陕西西安中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末考试高三英语试题

西安中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高三英语试题 (时间：120分钟满分：150分)命题人：郭玮 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.When did the woman leave for the movie? A.5 minutes ago. B.15 minutes ago. C.30 minutes ago. 2.Which food does the man usuallv avoid? A.Cream. B.Biscuits. C.Chocolate. 3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Relatives. B.Fellow students. C.Teacher and student. 4.Who told Marie about the accident? A.Tom. B.Her father. C.Lucy. 5.How many times has the man tried to wake Peter up? A.Once. B.Twice C.Three times. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 请听下面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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.How does the man feel about themerican football match? A.Confused. B.Disappointed C.Interested. 7.Why did the woman come to watch the game? A.She thought it was a soccer game. B.She'd like to share the man's hobby. C.She wanted to see how exciting it was. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 西安中学高三年级英语试题第1页共13页 8.What does the man ask the woman about? A.The gifts for new co-workers. B.The order of new notepaper. C.The address of the new company. 9.How does the woman feel about the news? A.Angry. B.Doubtful. C.Encouraged. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.Which fixing company they should choose B.How much they have spent. C.When the fixing will begin 11.What does the woman say about Prestons? A.They are unreliable. B.They do high quality work. C.They charge the lowest price.- 12.What does the woman agree to do A.Ask for a lower price. B.Respond to all the builders. C.Email Valley Builders. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Where are the speakers probably? A.In an office. B.In a lift. C.In a car. 14.How soon will the man be interviewed? b A.In 30 minutes. B.In 15 minutes. C.In 10 minutes. 15.Why does the woman want to get the jab? A.She likes the working time. B.She likes working in downtown. C.She likes going to work by subway. 16.What will the woman do next? A Answer the phone. B.Talk more with the man. C.Visit some shops nearby. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 西安中学高三年级英语试题第2页共13页 17.How do scientists at University College London measure memory loss? A.By recording the time people spend on TV B.By tracking people's living.habits. C.By using memory and fluency tests. 18.What leads to memory decline in older peopk? A Watching television for hours. B.Playing video games for hours. C.Surfing the Internet for hours. 19.Why is participation in various activities good for older people? A.It can maintain their mental function. B.It can educate them on using the Internet. C.It can help them relax. 20.What do the researchers suggest older people do? A.Make more friends. B.Sleep eight to ten hours per night. C.Balance TV viewing with other activities 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分)》 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。 A Enjoy an amazing time in Lake Tahoe,CA with the fantastic show,Magic Fusion! This fantastic display features a variety of talented magicians who each take to the stage their own flare,tricks,and illusions that will have the audiences who witness the show on the edge of their seats. About the Theatre Presented by the amazing Loft Theatre,this show has seen the likes of famous magicians such as Robert Hall and Chipper Lowell.Each evening stars a different magician as well,so you can enjoy a variety of talented performers all on the same stage. It is great for all ages,so you can bring the entire family along to be excited and entertained during this 75-minute performance.You never know what you may see,so do not miss out! The Loft Theatre is Lake Tahoe's premier place for entertainment and delicious food. Not only is it home to amazing shows that will entertain and thrill,but it is also home to a 西安中学高三年级英语试题第3页共13页 dining experience that serves up some mouthwatering meals.Before your show,be sure to grab a bite to eat before heading over to enjoy the Loft.It is located in the extremely popular Heavenly Village area of Lake Tahoe next to sparkling fountains and the famous Heavenly Toy Shop.It also features a lounge (and guests who arrive early can enjoy food,fun and magicians who will wow you with tricks for that extra dose (of entertainment! For an amazing experience that you will not soon forget,be sure to enjoy this fantastic performance at the Loft Theatre! Magic Fusion Regular and VIP Seating Enjoy this amazing show that will keep you guessing with tons of great tricks and illusions to keep you and your whole family entertained.You can be on the edge of your seat with this option of regular seating to witness this fantastic show,or experience the Magic Fusion show in the best seats possible.Order your tickets today! Activity Availability Activity Availability 430PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7 00 PM 0:00PM June 2026 Ju小y2026 Su M Tu WTh F Sa Su|M Tu WTh|FSa 12345 6 1 2 33 789101112 13 5 9 1011 白4151617181920 2 3 1415181718 21232424252627 192021①22232425 28a930 2262Y281293031 21.What can we learn about Magic Fusion? A.Audiences will be invited onto the stage during the show. B.Different performers will be performing together. C.The display will last for one and half hours. D.It is intended for all the family members. 22.The I oft Theatre A.lies in a famous heavily populated area B is well-known for the surrounding scenery C.serves food befure and after the performance D.provides those who come early with extra show 23.What do you know about the arrangement of the performance? A.There are two performances available every Sunday. B.The show starts from 9:00 pm every Tuesday. 西安中学高三年级英语试题第4页共13页 C.The performance on Friday finishes earlier. D.Afternoon shows begin at 4:30 on weekdays. B0ln5四2sii70 At the tender age of seven,while his friends were spending their allowances on "frivolous"things like candy and toys,Jose was busy saving money for more essential purchases.To try to get his peers to do the same,the youngster came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank,which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially smart-while also helping the environment. Established in 2012.The Bartselana Student Bank is the world's first cooperative bank for kids.Prospective members have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and establish a savings goal.Once accepted,all bank "partners"are required to deposit ()at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and follow other requirements,such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops. The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies,who,thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose,pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by The Bartselana Student Bank members.The funds received are placed in the individual's account,where they collect until his/her savings goal is reached.The account holder can then withdraw his/her money,or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. "At the beginning,some thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,"Jose recalls."Luckily,I had the support of the school principal and an assistant in my classroom."The youngster's persistence paid off.Today,the eco-bank. which now has the support of several local institutions,boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 clients,aged 10-18,to become economically independent,invest wisely,and help the environment. Hopefully,Jose's initiative and success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with innovative ideas that create value while helping the environment.As the enterprising teenager says,"Together we can change the world,and we just need an opportunity." 24.Why did Jose start The Bartselana Student Bank? A.To prove children can run a business. B.To contribute to the solid waste recycling. C.To advocate for money management awareness. D.To promote financial and environmental responsibility. 西安中学高三年级英语试题第5页共13页 25.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A.A novel way to recycle solid waste. B.Benefits of joining the student bank. 1/1 C.The bank's establishment and history. D.Membership requirements for the bank. 26.How does Jose's eco-bank help its members get more money for their waste? A.By getting donations from local institutions. B.By partnering with environmental workshops. C.By bargaining for better prices with recyclers. D.By storing the waste and waiting for higher prices 27.Which of the following best describes Jose? A.Innovative and visionary. B.Curious and lucky. C.Independent and humorous. D.Ambitious and adventurous. C Socrates,the renowned ancient Greek philosopher,famously stated,"The unexamined life is not worth living."This powerful declaration serves as a call to research deeper into one's own thoughts,through which he believed true wisdom and personal growth could only be achieved. The Socratic Method,named after Socrates himself,is a form of cooperative dialogue where one person asks a series of open-ended questions to guide another person toward insight and understanding.For example,imagine a teacher discussing ethics with students.Instead of explaining what is"right"or"wrong",the teacher might ask."What does it mean to act ethically?"and follow up with questions like"Why do we consider some actions fair and others unfair?"Through this questioning,students are led to think more critically and examine their own values and assumption rather than just accepting predetermined answers. The Socratic Method is a powerful tool for self-examination.When you ask yourself, for instance,"Why do you believe this?"or"What evidence supports your thinking?". you are encouraged to look inward,reflect on your reasoning,and consider whether your beliefs are truly your own or influenced by external factors.This process of questioning leads to self-reflection,helping individuals better understand the underlying motivations behind their thoughts and actions. Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life,which gives you a moment to step back and look closely at your own thoughts,feelings and'experiences.An 西安中学高三年级英语试题第6页共13页 unexamined life,however,is one where people go through the motions without ever questioning the underlying beliefs,values,or motivations that drive their actions.Living an unexamined life is similar to coasting on automatic pilot,where one simply accepts societal standards without critically evaluating them.In this kind of life,you're swept along by society's expectations,barely aware of your own desires,as if you're living in someone else's script without ever writing your own. 28.What does Socrates'statement mainly convey in paragraph 1? A.Philosophy helps people achieve self-awareness. B.Personal growth and wisdom require self-reflection C.Wisdom comes from careful examination of the world. D.True wisdom can only be found through external approval. 29.What is the main process of the Socratic Method? A.Using a fixed set of questions to start discussions. B.Engaging in dialogue to find answers to certain issues. C.Presenting arguments to challenge previous assumptions. D.Asking thoughtful questions to encourage self-discovery. 30.How is the importance of self-reflection presented in the last paragraph? A.By making comparisons. B.By using logical questioning C.By listing concrete examples. D.By giving well-known statements. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Applying Greek philosophical principles in life B.Learning critical thinking through historical texts C.Exploring yourself through thoughtful questioning D.Understanding ethics and morality through dialogue D Vast plains of solar panels can help nature more than clean energy:As populations of crucial pollinators(传粉媒介)decline,developers have been seeding the grounds of their solar arrays (with native wildflowers.Now a five-year study published in Environmental Research Letters,confirms that this approach boosts the pollinators' abundance and diversity-with spillover benefits for surrounding farms. From 2018 through 2022,Argonne National Laboratory landscape ecologist Leroy J.Walston and his colleagues regularly visited two such arrays covering hectares() each in southern Minnesota.The scientists recorded the number and kinds of pollinators the wildflowers attracted and found populations of bees,beetles,butterflies,moths,and 西安中学高三年级英语试题第7页共13页 more had increased on-site-even as they continued declining elsewhere in the U.S. Humans'pesticide use,greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction have caused mass pollinator die-offs.Monarch butterfly numbers,for example,have decreased by 80 percent nationwide in the past two decades,and according to the Center for Biological Diversity's 2017 report,nearly one in four native bee species is endangered and at increasing risk of extinction.Further big losses would be disastrous for ecosystems and agriculture:75 percent of North American plant species rely on pollinators. The federal government's energy goals require several million hectares for solar energy,with more than 80 percent of the projects planned for former agricultural land; seeding it this way could help save endangered pollinators. During their study,Walston and his team watched goldenrod soldier beetles boom as their namesake flower,goldenrod bloomed around the arrays.As other flowers bloomed,asymphony of insects appeared.Native bees saw the most stunning growth, with their population increasing 20 times by the study'send.Monarch butterflies also increased in number and fluttered their dotted wings across the sites.Twice as many bees visited soybean fields close to the solar sites as fields farther.away,making the nearby. plots'gains comparable to those of neighboring land enrolled in conservation programs. The approach's efficacy in other parts of the country-such as the desert Southwest -remains to be seen.Nevertheless,as Walston says,at least in the Midwest,"if you plant it,yeah,they'll come." 32.What does the 5-year study focus on? A.The number of pollinators. B.The influence of solar'panels on insects. C.The effect of wildflower seeding project D.The exploitation of alternative clean energy. 33.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A.Native bee species are in danger of dying out. B.Pollinator populations are decreasing at an alarming rate. C.Northern American agriculture falls victim to solar panels. D.The government is taking measures to meet the demands for solar energy. 34.Why does the author mention goldenrod soldier beetles in paragraph 5? A.To highlight the ecological crisis. B.To illustrate a mutually beneficial relationship. C.To prove the success of conservation programs. 西安中学高三年级英语试题第8页共13页 D.To indicate the outcome the wildflower planting. 35.What does the underlined word "efficacy"in paragraph 5 most probably mean? A.Effectiveness. B.Limitation. C.Response. D.Risk. 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10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。 Exposure to different cultures is one of the main reasons I enjoy visiting other countries.There are other types of food,interesting people,new experiences.36 A country usually has its own money,such as RMB in China,rupee in India,and rufiyaa in Maldives.37This can make travel among such countries much easier and more convenient.In my opinion,however,I like having different kinds of money to use and get used to that while I travel.When I visited Thailand and Vietnam last month, getting used to the fact that EI is equal to over 42 Thai baht and 27,000 Vietnamese dong was quite a good test for my maths skills! 38 If you've ever been to the U.K.,you will know the Queen's head is on every banknote and every coin.I was living in the Quebec province of Canada last year and money there surprised me greatly.39 This is because she's also Canada's Head of State.Images on the Canadian money are various,including former prime ministers,as well as Canadian wildlife like the beaver,caribou and polar bear. 40 Wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill appears on E5 banknotes and writer Jane Austen E10 banknotes.The banknotes are also made of a material called polymer rather than paper.In Canada,they are already using polymer banknotes and some people even think that the money smells of maple syrup(枫糖浆)，probably the country's most well-known food! A.There are new historical figures on the pound notes. B.They have the British Queen on their $20 banknotes. C.You will also be amazed by the images on the money. D.Money represents preference and development of a country. E.Of course,there're many countries using euros or US dollars. F.One more thing to mention in a new country is a different currency. G.It's part of the cultural experience to hold money with a foreign figure. 第三部分英语知识运用（共四节，满分40分) 第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 西安中学高三年级英语试题第9页共13页 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Rescuers in Washington are praising the resourcefulness of a 10-year-old girl.She 41 on her own for more than 24 hours in the Cascade mountains after getting 42 while out with her family Shunghla was at a gathering with her 43 family in a river valley on Sunday when she became 44 from the group as they crossed a bridge over the river to eat lunch near a cathedral.When the family45 Shunghla hadn't crossed the bridge with them,about 20 adults in the group went back and started searching.There is no 46 service in the area and the family had been looking for Shunghla for about two hours when a passerby 47 to call police from a satellite phone at their nearby cabin around 2 p.m..Policemen and volunteer ground search teams flocked ( to the area.Drones and helicopters were also 48 to help find Shunghla The office had the girl's father record a message of 49 in their native language that was 50 over the search area.The message told Shunghla that there were people looking for her and trying to help. She was51 around 3 p.m.Monday by two ground search volunteers about 1.5 miles south of where she was last seen.She had only 52 scrapes "I was trying to go to sleep in the night and then wake up early in the morning,and then I'll find my dad and mom in the forest,"Shunghla told CNN of her night in the 53 "She hiked downstream through the dense forest and spent the cold night between some trees.She said she knew it was the 54 thing to follow the river.She proved a(n)55 resourceful and adaptable 10-year-old,"the office said. 41.A.hunted B.described C.explored D.survived 42.A.hurt B.lost C.broken D.cheated 43.A.learned B.advanced C.extended D.balanced 44.A.tired B.separated C.distinguished D.hidden 45.A.explained B.announced C.noticed D.concluded 46.A.cellphone B.law C.electricity D.traffic 47.A.offered B.turned C.hoped D.agreed 48.A.put away B.got about C.brought in D.made out 49.A.flexibility B.emergency C.convenience D.comfort 50.A.instructed B.spread C.broadcast D.circulated 西安中学高三年级英语试题第10页共13页