2025-2026学年福建省厦门第一中学高三10月月考英语试题
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. What does the man plan to do
A. Look for a job. B. Move to a new place. C. Rearrange the furniture.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new book. B. A morning paper. C. An African teacher.
3. How does the woman probably feel now
A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Confused.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car.
5. What is the man going to do tomorrow
A. Pay the bill. B. Check the mailbox. C. Fix the gas cooker.
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。听完每段对话或独白后，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Steve think of his training
A Disappointing. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent.
7. How long does Steve train each day
A. Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Ten hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Mark say about live drawing
A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s creative.
9. What is the new thing that Mark wants to draw on
A. Magazines. B. Diaries. C. Maps.
10. Where do Mark’s inspirations come from
A. His dreams. B. His parents. C. His travels.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What position is the man interested in
A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach.
12. What will be provided for the job
A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder.
13. What is needed to do the job
A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man do
A. He’s a receptionist. B. He’s a secretary. C. He’s a waiter.
15. Why does the man say sorry to the woman
A. He showed her the wrong way.
B There is no reservation for her.
C. Her name has been misspelled.
16. What is the man’s advice for the woman
A. Come back later. B. Talk to the manager. C. Postpone the meeting.
17. What will the woman probably do next
A. Tidy up a room. B. Make a phone call. C. Go for a coffee.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do many birds live in the city
A. They can obtain food easily.
B. They enjoy human company.
C. They lost their natural habitat.
19. What does Cristina find surprising
A. The birds are facing serious dangers.
B. Different kinds of birds live together.
C. Some birds are attracted to the poles.
20. What is Cristina’s suggestion concerning the birds
A. Drive them away. B. Feed them regularly. C. Do research on them.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Below is a screenshot of book review on a bestseller My Life on Craigslist.
Krysi Joseph
4.0 out of 5 stars
Odd, fun and cute story. Great read
This was a cute, lighthearted book that explores the life of a Craigslist addict, and how Craiglist, a large free classifieds (分类广告) website, got her through her life so far. The story was well thought out and pretty realistic when it comes to life struggles. It gets a little unbelievable towards the end, and I don’t like it when authors conform to the ‘the world is perfect’ viewpoint most books have, but, that my pessimist breaking through.
The book needs some serious editing. She’s repeated the same exact line 3-4 times a couple of and ... (click for more)
Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Would Have Given it 4 stars, but ...
The book went along well. Funny and totally in the here and now. I would have given it more if SPOILER ALERT (剧透警告): It didn’t end with her in a love relationship with the guy she had been spying on that fit her. Seriously, it went ... (click for more)
Lovetoread
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beach or vacation read — it’s worth it!
I was intrigued by the description so I gave it a shot. I’m glad I did. I was never like the main character, Emily, so it’s interesting to read about her aimless life. She lives on Craigslist - finding roommates, finding work, finding social ... (click for more)
Annabellall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lifting my spirits type unforgettable and funny book
I read and instantly loved this book, because it is witty and entertaining but at the same time has philosophical and psychological background with an honest look at the real life in a big city. It perfectly shows how a single young woman, while living there and surviving ... (click for more)
1. Who likes the book My Life on Craigslist most
A. Krysi Joseph. B. Annabellall.
C. Kindle Customer. D. Lovetoread.
2. Which of the following do both Kindle Customer and Krysi Joseph agree on
A. The book deserves a good rating.
B. The ending of the book is disappointing.
C. The book is popular with Craigslist addicts.
D. The book would have been perfect without editing errors.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To advertise a bestseller.
B. To recommend a website.
C. To share a woman’s story.
D. To present reviews of a book.
B
Mark Brown, 57, had been making films for 30 years, but he found himself feeling tired of it. “I thought, things can only go downhill.” Brown knew he needed to do something else — but what A few years earlier, he had bought his childhood house and moved in. While Brown wondered about a second care er in gardening, he heard a different internal voice. “That child who used to love drawing whispered to me down the years,” he said. Some unacknowledged longing in him was brought out.
There was a great oak tree near his home. It had stood out to his young self as a “fantastical giant — a treasure home to birds, insects and animals. There was a cave inside. We used to squeeze in through this hole.” He decided to lock himself away for two months to draw it in all its glorious detail.
“While I was drawing,” he said, “there came moments when it was as though the tree was drawing itself. I had spent so much time playing in it. I could feel it. It was deep inside me.” His finished oak held “a real power”, he said. “As you walk towards it, it just grows.” Brown became a tree portraitist.
Over the next few years, he travelled across Britain and spent days with the trees selected with the help of the Ancient Tree Forum, the Tree Council and the Woodland Trust. Brown has started work on a 20-drawing series of Britain’s most important ash trees. “These beautiful old ash trees are going to be lost to us,” he says. “They are 350 years old and they are dying because of a disease that we’ve spread.”
Drawing is not only an act of care and a demand for preservation, but it “gives me that interface between my passion for the natural world and my creativity,” Brown says. It has also given him a different perspective on the passage of time. “I’m an old man yet I’m only 71, and some of the trees I’ve drawn are 1,000 years old. When I’m with them and when I draw them, I think about the end of my life and the brief nature of human life that passes momentarily beneath them.”
4. At the age of 57, Brown ______.
A. moved into his old house B. awakened a childhood interest
C. reached the peak of his life D. developed a passion for gardening
5 What can we learn about the oak tree and Brown
A. It helped him start a new career. B. It linked him with the world.
C. He built a tree house in it. D. He studied creatures in it.
6. What is Brown working on
A. Setting up tree organizations. B. Looking for cures for tree diseases.
C. Drawing to call for protection for trees. D. Travelling to select important trees in Britain.
7. When Brown is with trees, he feels that ______.
A. time is endless B. human life is temporary
C. nature is dynamic D. life-long learning is crucial
C
Have you ever suddenly developed an appetite from a passing glance at a freeway billboard featuring a brightly colored cheeseburger, or decided to step into a candy or ice cream store displaying a window full of lively shades and hues (色调)of sweet treats If so, you are in good company. Unless we are medically restricted or strictly dieting, we are not likely to resist inviting fare simply because we recognize the lack of nutritional value.
Devina Wadhera and Elizabeth D.Capaldi-Phillips in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food recognize the impact of sensory cues (信号)on food consumption and enjoyment, and the potential they have to promote healthy eating behavior. They cite previous research in providing some interesting examples of the visual impact of different color schemes (方案)on taste and food enjoyment. They note that pink food on a white plate was considered sweeter and more flavorful than the same food on a black plate. Apparently, we consume with more of our senses than we realize. So given the rainbow of colors around us when faced with so many appealing food choices, is there any way to control our appetite Thankfully, some research says yes.
Oliver Genschow demonstrated that when it comes to eating less colors impact consumption. They specifically researched the effect of the color red. They found that people ate fewer pretzels when using a red plate, as opposed to white or blue, and drank less from a red cup than a blue cup. They suggest that the color red reduces food and drink intake by functioning as a stop signal.
But when it comes to healthy eating, instead of putting on a pair of sunglasses to block the inviting hues of food cues, consider the value of discipline. Healthy eating involves intentional choices, not mindless responses to sensory cues. And before you invest in many red tableware to slim down, remember that what goes onto those plates is much more important.
8. What may be a major reason for us to refuse eye-catching food
A. The shortage of nutrition. B. The rich color of fine foods.
C. The doctor’s instructions. D. Advertisements everywhere.
9. What might be dealt with in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food
A. Benefits of different color schemes.
B. Interesting examples of food service.
C. Potentials to promote food consumption.
D. Effects of sensory cues on eating behavior.
10. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph
A. Follow the sensory response. B. Make food choices sensibly.
C. Wear sunglasses to block colors. D. Avoid colorful food intentionally.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. How People can Control Their Appetite.
B. How People are Tricked by Color Schemes.
C. How Colors Impact Food Appeal and Appetite.
D. How Bright Colors Make Food More Appealing.
D
A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories — their ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.
In a study, 300 participants were tasked with writing a short, eight-sentence “micro story” for a target audience of young adults. They were divided into three groups: one group was allowed no AI help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three- sentence starting idea, and writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI- generated ideas for their inspiration.
They then asked 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty and “usefulness”. They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to their creativity, their stories scoring 8.1% higher for novelty and 9% higher for novelty compared with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI- generated ideas also scored higher for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring and funnier.
The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DAT) and found that more creative writers — those with the highest DAT scores — benefitted least from generative AI ideas.
Less creative writers conversely saw a greater increase in creativity: access to five AI ideas improved novelty by 10.7% and usefulness by 11.5% compared with those who used no AI ideas. Their stories were judged to be up to 26.6% better written, up to 22.6% more enjoyable and up to 15.2% less boring.
Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School of Management, said, “While these results point to an increase in individual creativity, there is risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry were to use more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become less unique and more similar to each other. That is not encouraged in writing.”
12. What were some participants assigned to do in the study
A. Help targeted young writers. B. Improve some less creative works.
C. Create a mini story for young men. D. Use AI to judge the quality of stories.
13. Who benefitted most from the AI-assisted writing in the study
A. Those using AI most. B. Those of most creativity.
C. Those with the help of ChatGPT. D. Those writing the most.
14. What might be Anil Doshi’s attitude toward the AI-assisted writing
A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Dismissive.
15. What can be the best title for the passage
A. AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories Nowadays
B. AI Is Catching on But Threatening the Future of Writers..
C. AI Can Boost Creativity in Writing But Has Its Disadvantages
D. AI Helps Improve Writing Skills But Is Limited to Young Writers
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Homework has long been tied to school. ___16___ But with the way of learning shifted, it’s fair to ask: Is homework still relevant, or a leftover from a different time
The idea of homework goes back a long way. Historians trace it to ancient Rome. Pliny the Younger a teacher around AD 61—113, encouraged students to practice speaking at home. Homework evolved slowly over the centuries. ___17___ In the U. S. , it grew common in the early. 20th century. In 1957, American schools piled on homework to raise academic demands. By the1980s, it was seen as key to academic success.
___18___ For high schoolers, homework links to academic performance. But younger kids seem to gain little from traditional homework. Furthermore, students who are responsible and supported at home are most likely to complete assignments and benefit from them. For students from lower-income families who might lack internet access, homework can actually widen the achievement gap.
Then everything changed. As educators recognized the limitations of passive, one-size-fits-all tasks in encouraging genuine understanding and student engagement, traditional worksheets and reading logs gave way to project-based assignments or online lessons, clouding the line between homework and classwork. However, just assigning tasks wasn’t enough. ___19___
So, what now Keep, change, or get rid of it ___20___ It all comes down to how it’s used. When it’s just something to keep kids busy, it doesn’t do much. But when thoughtful, clear, and actually fitting what a student needs, it has its place. In a world where information is instant, the purpose of homework needs a fresh look.
A. The thing is, homework isn’t automatically good or bad.
B. It took on a more formal role during the Industrial Revolution.
C. Furthermore, access to reliable internet became a critical factor.
D. The concept, however, faded significantly during the Middle Ages.
E. The question of whether homework actually helps students is tricky.
F. Without engagement, feedback, and support, homework lost its effectiveness.
G. Ask students what school’s like, and you’ll hear about tests, teachers and homework.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节 完型填空（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。
The day dawned with excitement and curiosity. The weather was ideal: a clear sky, a mild wind dancing through the trees, rustling (沙沙声) them ___21___. My father, an experienced fisherman, patiently guided me through fishing ___22___ — casting the line, feeling for a ___23___, and reeling (绕线) in the catch. His calm manner was comforting, yet ___24___ stayed, rooted in the uncertainty of what lay ahead.
I felt a burst of delight as my line first hit the water, sending tiny circles spreading across the surface, but that excitement soon gave way to restlessness. Minutes ___25___ like hours as I sat, staring at the still water, waiting for any ___26___ of life. My father sensed my growing frustration and shared his wisdom.
His words ___27___ home. I started to value the peace around me: birds singing sweetly in the distance, water gently washing against the shore, and fish ___28___ occasionally to catch the light. Just as hope was fading, my line gave a sudden ___29___. My heart ____30____ as I fought to reel it in. The fish ____31____ strongly, trying to escape with surprising quickness, but with my father's encouraging words and steady hands, I finally pulled it ashore. Holding the smallmouth fish was pure ____32____ . It was a ____33____ catch, yet a great achievement to me. Its shiny scales (鳞片) caught the sunlight, its eyes seeming to ____34____ my excitement.
Releasing it back into the lake, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment and ____35____ for the creature that had given me such a meaningful experience.
21. A. wildly B. lifelessly C. coldly D. playfully
22. A. basics B. positions C. traditions D. patterns
23. A. touch B. tap C. bite D. drop
24. A. hope B. anxiety C. surprise D. bravery
25. A. slid B. flew C. dragged D. disappeared
26. A. value B. sign C. freedom D. mark
27. A. arrived B. left C. hit D. went
28. A. hiding B. diving C. swinging D. emerging
29. A. push B. pull C. break D. knock
30. A. raced B. recovered C. sank D. froze
31. A. struggled B. jumped C. opposed D. breathed
32. A. sympathy B. joy C. eagerness D. luck
33. A. huge B. risky C. strange D. humble
34. A. pale B. prove C. mirror D. cover
35. A. shame B. concern C. pity D. respect
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fish lanterns, known as yudeng in Chinese, are vibrant folk-art pieces deeply rooted in China’s cultural heritage. ____36____ (originate) from ancient traditions, these lanterns symbolize “abundance year after year” — a play ____37____ words, as the Chinese word for “fish” sounds like “surplus”. Often ____38____ (show) during festivals like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, they reflect people’s hope for prosperity and harmony.
Crafted from bamboo frames, silk, or colored paper, fish lanterns ____39____ (shape) into all kinds of creatures decorated with beautiful patterns. Traditional versions use candles or oil lamps, while modern designs include LED lights for safety.
In ____40____ (coast) regions like Fujian and Zhejiang, fish lantern dances are central to the ceremony ____41____ honors sea gods and celebrates harvests. Dancers hold glowing lanterns and move in harmony, creating the illusion (错觉) of ____42____ ocean of light.
Today, fish lanterns elegantly bridge tradition and innovation. ____43____ (art) experiment with eco-friendly materials and digital projections, and schools and communities teach crafting techniques ____44____ (preserve) this intangible heritage. Fish lanterns not only brighten festivals, bringing blessings of success and auspiciousness year after year, ____45____ carry forward China’s rich cultural spirit. May their light continue to inspire and unite people for generations to come.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 满分15分
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris发来邮件，提及越来越多的同学借助AI完成作业，并询问你对此现象的看法。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 陈述理由。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas ” she said.
I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people ‘s attention.”
After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot (吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students.
Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot.
“He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfeld Stole Perry.” “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently.
After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone.
I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. ”He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,“ he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry.
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。
To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story.
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On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page.
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