福建省厦门第二中学2026-2027学年高三第一学期11月期中英语试题

厦门二中2026-2027学年第一学期高三年段期中考试英语试题 命卷教师：洪玉署吴惠云 审卷教师：裴觉先 一、听力选择题（本题共两节，共30分） 第一节（共5小题，每题1.5分，共7.5分） 1.When does the amusement park actually open? A.At9:00. B.At1000 C.At11:00. 2.Why does the woman make the phone call? A.To report a loss. B.To book a ticket. C.To confirm a reservation. 3.What will the man do tomorrow morning? A.Contact Peter. B.Apologize to Mary. C.Work with the woman. 4.How did Ann probably feel last night? A.Proud. B.Unhappy. C.Excited. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.An unsafe room. B.Anew playground. C.Alarge kindergarten. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6.Where does the conversation take place? A.At home. B.In an office. C.In a classroom. 7.What aspect of the group project does the man ask about? A.How to take notes. B.How to divide the workload. C.How to handle an irresponsible member. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8.What does the man think of the service at first? A.Disappointing. B.Satisfying. C.Unsurprising. 9.What will the woman bring to the man? A.A side table. B.A storage box. C.Aproduct list. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10.Why did Laura cancel her trip to Chicago? A.She caught the flu. B.The trade show was postponed. C.There was a problem with the plane. 11.Why has Laura been working overtime for a long time? A.To schedule a checkup. B.To free up time for a trip. C.To select some key speakers. 12.What will Laura do next month? A.Take a week off. B.Go to a trade show. C.Focus on accounting work. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13.What does the man suggest doing to change the company's image? A.Organizing a fun run. B.Launching a sports app. C.Redesigning the company logo. 14.What will participants get according to the man? A.Fashionable T-shirts.B.Free drinks. C.Sports shoes. 15.What is Leah's attitude to the man's idea? A.Opposed. B.Admiring. C.Uncertain. 16.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Coworkers. B.Interviewer and interviewee. C.Customer and salesperson. 试卷第1页（共7页） 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.What is the current permanent population of Arthur Island? A.About 22.000. B.About 17.000 C.About 7.000 18.Why was the original wooden bridge replaced? A.It broke in an accident. B.Anatural disaster destroyed it. C.The tourism industry grew rapidly. 19.When was the new bridge completed? A.n1971. B.n1972. C.In1974. 20.What should tourists do to visit the wildlife park? A.Pay extra. B.Take a bus at 6:00 pm. C.Skip the Bas Guest House. 二、阅读理解（共两节，共50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分） China's meat consumption has increased rapidly and diversified (in the last 60 years.The chart below shows the amount of meat available for consumption in different periods. Per capita (A)meat supply in kilograms per person per year 70kg 70k8--------- Other meal Pork was just 57%of Sheep/Goat meat supply in 2022 60kg-------- Beef 50kg- 45 kg 40kg-- Pork 30kg-…“-“ Pork was 84%of total meat supply in 1982 20kg----- 15kg 10kg--- 4kg Pothery(家禽) 0kg- 1962 1982 2002 2022 Go back to China in the 1960s,and you'll find that the average person ate very little meat.This isn't surprising-almost the whole country lived in great poverty at that time while it has always been a fact that meat consumption is closely connected with and mostly depends on income:as countries get richer,they are more likely to have meat-heavier diets. However,as the chart shows,meat supply per person has increased significantly over the last sixty years.In 1962, annual consumption was just 4kilograms per person.By 2022,it had increased almost 18-fold to 70 kilograms. It's not only the amount of meat consumed that's changed.In the 1960s and 1980s,almost all meat came from pork. Today,pork is still the biggest share,but is joined by more poultry and beef. This change in diet matters for various reasons.More diversified diets,which are not only about animal products, tend to be more nutritious than monotonous staple-heay(单一的，以主食为主的)diets that are common for people living in poverty.But this increase in meat consumption also comes with a large environmental impact and consequences for the good of animals. 21.How much did pork consumption per person increase from 1982 to 2022? A.55kg. B.39.9kg. C.27.3kg. D.12.6kg 22.Why did the average person in China eat little meat during the 1960s? A.Meat was unaffordable for most people. B.There was a serious shortage of meat production. C.People preferred to eat other foods rather than meat. D.The government limited people's meat consumption 试卷第2页（共7页）】 23.Which of the following matches people's present diet? A.It's more environment-friendly than before. B.People enjoy a more diverse mix nowadays. C.It places especially heavy emphasis on fat intake. D.Poultry and beef become the main meat supply. For Shu Yang,a materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania,ideas are everywhere.Sometimes nature generates inspiration.Other times,a problem causes Yang to see a solution that already exists in the natural world.While trying to create a"building envelope"that could reflect sunlight and collect water to passively heat and cool buildings, she looked to the dry,deeply lined skin of the African elephant,which helped her envision a new kind of material that would keep temperatures down in regions experiencing life-threatening heat waves. Yang grew up in a small village,where she learnt to find inspiration from nature when she looked outside for entertainment."Nature was my greatest playground and classroom to explore,"Yang says.Later,she noticed that drug companies rely on biology to develop medicine."Why shouldn't engineers do the same?'she wondered."Could I build the way nature builds?" While many scientists hesitate to speak about developing theories or unpublished work,Yang isn't protective of her ideas."I have tons of ideas,"she says.This open attitude allows her to collaborate with people who have expertise in other fields:biologists,materials scientists,and textile engineers."I don't think I'm a supersmart person,but I bring the smart people together,"she explains. One fruitful result of such cross-disciplinary teamwork is 3D-printed concrete,which originated with the U.S. Department of Energy.The design draws on a naturally occurring structure with similar strength and tiny holes: honeycomb ()Yang's concrete is made in part from a sand-based frame that absorbs carbon dioxide throughout the life of the material."It's really a wonderful choice,"Yang says with a smile.The technique significantly reduces the environmental impact of producing concrete and cement (K),which is responsible for about eight percent of all human-made carbon emissions. For Yang,learning from nature is far more than solving isolated engineering puzzles.By turning the wisdom of the natural world into sustainable technologies,she and her team are helping build a greener future. 24.What drove Yang to study the African elephant? A.The need to protect elephants from heatwaves. B.The plan to design buildings that collect water. C.The desire to examine how elephant skin works. D.The attempt to develop a cooling building material. 25.Why did Yang mention drug companies? A.To show the value of medicine. B.To criticize engineers'lack of creativity C.To justify learning from nature in engineering. D.To promote cooperation across different industries. 26.What is special about Yang's 3D-printed concrete? A.It requires much less sand to produce. B.It is stronger than natural honeycomb. C.It shapes buildings like honeycomb cells D.It keeps absorbing carbon during its use. 27.Which of the following words best describes Yang? A.Generous and cautious. B.Modest and cooperative. C.Independent and proud. D.Ambitious and demanding. You walk into a clothing store and spot a leather coat marked $1,800.You immediately label it extremely pricey and move on.Later that day,you find an identical coat on sale for $650,and you instantly think you have found an incredible steal.What you may not realize is that your judgment has been misled by the anchoring bias () The anchoring bias was first identified by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in their research on intuitive (reasoning.It describes the human tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information we encounter-called an anchor-and evaluate every subsequent detail against that fixed reference point Consider bargaining for a second-hand vehicle.If a seller opens with a high asking price,that number becomes your mental anchor.Even if you negotiate the price far lower,you will still view the final deal as a win compared to the original figure,ignoring the car's true market value.The opposite holds true:A surprisingly low initial offer causes the seller to undervalue their own property.This trap does not only appear in shopping,it influences salary negotiations, 试卷第3页（共7页）】 exam score judgments,and even predictions about global statistics. The bias exists because human brains naturally conserve mental energy.Recalculating value requires heavy cognitive effort,so we automatically lean on the first available reference point rather than conducting fully independent analysis.When we are setting plans or making estimates about something,we interpret newer information from the reference point of our anchor instead of seeing it objectively.This can affect our judgment and prevent us from updating our plans or predictions as much as we should. Avoiding the anchoring bias entirely isn't possible,given its widespread impact and how powerful it is.Like all cognitive biases,the anchoring bias is subconscious,meaning it's difficult to interrupt.Yet one evidence-based and straightforward strategy to fight against the anchoring bias is to come up with reasons why that anchor is inappropriate for the situation.Meanwhile,considering multiple options is always a good idea to aid in decision-making. 28.What do the underlined words"an incredible steal'in paragraph 1 mean? A.Areal bargain. B.Afree item. C.An identical product D.An unexpected gift. 29.What is the cause of the anchoring bias? A.Reference point loss. B.Independent analysis. C.Brain's energy-saving nature. D.Brain's heavy burden. 30.What is a good way to deal with the anchoring bias? A.Ignoring its reasons. B.Weighing various choices. C.Seeking its impacts. D.Interrupting relevant thoughts. 31.What is the purpose of this article? A.To show how to bargain wisely. B.To explain a hidden mental trap. C.To warn against quick decisions D.To criticize a common phenomenon AI systems are often described as"brain-like"because they can predict activity in parts of the brain that help us recognize objects.Until now,scientists mostly tested this in one direction.Researchers from York University wanted to determine whether these systems truly operate like biological vision. The researchers reversed (that familiar test.If AI genuinely reflects the brain,they reasoned,then recorded brain activity should also predict the model's internal responses. The researchers tested the models with 1,320 natural photographs and realistic synthetic (images.The set included bears,elephants,faces,apples,cars,dogs,chairs,planes,birds,and zebras shown against indoor,outdoor,and other natural backgrounds.They also used 300 additional images describing the same objects in changed forms,including outlines,drawings,simplified representations,and artistic variations.This broader range helped test whether the relationship between brain activity and AI features held across different visual styles. "The results were striking.While AI models can predict the neurons (we recorded in the brain fairly well, the reverse is not true.Interestingly,this is not the case when neurons from one brain are compared against ones from another brain,and the one-sided imbalance disappears,"says York University Assistant Professor Kohitij Kar. This imbalance suggests that AI models may reach correct visual answers through processes that differ from those used by the brain.Kar warns that the mismatch could widen as models become more complex.If an AI model predicts neurons but its own internal features cannot be predicted from neural activity,it may not provide a reliable explanation of how the brain works. Researchers increasingly use AI models to design studies of human behavior,including clinical research.Much of that work assumes the systems process the world like the brain. More accurate brain-like models could eventually support research involving conditions related to the brain.For now,however,using systems that do not match brain function well to interpret human behavior carries risks.Comparable models are also being applied to hearing,language and movement,making reliable testing important across several fields. 32.What did most previous studies focus on concerning AI models? A.How the brain genuinely reflected them. B.How they were integrated into the brain. C.Whether they could predict brain activity. D.Whether they took control of the neurons. 33.What does the brain fail to do in the reverse test? A.Recognize objects in natural photographs. B.Process visual information like Al models. C.Forecast neurons from another similar brain.D.Equally predict AI models'internal features. 34.Why is clinical research mentioned in paragraph 6? A.To doubt the reliability of current AI models.B.To highlight the significance of the reverse test. C.To sing high praises for technological advances.D.To prove the similarity between AI and the brain. 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.A Novel Test on Advanced AI Models B.Brain-Like AI Models Matter in Research C.AI Models May Not Think Like the Brain D.A Way to Improve AI's Prediction Accuracy 试卷第4页（共7页）】 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分） George Mallory,who died climbing Everest,has inspired thousands of people to explore what the point of mountaineering really is. 36 Some experts assume that the value of mountaineering is found in the growth of mountaineering-specific skills. Mountaineering skills are practical skills. 37 These skills must be learned but are developed through practice. 38 Fundamentally,these skills are valuable for making you better at mountaineering,and little else.Since the value of mountaineering cannot be explained by the means it employs,developing mountaineering skills cannot showcase the value of mountaineering. We're left with the value of mountaineering being due to the development of some general or universal virtues. They might include such personality characteristics as resilience ()In fact,both going to the top and turning back are hard options:There is no comfortable or simple way of quitting.With no easy way out,one must overcome one's mental challenges and physical pain directly. 39 Generally speaking,by developing the ability to endure pain and overcome challenges,someone is more likely to achieve their other goals,despite challenges. Less obvious virtues are also cultivated (in mountaineering,such as honesty.Mistakes,not only in terms of risk evaluation but also in terms of decisions taken with regards to the risk,are costly,so one must make an honest assessment of conditions and also an honest assessment of oneself.In fact,any lack of honesty increases the chance of death for oneself or one's companions. 40 Hence,mountaineering does have a value:not the pleasure it provides,but the virtues it develops. A.However,this is not a suitable answer to our question B.But why do people love it despite the cost and risk? C.Mountaineering has a value in helping people to be happy. D. Therefore,the risk of mountaineering requires the cultivation of honesty. E.Common,low-risk ways of developing virtues are integrated into daily life. F.For example,people will evaluate rockfall and wind risks,or identify the best route. G.Yet,resilience not only helps tackle challenging peaks,but translate to other aspects of life. 第三部分语言运用(（共两节，两分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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For years,I proudly called myself a perfectionist.If I couldn't do something41from the start,I simply wouldn't do it at all.But turning thirty made me realize my comfort zone had become a 42.Determined to try something new,I signed up for a beginner's pottery ( class. During the first lesson,the instructor 43how to center the clay on the spinning wheel His hands moved with effortless grace, 44 a beautiful bowl in seconds.45,I sat at my wheel,expecting similar results. Instead,disaster 46.My clay flew off the wheel,leaving mud everywhere.When I finally managed to keep the clay on the wheel,my47to pull it upwards resulted in ruined masses.By the end of the second week,I was ready to48 Seeing my 49,the instructor walked over."You're50the clay,"he observed gently."Stop trying to force it to be perfect.Just51the material and let it take the shape it wants.” Taking a deep breath,I closed my eyes,52my strict expectations,and allowed my hands to move naturally.When I opened my eyes,the bowl wasn't perfect,but it stood upright, 53 the unique marks of my fingers.I kept that imperfect bowl as a constant54 that the beauty of a new skill lies in the messy55of learning,not just the final result. 41.A.well B.naturally C.fast D.differently 42.A.base B.shelter C.stage D.cage 43.A.explained B.demonstrated C.imagined D.reviewed 44.A.shaping B.designing C.carving D.decorating 45.A.Hesitantly B.Cautiously C.Confidently D.Nervously 46.A.passed B.returned C.struck D.continued 47.A.decisions B.intentions C.abilities D.attempts 48.A.complain B.apologize C.quit D.hide 49.A.disappointment B.relief C.excitement D.guilt 50.A.wasting B.fighting C.blaming D.destroying 51.A.choose B.control C.feel D.guide 52.A.let go of B.lived up to C.held on to D.kept track of 53.A.removing B.bearing C.suffering D.leaving 54.A.proof B.promise C.warning D.reminder 55.A.standard B.process C.purpose D.method 试卷第5页（共7页） 第二节：语法填空（本题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 Seven gourds-in Chinese,"Hu Lu"-hanging from the vine on Chen Jin'ao's balcony like the characters in the classic Chinese animation The Calabash Brothers brought unexpected warmth and soon attracted attention.Since a visitor shared their photographs on social media,the gourds 56 (transform)Chen's quiet home into a place filled with laughter and friendly greetings.Each of the gourds,all of 57 had a different shape,seemed to possess a character of its own. At first,only a few local residents came to have a look,and most of them remained 58(consider）. viewing the gourds from a proper distance 59 (avoid)disturbing the elderly couple.Later,people travelled to the neighbourhood 60 search of the real-life"Calabash Brothers,hoping to photograph them and meet their elderly owner.Many 61 (passer-by)stopped beneath the balcony and called out "Grandpa Calabash",a name that gradually became familiar to Chen. The couple had lived quietly since losing their child.The visitors greeted the couple 62 (enthusiastic),and their cheerful voices gave the home warmth that had long been missing.Instead of keeping this unexpected happiness to 63 (he),Chen frequently stepped onto the balcony,answering questions and sharing the story behind the gourds. However,the noise from crowds disturbed daily life.Local residents therefore put up a small notice, 64 gentle reminder that visitors should lower their voices and keep a proper distance. Although the gourds could not remain on the vine forever,the comfort 65 (arise)from the unexpected connection between the elderly couple and complete strangers remained,showing that a small act of care can brighten a lonely heart. 第四部分：书面写作（共两节，共40分） 第一节：应用文写作（共15分） 66.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jo的原创歌曲在网络上迅速走红，他正在考虑如何平衡自己的学习和音乐 梦想，为此发来邮件询问你的建议。请你写信给他回复，内容包括： (1)你的建议； (2)你的理由。 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。 Dear John, Yours, Li Hua 第二节：读后续写（共25分） 67.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。 At the corner of our community stands a small old shoe-repair shop run by Uncle Chen,a modest and diligent craftsman.For more than twenty years,he has served the residents around the neighborhood wholeheartedly.He skillfully mends worn shoes,frayed schoolbags,loose belts and all kinds of daily necessities for neighbors of all ages. His palms are covered with thick calluses from years of hard work,but he always treats every tiny repair earnestly,never cutting comners.In the past,the simple little shop was always bustling.Neighbors would drop by after work or after walking their dogs,waiting for repairs and chatting casually,filling the small space with warm and lively atmosphere. However,as consumer attitudes change and fast fashion prevails,the traditional craft has gradually faded out of people's sight.Most people now prefer buying new items rather than repairing old ones.Few residents are willing to spend time mending daily goods.The once busy shop has turned desolate.Thick dust accumulates on the wooden tool shelves,and the old sewing machine that used to buzz all day long falls silent for weeks.On a quiet cool afternoon,I passed by the shop and saw Uncle Chen sitting lonely in the dim light.Staring at his worn tools,he sighed helplessly and told me that he could barely afford the shop rent.Having no stable customers,he had no choice but to close the shop permanently. I was deeply touched and felt a strong sense of loss.This ordinary small shop has witnessed countless warm moments of our community and carries precious childhood memories for many of us.Refusing to let this warm neighborhood landmark disappear silently,I resolved to take practical action to help Uncle Chen revive his little shop. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 试卷第6页（共7页） 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Without delay,I started to think of practical ways to help the old shop. My efforts soon attracted more and more neighbors to join in. 《厦门二中2026-2027学年第一学期高三年段期中考试英语试题》参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C A A B C C A & B 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B C A B C C A C A 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C A B D C D B A C B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 B C D B C ⊙ F A G D 41-45 ADBAC 4650 CDCAB 51-55 CABDB 56.have transformed 57.which 58.considerate 59.to avoid 60.in 61.passers-by 62. enthusiastically 63.himself 64.a 65.arising 66. (A possible version) Dear John. As for your dilemma,I'm writing to recommend you rank academic study first,with music as a leisure pursuit following behind. Solid academic training takes priority over everything.Without it,your musical inspiration wouldring hollow. Besides,important as online fame is,it should never be pursued at the expense of academic qualifications.It is only when a solid academic foundation is guaranteed that your musical talent can truly flourish,for knowledge expands the mind and deepens emotional resonance in your works. So remember,a well-rounded mind produces timeless art,and a secure future grants you the freedom to make creations without fear. Yours. LiHua 67.Without delay,I started to think of practical ways to help the old shop.I rolled up my sleeves,swept the dusty floor thoroughly and wiped the old sewing machine and tool shelf clean.I carefully tidied the messy needles,threads and small tools in good order.Using colorful paper,I designed simple but eye-catching posters to show all kinds of repair services.I also helped place some neatly mended shoes and bags outside as examples,hoping this warm old landmark could draw people's attention again. My efforts soon attr'acted more and more neighbors to join in.Some brought their broken belongings for repair, while others stopped to chat with Uncle Chen just like before.Several warm-hearted residents shared the story of the old shop in the community group,calling on people to value and support traditional craftsmanship.Gradually,the quiet shop became lively and busy once more.Seeing the relieved smile return to Uncle Chen's face,I truly realized that real warmth comes not from empty pity,but from active action. 试卷第7页（共7页）