2025-2026学年江苏省镇江市高三上学期12月期中英语试题
注意：本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
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，
1. What probably causes the man to feel unwell
A. The eggs. B. The bread. C. The milk.
2. Where does the man want to live
A. In the city center. B. In the countryside. C. In the seaside town.
3. When did Beth ask for leave
A. Last Wednesday. B. Last Thursday. C. This Friday.
4. Why did the man give up swimming
A. He lost interest in swimming.
B. He suffered from serious injuries.
C. He lacked the talent for swimming.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A A new movie. B. An exam result C. A school assignment.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What business idea does the man have
A. Opening a mobile phone store. B. Running a coffee shop. C. Starting a software company.
7. What stage is the man’s business plan in
A. Choosing a suitable location.
B. Researching potential competitors.
C. Conducting market research on target customers.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think of an outdoor party
A. Dull. B. Ordinary. C. Wonderful.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Fellow workers. C. Good friends.
10. What will Alex be responsible for
A Venue reservation. B. Food options. C. Party decorations.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman promote at first
A. A CD player. B. A ring. C. A leather jacket.
12. What can we learn about the leather jacket
A. It’s in perfect condition. B. It doesn’t satisfy the man. C. The man has a similar one.
13. What is the discount on the man’s purchase
A.25%. B.35%. C.50%.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is probably the man
A. A news reporter. B. A food writer. C. A radio host.
15. What did Joanne Chang major in at Harvard University
A. Math and Economics. B. Business Administration. C. Food Science.
16. What does Joanne Chang typically do every day
A. Develop different bread recipes.
B. Read books about baking.
C. Communicate with the staff.
17. What will Joanne Chang talk about next
A. Her advice. B. Her career path. C. The challenges.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where does Perez work
A. In a private company. B. In a state government. C. In a nonprofit organization.
19. What does Perez find appealing about city planning
A. The predictability of city development.
B. The growing focus on the environment.
C The diversity of community issues and conditions.
20. Why does Perez emphasize “working with all city residents”
A. To shorten project schedules.
B. To take their needs into consideration.
C. To make sure the budget is strictly followed.
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
Facing considerable bird population losses and a rising interest in birdwatching from younger generations, the travel industry has responded. Now at the heart of Europe’s birdwatching scene, many hotels offer equipment like binoculars (双筒望远镜) and organize nature walks. What was once a special travel interest is now a popular experience for all guests. From watching red-crowned cranes (丹顶鹤) in Hokkaido to observing Brighton’s famous starling murmuration (椋鸟群飞舞), here are some of the best birdwatching experiences to try.
Hokkaido, Japan
Eastern Hokkaido offers one of winter’s most amazing birdwatching experiences, with two remarkable species: red-crowned cranes performing dances against snowy landscapes, and sea eagles diving for fish. After a day outdoors, guests can enjoy traditional hot spring baths.
Yorkshire Dales, England
Broughton Sanctuary has transformed over 740 acres of land that was once used for raising animals into a healthy ecosystem. The rewilding project has recently created wetland habitats that attract even more birdlife. In-between birdwatching, try the wild swimming in a natural pond.
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
One of the best places to see the island’s most diverse wildlife is Wild Coast Tented Lodge. The tent (帐篷) accommodation here comes with jungle views. Each stay includes game drives with expert guides, who help spot unique animals like the Sri Lankan junglefowl.
Brighton, England
From November to February, thousands of starlings gather at dusk, circling in patterns. The displays are at their most impressive in midwinter, when native birds are joined by migrants from colder parts of Europe. Stay at No 124 by GuestHouse for sea views.
1. What is talked about in paragraph 1
A. The growth of birdwatching tourism. B. Hotels with modern equipment.
C. The population of red-crowned cranes. D. Nature walks with tour guides.
2. Which tourist destination has turned farmland into habitats
A. Hokkaido, Japan. B. Yorkshire Dales, England.
C. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. D. Brighton, England.
3. What do the four birdwatching experiences have in common
A. They offer tent accommodations. B. They include guided wildlife tours.
C. They focus on wetland bird species. D. They combine outdoor exploration with leisure.
B
In 1985, with two young daughters, Roxanne Swentzell, a Native American artist, returned from her studies in Portland to her Santa Clara Pueblo community in New Mexico. Her art was years away from producing real income, so she turned to the land to sustain her family.
“I had this dry patch (一小块地) in the high desert,” recalls Swentzell. “I started making it into a homesite, a farm I could grow crops on to feed my family.” To grow corn, beans, berries and grains, Swentzell tapped into the ancient, dry-farming traditions of her people in the southwestern U.S., where sunshine is plentiful and rainfall is limited. These proven techniques—applicable to many other dry regions affected by climate change—are becoming popular again among Native communities.
Initially, Swentzell’s use of ancient, high-desert farming was focused on the health of her own family. On her small plot of land, she dug waffle (华夫饼) gardens—grid-like(网格状的) sunken beds with earthen walls that look like a waffle—to keep moisture (水分) and avoid runoff when the occasional rains did come. Terracing on hillsides serves a similar purpose in dry farming; composting (施堆肥) helps enrich the soil.
Swentzell also identified microclimates on her land. A large, well-placed rock would slow the flow of water and provide shade and cooling. The fruit trees she planted and took care of did the same. She watched the sun as it moved around her house, making sure her berry bushes and seeds were planted where they could grow well. “Every place on your land has a microclimate,” she tells Mongabay.
As her passion for desert farming and seed saving grew, Swentzell’s desire to inspire her community of 7,000 became stronger as well. Swentzell sees the need for such ancient agricultural wisdom to spread further. “This is something the whole world needs at this time,” she says. “So, we’re waking up to the fact that we need to do something. We know that what we’re doing now has worked for centuries before us. And it can work well into the future.”
4. Why did Swentzell return to the land to sustain her family
A. She couldn’t make a living by her art. B. She determined to be with her daughters.
C. She lost her interest in arts. D. She intended to improve local people’s life.
5. What does the underlined word “runoff” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Trees being washed away. B. Water flowing out.
C. Houses being flooded up. D. Walls falling apart.
6. What can we learn about the microclimates on Swentzell’s land
A. They were caused by global warming. B. They were changed by water and plants.
C. They were discovered accidentally. D. They were used to support plant growth.
7. What does Swentzell suggest people do
A. Expand local community impact. B. Deepen the study of agricultural history.
C. Popularize traditional farming essence. D. Abandon modern agricultural knowledge.
C
Glasses that track every blink (眨眼) might be the next big thing in health tech. A small device called BlinkWise clips (夹住) onto regular glasses and uses AI to read your eyelid movements — without cameras, without cloud data, and without running down your battery. It turns something as ordinary as a blink into a powerful signal about your mental and physical state.
The average person blinks more than 10,000 times a day. The blink dynamics can reveal important information about focus, eye dryness, and mental workload. As researcher Lama AI-Aswad notes, blinking could be a tool for managing chronic conditions and detecting cognitive changes early. For example, frequent incomplete blinking might signal dry eye disease. Blink analysis, being easy to monitor, offers a powerful approach for early health management.
Until now, if doctors or scientists wanted to study your blinking patterns, you had to sit still in front of a high-speed camera in a lab. BlinkWise changes that completely. It just clips onto your glasses, so you can monitor blinks anywhere. That real-time model, called an eye-openness score, is more than just a simple “open or shut” report. It draws a detailed chart of how your eyes are opening and closing in every blink — something even the fastest camera on a smartphone can’t catch. Typical video records at 30 or 60 frames (帧) per second. BlinkWise samples data thousands of times per second.
So how does BlinkWise pull this off without draining (耗尽) your battery It runs all its calculations right on the device itself. There’s no need to send data back and forth to the cloud. Everything happens locally, on a chip smaller than a stamp. To do this, the team adapted advanced techniques and redesigned the processing system.
“Today’s smart glasses can take photos or play audio, but they don’t really understand the wearer,” said Mingmin Zhao, one of the lead researchers on the project. “We see BlinkWise not just as a health monitor, but as a building block for glasses that are truly intelligent.”
8. What can we learn about BlinkWise from the first paragraph
A. It records videos of the user’s eyes. B. It relies on cloud data for analysis.
C. It turns blinks into health signals. D. It works with specialized glasses.
9. Why does the author mention dry eye disease in paragraph 2
A. To introduce healthy blinking habits. B. To show the origin of blink dynamics.
C. To stress the importance of blinking. D. To illustrate blink dynamics’ health implications.
10. Which aspect of BlinkWise does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Its speed of data sampling. B. Its ability to draw detailed charts.
C. Its function of measurement. D. Its advantages over traditional devices.
11. How can BlinkWise achieve energy efficiency
A. It is smaller than a stamp. B. Videos are recorded at a high rate.
C. It processes data directly on a tiny chip. D. Calculation data is sent efficiently to the cloud.
D
These days, institutions and companies love to announce what they’re doing to tackle the climate crisis. But in reality, the claims are not always accompanied by real, effective action — a shady practice known as greenwashing. But at the same time, other companies are not communicating their sustainability actions. This phenomenon is known as “greenhushing” and it could be just as dangerous as greenwashing. When organizations tone down their efforts, the broader sustainability conversation can be weakened — and the opportunity for businesses to be drivers of social change could be lost. But why would companies deliberately hide things that they are doing well
Our research has investigated how and why organizations take part in greenhushing. We focused particularly on how this occurs in service organizations. First, we examined the communication strategies of 300 UK hotels engaged in environmentally friendly practices across three channels: hotel websites, profiles (简介) on travel site , and social media platforms. We found that 62% of UK hotel websites do not include sustainability information, with only 2% of social media posts referring to it. Although booking platforms signal the sustainability of hotels that have third-party certifications, hotel websites often don’t provide much explanation in this regard.
Next, we uncovered three main reasons for the tendency towards not communicating — or even hiding — sustainability actions. First, managers spoke of reputational risks, highlighting their fear of being accused of greenwashing. Second, managers said they lacked confidence about the effectiveness of their sustainability practices. Finally, many service managers highlighted that instead of communicating good practice, they relied on sustainability certifications provided by third-party institutions to do the talking for them. But consumers don’t always understand all these certifications.
To build trust, it would be better for organizations to provide clear and comprehensive information about their specific sustainability actions. The sustainability dialogue needs to be promoted so that businesses have the opportunity to act as genuine drivers of social change.
12. What does the author think of greenhushing in paragraph 1
A. It is a new form of greenwashing. B. It slows down sustainability progress.
C. It urges organizations to make efforts. D. It is more harmful than greenwashing.
13. What do the statistics presented in paragraph 2 indicate
A. A rise in the quality of environmental posts.
B. A gap between green actions and communication.
C. A drop in the communication effectiveness of hotels.
D. A contrast between hotel websites and other channels.
14. What may cause companies to avoid communicating their sustainability efforts
A. Fear of unfair criticism. B. Consumers’ low demands.
C. Lack of third-party certifications. D. Managers’ dependence on laws.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Greenhushing: Businesses Understating Sustainable Practices
B. Greenhushing: Businesses Discouraging Environmental Efforts
C. Greenwashing: Businesses Promoting Sustainable Development
D. Greenwashing: Businesses Showing Environmental Commitments
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。
Responsible Travel: Best Immersive (沉浸式的) Adventures with Volunteering Abroad
Traveling offers a way to discover new cultures, landscapes, and perspectives. However, our actions as travelers often impact the places we visit in ways we may not realize.____16____Meanwhile, it enhances the benefits of travel for local communities and the environment. Let’s explore how to be a responsible traveler while making meaningful connections, volunteering abroad and contributing to sustainable tourism.
The heart of responsible travel is about connecting with the people, understanding their lives, and respecting their ways of life.____17____Protecting endangered species, respecting habitats, and minimizing waste are essential to kindness toward the environment.
____18____By choosing to volunteer, you engage in activities that positively impact local communities while gaining a deeper understanding of their culture and challenges. Whether you’re teaching, helping with conservation, or participating in healthcare projects, responsible volunteering helps empower locals and promotes sustainable development.
A sustainable trip is one that not only benefits the traveler but also leaves a positive legacy (遗产) for the host community and environment.____19____Look for accommodations with eco-certifications, minimize your plastic use, and avoid participating in activities that harm wildlife or consume local resources. Such a trip also supports the local economy by purchasing from local businesses and using services run by locals.____20____
In a word, by integrating making meaningful connections, volunteering and sustainability into our travels, you not only enrich your own experience but also help preserve the beauty and culture of the places you visit.
A. Besides, it extends to how we interact with nature.
B. Volunteering abroad can expose you to new job opportunities.
C. In fact, the most significant impact of travel is the environmental one.
D. Responsible travel is a concept that emphasizes minimizing these impacts.
E. When planning a trip, choose places and programs that promote sustainability.
F. This strengthens the community’s financial independence and protects its culture.
G. Volunteering abroad offers a chance to combine travel with meaningful contributions.
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。
Six years ago, when my daughter was just a few months old, my husband and I went grocery shopping the week before Christmas. We noticed an older man and his dog sitting outside the store but didn’t think much of it,____21____he was probably just people watching. We did our holiday grocery____22____ in preparation for a week full of Christmas potlucks (自带菜的聚餐) that we really couldn’t____23____.
As we were getting in line the man and his dog came behind us with just a Christmas teddy bear, and we insisted that he go ahead of us____24____our groceries would take a while. He refused at first but ____25____ agreed, quickly bought the bear, and then rushed outside. The whole thing struck us as____26____but we shrugged it off.
When we went outside, he was standing by the door with the teddy bear and a card, and explained that he had planned to pay for our groceries, but when we____27____having him go ahead of us it messed up his plan. He gave the teddy to my daughter and gave us the____28____and more than enough money to ____29____our groceries, which he had run to____30____from the ATM while we were still in the store. The card had his dog’s paw print on the inside and wished us a Merry Christmas.
He told us that he does this every year, and will wait outside looking for young____31____who he can help during the____32____holiday season.
It was such a(n)____33____and beautiful thing, and I can only____34____ how many people he has impacted over the years. I always hope that I will____35____him and his dog again, so I can tell him thank you and how much that meant to us.
21. A. admitting B. proving C. assuming D. meaning
22. A. cooking B. shopping C. cleaning D. planning
23. A. promote B. design C. afford D. take
24. A. if B. unless C. after D. since
25. A. finally B. regularly C. frequently D. occasionally
26. A. tough B. popular C. familiar D. odd
27. A. gave up B. felt like C. put off D. insisted on
28. A. card B. paper C. note D. letter
29 A. offer B. cover C. include D. contain
30. A. use B. withdraw C. borrow D. receive
31. A. partners B. teams C. families D. neighbors
32. A. expensive B. lonely C. endless D. perfect
33. A. disturbing B. fair C. normal D. unexpected
34. A. swear B. imagine C. confirm D. remember
35. A. remind B. inspire C. meet D. congratulate
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。
A public art program ____36____ (feature) salon discussions, guided exhibition tours and group drawing was held on Sunday at the Song Art Museum in Beijing, giving younger audiences an immersive encounter with art. ____37____ traditional art events that often keep viewers at a distance, this program ____38____ (active) encouraged participants to step into the role of co-creators. Professional instructors provided one-on-one ____39____ (guide), helping attendees seize the details of exhibits and write down their personal reflections. This hands-on approach allowed young art lovers to move beyond passive appreciation, forming a ____40____ (close) connection with the artworks around them than usual.
In particular, the program happened to kick off on the same day with the opening of The Reader, the Writer, ____41____ exhibition committed to exploring the artistic evolution (演变) of the famous contemporary artist Zhang Xiaogang. Carefully planned by Cui Cancan, the exhibition runs through December 4th and ____42____ (display) nearly 400 works made since 1975. The program was launched to invite participants ____43____ (explore) the essence of beauty and Eastern philosophical outlooks shown in art.
The daylong event reached its highlight with a theme salon discussion, ____44____ Zhang Xiaogang and Cui Cancan attended to share their insights. They engaged in a thoughtful dialogue about the power of beauty, discussing how it enhances social artistic tastes ____45____ shapes personal decision-making.
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，你校英文报正举办题为“The Gift of Growth”的征文比赛，请你投稿分享你在高中阶段收获的最珍贵的成长礼物，内容包括：
1. 介绍礼物；
2. 阐述理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The Gift of Growth
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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。
Stacey Taylor, a tenth-grader, adored journalist Nellie Bly and dreamed of following in her footsteps. On her first day at Walker Senior High School, she was nervous but excited, knowing that her best friend Mandy would be with her. They’d stuck together from elementary school to junior high school, claiming bus seats, sitting together at lunch, and being the best in gym teams.
However, Stacey was assigned to the advanced classes, separated from Mandy in English. science, math, and social studies. She was in low spirits in her new English class until her teacher, who was also the adviser to the school newspaper, invited students to attend the first meeting next Tuesday. Her heart raced — this was her chance to be a real journalist like Nellie Bly.
Later, in gym, the coach announced soccer tryouts. Stacey and Mandy cheered, hoping to be on the team together — until Stacey heard soccer practice was every Tuesday, which conflicted with newspaper meetings. Stacey was torn. She talked to her English teacher, but he stressed commitment to the newspaper, just as the coach did for soccer. Her dad advised her to list the advantages and disadvantages: playing soccer meant staying with her best friend while writing for the newspaper meant pursuing her dream of journalism. She struggled, calling the choice “simply awful.”
At Saturday’s soccer tryouts, the field was crowded and Stacey played well with Mandy. Unsurprisingly, when the team list came out on Monday, it showed that both of them made it. Seized with confusion instead of joy, Stacey leaned against the wall and closed her eyes. Noticing her strangeness, Jonathan, the soccer team’s manager who used a wheelchair, approached her with concern. Learning her problem, he shared his own story. He loved soccer, but due to his physical condition, he couldn’t join the soccer team. However, he didn’t give up. Instead, he became the team manager. And he encouraged Stacey to think creatively to find a solution that could satisfy both her needs to maintain friendships and pursue her dream.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Thinking over Jonathan’s words, Stacey consulted her dad again.
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As a sports journalist, Stacey came to report the soccer team’s first training after tryouts.
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