天津市第五十五中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中考试英语试卷

天津市第五十五中学2025-20262年度第…学期中检测 高三年级 英语学科 第I卷选择题 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分) 第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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.Why is the man late? A.He got up late.B.He got the meeting time wrong. C.He went back to get his phone. 2.Where does the conversation take place? A.In the operating room.B.In the office. C.In the dining hall 3.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.An interesting book.B.A new library. C.A special day. 4.How will the woman deal with the big box? A.By recycling it.B.By throwing it away. C.By selling it. 5.What matters most to the woman about travel? A.Popular tourist spots.B.Fewer tourists. C.Good hotels. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选 出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6.How does the woman sound at first? A.Doubtful.B.Upset.C.Excited 7.Why is the French scientific instrument mentioned? A.To show the development of international space cooperation. B.To emphasize China's huge advantage in space technology. C.To illustrate France's considerable efforts in space technology. 8.When did the man's grandfather start working in the space technology field? A.ln1970.B.In1976.C.In1977. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9.How old are Jackie's sheepdogs? A.One year old.B.Two years old. C.Six years old. 10.What ability is important for sheepdogs in protecting sheep according to Lisa? A.Understanding the sheep's behavior. B.Following their owner's instructions. C.Working continuously for long hours. I1.What is highlighted about sheepdogs in the end? A.Their types. B.Their quality. C.The training methods. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12.What do we know about the dragon boat event in Dao County? A.It dates back to 1,500 years ago. B.All the boats are made by hand. C.It takes place every other year. 13.Which of the following organizes the dragon boat event in Dao County? A.The local government.B.A private company.C.The local residents. 14.What Guinness World Record did a dragon boat in Yiyang set? A."The world's longest dragon boat" B."The world's largest dragon boat" C."The world's lightest dragon boat" 15.What was the record for the length of the Cambodian dragon boat? A.105.42 meters.B.100.987 meters. C.87.3 meters. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分) 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 从A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 16.-Hi,I'm organizing a charity run next weekend.Would you like to join me? -I've been planning to do some volunteer work. A.That's all right B.Sorry,I can't C.Count me in D.It depends 17.-I have been considering cancelling the project because it seems hard to go farther. -But it's too early tonow.There's still much hope. A.have second thoughts B.throw in the towel C.test the waters D.make ends meet 18.Residents were warned not to be wasteful with water, the low rainfall this year. A.in spite of B.in view of C.regardless of D.in honor of 19.Only.when darkness had again upon me should I realize how much I had left. unseen. A.descended B.impressed. C.illuminated D.depended 20.After leaving the soda bottle open overnight,she took a sip and made a face-the drink. had gone and tasted dull. A.secure B.distinctive C.exceptional D.flat 21.Mr.Zhang gave me many valuable presents,that I had never seen. A.ones B.one C.those D.the ones 22.We were experimenting with a range of flavor combinations when we chocolate. A.occurred to B.hit upon C.met with D.came up 2 23 _the conference had a tight schedule,the speechespractical solutions were highly. praised. A.Although;offering B.As;offered C.Since;to offer D.While;offer 24.The UN Climate Conference 2025 urged countries to clarify they will achieve the. net-zero emissions target by 2050. A.that B.how C.whether D.where 25.Have you ever been to Tibet ---Actually,1 there for two years and then left for home when my father was ill. A.had worked B.have worked C.was working D.worked 26.Dominating the list are high-income countries, average ecological footprint is now five. times that of low-income nations. A.whose B.which C.when D.that 27.While the lights to red,a car suddenly appeared round the corner and rushed. out. A.change B.have changed.C.were changing D.will change 28.-You have finished the report already;it's only been an hour. -Believe it or not.I made it. A.mustn't B.can't C.shouldn't D.needn't 29.The experience in Austria gave the young musician a unique into how nature. inspired music composition. A.privilege B.origin C.fascination D.insight 30.-Do you mind if I practice playing the piano here A.No,please don't B.I don't want you to C.I'd rather you didn't D.I'm afraid I don't 第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最 佳选项。 When I began to study flower arranging,I was slowly developing a deeper understanding of the 3I between all life. In our first class,my teacher said that flowers can 32 talk and that they each haye their own 33 of being beautiful.They have"prana"life force,so you have to pay full attention to them,rather than 34 your own ideas of beauty on them.So I began to ask the flowers how they wanted to be35 and what positioning would make them36most beautiful.I waited and listened. Even after the flowers had been 37in the vase,I would discover sometimes that in the morning they had rearranged themselves during the night.Even if they were secured in the 38,they always seemed to be silently straining()to find their 39place.At the same time,they were not 40independent;they needed loving care.They were dependent on me,or whomever their41was for the day,to water them.Watching other people spraying water on the arrangements sometimes,I would feel so 42 by the scene. Small drops of water on the flowers touched the source of life and nourished the heart of beauty. This experience made me feel how 43it could be,if our minds are set in the right way to water not only plants,but 44,to treat all living creatures in a way that 45 them their right to be beautiful,in their own 46 and time. What we came to notice was that flowers could aiso_47.Our teacher urged us to always 48 the flowers when we passed how beautiful they were and to thank them for sharing that 49 with us. When we made our arrangements with this kind of 50,we found that the flowers remained beautiful and fresh for many more days than expected. 31.A.difference B.conflict C.barrier D.connection 32.A.actually B.hardly C.briefly D.mildly 33.A.ways B.goals C.levels D.measures 34.A.pouring B.focusing C.relying D.forcing 35.A.covered B.arranged C.delivered D.wrapped 36.A.prove B.grow C.feel D.smell 37.A.put B.cut C.brought D.handed 38.A.garden B.vase C.cave D.wall 39.A.first B.right C.former D.equal 40.A.fully B.apparently C.mentally D.firmiy 41.A.performer B.babysitter C.neighbor D.caretaker 42.A.amazed B.moved C.anxious D.curious 43.A.simple B.funny C.complex D.foolish 44.A.flowers B.animals C.grasses D.humans 45.A.allows B.conveys C.promises D.passes 46.A.direction B.space C.energy D.shape 47.A.shake B.listen C.breathe D.inform 48.A.prove B.select C.imagine D.remind 49.A.beauty B.secret C.message D.treasure 50.A.talent B.policy C.devotion D.technique 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2.5分，满分50分） 'The popularity of studying abroad is growing increasingly,and what are growing along with it are the people who want to share their experiences and the amount of information available.Here are some blogs that can help you if you plan to study abroad. 4 "From I to U"Overseas Study Abroad Blog Among thousands of colleges in the USA.Indiana University's Office of Overseas Study is by far the best at promoting studying abroad.Students of Indiana University write blogs each term.They provide hands-on information about their locations,academic interest and cultural experiences on the"From I to U"Overseas Study Abroad Blog in an effort to help you earn IU credits in over 37 countries.Not an IU student?Check it out anyway. CIS Abroad Like most other study abroad organizations,CIS Abroad is committed to giving you the best value in studying abroad,i.e.affordability,support,cultural immersion()and academic relevance.What most people find unique about CIS is their La Vida Local cuiture series,which aims to help you see where the locals eat,shop and hang out.You can also learn to understand the culture in your host country. Abroad101 Blog It is the first and largest study abroad review website.Founded in 2007,Abroad101 provides in-depth study abroad reviews and listings of thousands of study abroad programs.It has a wealth of information covering study abroad news,stories,and advice. CEA Study Abroad CEA prides itself on making the administrative aspect of studying abroad as easy as possible for you.Along with helping you find the right program and financial aid,it also helps you know the student visa process,select housing,prepare for your health and safety in your host country,and make sure your credits transfer to your home university. 51.Who would most probably be attracted to the "From I to U"Overseas Study Abroad Blog? A.Non-IU students who want to share their life. B.Teachers of Indiana University who love sharing stories. C.Students interested in Indiana University's students'life. D.Parents wanting to get professional views on studying abroad. 52.What's the purpose of the La Vida Local culture series? A.To help students learn about local life. B.To advertise the traditional local culture. C.To encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle. D.To tell about differences among different cultures. 53.Where can students find many study abroad programs? A.On CIS Abroad. B.On Abroad101 Blog. C.On CEA Study Abroad. D.On "From I to U"Overseas Study Abroad Blog. 54.What is a feature of CEA Study Abroad? A.Making students feel proud of themselves. B.Putting foreign students'health and safety first. C.Helping students with the administrative process. D.Helping students gain enough credits in key subjects. 55.What is the text meant to do? A.To encourage students to study abroad. B.To recommend some study abroad blogs. C.To help international students adapt to their new life. D.To call on people to share experiences of studying abroad B In 2019,I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome.Already fluent in several European languages,I sought a new challenge-something truly different that would expand my worldview.Chinese,with its intricate characters resembling abstract art,melodic tones that sounded like singing,and sentence structures reversing European logic,fascinated me from the first lesson. However,my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China's cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry,renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China's poetic tradition.Intrigued by its roots,I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing(The Book ofSongs),an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul.Later,I explored the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu,or Poetry ofthe South),further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied,as I took courses on Chinese history,literature,philosophy and art history.Confucianism's emphasis on social harmony,Daoism's natural spontaneity, and Buddhism's cyclical worldview formed a philosophical triad that explained many modern Chinese values.Yet it was Chinese art history,especially scroll painting,that truly fired my imagination.The graceful brush-strokes,the interplay of ink and water,and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey,I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history,such as military leader Fu Hao,and Emperor Wu Zetian.Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China's societal transformations and how women's contributions have often been overlooked,yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture.Unlike academic journals,it would mix thorough research with engaging stories-featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators.A planned column"From Terra Cotta to Tech"would trace historical continuities, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road. This publishing venture is both exciting and challenging.From selecting articles to editing translations,I'm constantly learning.And that,in itself,is part of what fascinates me so much about China:its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle-one that can never be fully completed,but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add.Ultimately,my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine,I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 56.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A.The complexity of the Chinese language. B.The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C.The influence of several European languages. D.The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 57.In her exploration of Chinese culture,which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A.The prinoiples of Confucianism and Taoism B.The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C.The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D.The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting 58,What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in B In 2019,I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome.Already fluent in several European languages,I sought a new challenge-something truly different that would expand my worldview.Chinese,with its intricate characters resembling abstract art,melodic tones that sounded like singing,and sentence structures reversing European logic,fascinated me from the first lesson. However,my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics into China's cultural heritage. I started with Tang Dynasty poetry,renowned for its concise elegance and emotive power. Poems by Li Bai and Du Fu introduced me to China's poetic tradition.Intrigued by its roots,I then turned to earlier works like the Shi Jing (The Book of Songs),an anthology of poems often attributed as one of the earliest reflections of the Chinese soul.Later,I explored the Chu Ci (Songs ofChu,or Poetry ofthe South),further broadening my understanding of regional literary expressions. My classes soon multiplied,as I took courses on Chinese history,literature,philosophy and art history.Confucianism's emphasis on social harmony,Daoism's natural spontaneity, and Buddhism's cyclical worldview formed a philosophical triad that explained many modern Chinese values.Yet it was Chinese art history,especially scroll painting,that truly fired my imagination.The graceful brush-strokes,the interplay of ink and water,and the visual storytelling contained within those scrolls made me see art in an entirely new light. During my journey,I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history,such as military leader Fu Hao,and Emperor Wu Zetian.Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my undersfanding of China's societal transformations and how women's contributions have often been overlooked,yet undeniably crucial. These discoveries inspired me to create a bilingual English-Montenegrin magazine about Chinese culture.Unlike academic journals,it would mix thorough research with engaging stories-featuring Tang poetry analyses alongside profiles of contemporary Chinese innovators.A planned column"From Terra Cotta to Tech"would trace historical continuities, while a culinary section might explore how Sichuan peppercorns traveled the Silk Road This publishing venture (is both exciting and challenging.From selecting articles to editing translations,I'm constantly learning.And that,in itself,is part of what fascinates me so much about China:its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle-one that can never be fully completed,but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add.Ultimately,my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine,I can contribute to a mutual understanding. 56.What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese? A.The complexity of the Chinese language B.The desire to become a linguistic teacher. C.The influence of several European languages. D.The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute. 57.In her exploration of Chinese culture,which of the following topics does the author NOT cover? A.The principles of Confucianism and Taoism. B.The expressive qualities of Tang Dynasty poetry. C.The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy. D.The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting. 58.What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history? A.Their success in challenging traditional gender roles. B.Their contributions to China's societal transformations. C.Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting. D.Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese culture. 59.What makes the author's magazine different from academic journals? A.Use of bilingual content and comments from readers. B.Exclusion of serious and deep historical analysis. C.Focus mainly on modern technology and innovations. D.Integration of academic depth and appealing stories. 60.Why does the author compare"Chinese cultural depth"to"an ever-expanding puzzle"in the last paragraph? A.To emphasize that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand. B.To criticize the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions. C.To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete. D.To highlight its complexity and the endless opportunities for discovery. C For lots of kids,toddlerhood (is an important time for friendship.Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships,the better they are at relating to others as teenagers and adults.Playing together also helps these kids practice social behaviors,such as kindness,sharing,and cooperation. Even so,how quickly your child develops into a social creature may also depend on his temperament.Some toddlers are very social,but others are shy.In addition,the way that toddlers demonstrate that they like other children is markedly different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship.Research at Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler's way of saying"I like you"during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend's behavior. This seemingly unusual way of demonstrating fondness can result in unpleasant behavior. Regardless of how much they like a playmate,they may still grab his toys,refuse to share,and get bossy.But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids this age. Through play experiences,toddlers learn social rules.That's why it's so important to take an active role in your toddler's social encounters by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are.When you establish these guidelines,explain the reasons behind them. Begin by helping your child learn sympathy (Ben is crying.What's making him so sad?"),then suggest how he could resolve the problem("Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball.").When your child shares or shows empathy (toward a friend, praise him(Ben stopped crying!You made him feel better."). Another way to encourage healthy social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words-not fists-to express how they feel.It's also important to be mindful of how your child's personality affects playtime.Kids are easy to get angry when they're sleepy or hungry, so schedule playtime when they're refreshed. 61.What does it indicate when toddlers copy their playmates'behavior? A.They are interested in acting.B.They are shy with the strangers, C.They are fond of their playmates.D.They are tired of playing games. 62.What is the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 2? A.Behavior.B.Talent. C.Enthusiastic.D.Character. 63.What does the author suggest parents do for their kids? A.Design games for them. B.Find them suitable playmates C.Play together with them. D.Help them understand social rules 64.What is the function of the quoted statements in paragraph 4? A.Giving examples. B.Explaining concepts. C.Providing evidence. D.Making comparisons. 65.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.How Children Adapt to Changes B.How to Be Role Model for Children C.How Your Baby Learns to Love D.How to Communicate with Your Kid D So many of us hold on to small resentments from an argument,a misunderstanding,or some other painful event.Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship. An acquaintance of mine whose health isn't very good recently told me that she hasn't spoken to her son in almost three years."Why not?"I asked.She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first.When I suggested that she be the one to make contact,she resisted initially and said,"I can't do that.He's the one who should apologize."She was literally willing to die before talking to her only son.After a little gentle encouragement,however,she did decide to be the first one to reach out.To her amazement her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out,he wins.Whenever we hold on to our anger we turn"small stuff'into really"big stuff in our minds.We start to believe that our prides are more important than our happiness.They are not.If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy.The way to be happy is to let go and reach out.Let other people be right.This doesn't mean that you're wrong.Everything will be fine.You'll experience the peace of letting go as well as the joy of letting others be right.You'll also notice that as you reach out and let others"right"they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back.But if for some reason they don't that's okay too.You will have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself. 66.In the sentence "Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us...",the phrase "reach out"is closest in meaning to_ A.offer help B.be in pursuit of C.offer an apology D.offer one's hand 67.According to the passage,the author's friend never spoke to her son for three years because A.she had got an argumont with her daughter-in-law B.she had disagreed about her son's marriage C.she had got an argument about her daughter-in-law D.she had disliked her son's wife for many years 68.By telling the story about her mother and son,the author wants us to learn that A.it's fine to be the first one to apologize B.his friend is very stubborn C.if taking the chance'we'll all win D.pride is more.important than happiness 69.Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first? A.People believe that they are always right. B.People always wait for others to offer an apology first. C.People consider the position more important than happiness. D.People want to get an inner satisfaction. 70.The purpose of the passage is to A.instruct the readers how to apologize B.teach the readers how to gain inner peace C.inform the readers of the importance of being forgiving D.tell the readers to reach out first when there is resentment 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小恩；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Every single person has a story to share,and a growing number of older Australians are choosing to record their life memories as short films.While writing memoirs can take years,creating a life story film takes just a few hours-and the resulting films are far more vivid than writing or looking through photo albums. Television producer and director Danika Armitage,known for producing shows like The Block, River Cottage Australia,Travel Guides,and The Living Room,has launched a company called Big Stories Little Films,which specializes in creating life legacy films.Since its inception in 2024,Danika has been busy bringing people's stories to life in film. "Our films tell life stories,capture family ancestry,and allow wisdom to be passed between generations,"Danika explains."They are often a gift between family members-either ordered as a birthday present from the kids,or as a film gifted from the grandparents to their grandkids-it's like a film heirloom（传家宝)to pass between generations.” Danika was inspired to start the company after filming an interview with her own grandmother, Halimah,before she passed away."The film became priceless to my family,especially after Granny died.Now my own children can meet their great-grandmother and feel connected to our family history, even though they never met her in person.Memories fade,but films are a time capsule that safeguards stories,keeping them as vivid as if you're sitting at the kitchen bench hearing them directly from your grandparent.” "One of my favorite films was about brother and sister Raymond and Jennice Kersh,now in their 80s, who ran the iconic Sydney restaurant Edna's Table and were pioneers in serving indigenous ingredients in the Sydney restaurant scene.Their story is inspiring,and their recollections of growing up in Pyrmont in the 1940s,a suburb where 'everyone was poor but no one was lonely'are a perfect example of how these films capture living history." These life legacy films have become more than just memory carriers-they bridge time,letting younger generations touch the past through elders'voices and smiles.For families,they're irreplaceable heirlooms;for society,they're fragments of living history.As more older Australians embrace this way,countless unique stories are being saved from fading,turning personal moments into lasting family and cultural treasures. 71.Compared with writing memoirs,what are the advantages of creating life story films?Nomor than 10 words) 72.What does the underlined word"inception"mean?No more than 1 word) 73.Why did Danika's fim about her grandmother become priceless to her family?(No morethn 15 words)