资源简介

湖北省仙桃中学 2025-2026 学年度上学期高三期中考试
高三英语试卷
考试时间：2025年10月30日上午8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定的位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，先用橡皮擦干净后，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，写在试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man probably do this afternoon
A. Have a rest. B. Prepare for a test. C. Take an exam.
2. What does the man think of going to Aspen
A. It is costly. B. It sounds quite interesting. C. He needs to consider it further.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a police station. B. At the man’s home. C. At an animal shelter.
4. Why didn’t the woman answer her phone
A. She lost her phone.
B. She was unwilling to talk to the man.
C. She was not allowed to use the phone then.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A lecture. B. Several countries. C. Traditional customs.
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，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the girl feel in the beginning
A. Tired. B. Angry. C. Stressed.
7. When will the man help the woman
A. After school tomorrow. B. All night tonight. C. On Friday.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What mistake did the woman make
A. She forgot to send the desks.
B. She sent the desks behind schedule.
C. She failed to send the other kind of faulty desks.
9. What does HDC request the speakers to do now
A. Refund the money. B. Replace all the desks. C. Apologize to them.
10. What will the woman do to solve the problem
A. Give the customer a call.
B. Arrange for the repair of desks.
C. Visit the customers as soon as possible.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman complaining about
A. The room is too hot.
B. The speeches are rather boring.
C. She only has crossword puzzles to keep her busy.
12. What does the man probably do
A. A TV show host. B. A newspaper reporter. C. A charity worker.
13. Why shouldn’t the woman listen to her iPod
A. It would be impolite. B. It would be too loud. C. It would make her fall asleep.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。
14. What will happen if the man eats the bread right now
A. The bread will be quite cold.
B. The bread will taste unpleasant.
C. The bread will be too soft inside.
15. Who will pay the speakers a visit
A. The woman’s sister. B. The man’s manager. C. The speakers’ friend.
16. How does the man seem to feel about Kay at first
A. He thinks she is a great cook.
B. He is very excited about her coming.
C. He is not really looking forward to seeing her.
17. What makes Kay happier today according to the woman
A. She got a promotion.
B. She made delicious cookies.
C. She will visit the speakers.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. How old was the person in the first case
A. 15. B. 20. C.40
19. What did the man from the UK die from
A. Thirst. B. A heart attack C.Blood clot
20. What does the speaker want to tell the audience
A. Children should never play video games.
B. Go to the hospital after sitting for too long.
C. Limit the time spent in front of the TV or computer.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Bilingual Team Is Hiring Interns I.
As China Daily’s core bilingual platform, Bilingual Jun (WeChat ID: Chinadaily Mobile) connects global readers with quality news. After receiving numerous internship inquiries, we’re launching our program: Bilingual WeChat Interns for the New Media Center!
Job Responsibilities
● Engage in daily operation of China Daily’s bilingual WeChat account, including content selection and organization as well as user interaction.
● Research trending news, draft original Chinese-English articles, and plan thematic content series.
● Optimize content presentation, such as refining headlines and adjusting formats to boost reader engagement.
Requirements
1. TEM-4/TEM-8 certification or equivalent proficiency (non-English majors: ELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 90+).
2. Basic journalistic skills: verifying information accuracy and maintaining objective reporting.
3. Proficiency in editing tools and familiarity with WeChat backend functions.
4. Responsible and detail-oriented; preference for candidates with prior copywriting, media experience, or knowledge of WeChat’s content algorithms.
5. Available to start this month, commit to a 3-month internship, and work on-site in Beijing at least 3 days weekly.
Benefits & Growth
● Outstanding interns earn an official China Daily certificate.
● Free daily lunch (no monthly salary).
●Guidance from senior editors to master bilingual content creation and new media operation skills.
●Exposure to mainstream media workflows and opportunities to showcase creativity in a dynamic team.
Apply by sending your resume to newmedia-hr@chinadaily. with the subject: Bilingual Internship-Name-Major-School-Grade. Qualified applicants will take a written test before final selection.
21. Which of the following is a daily duty of the interns
A. Guide users of editing tools. B. Interview senior editors.
C. Create original bilingual articles. D. Learn WeChat backend functions.
22. What is required for the bilingual WeChat internship
A. ELTS 6.0+ for non-English majors. B. fundamental journalistic skills.
C. At least 5-day on-site work weekly. D. Prior media internship experience.
23. What can excellent interns get from the program
A. A monthly salary. B. A full-time position offer.
C. An official internship certificate. D. Free accommodation in Beijing.
B
Our church in Toronto has a way of assisting those who have financial difficulties without making the recipient feel shame or guilt. Money is dropped into an offering box with only the name of the recipient on the envelope. The envelopes are then distributed to those members without them knowing the name of the giver.
There came a time when my husband and I were among those in need. We did not talk about our financial difficulty with anyone.
The only reason our children knew was because we had to cut back on many things. Still, we hoped they were not aware of the extent of our need, nor of how much their father and I were suffering because of it. We did not want to burden them with a problem they could do nothing to solve.
Our situation wasn’t improving, and my husband and I knew that we would have to look for outside help. Just as we reached the point of despair, our church gave us a gift envelope that had been left in the offering box. We were overjoyed to receive a very substantial amount of money, enough to bring us through that tight time. We couldn’t help but wonder who had given such a generous gift. We were extremely relieved and enormously grateful.
A year later, our seventeen-year-old son was applying for a student loan so he could attend university. It was then we discovered that his savings account was almost empty. His father and I were very disturbed by this. We had trusted him to put part of his wages from his part-time job into the bank towards his education. From the time he was nine years old he had been a paper carrier for The Toronto Star, and he had worked very hard for his small earnings. I asked him repeatedly to tell me where the money had gone. At first, he would not tell me, which made me even angrier. I would not let the matter alone. I kept hounding (纠缠) him, determined to find out where the money had gone.
Finally, in tears, and with great reluctance, my son admitted that the year before he had put his savings in the offering box for his father and me. I stood there speechless, tears filling my eyes. It had taken my son years to save that money. He had given it to us willingly — without telling us what he had done.
24. Why did the author and her husband hide their financial difficulty from their children
A. They thought they could handle it with ease.
B. Their children were too young to understand it.
C. Their children were busy with their own studies.
D. They didn’t want to bring their children anxiety.
25. What can we infer about the author’s son from the passage
A. He borrowed a lot of money from his relatives.
B. He usually kept his thoughts and actions to himself.
C. He was not good at managing his personal finances.
D. He valued his parents more than his university education.
26. Why did the author feel “speechless” when her son told the truth
A. She was angry at her son for lying to her.
B. She was touched by her son’s selfless act.
C. She was sad that her son had no savings left.
D. She was disappointed that her son had hidden the truth.
27. What is the main idea of the passage
A. A church’s generous donation aids a family.
B. A family gets through trouble via a secret gift.
C. Family help works better than community support.
D. A son secretly donates savings to show love for parents.
C
Urban green spaces have long been tied to better public health, but shrinking city budgets often leave parks overgrown and underused. A groundbreaking study published in Urban Health Journal points to an unexpected solution gaining traction across North America: community-run gardens. These grassroots projects, where residents collectively tend plots of land, are proving to be both cost-effective and socially transformative.
Researchers tracked 27 community gardens in Toronto over three years, documenting measurable benefits. Nearby households reported 31% fewer cases of anxiety compared to neighborhoods without such gardens, while local children showed 24% higher levels of physical activity — likely due to regular outdoor play among the plots. The gardens, typically filled with tomato vines, sunflower patches, and public tool sheds, also fostered stronger social bonds: 78% of participants cited “making new friends” as a key benefit, reducing feelings of isolation in densely populated areas.
These initiatives thrive on minimal funding. Most start with funds under $2,000, relying on donated soil, recycled wooden planters, and volunteer labor. The Toronto Green Space Alliance, which manages 15 of these sites, notes that maintenance costs average just $300 annually per garden — far cheaper than the $12,000 yearly upkeep for a small city park.
Yet success isn’t universal. In Vancouver, two gardens saw declining participation after initial enthusiasm, with plots abandoned due to disputes over water usage and crop ownership. Despite these setbacks, the Alliance plans to fund 12 new gardens in Montreal next year, emphasizing better conflict-resolution training for organizers.
“Cities don’t need million-dollar projects to build healthier communities,” says lead researcher Dr. Elena Márquez. “Sometimes a trowel (小铲子) and a packet of seeds are enough.”
28. The phrase “gaining traction” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. causing widespread debate. B. lacking practical value.
C. facing severe opposition. D. becoming increasingly popular.
29. What does the study on Toronto’s community gardens reveal
A. They mainly benefit elderly people’s physical health.
B. They require large initial investments from municipalities.
C. They contribute to reducing residents’ mental health issues.
D. They have replaced traditional city parks in most neighborhoods.
30. Why does the author cite the case of Vancouver’s gardens
A. To note small conflicts affect community activities.
B. To emphasize funding shortages cause project failure.
C. To illustrate community gardens don’t always succeed.
D. To compare Toronto and Vancouver’s gardening practices.
31. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A. To explain how community gardens work.
B. To call for more government funding for parks.
C. To compare urban and rural gardening methods.
D. To discuss community gardens’ benefits and challenges.
D
Conservationists note that two-thirds of British butterfly species have declined over 40 years, threatening ecosystems. Caterpillars, the baby stage of butterflies, consume plants and feed birds, bats and small mammals. Understanding the decline is key to changing it.
Butterflies need moderate temperatures, but climate change brings warmer summers, forcing them to adjust activity and reproduction timing. Scientists call this “advancing phenology (物候)”. Over 20 years, Britain’s spring temperatures rose roughly 0.5°C, and most butterflies advanced their life-cycle by three to seven days. Whether this adaptation works remains unclear, but a new study explores it.
Researchers analyzed 20 years of data on 130 species from butterfly enthusiasts. They tracked abundance, distribution, northward movement and adult emergence timing. They found species with flexible life-cycles, which produce multiple generations yearly, thrived. Those advancing phenology most saw population growth. For example, the Small Blue, Britain’s tiniest butterfly, emerges early, allowing summer generations another reproductive cycle by autumn.
However, single-generation species gained no benefit. Worse, those tied to specific habitats, which link to caterpillar diets, were harmed. The endangered High Brown Fritillary is a single-generation species living in trimmed (修剪过的) woodlands and limestone pavements. It has declined, with climate change a likely factor.
Fortunately, hope exists. Some single-generation British species add a second generation in warm European years. As the climate warms, UK species like the Silver-studded Blue might follow, boosting populations. Conservationists can use this knowledge to identify at-risk species. The White Admiral is one example. It has declined over the past 20 years, possibly due to climate change and its caterpillars’ solely reliance on honeysuckle.
32. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A. Fewer British butterflies existed four decades ago.
B. Declining British butterflies may disturb the food chain.
C. Data used in later research comes from butterfly observers.
D. Warmer springs change some British butterflies’ life cycles.
33. What mainly causes “advancing phenology” of British butterflies
A. The need for people to record when butterflies reproduce.
B. The need for scientists to study how climate harms species.
C. The need for butterflies to adapt to a changing environment.
D. The need for people to calculate how far butterflies migrate.
34. Why does the author refer to The White Admiral in the passage
A. To claim that single-generation butterfly species are unsavable.
B. To explain how habitat loss worsens phenology shifts in butterflies.
C. To emphasize that climate change is the main cause of butterfly decline.
D. To show that species with fixed life cycles and strict needs are easily harmed.
35. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage
A. Phenology Shifts in British Butterflies!
B. Climate Harms British Butterfly Species!
C. Hope for British Butterflies and Their Caterpillars!
D. British Ecosystems at Risk Due to Butterfly Decline!
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。
“Workplace happiness is rarely about doing flips in the hallway or wearing a constant big smile,” explains Jennifer McClure, a former HR executive. “Instead, for many fulfilled employees, it often boils down to enjoying the work you do even when things feel tough.” 36 . Below are four actionable ways to improve employee satisfaction.
1: 37
One of the most effective ways to boost employee engagement and, consequently, improve a company’s reputation is by enabling employees to perceive the tangible impact of their work. “The most important thing you can do as a leader is to cultivate meaning at work,” McClure says. Leaders can build this sense of meaning by clearly relating employees’ daily tasks to the organization’s bigger purpose and demonstrating how each contribution makes a difference.
2. Live your core values
A company’s core values are far more than mere words on website — they ought to guide behaviors, shape workplace culture and be earnestly embodied daily. 38 . If an enterprise claims to prioritize extraordinary customer service, this value should be modeled by the leadership. When employees witness leaders living these values, it reinforces their significance and strengthens engagement, employee enthusiasm and the firm’s reputation. Such alignment not only fuels employees’ commitment but also impacts how employees talk about the company, both publicly and privately.
3. Listen to feedback
Listening to both positive and negative feedback is vital for fostering a happier workplace culture. 39 . Employees often share reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and TikTok — consistent complaints about long hours, poor work-life balance or mistreatment demand attention, as they reflect real feelings. Yet not every negative comment is an immediate red flag. McClure emphasizes weighing feedback in context, for individual reviews may not mirror the overall employee experience.
4. Use one-on-one meetings to check in
One-on-one meetings offer a prime chance to strengthen workplace culture and happiness. These check-ins let managers grasp employees’ real status — both work progress and overall experience. 40 . While positive updates are welcome, inquiries into unmet needs or struggles are equally crucial for genuine connection.
A. Create meaning for daily work.
B. Collect feedback but delay responding to it.
C. So how can companies foster happiness at work
D. Link daily tasks to team goals but skip explaining the purpose.
E. This means not just collecting feedback but taking it seriously, too.
F. They need to be practiced rather than just promoted in internal documents.
G. McClure stresses managers should actively seek out employees’ challenges.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Although my husband Stan Rogers passed away suddenly in 1983, his music remains 41 rooted in Canadians’ hearts. People who first hear his music never 42 it, as it’s uniquely Canadian.
Born and raised in Ontario, Stan had family ties to Nova Scotia. He travelled all over Canada and the U.S., and he loved the 43 of playing gigs (小型现场演出) with other musicians, meeting different people, listening to their stories and always creating a great deal of emotion with his 44 . Wherever he sang, he connected with the audience, but Nova Scotia and the 45 always occupied a special place for him.
His band often ended concerts with “The Mary Ellen Carter.” This song is about a group of fishermen in a violent October 46 . Their ship sinks due to the captain’s carelessness, despite their 47 attempts. They swear to raise it, and the song’s final chorus proclaims (宣扬) the 48 of the human spirit.
One stormy night, a man who 49 a shipwreck told Stan that his song saved his life. 50 in a storm while carrying coal, his ship 51 and rolled over. Trapped in a flooded lifeboat, freezing and 52 , he was ready to give up when the song’s words came to mind: “No matter what you’ve lost ... Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again!”
When we lost Stan, we faced our own dark night on the water. But his spirit 53 in his music, and like that sailor who 54 his own life by hanging on to the song inside himself, we were able to find strength in the memory of who Stan was and in his 55 words of determination and hope.
41. A. hardly B. merely C. deeply D. nearly
42. A. forget B. abandon C. miss D. admire
43. A. shock B. excitement C. fear D. tension
44. A. stories B. plays C. poems D. music
45. A. city B. mountain C. sea D. forest
46. A. rain B. storm C. snow D. wind
47. A. desperate B. quiet C. cautious D. patient
48. A. weakness B. beauty C. secret D. power
49. A. spotted B. survived C. witnessed D. checked
50. A. Caught B. Buried C. Covered D. Reserved
51. A. departed B. cracked C. landed D. floated
52. A. disappointed B. disturbed C. despairing D. unwilling
53. A. wears away B. lives on C. dies down D. faded out
54. A. saved B. lost C. risked D. devoted
55. A. fascinating B. surprising C. inspiring D. interesting
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Suzhou and Victoria marked the 45th anniversary of their sister city ties and “Suzhou Week” with 56 opera and music performance, and a new friendship agreement on the cities’ landmark gardens. Suzhou is a 57 (culture) city with more than 2,500 years of history. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou were inscribed (题写) on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 and 2000, earning the city global 58 (recognize) as the “City of Gardens”.
The ceremony, 59 (hold) earlier this month in Victoria, Canada, also celebrated the 55th anniversary of China-Canada diplomatic relations. Zeng Zhi, acting consul general of China in Vancouver, said, “Over the past 55 years, exchanges at all levels 60 (become) more frequent. This has 61 (true) brought many tangible benefits to the people of both countries.” Zeng praised the partnership between Suzhou and Victoria, 62 began in 1980, as “a vivid example of the long-term friendship between the peoples of the two countries”.
During the ceremony, the audience was treated 63 a Kunqu opera performance, 64 (feature) an excerpt from The Peony Pavilion. Musicians from the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra and Victoria 65 (perform) a rendition (演奏) of the Canadian folk song Red River Valley and the Chinese classic Jasmine Flower.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
近期,某著名艺术家和某知名服装品牌在喜马拉雅山脉（the Himalayas)5500米海拔处举办了一场烟花秀。该事件引发了公众对生态破坏的担忧,你校英语报就该事件展开讨论。请你以“Balancing Art and Nature”为题,写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括：
1. 简述背景；
2. 提出建议；
3. 呼吁环保。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Balancing Art and Nature
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Every student at Oakridge High knew that Michael was struggling. His family had recently moved to a smaller apartment across town after his father was laid off from work. The financial pressures at home cast a shadow over everything he did.
Each morning, he arrived at Oakridge High wearing the same faded jeans and worn-out sneakers. Where he once participated eagerly in class discussions, he now sat in the back row, hoping to escape notice. He found himself staring blankly at the whiteboard, unable to focus. The numbers blurred together as worries about his family’s situation crowded his mind.
Mr. Evans, a teacher with twenty years of experience, recognized the signs immediately. After class, he asked Michael to stay for a moment. “I know you’re going through a difficult time,” Mr. Evans said, his voice filled with genuine concern. “But remember this: difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The struggle you’re facing today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” He placed a reassuring hand on Michael’s shoulder. “This temporary setback doesn’t define you — it’s preparing you. I’ve seen your potential, and I believe in you even when you might not believe in yourself.”
Their after-school sessions became regular. He taught Michael how to break down complex problems into manageable steps — a strategy that applied not just to mathematics but to life’s challenges as well. Most importantly, he consistently emphasized Michael’s capabilities, rebuilding the confidence that had been eroded (侵蚀) by recent difficulties.
As weeks passed, Michael’s performance began to improve dramatically. He started arriving early for their sessions, often with questions prepared in advance. The frustration that once clouded his expression was replaced by determination. In class, he began raising his hand again, offering solutions to problems that challenged other students.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The true test came with the annual mathematics competition.
After the award presentation, Michael went to Mr. Evans’s office.

展开更多......

收起↑