湖南衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高三下学期期中英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷以时代性情境与思维梯度设计为特色，涵盖深海采矿争议、AI教育应用等科技前沿素材，融合《黑神话：悟空》文化输出、青花瓷中西融合等文化传承主题，全面考查语言能力与跨文化思维。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测|以“多金属结核氧气生成”研究争议考查批判性思维，“大脑聚焦机制”科普文渗透科学素养| |七选五|5题/12.5分|篇章逻辑衔接|围绕《黑神话：悟空》全球影响力，构建文化输出与游戏史对比的语境| |完形填空|15题/15分|词汇语境运用|AI教育工具应用场景，体现学习能力与技术伦理的辩证思考| |语法填空|10题/15分|词形变化、语法规则|青花瓷“中外工艺融合”素材，强化文化意识与语法应用| |写作|2题/40分|信息传递、叙事表达|科技节介绍（应用文）与亲情故事续写（读后续写），综合语言输出与情感价值

衡阳市第一中学2025-2026学年高三下学期期中考试 英 语 试 题 注意：总分150分 时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡上“贴条形码区”。 2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案写在试题卷上无效。 3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4．保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，只交答题卡，试题卷自行保存。 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Here are some of the world’s most unusual libraries. A Tree Library When you have a dead 110-year-old cottonwood tree outside your house, what better idea than to turn it into a library? This is just what the librarian and artist Sharalee Armitage Howard did. The tree trunk is a library complete with a roof, door, shelves inside, and a selection of books. This library in Idaho is a part of the group Little Free Libraries, where people can exchange books. Gute Bücher für Alle Gute Bücher für Alle is a German charity launched in 1970. It currently operates two large ships, which have docked (停靠) at 480 harbors in 150 countries, and welcomed some 49 million people onboard. The volunteers staffing the ships hold events to promote literacy, education, cross-cultural cooperation, and distribute books to those who have little access otherwise. Maybe not a library as such, as the books are not expected to be handed back, but a great idea, nevertheless. The Red Phone Boxes Libraries When cell phones took over from landlines and public call boxes, England’s iconic(标志性的) red phone boxes became empty and unused. In the southwestern county of Somerset, England, the first exchange library inside the phone box was founded, giving these typical England phone boxes a new life and keeping them from going to rot. A Bookless Library Probably the saddest inclusion in this list is the Bexar Bibliotech Library in Texas. There is reading material for sure, but it is all digital, and walking into this library has been likened to walking into an Apple store with lots of screens. While you won’t find colorful book covers or feel the thrill of pulling a book off the shelf, it seems this is the library of the future. 1．Where can readers exchange books? A．A Tree Library and Gute Bücher für Alle. B．A Bookless Library and Gute Bücher für Alle. C．A Tree Library and The Red Phone Boxes Libraries. D．Gute Bücher für Alle and The Red Phone Boxes Libraries. 2．How is Gute Bücher für Alle different from the other three libraries? A．It is mobile. B．It is profitable. C．It is intended for sailors. D．It has the most readers. 3．Which word can describe A Bookless Library? A．Automatic. B．Colorful. C．Modern. D．Commercialized. B A father told his son that he should not accept the Theory of Evolution just because he leaned about it in Biology class at school. He went on to say that he is teaching his son to think critically. But he isn’t. Many people assume that critical thinking refers to questioning and criticizing in the more negative sense of the word. If they are rejecting what they are told by experts, they falsely believe that they are thinking critically. This is not uncommon. Many people claim that everything is just someone’s opinion and no one is actually right or wrong. They believe they are thinking critically when they’re actually doing the very opposite. There are many definitions of critical thinking. To put simply, it refers to identifying and evaluating arguments, finding inconsistencies in arguments, problem solving, and thinking about our own beliefs and why we hold them. Diane Halpern, author of Thought &Knowledge, uses this definition:“Critical thinkers are able to change their mind or the conclusion that they reached, when new information warrants such a change.” A closed-minded person responds negatively when presented with new ideas that challenge their existing beliefs. These are the people who insist that even an expert's opinion is no better than anyone else’s. In contrast, an open-minded person suspends judgment. They seek out more information, including information that goes against beliefs they currently hold. They review the evidence that’s available and are always open to new ways of thinking. They consider all options and insist on finding a solution. So you need to ask questions and be open-minded about the answers. You need to know how to do research and look for reliable sources. You have to think about your own thinking and question why you hold the beliefs you do. Be aware of the pre-set ideas you bring to the argument, and learn to evaluate evidence. 4．Why does the author mention the father-son example in paragraph 1? A．To promote the practice of critical thinking. B．To criticize the current education system. C．To present a widespread misconception. D．To introduce an innovative idea. 5．What does the underlined word “warrants” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Justifies. B．Matches. C．Transforms. D．Identifies. 6．How are open-minded people different from the closed-minded? A．They respect expert authority. B．They internalize their own beliefs. C．They keep an option-solution balance. D．They resist the urge to judge prematurely. 7．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．How to evaluate evidence. B．The process of critical thinking. C．How to become a critical thinker. D．The benefits of being open-minded. C Polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) on the deep-ocean seafloor contain minerals like cobalt and nickel, which mining companies hope to harvest for green-energy batteries and technologies. However, a recent study suggests these prized, potato-sized rocks may also serve as a source of oxygen for the bacteria and other microorganisms living there. Jeffrey Marlow, one of the authors of the study, said researchers planted some watertight structures on the ocean floor, which were equipped with instruments to measure the property and composition of living things and their probable usage of oxygen. Researchers measured the oxygen loss over a 48-hour period while the structure was sealed on the seafloor. Typically, a decline in oxygen is an indicator for biological abundance because breathing organisms consume it. Yet, contrary to all expectations, they observed a rise in oxygen levels, a finding that directly challenged conventional understanding. But not everyone is on the same wavelength as him. Canada’s The Metals Co (TMC) stated the study had been rejected by four scientific publications until finding a home at Nature, which the company labeled as “a journal that has long championed the preservation of deep-sea mineral.” TMC also said the method was wrong, arguing the team’s findings contradicted other work that had been conducted in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).“The heightened oxygen levels are in fact erroneous in the data, and we are currently preparing a peer-reviewed paper as a fightback,” said the company. Bo Barker, a microbiologist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, said the study invited more questions than it did answers. He described it as a “novel but very confusing process for which the mechanism is still not clear.” For years, companies such as Canada’s TMC have been battling to persuade the international governing authority to green-light their plans to obtain these rocks in the Pacific Ocean’s CCZ. The company has argued that the metals are essential for fossil fuel-free technologies and that the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also fades next to the destruction of rain forests and human communities caused by land-based mining. 8．What can be inferred about the recent study? A．It cast light on new organisms. B．It capitalized on costly equipment. C．It consumed considerable time. D．It documented oxygen concentration. 9．What does the underlined word “erroneous” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Misleading. B．Pronounced. C．Precise. D．Imaginary. 10．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. B．Add some background information. C．Clarify some writing techniques. D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. 11．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Minerals, a double-edged Sword B．Oxygen: The Lifeline for CCZ C．TMC, an Eco-minded Enterprise D．A Tiny Rock: A Big Wave D Is there anything more boring than the endless drive to make every waking moment more productive? “If I can save ten seconds on a process that happens ten times per day, that’s a minute and 40 seconds saved per day,” a productivity expert recently advised in Time magazine, to take just one example. “Over the course of a year, that’s ten hours saved.” If that sounds exhausting, the good news is that there are many reasons to avoid putting ourselves under this kind of non-stop pressure – not least the latest neuroscience on how the brain regulates focus, as we explore in “Take control of your brain’s master switch to optimize (最优化) how you think”. It has to do with a tiny bundle of blue-tinged neurons in the brainstem called the locus coeruleus. According to new research, this structure acts like a gear lever that sets the pace of our brain’s processing. In Gear 1, the mind can wander freely; in Gear 2, we are highly engaged and attentive; and in Gear 3, we are hyperalert and quick to respond to a crisis. What various experiments have now shown is that moderate locus coeruleus activity – Gear 2— is the optimum state for many types of cognitive activity. It increases our concentration, while also allowing for the kind of thinking necessary for problem-solving. Gear 3 may be useful when we are facing an emergency, but it reduces our capacity to think analytically or creatively. Crucially, it turns out that the locus coeruleus can easily be tipped into Gear 3 whenever we are under pressure. If we are constantly pushing ourselves to achieve more and more in a limited amount of time, we may find ourselves stuck in this overwhelming and exhausting brain state, which will only reduce the quality of our output in the long term. With that in mind, it may, in fact, be foolish to insist on driving the engine of thought at ever greater speeds all the time. What is too often overlooked is the need to give your brain plenty of opportunity to return to a lower gear. For high-quality thinking, contrary to much of the productivity advice, downtime may be just as productive as uptime. 12．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．The author is critical of the advice given by productivity experts. B．The author is indifferent to the advice given by productivity experts. C．The author agrees with the productivity experts’ approach to time management. D．The author believes that everyone should follow the advice of productivity experts. 13．What does the underlined phrase “locus coeruleus” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A part of the brain that controls sleep patterns. B．A type of cognitive activity that enhances creativity. C．A method of time management used by productivity experts. D．A small group of neurons in the brainstem that regulate focus. 14．Which gear state of the locus coeruleus is best for cognitive activity? A．Gear 1, where the mind can wander freely. B．Gear 2, where we are highly engaged and attentive. C．Gear 3, where we are hyperalert and quick to respond. D．Any gear state, as they are equally beneficial for cognitive activity. 15．What can be inferred about the author’s view? A．Constant productivity is the key to success. B．Downtime is a waste of time and should be minimized. C．Downtime is as important as uptime for productivity. D．Downtime is a must for those who are not productive. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 On the video games circuit, an arena dominated by Western legends, one can say the Chinese legends have arrived. On Tuesday, the day of its official release,1.6 million global players were playing together online the newly developed game Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam platform. It had more takers than Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Elden Ring, all popular worldwide. 16 The investment has received good returns as by Tuesday evening over 3 million copies had already been sold on video game digital distribution service Steam. Another 1.5 million copies were sold on WeGame, Epic and PlayStation services, with the total sales having exceeded 1.5 billion yuan ($210.3 million). 17 . It was in the 1960s and 1970s that video games first emerged in Europe, the US, and Japan, with the first batch of developers naturally choosing Western legendary and historical stories as the basis of their games. Contra and Super Contra had their tales started in New Zealand, the King of Dragons and the Knights of the Round were based on the novel Lord of Rings and the story of Arthur King, while Super Mario told stories about an Italian pipe worker’s adventures in the underworld of New York. 18 Games that are popular among games around the world are still developed abroad, such as Starcraft, Warcraft, and Counter-Strike, which are popular in Internet cafes. Even old favorites such as Red Alert 2 or WarCraft Ⅲ or SuperMario have a Western cultural background. After them, there is Dota 2 and its predecessor Dota, which, too, are based on a fictional magical world but most of their heroes, such as Alchemist, Paladin Om-niknight and Naga Siren can all be traced to ancient European tales. Elden Ring’s characters are mostly Western in style. 19 Surely they do—their world was invented by English-speaking teams based on English-language literature to serve English-speaking customers. China had its games but most were played domestically only. 20 By July, its international server claimed to have over 50 million registered users accumulated, covering more than 160 countries and regions worldwide. Compared with Honor of Kings, Black Myth: Wukong is the first Chinese game developed by a Chinese team based on a Chinese legend that has gained world influences, which makes it a more suitable culture exporter. Its engine, modeling, and quality of image are all among the world’s mainstream ones, making it appealing to global players. A．So foreign players ask around: “What is the origin of that Chinese monkey”? B．Of course, “Black Myth: Wukong” made a good start, can not be separated from the development team for six years to forge a sword. C．By the beginning of the 21st century, computers had replaced arcade and red and white machines. D．Compared with Honor of Kings, in which most heroes are drawn from Chinese history or legends. E．Throughout the history of gaming, such a highlight moment is truly rare. F．All of which made some joke that all legendary heroes have one thing in common, namely speaking fluent, standard English. G．It was not until Honor of Kings, which picked the absolute majority of its heroes from Chinese legends and history, was welcomed by players worldwide that the situation started to change. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year, Ms. Lopez, a math teacher in California, faced a familiar 21 : how to meet the needs of 30 students with different learning paces. Some struggled with basic equations, while others, clearly bored 22 for more challenging problems. Then she tried an AI tutoring tool, and everything began to 23 . The AI system starts by assessing each student’s 24 through a short quiz. For 12-year-old Mia, who had always feared math, it 25 lessons with cartoon characters and real-life examples about baking — her favorite hobby. “I finally understand fractions because I’m calculating how much sugar to use,” she said. For advanced learners like Jake, it 26 complex problems on space exploration, linking math to his love of astronomy. Ms. Lopez was 27 by how the AI freed her from repetitive grading. “I now have time to work one-on-one with students who need extra 28 ,” she explained. But the tool isn’t without 29 . Some students got distracted by the AI’s game-like features, and others 30 the human connection of traditional teaching. Experts say such 31 reflect the broader challenges of integrating AI into education. Dr. Chen, a digital education researcher, notes that AI should be a “support, not a 32 .” His team’s study found that classrooms using AI effectively maintained a balance: teachers focused on emotional support, while AI handled skill-building. For Ms. Lopez’s class, the 33 has been positive. Math scores have risen by 15% in six months, and more students now 34 raising their hands. “AI didn’t replace me,” she said. “It gave me the 35 to be a better teacher.” 21．A．dilemma B．standard C．record D．deadline 22．A．waited B．begged C．prepared D．competed 23．A．disappear B．repeat C．fail D．change 24．A．personality B．health C．ability D．curiosity 25．A．replaced B．delivered C．purchased D．translated 26．A．hid B．avoided C．created D．solved 27．A．confused B．disappointed C．relaxed D．surprised 28．A．attention B．money C．food D．space 29．A．instructions B．benefits C．limitations D．regulations 30．A．valued B．forgot C．doubted D．ignored 31．A．dreams B．problems C．stories D．goals 32．A．barrier B．target C．replacement D．tool 33．A．experience B．experiment C．journey D．exam 34．A．miss B．regret C．mind D．enjoy 35．A．excuse B．freedom C．duty D．pressure 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷), a product of 36 (share) creativity, tells a story of how East and West craftsmanship harmonized. In the Yuan Dynasty, Persian merchants brought special pigments (颜料) to Jingdezhen, where porcelain traditions 37 (perfect). Local craftsmen mixed these pigments with white clay, creating the iconic blue patterns. By painting traditional Chinese designs using foreign materials, they achieved a perfect 38 (combine) of traditions. Over the centuries, this technique steadily advanced. During the Ming Dynasty, porcelain became a major export. European 39 (noble) loved its unique charm, calling it “white gold”. To meet their needs, Chinese artists added European elements like rose patterns to traditional landscapes, making the porcelain more appealing 40 westerners. Modern artists still use these old techniques in creative ways. At 41 London show in 2025, a young maker used 3D printers 42 (shape) vases but hand-painted them with dragons and Greek myths side by side. Visitors said it felt like ancient China meeting modern Europe through hybrid art. Today, this global dialogue continues in museums worldwide. A Ming-era dish that once belonged to a French King 43 (sit) in the Louvre. Its journey from Jingdezhen to the Palace of Versailles, marked by countless hands across continents, reflects how beauty goes beyond borders. 44 Craig Clunas noted, “The blue that fascinates the world is never 45 (mere) a color — it is a language.” 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．假定你是李华，英国笔友Chris对你校近期举办的科技节很感兴趣，发来邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回复，内容包括： （1）介绍活动内容； （2）个人感想。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47．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。 We all like to think that we have all the time in the world, but do we really? This question stayed in my mind as I faced the tough situation of nearly losing my father. That unforgettable experience taught me a lesson about the shortness of life and the importance of treasuring every moment with our loved ones. Our family was a tight unit built around my father’s work as a truck driver — he spent long hours on the road delivering goods across the state, but always made sure to be home for Sunday dinners. Dad was more than just a provider; he was the backbone of our family, the one who fixed broken bikes and reminded us daily that “hard work and heart can get you through anything”. We’d grown used to his routine — leaving in early mornings, returning in late evenings — and never thought twice about how delicate those moments of togetherness might be. It was a quiet morning in September when my life took an unexpected turn. Around 3:30, a gentle whisper in my ear awakened me from sleep, “Judy, Judy, wake up.” Half-asleep and confused, I found myself staring at my aunt Eva, who was standing over me. “Aunt Eva, are you really here, or am I dreaming?” I asked, trying to distinguish reality from a dream. Her response was both relieving and alarming, “Yes, it is me. Everything is going to be OK. You just need to get up, get dressed, and help your little sisters get ready.” Despite her attempts at calmness, I could tell for sure the seriousness of the situation from the tremble in her voice. As soon as we were ready, we piled into Aunt Eva’s car, still confused about the unfolding events. “Where are we going? Where are my mom and dad?” I asked. Aunt Eva, trying to maintain her calmness, replied, “I am going to take you to them. Just have a short sleep, and I will wake you up when we are there.” The 30-minute drive to Memorial Hermann Hospital felt almost like a century. As we eventually entered the emergency room, I saw my mom crying softly over there. 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。 At that moment, I knew something was terribly wrong. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After months of stay in the hospital, my father was finally allowed to return home. 参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C A C C A D C D A B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 D A D B C A E C F G 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A B D C B C D A C A 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 B C A D B 36．shared 37．were perfected 38．combination 39．nobles 40．to 41．a 42．to shape 43．sits 44．As 45．merely 46．Dear Chris,   Learning that you are interested in our school’s Science and Technology Festival, I am thrilled to share some details with you. The festival featured a variety of activities, ranging from science lectures to innovation competitions.The most distinctive part was the drone racing competition. Participants operated small sports drones through obstacle courses at high speed, showing the charm of this technological innovation. This wonderful activity left me in amazement. It made me realize the role technology plays in changing and enriching our lives and sparked my love for exploring science. Yours, Li Hua 47．One possible version: At that moment, I knew something was terribly wrong. My worst fears were confirmed when I learned about my father’s accident. He was trapped under his truck after it turned over, with his left leg badly injured by the heavy vehicle’s weight. Thus immediate emergency surgery was required. The doctors worked tirelessly to save his leg, but ultimately they had to cut it from above the knee. Seeing him in hospital, connected to machines that helped him breathe, was really heartbreaking. I felt like I was in a terrifying dream from which I couldn’t wake up. For the next few days, my mother and I took turns taking care of my father and helping him to recover. After months of stay in the hospital, my father was finally allowed to return home. When we entered our house, my father was very delighted. He looked around the house and let out a sigh of relief. “Thanks to the great care of you and your mother, we can enjoy the gathering of our family,” he said. Only then did I realize that faced with the setbacks, my father was determined and kept optimistic. He had a strong desire to keep us company. I came to understand how happy it was to have my father with us and how important it was to spend time with our loved ones. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $