福建省泉州市2026届高中毕业班模拟考试（三检）
英语试题2026.03
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 kind of book does the man want to borrow?
A. Economics.B. Literature.C. Computer.
2. What are the speakers going to do?
A. Attend a painting class.B. Visit an art exhibition.C. Buy a notebook.
3. What does the man think of the cafe?
A. It is lively and fun.B. It helps concentration.C. It offers spacious desks.
4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. A contest preparation.B. A science project.C. A weekend trip
5. When will the man return the dictionary?
A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Friday.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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至7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a lecture.B. At a store.C. In a workshop.
7. Why does the man have interest in the tablet?
A. He believes it benefits his work.
B. He thinks it suitable for his niece.
C. He needs one to learn digital art.
听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。
8. How does Steven feel now?
A. Surprised.B. Disappointed.C. Conflicted.
9. What is the woman’s suggestion for Steven?
A. Consulting his family.B. Writing full-time.C. Having a try.
10. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Career change consideration.
B. Risks of quitting a job.
C. Ways to improve writing.
听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the woman talking to Mr. Janson?
A. To finish a class assignment.
B. To seek advice on interviews.
C. To write a newspaper feature.
12. What does Mr. Janson do?
A. A network engineer.B. A career planner.C. A school librarian.
13. What is considered the biggest change?
A. The digitisation of books.
B. The collection of documents.
C. The invention of scanners.
听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main goal of the UTeach programme?
A. To involve students in STEM teaching.
B. To attract students to major in STEM.
C. To enhance learning efficiency.
15. What is one proven outcome of the programme?
A. It guarantees jobs for graduates.
B. Most graduates stay to teach.
C. The training is very enjoyable.
16. What first made John consider teaching?
A. He had a free trial class.B. He was poor at lab work.C. A professor recommended it.
17. Why does John want to continue teaching?
A. He likes flexible hours.
B. He expects higher pay later.
C. He values connection with students.
听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Debrah Roundy regularly do in China?
A. She learns about Chinese music.
B. She dances in parks and squares.
C. She volunteers to translate.
19. How does Debrah Roundy communicate with her teammates now?
A. By turning to others.B. By exchanging notes.C. By using an app.
20. What does the dance mean to Debrah Roundy?
A. A daily form of exercise.B. A bridge to learn China.C. A chance to help neighbours.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Composition of E-Waste
However, e-waste also represents a valuable “urban mine”. It holds an estimated 31 million tonnes of metals, 17 million tonnes of plastics, and 14 million tonnes of glass. One tonne of circuit boards can contain up to 800 times more gold than a tonne of gold-bearing rocks. Despite this, less than 1% of rare earth elements are recycled.
Recycled e-waste is a valuable resource for sustainable manufacturing (制造业). Its metals, e.g. gold and copper, are reused in electronics, vehicles, and renewable energy systems. Recovered plastics find new life in durable products, while glass is processed into building materials. This circular (循环的) approach cuts energy use, reduces mining demand, and transforms waste into industrial resources, supporting both the economy and the environment.
The e-waste management market is projected to more than double by 2027. While 81 countries have adopted Extended Producer Responsibility laws, collection rates still fall behind policy goals.
To improve recycling, governments should strengthen EPR laws, and invest in facilities. Institutions can promote research and public awareness. Individuals should properly drop off e-waste at collection points, fix items rather than throw them away, and support brands with strong environmental commitments.
21. What percentage do screens and cables account for in all e-waste compositions?
A. 12%.B. 14%.C. 17%.D. 60%.
22. What is a key advantage of e-waste compared to natural mines?
A. It contains a greater variety of rare elements.
B. It provides more recoverable non-metals.
C. It can be richer in precious metals.
D. It works better as building materials.
23. What is suggested for individuals to help recycle e-waste?
A. Invest in formal recycling facilities.
B. Launch public awareness campaigns.
C. Set clear personal take-back plans.
D. Choose repair over replacement.
B
At 24, Carina Hong founded an AI company called Axiom Math. With its unique technical ideas and clear development goals, the company has changed traditional views in the Silicon Valley investment capital circle.
Born in Guangzhou in 2001, Hong came from a family where neither parent had received higher education. She grew up like other kids, and showed no special talent until she started learning Olympiad mathematics in junior high school — this unlocked her potential and surprised everyone.
In high school, Hong was selected into Guangdong Provincial Olympiad Mathematics Team, and in 2018, she entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with excellent results. She double-majored in Maths and Physics, completed over 20 advanced courses, and served as president of student organisations to help international students. Later, she won the Rhodes Scholarship to study Neuroscience at Oxford, then pursued two doctoral degrees at Stanford while offering legal aid to low-income people.
During this period, Hong focused on the combination of AI and mathematics. Noticing AI’s big shortcomings in mathematical reasoning, she founded Axiom Math, whose core idea is to transform English mathematical content from textbooks, papers and journals into programmable knowledge. This allows AI to not only solve complex mathematical problems but also confirm solutions through strict validation (验证). Axiom Math’s goal is to develop a real “AI Mathematician” with logical reasoning ability, and Hong even hopes that “AI mathematicians” will put forward brand-new mathematical conjectures (猜想) in the future. With her good academic reputation and clear technical goals, she attracted many top talents to Axiom Math. A famous mathematician even left his permanent teaching position to join the team, and they worked together to build a strict logical reasoning training system by adopting a new model.
Carina Hong’s story is one of vision and commitment. Built on solid academic training and driven by a clear goal — to give AI true mathematical reasoning ability — she is leading Axiom Math toward a future where machines and mathematicians work side by side.
24. What awakened Carina Hong’s potential in her youth?
A. Her parents’ educational background.B. Learning Olympiad maths.
C. Her ambition to study at MIT.D. Helping international students.
25. What can we infer about Carina Hong from the text?
A. She is academically and socially excellent.
B. She focuses on earning academic titles.
C. She owes her success to her family’s support.
D. She plans to leave the tech industry for legal work.
26. Why did Carina Hong set up Axiom Math?
A. To offer legal aid to the poor.
B. To train more AI professionals.
C. To change views in the capital circle.
D. To develop an AI with reasoning skills.
27. What is the best title of the text?
A. A Rhodes Scholar’s Academic Journey
B. Axiom Math Redefining Artificial Intelligence
C. From Olympiad Maths to AI Mathematician
D. The Founding of a Silicon Valley Startup
C
Have you ever thought, “Maybe this is all I’m ever meant to be?” Many of us are trapped by labels like “not talented enough” — as if life were a one-way road with no turns. Barbara Oakley’s Mindshift works like a wise guide, helping us remove these mental blocks. It doesn’t offer empty encouragement, but breaks down the science behind change.
The first part of the book tells stories of ordinary people who dared to reshape their lives. Graham Keir, a musician, once believed he had “no brain for science” and today walks the halls of medical school. Or Ali, who once struggled with basic maths, only to later master coding (编程) and earn multiple promotions. These are not tales of sudden genius, but of imperfect practice through setbacks and slow progress. Oakley introduces a powerful concept — second-skilling. In today’s fast-changing world, relying on just one area of expertise is risky. Developing a second skill can make you more adaptable.
If the first part helps us see what’s possible, the second is a guide for making it happen. Oakley draws on interviews with dozens of career changers to show what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid. Beyond learning from others, the book’s second part offers honest advice for quieting self-doubt and turning learning from a chore into a habit. One of the book’s most valuable insights is that what matters is not “intense practice every day”, but “practise every day, without fail”. Even fifteen minutes daily sends steady signals that quietly reshape your brain.
That said, the book’s perspective isn’t universal. Rooted in a Western context, it draws largely on stable professionals — leaving quieter questions about those facing real hardship. And while it prioritises practice over passion, some may find this approach cool to the touch.
Yet perhaps that coolness is its strength: it doesn’t sell miracles, but offers a solid framework. After reading, you may not have all the answers. But you might ask: “Could what I once thought impossible actually be within reach?”
Ultimately, Mindshift gives something better: a mind open and flexible, ready for change. And that, perhaps, is the truest mindshift of all.
28. What can we learn about Mindshift from paragraph 1?
A. It describes life as a fixed path.
B. It emphasises the importance of talent.
C. It helps overcome inner obstacle for change.
D. It provides readers with emotional comfort.
29. What do the examples of Graham and Ali mainly show?
A. The value of second-skilling.B. The power of sudden genius.
C. The importance of passion.D. The risk of changing careers.
30. What does the underlined word “pitfalls” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Complicated skills.B. Hidden traps.C. Strong biases.D. Imagined threats.
31. What is the author’s overall attitude towards Mindshift?
A. Cautiously opposed.B. Appreciative yet critical.
C. Highly favourable.D. Imagined threats.
D
In the global effort to fight climate change, scientists are exploring solutions in unexpected places — including the soil beneath our feet. A recent study published in Nature highlights a promising discovery: specific bacteria that can dramatically reduce agricultural emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a powerful greenhouse gas.
Nitrous oxide, largely released from farm fields due to nitrogen fertiliser (肥料) use, is a major climate concern. According to co-author Professor Lars Bakken of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, the gas is 265 times more effective at warming the atmosphere than carbon dioxide and can remain in the air for over a century.
To develop the solution, researchers grew the bacteria using organic waste. Building on past work, they looked for a microorganism that would reduce nitrous oxide emissions without staying in the soil for so long that it harmed other life forms important for crop health. The bacteria reduced emissions after a second fertiliser treatment by about half two weeks later. After three months, the makeup of microbial (微生物的) life was unchanged, suggesting the bacteria would not harm the soil.
The bacteria, which are not genetically modified, occur naturally in anaerobic digesters — facilities that transform organic waste into biofuels. That might ease acceptance of their use, said Paul Carini of the University of Arizona, who was not involved in the research. Moreover, Bakken stated that this “opens up a number of new possibilities” for managing farmland. The bacteria could be added to fertilisers, offering a potential direct application for farmers. As Carini noted, using a waste product from one industrial process to benefit another is cost-effective.
However, significant challenges remain before widespread use. Professor Lori Hoagland of Purdue University, an expert in the field, noted that soils vary globally, requiring more field testing to ensure effectiveness. More critically, farmers currently get no financial motivation to adopt such methods. Bakken argued that authorities must create policies to make emission reductions profitable. If these limitations can be addressed, this bacterial treatment could have a major impact on reducing agriculture’s contribution to climate change.
32. Why is nitrous oxide a major climate concern?
A. It is released in larger amounts than CO2.
B. It stays in the atmosphere for a very short time.
C. It comes mainly from industrial production.
D. It has a much stronger warming effect than CO2.
33. What did the researchers find?
A. A way to help farmers increase fertiliser use.
B. A bacterium that stays in the soil forever.
C. A method to produce more biofuels from waste.
D. A microbe that cuts N2O without harming soil.
34. Which aspect of the bacteria is mainly discussed in paragraph 4?
A. Its potential benefits.B. Its working principle.
C. Its producing process.D. Its research value.
35. What prevents the application of the finding?
A. Shortage of necessary bacteria.
B. Difficulty in large-scale testing.
C. Lack of economic benefit for farmers.
D. Uncertainty about its effect.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Power of Small Steps
In a world that often celebrates big achievements and overnight success, it’s easy to overlook the power of small, consistent steps. Many of us set grand goals, only to feel discouraged when progress is slow or invisible, failing to realize that lasting success is rarely built in a flash. 36
Small steps are the building blocks of great things. Think about how a seed grows into a tall tree. It doesn’t happen in a day. 37Every day, it absorbs sunlight and water, pushing its roots deeper into the soil, until one day, it stands tall and strong, a proof of patience and persistence (坚持). Our goals are like that seed — they need time and daily care.
38For example, if your goal is to improve your English, reading a short passage every day is better than trying to finish a thick book in one weekend. The former builds a habit; the latter often leads to burnout. Consistency is key, and small steps make consistency possible by keeping the task manageable.
Another advantage of small steps is that they reduce anxiety. When you take on a huge task, it’s natural to feel nervous. 39However, breaking it into small steps helps. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment with each small win, which will motivate you to keep going. This positive cycle can turn even the most difficult goal into something manageable.
Small steps teach a growth lesson. 40So, the next time you’re faced with a big goal, don’t be afraid to start small. Remember, every great journey begins with a single step.
A. Small steps help form good habits.
B. We may even give up before starting.
C. Work on the huge task a little bit daily.
D. It changes quietly and steadily underground.
E. But small steps have the power to change this.
F. Small steps can by no means change the situation.
G. They remind us that progress, not perfection, is what matters.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My parents have a 91-year-old neighbour, Helen, who is cared for by nearby friends. Recently, my dad made it his 41to move Helen’s mailbox, as it was 42placed down a steep (陡峭的) driveway off a busy highway.
He43the mail service and arranged to 44the mailbox location. Since Helen’s house is brick, attaching a mailbox directly was not an 45. Then, at a flea (跳蚤) market, my dad, a keen collector, 46an old-fashioned metal milk can, which 47him of the first mailbox he and my mother shared years ago. Several days later, he managed to secure an old mailbox, 48the milk can with concrete, set the mailbox on top, and 49it near Helen’s front door. Now Helen can safely fetch her mail.
Later that week, Helen called to thank my dad, expressing how 50she felt to have such loving 51. She even invited him to 52some timeless treasure from her backyard. After hanging up, my dad thought aloud about the whole thing.
When we drove by Helen’s house, my dad looked at the old mailbox, reborn through his quiet 53. This small action brings fresh tears to my eyes, though it is no surprise that my dad lives to 54others. My father, in his thoughtful and well-timed way, 55said, “That was your mother’s and my first mailbox. I can still picture it standing by the road all those years ago.”
41. A. missionB. proposalC. reactionD. ambition
42. A. convenientlyB. dangerouslyC. cautiouslyD. strategically
43. A. rescuedB. establishedC. restoredD. contacted
44. A. changeB. checkC. markD. register
45. A. exampleB. itemC. optionD. order
46. A. capturedB. investedC. grabbedD. spotted
47. A. warnedB. convincedC. remindedD. informed
48. A. comparedB. filledC. providedD. mixed
49. A. placedB. stretchedC. relievedD. hid
50. A. inspiredB. blessedC. rewardedD. exhausted
51. A. postmenB. neighboursC. collectorsD. drivers
52. A. take overB. hand inC. pick outD. put away
53. A. supportB. struggleC. reflectionD. kindness
54. A. respectB. impressC. serveD. entertain
55. A. franklyB. sorrowfullyC. criticallyD. simply
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。
At the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum, formerly a temple, stand two giant ginkgos (银杏树). These ginkgos, each more than 600 years old, guard an ancient pagoda with timeless grace.
“Our museum 56(house) more than 2,600 artifacts, including stone sculptures and stone carvings, 57only these two ancient ginkgos are truly living relics,” Wu Di, a management worker, says.
Upon entering the museum, visitors are immediately greeted 58the grand Vajra Throne Pagoda. From 59distance, the pagoda appears to rest atop a tall base, with five smaller towers constructed on it. Accompanying the pagoda 60(be) the two ginkgo trees, standing like steadfast guardians of the pagoda.
Wu’s primary 61(responsible) is the preservation of ancient towers, stone carvings and other cultural relics. Due to the 62(harmony) natural landscape created by the ginkgos and the pagoda, the museum has gathered funds in recent years for the trees’ protection.
In September, three national government departments announced the first list of ancient, famous trees and historic places that will be protected together. The ginkgo trees at the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum were among the 28 places 63(choose).
This new initiative 64(systematic) integrates the protection of historic sites with the preservation of ancient trees. By treating these trees as “living history”, the combined protection model aims to strengthen public awareness of the need 65(safeguard) both cultural and ecological heritage.
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，你校将为外国交换生开设体育选修课“Chinese Wushu”和“Table Tennis”。请你给交换生领队Terry写一封邮件，简要介绍这两个课程的特点，并针对不同兴趣的同学给出选择建议。
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。
Dear Terry,
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
It was one of those Saturday mornings when the to-do list stretched longer than the daylight hours. Our backyard, once my pride and joy, had become a wild grassland where weeds staged a full-scale occupation over the flower beds. To make matters more challenging, my three children — Mike, Emma, and little Sam — had been bursting with restless energy all week, their stored excitement from school ready to burst forth before a long weekend.
“We’re having a backyard exploration today,” I announced at breakfast, already expecting complaints. The reaction was mixed ten-year-old Mike asked if this was one of those “fun chores,” while Emma simply sighed. But Sam’s eyes lit up. I handed out old hats and gloves — comically large on Sam — and explained our mission: reclaim the kingdom from the weeds.
We started pulling weeds. Sam proudly held up every weed as if it were a captured enemy flag, while Mike fell into a rhythm of quiet determination. “That’s how you know you’re really working,” he said wisely when Emma complained about her back. To keep their spirits up, I played upbeat music, and soon we were pulling and dancing down the flower bed — all except Emma, who still sat apart, arms crossed.
I walked over and knelt beside her. “Come see something,” I said gently. She hesitated but followed me to a flower bed, where among the thick green leaves, something small and purple caught the morning light — a lavender (薰衣草) flower, half-hidden, still alive. Emma bent down for a closer look, her eyes widening. Her fingers, once unwilling, now moved with care as she gently parted the leaves, revealing more tiny purple flowers beneath.
She looked up at me, and for the first time that morning, she smiled. Without a word, she began carefully clearing the weeds around the lavender. The others noticed and gathered around, their pulling becoming more purposeful.
In that quiet moment, the garden began to feel like ours again — not because the weeds were gone, but because we had discovered something worth protecting together.
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。
“Mike! Sam! Come and look!” Emma called out.
That afternoon, my husband came home, his eyes widening at the garden.
福建省泉州市2026届高中毕业班模拟考试（三检）
英语试题答案
听力
1-5 ABBAA6-10 BBCCA11-15 CCAAB16-20 ACBCB
阅读理解
21-23 BCD 24-27 BADC 28-31 CABB32-35 DDAC
七选五阅读
36-40 EDABG
完形填空
41-45 ABDAC 46-50 DCBAB 51-55 BCDCD
语法填空
56. houses57. but/yet58. by59. a60. are
61. responsibility62. harmonious63. chosen64. systematically65. to safeguard
应用文写作
Dear Terry,
I’m writing to introduce the two optional PE courses for exchange students.
Chinese Wushu offers more than just physical training — it’s a window into traditional Chinese culture. The course helps students develop balance and flexibility through graceful movements, offering students a unique experience they might not find elsewhere. As for table tennis, our national sport, it is fast-paced and exciting. It develops quick reactions and basic skills. Plus, it’s easy to learn and highly social-perfect for making friends across cultures.
For students seeking to learn more about Chinese culture, I’d suggest Wushu. For those who enjoy competition and social interaction, table tennis is an excellent choice. Hope this helps with their decision!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
“Mike! Sam! Come and look!” Emma called out. She pointed at the lovely lavender flowers, her voice full of excitement. The three kids gathered closely, admiring the gentle purple blossoms hidden between the weeds. No one complained anymore. Instead, they worked carefully, clearing weeds around the flowers softly to protect the little plants. Sam even sang happily as he worked. Together, we tidied the whole garden, and the yard soon looked neat and lively again.
That afternoon, my husband came home, his eyes widening at the garden. He couldn’t believe the changes — no wild weeds, but clean soil and blooming lavender. I told him how Emma found the lovely flower and changed the whole day. The kids proudly showed him their work, talking excitedly about their exploration. What was just a tiring chore turned into a warm family activity. We all learned that working together could create something beautiful and meaningful.
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