江苏省南通市海安市2026届高三上学期期初学业质量监测英语试卷(答案不全,无听力音频及听力原文)

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2026届高三期初学业质量监测试卷
英语
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第一部分:听力 (共两节,满分30分)
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)
听下面的5段对话。每段对话后都有一个小题,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 is the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new office. B. A change of their jobs. C. A former colleague.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Take care of her bags. B. Pack the food for her. C. Check the train schedule.
4. Why does the man apologize
A. For the terrible food. B. For the overcharge. C. For the waiter’s rudeness.
5. What do we know about Andrew
A. He’s optimistic. B. He’s active. C. He’s shy.
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至7题。
6. Why does the woman come to the man
A. To ask for permission. B. To extend an invitation. C. To express thanks.
7. When are the students going to the museum
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Who is the man
A. A researcher. B. A bird observer. C. A radio host.
9. When do birds sing quieter
A. On weekend mornings. B. During rush hours. C. In early evenings.
10. What is Dr. Zollinger going to do next
A. Summarize her studies. B. Play some recordings. C. Answer more questions.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman say about news programs
A. They are replaced by documentaries.
B. They have been reduced in number.
C. They focus on the life of celebrities.
12. What is the man’s attitude toward reality shows
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Uncertain.
13. What does the woman expect TV programs to be
A. Educational. B. Diverse. C. Entertaining.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What is probably the woman
A. A teacher. B. A journalist. C. An athlete.
15. What does Victor find difficult as a member of the basketball team
A. Adapting himself to the intense training.
B. Dealing with the pressure from the coach.
C. Regaining the skills learned in high school.
16. What does Victor say about the players on the team
A. They are of the same age.
B. They are similar in character.
C. They are from different countries.
17. How does Victor feel about his team now
A. It’s about to break up. B. It’s the best in Indiana. C. It’s getting stronger.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Sports club members. B. International tourists. C. University students.
19. Where did Emma work for a rugby team
A. In Manchester. B. In Dublin. C. In Vancouver.
20. What can be a challenge to Emma’s work
A. Competition in the health care industry.
B. Discrimination against female scientists.
C. Influence of misinformation on the public.
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
Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures
London Museum Docklands/ Until 1 March 2026/ Londonmuseum.org.uk
Dig into thousands of years of London’s hidden past through more than 350 weird and wonderful finds made by mudlarks along the foreshore of the Thames. Objects unearthed, including the three items shown here, range from Tudor hats to Viking daggers. A new exhibition at London Museum Docklands allows visitors to explore forgotten stories of the river, get hands-on with real discoveries, and watch live conservation in action.
Austen and Turner: A Country House encounter
Harewood House, Leeds/Until 19 October 2025/harewood.org
See Regency Britain through the eyes of Jane Austen and JMW Turner this spring amid the Palladian splendour of Harewood House. Marking 250 years since the birth of both creators, this exhibition pairs Turner’s distinct landscapes with Austen’s sharp social commentary, exploring the role of the country house in art and society. Discover rare treasures including Austen’s original Sanditon manuscript and early Turner watercolours — glimpses into the legacy of two cultural giants.
The World of King James VI & I
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh/Until 14 September 2025/nationalgalleries.org
Step into the world of King James VI&I to admire royal portraits jewels and garments. This exhibition explores his legacy as a ruler and unifier of the Scottish and English crowns. Immersive storytelling and stunning artefacts bring the Jacobean court to life, revealing how the king shaped politics, culture and identity across two nations.
1. What do the first and the third exhibitions have in common
A. They are located in Scotland. B. They highlight royal influences.
C. They explore hidden stories. D. They display historical treasures.
2. What can visitors do in Harewood House
A. Appreciate Turner’s paintings and Austen’s literary works.
B. Encounter Turner and Austen physically in the country house.
C. Participate in the country house’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
D. Uncover two cultural giants’ shared interest in the country house.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A history book. B. An art advertisement.
C. An academic journal. D. An exhibition brochure.
B
“Of all my inventions, the glass armonica has given me the greatest personal satisfaction.” That was quite the claim by the American founding father Benjamin Franklin. After listening to a concert of Handel’s Water Music which was played on tuned wine glasses, he developed the armonica — named for the Italian word ‘armonia’, meaning ‘harmony’ — as a musical instrument that could copy the high-pitched, almost heavenly, ringing noise of rubbing a finger around the top of a wine glass.
Invented in 1761, it comprised 37 glass bowls of various sizes and thicknesses lined up in an overlapping (交叠) horizontal stack on a rotating spindle (轴). The player turned them all at once with a foot pedal, while rubbing their fingers against the rings of the desired bowls to make them ‘sing’. The bowls did not need liquid inside since they had been made by London-based glassblower Charles James to precise specifications so that each produced a different note.
Franklin adored the “incomparably sweet” tones of the armonica and would always travel with the instrument to play at his leisure. In the years after its first performance in 1762, it became a favourite of many musicians and composers across Europe, such as Mozart, who wrote an Adagio and Rondo for the instrument. Other composers who wrote for it include Beethoven and Saint-Sae ns.
Yet the instrument’s impact had consequences Franklin could not have anticipated, as questions were raised over whether its sounds affected people’s health. There was a widespread belief that the high-pitch humming could bring about madness. One German magazine claimed that the armonica “excessively stimulates the nerves, leads the player into a disturbing depression and hence into a dark and sad mood, which is a possible method for slow self-destruction”.
No explanation or proof was ever really given to any of these claims. Franklin himself ignored the controversy and continued to play the instrument until the end of his life with none of the symptoms mentioned. But the armonica never really returned to what it had been when it was first introduced.
4. What inspired Benjamin Franklin to make the glass armonica
A. His fascination with Water Music.
B. A concert featuring wine glass music.
C. A suggestion from the composer Handel.
D. His desire to invent a new musical instrument.
5. What is the focus of the second paragraph about the glass armonica
A. Its theoretical basis. B. The inventing process.
C. The needed materials. D. Its working mechanism.
6. Why is Mozart mentioned in Para 3
A. To show popularity of the glass armonica at that time.
B. To demonstrate Franklin’s influence on other composers.
C. To illustrate Mozart’s preference for new musical instruments.
D. To highlight the armonica’s superiority to other musical instruments.
7. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. Franklin persisted in playing the instrument to justify its safety.
B. Public perception influenced the popularity of the glass armonica.
C. The glass armonica should have been banned because of health concerns.
D. The patients in low spirits were more likely to be affected by the glass armonica.
C
The first malaria drug for newborn babies and those weighing less than 11 pounds has been approved by Swiss medical authorities in a move that could bridge a treatment gap for some of those most vulnerable to the disease, developers and experts say.
Coartem Baby, also known as Riamet Baby, was developed by the Swiss nonprofit organization Medicines for Malaria venture in cooperation with the Swiss drug company Novartis to treat the deadly mosquito-borne and parasite (寄生虫)-infected illness, MMV said in a statement Tuesday.
Despite being both preventable and treatable, malaria remains a serious global health threat, with 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023. Children under 5 are some of the most vulnerable, accounting for about 76 percent of all malaria deaths in the WHO’s Africa region, according to 2023 figures.
“The newly authorized product addresses a critical treatment gap for one of the most vulnerable patient populations — young infants suffering from malaria, and the drug can be absorbed by liquid, including breast milk, and has a sweet cherry flavor to make it easier to deliver.” Swissmedic, Switzerland’s health agency said. It said the development of a formula especially for children marked a “significant step forward in the global fight against malaria.”
Coartem contains a combination of the antimalarial drugs artemether and lumefantrine, which is already approved for use in patients weighing more than 11 pounds. However, there had been no approved treatment for babies weighing less than this. Most birth weights are between 5.2 pounds and 9.7 pounds.
Bhargavi Rao, the co-director of the Malaria Center, who was not involved in the research, said the new treatment is a welcome development for both very young babies and malnourished (营养不良的) children who don’t come under normal treatment guidance.
“Traditionally, people had said sort of small babies didn’t get malaria because they were protected by the mothers’ immune system, but I think we’re increasingly recognizing that sufferings in very small children are not insignificant and they just present in very different ways. Even very low levels of parasites can give fairly severe malaria and death,” she told The Washington Post.
8. What is the primary purpose of developing Coartem Baby
A. To replace the existing malaria treatments.
B. To offer newborns a treatment for malaria.
C. To fight against the malnutrition in children.
D. To reduce the costs of the antimalaria drugs.
9. Which makes Coartem Baby especially suitable for young babies
A. Its ability to melt and its sweet taste.
B. Its effectiveness in treating the malaria.
C. Its combination of two antimalarial drugs.
D. Its potential to strengthen the immune system.
10. Which of the following statements might Bhargavi Rao agree with
A. Young infants are immune to malaria.
B. Malaria isn’t as serious in infants as in adults.
C. Mild malaria infections can be deadly in babies.
D. Normal treatment is accessible to malnourished babies.
11. What could be the best title of the passage
A. World’s First Malaria Drug Approved
B. More Attention Paid to Malaria in Babies
C. Malaria — No Longer a Threat to Newborns
D. A Breakthrough in Malaria Drug for Infants
D
Many young people feel crushed when they think about their ability to buy a home, but it doesn’t mean they’re giving up on the dream.
The average age of first-time home-buyers rose to an all-time high of 38 last year. More than 6 in 10 Gen Z and millennial non-homeowners said they’re envious of peers who have bought houses. Despite their desires, 61% of non-homeowners are less confident they will ever own than they were at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and over half said they feel they’ve missed their opportunity.
Thanks to high mortgage (抵押贷款) rates and home prices, Americans today need to earn about 70% more than they did six years ago to comfortably afford a medium-priced home. To buy a house the national medium list price of $431,250, estimates a household needs to earn about $114,000 each year.
While some young people feel home ownership isn’t in the cards for them, others are getting financial help from relatives to make that big purchase. And others are considering unconventional ways to beat the odds and make it happen including co-buying, relocating and mortgaging their retirement.
Those without help from relatives are considering some creative alternative paths to purchasing a house. Some 57% of Gen Z and 54% of millennial say they would buy with friends or family. “If I didn’t have my family, I think I would’ve just been clueless,” St. Peters, 28, said. “I could have easily had the mentality as the other Gen Z people like, ‘Well, I don’t have that money. It seems really intimidating. I have no business buying a house. ”
Young people are also willing to sacrifice on location and buy houses that aren’t move-in ready to achieve home-ownership. More than 6 in 10 are open to buying fixer-uppers and more than half are willing to move to another state or even country to afford a home. Another recent study by another property management company ranked Minnesota as the most desired state for young people buying property, with 50.8% of people under 35 owning a home there.
12. Why is it so hard for young people today to purchase a home
A. COVID-19 made housing prices balloon so quickly.
B. Their families completely refuse to lend a helping hand.
C. The housing market is so unaffordable for young buyers.
D. The number of first-time buyers reaches an all-time high.
13. According to the passage, which of the following is an alternative path for young home-buyers
A. Co-buying with a stranger. B. Starting their own business.
C. Moving to a cheaper state. D. Sticking to a move-in ready home.
14. What might the author continue talking about
A. Mortgaging retirement. B. Challenges and policies.
C. The root of the problem. D. Preparations to buy a home.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Dream of owning a home is slipping away.
B. Young buyers seek new paths to own a house.
C. Americans are facing the toughest housing market.
D. Various factors make young people fail to buy a house.
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。
SAN FRANCISCO-Taxis without drivers. ____16____ But an increase in ridership shows that many people prefer being driven by a computer rather than a person.
Spend an evening out in popular nightlife areas and the long stream of Waymos, driverless taxis, dropping people off or picking them up can outnumber traditional taxis, like the Ubers and Lyfts. The women who routinely ride in Waymos prioritize safety and absence of real or potential harassment (骚扰). Many riders seek out the driverless taxi because they think the technology is getting close to the point where it will always be safer than having human drivers. ____17____
There are definite downsides, frequent users say. Generally, Waymos cost more than Ubers, or Lyfts, though it can depend on time of day and whether any specials are running. ____18____ Because as many Waymos as there are, there are fewer of them than other ride-hailing (打车服务) options. A rider typically decides what to take depending on timing. If a Waymo is only a few minutes more, he’ll take that. But if it’s 15 minutes more than an Uber, then it’s not worth it.
____19____ Would things be different if they were publicly owned rather than private Will there be riders who can afford to pay for a robotaxi and who are left with the bus Will robotaxis cut into public transportation, much as ride-hailing services did And what will become of the more than 1 million Uber and Lyfts drivers in the United States if they are no longer needed
Could this be the future Letting a computerized brain drive you around town becomes a routine so quickly even riders are surprised. Researchers studying how people interact with self-driving cars say this is actually a very common reaction. ____20____ Well on their way to being safer, self-driving vehicles, with their ability to coordinate and behave efficiently, could also make for much less crowded roads. For now, acceptance is a state-by-state and sometimes city-by-city move.
A. They’re often smoother than robotaxis.
B. Waymos also sometimes require a longer wait.
C. And when that happens, more riders will opt for Waymos.
D. The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.
E. Waymos updated the software to address risks of collisions with roadway barriers.
F. In 50 years we could wonder why people persisted in driving themselves for so long.
G. A more concern is what the rise in self-driving cars might mean for transportation as a whole.
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。
When I was 12, I was diagnosed with scoliosis, where the spine curves to the side. After the 8-hour operation, I spent three days in intensive care and a week on a general ward, followed by six days wheelchair-bound, requiring full ____21____ for all activities of daily living.
Even now, the period of recovery keeps ____22____ across my mind. The paralysis caused by my spinal injury seemed psychologically ____23____, and it’s so ____24____ to come to terms with it. I couldn’t get out of bed or do anything for myself. I was filled with a sense of ____25____ about the entire experience — an emotion even I don’t know why or where it came from. It was my mother who ___26___ how I perceived both the surgery and its lasting mark.
She was ____27____. She’d ask me if she could present it to people, then she’d turn me around and say, “My daughter is a (n) ____28____ — you’ve got to check out her scar. Isn’t it a symbol of ____29____ ” Gradually, it evolved into a ____30____ part of my identity rather than a source of shame and even became a powerful tool I now use to help others through their own ____31____.
Since then, I have not ____32____ discussing my operation — even wearing a wedding dress that showed off the ____33____ when I married Jack Brooksbank in 2018. Now I am a mother of two, also sponsor of Horatio’s Garden, which helps to improve the ____34____ of patients having spinal surgery by giving them garden spaces to ____35____ to occasionally.
21. A. pause B. assistance C. participation D. allowance
22 A. coming B. getting C. flashing D. putting
23. A. unique B. dependent C. crushing D. disabled
24. A. eager B. simple C. delicate D. hard
25. A. shame B. regret C. dignity D. anger
26. A. reshaped B. blamed C. reviewed D. recognized
27. A. strict B. humorous C. amazing D. cautious
28. A. artist B. superman C. operator D. patient
29. A. strength B. history C. love D. suffering
30. A. deserted B. revised C. cherished D. destroyed
31. A. happiness B. departing C. sympathy D. healing
32. A. got rid of B. got away from C. thrown myself into D. shield away from
33. A. joy B. scar C. appreciation D. reality
34. A. wellbeing B. status C. bonus D. right
35 A. open B. weed C. switch D. escape
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。
Southwest China’s Yunnan province is a popular destination known for its temperate weather, natural scenery and folk customs. Dali and Lijiang remain top travel choices for both domestic and international tourists.
Cangshan Mountain, rising above Dali, ____36____ (feature) hiking trails winding through rhododendron (杜鹃花) forests. Since 2023, a new cable car has connected the mountain’s foothills to hidden meadows, offering breathtaking views of Erhai Lake below. Every visitor cycling along the lakeshore often stops at Bai ethnic villages ____37____ (admire) traditional tie-dye techniques ____38____ (pass) down for centuries.
Lijiang’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, a captivating destination for both rich ethnic culture, scenic landscape and deep ____39____ (spirit) connection to nature, has limited daily visitors ____40____ 50,000 since last year. Here live the Naxi people, ____41____ unique Dongba culture and traditions are well-preserved.
Looking north from the Lijiang Old Town 15 kilometers away, the snow-covered mountain resembles a jade dragon ____42____ (lie) in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Consisting of 13 peaks, it stretches a length of 35 km, 20 km wide, covered by snow all year round.
What fascinates travelers most is ____43____ local communities maintain ancient traditions. In Shaxi Village midway between Dali and Lijiang, Friday markets still operate exactly ____44____ they did on the Tea Horse Road 800 years ago. Farmers trade Tibetan herbs, Yunnan coffee, and hand-woven fabrics while elderly musicians play the almost ____45____ (forget) instruments. This harmonious coexistence of nature and culture makes Yunnan truly magical.
第四部分:写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你要参加学校英语演讲比赛,请你以“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”为题,写一篇英文演讲稿,内容包括:
1. 你对该句的理解;
2. 举例阐释。
要求:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
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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。
The bus door opened. As Lily and Sunny boarded the No.17 bus, especially intended for serving the local residents living in the community, uneasy murmurs immediately rippled through the crowd. A teenager pulled up his feet while a woman frowned holding a baby tightly. “Dogs aren’t allowed!” someone shouted from the back row.
“Service animals are permitted,” the driver silenced the loudest protest, “She is a new comer in our community.” The crowd saw Sunny guide Lily past a middle-aged woman’s perfume cloud to the priority seat, his nose expertly avoiding a potato chip wrapper. Lily was seated, Sunny lying at her feet, silent and still. The bus started.
“The giant guy is gentle, isn’t it ” the young mother asked seriously.
“Of course he is,” Lily smiled, “This is his first ride, but he is my second one.” Then Lily shared the stories about her dogs and her.
Lily was born with a rare type of childhood eye cancer. She had to have her eyes removed at a young age. When Lily started her first job, she had to use a walking stick to get to work at a bank in the West End, which was too stressful.
So she decided to turn to The Guide Dogs, a non-profit organization, mainly supported by donations of individuals. Wendy was Lily’s first dog. He helped Lily to embrace the world of work and life more confidently and independently. Wendy accompanied her for about five years.
“Thanks to The Guide Dogs, I managed to meet with Wendy and Sunny.” Lily’s hand instinctively touched Sunny’s warm fur. “Nearly two out of three guide dogs are funded by the public donors. People can help provide the guide dogs of the future, as well as expand other services.”
At that time, the bus stopped. Sunny led Lily off the bus cautiously and skillfully. The driver carried onward with the neighbors.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The next day, the No.17 bus door opened again and Lily and Sunny got on the bus.
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One month later, Lily received a letter of appreciation from The Guide Dogs.
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2026届高三期初学业质量监测试卷
英语答案
第一部分:听力 (共两节,满分30分)

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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. F
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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
第二节 (共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. features
37. to admire
38. passed 39. spiritual
40. to 41. whose
42. lying 43. that
44. as 45. forgotten
第四部分:写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Dear teachers and classmates,
Today, I’d like to share my thoughts on “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” To me, it means every big goal starts with small, simple actions.
Take my English learning as an example. I once feared speaking English. But I started with one small step: greeting my teacher in English every morning. Afterwards, I tried short conversations, and then long ones. Now, I’m here, giving this speech.
Remember, every great journey starts with that first step. Let’s take ours bravely!
Thank you!
第二节 (满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】 The next day, the No.17 bus door opened again and Lily and Sunny got on the bus. Unlike the previous day, the crowd greeted them with warm smiles. The young mother holding a baby waved and said, “Sunny, you’re here!” A teenager even moved aside to let them take the priority seat easily. An elderly man handed Lily a small bag of snacks, saying, “For you and your good helper.” Lily thanked everyone happily, and Sunny wagged his tail gently, as if responding to the kindness. The bus ride this time was filled with friendly chats, not uneasy murmurs.
One month later, Lily received a letter of appreciation from The Guide Dogs. The letter said that many residents of her community had donated to the organization after hearing her story on the No.17 bus. Some even volunteered to help train guide dogs. The donations would help more visually impaired people get guide dogs like Sunny. Lily was deeply touched. She stroked Sunny’s head and whispered, “Look, our small bus ride has brought so much help to others.” Sunny nuzzled her hand, as if understanding her joy.
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