黄冈市2025年高三年级9月调研考试
英语
本试卷共10页。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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4．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
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 will the woman do first
A. Buy a ticket. B. Pack her suitcase. C. Call her friend.
2. How much will the man pay
A. $15. B. $22.5. C. $30.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bookstore.
4. Why is the man late
A. He missed the bus. B. He got stuck in traffic. C. His bike broke down.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new recipe. B. A tasty meal. C. A professional baker.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Why is Anna in a hurry
A. She needs to catch a bus.
B. She forgot to meet Mike at the store.
C. She has to buy something for her sister.
7. What does Mike offer to do
A. Help Anna buy orange juice.
B. Drive Anna to the bookstore.
C. Wait for Anna at the checkout.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A history essay. B. A summer movie. C. A school competition.
9. What will the school do on Friday
A. Have a test on historical events.
B. Show a documentary about survivors.
C. Hold a discussion about the movie 731.
10. What does Jack offer to share with the girl
A. His history notes. B. A documentary. C. His essay conclusion.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the woman go to New York
A. To have meetings. B. To go sightseeing. C. To study a program.
12. What may help avoid jet lag
A. Coffee. B. Exercise. C. Alcohol.
13. What did the woman say about most passengers
A. They preferred alcohol.
B. They liked to do exercises.
C. They could hardly make a choice.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where are ship-to-ship transfers banned
A. In all ocean areas.
B. In marine protection areas.
C. In northern African’s coasts.
15. Why is the ban issued
A. To control and monitor sea ships.
B. To promote tourism and economy.
C. To prevent pollution and protect penguins.
16. What do we know about African penguins
A. Their numbers decreases fast.
B. Most live in northern Africa.
C. They face no extinction risk.
17. What do experts think of the new policy
A. It will make a big difference.
B. It’s a waste of time and money.
C. It’s effective with strict enforcement.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is a key difference between DeepSeek and traditional search engines
A. It uses keywords.
B. It uses ranking systems.
C. It understands inquiry context.
19. Which field benefits from DeepSeek for precise information
A. Fashion design. B. Daily shopping. C. Scientific research.
20. What does the speaker imply about DeepSeek’s future
A. It will help people make decisions somewhat.
B. It will provide faster and more effective searches.
C. It will only serve the educational and academic field.
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
This month’s smartest tech
I’VE GOT NO STRINGS
Eufy says its new model, E15 (out in June), is fully “self-driving” — no wires or pegs (钉子) needed, which could make it a game changer. Aimed at smaller lawns (800 m2 rather than 1,200 m2), the E15 is smart enough to detect trees, borders and even pets while cutting. It’ll even detect when it rains or gets dark and head back to base.
Eufy E15 1,499, eufy.com
NEXT IN LINE
Last month, Nintendo launched the successor to one of the most popular games of all time. The Switch 2 will cost 395 and Mario Kart World 65 in the UK. You just need to pay 429 if you bundle (捆绑购买) them (a set). Buy the Switch 2 alone now and you’ll get a 10% discount. If you buy 2 sets or more, you can enjoy a 20% discount. Any Nintendo console isn’t really about the tech specs, it’s about how it makes you feel when you knock that smug Donkey Kong off his kart on the last corner. We’ll see you in line.
Nintendo Switch 2 From 395,
JUST LOOK AT IT!
While we wouldn’t recommend dropping $10,000 on a record player, we can’t ignore how good this turntable looks. The idea here is that sound and light unite. As the player’s needle dances across the surface of the record, the light shines in harmony. Plus, the turntable itself is held up in the air via magnetic suspension, which, as well as looking unbelievably cool, means it’s isolated from vibrations (震动) to provide maximum musical faithfulness.
Audio Technica Hotaru $10,000 ( 7,480), audio-
1. What is an advantage of E15
A. It requires a buried wire to operate. B. It can detect obstacles while cutting.
C. It is designed for lawns over 1,200 m2. D. It can predict when it rains or gets dark.
2 How much do you pay for 2 Switches with 2 Mario Kart World the least
A. 736 B. 617 C. 686 D. 790
3. What helps Audio Technica Hotaru provide maximum musical faithfulness
A. Its amazing look. B. Its creative design.
C. Its application of vibrations. D. Its combination of sound and light.
B
When Appa passed away peacefully one morning, part of my priceless inheritance (遗产) from him is a box of yellow pencils. Some barely used, some worn-down, but each unfailingly functional, they remind me of his love of solving crossword puzzles.
In his 80s, Appa would read the day’s newspaper, cover to cover. A few minutes of reading with the sun streaming in through the bay windows. A spark in his mind, and bingo! He’d get that puzzling word to complete the puzzle.
While my father used words for love, I did the same for a living. In my own mind, it did not matter how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved it, often for or about non-profits — that is until recently.
“You were paid peanuts!” said some of my younger, more worldly-wise friends. Unlike me, they found the best places to publish their work and the best editors to work with. But their words didn’t affect me.
However, when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece they chose to publish online rather than in print, as was originally proposed, I was shocked... and hurt! But like my father, I saw the bright side — so many people read the piece and loved it, sharing joyful emotions and praise on social media. It did wonders for my confidence.
Today when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Appa’s sharpened pencil. Its purpose may have been to solve a crossword. A crossword is complete — and gives one joy — with only so many words, and only when each word rests on elements from the others. Couldn’t my words hold a duality (双重性) that completes my purpose too And so, now I take up assignments, some that pay well, some that don’t, but together, and most importantly, they fill me with joy. After all, it is only our heartfelt passion that matters.
4. Why did the author mention his father in the article
A. To express the author’s love for his father.
B. To emphasize his father’s influence on him.
C. To introduce his father’s passion for the puzzles.
D. To indicate his father’s supporting his career as a writer.
5. What does the underlined sentence “You were paid peanuts” mean in paragraph 4
A. You were paid in cash.
B. You were paid lots of money.
C. You were paid very little money.
D. You were paid with valuable items.
6. What made the author feel hurt
A. The editor refused to publish his article.
B. His article was published in print as proposed.
C. His article was published online with a lower pay.
D. The editor reduced the payment due to budget cuts.
7. What can we learn from this passage
A. Like father, like son.
B. Follow your own path, and let others talk.
C. What is done with passion is done well.
D. Love what you do and do what you love.
C
In the digital era, where social media floods with ceaseless sharing, 26-year-old illustrator Lina from Hangzhou stands as a striking example. She regularly posts artworks and travel snapshots on Instagram but seldom replies to comments or engages in private conversations. “I love sharing fragments (碎片) of my life, yet building deep connections with strangers feels emotionally exhausting”, she admits. Lina’s attitude represents a growing trend among today’s youth: light socializing, a pattern that prioritizes self-expression over intensive emotional bonds in the virtual world.
Sociologist Min Li observes that social media, once a hub (中心) for developing relationships, has changed into a “self-showcase” platform for the younger generation. Instead of seeking active interactions, they share content like scenic photos or daily routines, with little expectation of feedback. Actions such as casually unfollowing, blocking strangers or using 24-hour disappearing posts show their wish to avoid burdensome “emotional labor” from shallow virtual ties. This shift comes from their desire to escape overwhelming pressure from empty digital interactions.
While critics dismiss light socializing as a sign of “emotional coldness”, it actually reflects a thoughtful adaptation. Psychologist Lu Chen argues that by embracing this approach, young people regain control over their online space — sharing freely without the anxiety of meeting others’ expectations. Even social platforms have evolved to meet this need: many now offer “silent modes”, such as hidden interaction records and one-way posting features, acknowledging the widespread acceptance of light socializing.
In a world tightly bound by digital connections, light socializing strikes a delicate balance between self-expression and privacy protection. It is not a refusal of social bonds but a wise pursuit of healthier, more autonomous online engagement. This trend shows the younger generation’s maturity in safeguarding their mental well-being, representing a forward-looking and thoughtful approach to modern social interactions.
8. What does Lina do on social media
A. She only posts artworks.
B. She shares life but skips deep chats.
C. She never replies to comments.
D. She focuses on building deep online bonds.
9. According to Min Li, what has social media become for young people now
A. A center for deep relationships.
B. A platform for personal display.
C A tool to seek frequent interactions.
D. A space to reduce pressure by virtual ties.
10. What can we infer about “light socializing”
A. It encourages safe online engagement.
B. It makes young people emotionally cold.
C. It relies mainly on platforms’ silent modes.
D. It abandons social bonds to protect mental health.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Keep Silent Mode On
B. Keep the Digital Distance
C. Social Media: “Self-showcase” Platform
D. Emotional Coldness: Online Life’s Secret
D
Microscopic plastic pieces are everywhere, and a new study reveals they exist in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated. Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic pieces in a typical liter of bottled water, with the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The researchers used stimulated Raman scattering microscopy and machine learning to detect seven common plastics, testing three unnamed bottled water brands. About 10% of these particles (微粒) are microplastics (5 millimeters to 1 micrometer), and 90% are nanoplastics (纳米塑料) (less than 1 micrometer). Microplastics have already been found in human lungs, blood and placentas. “Nanoplastics could be even more dangerous than microplastics because when inside the human body, the smaller it goes, the easier for it to be misidentified as the natural component of the cell,” says Wei Min, a Columbia chemistry professor and co-author on the study.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) stated it had “very limited notice” to review the study, arguing the new detection method needs to be fully reviewed by the scientific community and more research needs to be done to develop standardized methods for measuring and quantifying nanoplastics in our environment. It added there is no scientific agreement on the potential health impacts of nano and microplastic particles and media reports unnecessarily scare consumers.
Phoebe Stapleton, another co-author of the study, says researchers already know that nanoplastics are in water. “But if you can’t quantify them or create images of them, it’s hard to believe they really exist. The importance of our team’s research is that it now reveals this clearly — it not only provides computer-generated images, but also lets us measure the nanoplastics. Even more importantly, it offers chemical analysis of those measurements.” she says, adding that the research helps people better understand how much plastic humans usually take into their bodies and what effects it has.
12. How does the author introduce the new findings
A. By giving examples. B. By quoting an expert.
C. By defining a concept. D. By providing statistics.
13. What could make nanoplastics a greater threat compared with microplastics
A. Difficulty in detecting it.
B. Failure to create its image.
C. Larger quantity than microplastics.
D. High concentration levels in bottled water.
14. What is IBWA’s attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Approving.
C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What is Phoebe Stapleton’s remark mainly about
A. Uniqueness of the study.
B. Significance of the study.
C. Potential application of the study.
D. Possible direction for further study.
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。
For years, we’ve treated sustainability only as a knowledge problem. If people just understood the climate crisis — the graphs, melting ice caps and emissions charts, they’d change. ____16____.
Take smoking as an example. In the 1980s, everyone was aware that it was harmful to their health but research cites that it was smoking policies and bans that had real impact. Numbers dropped because the world around smokers changed quietly, structurally and persistently.
If guilt isn’t working, design might
A 2022 Pew survey found that majorities in most countries consider climate change a serious threat to their nation’s future. Yet behavioural change, especially in food, transport and energy use, falls far behind. ____17____. Awareness does not equal action and information alone is insufficient. We must stop relying on guilt and start focusing on systemic design that makes sustainable choices easy and automatic.
Why we need a better story
Psychologists have shown that narratives are more persuasive than facts. In one study, people were more likely to act when shown a story about a single identifiable person than overwhelming statistics. Yet, the dominant climate narrative today is not a story. ____18____. And it centers around guilt, sacrifice and shame.
Food is the frontline of climate
Food is key to climate action. ____19____. So we need to design food environments that make climate-smart choices intuitive (出于直觉的), tasty and culturally relevant.
____20____
The most impactful thing we can do isn’t to convince people to care more but to build systems that make better choices easier, cheaper and more joyful. These are systems that reward low-emission lifestyles, push people toward sustainable meals and normalize pride rather than shame in acting for the planet.
A. It’s a warning in fact
B. Systems must change, not people
C. Behaviour is downstream of design
D. This is the contradiction we must face
E. That’s exactly the playbook sustainability needs now
F. But behaviour doesn’t work that way and we’ve seen it before
G. Food systems account for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Summer and I have not gotten along well ever since we quarreled over a chair in the kindergarten. That’s why what happened last month was so ____21____.
We were both cast as bunnies in our school’s winter play. Our ____22____, Mr. Jackson, wrote a humorous closing song. In the beginning, Summer and I did our best to ____23____ each other. Then, one day, Mr. Jackson said, “I’d like to talk to you two privately after ____24____.” Was I getting kicked out of the ____25____ My heart started beating fast. Was it ____26____ that we were trying to stand as far apart as possible … My mind was ____27____ with a zillion nervous worries.
“I’d like you to ____28____ and sing the closing song…” he said. “Wow. Um…” we said ____29____ upon hearing it, but finally we both _____30_____. The second day, we had an actual _____31_____. Summer said “What do you think was so special about that chair ” “I have no idea!” I said, “Maybe little _____32_____ are really into chairs.” “This is my chair.” Summer said in a squeaky little kid voice. “No way!” I also said. We went on like that for a long time, laughing so hard that we could barely _____33_____ our breath. Suddenly, it hit me that we could use these squeaky voices for that playful song.
After a bunch of practices, we really made it in the show and the _____34_____ couldn’t stop applauding. So, with a real talk and enough time going by, you might realize that “chairs” don’t _____35_____ very much in the end. Laughing instead of arguing, you might find a surprising new way into friendship.
21. A. moving B. surprising C. discouraging D. appealing
22. A. player B. actor C. broadcaster D. director
23. A. ignore B. investigate C. tease D. greet
24. A. dinner B. practice C. school D. discussion
25. A. club B. production C. play D. film
26. A. intolerable B. obvious C. certain D. terrible
27. A. spinning B. withdrawing C. processing D. wandering
28. A. calm down B. cheer up C. hang out D. team up
29. A. awkwardly B. happily C. sadly D. interestingly
30. A. agreed B. bowed C. laughed D. yelled
31. A. fight B. conversation C. meal D. quarrel
32. A. babies B. teens C. kids D. bunnies
33. A. save B. hold C. lose D. catch
34. A. audience B. staff C. public D. cast
35. A. exist B. matter C. work D. cost
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。
Sayram Lake is located in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, ____36____ is a scenic area with ethnic customs, integrating ____37____ (origin) landscapes like mountains, lakes, grasslands. It is believed that the warm and moist air from the Atlantic Ocean travels a long distance, and ____38____ (block) by the Tianshan Mountains, thus condensing into precipitation and forming the lake.
Surrounded by magnificent snow-capped mountains of the Tianshan range, it ____39____ (sit) at 2,071 meters altitude. The lake’s crystal-clear blue water is so clear that it is praised as one of the lakes with the highest transparency in China. The whole terrain (地势) slopes ____40____ (gentle) from the snow mountains down to the lake, creating stunning natural scenery. Wild swans are ____41____ highlight, especially from April to June. These elegant birds swim in the clear water, forming a beautiful picture with the snow mountains in the background. The best time ____42____ (visit) is May to October. Summer brings 20°C weather with blooming wildflowers, ____43____ autumn shows golden mountain views. Self-driving is popular — visitors can drive the 95-kilometer lakeside road and stop to enjoy views.
Known as the “Pearl of Tianshan,” Sayram Lake charms visitors ____44____ its pure beauty. For those who want to fully enjoy the beauty of this lake, local tour guides can offer valuable ____45____ (guide). It’s perfect for escaping city hustle.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是学校学生会主席李华，你校将于下月底在校礼堂举办“中外文化交流周”启动仪式，仪式需要中英双语配合主持。请给英国交换生Lucy写一封邮件，邀请她担任活动开幕式的英文主持人。内容包括：
1．活动介绍；
2．期待答复。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
I hope this email finds you well.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Sarah has always had a deep passion for painting, and her greatest dream is to host her own art exhibition someday. Her art teacher told her about an upcoming local youth arts show — and she’d already started preparing for it. However, her parents, both practicing doctors, urged her hard to go into medicine, arguing it would give her a stable, secure future.
One evening at dinner, her father said firmly, “It’s time you start preparing for the medical school entrance exams. You’re smart and hard-working — you’ll surely thrive in this field.” Sarah set down her fork, disappointment clouding her eyes. “But I don’t want to be a doctor,” she insisted. “Painting is what I’m truly passionate about.” Her mother sighed softly, “Art is a wonderful hobby, but it doesn’t pay the bills. You need to be practical about your future.” Growing frustrated, Sarah stood up, stormed to her bedroom and locked the door. Staring at her half-finished painting, tears welled up in her eyes — trapped between her love for art and her parents’ expectations.
That night, Sarah lay awake, tossing and turning. She hated the thought of letting down her supportive parents, yet she couldn’t bear the idea of giving up her dream. The next day at school, her best friend Lily noticed her gloom and asked what was wrong. After Sarah poured out her troubles, Lily advised, “Follow your heart — but prove to your parents how serious you are about painting.”
Taking Lily’s advice, Sarah spent the weekend crafting a series of paintings that laid bare her emotions. She also looked up artists who’d built successful careers out of their art. On Monday evening, she asked her parents into her room, showed them her portfolio (作品集) and notes, and said, “I know you’re worried, but I believe I can make it as an artist — selling online, teaching, or doing custom work. Please give me a chance.” Her parents listened quietly, their faces softening as they looked over her work.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After Sarah finished speaking, there was a long silence in the room.
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A week later, Sarah received a surprising call from her art teacher.
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黄冈市2025年高三年级9月调研考试
英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-10 BBACB CABCB 11-20 ABABC ACCCB
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. B 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 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. F 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. B
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B
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. which
37. original
38. is blocked
39. sits 40. gently
41. a 42. to visit
43. while 44. with
45. guidance
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】Dear Lucy,
I hope this email finds you well. On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’m writing to sincerely invite you to be the English host for the opening ceremony of our “Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Week”.
The ceremony will be held in the school auditorium at the end of next month. It aims to promote cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign students, with wonderful performances like traditional Chinese dance and English drama. As an English host, you’ll work with a Chinese host to introduce the event, welcome guests and guide the ceremony process — your fluent English and cross-cultural perspective will surely make it a success.
Could you let me know your decision by next Friday Looking forward to your positive reply!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】范文
After Sarah finished speaking, there was a long silence in the room. Her father finally cleared his throat. “We see your dedication, Sarah,” he said, his voice gentle. “Your paintings are expressive, and your research shows thoughtfulness.” Her mother added, “We just want you to have financial security. But perhaps… you could pursue art seriously while keeping science as a backup option ” Sarah’s heart raced as they agreed to let her enter the youth arts show. If she could prove her talent there, they would reconsider supporting her art path. Relieved, Sarah hugged them, tears of hope replacing her earlier despair.
A week later, Sarah received a surprising call from her art teacher. “Your entry won second prize!” Ms. Evans exclaimed. “The judges praised its emotional depth, and a local gallery owner wants to display it next month!” Sarah gasped, unable to believe her ears. She immediately shared the news with her parents. Seeing her radiant joy and tangible achievement, their doubts melted. Her father smiled warmly, “We’re proud of you, sweetheart. Let’s discuss how to support your dream properly.” That night, Sarah added finishing touches to her winning piece — a vibrant canvas titled “Compromise,” symbolizing her hard-won balance between passion and practicality.
