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2025-2026学年高三考前模拟考英语试卷
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
2026 Local Letters for Global Change Contest Is Open!
The Pulitzer Center invites you to make your voice heard by writing a letter to a local decision-maker that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, shows how it connects to your local community, and proposes a solution. We want to read and share your letters: tell us, and the world what’s most important to you.Eligibility:
We welcome entries from all current K-12 students across the globe. Letters should be written in English and address a topic within one of the Pulitzer Center’s four focus issues:
Climate and Environment
Global Health
Information and Artificial Intelligence
Education and Opportunity
Entry Guidelines:
Choose an issue that is important to your local community and your selected decision-maker would like to address.
Your proposed solution should be workable. But you don’t have to reinvent the wheel! Consider advocating for a solution that has been effective elsewhere or is already in progress.
The evidence you provide to support your claims should be reliable. You must cite at least one Pulitzer Center news story, but you can also cite evidence from other news sources, academic articles, or reports by organizations and governments.
Submit your entry between May 14 and June 16, 2026 to www.pulitzercenter.org/stories, using the contest form. It will request some basic personal and contact information; you can copy your letter directly into the form.
Prizes:
First place winners: $ 300 to support global community engagement in your classroom
Finalists: $ 75 to support global community engagement in your classroom
P.S. All entrants will be invited to participate in a Pulitzer Center town hall event, held virtually in August, to share solutions with other students from around the world.
1. What is the contest mainly aimed at
A．Improving students’ writing skills.
B．Building bonds among communities.
C．Developing students’ global citizenship.
D．Publicizing Pulitzer Center’s focus issues.
2. Which theme is most likely to be accepted for the contest
A．The history of a city’s central park.
B．Basic theories of artificial intelligence.
C．A town’s efforts to reduce plastic waste.
D．Tips for better sleep during exam week.
3. What is a must for contestants
A．Selecting the latest topic.
B．Inventing a novel solution.
C．Posting the entry before June.
D．Citing a Pulitzer Center story.
B
Over the summer, my daughter, Cora, then 9, attended her first sleepaway camp. It had been her longest time away from home. “How much longer ” she asked with increasing frequency during our return trip to Stanford.
Just past Crystal Springs Lake, Highway 280 peaks and then bends left, going down through golden grasses. I asked her to look out of the window. “Do you recognize where we are ” She stared out, then let out a cry of longing. By the time we turned onto Campus Drive, it had become a repeated shout: “Home! Home!”
Cora has lived as a resident fellow kid in dorms since she was one. She’s connected to the land and its inhabitants: the coast live oak trees she climbed and the annual summer ants into every campus kitchen. She’s tied to its people — notably, college students. She has joined their Halloween costume competitions and eaten dining hall chicken beside them since she could hold one up.
I, on the other hand, have a hard time answering the question of where I am “from”. By the time I was Cora’s age, I’d lived in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina. Any friendships built to last did so by letter. In adulthood I added four more states. Where can I lay claim to I’ve now lived at Stanford a collective 13 years and built a family here.
In that moment Cora cried out, I was filled with a realization. Cora is from here. Up to that day, I’d thought of Stanford as a thing I was sharing with my children, but I realized it is something they are sharing with me. And this place grounds us, my daughter and me, and it connects us to each other.
4. What does the daughter’s repeated question “How much longer ” show
A．She is physically exhausted.
B．She is unsure of the route.
C．She is eager to return home.
D．She is uneasy about leaving.
5. Why does the author describe Cora’s childhood life
A．To show how unusual her childhood is.
B．To explain why Cora enjoys outdoors.
C．To contrast what life her mother had lived.
D．To illustrate how deeply Cora belongs.
6. What difficulty does the author note about her own background
A．She has lived in too many places to feel rooted.
B．She has lost contact with her childhood friends.
C．She regrets moving frequently during adulthood.
D．She feels disconnected from her family history.
7. What realization does the author reach at the end
A．Her children feel more at home than she does.
B．Her family has become deeply rooted in Stanford.
C．Stanford gives them a shared sense of belonging.
D．Long-term residence creates a sense of ownership.
C
As our planet steadily gets warmer, our bodies will need to deal with the stresses of higher temperatures. A new study shows that continued exposure to heat waves can age the body as much as regular drinking or smoking.
Led by a team from the University of Hong Kong in China, the investigation looked at data from 24,922 people who had gone through medical examinations between 2008 and 2022. The researchers compared their records with the number of heat waves each person had probably experienced based on their registered addresses.
The results showed that those who had been exposed to more heat waves had higher scores for biological markers associated with biological aging — a measure of the functionality of tissues, organs, and cells. The participants were sorted into four groups depending on heat wave exposure, and each step up from group to group was associated with an extra 0.023 to 0.031 years in biological age. The researchers say it puts heat waves in the same category as smoking, drinking, diet, and exercise in terms of how much they can affect biological aging.
While this isn’t an entirely new connection, and doesn’t show direct cause and effect, it outperforms many earlier studies in that it measures heat waves over a long period of time in a large group of people. The findings add to what we know about both heat waves and aging.
Since the elderly, those in rural areas, and physical workers are often more exposed to heat than others, this study highlights the need for further policy development to address environmental inequalities and enhance population adaptation to the health impacts of heat waves. The findings are also important in the context of aging populations. By 2050, some 16 percent of people worldwide are expected to be aged 65 or over, and as we all live longer lives, targeted policies and interventions are urgently needed to make sure those extra years are lived as healthily as possible.
8. How did the researchers conduct the study
A．By interviewing participants.
B．By analyzing existing statistics.
C．By performing health checkups.
D．By tracking real-time heat waves.
9. What happened to people exposed to more heat waves
A．They tended to exercise less.
B．They fell into unhealthy habits.
C．They showed signs of faster aging.
D．They had better biological functions.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Distinct strengths of the study.
B．Major limitations of the study.
C．Possible reasons for the findings.
D．Suggestions for future studies.
11. What is implied in the last paragraph
A．Longer life guarantees healthier aging.
B．The elderly should look after themselves.
C．Efforts are needed to boost healthy aging.
D．Adaptation to aging reduces heat exposure.
D
When you were little, did you fight with your brother or sister about who would get the last gummy bear Or who got to sit in the front of the ride Behind these cases lies a hidden mindset — zero-sum thinking, a term that comes from math. In a zero-sum game, the total of gains and losses among the players always adds up to zero. Oskar Morgenstern first formally described this concept in the 1944 book Theory of Games and Economic Behavior. Since then it has been widely used in economic theories and game theory.
Drawing on ideas of evolutionary psychology, some have argued that zero-sum thinking arose as a cognitive (认知的) adaptation within early-human ancestors who were forced to compete over limited resources. As such, the tendency to subjectively view resource distribution as zero-sum might have been the dominant strategy in our evolutionary past, giving individuals with higher zero-sum beliefs a relative advantage over others. Thus, in modern environments, zero-sum beliefs are adopted under similar conditions of threat and resource-shortage and can be overridden only with thoughtful reflection.
Zero-sum beliefs have important intrapersonal and interpersonal consequences. At the intrapersonal level, greater approval of zero-sum beliefs is associated with more negative (and less positive) effects, more greed and lower life satisfaction. Zero-sum beliefs can also be interpersonally detrimental, such as when negotiators who believe that their counterparts gain at their expense overlook opportunities for mutually beneficial deals. More broadly, people who adopt zero-sum beliefs often feel lonelier. Thus, zero-sum beliefs are associated with both the quality and the quantity of close personal relationships.
To fight these effects, we can remember to remain mindful that there are numerous opportunities for non-zero-sum interactions with others, such as finding opportunities to exchange surpluses or favors with others. Doing so provides the necessary ingredients for trust and mutual benefit to form, which are both necessary for any business or economy to function optimally, in good times and in bad.
12. Which is the core of zero-sum mindset
A．Every coin has two sides.
B．The other’s gain is your loss.
C．Many hands make light work.
D．United we stand, divided we fall.
13. What does paragraph 2 try to stress concerning zero-sum thinking
A．It is unique to humans.
B．It tends to be short-lived.
C．It helped ancestors survive.
D．It is hardwired into humans.
14. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Dynamic.
B．Complex.
C．Harmful.
D．Consistent.
15. Which of the following does the author probably agree with
A．Trust is a two-way street.
B．A true win-win is attainable.
C．Opportunity knocks but once.
D．Economy undergoes thick and thin.
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。
Social skills are the abilities that help people communicate and get along with others. They include both spoken words and body language. 16 They can influence how others see us, whether they want to be our friends, and even whether we are considered suitable for a job.
In English-speaking countries, good verbal skills mean saying appropriate things at appropriate times in a clear and engaging way. People appreciate a voice that is confident, varied in tone, and easy to understand. 17 Also, sticking to only one topic or choosing boring subjects may make others feel uncomfortable. In this sense, people often judge social skills by a person’s voice and choice of words.
Nonverbal skills are just as important. They include eye contact, posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Standing straight, keeping an open posture, and smiling at the right time usually leave a positive impression. 18 Too many gestures, excessive smiling, or invading personal space can have the opposite effect and cause discomfort. True social skill lies in balance and mutual engagement during conversation.
Good listeners also show strong social skills. Nodding, giving short responses, and truly paying attention to what others say are all signs of effective communication. 19 When both parties take turns speaking and listening equally, it shows a higher level of social ability.
20 Some people naturally understand tone and body language, while others may struggle. For example, those with social anxiety disorder may feel nervous in social situations. With support and practice, many people can improve, but it is important to remember that social skills do not fully define a person’s value.
A．However, these actions can be overdone.
B．These skills play an important role in daily life.
C．Everyone enjoys talking to people who smile a lot.
D．People want to feel heard and valued in conversations.
E．Different cultures may have different rules for behavior.
F．Although social skills can be learned, not everyone finds them easy.
G．Speaking too softly or too loudly can make communication difficult.
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。
For years, my life centered around the pool. The routine practices and the constant pursuit of 21 were my whole world. My brother’s old camera, 22 when he left for college, was nothing but a forgotten object gathering dust on his desk.
However, that situation 23 on the day when my season fell apart. A single wrong step sent a sharp pain through my 24 , and everything that had once 25 me seemed to disappear at once. While my teammates kept training and competing, I was 26 to stay behind, quiet and unmoving, watching life continue without me.
One quiet afternoon, a ray of sunlight landed on the camera. Out of 27 , I picked it up. It felt concrete and solid in my hands, a remarkable contrast to the 28 that had followed me for weeks. Since then, I began to 29 the slow rise and fall of my injured leg during physical therapy. 30 , the world that once had felt 31 began to draw closer, shaping itself through color and shadow.
By spring, I had filled the camera with images of my 32 . I recorded tiny steps, turning my struggle into quiet stories. I started to 33 the light on the water, the cheers from the poolside, and the warmth in my teammates’ eyes.
Photography did not give me back the old life, but it helped me 34 a new one — founded on patience and gratitude. Healing (康复) is not 35 the past; it is learning to see the present more clearly, and to love the person I am becoming.
21. A．speed B．justice C．truth D．knowledge
22. A．purchased B．hidden C．prepared D．abandoned
23. A．occurred B．worked C．changed D．remained
24. A．stomach B．leg C．arm D．back
25. A．defined B．embarrassed C．frightened D．confused
26. A．permitted B．selected C．promised D．forced
27. A．sympathy B．love C．envy D．curiosity
28. A．uncertainty B．misunderstanding C．unfairness D．dishonesty
29. A．check B．photograph C．mention D．remember
30. A．Unexpectedly B．Unavoidably C．Equally D．Normally
31. A．busy B．cold C．competitive D．distant
32. A．experiment B．coach C．recovery D．family
33. A．miss B．copy C．notice D．assess
34. A．share B．construct C．leave D．balance
35. A．complaining about B．returning to C．accounting for D．giving up
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。
In the remote mountains of Yunnan, the echoes of the ancient Tea Horse Road can still be heard. In the small village of Niding, Qing Lao, an elderly Tibetan, recalls a time when mule-drawn caravans (商队) 36 (transport) bricks of pu-erh tea to Tibet. Villagers would assist weary travelers, 37 (offer) food and shelter without expectation of reward. “We’re all mountain folk,” Lao says, his words filled with nostalgia (怀旧).
The Tea Horse Road, 38 centuries-old trade route, once connected China’s tea-rich valleys with the Tibetan Plateau, 39 (facilitate) exchanges of tea for horses and medicinal herbs. However, with the rise of modern transportation, the last caravans faded in the 1980s, never 40 (journey) or trade along these mountain trails again. Today, Yunnan, known for its cultural diversity, is working hard to preserve its heritage amid China’s rapid modernization.
Our journey led us from the 41 (live) morning markets of Lijiang, where vendors sell tea and mushrooms in a dozen dialects, 42 Baoshan Shitoucheng, a stone village seemingly frozen in time. Here, Naxi-style homes stand along the banks of the Yangtze River, and 43 (local), weathered by time, tend to bubbling buckets of sorghum wine.
Further north, in Shangri-La, 44 tradition meets tourism, the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery stands as a witness to Tibetan spirituality. Yet, it is at Ganden Dongzhulin Monastery filled with the scent of incense (熏香) 45 the old world still breathes, untouched by the crowds. The Tea Horse Road may no longer thrive, but its spirit endures in these mountain villages.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语节开展“环保手工作品”的项目式活动。请你写一篇发言稿，代表小组进行分享。内容包括：
（1）作品介绍；
（2）活动感悟。
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。
Our Eco — Friendly Handicraft: From Waste to Wonder
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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。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya, who loved herbs, made flower-scented candles using recycled jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan (借款). We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at 6, bracelets at 4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while chaos erupted around us. A booth (摊位) named “Game On!” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.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。
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us.” I declared.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1-3：C C D
4-7：C D A C
8-11：B C A C
12-15：B D C B
16-20：B G A D F
二、完形填空
21-25：A D C B A
26-30：D D A B A
31-35：D C C B B
三、语法填空
36. transported
37. offering
38. a
39. facilitating
40. to journey
41. lively
42. to
43. locals
44. where
45. that
四、书面表达参考范文
46. 发言稿
Our Eco — Friendly Handicraft: From Waste to Wonder
Hello everyone! Today I’m glad to introduce our eco-friendly handicraft. We made lovely flower pots and pencil holders out of used plastic bottles and cardboard boxes. We also painted them with colorful patterns to make them more beautiful.
This activity means a lot to us. It turns waste into useful things and helps raise our awareness of environmental protection. Small actions can make a big difference. Let’s keep reusing waste and live a green life. Thank you!
47. 读后续写
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us.” I declared. Taking a deep breath, I picked up some bracelets and keychains and walked bravely towards passing students. I introduced our handicrafts warmly and patiently, telling them they were handmade and reasonably priced. My teammates soon joined me. Gradually, more people stopped by our booth. Some bought candles as gifts, while others chose cute keychains and bracelets. Our table became lively at last.
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly. To our great joy, we had sold nearly all our goods and earned enough money to pay back the $300 loan. We jumped and hugged each other excitedly. This experience taught me that courage and active efforts can change a difficult situation. I also learned that teamwork is the key to success. I will cherish this unforgettable experience forever.

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