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2025-2026学年江苏省苏州八校高三上学期12月联考英语试题
（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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。每段对话读两遍。
1.
What does the woman mean
A. She refuses to buy new curtains.
B. She accepts Susie’s suggestion.
C. She objects to moving their bed.
2.
What did the woman and her sister often do during summer vacations
A. They flew kites. B. They watched TV. C. They camped in the field.
3.
How does the man sound
A. Grateful. B. Caring. C. Scared.
4.
Where do they plan to go tonight
A. To a bar. B. To the woman’s house. C. To a supermarket.
5.
What might Barbara be
A. A news anchor. B. A travel vlogger. C. A web designer.
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does the woman look so energetic
A. She got her favorite music.
B. She went for a morning run.
C. She played with new friends.
7. What does the man plan to do
A. Try jogging. B. Find a fitness coach. C. Download some music.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. How old is Calvin now
A. 16 years old. B. 26 years old. C. 35 years old.
9. Where did the woman go last Sunday night
A A theater. B. The man’s home. C. A friend’s house.
10. Why was the final performance of the show special
A. Some famous singers watched it.
B. The creator gave a speech after it.
C. Many former actors returned to it.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. For what occasion does the woman make the cake
A. A festival. B. A wedding. C. A birthday.
12 What does the man put in the cake mix
A. Lemonade. B. Apple juice. C. Bread pieces.
13. What will the speakers do next
A. Taste the cake mix. B. Put some salt in the cake. C. Bake the cake.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. How did the man notice the problem first
A. His bank called him. B. His bill showed him. C. His credit card was stolen.
15. What did the bank do to fix the problem
A. They gave the man his money back at once.
B. They decided to talk to the bank’s owner.
C. They asked the man to provide evidence.
16. What might have caused the problem according to the man
A. Online shopping. B. Overdue debt. C. Private movies.
17. What do the two speakers mainly talk about
A. Shopping habits. B. Money management. C. Information safety.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What organizations used to have a lot of power
A. Newspapers and publishers.
B. Universities and bookstores.
C. Libraries and printing companies.
19. Why do many city people like e-books
A. They are cheaper.
B. They are more user-friendly.
C. They are more interesting.
20. What can we learn about Border’s Group
A. They were bought by a tech company.
B. They used to have more than 600 stores.
C. They have made billions of dollars this year.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
JOAN GREEN HIGH SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT TASK DESCRIPTION
Year 11 History: Understanding the Modern World (Task 2)
Handed out: Week 4 Draft due: Friday Week 7 Draft must be submitted: ·via email (in Word) ·to teacher(hard copy) Due: Friday Week 9 Final copy must be submitted: ·via email(in Word) ·to teacher(hard copy) ·PLUS hard copy of teacher’s comments on draft
Type: Analytical essay Length: 1000-1500 words Resources: open access to relevant resources
A. Over eight weeks, we have studied two transformative movements: the 1750-1890s Industrial Revolution and the late 20th-century “information revolution”, including their foundational ideas and widespread adoption reasons.
B. The essay must analyze both movements by addressing: Causes and key supporting ideas; Key milestones; Major figures involved; Immediate positive/ negative impacts on society, economy, and environment; Predicted long-term impacts.
C. The essay must be student’s original work; Class and home preparation time to be provided; Formal teacher feedback on one draft to be provided, one week before final due date; Full access to class resources and materials.
D. Students will use and acknowledge all sources appropriately and submit a signed Declaration of Authenticity form along with their final copy.
E. All materials must be submitted by 4:00 pm on the due date. Extensions are only granted by the Head of History (application forms available from teacher/ Head of History). Late submissions are considered non-submissions, with a potential Fail grade.
21. What do students need to include in their analytical essay
A. The number of class resources used in the research.
B. The reasons why the two movements spread widely.
C. The predicted long-term effects of the two revolutions.
D. The influence of the two revolutions on today’s environment.
22. What is the consequence of a late submission
A. It may be treated as non-submission. B. The Head will award a lower score.
C. The student will receive late feedback. D. The teacher may permit an extension.
23 How many items are required to be submitted for the final assessment
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
B
Forty years ago, Yin Yuzhen arrived at her new home in a vast desert in northern China. Her new house lay half buried under sand dunes. Strong winds howled, and terrible heat made life extremely difficult. While many people would have fled, Yuzhen chose to stay. “I would rather die planting trees than live buried by the desert,” she said, beginning a lifelong battle against the harsh environment.
Yuzhen and her husband worked tirelessly to afford young trees. She slept only a few hours each night, her hands and arms covered in wounds from her hard work. After many trials, she finally found a successful method. She first planted shrubs and grasses to hold the soil. Then, she planted taller trees like poplars and pines to protect the fruit trees inside. Slowly, her efforts paid off. The barren land transformed into a green oasis. Over four decades, she has turned over 70,000 acres of desert into woodland, becoming a symbol of China’s large-scale tree-planting project.
Yuzhen’s story also inspired an American teacher, Donald Jones. In 2015, he traveled to meet her and joined her team. He learned to plant trees, working hard under difficult conditions. He planted over 2,000 trees and formed a deep bond with Yuzhen, calling her his “sister”. Their friendship showed that environmental protection is a shared mission that connects people across borders.
Yuzhen’s personal effort is part of a much larger picture. China is making significant progress in protecting the environment. In the past 20 years, a quarter of the world’s newly added green areas have come from China. The country has met its 2030 goals for forest growth and solar and wind power capacity years ahead of schedule. These achievements show China’s leading role and consistent commitment to a sustainable future.
The message from Yuzhen’s story is profound: whether it is planting trees or developing clean energy, every effort shares the same vision. Green development is not just China’s choice, but its contribution to the entire planet. Challenges like sandstorms know no borders. By working together, humanity can create not only oases in the desert but also a greener, cleaner world for all.
24 What made Yin Yuzhen decide to stay in the desert instead of fleeing
A. Her husband’s strong encouragement. B. Her determination to fight desertification.
C. The hope of making a living by planting. D. The attraction of having a home in sands.
25. Which of the following best describes Yin Yuzhen’s tree-planting method
A. Relying on green oases for irrigation water.
B. Planting tall trees first to block strong winds.
C. Focusing on fruit trees to improve economic benefits.
D. Using a layered approach to stabilize and green the land.
26. Why is Donald Jones mentioned in the passage
A. To show the global influence of Yin Yuzhen’s story.
B. To indicate cross-border relationships are easy to form.
C. To introduce an effective tree-planting technique from the US.
D. To explain the difficulty of international environmental cooperation.
27. What is the best title of the text
A. When Green Mission Crosses borders
B. A Woman’s 40-Year War on the Desert
C. China’s Green Efforts: Growing Hope for the Globe
D. The Seed of Change: Personal Pursuit of Green Life
C
We often think of confidence as a purely internal mental state, but groundbreaking neuroscience reveals that our body posture directly and rapidly shapes our brain function, stress levels, and willingness to take risks. This bidirectional link between body and mind, known as embodied cognition, shows that adopting “high-power” postures — open, expansive, and occupying space — can chemically and neurologically equip us for challenge.
A 2025 study published in Nature Communications used a combination of fMRI brain scanning, hormone sampling, and behavioral economic games to trace this real-time effect. Researchers found that when participants held expansive postures for just two minutes, their brain activity shifted dramatically. There was increased connectivity between the prefrontal cortex (involved in planning and regulation) and the brain’s reward circuits, while activity in the amygdala (杏仁核), a key fear center, was reduced. “The brain doesn’t just command the body; the body’s posture sends immediate signals back that restructure the brain’s priorities from avoidance to approach,” explains the lead author.
Currently, hormonal changes were measured: brief periods of “power posing” led to a mild increase in testosterone (linked to confidence) and a significant decrease in cortisol (linked to stress). This state is associated with resilience under pressure. In the following decision-making tasks, these participants were 28% more likely to choose a high-risk, high-reward option compared to those who had held contracted, low-power postures.
This research has profound, immediate significance for high-risk moments in a student’s life — from walking into an important exam to preparing for a presentation. However, the lead researcher cautions that posture is a tool, not a magic trick. “The effect is real and physiological (生理的), but it works best as a short-term preparatory strategy to access a more resourceful state. It doesn’t replace competence or preparation, but it can ensure your biological state doesn’t weaken them.” The ultimate insight is one of control: we are not passive victims of our nervousness; we can use our own physiology as a gateway to access confidence, changing performance anxiety by starting with the body to influence the mind.
28. What can we learn from paragraph 1
A. High-power postures improve problem-solving skills.
B. Confidence is mainly determined by internal psychology.
C. Embodied cognition helps regulate brain-body interaction.
D. Body posture directly influences people’s cognition and emotion.
29. What method was used in the 2025 study
A. Collecting self-reported psychological data.
B. Measuring long-term hormone level changes.
C. Combining neural scanning with behavioral tests.
D. Tracking brain activity through daily posture monitoring.
30. The lead researcher may agree that power posing __________.
A. can make up for lack of professional ability B. is a reliable way to build lasting confidence
C. has slight real physiological effects on people D. serves as a temporary aid to actual competence
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Different body postures’ effects on physical health.
B. The link between body posture and mental functioning.
C. Scientific findings on mental stress reduction methods.
D. Body language’s role in managing performance anxiety.
D
Driverless taxis have turned from science fiction into daily reality in San Francisco and Shenzhen. Between April and June, Waymo completed 2.2 million autonomous trips in California — five times more than in 2024. Baidu delivered the same number across 16 Chinese cities, doubling its previous figures. These figures show a big change in city transport, promising safer roads and less traffic.
But this future is limited to a few places. In most Western countries, rules block self-driving taxi services. This creates a sharp split between cities that welcome innovation and those stuck with old transport systems.
The rules create two main problems. First, they slow down technical progress. American companies must get permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to build cars without pedals or steering wheels — parts humans don’t need when AI drives. The NHTSA also limits each company to only 2,500 such cars per year, blocking the large-scale rollout. Second, local laws directly stop robotaxi services. New York’s Taxi Commission bans autonomous vehicles from paid services. Boston lawmakers want a human safety operator in every car. In Europe, only a few countries allow testing.
These cautious policies come from two fears: robotaxi might crash into people or cars and take away drivers’ jobs. Neither reason stands up to closer inspection.
On safety, early data tells a different story. A study shows Waymo produces 88% fewer property- damage claims and 92% fewer injury claims than human drivers. While other companies need to prove similar results and testing remains limited to simpler cities, the numbers clearly point to safer roads. The job-loss argument also fails. While driver replacement worries are politically powerful — causing officials to set strict safety standards under protest pressure — the public interest must come first. In San Francisco, robotaxis mainly replace private cars, not traditional taxis. Demand for human-driven cabs has stayed steady as they remain more available during busy times, showing the two services complement rather than replace each other.
Even with smart regulation, profit challenges remain. Each Waymo car costs $150,000 with its sensors and software. Mapping and testing may be too expensive for small European cities. Still, removing regulatory barriers would let companies expand, improve technology, and cut costs — benefiting consumers who want safer city transport.
32. What can be inferred from the data in paragraph 1
A. Baidu serves more cities than Waymo.
B. Robotaxi technology is enjoying vigorous growth.
C. Robotaxis dominate urban transport in the US and China.
D. Waymo’s annual growth rate is five times that of Baidu’s.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Background details on robotaxi services. B. Future trends in transportation regulation.
C. Specific obstacles from relevant regulations. D. Comparisons of different robotaxi companies.
34. What does the underlined word “complement” in paragraph 5 mean
A. supplement. B. Resemble. C. Conflict. D. Substitute.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards the development of robotaxi services
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Unbiased.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many students no longer arrive at college — even at highly selective, elite colleges — prepared to read books.
The Atlantic
I’m an English teacher at a private college-preparatory school, and it sounded familiar. My students, too, now struggle to read long texts. Unaddressed, though, are changes to the broader high school context where reading for homework now occurs. Today, students with elite college desires have extracurricular schedules that demand more time than school itself. ____36____ As a result, teachers face considerable pressure from students, parents and school administrators to limit homework time. Teachers couldn’t assign more than 10 pages of easy texts per class, harming students’ ability to grasp a novel’s meaning and structure. I see how anxious and exhausted my students are, but it’s important for them to grow from immersive reading. ____37____
Anna Clark
San Diego, Calif.
As a professor, I agree with my colleagues who have noticed the declining literacy of American students at elite universities.
____38____ In American universities, selection is carried out by admissions offices with little interest in the qualities that professors might consider desirable in a college student, let’s say, interest and experience in reading. American admissions decisions are based on some qualities that have little to do with academic talent. ____39____ Most personal statements primarily consist of a discussion of which books the student has read and what they learned from them. ____40____ When considered alongside the undergraduate selection process, the decline in literacy among American undergraduates is totally understandable.
Ione Fine
University of Washington. Seattle, Wash.
A. However, I am not sure if the schools are entirely to blame.
B. Students are then expected to discuss these books in more detail in an interview.
C. If we want students to read books, we should prioritize the time for them to do so.
D. But allowing students to select their books can help them fall in love with reading.
E. Ironically, reading more could translate into higher scores on standardized reading tests.
F. In contrast, British admissions are typically conducted by those teaching these students.
G. These commitments are necessary, in their eyes, to gain admission to selective colleges.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
I used to believe a packed calendar means a full life. My days were ____41____, well ahead of time, for dinners out, exercise classes, trips to the cinema — ____42____ that I knew to be beneficial or rewarding.
I had been determined to make work less central to my life: I couldn’t ____43____ myself just for work as I had so much else going on. But when the time came to ____44____ my plans, I found that I ____45____ not only how much it was possible, but also my ___46___ to do so.
As my mood and energy levels continued to worsen, social occasions increasingly felt like another ____47____ — something I had to do, rather than something I wanted to do. Arriving to have dinner with friends became ____48____ to a work meeting; they registered the same in my calendar. It eventually dawned on me that scheduling far in advance was ____49____ me of the opportunity to enjoy myself. I had made these plans from a ____50____ standpoint, without allowing for the very real possibility that I would be ____51____ or tired.
Moving to Norwich helped me ____52____ this habit. Within months, I rediscovered the joy of free-flowing. My days were necessarily ____53____, because I had fewer local friends. I was surprised by how much I benefited from spending more time alone. I was having interesting thoughts that I suspect would have failed me had I carried on at ____54____ pace.
My newly ____55____ schedule also meant that, if I finished work for the day and felt like seeing a film, I could. I started to understand what all those self-help books meant about being your “true self”.
41. A. lit up B. cut short C. booked up D. held back
42. A. activities B. tasks C. hobbies D. routines
43. A. calm B. drain C. relax D. encourage
44. A. make B. revise C. follow D. abandon
45. A. underlined B. disapproved C. endangered D. overestimated
46. A. caution B. enthusiasm C. pressure D. responsibility
47. A. duty B. favor C. honor D. pleasure
48. A. similar B. related C. contrary D. essential
49. A. informing B. robbing C. convincing D. reminding
50. A. casual B. realistic C. theoretical D. strategic
51. A. stressed B. delighted C. relieved D. determined
52. A. keep B. break C. cultivate D. document
53. A. fuller B. busier C. emptier D. longer
54. A. steady B. gentle C. regular D. breakneck
55. A. updated B. crowded C. detailed D. cleared
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。
China’s Global Image Reflects Its Cultural Confidence
China aims to boost its soft power by enhancing the appeal of Chinese culture during the 15thFive-Year Plan period (2026-2030). In recent years, with video games, films and toys serving as dynamic ___56___ (carry) of traditional Chinese culture, works like the game Black Myth: Wukong and the animations Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child and Ne Zha 2 ___57___ (gain) global success. They prove that Chinese cultural narratives are striking international audiences increasingly, ___58___ (back) by widespread recognition of Chinese culture’s contemporary value.
To sustain this trend, China must draw inspiration ___59___ its cultural heritage and present it in modern, audience-friendly forms. Reinterpreting tradition through modern art, integrating classical ideas into current society, and ___60___ (turn) cultural wisdom into practical solutions are key to keeping these traditions alive and relevant.
Traditional Chinese culture is a foundation of national cohesion (凝聚力) and a wellspring of wisdom fueling unity, creativity and development. As China is modernizing, its culture ___61___ (evolve) too — rooted in tradition yet open to ___62___ (innovative) and global exchanges.
With China’s growing economic strength and global influence, interest in its culture is on ___63___ rise. By sharing historical sites, classic literature and art, China offers the world ___64___ (diversity) ways to understand its civilization. Still, misunderstandings and external pressures persist. Thus, enhancing international communication ability is vital. By strengthening cultural confidence and storytelling skills, China can shape a global narrative ____65____ truly reflects its character, values and aspirations.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你校上周举办了“写给银杏的悄悄话”校园主题活动，同学们将心里话写在卡片上，亲手挂到校园的银杏树枝上。请你给外教 Janet写一封邮件，分享此次活动，内容包括：
（1）介绍活动过程；
（2）说明活动意义。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为100个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Janet,
I’d like to share with you “Whispers to Ginkgoes”, a meaningful campus activity held in our school last week.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
I’ve always been a quiet girl in class. I’d rather sit in the back and draw than answer questions and speaking in front of more than three people made my knees shake. So when my English teacher, Ms. Carter, signed me up for the school speech contest, I felt a wave of panic wash over me. “Ms. Carter, I can’t do this, "I whispered, my voice barely audible. “I’ll freeze up, or worse — forget everything.” She leaned down, her eyes warm with encouragement. “Lila, this isn’t punishment,” she said gently. “It’s a chance to find your voice.”
The contest theme was “The Moment I Felt Seen”. I stared at the blank page in my notebook for days, struggling to find a story worth sharing. Nothing felt significant enough — until my thoughts drifted to my grandma. She’d lived with us until last year, when dementia (痴呆症) stole her memories and we had to move her to a nursing home. She’d always loved listening to me read my stories, even when they were messy and unpolished. “This is wonderful, Lila,” she’d always say, brushing a strand of hair from my face. One day, I found her sitting on the porch, staring blankly at the garden. I pulled out my notebook and read her a story about a girl and her grandma. Her eyes lit up like stars, and she started humming our favorite song — You Are My Sunshine. That was the last time she recognized me.
I decided to tell that story. But practicing was a disaster. I stumbled (结巴) over sentences, forgot key details, and once, I ran out of the classroom crying after some classmates laughed when I froze mid-sentence. Mia, my only friend, stayed after school to help. We’d meet in the empty auditorium, and she sat in the front as I practiced dozens of times. “Pause here,” she’ d say, pointing to the line about grandma’s smile. “This part matters— let people feel how much she loved you.” When I stumbled again, she’ d squeeze my hand. “You’ re not just telling a story, Lila. You’ re letting grandma’ s love be heard. That’s brave.” Her words gave me a glimmer of hope.
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。
The evening before the contest, I visited my grandma.
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Behind the microphone on that big day, I drew a deep breath and started.
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