辽宁辽西重点高中2025-2026学年度下学期高三开学联考英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What does the woman say about her mother
A．She loves what her husband cooks.
B．She is good at making cookies.
C．She has got enough of cooking.
2．What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion
A．Timely. B．Practical. C．Unnecessary.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the library. B．On the playground. C．In the classroom.
4．Who will clean the manager’s room
A．Susan. B．The man. C．The woman.
5．Why does the woman talk to the man
A．To ask about something. B．To offer suggestions. C．To give a warning.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What happened to the woman at first on her vacation
A．She got injured in the waves.
B．She lost her expensive sunglasses.
C．She was trapped in water the whole day.
7．How did the woman feel the next day
A．Ashamed. B．Frightened. C．Amazed.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．When did Sally get the painting
A．On her birthday. B．On Mother’s Day. C．On Christmas Day.
9．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers. B．Father and daughter. C．Boss and assistant.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why does Jane want to get a job
A．To make more friends. B．To provide for her family. C．To get more pocket money.
11．What is the most important for Jane in the man’s opinion
A．Her schoolwork. B．Her mental health. C．Her social circle.
12．What does Jane decide to do
A．Work harder at school. B．Accept the man’s offer. C．Look for a job by herself.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．Why is the dog sent to the training school
A．He has been acting in an odd way.
B．He needs to learn some new skills.
C．He is troubled by his vision problem.
14．How will Sophie get to her classroom today
A．By relying on the man. B．With the help of her sister. C．Under the guidance of a dog.
15．What will Sophie need to do today
A．Take a test. B．Train a dog. C．Go shopping.
16．Who is probably Mr. Andrew
A．Sophie’s doctor. B．Sophie’s hairdresser. C．Sophie’s teacher.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．How to start a conversation.
B．How to become a good talker.
C．How to interact with a stranger.
18．What kind of topic can be a good icebreaker
A．Something shocking. B．Something pleasant. C．Something sorrowful.
19．What is inappropriate for a conversation
A．Making comments. B．Praising others constantly. C．Trying to be the smartest person.
20．What is the best way to keep a conversation going
A．Sharing your hobbies. B．Making your talk funny. C．Showing your sincerity.
二、阅读理解
Butterfly
Daniel Dae Kim, the Lost and Hawaii Five-O star, returns in a new action series about a father-daughter spy pair taking a do-or-die position. Kim plays an agent who reappears in his daughter’s life long after she thought him dead. But she’s a highly trained and valuable member now. And together they know too much about the game and the people in charge won’t let them live.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, Prime
Night Always Comes
Oscar candidate and BAFTA winner Vanessa Kirby leads this sad original film about a young woman desperate to hold onto the Portland home where she lives with her careless mother and special-needs brother. Years of rising housing costs have led to a crisis requiring that she raise $25,000 in one night to avoid being forced to leave, and her increasingly dangerous attempts to secure the cash will destroy her.
Friday, Aug. 15, Netflix
Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
For 18 seasons, The Biggest Loser attracted TV audiences, who tuned in to watch overweight players transform themselves by losing pounds by the dozen. Prize money was paid and lives were remade, but did the process cause more harm than good In this three-part documentary series, producers, trainers, and former players reflect on the show’s methods and the disorders it left in its wake.
Friday, Aug. 15, Netflix
The Rainmaker
John Grisham wrote the novel. Francis Ford Coppola directed the 1997 movie adaptation. Rising talent Milo Callaghan gets the Matt Damon role, playing a recent law school graduate who finds himself battling Drummond in an explosive medical carelessness suit.
Friday, Aug. 15, at 10 pm, USA Network
21．What must the woman in Night Always Comes do in one night
A．Take care of her sick brother. B．Find a cheap home in Portland.
C．Secure $25,000 to keep her home. D．Raise $25,000 to attend to her mother.
22．What is questioned about The Biggest Loser in the documentary
A．The fairness of the prize money. B．The good of the show to participants.
C．The effectiveness of the trainers’ methods. D．The authenticity of the audience’s reactions.
23．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To introduce shows and films worth watching. B．To explain how to choose good TV shows.
C．To compare different types of TV series. D．To share opinions on popular films.
When the bell rang for recess, children quickly poured out. However, ragged Vincent Sabella was left out. He didn’t join the boys gathering around the horizontal bar, or the ones whispering in a far corner, nor the larger group chasing in circles. Initially, he pretended to be busy with his shoelaces, bending to undo and retie them. After repeating this for five minutes, he began casting stones at an invisible target— another five minutes gone, with five still left. Then he just stood there, hands in pockets, then on hips.
Miss Price stood watching, wondering whether to intervene. Knowing the new boy was adopted from an orphanage filled her with a sense of mission. She managed to control the urge that day and every day that week. Her anxiety showed in class, though. His schoolwork errors were excused publicly, while his achievements got special mention. Her campaign to build him up was painfully obvious. For instance, she would say, “Suppose Vincent Sabella went to the store with fifteen cents. Candy bars cost five cents each. How many would he have ” He was well on the way to becoming a teacher’s pet.
On Friday, Miss Price decided to speak to him privately. But lunchtime was trying for Vincent. Unlike others who went home, he had lunch in the classroom from a wrinkled paper bag, which made for awkwardness. And her visit didn’t help. The room still half full, she sat beside him, obviously sacrificing her lunch break. Mumbling (嘟囔), he shifted his eyes to the departing children. With the door closed behind the last child, he finally gave her his full attention. The more she talked, the more he seemed to relax. She went right on, feeling it was as simple and satisfying as stroking a cat.
24．What do the three “five minutes” imply
A．Vincent failed to integrate. B．Miss Price observed keenly.
C．Vincent followed a routine. D．Vincent’s school life was boring.
25．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 probably refers to someone ________ by the teacher.
A．highly valued for nobility B．overly pitied for misfortune
C．deeply admired for excellence D．sharply criticized for misbehavior
26．What can we infer about the talk from paragraph 3
A．It embarrassed Vincent. B．It finally put Vincent at ease.
C．It didn’t satisfy Miss Price. D．It was interrupted by others.
27．Which words best describe Miss Price
A．Patient and empathetic. B．Optimistic and creative.
C．Humble and responsible. D．Caring and courageous.
As humans burn fossil (化石) fuels, rising temperatures are already driving more severe heat waves, floods, droughts, and wildfires. But there are even bigger impacts on the horizon. Climate change may also be pushing Earth's crucial systems — from the Amazon rainforest to polar ice sheets — so far out of balance that they collapse, sending disastrous effects across the planet. Warm water corals are the first.
According to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists across the world, the planet has reached the first in a series of disastrous and potentially unrecoverable climate tipping points: the widespread death of coral reefs (珊瑚礁). Since 2023, the world's reefs have been enduring the worst mass bleaching (白化) event on record as oceans reach record high temperatures, with more than 80% affected.
What was an underwater richness of color and life is being replaced with a bleached, seaweed-dominated landscape. Coral reefs are an essential habitat for marine species, are vital for food security, contribute trillions to the global economy and protect coastal areas from storms.
If temperatures continue to rise, the planet is on the edge of several more tipping points as it's all but certain to break the globally agreed goal of limiting warming to 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels. One of the most alarming of these is the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a crucial network of ocean currents, which would push parts of the world into a deep freeze, heating up others, disrupting seasonal winds and raising sea levels.
Manjana Milkoreit, one of the report authors, noted that current policies and international agreements are designed for gradual changes, not for these kinds of sharp,unrecoverable and interconnected shifts.
Among its alarming findings, the report also pulled out some uplifting news, including the dramatic rise of solar power and electric vehicles, as well as batteries and heat pumps (泵). Once replaced, polluting technologies are unlikely to come back as cleaner options are cheaper and better, it found.
28．What is described as the first climate tipping point the planet has reached
A．Polar ice sheets' melting.
B．Coral reefs' massive loss.
C．Ocean currents' collapse.
D．Amazon rainforest's decline.
29．Why is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To warn worse consequences may arise.
B．To lead in another natural phenomenon.
C．To compare effects of various Earth's systems.
D．To show the potential effect of coral bleaching.
30．What does Manjana Milkoreit think of current climate policies
A．Predictive.
B．Achievable.
C．Insufficient.
D．Unchangeable.
31．What positive change does the report highlight
A．Polluting technologies have been banned globally.
B．Fossil fuel use has declined to pre-industrial levels.
C．Coral reefs are recovering due to new technologies.
D．Cleaner energy technologies are advancing quickly.
Today, Mars is a cold and dry desert. But billions of years ago there is evidence that it had a thick atmosphere and water, making it a promising place to look for past life. The mudstones, found in a dusty riverbed by NASA’s Perseverance Rover, are dotted with interesting markings named leopard spots and poppy seeds. Scientists believe these features contain minerals produced by chemical reactions that could be associated with ancient Martian microbes (微生物).
The Perseverance Rover, which touched down on the Martian surface in 2021, was sent to search for signs of biology. It has spent the last four years exploring a region called the Jezero Crater, which was once an ancient lake with a river flowing into it. The rover found the leopard print rocks last year.They are about 3.5bn years old and are a type of rock called mudstone, which is fine- grained rock formed from clays. The rover used several instruments in its onboard lab to analyze the minerals in the rocks. This data was then sent back to Earth for scientists to study.
In similar conditions on Earth, chemical reactions creating minerals are typically driven by microbes. It’s possible the minerals were produced by natural geological (地质的) processes, but at a press conference NASA said the features could be the clearest signs of life ever found.
The only way to fully confirm if the minerals were made by microbes would be to bring the rocks back to Earth for analysis. A Mars sample return mission has been proposed by NASA but its future looks highly uncertain. The US Space Agency’s science budget is facing huge cuts that have been put forward in President Trump’s 2026 budget and a sample return mission is one of those facing cancellation.
NASA’s plans for such an effort hang in the balance because of the threatened budget cuts, but China is also pursuing a sample return mission that could launch in 2028. While the decision is debated, scientists are desperate to get their gloved hands on the rocks.
32．How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph
A．By drawing a contrast. B．By using an example.
C．By asking a question. D．By citing an opinion.
33．What is the role of the Perseverance Rover according to the passage
A．It sent back the rock samples. B．It performed the entire analysis.
C．It confirms the biological origin. D．It serves as a mobile laboratory.
34．Why is it difficult for scientist to get a Mars sample
A．Because of the uncertain future. B．Because of the funding quarrel.
C．Because of the reduced budget. D．Because of the incomplete decision.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Budget cuts don’t affect NASA． B．NASA’s plan has been canceled.
C．China’s mission has not started. D．Scientists long for rock samples.
Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. Although we find boredom unpleasant to experience, it offers us real benefits for personal growth. 36 It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. However, boredom is uncomfortable. Tolerating boredom is a skill that many children resist learning or do not have the opportunity to develop. Even many adults would rather entertain themselves with electronic products than experience boredom.
37 Start with small doses of boredom and work up to longer stretches of unstructured time. Tips for parents include getting kids outside, suggesting a new game or a recipe, or simply resting. Creating space for boredom means that there will be some stretches of time when nothing in particular is happening.
Younger children might need suggestions for activities when they feel bored. Parents do not need to play with them every time they are bored, but offering suggestions is helpful. Even just five minutes of boredom is a good start for the youngest children. Encouraging older children to solve the problem of boredom themselves is especially recommended. Without doubt, boredom is an unpleasant experience. 38
As children get used to occasional boredom, it will take them longer to become bored in the future. Children regularly tolerating boredom may find life more engaging, which is good for them in the future. 39 Ultimately, the value of boredom lies in the mental boost it provides, which can stimulate a child’s innate curiosity and creativity.
So the next time a kid complains to you about boredom, don’t feel guilty or frustrated. 40 It prompts us to become more self-directed, to discover new hobbies, and to take on new challenges.
A．Tell them boredom is a part of healthy life.
B．They’re annoyed with parents about boredom.
C．Tolerating boredom can make them very upset.
D．That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose.
E．It takes practice to learn how to handle boredom.
F．However, do let them know boredom is a normal part of life.
G．Without this tolerance, they risk becoming adults who cannot handle boredom.
三、完形填空
When Patrick Bresnahan, a 4-year-old boy from New York, was diagnosed with Timothy syndrome-a rare disease, 41 came in the form of a golden retriever (金毛猎犬) named Yam.
Patrick's mother, Susan, observed his developmental 42 early on. Patrick failed to reach common milestones, 43 rolling over at 3 months, and sitting up at 6 months. After genetic testing when he turned two, the diagnosis brought multiple 44 , including physical difficulties, irregular heart function, and developmental setbacks. Although there is presently no cure 45 , treatments and therapies can help relieve symptoms.
Noticing Patrick's lack of motivation to 46 , Susan considered getting a service dog. Through ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), the family learned about well 47 service dogs that could offer both physical and emotional assistance. However, they needed to raise $25,000 to 48 their cost. Amazingly, in just three weeks, 49 from friends, family, and community members 50 their goal.
Soon, Patrick was 51 with Yam, whose impact was immediate and transformative. In just two weeks, Patrick’s movement improved 52 — he started walking more smoothly, running, and even climbing stairs for the first time. Beyond physical achievements, Yam greatly 53 his social skills and self- confidence.
Though Patrick’s mutation(突变) is 54 and there’s no cure for his 55 , his mother remains optimistic about future treatments. For now, she says, “He’s the happiest kid alive.”
41．A．appreciation B．sympathy C．hope D．desire
42．A．disasters B．weaknesses C．dangers D．delays
43．A．such as B．instead of C．in spite of D．regardless of
44．A．changes B．symptoms C．requirements D．challenges
45．A．affordable B．predictable C．available D．acceptable
46．A．move B．stretch C．touch D．speak
47．A．equipped B．trained C．informed D．developed
48．A．loan B．save C．cover D．remove
49．A．investments B．donations C．possessions D．distributions
50．A．met B．sustained C．controlled D．saved
51．A．assigned B．associated C．paired D．combined
52．A．gradually B．dramatically C．completely D．temporarily
53．A．boosted B．shaped C．reflected D．decreased
54．A．hopeless B．ordinary C．impressive D．rare
55．A．failure B．condition C．infection D．complaint
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。
China’s online literature has achieved unprecedented global reach, with Latin American markets emerging as key growth drivers and young creators reshaping the landscape. This 56 (evidence) by the sector’s overseas income, which reached 4.815 billion yuan in 2024.
The transformation was highlighted during the 4th Shanghai International Online Literature Week. Hou Xiaonan, president of Yuewen Group, noted that online literature is evolving into 57 next-generation global IP force. The company’s platform, WebNovel, connects nearly 400 million readers with writers worldwide, 58 (yield) over 820,000 original works. More than 538 titles have surpassed 10 million reads each.
Latin America has emerged as a vigorous growth market, with nine of WebNovel’s top 10 countries for monthly active user growth coming from the region. Mexican author Daniel Dominguez focuses on making Chinese elements 59 (access) to Western readers. “My aim is 60 (create) a bridge for those new to Chinese fantasy,” he said.
The industry has also contributed to tourism partnerships. A 61 (collaborate) between The King’s Avatar and Switzerland Tourism attracted over 10,000 visitors to the European destination through themed promotions.
The WebNovel Spirit Awards 2025, 62 saw participation from over 100 countries and regions and recorded a 58 percent increase 63 submissions, celebrated young talent. Nigerian author Esther Akande, 64 (high) praised for her winning novel, emphasized 65 young creators need most is sincere cross-cultural communication with readers worldwide.
五、书信写作
66．假设你是学校英语社团负责人李华。社团刚完成“纳新”活动，计划为新成员录制一段欢迎视频。请写出英文视频脚本，内容包括：
1.表示祝贺；
2.告知安排；
3.表达期待。
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。
Hi everyone! I’m Li Hua, president of the English Club.
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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。
One Monday morning, John Evans, a ragged boy in oversized hand-me-downs and worn-out shoes, shuffled (拖着脚走) into our second-grade class in a small North Carolina town. As the son of migrant apple pickers who barely earned enough to feed their family, he stood awkwardly while Mrs. Parmele introduced him to us. Whispers of disapproval drifted across the room; no one returned his smile, but he kept grinning anyway. I held my breath, hoping he wouldn’t sit next to me—yet the teacher pointed him to the empty desk beside mine, and I looked away to avoid seeming friendly.
By the end of the first week, John was the least popular in the class. I even told my mother it was “his own fault” for “not knowing how to count.” But one day, when he asked to sit with me at lunch, I reluctantly agreed. As I listened to his chatter and watched him eat, I realized our mocking of him was unjustified—he was pleasant to be around and by far the most cheerful boy I knew. We played together on the playground after lunch, and I resolved to be his friend.
That night, I told Mom John’s birthday was the next day, and he would get nothing: no cake, no presents, no celebration. Mother and I both knew that whenever a kid had a birthday, their mom would bring cupcakes and party favors for the class. Between my birthday and my sister’s, Mom had made several such trips over the years. But John’s mother worked all day on the farm, and his special day would likely go unnoticed. Mom kissed me good night and said softly, “I’m sure everything will turn out fine.”
The next morning, I said “Happy birthday” to him. His embarrassed smile showed he was grateful. Yet as the day went on, it seemed his special day would still receive no care at all— no cupcakes, no party favors, nothing but a simple greeting from me. My heart ached for him.
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。
Then from the hallway came a familiar voice singing the birthday song.
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The next day, I noticed a change in the other kids.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C C A A B C B A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B A B A C B B C C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B A A B B A B A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A D C D D E F G A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C D A D C A B C B A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C B A D B
1．B
【原文】M: Your mother is a great cook.
W: Yes, you’re right. My dad can never get enough of her cookies.
2．C
【原文】M: You’d better take a pencil and paper to class. You need to take notes.
W: Why Everything the teacher will talk about is in the book.
3．C
【原文】W: Where is Mike Did he leave school already
M: I don’t think so. Look at his schoolbag. It is still on his desk. Let’s look around. I think we can find him somewhere.
W: I’m sure he must be playing football on the playground. Let’s go to the playground first.
4．A
【原文】M: Come on, Ann. We’ve only got five minutes to go.
W: But I’ve got to clean the manager’s room.
M: Why not ask Susan to do it
W: Yes, she’s the right person.
5．A
【原文】W: Excuse me, sir, but can I take the No. 6 bus here
M: Yes, madam. May I ask where you’re going
W: The Lakeside Hotel.
M: Oh, you have to go across the street and take the No. 6 bus over there.
6．B 7．C
【原文】M: Hi, Wanda. Did you have a good vacation
W: Yeah, we had a great time. But I have to tell you the most amazing thing happened!
M: Really What was that
W: Well, I was playing on the beach and a huge wave came along and knocked my sunglasses into the water. Those were the expensive sunglasses Roy had given me for my birthday. Anyway, I had to have sunglasses, so I bought another cheap pair. The next day, I was lying on the beach, sunbathing. Then, suddenly, another huge wave completely covered me. I was so wet and...
M: Are you sure this was a good vacation
W: Yeah — but listen! When I looked down, there on the sand, right next to me, were my expensive sunglasses. I couldn’t believe my eyes!
8．B 9．A
【原文】M: Sally, you’ve got a great painting in your office. Is it a gift for this year’s birthday
W: I’m glad you like it. Actually, it’s a Mother’s Day gift from my daughter.
M: Wow, Karen does have an eye for art. Does she work in the art field
W: She used to work as an assistant to a painter, but recently she has just joined an advertising company and works as a creative director.
M: That sounds interesting. Her boss must think very highly of her.
W: Yes, and her boss is just like ours, who is friendly and treats the staff well.
10．C 11．A 12．B
【原文】W: I want to get a job.
M: A job Why
W: I need some more money. When I go out with my friends or go shopping, I never have enough money.
M: You have a lot of homework every day. How can you work and study at the same time
W: I can do it. I know I can.
M: Jane, your schoolwork is the most important thing. But I have an idea. Once a week, you can come to my company and help out a bit. You can clean the floors and the windows and something like that. I’ll pay you for each hour you work. How does that sound
W: OK, good idea.
13．A 14．B 15．A 16．C
【原文】M: Hey, Sophie. Something is different about you today. What is it
W: Oh, Mr. Andrew. You’ve noticed my new haircut!
M: No. It’s something else. That’s it. You don’t have your dog with you today. Where is he
W: He’s been acting strangely lately, so I sent him back to the dog training school. He’s my eyes, you know. He had to be taught how to help me find my way.
M: Will you be able to find your way to class today without him
W: Yeah. My sister is just over there paying for some shopping. I’m just waiting for her. When she gets back, she’ll help me to the classroom. She’s a big help, but I really miss my dog.
M: OK, then. I’ll see you later. Don’t forget today is the day of the test.
W: I won’t. I spent half of last night doing my homework in preparation for it.
17．B 18．B 19．C 20．C
【原文】W: Have you ever wished you were better at making a conversation A great talker is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel you’re the only person in the room. Becoming a good talker requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it. Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or icebreaker. The best kind of icebreaker is one that makes people happy. Praise is always a good icebreaker and will usually be welcomed. The last thing people want to hear from a stranger is how noisy the party is, how terrible the food is, or how ugly the people are dressed. But don’t attempt to be the smartest person in the room. No one is expected to know everything. Anyway, the fact is, the best way to attract a person to keep a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them.
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．A 47．B 48．C 49．B 50．A 51．C 52．B 53．A 54．D 55．B
56．is evidenced 57．a 58．yielding 59．accessible 60．to create 61．collaboration 62．which 63．in 64．highly 65．what
66．One possible version:
Hi everyone! I’m Li Hua, president of the English Club. First, heartfelt congratulations on your selection. Your passion for English and remarkable talents truly stood out to us!
Our first gathering is set for this Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Room 203. We’ll kick off with fun activities to break the ice, share quick introductions about your English learning goals, map out semester highlights like the drama showcase and debate night, and get to know each other better.
Do bring a notebook and your brilliant ideas. We can’t wait to hear them! Having you on board is such a delight, and I’m positive you’ll bring fresh creativity and spark to our club. See you soon!
67． Then from the hallway came a familiar voice singing the birthday song. My mom stood there, holding a box of cupcakes and a bag of party favors, her smile warm and bright. The whole class erupted in “Happy Birthday, John!” He stared in surprise, his eyes wide with disbelief, then tears spilled down his cheeks as he realized someone had cared enough to make his day special. We passed out cupcakes, and for the first time, John laughed happily, surrounded by classmates who were finally seeing him.
The next day, I noticed a change in the other kids. No more whispers or looks away when John spoke. A boy shared his crayons during art class. A girl asked him to join her jump rope game at recess. The ice had broken, and what had started as a small act of kindness had opened the door to real friendship. John wasn’t just the new kid anymore; he was one of us, and I knew that my decision to be his friend had made all the difference.
