广东梅州市梅江区梅县东山中学2026届高三下学期开学考试英语试卷

广东梅县东山中学2026届高三下学期开学考试 英语试卷 本试卷共4页，47题，全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 ★祝考试顺利★ 第一部分阅读（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 Many countries are considering reducing speed limits on motorways and in urban areas. Fuel savings and reductions in CO2 emissions are just two of the reasons for doing so. Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction (摩擦) between tyres and road. Air resistance increases with the square of the speed. This means that a car experiences 28% more air resistance at a speed of 130km/h than at 110km/h. Slower speed is not the only way to reduce the CO2 emissions from your car. There are three automotive tips to help the climate else. STREAMLINE THE CAR 1. Unevenness (不均匀) increases the air resistance of your car, and so its CO2 emissions. Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%. GET UP THE GEARS (齿轮) QUICKLY 2. Petrol and diesel (柴油) cars should always be driven in the highest possible gear: the engine then has as few revolutions as possible. Fuel consumption between two gears can vary by up to 20%. MAINTAIN TYRE PRESSURE 3. Car tyres at the recommended pressure ensure ideal driving. If the tyre pressure drops to 75% pressure, fuel consumption increases by 2%. If it drops by half, the increase is as much as 10%. Here’s the breakdown of fuel consumption impact of driving habits and vehicle adjustments from the Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM). 1. Why does driving at a lower speed help cut fuel use? A. It weakens the physical forces the car must fight against. B. It changes the way air resistance affects the car. C. It lightens the weight of the moving vehicle. D. It makes the engine work at a higher speed. 2. What will happen if a car’s windows are wide open while driving? A. It’ll lower the car’s air resistance. B. It’ll reduce the car’s CO₂ emissions. C. It’ll lead to a sharp rise in fuel use. D. It’ll make the car run more smoothly. 3. What is the fuel-saving effect of reducing speed from 130km/h to 110km/h according to FDM data? A. 10%. B. 16%. C. Up to 20%. D. Nearly 28%. B In March 2022, the Endurance — the lost vessel of the famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton — was found in Antarctica, 107 years after it sank. The news made headlines around the world, not only for the incredible achievement of the search team, but because the discovery marked the final chapter in a legendary story of extraordinary courage and perseverance. On August 4,1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton, along with a skilled crew of 27, set sail on the Endurance toward the South Pole, hoping to make the first land crossing over Antarctica. From Plymouth,UK, the team arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and on November 5 reached South Georgia Island, the last settlement of civilization enroute to Antarctica. There, the real challenge began. Two days after leaving South Georgia in December, the Endurance encountered floating ice, and was soon completely trapped in pack ice. The worthy vessel held up for nine months, drifting down south slowly and then pushed northward by the ice. Gradually, the pressure from the ice buckled the planks. Freezing water rushed in and exacerbated the situation. On October 27,1915, Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon the ship, pitching tents on the ice a mile and a half away. Weeks later, they watched the Endurance sink beneath the Weddell Sea. The next five months, the crew camped out on the pack ice as it drifted north, surviving on penguins, seals, and seaweed. Finally, the ice broke up enough for them to escape in lifeboats. For seven days, they sailed more than a hundred miles to the uninhabited Elephant Island. But the crew couldn’t survive long there. So, Shackleton made a dangerous attempt to get help: With five crew members, he sailed 800 miles over 16 days across freezing, stormy seas to South Georgia Island. Then the group hiked for 36 hours across the island to reach a whaling station. Help was almost at hand, but ice and bad weather hindered their return. On August 30,1916, Shackleton finally got back to Elephant Island with a ship big enough to rescue the rest of his men. All the members of the expedition team survived, but the Endurance remained lost under the sea until its discovery in 2022. 4. What is this passage mainly about? A. A renowned Antarctic explorer. B. The extreme weather in Antarctica. C. A challenging voyage to Antarctica. D. The amazing discovery of a sunken ship. 5. Which of the following idioms is closest in meaning to “exacerbated the situation” in the third paragraph? A. Broke the ice. B. Cost an arm and a leg. C. Missed the boat. D. Added fuel to the fire. 6. According to the passage,which of the following is true about Shackleton and his Antarctic expedition? A. His journey lasted more than two years. B. He was the first man to cross over the Antarctic. C. His team camped out on Elephant Island for five months. D. He sent five crew members on a lifeboat to get help from a whaling station. 7. Which of the following shows the correct route of the Endurance after leaving South Georgia? A. B. C. D. C The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your well-being, a new research study has found, and this benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery. Previous research has suggested that viewing art might influence mood or stress, but the research was limited and inconsistent. This study examined decades of scattered research, providing for the first time a clear and comprehensive overview of when, where and why art viewing is used to promote well-being. The review of 38 previously published studies covering a total of 6,805 participants was conducted by team of psychologists from University of Vienna, Trinity College Dublin, and Humboldt University of Berlin. It has been published this week in The Journal of Positive Psychology. “People often think of art as a luxury, but our research suggests that viewing art, whether as a hobby or as a targeted health intervention, can meaningfully support well-being,” said MacKenzie Trupp, lead author and researcher at the University of Vienna and Radboud UMC, Donders Institute. “By reframing art as a low-cost, accessible well-being resource, this research opens up exciting possibilities for integrating art into everyday environments and public health strategies.” Claire Howlin, Assistant Professor, School of Psychology, Trinity, added, “While the mental health benefits of creating art have been widely explored, the impact of viewing art has been under-researched and undervalued. Yet visual art is present and accessible in everyday spaces — museums, galleries, hospitals, and at home. Understanding its effects can unlock new avenues for promoting well-being through everyday encounters with art.” “Since 2019 the WHO has recommended that creative approaches are used alongside routine clinical care. Art can satisfy people’s need to search for meaning in life, build self-esteem, and develop positive identities which are important factors for coping with the chaos of life. Departments of health and arts councils across Europe are looking for high quality evidence to identify which types of arts can be used for each type of medical outcome. This review will help to plan larger scale studies in the future.” 8. What’s the main function of paragraph 2? A. To provide references for the research. B. To introduce the guidelines of the research. C. To stress the professionalism of the new research. D. To highlight the consistency of the previous research. 9. What does the underlined word “reframing” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Designing. B. Redefining. C. Recognizing. D. Selecting. 10. How does Claire Howlin consider the impact of viewing art? A. It calls for more attention. B. It is a privilege of the rich. C. Its effects on well-being are difficult to measure. D. It can’t be integrated into public health strategies. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Art Facilitates Personal Growth B. Art Viewing Improves Well-being C. Famous Artworks Boost Mood Most D. Art Creating Benefits Mental Health D For the first time ever, a powerful laser (激光) beam from Earth has reportedly hit a target deep in space. It could be the key to lightning-fast space communication in the future. Imagine trying to aim at something a distance of a strand (股) of hair from a distance of 10km. That’s roughly equivalent to what Chinese researchers have achieved, using a laser in space to target a distant satellite orbiting the Moon. Aerospace engineers of the Beijing-based Academy of Sciences have struck a satellite with an infrared (红外) laser in broad daylight and across a distance of 130,000km. The powerful laser beam hit a reflector on Tiandu-1, a Chinese lunar navigation and communications test satellite, which was launched in March 2024: The signal was returned to Earth in less than a second, captured by a telescope in Yunnan in South-Western China. It is the first time ever that engineers have managed to accurately locate and measure a satellite so far away and to do so in daylight, when sunlight usually interferes with measurements. In similar earlier efforts, researchers had been able to collect data for only short periods of time. But by demonstrating that the technology also works in sunlight, the researchers have now shown that the method could enable much more frequent and accurate measurements in space. The method could also be used to revolutionize communications in space. Currently we use radio waves to send messages to places such as Mars, but lasers could send greatly increased quantities of data in the same time. The technology could pave the way for lightning-fast contact with future bases on the Moon — and perhaps one day on Mars. Stable laser links in space can reportedly send data to and from Earth up to 100 times faster than can radio waves, perhaps an important boost to communication with future astronauts on the Moon and Mars. 12. What did the Chinese researchers successfully make the laser beam reach? A. A lunar base under construction. B. A Mars exploration spacecraft. C. A reflective device on a test satellite. D. A ground telescope in Yunnan. 13. What makes the Chinese engineers’ achievement particularly remarkable? A. Locating a so-distant satellite precisely in daylight. B. Launching a Moon-orbiting satellite 130,000 km away. C. Getting the signal returned to Earth in a second. D. Using an infrared laser for the first time successfully. 14. What can be inferred about radio waves in space communication? A. They are unable to reach Mars from Earth. B. They will soon be replaced by laser technology. C. They have lower data transmission capacity than lasers. D. They are more easily interfered with by sunlight than lasers. 15. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text? A. A Historic Laser Strike: Targeting the Moon B. Tiandu-1 Satellite: Bridging Earth and the Moon C. Radio Waves: The Future of Space Communication D. China’s Laser: A Leap for Deep-Space Communication 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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Last Living Monet Every winter, the head gardener at Claude Monet’s garden in the tiny French village of Giverny sits down to a pile of seed lists’ for disappointment. Avisard knows he must grow at least 520,000 plants to recreate these historic grounds. But each year at least 10 seed varieties he selected the previous season will disappear.____16____ When Monet moved to Giverny in 1883, nurseries (苗圃) were covered with Victorian flowers. Many of his favored varieties have since gone extinct or been completely changed as people prefer both harder (耐寒的) plants and flowers with ever-increasing blooms. This season, Avisard is crazy about growing a taller pelargonium (天竺葵), a clumped-flower (簇状花) cousin to the geranium (老鹳草) that Monet famously planted in several red and pink beds in front of his pink house. “____17____” Avisard says. “To bring them back would be a resurrection (起死回生).” Head gardener since 2016, Avisard now leads a dozen gardeners, twice as many as Monet enlisted. ____18____ Wetter winters followed by hot, dry summers lead to earlier crowds of pests. In addition, the management of tourists poses a significant challenge. ____19____ “It’s complicated.” says Avisard, “____20____” He and Giverny’s gardeners seek to please a man they’ve never met by creating a space so identifiable that it reminds strangers of paintings they see hanging in museums the world over. As seeds disappear, the task only gets harder. “We want people to look out like Monet and see what he saw.” A. You can’t buy them anywhere. B. As with fashion, people’s tastes in flowers change. C. The tourists have to feel like they are in Monet’s paintings. D. These gardeners struggle with a wildly changing ecosystem. E. Monet’s garden symbolizes impressionist art and natural beauty. F. His work includes planting, researching and sourcing rare seeds. G. Nearly 800,000 visitors flock to the area every year between April and October. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 I asked for a wooden birdhouse to hang in the backyard as a present for my birthday. We lived in an old, ____21____ neighborhood with lots of birds, and I wanted to watch them close. My husband mounted the birdhouse onto a tree, and we ____22____. No one ever came. It turns out that birds are ____23____ about where they live. More than just a simple house, they require the right ____24____. Therefore, in order to satisfy them and me, I made a(n) ____25____ to-do list: clear bushes, plant flowers, and set up a bird feeder etc. I wanted to cross everything off from the list overnight, but the progress came slowly. Yet as my to-do list got ____26____, our yard began to take shape. Birds began to visit — though none ____27____ long. After reading children’s books on birds, I further learned which foods attract which species, and realized that creating a bird-friendly habitat could help them face climate change. We also ____28____ a landscaper to design a garden bed and a small butterfly garden. We stopped using pesticides, upgraded our birdseed, and became ____29____ customers at bird shops. Before long, our backyard grew lively with more winged visitors ____30____. Inspired, we took steps to ____31____ our yard as a wildlife habitat that attracted other creatures besides birds. My once sad backyard has become a tiny ____32____ — a “little state park,” as one friend called it. The original ____33____ remains empty. However, it serves as a(n) ____34____ that although things don’t always go as ____35____, sometimes they turn out even better. 21. A. heavily-treed B. brightly-painted C. thickly-fogged D. neatly-built 22. A. returned B. succeeded C. quitted D. waited 23. A. curious B. confused C. picky D. excited 24. A. moment B. decision C. adventure D. atmosphere 25. A. common B. effortless C. ambitious D. temporary 26. A. busier B. shorter C. nearer D. safer 27. A. survived B. moved C. competed D. stayed 28. A. hired B. recalled C. taught D. presented 29. A. ordinary B. appealing C. regular D. affordable 30. A. catching on B. showing up C. breaking in D. running out 31. A. remember B. stress C. praise D. establish 32. A. venue B. ecosystem C. circulation D. court 33. A. birdhouse B. backyard C. neighborhood D. habitat 34. A. reminder B. concern C. blessing D. doubt 35. A. created B. noticed C. planned D. informed 第二节 语法填空（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。 In the hustle and bustle of modern life — where people often chase extreme success, argue over opposing views, ____36____ struggle with work-life imbalance — an ancient Chinese wisdom called the “Doctrine of the Mean” (Zhongyong) offers a precious guide. ____37____ (originate) from Confucianism, this philosophy emphasizes “moderation,” “balance,” and “harmony,” teaching people to avoid extremes and seek a middle way in all aspects of life. Contrary to the misunderstanding that it means “being ordinary” or “doing nothing,” the Confucian “Zhongyong” ____38____ (refer) to a state of “appropriate action” — doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way. It was first ____39____ (systematic) clarified in the Confucian classic The Doctrine of the Mean, ____40____ states: “The mean is the highest virtue.” For Confucians, the “mean” is not a compromise between two extremes, but a harmonious integration of different elements. Today, as we face unprecedented challenges — from personal anxiety ____41____ global conflicts — the “Doctrine of the Mean” offers a timeless ____42____ (solve) ; seek balance, avoid extremes, and pursue harmony. It reminds us that the most sustainable happiness does not come from extreme success or endless desire, but from a balanced life; the ____43____ (stable) relationships do not come from blind agreement or constant conflict, but from mutual respect and compromise; the most prosperous society does not come from one-sided development or rigid rules, but from the harmonious coexistence of different elements. The “Doctrine of the Mean” is more than just an ancient Confucian concept — it’s a living wisdom that connects traditional Chinese culture to modern life. It teaches us to slow down in a fast-paced world, to listen in a noisy world, and ____44____ (balance) in an extreme world. In the end, the significance of the “Doctrine of the Mean” in modern society lies in its ability to help us find peace within ____45____ (we), build harmonious relationships, and create a better world for everyone. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，请给外教Susan写一封邮件，邀请她参加学校举办的试验田（the experimental field）劳作活动。内容包括： （1）活动安排；（2）提出邀请。 注意：（1）写作词数应为100左右； （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Susan, Hope this email finds you well! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When Mark, a software engineer from Chicago, first arrived in Chengdu to lead a joint project, he prided himself on his cultural adaptability. He had read the guidebooks and even learned basic Chinese greetings. However, nothing prepared him for a dramatic and confusing Chinese dinner bill fight. On a Friday evening, Mark invited two Chinese colleagues (同事), Li Wei and Director Zhang, to a hotpot dinner to celebrate the completion of a project. Since it was a casual outing, Mark had planned to go Dutch (split the bill), the standard and fair practice in Chicago. The meal was fantastic and the atmosphere was warm, filled with laughter and toasts to future success. As the meal wound down, Mark signaled the waiter over and asked him for the bill, intending to split the cost equally and pay his own share. Seeing this, Li Wei and Director Zhang exchanged surprised glances and practically leaped from their chairs. What followed was a scene of chaos that genuinely alarmed Mark. Both of the colleagues were physically blocking him from the waiter. And each of them was trying to pay for the dinner. “No, no, no! Mark! You are a guest in China. It’s my treat!” Li Wei insisted, his hand grabbing Mark’s arm with surprising strength. And Director Zhang, usually a quiet man, shouted loudly, “You are in Chengdu, my hometown. I should pay!” He already stuffed the money into the waiter’s hand. Mark felt a rush of confusion and annoyance. In America, financial independence is a virtue, and if someone pays for you, they seem to look down upon you. “Stop!” Mark said, his voice a little louder than he intended. The table went quiet. “Each pay his own way. OK?” Then he threw his share on the table heavily. His colleagues froze, looking awkward. The ride home was silent — Mark had finally followed his own way, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had lost something important. 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。 The next day, Mark asked Li Wei, “Why were you and Director Zhang so aggressive (强势) last night?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weeks later, to celebrate another project’s completion, the three went out for dumplings. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 广东梅县东山中学2026届高三下学期开学考试 英语试卷 本试卷共4页，47题，全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 ★祝考试顺利★ 第一部分阅读（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. A 2. C 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. D 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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. G 20. C 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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. A 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C 第二节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. or 37. Originating 38. refers 39. systematically 40. which 41. to 42. solution 43. most stable##stablest 44. to balance 45. ourselves 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Susan, Hope this email finds you well! I’m Li Hua, one of your students in the English class. I’m writing to sincerely invite you to join the labor activity at our school’s experimental field, which I believe will be a wonderful chance for you to experience the fun of farming. The labor activity is scheduled to take place from 9:00 to 11:30 this Saturday morning. When we arrive, the teacher in charge will first give a brief introduction to the vegetables planted there. Then, we will weed the vegetable beds, water the vegetables, pick some fresh vegetables and share them with everyone as a small reward for our hard work. We will prepare gloves, shovels and watering cans for everyone. Looking forward to your reply and your presence! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 The next day, Mark asked Li Wei, “Why were you and Director Zhang so aggressive last night?” Li Wei smiled and explained gently that treating guests was a deep-rooted Chinese tradition, a way to show respect, hospitality and sincerity to friends. “We didn’t mean to be aggressive. It’s our way of valuing the friendship with you,” he added softly. Mark suddenly realized it was a cultural misunderstanding, not disrespect or looking down on him. He felt guilty and apologized for his rudeness the night before. Li Wei patted his shoulder warmly, saying it was no big deal and they all understood his habit. Weeks later, to celebrate another project’s completion, the three went out for dumplings. This time, Mark planned ahead. After the delicious meal, he playfully blocked Li Wei and Director Zhang before they could stand up, saying with a smile, “As your friend and colleague, let me treat you today — it’s my turn to show my sincerity!” The two laughed warmly and no longer insisted. They chatted happily over tea, with no awkwardness left. Mark deeply realized that respecting local customs was the key to building true cross-cultural bonds. The dinner ended with cheerful laughter, a beautiful blend of Eastern and Western cultures. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $