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2026年光明区高三期末调研考试
英语
本试卷共8页,满分120分,考试用时120分钟。
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
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21.What is the minimum score required for college credit?
A.90
B.150
C.210.
D.261.
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A.They are conducted online
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B
During their term,each recent poet laureate(桂冠诗人)has developed a project to bring
poetry to people who might not otherwise experience it.Limon,America's first Latina poet
laureate,wanted her project to be tied to nature.She asked herself how she could create moments
where people might come across a poem while outdoors.The result is an exhibit of picnic tables
marked with poems by a variety of contemporary writers.This initiative is being launched at seven
national parks this summer.
For Limon,national parks are places of"intentional nature,"destinations people seek out to
experience a different state of mind,to clear their thoughts or to search for wonder.Like nature,
poetry invites the mind to wander and step away from daily concerns."Poetry is a place that holds
so much mystery.It makes room for the unknown and for the messy thoughts of the mind,"she
explains.
Each picnic table also poses a question:"What would you say in response to the landscape
around you?"Limon invited 50 poets to reflect on this idea and gathered their responses into a
collection titled You Are Here.The book offers a broader view of the outdoors,where a
neighborhood ginkgo (is just as meaningful as a mountain peak.Unlike older traditions,she
wanted the work to embrace a wider perspective.“You see a colonial(殖民的),idealistic control
of the land in those older poems,or the idea that nature exists only for the poet to observe it.What
pride,when in truth nature is observing us as well."
This summer,Limon will visit each of the seven parks receiving a picnic table as part of the
project.She is especially eager to see the redwoods of Northern California,where Francisco
Alarcon's Never Alone will be featured.Limon looks forward to her own shift in perspective
among the world's tallest trees."I'm deeply interested in feeling small,"she says."It's good for
my mind.I can feel big and powerful in daily life,but in the redwoods,I feel like the tiniest dot."
24.What is the purpose of Limon's picnic table project?
A.To promote tourism in national parks.B.To replace traditional poetry exhibitions.
C.To help people encounter poetry outdoors.D.To restrict poetry reading to certain places.
25.How are nature and poetry similar according to Limon?
A.Both serve as spaces for mental escape.
B.Both rely on colonial traditions of writing
C.Both demand scientific observation of details
D.Both prevent people from feeling insignificant
26.What is Limon's attitude towards older nature poems?
A.Approving.
B.Critical.
C.Objective.
D.Unclear.
27.What can be learned about Limon from the last paragraph?
A.She intends to replace Alarcon's work.
B.She dislikes looking strong in daily life.
C.She hopes to publish more poems about tall trees.
D.She values feeling humbled by nature's greatness
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C
In the past thirty years,bee numbers in the United Kingdom have fallen by nearly a third.The
main reasons are climate change and the loss of natural habitats.These changes make it hard for
bees to find enough pollen(花粉)and nectar(花蜜).Pollen is important because it gives bees
proteins,fats,vitamins,and minerals.Without these nutrients,bees cannot stay healthy.
Beekeepers sometimes give bees extra food,but these supplements lack all the nutrients bees need.
As a result,the lack of good food has become a serious problem for honeybees.
To solve this,scientists led by Professor Geraldine Wright from the University of Oxford
worked to design better food.The challenge was that bees need special nutrients called sterols,
which are not easy to make.The team studied which sterols bees need,and then found a way to
produce them.They created a type of yeast (that can make all six sterols.The next step was
to prepare the food in a form bees would accept.Since bees are fussy eaters who turn their noses
up at unsuitable food,the team made a soft"cookie dough"mixture with bee-friendly ingredients.
The scientists tested the new food in glasshouses.The results were impressive.Colonies that
ate the food produced up to fifteen times more young bees than colonies that did not.These young
bees also grew into healthy adults.The bees with the new diet lived longer,cared for their young
better,and were stronger against diseases.This showed the food could greatly improve bee growth
and survival.Wright called it"a huge breakthrough for the species."
The study has important significance for both bees and people.With this new food,bees will
not need to fight so much for wildflowers.This can help bee populations recover and become
stronger.Since bees are key pollinators (for many crops,protecting them also helps
protect human food supplies.If the food is used on a larger scale,it could be a big step toward
saving bees and supporting global food security.
28.What can we learn about common bee supplements from paragraph 1?
A.They are made from natural pollen.
B.They are too expensive for beekeepers
C.They are nutritionally insufficient for bees.
D.They are harmful for bees'digestive systems.
29.What does the underlined word"fussy"in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Picky.
B.Quiet.
C.Big
D.Fast
30.What does the glasshouse test suggest about the new food?
A.It tastes better than natural nectar.
B.It makes young bees grow much faster.
C.It works best in a controlled environment.
D.It boosts bees'population and well-being.
31.What is the potential significance of the study?
A.It encourages people to keep bees
B.It helps safeguard human food sources.
C.It indicates environmental health condition.
D.It removes bees'dependence on wildflowers.
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D
Readers on social media are making the beauty of reading more visible than ever with
creative and often complicated annotations ()Called marginalia,these markups can be
detailed,with notes that nearly fill full pages and even match the color of the book's cover.This
practice has started a lively debate:are marginalia a beneficial reading habit,or do they simply
ruin books?
But marginalia are far from a modern invention.Centuries ago,Leonardo da Vinci wrote
down his thoughts on gravity in the margins(页边空白)of his Codex Arundel,anticipating
Galileo's work by years.In literature,early editions of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice often
contain annotations from 19th-century readers,capturing emotional responses that mirror those of
today's readers.More recently,celebrated novelist Ann Patchett released an annotated edition of
Tom Lake,allowing her to revisit her writing while offering readers a unique"behind-the-scenes"
look into her creative process.
Modern neuroscience now confirms the mental benefits of this age-old habit.A study in
Frontiers in Psychology found that handwriting boosts memory and deepens comprehension of the
text.Extending this finding,Professor Maryanne Wolf suggests that through marginalia,readers
not only absorb the author's wisdom but also uncover their own insights.
Furthermore,annotation has evolved into a medium for dialogue with the self and a bridge to
others.Marcela,a Bookstagrammer,explains,"You can literally see how my views on characters
evolve through my notes,and I love being able to look back at my early plot predictions."
Moreover,it is now common for readers to gift annotated books as personalized presents and hunt
for secondhand copies bearing the notes of previous readers or even the authors,transforming a
finished book into a dynamic,co-created text.
So,if the book-fluencers fill their books with a colorful chaos of thoughts,why not let them?
After all,in the pursuit of deeper understanding and connection,a few untidy margins seem a
small price to pay.
32.What practice is mentioned in the first paragraph?
A.Writing personal notes in books.
B.Sharing helpful reading habits
C.Posting reading moments online.
D.Designing beautiful book covers.
33.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about regarding marginalia?
A.Their modern artistic value.
B.Their well-recognized figures.
C.Their use in classic literature.
D.Their long-standing presence.
34.Why do some readers buy secondhand annotated books?
A.To honor famous authors.
B.To collect rare editions
C.To connect with past thoughts.
D.To find out correct predictions.
35.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A.A Response to Annotation Critics
B.Messy Margins,Meaningful Minds
C.The Neuroscience Behind Marginalia D.Annotated Pages,Forgotten Stories
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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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
We live in an age when short dramas (slip easily into the gaps of daily life.
36 Like quick flashes of light,they deliver instant excitement and clearly defined emotions.
In just a few minutes,a conflict appears,rises,and disappears,offering immediate satisfaction
with little demand on our time.In a fast-paced world,they have become a natural companion.
Yet what comes quickly often fades just as quickly.Short dramas rush from scene to
scene,leaving little room for thought to settle.Characters may seem vivid,but they remain
shallow-more like sketches than true portraits.Problems are solved before they are fully
experienced.37 Gradually,watching turns into a habit of easy consumption rather than
active reflection.
The human mind is not built for endless speed.Beneath the desire for quick pleasure lies a
deeper needto understand,to feel,and to think.We long for meaning that unfolds slowly,
emotions that stay with us,and stories that reflect our own struggles.38
A film invites us to slow down.When the screen darkens,time seems to stretch.Scenes are
allowed to breathe.Silence begins to speak.Characters grow through choices,mistakes,and
moments of waiting.Meaning is not delivered all at once but revealed gently,like light at dawn.
Films do not rush viewers forward.39
Think of the white feather drifting in Forrest Gump.Recall Andy Dufresne standing in the
rain in The Shawshank Redemption,arms open,finally free.40 Beyond the fast stream of
short dramas lies the deep river of cinema-quiet,powerful,and always worth entering.
A.Their primary appeal lies in speed.
B.Viewers are entertained,but seldom challenged.
C.But not all people experience it in the same way.
D.These films are produced to offer quick relaxation
E.Such moments stay with us long after the screen falls silent.
F.Instead,they draw us inward,asking for thought beyond the moment.
G.It is this quiet hunger that draws us toward the wider world of cinema.
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第二部分语言运用(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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My carefree daughters should have been a gift to my task-driven nature,but I was too busy to
see it.
Whenever they 41 my schedule,I thought to myself,"We don't have time for this."
42,the words I most commonly spoke were"Hurry up",even though they did nothing to
increase their 43.
Then one day,everything changed.As we got ready to leave,I heard my older girl 44
to her sister,"You are so slow."As she crossed her arms in an 45 manner,I saw that I was
46
a child who simply wanted to enjoy life.With an unsteady voice,I looked into my
younger daughter's eyes and 47,"I'm sorry for always making you hurry.I 48 that
you take your time."While both daughters were49,my younger one's face softened with
acceptance.
From then on,I began giving them a little more time to
50
if we had to go
somewhere.And when they 51 to admire something on the way,I would52 my
schedule and simply observe them.I 53 expressions on their face I'd never seen before.
That's when I finally realized they were a 54 to my anxious soul.
I gave my daughters a little time,and in return,they taught me that
55
comes easier
when you stop rushing through life.
41.A.followed
B.interrupted
C.determined
D.completed
42.A.Consequently B.Suddenly
C.Luckily
D.Similarly
43.A.confidence
B.curiosity
C.knowledge
D.speed
44.A.explain
B.reply
C.complain
D.promise
45.A.appropriate
B.encouraging
C.impatient
D.indirect
46.A.rushing
B.comforting
C.teaching
D.monitoring
47.A.praised
B.argued
C.warned
D.apologized
48.A.assume
B.order
C.fear
D.love
49.A.scared
B.surprised
C.relaxed
D.excited
50.A.prepare
B.share
C.reflect
D.rest
51.A.pretended
B.stopped
C.declined
D.agreed
52.A.continue with
B.care about
C.speed up
D.set aside
53.A.assessed
B.noticed
C.ignored
D.imagined
54.A.gift
B.challenge
C.change
D.witness
55.A.success
B.gratitude
C.peace
D.forgiveness
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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。
Chinese scientists have created a robotic antelope to monitor Tibetan antelopes,a species
considered "near threatened."The robot,56 movements seem slightly awkward,has
successfully joined herds()of real antelopes in the wild.
Tibetan antelopes have long been hunted 57 their soft fur,used to make luxury
shawls (and scarves.As a result,their population 58 (drop)sharply-from around
one million to just 65,000 in the 1990s.59 (fortunate),conservation measures have helped
the species recover in recent years.
To further protect them,scientists developed a four-legged robot 60
(arm)with
cameras and artificial intelligence (AI).The AI system allows the robot to copy animal behavior
and fit in with the herds,thus enabling scientists to observe the antelopes'natural 61(activity)
from a distance without disturbing or frightening them.
So far,the new technology 62(test)in several national nature reserves in China.
These reserves are located in high-altitude areas,making it hard for wildlife conservationists and
volunteers_63(access).The tests showed that the robot can move across muddy ground
64 overcome obstacles to collect valuable data about the animals.
In the future,similar robots may be used in different nature reserves to support wildlife
protection.This innovation is expected to play an even 65(great)role in preserving
endangered species.
第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
学校有意对下一届校运会进行改革,增加更多集体趣味运动项目。现通过校英文报征集
同学们的看法,请你供稿:
1.你的观点:
2.你的理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右:
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Should we add more collective fun sports to our sports meet?
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第二节(满分25分)
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。
Oliver was amazed by a cartoonist (at a pizza shop.With only a few quick lines,the
cartoonist turned him into a big-headed,cheerful character in seconds.That moment planted a seed
in Oliver's heart.He decided to learn this"magic"himself.
For the next two weeks,he practiced every day,following simple rules he had read about:
make big features bigger and leave out small details.When the school announced its art fair,
Oliver knew he would draw his best friend,Emily.
He began with confidence.He turned Emily's curly hair into a messy pile of spaghetti
利面)and made her braces(牙套)look like shiny metal bricks.Stepping back,Oliver felt proud.
The picture was funny and clever,and at the art fair it even won a judge's sticker.But his pride
disappeared when he saw Emily standing in front of the picture,frozen.When she turned around,
her eyes were full of tears."Why would you draw me like this?"she asked.Before Oliver could
answer,she hurried away,leaving him with a heavy feeling in his stomach.
That afternoon,Oliver went back to the pizza shop and showed the cartoonist the picture.The
man studied it for a moment."You drew what she looks like,"he said gently,"but not who she is."
Oliver carried those words home with him.When he looked at the drawing again,he did not
see funny lines anymore.He saw the real Emily-the girl who loved music and played the violin
with passion,the girl whose warm smile could light up a room
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右:
2.请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:That night,Oliver started a new picture.
Par agr aph 2:That night,Oliver started a new picture.
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