2025-2026学年山东省威海市文登区高三上学期期中英语试题
本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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 will the man drink
A. Apple juice. B. Water. C. Milk.
2.
How did Emily solve her problem
A. She decided to go on a trip. B. She put her books in a suitcase. C. She threw away some textbooks.
3.
When does the conversation take place
A. In June. B. In September. C. In December.
4.
How does the man probably feel
A. Surprised. B. Angry. C. Excited.
5.
What day is it today
A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is Tom busy doing
A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.
7. Who might be able to help Tom this week
A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee.
9. What does the man think of the new rules
A. Reasonable. B. Annoying. C. Useless.
10. What is a must according to the new rules
A. Leave the cell phone at home.
B. Silence the cell phone at work.
C. Keep the cell phone out of meetings.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why was Julia absent from the class
A. She was ill. B. She got up late. C. She went to a party.
12. What has Robert got for Julia
A. Textbooks. B. Oil paintings. C. Lecture notes.
13. Where will the speakers meet on Saturday
A. At Robert’s home. B. At a bar. C. At a gift shop.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What course is the woman taking now
A. Criminal behavior. B. Psychology. C. Ecology.
15. Why is the woman worried about next term
A. She has a tough professor. B. She missed a required course. C. She will have a heavy workload.
16. What does the man have to do for his certificate
A. Change his professor. B. Choose two more courses. C. Pass advanced math classes.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. When did George get married
A. In 1892. B. In 1902. C. In 1912.
18. Where is the greenhouse located
A. By the side entrance. B. On the left of Orchard. C. Beside the Pear Alley.
19. What can tourists do on the tour
A. Buy George’s works. B. Taste some foreign fruits. C. Communicate with the writer.
20. Why does the man make the speech
A. To promote books and other gifts.
B. To guide tourists around Rosewood.
C. To clarify the tour route for visitors.
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
Each year, the Big Four Arts Festival invites you to enjoy great art from famous local, national, and international artists on the first weekend in June under the Big Four Bridge. Walking along the vibrant outdoor exhibition areas, you will find nearly 200 artists, including many brand-new artists sponsored and featured by the Big Four Arts Festival. But there’s more to this festival than just outstanding art — it also serves a worthy cause. The gain from ticket sales will be directed towards supporting Bridge Haven Health’s mission of offering mental health services to those in need.
Time
Saturday, June 6, 2026: 10 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 2026: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Ticket
$5 (Children aged 12 and under are free)
All Ages Art Tents Rock painting, a timeless art form, allows you to turn ordinary stones into colorful masterpieces, with each telling its own unique story. Paper sculpture, on the other hand, introduces participants to the world of 3D art, where simple sheets are folded, twisted, and shaped into great creations.
Petting zoo Young farm animals, including alpacas (羊驼), chickens, cows, and even lovely baby goats, are part of the petting zoo, providing locals and tourists of all ages with a rare window into the wonders of Midwestern farm life.
Bluegrass Stage As you arrive, you’ll enjoy the amazing view of the Big Four Bridge — a symbol of the area’s history — while listening to classic bluegrass music on the spot, celebrating Kentucky’s deep musical roots.
Flavors on Wheels From international delicacies to creative mixed dishes and Louisville’s local favorites, there’s something to delight every taste, including many Kentucky Proud treats and products. Links to food truck websites are provided on the festival food page, offering detailed information.
21. What do we know about the Big Four Arts Festival
A. It provides art courses for all ages. B. It invites about 200 local artists.
C. It contributes to mental health support. D. It has an exhibition of rock paintings.
22. Which program will you join to have hands-on experience
A. All Ages Art Tents B. Petting Zoo C. Bluegrass Stage D. Flavors on Wheels
23. What can you do during the festival
A Enjoy live music. B. Cook local dishes.
C. Train farm animals. D. Purchase unique artworks.
B
I make no bones about it. I love to spell. The seed was planted early on.
I recall once, when I was about 8, walking with my mother down a busy city street crowded with Christmas shoppers. She remarked, “What chaos!” Then she stopped and asked, “Do you know how to spell chaos ” I tried my best and began with “k-a-y…” But Mom came to the rescue and spelled the word out. “It’s a tough one,” she admitted. “But now you know something you didn’t know before.”
Once, while my father was replacing a fuse (保险丝) in the basement as I looked on, he pointed to the electricity meter. “Spell ‘gauge’,” he suggested. Again, I struggled with the word until Dad took mercy on me. A couple of days later, out of the blue, he asked me to spell the word again, and I was happy to say I nailed it. Ever since, whenever I hear an unfamiliar word, even before I know what it means, I find myself mentally spelling it out.
The thing about spelling is that it seems to have become deemphasized over the years. When I was in elementary school, spelling was encouraged with the same energy as one might employ in driving a team of horses. There were often spelling tests and spelling bees. In fourth grade, I was asked to try out for a regional spelling bee. I drilled nonstop with another student, reviewing list after list of challenging words. In the end, however, I washed out, because I misspelled “syzygy”.
Today at the university where I teach, the English department has a newly established policy of not correcting students’ spelling. The philosophy, I suppose, is that it will restrict the students’ creativity. There also seems to be an undercurrent of belief that English spelling is just too hard. How could this be possible There are languages more complicated than English, and their speakers nevertheless learn to spell their vocabulary.
24. What can we learn about the author’s parents
A. They placed too much emphasis on spelling. B. They helped the author get better at spelling.
C. They prioritized spelling over other knowledge. D. They were bothered by the author’s poor spelling.
25. What might the author have said after the fourth-grade spelling bee
A. “How unfair!” B. “That’s too bad!” C. “What a waste!” D. “It doesn’t matter!”
26. What is the author’s attitude towards the university’s policy
A. Sympathetic. B. Ambiguous. C. Critical. D. Unconcerned.
27. What does the text mainly reveal about the author
A. His struggles with spelling. B. His natural gift for spelling.
C. His memories of his parents. D. His perspectives on spelling.
C
Researchers at EPFL’s CREATE Lab, led by Josie Hughes, developed GOAT — Good Over All Territories (地形) — a robot that changes shape to navigate diverse environments. This innovation redefines robotic movement and control.
Thanks to its flexible yet durable design GOAT can transform on the fly between a flat rover (探测车) shape and a ball shape as it moves. This allows it to switch between driving, rolling, and even swimming, all while consuming less energy. “While most robots compute the shortest path from A to B, GOAT considers the travel mode as well as the path to be taken,” Hughes explains.
The team designed their robot inspired by animals like spiders, kangaroos and octopuses. The team’s bio-inspired approach led to a design that is highly adaptable, meaning it adjusts to its environment instead of staying rigid. This allows GOAT to change shape.
Built from inexpensive materials the robot’s simple frame consists of two flexible fiberglass rods that cross each other, along with four motorized wheels without outer rings. Two cables, powered by winches (绞盘), adjust the frame’s shape, pulling it tightly into a ball. The battery, onboard computer, and sensors are placed in the center of the frame, where they are well protected in ball mode — much as a hedgehog (刺猬) protects its underbelly.
CREATE Lab PhD student Max Polzin explains that with only a satellite navigation system and a device for measuring the robot’s own position, GOAT carries no cameras onboard: it simply does not need to know exactly what lies in its path. It can draw on the environment, even with very limited knowledge of it, to find the best path: the path of least resistance.
“Robots like GOAT could be sent quickly into unknown areas, equipped with simple sensing and planning systems that allow them to turn environmental challenges into computational advantages,” Hughes says. “The next generation of compliant robots might even surpass nature’s versatility (多才多艺).”
28. What is the key feature of GOAT
A. Its ability to change shape. B. Its ability to fly over obstacles.
C. Its ability to carry heavy items. D. Its ability to choose the shortest route.
29. Which is critical to GOAT’s innovative ability
A. The fiberglass rods. B. The motorized wheels.
C. The onboard computer. D. The two winch-driven cables.
30. Why is a hedgehog mentioned
A. To explain GOAT’s energy-saving feature. B. To describe GOAT’s appearance in ball mode.
C. To illustrate GOAT’s self-protection in ball mode. D. To compare GOAT’s speed with that of a hedgehog.
31. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A. To explain a new robot’s working principles. B. To list the advantages of bio-inspired robots.
C. To show the value of simple designs in robotics. D. To introduce a pioneering self-adapting robot design.
D
A single minded, unshakable drive — that’s what it takes to be successful. Be “all in”. Burn the boats behind us. This idea is everywhere, in self-help books, inspiring advertisements and social media influencers, all urging us to narrowly define our goals and chase them with an intense passion.
However, research doesn’t endorse this. According to a 15-year survey of more than 5,000 would-be entrepreneurs, those who kept their day jobs, instead of focusing only on their own project, were 33% less likely to fail. Researchers looked at athletes and found those who specialize early in one sport tend to be worse off over the long run than their peers who explored other activities and specialized later.
To be sure: the more we care, and the more our job or pursuit feels like a part of who we are, the harder we’ll work. That’s helpful to a certain point. But such narrowing comes with a downside. As we set aside other parts of ourselves, and that one activity becomes an ever bigger presence, fear starts to take over. We don’t just want to succeed. We have to. Fear of failure rises and moves from “I failed” to “I am a failure”. When outcomes are all that matter, and winning or losing becomes self-defining, our response isn’t to become a warrior (勇士). It’s to withdraw.
The secret is to go in a different direction. It’s a lesson professional mountain-biker Kate Courtney had learnt from her experience. She said, “My superpower is being able to persevere.” And it worked for a while. But after initial success, at the peak of her athletic career at 25 she felt worn out, and her performance was going backward. Courtney didn’t do what most athletes do in those moments: double down and work harder. She eased up.
“When you have a more well-rounded life, it doesn’t distract you as an athlete,” she said. “It makes you stronger and better. It also enables you to have a clear head when you get the opportunity to line up.” Now 29, Courtney is currently ranked ninth in the world.
32. What does the underlined word “endorse” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Change. B. Support. C. Explore. D. Explain.
33. What is the negative effect of narrowing your goal
A. It limits your creative interests. B. It leads you to ignore possible risks.
C. It makes you chase success at any cost. D. It prevents you from facing challenges.
34. Why does the author cite Kate Courtney’s experience
A. To show the benefits of a well-rounded life.
B. To share her unique way of achieving success.
C. To prove the role of a relaxed mindset in sports.
D. To demonstrate her difficulty in becoming successful.
35. Which of the following can best summarize the author’s idea
A. There is no fixed path to success. B. “All in” is no recipe for success.
C. Success is open to the determined. D. “All in” guarantees a regret-free life.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
US wildlife officials have made a significant decision to extend federal protection to monarch butterflies. ____36____ This decision comes after years of monitoring and research into the species’ declining populations.
Monarchs are found throughout North America. Known for their striking orange-and-black wings, they are a beloved symbol of summer. However, conservationists have documented worrying declines in their numbers over the past decade. World Wildlife Fund Mexico, which tracks monarch migration, released data showing the species occupied only 2.2 acres of their traditional overwintering habitats in 2023-2024. ____37____ The figure marks a drastic reduction from the 5.5 acres observed the previous year. This rapid habitat loss directly threatens the butterfly’s annual migration cycle.
____38____ Climate change brings warmer temperatures that disrupt their migration patterns. Agricultural expansion and herbicide (除草剂) use have also wiped out milkweed — the only plant monarch caterpillars eat. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species warns that milkweed may shift toward the poles due to warming, potentially forcing monarchs to migrate longer distances and reducing breeding time.
Why weren’t the monarchs listed as endangered A Wildlife Service biologist said the agency proposed listing monarchs as threatened rather than endangered. ____39____ Monarchs west of the Rockies have a 95% chance of becoming extinct by 2080. But most of the US monarch population — 90% — can be found east of the Rockies, and that population faces a 57% to 74% probability of extinction by then.
The announcement kicks off a 90-day public comment period. Then the wildlife agency will decide whether to tweak (微调) the proposal, publish the listing or drop the effort. ____40____
A. This represents a 59% decrease in habitat area.
B. The agency has to publish the listing if it moves forward.
C. It’s been a long road to get a formal proposal from the wildlife service.
D. Environmentalists have identified several key threats to monarch survival.
E. The reason is that they are not facing immediate extinction across their range.
F. The US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add them to the threatened species list.
G The alarming decline in their overwintering populations in Mexico has drawn attention.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The loud barks stopped me in my tracks. I immediately knew that Zac was ____41____.
Zac had come to me all skin and bones at just over a year old. ____42____ by five households, he was withdrawn and distrustful. I guess he ____43____ he would be abandoned again. It took a month before he wagged his tail, but over time he learned to put his ____44____ in me. Now, he shakes his whole body with ____45____.
I ran in the direction of the ____46____, but didn’t see him until I ____47____. Zac was up a tree, ____48____ dangerously on a branch. There was no room for him to ____49____, and he was edging backwards to the tree trunk, which he couldn’t even see behind him. He was ____50____ broken bones.
I needed help, and I needed it fast. Therefore, I ____51____ to the nearest house. However, hardly had I arrived when I saw Zac racing toward me. ____52____, he escaped unharmed, all four legs functioning as ____53____ and with no open injuries.
I will never know how he got down from that ____54____. But I do know that Zac helped me build faith that there is always an escape route. Even when we imagine the ____55____, everything will be okay in the end.
41. A. in trouble B. at hand C. on purpose D. for fun
42. A. Rescued B. Selected C. Rejected D. Ignored
43. A. meant B. promised C. hoped D. thought
44. A. anger B. fear C. effort D. trust
45. A. care B. joy C. pride D. patience
46. A. whisper B. cries C. fights D. footsteps
47. A. looked up B. showed up C. stepped up D. got up
48. A. playing B. lying C. jumping D. balancing
49. A. hide B. sit C. turn D. stand
50. A. managing B. facing C. seeking D. bearing
51. A. rushed B. slid C. drove D. walked
52. A. Unexpectedly B. Naturally C. Interestingly D. Unknowingly
53. A. possible B. unique C. normal D. necessary
54. A. car B. tree C. track D. house
55. A. most B. least C. best D. worst
第二节(共10小题;每小题1．5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Our new online center on Google Arts & Culture offers a peck into China’s vast culinary (烹饪) world. Imagine a food culture that has been evolving for thousands of years, with each dish ____56____ (carry) its own unique story. With food so ____57____ (tight) woven into its culture, you can learn about China’s traditions and history through its extensive gastronomy (美食学) — ____58____ particular dishes to chopstick history to ____59____ (region) variations.
Chinese gastronomy is an art form ____60____ goes beyond just satisfying your taste buds. It’s about satisfying all your senses, a harmony of colors, aromas, tastes, and shapes in every dish. Our exhibit will guide you into the Chinese culture behind the dishes.
Chinese culture also boasts a well-established etiquette (礼仪) system that ____61____ (perfect)over thousands of years. Learn all of the ____62____ (do) and don’ts of using chopsticks, the typical kitchen tool that’s existed for thousands of years.
Do you prefer the elegance of Beijing hot pot, ____63____ the fiery intensity of Sichuan’s version With its vast territory, each area in China has its own culinary history, customs and dishes. From the fiery flavors of Sichuan to the delicate dim sum of Guangdong, each region has something unique ____64____ (offer).
With this Chinese culinary exhibit, we hope to be able to give people all around the world _____65_____ chance to learn about China’s intricate culinary traditions. Explore A Taste of China on the Google Arts & Culture website or download the Google Arts & Culture’s Android or iOS app.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华。你校英文报拟增设“Safety”专栏，现就相关话题征求意见。请根据提示给编辑推荐两个话题并说明理由。
Topics to recommend
□Food safety □information safety □property safety
□Traffic safety □Physical safety □other
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Editor,
I really like the idea of adding “Safety” column to our English newspaper.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分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。
It was a sunny morning at Westfield High School, and the gym was filled with activity. Students gathered for a first-aid lesson organized by the school’s health club. The class was led by Mr. Thompson, a doctor with years of experience, who was eager to share basic life-saving techniques.
Mr. Thompson began by demonstrating CPR on a dummy (人体模型), explaining step by step how chest compressions (按压) and mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing could save one’s life. Then, he moved on to another common emergency: choking. “If someone is choking,” he said, “and can’t cough, speak, or breathe, you need to act quickly. This is where the Heimlich manoeuvre (海姆立克急救法) comes in.”
Despite the importance of the lesson, many students did not take it seriously. Some whispered to each other, ignoring the necessity of such skills. “Why would I need this I’m not a doctor,” Sam said loudly, causing some students to laugh. Others, embarrassed by the thought of performing in front of their classmates, hesitated to volunteer when Mr. Thompson asked for participants.
Jack, however, was different. Sitting in the front row, he listened attentively to every word. When Mr. Thompson asked for a volunteer, Jack immediately stepped forward. He practiced the Heimlich manoeuvre on the dummy and repeated the steps several times to perfect his technique. Some students, including Sam, laughed at his enthusiasm, but Jack ignored them.
After class, Jack sat alone, staring at the dummy. Their teacher Miss Riley noticed his low mood and approached him. Jack hesitated but then opened up, explaining how his grandmother had died from choking because no one knew how to help. Miss Riley comforted him, saying, “Your dedication is inspiring, Jack. First aid is a skill everyone should know.”
A few days later, during a school camping trip, the students were busy setting up tents and preparing lunch. Sam, who was eating an apple, suddenly froze, holding his throat. He couldn’t speak or breathe, and panic spread as his face turned red.
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。
Jack rushed to Sam’s side without hesitation.
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From that day on, Sam and Jack worked together to promote first aid education.
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