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南京市临江高级中学2025-2026学年上学期高三年级10月段考(英语)试题 总分：150分 注意：请在答题卡上作答 第一部分 听力(本大题共20小题，共30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Who is ill? A. Emmy. B. Emmy’s father. C. Emmy’s mother. 2. What time is it now? A. 8:55. B. 9:15. C. 9:35. 3. When will they leave for the resort? A. Saturday morning. B. Saturday afternoon. C. Sunday evening. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an apartment. B. At a workplace. C. At a shopping mall. 5. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student. 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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A book. B. A writer’s life. C. Gatsby’s character. 7. What does the man offer to do? A. Introduce Gatsby. B. Recommend a writer. C. Lend the woman another book. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What will the woman do next Sunday morning? A. Treat her cousin. B. Take an exam. C. Hike in a park. 9. What is the weather like this Saturday afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny. 10. Where will the speakers meet this Saturday? A. Near the park gate. B. Near the school. C. By the lake. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the man feel about the team’s win? A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Calm. 12. What is Johnson? A. A coach. B. A teacher. C. A student. 13. What will the speakers make for the team? A. A cake. B. A card. C. A medal. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the woman ask the man to do first? A. Sweep the floor. B. Do the dishes. C. Tidy up clothes. 15. What is lacking at home? A. Milk. B. Wheat. C. Honey. 16. How will the man go to the supermarket? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 17. What can we infer about the man? A. He often cooks breakfast. B. He helps with shopping every day. C. He likes having bread for breakfast. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many hurricanes may hit the coast? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 19. Why should people store extra batteries? A. Batteries are cheap. B. Power failure may happen. C. Phones need them. 20. Where can people get the latest forecast? A. Online. B. Through the hotline. C. From the newspaper. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(本大题共15小题，共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 Volunteering abroad Volunteering abroad is a selfless act of serving communities overseas. Every year hundreds of thousands of people volunteer across the globe. Here we have listed some of the top countries whose people are participating in volunteering abroad activities. If you’ve resolved to travel and make a difference this year, there’s no shortage of amazing volunteer abroad programs awaiting you. GoEco: If you want to work with animals, GoEco’s Marine and Turtle Conservation program in the Maldives, Wildlife Animal Reserve in Australia, or Amazon Wildlife Reserve in Peru is worth a visit! Projects Abroad: If you’re a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other healthcare professional, you will find a ton of medical volunteer opportunities with Projects Abroad. Volunteer abroad programs International TEFL Academy: If you’re interested in teaching English abroad, join the International TEFL Academy (ITA). Through ITA, you can get paid to live abroad as a professional English teacher in a country like Spain, Thailand, or Costa Rica. Maximo Nivel: Dive into the rich traditions of indigenous (土著的) communities through Maximo Nivel’s volunteer programs in Guatemala and Peru. Live and work alongside Mayan and Andean families, engaging in daily activities such as agriculture and traditional weaving (编织). For those who still haven’t experienced the joy and satisfaction of volunteering abroad, it’s never too late to start! You can always make up your mind and be a part of it. 1. How much higher is the USA’s volunteering abroad rate than Australia’s? A. 3%. B. 4%. C. 38%. D. 42%. 2. Which offers wildlife protection programs? A. International TEFL Academy. B. Projects Abroad. C. Maximo Nivel. D. GoEco. 3. What can the volunteers of Maximo Nivel gain? A. Overseas teaching experience. B. Modern weaving techniques. C. Deep cultural engagement. D. Chances for a health check-up. 【答案】1 B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了国外志愿服务的项目及相关机构。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据图表，美国（The USA）的海外志愿服务率约为42%，澳大利亚（Australia）的约为38%，两者差值为4%。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格第一行中“GoEco: If you want to work with animals, GoEco’s Marine and Turtle Conservation program in the Maldives, Wildlife Animal Reserve in Australia, or Amazon Wildlife Reserve in Peru is worth a visit!(GoEco：如果你想和动物一起工作，GoEco在马尔代夫的海洋和海龟保护项目、澳大利亚的野生动物保护区或秘鲁的亚马逊野生动物保护区值得一游！)”可知，GoEco提供野生动物保护项目。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格最后一行中“Maximo Nivel: Dive into the rich traditions of indigenous (土著的) communities through Maximo Nivel’s volunteer programs in Guatemala and Peru. Live and work alongside Mayan and Andean families, engaging in daily activities such as agriculture and traditional weaving (编织).(Maximo Nivel：通过Maximo Nivel在危地马拉和秘鲁的志愿者项目，深入体验土著社区的丰富传统。与玛雅和安第斯家庭一起生活和工作，参与农业和传统编织等日常活动)”可知，Maximo Nivel的志愿者可以深入参与文化活动。故选C。 B With its rolling hills, dramatic waterfalls, and rich woodlands, the Durham Dales in England provides a natural habitat for birds — and it’s also home to zoologist and artist Sara Cox. Surrounded by nature since childhood, she has always been passionate about birds. Today, she creates detailed bird sculptures made from fine metal wire, combining scientific knowledge with artistic creativity to raise awareness about the challenges facing bird populations and to inspire people to care for them. As a child, Sara spent much of her time outdoors with her brothers — exploring the garden or walking in the countryside. These early experiences helped her develop a deep appreciation for the natural world. At the same time, creativity was a strong presence in her home: her father, an engineer, enjoyed welding (焊接) and building, while her mother made pottery in her spare time. Their hands-on skills and artistic sensibility gave Sara both technical and creative foundations. Later, when she moved to Mickleton 20 years ago, the surrounding wildlife became a powerful source of inspiration. Observing birds up close in their natural habitat helped her find her own artistic voice and connect her love of nature with sculpture. Sara’s wire bird sculptures are the result of careful observation and detailed study. She will sit outside for hours, sketching and observing their movements — right down to how their muscles work and how they shift their weight. She also visits museums to study bird skeletons (骨架) so she can understand the structure beneath the feathers. “To sculpt a bird accurately, I need to know what’s underneath,” she explains. Her sculptures have been shown in national exhibitions, including one held by the Royal Society of British Artists in London. They can also be seen along nature trails (小径), such as at the Durham Wildlife Trust’s Low Barns reserve. Whether displayed in galleries or out in the wild, her work has been praised by museums, galleries, and wildlife trusts alike for its scientific accuracy, emotional impact, and ability to encourage greater appreciation for bird species. 4. Why did Sara Cox create bird sculptures? A. To promote her hometown. B. To display her artistic talent. C. To inspire conservation efforts. D. To support scientific research. 5. Which experience most helped Sara Cox develop her artistic voice? A. Trying different art techniques. B. Having close contact with birds. C. Growing up in a creative family. D. Exploring nature with her brothers. 6. Which words can best describe Sara? A. Patient and precise. B. Curious and brave. C. Confident and proud. D. Creative and humorous. 7 Why is the Royal Society of British Artists mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To illustrate the UK’s top art institutions. B. To contrast national and local art scenes. C. To explain the further study Sara pursued. D. To highlight the recognition Sara received. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Sara Cox是英国的一位拥有动物学背景的艺术家。她将科学观察与艺术创作相结合，用金属丝创作鸟类雕塑。童年的自然体验和家庭的创意氛围启发了她的艺术之路，她的作品不仅形态精确还富有情感，能够引导大众关注鸟类保护。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Today, she creates detailed bird sculptures made from fine metal wire, combining scientific knowledge with artistic creativity to raise awareness about the challenges facing bird populations and to inspire people to care for them.(如今，她用精细的金属丝制作出精美的鸟类雕塑作品，将科学知识与艺术创造力相结合，旨在提高人们对鸟类种群所面临挑战的认识，并激励人们关爱这些鸟类)”可知，她创造鸟类雕塑旨在提高公众对鸟类处境的认知，并激励人们采取保护行动，故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Later, when she moved to Mickleton 20 years ago, the surrounding wildlife became a powerful source of inspiration. Observing birds up close in their natural habitat helped her find her own artistic voice and connect her love of nature with sculpture.(后来，在20年前她搬到米克尔顿之后，周边的野生动物便成为了她灵感的重要来源。近距离观察鸟类在自然环境中的生活状态，帮助她找到了自己的艺术风格，并将对自然的热爱与雕塑创作联系了起来)”可知，在自然中近距离观察鸟类激发了她的艺术灵感，故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“She will sit outside for hours, sketching and observing their movements — right down to how their muscles work and how they shift their weight. She also visits museums to study bird skeletons (骨架) so she can understand the structure beneath the feathers. (她会独自坐在户外一待就是好几个小时，观察它们的动作——甚至会仔细研究它们的肌肉如何收缩以及它们如何改变身体重心。她还会去博物馆研究鸟类的骨骼，这样就能了解羽毛之下隐藏的结构了)”可知，Sara会坐在外面花上几个小时观察和描绘鸟类的动作，并且还去博物馆研究鸟类骨架，这说明她在创作过程中表现出极大的耐心和对细节的精确追求，故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Her sculptures have been shown in national exhibitions, including one held by the Royal Society of British Artists in London. They can also be seen along nature trails (小径), such as at the Durham Wildlife Trust’s Low Barns reserve. Whether displayed in galleries or out in the wild, her work has been praised by museums, galleries, and wildlife trusts alike for its scientific accuracy, emotional impact, and ability to encourage greater appreciation for bird species.(她的雕塑作品曾在各类全国性展览中展出，其中包括在伦敦举行的由英国皇家艺术家协会举办的展览。这些作品还能在自然步道上看到，比如在杜伦野生动物信托基金会的洛低农庄保护区。无论是在画廊中展出还是置身于自然之中，她的作品都受到了博物馆、画廊和野生动物信托机构的一致称赞，因其科学性、情感冲击力以及能够激发人们对鸟类物种更深入的欣赏能力而备受赞誉)”可知，最后一段提到她的作品在伦敦皇家艺术家协会展出，并受到了各大博物馆、画廊和野生动物信托机构的一致好评，旨在突出她获得的认可，故选D。 C At his school in ancient Athens, Aristotle encouraged everyone to walk through the gardens while discussing ideas, rather than sitting quietly for lectures. Teachers and students would explore questions, challenge each other’s thinking, and build on each other’s insights. This tradition of walking and wondering together became so successful that it continued for centuries, influencing how knowledge was shared throughout the ancient world. Yet today we rarely create space for such collective curiosity. While we have unlimited access to information, we’re often too busy, too distracted, or too preoccupied with immediate results to engage in shared exploration. Plus, our education and workplaces usually prioritize individual achievement over group discovery. This is unfortunate, as exploring together can lead to remarkable outcomes. When you share your questions with others, you can create new possibilities that none of you could have imagined alone. History often paints a romantic picture of the solitary (独居的) genius — the inventor in his workshop, the lone scientist in his lab, the writer alone in his small room... These stories are engaging but incomplete: individual brilliance is rarely enough for breakthrough innovation. The Wright brothers didn’t invent flight only by themselves; they extensively corresponded with fellow aviation (航空) enthusiasts. The Human Genome Project, which successfully mapped our genetic code, wasn’t the work of a single brilliant mind, but rather a massive team effort where thousands of scientists shared their questions, challenges, and discoveries. Collective curiosity is the practice of exploring questions and discovering answers together, where we build on each other’s insights and create an environment that encourages open inquiry and shared learning. Many resist collective curiosity for understandable reasons. In competitive workplaces, admitting uncertainty can feel risky. Time pressures push us toward quick solutions. You might worry that asking questions might make you seem indecisive. Yet, those who welcome a shared, generative state of unknowing often find it leads to better outcomes. When we practice collective curiosity, every conversation becomes a chance to learn something new. So let me ask: which questions will you and your team explore today, together? 8. What did Aristotle’s teaching method value? A. Friendly competition. B. Lecture-based learning. C. Strict academic discipline. D. Active thought exchange. 9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Disadvantages of modern education. B. Concerns about immediate results. C. Roots of reduced collective curiosity. D. Barriers to individual achievements. 10. What is the author’s attitude to the stories of solitary geniuses? A. Tolerant. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Favorable. 11. What does the underlined word “indecisive” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A. Inaccurate. B. Incapable. C. Irresponsible. D. Irreplaceable. 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章借古希腊传统，论证集体好奇心的价值，呼吁人们开展共同探索。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“At his school in ancient Athens, Aristotle encouraged everyone to walk through the gardens while discussing ideas, rather than sitting quietly for lectures. Teachers and students would explore questions, challenge each other’s thinking, and build on each other’s insights. This tradition of walking and wondering together became so successful that it continued for centuries, influencing how knowledge was shared throughout the ancient world.(在古雅典的学园里，亚里士多德鼓励大家在漫步花园时探讨各种观点，而非安静地坐着听讲座。师生们会共同探究问题，挑战彼此的思维，并基于彼此的见解进一步拓展思考。这种边走边思考、共同探索的传统取得了巨大的成功，并延续了数个世纪，影响了整个古代世界知识传播的方式。)”可知，亚里士多德的教学方法重视积极的思想交流。故选D。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Yet today we rarely create space for such collective curiosity. While we have unlimited access to information, we’re often too busy, too distracted, or too preoccupied with immediate results to engage in shared exploration.(然而，今天我们很少为这种集体好奇心创造空间。虽然我们可以无限地获取信息，但我们往往太忙、太分心，或者太专注于眼前的结果，而无法进行共同的探索。)”可知，第二段主要讲述了集体好奇心减少的根源。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“History often paints a romantic picture of the solitary (独居的) genius — the inventor in his workshop, the lone scientist in his lab, the writer alone in his small room... These stories are engaging but incomplete: individual brilliance is rarely enough for breakthrough innovation.(历史常常将孤独天才的形象描绘得充满浪漫色彩——独自在工作室里发明的发明家、在实验室中孤军奋战的科学家、在小房间里独自创作的作家……这些故事引人入胜，但却并不完整：个人才智往往不足以实现突破性的创新。)”可知，作者认为孤独天才的故事并不完整，个人才华很少足以实现突破性创新，因此作者对孤独天才的故事持批判态度。故选C。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“In competitive workplaces, admitting uncertainty can feel risky. Time pressures push us toward quick solutions. You might worry that asking questions might make you seem indecisive.(在竞争激烈的工作场所，承认不确定性可能会让人觉得有风险。时间压力促使我们寻求快速解决方案。你可能会担心，提出问题会让你看起来indecisive。)”可知，在竞争激烈的工作场所，提出问题可能会让人觉得这个人没有能力快速做出决定，所以indecisive意为“无能力的”。A. Inaccurate不准确的；B. Incapable无能力的；C. Irresponsible不负责任的；D. Irreplaceable不可替代的。故选B。 D While players train hard for the FIFA World Cup, experts also work behind the scenes to design the perfect match ball. The 2026 World Cup ball is named Trionda, meaning “three waves” in Spanish, which celebrates the three host nations—the U.S., Mexico and Canada. What really makes the Trionda unique is its design. It consists of only four panels, the smallest number in World Cup history. This is a significant change from the 20-paneled ball used in 2022. The design of a soccer ball is based on 3D shapes called platonic solids (柏拉图立体) . The classic Telstar ball, used in 1970, comes from the icosahedron with 20 triangle (三角) faces. By cutting off its corners, designers turned it into a rounder ball. Tetrahedron Hexahedron (cube) Octahedron Dodecahedron Icosahedron Platonic Solids The 2026 Trionda ball is based on a tetrahedron, which seems the least ball-like. The trick is in the panels: their edges are curves (曲线) that fit together to form a round shape. This design idea also appeared in the Brazuca ball from 2014, which was based on a cube. Basing the Trionda on a tetrahedron might be a risky choice, since the last match ball based on that shape was widely criticized. That was the Jabulani from 2010, which combined cutting off a tetrahedron’s corners to make eight faces and turning their edges into curves. Despite its roundest shape, players complained it was unpredictable in the air. So why didn’t the Jabulani work as intended? When a ball flies through the air, it faces a force called drag, which slows it down. Normally, drag becomes smaller after the ball reaches a certain speed. But if the ball is too smooth, this “critical speed” becomes very high, and the ball may fly in strange ways. That is why golf balls have tiny holes—to reduce drag and make their movement more stable. To minimize drag, experts designed Trionda with small holes and special seams (线缝). This makes its surface less smooth and the ball easier for players to control during a match. 12. Why is the Trionda ball special? A. It has the smallest size. B. It uses the fewest panels. C. It is designed by three hosts. D. It is named after a Spanish man. 13. What can we learn about the design of the Trionda ball? A. It’s adapted from the classic Telstar ball. B. It shares the same shape with the Brazuca. C. It’s made round by a curved-edged tetrahedron. D. It involves cutting the corners of an icosahedron. 14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A The challenge of the Trionda’s design. B. The training strategy for soccer players. C. The physical risk of playing ball games. D. The science behind the Jabulani’s problem. 15. How did experts improve the Trionda ball’s performance? A. By roughening its surface. B. By controlling its speed. C. By changing its materials. D. By minimizing its weight. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了2026年世界杯用球Trionda的设计创新——从以四面体为基础构型、由最少面板构成、到运用独特的表面设计减小空气阻力。文中还提到了历史用球Jabulani的问题，以及Trionda如何通过科技手段在此基础上提升其稳定性与可控性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“What really makes the Trionda unique is its design. It consists of only four panels, the smallest number in World Cup history.(真正让Trionda球与众不同的是它的设计。它只由四块球皮组成，这是世界杯历史上球皮数量最少的。)”可知，Trionda球的特别之处在于它仅由4块面板组成，是世界杯历史上面板数量最少的。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The 2026 Trionda ball is based on a tetrahedron, which seems the least ball-like. The trick is in the panels: their edges are curves (曲线) that fit together to form a round shape.(2026年的Trionda球以四面体为设计基础，而四面体看起来最不像球体。关键在于面板：它们的边缘是曲线，拼接在一起就能形成圆形。)”可知，面板边缘的曲线设计能使Trionda呈圆形。故选C项。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段“So why didn’t the Jabulani work as intended? When a ball flies through the air, it faces a force called drag, which slows it down. Normally, drag becomes smaller after the ball reaches a certain speed. But if the ball is too smooth, this “critical speed” becomes very high, and the ball may fly in strange ways. That is why golf balls have tiny holes—to reduce drag and make their movement more stable.(那么，为何Jabulani球未能达到预期效果呢？当球在空中飞行时，会受到一种名为“空气阻力”的力，这种力会使球减速。通常情况下，当球达到特定速度后，空气阻力会随之减小。但如果球体表面过于光滑，这个“临界速度”会变得极高，导致足球可能出现不规则的飞行轨迹。这正是高尔夫球表面会带有微小凹痕的原因 —— 目的是减小空气阻力，让球的飞行轨迹更稳定。)”可知，第五段主要围绕Jabulani未能达到预期效果背后的科学原理展开。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“To minimize drag, experts designed Trionda with small holes and special seams (线缝). This makes its surface less smooth and the ball easier for players to control during a match.(为了将阻力降到最低，专家们为Trionda球设计了小孔和特殊的接缝。这使得球的表面不那么光滑，球员在比赛中更容易控制球。)”可知，专家们通过使球体表面拥有恰当的粗糙度来改善其性能。故选A项。 第二节(本大题共5小题，共12.5分) The Magic of Urban Community Gardens Urban community gardens are popping up in cities worldwide, and their impact goes far beyond growing vegetables. These small green spaces bring neighbors together in unexpected ways. They create social interaction chances. People of different ages and backgrounds work side by side, sharing planting tips or exchanging home-grown tomatoes. ____16____ Besides fostering connections, community gardens improve the local environment. ____17____ They absorb carbon dioxide, cool hot city streets, and shelter birds and bees. In areas with few parks, these gardens become vital “green lungs” for residents to enjoy fresh air. ____18____ Watching a seed grow into a plant or harvesting fresh herbs gives a sense of achievement hard to get from store-bought produce. It also teaches kids where food comes from, fostering their respect for nature. Even so, starting a community garden has challenges. Securing land, getting tool funding, and coordinating volunteers can be tough. ____19____ Local governments and businesses often offer support, and passionate residents turn barriers into teamwork opportunities. All in all, urban community gardens are more than just places to grow food. They’re spaces that make cities warmer, healthier, and more connected for everyone. ____20____ They truly are a magic touch for urban life. A. But help is out there. B. They boost communities greatly. C. They clean air and support wildlife. D. Tending plants brings joy and purpose. E. But these challenges take years to solve. F. Such engagement turns strangers into friends. G. The interaction also helps farmers celebrate harvests. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍城市社区花园在全球兴起，不仅促进邻里互动、改善环境、带来快乐与成就感，也面临挑战，但获多方支持，对城市意义重大，堪称城市生活的“神奇一笔”。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Urban community gardens are popping up in cities worldwide, and their impact goes far beyond growing vegetables. These small green spaces bring neighbors together in unexpected ways. They create social interaction chances. People of different ages and backgrounds work side by side, sharing planting tips or exchanging home-grown tomatoes.(城市社区花园正在世界各地的城市中纷纷涌现，它们的作用远不止于种植蔬菜。这些小小的绿色空间以意想不到的方式将邻里们聚集在一起。它们创造了社交互动的机会。不同年龄和背景的人们并肩劳作，分享种植技巧或交换自家种的西红柿)”可知，前文讲社区花园创造社交机会，不同背景的人一起劳作、分享，F项“这种互动能让陌生人成为朋友”，承接“social interaction chances”，进一步说明社交互动的结果，逻辑连贯。故F选项“这样的参与能让陌生人变成朋友”符合语境，故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Besides fostering connections, community gardens improve the local environment.(除了促进人与人之间的交流之外，社区花园还能改善当地的环境)”以及后文“They absorb carbon dioxide, cool hot city streets, and shelter birds and bees. In areas with few parks, these gardens become vital “green lungs” for residents to enjoy fresh air.(它们能够吸收二氧化碳，为炎热的城市街道降温，并为鸟类和蜜蜂提供庇护所。在缺乏公园的地区，这些花园成为了居民享受新鲜空气的重要“绿色肺部”)”可知，本段主题是社区花园改善当地环境，后文提吸收二氧化碳、为鸟类蜜蜂提供庇护，C项“它们净化空气并支持野生动物”，既呼应“改善环境”的主题，又与后文具体环保作用形成总分关系，衔接自然。故C选项“它们净化空气并为野生动植物提供生存条件”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Watching a seed grow into a plant or harvesting fresh herbs gives a sense of achievement hard to get from store-bought produce. It also teaches kids where food comes from, fostering their respect for nature.(看着一粒种子长成一棵植物，或者收获新鲜的草药，这种体验所带来的成就感是购买市售食品所无法比拟的。同时，这也能让孩子们了解食物的来源，培养他们对大自然的尊重之情)”可知，后文讲见证种子生长、收获作物带来成就感，还能教孩子认识食物来源，本句作为段落主旨句，概括后文“成就感”、“教育意义”等内容，故D选项“照料植物能带来快乐和目标感”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Securing land, getting tool funding, and coordinating volunteers can be tough.(获取土地、筹集工具资金以及协调志愿者工作可能会非常困难)”以及后文“Local governments and businesses often offer support, and passionate residents turn barriers into teamwork opportunities.(地方政府和企业通常会提供支持，而热情的居民则会将障碍转化为合作的契机)”可知，前文讲创建社区花园面临土地、资金等挑战，后文提政府、企业提供支持，居民将障碍转化为合作机会，推测本句起到转折过渡作用，连接“挑战”与“解决办法”，故A选项“但帮助就在那里”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“All in all, urban community gardens are more than just places to grow food. They’re spaces that make cities warmer, healthier, and more connected for everyone.(总之，城市社区花园不仅仅是为了种植食物而存在的。它们是能让城市变得更加温暖、更健康、也更紧密相连的公共空间，惠及每一个人)”以及后文“They truly are a magic touch for urban life.(它们确实为都市生活增添了一抹神奇的色彩)”可知，前文总结社区花园让城市更温暖、健康、有凝聚力，后文称其是城市生活的“神奇一笔”，本句承接前文对社区花园积极作用的总结，进一步强调其价值，为后文“神奇”的评价铺垫，故B选项“它们极大地促进了社区的发展”符合语境，故选B。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(本大题共15小题，共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。 Favio Chavez lifts his conductor’s baton (指挥棒), the audience stops talking and the orchestra (管弦乐队) begins to play Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. But this is no ____21____ orchestra and the young players are playing very unusual instruments. They are from the area around Cateura — a landfill site in Paraguay — and the instruments are made out of ____22____ materials. When Favio first ____23____ Cateura in 2006, he was working for a recycling project. Many of the 40,000 people living in the area work on the landfill site. It’s a very ____24____ area, and at that time there wasn’t much for young people to do. Favio, also a skilled ____25____, decided to offer free music lessons to the children. However, there was one ____26____. They couldn’t afford to buy proper ____27____. Then Favio met Nicolas Gomez, one of the workers on the landfill site and also a carpenter (木匠). Nicolas and Favio started to ____28____ instruments from garbage. They made violins from oil cans, and saxophones from waterpipes. ____29____, an orchestra made out of recycled materials grew as more and more young people ____30____ the project. A few years ago, a film team made a short video about the orchestra. It went viral and everyone wanted to meet and ____31____ these amazing musicians. Since then, they have ____32____ the heavy metal band Metallica and travelled to many different countries. ____33____ from the performances have also helped build better houses in the area. But more importantly, the young players feel that they are ____34____ by society. “The world sends us ____35____,” says Favio. “We send back music.” 21. A. important B. international C. ordinary D. famous 22. A. recycled B. rare C. high-tech D. raw 23. A. founded B. visited C. recalled D. spotted 24. A. residential B. popular C. special D. needy 25. A. manager B. cleaner C. physician D. musician 26. A. program B. problem C. shortage D. loss 27. A. tools B. machines C. instruments D. costumes 28. A. build B. polish C. investigate D. search 29. A. Randomly B. Slowly C. Accidentally D. Currently 30. A. reported B. followed C. joined D. contacted 31. A. hear B. become C. inspire D. change 32. A. caught up with B. played with C. broken up with D. fought with 33. A. Funds B. Offers C. Budgets D. Fruits 34. A. protected B. pleased C. shaped D. valued 35. A. risks B. stress C. rubbish D. struggles 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了音乐家法维奥2006年到巴拉圭卡图拉贫困地区，为孩子免费教音乐却缺乐器，后与木匠用垃圾制乐器，乐队渐壮大，获关注且演出助当地，传递“用垃圾换音乐”的价值。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但这并非是一支普通的管弦乐队，这些年轻乐手所演奏的乐器也十分独特。A. important重要的；B. international国际的；C. ordinary普通的；D. famous出名的。后文“They are from the area around Cateura — a landfill site in Paraguay — and the instruments are made out of”提到乐队乐器特殊（用垃圾制成），与“普通乐队”形成对比，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们来自卡特鲁阿地区——该地位于巴拉圭，是一个垃圾填埋场。这些乐器是用回收材料制成的。A. recycled回收利用的；B. rare少见的；C. high-tech高科技的；D. raw原始的。根据后文“an orchestra made out of recycled materials”以及“They made violins from oil cans, and saxophones from waterpipes.(他们用油罐制作小提琴，用水管制作萨克斯风)”明确乐器由油罐、水管等垃圾制成，属于“回收材料”，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：2006年，法维奥首次来到卡特鲁阿时，他正在从事一项回收项目的工作。A. founded建立；B. visited参观；C. recalled回想起；D. spotted发现。根据语境和后文“Cateura in 2006”指2006年，法维奥首次参观卡特鲁阿。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个非常贫困的地区，而且当时年轻人没什么可做的事情。A. residential住宅区的；B. popular受欢迎的；C. special特别的；D. needy贫困的。根据上文“Many of the 40,000 people living in the area work on the landfill site.”以及后文“at that time there wasn’t much for young people to do”以及当地4万人靠垃圾场维生，且年轻人无事可做，说明是贫困地区，故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：法维奥也是一位技艺娴熟的音乐家，他决定为孩子们提供免费的音乐课程。A. manager经理；B. cleaner清洁工；C. physician医生；D. musician音乐家。根据后文“decided to offer free music lessons to the children”法维奥能教授音乐课程，且后文指挥乐队，说明他是音乐家，故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，存在一个难题。A. program项目；B. problem问题；C. shortage短缺；D. loss损失。前文说提供免费课程，后文“They couldn’t afford to buy proper”提到买不起乐器，这是一个“问题”，故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们买不起合适的乐器。A. tools工具；B. machines机器；C. instruments乐器；D. costumes服装。根据后文“instruments from garbage”以及上文“decided to offer free music lessons”可知，此处指买不到音乐课要用的合适的乐器。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尼古拉斯和法维奥开始用垃圾制作乐器。A. build建立，制作；B. polish擦亮；C. investigate调查；D. search搜索。根据后文“They made violins from oil cans, and saxophones from waterpipes.(他们用油罐制作小提琴，用水管制作萨克斯风)”可知，尼古拉斯和法维奥开始用垃圾制作乐器。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，一个由回收材料制成的管弦乐队逐渐成型，越来越多的年轻人加入了这个项目。A. Randomly随机地；B. Slowly逐渐地，缓慢地；C. Accidentally意外地；D. Currently目前。根据后文“an orchestra made out of recycled materials grew”可知，乐队成型是一个缓慢的过程。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，一个由回收材料制成的管弦乐队逐渐成型，越来越多的年轻人加入了这个项目。A. reported报告；B. followed跟随；C. joined加入；D. contacted联系。根据上文“decided to offer free music lessons to the children”、“as more and more young people”以及后文“the project”指越来越多的年轻人加入了这个项目，应用动词join，其他选项不符合语境。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这件事迅速传开了，每个人都渴望与这些出色的音乐家见面并聆听他们的演奏。A. hear听见；B. become成为；C. inspire鼓舞；D. change改变。根据后文“these amazing musicians”指每个人都渴望与这些出色的音乐家见面并聆听他们的演奏。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：从那以后，他们与重金属乐队“金属乐队”一起演出，并前往了许多不同的国家。A. caught up with赶上；B. played with和……一起演出；C. broken up with分手；D. fought with与……打架。根据后文“the heavy metal band Metallica”指乐队与重金属乐队 Metallica同台演奏，“played with”（与……一起演奏）符合音乐场景。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些演出所得的资金还用于在该地区修建了更优质的房屋。A. Funds资金；B. Offers提议；C. Budgets预算；D. Fruits水果。根据后文“from the performances have also helped build better houses in the area”可知，用于在该地区修建了更优质的房屋是演出所得的资金。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但更重要的是，这些年轻演奏家感到自己受到了社会的重视。A. protected保护；B. pleased取悦；C. shaped塑造；D. valued重视。根据上文“But more importantly, the young players feel that they are”可知，乐队获得认可后，年轻乐手感到被社会重视，故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：法维奥说：“这个世界给了我们大量的垃圾。”A. risks风险；B. stress压力；C. rubbish垃圾；D. struggles努力。前文“They made violins from oil cans, and saxophones from waterpipes.”提到乐器由垃圾制成，此处世界给我们垃圾，我们回馈音乐形成对比，故选C。 第二节(本大题共10小题，共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。 China is advancing the protection of the Great Wall through an ____36____ (innovation) combination of AI and biological conservation ____37____ (preserve) this historic structure. At the Shanhaiguan Pass in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, a four-legged robot ____38____ (equip) with high-definition cameras, lidar, and smart sensors can identify problems such as cracks and missing bricks and report them to relevant departments in real time. ____39____ robot replaces human inspectors in performing dangerous and difficult inspections, ____40____ (dramatic) improving both the efficiency and quality of the Great Wall protection. Notably, among 15 provincial-level regions ____41____ (contain) sections of the Great Wall, Hebei Province has become a center for technological innovation in cultural heritage preservation. Since 2017, experts have employed drones (无人机) to monitor inaccessible parts of the Great Wall, especially those in remote areas, and information collected by these drones ____42____ (store) in databases to guide future restoration strategies. Despite technological advances, natural elements like rain erosion (侵蚀) pose a serious threat to the ____43____ (stable) of ancient earth walls. However, the team discovered filamentous cyanobacteria, a type of micro-organism ____44____ grows on the earth surface, can form a biological layer on the surface, acting as a natural “protective suit” ____45____ rain erosion for the Great Wall. These technologies not only reinforce the Great Wall’s structure but also connect people to its cultural legacy and enhance conservation awareness. 【答案】36. innovative 37. to preserve 38. equipped 39. The 40. dramatically 41. containing 42. has been stored 43. stability 44. that##which 45. against 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国在长城保护中融合AI与生物技术创新，如应用巡检机器人、利用微生物技术抵抗侵蚀等，展现文化遗产保护与现代科技的紧密结合。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中国正在通过人工智能和生物保护的创新结合来推进长城的保护，以保护这一历史建筑。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词combination，innovation的形容词是innovative，意为“创新的”，故填innovative。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国正在通过人工智能和生物保护的创新结合来推进长城的保护，以保护这一历史建筑。根据语境可知，句子表示“中国正在通过人工智能和生物保护的创新结合来推进长城的保护，以保护这一历史建筑”，空格处用动词不定式，表目的，故填to preserve。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在河北省秦皇岛的山海关，一个配备了高清摄像头、激光雷达和智能传感器的四足机器人可以识别裂缝和缺砖等问题，并实时向相关部门报告。句中谓语是can identify，空格处用非谓语动词，robot和equip之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此用过去分词表被动，作后置定语，故填equipped。 【39题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：机器人代替人类检查员执行危险和困难的检查，极大地提高了长城保护的效率和质量。空格处用定冠词特指这个机器人，位于句首，首字母大写，故填The。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：机器人代替人类检查员执行危险和困难的检查，极大地提高了长城保护的效率和质量。空格处修饰动词improving，用副词dramatically“极大地”，作状语，故填dramatically。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：值得注意的是，在拥有长城段的15个省级地区中，河北省已成为文化遗产保护技术创新的中心。句中谓语是has become，空格处用非谓语动词，regions和contain之间是主谓关系，因此用现在分词表主动，作后置定语，故填containing。 【42题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：自2017年以来，专家们一直在使用无人机监测长城上难以进入的部分，特别是偏远地区，这些无人机收集的信息已存储在数据库中，以指导未来的修复策略。由Since可知，句子时态是现在完成时，信息是被储存，因此空格处用现在完成时的被动语态，主语information是不可数名词，因此空格处是has been stored，故填has been stored。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管技术进步，但雨水侵蚀等自然因素对古土墙的稳定性构成了严重威胁。由the和of可知，空格处用名词，stable的名词是stability“稳定性”，是不可数名词，故填stability。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：然而，研究小组发现，生长在地球表面的一种微生物——丝状蓝藻，可以在地表形成一层生物层，为长城披上一件天然的“防护服”，抵御雨水侵蚀。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词filamentous cyanobacteria是物，因此用关系代词that/which引导定语从句，故填that或which。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：然而，研究小组发现，生长在地球表面的一种微生物——丝状蓝藻，可以在地表形成一层生物层，为长城披上一件天然的“防护服”，抵御雨水侵蚀。根据语境可知，句子表示“生长在地球表面的一种微生物——丝状蓝藻，可以在地表形成一层生物层，为长城披上一件天然的“防护服”，抵御雨水侵蚀”，空格处用介词against“抵御”，故填against。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(本大题共1小题，共15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Johnson下学期拟开设“英语短视频创作”选修课，现向同学们征集建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐一个视频主题； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Johnson, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Johnson, I am writing to share my suggestion for the optional course “English Short Video Creation”. I recommend the theme “A Day in Our School”. This theme will allow us to record daily life in English, such as classes, activities, and friendships. It is simple but meaningful, giving us many chances to practice English expressions. At the same time, it can show the spirit of our school and make us feel proud. In addition, students can work in groups, which will boost cooperation and creativity and make the class more enjoyable. I hope my suggestion will be helpful. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教Johnson写一封邮件，给他推荐一个“英语短视频创作”选修课的视频主题并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：suggestion→recommendation 允许：allow→permit 机会：chance→opportunity 提高：boost→enhance 2句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This theme will allow us to record daily life in English, such as classes, activities, and friendships. 拓展句：This theme will allow us to record daily life in English, which includes classes, activities, and friendships. 【点睛】[高分句型1] In addition, students can work in groups, which will boost cooperation and creativity and make the class more enjoyable. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] I hope my suggestion will be helpful. (运用了that引导的宾语从句，省略了that) 第二节(本大题共1小题，共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。 Little Notes Once again, I headed out to look for a job. Although I wasn’t very confident about the interview, I still held my head high, trying to stay hopeful under the morning sun. Before leaving, I made sure to stick a note on the fridge that read, “Son, finish your breakfast and have a good day.” Then I walked out of the door. This quiet tradition came from my father. I still remember how before every trip, he would leave a note on my desk: “I’ll come back with gifts for you.” When I stayed up late studying, I would open my pencil box and find another note inside: “Go to bed and have a good dream.” During summer camp, I would find a little note in my pocket that said, “Take care of yourself.” Those small pieces of paper were my first understanding of love — a gentle way of reminding me that someone always cared. Years later, when my own son Jack was old enough to read, I continued the tradition. I left little notes throughout his life: “You are smarter than you think” in his math book, “Son, my little sun” on his bedroom door, and “Good luck at soccer” inside his shoe. He never said anything about them, but he became a happy, brave, and kind boy. That was enough for me. Then came the hardest winter of my life. My company cut our pay, and people began whispering about who might lose their jobs. I worked every day with a heavy heart, always anxious, but in the end, I was still told to leave. It was a huge shock — but things got even harder. My husband lost his job too and had to move to another city to find work. I didn’t have time to feel sad. I needed to find a new job quickly to support our family. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 That evening, after another long, unsuccessful day, I came home exhausted. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The apple was refreshing and sweet, and so was the note. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】That evening, after another long, unsuccessful day, I came home exhausted. Jack was already asleep. I sank onto the couch in the quiet living room and saw a small plate of neatly sliced apples waiting for me on the table. I picked a piece up, and as I did, my fingers brushed against something underneath. Curious, I lifted the plate and found a small note. In Jack’s neat handwriting, it read, “Mom, everything will be OK. I love you.” My eyes welled up with tears as I held the note gently in my hand. The apple was refreshing and sweet, and so was the note. They were simple gifts, but they filled me with warmth and strength. In that quiet moment, all the stress and sadness of the day melted away. I smiled through my tears, feeling the power of love that had been passed down through three generations. The notes I had once left for Jack had come full circle. He was now the one lifting me up, just like my father once did. I realized that love, when shared, grows stronger, one small note at a time. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者外出找工作前，像父亲曾对自己做的那样，给儿子留便条。作者回忆父亲曾通过便条传递关爱，自己也延续这一传统陪伴儿子成长。如今作者遭遇失业、丈夫异地找工作的困境，仍需尽快找新工作养家。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“傍晚，又一个漫长且毫无收获的日子过后，我筋疲力尽地回到家”可知，第一段可描写作者失业后找工作受挫的疲惫状态，通过“杰克已睡熟”“安静的客厅”营造压抑氛围，再以“桌上整齐的苹果片”制造转折，引出后续的便条。 ②由第二段句首内容“我拿起一块苹果，手指碰到了下面的东西”及便条内容可知，第二段可聚焦作者发现便条的过程，展现儿子的关爱，抒发作者的感动，升华“爱能传递力量”的主旨。 2.续写线索：归家——发现桌上苹果片——触摸到苹果下的东西——看到杰克的便条——品尝苹果、回味便条——领悟爱与传承的力量 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拿起：pick up/take up/lift up ②轻轻握住便条：hold the note gently/grasp the note softly/clutch the note tenderly ③传递：pass down/hand down/pass on 情绪类 ①好奇的：curious/inquisitive ②泪水盈眶：eyes well up with tears/tears fill one’s eyes 【点睛】【高分句型1】My eyes welled up with tears as I held the note gently in my hand. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】I smiled through my tears, feeling the power of love that had been passed down through three generations. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南京市临江高级中学2025-2026学年上学期高三年级10月段考(英语)试题 总分：150分 注意：请在答题卡上作答 第一部分 听力(本大题共20小题，共30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Who is ill? A. Emmy. B. Emmy’s father. C. Emmy’s mother. 2. What time is it now? A. 8:55. B. 9:15. C. 9:35. 3. When will they leave for the resort? A. Saturday morning. B. Saturday afternoon. C. Sunday evening. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an apartment. B. At a workplace. C. At a shopping mall. 5. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student. 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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A book. B. A writer’s life. C. Gatsby’s character. 7. What does the man offer to do? A. Introduce Gatsby. B. Recommend a writer. C. Lend the woman another book. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What will the woman do next Sunday morning? A. Treat her cousin. B. Take an exam. C. Hike in a park. 9. What is the weather like this Saturday afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny. 10. Where will the speakers meet this Saturday? A. Near the park gate. B. Near the school. C. By the lake. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the man feel about the team’s win? A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Calm. 12. What is Johnson? A. A coach. B. A teacher. C. A student. 13. What will the speakers make for the team? A. A cake. B. A card. C. A medal. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the woman ask the man to do first? A. Sweep the floor. B. Do the dishes. C. Tidy up clothes. 15. What is lacking at home? A. Milk. B. Wheat. C. Honey. 16 How will the man go to the supermarket? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 17. What can we infer about the man? A. He often cooks breakfast. B. He helps with shopping every day. C. He likes having bread for breakfast. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How many hurricanes may hit the coast? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 19. Why should people store extra batteries? A. Batteries are cheap. B. Power failure may happen. C. Phones need them. 20. Where can people get the latest forecast? A. Online. B. Through the hotline. C. From the newspaper. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(本大题共15小题，共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 Volunteering abroad Volunteering abroad is a selfless act of serving communities overseas. Every year hundreds of thousands of people volunteer across the globe. Here we have listed some of the top countries whose people are participating in volunteering abroad activities. If you’ve resolved to travel and make a difference this year, there’s no shortage of amazing volunteer abroad programs awaiting you. GoEco: If you want to work with animals, GoEco’s Marine and Turtle Conservation program in the Maldives, Wildlife Animal Reserve in Australia, or Amazon Wildlife Reserve in Peru is worth a visit! Projects Abroad: If you’re a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other healthcare professional, you will find a ton of medical volunteer opportunities with Projects Abroad. Volunteer abroad programs International TEFL Academy: If you’re interested in teaching English abroad, join the International TEFL Academy (ITA). Through ITA, you can get paid to live abroad as a professional English teacher in a country like Spain, Thailand, or Costa Rica. Maximo Nivel: Dive into the rich traditions of indigenous (土著的) communities through Maximo Nivel’s volunteer programs in Guatemala and Peru. Live and work alongside Mayan and Andean families, engaging in daily activities such as agriculture and traditional weaving (编织). For those who still haven’t experienced the joy and satisfaction of volunteering abroad, it’s never too late to start! You can always make up your mind and be a part of it. 1. How much higher is the USA’s volunteering abroad rate than Australia’s? A. 3%. B. 4%. C. 38%. D. 42%. 2. Which offers wildlife protection programs? A. International TEFL Academy. B. Projects Abroad. C Maximo Nivel. D. GoEco. 3. What can the volunteers of Maximo Nivel gain? A. Overseas teaching experience. B. Modern weaving techniques. C. Deep cultural engagement. D. Chances for a health check-up. B With its rolling hills, dramatic waterfalls, and rich woodlands, the Durham Dales in England provides a natural habitat for birds — and it’s also home to zoologist and artist Sara Cox. Surrounded by nature since childhood, she has always been passionate about birds. Today, she creates detailed bird sculptures made from fine metal wire, combining scientific knowledge with artistic creativity to raise awareness about the challenges facing bird populations and to inspire people to care for them. As a child, Sara spent much of her time outdoors with her brothers — exploring the garden or walking in the countryside. These early experiences helped her develop a deep appreciation for the natural world. At the same time, creativity was a strong presence in her home: her father, an engineer, enjoyed welding (焊接) and building, while her mother made pottery in her spare time. Their hands-on skills and artistic sensibility gave Sara both technical and creative foundations. Later, when she moved to Mickleton 20 years ago, the surrounding wildlife became a powerful source of inspiration. Observing birds up close in their natural habitat helped her find her own artistic voice and connect her love of nature with sculpture. Sara’s wire bird sculptures are the result of careful observation and detailed study. She will sit outside for hours, sketching and observing their movements — right down to how their muscles work and how they shift their weight. She also visits museums to study bird skeletons (骨架) so she can understand the structure beneath the feathers. “To sculpt a bird accurately, I need to know what’s underneath,” she explains. Her sculptures have been shown in national exhibitions, including one held by the Royal Society of British Artists in London. They can also be seen along nature trails (小径), such as at the Durham Wildlife Trust’s Low Barns reserve. Whether displayed in galleries or out in the wild, her work has been praised by museums, galleries, and wildlife trusts alike for its scientific accuracy, emotional impact, and ability to encourage greater appreciation for bird species. 4. Why did Sara Cox create bird sculptures? A. To promote her hometown. B. To display her artistic talent. C. To inspire conservation efforts. D. To support scientific research. 5. Which experience most helped Sara Cox develop her artistic voice? A. Trying different art techniques. B. Having close contact with birds. C. Growing up in a creative family. D. Exploring nature with her brothers. 6. Which words can best describe Sara? A. Patient and precise. B. Curious and brave. C. Confident and proud. D. Creative and humorous. 7. Why is the Royal Society of British Artists mentioned in the last paragraph? A To illustrate the UK’s top art institutions. B. To contrast national and local art scenes. C. To explain the further study Sara pursued. D. To highlight the recognition Sara received. C At his school in ancient Athens, Aristotle encouraged everyone to walk through the gardens while discussing ideas, rather than sitting quietly for lectures. Teachers and students would explore questions, challenge each other’s thinking, and build on each other’s insights. This tradition of walking and wondering together became so successful that it continued for centuries, influencing how knowledge was shared throughout the ancient world. Yet today we rarely create space for such collective curiosity. While we have unlimited access to information, we’re often too busy, too distracted, or too preoccupied with immediate results to engage in shared exploration. Plus, our education and workplaces usually prioritize individual achievement over group discovery. This is unfortunate, as exploring together can lead to remarkable outcomes. When you share your questions with others, you can create new possibilities that none of you could have imagined alone. History often paints a romantic picture of the solitary (独居的) genius — the inventor in his workshop, the lone scientist in his lab, the writer alone in his small room... These stories are engaging but incomplete: individual brilliance is rarely enough for breakthrough innovation. The Wright brothers didn’t invent flight only by themselves; they extensively corresponded with fellow aviation (航空) enthusiasts. The Human Genome Project which successfully mapped our genetic code, wasn’t the work of a single brilliant mind, but rather a massive team effort where thousands of scientists shared their questions, challenges, and discoveries. Collective curiosity is the practice of exploring questions and discovering answers together, where we build on each other’s insights and create an environment that encourages open inquiry and shared learning. Many resist collective curiosity for understandable reasons. In competitive workplaces, admitting uncertainty can feel risky. Time pressures push us toward quick solutions. You might worry that asking questions might make you seem indecisive. Yet, those who welcome a shared, generative state of unknowing often find it leads to better outcomes. When we practice collective curiosity, every conversation becomes a chance to learn something new. So let me ask: which questions will you and your team explore today, together? 8. What did Aristotle’s teaching method value? A. Friendly competition. B. Lecture-based learning. C. Strict academic discipline. D. Active thought exchange. 9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Disadvantages of modern education. B. Concerns about immediate results. C. Roots of reduced collective curiosity. D. Barriers to individual achievements. 10. What is the author’s attitude to the stories of solitary geniuses? A. Tolerant. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Favorable. 11. What does the underlined word “indecisive” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A. Inaccurate. B. Incapable. C. Irresponsible. D. Irreplaceable. D While players train hard for the FIFA World Cup, experts also work behind the scenes to design the perfect match ball. The 2026 World Cup ball is named Trionda, meaning “three waves” in Spanish, which celebrates the three host nations—the U.S., Mexico and Canada. What really makes the Trionda unique is its design. It consists of only four panels, the smallest number in World Cup history. This is a significant change from the 20-paneled ball used in 2022. The design of a soccer ball is based on 3D shapes called platonic solids (柏拉图立体) . The classic Telstar ball, used in 1970, comes from the icosahedron with 20 triangle (三角) faces. By cutting off its corners, designers turned it into a rounder ball. Tetrahedron Hexahedron (cube) Octahedron Dodecahedron Icosahedron Platonic Solids The 2026 Trionda ball is based on a tetrahedron, which seems the least ball-like. The trick is in the panels: their edges are curves (曲线) that fit together to form a round shape. This design idea also appeared in the Brazuca ball from 2014, which was based on a cube. Basing the Trionda on a tetrahedron might be a risky choice, since the last match ball based on that shape was widely criticized. That was the Jabulani from 2010, which combined cutting off a tetrahedron’s corners to make eight faces and turning their edges into curves. Despite its roundest shape, players complained it was unpredictable in the air. So why didn’t the Jabulani work as intended? When a ball flies through the air, it faces a force called drag, which slows it down. Normally, drag becomes smaller after the ball reaches a certain speed. But if the ball is too smooth, this “critical speed” becomes very high, and the ball may fly in strange ways. That is why golf balls have tiny holes—to reduce drag and make their movement more stable. To minimize drag, experts designed Trionda with small holes and special seams (线缝). This makes its surface less smooth and the ball easier for players to control during a match. 12. Why is the Trionda ball special? A. It has the smallest size. B. It uses the fewest panels. C. It is designed by three hosts. D. It is named after a Spanish man. 13. What can we learn about the design of the Trionda ball? A. It’s adapted from the classic Telstar ball. B. It shares the same shape with the Brazuca. C. It’s made round by a curved-edged tetrahedron. D. It involves cutting the corners of an icosahedron. 14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The challenge of the Trionda’s design. B. The training strategy for soccer players. C. The physical risk of playing ball games. D. The science behind the Jabulani’s problem. 15. How did experts improve the Trionda ball’s performance? A. By roughening its surface. B. By controlling its speed. C. By changing its materials. D. By minimizing its weight. 第二节(本大题共5小题，共12.5分) The Magic of Urban Community Gardens Urban community gardens are popping up in cities worldwide, and their impact goes far beyond growing vegetables. These small green spaces bring neighbors together in unexpected ways. They create social interaction chances. People of different ages and backgrounds work side by side, sharing planting tips or exchanging home-grown tomatoes. ____16____ Besides fostering connections, community gardens improve the local environment. ____17____ They absorb carbon dioxide, cool hot city streets, and shelter birds and bees. In areas with few parks, these gardens become vital “green lungs” for residents to enjoy fresh air. ____18____ Watching a seed grow into a plant or harvesting fresh herbs gives a sense of achievement hard to get from store-bought produce. It also teaches kids where food comes from, fostering their respect for nature. Even so, starting a community garden has challenges. Securing land, getting tool funding, and coordinating volunteers can be tough. ____19____ Local governments and businesses often offer support, and passionate residents turn barriers into teamwork opportunities. All in all, urban community gardens are more than just places to grow food. They’re spaces that make cities warmer, healthier, and more connected for everyone. ____20____ They truly are a magic touch for urban life. A. But help is out there. B. They boost communities greatly. C. They clean air and support wildlife. D. Tending plants brings joy and purpose. E. But these challenges take years to solve. F. Such engagement turns strangers into friends. G. The interaction also helps farmers celebrate harvests. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(本大题共15小题，共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。 Favio Chavez lifts his conductor’s baton (指挥棒), the audience stops talking and the orchestra (管弦乐队) begins to play Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. But this is no ____21____ orchestra and the young players are playing very unusual instruments. They are from the area around Cateura — a landfill site in Paraguay — and the instruments are made out of ____22____ materials. When Favio first ____23____ Cateura in 2006, he was working for a recycling project. Many of the 40,000 people living in the area work on the landfill site. It’s a very ____24____ area, and at that time there wasn’t much for young people to do. Favio, also a skilled ____25____, decided to offer free music lessons to the children. However, there was one ____26____. They couldn’t afford to buy proper ____27____. Then Favio met Nicolas Gomez, one of the workers on the landfill site and also a carpenter (木匠). Nicolas and Favio started to ____28____ instruments from garbage. They made violins from oil cans, and saxophones from waterpipes. ____29____, an orchestra made out of recycled materials grew as more and more young people ____30____ the project. A few years ago, a film team made a short video about the orchestra. It went viral and everyone wanted to meet and ____31____ these amazing musicians. Since then, they have ____32____ the heavy metal band Metallica and travelled to many different countries. ____33____ from the performances have also helped build better houses in the area. But more importantly, the young players feel that they are ____34____ by society. “The world sends us ____35____,” says Favio. “We send back music.” 21. A. important B. international C. ordinary D. famous 22. A. recycled B. rare C. high-tech D. raw 23. A. founded B. visited C. recalled D. spotted 24. A. residential B. popular C. special D. needy 25. A. manager B. cleaner C. physician D. musician 26. A. program B. problem C. shortage D. loss 27. A. tools B. machines C. instruments D. costumes 28. A. build B. polish C. investigate D. search 29. A. Randomly B. Slowly C. Accidentally D. Currently 30. A. reported B. followed C. joined D. contacted 31. A. hear B. become C. inspire D. change 32. A. caught up with B. played with C. broken up with D. fought with 33. A. Funds B. Offers C. Budgets D. Fruits 34. A. protected B. pleased C. shaped D. valued 35. A. risks B. stress C. rubbish D. struggles 第二节(本大题共10小题，共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。 China is advancing the protection of the Great Wall through an ____36____ (innovation) combination of AI and biological conservation ____37____ (preserve) this historic structure. At the Shanhaiguan Pass in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, a four-legged robot ____38____ (equip) with high-definition cameras, lidar, and smart sensors can identify problems such as cracks and missing bricks and report them to relevant departments in real time. ____39____ robot replaces human inspectors in performing dangerous and difficult inspections, ____40____ (dramatic) improving both the efficiency and quality of the Great Wall protection. Notably, among 15 provincial-level regions ____41____ (contain) sections of the Great Wall, Hebei Province has become a center for technological innovation in cultural heritage preservation. Since 2017, experts have employed drones (无人机) to monitor inaccessible parts of the Great Wall, especially those in remote areas, and information collected by these drones ____42____ (store) in databases to guide future restoration strategies. Despite technological advances, natural elements like rain erosion (侵蚀) pose a serious threat to the ____43____ (stable) of ancient earth walls. However, the team discovered filamentous cyanobacteria, a type of micro-organism ____44____ grows on the earth surface, can form a biological layer on the surface, acting as a natural “protective suit” ____45____ rain erosion for the Great Wall. These technologies not only reinforce the Great Wall’s structure but also connect people to its cultural legacy and enhance conservation awareness. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(本大题共1小题，共15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Johnson下学期拟开设“英语短视频创作”选修课，现向同学们征集建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐一个视频主题； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Johnson, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(本大题共1小题，共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。 Little Notes Once again, I headed out to look for a job. Although I wasn’t very confident about the interview, I still held my head high, trying to stay hopeful under the morning sun. Before leaving, I made sure to stick a note on the fridge that read, “Son, finish your breakfast and have a good day.” Then I walked out of the door. This quiet tradition came from my father. I still remember how, before every trip, he would leave a note on my desk: “I’ll come back with gifts for you.” When I stayed up late studying, I would open my pencil box and find another note inside: “Go to bed and have a good dream.” During summer camp, I would find a little note in my pocket that said, “Take care of yourself.” Those small pieces of paper were my first understanding of love — a gentle way of reminding me that someone always cared. Years later, when my own son Jack was old enough to read, I continued the tradition. I left little notes throughout his life: “You are smarter than you think” in his math book, “Son, my little sun” on his bedroom door, and “Good luck at soccer” inside his shoe. He never said anything about them, but he became a happy, brave, and kind boy. That was enough for me. Then came the hardest winter of my life. My company cut our pay, and people began whispering about who might lose their jobs. I worked every day with a heavy heart, always anxious, but in the end, I was still told to leave. It was a huge shock — but things got even harder. My husband lost his job too and had to move to another city to find work. I didn’t have time to feel sad. I needed to find a new job quickly to support our family. 注意： 1. 续写词数应150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 That evening, after another long, unsuccessful day, I came home exhausted. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The apple was refreshing and sweet, and so was the note. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $