临沂市2026届高三下学期一模测试
英语试题
2026.3
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. What does the man mean?
A. He didn’t intend to make the woman unhappy.
B. He thought the woman was being unreasonable.
C. He wanted to say something upsetting to the woman.
2. Where does the woman want the man to drive her probably?
A. To the tailor’s. B. To the gym. C. To her home.
3. What happened to Josh’s sister yesterday?
A. She served the wrong dish. B. She was shouted at by a waiter.
C. She complained loudly to the waiter.
4. When will the match take place?
A. This Friday. B. Next Friday. C. Next Saturday.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A noisy night. B. A place of residence. C. Their sleeping habits.
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. What does the man tell the woman to do?
A. Look for the missing pages. B. Correct some mistakes. C. Contact the printer’s.
7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Workmates. B. Professor and student. C. Customer and repairman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is Lewis like?
A. Patient. B. Talented. C. Creative.
9. What kept Sophia from going abroad?
A. A poor command of foreign languages.
B. The fear of a new environment.
C. Her bad academic performance.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman take her cat to the vet’s?
A. It needs a bath. B. It had a poor appetite yesterday.
C. It has to have a routine check-up.
11. How does the woman feel about bathing her cat herself?
A. It’s time-consuming. B. It’s challenging. C. It’s easy.
12. What do the speakers mainly talk about in the end?
A. The tips for bathing a cat. B. The time to buy pet supplies.
C. The place for a medical check.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does Catherine feel anxious?
A. There are too many activities for her to cope with.
B. Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.
C. She may not be able to adapt to the new school.
14. What does Mr. Lee encourage Catherine to do?
A. Seek advice from senior students.
B. Pick up some meaningful hobbies.
C. Establish bonds with other students.
15. What does Mr. Lee promise to do for Catherine?
A. Give her help whenever she needs it.
B. Find her accommodation on campus.
C. Introduce her to her roommates.
16. Who is Bree?
A. A returning student. B. A transfer student. C. A teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of this activity?
A. To offer the locals leisure time. B. To train more volunteers. C. To promote rural travel.
18. What is provided in the activity?
A. Tools. B. Supper. C. Trainers.
19. What should volunteers pay attention to?
A. The special digging equipment. B. Their tree-planting experience.
C. The transportation to the site.
20. What is necessary for people that are watching?
A. Walking boots. B. Warm clothes. C. New gloves.
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。
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This chart shows global GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation. Looking at the world economy from this perspective, it is the steadiness of this change that stands out. Average incomes per person have risen at a fairly constant pace of roughly 2% per year, interrupted only by the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic.
A definition of economic growth that can be found in many publications is “an increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time.” There is one example of how growth is possible and what economic growth is. A few centuries ago, the only way to produce a book was for a scribe (抄写员) to copy it word-for-word by hand. Book production was a slow process; it took a scribe about eight months of daily work to produce a single copy of the Bible.
It was so laborious that only very few books were produced. But then, in the 15th century, Johannes Gutenberg developed a new production technology, and it changed things dramatically. Instead of spending months to produce one book, a worker was now able to produce several books a day. Books, which were previously only available to a tiny group, became available to more and more people.
Actually, national economies change. Some economies slow; many others grow and more generally, some major political shifts take place. Yet when all of this is combined, the global average follows a remarkably smooth upward trend.
21. What’s the most striking feature of world economy?
A. The slowdown of global growth after the 2008 financial crisis.
B. The rapid growth of global growth due to technological progress.
C. The permanent interruption to global growth by the 2020 pandemic.
D. The relative consistency of global growth over the last three decades.
22. How does the author explain the concept of economic growth?
A. By citing an expert. B. By listing definitions.
C. By giving an example. D. By providing statistics.
23. What is the key factor that led to the dramatic change in book production?
A. The emergence of workers. B. The printing press technology.
C. The wide availability of paper. D. The growing number of scribes.
B
Christmas time with kids is filled with warm traditions: Listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree, going to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate in hand, and taking the kids to visit Santa Claus. Well, delete that last one. At least for my family.
Parents think about how fun it will be at first to take their kids to see Santa, or tell them gifts are on their way from Santa, but this comes with a series of annoying questions about Mr. Claus like how he makes it to all the houses in one night, as well as the broken trust after revealing the truth. I didn’t want that.
You may think that our Christmases were rigid, stuffy, and without any warmth or magic. I don’t think so. Part of that is due to what I taught my kids about Christmas. Instead of telling them Santa is real, I told them it most likely has its origins in St. Nicholas, a man who was kind and generous to children in need. Netflix’s 2021 movie “A Boy Called Christmas” is a useful tool for helping kids connect Christmas myths and traditions with reality while keeping the spirit of generosity alive.
The month of December is filled with movie and game nights, plays and concerts. These family traditions have added flavor to my kids’ entire childhood. Hopefully, they know now that it’s the time with family, doing special things together, that creates the magic and that my love for them goes well beyond just one day — and that magic, wonder and awe can happen any time with family, especially if we remain generous and grateful.
My kids are older now, and they’re glad they didn’t believe the myth of Santa. It was one fewer bad memory for them, one fewer blow to their innocent childhood.
24. What is special for the author’s family’s Christmas time?
A. Appreciating Christmas lights. B. skipping visiting Santa Claus.
C. Unlocking secrets of Santa Claus. D. Helping Santa Claus deliver gifts.
25. What does the author want to convey to her kids in paragraph3?
A. Generosity comes from reality. B. Warmth counts to Christmas.
C. St. Nicholas is an unsung hero. D. Santa myth will break kids’ trust.
26. What does the author intend to show by mentioning “the magic of Christmas”?
A. To prove that the Santa myth is not necessary for Christmas.
B. To explain why family entertainments are popular in December.
C. To show that Christmas is the most magical festival for families.
D. To stress that shared family time is the core of Christmas’ charm.
27. Which of the following can best describe the author?
A. Rigid but caring. B. Generous and devoted.
C. Distant but unconventional. D. Thoughtful and insightful.
C
Pushing my cart through the grocery store, I look at the other shoppers. Do they know that nearly 70% of what’s on the shelves is overly processed? According to a recent report by the US Centers for Disease Control, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now make up 53% of the average American adult’s diet — and 62% of a child’s.
Studies link just 10% more daily calories from UPFs to sharply higher risks: a 50% increase in heart-related death, and 55% greater chance of obesity (肥胖). Yet despite reading countless studies and learning from experts, I still find UPFs nearly impossible to avoid. Walk with me down the rows of snack shelves, and I’ll explain why.
Overflowing with sugar, salt and fat, the colorfully packaged candies, cookies and chips, despite being calorie-loaded and nutritionally bad for us, are deliciously addictive. Experts say the food industry engineered its recipes to target our “bliss point” — creating the absolute yummiest combinations of ingredients to make it nearly impossible to “eat just one.”
Apart from the deliciousness of those snacks, the majority of other UPFs, such as ready-to-eat meals and instant mixes, contain artificial flavors and preservatives. The convenience of such long-lasting, affordable foods is undeniable: we can make meals without stirring sauce for hours over the stove, freeing up time for other parts of life.
“Food companies today have closed off their processing plants,” said Popkin, a researcher from University of South Carolina, “so we can’t clinically compare effects of eating whole corn to deconstructed corn.” Despite growing evidence of harm, the industry continues marketing UPFs aggressively. “They don’t want to lose their cash cow, so they’re willing to put millions into fighting government restrictions on UPFs as well as funding nutritionists to voice evidence of their harmlessness,” Popkin said.
There is a silver lining, fortunately. In May, the World Health Organization called on scientists worldwide to help set guidelines on UPF consumption. Yes, there will always be junk food. But if the majority of our food could be made fresher and less processed, we’d be on our way to a healthier world.
28. What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1?
A. Children eat less UPFs than adults do. B. Shoppers are widely exposed to UPFs.
C. People are concerned about their food. D. Ultra-processed food has become a hit.
29. What do the underlined words “bliss point” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Sensory pleasure. B. Mental thrill. C. Shopping motive. D. Nutritional balance.
30. What might food companies try to do according to Popkin?
A. Fund opposition to government intervention. B. Open more plants to support clinical studies.
C. Work with nutritionists for healthy products. D. Reduce UPFs marketing to protect business.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Convenience of Ultra-Processed Foods B. Innovation Behind Ultra-Processed Foods
C. Reasons for Ultra-Processed Foods Trend D. Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption
D
Fifteen decades ago, Francis Galton first came up with the term “nature versus nurture”, and this debate over the factors shaping human identity has long been a central topic in human sciences. Do our genes determine our life paths, as hereditarians (遗传论者) argue? Or are we born as empty paper, shaped merely by the experiences we have in our families and the wider world? Today, however, a new branch of science is ready to overturn the debate. Through this new perspective, nature and nurture are hardly separable at all — genes and the environment do not act independently, but instead interact closely and even shape one another in tangible ways.
Genes do not shape our identities merely on their own within our bodies; instead, they function partly by molding the environments we choose or create. A striking finding of this research is that our environment is, in part, shaped by the genes of the people around us. Initial research suggests that your partner’s genes influence your likelihood of depression almost a third as much as your own genes do. A few students with a genetic trend for smoking in a high school seemed to cause smoking rates to skyrocket across the entire grade — even among students who have no direct contact with these students — like a gene-driven wildfire spreading through social networks.
Genes alone aren’t enough to determine these outcomes and neither is environment. Nature and nurture both shape each other, with nature influencing the way we experience nurture and nurture influencing the way our nature expresses itself. The more opportunities and information the environment provides — the more varied environments become — the bigger the role that genetic variation plays in distinguishing us into different groups.
Nature and nurture aren’t separate forces — they’re a Möbius strip (莫比乌斯环), endlessly circling back on each other. This interdependence means their interaction is fluid and reciprocal, a core insight of sociogenomics that bridges genetic and social science.
32. Why did the author mention the “nature versus nurture” debate in paragraph 1?
A. To emphasize the dominant role of family experiences.
B. To introduce a long-standing core topic in human sciences.
C. To highlight the weakness of early hereditarians’ arguments.
D. To lay a contrastive foundation for a new scientific perspective.
33. What can be inferred from the example of students?
A. Smoking behavior spreads mainly through direct persuasion.
B. Genetic tendencies can indirectly change group behavior.
C. School rules fail to control students’ genetic instincts.
D. Only smokers’ friends adopt the same genetic risks.
34. What happens when environments become more diverse according to paragraph 3?
A. People rely less on their genetic traits. B. Genetic differences play a smaller role.
C. Genetic differences become more influential. D. Nurture becomes more important than nature.
35. What does the author mean by comparing nature and nurture to a “Möbius strip”?
A. They depend entirely on physical conditions.
B. They have a one-way influence on each other.
C. They form a complex, continuous cycle of impact.
D. They are two separate parts of human development.
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。
Social media has become an inescapable part of modern life, raising concerns across generations. 36 When we scroll through screens, our brains become hooked on the notifications, whose unpredictable nature makes them more addictive.
This addiction taps into a fundamental human need. We are social beings, hard-wired (固有的) to desire recognition. 37 The constant feedback loop (循环) can turn social approval into a measurable, and often anxious, pursuit.
Given the profound impact of social media, the question of regulation arises. With substances like alcohol, governments impose age limits due to their proven harm to developing minds. 38 Research indicates that it has a distinct influence on young people’s developing brains — even contributing to reduced grey matter.
39 Overcoming addiction should become a choice rather than forced inaction. If social media is unavoidable, is it not a wiser option to equip young people to navigate its challenges rather than shelter them entirely?
As developmental psychology suggests, adolescents thrive when allowed to learn from mistakes in a supportive setting. Merely restricting access may fuel curiosity and leave them ill-prepared for digital life. Instead, we would engage with their voices as well as instruct them. 40
A. Its addictive design is the core issue.
B. But a total ban on minors sparks heated debate.
C. The same logic should apply to social media regulation.
D. If so, we are more likely to attain the outcome we all desire.
E. Many teenagers spend over five hours daily on various social platforms.
F. Social media satisfies this by quantifying worth through likes and shares.
G. However, the regulation of social media cannot be completely equal to that of alcohol.
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Laughter filled the air as Raúl cut the cake’s thick frosting. It was a small graduation party with only Ed, Max, Raúl and me — no caps, gowns, music, or diplomas. But a(an) 41 was in order, because their accomplishment mattered most.
All three, over fifty, 42 a first in life: they could read. Having overcome 43 and a lifetime of hiding their illiteracy, they signed up for my free three-month course to 44 their shame at a Dallas church in a very dangerous neighbourhood where drug deals were visible nearby.
While I possessed years of volunteer experience, on my first night, as headlights illuminated (照亮) the parking lot, 45 outweighed excitement. Nervous, I 46 all supplies with a crash onto the ground, which made my seven male students hurry to help, 47 my tension.
My seven male students were 30-63; at 24, I was the youngest and palest. Despite my 48 entrance, the class went smoothly. To calm me, Ed helped with 49 , Max walked me to my car, and Raúl’s worn truck 50 mine through risky streets until I reached the freeway safely. I honked thanks, and he replied with “La Cucaracha,” gently 51 the air.
Four quit, but Ed, Max and Raúl 52 . Ed finally understood “Emergency Exit” on the bus he’d taken for 30 years; Max read a sports article and taught his granddaughter about Washington — their determination 53 . At the graduation party, Raúl held my hand, palms 54 with calluses (老茧): “You gave me a new life.”
Years later, gray-haired and robbed of work by an economic downturn, I realized their lesson — courage to restart beats age or fear. I resolved to learn new skills, as they had. Their spirit 55 me forward.
41. A. ceremony B. celebration C. meeting D. occasion
42. A. accepted B. afforded C. completed D. achieved
43. A. embarrassment B. sadness C. gratitude D. confusion
44. A. hide B. express C. escape D. share
45. A. anxiety B. fear C. doubt D. surprise
46. A. dropped B. threw C. placed D. moved
47. A. causing B. increasing C. hiding D. easing
48. A. graceful B. sudden C. awkward D. rough
49. A. lessons B. supplies C. books D. tools
50. A. chased B. passed C. repaired D. followed
51. A. worsening B. clearing C. breaking D. warming
52. A. withdrew B. registered C. remained D. abandoned
53. A. broke down B. paid off C. faded away D. came true
54. A. covered B. filled C. marked D. crowded
55. A. forced B. allowed C. inspired D. advised
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。
The first Lighting Xi’an Festival was launched at Xi’an city square. It was titled Geometry of Light, 56 combined traditional culture with modern design, as a joint effort between the management of Xi’an city square and the art platform WAVELENGTH.
The festival, 57 (feature) works of international light artists, demonstrated their representative works with site-specific creations tailored to Xi’an’s rich cultural context. 58 (root) in the belief that light is the source of life and inspiration, it explored light’s nature: a spiritual geometry born from the meeting of human and reality.
During its opening, two core topics 59 (address) in the discussions: the shared success of commerce and cities and the integrated innovation of art and business. Event 60 (organizer) shared their insights into several key areas: the designing philosophy dating back to the 61 (evolve) of public perception, the customization of digital art, solidly based 62 Xi’an’s local culture, and the potential interaction between technology and art.
The festival is not merely an endpoint but rather a starting point for sustained development, the target of which is 63 (continue) building and strengthening the cultural brand, thereby further integrating artistic beauty with public spaces to 64 (significant) boost urban cultural vitality, enhance commercial experiences, 65 ultimately foster the mutual growth of culture and commerce.
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，你设计了一款助力青少年身心健康的AI小发明，准备参加学校“AI for Health”科技创新大赛。请你给外国好友Jason写一封邮件，询求建议。内容包括：
1. 介绍作品；
2. 询求建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80词左右；
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。
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。
临沂市2026届高三下学期一模测试
英语参考答案
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）
21. D 22. C 23. B
24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D
28. B 29. A 30. A 31. C
32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36. A 37. F 38. C 39. B 40. D
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）
41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. which 57. featuring 58. Rooted 59. were addressed 60. organizers
61. evolution 62. on 63. to continue 64. significantly 65. and
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Jason,
How is everything going? I’m writing to ask for your advice on my invention for the school AI competition “AI for Health”.
I have designed a small AI device to improve teenagers’ physical and mental health. It can monitor daily exercise, sleep quality and stress levels, and also give helpful suggestions on study and relaxation. Besides, it provides relaxing music and positive messages to keep us in a good mood.
Since you’re good at AI and design, could you please give me some advice? I wonder whether its functions are practical and how I can make it better.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
Then from the hallway came a familiar voice singing the birthday song. My mom stood there, holding a box of cupcakes and a bag of party favors, her smile warm and bright. The whole class erupted in “Happy Birthday, John!” He stared in surprise, his eyes wide with disbelief, then tears spilled down his cheeks as he realized someone had cared enough to make his day special. We passed out cupcakes, and for the first time, John laughed happily, surrounded by classmates who were finally seeing him.
The next day, I noticed a change in the other kids. No more whispers or looks away when John spoke. A boy shared his crayons during art class. A girl asked him to join her jump rope game at recess. The ice had broken, and what had started as a small act of kindness had opened the door to real friendship. John wasn’t just the new kid anymore; he was one of us, and I knew that my decision to be his friend had made all the difference.