2025-2026学年河北省八校联考高三上学期12月期中英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Who is probably the woman
A. A waitress. B. A conductor. C. A taxi driver.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a hotel. C. On a train.
3. What will the man do next
A. Push the car. B. Replace the batteries. C. Sit in the driving seat.
4. What does Frank prefer to do
A. Stay with friends. B. Watch a match on TV. C. Play basketball.
5. What might be a solution to heavy traffic according to the man
A. Fewer cars. B. Wider streets. C. More buses.
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. When did the woman’s computer go wrong
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
7. What is wrong with the woman’s computer
A. It won’t start. B. It runs very slow. C. It can’t connect to the Internet.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the man just do
A He visited his cousins. B. He played video games. C. He had a history lesson.
9. What is the woman’s attitude towards using video games in teaching
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Dismissive.
10. What are the speakers talking about
A. A way of teaching. B. A new lifestyle. C. A change in students’ hobbies.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the boy having this chat
A. To prepare for a book-writing project.
B. To conduct a survey for a local library.
C. To meet a requirement for his literature course.
12. What does the woman think of the study’s subject
A. Disappointing. B. Interesting. C. Difficult.
13. How often does the woman read books for pleasure now
A. Once a week. B. Three times a week. C. Once a month.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What will the group from the Eco-Club do tomorrow morning
A. Display handmade items in the school hall.
B. Teach students to make eco-friendly items.
C. Tell students to recycle materials properly.
15. Who will probably clean the school library
A. The students who make poor-quality items.
B. The students who don’t help with the charity sale.
C. The students who don’t create handmade items.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How does the speaker feel about the passage of time
A. Disappointed. B. Amazed. C. Satisfied.
18. What does the speaker advise people to do in the new year
A. Learn from experiences. B. Look back on the past year. C. Look forward to new chances.
19. What is the best way to spread joy according to the speaker
A. Sending a card. B. Holding a party. C. Talking to people around you.
20. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To sell holiday cards. B. To encourage sincere wishes. C. To share New Year party plans.
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
Four Books You Won’t Want to Put Down
Follow these stories and see how those amazing people on risky missions go undercover.
The Secret Lives of Women Spies by Charlotte Philby
The author’s grandfather was Kim Philby, one of the most famous spies in history. In this fact book, she explores the secret stories of women secret agents (特工) from history — including brave skiers, clever code (密码) breakers and the brave secret agents who went undercover behind enemy lines.
Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel by Anthony Horowitz and Antony Johnston.
This is the graphic-novel version of the first Alex Rider book. After he is selected by MI6, 14-year-old Alex has to get into an organization run by a millionaire. The mission ahead of him will be exciting and dangerous.
Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo by Sufiya Ahmed
It’s autumn 1941, and Rosie Raja and her spy father find themselves in the city of Cairo. Officially their job is to protect Egypt’s ancient objects during war, but secretly they are on a mission to find a traitor (背叛者). Part of the Rosie Raja series, this action-packed wartime novel is partly inspired by real history.
Spies by David Long
Did you know that the author Roald Dahl was a spy Or that elegant dancer Josephine Baker was also a secret agent Explore the interesting history of spies and spy-craft with this collection of the stories of 27 courageous spies from history, carefully told by award-winning writer David Long.
1. What kind of people’s secret stories are explored in Charlotte Philby’s book
A. Female athletes. B. Female spies.
C. Famous billionaires. D. Brave soldiers.
2. What is the public task of Rosie Raja and her spy father
A. To find a traitor. B. To fight enemies.
C. To guard ancient objects. D. To collect information.
3. Which writer once worked as a spy
A. Roald Dahl. B. David Long.
C. Sufiya Ahmed. D. Anthony Horowitz.
B
Ellie Hamby, 84, from Abilene, Texas, and Dr. Sandy Hazelip, 84, from Eastland, Texas, dreamed of traveling the world and it finally happened. They shared their intention to travel the world together in a video online — and, more importantly, how they made it happen. Hamby and Hazelip talked about their journey together and what they have learned from the world at over 80 years old.
The women’s friendship began over 20 years ago on a medical trip in Zambia, Africa, where Hamby and her late husband were directors and Hazelip was one of the physicians. Later on in Texas, both women found themselves facing life alone after their husbands passed away — but their bond was solidified when Hazelip moved in with Hamby for a few nights a week when she received an opportunity to open a clinic at a facility near Hamby.
Over the years, those moments together grew into a deep-seated friendship. The pair started their adventures together to remote places almost two decades ago, but it was their latest, most ambitious trip that brought them to the world’s attention.
“We’ve been to all seven continents, most of the world’s wonders and to almost 50 countries,” Hamby said. “The best highlights aren’t about the places, but about the people we met along the journey.” And their journeys have not been without moments of excitement, including a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway and a trip to the Middle East in 2011. Their most-recent senior travel adventure, the around-the-world-in-80-days trip, was done in 80 consecutive days, just like in Jules Verne’s novel — traveling day after day with no breaks.
Hamby and Hazelip said they had no idea their travels would turn them into social-media celebrities, but they now get recognized at airports after a video received over 6 million views. “Never in our wildest dreams did we think something like this would ever happen to us,” the friends said.
For those who may feel it is too late to live out their dreams, Hamby and Hazelip offered a powerful final message: “Get up out of your easy chair; step out of your comfort zone; make a plan and live.”
4. Where did Ellie Hamby and Dr. Sandy Hazelip first meet
A. In Abilene, Texas. B. On a medical mission in Zambia.
C. At a clinic near Hamby’s home. D. During their around-the-world trip.
5. What do Ellie Hamby and Dr. Sandy Hazelip think is the best part of their travels
A. Visiting all seven continents. B. Seeing most of the world’s wonders.
C. Meeting different people along the way. D. Taking the Trans-Siberian Railway.
6. What does the underlined word “consecutive” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Continuous. B. Separate. C. Occasional. D. Memorable.
7. What does two women’s experience show
A Interest is the best teacher. B. Traveling can make people famous.
C. Social media is essential for traveling. D. Age is not a barrier to pursuing one’s dreams.
C
Earlier this year, we learned from older adults that music serves as a powerful coping (应对) mechanism and source of escapism, with other studies also noting its role in providing companionship. This led us to question whether music’s impact on imagination could be scientifically proven. Can music truly be good company
Listening to music often causes mental imagery — simulating scenarios (模拟场景) not physically present. Research indicates that 77% of online music listeners, 73% of lab participants, and 83% of concert-goers experience such imagery. To explore further, we conducted experiments using a scene from the video game Journey, asking participants to imagine the journey’s continuation. They rated their imagination’s vividness, distance, and time traveled, with music generally enhancing these aspects compared to silence.
Music not only shapes the vividness of participants’ imagination but also the content of their plex stories emerge, often sharing similarities among those from the same cultural background. Heroic music, for instance, inspires uplifting themes. New events in these imagined stories match the patterns of musical tension.
Our latest study specifically explored whether music gives rise to imagined social interactions. We had 600 participants perform the imaginary journey task with or without Italian, Spanish, or Swedish folk music, with or without lyrics (歌词), and among native and non-native speakers. Natural language processing revealed social interaction as the dominant topic in imagined journeys, especially while listening to music, regardless of lyrics’ comprehension or presence.
To visualize these imagined journeys, we employed a generative AI system, Stable Diffusion, changing text descriptions into images. The results, supported by human-conducted analyses, showed three times more social interactions in music-inspired journeys.
Finally when presenting these images to another group, they could distinguish between music-inspired and silent-imagined content, but only when exposed to the same music. This suggests a shared understanding, or “theory of mind,” of what others might imagine while listening to music. Our findings collectively confirm that music can indeed be good company, shaping and enriching our imaginations.
8. Why did the researchers use a scene from the video game Journey
A. To explore how music affects imagination. B. To prove music’s role in a video game.
C. To show the popularity of Journey. D. To test participants’ creative skills.
9. What conclusion can we draw from Paragraph 3
A. Music has little influence on story complexity.
B. Lyrics are essential for inspiring imaginative stories.
C. Musical tension leads to negative events in imagination.
D. Cultural background affects how people interpret heroic music.
10. What was the main purpose of using Stable Diffusion in the experiment
A. To replace human participants with AI completely.
B. To test whether AI enjoys listening to different types of music.
C. To compare human creativity against machine-generated content.
D. To visually represent participants’ imagined journeys for analysis.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Developing Intelligence: The Power of Music
B. The Impact of Music on Culture
C. Music: Good Company for the Imagination
D. The Development of Different Music in Europe
D
Brightly colored songbirds called tanagers (唐纳雀) are so eye-catching because they have a hidden layer (层) of black or white beneath their bright feathers (羽毛). Painters often prepare paper with a layer of white to enhance the colors they will eventually layer on. But it seems this is a mechanism that birds were using long before humans picked up paintbrushes.
Rosalyn Price-Waldman at Princeton University and her co-workers have found that when songbirds have bright red or yellow feather, they usually have white layers hidden underneath. When they have blue feather, they have black layers beneath.
To investigate why, they removed 72 feathers from tanager samples in a collection at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Through the systematic acquisition of photographic data illustrating the feathers against different backgrounds, the team measured how their reflectance or absorption of light changed, finding that the underlayers make the top layers look more colorful.
The red and yellow coloration is created by pigments (色素), which selectively absorb light to make color. This means the extra light from the white below makes them brighter, says Price-Waldman. But blue color comes from tiny structures inside the feathers that reflect light in specific directions, rather than absorbing light to create the color we see. Because of this, the light-absorbing black below makes the blue look brighter. “If you have white underneath them, they look a white-grey color,” says Price-Waldman.
Price-Waldman and her co-workers found that, in some cases, these layers of feathers generate sexual color differences in tanagers. They also found that this color-boosting strategy is seen in many other songbirds.
“While a lot of research has already been done to understand how birds produce such striking colors there is clearly a lot left to discover,” says Chris Cooney at the University of Sheffield, UK.
12. How did the researchers check how much light the feathers reflected or absorbed
A. By observing feathers in natural habitats.
B. By comparing feathers of different species.
C. By conducting chemical experiments on the feathers.
D. By taking pictures of the feathers on different backgrounds.
13. Why do black underlayers contribute to making blue feathers look brighter
A. They help absorb extra light. B. They contain special pigments.
C. They reflect light in specific ways. D. They increase feather thickness.
14. What can we infer about tanagers from the fifth paragraph
A. Tanagers use the color-boosting strategy best.
B. feather layers help tanagers attract mates easily.
C. Tanagers have more colorful feathers than other songbirds.
D. Male and female tanagers may have different feather colors.
15. What is Chris Cooney’s attitude toward current research on bird coloration
A. He believes the topic has been fully explored.
B. He doubts the value of continuing such research.
C. He feels future studies will reveal more mechanisms.
D. He is satisfied with the current level of understanding.
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。
Travel is enriching yet environmentally costly—plastics are a key mitting to plastic-free travel habits cuts your environmental impact while exploring the world.
Ideally, packing snacks for your travels helps save money and reduce waste. ____16____ To minimize the impact, consider plastic-free snack alternatives—like nuts, dried fruits, or homemade sandwiches—and pack them in reusable containers. You can also visit local markets for fresh, unpackaged snacks.
Bringing a filtered water bottle (滤水壶) is a game-changer for reducing plastic waste. You can refill it from any water source thanks to its built-in filter, eliminating the need for plastic bottles. By carrying one, you’re not only reducing plastic waste but saving money on bottled water purchases. ____17____
Shampoo bars (洗发皂) are an excellent plastic-free alternative that eliminates the need for liquid shampoo bottles. Their solid form makes them ideal for carry-on luggage and you can store one in a wooden container. ____18____ This simple step prevents it from softening.
Many of you already bring reusable bags to the grocery store. ____19____ Simply extend it to your travels by packing one for souvenirs. This makes it easy to decline plastic bags, making your souvenir shopping a positive experience for the environment.
____20____ When planning your travel, look for those that provide water refill stations to support your use of reusable bottles. Also, choose properties that have replaced single-use plastics with alternatives like bamboo toothbrushes and paper straws (吸管).
By adopting eco-friendly practices, you’ll not only reduce your plastic footprint but also inspire fellow travelers to do the same.
A. You can take the habit a step further.
B. Remember to let it air dry completely after use.
C. It’s a win-win for your wallet and the environment.
D. Consciously avoiding plastic products goes a long way.
E. Besides, you never have to question the safety of the water.
F. Prioritize hotels that have adopted plastic reduction initiatives.
G. However, the reality is that many ready-made options are plastic-wrapped.
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。
Here is my new story for anyone who has ever felt small and afraid. I hope you enjoy it.
When I was 4 years old, my parents ____21____ me in kindergarten. Since I was so young, they were given the ____22____ of letting me attend school early or wait a whole extra ____23____. I was a good reader and ____24____ to go to school, so Mom agreed. This ____25____ me always being the smallest one in the class and always half a head shorter than peers (同龄人) in photos. To ____26____ bullying, I befriended the biggest, most athletic boys, ____27____ to fit in. Yet shyness and fear ____28____ remained.
Even when adolescence (青春期) caught me up in high school, that scared little boy ____29____. I lifted weights to grow bigger, only to hurt my back. After quitting ____30____, muscles turned into fat, and it took years to lose weight — my back still ____31____ today, all from growing up small. I’ve ____32____ what life would be like if my parents had waited a year, letting me be the biggest instead. But I’m grateful for the choice they made. Growing up little taught me to face ____33____ and expanded my heart and soul. It didn’t just change me — it ____34____ who I am. In life, there are some ____35____ we choose, and others are chosen for us. What matters is how we travel them and always remember: no life is ever small.
21. A. lectured B. invited C. entered D. educated
22. A. theory B. option C. time D. signal
23. A. year B. month C. term D. week
24. A. awkward B. nervous C. patient D. eager
25. A. counted on B. led to C. objected to D. insisted on
26. A. cause B. face C. avoid D. ignore
27. A. struggling B. refusing C. failing D. demanding
28. A. rarely B. suddenly C. merely D. essentially
29. A. escaped B. stayed C. ran D. stood
30. A. business B. work C. school D. exercise
31. A. aches B. shakes C. breaks D. bends
32. A. guessed B. doubted C. wondered D. expected
33. A. fear B. anger C. regret D. relief
34. A. hid B. shaped C. limited D. changed
35. A. careers B. jobs C. lifestyles D. paths
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。
What if centuries-old relics (文物) could come to life as modern Chinese beauties This ____36____ (innovate) idea has become a reality thanks to Maodou, a young Chinese vlogger, who transforms ancient artifacts (古器物) into living characters through creative makeup videos.
Maodou ____37____ (fascinate) by traditional Chinese culture since childhood and treats cultural relics as living beings, believing that every artifact has ____38____ (it) own story to tell. She sees her “relic makeup” as the perfect way ____39____ (integrate) her artistic skills with her passion for culture. Her unique approach has captured online attention and her videos ____40____ (feature) national treasures have attracted over 90 million views.
____41____ average, it takes Maodou about two weeks to complete a single makeup video. Drawing ____42____ (inspire) from the appearance of a selected artifact, she first forms a rough idea and then conducts further research to polish the details. She also visits museums to observe the relics firsthand, ____43____ shapes her concept for filming and deepens her connection with the artifacts. “These objects, once touched by ____44____ warmth of ancient hands, are now admired by our eyes and might even hear our conversations,” she said.
Her goal is to ____45____ (masterful) portray artifacts with both historical depth and cultural continuity, making tradition feel dynamic and relevant to contemporary audiences.
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，校英文报的编辑，上周外教 Mr. Johnson 组织的户外英语课“The Touch of Nature”让你颇受启发。现请你据此为校英文报写一篇倡议书，呼吁同学们走进自然。内容包括：
1.课堂经历;
2.感受与呼吁。
注意：
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Step Outside and Breathe Nature
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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 still remember the incident on our 10th wedding anniversary. After a lovely dinner date with my husband, we drove home as midnight approached. On our way home, I had been expecting my naughty son, Jack, hadn’t messed up our home. After all, tidying up the house in the middle of the night was a pretty annoying task.
As we unlocked the door quietly, Jack turned on the lights dramatically and shouted: “Ta-daaa!” He gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance chocolate cake awaited our inspection. But I never made it all the way to the table.
I glanced past him, and felt down instantly. The kitchen was in complete chaos: cocoa powder spotted the refrigerator door, a spoon lay forgotten in the box, and milk spread on the floor. Mixing bowls were caked with sticky butter, and flour dusted the counter like snow.
“How many times have I told you not to make a mess ” I shouted angrily, “The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can’t bear to look at it!” Jack’s smile faded, and his shoulders slumped (耷拉下来). “Mom, I just wanted to ...” he tried to explain, but I cut him off sharply. “Save it. You’ll clean every bit of this up first thing tomorrow,” I said coldly, storming up the stairs and shutting the bedroom door with all my strength, leaving my husband and son frozen there.
I threw myself onto the bed. The image of the messy kitchen kept replaying in my mind — knocked over milk flour everywhere. I muttered (小声嘀咕) to myself, “That boy never listens. Why can’t he just keep things tidy for once ” I pulled the quilt over my head, trying to block out the frustration, but my mind wandered to how many times I’d cleaned up after Jack’s mischief (调皮捣蛋), and I felt myself getting angrier and angrier. “Should I help him clean up again this time ” I thought.
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。
Just then, my husband came in.
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Looking at tearful Jack, I walked over and hugged him tightly.
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