广东省肇庆市2026届高中毕业班第一学期末教学质量监测英语试题

★开封前注意保密 肇庆市2026届高中毕业班第一学期末教学质量监测 英语 本试题共11页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3. 答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 December is set to be a feast for art lovers globally, with diverse remarkable exhibitions displaying classic masterpieces and contemporary works. These shows offer unique cultural experiences and artistic insights to visitors. Wonders of Patterns Launching on December 13 at Shanghai Art Museum, this exhibition presents over 300 treasures from India, Iran, and the Ottoman Empire. Crossing from 16th to 19th centuries, it covers ceramics (陶瓷), jewelry, calligraphy, and sculptures, offering an immersive journey through artistic exchanges. It’s the Louvre’s largest-scale show in China, integrating luxury with cultural depth. Opening time: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Admission fees: 180 yuan for adults, half price for students Cross-Generational Dialogues Held at Wuhan Art Museum this December, this show bridges famous artists and emerging talents. Featuring 50 innovative works by young artists and 17 classic masterpieces, it explores the “tradition-contemporary-future” dialogue. Focused on era-themed (时代主题的) creations, it highlights fresh artistic expressions and inter-generational heritage. Opening time: 9:30-17:30 (extended to 21:00 on weekends) Admission fees:60 yuan for adults,40 yuan for students Picasso Reimagined Starting on December 22 in London, this cooperation between Tate Museum and Picasso Museum showcases over 80 authentic works of Picasso’s career. It includes oil paintings and sketches. Curated (策划) by Paul Smith, a famous British designer, the exhibition offers fresh perspectives on Picasso’s innovative techniques and emotional storytelling. Opening time: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Tuesdays) Admission fees: 20 euros for adults,12 euros for students Albert Oehlen: Endless Summer Running from December 1 to 20 at Galerie Museum in Paris, this exhibition features over 40 recent paintings by Albert Oehlen, a legendary German artist. His works combine vibrant hues (色调), abstract forms, and experimental techniques to challenge traditional art boundaries, creating a dynamic dialogue between chaos and harmony. Opening time: 10:00-18:00 (closed on Tuesdays) Admission fees: 22 euros for adults, half price for students 1. What is special about Wonders of Patterns? A. It presents artworks from 3 Asian countries. B. It is the Louvre’s biggest exhibition globally. C. It is well-planned by a famous British designer. D. It displays artworks from 3 different civilizations. 2. Which exhibition is a cooperative project of two museums? A. Wonders of Patterns. B. Picasso Reimagined. C. Cross-Generational Dialogue. D. Albert Oehlen: Endless Summer. 3. What is the total cost for a student and an adult to visit Albert Oehlen: Endless Summer? A. 11 euros. B. 22 euros. C. 33 euros. D. 44 euros. B When Naomi DeBerry learned her father needed a kidney, the six-year-old girl did not fully understand what it meant. She had become curious about her father’s at-home kidney dialysis (透析) treatments, then her parents decided to tell her the truth that her father had kidney disease and needed a transplant (移植) to stay alive. When her father, former journalist Jarvis DeBerry, went in for the transplant shortly afterward, the doctor’s office offered Naomi a coloring book to comfort her. But she said it wasn’t enough. “I needed support and I didn’t really have that. I had a lot of adults, but there weren’t any children who were going through the same thing.” Naomi decided that she would write a book explaining to children what it is like to have a parent in need of a kidney. After working on it for about two years, she released My Daddy Needs A Gift in June. The book cover features a family in a hospital, introducing readers to Naomi’s heartfelt quest for a kidney transplant for her father. As Naomi discovers that dialysis isn’t enough to keep her father healthy, she faces the challenges of hospital visits and medical uncertainties. This story is crucial for understanding how children manage when a parent is seriously ill. “This book is for children everywhere who have a sick parent and are scared,” Naomi writes in her dedication. With vivid illustrations by Jasmine T. Mills, the book presents a family united in their hope as they search for a donor. My Daddy Needs A Gift skillfully balances the emotional weight of the DeBerrys’ experience with straightforward information about organ transplants. The book features a glossary (词汇表) that defines terms like “nephrologist” (肾病学家) and “dialysis”, as well as explaining the roles of donors and donor organizations. While Naomi’s father ultimately receives his “gift of life” from a cousin, the story highlights the difficulties many people face in obtaining the necessary resources and organ donations. 4. What is the main reason Naomi wrote My Daddy Needs A Gift? A. To honor her cousin who donated a kidney. B. To help kids with sick parents overcome fear. C. To record her father’s treatment and recovery. D. To encourage more people to become doctors. 5. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The main content and purpose of the book. B. The impact of Naomi’s childhood on her. C. The challenges Naomi faced in her daily life. D. The medical treatment Naomi’s dad received. 6. What can readers learn about Naomi’s family? A. They struggled to afford the medical costs. B. They moved to a new city for better treatment. C. They supported each other during the hard times. D. They’re ready to donate organs to those in need. 7. What does Naomi’s experience of becoming an author show? A. Time and tide wait for no man. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. C Vic Wilcox has lazy workmates, a bad-tempered (易怒的) father and an unromantic, distant marriage. However, he owns a Jaguar (捷豹汽车) and feels happy when driving. As the main character of David Lodge’s novel Nice Work and head of an engineering firm, he often drives hundreds of miles for meetings being behind the wheel. The novel depicts a world that is fading away. According to the National Travel Survey, people now travel much less than they did 20 years ago, which reverses a long-term trend. David Metz points out that travel distances rose sharply in the late 20th century, a trend that started two centuries earlier with the launch of passenger railways. Wilcox and his peers once drove this change, but people’s travel has dropped significantly. In 2002, the average man traveled 8,245 miles; by 2024, this figure fell to 6,549 miles, a 21% decrease. The drop was almost entirely due to less driving. Women’s travel also fell by 9%, from 2002 levels to 5,633 miles in 2024. Both genders commute shorter distances and travel less for shopping, but work-related travel for men has plummeted by 45% — the biggest drop. Cliff Jackson, a former salesman, recalls driving 30,000 to 35,000 miles a year in the 1980s and 1990s. He and other salesmen traveled widely on motorways to meet clients, sometimes using pay phones to call the office. This “road-warrior” lifestyle has almost disappeared for several reasons. Tax officials tightened rules on company cars, while the Internet and video calls have made regular sales trips unnecessary. Companies and public bodies also encourage employees to use public transportation. This road-based culture is now mostly kept alive in novels and a great 1993 BBC documentary. Mr Wratten, who represents people who travel for work, does not mourn (哀伤) the road warriors. He thinks that travel has become more purposeful and determined. Companies have become more concerned about the health and happiness of their employees, and that concern extends to travel. Mr Wratten notes that firms increasingly tolerate or even encourage staff to take their partners on business trips. This would surely shock Vic Wilcox. 8. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By quoting an expert. B. By providing statistics. C. By defining a concept. D. By giving an example. 9. What does the underlined word “plummeted” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Remained stable. B. Risen slowly. C. Decreased sharply. D. Changed randomly. 10. What led to the disappearance of the “road-warrior” lifestyle? A. Stricter rules on company cars. B. The high cost of owning private cars. C. The decline in the number of salesmen. D. The closing of many motorway service areas. 11. What can we infer from Mr Wratten’s words? A. Business travel will soon disappear. B. Modern business travel is more human-centered. C. Companies used to ignore employees’ travel safety. D Vic Wilcox enjoys taking his wife on business trips. D At Green Americana, a temporary restaurant in San Francisco, chefs Philip Saneski and Emily Hopkins introduce their future courses full of innovation. The pork meatballs are sourced from within city limits, the chicken-fried steak is chicken-free, and the espresso (特浓咖啡) has never seen a coffee bean. All of them seem familiar but are made from industrial substitutes (替代品). The meal’s idea belongs to Xander Balwit, a writer who covers the biotechnology industry. She wanted to present an optimistic vision of what the food industry could be like in 2055, based on today’s real technologies. “Coverage of those ‘future foods’ tends to present them as poor-quality substitutes for natural products, but treating them as high-end cuisine can change this perspective,” she says. At Green Americana, ingredients have experienced ethical and environmental improvements. The steak made from plant-based protein is from an Israeli company. Because plant proteins absorb marinades (腌料) quicker than animal ones, the chefs can feel freer to experiment with flavoring. The pork meatballs use lab-grown meat made from cells of a sow (母猪), which lives on a farm now, so diners enjoy them guilt-free. The espresso uses coffee alternatives made from chickpeas (鹰嘴豆), rice hulls, and green tea, addressing coffee’s sensitivity to climate change. Some future foods can even fight climate change. The butter in southern-style biscuits is vegan (纯素的), with fats made from CO₂, methane, and hydrogen by the food-tech firm Savor. Paired with carbon-extracting (碳提取) machines, it could help fight global warming. Not all innovations mimic (模仿) nature. The pink pineapple in the upside-down cake is genetically modified to keep lycopene (番茄红素) showing a future where innovation happens just because it’s possible. These dishes are mostly inviting as well as exciting. For Ms Balwit, getting people excited is the point. Discussions about the future of food have turned apologetic, she says, with innovations often presented as sensible alternatives rather than worth consuming in their own right. “What if we were just celebrating it?” she asks. Fine-dining trends might not transform the food system overnight, but they can often inspire changes in home kitchens. 12. What phenomenon does the author point out in the first paragraph? A. Diners prefer creative dishes over traditional ones. B. Chefs create new recipes using natural ingredients. C. A temporary restaurant likes promoting local food. D. Cooks began to make dishes with man-made ingredients. 13. What is Balwit’s attitude towards the present coverage of future foods? A. Uncaring. B. Uncertain. C. Critical. D. Appreciative. 14. What can be inferred from the third paragraph? A. Man-made foods will replace natural ones completely. B. Future foods have moral and environmental advantages. C. Ethical food production is more complex than expected. D. Natural ingredients are healthier than industrial substitutes. 15. What might be a suitable title for the text? A. Future Foods: From Poor Replacements to Fine Delights B. The Rise of Temporary Restaurants All over San Francisco C. A Key Way to Transform the Global Food System Overnight D. Natural Foods V. S. Lab-grown Foods: A Long-lasting Debate 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In recent years, almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech touchscreen, which controls everything from the air conditioning and satnav (卫星导航) to the music. ____16____ The answer is straightforward. If playing with the screen of a smartphone while driving is distracting, and therefore dangerous, then doing likewise with your car’s is probably risky too. Drivers can learn where physical controls are, and press buttons or twiddle dials (拨动旋扭) without taking their eyes off the road. ____17____ And a screen does dozens of jobs, so finding a particular setting often means tapping through several sub-menus. The result, say critics, is a dangerous distraction built into the car itself. ____18____ A 2022 Swedish study found drivers took far longer to complete tasks with touchscreens than with physical buttons — up to 45 seconds for the slowest model, compared to just 10 seconds in a car with physical buttons. A 2024 Norwegian study using gaze-tracking (视线追踪) showed even simple tasks like adjusting temperature distracted drivers for 3.5 seconds, while entering navigation addresses took 16 seconds. A 2020 British analysis also noted touchscreens impaired reaction time more than drunk driving. Safety bodies are responding. From January, new rules from Euro NCAP (汽车碰撞测试), an organization responsible for car safety ratings, will deny five-star safety ratings to cars without physical switches for key functions like indicators and windscreen wipers. ____19____ Many drivers dislike touchscreens for reasons other than safety, finding them troublesome and annoying to use. Therefore, some car producers have begun restoring at least some buttons to their new models. But innovation never stops. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favor, many manufacturers are turning their attention to voice control — ____20____ A. Researches back that up. B. But are touchscreens safe? C. Carmakers are taking action too. D. Why are touchscreens so popular? E. though that is a subject for another story. F. which is expected to solve the problems of physical controls. G. A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, making that harder. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 What began as heartbreak for one family has turned into a powerful story of kindness teamwork, and hope. Just one week after thieves stole 11-year-old Axton Bird’s ____21____ wheelchair, a group of local nonprofit organizations united together to not only replace it — but to ____22____ him with even more. Axton lives with AMC, a rare disease that causes stiff joints and ____23____ muscles, making it difficult for him to walk. The wheelchair someone donated to him was his lifeline. That’s why it was ____24____ when it suddenly disappeared from the family’s yard. When the wheelchair was stolen, Axton’s heart ____25____ to the bottom. His dad, Jayson Bird, was ____26____. But he had to comfort Axton that sometimes ____27____ works in mysterious ways. It was just fate that brought those wonderful people to them. One of them was Mike Felice from Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah. After seeing the story on TV, he immediately took ____28____. He contacted Compassion Mobility and other organizations to resolve this ____29____. Within a week, Axton had a brand-new wheelchair — this one specially _____30_____ so he could operate it with his elbow. The _____31_____ didn’t stop there. Huckleberry Hiking donated specially made hiking equipment to help Axton enjoy trails with greater _____32_____. Supporters even raised $2,500 for the family to cover other _____33_____. Seeing his son sitting in the new chair left Jayson almost lost for _____34_____. “Overwhelmed, overjoyed, speechless,” he said. “To watch our son have the _____35_____ and mobility that he deserves in such a really awesome and cool wheelchair means the world to us and our family.” 21. A. adjustable B. stylish C. donated D. broken 22. A. remind B. surprise C. calm D. relieve 23. A. injured B. relaxed C. flexible D. weak 24. A. disastrous B. dangerous C. worrying D. annoying 25. A. burned B. pounded C. sank D. broke 26. A. confused B. angry C. sad D. satisfied 27. A. fate B. wealth C. fortune D. charity 28 A. action B. responsibility C. care D. part 29. A. difference B. argument C. choice D. issue 30. A. packaged B. established C. designed D. bought 31. A. hope B. kindness C. selflessness D. sympathy 32. A. ease B. effort C. caution D. respect 33. A. journeys B. tips C. losses D. expenses 34. A. skills B. ideas C. words D. solutions 35. A. independence B. growth C. excitement D. honor 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。 Mooncakes capture the core of Chinese traditions and are in high demand every Mid-Autumn Festival. They are diverse in style and flavor ____36____ uniform in the joyous spirit they represent. However, consumer behavior ____37____ (evolve) over the years, with buyers now more aware of packaging, pricing, and content. This has motivated sellers ____38____ (improve) both production quality and sales strategies. The changes are ____39____ (notice) at some major supermarkets this year. Among them, mooncake gift boxes are priced at about 150 yuan on average, with the most expensive one ____40____ (cost) 498 yuan. “This year, our mooncakes are quite ____41____ (reasonable) priced,” said Zhang Hua, a supermarket employee. Affordable mooncakes are a new trend. Having realized their customers are no longer fond of buying fancy, expensive mooncakes, ____42____ e-commerce platform placed its mooncakes in the below-50 yuan product section, ____43____ experts said reflects the priority of consumers when selecting items and intensifies market competition. Another apparent difference in consumer behavior this year is the decline in interest in mooncakes with fancy fillings, with most buyers looking for simple, traditional ____44____ (variety). Apart ____45____ pricing and packaging, consumer well-being is also receiving priority treatment. According to a recent survey, 96.7 percent of mooncake buyers consider “healthiness” their top priority when selecting mooncakes. At both online stores and physical shops, “low-sugar” and “clean ingredients” are among eye-catching labels. 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会正在征集校庆五十周年吉祥物，要求该吉祥物必须彰显校庆主题，传承学校精神。你设计了一款吉祥物打算参赛。请给外教Miss Evans写一封邮件，请她帮忙指导。 吉祥物：mascot 内容包括： (1) 作品简介； (2) 征询意见 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Miss Evans, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 It was 1 a.m. on Christmas morning, but for Marissa Cathy, it was still Christmas Eve. Like many parents, she was trying to create holiday magic. For months, her 6-year-old daughter Aubrey had only wanted one Christmas gift: a real piano keyboard, not a cheap toy version. Now that Aubrey was asleep, Cathy pulled the box from its hidden place, ready to assemble (组装) the 61-key keyboard — perfect for a beginner like Aubrey. Cathy had planned to set it up so Aubrey could play it right away when she woke up to the surprise. But when she opened the box, there was only the stand and bench — no keyboard. She realized what she hadn’t noticed earlier — the keyboard was sold separately. The panic set in. Cathy recalled the joy she felt when she received her first guitar at Aubrey’s age. How disappointed would Aubrey be if she came downstairs and saw only a bench and a stand with no keyboard. Would she doubt the existence of Santa Claus? There had to be a way to fix this, she thought. Maybe an online seller could deliver a keyboard by morning. Or she could sneak out (偷偷溜出去) to a store that was still open. She checked both options, but there was no hope. Now desperate, Cathy posted in a local social media group. “I’m about to cry,” she explained the situation. “I’m so upset, this is going to ruin her Christmas.” Andy Harry, who lives five miles from Cathy, was about to go to bed around 2 a. m. when he saw her plea (恳求). “Any parent would panic,” he thought. “I didn’t want anyone who believes in Christmas magic to be disappointed.” He thought about the keyboard he had bought for his daughter Hayley two years earlier. They still had it, and honestly, Hayley barely played it. Harry got out of bed and went to check if Hayley was awake. Finding her still up, Harry explained the situation and asked if they could give the keyboard to Cathy. When Hayley knew what had happened, she was happy to help without any hesitation. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 They took out the keyboard and contacted Cathy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Cathy finished putting all the pieces together, she smiled with relief. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ★开封前注意保密 肇庆市2026届高中毕业班第一学期末教学质量监测 英语 本试题共11页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3. 答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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. D 2. B 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. A 19. C 20. E 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A 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. but 37. has evolved 38. to improve 39. noticeable 40. costing 41. reasonably 42. an 43. which 44. varieties 45. from 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】 Dear Miss Evans, Our school will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the Student Union is collecting mascot designs. I have created one called “Xiao Yu,” a cartoon wearing our school uniform and holding a book inscribed with “50.” Derived from the campus landmark sculpture “Yunyu (Nurturing),” Xiao Yu symbolizes our school’s mission to nurture hope like fertile soil, while reflecting each student’s vibrant and well-rounded spirit. The uniform represents our identity, and the book signifies 50 years of educational dedication. Is the design creative enough? I’d appreciate your suggestions. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 （满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 They took out the keyboard and contacted Cathy. The well-preserved keyboard, ideal for a beginner like Aubrey, was carefully packed and placed on the backseat. Then Harry drove through the quiet Christmas morning towards Cathy’s home, with Hayley together, to answer Cathy’s desperate plea. Cathy, still fighting the panic that the mistake would ruin her daughter’s holiday, waited anxiously at her doorway. When Harry handed her the keyboard, tears of relief fell down her face. She was grateful to them for the surprise offer. Their kindness restored her faith in holiday magic. When Cathy finished putting all the pieces together, she smiled with relief. The 61-key keyboard matched the stand and bench perfectly, glowing softly in the Christmas sunlight. She stepped back, imagining Aubrey’s excitement at the long-awaited surprise. As dawn broke, Aubrey went downstairs, her eyes widening with surprise at the real keyboard. She sat on the bench, traced the keys gently, and then began to play with delight. Joyful music filled the room. As Cathy hugged her daughter tightly, she realized that holiday magic wasn’t just about gifts, but about the warmth of strangers trying to save a child’s happiness at Christmas. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $