江苏省苏北四市（徐州、淮安、连云港、宿迁）2026届高三第一次调研测试
英语试题
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On a bus. B. At home. C. In a car park.
2. What does the woman plan to do after graduation?
A. Find a job. B. Take some exams. C. Do volunteer work.
3. What does the woman think the man should do?
A. Have a rest. B. Ask for teachers’ help. C. Start studying now.
4. How will the man collect Margot and Tim?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A poet. B. A race. C. A boat.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman need a washing machine?
A. Her old one has broken down.
B. She wants to upgrade her old one.
C. She needs one in her new apartment.
7.What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Fit the washing machine for her.
B. Find her a washing machine online.
C. Show her all the washing machines.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why do the speakers plan to host a large breakfast?
A. To start a treasure hunt.
B. To talk about their favorite sports.
C. To let people get to know each other better.
9. What will the speakers probably do next?
A. Check the guest list. B. Tidy up their garden. C. Travel to Scotland.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What has shaped the woman’s opinions of AI?
A. Films and articles. B. Online programs. C. Her job.
11. How does the man feel about AI?
A. It is super powerful. B. It is well organized. C. It is easy to use.
12.Who are worried about their jobs according to the woman?
A. Those working in schools.
B. Those working for governments.
C. Those working in the field of writing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the main purpose of the community program?
A. To help and connect local people.
B. To hold special events for the elderly.
C. To organize various activities for the kids.
14. Which volunteer activity will the woman join?
A. Working in the community garden.
B. Sharing bus schedules with people.
C. Teaching seniors to use smartphones.
15. What will the speakers do together next weekend?
A. Clean the street. B. Attend a charity sale. C. Plant flowers in the garden.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Family members. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably?
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A painter.
18. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To present an artist. B. To introduce a course. C. To recommend a painting.
19.Where can the listeners get all the necessary materials?
A. From the online shops. B. From the teachers. C. From the college shops.
20. What can the listeners do in their spare time?
A. Explore London. B. Learn English. C. Visit artists.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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B
Amit Ghose, a 35-year-old man of Indian-origin in Birmingham, has claimed that he was denied service at a London café due to his appearance. He described his experience as upsetting, saying, “Everyone in the cafe was staring at me. The person serving me looked up and said: ‘Oh, we’re not serving any more’. She turned around and walked off. But clearly, they were still serving.”
Ghose underwent a surgery at 11, resulting in facial disfigurement (畸形), for which he was bullied in school. He struggled with self-acceptance and had to hide his face, unwilling to show it to others for a long time. A transfiguration came through a school activity — cricket, allowing him to connect with others and build friendships. Through the sport, he was able to redefine himself, changing focus from his appearance to his skills and passion for the game.
As an adult, he continued to face upsetting reactions to his appearance, including constant staring, and whispered comments from onlookers. “The pointing, the tapping, the friend next to them saying ‘have you seen that guy’s face’, that is also constant,” he added, drowning himself in desperation.
Ghose’s wife, Piyali, helped him learn to accept himself, encouraging him to share his story on social media. Despite initial hesitation, he started a TikTok account in early 2023, gaining nearly 200,000 followers and millions of likes. By sharing his experiences, Ghose became more self-accepting and confident. He transitioned from a law firm job to full-time motivational speaking, prioritising helping young people.
“Disability or no disability, visible difference or no visible difference, we all have insecurities, we all have things that we’re faced with, and challenges we’re faced with. I just want to share with people that if we truly celebrate who we are, accept who we are, fall in love with who we are, then we can be more confident,” he said.
24. Why was Ghose denied service at the London café?
A. He arrived there after closing time. B. The cafe was fully reserved that day.
C. The staff were biased against his looks. D. He upset the regular work in the cafe.
25.What does the underlined word “transfiguration” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Shift. B. Thought. C. Prize. D. Record.
26. What caused Ghose to share his story on social media?
A. Encouragement from his wife. B. The success in his law firm job.
C. His childhood bullying experiences. D. Requests from his TikTok followers.
27.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. You are enough just as you are.
C. A trouble shared is a trouble halved. D. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C
For gardeners who love neatness, autumn is a bit of a mixed blessing. Golden, autumn leaves look beautiful at first, but they soon turn brown and mushy, making many people want to throw them away. However, gardening and wildlife experts say this is unnecessary and even harmful.
To those so inclined (有倾向的), Jon Stokes, the director of the Tree Council, shares his experience. “It’s not necessary. In 35 years of having a garden, I’ve never once swept a leaf，because I’ve never had to. They disappear within a week because the earthworms get them. The garden is completely full of wildlife and my grass has never suffered because of it,” he says, “Don’t take them away and drop them at the landfill, because you’ll have just taken all that goodness out of your garden. If you can’t bear to leave them where they are, get the kids to kick them into a corner, stick them in a pile, or let the hedgehogs (刺猬) and earthworms use them.”
While gardens covered with fallen leaves may look like a mess to humans, to wildlife they are a vital source of nutrients and shelter. For an earthworm, a fallen leaf is a snack to be rolled up and pulled down into the soil. For an elephant hawk-moth caterpillar, it is a roof under which to shelter until spring. For a hedgehog, it is a bed to roll around in and turn into a nest. Even fora tree, the leafy covering is a source from which to “drink” during dry periods.
Experts offer easy ways to balance neatness and nature. Oliver Fry from Surrey Wildlife Trust suggests piling leaves in dry spots for hedgehogs or wet areas for frogs. Leave some leaf-covered areas for insects, but keep others tidy. If you hate rotting leaves, cut them into small pieces—worms will carry them away faster, boosting the soil microorganisms.
Adrian Thomas from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds stresses keeping leaves in the garden instead of landfills. Every gardener’s small effort with leaves can help nature a lot. Leaves aren’t waste; they’re free, natural helpers for healthy plants.
28. What does “a mixed blessing” imply in paragraph 1?
A. Autumn is a pleasant but sorrowful. B. Wildlife is lovely but harmful.
C. Gardening is rewarding but laborious. D. Fallen leaves are beautiful but annoying.
29. What is Jon Stokes’ attitude towards leaf sweeping?
A. Favorable. B. Opposed. C. Cautious. D. Unclear.
30. According to Oliver Pry, what should we do with fallen leaves?
A. Send them to the landfill. B. Leave them lying around.
C. Pile them in certain areas. D. Sweep them up right away.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Leave the Leaves B. Warm the Worms
C. Guard the Gardens D. Balance the Balance
D
Sauerkraut (酸菜) has long been a bit player in the American diet, just serving as a side topping on the sandwich. But its time in the spotlight may be here. An increasing number of nutrition scientists and food companies want us to eat more fermented (发酵的) foods like yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut.
A growing body of scientific research is finding that fermented foods benefit health. When researchers at Stanford put people on a diet high in a range of fermented foods, they found their microbiomes (微生物组) became more diverse and the levels of certain inflammation (炎症) markers decreased. Maria Marco, a professor at the University of California, found in lab that sauerkraut contains more compounds that protect the lining of the gut than raw cabbage does. This could help explain the anti-inflammatory effect of fermented vegetables. The fermentation process can change the nutritional content of food by, for example, increasing the amount of some vitamins. Nutrition scientists say it can also make nutrients easier for the body to absorb.
Growing concern in gut health and desire for less-processed products are driving consumers’ interest, said Stephanie Mattucci, principal strategist at market research firm Mintel. More companies are embracing fermentation, in which beneficial microbes are used to change food and drinks. To deal with the strong flavor of many fermented foods, some companies are even creating milder versions to win over more people. According to Nielsen IQ, sales of fermented foods and ingredients reached $61.17 billion in the 52 weeks ending Oct. 4, up about 27% from the comparable period four years ago.
“But there’s still a lot that scientists need to learn about fermented foods,” said DaliaPerelman, a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian at Stanford. “We’re trying to figure out if some are better for you than others, if there is a best type of fermentation and what exactly it is about these foods that makes people healthy.”
32. How was Sauerkraut traditionally viewed in the Americans’ diet before?
A. Rare. B. Trendy. C. Minor. D. Worthless.
33. How does the author show the benefits of fermented foods?
A. By studying cases. B. By analyzing the cause.
C. By providing examples. D. By presenting research results.
34.What can we learn from paragraph 3?
A. The market sales double annually.
B. Milder versions are more nutritious.
C. Fermented foods are gaining popularity.
D. Consumers worry about less-processed food.
35.What can be inferred from Dalia Perelman’s words?
A. Much research remains to be done.
B. The best version has been produced.
C. Clear reasons for health benefits have been found.
D. Different fermented foods have equal health benefits.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，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。
When people want to improve themselves, they usually try to do it directly through deliberate habit building. 36 Hobbies are a prime example of how purposeful activities can lead to natural self-improvement. Since better self-discipline is something many people struggle for, this article will focus on how hobbies can deliver that.
A good hobby can displace negative behaviors. Take Rob, who joins a Saturday rock-climbing group, as an example. To enjoy the trip, he naturally reduces heavy drinking on Friday nights. 37
Hobbies can create better routines. Any hobby requiring a new, positive routine will add structure to your life. For instance, having a dog establishes a daily walking habit. In this context, the key point isn’t anything to do with walking being healthful. It’s that the walking happens at the same time each day. 38
Hobbies build tolerance for physical efforts. Sports or intense exercise helps us develop a better sense of what healthy physical efforts feel like. We learn to put up with feelings like increased heart rate without mistaking them for signs that something 1s wrong. 39 Research shows regular exercise relates to better discipline in household chores, spending and study habits.
40 If a hobby makes you see yourself as more responsible, more capable, or more invested in discipline, you’re more likely to develop those qualities. Consider hobbies involving leadership or teamwork. They can shift how you see your role in the world and encourage you to act accordingly.
Therefore, improving self-discipline doesn’t mean forcing yourself into a rigid model. It can be a natural result of finding a hobby you love and allowing it to shape you.
A. Hobbies can transform your identity.
B. Hobbies make you more capable than others.
C. Thus, hobbies help teach time management skills.
D. This tolerance can also be applied to other areas of life.
E. This routine creates a point of organization in your evenings.
F. However, self-improvement often occurs as a satisfying side effect.
G. In this case, the hobby replaces the unhealthy habit with a fulfilling one.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，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。
At 80, Betty Kellenberger tightened her pack and set out to hike the 2,197-mileAppalachian Trail. Her decision 41 everyone as the trail equals sixteen Mount Everests in length.
She didn’t do it for fame, or records, or 42 , though she became the oldest woman ever to complete the trail. She did it because she had been 43 about where the winding trail might lead since childhood. But the dream was 44 as she never had the time. After 45 in 2009, she began checking items off her bucket list(遗愿清单). When others might have 46 rest, she chose adventure.
When she started the actual trail, she suffered a series of 47 : first a fall and then a serious disease. Once she 48 , she began her journey. Across 14 states, she battled dehydration(脱水) and even 49 escaped Hurricane Helene. Along the way, Betty toughed it out through steep, rocky terrain (地形)—especially in Maine and New Hampshire. It was the most 50 part of the trail, but also the most beautiful. “A lot of it is just fantastic country,” she said, “The whole experience is just 51 ”
Hiking every day gave her the time and space to reflect on her life and enjoy the 52 of being in nature. Betty hiked all throughout the summer, 53 her journey at the Massachusetts-Vermont border on Sept. 12.Her story has 54 many people, women and men alike, in their golden years. It isn’t just about miles. It’s about the color of dreams not 55 with age.
41. A. cheered B. shocked C. puzzled D. encouraged
42. A. promise B. passion C. recognition D. satisfaction
43. A. upset B. particular C. curious D. embarrassed
44. A. planted B. delayed C. realized D. followed
45. A. success B. withdrawal C. graduation D. retirement
46. A. fought off B. settled into C. given up D. put aside
47. A. losses B. setbacks C. symptoms D. regrets
48. A. recovered B. escaped C. benefited D. separated
49. A. nearly B. merely C. hardly D. narrowly
50. A. depressing B. astonishing C. boring D. challenging
51. A. labor-saving B. heart-breaking C. mind-blowing D. hair-raising
52. A. peace B. security C. warmth D. pride
53. A. ending B. skipping C. continuing D. starting
54. A. pleased B. confused C. inspired D. excited
55. A. darkening B. fading C. changing D. mixing
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，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。
Qing Bai: Innocence, created by young Chinese theater professionals, ran for three days on end at New York’s HERE Arts Center. The production 56 (draw) on The Legend of the White Snake and used movement，sound and gesture in 57 experimental theater framework to explore emotional commonalities between Bastern and Western cultures.
Ophelia He, 58 played the snake and co-wrote the production, said the creative team adopted an “ensemble(群像) approach”, moving away from a 59 (convention) lead and supporting character structure. The four central figures in the show were developed with equal weight, each 60 (follow) a complete storyline.
The characters were designed as distinct types. Even 61 prior knowledge of Chinese tradition or language, audiences could still feel the emotional struggles and 62 (identity) of the characters through performance and physical expression.
“We want to try to work more on Chinese traditional topics overseas,” Ophelia He said. The more she studied Chinese traditions, the 63 (strong) her urge became to create works based on them.
She said, “Performance methods are primarily tools. Whether it’s theater 64 film, it’s just a form, an outer shell. The ongoing interest always lies in integrating Chinese cultural elements into experimental theater and testing how they could 65 (combine).”
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
假定你是李华,在下周英语课上,你要做一个 Daily Report,请结合自身经历，以 “Let’s Do Our Share at Home” 为主题写一篇发言稿。内容包括:
1. 家务劳动的意义;
2. 你的具体倡议。
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。
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。
Mr. Hatch, a tall, thin man with a permanently serious face, had lived in a quiet neighborhood for years. He followed a rigid and predictable routine that never changed. Every day, he left home at 6:00 for the shoelace factory, ate the same cheese-and-mustard sandwich at lunch, and stopped at the newsstand and grocery store on his way back. He read the paper and went to bed by 9:00 every night. A man of few words, he kept to himself, with no one knowing his family or entering his house.
Everything changed on New Year’s Eve. When Mr. Hatch arrived home, he noticed a brown-paper package by the door. He rarely received anything except the newspaper. Just then, Postman Goober approached, smiling: “That’s for you.” Mr. Hatch, who had only ever nodded at him, mumbled a “Thanks”.
Curiosity overwhelmed him. Tearing open the paper, he found a heart-shaped box tied with a pink bow, filled with colorful candies along with a tiny card that read “Somebody misses you.” Realizing it could be a New Year gift, which he had never dreamed of, the lonely man was excited and touched. His expression melted and a smile appeared on his face for the first time in years. He tasted the candies that filled his cold heart with sweetness.
The next day, he dressed up in a clean shirt, tied a tie and set out cheerfully, hoping to meet his secret admirer. His smiling face surprised the neighbors, who were more shocked when he greeted everyone warmly. At lunch, he sat in the cafeteria’s center, sharing candies with others. On his way home, he offered to watch the newsstand for the cold-stricken owner, and then helped the grocer find his lost dog. That evening, he baked cakes using his mother’s old recipe. The pleasant chocolate smell drew neighborhood kids around. He served them cakes and lemonade. For the first time, he felt a sense of belonging.
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。
江苏省苏北四市（徐州、淮安、连云港、宿迁）2026届高三第一次调研测试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 BACAB 6-10 CCCAA 11-15 BCACB 16-20 BABCA
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 DAD 24-27 CAAB 28-31 DBCA 32-35 CDCA
第二节
36-40 FGEDA
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41-45 BCCBD 46-50 BBADD 51-55 CAACB
第二节
56. drew 57. an/the 58. who 59. conventional 60. following
61. without 62. identities 63. stronger 64. or 65. be combined
第四部分 写作
第一节
Good morning, everyone!
Today, I want to stress that doing housework is not a burden but a way to show love for our family. Once, after finishing my math homework, I offered to cook dinner. When the whole family was sitting around the table enjoying the meal, I truly realized how small efforts can warm the whole home.
Gone are the days when we only focused on books. Let’s start with small things: washing dishes after meals, doing the laundry, or folding clothes regularly. Not only can these tasks lighten our parents’ load, but they also teach us responsibility.
Let’s do our share at home and make our home cleaner and warmer!
That’s all! Thank you!
第二节
Weeks later, Postman Goober knocked and admitted he had misdelivered the package. His face flushed with embarrassment as he explained the gift was meant for the elderly lady next door. Mr. Hatch’s smile faded instantly, and a wave of disappointment washed over him. He quietly handed back the empty box, murmuring that it was fine, but his drooping shoulders revealed his sorrow. Goober apologized repeatedly, but Mr. Hatch just nodded and closed the door, returning to his old silent routine, the sweetness of the past weeks fading away.
The neighbors noticed his change and they decided to act. They remembered how he had warmed their lives—sharing candies, helping others, and welcoming kids. That evening, they gathered outside his door with homemade food and small gifts. The lady next door brought the heart-shaped box, now refilled with candies. “We all miss you,” they said in unison. Mr. Hatch stared in surprise, then tears welled up. He invited them in, and laughter filled his once-empty house. The misdelivered package was gone, but true warmth from neighbors stayed, making his life forever bright.