2026届高三英语模拟阅读理解(记叙文)试题汇总一

目录 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 1 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 3 江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语月考试 4 江苏省盐城市四校2025-2026学年高三上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷 5 重庆市西南大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三10月月考英语试卷 7 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 8 2026届山东省聊城市百师联盟高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题 9 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 11 2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷 12 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 13 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 15 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题 16 2026届浙江温州一模英语卷 17 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 18 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 20 江苏省盐城市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题 21 2026届浙江省浙江省“9+1”联盟高三上学期一模联考英语试题 22 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 23 江苏省南京市中华中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 25 金丽衢十二校2025学年高三第一次联考英语试题 26 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 27 云南民族大学附属高级中学2026届高三联考卷（四） 29 汉中市普通高中高三年级第一次教学质量检测考试 30 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 31 湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题 32 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 33 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 B When I was 27 years old, I left a very demanding job in management consulting for a job that was even more demanding: teaching. I went to teach seventh graders math in the New York City public schools. And like any teacher, I made quizzes and tests. When the work came back, I calculated grades. What struck me was that IQ was not the only difference between my best and my worst students. Some of my strongest performers did not have excellent IQ scores. Some of my smartest kids weren’t doing so well. And that got me thinking. After several more years of teaching, I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective, from a psychological perspective. In education, the one thing we know how to measure best is IQ. But what if doing well in school and in life depends on much more than your ability to learn quickly and easily? So I left the classroom, and I went to graduate school to become a psychologist. I started studying kids and adults in all kinds of super challenging settings, and in every study my question was, who is successful here and why? My research team and I went to a school. We tried to predict which students would stay in military training and which would drop out. We studied first-year teachers working in really tough neighborhoods, asking which teachers are still going to be here in teaching by the end of the school year? In all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. And it wasn’t social intelligence. It wasn’t good looks, physical health, and it wasn’t IQ. Instead, it was grit. To me, the most shocking thing about grit is how little we know. That’s the work that stands before us. We need to take our best ideas, our strongest intuitions, and we need to test them. We need to measure whether we’ve been successful, and we have to be willing to fail, to be wrong, to start over again with lessons learned. 4. How did the author feel about the result of the quizzes and tests? A. Disappointed. B. Demanding. C. Shocked. D. Indifferent. 5. What made the author leave the classroom? A. Her inability to teach at school. B. Her dream to be a psychologist. C. Her better understanding of education. D. Her desire to study the factor of success. 6. According to the author, the result of their research is ________. A. confusing B. inspiring C. perfect D. measurable 7. What can we learn from this passage? A. Failure is the mother of success. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. Nothing is impossible with a willing heart. D. IQ is the key that unlocks the door of knowledge. 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 B When Tina Farr visits the year 2 classroom at her Oxford primary school, she can feel the changed atmosphere since play was put firmly back on the curriculum (课程). “The children come running up with things they have made. There is always a shop on the go so they will be pricing up something or finding change.” the headteacher says. Play-based learning — letting children move around, make up games and explore within loosely guided activities — usually stops when they attend primary school. Lessons then become desk-based, focused on reading and writing. Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes. “Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn’t take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play-based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren’t working. “If a practice isn’t in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?” The school’s year 5 children — aged nine and 10 — were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture. “The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.” A teacher note: “Their self-regulation has improved greatly. They settle down to work much more readily.” Farr believes the outdated system needs urgent change. “We have neuroscience (神经科学) to know children learn through play.” In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection. “The inspector really understood our play-based learning.” Farr’s message is that her approach can be rolled out. “It’s blown my mind how engaged the children are. It’s phenomenal,” she says. 4. What change does Farr bring to her school? A. Additional income. B. Flexible environments. C. Upgraded equipment D. Diverse outdoor games. 5. What is the main reason for Farr to introduce play-based learning? A. To reduce teacher’ workload． B. To enhance the school’s reputation. C. To improve students’ academic results. D. To promote kids’ well-being and growth. 6. Which best describes the students with the new seating arrangement? A. More focused. B. More energetic. C. More self-centred． D. More courageous. 7. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Farr’s approach? A. Its theory. B. Its challenge. C. Its purpose. D. Its effectiveness. 江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语月考试 B My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still. So, this year I committed myself to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain. My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here’s how I did it. I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day. It was something I hadn’t done in years and it was scary how difficult it was. In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was like a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times when I normally would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks. By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves. 4. What does the underlined word “vitiated” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Activated. B. Removed. C. Restored. D. Weakened. 5. What was the first thing the author did to achieve the goal? A. Getting rid of the distractions. B. Treating his mind with patience. C. Establishing basic rules for himself. D. Putting books to their original places. 6. Why does the author mention two books in Paragraph 4? A. To explain benefits of reading. B. To advocate ways to find quiet. C. To echo his personal experience. D. To list disadvantages of digital noise. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A. Books are what have made us. B. Rejecting the Internet is a top priority. C. To return to books is to reclaim our focus. D. The quietest people have the loudest minds. 江苏省盐城市四校2025-2026学年高三上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷 B One quiet afternoon in France in her studio, wood crafting (木工技艺) artist Hua Yong found herself watching water boil. Without thinking, she reached for her phone and refreshed the screen. At that very moment, she realized how much modern life is consumed by speed. “We are completely swept up by the fast pace of life,” she said. “It’s becoming harder to find time to unwind among the everyday chaos of life.” Hua Yong, the 2024 receiver of the Hand of Wisdom prize, a Sino-French crafts exchange program, spent two months in Paris last year, a rare stretch of uninterrupted time that allowed her to reflect on the act of creation. She began experimenting with simple geometric (几何的) forms, repeating them to create visual effects that seemed to go beyond time and space. “I thought about how to create something new from nothing, and used the highest standards of traditional Chinese craftsmanship to bring these ideas to life,” she said. “Wood crafting requires the investment of time,” she noted. Her exhibition Changing the World in Silence at Yishu 8, an art platform in Beijing, marked the highlight of a year’s reflection. Running through mid-June, the show featured 25 pieces, 11 of which were created after her Paris residency. Among the works was a vortex-like (漩涡状的) table, which drew the viewer’s mind into a different dimension. “We hope all the crafts here quietly accompany the viewers, bringing a brief mental escape and a moment of relaxation,” described Hua. “The changes in her work’s form between movement and stillness are projections of conceptual unrest,” said Su Dan, the artistic director of Hand of Wisdom, observing Hua’s shift since her return. “She has long engaged with Chinese traditional materials and been constantly thinking. Works created in such a state of reflection become models of design philosophy: They are short-lived, yet everlasting.” 24. Why did Hua Yong reach for her phone in Paragraph 1? A. She felt like taking a photo. B. She tried to have a rest among chaos. C. She intended to make a call. D. She had formed the habitual behavior. 25. What change did Hua Yong make after her Sino-French crafts exchange program? A. She integrated Sino-French wood crafts. B. She applied geometric shapes creatively. C. She shifted to rare and simple materials. D. She adopted digital techniques flexibly. 26. What do we know about the works in Changing the World in Silence? A. They relied hardly on handwork. B. They mirrored the rush of modern life. C. They featured mental relaxation. D. They were well-appreciated by viewers. 27. What does Su Dan imply about Hua Yong? A. She underwent life unrest in Paris. B. She deserted wood craft traditions. C. Her works turn out the best models. D. Her works convey a consistent idea. 重庆市西南大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三10月月考英语试卷 B For a long time, I kept a selection of books on a shelf next to my bed that I called my “heart books”. To qualify for a place on the shelf, a book had to be not only one I loved, but one that mattered. There was one book that never made it onto that shelf, though I read it in high school: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. I can still remember the day I bought it. It was summer and I must have been 14 or 15. Desperate to get out of my house, I rode my bike into town and walked into the bookstore. I was going through the shelf of books on writing and it caught my eye. I picked it up, read a few pages, and bought it. Then I took it with me to a park, read the first few chapters, and opened my notebook to write. It’s a fairly straightforward writing book. Goldberg’s method is simple: you choose a topic, set a timer, and write for 10, 15, or 20 minutes without picking up your pen. Free writing, timed writing, writing topics: anyone who has taken a creative writing class may have encountered these things. It’s not earth-shattering. There was nothing particularly new or unusual about the book so I can’t say why it attracted me so much. But it changed everything. I went from being someone who enjoyed writing to being a writer. During my teen years and early twenties, following Goldberg’s method was at the core of my identity. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I filled notebooks. When I eventually started writing fiction, I did the same thing. The “I” in my notebooks became someone else, but I held to the same practice. This writing practice led me to a writing group in Boston. It led me to my current career. It led me, in so many ways, to myself. Becoming a writer allowed me to become so many other things: an activist, a business owner, a farmer, a baker... Writing is where I found my confidence. It was where I became curious about the world. From that, everything else has followed. 4. How did the author encounter Writing Down the Bones? A. By following a selection of “heart books”. B. By referring to a book list about writing. C. By recommendation of Natalie Goldberg. D. By seeking writing books on a bookshelf. 5. What does the word “earth-shattering” underlined in paragraph 3 mean? A. Trivial. B. Remarkable. C. Appropriate. D. Amusing. 6. What can we infer about Writing Down the Bones? A. It inspired the author to be a writer. B. It was the first novel the author read. C. It made the author start to love writing. D. It is one of the books the author reads most. 7. Which of the following is answered by the last paragraph? A. What is the author’s life like right now? B. What did the author do in the writing group? C. How has the writing practice shaped the author? D. Why did the author give up the writing practice? 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 B A story of friendship between a human and a beast is familiar, but one between a man and a penguin is rare. It began when 71-year-old Brazilian fisherman Joao found an oil-covered penguin on a Rio de Janeiro beach, close to death. The kindhearted fisherman knew that he could not simply walk away from the poor penguin. So Joao cleaned the oil off the penguin’s feathers and nursed it back to health. He started taking care of the poor penguin and fed it with fish to recover the energy it had lost. Soon, he decided to name his newfound friend Dindim. Right after Dindim was able to recover, Joao attempted to release the penguin back into the sea. However, Dindim would not leave his side. If you are thinking that their one-of-a-kind friendship ended there, then you are in for a big surprise! Apparently, Dindim was so touched by the local fisherman’s kind gesture that it cannot forget about him and considered where he lives as its second home. Hence, each year, Dindim would travel over 5,000 miles just to see and be reunited with Joao, the man who saved its life. In fact, for the past four years, Dindim has already spent 8 months of the year with the kindhearted fisherman in its second home. According to Professor Krajweski, the one who interviewed Joao for Globo TV, Dindim was the first ever penguin that he had encountered to be sweet, thoughtful, and attached to its rescuer. But he has an explanation about such remarkable incident. Meanwhile, this heartwarming story of a unique friendship has made its way to the big screen. In My Penguin Friend, Brazilian director David Schurmann adds creative touches to the true story, sometimes going beyond the original facts. Although Schurmann aimed to subtly (巧妙地)include an environmental message, his main goal was to offer hope and relief to audiences. 24. How did Joao help Dindim? A. He released it into the sea. B. He called nurses to clean it. C. He trained it in learning tricks. D. He helped it to restore strength. 25. What do we learn about Dindim? A. It possessed a good memory. B. It improved its swimming skills. C. It formed a strong bond with Joao. D. It built its second home on the island. 26. What was Schurmann’s primary goal to make My Penguin Friend? A. To uplift viewers. B. To arouse attention. C. To inform audiences. D. To document a story. 27. What message does the story try to convey? A. Love me, love my dog. B. Good deeds bring good returns. C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. Birds of a feather flock together. 2026届山东省聊城市百师联盟高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题 B Kristina Smithe was running the California International Marathon in 2019, drinking cups of water at an aid station, when she started to think about how much waste such events produce. On the flight home, she did the math: 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations and something like 150,000 cups used once and thrown away. That gave her an idea for something more sustainable-a lightweight silicone (硅胶) cup that could be used again and again. After working out a design, Smith e ordered some cups and tested them at a race in 2021. Now her business, Hiccup Earth, has 70,000 cups that can be rented out to interested races to replace the typical white paper cups. Billions of disposable (一次性的) cups are used around the world each year. These cups are often made of plastic, but even if they are made of paper, they typically have a plastic lining that makes it difficult for them to biodegrade (生物降解). Making these cups, and disposing or burning them, also generates planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. “It’s something that generates a lot of waste, and the waste — depending on what exactly it’s made of — can really last in landfills for hundreds of years,” said Sarah Gleeson, an expert at climate nonprofit Project Drawdown. Now, Smithe rents out thousands of reusable cups, driving them to events in big boxes and leaving recycling bins with the company logo for collection after use. By the start of May this year, Smithe estimated she’s taken her cups to 137 races and spared more than 900,000 disposable ones from the landfills. Gleeson sees the reusable cups as an effective way that innovators are looking to cut down on waste. Such solutions often have to be rooted in convenience and grounded in local or small applications to get more people to adopt them. Some cities, for instance, are experimenting with reusable food takeout containers that customers return to nearby recycling bins later on. High adoption of sustainable solutions really maximizes environmental benefits. 4. What inspired Smithe’s business idea? A. The popularity of lightweight cups. B. The disposable cups in the Marathon. C. Runners’ demands for quality cups. D. Insufficient cup supply at aid stations. 5. Why does the author mention Sarah Gleeson’s words in paragraph 3? A. To illustrate the growing global warming. B. To highlight the value of waste sorting. C. To show the determining factor of pollution. D. To stress the necessity of reducing plastic waste. 6. What is Hiccup Earth’s primary service? A. Selling reusable cups directly to runners. B. Donating silicone cups to race organizers. C. Renting recyclable cups to sports events. D. Offering eco-friendly materials to cup producers. 7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To call on more sustainable practice. B. To analyze potential challenges. C. To compare waste reduction measures. D. To introduce another innovation. 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 B I remember when I started telling people about my upcoming solo (独自的) travel to Mongolia, I was met with surprise and often confusion. My manager at the time gave me a funny look and warned me against going there. I didn’t panic. I’d done my research. Mongolia wasn’t as dangerous as people thought — in fact, it’s far safer than a lot of more frequented countries, like South America. The thing about Mongolia is… no one has been there. I don’t know a single other person in my life who has been there. Except for the friends I made while I was there. That’s the thing about solo travel — you don’t technically have to do it alone. Since Mongolia held some risks to it and is considered one of the most remote regions in the world, I decided to join a small-group tour. I admit I was a little nervous. Looking up past trips on this company’s website, it looked like it was a whole bunch of couples that frequented these tours. I started picturing six couples, enjoying a Mongolian sunset… and then little old me. Just off to the side, enjoying it on my own. When I arrived in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, and met the rest of the tour, I was both surprised and thrilled to realise that, of the ten people on tour, there was only one pair. Everybody else was there on their own. And instead of sitting off to the side like I’d feared, I’d been tent-paired with a lovely young American girl called Annie. On what other occasions might I have met her if not for this solo trip? The decision to travel solo, to not let the fact that I didn’t have a travel companion stop me, was what brought us together. And that’s the beauty of travelling solo. When I’m alone, I’m more likely to branch out and talk to the locals and strangers, even if there’s a language barrier. And, in my experience, most people are good people. Start up a conversation, ask questions, and be curious. Most importantly: don’t be a tourist. Be a traveller. 24. What does the author say about Mongolia? A. It is hardly accessible. B. It is suitable for solo travel. C. It is a popular destination. D. It is safer than people think. 25. Why was the author nervous about the small-group tour? A. She feared being left out. B. She feared being too old to bond. C. She was unsure of the risks ahead. D. She was unfamiliar with such tours. 26. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Annie? A. To illustrate a benefit of solo travel. B. To show the friendliness of the small-group. C. To stress the growing popularity of solo travel. D. To explain the importance of cooperation in travel. 27. According to the author, what is most attractive about solo travel? A. The thrill of self-discovery. B. The freedom of being alone. C. The authentic engagement with others. D. The improvement of conversation skills. 2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷 B I packed my family into our old car and set off on a 3,000 km trip from Sydney to the outback, hoping to create lasting memories for the kids. My plan seemed ambitious — covering such distances with two young kids in the back might sound crazy to a sensible person. For most of the journey, we often felt annoyed, arguing about the remaining distance and the discomfort in the car. I’d had outback road trip memories as a kid and wanted my city-raised children to see the vast open spaces. At a bird-hide near Forbes, we watched a swamp with bright green water and dead trees. Eager to share Australian folk stories, I confidently told the kids that a mysterious creature lived there — but stumbled when they asked me follow-up questions. Their enthusiasm for the smallest joy knocked me for six. At a roadside motel that looked like a movie set, the kids loved being woken by the night trains, cheering each time. After three days, we reached Broken Hill — a town dominated by a big slag heap (矿渣堆), just as remarkable as I remembered. Surrounded by kilometers of mineral-rich land, its streets imply its mining roots. I feared the mineral museum would bore the kids, but they yelled with joy, thinking it was real-life Minecraft. The trip wasn’t fantastic — I even complained about hard mattresses on the bed and small towels. But on Easter morning, the kids went wild for a simple egg hunt in our cheap motel room, thrilled to search every corner. I set out to teach the kids about the far reaches of our state, when in fact the kids were the best perspective I could ask for all along. 4. Why did the author organize the trip? A. To explore the locals’ unique lifestyle. B. To make shared memories for the family. C. To document the kids’ exposure to nature. D. To relive the special outback experiences. 5. What does the underlined word “stumbled” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Tripped over my words. B. Argued about the stories. C. Subscribed to their views. D. Reflected on the memories. 6. What does the author think of the trip? A. It well fulfills its original purpose. B. It is worthwhile despite inconveniences. C. It leaves the family an unpleasant memory. D. It is an ambitious but disappointing attempt. 7. What key message does the author try to convey through the passage? A. Travel joy lies in overcoming challenges. B. City-raised kids can easily adapt to the outback. C. We gain unexpected insights through kids’ eyes. D. The outback offers more unique sights than cities. 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 B Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors. However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats. Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench?” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved—after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name. Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter? Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter. When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives. 24. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________. A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather 25. How did the bench get its various names? A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions. C. From users’ activities on it. D. From Donna’s creative ideas. 26. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose. C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter. D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage. 27. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end? A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem. C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order. 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 B The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation.“I know all about this area. The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,”I said to his German family.“How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 4. What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A. Her childhood experience. B. Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C. Her past travel adventures. D. Her previous school education. 5. What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A. It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B. It was famous for its many restaurants. C. Kids there were born outside of America. D. Parents there spoke their mother tongues. 6. What did New York provide? A. Diverse learning opportunities. B. Quality education programs. C. Financial support for parents. D. Welfare benefits for the poor. 7. From which book is the text most likely taken? A. Into Unknown Skies. B. Never Can Say Goodbye. C. Mom is Always by My Side. D. Falling for the Hometown Girl. 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题 B David Saroni, a name that is becoming increasingly synonymous with sustainable farming, is pioneering a movement towards environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices. As a dedicated farmer, Saroni is not just tending to his crops and livestock but also to the future of our planet. At the core of Saroni’s philosophy lies a deep understanding of the impact of farming on the environment. Recognizing that traditional farming methods often lead to soil degradation, water depletion, and biodiversity loss, Saroni has taken a different path. He integrates principles of ecology and conservation into his farming routine, promoting practices that maintain the health of the land while producing high-quality, nutritious produce. One of the most significant steps Saroni has taken is the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. This approach goes beyond sustainability; it actively improves the ecosystem. By practicing crop rotation, maintaining cover crops, and utilizing compost (堆肥) and natural fertilizers, Saroni’s farm works in harmony with nature, aiding in carbon sequestration (封存) and soil fertility enhancement. In an era where water scarcity is a growing concern, Saroni has put a spotlight on water conservation. Employing drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting techniques, he has managed to reduce water usage dramatically on his farm. These methods ensure that crops receive the precise amount of water they need, minimizing waste and preserving this precious resource. A question that often arises is whether sustainable farming can be as productive as conventional methods. Saroni’s farm serves as a testament to the fact that sustainable practices can lead to both high yield and superior quality. Through soil care and natural pest management, Saroni has shown that it is possible to produce abundant, healthy crops without relying on harmful chemicals. David Saroni’s commitment to sustainable development does not end at his farm gates. He is actively involved in educating the community about the benefits of sustainable agriculture. By hosting workshops, farm tours, and speaking at events, Saroni is spreading the word and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future in farming. 4. What concerns David Saroni in terms of farming? A. Crops and livestock. B. Methods and practices. C. Quality of the produce. D. Sustainability of farming. 5. What is the advantage of Saroni’s measure? A. Reducing chemical waste. B. Improving the ecosystem. C. Maintaining certain crops. D. Enhancing carbon in soil. 6. What does the underlined word “yield” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Production. B. Profit. C. Conservation. D. Development. 7. Which of the following can best describe David Saroni? A. Courageous and devoted. B. Innovative and committed. C. Educational and responsible. D. Knowledgeable and inspiring. 2026届浙江温州一模英语卷 B A grandmother cooks chicken. A group of kids, ages 8 to 14, watch her make the dish. This cooking class is part of a “Summer Camp” in Southern California. At this camp, grandmas are in charge. Each week, they teach young campers how to cook a new dish and do crafts. “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,”said Zainab, who works at Olive Community Services that brings older adults together and created the camp. During the last week of the camp, a 9-year-old Janna learned how to use a sewing machine and make pockets.The camper had pressed hard on the machine’s pedal, making the needle move quickly. “Slowly, slowly,” Rahim,a grandma teaching the sewing class, said to her. The girl smiled when she made it. Rahim said the camp is “filling a gap” for kids. Many schools don’t teach these skills like cooking and sewing. Rahim also doesn’t get to spend much time with her grandchildren because they don’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” she said. The summer camp was organized through a partnership with the Golden Connections Club started by a 14-year-old high school student Leena to encourage teens and seniors to interact. She noticed that many students didn’t have the chance to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about challenges faced by senior adults,such as unfair treatment. The club organizes monthly lunches at Leena’s school. They invite the seniors to the school and discuss topics where both groups can learn from each other. One of the most valuable lessons they’ve shared with her is to live in the moment, and this has taken on new meaning for Leena. “The people we have right now, they’re not going to be with us forever,” she said. 24. What can we know about the Summer Camp? A. It is mainly about cooking. B. It offers jobs to teenagers. C. It is held on a monthly basis. D. It is in the charge of the seniors. 25. What do the underlined words “filling a gap” mean in paragraph 3? A. Providing engaging games. B. Offering nutritious meals. C. Teaching practical techniques. D. Organizing interactive activities. 26. What did Rahim think of teaching the sewing class at the camp? A. Refreshing. B. Fulfilling. C. Challenging. D. Pioneering. 27. What is the main purpose of the club? A. To pass down traditional recipes. B. To ensure an inclusive atmosphere. C. To improve elderly people’s welfare. D. To promote interaction between generations. 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 B When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2010, I wanted to bring it to my school, St Anthony’s, in the remote village of Wasalakotte in central Sri Lanka. Handball is a fascinating game which combines speed, strength, technical precision, skill and teamwork. As a new sport, I saw the potential in it as a golden opportunity for our school as we had never earned a place in traditional sports. The boys were immediately interested and 40 students signed up to play. Training started early in the morning before class and continued after school until it was dark. After three months of tireless training we were able to compete at the all-island school handball tournament. Our boys played remarkably well and reached the semifinals. And that was when the real game started. Students, parents, and teachers from Colombo schools joined forces against us, saying they wouldn’t allow the cup to be taken out of Colombo. They considered it a shame to lose a match against boys from a rural village school, who couldn’t even speak English due to lack of staff and opportunities. Some Colombo students wore leaves and danced and sang Vedda songs to laugh at our boys. Even the referees (裁判) favoured the Colombo schools, resulting in our team being robbed of the victory they deserved. A few weeks after the defeat, I met the national handball coach to discuss our treatment by the referees. He apologized and offered to send a Korean professional handball coach to our school. Coach Vonho arrived as promised and turned our handball team from good to great in just two weeks. The following year, nobody could stop our team from winning the all-island schools handball championship.Our team of 14 boys played so well that teachers from other schools advised their players to watch our matches. And I was greatly honored to have shown the boys that dreams can be fulfilled. 24. Why did the author introduce handball to his school? A. To replace traditional sports. B. To achieve sports recognition. C. To follow a new national policy. D. To develop students’ athletic potential. 25. What can be learned about the boys from paragraph 3? A. They deserved to lose the game. B. They lacked opportunities to practice. C. They considered it a shame to lose the match. D. They suffered prejudice and unfair treatment. 26. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Professional. B. Strict. C. Determined. D. Grateful. 27. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Respect Without Reason B. Pride After Prejudice C. Colombo: The protector of Tradition D. Vonho: The Builder of Champions 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 B It was probably five years ago when I was asked to work with a young comedian called Chris. At that time, he came up with this fun idea of a fictional character called Duncan. When I met ‘Duncan’ for the first time, he was wearing a Heart of Midlothian shirt — the team I never supported. He then started eating a packet of crisps right next to me, which is one of my pet hates. He was a complete disappointment to me and I knew immediately that we were going to have some fun. Before the performance, he handed me the lines, I said I couldn’t say half the things as they were too mean. He convinced me it was fine and I went with it, and honestly, it was so funny. I struggled to keep a straight face. It went viral (迅速走红). He was approached by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — way beyond my comfort zone. But I was so comfortable with Chris by this point, I agreed to do it. I never knew what Chris was going to do onstage. I just had to go along with it, and then I’d tell funny tennis stories when he went offstage to get ready. Making people laugh gave me the greatest pleasure. I thought back to sitting in the audience many times before and I couldn’t believe that I was up there onstage. For many years, my life was just tennis and it was so lovely to go into someone else’s world. Before I partnered with Chris, my sons started winning big in tennis, which made us famous. I had a hard time from the media, seen as the pushy mum, overbearing and never smiling. The fact is not so. Being in the tennis players’ box is not fun. It’s really stressful and there’s a reason why I wasn’t smiling. When I meet people in everyday life now, they point out that I’m always smiling. It’s really nice that people see that side of me. 4. What’s the author’s first impression of Duncan? A. Annoying. B. Polite. C. Talented. D. Funny. 5. What’s paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Growth in different careers. B. Struggle during performances. C. An embarrassing experience in theater. D. An unexpected journey on comedy stage. 6. What’s the author’s attitude to this experience? A. Discouraged. B. Regretful. C. Relieved. D. Grateful. 7. Which of the following might be the best title of the text? A. The Price of Viral Fame B. A New Stage Beyond Tennis C. The Intense Pressure on Stage D. Courtside Tears of a Tennis Mum 江苏省盐城市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题 B At a large plain building in downtown Los Angeles, a handful of technicians bend over their brightly lit workstations, repairing guitars, violins, and pianos. This facility is one of the only remaining publicly funded shops for musical instruments in the country. Thousands of cases lay neatly on tall shelves, ready to be shipped to schools across the nation’s second largest school district, Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD). These district-owned instruments and the repairs are a free service to students here. “The shop is a jewel for the school district,” says Steve Bagmanyan, who started here in 2003 as a piano technician and now manages the shop. In a school district where about 80% of students come from low-income backgrounds, the repair shop helps create equal access to quality instruments, which can be expensive to own and maintain. And it’s a huge help for educators, too. “For teachers, they don’t need to think about what to do with a broken instrument and to think ‘where am I going to find repairs?’ That is all extra stress on a teacher.” Bagmanyan and the technicians work quietly in the background. The repair shop was, for many years, largely invisible to students and families. That changed when it was featured in the documentary The Last Repair Shop, which won an Oscar last year. Since then, letters have been pouring in from students sharing their gratefulness. Pointing to a wall decorated with the notes, Bagmanyan says, “That’s our Oscar.” The shop faced challenges due to the school district’s financial difficulties. Now, the facility has received a $15 million donation from great musician Herb Alpert, who began his own musical journey in LAUSD schools. Alpert believes music is essential for child development and should be a right for all. He recalls how picking up a guitar at 8 changed his life, giving a shy boy a voice. He hopes his support will encourage other school districts to reinvest in similar programs. 24. What is the shop started for? A. Maintaining various instruments. B. Training instrument technicians. C. Displaying precious instruments. D. Providing violin performances. 25. Why are teachers mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate the repair shop’s impacts. B. To emphasize their stress levels. C. To show high cost of music teaching. D. To highlight their role in education. 26. What does Steve Bagmanyan mean by saying “That’s our Oscar”? A. He is proud of students’ achievements. B. He is happy with his role in the film. C. He sees students’ thanks as a true reward. D. He wants the shop to win more awards. 27. What might Herb Alpert agree with? A. Donating instruments to musicians. B. Spending more money on guitars. C. Making music accessible to all. D. Teaching music as schools’ main purpose. 2026届浙江省浙江省“9+1”联盟高三上学期一模联考英语试题 B The Great Sock Mystery I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks? Missing? How peculiar!” I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street. In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them. The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly. Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock. I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector. 24. What drove the author to start the investigation? A. The sock drawer was often left open. B. Buster started barking at the sock drawer. C. Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks. D. Single socks were found in unusual places around the house. 25. What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster? A. Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock. B. Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits. C. Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear. D. Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks. 26. Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5? A. uninterested. B. uncertain. C. excited. D. confused. 27. What might the author do at last? A. Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks. B. Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter. C. Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster. D. Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment. 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 B Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes. I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically. Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves—one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living. Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit. 24. Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______. A. stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration B. highlight the wisdom of past generations C. promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship D. contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas 25. Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple? A. To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship. B. To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen. C. To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times. D. To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones. 26. What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint? A. Creating resource-efficient products. B. Persisting through testing and effort. C. Adapting tradition wisdom for modern use. D. Combining digital and traditional techniques. 27. What does Mr. Chen’s story show? A. The best of both worlds. B. Two sides of a coin. C. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. D. What is new is not always better. 江苏省南京市中华中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 B I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda, and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed. Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my disciplines for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again. To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork. What surprised me the most was how much I learnt. Some of the best books I read were fictional stories of history happening in a realistic setting. I learned about life in different countries as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul. 24. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety? A. He drowned it in chocolate. B. He conducted an experiment. C. He slept on the sofa leisurely. D. He escaped into a fantasy world. 25. What does the author mean by the underlined part in paragraph 2? A. He was too busy to take good care of his books. B. The latest Harry Potter book was popular among students. C. Reading novels was a waste of time. D. The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected. 26. How did the New Year’s resolution benefit the author? A. More sympathy went out to him. B. His moral values were strengthened. C. He learned much about religious diversity. D. He gained new insight into his academic discipline. 27. What’s the best title of the text? A. Novels: Love at Second Sight. B. The Power of Research Papers. C. Reading: A Lifelong Hobby. D. The Benefits of History Reading. 金丽衢十二校2025学年高三第一次联考英语试题 B Ntonino Scordo’s China adventure was triggered by the story of legendary Italian explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324), who traveled to the same country over 700 years ago. “When I was a child, I saw II Milione on RAI,” he said, referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV. “The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me and I decided one day I would explore this exotic country myself.” Scordo, Nino to his friends, comes from a culinary family in Sicily, southern Italy, inheriting his mother’s passion for cooking. Since his arrival in China in 2010, he has traveled around the country — from Guangdong in the south to Shanghai in the east, and then Beijing in the north. Currently the executive sous chef at Jinling Hotel’s Restaurant Pacific Grill in Nanjing, Nino, inspired by the rich diversity of Chinese cuisine, has crafted many creative dishes, blending Western food with Chinese culture. “Recently, I read the news of China’s new visa-free policy, which allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for up to 240 hours,” he said. “This is a praiseworthy policy, a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community. I immediately informed my Italian friends and relatives, inviting them to visit China.” Fascinated by Chinese culture and food, Nino often travels around to find new inspirations. “I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, accompanied by an editor of Gourmet magazine. From north to south along the water route, the cities were Tai’erzhuang, Huai’an, Yangzhou and Hangzhou. It was a journey worth taking, with beautiful scenery, local delicacies, and a rich folk culture experience.” “Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said. “What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region. “But it was not just the food that drew me in; it was the people, their kindness, and the customs passed down through generations,” he added. 4. What aroused Ntonino Scordo’s interest in China? A. A TV series about Marco Polo. B. A legend of a Chinese explorer. C. His mother’s passion for cooking. D. His Italian friends’ recommendations. 5. What does the underlined word “commendable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Changeable. B. Flexible. C. Debatable. D. Admirable. 6. What can we learn about Nino’s trip along the Grand Canal? A. He traveled with his Italian friends and relatives. B. The trip was his first visit to northern Chinese cities. C. He focused mainly on tasting specialty dishes during the trip. D. The trip allowed him to experience diverse local cultures and foods. 7. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. The impact of the policy. B. The summary of the trip. C. The plan of the next trip. D. The promotion of the Grand Canal. 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 B My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak, Tintin, and Archie. They enabled me to enjoy myself in a world without iPads and the Internet ― just like so many of my friends who were fond of reading. While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels quite formidable. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana ― a graphic novel. It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself transitioning towards graphic novels from childish comic books. Graphic novels dealt with serious topics in a more engaging manner. They would literally show me what was going on. For example, when I was reading Joe Sacco’s Palestine, I didn’t have to imagine the ruin caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I could actually see it while reading about it. Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield’s Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco’s Palestine first. Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a “picture” of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the overall story. From black and white strips and colorful comic books to illustrated graphic novels, this type of storytelling has come a long way. While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is more substantial and here to stay. 24. Why did the author turn to comic books as a child? A. He found comic books interesting. B. He had limited access to other books. C. He wanted to be different from his friends. D. He could relax from reading text-only books. 25. Which word can best explain the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 2? A. Acceptable. B. Natural. C. Scary. D. Appealing. 26. What does the author say about reading Sacco’s Palestine? A. It encouraged him to read more text-only novels. B. It improved his understanding of Bloomfield’s book. C. It introduced him to a compelling style of storytelling. D. It changed his attitude to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 27. What does the author mainly talk about in the passage? A. Comic books are more than comic. B. Why he loves reading graphic novels. C. Why he turned to serious novels eventually. D. Picture books are here to stay for many reasons. 云南民族大学附属高级中学2026届高三联考卷（四） B It’s all too common for some nonprofits to jump into countries to “fix” problems and then leave. When 23-year-old Maggie Grout started her nonprofit, she wanted to do the opposite Grout came up with the idea for Thinking Huts in 2015, when she was a teenager. The organization is a nonprofit dedicated to building schools in communities that need them. In 2022, Thinking Huts built its first 3D-printed school in the town of Fianarantsoa, a city in Madagascar. Now it’s preparing to uncover its second 3D-printed campus, nicknamed “Honeycomb (蜂巢)”, on the west coast of the African island. Thinking Huts’ method of constructing its schools takes a small part of the time that it would need to build a structure from scratch (从头做起), Grout says, with one “hut” taking just 18 hours and $40,000 to $50,000 to build. The campus consists of a handful of huts and use a honeycomb design with solar panels; they also have potable water, Wi-Fi, and toilets. The new campus will serve three villages in the southwestern region of the African island, where more than 200 students aged 4 to 16 live. Grout has considered launching Thinking Huts in a number of different countries. She settled first on Madagascar because it has both a struggling education system and a government that welcomes outsiders. As of 2022, roughly three out of four secondary-age children there were not attending school due to factors such as overcrowding and dangerous commutes, according to the United Nations. Grout’s long-term vision for the nonprofit is to bring it anywhere that would benefit from more access to education. “I think that education is at the root of solving all the other problems in the world.” Grout says. 24. What is the target for Thinking Huts? A. To fix problems at different campuses. B. To demonstrate 3D printing technology. C. To boost local economy in African towns. D. To found schools in needy communities. 25. What can be known about “Honeycomb”? A. It saves a lot of time. B. It is poorly-equipped. C. It consists of plenty of huts. D. It serves students in Fianarantsoa. 26. Why did Grout build the first 3D-printed school in Madagascar? A. The children there had no access to education. B. The United Nations sponsored the program there. C. The government invested much money in education. D. The education there is poor due to limited basic facilities. 27. Which of the following words can best describe Maggie Grout? A. Warm-hearted and brave. B. Well-informed and calm. C. Pioneering and ambitious. D. Diligent and adventurous. 汉中市普通高中高三年级第一次教学质量检测考试 B Descended from generations of fishers of Mauritius, Sandy Monrose never imagined herself as a farmer. But when a merchant ship crashed into the coral reef (礁) in 2020, turning the sea inky black with toxic fuel and sinking the local economy, she and a group of local women turned to the land to feed their families. Five years later, her “model farm” is booming. Memories of the biggest ecological disaster to hit the island are still raw. Monrose says, “As people of the sea, we knew what needed to be done.” After the oil spill, she showed people how to quickly assemble net booms (阻油栏) to contain and clean up the mess. It was only months later, as the cruel reality of lost livelihoods sunk in, that the idea of starting a farm generated. By this point, Monrose had been meeting women from nearby communities. She made an appointment with a company, which runs an “agri-center” for farming entrepreneurs. “It was unimaginable. We asked for land and we got it on the same day,” she says. The early days were painful: The new farm was destroyed by tropical rainstorms repeatedly. Eventually, the company gave them higher land. Once the site of a sugar cane (甘蔗) plantation, the over-fertilized soil was badly in need of some expertise. For this new phase of cooperation, the company organized a series of training for the women. “That’s when things got serious. The farm became very structured,” says Monrose. Latouche, from the tiny village of Bambous Virieux, says farming gave her a new sense of autonomy. The income from farm has been vital after her husband lost the income as a fisher. Bringing home food has made her “feel stronger”. Robinson, who lives near Monrose in Cité la Chaux, says, “I’ve found something that keeps me going, and every day we’re getting food to take home.” 4. What was the life of Sandy like before the disaster? A. Relying on the ocean heavily. B. Having a decent income from fishing. C. Engaging in both fishing and light industry. D. Focusing on the protection of ecology. 5. What did Monrose do right away after the disaster? A. Seek help from a company. B. Consider other livelihoods. C. Volunteer to examine the coast. D. Prevent the pollution from spreading. 6. Why did the author mention Latouche’s words? A. To explain the damage of the disaster. B. To show the meaning of farming. C. To introduce Mauritius after the disaster. D. To prove the potential of farming. 7. What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Oil Spill Ruins Coral Reef B. A Company Saves Local Economy C. Fisherwomen Rebuild with a Farm D. Tropical Storms Destroy Mauritian Farms 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 D All alone, the small brown coin lay on the windowsill. Occasionally, a spider or a fly came by; he wore spider webs, and a light layer of dust. The morning sun warmed him, then moved away. He had been placed there “in case”, and so he waited. No one needed him for much of anything, these days. Policymakers kept remarking, woundingly, that it cost more to make each penny (in 2024, 3.69 cents) than it was worth. That was why, they explained, they would be ending production in 2026. For some time now, people had soured on him. When he was handed over in change, shoppers waved him away with “Keep the penny”. Increasingly, they simply waved a card and ignored him. He had spent longer and longer simply lying around. In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy. Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him? In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little. Such arguments, however, plainly did not persuade policymakers. What, then, was his future, and that of any other penny? As an accessory, perhaps. After all, pennies were lucky. A good-looking cent, as cents went, he could become a button. Glued to a leg, he could stop a chair from wobbling (摇晃). There were worse fates, such as being thrown in a fountain. None of this was what he had been made for. And so, with humility (谦卑), he accepted his new purpose in national life. Perhaps, some day, he would hear his owner say: “Glad I kept that penny.” In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing. 32. Which paragraph presents an argument against policymakers’ decision? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 33. Why is charity mentioned in Paragraph 5? A. To introduce new problems in charity work. B. To raise concerns about wasting small coins. C. To give further evidence of the penny’s value. D. To make a contrast between giving and spending. 34. What would the penny imagine as its best possible future? A. Becoming a collectible. B. Ending up in a fountain. C. Being used as a decoration. D. Being remade into a new coin. 35. What is the overall tone of the text? A. Very formal but a bit dry. B. Mildly humorous but a bit sad. C. Seemingly calm but a bit distant. D. Highly romantic but a bit unreal. 湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题 B For 11-year-old chess talent Reyaansh Chakrabarty, the Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit (《后翼弃兵》) started his love for chess. During the pandemic (流行病), he watched the show, which aroused his interest in chess. From Western Sydney, Reyaansh, a FIDE master with a 2346 classical rating, has excited Australia’s chess world. Australian Chess Federation’s Paul Power said that Reyaansh shows great promise at a young age, adding that Australia has only 10 Grandmasters (GMs) worldwide and that though it’s hard to predict, Reyaansh is on the right way to possibly get a GM title, which would be a great honor for Australia. Reyaansh wants to do more than become a Grandmaster — he dreams of being world champion. Though it’s a huge goal he focuses on improving step by step. As a Year 6 student, he trains five hours each day and eight hours on weekends. His school supports his chess by giving less homework, but he still puts his studies first. He practices tactics and openings strictly, looking for mistakes in his games, and has face-to-face classes with Polish GM Jacek Stopa at the Sydney Chess Academy. Reyaansh said that Stopa teaches him the careful preparation needed for the GM level and that the puzzles he gives are very hard, making him tired after each class. Reyaansh has already beaten GMs, including Australian player Darryl Johansen in Melbourne. His first GM win happened when his opponent blundered in a game that was going to end in a draw. He has played in countries like Norway and Singapore and balances chess with reading books by JK Rowling and Dog Man comics. When talking about what makes chess special, Reyaansh pointed out the game’s intensity, saying that even a game played perfectly can be lost with one mistake. Mr. Power saw more young players joining in, saying the lively interest among primary students is refreshing. Reyaansh’s main advice for others is to find love for the game, because without it, one would get bored. 4. What drew Reyaansh’s interest in chess? A. A pandemic-related activity. B. A fictional character’s story. C. A family tradition. D. A local chess competition. 5. What excited Australia’s chess world? A. Reyaansh’s high rating. B. Reyaansh’s love for chess. C. Reyaansh’s young age D. Reyaansh’s victory in Melbourne. 6. What can we infer about Reyaansh from paragraph 3? A He prioritizes chess over schoolwork. B. He trains more on weekdays than weekends. C. He follows a strict daily routine. D. He gets tired of long-hour practice. 7. What does the underlined word “blundered” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Made a mistake. B. Gave up easily. C. Showed confidence. D. Got special permits. 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 B I admit that I didn’t give the topic of rest much thought until my body forced me to slow down. For the first time in my life, rest was not a choice but something I had to accept. I stayed in bed with medicine and my phone nearby, assuming that lying still meant I was resting. When I began to feel slightly better, I got up to do a few basic chores, only to be very quickly wiped out. That was the moment I figured out that resting to recover would require a great deal more time spent laying around than I had expected. So back to bed I went, where I scrolled (刷屏), texted, and checked my phone like I normally would, without thinking twice about it. Yet, I still felt unwell. In looking for information on how to feel better, I came across an article that included a curious piece of advice: everyday “thinking” activities, such as checking emails, planning shopping and making decisions, also use energy. It was a genuine light-bulb moment. I had never considered that resting for my health was not the same as simply relaxing in my downtime. While rest can feel like one of those “I know it when I see it” concepts, I would argue that many of us don’t. Rest isn’t limited to being physically in bed or taking a short break. If your body is still but your mind is racing — running through long to-do lists or things you feel you “should” be doing — you are not meaningfully resting. Mental effort, after all, is some of our most energetically demanding work. Over time, it became clear to me that resting isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you grew up in an environment where rest was seen as something for lazy people, or if it was seen as something that was not productive, then the thought of rest can set off anxiety. Yet rest is not a luxury. It is a necessary response to anything that wears the body down, from everyday stress to long-term exhaustion. Now, I see rest as an active process– one that requires listening to the body and responding with care. True rest is not laziness. It is an experience of balance, of harmony between what we feel, what we do, and what we need. 24. What did the author assume rest to be? A. Physical stillness. B. Emotional ease. C. chore avoidance. D. Personal entertainment. 25. What does the underlined phrase “a genuine light-bulb moment” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. A sense of relief. B. A flash of curiosity. C. A rise in frustration. D. A shift in understanding. 26. Which of the following disagrees with the author’s idea of “meaningful rest”? A. Lying down with soft music. B. Sleeping after doing housework. C. Sitting still and planning your to-do list. D. Taking a walk without thinking about tasks. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To emphasize the need of rest. B. To warn against risks of overwork. C. To challenge her misconception of rest. D. To share her journey of improving health. $ 目录 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 1 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 3 江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语月考试 4 江苏省盐城市四校2025-2026学年高三上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷 5 重庆市西南大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三10月月考英语试卷 7 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 8 2026届山东省聊城市百师联盟高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题 9 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 11 2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷 12 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 13 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 15 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题 16 2026届浙江温州一模英语卷 17 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 18 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 20 江苏省盐城市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题 21 2026届浙江省浙江省“9+1”联盟高三上学期一模联考英语试题 22 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 23 江苏省南京市中华中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 25 金丽衢十二校2025学年高三第一次联考英语试题 26 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 27 云南民族大学附属高级中学2026届高三联考卷（四） 29 汉中市普通高中高三年级第一次教学质量检测考试 30 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 31 湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题 32 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 33 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 B When I was 27 years old, I left a very demanding job in management consulting for a job that was even more demanding: teaching. I went to teach seventh graders math in the New York City public schools. And like any teacher, I made quizzes and tests. When the work came back, I calculated grades. What struck me was that IQ was not the only difference between my best and my worst students. Some of my strongest performers did not have excellent IQ scores. Some of my smartest kids weren’t doing so well. And that got me thinking. After several more years of teaching, I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective, from a psychological perspective. In education, the one thing we know how to measure best is IQ. But what if doing well in school and in life depends on much more than your ability to learn quickly and easily? So I left the classroom, and I went to graduate school to become a psychologist. I started studying kids and adults in all kinds of super challenging settings, and in every study my question was, who is successful here and why? My research team and I went to a school. We tried to predict which students would stay in military training and which would drop out. We studied first-year teachers working in really tough neighborhoods, asking which teachers are still going to be here in teaching by the end of the school year? In all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. And it wasn’t social intelligence. It wasn’t good looks, physical health, and it wasn’t IQ. Instead, it was grit. To me, the most shocking thing about grit is how little we know. That’s the work that stands before us. We need to take our best ideas, our strongest intuitions, and we need to test them. We need to measure whether we’ve been successful, and we have to be willing to fail, to be wrong, to start over again with lessons learned. 4. How did the author feel about the result of the quizzes and tests? A. Disappointed. B. Demanding. C. Shocked. D. Indifferent. 5. What made the author leave the classroom? A. Her inability to teach at school. B. Her dream to be a psychologist. C. Her better understanding of education. D. Her desire to study the factor of success. 6. According to the author, the result of their research is ________. A. confusing B. inspiring C. perfect D. measurable 7. What can we learn from this passage? A. Failure is the mother of success. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. Nothing is impossible with a willing heart. D. IQ is the key that unlocks the door of knowledge. 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 这是一篇叙事性议论文，作者先以自身从管理咨询转行教纽约公立学校七年级数学的经历切入，讲述发现智商并非学生成绩唯一决定因素的困惑；接着说明为探究成功关键因素，自己离开课堂攻读心理学，研究不同挑战场景下的成功预测变量；最后得出 “毅力（grit）是重要成功预测特征” 的结论，并提出需验证相关理念的展望，整体遵循 “经历引发疑问 — 研究探索问题 — 得出结论与展望” 的篇章结构。 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 B When Tina Farr visits the year 2 classroom at her Oxford primary school, she can feel the changed atmosphere since play was put firmly back on the curriculum (课程). “The children come running up with things they have made. There is always a shop on the go so they will be pricing up something or finding change.” the headteacher says. Play-based learning — letting children move around, make up games and explore within loosely guided activities — usually stops when they attend primary school. Lessons then become desk-based, focused on reading and writing. Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes. “Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn’t take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play-based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren’t working. “If a practice isn’t in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?” The school’s year 5 children — aged nine and 10 — were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture. “The impact was immediate and impressive. Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.” A teacher note: “Their self-regulation has improved greatly. They settle down to work much more readily.” Farr believes the outdated system needs urgent change. “We have neuroscience (神经科学) to know children learn through play.” In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection. “The inspector really understood our play-based learning.” Farr’s message is that her approach can be rolled out. “It’s blown my mind how engaged the children are. It’s phenomenal,” she says. 4. What change does Farr bring to her school? A. Additional income. B. Flexible environments. C. Upgraded equipment D. Diverse outdoor games. 5. What is the main reason for Farr to introduce play-based learning? A. To reduce teacher’ workload． B. To enhance the school’s reputation. C. To improve students’ academic results. D. To promote kids’ well-being and growth. 6. Which best describes the students with the new seating arrangement? A. More focused. B. More energetic. C. More self-centred． D. More courageous. 7. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Farr’s approach? A. Its theory. B. Its challenge. C. Its purpose. D. Its effectiveness. 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D 本文是一篇教育实践类记叙文，结合了事实报道与观点论证，主要介绍了牛津一所小学的校长Tina Farr通过推行游戏化学习和灵活教室环境改革传统教学模式的成功案例。文章以生动课堂场景开篇，通过对比传统以课桌为中心的教学模式，引出Farr校长基于儿童发展神经科学理念所进行的改革实践；接着具体描述了她如何在低年级推行游戏化学习、在高年级移除课桌创造灵活空间，并引用教师反馈说明学生专注力与自律性的显著提升；最后通过教育督查的认可和校长本人的感悟，论证了该教学方法的有效性与可推广性。全文采用“展示现象-分析问题-实施改革-验证效果”的递进结构，有力论证了游戏化学习对促进学生发展的积极意义。 江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月英语月考试 B My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still. So, this year I committed myself to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain. My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here’s how I did it. I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day. It was something I hadn’t done in years and it was scary how difficult it was. In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was like a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times when I normally would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks. By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves. 4. What does the underlined word “vitiated” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Activated. B. Removed. C. Restored. D. Weakened. 5. What was the first thing the author did to achieve the goal? A. Getting rid of the distractions. B. Treating his mind with patience. C. Establishing basic rules for himself. D. Putting books to their original places. 6. Why does the author mention two books in Paragraph 4? A. To explain benefits of reading. B. To advocate ways to find quiet. C. To echo his personal experience. D. To list disadvantages of digital noise. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A. Books are what have made us. B. Rejecting the Internet is a top priority. C. To return to books is to reclaim our focus. D. The quietest people have the loudest minds. 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者如何通过重拾阅读习惯来对抗数字时代带来的注意力危机。文章以生动的比喻开篇，直陈自己注意力涣散的困境；接着设定年度阅读52本书的目标，并详细描述了实施过程中如何通过自我约束、建立规则来克服初期困难；随后引用相关著作的观点，结合个人在电车、公园等场所坚持阅读的实践，验证了远离电子设备对提升专注力的有效性；最后总结重归阅读带来的深层价值——创造宁静的精神空间，找回自我。全文采用“提出问题-实施方案-验证效果-总结意义”的递进结构，层层深入地论证了阅读对于恢复专注力的重要作用。 江苏省盐城市四校2025-2026学年高三上学期第一次质量检测英语试卷 B One quiet afternoon in France in her studio, wood crafting (木工技艺) artist Hua Yong found herself watching water boil. Without thinking, she reached for her phone and refreshed the screen. At that very moment, she realized how much modern life is consumed by speed. “We are completely swept up by the fast pace of life,” she said. “It’s becoming harder to find time to unwind among the everyday chaos of life.” Hua Yong, the 2024 receiver of the Hand of Wisdom prize, a Sino-French crafts exchange program, spent two months in Paris last year, a rare stretch of uninterrupted time that allowed her to reflect on the act of creation. She began experimenting with simple geometric (几何的) forms, repeating them to create visual effects that seemed to go beyond time and space. “I thought about how to create something new from nothing, and used the highest standards of traditional Chinese craftsmanship to bring these ideas to life,” she said. “Wood crafting requires the investment of time,” she noted. Her exhibition Changing the World in Silence at Yishu 8, an art platform in Beijing, marked the highlight of a year’s reflection. Running through mid-June, the show featured 25 pieces, 11 of which were created after her Paris residency. Among the works was a vortex-like (漩涡状的) table, which drew the viewer’s mind into a different dimension. “We hope all the crafts here quietly accompany the viewers, bringing a brief mental escape and a moment of relaxation,” described Hua. “The changes in her work’s form between movement and stillness are projections of conceptual unrest,” said Su Dan, the artistic director of Hand of Wisdom, observing Hua’s shift since her return. “She has long engaged with Chinese traditional materials and been constantly thinking. Works created in such a state of reflection become models of design philosophy: They are short-lived, yet everlasting.” 24. Why did Hua Yong reach for her phone in Paragraph 1? A. She felt like taking a photo. B. She tried to have a rest among chaos. C. She intended to make a call. D. She had formed the habitual behavior. 25. What change did Hua Yong make after her Sino-French crafts exchange program? A. She integrated Sino-French wood crafts. B. She applied geometric shapes creatively. C. She shifted to rare and simple materials. D. She adopted digital techniques flexibly. 26. What do we know about the works in Changing the World in Silence? A. They relied hardly on handwork. B. They mirrored the rush of modern life. C. They featured mental relaxation. D. They were well-appreciated by viewers. 27. What does Su Dan imply about Hua Yong? A. She underwent life unrest in Paris. B. She deserted wood craft traditions. C. Her works turn out the best models. D. Her works convey a consistent idea. 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 这是一篇人物报道，讲述了木艺家在法交流后创作理念的升华：开篇通过烧水时看手机的生活场景揭示现代社会的浮躁，继而叙述她驻留巴黎期间如何将几何形态与传统工艺融合形成新风格，最后通过展览作品与专家评论，层层深入地阐释其"在静默中改变世界"的艺术哲学——用极致的慢工艺为现代人创造精神栖居地。 重庆市西南大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三10月月考英语试卷 B For a long time, I kept a selection of books on a shelf next to my bed that I called my “heart books”. To qualify for a place on the shelf, a book had to be not only one I loved, but one that mattered. There was one book that never made it onto that shelf, though I read it in high school: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. I can still remember the day I bought it. It was summer and I must have been 14 or 15. Desperate to get out of my house, I rode my bike into town and walked into the bookstore. I was going through the shelf of books on writing and it caught my eye. I picked it up, read a few pages, and bought it. Then I took it with me to a park, read the first few chapters, and opened my notebook to write. It’s a fairly straightforward writing book. Goldberg’s method is simple: you choose a topic, set a timer, and write for 10, 15, or 20 minutes without picking up your pen. Free writing, timed writing, writing topics: anyone who has taken a creative writing class may have encountered these things. It’s not earth-shattering. There was nothing particularly new or unusual about the book so I can’t say why it attracted me so much. But it changed everything. I went from being someone who enjoyed writing to being a writer. During my teen years and early twenties, following Goldberg’s method was at the core of my identity. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I filled notebooks. When I eventually started writing fiction, I did the same thing. The “I” in my notebooks became someone else, but I held to the same practice. This writing practice led me to a writing group in Boston. It led me to my current career. It led me, in so many ways, to myself. Becoming a writer allowed me to become so many other things: an activist, a business owner, a farmer, a baker... Writing is where I found my confidence. It was where I became curious about the world. From that, everything else has followed. 4. How did the author encounter Writing Down the Bones? A. By following a selection of “heart books”. B. By referring to a book list about writing. C. By recommendation of Natalie Goldberg. D. By seeking writing books on a bookshelf. 5. What does the word “earth-shattering” underlined in paragraph 3 mean? A. Trivial. B. Remarkable. C. Appropriate. D. Amusing. 6. What can we infer about Writing Down the Bones? A. It inspired the author to be a writer. B. It was the first novel the author read. C. It made the author start to love writing. D. It is one of the books the author reads most. 7. Which of the following is answered by the last paragraph? A. What is the author’s life like right now? B. What did the author do in the writing group? C. How has the writing practice shaped the author? D. Why did the author give up the writing practice? 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 这是一篇回忆性叙事散文，主要讲述了作者因书籍Writing Down the Bones而开启写作生涯并实现自我成长的历程。文章以“心灵书籍”书架为引子，按时间顺序展开：先描写与书籍的相遇经过，再分析其看似平凡却深远的影响，最后通过写作实践如何重塑自我身份并引领多元人生发展，层层递进地展现了写作对个人生命轨迹的深刻塑造。 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 B A story of friendship between a human and a beast is familiar, but one between a man and a penguin is rare. It began when 71-year-old Brazilian fisherman Joao found an oil-covered penguin on a Rio de Janeiro beach, close to death. The kindhearted fisherman knew that he could not simply walk away from the poor penguin. So Joao cleaned the oil off the penguin’s feathers and nursed it back to health. He started taking care of the poor penguin and fed it with fish to recover the energy it had lost. Soon, he decided to name his newfound friend Dindim. Right after Dindim was able to recover, Joao attempted to release the penguin back into the sea. However, Dindim would not leave his side. If you are thinking that their one-of-a-kind friendship ended there, then you are in for a big surprise! Apparently, Dindim was so touched by the local fisherman’s kind gesture that it cannot forget about him and considered where he lives as its second home. Hence, each year, Dindim would travel over 5,000 miles just to see and be reunited with Joao, the man who saved its life. In fact, for the past four years, Dindim has already spent 8 months of the year with the kindhearted fisherman in its second home. According to Professor Krajweski, the one who interviewed Joao for Globo TV, Dindim was the first ever penguin that he had encountered to be sweet, thoughtful, and attached to its rescuer. But he has an explanation about such remarkable incident. Meanwhile, this heartwarming story of a unique friendship has made its way to the big screen. In My Penguin Friend, Brazilian director David Schurmann adds creative touches to the true story, sometimes going beyond the original facts. Although Schurmann aimed to subtly (巧妙地)include an environmental message, his main goal was to offer hope and relief to audiences. 24. How did Joao help Dindim? A. He released it into the sea. B. He called nurses to clean it. C. He trained it in learning tricks. D. He helped it to restore strength. 25. What do we learn about Dindim? A. It possessed a good memory. B. It improved its swimming skills. C. It formed a strong bond with Joao. D. It built its second home on the island. 26. What was Schurmann’s primary goal to make My Penguin Friend? A. To uplift viewers. B. To arouse attention. C. To inform audiences. D. To document a story. 27. What message does the story try to convey? A. Love me, love my dog. B. Good deeds bring good returns. C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. Birds of a feather flock together. 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了巴西渔民Joao救助一只被石油覆盖的企鹅Dindim并与之建立跨越物种的深厚友谊的真实故事。文章结构清晰：开头以戏剧性相遇引入背景，描述Joao的救助行动与Dindim的依赖；中间部分展现友谊的奇迹——Dindim每年迁徙5000英里回访Joao，并通过生物学教授的观点强化这一关系的科学性；结尾转向文化延伸，介绍故事被改编成电影《My Penguin Friend》的过程，并点明导演在融入环保信息的同时，主要以传递希望与温暖为创作核心。全文通过事实叙述与情感升华相结合，生动诠释了善意与回报的生命哲理。 2026届山东省聊城市百师联盟高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题 B Kristina Smithe was running the California International Marathon in 2019, drinking cups of water at an aid station, when she started to think about how much waste such events produce. On the flight home, she did the math: 9,000 runners, 17 aid stations and something like 150,000 cups used once and thrown away. That gave her an idea for something more sustainable-a lightweight silicone (硅胶) cup that could be used again and again. After working out a design, Smith e ordered some cups and tested them at a race in 2021. Now her business, Hiccup Earth, has 70,000 cups that can be rented out to interested races to replace the typical white paper cups. Billions of disposable (一次性的) cups are used around the world each year. These cups are often made of plastic, but even if they are made of paper, they typically have a plastic lining that makes it difficult for them to biodegrade (生物降解). Making these cups, and disposing or burning them, also generates planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. “It’s something that generates a lot of waste, and the waste — depending on what exactly it’s made of — can really last in landfills for hundreds of years,” said Sarah Gleeson, an expert at climate nonprofit Project Drawdown. Now, Smithe rents out thousands of reusable cups, driving them to events in big boxes and leaving recycling bins with the company logo for collection after use. By the start of May this year, Smithe estimated she’s taken her cups to 137 races and spared more than 900,000 disposable ones from the landfills. Gleeson sees the reusable cups as an effective way that innovators are looking to cut down on waste. Such solutions often have to be rooted in convenience and grounded in local or small applications to get more people to adopt them. Some cities, for instance, are experimenting with reusable food takeout containers that customers return to nearby recycling bins later on. High adoption of sustainable solutions really maximizes environmental benefits. 4. What inspired Smithe’s business idea? A. The popularity of lightweight cups. B. The disposable cups in the Marathon. C. Runners’ demands for quality cups. D. Insufficient cup supply at aid stations. 5. Why does the author mention Sarah Gleeson’s words in paragraph 3? A. To illustrate the growing global warming. B. To highlight the value of waste sorting. C. To show the determining factor of pollution. D. To stress the necessity of reducing plastic waste. 6. What is Hiccup Earth’s primary service? A. Selling reusable cups directly to runners. B. Donating silicone cups to race organizers. C. Renting recyclable cups to sports events. D. Offering eco-friendly materials to cup producers. 7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To call on more sustainable practice. B. To analyze potential challenges. C. To compare waste reduction measures. D. To introduce another innovation. 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 这是一篇新闻报道类文章，以 2019 年克里斯蒂娜・史密斯参加马拉松时发现一次性纸杯浪费问题为切入点，介绍其受此启发创办 Hiccup Earth 公司，推出可重复使用的硅胶杯并出租给体育赛事，至今已助力减少 90 多万个一次性杯填埋；文章还引用专家观点说明一次性杯的环境危害，最后强调可持续解决方案的价值并呼吁推广。篇章结构为 “事例引入 — 问题分析 — 解决方案 — 意义与呼吁”，逻辑清晰。 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 B I remember when I started telling people about my upcoming solo (独自的) travel to Mongolia, I was met with surprise and often confusion. My manager at the time gave me a funny look and warned me against going there. I didn’t panic. I’d done my research. Mongolia wasn’t as dangerous as people thought — in fact, it’s far safer than a lot of more frequented countries, like South America. The thing about Mongolia is… no one has been there. I don’t know a single other person in my life who has been there. Except for the friends I made while I was there. That’s the thing about solo travel — you don’t technically have to do it alone. Since Mongolia held some risks to it and is considered one of the most remote regions in the world, I decided to join a small-group tour. I admit I was a little nervous. Looking up past trips on this company’s website, it looked like it was a whole bunch of couples that frequented these tours. I started picturing six couples, enjoying a Mongolian sunset… and then little old me. Just off to the side, enjoying it on my own. When I arrived in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, and met the rest of the tour, I was both surprised and thrilled to realise that, of the ten people on tour, there was only one pair. Everybody else was there on their own. And instead of sitting off to the side like I’d feared, I’d been tent-paired with a lovely young American girl called Annie. On what other occasions might I have met her if not for this solo trip? The decision to travel solo, to not let the fact that I didn’t have a travel companion stop me, was what brought us together. And that’s the beauty of travelling solo. When I’m alone, I’m more likely to branch out and talk to the locals and strangers, even if there’s a language barrier. And, in my experience, most people are good people. Start up a conversation, ask questions, and be curious. Most importantly: don’t be a tourist. Be a traveller. 24. What does the author say about Mongolia? A. It is hardly accessible. B. It is suitable for solo travel. C. It is a popular destination. D. It is safer than people think. 25. Why was the author nervous about the small-group tour? A. She feared being left out. B. She feared being too old to bond. C. She was unsure of the risks ahead. D. She was unfamiliar with such tours. 26. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Annie? A. To illustrate a benefit of solo travel. B. To show the friendliness of the small-group. C. To stress the growing popularity of solo travel. D. To explain the importance of cooperation in travel. 27. According to the author, what is most attractive about solo travel? A. The thrill of self-discovery. B. The freedom of being alone. C. The authentic engagement with others. D. The improvement of conversation skills. 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. C 本文是一篇记叙文，通过作者独自前往蒙古旅行的亲身经历，探讨了“独自旅行”的真正内涵与价值。文章以他人对蒙古之行的质疑开篇，通过澄清误解（蒙古比想象中安全）和坦陈内心担忧（害怕在小团体旅行中被孤立），为后续的转折做铺垫。随后，作者详细描述了在旅途中惊喜地发现同行者多为独行者，并与一位美国女孩结成旅伴的经历，以此具体论证了“独自旅行”反而能促成与他人更深联结的核心观点。结尾部分升华主题，点明独自旅行的魅力在于能更主动、真实地与外界互动，完成从“游客”到“旅行者”的身份转变。全文结构清晰，遵循“提出悬念—描述经历—收获感悟”的叙事逻辑，富有说服力与感染力。 2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷 B I packed my family into our old car and set off on a 3,000 km trip from Sydney to the outback, hoping to create lasting memories for the kids. My plan seemed ambitious — covering such distances with two young kids in the back might sound crazy to a sensible person. For most of the journey, we often felt annoyed, arguing about the remaining distance and the discomfort in the car. I’d had outback road trip memories as a kid and wanted my city-raised children to see the vast open spaces. At a bird-hide near Forbes, we watched a swamp with bright green water and dead trees. Eager to share Australian folk stories, I confidently told the kids that a mysterious creature lived there — but stumbled when they asked me follow-up questions. Their enthusiasm for the smallest joy knocked me for six. At a roadside motel that looked like a movie set, the kids loved being woken by the night trains, cheering each time. After three days, we reached Broken Hill — a town dominated by a big slag heap (矿渣堆), just as remarkable as I remembered. Surrounded by kilometers of mineral-rich land, its streets imply its mining roots. I feared the mineral museum would bore the kids, but they yelled with joy, thinking it was real-life Minecraft. The trip wasn’t fantastic — I even complained about hard mattresses on the bed and small towels. But on Easter morning, the kids went wild for a simple egg hunt in our cheap motel room, thrilled to search every corner. I set out to teach the kids about the far reaches of our state, when in fact the kids were the best perspective I could ask for all along. 4. Why did the author organize the trip? A. To explore the locals’ unique lifestyle. B. To make shared memories for the family. C. To document the kids’ exposure to nature. D. To relive the special outback experiences. 5. What does the underlined word “stumbled” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Tripped over my words. B. Argued about the stories. C. Subscribed to their views. D. Reflected on the memories. 6. What does the author think of the trip? A. It well fulfills its original purpose. B. It is worthwhile despite inconveniences. C. It leaves the family an unpleasant memory. D. It is an ambitious but disappointing attempt. 7. What key message does the author try to convey through the passage? A. Travel joy lies in overcoming challenges. B. City-raised kids can easily adapt to the outback. C. We gain unexpected insights through kids’ eyes. D. The outback offers more unique sights than cities. 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 本文是一篇个人叙事散文，讲述了作者带着两个孩子从悉尼前往内陆进行一次漫长家庭旅行的经历与感悟。文章以作者希望为孩子创造美好记忆的初衷开篇，随后描述了旅途中不可避免的疲惫与争吵等现实困扰；紧接着，通过孩子们在观察沼泽、入住汽车旅馆、参观矿业博物馆等环节中表现出的、与成人截然不同的新奇与快乐，形成了强烈的反差与转折；最终，作者领悟到这次旅行的真正价值并非单向地“教导”孩子认识世界，而是通过孩子们纯真的视角重新获得了看待生活的全新角度。全文采用“期望-现实-感悟”的递进结构，情感真挚，引人深思。 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 B Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors. However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats. Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench?” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved—after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name. Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter? Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter. When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives. 24. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________. A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather 25. How did the bench get its various names? A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions. C. From users’ activities on it. D. From Donna’s creative ideas. 26. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose. C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter. D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage. 27. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end? A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem. C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order. 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 这是一篇叙事散文，围绕一条长椅展开。文章讲述了两位年过七旬的邻居因春日闲聊时座椅不舒适，而网购并组装一条长椅，它随后意外成为社区交往的中心，并因邻居们的不同使用方式获得了“思考之椅”等充满生活趣味的别称。篇章结构上，作者依次叙述了长椅的购置缘由、其成为社区纽带的趣事、冬季存放时的闲置状态，以及春日来临之际大家对其回归的期盼，层层递进，最终使这条长椅升华为邻里温情与社区联结的生动象征。 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 B The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation.“I know all about this area. The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,”I said to his German family.“How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 4. What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A. Her childhood experience. B. Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C. Her past travel adventures. D. Her previous school education. 5. What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A. It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B. It was famous for its many restaurants. C. Kids there were born outside of America. D. Parents there spoke their mother tongues. 6. What did New York provide? A. Diverse learning opportunities. B. Quality education programs. C. Financial support for parents. D. Welfare benefits for the poor. 7. From which book is the text most likely taken? A. Into Unknown Skies. B. Never Can Say Goodbye. C. Mom is Always by My Side. D. Falling for the Hometown Girl. 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. B 这是一篇个人叙事散文，讲述了作者在纽约市成长的童年经历如何塑造了她的全球视野。文章以作者首次德国之行的轶事开篇，她发现自己竟对异国文化有着超乎预期的熟悉，这一经历成为她反思的契机。散文的核心部分随后阐述了这种文化准备的根源：她在切尔西廉租房社区多元文化环境中的耳濡目染，以及纽约市提供的丰富且常免费的教育机会——从博物馆到文化表演。叙事最后深情反思了纽约在塑造其身份中的复杂而深刻的作用，将这座城市形容为既充满挑战又宏伟壮丽。全文结构巧妙，从一个具体的启发性事件切入，逐步展开论述，最终落脚于对家乡深情而复杂的致敬，生动展现了个人成长与环境之间的深刻联系。 山东省名校考试联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题 B David Saroni, a name that is becoming increasingly synonymous with sustainable farming, is pioneering a movement towards environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices. As a dedicated farmer, Saroni is not just tending to his crops and livestock but also to the future of our planet. At the core of Saroni’s philosophy lies a deep understanding of the impact of farming on the environment. Recognizing that traditional farming methods often lead to soil degradation, water depletion, and biodiversity loss, Saroni has taken a different path. He integrates principles of ecology and conservation into his farming routine, promoting practices that maintain the health of the land while producing high-quality, nutritious produce. One of the most significant steps Saroni has taken is the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. This approach goes beyond sustainability; it actively improves the ecosystem. By practicing crop rotation, maintaining cover crops, and utilizing compost (堆肥) and natural fertilizers, Saroni’s farm works in harmony with nature, aiding in carbon sequestration (封存) and soil fertility enhancement. In an era where water scarcity is a growing concern, Saroni has put a spotlight on water conservation. Employing drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting techniques, he has managed to reduce water usage dramatically on his farm. These methods ensure that crops receive the precise amount of water they need, minimizing waste and preserving this precious resource. A question that often arises is whether sustainable farming can be as productive as conventional methods. Saroni’s farm serves as a testament to the fact that sustainable practices can lead to both high yield and superior quality. Through soil care and natural pest management, Saroni has shown that it is possible to produce abundant, healthy crops without relying on harmful chemicals. David Saroni’s commitment to sustainable development does not end at his farm gates. He is actively involved in educating the community about the benefits of sustainable agriculture. By hosting workshops, farm tours, and speaking at events, Saroni is spreading the word and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future in farming. 4. What concerns David Saroni in terms of farming? A. Crops and livestock. B. Methods and practices. C. Quality of the produce. D. Sustainability of farming. 5. What is the advantage of Saroni’s measure? A. Reducing chemical waste. B. Improving the ecosystem. C. Maintaining certain crops. D. Enhancing carbon in soil. 6. What does the underlined word “yield” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Production. B. Profit. C. Conservation. D. Development. 7. Which of the following can best describe David Saroni? A. Courageous and devoted. B. Innovative and committed. C. Educational and responsible. D. Knowledgeable and inspiring. 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B 这是一篇人物报道，聚焦于可持续农业的倡导者大卫·萨罗尼及其环保农作实践。文章采用“总-分-总”结构：开篇介绍萨罗尼作为致力于环境友好型农业的先锋人物；主体部分依次阐述其核心理念与具体措施，包括采用再生农业以改善生态系统、推行节水技术、以及证明可持续方法同样能实现高产优质；结尾则强调其超越个人农场的社区教育角色，通过工作坊和讲座传播可持续理念。全文通过具体实例，如轮作、堆肥及滴灌技术，系统勾勒出一位创新且坚定的农业改革者形象，展现了个人实践如何引领行业迈向绿色未来。 2026届浙江温州一模英语卷 B A grandmother cooks chicken. A group of kids, ages 8 to 14, watch her make the dish. This cooking class is part of a “Summer Camp” in Southern California. At this camp, grandmas are in charge. Each week, they teach young campers how to cook a new dish and do crafts. “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,”said Zainab, who works at Olive Community Services that brings older adults together and created the camp. During the last week of the camp, a 9-year-old Janna learned how to use a sewing machine and make pockets.The camper had pressed hard on the machine’s pedal, making the needle move quickly. “Slowly, slowly,” Rahim,a grandma teaching the sewing class, said to her. The girl smiled when she made it. Rahim said the camp is “filling a gap” for kids. Many schools don’t teach these skills like cooking and sewing. Rahim also doesn’t get to spend much time with her grandchildren because they don’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” she said. The summer camp was organized through a partnership with the Golden Connections Club started by a 14-year-old high school student Leena to encourage teens and seniors to interact. She noticed that many students didn’t have the chance to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about challenges faced by senior adults,such as unfair treatment. The club organizes monthly lunches at Leena’s school. They invite the seniors to the school and discuss topics where both groups can learn from each other. One of the most valuable lessons they’ve shared with her is to live in the moment, and this has taken on new meaning for Leena. “The people we have right now, they’re not going to be with us forever,” she said. 24. What can we know about the Summer Camp? A. It is mainly about cooking. B. It offers jobs to teenagers. C. It is held on a monthly basis. D. It is in the charge of the seniors. 25. What do the underlined words “filling a gap” mean in paragraph 3? A. Providing engaging games. B. Offering nutritious meals. C. Teaching practical techniques. D. Organizing interactive activities. 26. What did Rahim think of teaching the sewing class at the camp? A. Refreshing. B. Fulfilling. C. Challenging. D. Pioneering. 27. What is the main purpose of the club? A. To pass down traditional recipes. B. To ensure an inclusive atmosphere. C. To improve elderly people’s welfare. D. To promote interaction between generations. 24.D 25. C 26. B 27. D 该文是一篇记叙文，围绕美国南加州一个由老年人主导的夏令营展开，讲述其创办背景、活动内容及跨代际意义。主要内容包括：夏令营中奶奶们教授孩子烹饪、缝纫等实用技能，既缓解了老年人的孤独感，又弥补了学校相关教育的缺失；14 岁学生莉娜创办 “黄金连接俱乐部”，通过与社区服务机构合作举办夏令营、每月校园午餐等活动，促进青少年与老年人互动，助力双方相互学习，青少年还从中领悟到 “活在当下” 的道理。篇章结构以夏令营活动为切入点，通过人物对话和经历展现活动价值，再追溯俱乐部的创办初衷与其他活动，层层递进地凸显跨代际互动的核心主题，叙事生动且情感真挚。 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 B When handball was introduced to Sri Lankan schools in 2010, I wanted to bring it to my school, St Anthony’s, in the remote village of Wasalakotte in central Sri Lanka. Handball is a fascinating game which combines speed, strength, technical precision, skill and teamwork. As a new sport, I saw the potential in it as a golden opportunity for our school as we had never earned a place in traditional sports. The boys were immediately interested and 40 students signed up to play. Training started early in the morning before class and continued after school until it was dark. After three months of tireless training we were able to compete at the all-island school handball tournament. Our boys played remarkably well and reached the semifinals. And that was when the real game started. Students, parents, and teachers from Colombo schools joined forces against us, saying they wouldn’t allow the cup to be taken out of Colombo. They considered it a shame to lose a match against boys from a rural village school, who couldn’t even speak English due to lack of staff and opportunities. Some Colombo students wore leaves and danced and sang Vedda songs to laugh at our boys. Even the referees (裁判) favoured the Colombo schools, resulting in our team being robbed of the victory they deserved. A few weeks after the defeat, I met the national handball coach to discuss our treatment by the referees. He apologized and offered to send a Korean professional handball coach to our school. Coach Vonho arrived as promised and turned our handball team from good to great in just two weeks. The following year, nobody could stop our team from winning the all-island schools handball championship.Our team of 14 boys played so well that teachers from other schools advised their players to watch our matches. And I was greatly honored to have shown the boys that dreams can be fulfilled. 24. Why did the author introduce handball to his school? A. To replace traditional sports. B. To achieve sports recognition. C. To follow a new national policy. D. To develop students’ athletic potential. 25. What can be learned about the boys from paragraph 3? A. They deserved to lose the game. B. They lacked opportunities to practice. C. They considered it a shame to lose the match. D. They suffered prejudice and unfair treatment. 26. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Professional. B. Strict. C. Determined. D. Grateful. 27. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Respect Without Reason B. Pride After Prejudice C. Colombo: The protector of Tradition D. Vonho: The Builder of Champions 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. B 这是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了2010年手球被引入斯里兰卡学校后，自己将其引入所在的偏远乡村学校圣安东尼学院的经历——起初40名男生报名参与，经刻苦训练后在全岛锦标赛跻身半决赛，却因来自科伦坡学校的偏见、嘲讽及裁判不公而错失胜利，随后作者向国家手球教练反映情况，获得韩国专业教练指导，次年球队成功夺得全岛冠军，不仅证明了自身实力，也让队员们实现了梦想，篇章结构按照“引入手球项目—训练与参赛经历—遭遇不公待遇—获得专业指导—赢得冠军”的时间顺序和事件发展逻辑展开。 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 B It was probably five years ago when I was asked to work with a young comedian called Chris. At that time, he came up with this fun idea of a fictional character called Duncan. When I met ‘Duncan’ for the first time, he was wearing a Heart of Midlothian shirt — the team I never supported. He then started eating a packet of crisps right next to me, which is one of my pet hates. He was a complete disappointment to me and I knew immediately that we were going to have some fun. Before the performance, he handed me the lines, I said I couldn’t say half the things as they were too mean. He convinced me it was fine and I went with it, and honestly, it was so funny. I struggled to keep a straight face. It went viral (迅速走红). He was approached by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — way beyond my comfort zone. But I was so comfortable with Chris by this point, I agreed to do it. I never knew what Chris was going to do onstage. I just had to go along with it, and then I’d tell funny tennis stories when he went offstage to get ready. Making people laugh gave me the greatest pleasure. I thought back to sitting in the audience many times before and I couldn’t believe that I was up there onstage. For many years, my life was just tennis and it was so lovely to go into someone else’s world. Before I partnered with Chris, my sons started winning big in tennis, which made us famous. I had a hard time from the media, seen as the pushy mum, overbearing and never smiling. The fact is not so. Being in the tennis players’ box is not fun. It’s really stressful and there’s a reason why I wasn’t smiling. When I meet people in everyday life now, they point out that I’m always smiling. It’s really nice that people see that side of me. 4. What’s the author’s first impression of Duncan? A. Annoying. B. Polite. C. Talented. D. Funny. 5. What’s paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Growth in different careers. B. Struggle during performances. C. An embarrassing experience in theater. D. An unexpected journey on comedy stage. 6. What’s the author’s attitude to this experience? A. Discouraged. B. Regretful. C. Relieved. D. Grateful. 7. Which of the following might be the best title of the text? A. The Price of Viral Fame B. A New Stage Beyond Tennis C. The Intense Pressure on Stage D. Courtside Tears of a Tennis Mum 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B 这是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了五年前与喜剧演员克里斯合作的经历——初次接触克里斯塑造的虚构角色邓肯时，对方的穿着和行为让自己感到反感，却也预见了合作的趣味性，随后在克里斯的说服下参与表演，相关内容迅速走红并受邀参加爱丁堡艺穗节，舞台上的即兴配合和逗笑观众的过程让作者收获极大乐趣，同时这段喜剧舞台经历也改变了媒体和大众对自己“强势、不爱笑”的刻板印象，让人们看到了自己不同的一面，摆脱了此前仅围绕网球生活的状态，篇章结构按照“结识合作者与角色—参与表演并走红—舞台经历的乐趣与意义—对个人形象的积极改变”的事件发展逻辑展开。 江苏省盐城市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题 B At a large plain building in downtown Los Angeles, a handful of technicians bend over their brightly lit workstations, repairing guitars, violins, and pianos. This facility is one of the only remaining publicly funded shops for musical instruments in the country. Thousands of cases lay neatly on tall shelves, ready to be shipped to schools across the nation’s second largest school district, Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD). These district-owned instruments and the repairs are a free service to students here. “The shop is a jewel for the school district,” says Steve Bagmanyan, who started here in 2003 as a piano technician and now manages the shop. In a school district where about 80% of students come from low-income backgrounds, the repair shop helps create equal access to quality instruments, which can be expensive to own and maintain. And it’s a huge help for educators, too. “For teachers, they don’t need to think about what to do with a broken instrument and to think ‘where am I going to find repairs?’ That is all extra stress on a teacher.” Bagmanyan and the technicians work quietly in the background. The repair shop was, for many years, largely invisible to students and families. That changed when it was featured in the documentary The Last Repair Shop, which won an Oscar last year. Since then, letters have been pouring in from students sharing their gratefulness. Pointing to a wall decorated with the notes, Bagmanyan says, “That’s our Oscar.” The shop faced challenges due to the school district’s financial difficulties. Now, the facility has received a $15 million donation from great musician Herb Alpert, who began his own musical journey in LAUSD schools. Alpert believes music is essential for child development and should be a right for all. He recalls how picking up a guitar at 8 changed his life, giving a shy boy a voice. He hopes his support will encourage other school districts to reinvest in similar programs. 24. What is the shop started for? A. Maintaining various instruments. B. Training instrument technicians. C. Displaying precious instruments. D. Providing violin performances. 25. Why are teachers mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate the repair shop’s impacts. B. To emphasize their stress levels. C. To show high cost of music teaching. D. To highlight their role in education. 26. What does Steve Bagmanyan mean by saying “That’s our Oscar”? A. He is proud of students’ achievements. B. He is happy with his role in the film. C. He sees students’ thanks as a true reward. D. He wants the shop to win more awards. 27. What might Herb Alpert agree with? A. Donating instruments to musicians. B. Spending more money on guitars. C. Making music accessible to all. D. Teaching music as schools’ main purpose. 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. C 这是一篇记叙文，讲述了洛杉矶市中心一家由公共资金支持的乐器维修店的故事 —— 该店为洛杉矶联合学区的学生免费维修吉他、小提琴、钢琴等乐器，为低收入家庭学生提供接触优质乐器的平等机会，也减轻了教师处理破损乐器的压力；多年来这家店鲜为人知，直到去年其相关纪录片获奥斯卡奖后，收到了大量学生的感谢信；店铺曾因学区财政困难面临挑战，后获得音乐家赫伯・阿尔珀特 1500 万美元捐赠，他希望音乐成为所有孩子的权利，并鼓励其他学区重启类似项目，篇章结构按照 “介绍店铺功能与价值 — 讲述店铺知名度的变化 — 说明面临的挑战与获得的支持” 的逻辑展开。 2026届浙江省浙江省“9+1”联盟高三上学期一模联考英语试题 B The Great Sock Mystery I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks? Missing? How peculiar!” I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street. In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them. The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly. Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock. I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector. 24. What drove the author to start the investigation? A. The sock drawer was often left open. B. Buster started barking at the sock drawer. C. Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks. D. Single socks were found in unusual places around the house. 25. What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster? A. Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock. B. Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits. C. Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear. D. Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks. 26. Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5? A. uninterested. B. uncertain. C. excited. D. confused. 27. What might the author do at last? A. Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks. B. Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter. C. Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster. D. Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment. 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 这是一篇记叙，作者讲述了自己的金毛寻回犬巴斯特神秘 “偷走” 抽屉里的袜子，导致单只袜子频繁出现在家中各处，于是作者暗中调查，发现巴斯特将袜子收集在自己的狗窝里，与邻居家的贵宾犬普琳塞斯（用狗饼干交换袜子）和比格犬巴尼（用网球加猪耳朵交换袜子）进行 “交易” 的趣事，最后作者破门而入揭穿真相，巴斯特用自己不喜欢的圣诞袜子作为 “和平献礼”，作者被逗笑并收下袜子，篇章结构按照 “发现问题（袜子失踪）— 展开调查 — 目睹交易过程 — 揭穿真相与结局” 的情节发展逻辑展开，充满趣味性。 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 B Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes. I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically. Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves—one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living. Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit. 24. Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______. A. stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration B. highlight the wisdom of past generations C. promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship D. contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas 25. Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple? A. To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship. B. To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen. C. To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times. D. To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones. 26. What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint? A. Creating resource-efficient products. B. Persisting through testing and effort. C. Adapting tradition wisdom for modern use. D. Combining digital and traditional techniques. 27. What does Mr. Chen’s story show? A. The best of both worlds. B. Two sides of a coin. C. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. D. What is new is not always better. 24-27 DCCA 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者在木工工作室做志愿者时，结识工匠陈师傅，见证其融合传统工艺与现代技术打造新式家具，并领悟 “新时代工匠精神” 内涵的经历。文章采用“分 — 总”结构：首段交代背景，介绍作者与陈师傅的相识契机，突出陈师傅虽用传统工具，却能创新设计的特点及他主动学习新技术的做法；第二段以定制书架为例，详细叙述陈师傅结合数字建模、改良传统工艺满足客户需求的过程，并引用其话语点明 “工匠精神” 的核心；尾段总结全文，提炼出新时代工匠精神是坚守与创新结合的主旨。 江苏省南京市中华中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 B I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda, and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed. Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my disciplines for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again. To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork. What surprised me the most was how much I learnt. Some of the best books I read were fictional stories of history happening in a realistic setting. I learned about life in different countries as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul. 24. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety? A. He drowned it in chocolate. B. He conducted an experiment. C. He slept on the sofa leisurely. D. He escaped into a fantasy world. 25. What does the author mean by the underlined part in paragraph 2? A. He was too busy to take good care of his books. B. The latest Harry Potter book was popular among students. C. Reading novels was a waste of time. D. The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected. 26. How did the New Year’s resolution benefit the author? A. More sympathy went out to him. B. His moral values were strengthened. C. He learned much about religious diversity. D. He gained new insight into his academic discipline. 27. What’s the best title of the text? A. Novels: Love at Second Sight. B. The Power of Research Papers. C. Reading: A Lifelong Hobby. D. The Benefits of History Reading. 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者因科研压力感到焦虑，偶然通过阅读小说缓解情绪，随后制定阅读目标，发现阅读小说不仅带来乐趣，还意外提升自身学术认知与共情能力的经历。文章采用“分 — 总”结构：首段以场景切入，描写作者下班后借阅读小说摆脱实验焦虑的经历；第二段回忆过往不爱读小说、专注专业书籍的学习状态，点明转变的契机；第三段讲述作者制定阅读计划并收获意外益处；尾段具体说明阅读小说的收获，包括拓宽知识面、增强共情力，以及对科研工作产生的积极影响，升华阅读的价值。 金丽衢十二校2025学年高三第一次联考英语试题 B Ntonino Scordo’s China adventure was triggered by the story of legendary Italian explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324), who traveled to the same country over 700 years ago. “When I was a child, I saw II Milione on RAI,” he said, referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV. “The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me and I decided one day I would explore this exotic country myself.” Scordo, Nino to his friends, comes from a culinary family in Sicily, southern Italy, inheriting his mother’s passion for cooking. Since his arrival in China in 2010, he has traveled around the country — from Guangdong in the south to Shanghai in the east, and then Beijing in the north. Currently the executive sous chef at Jinling Hotel’s Restaurant Pacific Grill in Nanjing, Nino, inspired by the rich diversity of Chinese cuisine, has crafted many creative dishes, blending Western food with Chinese culture. “Recently, I read the news of China’s new visa-free policy, which allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for up to 240 hours,” he said. “This is a praiseworthy policy, a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community. I immediately informed my Italian friends and relatives, inviting them to visit China.” Fascinated by Chinese culture and food, Nino often travels around to find new inspirations. “I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, accompanied by an editor of Gourmet magazine. From north to south along the water route, the cities were Tai’erzhuang, Huai’an, Yangzhou and Hangzhou. It was a journey worth taking, with beautiful scenery, local delicacies, and a rich folk culture experience.” “Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said. “What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region. “But it was not just the food that drew me in; it was the people, their kindness, and the customs passed down through generations,” he added. 4. What aroused Ntonino Scordo’s interest in China? A. A TV series about Marco Polo. B. A legend of a Chinese explorer. C. His mother’s passion for cooking. D. His Italian friends’ recommendations. 5. What does the underlined word “commendable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Changeable. B. Flexible. C. Debatable. D. Admirable. 6. What can we learn about Nino’s trip along the Grand Canal? A. He traveled with his Italian friends and relatives. B. The trip was his first visit to northern Chinese cities. C. He focused mainly on tasting specialty dishes during the trip. D. The trip allowed him to experience diverse local cultures and foods. 7. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. The impact of the policy. B. The summary of the trip. C. The plan of the next trip. D. The promotion of the Grand Canal. 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B 这是一篇记叙文，讲述意大利厨师 Ntonino Scordo 受马可・波罗相关剧集影响来到中国，融合中西饮食文化创新菜品，称赞中国免签政策，并沿京杭大运河旅行感受中国美食与文化的故事。文章开篇以马可・波罗剧集点明其来中国的契机；接着介绍他的烹饪出身、在华经历与菜品创新；然后提及他对中国免签政策的认可；再讲述其沿京杭大运河的旅行见闻与收获；最后总结旅行体验，凸显中国文化与人文魅力。 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 B My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak, Tintin, and Archie. They enabled me to enjoy myself in a world without iPads and the Internet ― just like so many of my friends who were fond of reading. While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels quite formidable. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana ― a graphic novel. It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself transitioning towards graphic novels from childish comic books. Graphic novels dealt with serious topics in a more engaging manner. They would literally show me what was going on. For example, when I was reading Joe Sacco’s Palestine, I didn’t have to imagine the ruin caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I could actually see it while reading about it. Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield’s Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco’s Palestine first. Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a “picture” of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the overall story. From black and white strips and colorful comic books to illustrated graphic novels, this type of storytelling has come a long way. While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is more substantial and here to stay. 24. Why did the author turn to comic books as a child? A. He found comic books interesting. B. He had limited access to other books. C. He wanted to be different from his friends. D. He could relax from reading text-only books. 25. Which word can best explain the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 2? A. Acceptable. B. Natural. C. Scary. D. Appealing. 26. What does the author say about reading Sacco’s Palestine? A. It encouraged him to read more text-only novels. B. It improved his understanding of Bloomfield’s book. C. It introduced him to a compelling style of storytelling. D. It changed his attitude to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 27. What does the author mainly talk about in the passage? A. Comic books are more than comic. B. Why he loves reading graphic novels. C. Why he turned to serious novels eventually. D. Picture books are here to stay for many reasons. 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 这是一篇记叙文，讲述作者从喜爱报纸漫画、儿童漫画书，逐步过渡到阅读图像小说的历程，阐释图像小说以图文结合的方式呈现严肃主题的优势，以及其对自己阅读文本小说的帮助。文章开篇回忆童年通过报纸漫画接触漫画世界的经历；接着讲述长大后因难以接受纯文字小说，转而发现并爱上图像小说；然后以《巴勒斯坦》为例，说明图像小说帮助理解复杂主题、辅助阅读同题材纯文字小说的作用；最后总结自己对图像小说的热爱更为深厚且持久。 云南民族大学附属高级中学2026届高三联考卷（四） B It’s all too common for some nonprofits to jump into countries to “fix” problems and then leave. When 23-year-old Maggie Grout started her nonprofit, she wanted to do the opposite Grout came up with the idea for Thinking Huts in 2015, when she was a teenager. The organization is a nonprofit dedicated to building schools in communities that need them. In 2022, Thinking Huts built its first 3D-printed school in the town of Fianarantsoa, a city in Madagascar. Now it’s preparing to uncover its second 3D-printed campus, nicknamed “Honeycomb (蜂巢)”, on the west coast of the African island. Thinking Huts’ method of constructing its schools takes a small part of the time that it would need to build a structure from scratch (从头做起), Grout says, with one “hut” taking just 18 hours and $40,000 to $50,000 to build. The campus consists of a handful of huts and use a honeycomb design with solar panels; they also have potable water, Wi-Fi, and toilets. The new campus will serve three villages in the southwestern region of the African island, where more than 200 students aged 4 to 16 live. Grout has considered launching Thinking Huts in a number of different countries. She settled first on Madagascar because it has both a struggling education system and a government that welcomes outsiders. As of 2022, roughly three out of four secondary-age children there were not attending school due to factors such as overcrowding and dangerous commutes, according to the United Nations. Grout’s long-term vision for the nonprofit is to bring it anywhere that would benefit from more access to education. “I think that education is at the root of solving all the other problems in the world.” Grout says. 24. What is the target for Thinking Huts? A. To fix problems at different campuses. B. To demonstrate 3D printing technology. C. To boost local economy in African towns. D. To found schools in needy communities. 25. What can be known about “Honeycomb”? A. It saves a lot of time. B. It is poorly-equipped. C. It consists of plenty of huts. D. It serves students in Fianarantsoa. 26. Why did Grout build the first 3D-printed school in Madagascar? A. The children there had no access to education. B. The United Nations sponsored the program there. C. The government invested much money in education. D. The education there is poor due to limited basic facilities. 27. Which of the following words can best describe Maggie Grout? A. Warm-hearted and brave. B. Well-informed and calm. C. Pioneering and ambitious. D. Diligent and adventurous. 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 这是一篇记叙文，讲述玛吉・格劳特创立非营利组织 Thinking Huts，采用 3D 打印技术在贫困社区建造学校的事迹，介绍该组织的建校优势、选址马达加斯加的原因及长远愿景。文章篇章结构清晰,开篇对比部分非营利组织的短期行为，引出格劳特的反向理念；接着介绍组织的创立背景与在马达加斯加的建校成果；然后说明 3D 打印建校的高效低成本特点与学校配套设施；再阐释选址马达加斯加的原因；最后点明组织的长远愿景与教育的核心价值。 汉中市普通高中高三年级第一次教学质量检测考试 B Descended from generations of fishers of Mauritius, Sandy Monrose never imagined herself as a farmer. But when a merchant ship crashed into the coral reef (礁) in 2020, turning the sea inky black with toxic fuel and sinking the local economy, she and a group of local women turned to the land to feed their families. Five years later, her “model farm” is booming. Memories of the biggest ecological disaster to hit the island are still raw. Monrose says, “As people of the sea, we knew what needed to be done.” After the oil spill, she showed people how to quickly assemble net booms (阻油栏) to contain and clean up the mess. It was only months later, as the cruel reality of lost livelihoods sunk in, that the idea of starting a farm generated. By this point, Monrose had been meeting women from nearby communities. She made an appointment with a company, which runs an “agri-center” for farming entrepreneurs. “It was unimaginable. We asked for land and we got it on the same day,” she says. The early days were painful: The new farm was destroyed by tropical rainstorms repeatedly. Eventually, the company gave them higher land. Once the site of a sugar cane (甘蔗) plantation, the over-fertilized soil was badly in need of some expertise. For this new phase of cooperation, the company organized a series of training for the women. “That’s when things got serious. The farm became very structured,” says Monrose. Latouche, from the tiny village of Bambous Virieux, says farming gave her a new sense of autonomy. The income from farm has been vital after her husband lost the income as a fisher. Bringing home food has made her “feel stronger”. Robinson, who lives near Monrose in Cité la Chaux, says, “I’ve found something that keeps me going, and every day we’re getting food to take home.” 4. What was the life of Sandy like before the disaster? A. Relying on the ocean heavily. B. Having a decent income from fishing. C. Engaging in both fishing and light industry. D. Focusing on the protection of ecology. 5. What did Monrose do right away after the disaster? A. Seek help from a company. B. Consider other livelihoods. C. Volunteer to examine the coast. D. Prevent the pollution from spreading. 6. Why did the author mention Latouche’s words? A. To explain the damage of the disaster. B. To show the meaning of farming. C. To introduce Mauritius after the disaster. D. To prove the potential of farming. 7. What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Oil Spill Ruins Coral Reef B. A Company Saves Local Economy C. Fisherwomen Rebuild with a Farm D. Tropical Storms Destroy Mauritian Farms 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 这是一篇记叙文，讲述毛里求斯渔民桑迪・蒙罗斯及当地妇女在海域遭遇燃油污染、渔业经济受重创后，转型创办农场并实现生计重建的故事；文章开篇交代桑迪的渔民出身与农场创业背景，接着回忆燃油泄漏的生态灾难及桑迪带领众人清理油污的行动，随后讲述生计危机下农场创业想法的产生、企业帮扶与初期困境，再说明通过培训实现农场规范化运营的过程，最后引用参与者的话语，凸显农场创业带来的自主收入与精神力量。 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 D All alone, the small brown coin lay on the windowsill. Occasionally, a spider or a fly came by; he wore spider webs, and a light layer of dust. The morning sun warmed him, then moved away. He had been placed there “in case”, and so he waited. No one needed him for much of anything, these days. Policymakers kept remarking, woundingly, that it cost more to make each penny (in 2024, 3.69 cents) than it was worth. That was why, they explained, they would be ending production in 2026. For some time now, people had soured on him. When he was handed over in change, shoppers waved him away with “Keep the penny”. Increasingly, they simply waved a card and ignored him. He had spent longer and longer simply lying around. In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy. Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him? In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little. Such arguments, however, plainly did not persuade policymakers. What, then, was his future, and that of any other penny? As an accessory, perhaps. After all, pennies were lucky. A good-looking cent, as cents went, he could become a button. Glued to a leg, he could stop a chair from wobbling (摇晃). There were worse fates, such as being thrown in a fountain. None of this was what he had been made for. And so, with humility (谦卑), he accepted his new purpose in national life. Perhaps, some day, he would hear his owner say: “Glad I kept that penny.” In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing. 32. Which paragraph presents an argument against policymakers’ decision? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 33. Why is charity mentioned in Paragraph 5? A. To introduce new problems in charity work. B. To raise concerns about wasting small coins. C. To give further evidence of the penny’s value. D. To make a contrast between giving and spending. 34. What would the penny imagine as its best possible future? A. Becoming a collectible. B. Ending up in a fountain. C. Being used as a decoration. D. Being remade into a new coin. 35. What is the overall tone of the text? A. Very formal but a bit dry. B. Mildly humorous but a bit sad. C. Seemingly calm but a bit distant. D. Highly romantic but a bit unreal. 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 这是一篇拟人化的记叙文，以 1 美分硬币的视角讲述其被闲置、面临停产的境遇，展现它在经济与慈善方面的价值，最后接受命运并期待成为收藏品；文章开篇描写硬币被弃窗台的孤独状态，接着交代其因制造成本高于面值将停产的背景，再从经济和慈善角度阐述自身价值反驳停产决定，随后设想作为饰品等用途的未来，最后抒发对成为稀有藏品的期待，传递面值与价值不同的感悟。 湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题 B For 11-year-old chess talent Reyaansh Chakrabarty, the Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit (《后翼弃兵》) started his love for chess. During the pandemic (流行病), he watched the show, which aroused his interest in chess. From Western Sydney, Reyaansh, a FIDE master with a 2346 classical rating, has excited Australia’s chess world. Australian Chess Federation’s Paul Power said that Reyaansh shows great promise at a young age, adding that Australia has only 10 Grandmasters (GMs) worldwide and that though it’s hard to predict, Reyaansh is on the right way to possibly get a GM title, which would be a great honor for Australia. Reyaansh wants to do more than become a Grandmaster — he dreams of being world champion. Though it’s a huge goal he focuses on improving step by step. As a Year 6 student, he trains five hours each day and eight hours on weekends. His school supports his chess by giving less homework, but he still puts his studies first. He practices tactics and openings strictly, looking for mistakes in his games, and has face-to-face classes with Polish GM Jacek Stopa at the Sydney Chess Academy. Reyaansh said that Stopa teaches him the careful preparation needed for the GM level and that the puzzles he gives are very hard, making him tired after each class. Reyaansh has already beaten GMs, including Australian player Darryl Johansen in Melbourne. His first GM win happened when his opponent blundered in a game that was going to end in a draw. He has played in countries like Norway and Singapore and balances chess with reading books by JK Rowling and Dog Man comics. When talking about what makes chess special, Reyaansh pointed out the game’s intensity, saying that even a game played perfectly can be lost with one mistake. Mr. Power saw more young players joining in, saying the lively interest among primary students is refreshing. Reyaansh’s main advice for others is to find love for the game, because without it, one would get bored. 4. What drew Reyaansh’s interest in chess? A. A pandemic-related activity. B. A fictional character’s story. C. A family tradition. D. A local chess competition. 5. What excited Australia’s chess world? A. Reyaansh’s high rating. B. Reyaansh’s love for chess. C. Reyaansh’s young age D. Reyaansh’s victory in Melbourne. 6. What can we infer about Reyaansh from paragraph 3? A He prioritizes chess over schoolwork. B. He trains more on weekdays than weekends. C. He follows a strict daily routine. D. He gets tired of long-hour practice. 7. What does the underlined word “blundered” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Made a mistake. B. Gave up easily. C. Showed confidence. D. Got special permits. 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 这是一篇记叙文，讲述 11 岁国际象棋天才雷扬什・查克拉巴蒂因剧集爱上象棋，凭借高评级崭露头角，怀揣世界冠军梦想坚持高强度训练，在名师指导下击败特级大师，同时平衡学业与爱好的故事；文章开篇点明雷扬什对国际象棋的兴趣源于网飞剧集，接着介绍他的棋手评级与澳大利亚棋界对他的高度期待，随后讲述他的冠军梦想、每日训练安排及学业优先的态度，再说明他的训练方法与名师指导，提及击败特级大师的经历和课余爱好，最后引用他与保罗・鲍尔的言论，点明象棋魅力与学棋建议。 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 B I admit that I didn’t give the topic of rest much thought until my body forced me to slow down. For the first time in my life, rest was not a choice but something I had to accept. I stayed in bed with medicine and my phone nearby, assuming that lying still meant I was resting. When I began to feel slightly better, I got up to do a few basic chores, only to be very quickly wiped out. That was the moment I figured out that resting to recover would require a great deal more time spent laying around than I had expected. So back to bed I went, where I scrolled (刷屏), texted, and checked my phone like I normally would, without thinking twice about it. Yet, I still felt unwell. In looking for information on how to feel better, I came across an article that included a curious piece of advice: everyday “thinking” activities, such as checking emails, planning shopping and making decisions, also use energy. It was a genuine light-bulb moment. I had never considered that resting for my health was not the same as simply relaxing in my downtime. While rest can feel like one of those “I know it when I see it” concepts, I would argue that many of us don’t. Rest isn’t limited to being physically in bed or taking a short break. If your body is still but your mind is racing — running through long to-do lists or things you feel you “should” be doing — you are not meaningfully resting. Mental effort, after all, is some of our most energetically demanding work. Over time, it became clear to me that resting isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you grew up in an environment where rest was seen as something for lazy people, or if it was seen as something that was not productive, then the thought of rest can set off anxiety. Yet rest is not a luxury. It is a necessary response to anything that wears the body down, from everyday stress to long-term exhaustion. Now, I see rest as an active process– one that requires listening to the body and responding with care. True rest is not laziness. It is an experience of balance, of harmony between what we feel, what we do, and what we need. 24. What did the author assume rest to be? A. Physical stillness. B. Emotional ease. C. chore avoidance. D. Personal entertainment. 25. What does the underlined phrase “a genuine light-bulb moment” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. A sense of relief. B. A flash of curiosity. C. A rise in frustration. D. A shift in understanding. 26. Which of the following disagrees with the author’s idea of “meaningful rest”? A. Lying down with soft music. B. Sleeping after doing housework. C. Sitting still and planning your to-do list. D. Taking a walk without thinking about tasks. 27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To emphasize the need of rest. B. To warn against risks of overwork. C. To challenge her misconception of rest. D. To share her journey of improving health. 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. C 这是一篇记叙文，讲述作者因病被迫休息，从最初认为休息只是身体静止，到通过阅读文章意识到休息需身心放松，最终领悟到真正的休息是兼顾身心、主动聆听身体需求的过程；文章开篇交代作者因病卧床，误以为身体不动就是休息，尝试做家务后迅速疲惫，接着写其卧床时刷手机仍感不适，偶然读到文章后意识到脑力活动也消耗能量，颠覆了对休息的认知，随后阐释真正的休息需身心皆静，反驳将休息等同于懒惰的观念，最后总结真正的休息是平衡身心的主动过程。 $