江苏省苏州中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期12月联考适应性检测英语试卷

高三英语 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。所有答案均写在答题卡上。 第I卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间讲试卷上的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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒中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．Who is the woman probably speaking to? A．A policeman. B．A neighbor. C．A dog owner. 2．What will the two speakers do tonight? A．To see a film after dinner. B．To watch TED shows at home. C．To have a walk along the beach. 3．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．An actor. B．A film. C．An investment. 4．What does the woman mean? A．Rene slipped and fell. B．Rene went to a wrong room. C．Rene heard Jackson’s speech. 5．How much did Tony pay for the book? A．$6. B．$12. C．$18. 第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面五段较长对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有时间来回答有关小题和阅读相关小题。每段对话读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答6～7小题。 6．When does the conversation happen? A．In the morning. B．At noon. C．In the afternoon. 7．Why isn't Jeremy in the conference room now? A．He is working on another task. B．He has checked the heater before. C．He needs to meet the part-time workers. 听下面一段对话，回答8～10小题。 8．Why does the man call the woman? A．To plan a meeting with her. B．To tell her about her new job. C．To make their travel arrangements. 9．Where is the woman now? A．In Miami. B．In Los Angeles. C．In Salt Lake City. 10．Who needs a new flat? A．Beckham. B．Maria. C．Cherry. 听下面一段对话，回答11～13小题。 11．Why did the woman drop by George’s Garage? A．To get an oil change. B．To get the tires changed. C．To have her car checked. 12．Why did the man stop going to George’s Garage? A．He was dissatisfied with its service. B．He heard the garage had closed down. C．He found a cheaper place near his home. 13．What happened to Peter? A．He was promoted. B．He set up his own business. C．He got employed downtown. 听下面一段对话，回答14～17小题。 14．Where is the Royal Oak? A．Near the main square. B．On the airport road. C．In the countryside. 15．What is special about the Bridge Hotel? A．It is quite lovely in summer. B．It used to be a private house. C．It has an indoor swimming pool. 16．Which hotel will the man choose? A．Carlton House. B．The Royal Oak. C．The Bridge Hotel. 17．How does the woman sound? A．Grateful. B．Patient. C．Curious. 听下面一段独白，回答18～20小题。 18．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．His feeling after receiving an award. B．His passion for different music types. C．His experience about travelling around. 19．What did the speaker most recently announce to the public? A．A single song. B．A three-song record. C．A twelve-song collection. 20．Who will speak next? A．A young musician. B．The speaker's wife. C．The host of the ceremony. 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，共37.5分） Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility.Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 21．Who are the intended readers? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Teachers. D．Researchers. 22．What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A．It covers the most subjects. B．It has a translation centre. C．It offers gamified learning experiences. D．It provides multiple tools for recording. 23．What do all the three labs have in common? A．They centre on problem solving skills. B．They facilitate advanced scientific research. C．They provide virtual scientific exploration. D．They help students with STEM projects from school. When Alexander Fleming returned to his lab in 1928,he found a bacteria culture he had grown was infected by fungus (霉菌), killing any colonies it touched. Rather than simply starting over, Fleming switched his focus to the fungus. He identified the bacteria-killing substance, which he called “penicillin,” and seemingly in a single stroke, created the new field of antibiotics (抗生素). That’s how most people see innovation: A flash of brilliance and Eureka, a new world is born. The truth, however, is messier. It wasn’t until 1943 that penicillin came into widespread use. To put Fleming’s discovery in context, consider Ignaz Semmelweis, who pioneered hand washing in maternity wards (产房), significantly reducing childbed fever but receiving scorn instead of fame. That was because in the 1850s, his ideas conflicted with the popular miasma theory, which attributed disease to “bad airs.” After his death in 1865, germ theory was accepted, paving the way for Fleming’s later work. Fleming was a gifted biologist but a poor communicator. When he published his results in 1929, few took notice. In 1935, Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered Fleming’s paper, understood its importance, and developed methods to produce penicillin in quantity. By 1943,with World War IⅡ raging, the War Production Board enlisted 21 companies to mass-produce penicillin, saving countless lives and ushering in the new age of antibiotics. Fleming, Florey and Chain received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945. Penicillin owes much of its success to government support. For many other groundbreaking innovations like the Internet and GPS, their innovators, while carving their own path, are often uncertain of where the opportunity lies until they team up with other visionaries and corporations, who might have the resources to fast-track their ideas. So, look at any significant innovation and the myth of the lone genius and the “eureka moment” breaks down. 24．What are the first two paragraphs mainly about? A．An account of a lab story. B．Redefinition of a traditional view. C．Correction of a popular misconception. D．An analysis of a scientific phenomenon 25．What is the message conveyed in paragraph 3? A．Great minds think alike. B．The early bird catches the worm. C．Luck’s got your back when it comes to success. D．Early work is a stepping stone to later breakthroughs. 26．What does the underlined part “ushering in” in the paragraph 4 mean? A．Delaying. B．Introducing. C．Predicting. D．Transforming. 27．Which of the following can be the best title? A．Great Innovations: Individuals Are True Heroes. B．From Failure to Success: The Story of Penicillin. C．The Lone Genius: Fleming’s Discovery of Penicillin. D．The Long Road to Penicillin: How Innovation Happens. “______”, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock. There’s a lot to cope with when you go off to university, and the academic work is just the start. There are new friends to meet, new opportunities to choose between, new responsibilities to accept... and, for most students, a completely new city to explore. We recently drove our daughter Evie 150 miles to start life as a fresher. It was a struggle to find the car park, let alone wander through the web of hallways that led to her room. Before we left that evening, we’d taken her to the local supermarket, and we knew that she had flatmates and phone apps to get her orientated. But the scale of the challenge ahead was clear — to find her way in an unfamiliar world. The good news for Evie — and learners everywhere — is that exploring new habitats is hugely beneficial for memory. In a recent study, volunteers walked around an artificial forest environment. Then some of them took the same walk again, while others explored a different forest. And that second group performed significantly better in memory tests straight after. According to the researchers, that was because exploring the new environment stimulated their dopamine system setting up their brains for learning. So leaving home to study for a degree makes perfect sense. What’s more, young minds seem to gain most from being in strange surroundings. But we may all be able to enjoy some of the benefits, even if it’s just by stimulating our senses and challenging our thinking skills. Here are three things to try: * Go somewhere new to tackle an upcoming learning task-like memorising a speech in the library, or revising for an exam on a park bench — and take an unfamiliar route to get there. * Play video games that get you moving through new landscapes. Then see whether it improves your success with other learning tasks, like practising a dance or mastering phrases for a foreign trip. * Get lost in your imagination! To warm yourself up for learning, picture a city you know well, but imagine you’ re stranded in a part of it that you’ve never visited. Then try to visualise exactly how you’ll get out. 28．“______” in the first paragraph should be filled with ______. A．You’ll boost your brainpower if you brave the unknown B．You’ll unlock your amazing memory with the right visual aids C．You should have a consultation with a memory expert D．You can’t improve your memory without the external help 29．The writer shares the daughter’s story in the beginning to ______. A．put the readers in the center of the episode B．introduce the topic in an accessible way C．explain the complex concept through comparison D．remind people why they go to university 30．What can be inferred about the recent study? A．The researchers were not satisfied with the experiment result. B．The volunteers were chosen for their strong memory. C．Its purpose was to prove that leaving home to study makes sense. D．The conducted experiment confirmed the previous assumption. 31．What do the three recommended things have in common? A．They stimulate the senses through the visualization process. B．They require a high level of critical thinking ability. C．They involve venturing into unfamiliar places or new things. D．They emphasize the combination of learning with recreation. On farms all over the country, even the most traditional ones, thought is being given to the possibilities of AI. For the moment, artificial intelligence isn’t making much of an impact on the daily lives of most British farmers. But the way AI can transform agriculture in the near future is very much a reality in universities and research labs. My eyes were opened to the possibilities on a visit to a lab where cows were being automatically monitored in an innovative ‘smart’ dairy. AI was learning to recognize each individual cow and log its behavior. It then analyzed the data to warn of any signs of illness. Meanwhile, in my home county, work is underway to ensure that the upcoming generation of farmers isn’t left behind. In a few weeks’ time, newly arrived students at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) will start their course in Agricultural Technology, at the heart of which is AI’s role in making farming more effective, productive and adaptive in a world of changing weather patterns. This would have sounded like science fiction in the 1950s, but now, 70 years on, I’m encouraged that tomorrow’s farmers are being armed with the know-how to succeed in the new digital age. Naturally, there are concerns about what all this might mean for the countless number of people who depend on farming for their livelihood. Soft fruit and seasonal veg are extremely tender and need an army of pickers and packers who may find themselves replaced at some point by the sort of standard precision-robots that have been trialled on a strawberry farm. In recent years many places have struggled to employ and keep seasonal workers, so rather than create unemployment, AI might just provide the answer to a worrying labour gap. It’s worth saying that this technology will need a whole new set of workers to produce the hardware, input new data and then install, maintain, repair and replace systems and kit. So don’t despair but do consider upskilling. Since the Industrial Revolution, every generation of farmers has had to deal with the technological changes of the day and they have successfully adapted to survive. Who knows! AI may well turn out to be just the latest in a long line of challenges to be embraced by adaptable and spirited farmers. And anything that saves me the worry of checking the weather forecast day and night during harvest season must be a good thing. 32．What did the author discover during his visit to the lab? A．AI has made automation a reality in the dairy industry. B．AI has helped most British farmers to closely monitor cows. C．AI is being developed to improve cow health through behavior analysis. D．AI is primarily being used to transform universities and labs across Britain. 33．What is the focus of the course in Agricultural Technology at the RAU? A．The role of traditional methods in enhancing crop productivity. B．The development of AI in agricultural practices in the UK. C．The ways climate change affects global food security. D．The impact of AI on boosting farming efficiency and productivity. 34．What can be inferred about the introduction of AI in agriculture from the third and the fourth paragraphs? A．It will lead to widespread unemployment. B．It will eliminate the need for human labor completely. C．It may help address the labor shortage issue. D．It doesn’t affect the nature of seasonal workers. 35．What is the author’s attitude towards the use of AI in agriculture? A．Suspicious. B．Optimistic. C．Neutral. D．Concerned. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分） Many adults are proud to share their fascinations with what others would label as kids’ toys. Mini Brands mystery packs or other blind boxes have become a phenomenon as collectibles for some adults. 36 For others, Legos are on their wishlist encouraged by the brand’s growing number of grown-up sets. 37 Seeking and sparking child-like joy may be part of the appeal, said behavioral therapist Maddy Ellberger. “When something reminds us of a positive memory, we are likely to engage with it because the association recalls those memories.” 38 Clothing brands are also cashing in on nostalgia (怀旧情怀)-from Crocs creating a Lizzie McGuire clog to Lululemon’s Disney collection making a full comeback that includes adults. Barbie isn’t just for kids clothes now either, thanks to the recent film and“Barbie-core”fashion trend. In addition to the trendy appeal, all these revivals can also touch on a feeling of connection during a time of increased division. But whether that desire for connection is satisfied depends on if you can translate the excitement into real, in-person connection. 39 But having or wearing the same thing is not the actual steps of forming shared identity,” Ellberger said. “And I feel like that’s some of what gets lost, and it isn’t impossible.” Ellberger has a great idea for this. “You are into a certain trend, like toys. There’s a good chance you’ll find others who are into the same trend. 40 If it was part of everyone’s secret Santa or white elephant — that’s a really cute way of connecting over this,” she said. A．The craze goes beyond toys. B．So,what’s with the fascination? C．It’s a great way to form community. D．Then give these toys to them as holiday gifts. E．Social media fuels the trend by creating shared experiences. F．Even stuffed animals are making their way into adults’ homes. G．Childhood favorites have instead become relevant to adults again. 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） “Honesty is the best policy” is a common saying, but in many situations, people do not want to hear the truth. Whether it’s a fact of life that they 41 were otherwise or a criticism of their behavior, everyone has truths that they want to ignore. These truths are called truth bombs, especially when they are told in a 42 way. This comparison shows that truth can cause damage if not handled well. Sometimes we drop truth bombs out of anger. We may 43 our words by saying that we need to express our emotions or to help the other person change their ways. But often we use the truth as a(n) 44 to make the other person feel bad and to repay them for what they did. Truth bombs rarely lead to productive discussion because they cause a 45 reaction. The receiver may 46 the criticism or counter it with a truth bomb of their own. Truth bombs also often fail to represent the whole truth. Anger can make it difficult to see the big picture, leading to an 47 misrepresentation of the truth. Sometimes people do need to hear hard truths. Pretending that problems do not 48 can weaken trust just as much as dropping truth bombs can. And failing to address problems in relationships can lead to hatred, which may 49 boil over into conflict. But it is possible to 50 truth without turning it into a bomb. Here are some ways to do that: ● Pay attention to timing. It is often helpful to give the person some advance 51 so they have time to mentally prepare. ● Ask questions. Don’t make 52 about people’ s motivation, but ask them the reasons for their actions. Also ask if there are problems that are 53 their mistakes that you could help with. These questions will help you grasp the situation more fully, and the recipient may accept the criticism more easily. ● Be as specific as possible about the problem. Avoid sweeping statements and generalizations that use terms such as “ 54 ” and “never.” By presenting truth and addressing problems in a constructive way, you can strengthen relationships and avoid the emotional 55 . 41．A．declare B．wish C．foresee D．show 42．A．friendly B．logical C．harsh D．concrete 43．A．repeat B．justify C．digest D．misuse 44．A．anchor B．trial C．pattern D．weapon 45．A．defensive B．positive C．creative D．comparative 46．A．accept B．analyze C．encounter D．reject 47．A．accidental B．additional C．intentional D．external 48．A．disappear B．swing C．exist D．pause 49．A．eventually B．regularly C．equally D．violently 50．A．spread B．stretch C．communicate D．cover 51．A．planning B．warning C．training D．modelling 52．A．inquiries B．confessions C．assumptions D．adjustments 53．A．mixing with B．putting off C．setting out D．contributing to 54．A．always B．relatively C．perhaps D．initially 55．A．response B．damage C．support D．experience 第II卷（非选择题，共55分） 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。 German Subway Station Catches Everyone’s Attention If you have the chance to travel to Frankfurt, it’s worth making a stop at the Bockenheimer Warte subway station just to see its unique entryway. 56 has a vivid imagination might be convinced of the existence of powerful supervillains (超级反派). The eye-catching architecture that marks the entrance to the station looks as if a 57 (threaten) giant has lifted up a tram car and thrown it into the solid concrete sidewalk. In reality, it has a much 58 (practical) origin. The construction of this station entrance, which looks particularly like the wreckage of a trolley car half buried in the ground, 59 (credit) to an architect named Zbigniew Peter Pininski. 60 (feature) familiar objects, such as apples, eggs, birds, pipes, and clocks, in unusual contexts, he was able to arouse a sense of wonder and curiosity among viewers. In addition to his love for abstract art, Pininski also had another reason 61 accounted for his motivation to build such a unique subway entrance. At the time, the subway station was simply a proposal 62 (extend) Frankfurt’s subway system. Many of the local residents were concerned about the impact the construction and development 63 (have) on the community. The issue led to a fierce debate, with some people opposed to the project. Pininski’s unusual design helped win over enough support for the subway station to get “the green light”, and it was built in 1986. While some residents still complained about the expansion of the subway network into their area, Pininski’s creative architecture won praise from many 64 .It has even become a tourist attraction for people to shoot photos of themselves near what could be described 65 a work of art. Magritte, the late Belgian surrealist master, would have approved of the Bockenheimer Warte subway station. 第四部分：写作（共两节，共40分） 第一节 （共15分） 66．口语课上，外教组织同学们讨论：“假如你可以带一件现代物品穿越到古代，你会带什么？”请你准备一篇发言稿，内容包括： 1.简介物品； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.写作词数为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（共25分） 67．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 was incredibly proud of my school, the Maplewood Elementary. It connected me to my roots, as my father and grandfather had all graduated from here. So, when our teacher Mr. Dow announced a group project to create a brochure (小册子) about our school for its 100th anniversary, I was thrilled. The best three brochures would be displayed in the school library, which was a chance to show the new students how wonderful our school was. I was paired with two classmates: Jake. who loved photography, and Lily who had a gift for writing. Working with others could be fun, right? But my enthusiasm quickly faded. Our first meeting was a disaster. When we discussed which part of the school we should focus on, Jake kept talking about cameras and photos. I turned to Lily, hoping for some support. But she simply shrugged and said, “I’m not really into this. It sounds boring.” Jake nodded in agreement. The project seemed to be harder than I thought. At our next meeting, I tried to lead the conversation back to the project. I shared some interesting facts I had researched about the school. However, neither of them seemed interested. Jake had promised to gather materials from the library, but instead he showed us photos taken on the weekend. Lily hadn’t started her part of the research either, claiming she had been too busy. I felt like I was the only one who cared. Back home, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I stayed up late that night, trying to create the brochure by myself. But no matter how hard I tried, the result was far from satisfactory. I was exhausted and disheartened. My mom noticed I was upset. “You can’t do this alone,” she gently reminded me. “Jake and Lily have talents that can make this project shine. You just need to find a way to get them involved.” 注意： 1.续写词数为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With only three days left, I knew I had to act. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the final day, we presented our brochure in class. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $