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2025-2026学年广东汕头市金山中学高三下学期开学联考英语试题
第一部分 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
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The Great Courses, one of the best online course providers, is an online platform that can meet the demands of individuals who love to learn simply for joy and choose from 1,345 courses in a range of topics.
The Great Courses Overview
Areas of study 13 subjects available
Course level Beginner, advanced
Cost $18.50 — $469.95
Languages available English only
What to Know
·While most other online course providers concentrate on upskilling and improving career and salary prospects, this platform is more about sharing knowledge for the purpose of satisfying intellectual curiosity. Popular courses focus on subjects like cooking, painting, dog training, language, culture, literature, music, science, history, geography and more.
·Lessons are video-based, available by streaming through The Great Courses’ website or mobile app or on DVDs. Many lectures are also available as streaming audio makes it even easier for students to learn anytime and anywhere.
·The price of courses can range from around $20 to a few hundred dollars, but The Great Courses regularly offers discounts. The Great Courses also partners with Wondrium, a subscribed online learning platform, which gives students unlimited access to a library of courses for $12.50 per month.
·Students who’re seeking online learning to gain marketable, career-focused skills, may need help in finding what they’re looking for through The Great Courses.
Notice
·This platform has no grades or certificates of completion.
·Lecture-based video lessons may not appeal to all learners, especially those who prefer mastering new skills through experiential learning or reading assignments.
What Students Are Saying
Users give the platform 3.8 stars on Trustpilot. “I’ve been enjoying courses from this company for the last ten years. Its courses have broadened my outlook on life, educated me and entertained me,” writes one student.
1. What is the primary aim of The Great Courses
A. To awaken curiosity. B. To spread knowledge.
C. To improve career skills. D. To develop language competence.
2. What does The Great Courses offer
A. Tips for job-seekers. B. Access to a library.
C. Video-based lessons. D. Free courses from partners.
3. Who may not benefit from The Great Courses
A. A one-year company employee who wants to improve career focused skills.
B. A university graduate who needs a certificate for job-seeking.
C. An overseas student who prefers online-learning.
D. A housewife who is fond of music.
B
My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still.
So, this year I committed myself to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain.
My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here’s how I did it. I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day. It was something I hadn’t done in years and it was scary how difficult it was.
In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was like a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times when I normally would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks.
By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves.
4. What does the underlined word “vitiated” mean in Paragraph 1
A. Activated. B. Removed. C. Restored. D. Weakened.
5. What was the first thing the author did to achieve the goal
A. Getting rid of the distractions.
B. Treating his mind with patience.
C Establishing basic rules for himself.
D. Putting books to their original places.
6. Why does the author mention two books in Paragraph 4
A. To explain benefits of reading.
B. To advocate ways to find quiet.
C. To echo his personal experience.
D. To list disadvantages of digital noise.
7 What does the author want to convey in the text
A. Books are what have made us.
B. Rejecting the Internet is a top priority.
C. To return to books is to reclaim our focus.
D. The quietest people have the loudest minds.
C
In the UK, there are more and more sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and similar types of large cars on the streets. Cars are getting bigger, and that is a problem.
It makes sense that larger cars are more dangerous if they run you over. Their fronts are taller than other cars’ and this is bad news for cyclists and pedestrians if one of these cars hits you. Cars are also getting wider — a trend known as “carspreading”. There is only so much road space, and more of it being taken up by cars means there is less of it for people cycling or using other modes of transport.
The extra size of these cars also makes for more air pollution. Even if SUVs are electric, fine particles (颗粒) from tyres and brakes are now major sources of pollution in urban air. As SUVs are heavier than other cars, they tend to produce more tyre and brake particles, so we don’t see the same clean air benefits from electric SUVs as we do from smaller electric cars.
So what can we do to make fewer of these large, dangerous, high-emission SUVs Here are a few suggestions. There are now clean-air zones in some big cities. These stimulate people to think about pollution from older cars, although they aren’t directed at vehicle size. This is changing in the UK, however, as Cardiff Council in October approved plans to charge the owners of SUVs and larger cars more for residential parking permits.
As well as parking regulations, national governments could consider changes to vehicle taxes, for instance, to encourage smaller cars. Taxing large vehicles more would be in line with their cost to society through road danger and pollution.
Some people have reasons to need a larger car. But now that around half of new car sales are SUVs we need to be clear about the dangers they bring.
8. What is a concern about large vehicles
A. They cause more traffic jams. B. They distract other road users.
C They block smaller cars from view. D. They increase injury risk in an accident.
9. How does the author explain the pollution problem of SUVs in Paragraph 3
A. By quoting experts’ opinions.
B. By giving drivers’ personal stories.
C. By providing statistics on vehicle pollution.
D. By linking vehicle weight to particle pollution.
10. What approach is central to the suggested solutions
A. Increasing ownership costs. B. Upgrading parking facilities.
C. Providing government funds. D. Launching media campaigns.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Going Electric B. Running Out of Road
C. The Comeback of SUVs D. Why Cars Keep Getting Bigger
D
All alone, the small brown coin lay on the windowsill. Occasionally, a spider or a fly came by; he wore spider webs, and a light layer of dust. The morning sun warmed him, then moved away. He had been placed there “in case”, and so he waited.
No one needed him for much of anything, these days. Policymakers kept remarking, woundingly, that it cost more to make each penny (in 2024, 3.69 cents) than it was worth. That was why, they explained, they would be ending production in 2026.
For some time now, people had soured on him. When he was handed over in change, shoppers waved him away with “Keep the penny”. Increasingly, they simply waved a card and ignored him. He had spent longer and longer simply lying around.
In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy.
Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little.
Such arguments, however, plainly did not persuade policymakers. What, then, was his future, and that of any other penny As an accessory, perhaps. After all, pennies were lucky. A good-looking cent, as cents went, he could become a button. Glued to a leg, he could stop a chair from wobbling (摇晃). There were worse fates, such as being thrown in a fountain.
None of this was what he had been made for. And so, with humility (谦卑), he accepted his new purpose in national life. Perhaps, some day, he would hear his owner say: “Glad I kept that penny.” In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing.
12. Which paragraph presents an argument against policymakers’ decision
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.
13. Why is charity mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To introduce new problems in charity work.
B. To raise concerns about wasting small coins.
C. To give further evidence of the penny’s value.
D. To make a contrast between giving and spending.
14. What would the penny imagine as its best possible future
A. Becoming a collectible. B. Ending up in a fountain.
C. Being used as a decoration. D. Being remade into a new coin.
15. What is the overall tone of the text
A. Very formal but a bit dry. B. Mildly humorous but a bit sad.
C. Seemingly calm but a bit distant. D. Highly romantic but a bit unreal.
第二节 七选五(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。
You’re trying to concentrate, but your mind is wandering or you’re easily distracted. What happened to the laser-sharp (激光般锐利的) focus you once enjoyed ____16____ Over time, it accumulates wear and tear that directly impacts processing. The good news is, this attentional drift can be managed with the following approaches.
Cultivate (培养) a disciplined mindfulness practice. ____17____ And practicing it has been shown to reshape the brain. Kim Willment, a neuropsychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, recommends sitting still for a few minutes each day, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breathing as well as the sounds and sensations around you.
____18____ Such exercises are generally designed to improve your attention. However, evidence for their effectiveness has been mixed. “The goal of playing these is not to get better at them, but to get better in the cognitive activities of everyday life,” Willment says. “But there is evidence that a person’s ability to pay attention can be improved by progressively pushing the person to higher levels of performance. So if you reach a certain level of sustained attention, pushing it to the next level can help improve it, and this may translate to everyday life.”
Focus on a healthy lifestyle. This approach centers on two aspects: physical activity and rest. There is a direct link between exercise and cognitive ability, especially attention. When you exercise, you increase the availability of brain chemicals that promote new brain connections and reduce stress. ____19____ At the same time, you clear out injury-causing proteins.
You have the power to shape your mental sharpness. ____20____ Starting small ensures you won’t feel overwhelmed. This consistent practice builds cognitive resilience over time. Trust me. Your future focus will thank you for the investment today.
A. Seek expert guidance and support.
B Engage in cognitive training games.
C. Mindfulness is about focusing attention on the present moment.
D. And when you sleep, you reduce harmful stress chemicals in the brain.
E. You can think of the brain like a computer that slows down with use.
F. However, mindfulness has regained enormous popularity in recent years.
G. You’d better start by choosing one of these strategies to try this week.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
As a busy working mother and lawyer, I ____21____ have time to revisit my love for literature. Yet every month, I ____22____ two precious hours to join an online book club ____23____ by my former Stanford professor. These sessions revive the ____24____ I once had as an English major, ____25____ me back to campus days spent debating symbolism in Fitzgerald and Woolf.
Our club, humorously named “Stanford Still Reads,” ____26____ of eight members in ____27____ professions - from a neuroscientist to a retired judge. Professor John, who once patiently guided my honors thesis, continues to inspire us with his ____28____ enthusiasm. His thoughtful gestures make the virtual distance disappear.
This month, we discussed a novel I had ____29____ disliked for its slow pace and unreliable narrator. However, as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great, my perspective gradually _____30_____. Our lively debate unveiled new layers of the story, demonstrating how _____31_____ wisdom can deepen individual understanding.
When the Zoom window closes, I return to my daily responsibilities, but a part of me _____32_____ that intellectual space. This monthly _____33_____ reconnects me not only with literature but also with the curious, analytical self I once was. It reminds me that personal growth never _____34_____ and that _____35_____ learning can turn even the most ordinary books into remarkable experiences.
21. A. usually B. likely C. regularly D. rarely
22. A. carve out B. work out C. try out D. run out
23. A. invented B. organized C. replaced D. attended
24. A. interest B. passion C. curiosity D. emotion
25. A. pushing B. dragging C. transporting D. guiding
26. A. consists B. makes C. disposes D. approves
27. A. specialized B. honorable C. diverse D. similar
28. A. occasional B. exhausting C. shallow D. infectious
29. A. initially B. extremely C. randomly D. instantly
30. A. expanded B. strengthened C. evolved D. shifted
31. A. academic B. personal C. collective D. professional
32. A. sticks to B. engages with C. fades from D. lingers in
33. A. isolation B. assignment C. gathering D. conference
34. A. pauses B. ceases C. sleeps D. escapes
35. A. shared B. devoted C. connected D. personalized
第二节(共10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 ___36___ (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 ___37___ (gain) global success. They prove that Chinese cultural narratives are striking international audiences increasingly, ___38___ (back) by widespread recognition of Chinese culture’s contemporary value.
To sustain this trend, China must draw inspiration ___39___ its cultural heritage and present it in modern, audience-friendly forms. Reinterpreting tradition through modern art, integrating classical ideas into current society, and ___40___ (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 ___41___ (evolve) too — rooted in tradition yet open to ___42___ (innovative) and global exchanges.
With China’s growing economic strength and global influence, interest in its culture is on ___43___ rise. By sharing historical sites, classic literature and art, China offers the world ___44___ (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 ____45____ truly reflects its character, values and aspirations.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，正在参加你校英文报组织的“环保好创意”主题征文活动，你已写好初稿，要发给外教Jenny请她帮你修改。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1) 文章介绍；
(2) 修改方向。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jenny,
I’m writing to seek your help with my draft for the “Green Innovation” writing contest.
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted most was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn’t afford one. A new bike was just a dream, so I asked my parents for a nightstand (床头柜). I figured that at least I would have a safe place to keep my private stuff away from the reach of my annoying younger brothers. We went to the secondhand furniture store and found an old dark brown nightstand.
After we took it home, I decided to paint it and glue some stickers on it to make it look better. When I pulled the drawers out, I felt something stuck to the back of the lowest drawer, and guess what I found A Ziploc (带拉链封口的) bag with some papers in it.
When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were some kind of official-looking documents. And, wrapped in the papers were a bunch of ten-dollar and twenty-dollar bills. “This must be a joke!” I exclaimed. The papers turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren.
My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Maybe I, could even buy a car for my parents. “Finders keepers, losers weepers,” I started singing as I began counting the money. It was more than a thousand dollars in total. Yet I didn’t feel good about it. How come “Finders keepers...” the saying goes. But that money wasn’t really meant for me, was it The lady had been saving it for her family. She must have died and nobody knew about the money hidden in the nightstand. Her family donated it to the secondhand store, and now it was in my hands.
What a dilemma! I could keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family. Or I could give it all back. Tell the truth. No new bicycle. No car. “Somebody helps me with this!” I prayed.
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。
But I didn’t need others to tell me; I already knew right from wrong.
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Looking through the donation records, the store owner found the family’s telephone number.
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