天津市南开区2025-2026学年度第二学期高三年级质量监测（二）英语学科

2025—2026学年度第二学期高三年级质量监测（二） 英语学科笔试部分 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。第Ⅰ卷1至13页，第Ⅱ卷14至16页。考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的答案无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 祝各位考生考试顺利！ 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1．答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上。 2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 3．本卷共55小题，共95分。 第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 例：Stand over there ______ you’ll be able to see it better. A. or B. and C. but D. while 答案是B。 1. — I’m afraid I didn’t make a good impression in the interview. — ______. You had been practicing for weeks. A. Don’t mention it. B. That couldn’t be worse C. You’re imagining things. D. That’s hardly the case 2. Don’t be afraid of difficulties. They can help you ______ experience, and experience can, in turn, broaden your horizons. A. accumulate B. clarify C. strengthen D. expand 3. The artist’s style is unique, ______ a strong sense of tradition. A. being reflected B. reflecting C. reflected D. to reflect 4. ______ matters most in teamwork is trust and effective communication. A. If B. What C. Who D. Which 5. The old wooden house, _____ roof was damaged in the storm, has been carefully restored by a team of local craftsmen. A. which B. where C. whose D. that 6. The reading habits of today’s teenagers differ greatly from _____ of their parents’ generation. A. that B. them C. ones D. those 7. — I’ve been struggling with my physics homework and I’m feeling really discouraged. — _____. Every expert was once a beginner. A. Don’t stand on ceremony B. Don’t beat yourself up C. That’s a piece of cake D. You have my word 8. After hours of discussion, they finally _____ a practical solution to the problem, which was later approved by the team. A. put forward B. set aside C. turned down D. gave away 9. _____ the rapid development of artificial intelligence, many jobs are being reshaped. A. In place of B. In view of C. In terms of D. In addition to 10. The old town’s narrow streets are lined with houses that have been carefully restored, presenting a _____ combination of traditional architecture and modern charm. A. harmonious B. adequate C. accessible D. controversial 11. After years of traveling around the world, she decided to settle down in Paris _____ because it was the place where she truly felt at home. A. respectively B. fundamentally C. permanently D. universally 12. By the time the concert kicked off, all the instruments _____ perfectly. A. have adjusted B. had adjusted C. have been adjusted D. had been adjusted 13. The book provides a detailed _____ of the historical events that shaped the nation. A. suggestion B. account C. intention D. introduction 14. — The computer keeps showing errors. Do you think the technician updated the software yesterday? — He ______ it. He left the office much earlier than usual and didn’t touch the computer at all. A. should have updated B. must have updated C. needn’t have updated D. couldn’t have updated 15. She made a breakthrough due to her years of painstaking commitment to research, ______ many others abandoned the project. A. while B. whether C. unless D. until 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，将短文内容补充完整。 When 24-year-old Eve Ingle lost her job as a restaurant manager in October 2024, she found herself with unexpected free time. 16 spend it passively online she decided to help her community. This choice led to unexpected 17 , including winning the Young Volunteer of the Year award from the Canal and River Trust. Eve joined a local 18 group in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, which works to maintain and improve the area’s historic canals that date back to the Industrial Revolution. Every Thursday for four hours, she 19 various hands-on tasks such as clearing logs from the water, planting flowers, painting structures, and picking up litter. She enjoys litter-picking 20 because it lets her enjoy the natural surroundings while 21 them. What distinguishes her volunteering experience from conventional environmental work is that it has provided benefits 22 environmental improvement. Working alongside mostly elderly 23 volunteers has given her valuable insights into life and community. Eve finds that conversations with people from different generations offer 24 she wouldn’t gain from social media. “It’s really good both 25 and mentally,” she says about the experience. Eve believes many young people have 26 touch with their local communities and spend too much time on digital devices. “You don’t get a lot of people my age 27 in the area they live in, so I think I’ll do my bit,” she says. Now working as a self-employed house sitter, Eve intentionally 28 her paid work around her volunteer duties. She encourages other young people to reduce screen time and try volunteering, 29 just for a few hours weekly. “You get a sense of 30 with it,” she explains, describing how she points out repaired walls to friends and says, “That’s me.” Eve’s story 31 how volunteering can help young people develop skills, build community connections, and find 32 — especially valuable in today’s changing job market and increasingly digital world. Her experience suggests that community service offers meaningful alternatives to 33 screen time while benefiting both 34 and neighborhoods. “It’s about making a 35 ,” she adds. 16. A. Other than B. Rather than C. Worse than D. More than 17. A. challenges B. options C. risks D. rewards 18. A. volunteer B. conservation C. heritage D. recreation 19. A. puts up B. gives up C. depends on D. takes on 20. A. in common B. in total C. in particular D. in advance 21. A. preserving B. reserving C. observing D. serving 22. A. against B. except C. beyond D. within 23. A. unsatisfied B. unskilled C. retired D. embarrassed 24. A. wisdom B. integrity C. independence D. perseverance 25. A. financially B. socially C. academically D. physically 26. A. kept B. found C. lost D. missed 27. A. believing B. participating C. succeeding D. investing 28. A. postpones B. removes C. arranges D. exchanges 29. A. as if B. even if C. so that D. now that 30. A. pride B. relief C. loss D. humor 31. A. doubts B. criticizes C. demonstrates D. comments 32. A. purpose B. performance C. permission D. possession 33. A. creative B. objective C. passive D. positive 34. A. individuals B. experts C. audience D. relatives 35. A. commitment B. difference C. contribution D. promise 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。 A Every March, Brain Awareness Week works to increase public support for brain science. It’s also a good time to think about how our daily habits can strengthen our brains for life. Our brain controls everything we do: thinking, remembering, moving, and feeling. Caring for it supports our overall health and quality of life. Recently, the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has found that brain health is deeply interconnected with physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices. Here are four key pillars for brain health suggested by the GCBH, with practical steps you can take. Category Core Function Specific Suggestions Physical Exercise Boosts brain blood flow, enhances memory, promotes brain cell growth 1.150 minutes of moderate exercise (walking/cycling) weekly; 2. Strength training 2-3 times a week; 3. Balance exercises (yoga/tai chi); 4. Stick to enjoyable activities Sleep Cleans the brain, consolidates memories, boosts attention decision-making 1. Fixed sleep schedule (including weekends); 2. Relaxing bedtime routine (reading/meditation); 3. Avoid afternoon caffeine & screens before bed; 4. Keep bedroom cool, dark & quiet Nutrition Supports memory, protects brain function 1. More leafy greens, berries, nuts, fish & whole grains; 2. Limit processed food, sugar & salt; 3. Choose lean proteins (fish, beans, chicken); 4. Add brain foods (blueberries, walnuts) Mental Stimulation Keeps brain sharp, active & adaptable 1. Puzzles, new language, strategy games; 2. Frequent reading & educational podcasts; 3. New skills (gardening, drawing, coding); 4. Vary activities to train different brain areas You don’t need to change everything at once. Start with one small step: go to bed 20 minutes earlier, take a short walk, add a vegetable to your meal, or call a friend. Small, consistent actions lead to real improvements for your brain and overall health. 36. Based on the passage, what can we infer about the GCBH’s view on lifestyle? A. It has a significant connection with brain health. B. It is the only factor that affects mental health. C. It influences physical health more than mental health. D. It is less important than medical treatment for health. 37. Which one is a recommended practice for guaranteeing a better sleep? A. Avoiding digital devices shortly before sleeping. B. Keeping a flexible sleep schedule on weekends. C. Drinking a cup of strong tea while reading in bed. D. Making the bedroom warmly and brightly furnished. 38. Which nutritional strategy is recommended for brain health? A. Choosing fatty meat as the main protein source. B. Feeding on diets made up of berries and walnuts. C. Consuming more processed food for better taste. D. Prioritizing plant-based foods and quality proteins. 39. What can be inferred from the Mental Stimulation section? A. It is most suitable and practical for senior citizens. B. It boosts the brain’s adaptability to new challenges. C. It stimulates different parts of the brain to cooperate. D. It is considered less effective than physical exercise. 40. The passage is mainly written to ______. A. warn people about the potential risks of brain diseases B. advertise specially-designed activities for brain training C. inform and advise people on how to care for their brains D. criticize fast-paced modern lifestyles harming the brain B I enjoy the virtue I get from walking to the library to pick up my book. The space devoted to holds (预约图书) is almost as big as the rest of the shelves now. They don’t have as many books out on the main bookshelves anymore. It feels like an orphanage for books nobody wants to put a hold on. I am certain the books I order gossip about me while waiting. The nonfiction looks down on the popular novels, and the literary classics on everything else. They have plenty of time. When I place a hold, I’m number 257 in line for 22 copies. This convinces me that others want to read it, too. Since everything is done on the honor system now and there are no overdue fines, I have to try really hard to get the little princesses read and returned. The other day, I returned a book with nothing new to pick up, so I wandered the shelves like in the old days. Anyway, there was a novel I hadn’t read, by an author I admire! I checked it out and sneaked away as though I’d found a diamond ring in a dark alley. I started reading it that night. It was not that good. This author had won the Pulitzer Prize, but not for this sad little one. Still, I gave it every chance. Maybe it would prove itself on the last page. It did not. And it was almost overdue. But the library wasn’t urging me to do it. Apparently, word was out: Nobody else wanted to read it, either. And, when I went to return it, the library was closed. The sign directed me to the renewed location, 3 miles from home. Renovations were complete. It was gorgeous. There was art; there was light; there were cozy chairs, community rooms, and large windows. In a world where facts are sometimes manufactured to order and the truth can twist out of reach, there is comfort and harmony in a library that stays put. I returned my book, four weeks late. No one was in line to check it out. As I slipped the book into the return slot, I gave it a gentle pat. “Find a shelf and make yourself at home,” I whispered. The library is my home now, too. 41. This personification of books gossiping and looking down on each other is mainly used to ______. A. emphasizes the author’s boredom of waiting for the hold B. provides facts about strictly categorized book arrangement C. illustrates the competitive nature of the publishing industry D. adds humor and vitality to the gentle and reflective narration 42. It can be inferred from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 that the author ______. A. felt secretly thrilled and lucky about the find B. was afraid of being noticed with a rare book C. thought the book could be traded for jewelry D. regretted not discovering the book earlier 43. What is the main purpose of describing the renewed library in Paragraph 6? A. To show the real necessity of library renovation work. B. To highlight the emotional value the library brings to the author. C. To make a comparison between the old and new library systems. D. To stress the great convenience of the modern library service. 44. The author’s act of giving the book a “gentle pat” and whispering to it primarily demonstrates ______. A. a pitiful expression of not enjoying the masterpiece B. a silent protest against the library’s new hold system C. a childish habit of communicating with lifeless objects D. an affection and care for books and the library 45. What is the best title for the passage? A. My Overdue Book and Amusing Experiences B. The Hold System: A Modern Library Dilemma C. An Unpleasant Encounter with a Library Novel D. Beyond the Hold: Finding Home in the Library C The belief that heat fuels aggression dates back to Aristotle, who described anger as a boiling of blood. This link persists in modern language: we speak of tempers “burning” or people being “boiling mad.” Scientifically, heat stress can release hormones (荷尔蒙) that increase temper, and societal data often shows more conflict in hotter periods. However, a recent study published in PNAS Nexus by behavioral economist Alessandra Cassar suggests that, on an interpersonal level, heat does not necessarily make us less kind or cooperative in interpersonal interactions. While some classic experiments appear to support the heat-aggression link — such as studies where drivers blew horns more in hot weather, or baseball games saw more aggression on hot days — Cassar argues the overall evidence is inconsistent. At a societal level, more crimes occur in summer, but this could be due to social factors rather than temperature directly affecting behavior. To test the individual impact, Cassar’s team designed experiments involving people from the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Kenya, and India. Participants played a decision-making game. They were offered a way to share a “cake” with someone else, but with a choice: they could reduce the total size of the cake just to prevent the other person from getting more. This measured a spiteful (恶意的) preference. To test heat’s effect, some played in a very hot room, while others faced a deliberately unfair game setup. Both conditions made people report feeling more annoyed. Surprisingly, however, neither heat nor unfairness made participants less generous or more likely to choose the spiteful option. Their fundamental attitudes toward fairness remained unchanged. The most significant difference the researchers found was not based on temperature or nationality, but on gender. Across cultures, men consistently showed a stronger preference for maximizing the total reward, even if the split was unequal. Women, contrarily, leaned more toward equal splits. However, in a follow-up experiment where winners could share their gains afterward, women’s competitiveness increased to match men’s. This suggests women’s lower competitiveness in standard settings is not inborn but relates to sensitivity to social outcomes. These findings challenge the simple view that heat directly causes interpersonal violence. Cassar proposes that harsh conditions, like extreme heat, may actually encourage cooperative survival strategies rather than conflicts. The real threat from climate change, she argues, lies in its economic impact. By reducing resources and opportunities, particularly for farming communities, it may increase poverty, which in turn can lead to more social conflict. Therefore, the solution lies not in individual behavior control, but in fostering economic development, strong social institutions, and cooperation — building the “social capital” needed to face shared challenges. 46. Which is right according to Paragraph 2? A. More crimes occur in summer due to the rising temperature. B. Classic experiments fully support the heat-aggression link. C. Cassar doubts the consistency of heat-aggression evidence. D. People from all walks of life are involved in the experiment. 47. The follow-up experiment “where women’s competitiveness increased to match men’s” ______. A. proves that gender differences in psychology are meaningless B. illustrates that men are naturally less competitive than women C. suggests that context can change observed gender differences D. highlights that the design of previous experiments was imperfect 48. According to Cassar’s view, what behavior might be encouraged in a community facing extreme heat? A. Gradual independence and individualism. B. More cooperation to survive the hardship. C. Immediate violence over limited resources. D. Selfish competition for scarce resources. 49. Based on the passage, which solution would Cassar most likely support to reduce heat-related social conflict? A. Improving economic conditions to reduce poverty. B. Installing more air conditioners in public spaces. C. Teaching people temper management techniques. D. Issuing stricter regulations on crimes in hot weather. 50. The passage is most likely written for ______. A. climate scientists specializing in global warming B. economists studying multiple experimental models C. students learning about ancient Greek philosophers D. general readers interested in psychology and society D Trees take quite a while to grow. If someone 50 years ago planted a row of oaks or a chestnut tree on your land, you have something that no amount of money or effort can copy. The only way is to wait. Tree-lined roads, old gardens, and houses protected by decades of tree canopy: if you want to start fresh on an empty plot, you will not be able to get that. Because some things just take time. We know this by instinct. We pay more for Swiss watches, luxury bags, and historic houses precisely because of the time put into them-either the time spent building them or their age. We set age limits for driving, voting, and drinking because we believe maturity only comes through real-life experience. Yet we now live in a time of instant satisfaction, which affects how we develop software and run companies. Though we can speed up code writing, the key factor of a successful company or an Open-Source project lies in persistence — the ability of leaders or maintainers to stick to a problem for years, build relationships, and work through challenges that take a lifetime to solve. We tend to think all difficulties in life should be solved by automation and human involvement replaced by AI-based decisions. But often, the difficulty or the time needed is exactly the point. We have cooling-off periods for important life decisions because we know people need time to think, and doing something right once means little — commitment over time matters. AI writes code fast, but we are pushing this speed further: we want to release products faster, run more experiments, and remove all remaining frictions of reviews, designing and configuring (配置) infrastructure. Yet the software we depend on now has a short lifespan, measured in months rather than decades, as do the relationships built with customers. I’m skeptical of those who claim to save us time. AI tools seem to leave us with less time, as we fill every free moment with more tasks. Time saved is quickly taken by competition, and we can never really “save” it. I keep thinking of the trees. Maintaining Open-Source projects for nearly 20 years and working at a startup for 10 years taught me that time turns ideas into commitments, and commitments into something that can support others. Trust, quality and community can’t be created in a hurry — they take time, just like a 50-year-old oak. 51. According to the passage, which explains the value of old trees? A. They require precious time and effort for their growth. B. They are mainly found in historic gardens and sites. C. They provide samples for modern technology to copy. D. They produce excellent material for building houses. 52. What is the function of the single sentence in Paragraph 2? A. To provide a specific example. B. To introduce a novel chapter. C. To present the thesis statement. D. To list a contradictory opinion. 53. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. Automation and AI provide the best ways to solve life’s challenges. B. Dedication and perseverance involved in a process can be essential. C. People should make wise decisions to succeed in the modern world. D. Commitment over time is less important than solving tricky problems. 54. What is the author’s attitude towards the claim that AI will give us more free time? A. Skeptical. B. Favorable. C. Unconcerned. D. Confused. 55. Which of the following proverbs best summarizes the central theme presented in the passage? A. More haste, less speed. B. A stitch in time saves nine. C. Strike the iron while it is hot. D. Time and tide wait for no man. 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项：1．用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。 2．本卷共6题，共35分。 第三部分：写作 第一节：阅读下面短文，按照要求用英语回答问题。 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Malala Yousafzai has become a highly respected symbol of courage and determination in the modern world. At the age of 16, she narrowly survived a violent attack due to her continuous and fearless efforts to fight for girls’ basic rights to receive education. Her extraordinary story, full of persistence and devotion, has touched countless hearts and inspired teenagers from different countries. Growing up in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, Malala showed a strong passion for learning at an early age and dreamed of becoming a doctor to help more people. However, local forces introduced strict rules that prevented girls from going to school, and those who insisted on studying would face punishment. Faced with the difficult situation, Malala had to choose between personal safety and her firm belief. Instead of giving in to fear, she kept expressing her ideas bravely. She wrote diaries for the BBC, took part in various interviews and delivered speeches in public places, making her voice heard by more people. Her courageous actions led to strong dissatisfaction from opposing groups, so she was often under fire for her outspoken opinions. Eventually, she was attacked on her way home from school and got seriously injured. After the accident, she was immediately sent to the United Kingdom for professional medical treatment. Despite the pain and danger, Malala became even more determined to continue her cause. After recovery, she delivered a speech at the United Nations, set up an organization to offer educational support for girls and kept working to improve girls’ educational conditions worldwide. At 17, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest winner in history. Malala’s story carries a meaningful lesson: we should never give up our faith in what is right, even when we are faced with great risks. As she once said, “education is the most powerful tool to change the world”. 56. What made Malala a world-famous symbol of courage?（no more than 10 words） 57. How did Malala make her voice heard by more people?（no more than 10 words） 58. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 mean?（no more than 3 words） 59. Why did Malala set up an organization?（no more than 10 words) 60. How are you inspired by Malala’s experiences? Please explain with an example.（no more than 20 words） 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61．假设你是晨光中学的李津，你校将开展以“Nature Is Our Best Teacher”为主题的英语演讲活动。请结合图片中竹子的生长特点，以及你对竹子“厚积薄发”哲理的理解，写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： （1）简述竹子生长带给你的启示（如：扎根积累、坚韧向上……）； （2）结合生活实例，谈谈这一哲理对你的启发； （3）呼吁同学们在学习与成长中践行竹子精神。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）开头已给出，不计入总词数； （3）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Good morning, everyone. It’s my great honor to deliver a speech titled Nature Is Our Best Teacher. ________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $