Unit 3 Faster, Higher, Stronger 单元提升卷--2025-2026学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Unit 3 Faster, Higher, Stronger 单元提升卷--2025-2026学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：120分） 第一部分阅读（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 Tower Poetry Summer Schools About the summer schools Young poets between 18 — 23 years old are invited every two years to apply for the Tower Poetry residential summer school, which takes place in Oxford. The program can offer a chance to develop their own poetic voice through a series of exciting and challenging workshops run by two famous poets during the week. All the fees will be paid for by Tower Poetry, except travel costs. The Tower Poetry Competition is held every year, with students between 16 — 18 years of age challenged to write a poem. The top three winners will automatically be offered places on the summer school following their 18th birthday. Summer School 2024 The 2024 Tower Poetry Summer School will take place on 21 — 27 August, 2024. This year’s professors will be the well-known poets Helen Mort and André Naffis-Sahely and we will have readings from the wonderful John Clegg and Isabel Galleymore. If you would like to apply for a place on the Summer School, please send the following to tower.poetry@chch.ox.ac.uk: A short cover letter telling us about yourself and explaining why you would like to take part in the Summer School. Four or five poems you have written — Applicants to the residential summer school are accepted on the basis of your written works. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 30 May, 2024. To be qualified for the Tower Poetry Summer School, you must be no younger than 18 years old, and no older than 23 years old, by August 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Megan, the Tower Poetry Administrator: tower.poetry@chch.ox.ac.uk. 1．What can we know about the Tower Poetry residential summer school? A．It is organized yearly. B．It lasts for the whole summer vacation. C．It offers free accommodations and travel. D．It is open to young poets of a certain age range. 2．What can participants do during the 2024 Tower Poetry Summer School? A．Celebrate their 18th birthday. B．Attend lectures by famous poets. C．Share their poems with John Clegg. D．Join in the Tower Poetry Competition. 3．Which of the following can lead to disqualification for the Tower Poetry Summer School? A．Being younger than 18 years old. B．Making the submission on May 29, 2024. C．Being the second-place holder in the poetry competition. D．Submitting five poems that you’ve created originally. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了Tower Poetry Residential Summer School的相关信息，包括参与条件、活动内容、申请方式等。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Young poets between 18—23 years old are invited every two years to apply for the Tower Poetry residential summer school, which takes place in Oxford. (Tower Poetry暑期学校每两年举办一次，面向18—23岁的年轻诗人。)”可知，Tower Poetry暑期学校每两年举办一次，面向18至23岁的年轻诗人开放，故Tower Poetry暑期学校对一定年龄范围内的年轻诗人开放。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This year’s professors will be the well-known poets Helen Mort and André Naffis-Sahely and we will have readings from the wonderful John Clegg and Isabel Galleymore. (今年的教授将是著名的诗人Helen Mort和André Naffis-Sahely，我们还将有精彩的John Clegg和Isabel Galleymore的阅读。)”可知，今年的教授将是著名的诗人Helen Mort和André Naffis-Sahely，我们还将有精彩的John Clegg和Isabel Galleymore的阅读。由此可知，在2024年Tower Poetry暑期学校期间，参与者可以参加著名诗人的讲座。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“To be qualified for the Tower Poetry Summer School, you must be no younger than 18 years old, and no older than 23 years old, by August 21, 2024. (要有资格参加Tower Poetry暑期学校，你必须在2024年8月21日之前年满18岁，不超过23岁。)”可知，参加Tower Poetry暑期学校，必须在2024年8月21日之前年满18岁，不超过23岁。由此可推知，未满18岁将导致失去参加Tower Poetry暑期学校的资格。故选A。 B The Race That Taught Me Courage It was the final lap of the 800-meter race during our school sports day. My legs burned like fire, and the roaring crowd sounded distant. Just three months earlier, I had reluctantly joined the track team to overcome my fear of failure. During training, I often lagged behind, my anxiety growing with every stumble. But Coach Li would pat my shoulder, saying, “Progress beats perfection.” As I rounded the last curve, Sarah — my fastest teammate — stumbled and fell, her knee scraping the track. Blood trickled down her shin, staining her white socks crimson. For a split second, I remembered how she’d stayed late to cheer me during practice runs. Without thinking, I stopped mid-stride to help her up. The other runners rushed past us like colorful blurs. Sarah whispered, “Go on! Don’t wait!” But I stayed until she stood firmly, even as the announcer called out “Final 100 meters!” and my chance at the top three vanished with every second. We crossed the finish line last to deafening cheers that drowned out the official results announcement. The audience gave us a standing ovation, their applause lasting longer than for the medal winners. Principal Zhang later told the school newspaper: “Their actions embodied our school spirit.” Coach Li approached us, eyes shining. “True victory isn’t always about medals, he said, handing us water bottles. “Look around — you’ve won every heart here today.” That night, Sarah texted me: “The nurse said I’ll have a cool scar to remember this day. Thanks for being my hero and showing me what real teamwork means.” I stared at my bedroom wall where a race medal once hung. Now, a photo of Sarah and me crossing the finish line together takes its place, with Coach Li’s handwritten note beneath it: “Champions of Character.” I realized courage isn’t just pushing through pain; it’s choosing kindness over competition. Sometimes, the greatest lessons come from unexpected finishes. 4．Why did the writer join the track team? A．To win medals. B．To overcome fear of failure. C．To impress Coach Li. D．To compete with Sarah. 5．What happened to Sarah during the race? A．She broke a school record. B．She argued with the coach. C．She fell on the track. D．She hurt her arm. 6．The underlined phrase “standing ovation” (Paragraph 3) suggests the crowd was ________. A．Criticizing the runners. B．Clapping enthusiastically. C．Leaving the stadium. D．Taking photos quietly. 7．What lesson did the writer learn? A．Winning requires strict training. B．Kindness matters more than victory. C．Friendships hold back success. D．Coaches determine results. 【答案】4．B 5．C 6．B 7．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在学校运动会800米比赛最后一圈时，放弃竞争机会帮助摔倒的队友Sarah，最终领悟到善良比竞争更重要的故事。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“Just three months earlier, I had reluctantly joined the track team to overcome my fear of failure. (就在三个月前，为了克服对失败的恐惧，我不情愿地加入了田径队)”可知，作者加入田径队是为了克服对失败的恐惧。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“As I rounded the last curve, Sarah — my fastest teammate — stumbled and fell, her knee scraping the track. (当我绕过最后一个弯道时，我最快的队友莎拉绊倒了，膝盖擦到了跑道)”可知，莎拉在比赛中摔倒了。故选C项。 6．词句猜测题。根据第三段“We crossed the finish line last to deafening cheers that drowned out the official results announcement. The audience gave us a standing ovation, their applause lasting longer than for the medal winners. (我们最后一个冲过终点线，震耳欲聋的欢呼声淹没了官方的成绩公告。观众给我们standing ovation，他们的掌声比给奖牌获得者的持续得更久)” 可知，“standing ovation”所在句子前后文都在描述观众的热烈反应，“applause”进一步印证了观众是在热情地鼓掌，由此可推测，“standing ovation”意为“起立鼓掌”，表明观众在热情地鼓掌（Clapping enthusiastically）。故选B项。 7．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I realized courage isn’t just pushing through pain; it’s choosing kindness over competition. Sometimes, the greatest lessons come from unexpected finishes. (我意识到勇气不仅仅是战胜痛苦；它是在竞争中选择善良。有时候，最伟大的教训来自意想不到的结局)”可知，作者学到的教训是善良比胜利更重要。故选B项。 C Wimbledon’s tennis court has seen its share of rivalries (较量). But for David Almog, a behavioral economist at Northwestern University, the more fascinating rivalry is judges vs machine. How AI oversight affects human decision-making is an important issue. Drivers and traders already routinely see their poor judgment corrected by AI. Much of this correction happens out of the public eye, making it hard to analyze. But, according to Mr. Almog, “Tennis is one of the most visible settings where final decision rights are entrusted to AI.” Hence he and his colleagues studied nearly 100,000points from 700 matches worldwide, both before and after the introduction of Hawk-Eye ball-tracking system in 2006. Hawk-Eye, now used in most top tournaments, uses cameras around the court to create a 3D model of the ball’s track and display it on screens. Players can challenge calls, with Hawk-Eye’s decision considered final. The analysis from Mr Almog and his colleagues showed that Hawk-Eye oversight has motivated human judges 8% less mistakes. Such an improvement is to be expected, the researchers say, given the heightened watchfulness accompanying the threat of public shaming. Most of the error reduction occurred during rallies (回合) that follow a successful serve (发球) and return. However, when examining serves — especially those landing within 20mm of the line — the error rate surprisingly increased. It turned out judges had switched strategies. Before Hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to incorrectly call a serve out, but afterwards, they tended to let out balls go unchallenged. For every 100 mis-hit serves, post-Hawk-Eye judge left 39 unchallenged, compared to 26before. This shift makes sense; missed faults are less destructive than wrongly calling “out,” which ends the point early and may cause dissent (异议) from players and crowds. It seems that human judges take the less reputationally risky option, even if it leads to more incorrect calls. Tennis’s clear outcomes offer a simple model for AI oversight. But Almog warns similar patterns likely occur in medicine and law. These industries must consider the social costs of errors: judges may under-sentence, doctors over-diagnose. The effect of decision-making are far-reaching. Stay tuned! 8．According to Almog, what’s the rivalry between judges and machine? A．Judgment accuracy. B．Rule observance. C．Caution in match calling. D．Decision-making speed. 9．What did Hawk-Eye lead to when dealing with serves? A．Few misjudged serves overall. B．More unchallenged near-line serves. C．Players have more dissent. D．Judges trust their own calls more. 10．Why did judges make a shift after introducing Hawk-Eye? A．To justify Hawk-Eye’s judgments. B．To lower reputational losses. C．To speed up decision-making. D．To please players and crowds. 11．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Human judgment is always better than AI. B．Hawk-Eye’s accuracy is beyond challenge. C．Technology could replace human judgement. D．Blind trust in AI may misguide decision-making. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．B 11．D 【导语】这是第一篇说明文。文章讲述研究通过温网引入鹰眼系统前后的判罚分析，发现AI监督虽减少人类裁判 8% 的错误，但也使近线发球误判增加，揭示AI影响下人类决策策略的调整及潜在社会成本。 8．细节理解题。 根据第五段“The analysis from Mr Almog and his colleagues showed that Hawk-Eye oversight has motivated human judges 8% less mistakes.(Almog先生和他的同事的分析表明，鹰眼监督使人类法官的错误减少了8%。)”可知，Almog认为裁判与机器的较量核心在于“判断准确性”。故选A项。 9．细节理解题。 根据第六段“However, when examining serves—especially those landing within 20mm of the line—the error rate surprisingly increased. It turned out judges had switched strategies. Before Hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to incorrectly call a serve out, but afterwards, they tended to let out balls go unchallenged. For every 100 mis-hit serves, post-Hawk-Eye judge left 39 unchallenged, compared to 26 before.(然而，在检查发球时，尤其是那些落在距离球门线20毫米以内的发球时，错误率出乎意料地增加了。事实证明，评委们已经改变了策略。在鹰眼之前，裁判更有可能错误地判罚发球，但之后，他们倾向于让球不受挑战。每100次发球失误，鹰眼队后的裁判就有39次没有受到挑战，而之前是26次。)”可知，鹰眼系统导致更多近线发球未被挑战。故选B项。 10．推理判断题。 根据第七段 “This shift makes sense; missed faults are less destructive than wrongly calling ‘out,’ which ends the point early and may cause dissent (异议) from players and crowds. It seems that human judges take the less reputationally risky option, even if it leads to more incorrect calls.(这种转变是有道理的；错过的失误比错误地喊‘出局’更具破坏性，后者会提前结束比赛，并可能导致球员和观众的异议。似乎人类法官会选择声誉风险较小的选择，即使这会导致更多的错误判断。)”可知，裁判策略转变是为了降低声誉损失。故选B项。 11．推理判断题。 根据末段“But Almog warns similar patterns likely occur in medicine and law. These industries must consider the social costs of errors: judges may under-sentence, doctors over-diagnose. The effect of decision-making are far-reaching. (但Almog警告说，医学和法律领域也可能出现类似的模式。这些行业必须考虑错误的社会成本：法官可能会被判刑，医生可能会过度诊断。决策的影响是深远的。)”可知，AI监督下人类可能为规避风险做出错误决策，暗示盲目信任AI会误导判断。故选D项。 D At age 15, Zhao Yicheng has taken the speed climbing community by storm following his two stunning climbs of 4.68 and 4.65 seconds — unofficially faster than US athlete Sam Watson’s 4.74-second world record set at last year’s Paris Olympics. Zhao’s record-breaking moment happened during a trial event for China’s national team on March 26. Since the event was not approved by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), his achievement was not officially recognized. Nevertheless, evidently Zhao has emerged as one of China’s most promising speed climbers. Born in 2009 in Suzhou, Zhao’s journey with speed climbing began at age 5, when a friend dragged him to a climbing gym. What started as a weekly hobby soon occupied his weekends. By 9, he had already won medals at multiple youth events. After winning the 2023 IFSC Youth World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Zhao had to choose between school and sports. At that time, he was a top middle school student, but he chose to dedicate four to eight years to speed climbing to see how far he could go. In September 2023, Zhao joined the Shanghai speed climbing team. During the 2023-24 winter camp, his times improved from 5.4 seconds to 4.99, reaching the “sub-five” milestone. He kept that strong momentum in the 2024 season, clocking 4.93 seconds to win the national speed climbing championships in September. Zhao credits his quick progress to scientific training and active thinking. After his first winter training camp with the national team, he emerged transformed. “The team’s environment pushed me to train smarter. The nation’s best climbers are here, and every session demands your absolute best,” said Zhao. Between training sessions, Zhao reads history books, sci-fi stories, and a biography of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. When he can’t sleep, he watches climbing videos to study others’ movements. “Climbing isn’t just physical. It’s a mental game. Without active thinking, you can’t reach the top level in any sport,” Zhao said. For now, age rules stop Zhao from competing in international events, but he sees the delay as an opportunity to improve his performance. “Next year, I’ll compete internationally in peak form to strive for honor for my country,” he told Xinhua. 12．Why were Zhao Yicheng’s record-breaking climbs not officially recognized? A．Because the event was not admitted by the IFSC． B．Because he was too young to qualify for world records. C．Because his times were slower than Sam Watson’s record. D．Because he competed in a national championship instead. 13．What can be inferred about Zhao’s decision to focus on speed climbing over school? A．He wanted to break records immediately. B．He prioritized his passion despite being a top student. C．His family pressured him to pursue sports professionally. D．He struggled academically and needed an alternative path. 14．What contribute to Zhao’s rapid improvement in speed climbing? A．Natural talent and early training. B．Support from his school teachers. C．International competition experience. D．Scientific training and mental discipline. 15．Which of the following can best describe Zhao Yicheng? A．committed and ambitious B．hardworking and creative C．talented and self-disciplined D．courageous and strong-willed 【答案】12．A 13．B 14．D 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了15岁攀岩新星赵一程的成长与成就。 12．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Since the event was not approved by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), his achievement was not officially recognized.(由于该赛事未得到国际运动攀岩联合会（IFSC）的批准，他的成绩未得到官方认可)”可知，赵一程的破纪录攀爬未得到官方认可是因为赛事未得到国际运动攀岩联合会批准。故选A。 13．推理判断题。根据第三段中“At that time, he was a top middle school student, but he chose to dedicate four to eight years to speed climbing to see how far he could go.(当时，他是一名顶尖的中学生，但他选择花4到8年时间专注于速度攀岩，看看自己能走多远)”可知，尽管赵一程是顶尖学生，但他仍选择专注于速度攀岩，说明他更重视自己的热情。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据第五段中“Zhao credits his quick progress to scientific training and active thinking.(赵一程将自己的快速进步归功于科学训练和积极思考)”可知，科学训练和积极思考（即心理纪律）促成了赵一程在速度攀岩方面的快速进步。故选D。 15．推理判断题。根据第三段中“At that time, he was a top middle school student, but he chose to dedicate four to eight years to speed climbing to see how far he could go.(当时，他是一名顶尖的中学生，但他选择花4到8年时间专注于速度攀岩，看看自己能走多远)”以及最后一段中“Next year, I’ll compete internationally in peak form to strive for honor for my country(明年，我将以最佳状态参加国际比赛，为国家争光)”可知，赵一程有决心专注于攀岩，并且有雄心为国家争光。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） The Olympics are entering a new age, with artificial intelligence set to reshape every respect of the Games. 16 Here’s how:Perfecting talent Every four years, countries pour millions into identifying and training the best athletes in hopes of gaining more medals than their competitors. 17 With increasing wearable technology accessible to more youth athletes, the previous problem of not having enough data is rapidly going away. Training plans are also totally changed by AI, with more automatic training equipment put into application.Judging upgrades 18 Machine judging is perhaps the most visible in professional baseball, where machines measure athletes’ performance instantly to contribute to fair judgement. Garrett Beaty, a sports performance expert, predicts AI judging will outperform humans within 5 — 10 years. After all, AI technology ensures decisions are emotion-free and fact-based. 19 Organizing the Olympics is a demanding task. One of the biggest difficulties is that host cities have to sort out a wide range of information to prepare for such a big event. Over the seven-year cycle, cities are expected to build up a small army of committee members who organize the competitions, stadiums, transportation, communication and so on. AI might help analyse data and address problems, reducing the preparation efforts. As AI continues to change daily life, we may see these advances of the Olympics. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaching, AI is likely to be the game changer. 20 A．Improving equipment performance. B．Simplifying the process of preparation. C．Now, AI is bringing much convenience. D．AI can predict athletes’ injuries, allowing early medical treatment. E．Its application will definitely make the Games more smooth and successful. F．Human judges suffer from tiredness and previous opinions, while AI offers fairness. G．From athlete training to event management, AI promises to bring significant changes. 【答案】16．G 17．C 18．F 19．B 20．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了AI能够为奥林匹克运动会发展带来的三方面变化：优化运动员技能发展、提升裁判员公平裁决和简化准备工作。 16．前文“The Olympics are entering a new age, with artificial intelligence set to reshape every respect of the Games. (奥运会正迈入一个新时代，AI将重塑赛事的方方面面)”提出AI将重塑奥运会，后文段落介绍了AI带来的具体变化，此处需总领下文的展开方向，因此G项“From athlete training to event management, AI promises to bring significant changes. (从运动员训练到赛事管理，AI将带来重大变革)”符合语境，承前启后。故选G。 17．前文“Every four years, countries pour millions into identifying and training the best athletes in hopes of gaining more medals than their competitors. (每四年，各国都会投入数百万资金用于发掘和培养最优秀的运动员，以期在奖牌数量上超越竞争对手)”提到各国投入巨资培养运动员，后文“With increasing wearable technology accessible to more youth athletes, the previous problem of not having enough data is rapidly going away. Training plans are also totally changed by AI, with more automatic training equipment put into application. (随着可穿戴技术日渐普及，越来越多青年运动员能够使用这类设备，以往数据不足的问题正迅速得到解决。AI也彻底改变了训练计划，更多自动化训练设备得以投入应用)”指出AI通过可穿戴技术解决了数据不足问题，并彻底改革训练计划，因此C项“Now, AI is bringing much convenience. (如今，AI正带来诸多便利)”符合语境，起到过渡作用，引出后文AI带来的具体便利。故选C。 18．本段标题是“Judging upgrades (裁判系统升级)”，后文“Machine judging is perhaps the most visible in professional baseball, where machines measure athletes’ performance instantly to contribute to fair judgement. (机器裁判系统在职业棒球领域最为显著，该系统能即时测量运动员的表现数据，确保裁决的公平性)”具体说明AI裁判能保障公平的优势，因此F项“Human judges suffer from tiredness and previous opinions, while AI offers fairness. (人类裁判受疲劳和主观影响，而AI保障公平)”符合语境，指出人类裁判的局限性以及AI裁判的总体优势，呼应标题，引出后文。故选F。 19．后文“Organizing the Olympics is a demanding task. One of the biggest difficulties is that host cities have to sort out a wide range of information to prepare for such a big event. Over the seven-year cycle, cities are expected to build up a small army of committee members who organize the competitions, stadiums, transportation, communication and so on. (筹办奥运会是一项艰巨的任务，其中最大的挑战在于主办城市必须整合海量信息来筹备如此盛大的赛事。在长达七年的筹备周期中，城市需要组建庞大的组委会团队，负责统筹竞赛组织、场馆建设、交通规划、通信保障等各项工作)”描述奥运筹备的复杂性，空处是段落标题，需概括AI在此场景的作用，并和其他段落标题形式保持一致，因此B项“Simplifying the process of preparation. (简化筹备流程)”符合语境，契合后文内容。故选B。 20．前文“As AI continues to change daily life, we may see these advances of the Olympics. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaching, AI is likely to be the game changer. (随着AI持续改变日常生活，我们或将见证奥运会的这些变革。随着2028年洛杉矶奥运会临近，AI很可能成为改变游戏规则的关键力量)”指出这些变革即将来临，此处是段末句，需总结AI对奥运会的整体价值，因此E项“Its application will definitely make the Games more smooth and successful. (它的应用必将使奥运会更顺利成功)”符合语境，承接前文。故选E。 第二部分 语言运用（共二节, 满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 共15分） I had been swimming competitively for about five years and was ready to quit because I felt I was horrible at it. I kept 21 “Honorable Mentions”(鼓励奖). Any 22 knows that you don’t want to have a bookshelf full of “Honorable Mentions”, which you get just because you 23 . One summer day, the day 24 a big swim meet, I decided to tell my grandma that I was quitting the swim team, but she said, “Baby, 25 these words: ‘A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.’ You go to that swim meet tomorrow.” The next day we arrived at the swim meet late, 26 my group of swimmers in the 15/16 age group. My 27 insisted that I be allowed to swim with the 28 group. I knew that she was 29 me in the race so that our long drive would not be 30 . As I got on the board, I quickly noticed that these swimmers were here to do one thing—— to 31 me! All of a sudden my grandma’s words 32 in my head, “Quitters never win and winners never quit, quitters never win and winners never quit.” I was swimming 33 than I’d swum before. As I drew my right arm back, I noticed I was tied with one person. I assumed we were battling for the eighth place and I refused to finish dead last, so I added more kick on the 34 200 yards. I hit the wall and 35 to the left and to the right for the swimmers who had beaten me, but no one was there. They must have gotten out of the water already. But to my great surprise, the other swimmers had just reached the halfway point of the pool! That day, at age 15, I broke the national 17/18-year-old 400-freestyle record. I had hung up my honorable mentions. That day, I replaced them with a huge gold medal. 21．A．receiving B．quitting C．refusing D．wishing 22．A．reader B．runner C．athlete D．learner 23．A．slow down B．get out C．show up D．give off 24．A．after B．before C．during D．in 25．A．write B．have C．learn D．remember 26．A．missing B．winning C．losing D．having 27．A．grandma B．fan C．coach D．friend 28．A．older B．younger C．quicker D．stronger 29．A．calling B．including C．teaching D．forgetting 30．A．wasted B．considered C．dropped D．seen 31．A．hate B．love C．beat D．praise 32．A．heard B．sang C．shouted D．rang 33．A．harder B．faster C．longer D．later 34．A．first B．last C．most D．over 35．A．swam B．came C．jumped D．looked 【答案】 21．A 22．C 23．C 24．B 25．D 26．A 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．A 31．C 32．D 33．A 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位游泳运动员在长期获得“鼓励奖”后想要放弃，但在祖母的鼓励下参加比赛并最终打破全国纪录的故事。文章通过个人经历传达了“永不放弃”的积极价值观。 21．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不断收到“鼓励奖”。A. receiving收到；B. quitting放弃；C. refusing拒绝；D. wishing希望。根据后文“Any ___2___ knows that you don’t want to have a bookshelf full of “Honorable Mentions”, which you get  just because you___3___”可知，作者一直获得的是鼓励奖，所以应该用“receiving”表示“收到，获得”这些奖项。故选A项。 22．考查名词词义辨析。句意：任何运动员都知道你不想要满书架的“鼓励奖”，这些奖只是因为你出现了就得到的。A. reader读者；B. runner跑步者；C. athlete运动员；D. learner学习者。本文讲述的是游泳运动员的故事，所以最合适的词是“athlete”。故选C项。 23．考查动词短语辨析。句意：任何运动员都知道你不想要满书架的“鼓励奖”，这些奖只是因为你出现了就得到的。A. slow down减速；B. get out出去；C. show up出现；D. give off发出。根据句意和常识，这些奖是只要参赛就能获得的，即只要出席即可；“show up”意为“出现/到场”，符合语境。故选C项。 24．考查介词词义辨析。句意：夏天的一天，在大型游泳比赛的前一天，我决定告诉奶奶我要退出游泳队，但她说：“宝贝，记住这句话：‘放弃的人永远不会赢，胜利者永远不会放弃。’你明天去参加游泳比赛。”。A. after之后；B. before之前；C. during期间；D. in在……内。根据后文“You go to that swim meet tomorrow.”可知，此时发生在比赛前一天。故选B项。 25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：夏天的一天，在大型游泳比赛的前一天，我决定告诉奶奶我要退出游泳队，但她说：“宝贝，记住这句话：‘放弃者永远不会赢，成功者永远不会放弃。’你明天去参加游泳比赛。”。A. write写；B. have有；C. learn学习；D. remember记住。根据上文“I decided to tell my grandma that I was quitting the swim team”可知，作者打算放弃游泳，此时奶奶是在鼓励作者，所以要让作者“记住”这句名言。故选D项。 26．考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，我们迟到了，错过了15/16岁年龄组的比赛。A. missing错过；B. winning赢得；C. losing失去；D. having拥有。根据上文的“arrived late”及下文的“That day, at age 15, I broke the national 17/18-year-old 400-freestyle record. ”可知，作者“错过”了原定组的比赛。故选A项。 27．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的教练坚持要让我和更大的年龄组一起比赛。A. grandma奶奶；B. fan粉丝；C. coach教练；D. friend朋友。此处描写的是到达比赛场地之后的情景，且根据后文“insisted that I be allowed to swim”可推断，此处是教练的坚持。故选C项。 28．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的教练坚持要让我和更大的年龄组一起比赛。A. older更年长的；B. younger更年轻的；C. quicker更快的；D. stronger更强壮的。根据后文“That day, at age 15, I broke the national 17/18-year-old 400-freestyle record. ”可知，作者是参加了更年长的组。故选A。 29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道她是为了让我参赛，这样我们长途开车才不白跑一趟。A. calling呼叫；B. including包括，使成为……的一部分；C. teaching教导；D. forgetting忘记。根据上文“My ___7___ insisted that I be allowed to swim with the ___8___ group.”可知，教练让作者参加更大年龄组的比赛，其目的是为了让作者加入到比赛中；“including”最符合“让作者参与比赛”的语境。故选B项。 30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道她是为了让我参赛，这样我们长途开车才不白跑一趟。A. wasted浪费；B. considered考虑；C. dropped掉落；D. seen看见。根据前文的目的状语从句“so that our long drive would not be”可知，教练不想白跑一趟，浪费这个机会；“wasted”最符合“不白跑一趟”的意思。故选A项。 31．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我站上跳板时，我很快注意到这些游泳选手来这里就是为了打败我。A. hate憎恨；B. love爱；C. beat打败；D. praise表扬。根据常识可知，比赛场景下，参赛者都是抱着打败对手的目的来的。故选C项。 32．考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，奶奶的话在我的脑海里响起：“放弃者永远不会赢，成功者永远不会放弃。放弃者永远不会赢，成功者永远不会放弃。”。A. heard听到；B. sang唱歌；C. shouted喊叫；D. rang回响。根据上文“Baby, ___5___ these words: ‘A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.’ You go to that swim meet tomorrow.”可知，这些话是奶奶之前跟作者说的，此时表达的是回想起奶奶的话；“rang”最形象地描述话语在脑海中回响的状态。故选D项。 33．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我游得比以前更努力了。A. harder更努力；B. faster更快；C. longer更长；D. later更晚。根据后文“I added more kick on the ___14___200 yards”可知，作者比之前游得更努力。故选A项。 34．考查形容（副）词词义辨析。句意：我认为我们是在为第八名而战，我拒绝最后一名，所以我在最后200码时加大了踢腿力度。A. first第一；B. last最后；C. most最多；D.over结束。根据上文“I assumed we were battling for the eighth place and I refused to finish dead last”可知，比赛到了最后阶段；“last 200 yards”指“最后200码”的比赛阶段。故选B项。 35．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我触壁后左右张望，寻找那些打败我的游泳者，但没有人在那里。A. swam游泳；B. came来；C. jumped跳；D. looked看。根据后文“for the swimmers”及后文的“but no one was there”可知，作者是在寻找其他选手；look for意为“寻找”符合语境。故选D项。 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。 In a thrilling final held at the Crucible Theatre, China’s Zhao Xintong defeated (打败) defending champion Judd Trump 18-12, 36 (lift) the World Snooker Championship trophy for the first time in his career. This victory made him the third Chinese player 37 (win) the famous title, following Ding Junhui and Yan Bingtao Zhao’s passion for snooker began at the age of 10. He practiced for hours daily, with the 38 (determine) to master the sport. His hard work paid off when he turned professional in 2016. 39 , the path to success wasn’t easy. He faced fierce competition and occasional difficulties, 40 taught him toughness. Zhao, 41 (know) for his aggressive playing style and break-building ability, was leading in the tournament (锦标赛) from the start. His semifinal match against Ronnie O’Sullivan was particularly impressive, as he came back from 14-16 down to win 17-16. “I 42 (dream) of this moment since I was a child,” Zhao said in an emotional post-match interview. “The support from my fans and family has been incredible, and I couldn’t have done it 43 them.” The 28-year-old’s success will inspire 44 (million) of young snooker players in China, where the sport has grown rapidly in popularity over the past decade. Experts believe Zhao’s win will 45 (significant) promote snooker’s development in Asia. With this victory, Zhao has strengthened his place as one of snooker’s all-time greats. 【答案】 36．lifting 37．to win 38．determination 39．However 40．which 41．known 42．have dreamed/have been dreaming 43．without 44．millions 45．significantly 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。中国选手赵心童在斯诺克世锦赛决赛中击败特鲁姆普夺冠，成第三位获此殊荣的中国球员，其经历激励众多中国年轻选手。 36．考查非谓语动词。句意：在谢菲尔德坩埚剧院举行的一场扣人心弦的决赛中，中国选手赵心童以18-12击败卫冕冠军贾德・特鲁姆普，职业生涯首次捧起世界斯诺克锦标赛冠军奖杯。此处lift与Zhao Xintong构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填lifting。 37．考查非谓语动词。句意：这次胜利使他成为继丁俊晖和颜丙涛之后第三位获得这一著名奖项的中国选手。名词由序数词修饰，后文不定式作后置定语。故填to win。 38．考查名词。句意：他每天练习好几个小时，怀着要精通这项运动的决心。此处为名词作介词with的宾语，determine的名词为determination意为“决心”。故填determination。 39．考查副词。句意：然而，通往成功的道路并非一帆风顺。他遭遇了激烈的竞争以及偶尔出现的困难，这些经历让他变得坚韧。前文讲“努力有回报”，后文转折“成功之路不易”，用副词however表转折，且需逗号隔开，首字母大写。故填However。 40．考查定语从句。句意：然而，通往成功的道路并非一帆风顺。他遭遇了激烈的竞争以及偶尔出现的困难，这些经历让他变得坚韧。非限制性定语从句，关系代词“which”指代前文“faced competition and difficulties”，在从句中作主语。故填which。 41．考查非谓语动词。句意：赵以其激进的比赛风格和出色的破发能力而闻名，他从一开始就处于比赛的领先地位。此处know与Zhao构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填known。 42．考查时态。句意：“从我还是个孩子的时候起，我就一直梦想着这一刻的到来。”赵在赛后的一次感人的采访中说道。“since I was a child”提示用现在完成时（强调结果）或现在完成进行时（强调持续），表“从小就梦想这一刻”，主语为I，助动词用have。故填have dreamed/have been dreaming。 43．考查介词。句意：我所得到的来自粉丝和家人的支持简直太令人感动了，没有他们的帮助我是不可能完成这一切的。“couldn’t have done without them”为虚拟语气，表“没有他们就无法做到”，符合语境。故填without。 44．考查名词的数。句意：这位 28 岁选手的成功将激励中国数百万年轻的斯诺克选手，在过去十年里，这项运动在中国的受欢迎程度迅速提升。短语millions of表示“数百万”。故填millions。 45．考查副词。句意：专家们认为，赵的夺冠将极大地推动斯诺克运动在亚洲的发展。修饰动词promote用副词significantly。故填significantly。 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46．假定你是中学生李华，你市将举办一场马拉松比赛(marathon)，请给你校交换生Tom写一封邮件，邀请他一同参加。内容包括： 1. 比赛时间、地点; 2. 赛前注意事项。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, A marathon will be held at the City Sports Center this Sunday, starting at 8 a.m. Knowing your passion for running, I’d love to invite you to join me! Here are some pre-race tips. First, stay hydrated and have a light meal like bananas the day before. Wear breathable sportswear and broken-in sneakers to prevent blisters. Remember to arrive 30 minutes early for warm-ups and stretching. Let me know if you’re up for it! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你市将举办一场马拉松比赛(marathon)这一情况，给你校交换生Tom写一封邮件，邀请他一同参加。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：tip→ suggestion 举办：hold→ host 热情：passion→ enthusiasm 防止，避免：prevent→ avoid 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Here are some pre-race tips. 拓展句：Here are some pre-race tips, which may help you. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing your passion for running, I’d love to invite you to join me!（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语，省略了that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Let me know if you’re up for it!（运用了if引导条件状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47．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 a bright and sunny morning at Greenfield High School, and the annual sports day was in full swing. The atmosphere was electric, with students cheering, banners waving, and the smell of popcorn filling the air. But all eyes were on the final event of the day — the 400-meter race. Among the participants was Mia, a quiet but determined girl from Class 10B．Mia wasn’t the fastest runner in school, nor was she the most athletic. In fact, she only joined the track team a few months ago after her best friend, Emma, convinced her to give it a try. “You’ve got heart, Mia,” Emma had said. “That’s all you need.” As Mia stood at the starting line, her heart pounded. She glanced at her competitors — tall, confident, and experienced runners who had won countless medals. Mia tightened her shoelaces and took a deep breath. She reminded herself of the hours she had spent training, the early mornings, and the blisters (水疱) on her feet. She wasn’t here to win; she was here to prove to herself that she could finish the race. The starting gun fired, and the runners shot off like arrows. Mia started strong but soon found herself lagging behind. By the halfway mark, she was in last place. Mia felt as if a heavy weight had settled on her shoulders. She couldn’t bring himself to look at the crowd. As cheers began to fade, doubt crept into her mind. “Maybe I should just stop, No one will notice.” she thought. 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。 But then, she heard a familiar voice, “Go, Mia! You can do it!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With just 50 meters to go, she could barely breathe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： But then, she heard a familiar voice, “Go, Mia! You can do it!” It was Emma. Mia turned her head slightly and saw her best friend waving a big banner enthusiastically. The encouragement was like a spark that reignited the fire in her heart. She clenched her fists and summoned up all her remaining strength. Ignoring the pain in her legs and the shortness of breath, she quickened her pace. With every step, she felt more determined. With just 50 meters to go, she could barely breathe. Her legs were heavy, but her mind was clear. She was so close to the finish line. The image of her family and friends waiting for her at the end spurred her on. Summoning every bit of strength left in her body, she dashed forward. As she crossed the finish line, the crowd erupted in cheers. Mia was tired but overjoyed. She had achieved what she set out to do, and that was more precious than any medal. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。米娅参加400米赛跑，她并非擅长跑步，起跑后逐渐落后至最后。中途她心生退意，想起训练的付出，正纠结是否继续。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“然后，她听到了一个熟悉的声音，‘加油，米娅！你能做到！’”可知，第一段可以描写米娅在比赛中听到熟悉的鼓励声，她的心理变化，以及她如何受到鼓舞重新振作起来。 ②由第二段句首内容“距离终点还有50米，她几乎无法呼吸。”可知，第二段可以描写米娅接近终点时的艰难状况，她的身体感受，但她的思维如何保持清晰，以及她如何被家人和朋友的等待所激励。 2.续写线索：听到鼓励 —— 重燃斗志 —— 强忍疼痛 —— 加速冲刺 —— 冲过终点 —— 收获感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 轻轻转过头：turn her head slightly/turn her head a little ② 加速：quicken her pace/speed up/pick up speed ③ 欢呼：erupt in cheers/cheer loudly/burst into applause 情绪类 ① 有决心的：determined/resolved ② 欣喜若狂：overjoyed/extremely happy/joyful 【点睛】【高分句型1】The encouragement was like a spark that reignited the fire in her heart. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】As she crossed the finish line, the crowd erupted in cheers. (运用了As引导的时间状语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 3 Faster, Higher, Stronger 单元提升卷--2025-2026学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：120分） 第一部分阅读（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 Tower Poetry Summer Schools About the summer schools Young poets between 18 — 23 years old are invited every two years to apply for the Tower Poetry residential summer school, which takes place in Oxford. The program can offer a chance to develop their own poetic voice through a series of exciting and challenging workshops run by two famous poets during the week. All the fees will be paid for by Tower Poetry, except travel costs. The Tower Poetry Competition is held every year, with students between 16 — 18 years of age challenged to write a poem. The top three winners will automatically be offered places on the summer school following their 18th birthday. Summer School 2024 The 2024 Tower Poetry Summer School will take place on 21 — 27 August, 2024. This year’s professors will be the well-known poets Helen Mort and André Naffis-Sahely and we will have readings from the wonderful John Clegg and Isabel Galleymore. If you would like to apply for a place on the Summer School, please send the following to tower.poetry@chch.ox.ac.uk: A short cover letter telling us about yourself and explaining why you would like to take part in the Summer School. Four or five poems you have written — Applicants to the residential summer school are accepted on the basis of your written works. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 30 May, 2024. To be qualified for the Tower Poetry Summer School, you must be no younger than 18 years old, and no older than 23 years old, by August 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Megan, the Tower Poetry Administrator: tower.poetry@chch.ox.ac.uk. 1．What can we know about the Tower Poetry residential summer school? A．It is organized yearly. B．It lasts for the whole summer vacation. C．It offers free accommodations and travel. D．It is open to young poets of a certain age range. 2．What can participants do during the 2024 Tower Poetry Summer School? A．Celebrate their 18th birthday. B．Attend lectures by famous poets. C．Share their poems with John Clegg. D．Join in the Tower Poetry Competition. 3．Which of the following can lead to disqualification for the Tower Poetry Summer School? A．Being younger than 18 years old. B．Making the submission on May 29, 2024. C．Being the second-place holder in the poetry competition. D．Submitting five poems that you’ve created originally. B The Race That Taught Me Courage It was the final lap of the 800-meter race during our school sports day. My legs burned like fire, and the roaring crowd sounded distant. Just three months earlier, I had reluctantly joined the track team to overcome my fear of failure. During training, I often lagged behind, my anxiety growing with every stumble. But Coach Li would pat my shoulder, saying, “Progress beats perfection.” As I rounded the last curve, Sarah — my fastest teammate — stumbled and fell, her knee scraping the track. Blood trickled down her shin, staining her white socks crimson. For a split second, I remembered how she’d stayed late to cheer me during practice runs. Without thinking, I stopped mid-stride to help her up. The other runners rushed past us like colorful blurs. Sarah whispered, “Go on! Don’t wait!” But I stayed until she stood firmly, even as the announcer called out “Final 100 meters!” and my chance at the top three vanished with every second. We crossed the finish line last to deafening cheers that drowned out the official results announcement. The audience gave us a standing ovation, their applause lasting longer than for the medal winners. Principal Zhang later told the school newspaper: “Their actions embodied our school spirit.” Coach Li approached us, eyes shining. “True victory isn’t always about medals, he said, handing us water bottles. “Look around — you’ve won every heart here today.” That night, Sarah texted me: “The nurse said I’ll have a cool scar to remember this day. Thanks for being my hero and showing me what real teamwork means.” I stared at my bedroom wall where a race medal once hung. Now, a photo of Sarah and me crossing the finish line together takes its place, with Coach Li’s handwritten note beneath it: “Champions of Character.” I realized courage isn’t just pushing through pain; it’s choosing kindness over competition. Sometimes, the greatest lessons come from unexpected finishes. 4．Why did the writer join the track team? A．To win medals. B．To overcome fear of failure. C．To impress Coach Li. D．To compete with Sarah. 5．What happened to Sarah during the race? A．She broke a school record. B．She argued with the coach. C．She fell on the track. D．She hurt her arm. 6．The underlined phrase “standing ovation” (Paragraph 3) suggests the crowd was ________. A．Criticizing the runners. B．Clapping enthusiastically. C．Leaving the stadium. D．Taking photos quietly. 7．What lesson did the writer learn? A．Winning requires strict training. B．Kindness matters more than victory. C．Friendships hold back success. D．Coaches determine results. C Wimbledon’s tennis court has seen its share of rivalries (较量). But for David Almog, a behavioral economist at Northwestern University, the more fascinating rivalry is judges vs machine. How AI oversight affects human decision-making is an important issue. Drivers and traders already routinely see their poor judgment corrected by AI. Much of this correction happens out of the public eye, making it hard to analyze. But, according to Mr. Almog, “Tennis is one of the most visible settings where final decision rights are entrusted to AI.” Hence he and his colleagues studied nearly 100,000points from 700 matches worldwide, both before and after the introduction of Hawk-Eye ball-tracking system in 2006. Hawk-Eye, now used in most top tournaments, uses cameras around the court to create a 3D model of the ball’s track and display it on screens. Players can challenge calls, with Hawk-Eye’s decision considered final. The analysis from Mr Almog and his colleagues showed that Hawk-Eye oversight has motivated human judges 8% less mistakes. Such an improvement is to be expected, the researchers say, given the heightened watchfulness accompanying the threat of public shaming. Most of the error reduction occurred during rallies (回合) that follow a successful serve (发球) and return. However, when examining serves — especially those landing within 20mm of the line — the error rate surprisingly increased. It turned out judges had switched strategies. Before Hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to incorrectly call a serve out, but afterwards, they tended to let out balls go unchallenged. For every 100 mis-hit serves, post-Hawk-Eye judge left 39 unchallenged, compared to 26before. This shift makes sense; missed faults are less destructive than wrongly calling “out,” which ends the point early and may cause dissent (异议) from players and crowds. It seems that human judges take the less reputationally risky option, even if it leads to more incorrect calls. Tennis’s clear outcomes offer a simple model for AI oversight. But Almog warns similar patterns likely occur in medicine and law. These industries must consider the social costs of errors: judges may under-sentence, doctors over-diagnose. The effect of decision-making are far-reaching. Stay tuned! 8．According to Almog, what’s the rivalry between judges and machine? A．Judgment accuracy. B．Rule observance. C．Caution in match calling. D．Decision-making speed. 9．What did Hawk-Eye lead to when dealing with serves? A．Few misjudged serves overall. B．More unchallenged near-line serves. C．Players have more dissent. D．Judges trust their own calls more. 10．Why did judges make a shift after introducing Hawk-Eye? A．To justify Hawk-Eye’s judgments. B．To lower reputational losses. C．To speed up decision-making. D．To please players and crowds. 11．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Human judgment is always better than AI. B．Hawk-Eye’s accuracy is beyond challenge. C．Technology could replace human judgement. D．Blind trust in AI may misguide decision-making. D At age 15, Zhao Yicheng has taken the speed climbing community by storm following his two stunning climbs of 4.68 and 4.65 seconds — unofficially faster than US athlete Sam Watson’s 4.74-second world record set at last year’s Paris Olympics. Zhao’s record-breaking moment happened during a trial event for China’s national team on March 26. Since the event was not approved by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), his achievement was not officially recognized. Nevertheless, evidently Zhao has emerged as one of China’s most promising speed climbers. Born in 2009 in Suzhou, Zhao’s journey with speed climbing began at age 5, when a friend dragged him to a climbing gym. What started as a weekly hobby soon occupied his weekends. By 9, he had already won medals at multiple youth events. After winning the 2023 IFSC Youth World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Zhao had to choose between school and sports. At that time, he was a top middle school student, but he chose to dedicate four to eight years to speed climbing to see how far he could go. In September 2023, Zhao joined the Shanghai speed climbing team. During the 2023-24 winter camp, his times improved from 5.4 seconds to 4.99, reaching the “sub-five” milestone. He kept that strong momentum in the 2024 season, clocking 4.93 seconds to win the national speed climbing championships in September. Zhao credits his quick progress to scientific training and active thinking. After his first winter training camp with the national team, he emerged transformed. “The team’s environment pushed me to train smarter. The nation’s best climbers are here, and every session demands your absolute best,” said Zhao. Between training sessions, Zhao reads history books, sci-fi stories, and a biography of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. When he can’t sleep, he watches climbing videos to study others’ movements. “Climbing isn’t just physical. It’s a mental game. Without active thinking, you can’t reach the top level in any sport,” Zhao said. For now, age rules stop Zhao from competing in international events, but he sees the delay as an opportunity to improve his performance. “Next year, I’ll compete internationally in peak form to strive for honor for my country,” he told Xinhua. 12．Why were Zhao Yicheng’s record-breaking climbs not officially recognized? A．Because the event was not admitted by the IFSC． B．Because he was too young to qualify for world records. C．Because his times were slower than Sam Watson’s record. D．Because he competed in a national championship instead. 13．What can be inferred about Zhao’s decision to focus on speed climbing over school? A．He wanted to break records immediately. B．He prioritized his passion despite being a top student. C．His family pressured him to pursue sports professionally. D．He struggled academically and needed an alternative path. 14．What contribute to Zhao’s rapid improvement in speed climbing? A．Natural talent and early training. B．Support from his school teachers. C．International competition experience. D．Scientific training and mental discipline. 15．Which of the following can best describe Zhao Yicheng? A．committed and ambitious B．hardworking and creative C．talented and self-disciplined D．courageous and strong-willed 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） The Olympics are entering a new age, with artificial intelligence set to reshape every respect of the Games. 16 Here’s how:Perfecting talent Every four years, countries pour millions into identifying and training the best athletes in hopes of gaining more medals than their competitors. 17 With increasing wearable technology accessible to more youth athletes, the previous problem of not having enough data is rapidly going away. Training plans are also totally changed by AI, with more automatic training equipment put into application.Judging upgrades 18 Machine judging is perhaps the most visible in professional baseball, where machines measure athletes’ performance instantly to contribute to fair judgement. Garrett Beaty, a sports performance expert, predicts AI judging will outperform humans within 5 — 10 years. After all, AI technology ensures decisions are emotion-free and fact-based. 19 Organizing the Olympics is a demanding task. One of the biggest difficulties is that host cities have to sort out a wide range of information to prepare for such a big event. Over the seven-year cycle, cities are expected to build up a small army of committee members who organize the competitions, stadiums, transportation, communication and so on. AI might help analyse data and address problems, reducing the preparation efforts. As AI continues to change daily life, we may see these advances of the Olympics. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaching, AI is likely to be the game changer. 20 A．Improving equipment performance. B．Simplifying the process of preparation. C．Now, AI is bringing much convenience. D．AI can predict athletes’ injuries, allowing early medical treatment. E．Its application will definitely make the Games more smooth and successful. F．Human judges suffer from tiredness and previous opinions, while AI offers fairness. G．From athlete training to event management, AI promises to bring significant changes. 第二部分 语言运用（共二节, 满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 共15分） I had been swimming competitively for about five years and was ready to quit because I felt I was horrible at it. I kept 21 “Honorable Mentions”(鼓励奖). Any 22 knows that you don’t want to have a bookshelf full of “Honorable Mentions”, which you get just because you 23 . One summer day, the day 24 a big swim meet, I decided to tell my grandma that I was quitting the swim team, but she said, “Baby, 25 these words: ‘A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.’ You go to that swim meet tomorrow.” The next day we arrived at the swim meet late, 26 my group of swimmers in the 15/16 age group. My 27 insisted that I be allowed to swim with the 28 group. I knew that she was 29 me in the race so that our long drive would not be 30 . As I got on the board, I quickly noticed that these swimmers were here to do one thing—— to 31 me! All of a sudden my grandma’s words 32 in my head, “Quitters never win and winners never quit, quitters never win and winners never quit.” I was swimming 33 than I’d swum before. As I drew my right arm back, I noticed I was tied with one person. I assumed we were battling for the eighth place and I refused to finish dead last, so I added more kick on the 34 200 yards. I hit the wall and 35 to the left and to the right for the swimmers who had beaten me, but no one was there. They must have gotten out of the water already. But to my great surprise, the other swimmers had just reached the halfway point of the pool! That day, at age 15, I broke the national 17/18-year-old 400-freestyle record. I had hung up my honorable mentions. That day, I replaced them with a huge gold medal. 21．A．receiving B．quitting C．refusing D．wishing 22．A．reader B．runner C．athlete D．learner 23．A．slow down B．get out C．show up D．give off 24．A．after B．before C．during D．in 25．A．write B．have C．learn D．remember 26．A．missing B．winning C．losing D．having 27．A．grandma B．fan C．coach D．friend 28．A．older B．younger C．quicker D．stronger 29．A．calling B．including C．teaching D．forgetting 30．A．wasted B．considered C．dropped D．seen 31．A．hate B．love C．beat D．praise 32．A．heard B．sang C．shouted D．rang 33．A．harder B．faster C．longer D．later 34．A．first B．last C．most D．over 35．A．swam B．came C．jumped D．looked 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。 In a thrilling final held at the Crucible Theatre, China’s Zhao Xintong defeated (打败) defending champion Judd Trump 18-12, 36 (lift) the World Snooker Championship trophy for the first time in his career. This victory made him the third Chinese player 37 (win) the famous title, following Ding Junhui and Yan Bingtao Zhao’s passion for snooker began at the age of 10. He practiced for hours daily, with the 38 (determine) to master the sport. His hard work paid off when he turned professional in 2016. 39 , the path to success wasn’t easy. He faced fierce competition and occasional difficulties, 40 taught him toughness. Zhao, 41 (know) for his aggressive playing style and break-building ability, was leading in the tournament (锦标赛) from the start. His semifinal match against Ronnie O’Sullivan was particularly impressive, as he came back from 14-16 down to win 17-16. “I 42 (dream) of this moment since I was a child,” Zhao said in an emotional post-match interview. “The support from my fans and family has been incredible, and I couldn’t have done it 43 them.” The 28-year-old’s success will inspire 44 (million) of young snooker players in China, where the sport has grown rapidly in popularity over the past decade. Experts believe Zhao’s win will 45 (significant) promote snooker’s development in Asia. With this victory, Zhao has strengthened his place as one of snooker’s all-time greats. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46．假定你是中学生李华，你市将举办一场马拉松比赛(marathon)，请给你校交换生Tom写一封邮件，邀请他一同参加。内容包括： 1. 比赛时间、地点; 2. 赛前注意事项。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47．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 a bright and sunny morning at Greenfield High School, and the annual sports day was in full swing. The atmosphere was electric, with students cheering, banners waving, and the smell of popcorn filling the air. But all eyes were on the final event of the day — the 400-meter race. Among the participants was Mia, a quiet but determined girl from Class 10B．Mia wasn’t the fastest runner in school, nor was she the most athletic. In fact, she only joined the track team a few months ago after her best friend, Emma, convinced her to give it a try. “You’ve got heart, Mia,” Emma had said. “That’s all you need.” As Mia stood at the starting line, her heart pounded. She glanced at her competitors — tall, confident, and experienced runners who had won countless medals. Mia tightened her shoelaces and took a deep breath. She reminded herself of the hours she had spent training, the early mornings, and the blisters (水疱) on her feet. She wasn’t here to win; she was here to prove to herself that she could finish the race. The starting gun fired, and the runners shot off like arrows. Mia started strong but soon found herself lagging behind. By the halfway mark, she was in last place. Mia felt as if a heavy weight had settled on her shoulders. She couldn’t bring himself to look at the crowd. As cheers began to fade, doubt crept into her mind. “Maybe I should just stop, No one will notice.” she thought. 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。 But then, she heard a familiar voice, “Go, Mia! You can do it!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With just 50 meters to go, she could barely breathe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$