2025-2026学年江苏省常州市金坛区第一中学高三上学期开学英语试题
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. When will the man meet with Nick
A. On May 13th. B. On May 14th. C. On May 15th.
2. How much did the woman spend on the book
A. $ 5. B. $ 10. C. $ 20.
3. What is the man
A. A salesman. B. A deliveryman. C. A repairman.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a bus. B. In a museum. C. At a station.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The meeting will begin on time.
B. The meeting will be rescheduled.
C. The meeting has been pushed forward.
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、7题。
6. How does the man sound
A. Regretful. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed.
7. Where are the files
A. In the woman’s home. B. On the computer desk. C. Next to the fax machine.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman weak in
A. Written French. B. Written Spanish. C. Spoken Spanish.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Manager and customer.
C. Interviewer and Interviewee.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man put an ad in the newspaper
A. To sell his furniture.
B. To put his house up for sale.
C. To advertise for a new house.
11. What is the ad’s price based on
A. The size of the ad.
B. The length of sentences.
C. The number of words.
12. How is the man going to pay
A. By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. Why did the man cancel the sailing trip
A. He was too busy. B. He couldn’t afford it. C. He prefers fishing to sailing.
14. What did the woman do last weekend
A. She played tennis. B. She played basketball. C. She entered a competition
15. What do we know about Jenny
A. She got injured. B. She won a prize. C. She is an athletic girl.
16. What will speakers do next weekend
A. Go to the beach. B. Watch films with Andy. C. Go swimming in the pool.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What worries many parents about their children
A. A lack of physical exercise.
B. Too much screen time.
C Poor mental health..
18. How long did today’s parents spend outdoors each week when they were kids
A. About 2 hours. B. About 4 hours. C. About 8 hours.
19. What is an advantage of outdoor play over indoor play
A. It requires less efforts.
B. It allows more freedom of choice.
C. It encourages more social connection.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. The benefits of being outdoors.
B. The most popular outdoor activities.
C. The relationship between nature and humans.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
China Daily, in partnership with relevant organizations, is launching the International Cartoon and Illustration Exhibition 2025 on a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind, hoping to promote the trustworthy use of technology for the benefit of humanity through creative cartoons and illustrations.
Exhibition focus
The theme of this year’s exhibition is “Technology and Life”. Potential topics include:
1. Displaying how technology changes people’s lives
2. Envisioning future technological advancements
3. Honoring scientists and other technology professionals
Timeline of the event
Work Submission: By July 15,2025
Review and assessment: July to August 2025
Awards Ceremony: Between September and October 2025
Awards
The awards are categorized into 4 types: Gold Prize (1 winner) with 30000 prize money; Silver Prize (2 winners) with 20,000; Bronze Prize (3 winners) with 10,000; 10 Outstanding Prize winners with an award. Additionally, all the winners will receive a certificate and portfolio (作品集) book.
Requirements for submission
1. The submitted works must be original. Participants should be fully responsible for their entries.
2. The works should be submitted in JPEG format, with a resolution of 300dpi, file size no less than 2M and not exceeding 10M.
3. The submitted works should include a title and a brief textual description.
4. For AI-assisted works, please label as “AI-generated”.
5. Student participants should additionally provide their school name and grade year. The names of their instructors or training institutions are optional.
6. Register and upload your submission on the following website: https://artcontest.chinadaily./2025.html
1. What is the main purpose of the exhibition
A. To show admiration for technology experts.
B. To encourage reliable application of technology.
C. To show the latest cartoon and illustration techniques.
D. To promote the development of artificial intelligence.
2. Which of the following works may meet the requirements
A. An 11M submission marked AI-generated.
B. A reproduced cartoon drawing in JPEG format.
C. An illustration of 6M with a video explanation.
D. A titled entry without the instructor’s signature.
3. Who are the most likely target readers
A. Cartoonists and illustrators. B. College students.
C. exhibitors and organizers. D. AI enthusiasts.
B
The road stretched endlessly ahead. I paused to take a few careful sips of water — only enough to moisten my tongue, since the bottle was already half-empty — and weigh my options. The shade from the trees did little to ease the burning sun as I struggled to make sense of the maps. The original plan was to stay overnight at a tourist park near Logue Brook Dam, where I could finally reach my wife, but right then, I didn’t have the faintest idea where I was. Wearily, I pushed myself upright, remounted my bike and started to double back in the hope of spotting clear trail markers, but this only made things worse: the trees seemed to press in around me as I desperately scanned for landmarks — and the cicadas (蝉) had erupted into a deafening chorus.
After cycling slowly along the sandy trail for about two hours, I was delighted to see seemingly recent cycle tracks. Encouraged, I moved on, keeping a sharp eye on the tracks. However, I soon realised that they were my own. I was covering the same ground.
Discouraged, I lay my bike aside, and sank down under a tree with a heavy sigh. I had no more water, and my tongue felt swollen. I felt sleepy as groups of flies settled on me in a vain attempt to find dampness.
A sudden warm breeze stirred me. I opened my eyes, caught the distant hum of an engine, and glanced weakly upward, yet the sound faded away. After a short while, I heard it once more, but this time it seemed nearer. I dragged my feet and marched toward the source of the sound. When I made it to the top of the hill, I gasped in utter disbelief. There in front of me lay Logue Brook Dam, with boats pulling water skiers and folks sunbathing out in the open. I went back to my bicycle, pushed it up the hill, and let it coast into the lovely cool waters of the dam, where I rolled around wearing my full cycling gear.
4. What can be inferred about the 1st paragraph
A. The author desperately contacted his wife at the tourist park.
B. The author found the trail markers easily after doubling back.
C. The author felt confused and helpless in the current environment.
D. The cicadas’ noise was so loud that the author couldn’t find landmarks.
5. When did the author realize he was cycling in circles
A. When trail markers disappeared.
B. When he recognized his own bike tracks.
C. When the loud cicada noises disturbed him.
D. When he noticed the change in sandy trail conditions.
6. Why were the flies mentioned
A. To show he was awed at the abundant wildlife.
B. To describe the surroundings were becoming tougher.
C. To illustrate his physical discomfort was intensifying.
D. To inform he unconsciously entered a dangerous zone.
7. What happened to the author in the end
A. He deserted his bike near the coast. B. He failed to locate the dam and gave up.
C. He pushed his bike and rolled about the dam. D. He had the bike freewheel downhill and had fun.
C
As more and more reptilian (爬行类的) species are threatened by habitat loss, scientists and conservationists say that recognizing reptiles’ capacity for emotion can help pet owners and policymakers alike take better care of them.
When you hear the words “reptilian” or “cold-blooded”, the first thing that comes to mind might be an uncaring boss. That’s because for decades, reptiles have been characterized as cold and emotionless creatures. But scientists agree that they’re misunderstood.
This misbelief largely arises from the concept of the “reptilian brain”. The term refers to the parts of the human brain that we use for survival instincts (直觉). According to this misconception,the human brain evolved over time by adding progressively more complicated structures to this fundamental “reptilian brain”, including the limbic system, which is the source of our emotions. Some researchers long believed that without human like brain structures, reptiles didn’t have the capacity for emotions at all.
Still, scientists have consistently disproven this theory. One study found that handling lizards caused an increase in their heart rate, indicating an emotional response. Another found that redfooted tortoises exhibited anxiety-like behavior when placed in a new environment.
Even as research continues to build, the stereotypes (刻板印象) around reptilian emotions remain. Some research has revealed part of the reason. In 2021, researchers found that lizards give out chemicals to communicate with each other, meaning they’re much harder to read than mammals. Humans are more likely to show sympathy for animals that share physical and emotional characteristics with us, which is why many people might have a deeper understanding of dogs and cats than of turtles, for instance.
Our tendency to dismiss reptiles isn’t just psychological — it’s impacted the level of habitat protections they’re afforded. Apodaca,a conservationist from Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy,says he’s noticed gaps in species recovery funding for reptiles vs. mammals, birds, and fish.However, he’s also noticed a huge increase in awareness of reptiles’ conservation needs — a development which could prove crucial to fighting habitat loss in the coming years.
8. What is a common misunderstanding about the reptile
A. They are threatened by habitat loss.
B. They are well attended by pet owners.
C. They are emotionally cold-blooded.
D. They are associated with uncaring people.
9. Which behaviour is managed by the “reptilian brain”
A. Jumping at a sudden noise.
B. Recalling a childhood memory.
C. Drawing a complicated mind-map.
D. Feeling anxious in a new environment.
10. What is a cause for the stereotypes about reptiles
A. They tend to release harmful chemicals.
B. They seldom interact within their species.
C. They show emotions differently than humans.
D. They have frightening physical characteristics.
11. What is Apodaca’s attitude to the present reptile protection
A. Hopeful. B. Satisfied. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned.
D
Regardless of how famous they are, and despite the star treatment they receive, many celebrities make it a point to give back to charities. Some have even set up their own private foundations. Their widely publicised visits to troubled areas of the world help to raise awareness of issues such as famine and poverty. According to Jane Cooper of Unicef UK, celebrities have a unique ability to reach huge numbers of people, many of whom might not otherwise be engaged in charitable causes. She pointed out that famous faces had played a significant role in raising funds in recent years, and their energies had produced tangible results, such as enabling millions of children in poorer countries to attend school.
But in spite of these successes, there is evidence to suggest that celebrity endorsement (代言) may be overrated. In a survey of members of the public to find out if celebrity involvement would encourage people to donate, researchers found that the impact was not as great as previously thought. When shown a list of well-known organisations and famous people who represent them, over half of respondents were unable to match the celebrity with the cause. What’s more, three quarters claimed that they didn’t respond to celebrity endorsement in any way. The survey also showed that a few names did stand out as being associated with particular charities. But the presence of a celebrity in a campaign, was not a significant factor when it came to a decision to donate time or money. Instead, the majority of people contribute because of personal connections in their lives and families which make a charity important to them.
In another study aimed at young people, most participants cited a compelling (无法抗拒的) mission as their main motivation to give. The second most important drive was if a friend or peer recommended supporting a particular cause. Only two percent of respondents said they were motivated by celebrity endorsement. This seems to contradict the general assumption that teenagers are particularly influenced by famous people. One possible explanation is that there is a general fatigue (疲倦) with celebrity culture. There is also a suspicion that the stars are the ones who benefit most when they offer to do charity work. Some critiques have accused that celebrities might actually take attention away from issues by attracting more attention than the causes they represent.
So taking all these issues into account, is it time for charities to rethink their campaign strategies and look for alternative ways to reach new audiences Whichever point of view you favour, there seems to be opportunities for more research into how charity campaigns might develop relationships with celebrities to maximise their potential. This in turn will open up more engagement, and better targeted campaigns — which can only benefit those who really matter — the people and animals that are in need of assistance.
12. What does the underlined word “tangible” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Controversial. B. Celebrated. C. Definite. D. Temporarily.
13. Which of the following statements is correct according to Paragraph 2
A. Celebrity involvement is key to motivating people to donate.
B. All people are not influenced by celebrities in charity donations.
C. Most people contribute to charities because they are inspired by the family.
D. None of the people believe celebrities make any difference to their donation.
14. The 3rd paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. how young people react to celebrity culture
B. who is to blame for taking attention away from charities
C. what mainly motivates young people to be engaged in charitable giving
D. why young people are rarely influenced by celebrities in charity donations
15. What is the author’s attitude towards celebrity doing charities
A. Objective. B. Positive. C. Negative. D. Unclear.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When your Home Becomes a Tourist Attraction
Have you ever looked at a beautiful little new house in London and thought “It must be so amazing to live there” ____16____ But for the people who actually do live in those homes, social media photography has changed what it means to live in a pictures que place.
Alice Johnston is a longtime resident of Notting Hill, the London neighborhood famous for the beautifully-painted row houses and for being the setting of the movie of the same name. Johnston, a journalist, has complicated feelings about her Instagram- beloved neighborhood. She lives on Portobello Road, one of the capital’s most famous streets. ____17____ Once, she and a friend were walking his bulldog when a tourist asked if they could “borrow” the pup for a quick photo. The friend and the dog agreed, so the Instagrammer posed with the dog in front of a bright blue door and then handed over five pounds as a thank you. In that story, everybody had a good time. ____18____ “I was once woken up at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday by a French teenager taking pictures outside,” Johnston says.
____19____ Johnston, for example, tries to be sympathetic to travelers coming to her hometown, recalling how she loved taking pictures of historic neighborhoods in Paris, Rome and the like. In fact, she recently found photos of herself as a teenager hanging out at the Notting Hill Carnival years before she moved to the capital herself. ____20____ “I feel lucky that it’s cool enough that people want to come where I live.”
A. If so, you’re not alone.
B. But there can be a darker side.
C. For her, nothing beats the pleasure to see so many people excited about it.
D. Living in a much-photographed place, some people try to take the good with the bad.
E. However, when private homes become tourist attractions, quarrels can occur.
F. And she has witnessed all kinds of behavior committed to getting a perfect picture.
G. As a travel lover, she has become pretty understanding when seeing the crowds again.
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。
Mr. Dalton taught us plane geometry (平面几何) 37 years ago. I was a quiet kid, neither getting in much trouble nor getting ____21____. Somehow, plane geometry really ____22____ for me in his class.
Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to ____23____ our knowledge and gave us a 25-question true/false nationally standardized test. The test presented each problem with a conclusion shown. We were required to write out the ____24____ using our theorems (定理).
I completed 24 problems quickly, but number seventeen was a lion ____25____ I spent thirty minutes on that proof and ____26____ I pulled it off with all my efforts. With ____27____ I marked the question true and handed in the test.
The next day I got my score, a 96, and number seventeen was ____28____ wrong When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, for the first time, my hand ____29____.
Instead of ____30____ this was a nationally standardized test and that there couldn’t be any ____31____. Mr. Dalton did the most powerful thing I’ve ever seen a teacher do: he held out the chalk to me with an encouraging smile. Murmurs spread through the classroom — some classmates exchanged ____32____ glances, while others leaned forward, curiosity sparking in their eyes. I was hesitant for a moment, then went to the board and demonstrated my proof, using the whole board and three different colors of chalk. In the end, everyone clapped. Mr. Dalton gave ____33____ for my answer, and I ended up with a full mark.
When I returned 37 years later to visit him again, Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默氏症) had ____34____ his mind, but he still wore a happy grin.
I have been grateful to Mr. Dalton, for I could ____35____ have remained silent rather than challenging his authority or speaking up when I think I’m right.
21. A. punished B. noticed C. confused D. caught
22. A. clicked B. existed C. accounted D. twisted
23. A. expand B. further C. evaluate D. witness
24. A. result B. reasoning C. category D. principle
25. A. out of control B. ahead of time C. above average D. in the way
26. A. gradually B. eventually C. mostly D. constantly
27. A. depression B. satisfaction C. embarrassment D. fascination
28. A. proved B. entitled C. detected D. marked
29. A. shot up B. took up C. came up D. got up
30. A. suspecting B. admitting C. implying D. arguing
31. A. reasons B. methods C. conclusions D. mistakes
32. A. sceptical B. cheerful C. admiring D. indifferent
33. A. fame B. scholarship C. credit D. faith
34. A. claimed B. undergone C. lowered D. crossed
35. A. merely B. therefore C. otherwise D. still
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。
When I set off in 2008 from Nashville in the U.S. for Shenyang, China, my wallet was filled with cash and credit cards. Seventeen years later, my wallet ___36___ (gather) dust. My smartphone handles everything about payment.
In my early days in Shenyang, cash ruled. Today, even an elderly ___37___ (sell) at the local market greets customers with a payment QR code (二维码). China's mobile payment development, ___38___ (push) by many advanced mobile software platforms, has been a way of life. These apps process some 500 trillion yuan ___39___ (annual), connecting people to services ranging from public transit to healthcare.
The next hit came in late 2019 with ___40___ launch of the pilot programs of digital yuan, a state-backed currency designed ___41___ (function) both online and offline, which safeguards privacy and reduces transaction (交易) fees. ____42____ the popularity of American mobile payment service Venmo, digital yuan is ___43___ (efficient) than physical cash and heightens my perception of safety. By the end of June 2024, China's e-CNY transactions increased to 7 trillion yuan.
China's innovations are drawing global attention ___44___ (create) projects like mBridge, a cross-border payment project involving the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong Special Administrative region, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, are testing the e-CNY for international trade, ___45___ aim is to simplify transactions and lessen reliance on systems like SWIFT, the U.S-dominated global banking network.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 在英语课堂小组讨论的环节，英语老师让大家就高中生用AI写作文的现象发言，请你作为小组代表，撰写一篇发言稿汇报讨论成果，内容包括：
1.发表看法：
2.提出建议。
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。
Opinion on High School Students’ Using AI to Write Essays
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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。
Thanksgiving Day was just around the corner, and as a first-grade teacher, I was excited to give my class a heartfelt assignment (作业): draw a picture of something they were grateful for. I expected to see drawings of turkeys and pumpkin pictures, symbols of the holiday they might enjoy.
Most of the children did draw exactly that — scenes of feasts and family gatherings. Bright colors filled their pages, showing smiling families around dinner tables laden with food. But among this festive atmosphere, there was Lucas, a quiet and sad boy who often stayed by my side while others played at recess (大课间).
Lucas was different from the other children. His eyes, always filled with a sadness I could only guess at, seemed to carry the weight of the world. I often found him standing close to me during recess, his small hand sometimes slipping into mine as we watched the other children play. “Take my hand, Lucas, we’ll go outside,” I’d say gently, and he’d follow, his trust obvious in his grip (紧握).
When it was Lucas’s turn to share his drawing, he held up his paper, showing a big hand. Just a hand, with nothing else around it. The simplicity of it stirred the imagination of his classmates. Whose hand could it be
One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, explaining that farmers raise turkeys and provide food. Another suggested it was the hand of a police officer, symbolizing protection and care. The discussion went on and on, each child offering a different interpretation (解读).
As the children moved on to other assignments, the image of the hand remained in my mind. I couldn’t help but feel there was something more to Lucas’s drawing, something deeper and more personal.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I approached his desk, my heart heavy with curiosity and concern.
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The next day I made sure to stay close to Lucas, lending a hand whenever possible.
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