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重庆市南开中学高2026 届高三第一次质量检测 英 语 试 题 注意事项： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。共150分，共12页。 2.全部答案在答题卡上相应区域内完成，在本试卷上作答无效。选择题请使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题请使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答。要求字迹工整、笔迹清晰。 3.请在答题卡规定的地方填写好个人信息，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码是否与本人的信息一致。 4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节；满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why couldn't the man change the channel? A. The television is broken. B. The remote control's batteries are dead. C. The remote control doesn't match the television. 2. What will the man use to pay for the hamburgers? A. His phone. B. Some cash. C. A credit card. 3. How are the speakers probably feeling? A. Uncomfortable. B. Calm. C. Happy. 4. What has the man probably painted for the woman? A. A tiger. B. A pet. C. A fox. 5. What will the woman do next? A. Wash the shirt. B. Find another shirt. C. Fix the existing shirt. 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至7题。 6. What caused the woman's difficulty according to the man? A. A wrong address. B. A lost package. C. A fallen sign. 7. Who is the woman? A. A policewoman. B. A delivery person. C. A restaurant worker. 听第7段材料，回答第8 至10 题。 8. What is the woman annoyed about? A. How much the lessons are costing. B. How difficult the lessons are. C. How hard the exams are. 9. How many lessons did the man's sister take before passing the exam? A.8. B.14. C.16. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Driving instructor and learner. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至13 题。 11. What is the theme of these three poems? A. Nature. B. Animals. C. Memories. 12. Which poem does the woman probably prefer? A. The bird poem. B. The lemon tree poem. C. The whale poem. 13. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Calm. B. Excited. C. Confused. 听第9段材料，回答第14 至16题。 14. What is taken from the flies? A. Oil. B. Gas. C. Waste. 15. What is an advantage of using flies for biofuel production according to Jack? A. It costs very little. B. It is easy to operate. C. It helps reduce waste. 16. What is the topic of the conversation? A. Food sources. B. Energy production. C. Environmental issues. 听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。 17. Where is the speaker probably? A. In a business conference. B. In a training meeting. C. In a job fair. 18. Why did people start working from home according to the speaker? A. To meet businesses' needs. B. To adapt to a special situation. C. To work in a more comfortable place. 19. What do we know about working from home? A. It improves work productivity. B. It makes employees less happy. C. It increases the training costs of companies. 20. What will the listeners do next? A. Take a short coffee break. B. Share their favorite working styles. C. Discuss the benefits of home working. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A At Boston Private Guide, we specialize in personalized sightseeing tours that showcase the best of New England. Boston Public Walking Tour Duration:2.5 hours; Price(adults): $30,(children 5-12): $15 The tour takes visitors to some of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks, includingBoston Common, Boston Public Garden, the Freedom Trail, and Beacon Hill. It is an excellent way for visitors to gain some fascinating insights into the city's rich heritage. Experiencing Harvard Duration:90 minutes; Price (adults): $30, (children 5-12): $10 This tour takes you through the heart of Harvard Yard, where history, tradition, and academic excellence come to life. You’ ll visit some of Harvard’ s most well-known landmarks,including the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, Memorial Church, and Harvard Yard while discovering fascinating stories about the university's spirit and tradition, and legendary alumni—— graduates and famous dropouts. Martha's Vineyard Duration:5 hours; Price: $500 per tour; Max number of travelers:6; Book in advance Martha's Vineyard, with its rich history, scenic landscapes, and distinct charm, is the perfect destination for a day trip. The island is home to six unique towns, each with its own character and appeal. While we explore them all, we’ ll also explore the island’ s hidden back roads and fishing villages, offering a deeper glimpse into its authentic coastal beauty. Boston by Night Duration:3 hours; Price: $50 per person; At least 3 participants Step off the beaten path and discover Boston's nightlife through the eyes of a local. On ourBoston by Night tour, we' ll take you to hidden, off-the-radar pubs where you' ll enjoy exclusive cocktails from secret recipes only locals know. As you enjoy one-of-a-kind drinks, you will engage in fun and lively conversations, and uncover fascinating stories about Boston's past and culture. 21. Which tour has the longest duration? A. Martha's Vineyard. B. Experiencing Harvard. C. Boston by Night. D. Boston Public Walking Tour. 22. What are participants for Boston by Night required to do? A. Pay a fixed group fee. B. Share their own secret recipes. C. Book in advance. D. Join with at least 2 other people. 23. What do the four tours have in common? A. They involve history and culture. B. They take you to downtown Boston. C. They are for experienced travelers. D. They feature views of natural landscapes. B Oliver James, 35, grew up in a low-income neighborhood in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.“No one ever told me there was a reason to take school seriously,” he said. Until recently, he was functionally illiterate, able to read only a few simple words. James worked odd jobs, like busing tables and bartending, but his inability to read held him back. He relied on voice dictation tools and felt ashamed, often lying about his literacy. In 2020, he decided to change his life. He wanted to feel more fulfilled and hoped to become a father one day. “I can't have a kid until I read,” he told himself. With the help of his partner, Anne Halkias, James began to teach himself to read. They read together every evening, starting with simple quotes and gradually moving to full sentences and chapters. “It was really hard,” he said. But he persisted, and after a few months, he was reading entire books. As he began sharing his progress with people online—— James finally started to take pride in his accomplishment. He routinely reads books live on TikTok and documents his progress,including the challenges. “It feels like I found my purpose,” he said. “I'm finally contributing to the world.” James is now a leading voice on“BookTok” and has amassed (积累) nearly300,000 followers on the platform. People frequently reach out to tell him that his videos have encouraged them to learn how to read, too. Living in Orange County, California, with his partner and their two sons, James hopes to continue his inspiring speaking career and perhaps write a book one day. “These are things that I never thought I could do,” he said. He especially enjoys reading bedtime stories to his sons. “The world is totally different now,” James said. “It's everything I ever wanted.” 24. What do we know about Oliver James according to Paragraph 1? A. He dropped out of school. B. He could barely read. C. He worked as a chef. D. He admired his father. 25. How did James start improving his reading skills? A. By using voice dictation tools. B. By taking an online course. C. By practising step by step. D. By teaching others to read. 26. Which of the following best describes James's impact? A. Damaging. B. Motivating. C. Lasting. D. Overwhelming. 27. Which proverb reflects James’ experience? A. Better late than never. B. The end justifies the means. C. Every coin has two sides. D. Actions speak louder than words. C Can elephants get cancer? Yes, they can. Surprisingly, they aren't any more likely to develop it than other animals, despite their massive size. Generally, larger animals within a species face higher cancer risk—— large dog breeds have more cells and greater cancer rates than small ones. But across species, size doesn't correlate with cancer risk. Elephants have about the same cancer risk as striped grass mice, which are 100,000 times smaller. This contradiction is called Peto’ s paradox (悖论), named after researcher Sir Richard Peto who identified it in the 1970s. Solving this paradox could reveal how cancer works and inspire new human treatments. Scientists have uncovered crucial clues. Shortly after Peto's discovery, researchers funded by Cancer Research UK discovered a tiny protein called p53 using a monkey virus. This was the first known protein our bodies use to prevent cancer. It acts as a cancer fighter to stop damaged cells from reproducing to allow repair, or speeds up their death if irreparable,preventing DNA damage from developing into cancer. Assuming the duty of the“guardian of the genome,” its role is visible in sunburned skin peeling (脱落) away to protect against skin cancer. Problems with p53 are linked to most adult cancers. The gene making p53, TP53, is vital for cancer defense. Humans have one copy (two versions) per cell. Those born with only one functional TP53 copy face a 70% lifetime cancer risk. African elephants, however, possess 20copies (40 versions) of TP53 in every cell. Though these copies work differently, the extra versions make elephant cells highly resistant to DNA damage. They“self-destruct” to prevent mutations (变异) human cells ignore. Not all such changes cause cancer, but with high error risks, elephant cells“shoot first and ask questions later.” Researchers believe comparing these TP53 variants could advance our understanding of cancer defense. Copying elephants’ multi-copy TP53 system might offer a new model for human cancer medicine, turning nature's solution into potential solutions. 28. What does the underlined phrase“correlate with” mean in paragraph 1? A. demonstrate a link with. B. be identical to. C. get along well with. D. depend entirely on. 29. What does sunburned skin peeling show about p53? A. It mainly damages skin. B. It removes cells too late. C. It assesses damage level. D. It only works on skin. 30. What does paragraph 3 say about elephant cells? A. They ignore small damage. B. They reproduce despite damage. C. They are weaker than human cells. D. Their strong reaction prevents cancer. 31. What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A. To describe the gene functions of TP53. B. To contrast cancer defense systems. C. To advocate for elephant conservation. D. To explain an evolutionary solution to cancer. D Expansive framing is the counterpart to bounded framing. Bounded framing involves“teaching to the test” in ways that minimize students’ future use of knowledge, signaling its irrelevance beyond the classroom and holding back skill development. In contrast, expansive framing equips students with a compass, revealing why to invest effort in learning science as a tool for navigationg the world. By contextualizing material as personally relevant and encouraging, it connects learners to science tangibly, widening perspectives. This approach enhances transfer, critical thinking, and motivation, fostering greater personal relevance and sustained scientific interest. However, finding real-world examples of science content relatable to students' lives can be tricky. Providing authentic scientific situations often requires experts with career-specific knowledge that may not be readily available. Therefore, restructuring instruction to be expansive requires the partnership of science teachers with members of industry, academics,or other researchers. These partnerships could inspire dialogues on pressing problems— those experts seek to solve and students strive to understand. Expansive framing represents a point of interaction for students and teachers to be deeply engaged with science. While many science phenomena may be abstract, global, or层层,causing students to feel conflicted, expansive framing provides a means of cutting through those layers and gives students a deeper understanding of science, allowing more tangible connections with how science is applied. Aside from relevance, this personal contextualization opens the door for engaging with critical questions not usually covered by standards. As with previous science reform,discussions about science are often limited to what concepts and practices should be learned,where, when, and how. Perhaps due to standardized instruction, questions of why and for whom are often left out. Expansive framing leads students directly towards asking these questions. In both of these ways, expansive framing represents a stepping stone towards better science comprehension and scientific competence. It is crucial that we help students forge deep bonds with science, starting in the classroom. 32. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Science learning promotes personal interest. B. Expansive framing neglects test preparation. C. Teaching to tests enhances student motivation. D. Bounded framing restricts transfer of skills. 33. Why must teachers seek external partnerships? A. Teachers lack practical scientific knowledge. B. Schools prioritize test scores over capabilities. C. Students need industry leaders for career decisions. D. Standardized instruction prevents irrelevance. 34. How does expansive framing transform student inquiry? A. By focusing on standardized education of science. B. By guiding students to question purpose and reason. C. By simplifying complex procedures of discussion. D. By establishing a new set of rules for questioning. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Challenges in Teaching Science Effectively B. Strategies for Applying Science in Real-life C. The Role of Expansive Learning in Education D. Advancing Science Learning with Wider Contexts 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。 AI's Place in Today's Schools Artificial intelligence is entering classrooms worldwide. This technology brings exciting possibilities for both teachers and students. Personalized learning stands out as a key benefit. 36 They then offer exercises matching that student's level and speed. For example, a student struggling with math might get simpler problems first. This approach helps everyone progress more effectively. Teachers gain valuable support from AI too. Grading homework and tests takes less time with AI assistance. Teachers can then focus more on guiding students directly. Furthermore, AIidentifies topics where many students face difficulties. 37 Accessibility improves significantly with AI. Students with hearing challenges can use tools that turn speech into text. Those with vision problems can have texts read aloud. Such tools ensure learning materials reach everyone. 38 39 AI handles schedules and tracks resources efficiently. Finding free classrooms or books takes minutes instead of hours. This efficiency frees staff's time for more important tasks. Of course, multiple challenges remain. Protecting student data is extremely important. 40 We must address these issues carefully. Still, AI clearly offers powerful ways to improve education for many when used wisely. A. School management also becomes smoother. B. AI tools can study how each student learns best. C. Therefore, classrooms become more inclusive places. D. Thus, education extends beyond traditional classrooms. E. Teachers often require extra training to use AI effectively. F. This insight allows teachers to adjust their lessons accordingly. G. Without proper protection, student data may fall into wrong hands. 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，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Children were enthusiastically preparing for their approaching concert. As I glanced up from my teacher's desk, Patty stood waiting to present her urgent 41 . “Every year I g-g-get to do 42 stuff. The other kids are always in a p-p-play or something. This year, I w-w-want to do a p-p-p-poem!” As I looked into those eager eyes, all possible excuses 43 . I promised her a special“reciting” part. Keeping that promise proved 44 . None of my books had suitable selections. In desperation, I stayed up to write a poem, carefully avoiding 45 letters. It wasn't great literature, but it was 46 for Patty’ s speech problem. Patty memorized all the verses fast, ready to dash through them. I had to control that rush without 47 her enthusiasm. Day after day, Patty and I practiced hard, 48 her first speaking part. On concert night, the host of the concert came to me, “There's been a mistake. Patty can't 49 say her own name without stuttering (口吃).” Without time for explanations,I 50 his objection with, “I know what I'm doing.” The entertainment went 51 . When Patty’ s turn came, the host 52 nervously, “Next one... um... Patty Connors.” The audience gasped, and then fell silent. The curtain parted to show Patty, radiant and 53 . All the efforts paid off. She pronounced each word 54 , without a stutter. With sparkling eyes, she bowed politely. The audience was silent, then 55 into enthusiastic applause. 41. A. suggestion B. demand C. request D. order 42. A. quiet B. impressive C.complex D. violent 43. A. stayed B. worked C. appeared D. faded 44. A. tough B. easy C. useless D. fun 45. A. eye-catching B. mind-blowing C. tongue-tripping D. heart-warming 46. A. spared B. tailored C. assigned D. reserved 47. A. killing B. increasing C. showing D. hiding 48. A. doubting B. regretting C. ignoring D. anticipating 49. A. just B. hardly C. even D. merely 50. A. put up with B. brushed aside C. pointed out D. took into account 51. A. terribly B. roughly C. smoothly D. awkwardly 52.A.complained B. whispered C. announced D. yelled 53. A. annoyed B. anxious C. cautious D. confident 54. A. vaguely B. clearly C. randomly D. urgently 55. A. erupting B. sliding C. springing D. diving 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。 Fish lanterns, known as yudeng in Chinese, are vibrant folk art pieces deeply rooted inChina's cultural heritage. 56 (originate) from ancient traditions, these lanterns symbolize“abundance year after year” —— a play on words, as the Chinese word for“fish” 57 (sound) like“surplus”. Often shown during festivals like Lunar New Year andMid-Autumn Festival, they reflect people's hope 58 prosperity and harmony. Crafted from bamboo frames, silk, or colored paper, fish lanterns 59 (shape)into all kinds of creatures decorated with beautiful 60 (pattern). Traditional versions use candles or oil lamps, while modern designs include LED lights for safety. In 61 (coast) regions like Fujian and Zhejiang, fish lantern dances are central to the ceremony 62 honors sea gods and celebrates harvests. Dancers hold glowing lanterns and move in harmony, creating the illusion (错觉) of an ocean of light. Today, fish lanterns 63 (elegant) bridge tradition and innovation. Artists experiment with eco-friendly materials and digital projections, and schools and communities teach crafting techniques 64 (preserve) this intangible heritage. Fish lanterns not only brighten festivals 65 carry forward China’ rich cultural spirit. May their light continue to inspire and unite people for generations to come. 第四部分 写作(共两节；满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“A Plan for My Future”为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括： 1.你未来的某个计划； 2.有此计划的原因。 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。 A Plan for My Future 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。 Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be assigned to write a science-fiction novel one day. But then, in the afternoon, Mr. Tian, our dearest Chinese teacher,‘broke the news’ to us in his typically soft-spoken voice with his eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation. To say I was astonished would be an understatement. I was thunderstruck. “A science-fiction novel? Really?” The final bell's echo still hung in the air as classmates burst into excited discussion around me. Xie Jun waved his arms like a conductor, declaring he’ d build a time-travel watch.Dong Mei's laughter bubbled over as she described talking dinosaurs on a far-away planet.Their words rang like buzzing bees in my ears. I gripped my desk, my mind a perfect blank page. In the evening, I paced in front of the art building, glancing at the vast and empty sports field deserted by sports fans. With eyebrows wrinkled in frustration, I pulled my hair and racked my brains in vain for a single idea for this assignment. I felt like the poor old man who had gone eighty-four days without catching a single fish, drifting with the current in the deep waters of the Gulf Stream, dehydrated and desperate. Come on! I did not wish for a giant18-foot-long swordfish. All I was praying for was an encouraging bite at the bait (鱼饵) to give me some inspiration! I didn't know why, but all the science fiction I had read seemed to have fled from my head, leaving just one sentence echoing in the wilderness (荒野) of my mind,“My right brain has nothing left; my left brain has nothing right.” 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly an idea flashed across my mind. Two days later, Mr. Tian read my novel aloud to the whole class. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$重庆市高2026届高三第一次质量检测英语试题听力部分第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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，每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。欢迎关注微信公众号物都资料库，获取最新重庆名校资讯。There's something wrong with the television because I can't switch . to another station seriously. You might need to take a closer look at the remote. Oh, there's no red light on the remote, so it's out of power. Have you got any actual money to buy these hamburgers with? I didn't bring any as I always pay on my phone. No, i've only got my credit card, but there's a bank around the corner. So give me five minutes and i'll draw some out with IT. I usually enjoy watching my son play football, but not on days like this. I agree, i'm not sure if the wind can get any stronger or the rain any ica, but imagine what it's like for your son. So he's running around happily. I Normally paint wild animals like tigers and foxes, but I did this for you as a thank you for being such a good friend. Oh, wow, it's my lovely jing. I know how much you miss him, so hopefully this can be something to remember him by. Oh, no, my buttons just fAllen off my shirt, and i'm after school in twenty minutes. What should I do? Don't worry, i'll find you another shirt. but they're all in the wash. In that case, i've got my work box upstairs, so it's an easy fix. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, officer, can you help me? I've got an important package that needs to be delivered to delle house on market street, but I can't find the house anywhere. Well, this is market street, so you're in the right area, but you're at the wrong end of the street. Dollhouse is at the top next to an indian restaurant. It's far from the other buildings and the sign has fAllen down. So I can see why you're having difficulty finding IT. thanks. This is my first day on the job, and I was getting worried. Hello, officer, can you help me? I've got an important package that needs to be delivered to delle house on market street, but I can't find the house anywhere. Well, this is market street, so you're in the right area, but you're at the wrong end of the street. Dollhouse is at the top next to an indian restaurant. It's far from the other buildings and the sign has fAllen down. So I can see why you're having difficulty finding IT. thanks. This is my first day on the job, and I was getting worried. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。How many driving lessons have you had now? Is IT over ten? Yes, it's fourteen now. But my driving instructor says i'm not yet ready for the exam is annoying because i'm spending so much on lessons each week. At least he's preparing you. Well, my sister wants complaints to me about her instructor. Her instructor advised her to take the test after just eight lessons, but he was not ready. SHE failed on the first rounders about, and he took eight more lessons before her next exam. Did you pass then? Yes, so don't worry. it's hard, but you'll be perfectly ready when you eventually take the exam. How many driving lessons have you had now? Is IT over ten? Yes, it's fourteen now. But my driving instructor says i'm not yet ready for the exam is annoying because i'm spending so much on lessons each week. At least he's preparing you. Well, my sister once complaints to me about her instructor. Her instructor advised her to take the test after just eight lessons, but he was not ready. SHE failed on the first roundabout, and he took eight more lessons before her next exam. Did you pass then? Yes, so don't worry. It's hard, but you'll be perfectly ready when you eventually take the exam. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Have you finished reading my three poems? Yes, I thought they were off. fantastic. All of them were full of rich language. Which one did you prefer? Well, I loved the poem about the bird looking for food along the river in the first poem. I also liked the second poem about the old elementary. The third poem was about whales on the Scottish island. IT made me think of our visit there last year and all the good times we had. But if you had . to choose that so hard, possibly the poem that reminded me of our holiday. But someone else without that experience may choose a different one. That's very interesting, because the one about the bird was actually written by AI. The one about the lemony was written by a famous poets. The other one was the only poem written by me. Wow, I made the right choice then. Have you finished reading my three poems? Yes, I thought they were off. fantastic. All of them were full of rich language. Which one did you prefer? Well, I loved the poem about the bird looking for food along the river in the first poem. I also liked the second poem about the old lemony. The third poem was about whales on the Scottish island. IT made me think of our visit there last year and all the good times we had. But if you had . to choose that so hard, possibly the poem that reminded me of our holiday. But someone else without that experience may choose a different one. That's very interesting, because the one about the bird was actually written by AI. The one about the lemony was written by a famous poets. The other one was the only poem written by me. Wow, I made the right choice then. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。The world surely cannot go on burning oil and gas for energy forever. Why is that there more clean energy? IT might have to do with cost, but there are other natural ways to create energy. I was reading about a company that powers plains ships and even homes by using little insects called black soldier flies. It's actually the oil they produce that they use. But jack, how do they get enough oil from such tiny animals? They're trying to. they far a large number of flies, dry them, press the oil out and then turn the oil into bio fuel. The insects have been engineered to produce twice the amount of oil they Normally would in the wild. Most importantly, they feed on waste food, which would otherwise be thrown out. Well, that's good news for the environment in one sense, but I not sure whether it's proper to kill so many animals just to create energy for humans. That's a discussion for another day. Come on or will be late for our lecture. The world surely cannot go on burning oil and gas for energy forever. Why is that there more clean energy? IT might have to do with cost, but there are other natural ways to create energy. I was reading about a company that powers plains ships and even homes by using little insects called black soldier flies. It's actually the oil they produce that they use. But jack, how do they get enough oil from such tiny animals? They're trying to, they far a large number of flies, dry them, press the oil out and then turn the oil into bio fuel. The insects have been engineered to produce twice the amount of oil they Normally would in the wild. Most importantly, they feed on waste food, which would otherwise be . throwing out. Well, that's good news for the environment in one sense, but I not sure whether it's proper to kill so many animals just to create energy for humans. That's a discussion for another day. Come on or will be late for our lecture. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Thanks for inviting me to this business event. It's great to see so many of you here as the C. O of a global company. I'm often asked labels how I feel levels employees working from home. My answer is never fixed for a long period of time, working from home has become a common practice. People have been getting their jobs done using laptops in their bedrooms and living rooms. IT wasn't because businesses wanted this to happen. IT was simply due to particular conditions that brought about such a change. Since then, there have been many studies on homeworking. At first, IT was assumed that productivity would be reduced. The fact is, like housework, children and television would cause people to complete less work. However, many studies showed that productivity actually increased. Costs such as electricity and heating went down, and employees appeared happier. All of that made companies carefully consider whether to stick to working from home as the future main working style. However, there are many negative aspects of homeworking. I'll discuss that after we've had a quick coffee break. Thanks for inviting me to this business event. It's great to see so many of you here as the C. O of a global company. I'm often asked the bets how I feel about the employees working from home. My answer is never fixed for a long period of time, working from home has become a common practice. People have been getting their jobs done using laptops in their bedrooms and living rooms. IT wasn't because businesses wanted this to happen. IT was simply due to particular conditions that brought about such a change. Since then, there have been many studies on homeworking. At first, IT was assumed that productivity would be reduced. The fact is, like housework, children and television would cause people to complete less work. However, many studies showed that productivity actually increased. Costs such as electricity and heating went down, and employees appeared happier. All of that made companies carefully consider whether to stick to working from home as the future main working style. However, there are many negative aspects of homeworking. I'll discuss that after we've had a quick coffee break. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。