山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题

山东名校考试联盟 2025-2026学年高三年级上学期 英语试题参考答案与评分标准2025.11 第-部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 ACAAB 610 BCABB 11-15BACAB 16-20 BCCCB 注意：每小题1.5分，凡是与案不符者，不给分。 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分】 第-节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-23BCD 24-27DBAB 28-31DBBD 32-35BCCD 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 BACFG 注意：每小题25分，凡是与案不符者，不给分。 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第-节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45BACDA 46-50 CABAA 51-55 BCADA 注意：每小题1分，凡是与案不符者，不给分。 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.taken 57.interactive 58.artworks 59.a 60.Weighing 61.was equipped 62.stressed 63.between 64.which 65.to ensure 注岂：1.每小题1.5分，满分15分」 2语法填空客案唯一，清严格按照客案给分。词形、时态等错误的不得分：节写漆苹无法 辨识老，不得分。 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） 应用文写作评分细则 本题满分为15分，按6个档次给分：评分时，先根据文卓的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次 然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分： 六、参考范文： One possible version: Dear Penny, Im delighted to hear from you and leam ofyour interest in my environmental protection initiative during the MUN activity at my school.Thanks a lot for your congratulations and support,which serve as an inspirationto keep going. I drafted the initiative because I have been concemed about the issues of global warming and environmental pollution,which have resulted in severe damage to Mother Nature.Therefore,I conducted a survey and consulted with experts in this field before drafting the initiative.Then I turned to DeepSeek for polishing which proved really useful.I am very pleased to have been awarded the first prize,but what is most important is the process through which I gained a deeper insight into the world environment and how we,as human beings,can address the problem. How has your life been recently?I wish I could see you soon. Yous. Li Hua 第二节滨后滨写（满分25分） 读后续写评分细则 一、写作思路 1.安写思路： 结合原文，由安写第一段首句“So I did what felt right.”可以预测续写第一段主要内 容：我放弃了取得第三名的机会，体现出了公平公正的运动员待神，尤其是对队友及其努力 的落三，和对我们之间友情的珍情： 由第二段首句“At the award ceremony,.Ismael tried to give me his bronze medal.”可以推 测：队友想把奖牌给我，也是出于对我的认可，有些东西比任何奖牌都珍员。在共习面对比暴和 人生的时侯，朋友筱此成就： 2.参考范文 One possible version: So I did what felt right.I slowed down and stayed two meters behind,just like how Ismael always took the lead to break the wind for me during our training rides.The crowd's roar built as we approached the finish,Ismael rurning with his bike on his shoulders,me cycling slowly in his wake. My friend and teammate sensed what was happening and signaled to me to quicken my pedaling,as he was too breathless to utter any words.I just smiled and it became clearer what I was doing.Bit by bit. we approached the finish line.Ismael crossed it,and I followed him.He laid down the bike,dashed to me,and hugged me tightly. At the award ceremony,Ismael tried to give me his bronze medal.I closed his fingers around it and smiled "Remember what you told me when you walked with me to the finish last time?" Grinning Ismael nodded heavily,tears swirling in his eyes.I contimed,"A teammate's back is the best navigation!"His face lit up,reminding me of that evening when we'd watched the sunset over the sea, vowing always to be each other's strongest rival and greatest supporter.This race might not change our careers.However,as we walked our bikes side by side into the twilight,I undarstood that some things shine brighter than any medal-like the wom grip marks on our handlebars,evidence of all the miles we've shared,weaving our dreams together into something unbreakable. 第三档(6- ①内容逻辩有一些兰大问恩，安写不够完整，与原文有一定程度的脱节。 10分) ②所写的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多且比较低级，影响避解。 ③未能有效地使用语句间的衔接手段，全文结构不够清谢，岂义欠连员。 第二档 ①内容、逻舞上有较多三大问邀，或部分内容抄自原文，安写不完整，与月 原文情境基本脱节： (1-5分) ②所使用的词汇非常有限，语法结构单调，错误极多，严三影响理解。 ③几乎无使用语句间衔接手毁，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贡： 第一稻 末作客：所写内容太少或无法清以致无法评判：所写内容全都来自原 文：与邀目完全不相关： (0分) + 三、评分参考 1.评学时注三内容、意义、逻辩与衔接。 2.关注叙述、说明、描写的生动性，米顾语言逻辩： 注兰岂义的传达：语言的准确性，意义的丰言性（情节有发晨）；不使用单一诃汇；体 现“交际发图”的语言才是好语言；过分使用高级词汇，过犹不及： 听力原文 Textl W:Who is leading the neighbothood cleanup event this weekend? M:Mrs.Smith,the director of the commnity center. W:Ah,I often see her at the district library.She's nice.Where are we starting? M:At the park entrance. Text2 M:Did you see the latest episode at the cooking show lastnight? W:Yes,I loved the dessert recipe!It looked so simple and delicious.I'm plarning to make it for my family this weekend M:Me too.Im going to take mine to a dinner party. W:Great. Text3 M:Why haver't you left yet? W:It's pouring down outside,andlcan't find my umbrella. M:I have an extraraincoat.Do you wantto borrow it? W:Sure.Thank you very much I've got my rain boots on so that should be fine. Text4 M:Hey,what's your favorite way to travel? W:I prefer taking a train or driving myself sincel can enjoy the various sights along the way.How do you like to travel? M:I like traveling by plane.It's a lot quicker. W:That's true. Text5 M:Did you you watch the new movie that everyone is talking about? W:Yes,I did.It was incredibly exciting and had an unexpected ending. M:I heard that there weren't many impressive action scenes in it. W:That's true.But other than that,it was great.You won't be disappointed! Text6 W:May I help you,sir? M:Hi.Ireserved a single room for tonight under the name of Tony Dennis. W:Let me check Sir,our system showed that your room has been upgraded to a king room. M:Why is that?Is there an issue with your booking system? W:Well,there is a large conference in town this week,so all of our single and double rooms are fully booked M:Are you going to charge me more for it? W:Not at all.It's a free upgrade.We won't charge you anything extra.Just sign the register here. M:OK Text7 M:Hi.Emma.Could you do me a favor? W:Sure,what is it? M:I have an importantjob interview soon,so I'd like to practice answering some questions with you. W:Sure,Im happy to help.Let's get started.Please have a seat.First,tell me why you are interested in our company. M:I've researched the market and followed the company for a longtime.I'm very impressed by your sales performance and innovative promotion path.I feel my career goals match perfectly with the company's goals. W:That's a good answer.Remember,teamwork and commitment to the company are often highly valued M:To prove that,Ill share some examples from both group projects with my classmates and tasks 1 completed on my own W:Great!Let's move to the second question... Text8 W:Our trip has been incredible,don't you think? M:I do.I'm so glad we chose China as our graduation trip destination.The sights have been mind- blowing.The Great Wall-I just wondered how that was ever built. W:Me too.Imagine the labor it tookto build that. M:China really knows how to impress.Even their animals are impressive.Seeing the pandas in Chengdu has been one ofthe highlights ofmy trip. W:For me,the architecture,like the Forbidden City in Beijing,Fujian Tulou,and the Ancient City of Pingyao,was the biggest highlight. M:It's no surprise our teacher mentioned that the architecture alone tells a story of Chinese philosophy. W:I think Ill go back to China in acertain vacationwith my family. M:Same here. Text9 W:I'm organizing a fundraiser for our school's art program.We've noticed that many students are passionate about art but lack the resources to explore it fully. M:That's a great cause!What kind of fundraiser are you planning? W:We're holding an art sale.Students and local artists have generously donated their paintings,prints, and handmade crafts.All pieces will be sold,and 100%of the proceeds will go directly to the program. M:That sounds wonderful!What exactly are you going to do with the fundsyou raise? W:Our main goal is to buy new art supplies-like high-quality paints,brushes,and canvases-for the school studio.Additionally,we plan to fund a series of workshops with professional artists to teach students different techniques. M:Fantastic!How can I help? W:I've already reached out to some companiesabout sponsoring the event.Could you help with setting up the veme and promoting the event on social media? M:Of course!Oh,I just remembered that the local govermment often provides grants or financial support to such educational initiatives.You should definitely check that out. W:Thanks for the suggestion,Ill look into that right away! Text10 M:Hello,everyone!Have you ever wanted to try a sport that's fun,fast-paced,and suitable for everyone?Then consider flag football!It's a fantastic non-contact sport where players wear flags attached to their waist with a belt.Instead oftackling each other like in traditional football,you simply pull the flag out to stop the play.This makes it much safer and more inclusive-perfect for people ofall ages and skill levels. When I first started playing flag football,Ill be honest-I found it a bit challenging to learn all the rules and strategies.However,with regular practice,I quickly improved key skills such as accurate passing confident catching and smart defensive moves.What's really great is that everyone on the field plays an important role.Whether you're throwing the ball,making a key catch,or pulling a flag on defense,each person contributes to the team's success.Just like any other team sport,it's an excellent way to build commnication andteamwork skills in a supportive environment. If you're interested in trying something new and active,why not join our club and experience the excitement for yourself?You might just discover a new passion along the way.Don't hesitate-come and give it a try with us!机密★启用前 试卷类型A 山东名校考试联盟 2025一2026学年高三年级上学期期中检测 英语试题 2025.11 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。 写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第I卷 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，可先将答案写在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面五段对话。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.Where are the speakers starting the cleanup event? A.At the park entrance. B.At the district library. C.At the community center. 2.What is the woman planning to do this weekend? A.Watch a show. B.Attend a party. C.Make a dessert. 3.What does the man lend to the woman? A.A raincoat. B.An umbrella. C.A pair of rain boots. 高三英语试题第1页（共12页） 4.How does the man like to travel? A.By plane. B.By train. C.By car. 5.What do we learn about the movie? A.It was disappointing. B.It had a surprising ending. C.It featured amazing action scenes. 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 type of room did the man reserve? A.A king room. B.A single room. C.A double room. 7.Why was the man's room type changed? A.The receptionist made a mistake. B.The booking system was out of order. C.The room type he wanted was fully booked. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the man doing? A.He is preparing for a job interview B.He is conducting job market research. C.He is making a promotion presentation. 9.What abilities does the woman think are important? A.Creativity and innovation. B.Devotion and cooperation. C.Independence and motivation. 10.How will the man prove his teamwork spirit? A.By explaining his career goals. B.By talking about his own experiences. C.By comparing himself with his classmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What about the Great Wall impressed the man? A.Its origin. B.Its construction. C.Its development. 高三英语试题第2页（共12页） 12.What attracted the woman the most during her trip? A.The ancient buildings.B.The beauty of nature. C.The lovely animals. 13.Why does the man mention his teacher? A.To introduce a lesson.B.To persuade the woman. C.To agree with the woman. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the primary purpose of the fundraiser? A.To support an art program. B.To sponsor local art students. C.To hold a workshop for artists. 15.What will the funds be used for? A.Paying students for their work. B.Buying supplies and funding workshops. C.Inviting professionals to help on campus. 16.How will the man help? A.Donate his artwork. B.Set up the venue. C.Contact the artists. 17.What might the woman do later? A.Expand the art sale online. B.Reach out to more companies. C.Apply for government support. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.Why does the speaker deliver the speech? A.To advertise a new flag. B.To celebrate a sports day. C.To attract people to a sport. 19.What is the advantage of flag football? A.It is easier to master its rules. B.It promotes greater teamwork skills. C.It is safer and more accessible to all. 20.What did the speaker find difficult when starting playing? A.Passing the ball accurately. B.Learning the rules and strategies. C.Pulling a flag on defense properly. 高三英语试题第3页（共12页） 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 The Great British Bucket List was founded by award-winning bloggers Macca Sherifi and Chloe Gunning.After 5 years running their successful travel blogs,An Adventurous World and Wanderlust Chloe,they launched this site in 2020,to shine a light on their home country of Great Britain. England in autumn is full of amazing things to do.Let's dive in and find out more. Paddleboard on Lake Windermere One of the best ways to enjoy Lake Windermere,the largest lake in the country,is by getting out on the water.Paddleboarding is popular and there are plenty of shops where you can rent crafts.It's a super calm way to take in this amazing part of the Lake District National Park. See the changing colours in the New Forest If you want to go on gorgeous hikes and be surrounded by the changing colours that come with England in Autumn,you need to head to the New Forest National Park.It's a great place to hike,wander,or cycle,with a ton of trails that range from beginner all the way to advance. Explore Westonbirt Arboretum One of the best places to see the autumn foliage (change is the Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.Full of over 2,500 different species of trees,there is so much to see and do,making it the perfect place for a family walk or a getaway in the countryside. If you're looking for a great place to take photos of the autumn colors,you'll be hard-pressed to find a better place to visit! Take in the fireworks displays on Bonfire Night Held on the 5th November every single year in London,Bonfire Night celebrates the failed Gunpowder Plot.Huge bonfires are held all around and they're capped off with vibrant firework displays.Some of the biggest are in the capital down by the River Thames,where you will be fascinated by the fall charm. 21.What can be learned about the site? A.It has been run for a decade. B.Its founders are accomplished. C.It was set up earlier than the blog.D.It was established to publicize hiking. 高三英语试题第4页（共12页） 22.Where shall a fan of photography and nature go? A.Lake Windermere. B.The New Forest National Park. C.Westonbirt Arboretum. D.Bonfire Night in London. 23.What do the recommended activities have in common? A.They are centered around water sports. B.They are suitable for family participation. C.They require a high level of physical fitness to participate D.They allow people to engage with the natural autumn scenery. B David Saroni,a name that is becoming increasingly synonymous with sustainable farming,is pioneering a movement towards environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices.As a dedicated farmer,Saroni is not just tending to his crops and livestock but also to the future of our planet. At the core of Saroni's philosophy lies a deep understanding of the impact of farming on the environment.Recognizing that traditional farming methods often lead to soil degradation,water depletion,and biodiversity loss,Saroni has taken a different path.He integrates principles of ecology and conservation into his farming routine,promoting practices that maintain the health of the land while producing high-quality,nutritious produce. One of the most significant steps Saroni has taken is the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.This approach goes beyond sustainability;it actively improves the ecosystem.By practicing crop rotation,maintaining cover crops,and utilizing compost and natural fertilizers,Saroni's farm works in harmony with nature,aiding in carbon sequestration (and soil fertility enhancement. In an era where water scarcity is a growing concern,Saroni has put a spotlight on water conservation.Employing drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting techniques,he has managed to reduce water usage dramatically on his farm.These methiods ensure that crops receive the precise amount of water they need,minimizing waste and preserving this precious resource. A question that often arises is whether sustainable farming can be as productive as conventional methods.Saroni's farm serves as a testament to the fact that sustainable practices can lead to both high yield and superior quality.Through soil care and natural pest management,Saroni has shown that it is possible to produce abundant,healthy crops without relying on harmful chemicals. David Saroni's commitment to sustainable development does not end at his farm gates. He is actively involved in educating the community about the benefits of sustainable 高三英语试题第5页（共12页） agriculture.By hosting workshops,farm tours,and speaking at events,Saroni is spreading the word and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps,paving the way for a greener,more sustainable future in farming. 24.What concerns David Saroni in terms of farming? A.Crops and livestock. B.Methods and practices. C.Quality of the produce. D.Sustainability of farming. 25.What is the advantage of Saroni's measure? A.Reducing chemical waste. B.Improving the ecosystem. C.Maintaining certain crops. D.Enhancing carbon in soil. 26.What does the underlined word "yield"in paragraph 5 mean? A.Production.B.Profit. C.Conservation. D.Development. 27.Which of the following can best describe David Saroni? A.Courageous and devoted. B.Innovative and committed. C.Educational and responsible. D.Knowledgeable and inspiring. c Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds?They use algorithms ()of course,but how do these algorithms work?In 2021,Frances Haugen, a Facebook product manager secretly took ten thousand pages of documents and internal messages out of Facebook headquarters.She leaked these to a handful of media outlets.A lot of stories soon ran,largely focusing on the most alarming,attention-grabbing secrets. It turns out that Facebook engineers have assigned a point value to each type of engagement users can perform on a post (liking,commenting,resharing,etc.)Facebook's algorithm calculates a personalized score for each post to determine its place in the feed.This score is got by multiplying the probability you'll perform each engagement-likes,loves,etc.-by its pre-assigned point value,then summing these products.Posts are then ranked from highest to lowest score,creating your tailored feed.Then the magic formula is:Score=VlikeXPlike+Vlove XPloveVangryXPangry+VcommentXPcommentVshareX Pshare. The idea is that the algorithm wants to surface the posts you're most likely to engage with.Have you ever seen a TikTok video with overlaid text saying something like "You won't believe what happens,or "You've gotta watch till the end?"Some people post videos where literally nothing happens,but they trick you into watching multiple times,thereby winning even more expected seconds.Comments and seconds watched,no matter what quality and kind,tell TikTok's algorithm one thing:"Give me more videos like this. Social media algorithms bring the things we engage with closer and closer.Once we 高三英语试题第6页（共12页) start clicking the social media,we're going to be served up a lot more of it.It's a cruel cycle that can quickly turn our feeds into endless streams of digital trash.Knowing how and why this cycle happens is the first step to stop it.Just remember:the tech companies choose the Vs in the social media formula,but the Ps are shaped by your actions online. 28.What does the underlined part in paragraph 1 indicate? A.The social media were affected. B.The leak went viral immediately. C.The manager hated Facebook a lot. D.The secret was an eye-catching event. 29.What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A.Why Facebook designed a formula. B.How Facebook determines our feeds. C.How the formula was created carefully. D.Why users have to be cautious about posts. 30.What does the author intend to tell us with the TikTok example? A.Algorithms are smart to track everything. B.Even unintentional watch can tell about our likes. C.Some people will do everything to attract attention. D.TikTok has more powerful algorithms than Facebook. 31.What does the author advise us to do? A.Focus on the positive videos only. B.Engage less with the content we hate. C.Comment more on what we appreciate. D.Mind our responses to what is fed to us. D Everyone relies on bias一otherwise known as cognitive(认知的)shortcuts一in their daily lives.For example,imagine you're scrolling through your social media feed and immediately dismiss a news article because it comes from a source you don't typically trust. This scenario highlights how automatic and unconscious the mental process can be. These biases aren't character flaws.Thousands of years ago,this type of quick decision- making ensured the safety of ancient humans.Although these mental shortcuts served us well long ago,they don't always translate well to our complex modern world.For several decades,psychology researchers have been testing interventions to help people become aware of and minimize their biases. 高三英语试题第7页（共12页) A new systematic review published in Nature Human Behaviour offers the most comprehensive analysis of bias training to date.Researchers combined results from 54 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 11,000 students to determine whether educational interventions can reduce cognitive biases.The studies used a wide range of approaches,including games,online simulations,classroom instruction,video-based training,and group discussions.The analysis found that these interventions led to a small but significant reduction in biased thinking. The most successful interventions from the studies focused on teaching specific cognitive strategies to neutralize (particular biases.These strategies include actively seeking out contradictory evidence when evaluating a claim and using structured checklists to avoid jumping to conclusions. Interestingly,the research revealed that some biases are harder to avoid than others.For example,people are more likely to cling to stereotypes ()such as assuming that someone who wears glasses and reads a lot is a librarian.It remains unclear whether these lessons transfer beyond the classroom;just because someone can avoid confirmation bias in an online test doesn't mean they will use those skills in the real world.Researchers said this gap between laboratory performance and real-world application represents the next frontier in bias research. This field is important because cognitive biases can have far-reaching consequences in modern society,influencing medical diagnoses,public policy decisions,elections,and more. The take-home message:This review provides solid evidence that bias reduction is possible. 32.How did bias help ancient humans? A.Strengthen mental process. B.Make quick and safe decisions. C.Improve unconscious learning. D.Enhance social communication. 33.Which method is most effective for lessening specific biases? A.Having group discussions. B.Watching an instructional video. C.Thinking critically about an event.D.Conducting video-based experiments. 34.What remains a major challenge in bias research according to the text? A.The lack of research funding. B.The absence of effective tools. C.The gap between lab and reality. D.The unwillingness of participants. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Scientists Find New Ways to Train Our Brains B.Bias Training Proves Ineffective in New Study C.Stereotypes Remain the Biggest Challenge for Society D.Evidence Grows That Cognitive Bias Can Be Reduced 高三英语试题第8页（共12页） 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。.选项中有两项为多余 选项。 We tend to respect and even idolize those who exhibit a lot of willpower.That colleague who manages to stay calm and focused in nearly every situation.The social media influencer who maintains a particularly decorated,camera-ready home.36 Research suggests that these people are not only viewed as trustworthy but also morally superior.How can we mere mortals(凡人)compare? It seems that some are born with stronger self-control.37 Traditionally, psychologists have defined self-control as the ability to wait for later,larger rewards.But it can also be thought of as a way to alter your thoughts,feelings and behaviors to reach a specific goal.When we have self-control,we can resist unhealthy impulses and persevere when we feel like quitting,experts say. 38 To improve willpower,it boils down to "just try harder,"said Kentaro Fujita,a professor of psychology at Ohio State University who studies self-regulation and decision making.39 Preparation.,mind-set and the ability to either avoid or reframe temptation (诱惑)can be far more effective than trying to“force that desire down,”Dr.Fujita said. There are multiple strategies for improving self-control.Research suggests that trying several is more effective than picking just one. First,create routines.People who are good at self-control tend to structure their lives and avoid having to make decisions in the moment.This could be by scheduling the same activity at the same time each day.Second,monitor your progress.Keep notes tracking what you have done each day toward your goal.40 Also,edit your inner circle.People who support you and lift you up will give you a greater capacity for self-control. A.What is self-control and why does it matter? B.The friend who hits up the gym five times a week. C.Willpower shouldn't be confused with self-control. D.Research indicates that willpower is the best strategy. E.And it takes both efforts and time to develop willpower. F.But self-control involves a set of skills that can be learned. G.Monitoring is the easiest and fastest way to improve self-control 高三英语试题第9页（共12页） 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 Before meeting my "tinder",I was an emotionally isolated,cocky senior executive. 41 a seemingly successful 25+years in my professional career,I was on the brink of emotional bankruptcy. Then came a ripple in the universe.My friend asked me for a 42 -adopting her dog Twinkles,a small lapdog.I reluctantly 43.Twinkles had lived a(n)44 existence and had never even walked on green grass.She wouldn't go out with me initially,but I 45 her out the door,knowing it would do her and me good.A special bond and growing trust 46.After all,discomfort is often the external 47 needed to jump-start growth,and that day was a good beginning! Happy time flew!Twinkles and I had to move to Medellin,Colombia.I believe it was a good chance to change."Aggressive Tom"would not be 48 tolerated;I had to become "Gentle Tom."Relaxed,49 and calm.Similarly,Twinkles was presented with the 50_to become“Twinkles Princess.” Twinkles and I shared remarkable 51 from walks in the local parks to exploring the transformative neighborhood of Comuna 13.She was a natural star,and her charm effortlessly 52 the locals,fostering conversations that 53 cultural gaps.I gradually had a sense of belonging. After three adventurous years,we returned to America."Aggressive Tom"and "Timid Twinkles'”were_54_by“Gentle Tom”and“Twinkles Princess”,more patient,empathetic, confident,and brave.We had done things we didn't want to do,weren't supposed to do,and never imagined we could do.Together,we 55 the joy of doing incredible things. 41.A.With B.Despite C.Without D.Except 42.A.favor B.gift C.tip D.permission 43.A.rejected B.quit C.agreed D.replied 44.A.isolated B.spoiled C.ruined D.sheltered 45.A.dragged B.dropped C.threw D.shut 46.A.changed B.suffered C.developed D.delivered 47.A.force B.means C.value D.pressure 48.A.limitlessly B.socially C.tirelessly D.normally 49.A.adaptable B.reliable C.admirable D.adorable 50.A.chance B.title C.award D.choice 51.A.events B.experiences C.journeys D.achievements 52.A.grew on B.took after C.drew in D.spoke to 53.A.bridged B.expanded C.applauded D.identified 54.A.greeted B.expected C.decided D.replaced 55.A.celebrated B.communicated C.pictured D.interpreted 高三英语试题 第10页（共12页）