2025-2026学年江苏省苏州市南京航空航天大学苏州附属中学高三第一学期10月月考英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，务必将姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 所有答案均写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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. Why is the woman returning the dress
A. It’s of poor quality. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s too big for her.
2. What will the woman do next
A. Buy a pair of scissors.
B. Help the man practice his speech.
C. Return the scissors to the neighbor.
3. What does the woman request
A. A meal. B. A rest. C. A drink.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Watching sports. B. Planning a party. C. Arranging furniture.
5. What does the woman find confusing at first
A. Why animals need help.
B. Why the man volunteers.
C. Why there are many animal shelters.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the speakers just do
A. They had a typing class. B. They wrote something by hand. C. They did homework on computers.
7. What does the man think about handwriting
A. It’s impractical. B. It’s difficult. C. It’s valuable.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does Mrs. Williams struggle with
A. Her smell. B. Her memory. C. Her sight.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To acquire a job. B. To rent a building. C. To get admitted into a college.
11. Which field does the woman probably work in
A. Architecture. B. Green energy. C. Insect research.
12. What was Desert Hotel’s surface inspired by
A. The color of nature. B. The hairs of an insect. C. The plants in the desert.
13. How is the man probably feeling
A. Inspired. B. Confident. C. Impressed.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Where are the speakers talking
A. In a home office. B. In a coffee shop. C. In an online meeting room.
15. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their business costs. B. Their new workplace. C. Their new work schedule.
16. How long did the man spend in meetings per day on average last month
A. About 20 minutes. B. About 1 hour. C. About 2 hours.
17. What department does Alex probably work in
A. Finance. B. Marketing. C. Technology.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What inspired Howard to help people with leg disabilities
A. Studying biology. B. Playing with dolls. C. Watching a TV show.
19. Where did Howard get a teaching position
A At Georgia Tech.
B. At Brown University.
C. At the University of Southern California.
20. When did Howard’s robots gain global recognition
A. In 2005. B. In 2008. C. In 2021.
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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
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Fly-in programs offer a unique opportunity for prospective students to experience campus life firsthand. These programs, typically sponsored by the institution, are designed for students from minority backgrounds who may not be able to afford a visit to campus on their own.
Fly-in programs provide an immersive campus experience, making universities and colleges accessible for students in advance. They remove financial barriers to visits and offer application and financial aid workshops. Additionally, participants build valuable connections with peers, students, and staff, gaining support throughout the admissions process and beyond.
How to Apply for Fly-In Programs
Do your research early. (Prioritize a list of your target colleges. ) → ACCEPTED!
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Write and edit essays. Wait-listed (Email back within a certain time frame to keep your spot. )
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Prepare all the files needed. (Application forms, essays, transcripts, recommendations, and financial details. ) Submit before the deadline! (Last-minute packing leads to forgotten items. )
Coalition (联盟) Members and their Fly-In Programs
Expanding college access to communities that have been minorities in higher education is a shared goal among Coalition schools. Below, check out some of our member schools and their fly-in visit programs.
Programme Visit Time Deadline
Mount Marty University November 20-22 September 8
Columbia University September 4-6, 2025 June 25
University of Michigan October 8-10. 2025 July 31
Wellesley College December 18, 2025 October 20
1. What is the main purpose of fly-in programs
A. To provide free flights for students to visit colleges.
B. To offer students financial aid to experience campus life.
C. To help students make friends before entering college.
D. To facilitate students in applying for financial aid in advance.
2. What are applicants of fly-in programs advised to do
A. Plan for potential fees. B. Make a list of programs.
C. Avoid last-minute submission. D. Provide evidence of research.
3. Which would be a suitable time to submit an application for an early September campus visit
A. June 20-23. B. November 20-22.
C August 16-20. D. September 3-5.
B
Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.
Trail of the Lost was her answer
It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.
The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.
Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.
The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.
Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.
4. What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost
A. Her love for her prior career.
B. Her strong attachment to the PCT.
C. The stress from the missing families.
D. Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance.
5. What is presented on the second level of the book
A. Efforts by different people in searches.
B. A string of wilderness survival tips.
C. Approaches to information classification.
D. Respective stories of the three hikers.
6. What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures
A. To promote her book.
B. To make her a celebrity.
C. To motivate hikers to challenge themselves.
D. To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.
7. What can we say about the book
A. It targets single youth.
B. It’s a romantic novel.
C. It’s based on actual events.
D. It’s a detailed account of a journey.
C
Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence — the opposite of humility and a source of social conflicts. But is it According to psychologist Jessica Tracy, pride can have many boons. She argues that pride, like other human emotions, is part of our evolutionary heritage, helping us to survive and thrive in cooperative societies by inspiring us to be the best human we can be.
Pride makes us feel good, and it’s an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way consistent with the values of our society. Tracy argues that those who regularly experience pride tend to be “outgoing, friendly, agreeable, calm and honest”, and “are generally communally oriented, meaning they place a high value on their relationships and friendships”. In this way, having pride makes people want to gain approval and respect from their communities.
But that doesn’t mean that pride is all for the good. It has a dark side, too, when it leads to hubris. Hubris is pride that has been falsely assumed without merit in order to drive away an inner sense of insecurity. If individuals exaggerate their importance, take credit for others’ achievements, bully others, or act aggressively toward anyone who questions them, it’s a sign that pride has turned to hubris. Moreover, people having hubris are more likely to be prejudiced and less likely to show empathy.
Can authentic pride lead to hubris It depends, says Tracy. If you feel authentic pride and it inspires you to do good by your community’s standards, great. But if you start feeling the need to live up to others’ expectations and earn their admiration by cheating, chalices are you are leaning toward hubris.
To avoid pride slipping toward hubris, Tracy warns people not to lose their heads over the positive regard they receive for their accomplishments. “When we start to receive the gains — be they increased status, fame, or fortune — it becomes exceedingly easy to forget that these outcomes are indirect consequences of striving to be a good person,” says Tracy. “We should always remind ourselves that these accomplishments are not our primary goals.”
8. What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 1 mean
A. benefits. B. limitations. C. forms. D. controversies.
9. Why can pride help people develop good moral characters
A. Pride can encourage people to work harder. B. Pride can make people value social recognition.
C. Pride can give people a sense of responsibility. D. Pride can help people better control their emotions.
10. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A. To offer a solution to hubris. B. To describe specific behavior of hubris.
C. To explain the motivation behind hubris. D. To stress the terrible consequences of hubris.
11. Which of the following can make authentic pride turn into hubris
A. Trying to win other people’s admiration. B. Lowering expectations for achievements.
C. Failing to receive the well-deserved rewards. D. Regarding external rewards as the ultimate pursuit.
D
Surrounded by towering redwoods on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, the coastal city of Santa Cruz, some 70 miles south of San Francisco, is a great place for a young person to experience nature. That’s where Xinning Zhang, assistant professor of geosciences and the Princeton Environmental Institute, spent her childhood. “Growing up there, you just can’t help thinking and caring about the environment,” she said. One of the environmental questions Zhang is exploring is why methane, a significant greenhouse gas, is increasing in the atmosphere.
Most of us are aware that cows release methane, but wetlands are also a major source of the gas. Wetlands host a community of microbes (微生物), including Archaea, which generate methane as a byproduct when they consume and digest components of organic matter. These microbes grow in oxygen-free environments like wet soils, which typically occur in the wetlands’ deeper levels. However, researchers have been surprised to find that quite a lot of methane comes from the oxygen-rich peat (泥炭) and soil near the surface.
To explore this phenomenon, Zhang and her team analyzed peat samples collected from a wetland in the Northeast U.S. One set of samples received oxygen treatment followed by incubation (培养) under oxygen-free conditions. The other samples remained in an oxygen-free environment for the entire study period. Contrary to expectations, the oxygen-treated peats produced a higher amount of methane than the peats maintained under continuously oxygen-free conditions.
To find out why, the researchers analyzed all the microbes found in the peat samples. They found that oxygen stimulated some microbes to break down harmful chemicals, which would otherwise threaten the entire microbial community, including methane-producing Archaea.The result is the creation of far more methane than expected.
Zhang’s work suggests that oxygen variability is an important control on wetland methane production. Her team is also exploring further how oxygen variability for different lengths of time, and how different soil chemistries influence microbial methane production.
12. What motivated Zhang to study environmental issues
A Her childhood experiences. B. The adventure in nature.
C. Her educational background. D. The pressure from fellows.
13. Why did Zhang analyze microbes in the wetland soil
A. To examine the condition of surface soil.
B. To explore the impact of methane on microbes.
C. To study the role of oxygen in methane production.
D. To calculate the amount of methane released by cows.
14. How might the findings help reduce methane from wetlands
A. By changing soil structures. B. By introducing new microbes.
C. By blocking harmful chemicals. D. By adjusting soil oxygen levels.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Does Methane Affect Climate Change
B. What Drives Methane Production in Wetlands
C. What Is the Link Between Oxygen and Methane
D. How Do Wetlands Contribute to Microbial Diversity
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。
In our constant pursuit of productivity and achievement, we often overlook the quality of our daily experiences. We fill our hours with tasks, yet wonder why we so frequently feel exhausted, distracted, or unsatisfied. What if the key to a more fulfilling life isn’t about doing more, but about doing differently ______16______ Activities actually can be divided into different categories. Understanding what each category truly is helps make better choices.
Pleasing activities are low-effort, high-reward. You don’t need to plan them far in advance or clear out a full afternoon. It might be a walk in nature, listening to your favorite playlist, or calling a friend just to say hello. ______17______ One of the biggest misconceptions about fun is that it has to be some grand event. In truth, the most restorative moments often come from these smaller, everyday pleasures.
___18___ They might feel challenging at first, but they match with your values and leave you with a real sense of meaning. It could be learning a new skill that pushes you out of your comfort zone. These types of experiences take more effort than Pleasing activities, but they often help us feel more alive.
Yielding activities are activities that require little effort but offer little satisfaction. _____19_____ Or visualize the repeated check of your inbox without urgency. These activities can be harmless ways to relax. But when overused, they quietly replace more meaningful experiences.
Once you’ve reflected on how you currently spend your time, try making one small shift each day. Choose a Pleasing or Living activity you would like to engage in more, even something simple like a short walk or trying something new that is consistent with your values. ___20___
A. Try to change how you handle these activities.
B. Living activities are the activities that stretch you.
C. Think of the mindless scanning through social media.
D. Unbearable activities are the things that leave you drained.
E. The goal is to replace distracted moments with engaged ones.
F. This begins by recognizing that not all activities affect us equally.
G. These are simple joys that don’t require much but offer a genuine reward.
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。
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，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Yingge dance, or “dance to the hero’s song”, is a form of folk dance popular in South China’s Guangdong province. ____36____ (give) its dynamic blend (融合) of opera, dance and martial arts, it has been referred to as the “Chinese Warrior Dance” by netizens ____37____ was listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Once a traditional folk performance, Yingge dance saw a recent surge in popularity. It ____38____ (trend) on social media platforms over the past two years as videos of the dance got millions of ____39____ (view) online.
The most important Chinese musical instrument in the Yingge dance is the drum, ____40____ is occasionally accompanied by cymbals and a gong. With painted faces and each dancer ____41____ (hold) a pair of short batons, the performers jump and swing the sticks while walking and dancing, all ____42____ the sound of drums, gongs, and shouts. A performance often involves various types of movements. Repeated training ____43____ (require) to ensure the dancers’ movements are standard and powerful.
While men’s Yingge performances are inspired by the legendary “Water Margin”, the women’s routines often draw from the tales of legendary Chinese heroines like Hua Mulan. Their performances embody both strength and ____44____ (soft). Through artistic treatments such as character design, costumes, props and sound rhythm, a masculine (阳刚的) beauty is reflected as ____45____ whole.
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，你校国际部将举办“魅力中国节 (Charming Chinese Festivals）”文化展播活动。请给你校交换生Linda写一封邮件，邀请她合作拍摄一个3分钟的短视频，介绍一个中国传统节日 （如端午节、中秋节等）。内容包括：1. 你提议的节日及拍摄构思 （如习俗、故事、美食等）；2. 征求她的想法并商定讨论时间。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Linda,
Hope this email finds you well! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
May had just finished gluing two eyes onto her new craft (手工艺品) when Mom walked into her room. “Wow, an impressive Chinese dragon! Will that be keeping you company tomorrow ” Mom asked with a smile. May’s stomach tightened. Tomorrow was her first day at a new school. Her family had just moved from China to this new country over the summer.
Seeing the worry on May’s face, Mom added, “New-school nerves, right I bet you’ll make all kinds of friends just by being you.” She kissed the top of May’s head before leaving the room. As May packed her backpack, she thought about Mom’s words. She hoped Mom was right.
The next morning, she decided to bring Longlong, her handmade Chinese dragon, to school. Throughout the morning, it helped to know Longlong was nearby. May found the courage to get through hellos and small talks without turning bright red.
Everything was going fine—until she checked her bag after the break. Longlong was missing! Her confidence disappeared. And now it was lunchtime. How could she face a room full of kids she didn’t know As her class lined up outside the lunchroom, May busied herself by reading the posters on the wall. One caught her eye:
Want to Join an After School Club
Sign up by Friday!
Chess Math, Cooking, Drama, Kickball…
OR
See Mrs. Miller in Room 301, Teaching Building B with New Ideas!
Mom had told May clubs could be a way to make friends with kids who shared her interests. But none of these clubs seemed quite right.
Just then, a voice called, “Hey, you! In the red shirt!” May turned. A girl walked up and handed her Longlong, saying it had fallen from her backpack. She introduced herself as Olivia, a student from Mrs. Miller’s class. May thanked her and felt braver as she held Longlong again. When Olivia learned that May had made it herself, she said she also liked crafts and asked if May could teach her.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
“Sure! Want to meet here after school ” May asked.
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May got a new idea and she decided o have a talk with Mrs. Miller.
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