江苏苏锡常镇四市2026届高三下学期教学情况调研（一）英语试题
一、听力选择题
1． What will the speakers do next
A．Give up the project. B．Go over the project. C．Complain about the project.
2． How much will the woman pay for her booking
A． 215. B． 350. C． 430.
3． What are the speakers talking about
A．Fixing the kitchen window.
B．Replacing the broken glass.
C．Monitoring stormy weather.
4． What does the man ask the woman to do
A．Share her experience. B．Change a schedule. C．Attend a workshop.
5． What made the woman surprised
A．The length of the trip.
B．The arrangement of routes.
C．The number of rainy days.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Which bike will the man rent
A．The classic bicycle. B．The mountain bicycle. C．The cross bicycle.
7．What will the man probably do
A．Ride on hills. B．Go to the shop. C．Pay in advance.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What are the two speakers doing
A．Discussing a travel plan.
B．Teaching the kids swimming skills.
C．Looking for a desirable swimming pool.
9．What is a problem of Happy Summer
A．No café. B．No parking lot. C．No changing rooms.
10．Which swimming pool is open in the evening
A．Water Bay. B．Blue Ocean. C．Happy Summer.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Where are the speakers probably
A．In the woman’s home. B．At a job center. C．At a hotel’s front desk.
12．Why did Ms. Lin quit her previous job
A．The need of childcare. B．The lack of rest. C．The burden of workload.
13．What is the Parkview Hotel’s requirement
A．Working overnight.
B．Cooking traditional dishes.
C．Mastering multiple languages.
14．What can we learn about the Lakeside Hotel option
A．It ensures promotion. B．It offers free meals. C．It provides generous salaries.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
15．What is the man doing
A．Hosting a program. B．Chatting with his friend. C．Introducing this year’s City Fair.
16．Where will this year’s City Fair be held
A．In a park. B．In a school. C．At the amusement ground.
17．Which of the following is intended for all the family members at the fair
A．A magic show. B．A cartoon film. C．A lakeside concert.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What was last year’s winning film about
A．Local business. B．Sporting Nation. C．Green transportation.
19．What is the prize of the competition this year
A．A sum of money. B．A film-making device. C．A free one-night stay in a hotel.
20．What is the deadline for entering the film competition
A．March 31. B．April 30. C．May 31.
二、阅读理解
UNICEF is launching the Youth Climate Action Challenge 2026, inviting you to make your voice heard, drive positive change, and win exciting rewards! Here’s everything you need to know to join:
1. Eligibility (资格)
Open to students worldwide aged 13-18 (as of May 1, 2026).
Participation format:
Teams of 2-4 students (no age restriction within the 13-18 range).
Individual participation is only allowed for students aged 13-14 (no team required).
2. Key Timeline
Registration (February 1 — April 15): Complete online registration with personal/team info (school name, age, contact details).
Submission (March 1 — May 1): Upload podcasts (播客) to the official platform; submit a 100-word English summary of the podcast content.
3. Podcast Guidelines
Duration: 2-5 minutes (submissions shorter than 2 minutes or longer than 5 minutes will be disqualified).
Language: English (with optional English subtitles for clarity).
Content focus: Introduce a specific local climate issue (e.g. air pollution, water scarcity, deforestation) with real-life examples or data. Propose creative and workable solutions (individual, community, or school-level actions).
Format: MP3 or WAV format; background music is allowed but must not overshadow the speaker’s voice.
4. Rewards
Top 10 teams/individuals:
A $500 project fund to carry out their proposed climate action in their community.
One-on-one mentor (导师) support from UNICEF climate experts for 3 months.
Their podcasts will be featured on UNICEF’s global youth platform, reaching audiences worldwide.
Top 50 shortlisted (入围的) teams/individuals:
Official UNICEF certification of participation.
Free access to UNICEF’s climate education online courses.
For more details or to register, visit the official website: https://www.unicef.org.
21．What is the maximum age for students to participate in the challenge alone
A．13. B．14. C．16. D．18.
22．Which of the following is a qualified podcast
A．One with Chinese subtitles. B．One about local pollution.
C．One of more than 5 minutes. D．One about background music.
23．What is only awarded to a Top 10 winner
A．A donation to his/her community. B．Free courses on climate change.
C．Professional mentor guidance. D．UNICEF-issued participation certification.
Christopher C． Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. His work helps support the California All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (CalATBI), an effort to document every species in the state before they disappear.
Grinter’s fascination began far from California. Growing up in suburban Chicago, he watched butterflies dance through his backyard and wanted to know their names. “It all started with butterflies,” he says. His parents took him to a members’ night at the Field Museum, where he saw an insect collection for the first time. “I had my mind blown.” He began volunteering there, labeling and databasing specimens (标本), and eventually started his career in the field.
When CalATBI started, Grinter’s team collected hundreds of thousands of insects, covering tens of thousands of miles. Their fieldwork was unlike anything seen in a generation. It produced scientific treasure and also the occasional misadventure — like the time their vehicle sank into Mojave Desert sand. They waited for rescue in 100-degree heat, but, as he recalls, “couldn’t stop the sampling.”
Today, genetic sequencing (排序) is routine. “DNA barcoding as a technique isn’t on the cutting edge anymore, and in the best way — it has become routine,” Grinter says. His team integrates genomic (基因组的) analysis into specimen digitization, creating a DNA reference library for insects.
Still, Grinter insists that data alone is not enough. “The next key step is to collect and keep specimens in a proper way, which makes scientific research possible.” Museums, he says, are like “storehouses of life” — they keep scientific evidence safe over time and ensure that experiments can be repeated and confirmed.
What gives him hope are the people joining the effort. “Modern science doesn’t happen alone in basements,” he says. “It’s teams of people working and supporting each other.” For Grinter, that collaboration, and the interest that drives it, may be as vital to biodiversity as the species themselves.
24．Why is the author’s childhood experience mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To explain his career roots. B．To stress his family background.
C．To show his early interest. D．To highlight the uniqueness of insects.
25．What did Grinter’s team do when CalATBI started
A．They visited special insect libraries. B．They sought broad recognition.
C．They conducted extensive fieldwork. D．They learnt from contemporary scientists.
26．What is the main idea of paragraph 5
A．The cultural function of museums. B．The importance of storing specimens.
C．Specimens’ safety problems. D．Research’s reliance on museums.
27．Which of the following is true of Grinter’s story
A．Practice makes perfect. B．A friend in need in a friend indeed.
C．Every dog has its day. D．Curiosity is the mother of success.
Could you imagine being able to “feel” the images on your screen UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality. They’ve developed a display where pixels (像素) physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light (激光) .
Even our most advanced screens today have a limitation: they’re flat. We never quite feel what we see.
In 2021, UCSB professor Yon Visell investigated this very question: could light be made to create a sensation that could be felt through touch He saw a breakthrough in late 2022. A single pixel rose upward under a flash of laser light, sending a pulse (脉冲) that was very much noticeable to Professor Visell’s fingertips.
At the heart of this invention are tiny pixels, which are tiny cells built with a thin film stretched above a small air cavity (腔) . When a quick pulse of laser light hits a pixel, the film heats up, causing the trapped air to expand, making the surface swell upward in just 2 to 100 milliseconds, by about a millimeter (0.04 inch) .
As a sighted person, it does initially feel like something new and unusual. But the more I think about it, the more it feels like it could have the most significant benefit to people who explore the world through touch. This begins to look like a sort of “animated Braille (动画盲文)” and tells a story in real-time. It could make digital learning faster and richer for blind users.
Touch and sight have always lived in separate digital worlds. We input with touch, and consume outputs with sight. With this new invention, this separation may just be narrowing. As the UCSB researchers put it, someday soon, anything you see, you may also feel.
28．What makes the new display different from the screens today
A．It sends out laser light. B．Its pixels can expand upward.
C．It rises off fingertips. D．Its pulses are unnoticeable.
29．Which aspect of the invention is talked about in paragraph 4
A．Its working principle. B．Its daily application.
C．Its obvious advantages. D．Its potential challenges.
30．Who will benefit most from the new display according to the author
A．UCSB researchers. B．Adventurous sighted people.
C．The visually disabled. D．The digital enthusiasts.
31．What does the author imply about the invention in the last paragraph
A．It may help replace sight with touch. B．It may separate input from output.
C．It may help feel what is usually seen. D．It may enlarge gaps between senses.
The toy industry is pushing forward with AI chatbots built into stuffed animals and mini robots. These toys are flexible enough to conduct limited conversations with children and to respond to them just as they finish talking. Are these interactions enough to provide the “personalized education” one company claimed Will toys like Curio’s Grem help or harm children’s language development
The more language that is addressed to children, the bigger their vocabulary will be. But these vocabulary words are not learned because they were spoken out of context, as current AI-infused toys do, but from caregivers who make the words come alive. Research shows that chatbot talk is unlikely to improve young children’s language outcomes. In fact, if allowed to replace conversations with caregivers, these toys may impede children’s language learning.
When a caregiver describes something that a child is interested in, children can learn its name. A chatbot is less able to teach children about their environments because it cannot see and describe a toy the child is holding. Even if it could see, it does not have prior knowledge about the toys a child owns. Language skills do not grow from simply hearing lots of words — they grow from hearing words in conversations that capture the child’s attention.
Finally, children are also seeking further information about the sounds of their language. The caregivers’ repetition of the word emphasizes its name while also giving the child more information about the sound of the word. If the child mispronounces the word, the caregiver will likely emphasize the correct pronunciation. Commercially available chatbots can’t reliably do this.
Quality language expands on what toddlers (学步的儿童) know, takes the child’s perspective and past history into consideration, and responds to children’s questions. We have seen some work that shows social robots can help preschool children learn vocabulary, and that conversational agents who ask older children to respond to educational television programs can help children learn. However, we need more research to know the effects these robots have on babies’ and toddlers’ language learning. Until that happens, we believe that the humans in toddlers’ lives are responsible for conducting the conversations that grow children’s language. As a researcher and his teammates state, “Our babies shouldn’t be lab mice for toy companies.”
32．What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To point out a problem. B．To present a phenomenon.
C．To put forward the viewpoint. D．To introduce the topic.
33．What does the underlined word “impede” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Prevent. B．Facilitate. C．Secure. D．Maintain.
34．What can a caregiver do to help children learn a language
A．Provide interaction in context. B．Emphasize their names.
C．Weaken their attention. D．Repeat grammar rules.
35．Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A．Is It Necessary to Interact with Caregivers
B．Will AI-Powered Toys Be a New Toy Trend
C．Are Caregivers the Secret to Kids’ Overall Development
D．Can AI-Powered Toys Help Toddlers Learn Language
StoryTree is a website for sharing, encouraging, and recording personal and family memories and history. It can be done online or offline, in real-time, or in your own time, all in a fun and simple new way. 36 All of them work well together to support each other.
37 StoryTree is different. It lets you “tap” those photos and stories into your digital journal and topical memory books. Everyone belonging to your StoryTree can add and read the entries in real time, or at any time!
Additionally, once a week StoryTree sends everyone in a StoryTree group an interesting prompt (提示) into their StoryChat as well as to their emails, to help bring back memories and encourage reflection and discussion. 38 (But if your brother tells a big fish story, you will surely want to correct it with the true version!)
And if you prefer to save your stories and memories in an additional “private journal”, you can simply create a synchronized (同步的) personal StoryTree that only you can see. 39 In fact, create as many StoryTrees as you like, and synchronize as many as you like too!
40 It’s like having a kind and curious author come to your home whenever you want and have her interview you to compose your personal or family biography. Who doesn’t want to have a personal history book written for them There are over 700 questions in five categories the StoryBook interviewer can ask you, all about your life and family, at your leisure.
The fourth and final key tool is StoryBox. It can hold all your old photos, videos, memorable documents, talks, artwork, schoolwork to either store or to sort out later.
A．StoryTree does all of this through four key tools.
B．Memories can only be shared and preserved alone.
C．Each person can read it and respond, or not, as they like.
D．StoryTree can also serve as an “automated life-story writer”.
E．Or just use StoryTree as a private journal without any group Tree at all.
F．It can record whatever you put into your group StoryTree — automatically!
G．Most apps let shared photos and life experiences be “Here today, gone tomorrow”.
三、完形填空
Last week, my decades-old fiddle leaf ficus tree (琴叶榕) was dying. I texted my neighbor Karen. She texted me back 41 to teach me how to make the yellow return to green. I was 42 to have a neighbor who cared about my plants.
When my family moved here in 2017, Karen created a detailed map of the homes surrounding us, so I could become 43 with the other neighbors. Karen wanted to help create a sense of 44 , and she wasn’t going to leave it up to 45 .
Soon after we moved in, Karen began 46 when I was in the yard. I loved flowers as much as Karen did. I was a gardener before I became a caregiver to my 10-year-old daughter, who had a rare 47 . I didn’t have much time for 48 at that time. Karen 49 what it took to care for a person with disabilities.
Yet Karen went even further — she helped us 50 an uplifting landscape. Now, my home is flanked (两侧环绕) with deep-pink roses that climb up almost as tall as the roof. It was Karen and I who planted them together several years ago. When I look at those long-lasting flowers, I know I am not 51 .
Sometimes, my husband and I think about 52 to a bigger house, especially during the long Minnesota winters. Having a neighbor like Karen is one good reason to 53 where we are. She makes me want to be a better neighbor. Most importantly, a better 54 . She makes me want to be like those 55 that climb up the front of my home, displaying something beautiful.
41．A．hesitantly B．instantly C．eventually D．gradually
42．A．cautious B．lucky C．curious D．optimistic
43．A．strict B．patient C．content D．familiar
44．A．achievement B．humor C．belonging D．satisfaction
45．A．chance B．expectation C．standard D．challenge
46．A．showing off B．dropping by C．standing by D．putting off
47．A．habit B．disease C．talent D．opportunity
48．A．reading B．cleaning C．chatting D．gardening
49．A．understood B．predicted C．forgot D．complained
50．A．create B．imagine C．preserve D．assess
51．A．busy B．ready C．lazy D．alone
52．A．adapting B．returning C．moving D．sticking
53．A．rest B．wait C．stay D．recognize
54．A．human B．gardener C．caregiver D．mother
55．A．leaves B．roses C．trees D．weeds
四、语法填空
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。
From the misty hills of Guizhou emerges a melody (旋律) shaped by earth, water and fire. Dating back over 600 years, clay whistles once were blown through rural festivals and family gatherings. Made from clay 56 (entire) by hand, the whistles are formed into animal figures typically. A small air hole 57 (leave) at the base, allowing the whistle to produce a clear sound when blown. 58 (combine) functionality with visual appeal, the clay whistle is both a playable object 59 a form of folk art that integrates sound with sculpture. Locals often say 60 blowing a clay whistle brings is more than just the sound of wind — it also carries the echoes of time and memory of childhood in Guizhou’s mountain landscapes.
Beyond artistry, these whistles are driving 61 (sustain) tourism in the region. Workshops led by inheritors (传承人) welcome travelers all over the world and offer hands-on lessons 62 combine tradition with modern storytelling. According to local tourism boards, visits to heritage sites in Guizhou 63 (rise) by 25% in the last two years — proof that culture and community can fuel economic growth.
64 business and tech enthusiasts, Guizhou’s singing clay is a case study in preserving tradition through 65 (innovate). Thought leaders see lessons in community-led preservation, while young global citizens find a fresh way to connect across borders through song.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是校英语俱乐部主席李华，俱乐部将从成员中选拔“双语校园导览员（bilingual campus guide）”，旨在向来访的外宾介绍校园文化，助力跨文化交流。请你代表俱乐部用英文写一则通知，内容包括：
1. 报名条件；
2. 其他事项。
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。
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The English Club
六、书面表达
67．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。
Eddie valued his family’s accordion (手风琴) — a treasure passed down from his grandfather to his father, representing his Mexican-American family’s Tejano music tradition. Raised in San Antonio neighborhood filled with Tejano rhythms, Eddie learned the instrument from his father and formed the band Las Estrellas (“The Stars”) with childhood friends: Luis on drums and Ruben on guitar.
Each day, Eddie hurried to Luis’s house for practice, struggling with the heavy accordion case while worrying about Ruben. Though a gifted guitarist who picked up songs quickly and loved playing with the band, Ruben hated practicing alone. He was always late, and his lack of solo (单独的) practice led to constant mistakes — a growing problem for the trio (三重奏).
Their lives changed when Luis handed Eddie an envelope from the Tejano Festival: an invitation to perform in just two months. The boys celebrated wildly, but Eddie’s joy was mixed with anxiety, hoping the opportunity would motivate Ruben to practice. That night, Eddie shared the news with his family. His father, a former festival winner, presented a trophy (奖杯) with “First Place” written on it and encouraged him, “You belong there and will shine.” Eddie admitted his worry about Ruben, who was too talented and dear a friend to replace. His father advised, “Find out why he won’t practice alone and help him.”
At their next practice, Ruben messed up the festival song at the very beginning. He claimed sore fingers from building a hut (简陋的小屋), but Luis accused him of skipping practice. Ruben got annoyed, and Eddie was angry. Following his father’s advice, Eddie asked Ruben why he didn’t play at home as he should. Ruben admitted, “My guitar sounds lonely alone, and I can’t focus.”
Upon learning where Ruben’s problem lay, Eddie decided to take immediate action to make practice fun for Ruben. On the way to Luis’s, Eddie came up with a plan: practice together at Ruben’s house daily. Luis agreed and they ordered Ruben’s favorite pizza for a surprise.
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。
With pizza in hand, Eddie and Luis arrived at Ruben’s door.
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Finally the big day came.
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参考答案
1．B
2．C
3．B
4．A
5．C
6．A 7．B
8．C 9．B 10．A
11．B 12．A 13．C 14．B
15．A 16．A 17．C
18．C 19．B 20．C
21．B 22．B 23．C
24．A 25．C 26．B 27．D
28．B 29．A 30．C 31．C
32．D 33．A 34．A 35．D
36．A 37．G 38．C 39．E 40．D
41．B 42．B 43．D 44．C 45．A 46．B 47．B 48．D 49．A 50．A 51．D 52．C 53．C 54．A 55．B
56．entirely 57．is left 58．Combining 59．and 60．what 61．sustainable 62．that/which 63．have risen 64．For 65．innovation
66．例文
Notice
To promote cross-cultural communication and introduce our campus culture to foreign visitors, the English Club is recruiting bilingual campus guides from its members.
Applicants are required to meet the following requirements. First, you should have fluent oral English and accurate pronunciation, capable of communicating with foreign guests smoothly. Second, a good knowledge of our campus history, characteristic buildings and student activities is a must. Besides, applicants should be outgoing, responsible and with a strong awareness of cross-cultural communication.
If you are interested, please sign up at the English Club office before March 25. An interview will be held on March 27 to select the final candidates.
The English Club
March 18, 2026
67．参考范文
With pizza in hand, Eddie and Luis arrived at Ruben’s door. Ruben’s eyes widened in surprise when he opened the door, and his annoyance from the earlier argument melted away instantly. As they sat on the floor of his room, pizza boxes spread out, Eddie said, “We’re a band. We don’t practice alone — we practice together.” For the next two months, they showed up at Ruben’s house every afternoon. They laughed through mistakes, adjusted the song to highlight Ruben’s guitar skills, and turned practice into a joyful time. Ruben no longer felt lonely, and his playing became precise and full of passion.
Finally the big day came. The three boys stepped onto the stage, Eddie’s accordion glinting under the lights. When the first note rang out, they played in perfect harmony, Ruben’s solo shining brighter than ever. The audience cheered wildly as the final note faded. They didn’t just win the first prize that day — they learned that the best music, like the truest friendship, is never played alone.
