2025-2026学年湖北省黄冈中学高三上学期开学英语试题
命制单位：新高考试题研究中心 试卷满分：150分
考试时间：2025年9月19日上午8:00-10:00
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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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15 B. 9. 18 C. 9. 15
答案是C。
1. What is the man going to do tomorrow
A. Attend a book fair. B. Finish his project. C. recommend a book.
2. Which record did the woman just break
A. The national record. B. The school record. C. Her personal record.
3 What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Co-workers. C. Teacher and student.
4. What is the time for the man's presentation
A. Around 3:00. B. Around 3:10. C. Around 3:15.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A weekly plan. B. A picnic. C. The weather.
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. What does the man remind the woman of
A. The confirmation page.
B. The submission deadline.
C. The date of the field trip.
7. What aspect of the field trip interests the woman
A. The lecture. B. The exhibition. C. The discussion.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man make the call
A. To change the order. B. To check the receipt. C. To ask for discounted objects.
9. What was the problem with the man
A. He failed to get any mice.
B. He went over budget.
C. He removed an email.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did Lily go for her holiday
A. A rural area in Portugal.
B. A coastal town in Spain.
C. The Eiffel Tower in France.
11. How did Lily find her way in the unfamiliar place
A. By asking the local people.
B. By using electronic devices.
C. By referring to the landmarks.
12. How does Jim feel about “alternative travel” in the end
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Enthusiastic.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will Jane's husband work
A. In Britain. B. In Canada. C. In America.
14. What makes Jane want to move
A. Her son's education. B. Her career change. C. Her husband's job relocation.
15. What does Jane expect the apartment to provide
A. Furniture. B. A fridge. C. ATV.
16. How did Jane know the man's company first
A. From the website. B. From TV commercials. C. From a schoolmate.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What percentage of people keep their New Year's resolutions after the first month
A. 10%. B. 70%. C. 90%.
18. What does the speaker think people should do
A. Diet and exercise at the same time.
B. Take up new interests outside the gym.
C. Find the reason for loss of motivation.
19. What does one need to do to remain motivated
A. Become organized about exercising.
B. Get healthier before starting to exercise.
C. Study training methods of great athletes.
20. What is the topic of the talk
A. Making New Year's resolutions.
B. Maintaining an exercise program.
C. Preventing heart disease and cancer.
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
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About Students Scholarship Program (SSP)
Students Scholarship Program from FairGaze provides money support and awards for students to develop the ten key life-skill strategies and methods recommended by UNICEF, UNESCO and the Education Boards. SSP aims to make learning enjoyable and effective through simplified and interesting ways. Students can joyfully develop and practice skills in news reporting, media management, publishing, team leadership, etc.
Benefits
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·practice and apply life skills at an early age.
·get recognition in FairGaze Media Network.
·develop hands-on leadership and decision-making skills.
·master effective communication, both verbally (口头地) and non-verbally.
·improve social skills and ability to manage different personalities and viewpoints.
How to Apply
Those interested in the Students Scholarship Program can apply for it in any of the following ways:
·A recommendation letter (email to team@) from your principal or senior English teacher, who may recommend your name to the SSP listing out reasons for recommendation.
·Fill out the form provided along with a recommendation letter from your parent (email to team@).
1. What is the educational feature of SSP
A. Valuing natural talent. B. Learning through fun.
C. Having a team of experts. D. Offering real-time guidance.
2. What can students most likely achieve after taking SSP
A. Earlier college admission. B. Better school performance.
C. Job opportunities at FairGaze. D. Improved social relationships.
3. What is a must for your successful application
A. Your school records. B. An application form.
C. A recommendation letter. D. Your parents’ permission.
B
Born in 1944 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Linda Yuen Lambrecht was completely deaf since birth and was exposed to Hawaii Sign Language (HSL) by her older deaf brothers who had learned to sign. At that time, however, the great majority of deaf children grew up without exposure to structured language until they started school, especially those with hearing parents. Once they were of school age, deaf children in the area would go to what is now called the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind (HSDB).
This is the school that Lambrecht attended. The school had adopted a teaching style called oralism, which tried to “assimilate” (同化) deaf students into the mainstream world by prohibiting their own sign language and instead encouraging them to speak English and lip-read.
By the 1960s, oralism turned out to be a failure, and HSDB then started introducing American Sign Language (ASL). “The teachers were non-native Hawaiians. They saw our language and said ‘No, no, no.’ They prohibited us from using HSL and it was like they were trying to take away who we were,” explained several students during that period.
Even though there’s evidence that deaf Hawaiians had been using HSL since before the arrival of Americans in 1893 linguists (语言学家) didn’t officially document it until 2013. This was the year that researchers from the University of Hawaii revealed that HSL was invented and passed down on the Hawaiian Islands with no outside influence. Over 80 percent of the signs differ dramatically from ASL.
These findings set a three-year project led by Lambrecht to document what was left of HSL into motion. By 2016, Lambrecht’s team had built an introductory HSL handbook and dictionary, but this wouldn’t be enough.
In fact, many of the people who are opposed to preserving HSL are former HSL users. This opposition is likely born from painful experiences associated with their memories of HSL use. They may want to forget it. However, for others like Lambrecht, the preservation of HSL is more than saving a language — it means protecting a cultural treasure for their children.
4. How was the situation of most Hawaiian deaf children in the mid-20th century
A. They were homeschooled by qualified educators.
B. They had no access to language education early on.
C. They learned sign language from community elders.
D. They were banned from using HSL beyond families.
5. What did HSDB’s shift to ASL mean to the students
A. Loss of identity. B. Educational injustice.
C. Enhanced language skills. D. Increased social inclusion.
6. What did University of Hawaii researchers discover about HSL in 2013
A. It was well recorded by Hawaiian linguists. B. It was introduced by American settlers.
C. It was a simplified version of ASL. D. It was a unique language system.
7. What seems to be a key step in preserving HSL
A. Increasing funding for preservation projects. B. Developing new HSL documentation methods.
C. Motivating locals to stick to their cultural roots. D. Promoting the economic benefits of using HSL.
C
Visiting museums has become increasingly popular among many people. Generally, when adults look at an artwork, they are guided by their knowledge and expectations while following the introduction on labels. But children take a different view; they are driven by things such as bright colors or big shapes. Though many museums have special learning activities designed for children, there are still many shows where children’s only way to get information is through labels written for adult visitors.
In a recent study, our research team used eye-tracking technology to explore how the information about artworks influenced children. We compared how children aged between 10 and 12 dealt with three types of descriptions. They included the adult-focused labels already in place at the museum, playful storytelling labels suitable for children, and no information at all. We produced color maps to show where the children directed their gaze, so as to know their overall experiences.
The results were surprising. The children provided with child-focused labels looked at the artworks differently than those who read adult-focused descriptions. They fixed their eyes on key parts of the paintings pointed out by the playful descriptions. They also spent more time checking and understanding some features, and even turning to museum educators for help. However, the children who received adult-focused explanations behaved in the same way as children who received no information at all. Their attention was aimless, and they rushed through the artworks.
For museums, these results suggest a need to rethink how labels are designed, especially for children. Also, our research opens new doors for art education. We know that when teachers take traditional methods, such as reading from textbooks or giving speeches, students find it hard to connect with the art. But lessons could include stories, like presenting historical artists and movements in ways that connect with children’s everyday experiences and interests. The guided exploration could encourage students to discuss different parts of an artwork and develop a deeper understanding of art.
8. What is the problem with many museum shows
A. Using too many simple labels. B. Failing to meet adults’ learning needs.
C. Offering few early education programs. D. Missing child-friendly viewing guidance.
9. How did the children given child-focused labels behave
A. They thought highly of the paintings. B. They finished viewing the artworks faster.
C. They explored the artworks more actively. D. They often doubted the humor in descriptions.
10. What can schools do to improve art education based on the study
A. Add storytelling to art experiences. B. Use modern technology for art classes.
C. Draw ideas from traditional art teaching. D. Organize more museum visits for students.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Adult-centered exhibits Impact Children Negatively
B. New Technology Reveals Children’s Art Preferences
C. Designing Museum labels for Young Visitors’ Needs
D. Improving Art Education through School Programs
D
Researchers from the University of Bath recently developed a new touch screen that's capable of changing its shape and hardness when users apply various levels of force to it. The screen, which they refer to as “DeformIO”, uses air-powered systems and sensors to detect levels of pressure applied by a finger and then collapse (凹陷) around it. The researchers say it could add a new input layer (输入层) to mobile devices that could be used for a wide variety of tasks, from looking through digital maps to playing games and “feeling” the hardness of products virtually.
Though DeformIO, which is 3 mm thick with a 140 mm surface layer, isn't the first changeable screen, it can apply several force inputs on various parts of the screen at the same time, which means users can experience a feeling of continuous tactile (触觉的) response while moving their finger across the screen. “In other words, DeformIO allows users to feel a richer, more tactile and natural response as they press the surface,” lead author James Nash said.
If the new screens are ever indeed applied to widespread consumer mobile devices, they could change the way users interface with apps and services used on a daily basis. The researchers imagine a situation where a future traveler equipped with DeformIO uses it to move through sections of the digital map. In this example, the traveler could quickly switch between the road view section of a map and satellite view by simply applying more and less pressure on the screen.
It's uncertain if everyday phone users will find the new screen attractive enough to give up their glass touch screens. Less advanced mobile designs like foldable screens, which have already existed for years, are still struggling to gain wide use outside of a limited audience. It’s possible that screens like DeformIO could end up the same way. “We hope that in 10 to 20 years’ time, the concepts it presents could be in your mobile phone. For now, we' re exploring the applications it might be best suited to. ” Nash said.
12. What can be learned about DeformIO
A. It's a protective layer for screens. B. It's a screen with tactile flexibility.
C. It performs different tasks together. D. It senses changes in users' identity.
13. What makes DeformIO stand out among other similar designs
A. Its adaptable appearance. B. Its better-quality sensors.
C. Its small size and light weight. D. Its more realistic sense of touch.
14. What does the underlined phrase “interface with” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Mix up. B. Assist with. C. Connect with. D. Improve on.
15. What challenge might DeformIO face
A. Low customer interest. B. Technical design limitations.
C. Insufficient development funds. D. Strong competition within the industry.
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。
Have you ever considered whether to spend on a vacation or buy a new phone While buying something new brings an immediate rush of excitement, studies show that this happiness disappears quickly. ___16___ This article explores why experiences are more satisfying than material belongings and improve well-being in ways objects can't.
___17___ Hedonic adaptation (享乐适应) the idea given by psychologists Brickman and Campbell, means even the most exciting buying becomes ordinary over time. For example, when you buy something new, like a phone or a piece of clothing, the excitement is high at first, but it soon becomes part of your daily routine.
Another reason why experiences outweigh material belongings is that they tend to include other people, deepening relationships and creating connections. Whether traveling with family or trying a new restaurant with a friend, shared experiences strengthen social relationships. ___18___ They offer a sense of belonging and community.
That's not to say material things don’t have their place — some pieces bring joy and meaning, especially if they have emotional value. A well-loved guitar or a thoughtful gift can carry emotional significance. However, the happiness from objects is often tied to their practical use or related memories, rather than the pieces themselves. ___19___
So, what’s your take on this Have you ever spent money on something you wanted for so long, only to realize it didn’t last And what's an experience you spent money on that still brings a smile to your face whenever you think about it ___20___ After all, it’s not the things we collect but the memories and connections we create that truly make life rich.
A. And they are the necessities in our daily life.
B. One reason lies in a theory put forward in 1971.
C. Maybe it's time to rethink what we spend money on.
D. These connections are significant sources of happiness.
E. Things are meaningful because of the connections objects create.
F. The key is balancing spending on material goods and experiences.
G. Instead, spending on experiences creates longer-lasting happiness.
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。
A few months ago, Chris Junior Anaekwe found the gutters (排水沟) in the local market choked with plastic bags, soda bottles and food containers.
The young man helped clear up the ____21____. But recently the gutters were ____22____ to witness again.
That’s why Anaekwe, 28, wants to ____23____ his own waste management company. After ____24____ a detailed plan, he’s now trying to get it off the ground. “I have noticed that sanitation (卫生) is nobody’s business — even authorities don’t look at it ____25____,” said Anaekwe, adding pollution is indeed a ____26____ issue in his city. A study found high levels of heavy metal substances in the local water systems.
Meanwhile, he has also tried ____27____ government officials and investors for funding, but without any ____28____. “Little attention has been paid to the ____29____ ,” he says. “But I will keep _____30_____.”
On World Environment Day, June 5, he organized his first cleanup event in his city: About 50 volunteers took part and also marched to raise the public’s _____31_____. The event has been well _____32_____, which motivated him to regularly arrange cleanups at some public sites.
Anaekwe acknowledges this isn’t going to _____33_____ the local sanitation problem completely. But that’s not the _____34_____. “I want to make the people around me _____35_____ to their environment, especially the children and younger ones,” he says. “As the saying goes, ‘Catch them young.’”
21. A. tension B. mess C. doubt D. difference
22. A. untypical B. unlikely C. unnecessary D. unbearable
23. A. expand B. relocate C. establish D. suspend
24. A. calling off B. setting aside C. drawing up D. passing over
25. A. continually B. seriously C. casually D. objectively
26. A. massive B. familiar C. minor D. personal
27. A. catching up with B. standing up for C. looking down upon D. reaching out to
28. A. reservation B. hesitation C. trouble D. luck
29. A. proposal B. failure C. mistake D. challenge
30. A. searching B. pushing C. practising D. complaining
31. A. confidence B. tolerance C. awareness D. dependence
32. A. received B. guaranteed C. predicted D. investigated
33. A. identify B. evaluate C. address D. generate
34. A. point B. reason C. trend D. approach
35. A. superior B. sensitive C. resistant D. comparable
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。
At the 2025 Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), an exhibition featuring over 150 hand-drawn posters by Chinese director Yang Yu, better known as Jiao Zi, for the blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has become ____36____ unexpected cultural phenomenon.
At the exhibition site, a display area showcasing a range of licensed ____37____ (item) for the animated film(动画片) attracted numerous visitors. “The eight-day-long exhibition, ____38____ blind boxes and keychains were displayed, was fully booked up within a day,” said Cui Yan, a director of the BJIFF organizing committee.
This craze, he noted, marks a ____39____ (symbol) shift in China's cultural industry: film IPs are gradually becoming central ____40____ a “content-consumption-technology” ecosystem that redefines storytelling's role in global soft power.
The success of Ne Zha 2, which ____41____ (secure) about 15 billion yuan at the box office since its release and generated 8 billion yuan in derivative (衍生) sales ____42____ (cover) toys and makeup products, vividly illustrates a crucial market insight.
Industry experts have emphasized that the key to exporting cultural IPs lies in identifying cultural symbols which are ____43____ (genuine) typical. The panda serves as an ideal example. With its adorable image and ____44____ (unique), it has successfully become a cultural ambassador of China. The “Ne Zha” character can take a similar path. Beyond this, traditional cultural IPs should combine with contemporary trends _____45_____ (bring) out novel and stylish products.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Fun Weekend”栏目投稿，向同学们推荐适合开展的活动，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动； 2. 说明理由。
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。
Fun Weekend: Ready
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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。
Last weekend, our school painting club was set to host a major exhibition on Monday. As the person responsible for the event, I was busy with the preparations. The room was filled with both excitement and pressure. I was carefully placing each painting in the right place, making sure they were perfectly spaced. At the same time, I was setting up the lighting to show the details of the artworks and preparing the informational cards that would go with each piece. The clock was running, and I had a mountain of tasks to complete.
In the middle of all this, I realized that Mike, who was supposed to help with the setup, was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to call him to check where he was, my phone rang. It was Mike. “I’m really sorry for not being there on time,” he said, his voice filled with worry. “My mom suddenly fell ill, and I have to stay with her. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help today.”
Realizing the seriousness of his situation, I asked him to take care of his mother. I understood family always came first. However, there was a lot of work to be done, and Mike’s absence left a big gap in our preparations. He was supposed to help with setting up the larger paintings and managing the guestbook. Other members of our team had their own tasks to complete. With no one else around at that moment, I was at a loss what to do. I couldn’t hide my growing frustration.
As I stood there, trying to figure out a solution, my friend John happened to walk by. Noticing the worried look on my face, he came to my side and asked if something was wrong. I quickly explained the situation, telling him that Mike’s sudden absence had messed up our schedule. John listened carefully and then said, “It sounds like you need someone to step in and take over some of the tasks. I can help out.” Hearing his words, the weight lifted off me.
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。
John then came to work on the tasks with our team.
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On Monday morning, we gladly guided the visitors who attended the exhibition.
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