2025-2026学年江西省赣州市大余县部分高中高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When will the man meet Lisa
A．On Thursday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
2．Why does the woman make the phone call
A．To place an order. B．To complain about the price. C．To correct the product details.
3．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．At a hotel. C．At a restaurant.
4．How does the woman probably feel
A．Nervous. B．Annoyed. C．Sad.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The opening hours of an animal shelter.
B．An opportunity to do voluntary work.
C．A part-time job at the weekends.
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，每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What problem do the speakers face
A．The coffee tastes bad. B．The cafeteria is too far away.
C．The coffee machine is broken.
7．What will the man do with the problem
A．Call a repairman. B．Buy a new machine. C．Change the coffee bean.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where did Shirley get the tips on avoiding bear attacks
A．From a book. B．From a TV show. C．From an online video.
9．What does Shirley learn to do when facing a bear
A．Climb up a tall tree. B．Move backward slowly. C．Avoid eye contact.
10．What do we know about Shirley
A．She looks forward to the hiking.
B．She feels unsafe in the suburbs
C．She masters self-defense skills.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What kind of tasks does Steve think AI is good at
A．Creative. B．Complex. C．Routine.
12．How can Al help doctors according to Steve
A．Increase work efficiency. B．Develop their skills. C．Provide treatment plans.
13．What does Stove mean in the end
A．AI will replace many human jobs.
B．Humans and AI should work together.
C．AI development should be reconsidered.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What was the main difficulty during David’s Arctic project
A．Equipment failures. B．Uncooperative animals. C．Windy and rainy conditions.
15．What are David’s book profits used for
A．Buying photography equipment B．Supporting wildlife education. C．Protecting animals.
16．What helped David switch to wildlife photography
A．His journalism degree. B．His teaching experience. C．His childhood love for nature.
17．What did David think of teaching at the camp
A．Simple. B．Rewarding. C．Troublesome.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．How long did Suzie spend climbing to the Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp in total
A．25 hours. B．48 hours. C．73 hours.
19．What did Suzie do during the climb
A．She advanced with undivided attention.
B．She took pictures of the scenery.
C．She guided herself to the camp.
20．Why didn’t Suzie climb to the peak
A．She was afraid of the height.
B．She didn’t bring enough food.
C．She listened to her family’s advice.
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，
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Exercising Leadership: HarvardX Foundational Principles
Duration
4 weeks, 2-3 hours per week; start from Nov. 5.
About this course
The crises of our time generate enormous adaptive challenges for our families, organizations, communities, and societies. The need for leadership that can mobilize people to meet these challenges and improve life is critical.
In this introductory course, you will explore strategies for leading in a changing world where adaptive pressures will continue to challenge all of us. You will discover new ways to approach complex organizational systems and take thoughtful action on the work we all face ahead. Most importantly, you will reflect on how to move forward on the leadership challenges you care about most.
At a glance
·Institution: HarvardX
·Subject Business & Management
·Level: Introductory
·Language: English
·Video Transcript: English
·Associated skills: Leadership
What you'll learn
In this short introductory course, you will discover a diagnostic-and-action process for exercising leadership that explores the following foundational principles and strategies:
·How to identify and break down complex challenges.
·How to understand the role of formal and informal authority.
·How to build and renew trust relationships.
·How to approach conflict.
About the instructor
Ronald Heifetz: Founder, Center for Public Leadership.
1. What is the minimum time required to complete this course
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 8 hours. D. 12 hours.
2. Who is the course intended for
A. Individuals facing leadership challenges. B. Experienced managers in tech companies.
C. Professionals seeking leadership certificates. D. High school students planning to learn business.
3. What key skill does the course teach
A. Rebuilding trust bonds. B. Building personal authority.
C. Avoiding daily conflicts. D. Maintaining complex systems.
B
Last year, my dad was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (肌萎缩性侧索硬化症) — a progressive and fatal disease. It’s already taken my dad’s ability to talk and eat normally. There is no cure. When he told me about his diagnosis, I knew two things instantly: I wanted to spend as much time with him as possible and if I was going to be living in my childhood home, I would need a hobby.
Though never skilled at crafts, I’ve always found comfort in textiles. My mother, who had knitted a granny-square blanket in her twenties, was game to re-learn how to do it. In her youth, Granny squares became the after-dinner routine and soon I was churning out dozens of multicolored squares. And it felt like this project was, maybe, helping
“It’s incredibly mindful,” says Gabrielle Gatto, a death educator in our community. “That’s part of really sitting with something.”
On a Tuesday evening, Gatto sets up a snack table inside the cemetery`s church, preparing for the start of her monthly interactive workshop, “Grieving & Weaving. ” “I think it was important to have that in the name as well,” she says. “We are going to talk about grief, death and loss. But we're also going to create happy memories together, eating and drinking a bunch of things.”
It’s a project that had been sitting in her closet for months. Earlier this year, after both her grandmothers died, she lost what she calls the “knitting light” for a while. Rafferty, who is also a therapist, says she almost skipped the workshop to stay home with her dog, but she’s glad she didn't — being here is therapeutic.
As Gatto says, after all, it's not the end product that's the therapy. It’s the act of doing it. “A big thing with grief is moving through it both mentally and physically,” Gatto says. “And that's exactly what we do here. We bring something that is maybe heavy on our minds or our hearts. And then we work with our hands. We work with it, and we work together.”
4. What does the underlined word “game” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Resistant. B. Hesitant. C. Curious. D. Willing.
5. Why did the author turn to knitting after her father's diagnosis
A. To create a gift for her father. B. To follow her mother's hobby.
C To seek comfort and distraction. D. To master a new professional skill.
6. What is Rafferty's attitude to the workshop
A. Cautious. B. Supportive. C. Critical. D. Dismissive.
7. What is the key to the therapy process according to Gatto
A. Forgetting sadness by keeping busy. B. Creating a valuable product as a symbol.
C. Achieving high efficiency through teamwork. D. Turning inner pain into a shared physical activity.
C
Picture this, you win two tickets to a sold-out concert and eagerly text to ask your friends if they’d like to join. There comes their response “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns, for you need to wait for their decisions before you can figure out your plans for the concert.
If you’ve experienced anything like the above anecdote, you’re not alone. People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet annoying aspect of social life. What goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation Social invitations can be a delicate dance. People often misread what someone extending an invitation wants to hear and overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation.
Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased (有偏差的) way to suit their own wishes. In other words, invitees convince themselves that inviters want to hear “maybe” instead of “no” because a “maybe” is better for the invitees, allowing them to leave their options open. Besides, people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of saying “no” to invitations, thinking it will upset, anger and disappoint inviters.
However, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invitation. When recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invitation, they are more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definite answer. When the participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do, they had no desire to keep their options open. The motivated reasoning then became irrelevant.
While navigating social situations can be tricky, being direct and definite is sometimes best. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invite you from being left uncertain and maybe they’ll still think of you when the next concert comes to town.
8. Why is the concert anecdote mentioned at the beginning
A. To explain the background of the invitation. B. To stress the importance of quick replies.
C. To encourage immediate decision- making. D. To introduce a common social situation.
9. What is the main reason for the response of “maybe” to an invitation
A. A biased interpretation of social cues. B. A desire for harmonious communication.
C. An underestimation of refusal consequence. D. An understanding of the inviter’s expectation.
10. What is the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph
A. Keeping your options open for better plans. B. Accepting invitations to maintain friendships.
C. Prioritizing clear response over open options. D. Thinking twice before refusing an invitation.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Psychology behind “Maybe” B. The Hidden Consequence of “Maybe”
C. “Maybe”: A Polite Escape from Conflict D. “Maybe”: A Perfect Solution to Invitations
D
Your behavior today could affect your brain activity in two weeks’ time, new research suggests. These findings have significant implications for our mental health as well as our attention, cognition and memory.
Our behavior and our brains are closely linked. And yet, the majority of studies only take a snapshot of our lived experience. “We know little about the response of brain functional connectivity to environmental, physiological, and behavioral changes on different timescales, from days to months,” said Triana, a professor from Aalto University.
To investigate these effects, Triana and his colleagues tracked their own brain activity and behavior over a five-month period using a combination of brain scans, wearable devices and their smartphones. “We studied brain activity using FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging), sleep and physical activity patterns using a smart-ring, heart and respiration rates using a smartwatch, and mood using questionnaires prompted on their smartphone,” Triana said.
Triana’s brain was scanned twice a week, followed by qualitative (定性的) data from mood surveys. The team identified two distinct brain patterns in response to specific behaviors: a short-term wave lasting less than a week and a long-term wave lasting up to 15 days. The short-term wave was reflective of rapid responses to a behavior, like struggling to focus after a poor night’s sleep. Meanwhile, the long-term wave suggests more gradual, lasting effects of a particular behavior. These were particularly apparent in areas of the brain tied to attention and memory. In other words, a workout or restless night from two weeks ago could still be affecting you — positively or negatively — today.
While this study only shows the brain activity of one individual, the researchers hope that it demonstrates the importance of studying brain activity in the context of our wider lifestyle and behavior, rather than a single snapshot in the lab. “This research is important because it provides a more comprehensive and dynamic view of brain function, highlighting the long-term impact of everyday behaviour on brain health,” Triana said.
12. What inspired Triana to conduct the study
A. Her colleagues’ prior research findings. B. A gap in long-term brain behavior study.
C. A demand to upgrade digital equipment. D. The wide use of brain scanning technology.
13. How did the researchers carry out their study
A. By tracking the participant’s sleeping pattern.
B. By analyzing brain data and personal mood report.
C. By using only data from the most advanced scanner.
D. By interviewing participants how they felt after scanning.
14 What is the key finding of the Triana’s research
A. Behaviors have lasting effects on brains. B. Brain scans can best track mood changes.
C. Short-term waves matter more for memory. D. Poor sleep affects the brain for over 15 days.
15. What is expected of future brain research
A. More precise laboratory shots. B. Brain activity in real-life situations.
C. Promotion of brain function and health. D. Short-term effects of specific behaviors.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why Do Electric Vehicles Make People More Carsick
With electric vehicles (EVs) gaining significant popularity globally — accounting for 22% of new car sales in 2024 — many passengers report experiencing increased motion sickness compared to traditional vehicles. Social media platforms are filled with such personal experiences, particularly from those riding in passenger or back seats. ___16___
A primary reason for this phenomenon is the lack of familiarity with EV motion patterns. As William Emond, a PhD researcher in France specializing in motion sickness, explains, people’s brains heavily depend on past experiences to predict and interpret motion. ___17___ For instance, experienced drivers naturally expect acceleration after hearing engine revs in fuel-powered cars, but EVs operate without such familiar auditory signals.
___18___ Recent research indicates that specific seat vibrations and the complete absence of traditional engine noise in EVs contribute significantly to motion discomfort. Furthermore, the regenerative braking systems — innovative technology that transforms kinetic energy (动能) into battery power — cause an unusually gradual slowdown. ___19___
Beyond this, motion sickness fundamentally occurs when the brain receives contradictory sensory signals about body movement. The inner ear, visual cues, and physical sensations send mixed messages to the brain, creating what experts call a “neural mismatch”. ___20___ This mechanism explains why drivers themselves rarely experience carsickness — they control and predict the vehicle’s movements.
A. Such long-term conflict can trigger motion sickness symptoms.
B. Another contributing factor is that EV-specific features add to the problem.
C. Some manufacturers are improving suspension systems to minimize vibrations.
D. Drivers usually don’t experience carsickness due to their control over the vehicle.
E. This technology lengthens the stopping process and may worsen feelings of sickness.
F. Without previous EV experience, the brain has to struggle to estimate forces accurately.
G. In regard to this phenomenon, researchers have identified several scientific explanations.
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。
My friend Karen and her husband David were acquainted with an elderly lady Rose, who fell ill with no one to help her. Though not ___21___, they offered to act like family. For years, they took turns ___22___ Rose in her home, then moving her into an assisted-living facility and eventually into a nursing home due to her ___23___ health.
However, Rose was difficult to get along with. She would take them out for dinner but then ___24___ what they could order, and complained about everything they did. This led to their confusion, leaving them feeling increasingly ___25___. One day, Karen shared with me the growing weight of ___26___ she felt from caring for Rose. When I asked if she had any volunteer ___27___, she responded that she had no time. I then suggested that she ___28___ looking after Rose as volunteer work. Instantly, it was like a light bulb went on. Karen’s ___29___ shifted. She told David the same that night, and the idea changed everything. From then on, they still did the same work, but as “volunteers,” it felt ___30___ — no longer a duty, but a choice. For the rest of Rose’s life, they still ___31___ helped, finding joy in the role.
We often talk about volunteering, which makes us feel good. But there’s also a way to ___32___ a burdensome commitment as “volunteering”. By doing so, a task we feel forced to do can become a voluntary act.
Let’s take Karen and David as an example. Their ___33___ to helping Rose at first seemed like an unwanted ___34___. But after the shift, a chore turned into a ___35___ experience.
21. A. friends B. relatives C. neighbors D. colleagues
22. A. looking for B. arguing with C. attending to D. checking on
23. A. improving B. ruined C. manageable D. declining
24. A. limit B. recommend C. distribute D. predict
25. A. guilty B. frustrated C. relieved D. excited
26. A. dependence B. impact C. responsibility D. debt
27. A. experience B. interest C. ambition D. training
28. A. describe B. classify C. view D. dismiss
29. A. emotion B. routine C. perspective D. priority
30. A. lighter B. faster C. softer D. simpler
31. A. reluctantly B. briefly C. faithfully D. occasionally
32. A. escape B. ignore C. simplify D. redefine
33. A. approach B. commitment C. objection D. attitude
34. A. task B. routine C. joke D. burden
35. A. rewarding B. pains-taking C. time-consuming D. refreshing
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing recently made technological history by hosting the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, marking a significant milestone in robotics development. Twenty teams from top universities and tech firms participated, with six robots ____36____ (complete) the 21-kilometer race. The winner, Tiangong Ultra, finished it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This groundbreaking ____37____ (compete) represented a crucial transition from controlled laboratory testing to real-world application. Unlike artificial lab environments, the marathon’s unpredictable outdoor conditions tested the robots’ adaptability and endurance capabilities. Beyond sports, such robots are already in use — for example, the specialized inspection robots ____38____ (develop) by China Southern Power Grid, can operate ____39____ (reliable) in temperature extremes ranging from 40°C to 80°C while maintaining power lines in remote ____40____ (mountain) regions.
Since the beginning of this year, Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei, well aware of the opportunities, ____41____ (join) forces with automotive leaders including Tesla and Toyota in ____42____ has become an international race to advance this technology. However, experts caution that ____43____ rapid progress, significant technical hurdles remain. Most robots currently operate at Level 2 autonomy but achieving Level 4 — full independence — needs breakthroughs in AI decision-making.
For students considering future careers in technology, humanoid robotics represents one of the most exciting and promising fields ____44____ may transform industries and daily life. ____45____ successful Beijing marathon serves as both a testament to how far we have come and s preview of the remarkable innovations still to come.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校正在举办主题为“感恩母校”的英语征文活动。请你以“Thank You, My School”为题写一篇短文，内容包括：
1. 你眼中的母校；
2. 老师的辛勤付出；
3. 你的感激之情。
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。
Thank You, My School
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I begged my mother to let me go camping. For months, I’d talked non-stop about the forest adventures and watching stars at night shown in the camp brochure. “It’s a chance to be on my own. And I will learn something,” I’d say. Finally, my mother agreed, and I spent weeks packing something necessary — sure this would be the best summer ever.
The first day at Camp Redwood was amazing. As soon as I stepped off the bus, the fresh pine smell and the sound of birds singing made me feel alive. I met Sarah, my camp roommate, and we quickly became friends. That evening, we roasted some food over the campfire and then gathered in the tent to tell stories, each of which made us jump and laugh.
Over the following days, the camp leader, Mr. Carter, patiently taught us to identify different bird calls by their sounds and deal with accidents. We also learned to make some special and beautiful items with what could be found in nature. I secretly made a hat with some leaves for my mother.
Everything was perfect — until the last night.
A thunderstorm hit suddenly. Rain beat down on the tent and wind howled like a pack of wolves. Sarah and I stuck together, scared. Our tent started leaking, and our sleeping bags became completely wet. “I want to go home, now!” Sarah cried. Thinking of what I had said to my mother, I grabbed the extra plastic sheet from my backpack and shouted, “Let’s fix this!”
We struggled in the dark, our hands shaking from the cold and fear as we tried to tie the plastic sheet over the tent. The wind pushed against us, making it hard to hold the slippery fabric. Just as we tied the last knot (结), Mr. Carter arrived with a flashlight. His eyes opened wide when he saw the fixed tent. “You two did that ” he asked, surprised. We nodded proudly. Mr. Carter offered to take a photo of Sarah and me achieving something amazing. At that moment, I felt eager to go home to share something with my mother.
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。
The next day, when I got home, my mother saw my muddy shoes and asked, “How was it ”
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My mother had a good look at the photo and the gift and said, “You’re absolutely right!”
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