北京朝阳区2026-2027学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题

北京市朝阳区 2026～2027 学年度第一学期期中质量检测

高三英语试卷

2026.11

（考试时间 90 分钟　满分 100 分）

本试卷共 10 页。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分　知识运用（共两节，30 分）

第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In 2008, I underwent a procedure to clean my ears. The first  1  that something was wrong afterwards was a continuous noise that emerged suddenly in my left ear. I did not think much of it at first, until I realised my left ear could not hear sounds as they really were.

After conducting several hearing tests, a specialist  2  that I had significant hearing loss in my left ear, while my right ear had become overly sensitive to sound. He said that I would  3  become deaf. I unwillingly accepted this new reality. I was studying music at the time, dreaming of becoming a professional violinist in New York. My violin, once a source of great joy, became  4  noise because my ears tensed up whenever I played.

Despite the difficulties, I  5  my studies and graduated with a music degree in 2009. Yet I completely stopped playing music. My violin gathered dust, while shame slowly  6  in my belly at my inability to continue to enjoy music.

Fortunately, I found other ways to be creative. Writing became an emotional  7  for me, and I created an online magazine. Although I still experienced discomfort and sometimes envied musicians, I found pleasure in writing, editing and supporting young creatives.

It has taken 15 years for me to finally feel  8  simply enjoying music as an audience member. I once avoided concerts and seeing friends perform because I was scared that I would be overcome by the longing to play myself, but now I've learned to appreciate music as a source of joy again, rather than a/an  9  of what could have been. I no longer wish I was a musician. I'm happy to watch others  10  on stage.

1.	A. sign	B. attempt
	C. symbol	D. message

 

2.	A. predicted	B. recalled
	C. assumed	D. confirmed

 

3.	A. accidentally	B. immediately
	C. eventually	D. temporarily

 

4.	A. unbearable	B. demanding
	C. meaningless	D. ordinary

 

5.	A. broke off	B. pushed through
	C. put aside	D. gave up

 

6.	A. cleared	B. faded
	C. pooled	D. passed

 

7.	A. edge	B. outlet
	C. excuse	D. trial

8.	A. content	B. patient
	C. familiar	D. safe

 

9.	A. example	B. proof
	C. record	D. reminder

 

10.	A. practice	B. gather
	C. shine	D. celebrate

 

第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

A

During times of stress, maintaining structure and routine can help you feel organized and offer a sense of control. According to psychologist Rachel Goldman, scheduling things you may not be motivated to do will help keep you  11  track and overcome the urge to keep putting them off. However, if you find yourself  12  (struggle) to get started at a certain time, that means you may need a mental break. In those moments, consider  13  might help you feel better and get motivated.

B

Ancient human DNA can survive on cave walls and rock art for thousands of years, a study has found. Rock art, mainly consisting of images  14  (make) with red paint, is thought to be the oldest form of cave drawings. Between 2022 and 2025, researchers  15  (take) samples from 11 caves containing rock art and discovered ancient human DNA in some red markings for the first time. This discovery offers us the opportunity to uncover stories about the people who created the art,  16  could deepen our understanding of past societies.

C

Every April, a group of students gather on a farm in Montana  17  (plant) trees along a small river. Their work is muddy, hands-on, and  18  (hope). The goal is to create a welcoming habitat for beavers (河狸), which  19  (know) as amazing engineers because they build dams out of mud and tree branches, shaping water flow and reducing floods. By providing building material for beavers, the annual project is expected to help restore the river ecosystem. If successful, native trees  20  (spread) naturally, thus creating a positive cycle.

第二部分　阅读理解（共两节，38 分）

第一节（共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Volunteers Wanted

•  Age: 16–50

•  English: Basic level

•  Experience: No prior experience required

•  Nationality: Helping hands from all over the world are welcome

•  Background Check: Required

•  Required Documents: A resume, a personal photo and a background check report

•  Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

About the Program

The volunteer programs in Arusha, Tanzania empower local youth with confidence, skills, and opportunities to build a brighter future. You can choose one from the following programs:

•  Step inside Jithubutu Cultural Center, share your own traditions and feel Tanzanian culture come alive through music, dance, language, and storytelling. You'll organize creative workshops, practice Swahili phrases, and trade ideas with passionate local artists.

•  Working hour: 10:00 am–6:30 pm. Lunch included.

•  Tie up your boots and guide tomorrow's stars with Arydo Football. As a volunteer football coach in Tanzania, you'll run drills, plan strategies, and coach boys and girls who live for the beautiful game.

•  Working hour: 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

•  Support youth development through Pamoja Basketball, which is a community-led initiative dedicated to empowering youth through sports and teamwork. Your day starts with planning periods with the local team, followed by afternoon basketball coaching.

•  Working hour: 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Free-time Activities

When you're not creating impact in the community, Arusha invites you to immerse yourself in the magic of Tanzania, with special discounts just for our volunteers. Please click to find more:

Safaris　　　Movies　　　Climbing

Town tour　　　Hiking　　　Courses

21. To apply for the programs, volunteers need to ______.
	A. be able to work every weekday	B. submit a background check report
	C. have a good command of English	D. have previous volunteer experience

 

22. The programs in Arusha aim to ______.
	A. promote Tanzanian culture worldwide	B. create job opportunities for local artists
	C. cultivate the volunteers' love for sports	D. support local youth's personal development

 

23. What are the volunteers expected to do?
	A. Train local coaches on football strategies.	B. Establish basketball clubs for local youth.
	C. Invite locals to free-time activities like safaris.	D. Lead workshops to promote cultural exchange.

 

B

The maps and colors of my geology work were running together in my mind, and it was time for a break. I opened my email and saw the result of my application to the 2025 U. S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program: honorable mention. When I checked the awardee list, I noticed an unexpected trend: computer science or artificial intelligence (AI). Even the few natural science proposals awarded funding seemed more focused on the application of AI than on the actual research question. This shift toward AI felt like a betrayal (背叛), as if the fundamental science was no longer "good enough".

In my undergraduate studies, I enjoyed studying the tangible (有形的) things around me. I never imagined myself using those advanced technology. When I drafted my fellowship proposal, I followed in the strong tradition of observation, mapping, and statistics.

As I began my Ph.D., my adviser pushed me to think beyond the tangible into the abstract, and I began to work with an aerospace engineering professor who excelled in AI. I realized those tools were an application of the math I already knew. Maybe I, too, could learn to use them.

It at first I looked for university courses, but most were locked behind heavy computer science knowledge. My adviser encouraged me to move from coursework instruction to experiential learning. That's when I realized: "What better tool to introduce me to AI than AI itself?"