山东省菏泽市2026届高三上学期期中考试（B）英语试卷（原卷板+答案版）
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保密★启用前
2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题(B)
2025.11
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案签在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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 probably is the man
A. A doctor. B. A police officer. C. A firefighter.
2. How is the weather now
A. Cloudy. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
3. What does the woman think of the price of the car
A. Too high. B. Quite normal. C. Really low.
4. When did the woman first come to Austria
A. In March. B. In June. C. In October.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. A holiday. C. A place.
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 do
A. He’s a customer. B. He’s a receptionist. C. He’s a bank clerk.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Move to another window. B. Copy some forms. C. Open a savings account.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably do over her summer vacation
A. She worked as a waitress.
B. She attended some classes.
C. She traveled around the world.
9. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Making a video. B. Contacting David tonight. C. Visiting a classmate.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man know what to buy
A. From a website. B. From the groom’s friends. C. From the woman’s friends.
11. Who bought the glass bowls
A. Dan and Wendy. B. Erica and John. C. Shannon and Dave.
12. How much will the speakers spend for the groom
A. $50. B. $90. C. $100.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman talking to
A. A repairman. B. A co-worker. C. A neighbor.
14. What’s wrong with the car
A. Its engine is broken.
B. Its radio doesn’t work.
C. It can’t get restarted very well.
15 Where did the woman put the car today
A. At a parking lot. B. In the yard. C. In the garage.
16. What will the man do
A. Give the woman a lift.
B. Check the car thoroughly.
C. Send the car to a repair shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Formal rules of a party. B. Some changes of a party. C. The timetable of a party.
18. How much does a ticket cost at the Hilton Hotel
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
19. How long is the party supposed to last at the Hilton Hotel
A. About 5 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 7 hours.
20. What does the speaker say about the boss
A. He is turning 40 years old.
B. He has prepared a birthday cake.
C. He will say goodbye to the company.
听力答案：1-10 CACBA CAABA 11-20 ABCCB ABCAA
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
If you’re in search of the best camping sites Ireland has to offer, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are four breathtaking campsites in Ireland.
Eagle Point Camping
This camping spot is perfect for family holidays, offering great facilities and activities nearby. The park provides spots for campers and tents with free hot showers and toilet facilities. The kids will love the playground, basketball court and beaches to keep them entertained.
Clifden Eco Beach
This beautiful camping spot is perfect for a beach holiday. You can stay in one of their tents that are equipped with comfortable double beds. Otherwise, you can bring your own camping equipment and rent a pitch (场地). There are additional charges for using the various available facilities.
Wave Crest Camping
The family-run park has great facilities for all types of camping arrangements. You can bring your tent and camper and enjoy all the camping facilities from the washing to hot showers and an onsite café. For the kids, there is a game room, a TV room and a playground area, so you don’t have to worry about keeping them entertained. Open all year round, the surrounding area offers plenty to do, no matter when you decide to visit.
Knockalla Caravan (大篷车) & Camping Park
The family-run park provides the usual pitches for tents and campers and has all the ideal comforts of a great caravan park. You can use the onsite facilities such as the indoor pool, tennis court, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and shower and toilet blocks.
1. Which camping site charges extra for its facilities
A. Eagle Point Camping.
B. Clifden Eco Beach.
C. Wave Crest Camping.
D. Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park.
2. What do Eagle Point Camping and Wave Crest Camping have in common
A. They are open all year round.
B. They offer free service to visitors.
C. They are operated by families.
D. They provide spots for kids to play.
3. What can people do at Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park
A. Cook meals.
B. Play basketball.
C. Have fun on the sands.
D. Relax in comfortable double beds.
B
Every morning at 5:30 am, a quiet movement unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom is teaching people to swim — for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community spirit, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious (具有感染力的).
On a quiet February morning in 2009, a school picnic to the scenic spot near the Periyar River turned into a disaster. A boat carrying 15 kids and their teacher overturned in the river, leaving no survivors. The disaster shook Saji Valuvassery, a shop owner. Haunted (困扰) by the thought of the young lives lost, he began offering swimming classes in the very river that had taken them, for free. Little did he know that this simple gesture would turn the banks of the Periyar River into a place filled with laughter and community warmth.
Saji began by teaching his own kids to swim, then their friends, and then a few kids from around the neighbourhood. Word spread. More kids came. Then adults. Today, that small effort has become the “Valasseril River Swimming Club”. Over 10,000 people have learned to swim here, and 2,000 children have been trained to swim across 780 metres of the river — all in one go.
The swimming classes have also grown into a space for sharing knowledge and stories, where everyone who learns is encouraged to give back, keeping the spirit of community flowing as constantly as the river itself. “Once anyone passes their advanced swimming level, they are required to do 6 days of free service, to ensure others’ safety,” explains Saji.
The Valasseril River Swimming Club teaches people from November to May. It pauses (暂停) during the monsoon season (季风季节) and reopens in November, when the river is calm and safe again. Every November, when it restarts, volunteers return voluntarily, led by their shared sense of purpose. When asked what keeps people coming back, Saji simply says, “People go to places where they find happiness.”
4. Why did Saji start the swimming classes
A. To connect with volunteers.
B. To enrich community activities.
C. To profit from teaching swimming.
D. To stop people from dying in water.
5. What does the author want to show with the figures in paragraph 3
A. The challenge facing Saji’s swimming club.
B. Saji’s wide influence on kids in the community.
C. The popularity of swimming near the Periyar River.
D. Saji’s remarkable achievement in swimming education.
6. What will advanced swimmers need to do after completing their training
A. Teach swimming skills for free.
B. Serve as a short-term safety guardian.
C. Share their stories with other learners.
D. Volunteer during the monsoon season.
7. Which of the following best describes Saji
A. Selfless and caring.
B. Courageous but impractical.
C. Curious but impatient.
D. Brave and generous.
C
The City of Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, Ontario, does not have a local history museum and, as a result, lacks the same rich heritage experiences that many smaller communities enjoy. Penetanguishene, a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, on the other hand, has become a successful small town because it has a clear sense of the importance of its past. And the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum has become a center for many of the events that bring the town’s 8,500 residents together.
Most Canadians are aware of the role of larger professional museums in preserving our national heritage. What is exhibited in them, however, often seems distant from our lives. But in small towns, local museums hold the memory not of our nation, but of our towns. They preserve the personal history of the residents, many of whom gifted the unique items that are on exhibit.
While financial support from the government helps to get special exhibits, there are other groups that make small-town museums successful across Ontario. A huge contribution is always made by local families. In our case, the C. Beck Manufacturing Company, operating from 1875 to 1969, had a significant impact on the history of the town. The Beck family and company played a central role in preserving Penetanguishene’s unique history by gifting their former general store and office as our town’s first museum.
Besides, since 1991, the “Friends of the Museum”, a volunteer organization, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our museum and helped run community events every year. By supporting small-town museums as volunteers, people help to preserve and promote the past in a more personal way. It is this personal touch that makes the museum a gathering place in the town, and a symbol of its unique history. And the various exhibitions and concerts hosted by the museum have constantly breathed new life into our town.
8. What accounts for Richmond Hill’s lack of heritage experiences
A The absence of a local history museum.
B. The government’s insufficient support.
C. The overly rapid expansion of the city.
D. The city’s poor protection of old objects.
9. What is the difference between small local museums and big ones
A. Who they are for.
B. How they tell history.
C. How many items they hold.
D. How exhibits relate to people’s lives.
10. Why is the C. Beck Manufacturing Company mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the birth of small-town museums.
B. To call for public recognition of its contributions.
C. To show local museums can help preserve history.
D. To emphasize local families’ role in small-town museums.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The impact of personal touch.
B. Significance of volunteers’ support.
C. Activities hosted by the local museum.
D. Funds donated for running the museum.
D
Bananas grow best in full sun. To protect their skins from harmful UV rays, their peels (果皮) produce a natural sunscreen (防晒霜). Taylor Maguire, a student in New York, has uncovered the secrets behind this natural protection.
Sunscreens protect our skin against harmful solar rays. However, Taylor notes some of their chemicals may cause cancer. When these chemicals wash off into the environment, they can harm wildlife — for instance, certain mineral-based sunscreens weaken freshwater animals’ swimming ability. In high enough concentrations, she adds, they can even kill some organisms. This led Taylor to search for alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens.
Believing that bananas had their own natural UV protection, Taylor processed banana peels by heating, freezing, and mixing them to get two extracts. The first was a water-based extract, containing only components that can dissolve (溶解) in water. The second was a nonpolar extract, made up of components that can’t dissolve in water. Using a spectrophotometer — a device that measures how much light a liquid takes in — Taylor confirmed that both extracts took in UV light.
Next, Taylor put planarians, a type of flatworm (扁形虫) living in water, into different dishes containing different solutions and put them under strong UV light for 10 minutes. If the worm’s movement slowed or stopped, she took that to mean the light damaged them. Her five test solutions included her two extracts, a drugstore sunscreen solution, plain water and glycerol (甘油).
The result The nonpolar banana extract, the glycerol and the mineral-based sunscreen appeared deadly to the worms, she found. But planarians survived just fine in the water-based extract.
The next step is to figure out exactly what chemical provided the water-based extract’s UV protection. Recognizing that, she says, could allow for a new kind of eco-friendly, banana-based sunscreen.
12. What inspired Taylor to seek alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens
A. Her skin’s response to mineral-based sunscreens.
B. The natural sunscreen qualities of banana peels.
C. Her goal to develop a more affordable sunscreen.
D. The ecological and health impacts of mineral-based sunscreens.
13. Why did Taylor use planarians in her experiment
A. To compare the effectiveness of different UV protection solutions.
B. To measure the uptake of UV by banana extracts.
C. To study the behavior of animals living in water.
D. To test the pollution caused by banana extracts.
14. What can be concluded about Taylor’s water-based extract
A. It is harmful to planarians.
B. It is more lasting than other solutions.
C. It is less effective than the nonpolar extract.
D. It is a potentially safe alternative for UV protection.
15. What is the next step Taylor plans to take in her research
A. To test the extracts on other types of animals.
B. To find out the chemical blocking UV.
C. To test banana-based sunscreen on human skin.
D. To create a new type of mineral-based sunscreen.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you want, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (不知所措的).____16____ Challenges can make you stronger, wiser and more prepared for future difficulties. Then how to stay positive during difficult times
Change your opinion. One of the most powerful ways to stay positive during difficult times is by changing how you view your problems. It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong. ____17____ When you see your problems differently, they become stepping stones rather than roadblocks. Instead of thinking, “This is unfair”, try asking, “How can I turn this into a learning experience ”
____18____ In difficult times, your minds often get stuck on everything that’s going wrong. Gratitude helps you focus on what’s still right. It can be as simple as appreciating a cup of coffee in the morning or a smile from a friend. Practicing gratitude turns your attention away from problems and reminds you of the good things in life, however small they may seem.
Surround yourself with positivity. ____19____ If you surround yourself with people who lift you up and believe in you, it becomes easier to stay hopeful. But if your social circle is full of negativity, it can pull you back.
Take care of your physical health. Staying positive isn’t just about the mind; it’s also about taking care of your body. Physical health directly affects how you feel emotionally. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽) that improve your emotion. ____20____
A. Be grateful.
B. Focus on what you can control.
C. Every challenge has something positive hidden inside it.
D. But did you know that these tough moments can help you grow
E. Your environment matters a lot when it comes to staying positive.
F. Even a short daily walk can make a huge difference in how you feel.
G. What if you turn your attention to the lessons hidden in those struggles
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。
The loud barks stopped me in my tracks. I immediately knew that Zac was ____21____.
Zac had come to me all skin and bones at just over a year old. ____22____ by five families, he was quiet and distrustful. I guess he ____23____ he would be abandoned again. It took a month before he wagged (摆动) his tail, but over time he learned to put his ____24____ in me. Now, he shakes his whole body with ____25____.
I ran in the direction of the ____26____, but didn’t see him until I ____27____. Zac was up a tree, ____28____ dangerously on a branch. There was no room for him to ____29____, and he was edging backwards to the tree trunk, which he couldn’t even see behind him. He was ____30____ broken bones.
I needed help, and I needed it fast. Therefore, I ____31____ to the nearest house. However, hardly had I arrived when I saw Zac racing toward me. ____32____, he escaped unharmed, all four legs functioning as ____33____, and with no open injuries.
I will never know how he got down from that ____34____. But I do know that Zac helped me build faith that there is always an escape route. Even when we imagine the ____35____, everything will be okay in the end.
21. A. in trouble B. at hand C. on purpose D. for fun
22. A. Rescued B. Selected C. Rejected D. Ignored
23. A. meant B. thought C. hoped D. promised
24. A. anger B. fear C. effort D. trust
25. A. care B. joy C. pride D. patience
26. A. whispers B. footsteps C. cries D. fights
27. A. looked up B. showed up C. stepped up D. got up
28. A. playing B. lying C. balancing D. jumping
29. A. hide B. sit C. stand D. turn
30. A. managing B. facing C. seeking D. bearing
31. A. rushed B. slid C. drove D. walked
32. A. Unexpectedly B. Naturally C. Interestingly D. Unknowingly
33. A. possible B. normal C. unique D. necessary
34. A. track B. car C. tree D. house
35. A. most B. least C. best D. worst
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Volunteering can appear simple, but it turns out that personality plays a role. Two people may join ____36____ same community program, yet only one stays committed for months. After reviewing nearly 90,000 participants across 29 international studies, researchers identified ____37____ (notice) links between certain personality traits and a person’s willingness to do charitable work or give money.
Their new findings show that the more outgoing and confident a person is, the more likely they are ____38____ (help). They noticed individuals ____39____ are more trusting and thoughtful of others are more willing to support charities with monetary gifts. Those with high openness sometimes seek new experiences, so they might ____40____ (draw) to novel volunteering opportunities.
However, those who score higher in conscientiousness (尽责) sometimes show varying behavior, which ____41____ (indicate) that being organized and dutiful doesn’t ____42____ (necessary) lead to more volunteer hours or larger donations. No single trait can fully predict how someone chooses to help.
These findings could help develop more targeted strategies aimed at ____43____ (promote) volunteering and charitable giving. For those who are more outgoing, activities with team ____44____ (interact) may excite interest. Those who value warmth and kindness might respond better _____45_____ direct stories about the impact of donations. Anyway, a better match between individual preferences and volunteer opportunities may lead to longer-term involvement.
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，在英国做交换生。你在网上看到一家旅行社计划为交换生组织一次伦敦之旅，你对此很感兴趣。请给相关负责人 Mr Smith 写一封邮件，询问相关信息。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
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。
Lila grew up with her grandmother in the countryside. Her favorite moments were singing traditional folk songs while working with the villagers. Her clear, pleasant voice lifted everyone’s spirits, making even the hardest work feel lighter.“Your voice is a gift, Lila,” her grandmother said. “It carries the soul of our village. Never stop singing.”
However, life changed when Lila’s family moved to the city for better opportunities. The tall buildings, busy streets, and unfamiliar faces overwhelmed her. At school, her classmates teased her for her rural accent, calling her “the farm girl”. Embarrassed and hurt, Lila became withdrawn. She stopped singing; she was afraid her voice would invite more ridicule (嘲笑).
One afternoon, after a particularly unkind comment from a classmate, Lila ran to a nearby park. The beautiful lake and trees reminded her of home. Sitting by the lake, she thought of her grandmother and the songs they used to sing. Hesitantly, she began singing one of her favorite folk tunes. Her voice started low but grew louder, filling the park with its beauty and emotion.
When she finished, she heard clapping. Turning around, she saw a kind woman smiling warmly. “It was beautiful,” the woman said. “Your voice has so much depth and emotion. Where did you learn to sing like that ” Lila replied with a flushed (脸红的) face, “It’s just a song from my village.” The woman’s eyes lit up with excitement. “You have a rare talent. Your voice tells a story. Would you like to sing with me ”
Lila hesitated, but the woman’s kind expression and genuine interest moved her. They sang together, their voices mixing harmoniously. Later, Lila learned that the woman was a music professor at a local university. That afternoon felt like a dream, and Lila found herself smiling for the first time in weeks. Before leaving, the woman said, “Practice, embrace (拥抱) your uniqueness, and let your voice shine. I’m looking forward to hearing you sing again.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills.
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The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event.
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答案版
2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题(B)
2025.11
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案签在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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 probably is the man
A. A doctor. B. A police officer. C. A firefighter.
2. How is the weather now
A. Cloudy. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
3. What does the woman think of the price of the car
A. Too high. B. Quite normal. C. Really low.
4. When did the woman first come to Austria
A. In March. B. In June. C. In October.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. A holiday. C. A place.
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 do
A. He’s a customer. B. He’s a receptionist. C. He’s a bank clerk.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Move to another window. B. Copy some forms. C. Open a savings account.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably do over her summer vacation
A. She worked as a waitress.
B. She attended some classes.
C. She traveled around the world.
9. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Making a video. B. Contacting David tonight. C. Visiting a classmate.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man know what to buy
A. From a website. B. From the groom’s friends. C. From the woman’s friends.
11. Who bought the glass bowls
A. Dan and Wendy. B. Erica and John. C. Shannon and Dave.
12. How much will the speakers spend for the groom
A. $50. B. $90. C. $100.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman talking to
A. A repairman. B. A co-worker. C. A neighbor.
14. What’s wrong with the car
A. Its engine is broken.
B. Its radio doesn’t work.
C. It can’t get restarted very well.
15 Where did the woman put the car today
A. At a parking lot. B. In the yard. C. In the garage.
16. What will the man do
A. Give the woman a lift.
B. Check the car thoroughly.
C. Send the car to a repair shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Formal rules of a party. B. Some changes of a party. C. The timetable of a party.
18. How much does a ticket cost at the Hilton Hotel
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
19. How long is the party supposed to last at the Hilton Hotel
A. About 5 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 7 hours.
20. What does the speaker say about the boss
A. He is turning 40 years old.
B. He has prepared a birthday cake.
C. He will say goodbye to the company.
听力答案：1-10 CACBA CAABA 11-20 ABCCB ABCAA
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
If you’re in search of the best camping sites Ireland has to offer, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are four breathtaking campsites in Ireland.
Eagle Point Camping
This camping spot is perfect for family holidays, offering great facilities and activities nearby. The park provides spots for campers and tents with free hot showers and toilet facilities. The kids will love the playground, basketball court and beaches to keep them entertained.
Clifden Eco Beach
This beautiful camping spot is perfect for a beach holiday. You can stay in one of their tents that are equipped with comfortable double beds. Otherwise, you can bring your own camping equipment and rent a pitch (场地). There are additional charges for using the various available facilities.
Wave Crest Camping
The family-run park has great facilities for all types of camping arrangements. You can bring your tent and camper and enjoy all the camping facilities from the washing to hot showers and an onsite café. For the kids, there is a game room, a TV room and a playground area, so you don’t have to worry about keeping them entertained. Open all year round, the surrounding area offers plenty to do, no matter when you decide to visit.
Knockalla Caravan (大篷车) & Camping Park
The family-run park provides the usual pitches for tents and campers and has all the ideal comforts of a great caravan park. You can use the onsite facilities such as the indoor pool, tennis court, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and shower and toilet blocks.
1. Which camping site charges extra for its facilities
A. Eagle Point Camping.
B. Clifden Eco Beach.
C. Wave Crest Camping.
D. Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park.
2. What do Eagle Point Camping and Wave Crest Camping have in common
A. They are open all year round.
B. They offer free service to visitors.
C. They are operated by families.
D. They provide spots for kids to play.
3. What can people do at Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park
A. Cook meals.
B. Play basketball.
C. Have fun on the sands.
D. Relax in comfortable double beds.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
Every morning at 5:30 am, a quiet movement unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom is teaching people to swim — for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community spirit, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious (具有感染力的).
On a quiet February morning in 2009, a school picnic to the scenic spot near the Periyar River turned into a disaster. A boat carrying 15 kids and their teacher overturned in the river, leaving no survivors. The disaster shook Saji Valuvassery, a shop owner. Haunted (困扰) by the thought of the young lives lost, he began offering swimming classes in the very river that had taken them, for free. Little did he know that this simple gesture would turn the banks of the Periyar River into a place filled with laughter and community warmth.
Saji began by teaching his own kids to swim, then their friends, and then a few kids from around the neighbourhood. Word spread. More kids came. Then adults. Today, that small effort has become the “Valasseril River Swimming Club”. Over 10,000 people have learned to swim here, and 2,000 children have been trained to swim across 780 metres of the river — all in one go.
The swimming classes have also grown into a space for sharing knowledge and stories, where everyone who learns is encouraged to give back, keeping the spirit of community flowing as constantly as the river itself. “Once anyone passes their advanced swimming level, they are required to do 6 days of free service, to ensure others’ safety,” explains Saji.
The Valasseril River Swimming Club teaches people from November to May. It pauses (暂停) during the monsoon season (季风季节) and reopens in November, when the river is calm and safe again. Every November, when it restarts, volunteers return voluntarily, led by their shared sense of purpose. When asked what keeps people coming back, Saji simply says, “People go to places where they find happiness.”
4. Why did Saji start the swimming classes
A. To connect with volunteers.
B. To enrich community activities.
C. To profit from teaching swimming.
D. To stop people from dying in water.
5. What does the author want to show with the figures in paragraph 3
A. The challenge facing Saji’s swimming club.
B. Saji’s wide influence on kids in the community.
C. The popularity of swimming near the Periyar River.
D. Saji’s remarkable achievement in swimming education.
6. What will advanced swimmers need to do after completing their training
A. Teach swimming skills for free.
B. Serve as a short-term safety guardian.
C. Share their stories with other learners.
D. Volunteer during the monsoon season.
7. Which of the following best describes Saji
A. Selfless and caring.
B. Courageous but impractical.
C. Curious but impatient.
D. Brave and generous.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
The City of Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, Ontario, does not have a local history museum and, as a result, lacks the same rich heritage experiences that many smaller communities enjoy. Penetanguishene, a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, on the other hand, has become a successful small town because it has a clear sense of the importance of its past. And the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum has become a center for many of the events that bring the town’s 8,500 residents together.
Most Canadians are aware of the role of larger professional museums in preserving our national heritage. What is exhibited in them, however, often seems distant from our lives. But in small towns, local museums hold the memory not of our nation, but of our towns. They preserve the personal history of the residents, many of whom gifted the unique items that are on exhibit.
While financial support from the government helps to get special exhibits, there are other groups that make small-town museums successful across Ontario. A huge contribution is always made by local families. In our case, the C. Beck Manufacturing Company, operating from 1875 to 1969, had a significant impact on the history of the town. The Beck family and company played a central role in preserving Penetanguishene’s unique history by gifting their former general store and office as our town’s first museum.
Besides, since 1991, the “Friends of the Museum”, a volunteer organization, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our museum and helped run community events every year. By supporting small-town museums as volunteers, people help to preserve and promote the past in a more personal way. It is this personal touch that makes the museum a gathering place in the town, and a symbol of its unique history. And the various exhibitions and concerts hosted by the museum have constantly breathed new life into our town.
8. What accounts for Richmond Hill’s lack of heritage experiences
A The absence of a local history museum.
B. The government’s insufficient support.
C. The overly rapid expansion of the city.
D. The city’s poor protection of old objects.
9. What is the difference between small local museums and big ones
A. Who they are for.
B. How they tell history.
C. How many items they hold.
D. How exhibits relate to people’s lives.
10. Why is the C. Beck Manufacturing Company mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the birth of small-town museums.
B. To call for public recognition of its contributions.
C. To show local museums can help preserve history.
D. To emphasize local families’ role in small-town museums.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The impact of personal touch.
B. Significance of volunteers’ support.
C. Activities hosted by the local museum.
D. Funds donated for running the museum.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Bananas grow best in full sun. To protect their skins from harmful UV rays, their peels (果皮) produce a natural sunscreen (防晒霜). Taylor Maguire, a student in New York, has uncovered the secrets behind this natural protection.
Sunscreens protect our skin against harmful solar rays. However, Taylor notes some of their chemicals may cause cancer. When these chemicals wash off into the environment, they can harm wildlife — for instance, certain mineral-based sunscreens weaken freshwater animals’ swimming ability. In high enough concentrations, she adds, they can even kill some organisms. This led Taylor to search for alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens.
Believing that bananas had their own natural UV protection, Taylor processed banana peels by heating, freezing, and mixing them to get two extracts. The first was a water-based extract, containing only components that can dissolve (溶解) in water. The second was a nonpolar extract, made up of components that can’t dissolve in water. Using a spectrophotometer — a device that measures how much light a liquid takes in — Taylor confirmed that both extracts took in UV light.
Next, Taylor put planarians, a type of flatworm (扁形虫) living in water, into different dishes containing different solutions and put them under strong UV light for 10 minutes. If the worm’s movement slowed or stopped, she took that to mean the light damaged them. Her five test solutions included her two extracts, a drugstore sunscreen solution, plain water and glycerol (甘油).
The result The nonpolar banana extract, the glycerol and the mineral-based sunscreen appeared deadly to the worms, she found. But planarians survived just fine in the water-based extract.
The next step is to figure out exactly what chemical provided the water-based extract’s UV protection. Recognizing that, she says, could allow for a new kind of eco-friendly, banana-based sunscreen.
12. What inspired Taylor to seek alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens
A. Her skin’s response to mineral-based sunscreens.
B. The natural sunscreen qualities of banana peels.
C. Her goal to develop a more affordable sunscreen.
D. The ecological and health impacts of mineral-based sunscreens.
13. Why did Taylor use planarians in her experiment
A. To compare the effectiveness of different UV protection solutions.
B. To measure the uptake of UV by banana extracts.
C. To study the behavior of animals living in water.
D. To test the pollution caused by banana extracts.
14. What can be concluded about Taylor’s water-based extract
A. It is harmful to planarians.
B. It is more lasting than other solutions.
C. It is less effective than the nonpolar extract.
D. It is a potentially safe alternative for UV protection.
15. What is the next step Taylor plans to take in her research
A. To test the extracts on other types of animals.
B. To find out the chemical blocking UV.
C. To test banana-based sunscreen on human skin.
D. To create a new type of mineral-based sunscreen.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you want, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (不知所措的).____16____ Challenges can make you stronger, wiser and more prepared for future difficulties. Then how to stay positive during difficult times
Change your opinion. One of the most powerful ways to stay positive during difficult times is by changing how you view your problems. It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong. ____17____ When you see your problems differently, they become stepping stones rather than roadblocks. Instead of thinking, “This is unfair”, try asking, “How can I turn this into a learning experience ”
____18____ In difficult times, your minds often get stuck on everything that’s going wrong. Gratitude helps you focus on what’s still right. It can be as simple as appreciating a cup of coffee in the morning or a smile from a friend. Practicing gratitude turns your attention away from problems and reminds you of the good things in life, however small they may seem.
Surround yourself with positivity. ____19____ If you surround yourself with people who lift you up and believe in you, it becomes easier to stay hopeful. But if your social circle is full of negativity, it can pull you back.
Take care of your physical health. Staying positive isn’t just about the mind; it’s also about taking care of your body. Physical health directly affects how you feel emotionally. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽) that improve your emotion. ____20____
A. Be grateful.
B. Focus on what you can control.
C. Every challenge has something positive hidden inside it.
D. But did you know that these tough moments can help you grow
E. Your environment matters a lot when it comes to staying positive.
F. Even a short daily walk can make a huge difference in how you feel.
G. What if you turn your attention to the lessons hidden in those struggles
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. F
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。
The loud barks stopped me in my tracks. I immediately knew that Zac was ____21____.
Zac had come to me all skin and bones at just over a year old. ____22____ by five families, he was quiet and distrustful. I guess he ____23____ he would be abandoned again. It took a month before he wagged (摆动) his tail, but over time he learned to put his ____24____ in me. Now, he shakes his whole body with ____25____.
I ran in the direction of the ____26____, but didn’t see him until I ____27____. Zac was up a tree, ____28____ dangerously on a branch. There was no room for him to ____29____, and he was edging backwards to the tree trunk, which he couldn’t even see behind him. He was ____30____ broken bones.
I needed help, and I needed it fast. Therefore, I ____31____ to the nearest house. However, hardly had I arrived when I saw Zac racing toward me. ____32____, he escaped unharmed, all four legs functioning as ____33____, and with no open injuries.
I will never know how he got down from that ____34____. But I do know that Zac helped me build faith that there is always an escape route. Even when we imagine the ____35____, everything will be okay in the end.
21. A. in trouble B. at hand C. on purpose D. for fun
22. A. Rescued B. Selected C. Rejected D. Ignored
23. A. meant B. thought C. hoped D. promised
24. A. anger B. fear C. effort D. trust
25. A. care B. joy C. pride D. patience
26. A. whispers B. footsteps C. cries D. fights
27. A. looked up B. showed up C. stepped up D. got up
28. A. playing B. lying C. balancing D. jumping
29. A. hide B. sit C. stand D. turn
30. A. managing B. facing C. seeking D. bearing
31. A. rushed B. slid C. drove D. walked
32. A. Unexpectedly B. Naturally C. Interestingly D. Unknowingly
33. A. possible B. normal C. unique D. necessary
34. A. track B. car C. tree D. house
35. A. most B. least C. best D. worst
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Volunteering can appear simple, but it turns out that personality plays a role. Two people may join ____36____ same community program, yet only one stays committed for months. After reviewing nearly 90,000 participants across 29 international studies, researchers identified ____37____ (notice) links between certain personality traits and a person’s willingness to do charitable work or give money.
Their new findings show that the more outgoing and confident a person is, the more likely they are ____38____ (help). They noticed individuals ____39____ are more trusting and thoughtful of others are more willing to support charities with monetary gifts. Those with high openness sometimes seek new experiences, so they might ____40____ (draw) to novel volunteering opportunities.
However, those who score higher in conscientiousness (尽责) sometimes show varying behavior, which ____41____ (indicate) that being organized and dutiful doesn’t ____42____ (necessary) lead to more volunteer hours or larger donations. No single trait can fully predict how someone chooses to help.
These findings could help develop more targeted strategies aimed at ____43____ (promote) volunteering and charitable giving. For those who are more outgoing, activities with team ____44____ (interact) may excite interest. Those who value warmth and kindness might respond better _____45_____ direct stories about the impact of donations. Anyway, a better match between individual preferences and volunteer opportunities may lead to longer-term involvement.
【答案】36. the
37. noticeable
38. to help
39. who##that
40. be drawn
41. indicates
42. necessarily
43. promoting
44. interactions
45. to
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，在英国做交换生。你在网上看到一家旅行社计划为交换生组织一次伦敦之旅，你对此很感兴趣。请给相关负责人 Mr Smith 写一封邮件，询问相关信息。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Smith,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China currently studying in the UK. I came across your travel agency’s announcement about a London tour designed for exchange students online and felt quite excited about it, as I’ve long dreamed of exploring the iconic city.
Could you kindly provide details like the specific departure date, the tour’s duration and detailed itinerary Besides, I’d like to know the total cost and what it covers — such as accommodation, transportation or tickets to attractions. Additionally, is there a group discount for exchange students
I’m eager to join this tour and would appreciate your prompt reply.
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。
Lila grew up with her grandmother in the countryside. Her favorite moments were singing traditional folk songs while working with the villagers. Her clear, pleasant voice lifted everyone’s spirits, making even the hardest work feel lighter.“Your voice is a gift, Lila,” her grandmother said. “It carries the soul of our village. Never stop singing.”
However, life changed when Lila’s family moved to the city for better opportunities. The tall buildings, busy streets, and unfamiliar faces overwhelmed her. At school, her classmates teased her for her rural accent, calling her “the farm girl”. Embarrassed and hurt, Lila became withdrawn. She stopped singing; she was afraid her voice would invite more ridicule (嘲笑).
One afternoon, after a particularly unkind comment from a classmate, Lila ran to a nearby park. The beautiful lake and trees reminded her of home. Sitting by the lake, she thought of her grandmother and the songs they used to sing. Hesitantly, she began singing one of her favorite folk tunes. Her voice started low but grew louder, filling the park with its beauty and emotion.
When she finished, she heard clapping. Turning around, she saw a kind woman smiling warmly. “It was beautiful,” the woman said. “Your voice has so much depth and emotion. Where did you learn to sing like that ” Lila replied with a flushed (脸红的) face, “It’s just a song from my village.” The woman’s eyes lit up with excitement. “You have a rare talent. Your voice tells a story. Would you like to sing with me ”
Lila hesitated, but the woman’s kind expression and genuine interest moved her. They sang together, their voices mixing harmoniously. Later, Lila learned that the woman was a music professor at a local university. That afternoon felt like a dream, and Lila found herself smiling for the first time in weeks. Before leaving, the woman said, “Practice, embrace (拥抱) your uniqueness, and let your voice shine. I’m looking forward to hearing you sing again.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills. Each morning, she returned to the quiet park by the lake. As her voice echoed among the trees, memories of her grandmother’s encouragement warmed her heart. Though occasional passersby stared, Lila no longer hid. One day, a group of classmates heard her singing. Instead of mockery, they stood silently, captivated by the haunting beauty of the folk song. Lila’s confidence grew as she realized her voice could bridge worlds.
The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event. When Lila stepped onto the stage, her palms were sweaty, but she took a deep breath and began a village ballad. Her clear voice filled the auditorium, weaving tales of countryside life. The professor recognized her instantly and smiled proudly. As the last note faded, thunderous applause erupted. Even former teasers cheered. Afterward, the professor hugged her, whispering, “You’ve let your gift shine, just as your grandmother hoped.”
2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题(B)
2025.11
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案签在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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 probably is the man
A. A doctor. B. A police officer. C. A firefighter.
2. How is the weather now
A. Cloudy. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
3. What does the woman think of the price of the car
A. Too high. B. Quite normal. C. Really low.
4. When did the woman first come to Austria
A. In March. B. In June. C. In October.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. A holiday. C. A place.
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 do
A. He’s a customer. B. He’s a receptionist. C. He’s a bank clerk.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Move to another window. B. Copy some forms. C. Open a savings account.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably do over her summer vacation
A. She worked as a waitress.
B. She attended some classes.
C. She traveled around the world.
9. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Making a video. B. Contacting David tonight. C. Visiting a classmate.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man know what to buy
A. From a website. B. From the groom’s friends. C. From the woman’s friends.
11. Who bought the glass bowls
A. Dan and Wendy. B. Erica and John. C. Shannon and Dave.
12. How much will the speakers spend for the groom
A. $50. B. $90. C. $100.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman talking to
A. A repairman. B. A co-worker. C. A neighbor.
14. What’s wrong with the car
A. Its engine is broken.
B. Its radio doesn’t work.
C. It can’t get restarted very well.
15 Where did the woman put the car today
A. At a parking lot. B. In the yard. C. In the garage.
16. What will the man do
A. Give the woman a lift.
B. Check the car thoroughly.
C. Send the car to a repair shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Formal rules of a party. B. Some changes of a party. C. The timetable of a party.
18. How much does a ticket cost at the Hilton Hotel
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
19. How long is the party supposed to last at the Hilton Hotel
A. About 5 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 7 hours.
20. What does the speaker say about the boss
A. He is turning 40 years old.
B. He has prepared a birthday cake.
C. He will say goodbye to the company.
听力答案：1-10 CACBA CAABA 11-20 ABCCB ABCAA
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
If you’re in search of the best camping sites Ireland has to offer, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are four breathtaking campsites in Ireland.
Eagle Point Camping
This camping spot is perfect for family holidays, offering great facilities and activities nearby. The park provides spots for campers and tents with free hot showers and toilet facilities. The kids will love the playground, basketball court and beaches to keep them entertained.
Clifden Eco Beach
This beautiful camping spot is perfect for a beach holiday. You can stay in one of their tents that are equipped with comfortable double beds. Otherwise, you can bring your own camping equipment and rent a pitch (场地). There are additional charges for using the various available facilities.
Wave Crest Camping
The family-run park has great facilities for all types of camping arrangements. You can bring your tent and camper and enjoy all the camping facilities from the washing to hot showers and an onsite café. For the kids, there is a game room, a TV room and a playground area, so you don’t have to worry about keeping them entertained. Open all year round, the surrounding area offers plenty to do, no matter when you decide to visit.
Knockalla Caravan (大篷车) & Camping Park
The family-run park provides the usual pitches for tents and campers and has all the ideal comforts of a great caravan park. You can use the onsite facilities such as the indoor pool, tennis court, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and shower and toilet blocks.
1. Which camping site charges extra for its facilities
A. Eagle Point Camping.
B. Clifden Eco Beach.
C. Wave Crest Camping.
D. Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park.
2. What do Eagle Point Camping and Wave Crest Camping have in common
A. They are open all year round.
B. They offer free service to visitors.
C. They are operated by families.
D. They provide spots for kids to play.
3. What can people do at Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park
A. Cook meals.
B. Play basketball.
C. Have fun on the sands.
D. Relax in comfortable double beds.
B
Every morning at 5:30 am, a quiet movement unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom is teaching people to swim — for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community spirit, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious (具有感染力的).
On a quiet February morning in 2009, a school picnic to the scenic spot near the Periyar River turned into a disaster. A boat carrying 15 kids and their teacher overturned in the river, leaving no survivors. The disaster shook Saji Valuvassery, a shop owner. Haunted (困扰) by the thought of the young lives lost, he began offering swimming classes in the very river that had taken them, for free. Little did he know that this simple gesture would turn the banks of the Periyar River into a place filled with laughter and community warmth.
Saji began by teaching his own kids to swim, then their friends, and then a few kids from around the neighbourhood. Word spread. More kids came. Then adults. Today, that small effort has become the “Valasseril River Swimming Club”. Over 10,000 people have learned to swim here, and 2,000 children have been trained to swim across 780 metres of the river — all in one go.
The swimming classes have also grown into a space for sharing knowledge and stories, where everyone who learns is encouraged to give back, keeping the spirit of community flowing as constantly as the river itself. “Once anyone passes their advanced swimming level, they are required to do 6 days of free service, to ensure others’ safety,” explains Saji.
The Valasseril River Swimming Club teaches people from November to May. It pauses (暂停) during the monsoon season (季风季节) and reopens in November, when the river is calm and safe again. Every November, when it restarts, volunteers return voluntarily, led by their shared sense of purpose. When asked what keeps people coming back, Saji simply says, “People go to places where they find happiness.”
4. Why did Saji start the swimming classes
A. To connect with volunteers.
B. To enrich community activities.
C. To profit from teaching swimming.
D. To stop people from dying in water.
5. What does the author want to show with the figures in paragraph 3
A. The challenge facing Saji’s swimming club.
B. Saji’s wide influence on kids in the community.
C. The popularity of swimming near the Periyar River.
D. Saji’s remarkable achievement in swimming education.
6. What will advanced swimmers need to do after completing their training
A. Teach swimming skills for free.
B. Serve as a short-term safety guardian.
C. Share their stories with other learners.
D. Volunteer during the monsoon season.
7. Which of the following best describes Saji
A. Selfless and caring.
B. Courageous but impractical.
C. Curious but impatient.
D. Brave and generous.
C
The City of Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, Ontario, does not have a local history museum and, as a result, lacks the same rich heritage experiences that many smaller communities enjoy. Penetanguishene, a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, on the other hand, has become a successful small town because it has a clear sense of the importance of its past. And the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum has become a center for many of the events that bring the town’s 8,500 residents together.
Most Canadians are aware of the role of larger professional museums in preserving our national heritage. What is exhibited in them, however, often seems distant from our lives. But in small towns, local museums hold the memory not of our nation, but of our towns. They preserve the personal history of the residents, many of whom gifted the unique items that are on exhibit.
While financial support from the government helps to get special exhibits, there are other groups that make small-town museums successful across Ontario. A huge contribution is always made by local families. In our case, the C. Beck Manufacturing Company, operating from 1875 to 1969, had a significant impact on the history of the town. The Beck family and company played a central role in preserving Penetanguishene’s unique history by gifting their former general store and office as our town’s first museum.
Besides, since 1991, the “Friends of the Museum”, a volunteer organization, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our museum and helped run community events every year. By supporting small-town museums as volunteers, people help to preserve and promote the past in a more personal way. It is this personal touch that makes the museum a gathering place in the town, and a symbol of its unique history. And the various exhibitions and concerts hosted by the museum have constantly breathed new life into our town.
8. What accounts for Richmond Hill’s lack of heritage experiences
A The absence of a local history museum.
B. The government’s insufficient support.
C. The overly rapid expansion of the city.
D. The city’s poor protection of old objects.
9. What is the difference between small local museums and big ones
A. Who they are for.
B. How they tell history.
C. How many items they hold.
D. How exhibits relate to people’s lives.
10. Why is the C. Beck Manufacturing Company mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the birth of small-town museums.
B. To call for public recognition of its contributions.
C. To show local museums can help preserve history.
D. To emphasize local families’ role in small-town museums.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The impact of personal touch.
B. Significance of volunteers’ support.
C. Activities hosted by the local museum.
D. Funds donated for running the museum.
D
Bananas grow best in full sun. To protect their skins from harmful UV rays, their peels (果皮) produce a natural sunscreen (防晒霜). Taylor Maguire, a student in New York, has uncovered the secrets behind this natural protection.
Sunscreens protect our skin against harmful solar rays. However, Taylor notes some of their chemicals may cause cancer. When these chemicals wash off into the environment, they can harm wildlife — for instance, certain mineral-based sunscreens weaken freshwater animals’ swimming ability. In high enough concentrations, she adds, they can even kill some organisms. This led Taylor to search for alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens.
Believing that bananas had their own natural UV protection, Taylor processed banana peels by heating, freezing, and mixing them to get two extracts. The first was a water-based extract, containing only components that can dissolve (溶解) in water. The second was a nonpolar extract, made up of components that can’t dissolve in water. Using a spectrophotometer — a device that measures how much light a liquid takes in — Taylor confirmed that both extracts took in UV light.
Next, Taylor put planarians, a type of flatworm (扁形虫) living in water, into different dishes containing different solutions and put them under strong UV light for 10 minutes. If the worm’s movement slowed or stopped, she took that to mean the light damaged them. Her five test solutions included her two extracts, a drugstore sunscreen solution, plain water and glycerol (甘油).
The result The nonpolar banana extract, the glycerol and the mineral-based sunscreen appeared deadly to the worms, she found. But planarians survived just fine in the water-based extract.
The next step is to figure out exactly what chemical provided the water-based extract’s UV protection. Recognizing that, she says, could allow for a new kind of eco-friendly, banana-based sunscreen.
12. What inspired Taylor to seek alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens
A. Her skin’s response to mineral-based sunscreens.
B. The natural sunscreen qualities of banana peels.
C. Her goal to develop a more affordable sunscreen.
D. The ecological and health impacts of mineral-based sunscreens.
13. Why did Taylor use planarians in her experiment
A. To compare the effectiveness of different UV protection solutions.
B. To measure the uptake of UV by banana extracts.
C. To study the behavior of animals living in water.
D. To test the pollution caused by banana extracts.
14. What can be concluded about Taylor’s water-based extract
A. It is harmful to planarians.
B. It is more lasting than other solutions.
C. It is less effective than the nonpolar extract.
D. It is a potentially safe alternative for UV protection.
15. What is the next step Taylor plans to take in her research
A. To test the extracts on other types of animals.
B. To find out the chemical blocking UV.
C. To test banana-based sunscreen on human skin.
D. To create a new type of mineral-based sunscreen.
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you want, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (不知所措的).____16____ Challenges can make you stronger, wiser and more prepared for future difficulties. Then how to stay positive during difficult times
Change your opinion. One of the most powerful ways to stay positive during difficult times is by changing how you view your problems. It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong. ____17____ When you see your problems differently, they become stepping stones rather than roadblocks. Instead of thinking, “This is unfair”, try asking, “How can I turn this into a learning experience ”
____18____ In difficult times, your minds often get stuck on everything that’s going wrong. Gratitude helps you focus on what’s still right. It can be as simple as appreciating a cup of coffee in the morning or a smile from a friend. Practicing gratitude turns your attention away from problems and reminds you of the good things in life, however small they may seem.
Surround yourself with positivity. ____19____ If you surround yourself with people who lift you up and believe in you, it becomes easier to stay hopeful. But if your social circle is full of negativity, it can pull you back.
Take care of your physical health. Staying positive isn’t just about the mind; it’s also about taking care of your body. Physical health directly affects how you feel emotionally. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽) that improve your emotion. ____20____
A. Be grateful.
B. Focus on what you can control.
C. Every challenge has something positive hidden inside it.
D. But did you know that these tough moments can help you grow
E. Your environment matters a lot when it comes to staying positive.
F. Even a short daily walk can make a huge difference in how you feel.
G. What if you turn your attention to the lessons hidden in those struggles
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。
The loud barks stopped me in my tracks. I immediately knew that Zac was ____21____.
Zac had come to me all skin and bones at just over a year old. ____22____ by five families, he was quiet and distrustful. I guess he ____23____ he would be abandoned again. It took a month before he wagged (摆动) his tail, but over time he learned to put his ____24____ in me. Now, he shakes his whole body with ____25____.
I ran in the direction of the ____26____, but didn’t see him until I ____27____. Zac was up a tree, ____28____ dangerously on a branch. There was no room for him to ____29____, and he was edging backwards to the tree trunk, which he couldn’t even see behind him. He was ____30____ broken bones.
I needed help, and I needed it fast. Therefore, I ____31____ to the nearest house. However, hardly had I arrived when I saw Zac racing toward me. ____32____, he escaped unharmed, all four legs functioning as ____33____, and with no open injuries.
I will never know how he got down from that ____34____. But I do know that Zac helped me build faith that there is always an escape route. Even when we imagine the ____35____, everything will be okay in the end.
21. A. in trouble B. at hand C. on purpose D. for fun
22. A. Rescued B. Selected C. Rejected D. Ignored
23. A. meant B. thought C. hoped D. promised
24. A. anger B. fear C. effort D. trust
25. A. care B. joy C. pride D. patience
26. A. whispers B. footsteps C. cries D. fights
27. A. looked up B. showed up C. stepped up D. got up
28. A. playing B. lying C. balancing D. jumping
29. A. hide B. sit C. stand D. turn
30. A. managing B. facing C. seeking D. bearing
31. A. rushed B. slid C. drove D. walked
32. A. Unexpectedly B. Naturally C. Interestingly D. Unknowingly
33. A. possible B. normal C. unique D. necessary
34. A. track B. car C. tree D. house
35. A. most B. least C. best D. worst
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Volunteering can appear simple, but it turns out that personality plays a role. Two people may join ____36____ same community program, yet only one stays committed for months. After reviewing nearly 90,000 participants across 29 international studies, researchers identified ____37____ (notice) links between certain personality traits and a person’s willingness to do charitable work or give money.
Their new findings show that the more outgoing and confident a person is, the more likely they are ____38____ (help). They noticed individuals ____39____ are more trusting and thoughtful of others are more willing to support charities with monetary gifts. Those with high openness sometimes seek new experiences, so they might ____40____ (draw) to novel volunteering opportunities.
However, those who score higher in conscientiousness (尽责) sometimes show varying behavior, which ____41____ (indicate) that being organized and dutiful doesn’t ____42____ (necessary) lead to more volunteer hours or larger donations. No single trait can fully predict how someone chooses to help.
These findings could help develop more targeted strategies aimed at ____43____ (promote) volunteering and charitable giving. For those who are more outgoing, activities with team ____44____ (interact) may excite interest. Those who value warmth and kindness might respond better _____45_____ direct stories about the impact of donations. Anyway, a better match between individual preferences and volunteer opportunities may lead to longer-term involvement.
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，在英国做交换生。你在网上看到一家旅行社计划为交换生组织一次伦敦之旅，你对此很感兴趣。请给相关负责人 Mr Smith 写一封邮件，询问相关信息。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
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。
Lila grew up with her grandmother in the countryside. Her favorite moments were singing traditional folk songs while working with the villagers. Her clear, pleasant voice lifted everyone’s spirits, making even the hardest work feel lighter.“Your voice is a gift, Lila,” her grandmother said. “It carries the soul of our village. Never stop singing.”
However, life changed when Lila’s family moved to the city for better opportunities. The tall buildings, busy streets, and unfamiliar faces overwhelmed her. At school, her classmates teased her for her rural accent, calling her “the farm girl”. Embarrassed and hurt, Lila became withdrawn. She stopped singing; she was afraid her voice would invite more ridicule (嘲笑).
One afternoon, after a particularly unkind comment from a classmate, Lila ran to a nearby park. The beautiful lake and trees reminded her of home. Sitting by the lake, she thought of her grandmother and the songs they used to sing. Hesitantly, she began singing one of her favorite folk tunes. Her voice started low but grew louder, filling the park with its beauty and emotion.
When she finished, she heard clapping. Turning around, she saw a kind woman smiling warmly. “It was beautiful,” the woman said. “Your voice has so much depth and emotion. Where did you learn to sing like that ” Lila replied with a flushed (脸红的) face, “It’s just a song from my village.” The woman’s eyes lit up with excitement. “You have a rare talent. Your voice tells a story. Would you like to sing with me ”
Lila hesitated, but the woman’s kind expression and genuine interest moved her. They sang together, their voices mixing harmoniously. Later, Lila learned that the woman was a music professor at a local university. That afternoon felt like a dream, and Lila found herself smiling for the first time in weeks. Before leaving, the woman said, “Practice, embrace (拥抱) your uniqueness, and let your voice shine. I’m looking forward to hearing you sing again.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills.
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The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event.
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答案版
2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题(B)
2025.11
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案签在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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 probably is the man
A. A doctor. B. A police officer. C. A firefighter.
2. How is the weather now
A. Cloudy. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
3. What does the woman think of the price of the car
A. Too high. B. Quite normal. C. Really low.
4. When did the woman first come to Austria
A. In March. B. In June. C. In October.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. A holiday. C. A place.
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 do
A. He’s a customer. B. He’s a receptionist. C. He’s a bank clerk.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Move to another window. B. Copy some forms. C. Open a savings account.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably do over her summer vacation
A. She worked as a waitress.
B. She attended some classes.
C. She traveled around the world.
9. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Making a video. B. Contacting David tonight. C. Visiting a classmate.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man know what to buy
A. From a website. B. From the groom’s friends. C. From the woman’s friends.
11. Who bought the glass bowls
A. Dan and Wendy. B. Erica and John. C. Shannon and Dave.
12. How much will the speakers spend for the groom
A. $50. B. $90. C. $100.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman talking to
A. A repairman. B. A co-worker. C. A neighbor.
14. What’s wrong with the car
A. Its engine is broken.
B. Its radio doesn’t work.
C. It can’t get restarted very well.
15 Where did the woman put the car today
A. At a parking lot. B. In the yard. C. In the garage.
16. What will the man do
A. Give the woman a lift.
B. Check the car thoroughly.
C. Send the car to a repair shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Formal rules of a party. B. Some changes of a party. C. The timetable of a party.
18. How much does a ticket cost at the Hilton Hotel
A. $45. B. $40. C. $35.
19. How long is the party supposed to last at the Hilton Hotel
A. About 5 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 7 hours.
20. What does the speaker say about the boss
A. He is turning 40 years old.
B. He has prepared a birthday cake.
C. He will say goodbye to the company.
听力答案：1-10 CACBA CAABA 11-20 ABCCB ABCAA
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
If you’re in search of the best camping sites Ireland has to offer, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are four breathtaking campsites in Ireland.
Eagle Point Camping
This camping spot is perfect for family holidays, offering great facilities and activities nearby. The park provides spots for campers and tents with free hot showers and toilet facilities. The kids will love the playground, basketball court and beaches to keep them entertained.
Clifden Eco Beach
This beautiful camping spot is perfect for a beach holiday. You can stay in one of their tents that are equipped with comfortable double beds. Otherwise, you can bring your own camping equipment and rent a pitch (场地). There are additional charges for using the various available facilities.
Wave Crest Camping
The family-run park has great facilities for all types of camping arrangements. You can bring your tent and camper and enjoy all the camping facilities from the washing to hot showers and an onsite café. For the kids, there is a game room, a TV room and a playground area, so you don’t have to worry about keeping them entertained. Open all year round, the surrounding area offers plenty to do, no matter when you decide to visit.
Knockalla Caravan (大篷车) & Camping Park
The family-run park provides the usual pitches for tents and campers and has all the ideal comforts of a great caravan park. You can use the onsite facilities such as the indoor pool, tennis court, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and shower and toilet blocks.
1. Which camping site charges extra for its facilities
A. Eagle Point Camping.
B. Clifden Eco Beach.
C. Wave Crest Camping.
D. Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park.
2. What do Eagle Point Camping and Wave Crest Camping have in common
A. They are open all year round.
B. They offer free service to visitors.
C. They are operated by families.
D. They provide spots for kids to play.
3. What can people do at Knockalla Caravan & Camping Park
A. Cook meals.
B. Play basketball.
C. Have fun on the sands.
D. Relax in comfortable double beds.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
Every morning at 5:30 am, a quiet movement unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom is teaching people to swim — for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community spirit, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious (具有感染力的).
On a quiet February morning in 2009, a school picnic to the scenic spot near the Periyar River turned into a disaster. A boat carrying 15 kids and their teacher overturned in the river, leaving no survivors. The disaster shook Saji Valuvassery, a shop owner. Haunted (困扰) by the thought of the young lives lost, he began offering swimming classes in the very river that had taken them, for free. Little did he know that this simple gesture would turn the banks of the Periyar River into a place filled with laughter and community warmth.
Saji began by teaching his own kids to swim, then their friends, and then a few kids from around the neighbourhood. Word spread. More kids came. Then adults. Today, that small effort has become the “Valasseril River Swimming Club”. Over 10,000 people have learned to swim here, and 2,000 children have been trained to swim across 780 metres of the river — all in one go.
The swimming classes have also grown into a space for sharing knowledge and stories, where everyone who learns is encouraged to give back, keeping the spirit of community flowing as constantly as the river itself. “Once anyone passes their advanced swimming level, they are required to do 6 days of free service, to ensure others’ safety,” explains Saji.
The Valasseril River Swimming Club teaches people from November to May. It pauses (暂停) during the monsoon season (季风季节) and reopens in November, when the river is calm and safe again. Every November, when it restarts, volunteers return voluntarily, led by their shared sense of purpose. When asked what keeps people coming back, Saji simply says, “People go to places where they find happiness.”
4. Why did Saji start the swimming classes
A. To connect with volunteers.
B. To enrich community activities.
C. To profit from teaching swimming.
D. To stop people from dying in water.
5. What does the author want to show with the figures in paragraph 3
A. The challenge facing Saji’s swimming club.
B. Saji’s wide influence on kids in the community.
C. The popularity of swimming near the Periyar River.
D. Saji’s remarkable achievement in swimming education.
6. What will advanced swimmers need to do after completing their training
A. Teach swimming skills for free.
B. Serve as a short-term safety guardian.
C. Share their stories with other learners.
D. Volunteer during the monsoon season.
7. Which of the following best describes Saji
A. Selfless and caring.
B. Courageous but impractical.
C. Curious but impatient.
D. Brave and generous.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
The City of Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, Ontario, does not have a local history museum and, as a result, lacks the same rich heritage experiences that many smaller communities enjoy. Penetanguishene, a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, on the other hand, has become a successful small town because it has a clear sense of the importance of its past. And the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum has become a center for many of the events that bring the town’s 8,500 residents together.
Most Canadians are aware of the role of larger professional museums in preserving our national heritage. What is exhibited in them, however, often seems distant from our lives. But in small towns, local museums hold the memory not of our nation, but of our towns. They preserve the personal history of the residents, many of whom gifted the unique items that are on exhibit.
While financial support from the government helps to get special exhibits, there are other groups that make small-town museums successful across Ontario. A huge contribution is always made by local families. In our case, the C. Beck Manufacturing Company, operating from 1875 to 1969, had a significant impact on the history of the town. The Beck family and company played a central role in preserving Penetanguishene’s unique history by gifting their former general store and office as our town’s first museum.
Besides, since 1991, the “Friends of the Museum”, a volunteer organization, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our museum and helped run community events every year. By supporting small-town museums as volunteers, people help to preserve and promote the past in a more personal way. It is this personal touch that makes the museum a gathering place in the town, and a symbol of its unique history. And the various exhibitions and concerts hosted by the museum have constantly breathed new life into our town.
8. What accounts for Richmond Hill’s lack of heritage experiences
A The absence of a local history museum.
B. The government’s insufficient support.
C. The overly rapid expansion of the city.
D. The city’s poor protection of old objects.
9. What is the difference between small local museums and big ones
A. Who they are for.
B. How they tell history.
C. How many items they hold.
D. How exhibits relate to people’s lives.
10. Why is the C. Beck Manufacturing Company mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the birth of small-town museums.
B. To call for public recognition of its contributions.
C. To show local museums can help preserve history.
D. To emphasize local families’ role in small-town museums.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The impact of personal touch.
B. Significance of volunteers’ support.
C. Activities hosted by the local museum.
D. Funds donated for running the museum.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Bananas grow best in full sun. To protect their skins from harmful UV rays, their peels (果皮) produce a natural sunscreen (防晒霜). Taylor Maguire, a student in New York, has uncovered the secrets behind this natural protection.
Sunscreens protect our skin against harmful solar rays. However, Taylor notes some of their chemicals may cause cancer. When these chemicals wash off into the environment, they can harm wildlife — for instance, certain mineral-based sunscreens weaken freshwater animals’ swimming ability. In high enough concentrations, she adds, they can even kill some organisms. This led Taylor to search for alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens.
Believing that bananas had their own natural UV protection, Taylor processed banana peels by heating, freezing, and mixing them to get two extracts. The first was a water-based extract, containing only components that can dissolve (溶解) in water. The second was a nonpolar extract, made up of components that can’t dissolve in water. Using a spectrophotometer — a device that measures how much light a liquid takes in — Taylor confirmed that both extracts took in UV light.
Next, Taylor put planarians, a type of flatworm (扁形虫) living in water, into different dishes containing different solutions and put them under strong UV light for 10 minutes. If the worm’s movement slowed or stopped, she took that to mean the light damaged them. Her five test solutions included her two extracts, a drugstore sunscreen solution, plain water and glycerol (甘油).
The result The nonpolar banana extract, the glycerol and the mineral-based sunscreen appeared deadly to the worms, she found. But planarians survived just fine in the water-based extract.
The next step is to figure out exactly what chemical provided the water-based extract’s UV protection. Recognizing that, she says, could allow for a new kind of eco-friendly, banana-based sunscreen.
12. What inspired Taylor to seek alternatives to mineral-based sunscreens
A. Her skin’s response to mineral-based sunscreens.
B. The natural sunscreen qualities of banana peels.
C. Her goal to develop a more affordable sunscreen.
D. The ecological and health impacts of mineral-based sunscreens.
13. Why did Taylor use planarians in her experiment
A. To compare the effectiveness of different UV protection solutions.
B. To measure the uptake of UV by banana extracts.
C. To study the behavior of animals living in water.
D. To test the pollution caused by banana extracts.
14. What can be concluded about Taylor’s water-based extract
A. It is harmful to planarians.
B. It is more lasting than other solutions.
C. It is less effective than the nonpolar extract.
D. It is a potentially safe alternative for UV protection.
15. What is the next step Taylor plans to take in her research
A. To test the extracts on other types of animals.
B. To find out the chemical blocking UV.
C. To test banana-based sunscreen on human skin.
D. To create a new type of mineral-based sunscreen.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you want, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (不知所措的).____16____ Challenges can make you stronger, wiser and more prepared for future difficulties. Then how to stay positive during difficult times
Change your opinion. One of the most powerful ways to stay positive during difficult times is by changing how you view your problems. It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong. ____17____ When you see your problems differently, they become stepping stones rather than roadblocks. Instead of thinking, “This is unfair”, try asking, “How can I turn this into a learning experience ”
____18____ In difficult times, your minds often get stuck on everything that’s going wrong. Gratitude helps you focus on what’s still right. It can be as simple as appreciating a cup of coffee in the morning or a smile from a friend. Practicing gratitude turns your attention away from problems and reminds you of the good things in life, however small they may seem.
Surround yourself with positivity. ____19____ If you surround yourself with people who lift you up and believe in you, it becomes easier to stay hopeful. But if your social circle is full of negativity, it can pull you back.
Take care of your physical health. Staying positive isn’t just about the mind; it’s also about taking care of your body. Physical health directly affects how you feel emotionally. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽) that improve your emotion. ____20____
A. Be grateful.
B. Focus on what you can control.
C. Every challenge has something positive hidden inside it.
D. But did you know that these tough moments can help you grow
E. Your environment matters a lot when it comes to staying positive.
F. Even a short daily walk can make a huge difference in how you feel.
G. What if you turn your attention to the lessons hidden in those struggles
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. F
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。
The loud barks stopped me in my tracks. I immediately knew that Zac was ____21____.
Zac had come to me all skin and bones at just over a year old. ____22____ by five families, he was quiet and distrustful. I guess he ____23____ he would be abandoned again. It took a month before he wagged (摆动) his tail, but over time he learned to put his ____24____ in me. Now, he shakes his whole body with ____25____.
I ran in the direction of the ____26____, but didn’t see him until I ____27____. Zac was up a tree, ____28____ dangerously on a branch. There was no room for him to ____29____, and he was edging backwards to the tree trunk, which he couldn’t even see behind him. He was ____30____ broken bones.
I needed help, and I needed it fast. Therefore, I ____31____ to the nearest house. However, hardly had I arrived when I saw Zac racing toward me. ____32____, he escaped unharmed, all four legs functioning as ____33____, and with no open injuries.
I will never know how he got down from that ____34____. But I do know that Zac helped me build faith that there is always an escape route. Even when we imagine the ____35____, everything will be okay in the end.
21. A. in trouble B. at hand C. on purpose D. for fun
22. A. Rescued B. Selected C. Rejected D. Ignored
23. A. meant B. thought C. hoped D. promised
24. A. anger B. fear C. effort D. trust
25. A. care B. joy C. pride D. patience
26. A. whispers B. footsteps C. cries D. fights
27. A. looked up B. showed up C. stepped up D. got up
28. A. playing B. lying C. balancing D. jumping
29. A. hide B. sit C. stand D. turn
30. A. managing B. facing C. seeking D. bearing
31. A. rushed B. slid C. drove D. walked
32. A. Unexpectedly B. Naturally C. Interestingly D. Unknowingly
33. A. possible B. normal C. unique D. necessary
34. A. track B. car C. tree D. house
35. A. most B. least C. best D. worst
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Volunteering can appear simple, but it turns out that personality plays a role. Two people may join ____36____ same community program, yet only one stays committed for months. After reviewing nearly 90,000 participants across 29 international studies, researchers identified ____37____ (notice) links between certain personality traits and a person’s willingness to do charitable work or give money.
Their new findings show that the more outgoing and confident a person is, the more likely they are ____38____ (help). They noticed individuals ____39____ are more trusting and thoughtful of others are more willing to support charities with monetary gifts. Those with high openness sometimes seek new experiences, so they might ____40____ (draw) to novel volunteering opportunities.
However, those who score higher in conscientiousness (尽责) sometimes show varying behavior, which ____41____ (indicate) that being organized and dutiful doesn’t ____42____ (necessary) lead to more volunteer hours or larger donations. No single trait can fully predict how someone chooses to help.
These findings could help develop more targeted strategies aimed at ____43____ (promote) volunteering and charitable giving. For those who are more outgoing, activities with team ____44____ (interact) may excite interest. Those who value warmth and kindness might respond better _____45_____ direct stories about the impact of donations. Anyway, a better match between individual preferences and volunteer opportunities may lead to longer-term involvement.
【答案】36. the
37. noticeable
38. to help
39. who##that
40. be drawn
41. indicates
42. necessarily
43. promoting
44. interactions
45. to
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，在英国做交换生。你在网上看到一家旅行社计划为交换生组织一次伦敦之旅，你对此很感兴趣。请给相关负责人 Mr Smith 写一封邮件，询问相关信息。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Smith,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China currently studying in the UK. I came across your travel agency’s announcement about a London tour designed for exchange students online and felt quite excited about it, as I’ve long dreamed of exploring the iconic city.
Could you kindly provide details like the specific departure date, the tour’s duration and detailed itinerary Besides, I’d like to know the total cost and what it covers — such as accommodation, transportation or tickets to attractions. Additionally, is there a group discount for exchange students
I’m eager to join this tour and would appreciate your prompt reply.
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。
Lila grew up with her grandmother in the countryside. Her favorite moments were singing traditional folk songs while working with the villagers. Her clear, pleasant voice lifted everyone’s spirits, making even the hardest work feel lighter.“Your voice is a gift, Lila,” her grandmother said. “It carries the soul of our village. Never stop singing.”
However, life changed when Lila’s family moved to the city for better opportunities. The tall buildings, busy streets, and unfamiliar faces overwhelmed her. At school, her classmates teased her for her rural accent, calling her “the farm girl”. Embarrassed and hurt, Lila became withdrawn. She stopped singing; she was afraid her voice would invite more ridicule (嘲笑).
One afternoon, after a particularly unkind comment from a classmate, Lila ran to a nearby park. The beautiful lake and trees reminded her of home. Sitting by the lake, she thought of her grandmother and the songs they used to sing. Hesitantly, she began singing one of her favorite folk tunes. Her voice started low but grew louder, filling the park with its beauty and emotion.
When she finished, she heard clapping. Turning around, she saw a kind woman smiling warmly. “It was beautiful,” the woman said. “Your voice has so much depth and emotion. Where did you learn to sing like that ” Lila replied with a flushed (脸红的) face, “It’s just a song from my village.” The woman’s eyes lit up with excitement. “You have a rare talent. Your voice tells a story. Would you like to sing with me ”
Lila hesitated, but the woman’s kind expression and genuine interest moved her. They sang together, their voices mixing harmoniously. Later, Lila learned that the woman was a music professor at a local university. That afternoon felt like a dream, and Lila found herself smiling for the first time in weeks. Before leaving, the woman said, “Practice, embrace (拥抱) your uniqueness, and let your voice shine. I’m looking forward to hearing you sing again.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills.
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The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event.
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【答案】范文
Inspired by the professor’s words, Lila started practicing every day, determined to improve her singing skills. Each morning, she returned to the quiet park by the lake. As her voice echoed among the trees, memories of her grandmother’s encouragement warmed her heart. Though occasional passersby stared, Lila no longer hid. One day, a group of classmates heard her singing. Instead of mockery, they stood silently, captivated by the haunting beauty of the folk song. Lila’s confidence grew as she realized her voice could bridge worlds.
The next week, the same professor came to Lila’s school for the talent selection event. When Lila stepped onto the stage, her palms were sweaty, but she took a deep breath and began a village ballad. Her clear voice filled the auditorium, weaving tales of countryside life. The professor recognized her instantly and smiled proudly. As the last note faded, thunderous applause erupted. Even former teasers cheered. Afterward, the professor hugged her, whispering, “You’ve let your gift shine, just as your grandmother hoped.”
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