2025-2026学年云南省五华区高三上学期期中考试英语试题
注意事项：
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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，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。
1. What is the man doing
A. Attending a meeting. B. Giving directions. C. Asking the way.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A gifted artist. B. An emotional film. C. A newly-released video.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gym. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop.
4. Who will pay the bill
A. The man. B. Both the speakers. C. The woman.
5. What will the speakers do first
A. Pick up their mom. B. Buy some food. C. Take the cat home.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What might the man do in the City Park cleanup
A. Planting native trees. B. Cleaning polluted water. C. Removing weeds.
7. How long will the cleanup activities last
A. 30 minutes. B. 2 hours. C. 3 hours.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What is Johnny’s current situation
A. He has returned home.
B. He can walk with assistance.
C. He is waiting for his operation.
9. Who is taking care of Johnny in Maryland
A. His wife. B. His child. C. A caregiver.
10. What is the main purpose of Johnny’s call
A. To plan a welcome-home party.
B. To inform Karina of his condition.
C. To ask for help with the children.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Fellow teachers.
12. Why can’t Jack switch his major
A. He missed the deadline. B. He failed the interview. C. He wasn’t qualified.
13. What does Mrs. Jane offer to do
A. Help with Jack’s math.
B. Lend Jack history materials.
C. Talk to the administration.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。
14. How long can Katy stay without her phone at most
A. One or two hours. B. A few minutes. C. A full day.
15. Why can the man go a long time without checking his phones
A. He often leaves them at home.
B. He thinks they are unnecessary.
C. He mainly uses a desktop computer.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the convenience of smartphones
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What inspired Ben’s business
A. A visit to a local coffee company.
B. The business courses he attended.
C. The clothing brand of his family.
18. How did Ben find his supplier
A. By adopting advice from his family.
B. By visiting local farms in person.
C. By searching on the Internet.
19. Why did Ben donate part of the company’s profits
A. To offer scholarships to students.
B. To develop new coffee varieties.
C. To help teens with mental problems.
20. What is Andrew’s role in the company
A He is the manager of sales.
B. He gives coffee making tips.
C. He is in charge of product testing.
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
Encounters with folk music and distinctive European instruments are always a creative inspiration. Anything different from the usual mainstream and listening habits makes us curious.
Germany: Waldzither
Only recently, Waldzither made it onto the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. It has been around for more than 120 years, dating back to around 1900, when it first appeared in Thuringia. Interestingly, the first models of this folk instrument were made and played by loggers and miners, who then passed on their knowledge from generation to generation.
Greece: Bouzouki
The bouzouki is an international ambassador of Greece and has long become a symbol of Greece displaying an unstoppable passion for life and Southern melancholy at the same time. This pear-shaped stringed instrument, often seen as traditional, only entered Greece’s culture in the 1920s. With six or eight double chorus strings, the bouzouki is available in Greek or Irish versions.
Switzerland: Alphorn
Switzerland has more to offer than pocket knives, cheese, and chocolate. The country also has a musical national symbol: the alphorn. Around four metres in length, the wooden instrument was originally used by sheepmen to communicate across mountains and valleys. The alphorn is a natural instrument that seeks to explore the emotions of freedom, vastness, and loneliness through the sounds of nature.
Armenia: Duduk
This flute ranks among the world’s hardest to play yet develops as a beloved national instrument of Armenia. With an emotionally fascinating sound, the duduk tells stories of loneliness and vastly expansive landscapes. Crafted traditionally from selected woods which are wetted, dried, and then stored for several years to dry out completely, the duduk since 2005 has been recognized by UNESCO.
1. Which instrument has different versions
A. Waldzither. B. Bouzouki. C. Alphorn. D. Duduk.
2. What was the alphorn initially designed for
A. Folk stories telling. B. Interaction among sheepmen.
C. Knowledge spreading. D. Protection of local culture.
3. What do the four instruments have in common
A. Their music fits common listening habits. B. They all play mainstream music.
C. Their music appeals to Europeans only. D. They are unique folk instruments.
B
The day Barry and Margaret Sharman got married in 1968, they brought their wedding party to a photographer’s studio in Armstrong, British Columbia. However, when the photos became available, the newlyweds, with little money to spare, left the photos uncollected. “I just filed it away in my mind after we moved to Vancouver Island,” said Margaret. Years later, the studio closed and the photographer was nowhere to be found.
Then last month, more than 56 years later, Margaret was reunited with her long-lost wedding photos from Sandy Farynuk, one of her former bridesmaids (伴娘) and longtime friends. The photos had resurfaced when they were found in a box of photos donated from a garage sale to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery, where Farynuk’s historian friend worked. “Oh, my God That’s me!” Farynuk cried out. The Sharmans had also never seen the photos.
“It was right before Christmas and I had the photos delivered to them by their son, Noah,” Farynuk said. “I’ve known Margaret since I was two and I knew how much these would mean to her.” Barry Sharman said this unexpected gift brought Margaret to tears and they were both instantly transported back to their wedding reception.
It was especially touching for Margaret to see her older late sister Ruth in the group photo. “My mother made all of the bridesmaids’ pink dresses, and she made my wedding dress and put a lot of little flowers around the sleeves,” Margaret recalled. “I was overwhelmed when I saw the photos — that day is not very clear to me, but I remember that night one of them cheerfully picked Margaret up, took her shoe off and passed it around so people could fill it with money,” said Barry. The donations paid for their honeymoon.
Margaret said she wished she could track down the photographer. “He’s an angel,” she said. “The photos he took 56 years ago are the most thoughtful and precious gift I could ever have imagined.”
4. Why didn’t the couple get their wedding photos
A. They moved away later. B. They completely forgot.
C. They couldn’t afford them. D. The photographer lost them.
5. How did Margaret reunite with the photos
A. Her son regained them from the photographer. B. A museum historian mailed them to her.
C. She spotted them in a deserted garage box. D. Her close friend found them accidentally.
6. What can be learned about the couple’s wedding reception
A. Margaret’s sister missed their wedding.
B. Barry remembers every detail of the dresses.
C. Margaret’s mother offered them great assistance.
D. A certain friend took off Margaret’s shoe just for fun.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A photographer Creates Miracles B. Lost Photos Finally Reappear
C. A Wedding Over Half a Century ago D. Warm Memories Through the Years
C
Cities are not just visual landscapes — they are acoustic (声音的) environments. Yet for decades, urban planning has treated sound primarily as a disturbance to be blocked. Today, this mindset is shifting.
Long-term exposure to high noise increases stress, sleep disorders, and heart disease. Yet urban sounds are not necessarily negative. Researchers like Barry Truax and Murray Schafer pioneered the concept of the soundscape: listening to the total acoustic environment instead of measuring single sources of noise. Recent studies show that diverse sound environments — for example, combining birdsong, water features, or urban plants — can reduce stress levels compared to monotonous low-frequency noise.
How to shape a city that makes good sounds Urban layout (布局) matters. Wide roads can bring down noise but may increase traffic speed, generating more sound. Good urban sound design may help avoid this. In Miami Beach, SoundScape Park combines landscape architecture with a special sound system to improve performance effect, showing how public space can use sound positively.
However, despite growing awareness, few city plans include sound as a core design factor. Cities like Paris and Zurich are beginning to change this by using noise maps in their city plans and requiring acoustic impact assessments for major construction. Integrating sound-sensitive criteria into planning policy ensures that sound comfort is considered with air quality, light, and mobility.
New technologies are also helping us shape a better soundscape. Acoustic sensors and AI-powered noise mapping tools can track real-time sound conditions and mobile apps enable citizens to report pleasant or disturbing soundscapes, encouraging shared sound management.
Urban sound design must go beyond noise control. City planners, architects, and local communities should co-create spaces that sound as good as they look. Good urban soundscapes remind us that cities are not silent — they are meant to be heard.
8. What was the problem with past city planning
A. Focusing on diverse environments. B. Ignoring the management of noise.
C. Undervaluing the role of sound. D. Designing poor urban soundscapes.
9. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Single. B. Disturbing. C. Mixed. D. Consistent.
10. Which of the following contributes to a better soundscape
A. Having urban roads expanded. B. Maximizing control of individual noise.
C. Inspiring joint sound-shaping efforts. D. Improving urban air quality and mobility.
11. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. Urban sound design comes first. B. Soundscape design should be taken seriously.
C. Noise control is no longer necessary. D. Cities’ soundscape improves its appearance.
D
Microbes (微生物) from Siberian permafrost (冻土) seem to have remained alive over 100,000 years, and their genetic similarities with other species suggest long lifespans may be common among the closest living relatives of complex-celled organisms. Other microbes in ancient marine mud, some over 100 million years old, raise questions about whether single organisms can survive that long. “I can’t run an experiment that long and time is the most unusual factor,” says Karen Lloyd.
Lloyd’s team searched for microbes in ancient, unchanged places, surviving microbes must match the environment’s age. This led them to Siberia’s Chukchi Peninsula, where they sampled DNA from marine mud frozen 100,000 — 120,000 years ago.
To distinguish the living cells from the dead ones, researchers placed millions of DNA pieces from permafrost to reconstruct genomes (染色体). They then added an enzyme (酶) to repair degraded DNA and repeated reconstruction. Most genomes became more complete after repair, indicating dead cells lacking DNA integrity. But genomes from six species hardly changed, implying they came from living cells that had actively maintained their DNA for over 100,000 years.
All six species with complete DNA belonged to a group called Asgard microbes, considered the closest relatives of complex life forms. “Finding living Asgard microbes in ancient permafrost provides a window into their evolutionary history and how they may have influenced the emergence of complex organisms,” says team member Renxing Liang at the China University of Geosciences.
A further surprise was that the long-lived species were much like Asgard microbes from non-extreme environments. They share genes for protein and DNA repair, likely enabling endurance in extremely low-energy environments.
Steven D’Hondt of the University of Rhode Island calls the work a real advance in understanding extremely long lifespans and their evolutionary basis. He suggests the results shouldn’t extend beyond frozen environments, mentioning frozen survival differs from living with very low-energy activities.
12. Why did Lloyd go to Siberia’s Chukchi Peninsula
A. To explore the ancient ocean. B. To prove her previous guess.
C. To remove frozen marine mud. D. To search for target microbes.
13 How did the researchers tell the cells were alive
A. By conducting experiments. B. By analyzing cases.
C. By referring to documents. D. By designing models.
14. What do we know about the Asgard microbes
A. They have a close connection with complex life.
B. They prefer to live in low-energy environments.
C. They can’t repair their own DNA independently.
D They don’t influence the evolution of complex life.
15. What is Steven D’Hondt’s suggestion about
A. Exploring the value of the studies. B. Applying the results properly.
C Focusing on the follow-up studies. D. Improving the research methods.
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。
How to Create a Harmonious Holiday Gathering
The holiday season is a time for family, feasting, and celebration. Sometimes, high expectations may lead to unwanted tension. ____16____. With a little planning and intention, you can turn your gathering into a warm, peaceful, and memorable occasion for everyone.
●Be cautious about alcohol
While a festive drink can add to the mood, excessive alcohol often fuels misunderstandings and conflicts. It weakens judgment and increases annoyance. ____17____. This simple step can significantly reduce the likelihood of disagreements and help everyone enjoy the day more fully.
●Embrace imperfections
____18____. When little accidents occur — like a burnt dish or a spilled drink — view them as part of the adventure. These unplanned moments often become the most cherished memories. In my family, we have a tradition: when things go wrong, we “press the reset button” together, releasing tension and starting fresh with laughter.
●____19____
Some topics, such as old arguments or politics, can stir up tension. To keep things positive, set friendly ground rules. A quick message to guests beforehand could say: “I hope we can keep conversations light and uplifting. If things get tense, I’ll gently guide us back to a positive place.” This ensures everyone feels respected and valued.
●Add a little structure
Providing gentle structure can guide interactions in a positive direction. ____20____. Conversation cards focused on gratitude or fun topics can help quieter guests participate, making the gathering feel balanced and welcoming. Games like riddles can create shared laughter and happy memories.
A. Avoid all informal conversations
B. Set gentle boundaries on conversation
C. Planning the details as expected is the most important
D. But taking intentional steps can create a welcoming environment
E. Consider limiting alcohol and offering non-alcoholic alternatives
F. Flexibility and a sense of humor are key to keeping the mood light
G. Some touches like small games encourage engagement and connection
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The bond between people and their animal companions generally does not fade with time or distance. Neal Rachal found a(n)____21____ dog when he went out to work. However, nobody ____22____ it in the days that followed. He adopted him and called him Benji, which changed the ____23____ of the puppy’s life.
Benji was actually Kingston. Five years earlier, he had ____24____ from his Louisiana home when the Hurricane Laura struck. Although its owners, LaFleur and her husband Joseph, fixed up the ____25____ windows then, Kingston was gone two months later ____26____. The couple turned to neighbors and the microchip company, PetLink, to ____27____ him, but everything was in vain. What made it even worse was that it wasn’t long before Joseph ____28____ his beloved ones. It never ____29____ LaFleur’s mind that her puppy would be ____30____250 miles away in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It wasn’t until Rachal took Kingston to a local veterinarian that everything took a ____31____, who found a microchip on the dog and ____32____ to LaFleur. “I thought it was nothing but a lie at first,” LaFleur recalled, “but when I was ____33____ it was real, I broke down in tears.”
When LaFleur shouted Kingston’s name, the dog’s ears stood up, and he ____34____ over and licked her excitedly. “It has truly eased my ____35____ from losing my husband,” LaFleur said, “because with Kingston I feel like I have a piece of him back.”
21. A. abused B. dangerous C. unexpected D. healthy
22. A. walked B. claimed C. trained D. abandoned
23. A. course B. value C. choice D. meaning
24. A. recovered B. escaped C. suffered D. emerged
25. A. freshly-painted B. elegantly-decorated C. heavily-broken D. automatically-controlled
26. A. gradually B. regularly C. bitterly D. unreasonably
27. A. engage B. pet C. locate D. replace
28. A. supported B. recognized C. comforted D. departed
29. A. crossed B. relaxed C. changed D. emptied
30. A. wandering B. dancing C. regretting D. shaking
31. A. moment B. chance C. break D. turn
32. A. reached out B. gave in C. looked forward D. held on
33. A. suspected B. convinced C. questioned D. warned
34. A. rolled B. slipped C. dashed D. tiptoed
35. A. disappointment B. sorrow C. anger D. fear
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。
On the south banks of the Hong River in the ____36____ (mountain) areas of southern Yunnan, the terraces (梯田) ____37____ (farm) by Hani people for over 1,300 years, who migrated here from the farther northwest. ____38____ (face) with the challenges and chances of their land with high mountains, narrow valleys, extremely high rainfall and sub-tropical valley climate, the Hani people have created out of the local forest an ____39____ (incredible) complex system of rice terraces.
There are four types of forests, the ancient “water recharge” forest, sacred forest, protection forests, and village forests for the supply of wood for daily ____40____ (item). Above the village are places for the Village God “Angma”, ____41____ soul of the village. There are also sites for the Land Protection God “Misong”, ____42____ the villagers pray for peace, health and prosperity.
Cracks in the rocks channel the rain, and sandstone beneath the rocky mountains traps the water and then later releases it as springs. As population increases rapidly, a complex system of channels has been developed ____43____ (spread) this water around the terraces in and between different valleys.
The Honghe Hani rice terraces reflect a strong land management system, which makes good use of environmental resources and ____44____ (demonstrate) a perfect harmony between people and their environment ecologically. Based ____45____ the spiritual respect for nature and the community, the system is known as the “Man-GodUnity social system”.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将举办“文化交流周”活动。外教Mr. Smith受邀进行一个关于“中西教育对比”的讲座。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 询问准备进展；
2. 告知活动安排。
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 Mr. Smith,
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Best regards,
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 had struggled with overwhelming stage fright ever since she picked up the violin two years ago. In the school orchestra, she always hid in the back row, her violin’s sound barely hearable beneath the others. Even when her music teacher, Mrs. Henderson, gently urged her to try a solo, Lila would shake her head — just the image of standing alone on stage, under the bright lights and hundreds of staring eyes, made her fingers go numb(麻木的), unable to press the right strings.
Everything shifted one weekend when her grandma, dusting off an old wooden music box, found a yellowed note inside. Dated 1957, it was her grandma’s own handwriting: “Too scared to play at the county fair. But Aunt Mabel said courage isn’t no fear — it’s playing anyway.” As Grandma handed it to Lila, her eyes soft with memory, Lila felt a spark. She chose Lullaby for the Dawn — the tune Grandma sang to her every night when she was little — and practiced constantly. She practiced at the bus stop, ignoring curious glances; she even ran through the melody(旋律) before bed, her violin leaning on her lap.
When the spring concert arrived, Lila’s knees knocked as she walked onstage. But then she spotted Grandma in the front row, holding the note up like a small flag. Taking a shaky breath, Lila closed her eyes and drew the bow(琴弓)across the strings. The first notes were somewhat unsteady, but soon the familiar melody wrapped around her, and she forgot the audience. When the last note faded, the room fell quiet for a second — then burst into thunderous applause.
Afterward, a little girl with a violin approached Lila. Her eyes shone with hope as she whispered, “I have a small school concert in three days, but I’m so scared to play alone.” Lila knelt down, pulled out a piece of paper, and wrote neatly, “Courage is starting when hands shake.” She handed the note to the girl, squeezing her small hand gently, and said, “You’ve got this.”
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。
Three days later, Lila saw the little girl in the backstage area.
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When the girl stepped onstage, she ran to Lila at once.
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