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2026年高三年级期初调研检测
英语试题
2026.09
注意事项:
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3.考试结束后,本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意,回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. How much should the man pay?
A. $6. B. $10. C. $16.
2. What will the woman do a week later?
A. Tidy up the office. B. Work in Chicago. C. Organize all the files.
3. What does the woman imply about the gift for Mother’s Day?
A. It doesn’t need to cost a lot.
B. It should be a timeless gift.
C. It is hard to choose the best.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. What job to take.
B. What major to choose.
C. Whether to get further education.
5. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a bus station. B. In the mall. C. On the phone.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面的录音,回答第6和第7小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Husband and wife.
7. What will the man do next?
A. Pick up the kids.
B. Deal with his work.
C. Entertain the Smiths.
听下面的录音,回答第8至第10小题。
8. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation?
A. He is busy with a big project.
B. He needs to attend a family gathering.
C. He will consult a mental health professional.
9. What might be the secret to the grandma’s long life?
A. Staying positive.
B. Having a light diet.
C. Keeping regular exercise.
10. Why doesn’t the woman leave right now?
A. To wait for Ashley.
B. To see the boss.
C. To do some extra work.
听下面的录音,回答第11至第13小题。
11. Why is the bin “smart”?
A. It can identify and sort waste.
B. It can remind people to sort waste.
C. It can store different kinds of waste.
12. What is the key advantage of the collected data?
A. Studying the types of waste.
B. Improving waste collection efficiency.
C. Monitoring people’s waste-sorting behavior.
13. What does the man say about the system?
A. It has been widely used.
B. It uses the latest technology.
C. It helps to make a greener city.
听下面的录音,回答第14至第17小题。
14. What is the woman doing?
A. Hosting a program.
B. Having a job interview.
C. Sharing her experience.
15. What happened to the animals in the recent disaster?
A. The fish were polluted by oil.
B. The birds died of a rare disease.
C. The whales were washed up on the shore.
16. What does the woman think of Kevin’s job?
A. Interesting. B. Challenging. C. Rewarding.
17. Why did Kevin choose the job?
A. He loved doing outdoor work.
B. He was devoted to environmental protection.
C. He had great passion for the ocean ecosystem.
听下面的录音,回答第18至第20小题。
18. What does the speaker suggest people do?
A. Stay at home all the time.
B. Drive as carefully as possible.
C. Prepare enough food and daily supplies.
19. What will the weather be like next week?
A. Cold and rainy. B. Dry and freezing. C. Windy and snowy.
20. Who might Drew be?
A. A sports journalist.
B. A weather reporter.
C. A business news host.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15个小题;每题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
High school is a critical turning point for international students in Singapore, as it is the key stage where students move beyond general education and begin preparing for specialized academic pathways and future careers. During this stage, students explore possible directions for university study and long-term goals. A wide variety of schools offer different courses, each shaping students’ academic and cultural growth uniquely.
Pathways
Key Features
Target Students
International Schools
Fully English instruction; globally recognized qualifications
Students who have moved between countries or plan to study overseas
SAP Schools
Dual-language competence (English and Chinese); strong academic traditions
Students interested in bilingual learning
Public Schools
Academic excellence; local cultural integration
Students seeking structured education within Singapore’s system
Private Institutions
Flexible study pace; smaller class sizes; personalized support
Students who need more support or don’t meet public school entry requirements
Specialized Independent Schools
Specialized training and enrichment opportunities
Students with strong talents in science, mathematics, sports, or the arts
Understanding these pathways can help international students and their families make informed choices. Above all, the best option depends on the student’s personal strengths and goals, including the type of learning experience they’re looking for.
21. Why is high school important for international students in Singapore?
A. It helps them adapt to local life quickly.
B. It helps them explore university courses beforehand.
C. It prepares them for specialized learning and career planning.
D. It offers them opportunities for overseas university admission.
22. Which pathway best suits students eager for Chinese-English learning?
A. International Schools. B. SAP Schools.
C. Private Institutions. D. Specialized Independent Schools.
23. What matters most in choosing an academic pathway?
A. Students’ strengths and goals. B. Family opinions and expectations.
C. Chances to experience local culture. D. Class sizes and personalized instruction.
B
During my girlhood, I used to accompany my father to various public events and community discussions. Whatever the occasion, my father always had something to say. He would ask a thoughtful question or make a sharp comment. As a result, I assumed that he knew something about everything.
How could this be? He was certainly an educated man. He was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a neighborhood that was, at the time, simply poor. When a friend applied to a New York high school, he followed suit and was admitted. He went on to earn an undergraduate degree and then, after serving in World War II, earned a Ph.D. in chemistry. It’s an impressive path, but his education had been focused on the sciences; how was it that he knew so much about other things-Stickley furniture and the Battle of Waterloo, for example?
I recently put the question to him. He explained that, as a teenager, he had made a promise to himself to ask a question in any gathering he attended. The exercise had sharpened his ability to listen, speak, and engage with whatever was happening. But his initial motivation, as my father readily admits, was simply to participate in the conversation. He came from a poor background and, though very intelligent, lacked the polish of the more privileged people with whom he came into contact. Asking a question was his way of finding his voice, often in settings where he felt uneasy, and also a way of fitting in. In speaking up, he received acknowledgement, which led to greater confidence, which led to greater participation, and in the end, to greater knowledge.
Ever since my father’s method caught my attention, I have urged my shyer students to follow his example. I tell them to try to speak at least once during a class, if only to ask a question. Doing so helps them acquire a profile in class and involve themselves more deeply. In time, they will contribute to the conversation. And eventually, they may be able to amaze their children with their wide-ranging knowledge.
24. Why does the author mention her father’s educational path?
A. To highlight his academic achievements.
B. To explain why he was interested in science.
C. To contrast his science education with his broad knowledge.
D. To suggest how science contributed to his view on social issues.
25. What’s the father’s initial purpose of asking questions at gatherings?
A. To make himself heard. B. To follow his friend’s example.
C. To improve his communicative skills. D. To impress others with his intelligence.
26. What does the author expect her students to get from the method?
A. A wider range of interests. B. Deeper engagement in learning.
C. Greater confidence in public speaking. D. More recognition from their classmates.
27. What message does the author convey through the text?
A. One simple habit fuels lasting growth.
B. Success relies on seizing every chance.
C. A good teacher learns from students as well.
D. Childhood experiences decide future careers.
C
In recent years, eco-conscious gardening has gained popularity. With so much emphasis on native plants, it is easy to see non-natives as simply a bad choice. However, gardeners say it’s not that simple.
Laura Janney, CEO of The Inspired Garden Masterclass, argues that we miss the big picture by thinking in terms of native vs. non-native and assigning opposing moral labels. Instead, we should define “bad plants” as those that are invasive (入侵的) or damaging to local ecosystems, and “good plants” as those that support pollinators (传粉者), are sustainable, and aren’t invasive. The good plants, she adds, “work well in the garden whether they’re native or not.”
That said, it’s still helpful to understand why non-native plants can be problematic when not planted thoughtfully. “There’s always a risk that a non-native plant can become invasive outside its native range, meaning it could cause negative impacts by out-competing native species for necessities of survival — especially in the absence of its co-evolved organisms feeding on it that otherwise keep its population in check — introducing pests or diseases, or providing low food and habitat value for native wildlife,” says Amy Karpati, Ph.D., senior science advisor at Teatown Lake Reservation.
Since native plants are being grown in their native climate, once established, they can grow with little extra care. As a result, they are widely promoted as the virtuous choice, which can create pressure to turn a garden into a fully native landscape and guilt when that goal isn’t met. However, experts say a 100% native garden is simply not realistic for most people. A 2018 study of Carolina chickadees (山雀) shows that in areas with less than 70% native plant biomass, the birds could not produce enough young to sustain their populations, but thrived at 70% or higher. This has led to the recommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70% native plants — a goal that supports wildlife while remaining realistic.
“A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity,” says Shane Pliska, the president and CEO of Planterra. “There is no turning back from the human impact, so we should be more focused on greening our environments with more plants and wooded habitats rather than a historical restoration to what was. Ecosystems evolve.”
28. What does Janney think determines whether a plant is “good” or “bad”?
A. Whether it is native to the area.
B. Whether it can survive with little care.
C. Whether it benefits the local ecosystem.
D. Whether it is popular among local gardeners.
29. How can non-native plants cause problems according to paragraph 3?
A. By attracting co-evolved organisms.
B. By driving away native insect species.
C. By destroying habitats for native wildlife.
D. By taking resources away from native species.
30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Risks of uncontrolled plant growth.
B. The superiority of native-only gardens.
C. A proper target for native plant cover.
D. Influences of plants on bird reproduction.
31. What does Pliska imply in the last paragraph?
A. Human impact is far-reaching.
B. A plant’s role outweighs its origin.
C. Native plants have lost their value.
D. Past landscapes should be restored.
D
AI is already a part of childhood. While chatbots stand ready to answer questions like, “Are monsters real?” or “Why is the sky blue?”, companies are racing to embed AI into kids’ toys. Take Teddy, a robotic teddy bear that, more than just a toy, can walk, talk, make decisions, and respond to children’s needs and emotions.
In the new book, Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity, & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI, author Dana Suskind, a professor at the University of Chicago Medical Center, acknowledges that the technology makes sci-fi concepts plausible, offering promise as, for example, a productivity enhancer and time-saver for parents, a monitoring and research tool to collect valuable data on child development, and an interactive instructor helping some kids learn.
But what happens if AI begins replacing the kinds of human interactions that young brains evolved to learn from? Alarms seem to overshadow the conveniences. Suskind cites the research by developmental psychologist Patricia K. Kuhl, who proposed the “social gate” hypothesis (假说) -the idea that children’s brains are biologically wired to learn through social interaction. Studies have shown, for example, that babies learn language much better from a live person than from a screen because social interactions engage the brain in ways passive media do not. The sing-song way parents naturally speak to babies, smiles, gentle touch and back-and-forth exchanges all appear to help open that social gate, facilitating learning and healthy brain development.
“If we want children to be able to think critically, to be able to navigate the human world, we’re going to need to make sure that kids have a distinctly human-raised early childhood,” Suskind insists. AI toy companies, however, have different priorities. While those toys may imitate human interaction, Suskind argues they cannot recreate everything that makes human relationships developmentally valuable.
Human relationships are messy and filled with emotions, which involve misunderstandings, frustration, quarrels, as well as forgiveness and reconnection. Interestingly, Suskind compares AI relationships to ultra-processed food. “If all you eat is fruit snacks, which are a synthetic (合成的) version of fruit, when you actually eat the real fruit, you will be like, ‘Hmm, it’s not quite as sweet,’” she says.
32. What does the underlined word “plausible” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Strikingly popular. B. Increasingly vital. C. Difficult to understand. D. Possible in reality.
33. What does the “social gate” hypothesis help explain?
A. Social interaction is essential to early learning.
B. AI technology is equally helpful in children’s learning.
C. Passive media activate children’s brains for efficient learning.
D. Children are born with the ability to learn from surroundings.
34. What does the comparison with ultra-processed food suggest?
A. AI can interpret rich human emotions.
B. Human relationships seem more attractive to children.
C. AI relationships are an alternative to human interaction.
D. AI relationships may discourage children from real connections.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Are AI toys a perfect choice? B. Is AI defining children’s growth?
C. Who is responsible for childcare? D. How do AI toys change childhood?
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。
Whether it’s woodworking or sewing, the act of creation can reduce stress and improve your mood. But you don’t have to devote yourself to getting those health benefits. 36 And the more you do it, the better. Here is what you can do to kick-start your art practice.
37 “Everyone is capable of creative expression,” says Kaimal, a leading researcher in art therapy (疗法). In fact, her research has shown that there are no differences in health outcomes between experienced artists and ordinary people. So, how should you begin?
Start with what you enjoy-maybe something you’ve done before, maybe something you loved as a kid. But keep an open mind. 38 Once you have your art materials, here comes the fun part. Let yourself get lost in the process and play. It’s the physical act of making art that promotes those feelings of stress relief and positive energy.
You don’t even need to complete a project or like what you’re making to feel those health benefits. 39 Kaimal likes watercoloring in her free time. “Sometimes, when I don’t like what I’m making, it frees me up to explore new ideas, because I’ve let go of expectations,” she says.
Consider making art a healthy habit like exercising. 40 Just as you make time to work, exercise and hang out with family and friends, try to designate a special time in your week to devote to your practice.
A. You don’t need to be a Picasso.
B. All you need to do is make art.
C. In fact, that can be a positive thing.
D. Stick to what you’ve already known.
E. You may feel more confident as you practise.
F. Anything that engages your creative mind is good for you.
G. Whatever you do, don’t wait for creative inspiration to strike.
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。
I drove back to my Midwestern hometown last spring, after eight years away. When I left for the city a decade earlier, I held onto a 41 that this small town could offer me nothing more. I was eager to 42 its slow rhythm, its familiar faces and limited chances. I 43 bright lights and new experiences.
Pulling into the main street, I 44 the changes at once. Some old family-run stores had closed, replaced by chain shops. Still, certain things stayed 45 : the old wooden bench in the town park and the gentle wind blowing across open fields.
I walked past my old high-school building. 46 flooded in-afternoon walks with friends, youthful confusion, and my strong determination to run away to pursue something bigger. Back then I measured 47 by how far I could get from here. I thought 48 was something I would build entirely in the big city, 49 of my past.
When visiting the simple house where I spent my childhood, I found strangers living inside. I did not feel sadness. Instead, a quiet sense of 50 settled over me. This town had 51 my values, my character, and the way I saw the world, even when I tried hard to 52 it.
I sat on that old park bench for a long while and finally understood that home is not 53 a place you choose to live. It is 54 into who you are. You may travel thousands of miles, 55 the town that raised you remains part of your inner self, whether you like it or not.
41. A. desire B. belief C. fantasy D. principle
42. A. understand B. enjoy C. challenge D. escape
43. A. gave up B. heard about C. dreamed of D. dealt with
44. A. noticed B. imagined C. recorded D. recalled
45. A. unknown B. unchanged C. unpredictable D. unusual
46. A. Expectations B. Questions C. Memories D. Opportunities
47. A. courage B. patience C. intelligence D. success
48. A. identity B. routine C. friendship D. freedom
49. A. typical B. independent C. full D. indicative
50. A. regret B. loss C. recognition D. achievement
51. A. weakened B. tested C. reflected D. shaped
52. A. reject B. remember C. explore D. preserve
53. A. naturally B. merely C. really D. regularly
54. A. carved B. transformed C. developed D. forced
55. A. so B. for C. yet D. or
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。
In mid-June, volunteers gathered at Xifang Temple in Pingyao, Shanxi Province, for an architectural heritage protection workshop, which 56 (bring) together Generation Z youngsters from China, France and Spain.
The 10-day workshop opened 57 a tea-offering ceremony to show respect for local master craftsmen. Most volunteers held university degrees, and the workshop offered them 58 (practice) skills they could never learn in classrooms. Among them was Chinese volunteer Wu Yue, who admitted feeling confused at first. He had a great deal of theoretical knowledge about ancient architecture 59 he had never tried mixing mud or repairing wooden beams (梁).
Guided by local craftsmen, volunteers fell into groups. Some cleared weeds around old courtyard walls while others repaired 60 (break) gate frames and polished faded wood carvings. Language barriers never stopped their cooperation. They relied on simple Chinese and English, hand signals and rough drawings 61 (communicate), exchanging ideas to balance historical preservation and modern comfort. When the workshop ended, the ancient gate stood 62 (shine) brightly again.
The workshop built a gentle cultural bridge, enabling young 63 (mind) from diverse cultures to understand each other. Lucas, a 21-year-old student from Paris, hoped more such international youth workshops would be held in rural China, so more global youngsters could join in 64 protection of heritage.
For centuries, ancient villages carry Chinese people’s deep attachment to hometowns. Now, with joint efforts of Chinese and foreign young volunteers, these rural landscapes regain 65 (vital), proving cultural heritage protection is a shared mission for all mankind.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报正在以“成长”为主题征稿。有人认为,成长的关键在于融入集体,也有人认为,成长的关键在于坚持自我。请你投稿,选择其中一种观点并阐述理由。
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。
Growth in My Eyes
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。
In a remote valley lay Clara’s hometown, a forgotten river island reachable only by a narrow dirt road. Most young adults had flooded into the city, leaving behind grey-haired grandparents and children.
Clara, after building a successful career in the city, returned home, surprised by what she found: children glued to screens, and quiet streets empty of laughter. She invested her savings and opened a free bookstore on the riverbank. The shelves were filled with books-but the chairs were always empty.
The villagers were polite but helpless. “Once the kids pick up a phone, you can’t get them to read,” an elderly woman sighed. The words weighed on Clara’s heart but she said nothing. The next Saturday, with golden light spreading on the river, she loaded a cloth bag with picture books and set out on her bicycle, hoping to bring stories to the children.
Her first stop was a small cottage. A young boy sat on the doorstep, phone in hand. Clara asked gently if he would like to read some picture books. The boy shook his head. “Thanks, but I’m spending my time on my phone,” he replied. Then the door closed behind him. At the next two houses, there was no answer; the grandparents were out working in the fields.
By late afternoon, her bag remained stuffed with untouched books. She stood by the river, watching the sun sink, and wondered if the old woman had been right. It was then that she noticed a small figure sitting on the ground-eight-year-old Toby. His clothes were faded but his face was sincere and clean. He was drawing shapes in the dust with a stick-not random marks, but careful outlines of birds in flight, as though illustrating a story only he could see.
Clara opened her bag. The last sunlight fell across the book covers, making them stand out. One book bore a picture of a bird spreading its wings in flight.
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。
Clara took a deep breath and walked towards him.
The following Saturday, Clara walked into her bookstore, surprised to find Toby was not alone.
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