2025-2026学年广东省江门市新会区陈经纶中学高三上学期12月月考英语试题
满分120分，考试时间120分钟
第一部分 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
Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all
In many big cities in Europe and the US, it might seem like we’ve achieved cheap and easy mobility for everyone — just use your phone to find shared e-bikes and electric cars. But if you’re elderly, living in a low-income area or imagine without a smartphone or credit card, using these shared services becomes much more difficult. Here is a survey reporting barriers to using bike sharing.
Shared mobility could be a key part of a more sustainable transportation system. But to be most effective, it needs to include everyone. For-profit shared mobility providers have largely failed to deliver on this, but various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities.
By combining economic support, grassroots innovation, and empathetic (能产生共鸣的) design, these efforts aim to make mobility available to everyone, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure fair access for all. “You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility, ” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point&.
1. What percentage of lower income people express concern on safety in the survey
A. 24%. B. 27%. C. 42%. D. 88%.
2. Which solution involves the idea of recycling used bikes
A. Public-Sector Intervention. B. Community-Centric Design.
C. Technology Adaptation. D. Non-Profit Innovation.
3. What does Mosshammer stress to address the challenge
A. Increasing urban mobility. B. Offering affordable alternatives.
C. Integrating diverse viewpoints. D. Consulting with the users beforehand.
B
When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.
According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”
Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.
Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”
I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’ re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She is upset by her kids’ weight. B. She is critical of the way she was fed.
C. She is interested in making food. D. She is particular about what she eats.
5. Which of the following would Markey disapprove of
A. Allowing kids to eat cookies occasionally. B. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times.
C. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks. D. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes.
6. What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”
A. Make diet decisions on their own. B. Share their food with other kids.
C Eat up what is provided for them. D. Help their parents do the dishes.
7. What does the author think of the strategies she has been following
A. Costly. B. Complex.
C. Workable. D. Contradictory.
C
As the global population continues to expand, traditional farming methods are struggling to provide enough food. However, an innovative agricultural company in Compton, Los Angeles, may have the solution. Their revolutionary farming system could transform food production, offering remarkable efficiency and sustainability.
It’s far from the storybook picture of a farm — no mud, no boots, no hens pecking in the yard. Unlike conventional farms, this high-tech facility operates without soil, heavy machinery, or pesticides. Instead, it relies on automation and advanced plant science to maximize output. Using precisely calibrated (符合标准的) LED lighting and nutrient delivery systems, the facility produces up to 350 times more yields compared to traditional farms while using just 10% of the water — and it can be replicated (复制) almost anywhere.
The entire process — from planting seeds to packaging produce — is automated. From the moment a worker tips seeds into the sowing machine, robots take over. Nearly 80 plant scientists study best growing conditions for each plant, working with over 100 engineers who translate these findings into hardware and software solutions.
“Plants are really just little software programs,” explains one of the scientists. By studying plant DNA without changing it, scientists can program qualities like growth, flavor, and nutrition. For instance, exposing plants to blue light at specific growth cycles creates leaves with a satisfying crunch at harvest. The same principles can enhance antioxidant levels in vegetables by up to 40%. Since crops never contact soil, pesticides, or human hands, they require no washing — reducing both water waste and contamination risks.
One of the greatest threats to the natural world is habitat loss due to farmland expansion. If successful, farms like this could reduce deforestation while meeting food demands. Yet the high costs — including energy-intensive artificial lighting — may block global adoption, particularly in developing nations where infrastructure is limited.
Could this be the future of agriculture With its incredible efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and potential for worldwide replication, this high-tech farming model may soon become essential in feeding our growing world — if the challenges of scaling and affordability can be overcome.
8. What is the main feature of the innovative farming system
A. It demands water-free technology.
B. It gets high yields with little input.
C. It is widely introduced in the world.
D. It mixes old and new farming methods.
9. What is the scientists’ major role in the process of the farming system
A. They are gene editors. B. They are machine operators.
C. They are system monitors. D. They are plant programmers.
10. What may limit the worldwide spread of this farming system
A. Low public acceptance. B. Great farmland loss.
C. Poor production facilities. D. High energy demands.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of agriculture
A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
D
Neil Shubin’s Ends of the Earth provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the geology (地质学), oceanography, glaciology (冰川学), geopolitical, and climatology of the planet’s polar regions: Antarctica and the Arctic. Shubin integrates stories about his own fieldwork experiences in these places with these topics and argues that polar science provides an angle to see the natural world and the extraordinary ways we have come to know it.
Shubin explains climate cycles’ influence on world-wide glaciation. The “Snowball Earth” assumption suggests Earth was covered in ice twice: one 710 million years ago and the other 660million years ago. After each freezing period, Earth’s temperature rose quickly and the ice disappeared completely. These climatic changes affected the movement of early human ancestors, whose travels were influenced by habitat, glacial, and climate changes of the planet.
Shubin notes that the stories of the poles have largely been told by men who were explorers first and scientists second. To correct this, he highlights the work of three trailblazing women researchers in polar geology: Margaret Bradshaw, one of the first women to lead field teams in Antarctica; Maureen Raymo, who studies land weathering and the carbon cycle; and Mary Dawson, a paleontologist who discovered that the Arctic was warm 50 million years ago and animals could travel between continents.
While these regions seem remote from civilisation, Shubin reveals the impacts of pole changes on the other parts of the globe. These include increased greenhouse gas release, sped- up global warming, changes to animal populations, and the reemergence of diseases like anthrax. One of the most important impacts is on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) , an ocean current that brings warm water to the north Atlantic and keeps Europe “warm” relative to other locations at the same latitude (纬度). A collapse of the AMOC, which some experts argue is already occurring, could bring colder weather to these countries.
“Having led my own explorations to polar regions for several decades, I feel the work has become a part of me,” writes Shubin. “But the opposite is also true: our lives become part of the landscape.” Following this line of reasoning, we find it important to remember that our lives in nonpolar regions affect what happens at the poles.
12. What does Shubin’s book aim to do
A. Share his own travel stories. B. Offer insights into polar science.
C. Present tips for polar explorations. D. Discuss the geopolitics of the poles.
13. What does the underlined word “trailblazing” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Fascinating. B. Inspiring. C. Pioneering. D. Promising.
14. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Climate cycles restore polar balance. B. Polar changes escape human control.
C. Human activities shape polar eco-system. D. Tourism growth outweighs polar protection.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Trailblazing Women Researchers in Polar Geology.
B. Climate Cycles and Their Impact on Polar Glaciation.
C. Neil Shubin’s Fieldwork Experiences in Polar Regions.
D. Ends of the Earth: Polar Science and Global Connections.
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。
AI’s Place in Today’s Schools
Artificial intelligence is entering classrooms worldwide. This technology brings exciting possibilities for both teachers and students.
Personalized learning stands out as a key benefit. _______16_______ They then offer exercises matching that student’s level and speed. For example, a student struggling with math might get simpler problems first. This approach helps everyone progress more effectively.
Teachers gain valuable support from AI too. Grading homework and tests takes less time with AI assistance. Teachers can then focus more on guiding students directly. Furthermore, AI identifies topics where many students face difficulties. _______17_______
Accessibility improves significantly with AI. Students with hearing challenges can use tools that turn speech into text. Those with vision problems can have texts read aloud. _______18_______ Therefore classrooms become more inclusive places.
_______19_______ AI handles schedules and tracks resources efficiently. Finding free classrooms or books takes minutes instead of hours. This efficiency frees staff’s time for more important tasks.
Of course, multiple challenges remain. Protecting student data is extremely important. _______20_______ We must address these issues carefully. Still, AI clearly offers powerful ways to improve education for many when used wisely.
A. School management also becomes smoother.
B. AI tools can study how each student learns best.
C. Such tools ensure learning materials reach everyone.
D. Thus, education extends beyond traditional classrooms.
E. Teachers often require extra training to use AI effectively.
F. This insight allows teachers to adjust their lessons accordingly.
G. Without proper protection, student data may fall into wrong hands.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，每小题1分，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。
I love needles. They have a variety of uses, from creating vivid designs out of wool to providing medical ____21____. Each needle I own represents a different ____22____ in my life.
When I was 6, I was given small pink knitting needles. “I am knitting. Do you want me to teach you ” My grandmother ____23____ my hands in hers and showed me how to knit. While she was cooking, I would sit on her seat, knitting just like her. When I was first learning, I would frequently ask for ____24____, and constantly be scared of ruining our ____25____. After my grandmother left America, I missed the ____26____ of sticks clicking against each other and the smell of her Peruvian cornbread. No matter the ____27____, I know my grandmother and I will always be connected through the needles she ____28____.
Hypodermic (注射) needles are currently my most ____29____ needles. While many people hated hypodermic needles, to me they represent curing and my ____30____ in the medical field. This simple yet ____31____ needle is employed every day to protect lives. Suture (缝合) needles are the needles that I aim to use in the future. Only specially trained ____32____ can properly handle them. They ____33____ put people back together using incredible ____34____.
Needless to say, needles have always been a part of my life. They have been a physical ____35____ of how I’ve developed as a person.
21 A. advice B. information C. research D. treatment
22. A. secret B. stage C. opinion D. challenge
23. A. pressed B. shook C. held D. lifted
24. A. guidance B. praise C. admission D. introduction
25. A. cooperation B. creation C. fame D. opportunity
26. A. type B. move C. shadow D. sound
27. A. age B. change C. distance D. ability
28. A. showed off B. passed down C. put aside D. took up
29. A. feared B. remembered C. trusted D. used
30. A. career B. collection C. preference D. practice
31. A. powerful B. rare C. long D. sharp
32. A. patients B. tailors C. professionals D. officials
33. A. formally B. literally C. nearly D. curiously
34. A. courage B. strength C. imagination D. technique
35. A. test B. copy C. reminder D. product
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。
In 2018 a remarkable project began in Egypt’s Minya province. The $1-billion Sugar Canal project, led by Chinese companies, aimed to turn 76,000 hectares (公顷) of desert ____36____ farmland. Chinese firm ZPEC ____37____ (undertake) the key task of drilling wells to bring underground water to the surface, a mission seeming impossible in the heart of the desert.
At first, the team faced huge challenges. The first well took them nearly two months to complete, but now they can finish one in just 10 — 15 ____38____ (day) with advanced technology. Most workers are Egyptian, ____39____ (train) by Chinese technicians. “It’s all part of the Belt and Road cooperation,” said Li Wei, ZPEC’s manager.
So far, over 150 wells have been drilled, watering crops like sugar beets, alfalfa, and barley. ____40____ (incredible), beet productivity has risen by 50% within one year. The project also includes a sugar factory, ____41____ produces 900 tons of white sugar yearly. This not only boosts Egypt’s food ____42____ (secure) but creates thousands of jobs, bringing new life to local communities.
“This project is a game-changer for desert regions,” said Ahmed Soliman, ZPEC’s base manager. The once-deserted land turns green with water ____43____ (flow) from new wells. It’s ____44____ real-life story of hope in the desert, proving that even the harshest (恶劣的) environments can eventually ____45____ (transform) through international partnership and innovation.
第三部分：书面表达（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你班农场喜获丰收，同学们就所获农产品的处置方案进行了一次讨论。请你给英国笔友 Peter写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.介绍方案；
2.说明理由。
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 Peter,
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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。
When I was ten, my parents told me we were going to China for our summer holiday. I was over the moon — I had only ever seen the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in books, and now I would actually get to walk through history!
For weeks, I imagined the towering palaces, the red-and-gold gates, and the stories hidden in every corner. Finally, the day arrived, and there I was, standing in the heart of Beijing, staring up at the most magnificent buildings I had ever seen.
The Forbidden City was even more incredible in real life. The golden roofs shone under the sun, the delicate carvings told silent tales of emperors and warriors, and the vast courtyards made me feel like I had stepped into a fairy tale. Every turn revealed something new — a dragon statue, a marble staircase, a hidden garden — and I couldn’t stop taking pictures, desperate to capture every detail. My parents laughed as I dragged them from one spot to another, insisting on yet another photo.
What struck me most were the colors. The imperial yellow of the rooftops against the deep red walls looked brighter than any picture could show. Even the stone pathways seemed to glow with centuries of footsteps. I remembered running my fingers along a carved marble railing, wondering how many hands had touched that same spot over six hundred years.
The place was packed with tourists, all murmuring in different languages, their faces filled with the same amazement as mine. Some pointed at the architecture, others posed for pictures, and a few just stood quietly, taking it all in. The energy was infectious — everyone seemed to feel the magic of this ancient place.
As the afternoon wore on, we followed the crowd toward the exit. The sea of people was overwhelming, and I, being small for my age, grasped my father's hand tightly, afraid to get lost in the rushing crowd. The noise, the heat, and the excitement made everything feel like a blur — until suddenly, I looked down at the large hand I was holding — the wrong watch, the wrong-colored ring.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My blood turned to ice
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There he was, just three people away.
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