甘肃省临夏回族自治州临夏市临夏州2025-2026学年
高三上学期期末英语试题
第一部分 听力(略)
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。
2026 Trending Destinations Based on Bookings
An American company’s 2026 Trending Destinations report reveals popular travel spots based on customer bookings. Unlike typical lists, it shows surprising popular places. This list can give you good vacation ideas.
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is full of life and color, with many lively markets. It is the perfect starting place for a trip to North Africa. It’s also a history-lover’s dream, with plenty of sites to explore across millennia. It’s also a place that many of my friends in Barcelona have visited again and again. Don’t forget that it’s easy to include a visit to Morocco when you travel to Spain and Portugal.
Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica
If you want to stay in the lap of luxury while visiting Costa Rica, head to Papagayo. The area is full of beautiful and expensive hotels and resorts. Most are framed around the 1, 400-acre natural reserve that’s home to monkeys, and famous tropical (热带的) birds like toucans.
San Juan Mountains, USA
The San Juan Mountains frame famous towns like Durango, Colorado. They’re famous for their piles of fresh powder during winter, letting you take on adventures like skiing, dog-sledding, or even snowshoeing. When there’s no snow, they’re perfect for hours-long hikes where you’re guaranteed some peace and quiet.
St. Julian’s, Malta
Malta is home to dozens of coastal communities like St. Julian’s, which specialize in slow living, dreamy beaches, and modern culture. Malta has become a hotspot for travelers who want a blend of ancient history, preserved architecture, and slightly more high-end facilities, like fine dining and yachting (游艇).
1. What is Marrakech perfect for
A. Finding lively markets. B. Starting a North Africa trip.
C. Visiting friends in Barcelona. D. Traveling to Spain easily.
2. What can you see in Papagayo’s natural reserve
A. tropical birds and monkeys.
B. Beautiful and very cheap hotels.
C. Many different coastal communities.
D. Large numbers of historical sites.
3. What is a feature of the San Juan Mountains
A. They are close to Malta. B. They are perfect for yachting.
C. They offer winter sports. D. They have high-end facilities.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
B
While visiting Chicago from Michigan, Lavonne Schaafsma spent an afternoon in Millennium Park. On her way back to her car, she realized her purse was missing. Inside were her ID, credit cards, medication (药品), and several hundred dollars in cash.
“I started to feel anxiety, first in my legs, then in my stomach and then right on top of my chest,” Schaafsma recalled. “I couldn’t think straight.”
She retraced her steps for nearly an hour. Eventually, she entered a gift shop in a hurry and asked the cashier if anyone had turned in a black purse. The cashier’s eyes widened — someone had.
Overwhelmed with relief, Schaafsma began to cry. The cashier then shared an unexpected story. About half an hour earlier, two women had entered the shop, visibly upset. They found the purse on a park bench and saw a man going through it. When they questioned him, he made an answer in a low voice that his wife had lost it.
Sensing something was wrong, the women pretended the purse was theirs and managed to take it from him. Purse in hand, the women hurried to the gift shop and went inside. They waited for about half an hour to see if the owner would return, but when no one appeared, they left the purse with a security guard. Five minutes later, Schaafsma walked in.
“These women who I don’t know saved me hours of canceling cards and rescued me from massive anxiety,” Schaafsma said. She regrets never being able to thank them for their courage and quick thinking. The experience has made her reflect on her own willingness to help strangers. “What act of kindness am I willing to do on behalf of someone I don’t know ” she often wonders. To the two strangers, she says, “Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
4. What trouble did Schaafsma encounter in the park
A. She took her car keys by mistake. B. She broke her medical record.
C. She found her ID and books. D. She lost her black purse.
5. What does the underlined word “retraced” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Repeated. B. Forgot. C. Recorded. D. Recognized.
6. How did the two women get the purse
A. They bought it. B. They found it first.
C. They took it bravely. D. A man gave it.
7. Which of the following words can best describe Schaafsma
A. Grateful and reflective. B. Brave and cautious.
C. Devoted and generous. D. Patient and independent.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
In today’s world, smartphones have become a normal part of childhood for many kids. This is changing how children grow up, how they play, and how they connect with others. While technology offers useful tools and information, spending too much time on phones can lead to real problems. Studies show it can increase feelings of anxiety, make it harder to focus, and affect healthy sleep patterns.
Fortunately, many parents and communities are taking action. Movements like “Smartphone-Free Childhood” are gaining popularity. The main idea is simple: delay giving smartphones to children until they are older. Instead of screen time, these groups encourage real-world activities and face-to-face interaction. For instance, some neighborhoods have created “bike buddy” programs where children cycle to school together. Others provide “Balance Boxes” — kits (工具箱) containing toys, puzzles, and art supplies — to keep children engaged during family outings without needing a screen.
The success of these efforts depends on community solidarity (团结). When parents in a school or neighborhood agree together to wait, no single child feels excluded (被排斥的) for not having a smartphone. Schools that have carried out phone-free policies report positive results: classrooms are calmer and students are more focused on their lessons. As one student noted, without the constant distraction of phones, they can pay better attention in class and actually remember what they learn.
Creating a healthier balance doesn’t mean rejecting technology completely. It means making sure children have plenty of opportunities for unstructured play outdoors, safe streets to explore, and enough resting time at school. When children build forts (堡垒), or create art with their hands, they develop crucial life skills like creativity, problem-solving, and social confidence.
By working together, parents and communities can help the next generation build a childhood rooted in real experiences rather than digital ones. Returning to children the simple joys of free time, independent exploration, and genuine friendship is one of the most valuable investments we can make in their future well-being and happiness.
8. What is the purpose of “Smartphone-Free Childhood”
A. To stop children using smartphones completely.
B. To delay smartphone use for younger kids.
C. To teach children how to use smartphones safely.
D. To provide more smartphones for schools.
9. What can be inferred from the “bike buddy” program
A. Children prefer independent exploration. B. Schools provide free toys for kids.
C. Parents are against art supplies. D. Real-world interaction is encouraged.
10. What is the positive change that phone-free policies in schools bring to students
A. Using smartphones more wisely. B. Spending more time outdoors.
C. Becoming more focused in class. D. Communicating more with parents.
11. What does creating a healthier balance imply according to the passage
A. Rejecting technology from children’s lives.
B. Prioritizing real-world experiences for children.
C. Allowing unlimited smartphone use at home.
D. Reducing time for all children’s play activities.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B
D
Green roofs are no longer merely eco-friendly architectural features that enhance urban landscapes and contribute to cleaner, healthier cities. A recent study shows a promising new function: they can block an estimated 97.5% of microplastics from rainwater. This positions green roofs as a strategic opportunity for the initial interception of atmospheric pollutants, offering valuable insights for future microplastic pollution management strategies.
Also known as living roofs, green roofs are vegetated systems integrated into building structures, with designs varying by climate, and purpose. Their history spans from ancient Persia and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Scandinavian sod roofs. However, it was in 1980s Germany that a research-driven revival (复兴) took place, leading to modern “Building Integrated Vegetation” systems.
The benefits of green roofs are diverse. They provide heat regulation, enhance urban biodiversity, manage stormwater, reduce flood risk, offer sound insulation (隔音), and create recreational or food production spaces. Moreover, they deliver both physical and mental health benefits to nearby residents and workers. Previous research has also highlighted their role in reducing energy costs and clearing airborne pollutants.
A Tongji University study reveals green roofs can intercept most airborne microplastics. In simulated tests using soil and plants, 66%-92% of microplastic particles were trapped in the soil, with plants capturing the rest. While increased rainfall improved retention, fibers were harder to capture than fragments (碎片). This shows green roofs’ potential in reducing urban microplastic pollution.
However, the study acknowledges limitations. Results are based on controlled conditions and may not represent all green roofs, which perform differently across climates and seasons. Moreover, green roofs themselves may age and degrade, potentially producing new microplastics over time. Thus, they are not a “set it and forget it” solution.
Despite these uncertainties, the potential is significant. The researchers advocate for large-scale field studies to refine their findings. They maintain that expanding green roofs on a city or regional scale could cost-effectively reduce atmospheric microplastic pollution and support sustainable development. As they conclude, green roofs can play a valuable role in easing urban microplastic pollution and inform future environmental management strategies.
12. What is a newly discovered function of green roofs
A. Reducing urban noise pollution.
B. Enhancing urban food production.
C. Improving building energy efficiency.
D. Blocking microplastics from rainwater.
13. What can be inferred about the effectiveness of green roofs in capturing microplastics
A. It is higher during dry seasons. B. It is unaffected by rainfall intensity.
C. It varies with weather and location. D. It is consistent across all climates.
14. What is a potential long-term concern regarding green roofs
A. They may increase urban temperatures.
B. They could become a source of microplastics.
C. They might reduce urban biodiversity.
D. They will require no further maintenance.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Green Roofs: A Tool Against Microplastics
B. Microplastic Pollution: A New Threat
C. Green Roofs: A Historical Review
D. Building Design: Past and Future
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
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。
Benefits of Traveling with Your Parents
Traveling with your parents as an adult, you can explore new places and share special moments together that you can look back on with a smile. ____16____ According to a magazine, such trips can help rewrite old stories, deepen understanding, and strengthen your bond.
·You get to know them better.
A trip can provide a chance to discover new things about your family. For instance, you might discover that one of your parents has a talent for bargaining. Veronica West, a psychologist, says these realizations can create new layers in the relationship that are grounded in humor and curiosity. Furthermore, you can see your family solve travel problems. ____17____
·You can have a chance to create new memories.
____18____ Traveling can offer the chance to experience new and positive moments together. “If you didn’t make the best childhood memories growing up, travel lets you connect on something other than memories of your childhood or reunions,” West explains. “Instead, you’re building new memories — ideally with less yelling and better snacks,” she adds.
·____19____
Traveling with aging parents isn’t always simple due to schedules and different energy levels and interests. However, moments like laughter, quiet conversations, and viewing the same sight are deeply meaningful. Editor Dontaira Terrell says that traveling with her father filled her with gratitude and served as a reminder of the gift of time.
·You carry legacies (遗产) forward.
A shared trip also provides the opportunity to see the world through your parents’ eyes. For Terrell, her trip was a chance to experience historical sites and reconnect with her roots. ____20____ Her experience traveling with her father taught her that legacy lies in moments.
A. You realize the gift of time.
B. Indeed, new memories are important.
C. However, this experience does even more.
D. Everyone has a different outlook on their early years.
E. This shows you the skills they have that you don’t usually see at home.
F. You will get a lot of benefits about traveling with your parents as an adult.
G. It was also a reminder that she and her father’s stories and culture are living legacies.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. B 19. A 20. G
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。
In 1977, 15-year-old Eric Schwartz’s mother passed away. The ____21____ was damaging.
Days later, his family ____22____ from their New York hometown to Florida. “My dad thought it was the right place to get away from any ____23____ of my mom for the moment,” Schwartz recalled.
Upon returning, Schwartz had to go back to school, but he didn’t want to. “It was ____24____. Everybody knew what happened.”
He didn’t want to discuss her death and was ____25____ that most teachers didn’t mention it.
His last class was choir, taught by the beloved Renato Vellutino. As class ended, Schwartz was among the last to ____26____.
“You had to ____27____ through double doors next to the piano where he was seated,” Schwartz said. “As I walked by, he stood up, ____28____ me and pulled me into a bear hug. He didn’t say anything. I didn’t say anything. We didn’t need any ____29____.”
“I knew he cared and felt my pain. That’s all that ____30____.”
That hug changed Schwartz’s life. “That emotional ____31____ stuck with me. In the following years, I’ve tried to ____32____ it along to people in pain — to show without words that someone cares.”
About 20 years later, they ____33____ at a high school reunion. They shared another hug, and Schwartz expressed what that moment _____34_____.
“We got ____35____,” he said. “Both of us remembered that day.”
21. A. spirit B. memory C. loss D. shock
22. A. traveled B. moved C. came D. returned
23. A. message B. reminder C. thought D. sign
24. A. easy B. comfortable C. awkward D. painless
25. A. surprised B. angry C. comfortable D. grateful
26. A. arrive B. leave C. speak D. sing
27. A. walk out B. take away C. head off D. step in
28. A. saw B. pushed C. touched D. grabbed
29. A. sounds B. explanations C. words D. gifts
30. A. mattered B. worked C. helped D. changed
31. A. warmth B. danger C. challenge D. gesture
32. A. tell B. send C. pass D. hide
33. A. separated B. talked C. approached D. met
34. A. weighed B. meant C. brought D. implied
35. A. teary-eyed B. heart-warming C. open-armed D. long-lost
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
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。
Denise Bax, secretary of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, presented the certificate designating (指定)Wuxi as a UNESCO City of Music to the Mayor, ____36____ November 15 on Bogong Island in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.
On Oct. 31, Wuxi was ____37____(official) selected as part of the Creative Cities Network by UNESCO, becoming China’s first City of Music.
Denise congratulated Wuxi on ____38____(earn) this honor, emphasizing that it celebrates the city’s rich musical history and innovative spirit. She pointed out ____39____ in Wuxi, music goes beyond being just art — it is a vital part of life, a social connection, and a catalyst (催化剂)for innovation.
During the event, the “UNESCO City of Music — Wuxi” logo was revealed, ____40____ the first batch (批次)of shared stages was announced. The Wuxi Music Map ____41____(be) now accessible on the net.
Additionally, ____42____(agree) were signed for seven music projects, including Wuxi Chinese Orchestra’s European tour in 2026 and the Huallywood Music Block.
Wuxi, the first city in China designated as a UNESCO City of Music, will use this recognition as a launching pad (平台)____43____(advance) its development as a City of Music. ____44____(it) plans include creating a dedicated strategy, improving ____45____(culture) facilities in urban and rural areas, expanding the music industry, and boosting music’s role in urban growth and people’s quality of life.
【答案】36. on 37. officially 38. earning 39. that 40. and 41. is 42. agreements 43. to advance 44. Its 45. cultural
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,你的英国好友Chris对你校即将开展的“健康生活,快乐学习(Healthy Living, Happy Learning)”的校园活动很感兴趣,发来邮件向你询问。请你用英文给他回复邮件,内容包括:
1.活动内容;
2.活动意义。
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 Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
Dear Chris,
I’m glad you’re interested in our school’s upcoming “Healthy Living, Happy Learning” activity. It includes diverse programs: sports like fun runs and basketball games, a “21-day reading challenge” to foster good habits, and lectures on healthy diets and mental health.
The activity aims to blend healthy lifestyles with study. It helps us build strong bodies, relieve study pressure, and cultivate positive mindsets. A healthy state also boosts our learning efficiency, making our campus life more vibrant.
I’ll share more details with you after it starts.
Yours,
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。
After finishing high school in 1972, Elena Martinez was left alone when her family moved away without her.
“They didn’t ask where I would live or if I would study further. They gave me no money and just left,” she said.
Feeling lost, she turned to her former literature teacher, Mr David Shaw, who now taught at a local college. Knowing her talent and passion for theater from school plays, he encouraged her to enroll (报名上学). Using her small savings, she paid for her first semester and found a simple room.
“I still had no enough money. There were days I couldn’t afford basic necessities like toothpaste, so I brushed my teeth longer with just water,” she recalled.
Martinez worked very hard at her first term of the college life, joining the campus theater group and devoting every spare moment to rehearsals (排练). Mr Shaw, who taught her acting, was impressed. However, as the end of the semester approached, she realized she lacked the money to continue her education. She told Shaw at once.
“I explained, ‘I won’t be able to continue studying here next semester. I need to focus on working hard to save enough money.’” said she.
Several days later, Shaw approached her with unexpected news.
“He maintained his typically reserved manner and said, ‘You may not be the most deserving student, but it turns out there’s an unclaimed theater scholarship (奖学金), and you’ve been selected. Your next semester is fully covered.’” said she.
Moved with gratitude and relief, Martinez dedicated the following term to balancing studies with different part-time jobs. One of her classmates Peter applied to be a camp counselor (顾问)successfully, but she failed. Peter asked her why she got the scholarship while he didn’t, although his school scores were better than hers.
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。
Martinez became doubtful about the scholarship and visited the college office.
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Martinez insisted on repaying him, but with a big smile Shaw gently refused.
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【参考范文】
Martinez became doubtful about the scholarship and visited the college office. She inquired carefully about the so-called unclaimed theater scholarship, only to be told by the office clerk that no such scholarship existed in the college’s records. Shocked and deeply moved, Martinez finally realized Shaw had made up the lie to safeguard her dignity and avoid making her feel indebted. She hurried back to the classroom to find him, tears welling up in her eyes, and thanked him profoundly for his silent and warm kindness.
Martinez insisted on repaying him, but with a big smile Shaw gently refused. He patted her shoulder softly, saying her genuine passion for theater and unremitting diligence were far more valuable than money and deserved this support. “Just keep pursuing your theater dream firmly, and that will be the best reward for me,” he added gently. Inspired by his words, Martinez worked even harder, balancing studies and part-time jobs while devoting herself to campus theater. Years on, she established a scholarship in Shaw’s name to help poor but talented young people, passing on the precious kindness she once received.