重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月月考英语试题

重庆八中2026届高三11月期中考试 英语试卷 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，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。在试题卷上作答无效。 3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间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. Why was the book delayed? A. The post office lost it. B. The man's boss forgot it. C. The man refused to return it. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the city. B. At the seaside. C. In the countryside. 3. How much does one ticket cost? A. $40.5. B. $22.5. C. $45. 4. How did the woman get out of the forest? A. Along a hidden path. B. Under nature's guidance. C. With the help of a passerby. 5. What are the speakers planning to do? A. Pack the bags. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go hiking. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Why is the man hesitant to give more advice? A. He is too busy with his own work. B. He thinks the current design is good enough. C. He doesn't have a designer's professional knowledge. 7. What is the woman's overall feeling about her job? A. It is dull. B. It is enjoyable. C. It is difficult. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. When will the woman give a presentation? A. On March 7th. B. On March 8th. C. On March 9th. 9. What did Rachel and Sam ask about? A. The name of the hotel. B. The time of the meeting. C. The change of the schedule. 10. How will Mark inform everyone of the meeting arrangements? A. By email. B. By phone. C. In person. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. What was the main topic of the podcast? A. Animal eating habits. B. Animal running speeds. C. Animal feelings and minds. 12. What was the cows' reaction to photos of unkind people? A. They produced loud noises. B. They moved towards the photos. C. They actively avoided the related area. 13. What key ability was shown by the cows' behavior? A. They possess a strong memory. B. They are friendly to all humans. C. They can imitate human speech. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。 14. What is this conversation mainly about? A. Partnership types. B. Ecological matters. C. Business strategies. 15. Why does the woman compare nature to a business partner? A. To lead to a nature project. B. To explain the economic value of nature. C. To show nature protection is good for humans. 16. What does the man think of the woman's logic? A. It's novel. B. It's strange. C. It's complicated. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. What is the lecture mainly about? A. The history of English. B. Methods for mastering English. C. Views on English's global influence. 18. Why is English considered superior by some people? A. It's an official global language. B. It's the easiest language to learn. C. It clearly shows people's thoughts and feelings. 19. What's one major concern about the increasing influence of English? A. It causes economic losses. B. It may weaken local languages. C. It is too difficult for most people. 20. What is the speaker's probable attitude toward English learning? A. Unclear. B. Supportive. C. Opposed. 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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A At the end of 2024 a survey found that one of Americans' top resolutions for the coming year was to read more. By this point, however, most will have given up on that aspiration, along with their dreams of perfectly toned muscles or a completed list of DIY projects. But all is not lost as the end of the year draws closer. We have rounded up four favourite novels published recently. Among our choices are a number of slim volumes:perfect for any determinedly bookish folk who still have an end-of-year reading target to hit. Drayton and Mackenzie. By Alexander Starritt. Two very different men meet as young adults. Both seek success, first as management consultants, then as entrepreneurs (企业家) in the field of green energy. As they navigate private pain and the unrest of the global financial crash, they increasingly value their friendship. Both characters are expertly drawn in this funny,touching story. Flashlight. By Susan Choi. One night, while on holiday in Japan, ten-year-old Louisa and her father go for a walk along a beach. The next day she is found half-dead and her parent has disappeared. At home in America, Louisa and her mother attempt to make sense of the mystery that rocked their lives. A story full of twists and turns. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. By Qudan Rie. Translated by Jesse Kirkwood. The winner of Japan's prestigious Akutagawa Prize, this novel is set in an imagined future and revolves around Sara, an architect tasked with designing a skyscraper in which convicted criminals can live in comfort.A bold interrogation of crime, punishment and redemption. What We Can Know. By Ian McEwan. A celebrated poet reads his latest work, dedicated to his wife, at her birthday party. Then the poem goes missing. Later an academic search through archives is launched to track down the lost poem. His discovery yields an account of passion, murder and guilt. Ian McEwan combines a love story and a thrilling mystery to great effect. 21. Which is one of Americans' top resolutions in 2025 according to the survey? A. Reading more volumes. B. Designing DIY items. C. Reading books as slim as possible. D. Spending less time working out. 22. What is recommended if you like reading something amusing? A. Flashlight. B. Drayton and Mackenzie. C. Sympathy Tower Tokyo. D. What We Can Know. 23. What do the last two books have in common? A. Both are award- winners. B. Both are concerned with crimes. C. Both talk about touching love stories. D. Both are set in an imaginary future world. B Beauty isn't about having a pretty face. It's about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul.Oh, and pretty nails! That may well be Angela Peters' motto. In July 2019, Peters, 36, rolled her wheelchair into a nail salon located at the Walmart shopping center in Burton, Michigan, with the idea of decorating her fingers. But Peters, who has cerebral palsy (脑瘫), was turned away. The salon, which is not owned by Walmart, told her that they were afraid it would be too difficult to properly paint her nails given that her hands shook. What was meant to be a day of beauty was now a disappointment. A Walmart cashier, Ebony Harris, watched the interaction from a few feet away. Recognizing Peters as a Walmart regular, Harris approached Peters.“Do you want me to do your nails?” she asked. A smile spread across Peters' face.“Yeah”! They then made their way into a neighboring Subway, and found a table for two.Harris gently took Peters' hand into hers and carefully began painting her nails. Peters moved her hands a little bit, and she kept saying she was sorry. Harris told her,“Don't say that. You' re fine.” Watching it all with awe and admiration was a Subway employee Tasia Smith. What struck her most was the sympathy and gentleness displayed by Harris as she painted Peters' nails, all the while chatting as if they were old friends. Smith was so taken by the scene that she wrote about it on Facebook.“ Harris was so patient with her,” she wrote.“ Thank you for making this beautiful girl's day!”“ She's just like you, me, my daughter, anybody. She wants to look pretty. So why can't she?” Harris said. 24. Why was Angela Peters turned away by the nail salon? A. Her hands couldn't remain still. B. The salon was closed. C. She didn't have enough money. D. She was not a Walmart regular. 25. Where did Ebony Harris paint Angela Peters' nails? A. In Walmart. B. At Harris' home. C. In the nail salon. D. In a neighboring Subway. 26. What can we infer from Tasia Smith's action of writing about the scene on Facebook? A. She intended to show off Harris' skill. B. She wanted to criticize the nail salon. C. She meant to attract more customers for Subway. D. She was moved by Harris' virtue and wanted to share it. 27. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A Walmart cashier had a good break time. B. Kindness makes a disabled woman's day beautiful. C. A nail salon refused a customer with cerebral palsy. D. People with cerebral palsy should be treated equally. C Brave youngsters have long ventured abroad in search of enlightenment and excitement. In 1608 Thomas Coryat, an Englishman sometimes called“the world's first backpacker” embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe.Friendless and on foot, Coryat discovered foreign delicacies (“ frogs used for food”) and new technologies(“forks used in feeding”). In the past decade Google searches for“solo travel” have more than doubled. In Britain the share of travellers going on holiday by themselves has nearly tripled, says the Association of British Travel Agents, from6% in 2011 to 17% in 2024. Why are so many people going it alone? Solo travel today is less about finding remote places than finding yourself. Hilton, a hospitality company, calls the trend“me-mooning”( as opposed to“honeymooning”).Travel bloggers prove that on white-sand beaches in Bali you can“become a truer version of yourself”. Those not searching for themselves are looking for an adventure. People“travel not to go anywhere, but to go”, as Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of“Treasure Island”, put it. Research has shown that self- imposed solitude can boost creativity and well- being. And, rather than hanging out with the mates they have, many travel alone in order to meet new friends and lovers. The isolation of the pandemic made people“more open” to wandering with strangers. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly keen on travelling: they spend a larger share of their income on trips than their older peers do and have the flexibility to head off on travelling when they please. Women, in particular, are embracing that mantra: by one estimate, 84% of solo travellers are female. A century ago etiquette (礼仪) books warned women not to travel without a male companion; today many say they are not afraid to travel unaccompanied (though safety tips are readily available online). Much as Coryat did 400 years ago, women today have the means, and the time, to follow their feet. 28. What can we learn about Thomas Coryat from the passage? A. He was the first person to travel abroad in history. B. He traveled around Europe on foot without friends. C. He wrote etiquette books to guide women's travel. D. He invented the“forks used in feeding” during his trip. 29. Why do people prefer solo travel according to Paragraph 3? A. To hang out with friends. B. To appreciate the scenery of the beaches. C. To find remote places around the world. D. To have a new understanding of oneself. 30. What does the underlined word“mantra” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A. A repeated saying. B. A fixed rule. C. A pressing problem. D. A long-lived custom. 31. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To encourage women to travel alone. B. To introduce the history of solo travel. C. To explain the popularity of solo travel. D. To show the divides between travel groups. D Beneath the forest floor, a hidden network rivals the complexity of the internet—— yet it is made not of cables and code, but of fungi. Known as mycorrhizal (菌根的) networks, these thread-like structures weave through soil, connecting the roots of trees and plants in a silent, underground communication system. For decades, scientists dismissed fungi as mere decomposers, but recent research is revealing their role as“forest intermediaries,” reshaping our understanding of ecosystem survival. Dr. Suzanne Simard, a forest ecologist at the University of British Columbia, first documented this phenomenon in the 1990s. Her experiments with Douglas fir and paper birch trees showed that carbon,nutrients, and even chemical signals could flow between species via fungal threads. In one study, she labeled carbon molecules (分子) in birch leaves with a harmless isotope (同位素); within weeks, the same isotope appeared in nearby fir trees—— proof of a nutrient-sharing system.“It's like a trading post,” Dr. Simard explains.“Trees that have excess resources, like sun-loving birches in summer, send nutrients to shaded firs.In return, firs share stored sugars in winter when birches are not active.” This mutual support is not limited to nutrient exchange. Mycorrhizal networks also act as early warning systems. When a tree is attacked by insects. or viruses, it releases chemical signals into the network.Neighboring trees receive these signals and trigger their own defenses—— such as producing toxic compounds to repel pests—— even before the threat reaches them. A 2023 study in Nature Ecology & Evolution found that pine trees connected to infected pines via fungi had 40% higher survival rates than isolated trees. Yet the network's future is uncertain. Climate change, deforestation, and the overuse of fungiicides are disrupting these fragile systems. Dr. Simard warns that losing these networks could have a chain of effects. As research continues, scientists hope to develop strategies to protect mycorrhizal networks, from reducing fungicide use to planting diverse tree species that support a wider range of fungi. For now, the hidden world beneath our feet remains a reminder that nature's most powerful systems are often the ones we cannot see. 32. What can we know from the first paragraph? A. Fungi were regarded as insignificant by scientists. B. Mycorrhizal networks are interconnected by threads. C. The internet is more complicated than mycorrhizal networks. D. The internet has everything in common with mycorrhizal networks. 33. What does Dr. Simard's experiment with isotope-labeled carbon prove? A. Isotopes are harmless to forest ecosystems. B. Birch trees grow faster than Douglas firs in summer. C. Shaded trees produce more sugars than sun-loving trees. D. Fungi can transfer nutrients between different tree species. 34. Why are mycorrhizal networks called"early warning systems"in Paragraph 3? A. They help trees locate nutrients. B. They alert scientists to soil pollution. C. They warn trees of upcoming changes in climate. D. They allow trees to share defense signals against threats. 35. What's the best title of the passage? A. How Fungi Connect Forests B. The Strategies of Protecting Fungi C. How Nutrition is Absorbed Underground D. The Hidden World of Underground Networks 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Basic Principles of Music Appreciation Music possesses an extraordinary ability to stir our souls in ways that few other things can. 36 To foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the music you encounter, here are fundamental principles of music appreciation to consider. Understand the elements of music. 37 Melody is the main tune you follow. Harmony is the combination of notes that supports the melody.Rhythm is the beat and pulse of the music. And timbre is the unique sound quality of each instrument or voice.Listen actively. Move beyond having music as just background noise. Actively listen by giving it your full attention. Try to pick out individual instruments and focus on the emotions the piece creates. 38 Understand the context. 39 Understanding its historical, social, and cultural background can greatly enhance your appreciation. Research the era in which it was written and the artist's personal experiences. This knowledge provides insight into the music's meaning and purpose. Explore different genres. The world of music is vast and diverse. Make an effort to explore genres outside your usual preferences, be it classical, jazz, hip- hop, or world music. 40 A. Music is often a product of its time. B. Musicians are deeply shaped by their historical context. C. Timeless music has the power to inspire people across generations. D. Notice how the different elements work together to produce these feelings. E. To truly appreciate music, one must first grasp its basic elements. F. Each offers a unique perspective and expands your understanding of music. G. It has the capacity to spark inspiration, uplift spirits, and bring tears of emotion. 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和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to 41 my changing body; I also had to deal with my parents' 42 divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb. When we moved, my beloved small brown horse was sold, leaving me feeling helpless and 43 ——I couldn't eat, sleep, and cried constantly, 44 my family, home, and horse. Finally, my father bought an old red horse named cowboy for me. Cowboy was 45 the ugliest horse in the world, pigeon- toed and knock- knee. But I loved him deeply, 46 his faults. I joined a riding club, receiving rude comments about cowboy's looks while other members rode 47 registered horses. In appearance- judged events, we were quickly" shown the gate." So, I chose barrel racing. Becky, who always won blue ribbons, didn't feel 48 when I competed against her, and I came next to last. Her pride made me determined to 49 her. For a month, I woke up early daily, rode cowboy five miles to the arena, 50 for hours in the hot sun, and walked him home—— those five miles feeling twice as long when 51 . At the next show, I was nervous watching Becky ace the course. When my 52 came, cowboy stumbled at first, but we then 53 through the barrels with perfect precision. To everyone's surprise, we beat Becky by two seconds! That day, I 54 more than a blue ribbon. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I'd always be a 55 if I worked hard enough for what I wanted. I can be the master of my own destiny. 41. A. leave out B. take over C. adapt to D. look after 42. A. careless B. emotional C. selfish D. bitter 43. A. restless B. alone C. confused D. weak 44. A. missing B. recognizing C. hating D. recalling 45. A. barely B. slightly C. undoubtedly D. actually 46. A. ignoring B. forgetting C. improving D. changing 47. A. expensive B. modern C. fortunate D. beautiful 48. A. respected B. threatened C. valued D. favored 49. A. beat B. accept C. deny D. match 50. A. cooperated B. exercised C. practiced D. competed 51. A. depressed B. exhausted C. relieved D. motivated 52. A. fortune B. chance C. joy D. turn 53. A. dashed B. walked C. kicked D. bounced 54. A. confirmed B. defeated C. gained D. recorded 55. A. rider B. giver C. creator D. winner 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 LONDON —— When film producer James Eden first visited Gerard Kite's clinic for stress relief, he knew little about Chinese acupuncture (针灸). Decades later, the two Britons co-wrote The Untapped Self, blending ancient Chinese balance ideas with modern 56 (well) stories. Kite, now 64, first tried acupuncture in San Francisco in the 1980s and 57 (amaze) by its effect.Trained as a psychotherapist, he studied under J. R. Worsley, a pioneer 58 (introduce) Chinese acupuncture to the West. For over 35 years, he has practiced and taught five-element acupuncture, 59 aims are to restore bodily harmony and keep the balance of yin and yang rather than just treat symptoms. His London clinic, where he trains 50 students annually, has offered 50,000 treatments with 60 (increase) popularity among the locals. 61 book includes 10 patient cases to illustrate acupuncture's role in modern life. Eden, a 61-year-old meditation practitioner, 62 (deepen) his understanding of Chinese culture at60 through studying tai chi at Wudang Mountain. He believes TCM's global spread 63 (reflect) its cross-cultural mutual understanding. Kite praises China 64 integrating traditional medicine with modern science,ensuring its wisdom evolves. Their book highlights how ancient Chinese philosophy on balance helps anxious modern lives, 65 (bridge) Eastern healing methods and Western society. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 你校将面向高三学生举办一场心理健康讲座，假设你是校学生会主席李华，请给你校外籍心理学教师 Dr.Smith写一封邮件，邀请他作为主讲人发言。内容包括： 1.讲座的时间、地点； 2.讲座内容建议。 注意： 1.词数不少于80； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Dr. Smith, Best regards, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I used to believe courage was a distant light—— something others carried, not me. My world was one of quiet corners. The weight of others' eyes felt like a physical force, pressing down on my shoulders until I could barely breathe. This fear became quite obvious every year during the English Speech Contest. While my classmates leaned forward, pens hovering over the sign-up sheet like eager birds, I'd sink deeper into my seat. The speeches I wrote—— pages filled with stories of my grandma's garden, of the stray cat I fed after school——remained secret treasures, folded neatly between math notes, their words never destined to be heard. This year, Mr. Reed, my English teacher with a desk cluttered with dog-eared poetry books, discovered my secret. He'd found my notebook left on his desk after class, its pages open to a half-finished speech. Instead of simply patting my shoulder and saying" you can do it," he did something shocking: he signed my name on the contest list without a word of warning. When I confronted him, voice trembling, he leaned back in his chair and said,“ True growth,” his voice low and serious, like he was sharing a secret,“ is not a choice, but a necessity. You have something to say that no one else does—— something soft, but real.” The day of the contest arrived with a gray, drizzly sky that matched my mood. My hands were so cold thatI had to rub them together, and my throat felt tight. Then my name was called. As I walked toward the stage,the lights blinding like the sun on snow, a sudden, bizarre movement in the audience caught my eye: Mr. Reed was leaning forward in his seat, his hand raised, urgently signaling to someone at the back of the hall—— maybe the tech crew? My focus shattered, like a glass dropped on concrete. I reached the podium (讲台) and took a deep breath. When I looked out, all I saw were blurry faces, a sea of shadows. My mind went blank. That silence stretched on, heavy enough to crush me, until a single,loud, mocking laugh cut through it, sharp and cruel, from the dark corner near the exit. I stood there, totally frozen, my feet rooted to the floor, my cheeks burning. But as I held the podium tighter, my fingers brushed against something small and folded—— rough paper, hidden beneath the edge, just out of sight. It hadn't been there during the training runs, when I'd practiced alone on this stage, whispering to an empty room. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With trembling fingers, I unfolded the note. Finally, the host walked onto the stage with a card in his hand. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $