广东广州市越秀区铁一中学2025-2026学年高三下学期考前模拟英语试题

高三英语 本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 阅读（共20题，每题2.5分，共50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A This chart shows global GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation. Looking at the world economy from this perspective, it is the steadiness of this change that stands out. Average incomes per person have risen at a fairly constant pace of roughly 2% per year, interrupted only by the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic. A definition of economic growth that can be found in many publications is “an increase in the amount of goods and services produced per “head of the population over a period of time.” There is one example of how growth is possible and what economic growth is. A few centuries ago, the only way to produce a book was for a scribe (抄写员) to copy it word-for-word by hand. Book production was a slow process; it took a scribe about eight months of daily work to produce a single copy of the Bible. It was so laborious that only very few books were produced. But then, in the 15th century, Johannes Gutenberg developed a new production technology, and it changed things dramatically. Instead of spending months to produce one book, a worker was now able to produce several books a day. Books, which were previously only available to a tiny group, became available to more and more people. Actually, national economies change. Some economies slow; many others grow and more generally, some major political shifts take place. Yet when all of this is combined, the global average follows a remarkably smooth upward trend. 21. What’s the most striking feature of world economy? A. The slowdown of global growth after the 2008 financial crisis. B. The rapid growth of global growth due to technological progress. C. The permanent interruption to global growth by the 2020 pandemic. D. The relative consistency of global growth over the last three decades. 22. How does the author explain the concept of economic growth? A. By citing an expert. B. By listing definitions. C. By giving an example. D. By providing statistics. 23. What is the key factor that led to the dramatic change in book production? A. The emergence of workers. B. The printing press technology. C. The wide availability of paper. D. The growing number of scribes. B For years, the 3:00 PM school pickup was not a joyful reunion, but a constant exercise in emotional strength. It was a routine of small hopes quietly disappearing. Every single day, as my 11-year-old son, Leo, buckled his seat-belt, I would offer the same cheerful, practiced query: “How was your day?” And every single day, for years, the response was a carbon copy: “Fine, fine.” It was always delivered to the dashboard, to the window, to anywhere but me. No eye contact. No change in his voice. His autism (自闭症) created a sort of glass wall between us. Through it, I could see my boy, but I could never quite feel him reach back. The easy, simple talk that other parents seem to enjoy without a second thought felt like a dream. I felt like I was pouring years of love into an empty space, my constant efforts met with a peaceful, yet heartbreaking, apathy. I had quietly begun to accept that this silent barrier was simply our forever. But that early spring afternoon was unusual. I asked the same question, expecting nothing. “How was your day, Leo?” He buckled his belt. “Good, good.” he said. A change from the script, but I barely had time to register it. Then, he turned. For the first time in what felt like a lifetime, Leo looked directly at me. His eyes were clear, focused, and present. “How was your day, Mom?” The world seemed to stop spinning. The simple question — that tiny bridge he had built all on his own from his world to mine — was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. It wasn’t just words; it was the answer to years of unseen patience My breath caught, and tears, hot and uncontrollable, streamed down my face. I gave him the only truth I had, “It’s really good, Leo.” I said, my voice cracking. “It’s the best day ever.” 24. Why did the mother keep asking her son the same question for years? A. She tried to cheer her son up. B. She enjoyed their daily routine. C. She longed for a real interaction. D. She felt sorry for her son’s condition. 25. What does the underlined word “apathy” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Lack of interest. B. Loss of memory. C. Sign of respect. D. Sense of peace. 26. What made the spring afternoon unusual for the mother? A. Leo buckled his seat-belt himself. B. Leo showed active concern for her. C. Leo caught sight of her sudden tears. D. Leo listened to her with great patience. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Clear Eyes, Full Heart B. Talk More, Love Better C. The Answer to Education D. A Reward of Patience C Since Francis Galton coined the phrase “nature vs nurture (环境因素)” 150 years ago, the debate about what makes us who we are has dominated the human sciences. Today, however, a new scientific field is set to reshape the debate — not by declaring victory for one side or the other, nor even by calling a tie, but rather by revealing they were never in opposition in the first place. Through this new perspective, nature and nurture are not even entirely distinguishable, because genes and environment don’t operate in isolation; they influence each other and to a very real degree even create each other. The new field is called sociogenomics, an integration of behavioral science and genetics. Despite being a relatively new area of study, it has the potential to rewrite a great deal of what we think we know about who we are and how we got that way. Genes don’t affect who we become just on their own, inside our bodies — they work, in part, by shaping the environments we look for or produce. At other times, the nature-nurture feedback circle may be more pernicious. It’s no surprise that terrible setbacks — the loss of a job, the end of a marriage — can cause people to fall into depression. I was astonished to learn, however, that people with a high genetic tendency for depression are more likely to encounter these setbacks, which in turn contribute to their depression. That’s not to say that any of it is their fault, just that the way we’re supported and the world we pilot are closely linked. Here is the part of this research that really blows me away. The research suggests that your partner’s genes influence your likelihood of depression almost a third as much as your own genes do. It also shows when a small number of students with a genetic tendency to smoke are present in a high school, smoking rates can rise rapidly across an entire grade — even among those students who didn’t personally know those classmates. Genes alone aren’t enough to determine these outcomes and neither is environment. Nature and nurture both shape each other, with nature influencing the way we experience nurture and nurture influencing the way our nature expresses itself. The more opportunities and information the environment provides — the more varied environments become — the greater the influence that genetic variation has in sorting us into different categories. Nature and nurture aren’t separate forces — they’re endlessly circling back on each other. 28. Prior to the emergence of sociogenomics, it was widely believed that ________. A. genes and environment functioned separately B. there was no clear line between nature and nurture C. environment shaped our perception of who we are D. nature mattered more than nurture for personal growth 29. The underlined word “pernicious” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to “________”. A. disastrous B. generative C. pointless D. questionable 30. It can be inferred that the research shocked the writer by suggesting that ________. A. our genes may change because of the people we live with B. nature determines our behaviour just as much as nurture does C. people with the same genes are more likely to interact with each other D. the genes of people around us can affect the environment we experience 31. Which of the following pictures correctly illustrates how nature and nurture make us who we are? A. B. C. D. D Most of us love natural things: the taste of raw fruits and vegetables, the warmth of the sun on our skin, etc. Often, we’re given a choice between certain things — such as foods, medicines or procedures — that are considered natural, and alternatives that are considered synthetic or artificial, where the term “natural” refers to the absence of any form of human intervention. Here, too, the affinity for nature might help us some of the time. But it can also badly lead us in the wrong way. It seems that many of us have a tendency toward natural-is-better thinking. A recent research shows that people routinely demonstrate a naturalness bias That is, they exhibit a fondness for natural options even when those options are not objectively better. For instance, in one study, participants tended to perceive cigarettes as less harmful if they were labelled “natural”, even though research does not support that perception. In another study, it was found that the majority of participants preferred a natural drug for treatment — and about 20% to 30% preferred it even when it was said to be less safe or less effective than a synthetic alternative. The naturalness bias could lead to risky choices. People might needlessly pay more for the same kind of product when it’s described as “natural”. Someone might eat more of a food that’s high in fat and sugar just because it’s considered natural and therefore perceived as healthier. Furthermore, naturalness bias may reduce people’s willingness to follow medical experts’ advice on vaccines and other treatments. Encouragingly, though, keeping in mind the naturalness bias and discussing it with others may help prevent it when making decisions. It may not matter much whether you unconsciously prefer an overpriced “natural” cleaning product. Yet it could matter greatly if your loved one is thinking of replacing synthetic treatment with supposedly “natural” one. In cases like these, putting in the time to read reliable sources and speak with qualified experts can help point to a decision that’s based on data, rather than a deceptively simple label. 32. What does the underlined word “affinity” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Respect. B. Demand. C. Curiosity. D. Preference. 33. Which of the following is a typical example of “naturalness bias”? A. Avoiding pre-prepared food. B. Rejecting all synthetic medicine. C. Enjoying natural light to get vitamins. D. Choosing organic apples for better tastes. 34. What does the author think of “naturalness bias”? A. Unexpected. B. Uncommon. C. Misleading. D. Misunderstood. 35. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To call for more attention. B. To offer practical advice. C. To show the risks of naturalness bias. D. To compare different situations. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分） 根据内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Art Builds Understanding Despite the long history of scholarship on experiences of art, researchers have yet to capture and understand the most meaningful aspects of such experiences, including the thoughts and insights we gain when we visit a museum, the sense of encounter after seeing a meaningful work of art, or the changed thinking after experiences with art. These powerful encounters can be inspiring, uplifting, and contribute to well-being and flourishing. 36 It contributes to facilitating a better understanding of ourselves, the human condition, and moral and spiritual concepts. The question is how that happens — what are the attributes of meaningful experiences of art? According to the mirror model of art developed by Pablo P. L. Tinio, aesthetic reception corresponds to artistic creation in a mirror-reversed fashion. Artists aim to express ideas and messages about the human condition or the world at large. 37 This results in the build-up of layers of materials — from initial studies and sketches to the final, refined piece. A viewer’s initial interaction with an artwork starts where the artist has left off. Their interaction first involves the processing surface features, such as color, texture, and the finishing touches applied by the artist during the final stages of the creative process. 38 In addition, art making and art viewing are connected by creative thinking. Research in a lab at Yale University shows that an educational program that uses art appreciation activities builds creative thinking skills. It showed that the more time visitors spent engaging with art and the more they reflected on it, the greater the correspondence with the artists’ intentions and ideas. 39 Correspondence in feeling and thinking suggests a transfer — between creator and viewer — of ideas, concepts, and emotions contained in the works of art. Art has the potential to communicate across space and time. 40 What it takes for (this to happen is active engagement with art in contexts that facilitate this engagement, especially museums. A. The viewers gain a new perspective on the story. B. The theory of aesthetic cognitivism describes the value of art. C. This helps to create connections and insights that otherwise would not happen. D. To do so, they explore key ideas and continually expand them as they develop their work. E. After spending more time with the work, the viewer begins to access the ideas of the artist. F. For example, in one activity, people are asked to view a work of art from different perspectives. G. Participants were more original in their thinking when compared to those who did not take part in the program. 第二部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In her small studio, Mia stared at the lump (块) of clay on the wheel. It was her tenth 41 this week, and still, the form refused to rise as she envisioned. Her hands, covered in 42 clay, trembled with exhaustion and frustration. A voice inside urged her to 43 . Her grandfather, a retired potter, had once told her, “The clay tests your 44 , not your soul. Every crack (裂缝) is a lesson, not a judgment,” Now, it felt like a 45 . She took a deep breath, 46 the lump, and started again. This time, she focused not on the perfect vase in her mind, but on the 47 feedback of the clay beneath her fingers — its resistance, its moisture, its pace. Days turned into weeks. The pile of failed lumps in the corner 48 . One afternoon, when she lifted the 49 vase — with slight imperfections that gave it character — she felt no urge to compare it to an ideal. It was simply 50 . She placed it on her shelf, not as a proof of achievement, but as a(n) 51 of the journey itself. Months later, a visitor to her studio was 52 to that same vase. The real attraction wasn’t in the vase’s form, but in its making — in the silent 53 between doubt and persistence. The sale was unexpected, but the true reward was 54 . She had learned that mastery is a conversation, not a conquest. The most beautiful creations, she realized, are often born from the 55 to simply begin again. 41. A. performance B. attempt C. play D. action 42. A. hard B. dry C. wet D. line 43. A. give up B. try out C. break off D. settle down 44. A. character B. skill C. talent D. value 45. A. warning B. barrier C. guide D. sign 46. A. removed B. recycled C. redistributed D. returned 47. A. final B. late C. slow D. immediate 48. A. grew B. remained C. disappeared D. arose 49. A. delicate B. fragile C. finished D. creative 50. A. honest B. abstract C. classic D. perfect 51. A. stage B. end C. destination D. reminder 52. A. led B. drawn C. instructed D. addicted 53. A. division B. conflict C. comparison D. dialogue 54. A. visible B. apparent C. internal D. impressive 55. A. courage B. freedom C. right D. ambition 第Ⅱ卷（共55分） 第二节 语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 There Are No Rules for Success “It’s the Worst Time to Be a College Graduate in Years,” reads a Newsweek headline. For 22-to 30-year old computer-science graduates, employment has been falling. Why? Is it ChatGPT? Late in the economic cycle? No matter, the unwritten social contract for success that 56 , impress) upon you — good grades, job loyalty, retirement account — feels completely broken. It may be time to create your own job. Careers 57 were once safe are now risky: marketers, some programmers, maybe even lawyers. At the same time, surfing the waves of progress to 58 the world is headed is less risky than you think. Progress comes through surprises, not rules, with inventions no one 59 (think) possible. The telescope opened the skies. Gene (基因) editing was hard until Crispr technology simplified it. And it’s been less than three years 60 ChatGPT shocked the world with what it could do. Machine learning was researched for decades with little result, until back-propagation allowed voice and facial recognition. 61 of these were invented by following the rules, but by coloring outside the lines. Ignore those who tell you to take “ 62 (calculate) risks.” It’s the greatness of risk that provides the potential reward. Do you need universities? It is noted that college graduates have the same jobless rate as those who didn’t get a college degree. So why go? Since 2011, the Thiel Fellowship has paid smart young people $ 200,000 over two years 63 (build) new things instead of sitting in a classroom. I asked Peter Thiel how it was going. He pointed to more than 300 fellows who have created $ 750 billion 64 value. No one knows what’s next. The best way to predict the future is to invent it. You’ll make mistakes. You might even fail. So what? If your brain still functions, you can keep 65 (go) until you find success that surprises the world. There are no rules. Do your thing. Accomplish something. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语社将举办题目为“The Very Word That Best Describes My Senior Three”的征文比赛，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容如下： 1．介绍你的年度词汇； 2．说明理由和表达感悟， 注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．标题已给出，不计入总词数。 The Very Word That Best Describes My Senior Three 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Sumi was a single mother. Her daughter Anna has always been called “Number 23.” Every time the school released exam results, Anna would always end up in 23rd position among 50 pupils. Always 23, no matter how hard she pushed Anna. Every mention of this nickname gnawed at Sumi. One day, Sumi, along with Anna, was invited to a lively gathering of several friends and their families. The atmosphere was delightful and as the lunch came to a finish, a man playfully asked the youngsters what they aspired (有志成为) to be when they grew up. “I want to be a pianist!” “I want to be a famous actor!” “I want to be a politician!” “I’ll start a business and make tons of money!” One after another, the children voiced these bold, ambitious dreams, earning warm applause and compliments from the adults. Anna, however, simply smiled and clapped along, remaining silent. She was quietly occupied with serving soup and distributing cookies to the guests. Then, the man who had posed the question turned his gaze toward Anna and added, “Hey, our Anna hasn’t shared her dream yet. What do you want to be when you grow up?” Anna paused, and then, with a soft smile, replied, “Uncle, I want to be a primary school teacher. I love kids — telling them funny stories and teaching them how to make paper cuts. I just love dancing and singing and playing with them.” The room fell instantly silent. Sumi felt her heart sink. Later, boarding a rented bus for the return trip, Sumi stared out the window, a heavy cloud of disappointment settling over her. She had hoped Anna would dream bigger, not settle for such an ordinary life. As traffic thickened, the bus got fast stuck in a jam. Suddenly, two boys erupted into a full-blown quarrel over a single slice of dessert. No one could calm them down. To make matters worse, more kids on the bus began to get restless due to the jam 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；（2）各段首句已给出，不计入总词数。 Paragraph 1: At that critical moment, Anna stepped in. Paragraph 2: Sumi excitedly called Anna a hero, but she shook her head gently. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年5月考 高三英语参考答案 21. DCB 24. CABD 28. AADC 32. DBCB 36. BDEGC 41. BCABC 46. BDACA 51. DBDCA 56. has been impressed 57. that / which 58. where 59. thought 60. since 61. None 62. calculated 63. to build 64. in 65. going 应用文参考范文（2026届3月广东汕头一模）： The Very Word That Best Describes My Senior Three The word that best describes my Senior Three is “persistence”. It’s the light guiding me through countless late nights and tough exams. When I struggled with math problems or felt worn out by endless exercises, persistence carried me forward. I kept practicing, asked teachers for help and never gave up even when progress was slow. This year, I’ve learned that persistence isn’t just about working hard, but about sticking to my goals no matter what difficulties I face. The persistence I gained in Senior Three has made me stronger. It will be a precious lesson for my future life, reminding me that hard work always pays off. 读后续写参考范文（2026届4月南京师大附中·杭州二中·长郡中学三校续写）： At that critical moment Anna stepped in. Approaching the quarreling boys with a calm smile, she suggested they flip a coin to settle their dispute. Simple as that, the argument ended. Everyone was stunned. Then, she began distributing treats like a caring big sister, instantly soothing the restless children. Making use of leftover candy boxes, she folded intricate paper animals — elephants, lions, and birds — and presented them to each child on the bus. The children’s eyes sparkled with joy as they admired their unique gifts, their cries replaced by laughter. The man who had asked about their dreams earlier watched in astonishment, clapping appreciatively. As for Sumi, a new emotion warmed her chest: pride. Sumi excitedly called Anna a hero, but she shook her head gently. She grinned and replied softly, “Mom, I’m not a hero. When a hero walks down the road, everyone claps, but I want to be the one clapping for others.” That simple answer shifted something deep within Sumi. She realized she had always pushed Anna to achieve, shine, and be number one, yet she had missed the point. Being kind, happy, and true to oneself was the real achievement. Perhaps being “Number 23” wasn’t terrible after all; it was exactly where Anna was meant to shine. A tear of joy rolled down Sumi’s cheek as she wrapped her arm around her daughter’s shoulder. “Then be that teacher, my Anna. I shall be your loudest admirer.” Deepseek读后续写参考范文：（审题分析在试题解析后） At that critical moment, Anna stepped in. She walked calmly over to the quarrelling boys and knelt down to their eye level. “Hey,” she said softly, “would you like to hear a funny story about a little rabbit who couldn’t stop sneezing?” The boys paused, their angry faces relaxing with curiosity. Anna began, her voice warm and animated. Soon other children gathered around. When the story ended, she pulled out a piece of paper from her bag and folded it quickly — a paper rabbit, a bird, a flower. “Who wants to learn?” she asked. Soon the bus was filled with laughter and children happily folding paper. Sumi watched, her eyes wide with surprise. Sumi excitedly called Anna a hero, but she shook her head gently. “I’m not a hero, Mom. I just did what I love — telling stories and playing with kids. That’s what I’ve always wanted to do.” She leaned her head on Sumi’s shoulder. “Remember when you taught me to fold paper rabbits when I was little? I never forgot.” Sumi’s eyes filled with tears — not of disappointment this time, but of pride. For years she had worried about Anna’s 23rd place, about her “ordinary” dream. Now she realized that the world didn’t need everyone to be number one. It needed people like Anna — patient, kind, and capable of bringing peace to a noisy bus. Number 23. And in her mother’s heart, Anna was finally number one. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $