上海市控江、复兴、市西、松二、金山、奉贤六校2025-2026学年高三上学期期中联考英语试卷

2025学年第一学期期中练习 高三英语试卷 考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分 Ⅰ．Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. When Reality Feels Unreal In today’s world of perfect pictures and computer-made videos, our sense of what is “real” is quietly changing. Experts now describe a strange reaction called the “Giving NPC” Effect — a kind of mental mistake in ____1____ truly real people or scenes suddenly seem unreal. The term comes from video games: NPCs, or non-player characters, speak and move by fixed rules. More and more, online pictures full of smooth skin, clean rooms, and perfectly timed actions give a similar feeling of____2____(make) by a machine. Behind this confusion is the rise of what some call the “after-perfect” look. For years, online life ____3____(praise) clean and exact styles. But this kind of perfection has become so common and so even that it now feels false. Our brains,____4____(build) to expect the small mess of real life—shaking hands, uneven light, little mistakes — find it hard to believe in images that look too good. When every post seems carefully fixed, realness itself starts to look like something fake. This doubt grows stronger ____5____ AI-made fake videos, which can copy famous people with surprising truth.____6____ we see such a video, our brains learn to be careful about what they see. Soon, even normal videos make us feel unsure. We start to think, “Something is wrong,” even when nothing is. The more people try to look perfect online, the____7____(real) they appear to others. Still, this feeling is not all bad. It shows that people now want natural and simple things — moments that ____8____(see) as alive rather than corrected. The quiet change has already begun: random photo groups, soft-focus videos, and honest speech are now becoming popular. These small signs remind us that life is not perfect; it is full of noise, and that is ____9____makes it true. _____10_____(regain) trust in our eyes, we may need to change our values. Instead of loving perfection, we can learn to enjoy honesty more than order. A small pause, a smile line, or a bit of shaking in a voice can tell us more about being human than the cleanest picture ever could. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A ambition B. assessment C. concrete D. disappointment E. focus F. identified G. intentional H. intervened I. matter J. review K. shaped Looking Back, Moving Forward As 2025 slips into memory, many of us are eager to move forward without pausing to reflect on what the past year has truly meant. Yet taking stock of our experiences is more than a nostalgic (怀旧的) exercise — it is a meaningful act of self-understanding. By looking back, we not only recognize what ___11___ us but also set a clearer direction for the months ahead. Psychologists suggest asking ourselves a few thoughtful questions to ___12___ our joys, challenges, and personal growth. Think of it as a gentle self-conversation rather than a demanding ___13___. First, ask: What brought me genuine happiness last year? Moments of joy — whether laughing together with loved ones, the satisfaction of completing a project, or the calm of a quiet walk — reveal what we truly value. Once ___14___, these moments can guide how we choose to spend our time in the new year. Second, consider: What positive qualities did I notice in myself? Achievements such as a promotion or a good grade ___15___, but the character you displayed — your patience, creativity, or persistence — defines you more deeply. Acknowledging these strengths builds self-respect and confidence. Third, ask: How did I face last year’s difficulties? No year passes without ___16___ or loss. Instead of burying such experiences, reflect on how you managed them. Hardships can strengthen us, teaching resourcefulness and emotional balance. Fourth, reflect on your goals: Are they specific and achievable? Grand resolutions often fade because they lack ___17___. Replace “be healthier” with “walk 30 minutes three times a week,” or “study harder” with “review vocabulary for 15 minutes daily.” Small, ___18___ steps create steady progress. Finally, challenge yourself: What would I attempt if fear weren’t holding me back? Fear quietly limits ___19___. Imagine the possibilities if you acted despite it — speaking up in public, applying for a new opportunity, or pursuing a creative idea. Even a single brave move can change the course of your year. By asking these five questions with honesty and curiosity, you begin not just another year but a more ___20___ chapter of your life — one marked by clarity, courage, and renewed joy. Ⅱ．Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Many people still believe that fans of horror films are strange individuals who enjoy danger or pain. They are often described as cold and ___21___. Some film critics have even claimed that those who create or watch horror movies must have something wrong with their minds. For a long time, this view ___22___ the common idea that horror lovers simply seek strong sensations or lack empathy (同理心). Yet recent research has begun to present a more ___23___ picture of who these fans really are. Earlier studies often ___24___ true horror fans with people who liked violent scenes. One famous report from 2007 suggested that horror fans showed lower empathy than others. Later scientists, ___25___, noticed that several studies in that report used unpleasant scenes of violence or killing without any clear ending or meaning. Such examples were not real horror stories but short pictures of suffering. When these studies were ___26___, the connection between horror enjoyment and low empathy almost disappeared. Recent investigations have used standard tests to ___27___ empathy and kindness more carefully. The results showed no evidence that horror fans are less kind or caring. In certain areas, they even scored higher than average. Many horror lovers enjoy these films not because they ___28___ pain, but because they find emotion, meaning, and even beauty in stories about fear and survival. Horror gives them a safe space to ___29___ feelings that people usually avoid in daily life. Still, horror fans are far from one single ___30___. When researchers studied people visiting horror events, they discovered three main groups. The first, often called “adrenaline seekers,” truly enjoy the ___31___ feeling of fear — the fast heartbeat and rush of energy that come with it. The second, named “white knucklers,” feel scared but use horror to face that ___32___. The third, “dark copers,” watch horror to deal with sad or stressful emotions from real life. Across these groups, one ___33___ quality appeared again and again: curiosity. Horror fans often show morbid curiosity — the wish to investigate death, danger, or other frightening ideas in a safe setting. Studies suggest that such curiosity can help people stay calm in crises and manage stress more effectively. Horror, therefore, can serve as a kind of emotional training ground that ___34___ the mind for real challenges. Horror fans, then, are not cold or strange. They are thoughtful, curious, and emotionally strong. Their ___35___ in scary stories reflects the remarkable human ability to learn and grow while facing their deepest fears. 21. A. creative B. curious C. slow-minded D. unfeeling 22. A. rejected B. narrowed C. matched D. modified 23. A. balanced B. mixed C. specific D. abstract 24. A. exchanged B. confused C. contrasted D. replaced 25. A. besides B. however C. therefore D. otherwise 26 A. removed B. noticed C. conducted D. checked 27. A. define B. doubt C. appreciate D. measure 28. A. make use of B. take pleasure in C. give rise to D. set limits on 29. A. describe B. control C. explore D. compare 30. A. type B. reason C. question D. moment 31. A. imagined B. physical C. disturbing D. collective 32. A. rush B. sadness C. stress D. fear 33. A. forgotten B. challenged C. shared D. combined 34. A. blames B. rewards C. dismisses D. prepares 35. A. interest B. hope C. growth D. skill Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） Earlier this year, I went to the beach with my teenage son. We were busy searching the sand for sand dollars — small, round shells that look like coins. For more than twenty minutes, we walked carefully, scanning the beach and proudly showing each other what we found. When we met our friends, they asked, “Did you see the red crabs（螃蟹）dancing in the sand?” We looked at them in surprise. Crabs? What crabs? We hadn’t noticed any. When we walked back along the same path, we were shocked. The beach was full of small red crabs running in and out of holes in the sand. They had been there all along, but we had completely missed them because we were too focused on our own goal. That experience made me think: how often do we miss what’s right in front of us because we’re paying attention to something else? Psychologists call this selective perception — when our brain focuses on one thing and ignores the rest. A famous experiment called The Invisible Gorilla shows this clearly. In the study, people were asked to count basketball passes in a video. Many didn’t notice a person in a gorilla（大猩猩）suit walking through the scene, because they were concentrating so hard on the counting task. This happens all the time in real life. At work, managers might focus on meeting deadlines and fail to see their team’s stress or new ideas. In our personal lives, we may work hard to reach a specific goal — buying a house, getting a promotion, or planning a “perfect” vacation — but forget to enjoy the small, happy moments along the way. So how can we open our eyes a little wider? Start small: pause for a moment, breathe, and actually look around. Ask yourself, “What am I not seeing?” Then, let other voices in. When people with different experiences share their perspectives, it’s like turning on a light in a dark room — you suddenly notice details you’d missed. And finally, find the sweet spot between focus and curiosity. Focus drives us forward, but curiosity lets the world surprise us. When I think back to that day on the beach, I still smile. The crabs reminded me that life isn’t just about chasing one goal. Sometimes the most delightful surprises appear when we simply lift our eyes and look around. 36 What happened to the writer and his son? A. They missed something they should have seen. B. They found just a few sand dollars on the beach. C. They noticed the red crabs as soon as they arrived. D. They got distracted by something looking unusual. 37. Which of the following best illustrates “selective perception”? A. Noticing every sound on a busy street. B. Forgetting someone’s name after hearing it. C. Being too busy texting to notice your friend. D. Spotting a friend because you expected them. 38. According to the writer, what is the relationship between focus and curiosity? A. Focus can be tiring, while curiosity can feel relaxing. B. Focus keeps us on track, while curiosity opens new doors. C. Focus narrows our view, while curiosity helps us see more. D. Focus finds the details while curiosity looks the other way. 39. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Science of Red Crabs B. Where to Find Sand Dollars C. Seeing More by Noticing Less D. Surprises Hidden in Plain Sight （B） Everyone gives opinions about others, but few people enjoy being judged. We often share comments freely, both online and in daily life, yet feel uncomfortable when others do the same to us. Fortunately, though, each of us can change how we give and take criticism, in ways that will make us less likely to harm others, less sensitive to criticism, and better able to benefit from feedback—even when it is negative. It’s Not Personal — Even When It Feels Personal We often react to the critic, not the criticism. We judge who is speaking instead of what is said. We think feedback is about our ability, not our behavior. Try saying to yourself: “This feedback isn’t an attack. I’ll look only at the message, not at who said it.” Visual tip: imagine putting the comment on a table between you and the speaker — you’re both looking at the problem, not at each other. Treat Criticism Like Insider Information Criticism = ________. It’s a window into how others see your performance — a chance to adjust and grow. Activity idea: ●Form a critics’ circle with friends or coworkers. ●Each person shares a short piece of work → others give honest, caring feedback → everyone learns faster. Remember: professional athletes and artists pay coaches for this kind of insight — you’re getting it free! Make Criticism a Gift, Not a Weapon Ask yourself: “Am I helping or hurting?” Helpful criticism includes: ●Care for the receiver ●Respectful tone ●Good intention ●Clear way to improve ●Focus on the other person’s real needs If any of these are missing, your words can wound instead of guide. Praise in Public, Criticize in Private Coach Vince Lombardi famously said: “Paise in public, criticize in private.” Research snapshot: Feedback Type Setting Motivation Boost Positive feedback Public +9% Negative feedback Private +11% Public praise builds energy; private criticism protects dignity. 40. Which of the following is a suggestion given in the passage? A. Turn to professionals like athletes or artists for feedback. B. Ignore any feedback that feels too personal or unpleasant. C. Give criticism in public to make it known to more people. D. Be gentle and fair when you point out someone’s mistakes. 41. Which of the following best fits the blank numbered “________” in the passage? A. Data You Can Use. B. A Personal Insight. C. Signs of Improvement. D. A Chance of Expressing Yourself. 42. What does the research in the passage imply about giving feedback? A. Feedback works best in the right context. B. Feedback is useful when focused on results. C. Emotional tone is more important than the setting of feedback. D. Praise and criticism have equal effects regardless of the situation. （C） Chemists at Cornell University have found a way to use light and oxygen to recycle polystyrene — a kind of plastic used in many everyday items — into benzoic acid, a chemical often kept in school laboratories and used in perfumes, food preservatives, and other common products. Styrofoam egg boxes, hard plastic disc cases, red cups, and many other products are made of polystyrene, which forms about one third of landfill waste around the world. Because this plastic is light and breaks into small pieces, it often escapes recycling systems and pollutes rivers and oceans, remaining for hundreds of years before it breaks down completely. A team led by Erin Stache, a chemistry professor at Cornell, discovered that the reaction can even take place in a sunny window. The process uses a special catalyst (催化剂) that allows light and oxygen to react with the plastic’s surface. When light shines on the catalyst, it activates oxygen, which then helps break the long plastic chains into smaller chemical parts that turn into benzoic acid. Because the reaction works under normal temperature and sunlight, it uses far less energy than heating or melting plastic in traditional systems and avoids the need for fossil fuels. In line with her lab’s goal of solving environmental problems through chemistry, Stache said the new method is simple, climate-friendly, and could handle large amounts of waste collected from daily life. The team hopes their discovery will encourage industries to find cleaner and more sustainable ways to reuse plastic materials and reduce long-term pollution. The method also works when the waste includes dirt, dyes (染料), or other kinds of plastic. Unlike many recycling systems that need careful sorting, it can deal with mixed or slightly dirty materials, which makes it more practical for everyday use and easier to apply in different regions. “The good thing about using light is that it gives us great control over the chemical process,” Stache explained. “If we can use sunlight to drive the reaction, that’s a real advantage,” she added, noting that most current recycling systems depend on high heat from fuels. Tests with white coffee cup lids, Styrofoam, and clear lids showed that all broke down well, while black lids worked less effectively, possibly because dark dyes blocked the light. The team’s next step is to improve the speed of the reaction under natural sunlight and to test it on larger amounts of waste to see how well it performs outside the laboratory. 43. Which of the following best describes the Cornell team’s new process? A. Oxygen and heat act directly and efficiently on the plastic surface. B. Light and oxygen react through a catalyst to break down the plastic. C. The catalyst stops oxygen from reaching the plastic and changing it. D. Sunlight and the catalyst work together to melt the plastic into pieces. 44. What is the main significance of the team’s discovery? A. It proves that laboratory-made plastic products can be recycled safely. B. It introduces a faster and cheaper way to produce new types of plastic. C. It shows that sunlight can be used more effectively in upcycling waste. D. It offers a cleaner and more energy-saving way to recycle plastic waste. 45. In the sentence “The good thing about using light is that it gives us great control over the chemical process” (paragraph 6), what does “control” most likely refer to? A. Limiting how much plastic is produced. B. Sorting different materials in a precise way. C. Directing and managing how the reaction happens. D. Measuring what color works best with their method. 46. What can be inferred from the researchers’ next goal in developing the recycling method? A. Speed and efficiency are important for commercial success. B. Partnership across research teams is essential for innovation. C. Scientific progress often depends on improving existing methods. D. Environmental projects need long-term public support to succeed. Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Managing Teams in a World Built for Individuals People in organisations have always worked with others, but the emphasis on teams is now greater than before. Technology has made the sharing of ideas and information easier, while a mix of remote and office work has increased the need for teamwork. Studies suggest that people often feel more attached to their work group than to their organisation, which shows how important teams have become for motivation and performance. ___47___ Recruitment (招聘) processes usually highlight the achievements of individuals rather than the collectives they have taken part in. Performance reviews, too, remain largely a one-player sport, with bonuses and targets tied to personal outputs instead of shared goals. Many bosses do not even know what most of their team members spend their time on. Research has shown that managers could not recall around 60% of the work their teams carried out. This lack of visibility makes it difficult to measure contributions fairly. Concerns also arise about rewards. ___48___ At the same time, diligent workers might feel unfairly treated. On the other hand, focusing only on individual results can discourage cooperation and weaken trust among coworkers. Balancing personal and group rewards is therefore a pressing challenge for managers. Even so, some research points to positive outcomes when group rewards are used wisely. A study of a manufacturing firm found that introducing team-based bonuses did not encourage free-riding, as many had feared. ___49___ Other studies have underlined the role of “psychological safety,” the feeling that people can speak their minds without fear, as a vital element of effective teamwork. ___50___ But if organisations recognise that teams are where much of the real progress happens, they will need to find better ways of understanding, supporting and rewarding collective work. A. Employees are, of course, individuals. B. Instead, it brought about a leap in performance, motivating existing staff to become more efficient and attracting productive new hires. C. Rather, it created deep dissatisfaction within the team, which slowly undermined cooperation and damaged the overall group spirit. D. There are good reasons for much of this. E. When recognition is based on team performance, some members may take credit without contributing enough. F. Yet the way organisations are managed has not fully caught up. Ⅲ．Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. Should you blame yourself for your bad habits? In the 1960s, Stanford psychologist Walter Mischel tested self-control by leaving children alone with a sweet: they could eat one at once, or wait and get two. Those who waited later did better at school, were happier, and earned more, leading him to see self-control as key to success. Later research, however, questioned this. His study was small and narrow. Larger studies show wealthier children resist temptation more easily, often because they trust the reward will come. Environment strongly shapes self-control, so we are not entirely in charge of it. Luck also plays a role. You did not choose where you were born, how supportive your parents were, or what talents you received. What people usually take responsibility for is how they use those circumstances—whether they waste their advantages or manage to overcome difficulties. Yet even perseverance and willpower are influenced by genes, as shown in recent twin studies. The modern world adds further challenges. Technology and marketing target our reward systems: phones are designed to hold our attention, advertisements follow us online, and shopping platforms encourage unplanned purchases. If resisting temptation feels harder now, that is not only a personal weakness but also the result of a system built to exploit it. What, then, is the right conclusion? We should not imagine that self-control is simply a matter of inner strength, nor that we are powerless victims of circumstance. A more realistic view is that habits are formed at the intersection of personal choices and external conditions. People who seem especially self-disciplined often succeed not because they resist temptation better, but because they arrange their environment, routines, and goals in ways that reduce the need for constant willpower. Recognising both the limits of personal control and the power of context allows us to take smarter, fairer steps toward change. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ⅳ．Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 本研究主要关注不同生活环境对小鼠行为模式的影响。（look）（汉译英） ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 一座城市接待国际展会的能力，是其国际化水平的重要体现。（capacity）（汉译英） ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 从90年代开始，学校就举办各种艺术节，书法、国画、折纸等中国传统文化课程更是传承至今。 (Since) (汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 一系列先进软硬件的引入，再加上大数据的助力，不仅让消费者买菜更便捷舒心，更提升了市场管理效率。（while）（汉译英） ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Ⅴ．Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学学生李华。你在一份英文杂志上读到一篇关于”一位年轻人坚持照顾老人十年”的报道，深受感动。请你给该杂志的“读者来信”（Letters to the Editor）栏目写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）你对“在现代社会中助人为乐的重要性”的看法； （2）结合你自己帮助他人或被他人帮助的经历，说明你的观点。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025学年第一学期期中练习 高三英语试卷 考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分 Ⅰ．Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. which 2. being made 3. has praised 4. built 5. because of 6. Each time##Every time 7 less real 8. are seen 9. what 10. To regain Section B 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. K 12. J 13. B 14. F 15. I 16. D 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. G Ⅱ．Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. B 39. D （B） 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. D 41. A 42. A （C） 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. B 44. D 45. C 46. A Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. F 48. E 49. B 50. A Ⅲ．Summary Writing 【51题答案】 【答案】Stanford’s test suggested self-control predicted success, but later research showed wealth, environment, and trust shape it more than willpower alone. Genes, luck, and modern temptations like technology and advertising also influence behavior. True self-discipline lies less in resisting urges than in shaping environments and routines that reduce constant struggles with temptation. Ⅳ．Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【52题答案】 【答案】This research mainly looks at how different living environments influence the behavior of mice. 【53题答案】 【答案】A city’s capacity to host international fairs is a key indicator of its level of internationalization. 【54题答案】 【答案】Since the 1990s, the school has hosted a variety of art festivals, and traditional Chinese culture classes, including calligraphy, Chinese painting, and paper folding, have continued to this day. 【55题答案】 【答案】The introduction of advanced hardware and software, supported by big data, has made grocery shopping easier and more enjoyable for consumers, while improving market management efficiency. Ⅴ．Guided Writing 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear Editor, I’m Li Hua, a student from Mingqi High School. I was deeply moved by the report about the young person who has taken care of the elderly for ten years. In modern society, helping others is of great importance. It not only warms those in need but also builds a friendly community. When people support each other, we feel less lonely and more connected. I once helped an elderly neighbor carry groceries and fix her broken window. She thanked me warmly and shared stories from her youth. That experience made me realize helping others brings simple joy. Last winter, I got lost in a rainstorm and a stranger lent me an umbrella. Their kindness made me determined to keep helping others. Such small acts can make a big difference. I hope more people will follow the young person’s example and spread kindness. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $