in her high chair. “At least I had fastened her in the seat,” Joan said. Nobody’s perfect, we knew, but mothers are somehow expected to exceed all human limits. This ideal is especially ridiculous since mothers are likely to have more bad days on the job than most professionals, considering the hours around the clock, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year, no sick days. Given the punishing rules and the disrespectful labels for any mom who breaks them, mothers are reluctant to admit having bad days. We all have them, of course, a secret that only makes us feel more guilty. But once my friends and I started telling the truth, we couldn’t stop. But however painful or compromising the reality of motherhood, we preferred it to the national game of “Let’s Pretend”, the fantasy in which we are all supposed to be perfect mothers in perfect families. Once I’d given birth to my sons, there were no guarantees. That first burst of love expanded over the next two decades, along with the growing realization that I could not possess them for long, keep them safe, or ensure their happy lives. Joy/ pain...joy/pain... the heartbeat of motherhood. 4. Why did Joan feel horrified after she got up? A Joan had a nightmare about losing Patty. B. Joan didn’t find Patty in the baby’s crib. C. Patty was stuck in the high chair. D. Patty cried loudly in the kitchen. 5. How does the author view the social expectation of mothers being perfect? A. It is unfair and unrealistic. B. It is practical and necessary. C. It encourages better parenting. D. It denies the importance of motherhood. 6. What do we know about mothers from the text? A. They went through inner struggles. B. They ensured their children’s safety. C. They enjoyed every part of raising kids. D. They referred to motherhood as effortless. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Mothers’ Emotional Issues B. Mothers’ Social Contributions C. Family Structures and Parenting D. Perfect Mother Myths and Reality C Scientists at Purdue University created the world’s whitest paint — a discovery that not only adds yet another choice to the “which white should we paint this wall” dilemma, but also might help the climate crisis. The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming. “When we started this project seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind,” Ruan said in a podcast (播客) episode of This Is Purdue. They wanted to create a paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building, dramatically decreasing the need for air conditioning. Heating, cooling, and lighting account for 28 percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. And overusing air conditioning can overwhelm a city’s power grid and cause blackouts (停电). In a Queens blackout in 2006, 175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places. The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found.“That’s more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,”Ruan told This Is Purdue. You can’t buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it’s important to note that the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot. 8. What is known about the paint? A. It has different colors. B. It doesn’t cost much. C. It uses heating technology. D. It is climate-friendly. 9. What is the Queens blackout mentioned to show? A. The poor management of power. B. The significance of the paint. C. The importance of air conditioning. D. The result of global warming. 10. Which aspect of the paint is talked about in Paragraph 4? A. Its application. B. Its function. C. Its composition. D. Its disadvantage. 11. What can be learned from the last paragraph? A. The quality of the paint needs improving. B. The paint will bring profits to the 100 companies. C. Researchers want to see the paint in commercial use. D. Individual efforts matter in creating the whitest paint. D A recent study explores the health risks associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (挥发性有机化合物) released from plastic water bottles when they are exposed to sunlight. The research thoroughly investigated the types and toxicity (毒性) of VOCs released under solar irradiation, highlighting the importance of improved storage methods to guarantee the safety of drinking water. Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous due to their convenience, yet they have potential risks. Sunlight exposure can lead these containers to degrade and generate VOCs, which are potentially harmful to human health. The fast-expanding bottled water market underscores the urgency for safer alternatives. In response to these concerns, there is a pressing need for in-depth research into more secure materials and production methods for water containers. The research analyzed the VOCs released from six types of plastic water bottles subjected to sunlight. Results showed that all tested bottles produced a complex mixture of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, and acids, with significant variations in VOC composition and concentration among the bottles. Notably, highly toxic VOCs were identified, highlighting serious health risks. Exposure to sunlight for a longer time indicated an increased concentration of VOCs, pointing to a growing risk. Dr. Huase Ou, the lead researcher, remarked, “Our findings provide convincing evidence that plastic bottles, when exposed to sunlight, can release toxic compounds that pose health risks. However, the scenes where bottled water is exposed to sunlight are not rare. Consumers need to be aware of the environments where bottled water is likely to be exposed to sunlight for longer periods.” This study carries significant implications for public health and safety regulations. Understanding the conditions under which these VOCs are released can guide the improvement of processing practices and material selection for bottled water containers. Furthermore, it underlines the need for enhanced consumer awareness and stricter industry regulations to reduce exposure to these potentially harmful compounds. 12. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Inexpensive. B. Conventional. C. Widespread. D. Adjustable. 13. What did the research find? A. Not all tested plastic bottles produced harmful VOCs. B. Production methods for bottled water were unsustainable. C. The time of exposure to sunlight wasn’t a contributing factor. D. VOCs released from different materials of water bottles varied. 14. What does Dr. Huase Ou mean? A. The safety of bottled water is concerning. B. Consumers lack awareness of food safety. C. Research findings are far from convincing. D. Plastic bottles can’t avoid exposure to sunlight. 15. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The impact of toxic VOCs. B. Joint efforts to cut plastic bottles. C. Tips on improving public health. D. The value of the study. 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 was the last time you felt clear-headed? ___16___ We’ve accepted the constant stream of thoughts, the endless to-do lists, and that bothersome feeling of forgetting something important. But there are ways to create a little breathing space. ● Write about your problems While it may sound strange, writing about the things that are contributing to the sense of overload can have a positive effect. It reduces bothersome thoughts and improves working memory, freeing up the mind for other mental activities. ___17___ Doing this daily can help clear out mental mess before it builds up. ● Connect physically ___18___ It is found that physical touch can reduce stress and promote overall well-being. A randomized clinical study from University of São Paulo also found that massage(按摩)can reduce stress and anxiety levels. So, whether you reach out to someone you love, or find a qualified massager, human contact can create calm. ● Try the two-minute rule This is a concept from David Allen’s productive book, Getting Things Done. His rule states that if the task that’s worrying you can be completed in two minutes or less, you should do it immediately rather than adding it to your to-do list. ___19___ It calms feelings of anxiety, and creates a sense of achievement. ● Make a “no thank you” list Sometimes the sense of overload is caused by unnecessary tasks and responsibilities. Are there any activities or opportunities that you can say “no thank you” to? It can be hard to say no, but the relief of taking something off your plate might be worth it. ___20___ By saying “no” to low-priority tasks, you create space to focus on what matters most. A. Massage helps lower stress and anxiety. B Create a list of activities you choose to cut out. C. This rule helps you finish most tasks in two minutes. D. Hugging or holding hands with a loved one proves helpful. E. For many of us, mental overload has become the usual situation. F. Doing so means you avoid creating more future work for yourself. G. Start with a blank page and note down whatever comes to your mind. 第三部分，语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit. Their first stop was a location that ____21____ even many seasoned travelers: the Antarctic. Getting to the southernmost continent first ____22____ crossing the Drake Passage. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Passage and we were ____23____ for dear life,” Hamby said. The hardships of the journey, however, ____24____ from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers. Since that first adventure, the ____25____ have visited 18 countries across all seven continents. They ____26____ camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel ____27____, the good friends said they finished their trip without any ____28____ — while they’re both independent and stubborn, they ____29____ each other’s feelings. The two shared a crucial piece of advice for travelers worrying about the ____30____ barrier. “It’s the smile. We found it worked wonders because English was not always ____31____ and that could cover all.” They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back. ___32___ some minor changes in plans — like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling — their age didn’t affect their plan of journey abroad. As for their children’s perspective, they said they felt ____33____ that even if they were injured during their trip, their children would be at peace knowing that they were doing what they ____34____ wanted. Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip. “Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom of making ____35____,” she said. 21. A. fascinates B. challenges C. panics D. treats 22. A. avoided B. allowed C. prevented D. required 23 A. holding on B. giving up C. setting off D. falling apart 24. A. emerged B. faded C. recovered D. differed 25. A. pair B. crew C. couple D. union 26. A. fed B. trained C. rode D. chased 27. A. withdrew B. presented C. addressed D. doubled 28. A. accident B. dissatisfaction C. argument D. regret 29. A. aroused B. respected C. hurt D. ignored 30. A. sound B. trade C. age D. language 31. A. spoken B. accessed C. realized D. taught 32 A. Due to B. Regardless of C. Rather than D. Apart from 33. A. thrilled B. skeptical C. confident D. proud 34. A. exactly B. eventually C. immediately D. probably 35. A. friends B. comments C. decisions D. contributions 第二节 语法填空(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。 In the late 18th century, a form of drama called “French Light and Shadow” gained widespread popularity in Paris and Marseilles. This art form was inspired by traditional Chinese shadow play dating back over 2,000 years, which, often ____36____ (refer) to as the world’s earliest “movie art”, combines live performance with voice effects. By the Song Dynasty it ____37____ (grow) into a highly-developed art capable of relating stories of the Three Kingdoms before the rise of traditional Chinese opera. During the Ming Dynasty, shadow plays became ____38____ popular form of entertainment, especially in cities like Beijing. Even today, its influence can still be seen in modern film-making, ____39____ (shape) how stories are told. Creating shadow-play puppets (木偶) requires both choice ____40____ (material) and skills. Donkey hide (驴皮) is carved into the heads, limbs and bodies of the figures, then painted and joined using threads and links. The true magic of shadow play lies not just in its making, ____41____ in its live performance, ____42____ a team of puppeteers (木偶操纵师), narrators, and musicians work together in harmony. During the performance, as light shines on the human figures, vivid shadows ____43____ (project) onto a screen. The puppeteers, standing ____44____ the screen, move the figures with five bamboo sticks, while the narrators sing and the musicians play instruments like drums and gongs. On the opposite side, audiences see the figures on the screen come to life through the shadows, whose movements are so ____45____ (express) that people forget they’re just watching shadows. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你校将为国际部新生举办“汉语学习分享会”。请你写一封英文邮件，邀请国际部高二交换生Mike做嘉宾进行分享，要点包括： 1.表达邀请； 2.分享内容及要求。 注意：词数80左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(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。 My first school was “Happy School”. It was actually my kindergarten. My second school was “General Ra’s”, a local school. Both were English-medium schools, which meant English was supposed to be the primary language of communication. However, despite having some excellent teachers, there just wasn’t enough focus on spoken English or literature. As a result,until the fifth-grade year, I was still reading mostly Hindi (印地语) comics, and was hesitant to (use English in everyday life. And then I joined DPS, which was, at that time, the best school, purely from an academic perspective. I felt like a Panda bear that has been pushed into a club of adult grizzlies (灰熊). All around me, English was genuinely used as the medium of communication, while I hadn’t even read an English book. I was deeply embarrassed. Though I’ve always been a bit shy, I’m also stubborn — more stubborn than a donkey (驴). I didn’t want to give up. I desperately wanted to improve my English. However, my school life was purely painful from an English subject perspective. To make matters worse, my English teacher, Mrs. Sabrina, was a tough woman from South India who had little patience for my struggles. She adored Paddy, another South Indian student whose English was perfect. Paddy could sing “Silent Night, Holy Night” effortlessly, while I struggled with every word. Mrs. Sabrina often called on me to read aloud, making me nervous and further weakening my confidence. Her favorite punishment was pulling my ear, which, as anyone who has experienced it knows, is painfully effective. One day, Mrs. Sabrina asked me to read a passage from a textbook in front of the class. My hands trembled as I held the book, and my voice wavered with every word. The class erupted in laughter, and Mrs. Sabrina pulled my ear so hard that tears welled up in my eyes. Uncomfortable with the language, I felt as if I didn’t belong to such an English-medium school. After this embarrassing English class, I decided I had to do something to change my situation. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of my eighth-grade year, something remarkable happened. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $