广东省汕头市2025-2026学年上学期高三期末英语试卷（无答案）

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汕头市2025—2026学年度普通高中毕业班教学质量监测
英 语
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分。
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。答案不能答在试卷上。试题序号从“21”开始。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
As the temperature drops, it's not just about warm sweaters and hot chocolate. Cold weather can actually have a big impact on your health. Let's learn something so as to stay safe and healthy this season!
Why Is Cold Winter A Challenge
Winter brings more than just colds. Icy sidewalks can lead to slips and falls. Cold air may also harm your lungs and heart, raising the risk of chest infections especially for the elders.
Fighting Off Winter Illnesses
Most common winter illnesses can be handled at home. However, flu can be more serious than you think. A flu vaccine is a simple way to protect you. And don't forget the power of handwashing! Cleaning up with water, adding soap if possible, on a regular basis is one of the most convenient ways to stop virus like the flu from spreading. Keep your house warm and your bedroom window closed especially on cold winter nights, as breathing cold air can be bad for your health.
Layer Up: A Good Way To Keep Warm
Staying warm is your secret weapon this season! When heading outside, wear several light layers instead of one heavy jacket. The trapped air between layers keeps you much warmer. You can try the 3-Layer Rule:
Note: Don't forget the hat, scarf and gloves — 40 % of body heat escapes from your head and neck.
Stay Active: Don't Let The Cold Make You A Couch Potato!
Staying active is crucial for both physical and mental health. If you're stuck indoors, get up and stretch your body at least once in an hour. Break up your time spent being inactive by walking around your home or standing up from your chair when you are on phone. Any movement helps boost your mood and keep your body strong.
With these easy tips, you can enjoy the winter while staying happy and healthy. Check out further advice on how to stay well this winter on our websites. Stay warm, stay active, and take care!
21. What is the easiest way to fight against winter illnesses
A. Washing hands regularly. B. Staying away from flu.
C. Having a special vaccine. D. Closing the house's windows.
22. How does the outer layer help stay warm
A. It traps air to provide warmth.
B. It absorbs sweat from the skin.
C. It keeps cold wind and rain out.
D. It prevents heat loss from the neck.
23. Which activity is recommended to keep you active in winter
A. Break up your time schedule.
B. Stay indoors and rest to avoid the cold.
C. Keep standing when on phone.
D. Get up and loosen up after sitting for long.
B
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, was awarded the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee (SNSB) on May 29. The event, held near Washington,
D.
C. and broadcast live on TV, was especially meaningful as it marked a century of the competition
The SNSB, which began in 1925, is one of America's most famous educational contests. It's open to students who haven't turned 16 or finished 8th grade. This year, 243 young spellers, aged 8 to 14, reached the national competition. After several intense rounds, only three finalists remained: Faizan, 14-year-old Sarvadnya Kadam, and 11-year-old Sarv Dharavane. Both opponents misspelled their words, giving Faizan a chance to win. But he also failed on "commelina," bringing his opponents back. Ultimately, Faizan correctly spelled "éclaircissement" — meaning "a clearing up of something difficult to understand". Overjoyed, he pumped his fists and fell to the stage.
The road to that moment began four years ago, when his first national appearance ended early. Watching older contestants handle difficult words calmly inspired him. He later shared, "I realize it's not just spelling — it's a test of willpower." He even created personalized word banks using programming software.
In his next attempt, Faizan entered the semifinals, but was tripped up by "xylophone", mistakenly confusing "ph" with "f". This setback taught him something new: "Every letter carries a cultural context — only memorizing is far less effective than understanding etymology (词源)." Thereafter, he spent 2 hours daily analyzing word origins.
This year, Faizan returned more confident and calm. Known for his fun personality, he even made a joke when the host told finalists to "take a deep breath." Faizan replied, "That won't help at all!" — making the audience laugh. When the final word was announced, he paused for two seconds to steady his breath, and then spelled it perfectly, earning thunderous applause.
Faizan now plans to save half the prize for university — he hopes to become a neurosurgeon — and donate the rest to charity. His four-year journey has made him a symbol of persistence, inspiring teenagers across the country.
24. Why did the 2025 SNSB carry extra meaning
A. It changed age limits.
B. It attracted special participants.
C. It was broadcast internationally.
D. It celebrated its 100th anniversary.
25. What lesson did the failures teach him
A. A good memory is not enough. B. Software programming is helpful.
C. Pronunciation matters more. D. Long words are hard to remember.
26. What kind of person can Faizan be described as
A. Serious and strict. B. Intelligent and determined. C. Confident and reserved. D. Humorous and demanding.
27. What does the story illustrate
A. Persistence pays off. B. Luck matters more. C. Talent beats practice. D. Speed brings victory.
C
Imagine you are preparing a class presentation when you suddenly remember you forgot to feed the cat. You grab your phone to text your mum, but an ad jumps out: “50 % off your favourite brand!” One tap leads to another; ten minutes later you have looked through reviews, filled a cart and almost missed your own slide. This phenomenon is called “popcorn (爆米花) brain”.
The term was introduced in 2011 by researcher David Levy from the University of Washington. It describes a mental state where attention wanders, and thoughts jump quickly from one topic to another — just like popcorn popping rapidly in a hot pan.
People with popcorn brain find it hard to concentrate or maintain a clear line of thinking. University of California Researcher Gloria Mark tracked 2,000 American office workers and students in her two-decade study on attention with silent screen recorders and heart-rate belts. In 2004 people stayed on one task for 2.5 minutes on average; by 2020 the figure had fallen to 47 seconds. Heart-rate data showed that every extra switch raised a stress hormone (荷尔蒙) by about 7 %.
Studies show that digital technology, especially social media, worsens this condition. Data Reportal’s 2024 report pooled screen-time records from 1.3 million users in 40 countries and found further proof. For instance, people in America aged 16–24 averaged 7 hours 3 minutes online per day, equaling roughly 17 years of adult life. Such constant digital exposure trains the brain to prefer short bursts of information. As a result, focusing on one task becomes harder. Information overload also affects memory, decision-making, and emotional control.
The cure, tested in follow-up trials, is brief: set clear tech boundaries. Recommended strategies include limiting daily screen time, turning off non-essential notification, and creating tech-free periods or spaces. Building a structured daily routine is also advised: individuals can begin by measuring their current focus duration, then set realistic goals and stick to a fixed schedule for important tasks. This consistent practice strengthens habits and prepares your mind and body to focus on the task for a longer period without getting popcorn brain.
28. How does the author present the issue in paragraph 1
A. By defining a concept. B. By providing statistics.
C. By giving an example. D. By introducing a presentation.
29. What can be inferred from the data in Gloria Mark’s study
A. Attention on a task dropped half in decades.
B. Frequent switching may increase mental stress.
C. People’s average screen time decreased steadily.
D. Shortened screen time may lead to higher heart disease risk.
30. What does the underlined word “pooled” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Evaluated. B. Created C. Published. D. Collected.
31. According to the passage, how can we prevent getting “popcorn brain”
A. Setting aside no - device areas. B. Changing daily schedules flexibly.
C. Using more advanced digital devices. D. Checking essential notification regularly.
D
The ocean is home to numerous small floating organisms called zooplankton (浮游动物), some measuring as tiny as 0.04 inches long. They spend most of their lives asleep, deep in the ocean. New research has shined a light on how these little creatures are important for helping to protect the planet against global warming. Led by scientists from China, the UK and Canada, the research focused on the Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, which is about one sixteenth of Earth’s total ocean area.
The team studied zooplankton like krill (磷虾), which eat tiny plant - like organisms called phytoplankton (浮游植物) near the sea’s surface. These phytoplankton absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that traps the Sun’s heat in the atmosphere and contributes to climate change. In winter, the zooplankton sink about 1,600 feet below the ocean surface and slowly breathe out the carbon dioxide from the phytoplankton they have eaten, releasing it into the water. This process, called the “seasonal migrant pump”, transports more than 70 million tons of carbon to areas far below the ocean’s surface annually.
Because the zooplankton are so deep down, the gas they release takes many years — sometimes even centuries — to rise to the surface and enter Earth’s atmosphere. Angus Atkinson, who worked on the study, explained that without the seasonal migrant pump, the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would be double what they are now.
Guang Yang, another researcher, said zooplankton are “unsung heroes” of carbon storage. The team hopes the study will encourage scientists to include zooplankton in their calculations of how much carbon is stored around the world. It also highlights the importance of protecting the Southern Ocean, where krill are under threat from panies fish for krill as they are used in products like health supplements and fish food. Activists are concerned that overharvesting could affect the food chain in the ocean, noting that krill are not only a food source for whales, seals and seabirds but also help fight climate change.
32. What is the focus of the research
A. The threat of krill fishing to Antarctica’s Southern Ocean.
B. The living habits of zooplankton in the Southern Ocean.
C. The new method of measuring carbon storage in oceans.
D. The role of tiny ocean creatures in slowing global warming.
33. What can we know about the "seasonal migrant pump" process
A. The whole process happens only in winter.
B. Carbon is taken far below the ocean's surface.
C. Zooplankton absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
D. Phytoplankton release carbon dioxide in the ocean.
34. Why does carbon dioxide stay in the ocean for a long time
A. Because it is breathed out slowly.
B. Because it is transported too deep.
C. Because it is released into the water.
D. Because it is absorbed by phytoplankton.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Zooplankton: victims of global warming B. Phytoplankton: silent migrant heroes
C. Zooplankton: unnoticed climate regulators D. Phytoplankton: signs of seasonal migration
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。
When was the last time you updated your resume If it's been a while, you might want to give it a refresh. 36 Here's some advice on how to write a resume that's both competitive and up - to - date.
A standard resume typically begins with some key information at the top, such as your name and contact number. You don't need to include your home address. Doing so might suggest you aren't open to remote work opportunities. 37 Never underestimate how a shared academic interest can instantly build connection with the readers.
Adding a paragraph of three - to - five sentences summarizing your professional identity and career is crucial. 38 Use descriptive language to define your role, emphasize unique skills, and state career goals — ultimately showing how you plan to contribute to your field.
39 This acts as an enhanced digital version of your resume, offering additional features. Hiring managers often search for candidates online before interviews. Providing this link makes it easier for them to access relevant details about your qualifications.
Resume gaps aren't unusual, but they should be handled thoughtfully. A few ways can help address these gaps, such as listing work history by year instead of month to cover shorter unemployment periods. If needed, unpaid community work and volunteer service during the gap should be included. For longer gaps, briefly explain them in your cover letter. 40
A. Don't forget, however, to add your major.
B. Be aware that the standard is always changing.
C. This could significantly decrease your chances of being hired.
D. For a fuller professional picture, include a link to your profile.
E. The best way to handle the gaps is by removing it from your resume.
F. If asked during an interview, discuss them honestly rather than avoid.
G. This section should clarify your expertise, strengths, and key achievements.
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格处的最佳选项。
Nicholas learns at a different pace than his peers. He 41 with schoolwork and never wins a school race. However, he always wears a smile and his enthusiasm for life is 42 , winning everyone’s heart. When the community was forming a basketball team, though not athletic, he begged to join.
Basketball became Nicholas’s 43 and he trained tirelessly after school. He always stood near the free - throw line to 44 baskets one after another until the ball finally flew through the net. “Look at me, Coach!” he’d shout, jumping with 45 . The day before their first game, Nicholas’s eyes 46 when he was given the number “23” on his sportswear, a number he had always wanted.
That season was 47 and their team lost nearly every game. The last match was against the undefeated first - place team, and by the fourth quarter, they had been 30 points behind. During a time - out, “Nicholas has never scored. Let’s help him,” a teammate 48 and everyone agreed.
From then on, every time Nicholas’s team had the ball, it found him. Nicholas’s first throw missed, then the second 49 , and the third failed by inches. But soon something 50 occurred. The opposing team seemed to realize what was happening and slowed down the pace, not pressing too hard.
Nicholas kept trying, again and again, until the ball 51 went in. “I make it!” he 52 , arms outstretched. The audience rose and 53 , “Nicholas! Nicholas!” echoing throughout the gym.
The undefeated team still won but that night, everyone left feeling like a 54 , touched by the extraordinary kindness and 55 they’d witnessed.
41.A. deals B. experiments C. plays D. struggles
42.A. infectious B. natural C. common D. temporary
43.A. possession B. memory C. passion D. duty
44.A. kick B. catch C. shoot D. pass
45.A. courage B. joy C. relief D. comfort
46.A. closed B. hurt C. narrowed D. shone
47.A. tough B. boring C. short D. smooth
48.A. required B. proposed C. complained D. explained
49.A. slid away B. bounced out C. rolled over D. broke off
50.A. awkward B. amusing C. urgent D. heartwarming
51.A. eventually B. gradually C. unexpectedly D. instantly
52.A. whispered B. yelled C. sighed D. replied
53.A. cheered B. protested C. whispered D. responded
54.A. captain B. fan C. champion D. volunteer
55.A. strength B. competition C. inclusion D. admiration
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。
The world's first solar magnetic - field (磁场) telescope operating in the mid - infrared wavelength (中红外波长) range has 56 (official) become operational after gaining government 57 (approve), marking a major breakthrough in solar magnetic field research.
The telescope, known as the Accurate Infrared Magnetic Field Measurements of the Sun, or AIMS, is located in Lenghu township, Qinghai province, 58 an average altitude of about 4,000 meters. AIMS' development addresses a long - standing bottleneck in the century - old history of solar magnetic field measurements by achieving 59 leap from indirect to direct measurement.
The telescope reduces the impact of high environmental background noise in the mid - infrared wavelength range. 60 (combine) with cooling technologies, this design improves the precision of magnetic field measurements. In addition, the team has invented a new way 61 (adjust) polarized light (偏振光) and built a mirror - only instrument, 62 prevents unwanted polarization effects from affecting their results.
The telescope 63 (expect) to operate year round. Weather 64 (permit), it will have an anticipated 250 days of observation annually. The data collected will support fundamental research in solar physics and advance studies in space weather forecast. And the researchers further plan to collaborate with some leading international teams to maximize its 65 (science) impact.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友David得知你校近期举办了职业发展规划讲座，来信询问你相关情况。请你写一封回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍讲座内容；
2. 交流未来规划。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 （满分 25 分）
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。
There were only 30 days left for the final PE exam. Jack frowned at his 1000 - meter run score, another “Fail”. As the school’s well - known “coding talent,” he could develop practical apps that impressed everyone. But he just couldn’t finish the 1000 - meter run. Every attempt ended with burning lungs and he always finished far behind the others, never making the passing grade. The PE teacher’s words struck him hard, “A one - sided life won’t take you far. If you can’t overcome such a small challenge, how will you face tougher ones ” Jack stared at his sneakers, sad and embarrassed.
That afternoon, Jack ran into Leo, the monitor surrounded by piles of handwritten records. “I’ve finally finished sorting this data. It took me hours,” he complained, “One sheet listed a 1000 - meter result as 3‘45” while another as 225 seconds; some names were written last - name - first, others first - name - last. How I wish there were a tool to collect results directly next time!”
Hearing this, Jack’s eyes lit up. “The PE office has recently been equipped with a set of smartwatches. I can develop a personalized app running on the smartwatches,” he offered excitedly. “When students run the 1000 - meter race with the smartwatches on their hands, the app will automatically record their time and other data in a consistent format.”
Later on, Jack devoted all his after - school hours to the app. Having developed the app, he tried to input some data to test whether it functioned properly. However, using the previous handwritten records for testing was trickier than expected and bugs kept popping up. As Jack struggled for a solution, his eyes fell on the PE score sheet and the teacher’s words echoed, “If you can’t overcome such a small challenge...”
Suddenly an idea struck him, “What if I run and collect firsthand data myself ” he thought. “That way, I can test the app in real time and also improve my running performance.” He shared the plan with Leo, who responded with immediate support, “I’ll run with you every step of the way.”
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。