广州市越秀区2026届高三上学期12月月考
英语
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
Whether you want to ski to your heart’s content or hike past picture-perfect waterfalls, rugged peaks and broad valleys, these scenic mountain resorts are a nature lover’s dream. Read on to find your ideal mountain getaway today.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
This mountain resort is known for its world-class downhill skiing and snowboarding. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located 12 miles northwest of the town of Jackson and has 2,500 acres of ski area on two mountains, as well as more than 3,000 acres of backcountry. There is just as much to do during the warmer months, such as climbing the Via Ferrata, mountain biking or hiking.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
With a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the 316-room Cheyenne Mountain Resort is a picturesque property ideal for outdoor lovers. The resort boasts a vast range of facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis, 5 pools, and a 35-acre lake with boat access. At the property’s gym, visitors can sign up for yoga and spin classes.
Camelback Resort
For some summer or winter fun in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, book a stay at Camelback Lodge within the family-friendly Camelback Resort complex. The lodge features a 125,000-square-foot indoor water park with a transparent ceiling that lets in sunlight year-round. Visitors will find more than a dozen waterslides, a wave pool and a water coaster, among other amenities.
Mohonk Mountain House
Perched on the edge of a glacial lake in New York’s Hudson Valley, Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle in the midst of 40,000 acres of forest in the Shawangunk Mountains. This national historic landmark has been welcoming guests since 1869 with its iconic red-roofed towers, expansive porches, and lake and mountain views.
21. Where can you go boating?
A. In Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. B. In Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
C. In Camelback Resort. D. In Mohonk Mountain House.
22. What is special about Mohonk Mountain House?
A. Its long history. B. Its beautiful view.
C. Its diverse activities. D. Its suitable location.
23. In which section of a newspaper is the text most likely to be read?
A. Sports. B. Culture. C. Tourism. D. Finance.
B
For more than ten years, I was a screen and TV writer, navigating the shark-filled waters of Hollywood. Despite the constant and unavoidable ups and downs of this life, I realized many of my dreams including working with stars like Lucas and writing an Emmy-winning TV show. Then, my life took an unexpected turn. In 2011, I agreed to teach a class. I discovered a deep love for it — the engagement with students and the stable income were welcome changes.
As my writing career slowed, my wife encouraged me to pursue more teaching. I researched and found a position at UC Riverside. I said “Yes” to the interview, got the job, and within years became a professor. Academia became my focus, but I remained a writer at heart. I decided to write my first novel, free from deadlines, simply for the creative joy.
In 2015, an email asked if I was interested in a talk in the community. I said “Yes”. The challenge was big: a 15-minute speech in front of 500 people and three cameras. However, I succeeded, and the talk was well received. After the speech was uploaded to the internet, it led to an email from Publishizer, suggesting a book on my talk’s topic. I instead recommended my novel. They asked if I wanted to launch a pre-sale campaign to attract readers. I said “Yes”.
Publishizer’s founder advised me to find an editor. Again, I said “Yes”. I hired Lauren Hughes, whose insightful feedback was incredibly encouraging. I accepted her notes and revised the manuscript. The pre-sale campaign sold over 300 books, generating interest from many readers. So my first novel was published.
All this happened because I consistently said “Yes” to new opportunities, embracing challenges without knowing the outcome. This philosophy keeps me engaged against the pull of aging. As a professor, I urge students to be positive. I don’t know how my novel will be received, but when asked if I have a book out, I can proudly say “Yes”.
24. What did the author think of his work in Hollywood?
A. It was steady and well-paid. B. It was tiring and disappointing.
C. It was fruitful despite challenges. D. It was full of unbearable pressure.
25. Which word can best describe the pre-sale campaign?
A. Unexpected. B. Nationwide. C. Demanding. D. Successful.
26. What can we know about the author?
A. He has always lived in a state of instability.
B. He faces the unknown and challenges bravely.
C. He accepted teaching mainly for its high income.
D. He viewed public speaking as an unavoidable duty.
27. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Power of Saying “Yes” B. A New Chapter in My Life
C. From Hollywood to Classroom D. The Path to Becoming an Author
C
Each year, an estimated one billion birds die from window collisions (碰撞事故) in the USA, making glass a top threat alongside cats and habitat loss. During migration seasons, hundreds of millions of birds fly at night. At dawn, they alight to rest and encounter glass, a material evolution has not prepared them for.
Volunteers with groups like Lights Out DC walk urban routes at dawn to rescue injured birds and document deaths. They find that transparent windows appear as passable space to birds, while reflective surfaces mirror trees and sky, creating deadly illusions (错觉). Most collisions occur at lower heights, below the treeline, and are not limited to cities, though monitoring efforts are concentrated there.
In Washington, DC, data collected over years shows that about half a dozen buildings with specific architectural features, like glass atriums (中庭) that lead birds to walls, account for a large share of deaths.
The problem gained national attention in October 2023 when nearly a thousand birds died in one night after hitting Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. This event encouraged the formation of the Bird Collision Prevention Alliance, uniting over a hundred organizations to share resources and scientific solutions, focusing on practical action rather than political debate.
After the mass casualty event, the Chicago convention center applied a special window film with a patterned dot matrix (矩阵). The data collected before and after showed a dramatic 95% reduction in bird collisions. While renovating large buildings can be costly, incorporating bird-friendly designs from the start of new construction is more reasonable.
Only a few American cities, including Washington, D C, have carried out bird-friendly building standards. For others, change relies on advocacy. The impact of residential homes is also significant, and homeowners can help by treating windows near bird feeders or where collisions have occurred before. For volunteers documenting the losses, each death highlights a tragic conflict between nature’s marvels and the human-built environment.
28. Which can explain the underlined word “alight” in the first paragraph?
A. Continue. B. Land. C. Gather. D. Remember.
29. Why do the birds die from window collisions?
A. They fly too fast to stop. B. They are attracted by city lights.
C. They mistake reflections for real habitat. D. They cannot fly over high-rise buildings.
30. What did the Chicago convention center’s action show?
A. It was difficult for us to protect birds.
B. New constructions must use a dot matrix.
C. There was much political debate about the film.
D. Effective methods helped prevent the collisions.
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Most cities already have the practical standards.
B. Homeowners cannot help prevent the collisions.
C. Wider adoption of bird-friendly standards is needed.
D. The advocacy of protecting birds is no longer necessary.
D
About 20 million people die each year due to cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. Luckily, a team of researchers from the University of Nottingham in the UK have developed a machine-learning algorithm (算法) that can predict your likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke as well as any doctor.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has developed a series of guidelines for estimating a patient’s cardiovascular risk which is based on eight factors including age, cholesterol level and blood pressure. On average, this system correctly guesses a person’s risk at a rate of 72.8 percent.
That’s pretty accurate, but Stephen Weng and his team set about to make it better. They built four computer learning algorithms, and then fed them data from 378,256 patients in the United Kingdom. The systems first used around 295,267 records to generate their internal predictive models. Then they used the remaining records to test and refine them.
The algorithms results significantly outperformed the AHA guidelines, ranging from 74.5 to 76.4 percent accuracy. The neural (神经的) network algorithm tested highest, beating the existing guidelines by 7.6 percent while raising 1.6 percent fewer false alarms.
Out of the 83,000 patient set of test records, this system could have saved 355 extra lives. In addition, the AI systems identified a number of risk factors and predictors not covered in the existing guidelines, like severe mental illness and the consumption of oral corticosteroids (皮质激素类). “There are a lot of interactions in biological systems,” Weng told Science. “That’s the reality of the human body. What computer science allows us to do is explore those associations.”
This is where AI can transform preventative medicine. By using vast datasets to uncover complex, non-linear risk interactions beyond human analysis, these algorithms can enable earlier, more precise interventions. This represents a significant step toward a future where data-driven predictions fundamentally reshape proactive healthcare, moving beyond standardized checklists to personalized risk assessment.
32. How did the researchers get the findings?
A. By analyzing patient data. B. By testing 20 million people.
C. By asking doctors for opinions. D. By following the guidelines of AHA.
33. What is an advantage of the network algorithm compared with the previous system?
A. Lower cost. B. Simpler operation.
C. Wider applicability. D. Higher accuracy.
34. What can be implied in Weng’s words in paragraph 5?
A. Human bodies are too complex to study. B. AI can help explore body interactions.
C. Doctors know a little about our bodies. D. There are many algorithms about medicine.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Algorithms are mainly for treatment. B. AI will replace human doctors in future.
C. Standardized checklists are still the best. D. AI’s potential in preventative medicine.
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以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Take Regular Breaks to Boost Focus
When was the last time you stepped away from your computer? For many, it’s been too long. 36 A study from the University of Illinois offers a clear solution: regular breaks. It confirms that taking time to step back vastly improves focus, whether you’re deep in work tasks or immersed in a gaming session. The problem is that most people simply cannot remember to take a break, so intentional planning is key to making this habit stick.
37 Don’t rely on memory — add breaks to your calendar app and turn on notifications to avoid missing them. Treat these breaks with the same seriousness as a work meeting. If calendars don’t work for you, set repeating alarms on your phone. To make it even easier, build breaks into a consistent routine: for example, a short walk every day at 10 am or making a cup of tea each afternoon at 2 pm. 38
The Pomodoro Technique is another popular and effective approach. Its name comes from the tomato-shaped kitchen timer used by creator Francesco Cirillo when he first developed the method. 39 You pick a specific task, set a timer for 25 minutes, and work intensely during that period. When the timer goes off, take a 5-minute break. After completing four such work-and-break cycles, take a longer break — usually around 30 minutes — before starting again.
For those who find it hard to stop working even when they know they should, break-reminder apps available on the market are great choices. 40 What makes them effective is that they pop up over whatever you’re doing, forcing you to pause. Each break also comes with a helpful suggestion, like turning your head toward natural light or doing simple stretches.
A. Most of them are free and reliable.
B. The following steps outline how it works.
C. This could be slowing down your efficiency.
D. That means you don’t have to stay focused all the time.
E. The factors explain why it can improve your concentration.
F. These small moments help turn breaks into an automatic habit.
G. Scheduling breaks into your daily routine is an effective method.
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。
At first glance, a mess of weeds and a pile of dying leaves might seem unremarkable. Most people would 41 there. But for Linda, these scenes are invitations to discover 42 beauty. She advises us to 43 closer and slower and to see each image as a world in itself — a well-ordered 44 created by nature and captured by her large-format camera.
Linda often shoots from the 45 , sitting in the grass, sometimes with her dogs beside her. This low 46 gives an animal-eye view of scenes just a foot or two high, connecting her to the earth and the plant life she is 47 . Her focus on lines and geometries (几何形状) in nature creates 48 connections: tiny blooms forming an eye, or a fallen branch parallel (平行) to a plant. “I find beauty in all of nature,” Linda says. “Even weeds and dead branches have something 49 .”
Linda’s journey as a photographer was 50 by her grandmother, who would 51 in front of the kitchen window, looking out into the landscape. Her grandmother’s simple 52 to “look” set Linda on her path.
“How long does it take to see something?” asked one of Linda’s fans. Her work is part of the answer. It encourages us to observe the world 53 , and to become alive to our 54 . In a fast-paced world, Linda reminds us that 55 is all around us, waiting to be discovered if we just spend time looking for it.
41.A. wander B. settle C. stop D. appear
42.A. imaginary B. clear C. distant D. hidden
43.A. look B. live C. shut D. plan
44.A. process B. composition C. system D. schedule
45.A. sky B. ocean C. ground D. downtown
46.A. consumption B. price C. speed D. perspective
47.A. painting B. collecting C. photographing D. studying
48.A. subjective B. casual C. temporary D. visual
49.A. grand B. attractive C. ancient D. powerful
50.A. inspired B. designed C. required D. consulted
51.A. remain calm B. come alive C. go wrong D. keep still
52.A. response B. solution C. invitation D. access
53.A. patiently B. frequently C. quietly D. eagerly
54.A. conditions B. surroundings C. backgrounds D. organizations
55.A. truth B. kindness C. peace D. beauty
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。
While speaking of his bond with Chinese culture, 69-year-old British 56 (translate) David Ferguson hummed (哼) a passage from the Peking Opera classic Dingjun Mountain, recalling 57 Chinese art has profoundly transformed his life.
Ferguson, the honorary chief English editor of China’s Foreign Languages Press, has lived and worked in China for 58 (near) two decades. Over the years, his engagement 59 Chinese culture has deepened both professionally and personally. His son, who came to China with him as a child, 60 (study) Peking Opera for many years and can now perform a range of opera pieces. He said he is proud of what his son has achieved, 61 (note) that his son’s experiences have strengthened his belief that cultural exchange is his life’s mission.
Ferguson was a recipient of the inaugural (创始的) Orchid Awards in 2023. The awards 62 (establish) to honor international friends who have contributed to fostering cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
In July, Ferguson joined 63 (dozen) of global scholars, cultural experts and awardees of this year’s Orchid Awards on a visit to Harbin, the capital city of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province famous for its unique music and cultural offerings.
To Ferguson, 64 (meaning) dialogue between civilizations often takes place not on grand stages, but during ordinary encounters — much like his bond with Peking Opera. “We tend to associate cultural exchange first with fine arts, 65 ordinary people are in fact the main characters of most cultural interactions,” he said.
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，你的外国网友David想要了解你未来的职业规划。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1) 你的规划；
(2) 说明理由；
(3) 你所做的努力。
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。
My 10-year-old son, Alex, and I were flying from our home in Seattle, Washington, to visit my parents in Boston, Massachusetts. It had been eight months since we last saw them, and Alex was both excited and nervous about the trip. His grandparents had always been his favorite people in the world, and he couldn’t wait to see them again.
As usual, the flight from Seattle to Boston was packed. When we arrived at the gate, I noticed a group of college students waiting to board. They were part of a volunteer team heading to a community service project. I joked with Alex that we would still be okay if anything went wrong, given how helpful volunteers usually are. Little did I know how true those words would become.
Because we had checked in late, Alex and I were unable to get seats together. We were separated by the aisle(过道), which wasn’t ideal, especially since Alex had a fear of flying and had planned to hold my hand the entire way. I tried to reassure him, but he was visibly anxious.
When the two passengers who were seated next to me boarded, I asked if they would be willing to switch seats with Alex and me so we could sit together. They politely declined, saying they preferred to stay in their assigned seats. Meanwhile, a few rows ahead, a young couple with their two young kids was in distress. There had been a mix-up with their boarding passes, and the family were split up.
The passengers in their row were also unwilling to move, leaving the father holding their son while the mother sat several rows away with their 4-year-old daughter. The little boy, around 3 years old, was crying and reaching out for his mother. The couple were at a loss, and despite their desperate situation, no one around them seemed to notice or care.
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。
参考答案
21. B 22. A 23. C
24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A
28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C
32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
36. C 37. G 38. F 39. B 40. A
41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C
46. D 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A
51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D
56. translator 57. how 58. nearly 59. with 60. studied
61. noting 62. were established 63. dozens 64. meaningful 65. but