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石嘴山市第一中学 2025-2026 学年第一学期高三年级月考
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life there is a whole new
world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these:
The Joc Rogan Experience ★★★★★
The Joc Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of
its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests.
At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with
subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports.
Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian, so the show is full of
cultural references and idioms.
This American Life ★★★★★
This American Life is a great choice for English learners who
want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of
journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of
all regions of the country. The stories are new and varied. One
episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another
interviewed workers on strike.
第 1页/共 11页The Writer's Voice ★★★★☆
The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every
week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the week's story is
read aloud by its writer. The published work covers a wide range of
life experiences across the United States and beyond. It's a great way
to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.
Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★★
National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and
TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to
science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat
Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories
from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.
1. In order to fully enjoy these podcasts, you should________.
A. have interaction with hosts
B. have good English competence
C. be interested in being a podcaster
D. be familiar with American social life
2. Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene?
A. The Writer's Voice.
B. This American Life.
C. The Joe Rogan Experience.
D. Overheard at National Geographic.
3. What do these podcasts have in common?
A. They enjoy great popularity.
B. Their stories are set in America.
C. They are attached to magazines.
D. Their works are updated weekly.
第 2页/共 11页B
A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family
from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua
University.
Six years ago, Shan Xiaolong’s admission to Tsinghua University made headlines for his journey from a
construction site job to scoring 676 in the Gaokao and securing a place in the Department of Electronic Engineering.
On June 30, Shan joined 3,500 fellow undergraduates at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024. He plans to
pursue master’s research in artificial intelligence after graduation.
To support his family and fund his education, Shan took up a temporary construction job during summer
vacation after his Gaokao, earning a daily wage of 200 yuan ($27. 5). Government student loans and charitable
funds were also in place to assist his studies.
At Tsinghua, Shan transitioned from a “construction site boy” to a regular student, concentrating himself on
his studies. “Coming to Tsinghua, I hope to contribute more to the country, engage in cutting-edge research, and
truly make a practical impact on the people,” he said.
Inspired by a lecture from Major General Zhu Fengrong, a 1966 Tsinghua alumnus, Shan realized the
importance of contributing to the nation and society. This reflection led him to join the People’s Liberation Army
Navy during his junior year, seeking a new environment to deepen his understanding and growth.
After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school’s
Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize
opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown,
offering free instruction to students from economically disadvantaged families.
“At Tsinghua, I have seen a larger world than I had ever imagined before, ” said Shan in a thanks letter to a
scholarship provider. During college, he participated in overseas exchanges and astronomical research projects,
arousing his passion for exploring the frontiers of technology.
4. Why did Shan take up a construction job during his summer vacation?
A. To gain work experience. B. To learn practical skills.
C. To sustain his family and finance his studies. D. To contribute more to the country.
5. How did Shan influence the students from similar circumstances?
A. He was able to provide them with practical job advice.
B. He encouraged them to contribute to the nation and society.
第 3页/共 11页C. He inspired them to chase their goals and grasp any chance.
D. He organized support programs to help them adjust to university life.
6. Which of the following best describes Shan’s quality?
A. Faithful and ambitious. B. Charitable and devoted.
C. Intelligent and innovative. D. Persistent and inspiring.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. The Power of Education
B. A Desire to Contribute to Society
C. A Tsinghua-admitted Student from Humble Family
D. Opportunities for Social Mobility and Career Advancement
C
Working at a new school as a science teacher was exciting but tiring. By late May, I wanted to make the
school year more enjoyable for everyone. I decided to follow the advice of a book named Never Work Harder Than
Your Students. I let my students choose the topic of their final project, how they would present (描 述 ) their
knowledge, and how they would be graded (评分).
On the first day of work on the final project, each student picked a science topic on their own. Some kids
chose to dig deeper into things we’d learned, and some explored new topics and studied other things. For example,
one student built a model of DNA using a video game, while another connected her love of art with science.
Next, I worked with each student to create a grading plan for their project. Based on the type of project the
student chose, I reviewed earlier grading plans about that type of project in the year. Then, I rewrote the grading
plan based on the student’s new project and performance. For students who understood new ideas quickly and
easily, I had different requirements.
Some students accepted my plans, while others suggested changes. “I really love doing art — can I have
some more points if I put some drawings in my presentation?” one student asked. I almost always said yes. Kids
were learning how to speak up for themselves in proper ways and what worked for them.
In the end, I was left with a collection of projects having wildly different styles and topics. I shared all the
projects online so students could look at each other’s work. There was no boring repetition (重复) of the same
presentation over and over, no stress of having to present their project to the whole class, but a whole lot more
learning. Most importantly, it helped me connect better with my students, and they trusted me more.
8. What did the author ask students to do in late May?
第 4页/共 11页A. Read a famous book. B. Design their final project.
C. Suggest after-class activities. D. communicate with each other.
9. Why did the author rewrite the grading plans?
A. To suit students’ learning ability. B. To grade students’ work fairly.
C To encourage competition. D. To save more time.
10. What does the example in paragraph 4 show about the students?
A. Taking a deep interest in art. B. Improving their projects actively.
C. Reporting their challenges in time. D. Focusing on developing social skills.
11. What can be inferred from the author’s teaching experience?
A. Students need balanced development.
B. Scientific research matters to students.
C. Students’ control over learning drives progress.
D. New teachers bring more creativity to students.
D
Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list? Or dialled the wrong phone number when
attempting to memorise one? The brain mechanisms (机制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have
now been identified.
Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding
and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle,
and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red.
To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the
brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans’.
The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a
short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals
were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot,
by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple
sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made
swap errors.
The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided
第 5页/共 11页which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are
enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly
encode (编码) items in their working memory.
“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool
study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of
mechanisms behind swap errors.
12. What is the function of working memory?
A. To identify the errors in understanding.
B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.
C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours.
D To store information ready for mental use.
13. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research?
A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions.
B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.
C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize.
D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.
14. What does the research suggest about swap errors?
A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness.
C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection.
15. What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research findings?
A. Unclear. B. Appreciative. C. Objective. D. Negative.
阅读下列短文，在空白处内填写最符合上下语境的句子，有 2 项为多余项
By making positive changes in your life you can become better. ___16___Here are some quick and easy ways
to help you become a better person.
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Recognize what areas you are lacking. For this you can ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Being
unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they aren’t
strong and they use their strengths to make up for it.
第 6页/共 11页Quit a bad habit.
Quitting a bad habit is good for you. ___18___If you aren’t ready to quit your bad habits right away, start out
with small steps. Find a trusted friend that can give you encouragement if you’re struggling.
Break up with negative thinking.
___19___This can have a bad influence on your life. Negative thinking really makes you down mentally and
physically. Trying to think more positively helps you reduce stress and requires you to stop making excuses.
Treat others with kindness.
Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person. ___20___Something just like
buying a coffee for your classmates can make a huge positive impact on their and your day.
A. Know your weaknesses.
B. Take better care of yourself.
C. Negative friends often complain about things.
D. Do you always see the negative side of things?
E. It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident.
F. However, it may be tough sometimes to figure out how to do it.
G. Small acts of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well.
二、完形填空
One day I was at home with nothing particular to do so I decided to turn on the TV. The San Diego Chargers
(圣地亚哥闪电队) ____21____ to be playing the Detroit Lions (底特律雄狮队). At the time, I wasn’t really into
football at all. However, the seemingly down and out Chargers made a miraculous comeback to ____22____ ! It
was the players’ great dedication that brought them the victory. Now years later, that simple decision of turning on
the TV created a ____23____ for sports and a lifelong fan. But ____24____ I had never turned on the TV that day?
Would I still have the same passion for sports?
How ____25____ would the world be if one seemingly unimportant choice never happened? One would think
it ____26____ how significant that event was. A decision a world leader has to make on whether to go to war
seems to have a much ____27____ impact than a call on what a person decides to have for lunch. ____28____
even the most insignificant choices can have major effects, even changing the course of history. Could you ever
believe that a little mold (霉菌) transformed the world? Without it, Alexander Fleming would not have made the
revolutionary ____29____ of penicillin (青霉素). It all happened due to a simple accident in a lab.
第 7页/共 11页This does not have to be ____30____ to significant historical events, but small events can also lead to major
changes in a person’s life. Turning on the TV ____31____ making a huge impact on my life. Through sports, I’ve
learned the value of commitment.
It’s our choices that make each of us unique. Though they may seem ____32____ at the moment, over time
the significance of each choice ____33____, making it more likely that you will see its impact. This is why it is
important to live life with intention, as the choices you make ____34____ the life you live. Every choice
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21. A. seemed B. happened C. pretended D. wanted
22. A. quit B. defend C. win D. bargain
23. A. passion B. history C. rule D. record
24. A. how come B. only if C. even if D. what if
25. A. fascinating B. good C. different D. civilized
26. A. points to B. leads to C. depends on D. waits for
27. A. quicker B. greater C. fuller D. simpler
28. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Moreover
29. A. statement B. discovery C. procedure D. comment
30. A. applied B. attached C. limited D. compared
31. A. ended up B. took up C. referred to D. appealed to
32. A. comforting B. useful C. delightful D. small
33. A. increases B. divides C. reduces D. clouds
34. A. improve B. determine C. brighten D. occupy
35. A. helps B. changes C. lasts D. matters
三、语法填空
语法填空
The Power of Greenery
It’s rather common for people to liven up their workplace by adding houseplants to it. Or to long for the desk
or office with the window that looks out onto the nearby park or wooded area. Some organisations dislike such
things, ____36____ (prefer) instead greater consistency, but by and large, plants (and green views) in the
workplace are sought after and appreciated by employees.
Why, though? Why would we, as a society, put so much time and effort into constructing buildings that keep
第 8页/共 11页nature out, only ____37____ (keep) bringing bits of it inside them constantly?
It’s not just for decorative reasons; it ____38____ (turn) out that plants and other types of greenery are
actually good for productivity. This has been supported by many studies ____39____ report increases in
productivity when plants are introduced into the workplace. This happens, at least in part, thanks to the process of
attention restoration, sometimes ____40____ (call) “fascination”. The problem is, ____41____ most modern
human environments, there are things that ‘actively’ attract our attention. Screens, writing, numerous colours and
shapes, an ever-changing variety of people, and more. Our brains like all these things, sure, but ____42____
invariably have to work hard to pay attention to them all, to process the sensory information they’re providing, and
so on. However, ____43____ we noted earlier, our brains have limited resources for these tasks, and eventually,
those resources will be exhausted.
However this doesn’t seem to happen when we look at plants and similar elements. When we look at natural
greenery, it seems our brains ____44____ (occupy) without being overburdened. It’s like giving your mind a break
by relaxing with a good book; it’s engaging, but in a restorative and non-demanding way.
This is ____45____ greenery is helpful for productivity. It restores your brain’s resources. So if you feel that
you need to go for a walk to “clear your head”, you’re probably being more literal than you realise.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，现参加“青年与中国声音”主题演讲比赛，下面是你抽到的题目，据此，写一篇演讲稿。
“Telling China’s stories well isn’t about grand words—it’s about sharing the real, warm
details that let the world see our culture, our progress, and our hearts.”
—— from a cultural exchange expert
要求: 1.体现你的观点； 2.有适当的例子。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, dear judges .
I’m Li Hua.
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第 9页/共 11页Thank you for your attention!
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。
I was turning ten in the summer of 1995. On a warm evening while at dinner table, my mom announced we
were taking a trip to Niagara Falls when summer vacation started so that we could celebrate my birthday there.
It all sounded incredibly good until mom said we would be driving to Canada. As was often the case, my dad
would do all the driving when my mom managed the directions. But dad often took wrong turns along the way and
mom would not stop complaining.
It wasn’t all that I didn’t like the car rides. I looked over at my 6-year-old sister, Marlene. She giggled at me
and rolled her eyes. Driving in the car meant I’d share the back seat with my sister, who would never stop making
noise unless she was asleep.
“Hey, can we take a plane there instead?” I asked between mouthfuls of hamburger and French fries.
Sometimes, when dad had a day off from work, we would drive out to Idlewild Airport to watch the planes take off
and land. I always hoped that one day I could get to sit in my own seat on one of those planes. It would be so cool
to get high up the beautiful sky.
“Sorry honey, maybe next time.” my mother replied as she and my father exchanged glances. I turned to my
sister, hoping she would say she wanted to get on a plane too, but she simply stuck her tongue out at me and
giggled again.
Don’t they get it? I was in desperate need of a plane ride, and I needed something cool to talk about with my
friends when we got home. “Sitting in the back seat of the car sucks.” I blurted (脱口而出) out.
“Jay!” My mom shouted. “Watch your mouth!”
“OK, sorry, but I really want to go by plane.”
“This conversation is over.” My dad growled. “Finish your eating and go to your room.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We left two days later on Saturday morning in our car.
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