青海省西宁二中教育集团2025-2026学年高三上学期12月考试英语试卷

西宁二中教育集团2025—2026学年第一学期 高三年级英语学科十二月考试卷 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) 1．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At home. B．In an office. C．In a store. 2．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A friend. B．A job. C．An exam. 3．What will the man probably do next? A．Move the luggage. B．Feed the cat. C．Pick up his sister. 4．Why does the woman talk to the man? A．To look at an apartment. B．To change the reservation. C．To ask about the room service. 5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Husband and wife. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What did the man help do? A．Gather data. B．Clean the coast. C．Look after animals. 7．What inspired the man to do the voluntary work? A．A trip. B．A lecture. C．A book. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why did the man learn to repair bikes? A．To enter a race. B．To help his grandmother. C．To develop a skill. 9．How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A．Grateful. B．Humorous. C．Proud. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Why did the woman just call Noel? A．To express her wishes. B．To offer an invitation. C．To make an apology. 11．Why is Noel in the Us? A．For business. B．For pleasure. C．For study. 12．What do we know about Greg? A．He easily gets angry. B．He is very chatty. C．He works hard. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What is the date today? A．July 20th. B．July 21st. C．July 22nd. 14．What does the man decide to do with the sofa for the woman? A．Have it changed. B．Sell it to be recycled. C．Give money back to her. 15．What is the woman unsatisfied with about the carpet? A．Its color. B．Its size. C．Its price. 16．What is the man going to do afterwards? A．Send an email. B．Talk to his manager. C．Check the order form. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．How long will the first stage last? A．About one month. B．About two months. C．About three months. 18．Which road will remain unaffected by the changes? A．Wood Road. B．Lin Road. C．Mill Road. 19．What changes will be made to Han Road? A．It’ll be made two-way. B．It’ll have more parking spaces C．It’ll become a walking-only zone. 20．How do the cyclists feel about the project? A．Pleased. B．Worried. C．Embarrassed. 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 Four Books featuring Hearing Loss Mark the International Week of Deaf People (22-28 September) with these top reads Max and the Millions By Ross Montgomery Max is the only deaf pupil at his boarding school. He finds life chaotic but likes building models with school caretaker Mr Darrow. Then Mr Darrow goes missing and Max discovers something incredible in his room — a whole civilization of tiny people. It is a fun adventure from an award-winning author. · Song for a Whale By Lynne Kelly In a science lesson, Iris learns about a lonely whale who is unable to communicate with other whales — and she decides to help. Soon she’s come up with a bold plan involving a credit card, two cruise-ship tickets and a wild adventure. Can she help the lonely whale? This animal-inspired story has a very determined young deaf heroine. · Can You Feel the Noise? By Stewart Foster Sophie can’t wait to take part in the Battle of the Bands competition, but she wakes up deaf one morning, and rehearsals are replaced by hospital trips and learning to lip-read. Then she discovers the vibrations of sound through an old drum kit and wonders if her musical dreams are still in reach. · Harriet Versus the Galaxy By Samantha Baines Harriet discovers that her hearing aid has an amazing power — it can help her understand aliens from across the universe. Now she’s Earth’s first line of defence as the only one who can make sense of an alien invasion. This is the first children’s book from comedian Samantha Baines, who wears a hearing aid too. 1. What distinguishes Song for a Whale from others based on the text? A It is written by an award-winning author. B. Its author wears a hearing aid. C. Its main character attempts to offer help to an animal. D. It mainly focuses on a music contest. 2. What can be learned from Harriet Versus the Galaxy? A. A new hearing aid is invented by Harriet. B. Alien friends are found by Harriet. C. Harriet trains pets from outer space. D. Harriet’s hearing aid has an exceptional function. 3. Where is this text most probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. A science report. C A personal diary. D. A book review column. B I’ve always had a keen sense of adventure. I worked as a photographer in Liverpool and in the summer of 2016, I embarked on a solo 1,000-mile (1,600km) route through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and I did the majority of it on foot. Slow travel has allowed me to have amazing encounters with people from all walks of life. Plus, I’m not a natural at striking up conversations with strangers. So when mapping out my next trip, I landed on the idea that being accompanied by a pack animal would make me look appealing enough for people to initiate a chat. I found a donkey from a local farm. After seven months of training, we set off on the nearly 700-mile adventure from one lighthouse in Cape Wrath, at the top of the Highlands, to another in Dorset. However, I realised that walking a donkey around suburban streets does not in any way prepare you for walking across the West Highlands, an extremely challenging landscape: hilly, mostly moorland (荒原), with all kinds of biting insects. For the first six weeks, I felt extremely out of my depth, and constantly questioned whether or not I should be doing the walk and whether Martin was enjoying it. The walk was one of the hardest things I’ve done, but I don’t like quitting. We walked along trails, canals and roads from Glasgow, Lancaster, Leeds and Liverpool to Gloucester, Bristol and Dorchester. Everywhere we went, we put smiles on people’s faces. They were overjoyed to have encountered Martin. People would fall over themselves to help us — letting us camp on their farms, giving me hot food and coffee, cheering us on. Nobody ever turned me away. Having Martin around as my partner really opened up a lot of chances to meet people. I’ve figured out that people want to be friendly, but sometimes they just need an excuse. The walk helped to restore my faith in people and taught me that endlessly worrying — like about where we were going to camp each night — doesn’t solve anything. Not only did I walk the entire length of the UK, but I also made a lifelong friend with a 15-year-old donkey called Martin. 4. Why did the author have a donkey to travel with? A. To help him carry luggage. B. To make himself approachable. C. To use it for transportation. D. To improve his sense of direction. 5. What did the author try to show in paragraph 4? A. The highlights and regrets. B. The preparation for the walk. C. The difficulties and self-doubts. D. The danger of the West Highlands. 6. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Shy and dependent. B. Adventurous  and persistent. C. Creative and experienced. D. Disciplined and organized. 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. A Solo Walk Across the UK. B. Martin: My Loyal Donkey Partner. C. The Challenges of Walking with a Donkey. D. A Walk, a Donkey, and a Restored Faith in People. C If you ask a Westerner to name a successful Chinese consumer-goods brand, most would have struggled until recently. Although China is the world’s leading manufacturing power, it has long fallen behind in creating imaginative, home-grown retail (零售) brands and products. That, however, is beginning to change. Innovative Chinese brands are appearing everywhere. From Stockholm to Sydney, the electric cars silently passing by are increasingly likely to be Chinese. Mixue, an ice-cream and cold drinks company, has overtaken McDonald’s to become the world’s largest fast-food chain by number of outlets. It is expanding in South America, as is Meituan, a Beijing-based delivery app. Chagee, a chain of tea shops, is on track to have at least 1, 300 stores outside China by the end of 2027, mostly in Southeast Asia; just a few years ago, it had almost none. Meanwhile, Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company, has created a buzz as much as Disney with its unusual grinning nine-toothed dolls, called Labubus. It is impossible not to admire the creative force behind these successful enterprises. Western consumers have been buying products made in China for decades. However, these goods were mostly designed by and produced for foreign companies. Chinese brands were long regarded as low-quality and lacking creativity. New companies are now challenging these old assumptions. Many proudly emphasize their Chinese heritage. For example, Chagee’s logo features a Peking Opera singer in full costume, and its name comes from “Farewell, My Concubine,” a classic Chinese opera. The video game “Black Myth: Wukong,” one of the most successful ever, features the Monkey King from the 16th-century novel Journey to the West. Today, many Chinese brands compete not only on price but also on quality. Chagee’s drinks can even be as expensive as Starbucks’. Western companies will need to wake up and take notice of bubble tea. In the future, they will have to make more efforts to understand Chinese consumers’ unique tastes. Some may even partner with innovative Chinese firms to gain insight and inspiration. Competition from China could eventually push Disney, Mattel toys, and other major Western brands to reach new levels of creativity. 8. What does the underlined part “created a buzz” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Caused public excitement. B. Made a loud noise. C. Lost great popularity. D. Received negative comments. 9. How did the western consumers find Chinese brands? A. Full of imagination. B. Short of creativity. C. Quality guaranteed. D. Mass produced. 10. What is the author’s advice for the western brands? A. Notice different bubble tea. B. Ignore the Chinese influence. C. Cooperate with Chinese brands. D. Lower the price of the products. 11. What is the passage mainly about? A. The history of Chinese retail brands. B. How foreign firms win Chinese customers. C. Why Chinese products were unpopular before. D. The rise of innovative Chinese brands globally. D Do you usually spot the touchscreen first when checking out a new car? For years, almost every new car sold has a high-tech screen that controls everything. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping are sometimes screen-controlled. But is it really safe? If scrolling down the screen of a smartphone while driving is distracting and then doing likewise with your car’s is probably risky too. Drivers know the location of physical controls and press buttons without taking their eyes off the road. A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, making the operation much harder. And because screens have to do so many things, it often takes a few steps through several sub-menus to find the right setting. In 2022, Vi Bilagare, a Swedish motoring magazine, measured how long it took drivers to do things like changing the temperature while driving at 110 kilometers per hour. It compared 11 cars with touchscreens to a single older model with real buttons. In the old cars, drivers were able to do all their tasks within about 10 seconds, while the worst-performing modern car took 45 seconds. Even in the best-performing modern cars, testers still took several seconds longer than in the old car. Another study, done in 2024 by researchers in Norway, used tracking cameras to compare how long drivers were distracted while performing different tasks on a touchscreen. Even the quickest job like changing the temperature meant three and a half seconds, on average, of not looking at the road. New rules from Euro NCAP, an organization that provides safety ratings for cars sold in Europe, will give no car a full five-star score unless certain crucial functions are controlled by real switches. Euro NCAP’s safety guidelines have no legal force, but carmakers use its ratings as a selling point. Traditional carmakers have begun restoring some buttons to their new models. But innovation never stops. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favour, many manufacturers are turning their attention to voice control — though that is a subject for another story. 12. What is an advantage of physical buttons over touchscreens? A. They are cheaper to produce and replace. B. They are easier to see in bright sunlight. C. They can be operated without looking at them. D. They allow control of a wider range of functions. 13. Which took the longest time in the 2022 study? A. The model running at 110 km/h. B. The old model with real buttons. C. The best-performing modern car. D. The worst-performing modern car. 14. How does the author prove his argument in the passage? A. By showing different research results. B. By telling his own driving experience. C. By comparing the actions of car drivers. D. By mentioning the rules of an organization. 15. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Safety features will be smarter. B. Touchscreens will be abandoned. C. Voice control will dominate the market. D. In-car control will innovate continually. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Breaking Age Bias in the Workplace Ageism in the workplace is a harsh reality, yet it is often overlooked. While people voice strong objections to other forms of discrimination like sexism and racism, they turn a blind eye to ageism and sweep it under the carpet. ___16___ We live in a youth-centered society, and the hype around “out with the old, in with the new” must end. Experience cannot be found on Google. A person’s age does not reduce their ability to work hard or make valuable contributions to an organization or society. Reaching 35+ does not mean someone is incompetent and should be declined. Myths such as “They can’t learn.” They lack creativity.” They are less productive than younger employees.” and “They can’t work overtime.” are all based on false premises. ___17___ In the past, age was admired and honored. ___18___ This shift in attitude toward age hurts many career paths. Being over 40 is only acceptable in certain senior roles — for example; in management and politics, where people trust those with decades of experience. Many people over 40 are stuck in their current jobs because opportunities are limited. ___19___ Undoubtedly, it will give rise to serious social issues sooner or later. So, it’s high time to end age-based discrimination. We should not fear or feel embarrassed to state our age. Age brings wisdom, experience, knowledge, resilience, and more. Age and experience deserve rewards, not bias. ___20___ After all, we all grow old eventually. A. Experience is a treasure gained only through time. B. Thus, we should value age instead of seeing it as a weakness. C. Ageism is thus more hidden than other kinds of discrimination. D. Today however, it is often viewed with disrespect. E. And limited chances make their professional lives unpromising. F. Such wrong ideas ignore the real value of older workers. G. This disregard worsens due to society’s wrong focus on youth. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In January 2018, I was commuting (通勤) from Brooklyn to New Jersey. With two little kids and a busy consulting business, the quiet train ride felt like a mini ____21____. Yet I often spent that time scrolling through social media ____22____. One day, I put down my phone and wrote thank-you notes to those who’d helped with my fundraiser. When I got off, my mood was noticeably ____23____. The next day, more notes brought the same joy. I counted — 31, one for each day, ____24____. A thought clicked: Why not keep it ____25____? I decided to write one daily that year. There were many people I was grateful to, so I set monthly themes to ____26____. January focused on charity. February, I decided, would be ____27____ to neighbors — I thought of a dozen at once. I remembered our 14-year-old babysitter dropping off old board games for the kids and the local bookstore owners letting me and my 5-year-old son, Henry, in early before the store opened and offering to play the ____28____ Mary Poppins — his favorite theme song. The notes weren’t time-consuming — two or three sentences, taking minutes to ____29____. I focused on the person and my message, and words came ____30____. I learned I couldn’t do it while listening to a podcast or dealing with paperwork. That focus felt refreshing. It was good for my brain, used to ____31____ from feeds to emails to apps. With pen in hand, thinking of someone’s kindness and how they’d helped, it felt meditative. This small ____32____ brought lasting joy, ____33____ me to value the little moments in life. Over time, I found myself more ____34____ of the goodness around me, and my days became brighter ____35____ this simple practice. 21. A. challenge B. burden C. vacation D. task 22. A. mindlessly B. carefully C. purposefully D. anxiously 23. A. moodier B. quieter C. softer D. better 24. A. in advance B. so far C. as well D. in vain 25. A. out B. off C. away D. up 26. A. stay in control B. stay in order C. stay on track D. stay on board 27. A. accustomed B. subject C. dedicated D. accessible 28. A. soundtrack B. video C. game D. movie 29. A. send B. submit C. copy D. compose 30. A. slowly B. difficultly C. strangely D. naturally 31. A. focus B. rest C. wander D. work 32. A. act B. idea C. tip D. thought 33. A. warning B. forcing C. reminding D. begging 34. A. afraid B. aware C. proud D. tired 35. A. instead of B. in spite of C. in case of D. because of 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 costumes of the Yi people in Chuxiong have a long history and they ___36___ (call) the “ethnic history worn on the body”. In 2014, the Yi costumes of Chuxiong were included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, ___37___ (become) one of the symbols of Yi culture. The Yi people weave their understanding of the world, their love ___38___ life and their memories of history into the clothes they wear. Every piece of Yi costume reveals ___39___ they know about the natural world. The Yi costumes of Chuxiong are known for their profound cultural depth and beautiful patterns, which ___40___ (vivid) reflect the lifestyle and customs of the locals. From ceremonial dress to everyday clothing, Yi costumes tell a ___41___ (vary) of stories and represent the community’s values as well as traditions. The beauty of Yi costumes lies not only in their craftsmanship ___42___ in the cultural, spiritual and emotional significance. Over the past centuries, they ___43___ (carry) the stories and traditions of the Yi people. Every year during major Yi festivals, these costumes, ___44___ (decorate) with shiny silver ornaments (装饰品), always attract countless visitors eager to learn about Yi culture. Their deep emotion and long-standing traditions serve as ____45____ bridge connecting the Yi people’s past and present. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国历史人物为题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1．人物简介及事迹； 2．意义或启示。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．题目已为你写好。 The Historical Figure in China ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 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。 At Blessed Angels Community Center in San Antonio, the holiday spirit was in full swing. Marion Thomas, the CEO, was busy preparing for the annual Christmas toy giveaway. For the past ten years, the center had been a lifeline for low-income families, providing not only food but also clothing and medical supplies. As December approached, anticipation filled the air. Marion and her small team were excitedly wrapping up toys and organizing holiday meals for homebound seniors. “This year, we’re delivering turkeys, stuffing, and blankets along with their usual groceries”, Marion announced, her eyes shining with enthusiasm. However, disaster struck just two weeks before Christmas. On a Monday morning, Marion and her team learned that a critical delivery of groceries had been delayed due to a severe winter storm. “The truck won’t make it in time,” the supplier informed her, concern evident in his voice. Without those groceries, many families and seniors would miss out on their holiday meals. Marion felt a wave of despair wash over her. “What are we going to do?” she thought, her mind racing. They had spent weeks planning for this moment, and now it seemed like everything was falling apart. Quickly, she gathered her team for an emergency meeting. They brainstormed solutions, knowing they had to find a way to make this work. As the hours passed, Marion made a quick post on social media asking for help from the community. That evening, she received a call from Kathryn Brown, a longtime friend. “Don’t worry.” Kathryn reassured her. “We’ll figure this out.” The next day, Kathryn and her assistants arrived at blessed Angels, ready to assist. They mobilized (动员) the community, reaching out to local grocery stores and businesses for donations. “We can’t let our families go without during the holidays,” Kathryn said, her determination infectious. Local stores responded generously, providing fresh produce, canned goods, and holiday treats. With the volunteers working together, they managed to gather enough food to meet their needs. Marion felt a wave of hope as she watched the community rally around (齐心协力帮助) them. 注意： (1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Finally, the day of the toy giveaway arrived. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “It was an amazing Christmas for the kids,” Marion said, her heart filled with pride. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 西宁二中教育集团2025—2026学年第一学期 高三年级英语学科十二月考试卷 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) 1．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At home. B．In an office. C．In a store. 2．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A friend. B．A job. C．An exam. 3．What will the man probably do next? A．Move the luggage. B．Feed the cat. C．Pick up his sister. 4．Why does the woman talk to the man? A．To look at an apartment. B．To change the reservation. C．To ask about the room service. 5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Husband and wife. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What did the man help do? A．Gather data. B．Clean the coast. C．Look after animals. 7．What inspired the man to do the voluntary work? A．A trip. B．A lecture. C．A book. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why did the man learn to repair bikes? A．To enter a race. B．To help his grandmother. C．To develop a skill. 9．How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A．Grateful. B．Humorous. C．Proud. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Why did the woman just call Noel? A．To express her wishes. B．To offer an invitation. C．To make an apology. 11．Why is Noel in the Us? A．For business. B．For pleasure. C．For study. 12．What do we know about Greg? A．He easily gets angry. B．He is very chatty. C．He works hard. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What is the date today? A．July 20th. B．July 21st. C．July 22nd. 14．What does the man decide to do with the sofa for the woman? A．Have it changed. B．Sell it to be recycled. C．Give money back to her. 15．What is the woman unsatisfied with about the carpet? A．Its color. B．Its size. C．Its price. 16．What is the man going to do afterwards? A．Send an email. B．Talk to his manager. C．Check the order form. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．How long will the first stage last? A．About one month. B．About two months. C．About three months. 18．Which road will remain unaffected by the changes? A．Wood Road. B．Lin Road. C．Mill Road. 19．What changes will be made to Han Road? A．It’ll be made two-way. B．It’ll have more parking spaces C．It’ll become a walking-only zone. 20．How do the cyclists feel about the project? A．Pleased. B．Worried. C．Embarrassed. 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. B 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. are called 37. becoming 38. for 39. what 40. vividly 41. variety 42. but 43. have carried 44. decorated 45. a 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】The Historical Figure in China Zheng He, a renowned navigator in the Ming Dynasty, led seven grand ocean voyages across the Western Seas with massive fleets consisting of hundreds of ships. He visited more than 30 countries and regions, actively spreading Chinese silk, porcelain and culture, and promoting friendly trade and mutual exchanges between China and foreign lands. Unlike many Western explorers who sought territorial conquest and plunder, Zheng’s voyages fully embodied the spirit of peace and cooperation. His extraordinary story tells us that equal exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations can build a more harmonious world, deeply inspiring people today to pursue cross-cultural understanding and friendship. 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Finally, the day of the toy giveaway arrived. The community center was bustling with joy. Families lined up with smiling children, their eyes sparkling at the piles of wrapped toys and neatly packed food baskets. Marion and volunteers handed out gifts one by one, chatting warmly with each family. A little girl hugged a teddy bear tightly and thanked them, her voice sweet. For homebound seniors, teams delivered turkeys, blankets and toys to their doors, bringing laughter to quiet rooms. The earlier crisis felt far away, replaced by the warmth of togetherness. “It was an amazing Christmas for the kids,” Marion said, her heart filled with pride. She looked back on how the community had rallied when they needed it most, turning despair into hope. Kathryn stood beside her, nodding in agreement: “This is what community is about — lifting each other up.” That day, Marion realized the true holiday spirit wasn’t just in gifts, but in the love and support shared among neighbors. The center’s mission had been fulfilled, and the memory of this Christmas would warm their hearts for years to come. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $