上海市敬业中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期中英语试题（含答案）

2025学年第一学期期中考试 高三英语 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Stamps of Approval A quiet trend has been spreading among young travellers: collecting stamps as a way to remember their journeys. Rather than filling their phones with countless photos, many now choose to document each trip through the prints of small ink stamps. The idea gives travel a sense of ceremony, turning each stop into a moment worth ____1____ (mark). Instead of rushing from one famous site to another, collectors take time ____2____ (wander) through different corners of attractions, museums, and small shops, searching for new designs. Each stamp — whether a mountain outline, or a figure from local culture—tells a story. If ____3____ (press) onto postcards or pages of a travel journal, it becomes a lasting keepsake that holds more meaning than any photo could. Some stamps ____4____ (offer) for free, while others require a small payment, but all record a traveller’s presence at a specific place. For many, these tiny symbols have opened doors ____5____ less-known destinations and unexpected discoveries. ____6____ once seemed a childish pastime has grown into a thoughtful way to experience the world. According to recent reports from major travel platforms, “stamp tours” ____7____ (rise) quickly in popularity these years. Around the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays last year, the topic, ____8____ ranked among the most searched travel keywords online, drew wide public attention. On social media, collectors exchange tips—where to find the most creative stamps, how to plan routes, even how to avoid long queues at popular spots. For Shi Junchu, a 29-year-old traveller from Yunnan, the habit began ____9____ she was travelling in Wuhan three years ago. “Looking through my stamp book is like travelling all over again,” she said. “____10____ (turn) over the pages brings back the taste, the laughter, and the feeling of that moment.” Collecting, she adds, has also encouraged her to learn about local history and explore the stories behind each design. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. appreciation B. captures C. discriminate D. fades E. gentler F. healing G. original H. reconnect I. responses J. spirit K. touch Art That Heals: Why Visiting a Gallery Is Good for You In an age when we spend hours glued to screens and racing against time, art galleries offer a rare kind of calm. They invite us to pause, breathe, and ___11___ — not only with creativity, but also with ourselves. And now, science agrees: visiting a gallery can be good for your health. At London’s ... ...