2025-2026学年甘肃省四校联考高三上学期11月期中英语试题
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1 What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student.
2. Where will the speakers meet finally
A. At the cafe.
B. At the theater entrance.
C. Near the ticket office.
3. Why does the woman want to put off the hiking trip
A. She has something else to do.
B. She feels tired and needs to rest.
C. She worries about the bad weather.
4 When will the woman’s package arrive in Chicago
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. In five days.
5. How much will the woman pay for the repair in total
A. $400. B. $480. C. $520.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does Tom bring his own lunch to work
A. He dislikes restaurant food.
B. He wants to save money.
C. He is on a strict diet.
7. What can be inferred about the woman
A. She is too busy to cook.
B. She isn’t good at cooking.
C. She plans to follow Tom’s example.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A park picnic. B. A school project. C. A volunteer event.
9. What will the organizers prepare for the participants
A. Masks. B. Trash bags. C. Water bottles.
10. What does the man think of the activity
A. Meaningful. B. Boring. C. Tough.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What time is it when the speakers get to the store
A. At 4:30 pm. B. At 5:00 pm. C. At 6:00 pm.
12. Why doesn’t the woman choose the pink bag
A It has a complex design. B. It is too expensive. C. It is too big.
13. What do they finally buy
A. A cap. B. A scarf. C. A notebook.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. When will the quiz night take place
A. This Friday at 5:00 pm.
B. This Friday at 6:00 pm.
C. Next Friday at 6:00 pm.
15. What topic is Chris interested in
A. History. B. Science. C. Literature.
16. What does the girl think is the purpose of this activity
A. To help students prepare for exams.
B. To select students for a competition.
C. To encourage study and socializing.
17. How will the speakers prepare for the activity
A. By asking teachers for help.
B. By practicing after school.
C. By joining other students.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of this talk
A. To introduce a student project.
B To ask students to join a project.
C To share tips on sustainable living.
19. What did the Green Innovate team do to help with recycling
A. They taught students to make cloth bags.
B. They put labeled bins around the campus.
C. They asked local businesses to sort waste.
20. What result did the team achieve in six months
A. They trained over 500 volunteers.
B. They partnered with a few schools.
C. They cut school waste by 20 percent.
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
You can study a wide range of topics in an art and design school, from history to sculpting, theater to fashion. Due to the variety, learners remain interested, and a challenging curriculum encourages them to think outside the box. The top art schools in Hong Kong are listed below.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU)
The school benefits from its location as a link between the East and the West, enabling its students to improve their creative skills while also gaining a distinctively global cultural awareness. Practical skills are thought to be a crucial component of the problem-solving process, which students must practise through practical workshop activities. The workshop facilities give students the chance to become familiar with the techniques needed for perfect making.
The University of Hong Kong (UHK)
Study subjects that interest you and select from a large range of beginner arts courses to learn about new themes. You have the freedom to create a course of study that is ideal for you thanks to the program’s adaptable curriculum and inviting dual (双的) degree choices. You will choose your own combination of courses during your first year from a wide range of basic arts and humanities courses.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Faculty (系) of Arts at CUHK has always been essential to the university’s commitment to combining Chinese with Western traditions, with bilingual teaching, and with cutting-edge interdisciplinary (跨学科的) research.
Vocational Training Council (VTC)
The multidisciplinary program here exposes students to a wide range of modern visual arts mediums and actively involves them in the larger cultural sectors. And the program promotes a dynamic climate where interdisciplinary arts projects grow via cooperation and creativity within the arts sector. Graduates are also encouraged to pursue careers as professional artists.
1. Which school can you choose to learn to make things
A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. B. The University of Hong Kong.
C. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. D. Vocational Training Council.
2. What can students do at the University of Hong Kong
A. Obtain a global cultural awareness. B. Choose courses suitable for them.
C. Perform cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. D. Pursue careers as professional artists.
3. What do the four schools have in common
A. They all carry out bilingual teaching.
B. They all offer interdisciplinary courses.
C. They all aim to develop innovative talents.
D. They all provide a dynamic learning atmosphere for students.
B
Yang Chen-Ning, a world-renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, passed away in Beijing on Oct 18 at the age of 103, according to Tsinghua University.
Yang’s achievements have a profound impact on modern theoretical physics. His contributions to gauge field theory (规范场论) were essential for building the standard model of particle physics. In 1957, Yang was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics with Tsung-Dao Lee for discovering parity non-conservation in weak interactions. This finding changed the field of particle physics (粒子物理学) and challenged one of the most deeply held ideas about symmetry (对称性) in nature.
Yang’s life reflected not only scientific brilliance but also deep philosophical insight. Physics reveals eternal beauty through symmetry, while life often shows complexity through asymmetry (不对称), noted The Paper. Yang’s own life journey showed this contrast. At 35, when he became the first Chinese Nobel laureate, he held a Chinese passport. Yet Cold War restrictions kept him away from his homeland.
In 1971, when the US lifted travel restrictions to China, Yang returned and became one of the first Chinese-American scientists to visit the country after decades of separation, according to Xinhua. For years, he traveled back and forth, giving lectures and writing to introduce China to the world.
In December 2003, at 81, he moved from New York back to Beijing. A year later, he began teaching general physics to over 130 freshmen at Tsinghua University.
In 2015, Yang gave up his US citizenship and returned to China permanently. He called his home ”Gui Gen Ju” — a poetic symbol of a life that had finally come full circle, from wandering abroad to returning home.
4. What was Yang Chen-Ning’s most celebrated achievement that earned him the Nobel Prize
A. His work in statistical mechanics and gauge field theory.
B. Discovering parity non-conservation in weak interactions.
C. Building the standard model of particle physics.
D. His deep philosophical insights into symmetry.
5. What does the contrast between “symmetry in physics” and “asymmetry in life” suggest about Yang Chen-Ning, according to The Paper
A. He believed that physics was more important than personal experience.
B. His scientific ideals were disconnected from his real-life struggles.
C. His life illustrated the contrast between ideal beauty and real-world complexity.
D. He rejected the concept of symmetry after experiencing personal hardship.
6. What can we infer from Yang Chen-Ning’s life journey after winning the Nobel Prize
A. His scientific career peaked at the age of 35 and gradually declined afterwards.
B. He maintained a strong connection with China despite geopolitical challenges.
C. He primarily focused on theoretical research and avoided teaching responsibilities.
D. His decision to return to China was solely based on family reasons.
7. What is the most suitable title for the passage
A. The Standard Model: Yang Chen-Ning’s Scientific Legacy
B. A life dedicated to science and devotion to motherland
C. Parity Non-Conservation: How a Theory Won the Nobel Prize
D. Yang Chen-Ning: His Lifelong Teaching Career at Tsinghua
C
If you have something to ask, would you turn to AI chatbots or use a web browser On Oct 21, US tech company OpenAI released Atlas, a new web browser powered by ChatGPT at its core, which is seen as a challenge to the leading position of Google’s Chrome browser.
OpenAI said that Atlas allows people to easily access ChatGPT while browsing the web. It can generate summaries, answer questions and perform tasks right on any web page you’re visiting. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, called it a “once-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be about and how to use one”.
Unlike traditional web browsers, where people have to navigate the internet entirely on their own, Atlas has an agent mode that lets ChatGPT operate the browser semi-autonomously. For example, if you ask it to “find a restaurant near you and book a table”, it will search, evaluate and try to make a reservation. With Atlas’ “browser memories” feature, which tracks your visited sites and activities, the AI even gains a detailed understanding of your online habits.
As for whether OpenAI can replace Google as the leader in the web browser market, it would be a big challenge since Google has a “ridiculous” market share, Paddy Harrington from the global research and consulting firm Forrester told AP. Google’s Chrome browser holds over 70 percent of the global market, according to data from Statcounter, an Ireland-based web analytics service.
Daniel Newman, CEO of the global consulting firm Futurum Group, holds similar ideas. He told AFP that he doesn’t see any short-term shifts, given how firmly established Chrome use is in modern daily life.
More than that, Atlas raises concerns about safety and privacy, as experts pointed out. Lena Cohen from the Electronic Frontier Foundation told USA Today that users should think twice before using Atlas as a full-time browser. While AI users might find its new features exciting, using Atlas for everyday tasks could lead to accidentally sharing all your activity with OpenAI.
However, in recent years, Google has indeed faced threats from AI since more users are turning to large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. As a result, Google has added AI-generated summaries to its search results. Many users find these summaries sufficient, leading to fewer clicks on links.
8. What makes Atlas different from traditional browsers
A. It allows AI to assist web browsing. B. It provides free summaries of news.
C. It can track users’ browsing history. D. It offers more search results to users.
9. What does Daniel Newman think about Atlas’ future
A. It is likely to replace Chrome soon. B. It may take time to influence users.
C. It should focus on business clients. D. It will quickly dominate the market.
10. What main concern do experts raise about Atlas
A. Its lack of practical functions. B. Its impact on system security.
C. Its weak technical performance. D. Its possible data collection risks.
11. What can be inferred about Google from the last paragraph
A. It has lost much of its market share. B. It depends less on ad income now.
C. It feels challenged by AI development. D. It struggles to keep pace with trends.
D
Live music came back after COVID-19-but so did its carbon footprint (碳足迹). With record sales falling, many artists depend on concerts to make money. However, these events can create a lot of carbon pollution. So, more singers are trying to make their shows eco-friendly by including green ideas in the concert experience.
For example, US singer Billie Eilish recently started a rule at her London concerts: All food sellers must offer only plant-based (vegan) food to cut pollution from raising animals. British band Coldplay also claimed last year that their Music of the Spheres tour produced 59 percent fewer CO2 emissions than their previous world tour.
These efforts are worthy of praise. Any step taken to reduce pollution should be praised, especially in a business that can create hundreds of tons of CO2 during one tour. According to some media reports, Taylor Swift made 393 tons of CO2 just flying to 11 shows in February 2024.
But here’s the problem: Some green ideas may look good but not bring real change.
Food rules are one example. I’m all for reusing bottles and cutting plastic, but forcing all fans to eat only vegan food at a concert feels a bit heavy-handed. And many green choices cost more money, which fans may have to pay.
Another issue is whether such eco-friendly policies are sustainable in the long run. It’s true that artists can influence fans, and it’s great to see Eilish and Google Maps help fans take greener transport. However, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) says it’s hard for artists to be green everywhere, because each place has different rules, tools and partners.
So, to make real change, we need to shift the pressure away from artists and fans. The music industry should build solar-powered concert halls and set clear pollution rules. When that happens, green concerts will no longer be the job of one artist-they will be part of an industry-wide movement.
12. Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s carbon emissions from flying
A. To prove that air travel is a major polluter.
B. To show concerts create significant pollution.
C. To criticize her for harming the environment.
D. To compare her efforts with other artists’.
13. What is the author’s concern with some green concert ideas
A. They may go against local rules. B. They may set up a wrong example.
C. They may be not supported by fans. D. They may not make a real difference.
14. What does the underlined word “heavy-handed” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Too expensive. B. Very strict. C. Widely accepted . D. Highly effective.
15. What does the author propose to make concerts more sustainable
A. Making stricter regulations for concerts. B. Encouraging better consumption habits.
C. Getting the music industry to work together. D. Reducing the number of live concerts.
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。
Providing feedback is an essential part of personal and career development. ____16____ One of the most effective and classic methods to make it easier for both the giver and receiver is the feedback sandwich technique, sometimes also referred to as a compliment (赞美) sandwich.
If you are seeking to enhance your career growth, learning about the feedback sandwich can be a game-changer. ____17____ Rather than simply focusing on what went wrong, it ensures that the person receiving the feedback also knows what went well. The process can be broken into three parts. A manager or superior starts by providing positive feedback to encourage a person to continue their good work. Afterward, they communicate constructive feedback for the person to improve. This feedback aims to be specific, behavioral, and relevant to the situation. ____18____
The feedback sandwich technique is a highly useful method. It can help soften the blow of criticism. By starting and ending with positive feedback, it’s easier for the recipient to receive the constructive criticism without feeling attacked. ____19____ As we all know, criticism is awkward, but when you’re giving potentially negative feedback, it’s easier when you’re also serving it up with two compliments. Additionally, it enables the meeting or an interaction to end on a positive note.
____20____ Many people are knowledgeable about this technique, which might make it sound insincere or predictable if not done correctly. Also, when feedback becomes a routine, employees can start to perceive positive feedback as simply a form of sugarcoating the negatives, thus reducing its value. Hence, positive feedback should not simply be seen as something to cushion the negative, but should be delivered so as to reinforce and encourage good performance.
A. It’s essential to be aware of its limitations, though.
B. Similarly, it is also easier for the giver to offer feedback.
C. The manager then ends the feedback session with positive feedback.
D. The technique may lead to unclear and indirect personal communication.
E. Delivering constructive criticism, however, can be challenging if not done correctly.
F. It may not be for every situation, but it can make negative feedback more digestible.
G. This technique involves using constructive feedback wrapped between two layers of positive feedback.
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。
On a hot afternoon Rhiannon was driving her old van down the highway. As she ____21____ her window to let in some fresh air, her car registration paper blew off the sun visor (防晒板) and onto the floor inside. When leaning down to ____22____ it, she accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic. In panic, she over-corrected and pulled the ____23____ sharply in the other direction. ____24____, the van rolled over three times, and Rhiannon was thrown onto the road, lying in the middle of the road and bleeding, nearly ____25____.
A medical student witnessed the accident and came to her ____26____. He covered Rhiannon with his coat and gave her emergency first aid, including ____27____ the wound on her left arm before the ambulance arrived.
____28____, Rhiannon was rushed to a hospital where an emergency room doctor spent hours ____29____ all the pieces of windshield (挡风玻璃) from her arm, and gave her three dozen stitches (缝针).
Luckily, Rhiannon was saved. Not for the bandage, she would not have ____30____long enough for the emergency personnel to arrive. Though Rhiannon didn’t know him, she was grateful to the medical student who saved her life. So she ____31____ the words online, “It’s a pity that I don’t know your name. If you happen to see or hear this story and recognize yourself, thank you for your kind ____32____.”
Rhiannon also had a message for the other ____33____ heroes, “Please consider this a pay-it-forward letter of ____34____— a letter from the ____35____ you helped who, for whatever reason, couldn’t thank you themselves.”
21. A. rolled down B. broke off C. turned down D. switched off
22. A. stick B. grab C. touch D. possess
23. A. handle B. engine C. window D. wheel
24. A. Consequently B. Automatically C. Frequently D. Slowly
25. A. awake B. astonished C. unconscious D. crazy
26. A. vision B. action C. rescue D. mind
27. A. bandaging B. curing C. pressing D. uncovering
28. A. Without delay B. Out of sympathy C. For certainty D. In despair
29. A. tidying B. removing C. collecting D. checking
30. A. suffered B. struggled C. stayed D. survived
31. A. searched B. browsed C. received D. posted
32. A. guidance B. gesture C. expression D. encouragement
33. A. tireless B. faultless C. nameless D. speechless
34. A. apology B. application C. invitation D. appreciation
35. A. peers B. strangers C. relatives D. fellows
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。
____36____ (locate) in the northwest of Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, at the eastern edge of the grand Qilian Mountains, lies the Binggou River Scenic Area — a quiet natural treasure just waiting to be explored. Only 35 kilometers from downtown Wuwei, this hot tourist spot draws many visitors with its varied landscapes.
The area is named ____37____ the Binggou River, which starts from melting glaciers high in the Qilian Mountains. As you enter the scenic area, you’re met with amazing natural sights: the Qilian Glacier stands like a giant wall of ice, shaped by centuries of wind and weather; nearby, the tall Ani Ganggaer Snow Mountain rises into the sky, with its white peak ____38____ (shine) brightly in the sun.
But the wonders don’t stop there. Wander further, and you’ll encounter the Chaierlonghai Tianchi, the calm ____39____ (water) of which reflect the mountains like a mirror. The deep and mysterious Nimeila Grand Canyon ____40____ (invite) the curious with its steep cliffs and echoing winds. Hidden deeper ____41____ (be) old-growth forests and green alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in summer.
____42____ truly sets Binggou apart is its changing weather. Locals say you can experience three seasons in a single day — and witness completely different weather within just ten miles. One moment you’re basking in ____43____ (gold) sunshine, the next you’re wrapped in mountain mist or greeted by a sudden summer shower.
Whether you’re ____44____ adventurous explorer, or simply a nature enthusiast seeking peace away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Binggou River promises a journey ____45____ stays in memory long after you leave.
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。在英语课上，外教Mr Smith经常采用“同伴合作”方式改作文。请你给他写一封邮件，建议使用人工智能 (AI) 工具，如Deepseek批改，内容包括：
1.你的建议；
2.你的理由。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Several years ago, I was living in New York and working for an airline, so I never got back home for Christmas. My Christmas was happy too with some other colleagues around. But in my heart, I was sad because I couldn’t stay with my family. Sometimes my colleagues would say our Christmas was filled with tears. But this Christmas was different. I was lucky. I had the whole day off, which meant I could stay with my family on Christmas Eve.
When Christmas miming came, I awoke to a small hand rubbing my face. “Dad. Merry Christmas!” was all my younger son had time to say. He seemed to be racing against time. I knew he was hunting for gifts with his brother eagerly. I got downstairs just to see the two little boys’ faces as they looked at the pocket rockets Santa Claus had left them. I realized that the real Christmas was for the children who had deep belief in the amazing power of Santa Claus. At first, their fingers went almost shyly over their toys. When their inspection (检查) had been completed, the two boys ensured that the gifts were really delivered by Santa Claus and they dragged everything into the center of the living room.
Delight flooded the room. As their mother began giving out gins, I smiled to myself, wondering how my unexpected gifts this year would be received. With so many Christmas spent outside, I had prepared so many gifts for my children and together with my wife I hid them in several secret places. But the children were excellent detectives and they found all of them. They were happily opening packages constantly thanking considerate Santa Claus for his kindness and ability to know their desires. But had not received a single one. I knew they had forgotten my existence with my absence from their Christmas these years.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1：
I had to admit that my disappointment was growing steadily.
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Paragraph 2:
Suddenly my wife walked up to me.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】1 A 2. B 3. C
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B
答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. A
答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B
【答案】36. Located 37. after 38. shining
39. waters 40. invites 41. are 42. What
43. golden 44. an 45. which##that
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua. I’d like to suggest using AI tools like Deepseek for marking compositions instead of the “peer-cooperation” way.
There are several reasons for this. Firstly, AI tools like Deepseek can provide immediate feedback. Secondly, the feedback is highly detailed. It can point out not only grammar and spelling mistakes but also offer in-depth analysis of vocabulary usage and logical coherence. This helps us better understand our weaknesses. Moreover, AI can give a wide range of language suggestions, enabling us to learn different ways of expression.
I sincerely hope you’ll consider this proposal. It could potentially bring about a more efficient and effective writing - learning experience for all of us.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】I had to admit that my disappointment was growing steadily. I was wondering whether I could get a gift when my younger son ran to me, who was really kind enough to save my face. He asked me to admire his gift which he deeply believed was carefully chosen by Santa Claus. He said happily that he would share some of the gifts of his and allow me to choose one from them. I thanked him from the bottom of my heart, still feeling disappointed.
Suddenly my wife walked up to me. It seemed that she had guessed how I felt. She asked me to look at the Christmas tree which was decorated with so many boxes. I think she was showing off her efforts on the decoration but she took off a small box and passed it to me smiling and saying it was for me. I opened it and saw a letter which read “We will never forget you. Merry Christmas!” Under the letter was a watch which was clicking with delight. I was moved to tears.
