山西太原市2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断英语试卷

2025~2026学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断 英 语 试 卷 （考试时间：下午2:30~4:30） 说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分150分（不含听力）。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转写到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后、你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What time will the Q&A session begin? A. At 3:00. B. At 3:30. C. At 4:00. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a garden. B. In a drugstore. C. In a pet hospital. 3. What will Lisa possibly do? A. Call her grandparents. B. Offer remote support. C. Go to the lab. 4. What is the man doing? A. Heading to the shop. B. Collecting the items. C. Repairing the computer. 5. Why did the woman come back? A. She got a wrong package. B. She took an extra package. C. She lost a package halfway. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。答案写在答题卡上。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the speakers probably take part in? A. The clothes exchange. B. The crafts workshop. C. The food market. 7. Where will the speakers meet? A. At the library. B. At the bus stop. C. At the community center. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What do Kevin’s parents complain about? A. His staying up late. B. His overusing the tablet. C. His missing family meals. 9. What does the man think of the new school rule? A. It’s a good start. B. It won’t work at all. C. It will solve the problem. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman want to reschedule? A. The accommodation.. B. The return date. C. The departure date. 11. Why does the woman change her plan? A. She wants a city tour. B. She has a family event. C. She has work on Saturday. 12. How will the city tour be adjusted? A. It will be canceled. B. It will be postponed. C. It will be advanced. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is Ethan’s plan for his gap year? A. Working in a company. B. Doing volunteer work. C. Preparing for further studies. 14. What is Ethan’s mom worried about? A. The cost of the program. B. The safety of international travel. C. The difficulty of returning to study. 15. What benefit will Ethan get from the gap year? A. He will become more independent. B. He will apply for a better university. C. He will learn a new foreign language. 16. What is mom’s final attitude? A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Unclear. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To display art tools. B. To advertise a software. C. To introduce an AI event. 18. Which of the following is included in the event? A. A robot competition. B. A hands-on workshop. C. A note-taking discussion. 19. What is required to attend the event? A. Registering online. B. Submitting a paper. C. Buying a ticket. 20. What will the audience probably do next? A. Scan a QR code. B. Go to a lecture. C. Complete a test. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Assignment: Submit a Video of Demonstration Speech As the semester is drawing to a close, we kindly remind you to submit your Public Speaking course assignment on time. Due: May 13 by 11:59 pm Submit: a media recording or a file upload Length of speech: 3~5 minutes. 2 points will be removed from your total per 30 seconds over 5 minutes, 4 points removed per 30 seconds under 3 minutes. Video recording should not be edited; otherwise, you will receive a score of zero. Delivery Requirements: Your speech should be delivered in front of the camera. 1-2 note cards are allowed, with only a brief outline using keywords or phrases. Speeches should NOT be recited word-for-word. Content Requirements: Inform the audience of how you can do something (e.g., “How tobake a loaf of bread”), rather than just describing how it is performed by others (e.g., “How Wonder Bread is made in the Wonder Bakery”). Use an actual item/model/diagram as an illustration. Checklist: Criteria (100 pts in total) Aspects Organizational Pattern (30 pts) 1. Thesis / Purpose 2. Relevant and detailed evidence 3. Clear structure: Introduction-Body-Conclusion Appropriate Language (30 pts) 1. Grammar 2. Clarity (no unexplained specialized words) 3. Fluency (no verbal fillers like “you know”“Uh”“Er”“Um”) Vocal Presentation (20 pts) 1. Rate 2. Expressiveness 3. Changes in pitch (声调) Nonverbal Support (20 pts) 1. Eye contact with the audience 2. Appropriate gestures 3. Facial expressions 21. Which of the following will lead to point loss? A. Speaking without note cards. B. Showing detailed DIY process. C. Submitting the video on May 13. D. Editing a video within 5 minutes. 22. What is expected according to the checklist? A. Talk in a loud voice. B. Organize a complex structure. C. Use as few gestures as possible. D. Speak fluently without verbal fillers. 23. Who is the text probably intended for? A. Speech judges. B. College students. C. Video bloggers. D. Professional bakers. B Sitting on the tennis team bus, I tried to recognize computer class notes from my peers and tackled programming problem sets, feeling conflicted about whether to prioritize my performance on the court or my academic work. Ever since my college years, I’ve delightedly signed up for as many computer science classes, while also playing NCAA Division I tennis. Both were my childhood passions. But let’s face it: It was no piece of cake to juggle the demands of competitive sports and the tough coursework of a STEM degree. It felt like impossible to fit late-night coding sessions into an athlete’s schedule, and the national tournament (联赛) during finals week all the while left me torn between grabbing my racket and hitting the books. To keep up, I focused on computer courses I’d need for admission into a graduate program. I worked ahead and asked questions — habits that paid off in classes that stressed independent learning. Little by little, progress popped up: I grew used to the lifestyle as a student-athlete, managing my time and jumping into projects as soon as they were assigned. Still, graduate school threw new challenges. I hesitated to discuss my athletic training with peers and professors, fearing it might imply a lack of dedication to my degree. On top of that, my classmates’ rich research experiences left me feeling misplaced. Fortunately, my self-doubt just lasted for one year. My classmates admitted that they had not started their thesis. Despite growing pressure, they were overwhelmed by the project and had no motivation to begin — after all, the deadline was a whole year away. Me? I’d been drafting sections as my research progressed, always exploring ways to set out ahead of time. That’s when it clicked: Instead of letting self-doubt drag me along the “non-traditional path”, I should celebrate the strengths I’d built. These skills have helped me navigate a research environment, and also life in general. 24. What did the author do on the team bus? A. He reviewed tennis-match strategies. B. He caught up on academic knowledge. C. He discussed programming with teammates. D. He encouraged peers to compete on the court. 25. What does the underlined word “juggle” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Outline. B. Balance. C. Reduce. D. Reform. 26. What made the author feel misplaced in graduate studies? A. Growing deadline pressure. B. Experience gap in research. C. Misunderstanding from peers. D. High expectations from professors. 27. What did the author learn from being a student-athlete? A. Fortune favors the brave. B. Pride hurts, modesty benefits. C. Talents work, while geniuses create. D. Good planning is half the battle won. C For Lavania Oluban, young-time memories feel incomplete. The 37-year-old has few childhood photos, but her seven-year-old son, Arlo, has “easily 800”. “Arlo’s memories come alive like VR representation,” she says. In 2023, people around the world took an estimated 5.3 billion photos, about 61,400 per second. “People record much more data about their lives than any previous generation,” says Fabian Hutmacher, a psychologist at the University of Würzburg. “It’s natural to ask: Does that change the way we remember our lives?” Autobiographical memory — our recall of personal life — depends on the chemical interactions inside our brains, which strengthen new experiences and organize them into connected life narratives. Yet forgetting coexists with the remembering process, as has long been recognized by psychologists. Fortunately, photos can support memory-reconstruction by surfacing details or emotions we might otherwise forget. Indeed, Hutmacher argues that remembering is no longer purely internal: It’s built not only from what we store in our brains but also from what we offload onto smartphones. That said, more pictures don’t necessarily mean stronger memories. A 2013 study found that photographing can actually harm memory, with participants appearing to “rely on the external device to ‘remember’ for them.” Advisably, when participants emotionally engage with the objects they photograph, they remember them better — they are experiencing the moment. Equally worrying, most people don’t regularly revisit their photos. Without reviewing or organizing them, pictures can become overwhelming, making it harder to find the meaningful ones. “It can be a rose with a thorn,” says Julia Soares, assistant professor of psychology at Mississippi State University. “Photos provide these incredible memory cues. To truly benefit, you should review them on a regular basis.” Eventually, it is our photo habits that affect what we internally store. What we choose to revisit or erase may be subtly reshaping memory. Evidence shows that when we share photos on social media, we remember the experiences better. Other people may intentionally delete photos they want to forget, like an ex or a bad weekend out. 28. What can be learned from Arlo’s example? A. VR ensures Arlo’s vivid memories. B. Photographing has become common. C. People take fewer pictures as they age. D. Previous generations remember better. 29. How does photographing benefit memory formation according to paragraph 3? A. By stringing life narratives. B. By stimulating chemical release. C. By bringing details back to mind. D. By enlarging brain storage digitally. 30. Which practice helps people remember better? A. Capturing every single moment. B. Switching to advanced cameras. C. Getting engaged behind the lens. D. Deleting unwanted photos for quick search. 31. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text? A. How Digital Photos Impact Memories B. Evolution of Photography and VR Technology C. Why Forgetting Matters in the Recalling Process D. Hints on Preserving the Details in Human Brains D Two hundred years ago, a walk to school might have involved crossing a bee-humming meadow (草地), tracing a sunlit brook (小溪), or pausing under a blossom-heavy tree. Today, that same walk is more likely to follow a street lined with parked cars accompanied by engine roar. This is far more than nostalgia (怀旧). In a study led by Professor Miles Richardson at the University of Derby, researchers estimated that our bond with the living world has dropped by more than 60% since 1800. This is described as “extinction of experience,” a generational decline of familiarity with the natural world. To track the loss of nature from people’s lives, Richardson’s team built a computer model including historical records of urbanisation and biodiversity loss over two centuries. The model’s results clearly mirrored a 60.6% drop in the frequency of nature-related words like “brook,” “meadow,” and “blossom” in books by 1990. What makes this decline especially troubling is its self-continuing nature. The research found that parents’ own nature connectedness strongly predicts that of their children. If a generation grows up with limited exposure, the next is likely to start even further removed from the natural world. Without action, the trend could continue for centuries. Looking ahead, the study offers both a warning and a roadmap. The most effective action absolutely begins in early childhood. Forest schools, outdoor learning, and nature-rich family activities create a foundation that persists into adulthood. Apart from systemic change, small, intentional choices also count. Take mindful walks outdoors without screens, notice the colours and scents of a flowering plant, name an insect, a bird or a cloud type… You will end up finding the connection growing stronger. While the last two centuries pulled humans indoors and away from the living world, the next chapters can tell a different story. In recent decades, this decline has cased slightly, with the drop falling to 52.4% — a spark of hope of “rebirth of experience”. 32. Why does the author describe the different scenes in paragraph 1? A. To share a personal nostalgic memory. B. To show the change in students’ travel preferences. C. To criticize the modern lifestyle filled with vehicles. D. To highlight less connection with nature via contrast. 33. What research method was used to reveal “extinction of experience”? A. Surveys on childhood exposure to nature. B. Long-term observation of family activities. C. Modeling-based analysis of historical records. D. Investigation into word frequency in literature. 34. What’s the most helpful to rebuild the bond with nature? A. Take mindful walks regularly. B. Remember enough names of plants. C. Limit the use of modern technology. D. Start nature activities from childhood. 35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of nature connectedness? A. Critical. B. Indifferent. C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。答案写在答题卡上。 Caring for Animals Without Owning a Pet Caring for animals is hugely rewarding and offers all sorts of benefits — the calming effect of being with the creatures, the sense of responsibility and, of course, the chance to enjoy a comforting hug. 36 This isn’t necessarily a barrier, though. Why not consider the following alternatives to harvest the rewards of their company? • Help wild animals in your area. Are there birds that visit a garden nearby? Is there a squirrel storing food in a bush or a hedgehog (刺猬) wandering across a local footpath? If you do spot an animal, put appropriate food and make a necessary nest for it, but never overdo something. 37 • Become a dog walker to get closer to animals. 38 It’ll give you a chance to enjoy non-human company while also getting in extra walking time. Ask a neighbour or relative if you can join them in their dog walk. Can’t think of anyone with a dog that needs an outing? No problem. There are websites and organizations that enable users to “borrow a dog”, matching owners with people who can look after and entertain their pet while they’re away. • 39 If you prefer four-legged friends, but don’t have room for a pony or cow in the backyard, don’t despair. Some farms, including city farms, run youth volunteer programmes or school holiday plans. 40 There’ll probably be a lot of dull work, like cleaning out stables, but in return, you’ll get hands-on experience, meet like-minded people and gain general skills, such as teamwork. A. Remember to let nature take its course. B. Take up animal-related volunteer work. C. Get paid by caring for animals on a farm. D. Nurturing them follows their natural daily patterns. E. But keeping an animal of your own is not always a possible option. F. Contact these organizations to find out what’s on offer in your area. G. For many people, walking their furry friends comes with great pluses. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was looking for a job that could help me make ends meet. It was a 41 summer when I stared at my nearly empty 42 , realizing that I was slipping into financial trouble. An online ad caught my eye, 43 “Our delivery riders can earn S18 — S25 an hour”, so I decided to give it a try. My first day felt like a small 44 . I had earned more than I’d ever dreamed of. Orders 45 all day, and I thought success might really take no 46 . But fortune 47 visits twice. On the fifth day, the temperature climbed to 40°C. 48 by the double bonus, I kept riding and riding until I 49 under the mereiless sun. A fellow rider named Carlos helped me up and taught me safer routes and 50 delivery practices. “What’s easy to earn often costs more than it seems,” he said. He was absolutely right. That day turned into a 51 of misfortunes — I brushed against a car and had to pay for the 52 ; three late deliveries 53 me any bonus. When I checked my final income, it dropped to barely enough for a meal. Weeks later, when I delivered a birthday meal to an old man in a nursing home, he pressed a S20 note into my palm, whispering, “You made my day.” At that moment, I began to notice the kindness that quietly surrounded me — a stranger’s “Take care”, a customer’s smile, and Carlos’s timely 54 . Standing under the same sun that had once made me fall, I finally understood: the highest pay was never counted in 55 , but in the courage to rise again and the patience to endure. 41. A. carefree B. burning C. secure D. wasted 42. A. account B. expense C. office D. stomach 43. A. reminding B. discussing C. advising D. promising 44. A. mistake B. memory C. miracle D. target 45. A. slowed down B. flooded in C. piled up D. fell behind 46. A. wish B. risk C. effort D. chance 47. A. instantly B. rarely C. occasionally D. frequently 48. A. Rewarded B. Surprised C. Motivated D. Impressed 49. A. coughed B. collapsed C. shouted D. quitted 50. A. record-breaking B. low-carbon C. time-saving D. budget-friendly 51. A. chain B. piece C. sign D. dream 52. A. parking B. insurance C. fine D. damage 53. A. offered B. cost C. covered D. left 54. A. rescue B. recognition C. warning D. intelligence 55. A. titles B. dollars C. prizes D. credits 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。 Last year when I was in China, breakfast 56 (mean) the same lively sounds every morning — “Hot soy milk! Freshly steamed baozi!” On the corner, the warm smell floated along the street. People lined up with sleepy smiles, some 57 (chat) with the stall owner, others skimming the morning headlines. As soon as the food was handed over, they grabbed a first bite while it was still hot. The bang of pots, the splash of oil, and soft clouds of steam made the street feel welcoming, as if breakfast had opened the city’s front door 58 (greet) the waking world. Now, back home in a small town in the U.S., mornings are quiet and rushed — a bowl of cereal with cold milk, a piece of toast, or juice in the car, all of which are familiar 59 (scene) in daily life. The kitchen feels cold; there are no lines, no talk — just the noise of the fridge 60 the tick of the clock. It feels 61 (distance), like eating alone before the day even notices you. I deeply miss mornings in Beijing where breakfast 62 (it) is part of the day. It isn’t just a fuel; it’s 63 short pause warming you up and bringing you into the life of the street. Living in Beijing has shown me how breakfast can shape the start of a day. I find myself 64 (draw) to the corner stall, not only for food, but for the small routine 65 let me slow my pace, listen, and feel close to the city. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，近期你给校英文报的一次投稿未被采用。请你给主编写一封英文邮件，内容包括： （1）询问拒稿原因； （2）请教修改建议； （3）表示会再次投稿。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Editor-in-Chief, I’m Li Hua and I submitted an article to your paper recently. Best regards, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Grandma worked as a housewife all her life. For decades, she cooked, cleaned, and cared for everyone in the family. When her children grew up and moved away, the busy rhythm that had filled her days disappeared overnight. The house stayed spotless, yet strangely lifeless. She often stood by the window, watching people hurrying by, as if the whole world were moving forward while she stood still, unsure of where she truly belonged. To fill the long afternoons, she picked up her old hobby — knitting (织). Most afternoons, her needles clicked softly in the quiet house. She kept knitting sweaters for me, though I never wore them — as a member of the school hands-on club, I admired her superb skills, but they felt too old-fashioned compared with what I could buy online. Still, she never seemed to mind, smiling as she went on knitting. One day, I noticed her constantly talking to her phone. I thought she was calling a friend, but guess what? She was livestreaming, showing people online how to knit a sweater! I couldn’t believe it! The technology itself seemed far beyond her. “Maybe I can still be useful,” she told me with a shy smile as she balanced her phone against a teacup for support. However, the comments online were far from friendly. “Who would watch this?” someone wrote. “Go take a rest, Granny,” another added. I saw her hands tremble for a moment before she steadied them again. I wanted to fire back, but was stopped by Grandma. “Even if only one person learns things from me, it’s worth it.” Still, a quiet sadness remained in her eyes. Each evening, she sat under the lamp, her needles clicking busily, her voice soft but determined as she livestreamed to a nearly empty audience. Watching her persistence, I felt both proud and helpless — I longed to ease her struggle, yet the right way to reach her seemed just beyond my grasp. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右： （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Then an idea hit me — Grandma could join our hands-on club! With club friends’ help, Grandma soon became an Internet celebrity as “Knitting Granny”. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断 英语参考答案及评分建议 （满分150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. A 第二部分 阅读（共两节；每小题3分，满分60分） 21. D 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. C 36. E 37. A 38. G 39. B 40. F 第三部分 语言运用（共两节；每小题2分，满分50分） 第一节（每小题2分，满分30分） 41. B 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. B 第二节（每小题2分，满分20分） 56. meant 57. chatting 58. to greet 59. scenes 60. and 61. distant 62. itself 63. a 64. drawn 65. that/which 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） Dear Editor-in-Chief, I’m Li Hua and I submitted an article to your paper recently. Unfortunately, it was not accepted this time, but I would sincerely appreciate it if you could let me know the main reasons behind this decision. If possible, could you kindly offer some detailed feedback or suggestions for improvement? Your comments would be of great value to me, not only in refining this piece but also in helping me grow as a writer. I truly believe that, with your guidance, the article can be significantly improved. I will revise it carefully and hope to resubmit it soon. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） Then an idea hit me — Grandma could join our hands-on club! The next week, she arrived with her basket of colorful yarn. As she started knitting, she chatted about her craft, her fingers dancing over the needles and yarn. My club friends crowded around, bursting with questions: “How do you make this pattern?”“Do you knit for kids?” Grandma smiled, pausing to demonstrate. Later, we helped her adjust the camera angle for clear close-ups, pick trendy background music, and provide youth-friendly sweater designs, making her livestream far more engaging. With club friends’ help, Grandma soon became an Internet celebrity as “Knitting Granny”. Having attracted thousands of followers, she went on to showcase more patterns online. Comments changed from teasing to admiration: “I wish my grandma could teach me like this!” “So heartwarming!” She even sparked a trend called “warm fashion”, inspiring young people to knit family gifts and share stories of connection. No longer lonely, she found rhythm and purpose in life again. As I slipped on the sweater she had made for me, it struck me that Grandma hadn't simply regained her place — she had redefined it. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $