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2025-2026学年高三下学期第六次月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Walk in the footsteps of 40 monarchs (君主), explore royal treasures, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace — all within the walls of the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, home to 1,000 years of royal history.
Included in Your Ticket:
Entry to Windsor Castle, including the State Apartments, historic rooms, Semi-State Rooms, St George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and castle precincts (园区). Get access to multimedia guides (available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish), family trails, and exhibitions.
Not Included: Food and drink, hotel transfers, and tips.
What’s not allowed:
Photography is strictly prohibited inside Windsor Castle.
Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted inside the State Apartments.
Pets are not permitted (guide dogs are welcome).
Accessibility:
This experience is partially wheelchair and pram / stroller accessible.
Additional Information:
The Semi-State Apartments remains open until March 29, 2026. Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. St. George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays and on February 28, 2026. The castle is completely closed from January 8-12, March 19, and June 14-15, 2026.
Cancellation Policy:
You can cancel these tickets up to 14 days before your visit for a full refund.
1. What is involved in the ticket
A．A guided tour.
B．Royal performances.
C．Free food and drinks.
D．Multimedia guides in Chinese.
2. On which day can you visit the castle in 2026
A．Thursday, March 19.
B．Thursday, January 1.
C．Monday, June 15.
D．Tuesday, March 3.
3. What can we infer from the passage
A．Hotel transfers are provided for ticket holders.
B．Accessible services are offered for special visitors.
C．A full refund is available on cancellations at any time.
D．Windsor Castle is the world’s most famous royal castle.
B
When 16-year-old Boyan Slat went diving in Greece, he expected to see colorful fish and coral. Instead, he was shocked to find himself swimming through a sea of plastic bags and bottles.
This disturbing experience opened his eyes to the reality of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean. At the time, most experts believed cleaning up this mess was impossible. They argued that because the plastic is spread over such a vast area, using ships with nets would take thousands of years and cost billions of dollars, which seemed like a waste of resources.
However, Slat refused to accept this defeatist attitude. While waiting for a flight, he suddenly realized a key principle: why chase the trash when the ocean currents can bring it to you He proposed a passive system using giant floating barriers that act like artificial coastlines. These barriers move with the waves, allowing the faster-moving plastic to be caught and concentrated in one area, while the marine life can safely swim underneath.
Slat was so committed to this vision that he dropped out of college to focus entirely on his project. He founded “The Ocean Cleanup”, a non-profit organization dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans of plastic. The journey was far from smooth; his team faced severe criticism and technical failures during the early stages. However, instead of giving up, they analyzed every mistake and improved their design. Today, their technology is finally operational and has successfully removed tons of waste. The collected plastic is recycled into durable products like sunglasses, and the profits are used to fund further cleanup missions.
Slat’s story serves as an inspiring reminder that age is just a number when it comes to solving global problems, and that with enough determination, we can turn a hopeless situation into a sustainable solution.
4. What was the key challenge in cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
A．The plastic was too heavy to be lifted by ships.
B．Plastic waste’s wide spread made cleaning costly and unachievable.
C．The ocean currents were too strong for ships to navigate.
D．The plastic was mixed with marine life, making it difficult to separate.
5. How does Slat’s passive system work to collect plastic
A．By using ships with nets to chase and catch the plastic.
B．By using ocean currents to concentrate trash.
C．By treating plastic with chemicals to make it small.
D．By using floating barriers to trap plastic with currents.
6. How did Slat respond to the doubts and technical setbacks in the text
A．He published papers to prove experts wrong.
B．He sought government support to solve technical issues.
C．He ignored the criticism and stuck to his original plan.
D．He adjusted his approach through learning from failures.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards Boyan Slat’s achievement
A．Admiring and supportive.
B．Objective and optimistic.
C．Skeptical and cautious.
D．Critical and disappointed.
C
The grammar school boy from Stratford-Upon-Avon has made headlines again after a groundbreaking study showed that Shakespeare does benefit children’s literacy and emotional development, but only if they can act him out.
The study found that a drama-based approach to teaching Shakespeare broadened children’s vocabulary, improved the quality of their writing, and enhanced their emotional understanding. “The way actors work makes a big difference to how children use language and how they think about themselves,” said Jacqui O’Hanlon, lead researcher of the study.
The random trial involved hundreds of Year 5 pupils (aged nine and ten) at 45 state primary schools. The children were divided into a target group and a control group. Both groups read a passage from Romeo and Juliet and were asked to write a letter as Romeo after being separated from Juliet. Before writing, the target group took part in a 30-minute drama-based activity, while the control group did not.
It was shown that pupils in the target group drew on a wider vocabulary, used more complicated or rarer words, and wrote at greater length. They also appeared more comfortable writing in role. While pupils in the control group imagined how they themselves would react to being separated from a loved one, children in the target group put themselves in Romeo’s shoes and expressed that character’s emotion.
O’Hanlon said she had been most surprised by the emotional understanding evident in the children’s writing, and that they showed deeper empathy and expressed emotions more vividly. “It is probably related to the drama-based process, where you are used to trying to think and feel as the character,” she added.
But could the results be reproduced with any old dramatists O’Hanlon said more research would be needed but suggested that Shakespeare’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, gave a massive expansion of language into children’s lives, which was combined with children using their whole bodies to bring words to life.
8. What does the study encourage children to do
A．Perform Shakespeare’s works.
B．Write their own original plays.
C．Learn Shakespeare’s lines by heart.
D．Watch professional acting on stage.
9. Which aspect of the study does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．Its procedure.
B．Its background.
C．Its purpose.
D．Its significance.
10. What impressed O’Hanlon most about the target group’s writing
A．Passage fluency.
B．Emotional depth.
C．Word complexity.
D．Plot imagination.
11. What can be learned from the text
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Learning by doing works best.
C．Reading makes a full man.
D．Words are the voice of the mind.
D
Every January, many of us resolve to read more. A new book appears on the nightstand, an audiobook gets downloaded, or we dust off an old library card. We keep finding our way back to it because reading feels like a wholesome promise of more calm, curiosity, and escape. But research increasingly suggests that reading may be more powerful than we realize. In fact, doing so regularly has been linked to a longer life.
The idea sounds almost too good to be true, but scientists have given it real weight in a landmark study from Yale School of Public Health. The researchers followed 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over 12 years and examined how reading habits related to survival. They found people who regularly read books lived an average of 23 months longer than those who didn’t read at all — even after controlling for factors like education, income, baseline health, depression, and cognitive ability. In other words, reading itself was associated with greater longevity, not just the advantages often coming with being a reader.
Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow, a research professor at the University of Illinois, points to the social-emotional effects as the key mechanism for reading’s longevity benefit, a factor echoed by Raymond Mar, a professor of psychology from York University. He explains that, when we read, “we mentally practice relationships, emotions, and perspective-taking — even when we are physically alone.” Loneliness is now considered a serious risk factor for early mortality (死亡). Books help counter loneliness by offering companionship without pressure.
Another reason is that it appears to be a very real form of stress reduction. “When people read, they often enter a focused yet contemplative (冥想的) mental state,” explains Mar. The calm that reading brings may help reduce stress and promote longevity.
To reap these benefits of reading, you do need to make it a habit — but you don’t need to make any dramatic changes. Ten to 30 minutes a day is enough to create meaningful benefits over time. And just as Mar says, “It is never too late to discover or re-discover the joys and long-lasting benefits of reading.”
12. What can be inferred from the first paragraph
A．People resolve to read more only in January.
B．Reading can directly help people live longer.
C．People don’t fully realize reading’s great value.
D．Reading provides people with permanent happiness.
13. What conclusion can we draw from Yale’s study
A．Reading itself is tied to a longer life.
B．Young adults gain most from reading.
C．Education decides people’s longevity.
D．Being a reader brings many advantages.
14. What may Elizabeth A.L.Stine-Morrow agree with
A. Reading reduces stress effectively.
B．Loneliness makes people enjoy reading.
C．Cognitive ability boosts reading benefits.
D．Social-emotional effects matter for longevity.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Mental Tool: Reading against Stress.
B．Beyond Fun: The True Worth of Books.
C．A Daily Chapter: Reading for a Longer Life.
D．The Science of Longevity: Beyond Genes.
七选五
Giving and receiving positive feedback
Your manager called you and said she would want to discuss your performance in recent projects. ___16___. On Monday morning, when you walked into her office, she first praised your excellent work, and you immediately got ready — is this a common setting for the frightening “feedback sandwich” You are very familiar with this pattern: starting with praise, offering genuine criticism, and ending with more praise.
___17___. However, when feedback follows this predictable formula, employees begin to see praise as a filler for criticism, depriving it of its true meaning. Positive feedback is better than being downgraded to a buffer (缓冲) responsibility. It should be used independently as a tool for motivation. Below are three tips to help you make positive feedback count.
● Separate positive from negative feedback
When praise always comes before criticism, it loses its power. ___18___. Let it be offered without a shadow — no comparison, no subtle correction. Just the simple, honest act of appreciation.
● ___19___
Psychologist Carol Dweck emphasized our brain’s adaptability and our capacity to develop new abilities. Rather than praising fixed traits like “you have a natural eye for detail,” focus on the process — celebrating effort, creative approaches, and problem-solving persistence.
● Create a culture of offering positive feedback
Integrate positive feedback into daily interactions, not just formal reviews. Offer casual appreciation during hallway conversations or coffee breaks. Encourage team members to recognize each other’s contributions. ___20___.
Transforming a workplace skeptical of positive feedback takes patience, but the rewards extend beyond improved performance to a genuinely enriched professional life.
A．Praise a creative mindset
B．Develop a growth mindset
C．She began criticizing without hesitation
D．Ensure that praise sometimes exists independently
E．Such habits create an environment where praise flows in all directions
F．You spend the entire weekend anxious and question what you did wrong
G．Many managers use this technique, wrapping negative feedback between two positives
二、完形填空
When I started my advanced chemistry class, I was paired with Leo, a quiet guy who rarely spoke. I was ambitious and obsessed with getting the top ___21___. Leo, however, seemed only interested in the pure ___22___ of the experiments.
Our first major project was a complex synthesis (合成). I carefully planned every ___23___ step, trying to predict the outcome. Leo simply watched the liquids, adjusting the heat or adding drops with ___24___ that felt almost unconscious. I kept telling him we needed to ___25___ the instructions perfectly.
“You’re chasing the grade,” he finally said. “I’m chasing the ___26___. The chemicals don’t care about the textbook; they only ___27___ the truth of the reaction.”
One day, an unexpected side reaction turned our beaker (烧杯) a bright, strange purple. I wanted to ___28___ and start over, fearing the ___29___ failure. Leo, instead of panicking, leaned closer, his eyes bright with curiosity. He quickly ___30___ the composition and realized the impurity had created a rare, beautiful compound.
He taught me that in science, and in life, the best discoveries often come from the ___31___. He showed me that true learning meant escaping the controlled environment of the lab and ___32___ the chaos.
We didn’t ___33___ the project goal, but our unexpected purple compound earned us the highest mark. I realized Leo hadn’t just been my partner; he had been my ___34___. He showed me that ___35___ isn’t about avoiding mistakes, but about learning from the beautiful accidents they create.
21. A．score B．effort C．praise D．result
22. A．theory B．fun C．mystery D．nature
23. A．initial B．creative C．necessary D．final
24. A．indifference B．concentration C．anxiety D．impatience
25. A．follow B．observe C．understand D．apply
26. A．process B．truth C．textbook D．fame
27. A．require B．respect C．control D．allow
28. A．look up B．put up with C．give up D．find out
29. A．massive B．strange C．early D．certain
30. A．checked B．altered C．ignored D．found
31. A．planned B．controlled C．designed D．unexpected
32. A．watching B．managing C．embracing D．fearing
33. A．meet B．keep C．hold D．pass
34. A．friend B．guide C．servant D．assistant
35. A．success B．ambition C．efficiency D．excellence
三、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。
In China, a quiet revolution has taken place, ___36___ (reshape) the way people shop. E-commerce has emerged as a ___37___ (dominate) force, offering a lot of products and services at the fingertips. From the smallest needle to the grandest household appliances and even fresh fruits and vegetables, everything is just ___38___ click away.
So, what has fueled e-commerce in China One of the primary reasons ___39___ (lie) in the fast-paced lifestyle. Who is willing to navigate crowded markets when a few taps on a smartphone can accomplish the same task ___40___ (convenient) alone doesn’t explain the phenomenon. Free shipping has also attracted Chinese consumers. China’s express delivery industry deserves more attention. It’s remarkable ___41___ quickly online shoppers receive their products.
However, for senior citizens and ___42___ (retire), a trip to the market was not just about buying groceries but also about social interaction. The opportunity to walk, meet friends and engage ___43___ idle chatter was crucial for their wellbeing. Similarly, for children, the sensory experience of seeing, touching and feeling objects in real life was irreplaceable.
In conclusion, the rise of e-commerce in China represents a shift in shopping habits, ___44___ (drive) by technological innovation. But as the country navigates this brave new world of online shopping, it must strike a balance between embracing the future and preserving the traditions ___45___ will enrich its cultural fabric.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是校英文报记者李华，上周五你校举办了一场主题为“变废为宝”的环保时装秀。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
（1）活动过程；
（2）活动反响。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Waste-to-Treasure Eco-Fashion Show
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五、读后续写
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。
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
一、阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.A 9.A 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.D 15.C
16.F 17.G 18.D 19.B 20.E
二、完形填空
21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.D 30.A 31.D 32.C 33.A 34.B 35.A
三、语法填空
36.reshaping
37.dominant
38.a
39.lies
40.Convenience
41.how
42.retirees
43.in
44.driven
45.that/which
四、应用文范文
Waste-to-Treasure Eco-Fashion Show
Last Friday, our school held an eco-fashion show themed “Waste to Treasure”. Students designed attractive costumes from waste materials like plastic bottles, old newspapers and cloth bags and presented them on the stage.
The creative designs amazed all audience. The activity raised students’ awareness of environmental protection. Many students said they would reuse waste in daily life and live a low-carbon life.
五、读后续写范文
Then from the hallway came a familiar voice singing the birthday song. It was my mum carrying a box of cupcakes and small gifts. She walked straight to John’s desk. All classmates turned their eyes to them and joined in the song. John’s face lit up with shock and joy. He accepted the cupcakes shyly and thanked Mum repeatedly. Warmth filled the whole classroom.
The next day, I noticed a change in the other kids. No one whispered about John’s worn clothes any longer. Several classmates took the initiative to invite him to play on the playground. Prejudice faded away. I felt glad that a simple birthday celebration helped everyone see the kind boy behind the ragged clothes. It taught me we should never judge others by appearance.

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