宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

( 2025-2026学年第一学期 高三年级英语学科期中考试测试卷 ( 时间： 120 分钟　满分： 150 分 ) ) 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the man travel in London? A. By taxi. B. By bike. C. By underground. 2. Why did the man change his plan? A. He had to look after Susan. B. He went birdwatching. C. He had a toothache. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Boss and employee. C. Husband and wife. 4. Where did the woman go at the weekend? A. To a gallery. B. To a castle. C. To a theatre. 5. What time does the party start? A. At 5:45. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:15. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is Mark? A. A pet doctor. B. A dog walker. C. A dog owner. 7. How long does Mark work daily? A. For 7 hours. B. For 8 hours. C. For 9 hours. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the woman think of developing an app? A. Helpful. B. Annoying. C. Challenging. 9. What will the man do tonight? A. Have coffee with the woman. B. Make a phone call to Alice. C. Get all the information ready. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does Sally find physics? A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Demanding. 11. What does Sally prefer to do in class? A. Work in groups. B. Learn from classmates. C. Study alone. 12. What is Sally worried about? A. The limited time. B. The math exam. C. The lack of friends. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The summer holiday. B. The travel destination. C. The weekend plan. 14. Why does the man put off his trip until Friday? A. He has to have his car fixed. B. He doesn’t get the tickets. C. He is really tired. 15. What will the speakers plan to do by day in New York? A. Go to a play. B. Go sightseeing. C. Watch a movie. 16. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Worried. B. Confused. C. Eager. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the library allowing children to play video games? A. In Boston. B. In Delaware. C. In Maryland. 18. What are public libraries in USA changing into? A. Community centers. B. Places for books. C.Entertainment centers. 19. What was children’s favorite event held by Lewes Public Library this year? A. Having language discussions. B. Organizing poetry writing. C. Watching animals. 20. Why does Delaware Library mail a free book to families with kids? A. To offer kids a book collection. B. To attract new visitors. C. To hold more events. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）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 Future of Clean Energy in Homes Heating, cooling, and powering homes contribute significantly to global CO₂ emissions(排放). As nations strive to reduce their carbon footprints, residential energy use — responsible for nearly 20% of energy-related emissions — poses unique challenges. Below is the 2022 breakdown of household emissions by source. ELECTRICITY 52% HEATING 28% COOLING 12% APPLIANCES 6% LIGHTING 2% Clean energy solutions for homes must be affordable, efficient, and adaptable to diverse climates. While technologies vary, here are key innovations driving the shift toward sustainability. HEAT PUMPS — Efficient Heating/Cooling Replacing gas boilers, electric heat pumps transfer warmth from air or ground, cutting heating emissions by 50%. Hybrid models, hopefully, might be able to work in sub-zero temperatures in the near future. SMART GRIDS (电网) — Dynamic Electricity Management AI-powered grids optimize energy use, storing surplus solar power during peak hours and reducing reliance on fossil-fuel backups. SOLAR PANELS — Rooftop Revolution Solar energy is the most accessible renewable（可更新的） source for households. Advances in photovoltaic cells have cut costs by 80% since 2010, making them viable in numerous regions. WIND TURBINES — Community Microgrids Small-scale turbines (涡轮机) in windy areas can power neighborhoods, though land use debates persist. “The scale of this transition is staggering,” says Dr. Elena Torres, a climate scientist at MIT. Residential renewables like solar and heat pumps could meet 90% of global household demand by 2050 — but only if investments triple（双倍投资）） within this decade. Recent studies show that every $1 invested in green homes today saves $5 in future climate adaptation costs. This isn’t just an environmental imperative; it’s economically inevitable. 21. Which two categories combined account for over three-quarters of total household emissions? A. Electricity and Heating. B. Heating and Cooling. C. Appliances and Lighting. D. Cooling and Appliances. 22. Which technology is highlighted as cost-effective for diverse climates? A. Heat pumps. B. Smart grids. C. Solar panels. D. Wind turbines. 23What does Dr. Torres emphasize about the energy transition? A. The dominance of gas boilers. B. The increase in solar efficiency. C. The need for higher investment. D. The breakthrough in heat pump technology. B In 2022, feeling unwell at home, celebrated novelist and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi fell, broke his neck and woke up paralyzed（瘫痪的）, unable to move his hands or body. For a year, he recovered in hospitals before returning home, where he now relies on full-time care. Kureishi poured his anger and depression into writing. Just days after the accident he began dictating (口述) his work Shattered to his partner and son. The book explores his loss of independence and the shame of relying on others. Yet writing gave him purpose: “Even on painkillers, I wrote daily blogs. People cared about my story—it kept me going,” he says. Today, Kureishi uses a wheelchair and cannot stand or hold objects. Despite limited mobility, he works daily. “My job — talking and writing — saved me,” he explains. Many paralyzed patients cannot return to work, but Kureishi continues creating. “I earn money and support my family. I write more now than before,” he adds. His determination overcomes physical limits, proving creativity develops well in tough times. Each morning, he tackles physical therapy (治疗) with the same discipline he applies to writing, viewing both as acts of rebellion against his condition. Reflecting on his accident, he recalls hospital patients with similar stories: a man who jumped into an empty pool and another who tripped over a garden tool. “These unpredictable moments change everything. You are upset, asking ‘Why me?’, but anger gradually goes away when you rebuild purpose,” he says. Kureishi acknowledges the unfairness but focuses on what he can control — his work and relationships. He emphasizes gratitude for his support system, crediting loved ones for helping him handle daily challenges. Looking ahead, Kureishi remains ambitious. He’s writing another book, working together on a film with director Luca Guadagnino, and eagerly awaits Shattered’s US release. His days combine creativity and routine: mornings devoted to writing, afternoons to physical therapy, and evenings spent brainstorming new ideas. “Disability isn’t the end,” he insists. “It’s a new chapter — one where I write my own rules.” 24. What happened to Hanif Kureishi in 2022? A. He had a life-changing accident. B. He had a big argument with his son. C. He suddenly lost his ability to speak. D. He failed to complete his work on time. 25. What does the underlined word “rebellion” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Doubt. B. Struggle. C. Argument. D. Complaint. 26. Why does Kureishi mention other patients’ stories? A. To highlight the predictability of events. B. To explain the process of physical therapy. C. To show the importance of a positive attitude to life. D. To describe the challenges of writing while disabled. 27. What can we learn about Kureishi from the last paragraph? A. He is giving up on recovery. B. He is very angry about his disability. C. He thinks his disability is not affecting him. D. He is determined to live life on his rules. C Recently, African ports(港口) are expected to welcome a unique border-patrol (巡逻) “team” — Giant African Pouched Rats （巨型老鼠））wearing small red vests. Relying on their remarkable sense of smell, they are about to play a crucial role in the fight against illegal wildlife trade. In regions such as West Africa, the rich wildlife resources attract enormous tourists. However, poaching (偷猎) and smuggling (偷运) activities are pushing some species to the danger of extinction（灭绝）. Poachers, driven by huge profits, either capture animals for the illegal pet trade or cruelly kill elephants, rhinos, etc. to obtain ivory and rhino horns. These precious items are then smuggled to other countries for sale, severely disturbing local biodiversity. Isabelle Szott, a behavioral ecologist, previously cooperated with the organization APOPO in Tanzania, which has successfully trained these rats for various tasks before, like detecting (探测)dangerous weapons(武器) and some infectious diseases. Given their excellent olfactory (嗅觉) ability, APOPO believes the rats also have great potential in port prevention and control. Szott’s team carefully selected and trained 11 rats. In a specially-made training box in the laboratory, researchers placed different smell samples to teach the rats to identify the smells of poached animals. Each time a rat accurately detected the target smell and signaled, it received delicious food as a reward. After training, these rats can not only recognize the smells of elephant tusks, rhino horns and African blackwood, but also precisely distinguish them from 146 other smells. Lab training is just the first step. Some rats then underwent field drills in simulated warehouses and real ports. When these rats get too old to work, they will “retire” honorably and enjoy their remaining years surrounded by fruits, vegetables, and dried fish. The involvement of Giant African Pouched Rats is expected to bring new hope to tackling wildlife poaching and smuggling. 28. Why are these rats a good choice for border-patrol? A. They are out of extinction. B. They are sensitive to the smell. C. They can maintain local biodiversity. D.They can distract poachers’ attention. 29.What tasks have the African Pouched Rats been trained for before ? A. Detecting dangerous weapons . . B. Controlling wildlife products. C. Protecting tourists in West Africa. D. Identifying different kinds of fruits. 30. How did the researchers train the 11 rats in the laboratory? A. They satisfy the rats’ appetite as a reward. B. They taught the rats to fit in the real fields. C. They let the rats play with different samples. D. They led the rats to track the poachers’ smells. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. New Hope Brought by APOPO for the Rats in Red Vests B. Measures Taken to Prevent Poaching and Smuggling C. The Remarkable Life of Giant African Pouched Rats D. A New Force in Fighting Wildlife Smuggling D China has made remarkable achievements in space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) aims to land its astronauts on the moon before 2030 and has recently shown the spacesuit （宇航服） they plan to use. However, the name of the suit is still up in the air. As reported by Space News, the CMSA revealed their new extravehicular (舱外的) activity (EVA) spacesuit at an event on September 28 in Chongqing, China. The suit was modeled by Wang Yaping, China’s second woman in space, and Zhai Zhigang, another astronaut. The presentation mainly focused on the suit’s outer features. In particular, the new suit is slimmer and lighter than the CMSA’s earlier Feitian EVA suit used for low Earth orbit. It is covered in a protective fabric to guard against extreme temperatures and lunar dust. The suits also have a wide-ranging, non-reflective shield (防护)and both short and long focus length cameras. Unlike the earlier suits, these lunar suits allow for much more flexibility （韧性）while moving on the moon. Apart from the practicalities, representatives explained that aesthetics (美学) were also important during the design phase. The appearance of the new spacesuit was emphasized. According to CNN, the mainly white spacesuits have red stripes on their upper parts inspired by the “flying apsaras”《飞天》 from ancient Chinese art. “The stripes on the legs are designed to look like ‘rocket launch flames,’ representing a strong-willed and determined spirit, and that’s the key.” as Zhang Wanxin, director of the CMSA’s engineering office, told China’s CCTV. This weekend’s announcement also saw the CMSA officials task the nation with helping name the new suits, which will be chosen later. This not only shows China’s remarkable achievements in space exploration but also reflects its cultural pride and rapid advances in science and technology. By integrating traditional Chinese cultural elements（元素） into modern technology, China showcases its unique charm and great power to the world. Meanwhile, the public naming initiative encourages citizens to engage with the space program, creating a closer link between the space and the people. 32. What is one advantage of the new spacesuit? A. It is more user-friendly. B. It is more cost-effective. C. It is more pressure-resistant. D. It is more water-proof. 33. Why is the appearance emphasized in the new design? A. To follow the international trend. B. To adjust the lunar environment. C. To highlight Chinese cultural elements. D. To downplay the aesthetic value. 34. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The technical descriptions of the new spacesuits. B. The cultural pride behind China’s space exploration. C. The future prospect of the China Manned Space Agency. D. The international development in space technology. 35. What is the writing purpose of the text? A To report China’s exploration progress. B. To introduce the manufacturing process of new spacesuit. C. To involve more people in the public naming initiative. D. To summarize China’s significant achievement. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Practical Guides to Gift Giving Many people find special occasions and holidays to be stressful. Trying to get the right gift for everyone is no easy task. To make your life easier during those times, follow these simple tips: 36 Trying to find something the day before the occasion is extremely stressful and is nearly impossible. If you do find yourself in a situation where you need to come up with a gift right away, get the person a gift certificate to their favorite store. Don’t go overboard in trying to find the most perfect gift. If you try way too hard, it creates resentment and extreme disappointment if the recipient’s reaction is not what you have hoped. 37 Avoid buying cosmetics(化妆品) for people whose taste you don’t know. 38 Those items are embarrassing to return since many stores don’t accept them back. It is the same with buying clothes or jewelry. Avoid giving large items for the home such as paintings or furniture. 39 If you visit this person’s home, they will face the embarrassment of either having to tell you that they got rid of your gift, or having to put the unwanted item on display at their home. 40 Present the gift with an easy-going attitude — simply smile and say “This is for you.” And please don’t ask the person about whether they like your gift or not! Give gracefully, and feel confident about your gift. People will surely appreciate your skillful gift giving. Include a gift receipt whenever you can. If the recipient does not like the gift, he or she will really appreciate the opportunity to return it or exchange it for something they like. A. Keep it simple and reasonable. B. Start looking for a gift in advance. C. Choose proper presentation and packaging. D. How you give is as important as what you give. E. Some people feel guilty buying things not absolutely necessary. F. Most people are very picky about the brands, fragrances and colors. G. It puts the them in a really embarrassing position if they don’t like your gift. 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。 In 1974, I turned 20. And like many other young women, I was working as a waitress in the local restaurant, but 41 with it. Then 42 I found an ad for a cleaner in Fort Hill Animal Hospital. I answered it and sent in my qualifications, emphasizing my 43 with the job. I got the job and 3 years later found myself 44 to an “as needed” surgical assistant. I loved 45 the newborn or sick animals. Back then, a single mother as I was, I 46 to live comfortably with the salary. But it soon became evident that I would need more money as my son, who had 47 a serious disease as a baby, would need hearing aids and speech therapy. I 48 to “just go on welfare”, as many suggested. Some veterinarians(兽医) thought I would be a good 49 for the nursing profession, so I applied and was 50 into the Licensed Practical Nursing program. I qualified as a Pell Grant (助学金) and was awarded the entire tuition of $1,500. I was 51 beyond belief. Working nights at Huntington Hospital as a licensed practical nurse gave me a lot of 52 . When I got my license as a registered nurse, I could not only afford the 53 my son needed but also 54 fund my education. As for my son, Justin turned out 55 , having just celebrated his 50th birthday. I call him “the guy with one wife, two jobs and three kids”. 41. A. busy B. discontent C. patient D. strict 42. A. for sure B. on purpose C. by chance D. in effect 43. A. satisfaction B. agreement C. familiarity D. boredom 44. A. promoted B. related C. engaged D. compared 45. A. chatting with B. setting aside C. keeping off D. attending to 46. A. chose B. pretended C. managed D. failed 47. A. avoided B. predicted C. assessed D. survived 48. A. refused B. afforded C. desired D. expected 49. A. consultant B. candidate C. criterion D. challenge 50. A. changed B. served C. admitted D. persuaded 51. A. upset B. generous C. embarrassed D. grateful 52. A. experience B. pressure C. tolerance D. work 53. A. trip B. treatment C. rent D. class 54. A. further B. never C. highly D. rarely 55. A. wise B. modest C. proud D. fine 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The September 3rd Military Parade (阅兵) in Beijing left a deep impression on everyone. 56 moved the audience most was the soldiers’ strong will and perfect discipline. They marched with enthusiastic and 57 （determine） looks, which was truly inspiring. When viewers 58 (face) with such a powerful scene, they felt immense pride. The planes flew 59 (gentle) across the clear blue sky, forming beautiful patterns. Soon, people came to the 60 (conclude) that the parade was a great success. This success 61 （achieve） by means of careful planning and continuous practice. When entertained by the 62 （excite） flying shows, the crowd cheered 63 joy. A total of 12,000 people took part in the parade, some of 64 were female soldiers from different units. For all the participants, being part of this event meant 65 (experience) months of hard training, but it represented the highest honor. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（共15分） 假设你是李华。你和同学打算五一去爬贺兰山。请给你的外籍好友Jenny写一封信，邀请她参加此次活动，具体内容如下： 1.时间：7:30 pm ，五月一日 2.集合地点：校门口； 3.交通工具：公交车； 4.携带物品：遮阳帽(sun hat)、午餐、太阳伞(sun umbrella)、相机。 注意：1.词数80-100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3.信件格式已给出，不计入词数。 Dear Jenny, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 77. 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。 Bobby, a six - year - old boy without a father, was sitting in his backyard on a snowy day. He was trembling (发抖) with cold, for he wore only sports shoes with holes in them, which couldn’t keep the cold out. He’d been there for nearly an hour, trying to come up with an idea for his mother’s Christmas gift. But he failed. With a heavy heart and tears in his eyes, he headed towards the street with shops. He walked from shop to shop, looking into each decorated window. Everything seemed so beautiful but he did not have money. It was getting dark and he was about to turn back home reluctantly (不情愿地), a glimmer (微光) on the roadside caught his eye. It was a shiny dime (一角硬币)! For a moment, Bobby felt unbelievably rich. He hurried into shop after shop, only to be told that his dime was too little to buy anything. Finally, he went into a flower shop and wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby showed his dime and asked to buy a single flower for his mom’s Christmas present. The shop owner, looking at Bobby’s sincere face and his dime, gently put a hand on Bobby’s shoulder. “Wait right here. I’ll see what I can do for you,” he said. As Bobby waited, he looked at the beautiful flowers and even though he was a boy, he could see why mothers and girls loved flowers. Paragraph 1: A few minutes later, the shop owner came out. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With the bunch (束) of roses in his hands, Bobby walked out of the door and then began to run. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高三英语　第5页（共 5页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三英语期中答案 2025.11.10 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1—5 CABAC 6—10 BACBA 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 CBACA 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 21---40 ACC ABCD BAAD ACBA BAFGD 第三部分 41---55 BCCAD CDABC DABAD 语法填空： 56---61 what, determined, were faced, gently, conclusion , 61---65 was achieved, exciting, with , whom, experiencing 【答案】范文： Dear Jenny, I’m writing to tell you that we intend to climb the Helan Mountain on May 1st and I sincerely invite you to go with us. We are supposed to gather at the school gate at 7:30 in the morning. The bus will serve as our transportation. We will climb to the top of the mountain and enjoy our picnic lunch there, so please take some food with you as lunch. At about 2 pm, we will go down the hill and return to our school at about 5 pm. You may equip yourself with a camera to record the beautiful scenery. What’s more, a sun umbrella and a sun hat are also necessary in case you are burnt. Please spare some time to join us.Your participation can surely add color to our trip and we are all looking forward to your involvement. Yours, Li Hua 【答案】范文 A few minutes later, the shop owner came out. He asked Bobby to come to the counter. There, before Bobby’s eyes, lay twelve red roses, with leaves of green and tiny white flowers all tied together with a big silver tape. Bobby’s heart sank as the owner placed them gently into a long white box. “That will be ten cents, young man.” the shop keeper said, reaching out his hand for the dime. Slowly, Bobby moved his hand to give the man his dime. Could this be true? He wondered. With the bunch of roses in his hands, Bobby walked out of the door and then began to run. Within minutes, he was at home, still breathless. “Look, Mother, what have I bought for you?” Bobby called out in the backyard. Mother came out from inside the house. She could hardly believe her eyes upon seeing the beautiful flowers in front of her. “Merry Christmas!” Bobby said and began to tell her everything he had experienced in the flower shop. Tearfully, Mother hugged her son in her arms. Standing in the bitter cold air, they somehow didn’t feel cold at all. 英语 全解全析及评分标准 第1页（共2页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $