2025-2026学年江苏省外国语学校高三上学期12月月考英语试题2025. 12. 22
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. How far does the man have to run in the race
A. 100 meters. B. 400 meters C. 1600 meters
2. How does the man sound
A. Considerate. B. Grateful. C. Angry.
3. Why doesn’t the woman eat ice cream
A. She doesn’t like it. B. It is too expensive. C. It is bad for her health.
4. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Enjoying the weekend. B. Arranging a vacation. C. Touring in a wonderful city.
5. How many cups of coffee does the woman drink every week now
A. One. B. Three. C. Seven.
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. What did the man do last year
A. He finished his lessons and lectures.
B. He joined the student union.
C. He found an office job.
7. What makes the woman love the place
A. The great classes. B. The friendly people. C. The beautiful buildings.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. They are family. B. They are neighbors. C. They are strangers.
9. What animal did the speakers see
A A fish. B. A snake. C. A mouse.
10. How did the woman feel at last
A Bored. B. Frightened. C. Interested.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man probably
A. An actor. B. An editor. C. A company owner.
12. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a cinema. B. At a bookshop. C. At a newspaper office.
13. What will happen to the woman’s story
A. It will be published on the front page.
B. It will be read by Tom Cruise.
C. It will be turned into a movie.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who listed the number one hotel in the world
A. A popular website. B. A famous newspaper. C. A high-quality magazine.
15. What do all the rooms in the hotel have
A. Fashion magazines. B. Super large beds. C. Private pools.
16. What is the neighborhood of the hotel like
A. There is a shopping center. B. There are lots of clubs. C. It is not crowded there.
17. What may have changed the woman’s attitude toward the hotel
A. Its price. B. Its food. C. Its surroundings.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What can we know about Jim according to the speaker
A. He works with the speaker. B. He loves gardening. C. He is a science expert.
19. What happened to Jim and his team in the trip
A. They discovered a new animal. B. They had been apart for some nights.
C They planted various trees in the rainforest.
20. What will Jim do on the show
A. Answer some questions. B. Talk about his adventures. C. Give some tips on studying.
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，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Join us for a great day of fly fishing! The day begins with instruction from our experienced trip staff. Then we go to the water and catch fish! No experience necessary.
Registration
●Payment is accepted via credit card and can be made online.
●After payment you will receive a confirmation email which will include any forms you may have to fill out and return the Wednesday before you leave on your trip.
●Contact us with any questions regarding your trips. We are open from 4 to 7 pm. on Monday to Thursday and 2 to 5 pm. on Friday during the semester.
●Instructors will inform you of trip details and any pre-trip meeting during trip week.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel no later than seven days prior to the date of your trip to receive a refund (退款). If not, you will not receive a refund. If a trip is canceled due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances, you will be informed as soon as possible and will receive a full refund.
Forms and waivers (免责协议)
To participate in an outdoor trip you are required to complete a medical form and trip waiver.
Forms and waivers must be completed and returned by 5 pm. on the Wednesday before your trip. If else, you will be removed from the trip without a refund.
If you have already attended a trip this academic year you do not need to fill out a new medical form and instead resign your form, confirming that no information on your medical form has changed since last attending a trip. You must fill out a waiver every time you attend a trip.
1. When could you get trip details
A. Upon making payment.
B. The day after departure.
C. During the week of your trip.
D. Seven days before your journey.
2. What will lead to refund disqualification
A. Canceling the trip 8 days ahead.
B. Consulting at 3 pm. on Sunday.
C. Filling out a new medical form each trip.
D. Returning forms on Thursday of trip week.
3. What do we know about the trip
A. Refunds may be issued due to weather.
B. Fishing experience is preferred.
C. A waiver is a must once a year.
D. Payment can be made in cash.
B
Recently, the news that a school in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, serves pre-made meals to its students has sparked heated discussions across the country. People doubt if pre-made meals, despite being convenient, are healthy and nutritious enough for growing teenagers.
Pre-made meals refer to half-finished or finished dishes that are already cooked or prepared, according to the China Cuisine Association. There are several types of pre-made foods, including ready-to-eat food, such as canned food or cooked food in packages, and ready-to-heat or ready-to-cook food, which requires heating or cooking before being served.
Many people tend to think that ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook foods are less nutritious because they usually need to be kept in refrigerators. “Actually freezing does not cause a loss of nutrients,” Liu Junya, a 33-year-old dietitian in Beijing said . “Nutrient loss typically occurs during the heating or frying process.”
Vitamins from the B group and vitamin C found in meat and vegetables are heat-sensitive and can be lost during the process. By being heated or cooked twice or more, “pre-made foods can be less nutritious than freshly prepared and cooked foods,” Liu said.
Meanwhile, “many pre-made food companies prioritize taste over nutrition,” said Liu. This leads to higher levels of salt and sugar in the food, which may lead to health problems, such as high blood pressure in the long term.
Additives (添加) are also a major concern related to pre-made food. In China, there are strict standards for food additives. Currently, China’s food industry has well-developed techniques to preserve pre-made food without the excessive use of additives. Some food can be sterilized (消毒) and then sealed after cooking, followed by low-temperature storage, allowing for a longer shelf life. However, it’s essential that customers buy pre-made meals from qualified food companies or supermarkets.
It is hoped that regulations on pre-made meals can be strengthened to better ensure nutrition and hygiene (卫生). This way, “pre-made meals will be more accepted by the public,” Liu said.
4. What can we learn about pre-made meals from the article
A. They are rich in various vitamins.
B. They are popular among youngsters.
C. They taste better than home-made food.
D. They are already partially or fully cooked.
5. According to Liu Junya, when does nutrient loss typically occur in pre-made foods
A. During cooking. B. During freezing.
C. During packaging. D. During sales.
6. What is one of the key recommendations for consumers regarding pre-made meals
A. Keep pre-made meals frozen. B. Buy from reliable sources.
C. Follow the cooking instructions. D. Pay attention to the additives used.
7. What does Liu Junya think of pre-made meals
A. They are a safe choice for all.
B. They bring more convenience to daily life.
C. They can be acceptable if properly regulated.
D. They should be cut out for long-term health.
C
Starch (淀粉) is the main component of flour, rice and corn among others, while carbon dioxide makes up the vast majority of greenhouse gases. One day, humans may be able to “eat” carbon dioxide, and global warming could be “eaten away” by carbon lovers. Although it sounds wild, the day is coming.
Chinese scientists have created starch using carbon dioxide, hydrogen and electricity, according to a study published in Science in September, 2021. “Plants create starch through photosynthesis (光合作用), which is a complex and inefficient process,” Ma Yanhe, director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, told China Daily. He added that it would take a plant about 60 steps to turn carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into starch.
“Our breakthrough shows that making starch is achievable in a lab. This method makes it possible to produce food in factories and there are many industries that can benefit from this technology” Ma told China Daily.
The team has been working on the process for 6 years. “The first step of the method is to convent carbon dioxide and hydrogen into methanol (甲醇), which is a molecule (分子) that contains a single carbon atom,” Cai Tao, one of the first authors of the study, told. China Daily,
Scientists then piece these single-carbon molecules into bigger and more complex molecules. With the help of supercomputing, Chinese scientists have simplified the natural starch-making process from about 60 steps to 11.
“The new process has made it possible to turn starch production from traditional agricultural production to industrial production. And it may be possible to satisfy our needs without farming in the future. This will not only help save water, fertilizer and land but also help recycle carbon dioxide to deal with climate change, a research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences told the Global Times.
The study can also benefit space exploration in the future. The starch may provide a secure food source for astronauts as they travel long distances in space by simply turning the carbon dioxide they breathe out into food.
8. What does Ma Yanhe think of the new method of creating starch
A. It’s extremely complex and inefficient.
B. It’s achievable through photosynthesis.
C. It’s more efficient than the natural method.
D. It’s a way of dealing with global warming.
9. What’s the main idea of paragraph 6
A. The method of producing starch traditionally.
B. The differences between producing starch traditionally and industrially.
C. The benefits of producing starch industrially.
D. The method of recycling carbon dioxide.
10. What can be learned about the breakthrough
A. It can change the way of starch production.
B. It can help improve people’s health.
C. It can provide astronauts with nutritious food.
D. It can save farmers from traditional agriculture.
11. What can be the best title of this passage
A. Hungry for starch B. Smart with starch
C. Secure about food supply D. Beneficial to food diversity
D
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that has fascinated humans for centuries. These colorful displays in the night sky are primarily visible in the polar regions, particularly in countries like Norway, Canada, and Iceland. The lights are caused by solar particles (粒子) interacting with the Earth’s magnetic (磁的) field and atmosphere. When charged particles from the sun crash with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, they release energy in the form of light. This process is known as ionization.
The colors of the Aurora Borealis can vary greatly. Green is the most common color, produced when solar particles interact with O at lower altitudes (海拔). Red auroras are rarer and occur when particles interact with O at much higher altitudes. Blue and purple auroras are even rarer and are caused by interactions with N2.
Scientists have been studying the Aurora Borealis for many years to understand its causes and effects. One interesting finding is that the auroras can affect radio communications and power supply. During strong solar storms, the increased activity of solar particles can cause disruptions in these systems. This is because the electromagnetic fields created by the auroras can disturb the signals used by these technologies.
Despite the potential for disturbance, the beauty of the Aurora Borealis continues to attract tourists from around the world. Many people travel to remote locations in the polar regions to witness this natural wonder. Some companies even offer special tours and packages for aurora viewing. These tours often include activities like dog sledding and snowmobiling. The experience of seeing the Northern Lights is often described as magical and unforgettable.
However, predicting the exact timing and location of the Aurora Borealis remains a challenge. Scientists use data from satellites and ground-based observatories to monitor solar activity and make predictions. But the auroras are still somewhat unpredictable, which adds to their mystery and allure.
12. What causes the different colors of the Aurora Borealis
A. The strength of solar storms.
B. The different speeds of solar particles.
C. The substances that react and their locations.
D. The changes in the Earth’s magnetic field strength.
13. What can be inferred about the Aurora Borealis
A. It promotes the development of modern technology.
B. It brings challenges to the technological systems.
C. It has a significant impact on climate change.
D. It improves the accuracy of satellite signals.
14. What does the underlined word “allure” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Threat. B. Frequency. C. Complexity. D. Attraction.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Impact of the Northern Lights
B. The Science and Wonder of the Northern Lights
C. The Reasons for People’s Passion for the Aurora Borealis
D. The Challenges and Methods to Predict the Aurora Borealis
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Your immune system operates in a very delicate balance. It must be strong and complicated enough to fight off a variety of illnesses and infections, but not so strong that it overreacts unnecessarily. To achieve this, there are things you can do to help give your immune system what it needs to function at its best. ____16____
Maintain a healthy diet.
____17____ This means making sure you eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, proteins, healthy fats, etc. “When your body has sufficient amounts of the micronutrients found in these foods, it helps to maintain your immune system’s homeostasis (体内稳态),” says Dr. Chen Lin, an Allergy and Immunology specialist.
Exercise regularly.
“Moderate-intensity exercise helps enhance immune surveillance (监视),” explains Dr. Lin. You can think of immune surveillance as a monitoring process of your immune system. ____18____ This means it’s important to focus on staying active and getting regular exercise.
Get plenty of sleep.
Sleep certainly doesn’t feel like an active process. ____19____ “Sleep is important for the immune system’s homeostasis,” says Dr. Lin. To give your immune system the best chance to fight off infection and illness, it’s important to get sufficient hours of high-quality sleep on a regular schedule every night.
Minimize stress.
Stress can potentially have a secondary impact on how well your immune system functions if it leads to sleep disturbances, reduced water intake, less frequent exercise and more. ____20____ Whether it’s deep breathing, meditation (冥想) or exercise, you should get familiar with the activities that help you reduce stress.
A. A well-balanced diet is key to a strong immune system.
B. Stress is different for everyone, and how we relieve it differs too.
C. Now let’s explore why a strong immune system can help you stay healthy.
D. And exercise helps immune cells be more efficient at detecting and reacting to infection.
E. Water plays many important roles in your body, including supporting your immune system.
F. Here are a few science-backed ways to build and maintain a strong, healthy immune system.
G. However, there are plenty of important things happening in your body when you’re not awake.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This world is not really peaceful. The heartbroken scenes in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are ____21____ day by day. I cannot help thinking about my unique family situation. I am the father of two adopted boys, one from Russia and the other from Ukraine, and I ____22____ them when they were very little.
Young men now, each ____23____ his way in life, but they still carry a strong ____24____ of their origins, although Alyosha less so than Anton. While Alyosha does not often ____25____ the land of his Russian birth, Anton’s feelings for Ukraine run deep: When Crimea (克里米亚) joined Russia in 2014, Anton was 17.
I’m grateful that ____26____ the conflict, they behave as if their ____27____ is one of blood.
In addition to ____28____, another word comes to mind: absence. I often see crowded ____29____ of mothers and children everywhere, huddled (蜷缩) in dark and _____30_____ spaces on the news now. But my boys aren’t there. I also often see children crying as they hug tightly fathers who must _____31_____ themselves to wars. But my sons are here, and I am available to them.
Especially, in these _____32_____ times, when it is easy to draw battle lines and take _____33_____, events have, instead, pushed my sons _____34_____ together. Staring at them, I realize that I am not looking at a Russian and a Ukrainian; I am looking at two people who love each other so much that doing the other _____35_____ is unthinkable.
21. A. finishing B. unfolding C. decreasing D. improving
22. A. disliked B. attracted C. arranged D. adopted
23. A. blocks B. abandons C. makes D. quits
24. A. offence B. boredom C. sense D. discrimination
25. A. flee from B. take over C. deal with D. think of
26. A. before B. until C. despite D. without
27. A. hair B. bond C. brain D. health
28. A. surprise B. gratitude C. excitement D. enthusiasm
29. A. gatherings B. harbors C. airports D. stations
30. A. messy B. quiet C. clean D. elegant
31. A. enjoy B. commit C. express D. thank
32. A. ancient B. modern C. peaceful D. troubled
33. A. photos B. seats C. sides D. posts
34. A. farther B. higher C. longer D. closer
35. A. harm B. good C. justice D. honor.
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
语法填空
A comforting cup of tea is an essential part of the day for hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Worldwide, three billion cups of tea ____36____ (consume) every day. To ____37____ (full) appreciate the ancient roots of the herbal drink, a visit to the China National Tea Museum might be in order. The institution has a long history.
____38____ (locate) in Hangzhou, the museum occupies a park-like setting. Inside, various halls demonstrate the story of tea, its ceremonies and its tools. Records of tea drinking date as far back as the ____39____ (nine) century B. C. in China. Originally the leaves were baked into a brick, a part of ____40____ could be broken off and made into a powder. Tea spread into northern China during the Tang Dynasty; by the Song Dynasty it ____41____ (acquire) a loose-leaf production as well as the ceremonies that made its consumption ____42____ art form.
The art of tea extended to its fancy containers, which are ____43____ display at the museum. Gracefully rounded kettles date back 5,000 years; tea bowls from the Tang Dynasty have a beautiful simplicity. Today ____44____ (visit) can observe a tea ceremony that might be enough _____45_____ (change) even the most passionate coffee drinker.
第三节 单词填空 (共10题每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母提示，在空白处填入1个适当形式正确的单词。
46. I am often ________ (恼怒的，烦闷的) when he plays practical jokes on people around him. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Despite his success, he remained humble and never showed any s________ towards others. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. Considering there are so many challenges to deal with, are you still ________ (乐观的) about the future of VR (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The ________ (和谐的，和睦的) atmosphere in our class makes it a pleasant place to study and get along with each other. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. Deep-learning AI has the c________ to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex networks of the human brain. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. The time capsule, _____________(埋藏) 50 feet below the ground in a park, was designed to be opened in the year 6939.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial r________ technology can be trusted, otherwise we will have to face the consequences. (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. When passenger drones are flying above our cities in large q____________, the sky will be getting more and more crowded.(根据首字母单词拼写)
54. In summary, being a ________ (可持续的) tourist comes down to respect for nature, culture and people. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. The police arrested (逮捕) the hunters, who used drones to track and kill rare animals i________.(根据首字母单词拼写)
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 (满分15分)
56. 学校英语俱乐部将组织关于“生活中具有重大影响的科技产品——AI”的讨论，请你作为代表发言，内容包括：
1.介绍AI及其影响；
2.对AI的展望。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
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第二节 (满分20分)
57. 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。
One day, Mrs. Green asked everyone about their dream jobs. The classroom suddenly got filled with eager voices as classmates enthusiastically shared their dreams. “I want to be a college professor,” said Sarah confidently. “I dream of becoming a basketball player,” exclaimed Mike with light in his eye. The air was filled with dreams of doctors, nurses, police and various professions.
When Mrs. Green turned her attention to me, inquiring about my future career, I hesitated. “I don’t know yet,” I admitted. Then she asked if I wished to follow in my dad’s footsteps. “No,” I replied firmly.
My dad is a distinguished doctor with a demanding schedule, who often finds himself engaged in the responsibilities of his job. Thus, he often return s home late in the evening. The limited time we spent together during my growth created a noticeable distance in our relationship. I had such a lot to complain about his job and thus being a doctor would be the last option I would take.
Upon hearing my response, Mrs. Green remained silent. Instead, she encouraged me to reflect further.
A turning point came when our school organized a cultural festival. It was an important event, and we had been preparing for it for a long time. For my role, I needed to purchase a costume. Unfortunately, my mother was abroad, so the responsibility fell on my father. Unwillingly, I agreed, acknowledging that there was no other choice.
In the mall, my dad’s unfamiliarity with the shopping list became apparent. Despite Mom’s thorough list, we wandered aimlessly through the floors, struggling to find the necessary items. As we did, I felt a growing sense of discomfort.
Suddenly, a chaos drew our attention. A crowd had gathered, and someone was shouting for help. It turned out that an elderly customer had a fall, and onlookers were at a loss on how to assist.
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。
Without hesitation, my father rushed forward.
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For the first time, I felt a sense of pride in his work.
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