2026届高考英语第一次模拟考试（北京卷）

绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第一次模拟考试（北京卷） 英语 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：100分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 “Hi, this is Sasha,” a young woman sang out as the customer service line was finally connected. “How can I help you today?” Her tone annoyed me. I was in no 1 for pleasantries (客套). My friends and I made a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant. The skirt I’d ordered from this company would be 2 for it. This was the third time I’d ordered. And the third time I’d received the wrong item! Someone had to 3 this! “Is this how you treat a 20-year customer?” I demanded. “I’ve never seen such terrible 4 . It’s a real shame, Sasha!” Finally, I drew a breath and waited. After a moment, she 5 , not in kind but in kindness. “I am so sorry, Ms. Messner. I will go to find the correct skirt myself. Can I put you on hold briefly?” Soon enough, I heard her same calm voice again, “I just consulted my manager. We’ll send the skirt to you at no 6 and refund your money in full. Also, you’ll find a $50 gift card with it. I want you to know that we 7 you as a customer.” “Thank you, Sasha.” I hung up, 8 and disappointed in myself. I felt uneasy about how I’d treated the young woman with the pleasant voice. In my years as a nurse, I’d taken calls from angry people. Their words had often 9 me. And yet here was Sasha, going out of her way to solve my problem. The next morning, I telephoned the call center and got through to the manager, asking her to let Sasha know I was sorry. Now when I feel myself getting impatient at work, I take a deep breath and say, as 10 as Sasha might, “What did you say your name was again?” 1．A．mood B．shape C．hurry D．position 2．A．basic B．perfect C．ordinary D．expensive 3．A．rely on B．agree with C．stick to D．answer for 4．A．advice B．service C．reply D．damage 5．A．claimed B．responded C．criticized D．whispered 6．A．loss B．risk C．point D．charge 7．A．value B．award C．tolerate D．remember 8．A．relaxed B．confused C．astonished D．embarrassed 9．A．fooled B．struck C．wounded D．frightened 10．A．smartly B．directly C．sweetly D．seriously 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．D 7．A 8．D 9．C 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因购物问题发脾气后，被客服的善意感动并反思自己行为的经过，表达了对宽容与理解的感悟。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我没心情客套。A. mood情绪，心情；B. shape形状；C. hurry匆忙；D. position位置。根据前文“Her tone annoyed me.”可知，作者被客服的语气惹恼了，所以没有心情客套，in no mood for sth.是固定搭配，意为“没有心情做某事”。故选A。 2．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在这家公司订的裙子很适合这次晚餐。A. basic基本的；B. perfect完美的，适合的；C. ordinary普通的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据前文“My friends and I made a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant.”可知，作者订购的裙子是为了去高档餐厅穿的，所以应该是很适合的，故选B。 3．考查动词短语辨析。句意：必须有人为此负责！A. rely on依靠；B. agree with同意；C. stick to坚持；D. answer for对……负责。根据前文“And the third time I’d received the wrong item!”可知，作者三次收到错的商品，所以觉得应该有人对此负责，故选D。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从未见过如此糟糕的服务。A. advice建议；B. service服务；C. reply回复；D. damage损害。根据前文“And the third time I’d received the wrong item!”可知，作者因为收到错误的商品而生气，认为这是糟糕的服务，故选B。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：过了一会儿，她回应了，不是以同样的语气，而是带着善意。A. claimed声称；B. responded回应；C. criticized批评；D. whispered低语。根据前文“Finally, I drew a breath and waited.”可知，作者等着客服回应，这里指客服对作者的抱怨做出回应，故选B。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们会免费把裙子寄给您，并全额退款。A. loss损失；B. risk风险；C. point要点；D. charge费用。根据后文“refund your money in full”可知，全额退款意味着免费，at no charge为固定短语，意为“免费”，故选D。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想让您知道，我们很重视您这位顾客。A. value重视；B. award授予；C. tolerate容忍；D. remember记得。根据前文“We’ll send the skirt to you at no 6 and refund your money in full. Also, you’ll find a $50 gift card with it.”可知，客服表示会采取一系列措施补偿作者，是为了让作者知道公司重视她这个顾客，故选A。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我挂断电话，既尴尬又对自己感到失望。A. relaxed放松的；B. confused困惑的；C. astonished惊讶的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据前文作者对客服发火，而客服态度很好，可知作者对自己之前对客服不礼貌的态度感到不好意思，所以是尴尬的，故选D。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的话经常伤害到我。A. fooled愚弄；B. struck打击；C. wounded伤害（感情等）；D. frightened使害怕。根据前文“In my years as a nurse, I’d taken calls from angry people.”可知，作者作为护士接到过愤怒的人的电话，他们的话会伤害到作者的感情，故选C。 10．考查副词词义辨析。句意：现在，当我在工作中感到不耐烦时，我会深吸一口气，像萨沙一样温柔地说：“你刚才说你叫什么名字来着？”A. smartly聪明地；B. directly直接地；C. sweetly温柔地，甜美地；D. seriously严肃地。根据前文“but in kindness”及“I heard her same calm voice”可知，萨沙服务态度很好，说话温柔，所以这里作者像萨沙一样温柔地说话，故选C。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A China has big plans for space exploration. The country is making steady progress in its manned lunar program and aims to land Chinese astronauts 11 the moon by 2030, the China Manned Space Agency said on March 3. The design work for key project 12 (component), including the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the Wangyu lunar suit, is progressing on schedule. The space agency also 13 (announce) plans for two manned spaceflights this year — Shenzhou XX and XXI — as well as the Tianzhou 9 cargo mission to the Tiangong space station. Crew members for the two flights 14 (select) and are undergoing training. 【答案】11．on 12．components 13．announced 14．have been selected 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的太空探索计划。 11．考查介词。句意：3月3日，中国载人航天机构表示，我国载人探月工程正在稳步推进，目标是到2030年实现载人登月。短语land on表示“降落”。故填on。 12．考查名词的数。句意：包括 “梦舟” 载人航天器和 “望宇” 月球服在内的关键项目部件的设计工作正按计划推进。根据including the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the Wangyu lunar suit可知数量大于一用复数形式作宾语。故填components。 13．考查时态。句意：中国航天局还宣布了今年两次载人航天飞行计划——神舟20号和21号，以及前往天宫空间站的天舟9号货运任务。动作发生在过去用一般过去时。故填announced。 14．考查时态语态。句意：这两次飞行的机组人员已经选定，正在接受训练。主语Crew members for the two flights与谓语构成被动关系，且表示过去的动作对现在的影响，用现在完成时的被动语态，助动词用have。故填have been selected。 B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Staple foods (主食) in China typically include rice and noodles. but soon a new type may join the list: potato-turned rice. This rice-shaped starch (淀粉) product 15 (make) from potatoes, is undergoing initial production in Zhaotong. Yunnan Using a new technology, this 16 (innovation) product has the potential 17 (turn) potatoes into a widely accepted staple food in China helping improve the country’s food security. 【答案】15．made 16．innovative 17．to turn 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了昭通生产的一种土豆转化大米。 15．考查非谓语动词。句意：这种由土豆制成的米状淀粉产品正在昭通进行初步生产。此处make与product构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填made。 16．考查形容词。句意：使用一种新技术，这种创新产品有可能使土豆成为中国广泛接受的主食，有助于改善中国的粮食安全。作定语，修饰名词product用形容词innovative。故填innovative。 17．考查非谓语动词。句意：使用一种新技术，这种创新产品有可能使土豆成为中国广泛接受的主食，有助于改善中国的粮食安全。短语have the potential to do sth.表示“有可能……”。故填to turn。 C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Last year was 18 (hot) on record, highlighting the significance of green technology in 2025. One key green technology is carbon capture (收集) and storage(CCS), 19 involves separating CO₂ from other gases at emission (排放) sources before they are released into the atmosphere, and 20 (transport) the CO₂ to an underground location to be stored. CCS projects are now storing about 45 million tons of CO₂ yearly, roughly equal to the emissions of 10 million cars. The growth of clean energy continues, with wind and solar power expected to overtake coal in electricity generation. 【答案】18．the hottest 19．which 20．transporting 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了绿色技术碳捕获和储存（CCS）可以将二氧化碳释放到大气之前将其与其他气体分离，并将二氧化碳运送到地下储存。 18．考查最高级。句意：去年是有记录以来最热的一年，凸显了绿色科技在2025年的重要性。根据后文on record可知为最高级，前面加the。故填the hottest。 19．考查定语从句。句意：一项关键的绿色技术是碳捕获和储存（CCS），它涉及在排放源将二氧化碳释放到大气之前将其与其他气体分离，并将二氧化碳运送到地下储存。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词carbon capture and storage(CCS)，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。 20．考查非谓语动词。句意：一项关键的绿色技术是碳捕获和储存（CCS），它涉及在排放源将二氧化碳释放到大气之前将其与其他气体分离，并将二氧化碳运送到地下储存。短语involve doing sth.表示“涉及做某事”，故填transporting。 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 21．Who are the intended readers? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Teachers. D．Researchers. 22．What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A．It covers the most subjects. B．It has a translation centre. C．It offers gamified learning experiences. D．It provides multiple tools for recording. 23．What do all the three labs have in common? A．They centre on problem solving skills. B．They facilitate advanced scientific research. C．They provide virtual scientific exploration. D．They help students with STEM projects from school. 【答案】21．A 22．A 23．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用。文章主要介绍了一些能让孩子在线学习 STEM 课程时更生动有趣的实验室，包括气象实验室、科学与数学模拟实验室、太空探索模拟实验室。 21．推理判断题、根据第一段“But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience.(但并不是所有的在线或家庭学校课程都是为了适应科学实验或其他STEM学习活动而设置的。让我们来看看一些令人兴奋的实验室，它们可以帮助您的孩子在在线学校体验中活跃STEM主题)”可知，文章介绍这些实验室是为了孩子的在线学习，所以目标读者是家长，故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math中的“It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. (它是科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的一个项目，也是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室最丰富的单一数据库之一。调查超过150个物理、化学、数学、生物和地球科学主题。有几十种语言版本，可以根据年级、科目和可访问性进行搜索)”可知，科学和数学模拟涵盖多个学科，而其他实验室未提及如此广泛的学科范围。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据Weather Laboratories中的“To make learning about weather accessible and fun,the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a huh of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact.(为了让了解天气变得更容易、更有趣，美国国家海洋和大气管理局（NOAA）为学生和教育工作者推荐了一系列信息丰富的天气活动和虚拟实验室。事实上，他们的儿童天气科学内容以一个天气实验室应用程序为特色，该应用程序允许中学生预测天气模式，并了解当洋流和气团相互作用时会发生什么)”可知，气象实验室有虚拟实验室让学生预测天气模式；Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math“It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs.(它是科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的一个项目，也是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室最丰富的单一数据库之一)”可知，科学和数学模拟是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室数据库；Space Exploration Simulations中的“The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child.(互动模拟，也游戏化，使学习参与和乐趣为您的孩子)”可知，太空探索模拟实验室有互动模拟，让用户探索宇宙。综上所述，它们都提供了虚拟科学探索。故选C。 B In my early forties, I began painting with watercolours. Each brushstroke on paper turned into a personal language, allowing me to express the inexpressible. The feeling of colour being absorbed into the paper was calming, yet it left me longing for something deeper. Over time, I became more interested in oil paints. Although they took longer to dry, they offered me a sense of control. Layers of paints combined smoothly, creating a three-dimensional effect that watercolours couldn’t copy. Oil paints granted me the precious opportunity to take a few steps back, as if I were a curious explorer approaching a hidden landscape. However, working with oil paints wasn’t easy. Getting the right shine or thickness required patience, and at times, I felt annoyed by my lack of progress. Colours didn’t always behave as expected, and I struggled to achieve the vision in my mind. But the more I persisted, the more I understood oil paints. They balanced softness with depth, giving me the chance to create both delicate and grand images. The process of painting became reflective, a practice of exploring colours, textures (纹理) and emotions — sometimes rough, sometimes peaceful, but always rewarding. One evening, I noticed a strange shade of blue on my canvas (画布). It seemed out of place, as if it didn’t belong. My heart skipped a beat, and I stared at it, uncertain if it was part of my recent work or a trick of the eye. As I stepped back to examine the canvas, the blue shade slowly began to make sense. It was not an error but an invitation — an unplanned element that added depth to the piece in a way I hadn’t expected. At that moment, I realised that painting, much like life, was not about complete control but about embracing the unexpected. From then on, I approached my work with a new sense of curiosity. I let colours blend more freely, allowed accidental mistakes to become part of the composition, and accepted that every brushstroke carried its own story. Oil painting not only gave me a medium to express myself but also taught me patience, resilience, and the beauty of discovery. Looking at my finished work, I no longer saw just layers of paints. I saw moments of struggle, joy, and growth woven into the canvas — a reminder that art, like any, is as much about the process as it is about the final masterpiece. 24．Why did the author turn to oil paints? A．To enhance creativity. B．To save painting time. C．To seek deeper artistic control. D．To improve painting skills. 25．What challenge did the author face when working with oil paints? A．Balancing softness and sharpness. B．Creating a three-dimensional effect. C．Achieving the right shine and thickness. D．Controlling the drying time of the paints. 26．What message does the author want to convey? A．Art is a journey of welcoming imperfections. B．A good picture is worth a thousand words. C．Beauty is the ultimate goal of fine art. D．Creating is about exploring ideal self. 【答案】24．C 25．C 26．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者从水彩画转向油画的过程，以及在油画创作中所遇到的挑战和感悟。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Over time, I became more interested in oil paints. Although they took longer to dry, they offered me a sense of control.(随着时间的推移，我对油画越来越感兴趣。虽然它们需要更长的时间来干燥，但它们给了我一种控制感。)”可知，作者转向油画是因为油画给了作者一种控制感，也就是让作者能寻求更深层次的艺术控制。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, working with oil paints wasn’t easy. Getting the right shine or thickness required patience, and at times, I felt annoyed by my lack of progress.(然而，用油画颜料作画并不容易。要想获得合适的光泽度或厚度，需要耐心，有时，我因为缺乏进展而感到恼火。)”可知，作者在使用油画颜料时面临的挑战是达到合适的光泽度和厚度。故选C。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段“At that moment, I realised that painting, much like life, was not about complete control but about embracing the unexpected.(那一刻，我意识到，绘画就像生活一样，不是关于完全的控制，而是关于接受意想不到的事情。)”和最后一段“Looking at my finished work, I no longer saw just layers of paints. I saw moments of struggle, joy, and growth woven into the canvas — a reminder that art, like any, is as much about the process as it is about the final masterpiece.(看着我完成的作品，我不再只是看到一层层的颜料。我看到了挣扎、喜悦和成长的瞬间交织在画布上——这提醒我们，艺术和其他任何事物一样，既关乎过程，也关乎最终的杰作。)”可知，作者想要传达的信息是艺术是一场接纳不完美的旅程。故选A。 C In recent research, my colleagues and I set out to investigate the neural (神经的) mechanisms underlying experiences like solving challenging problems. Specifically, we wanted to understand what happens in the brain while a person engages in abstract and demanding thought — so we designed a study involving math expertise. For our experiment, we selected 22 university students majoring in mathematics, along with 22 students from other disciplines. We asked the students to watch step-by-step presentations that explained how to solve several challenging math problems. Throughout this demonstration, the students wore a cap covered with electrodes (电极) so that we could track electrical activity in their brains. After each presentation, they had to report whether they thought they had understood the presentations and how engaged they felt during the experience. We found that students whose coursework involved little mathematics showed more signs of complex activity in the prefrontal cortex (皮层), indicating how hard they were working to understand the various steps of the complex math demonstrations. However, in the other group, we noted significant activity linking the frontal and parietal (顶骨) regions of their brain. More specifically, these areas exhibited a pattern of activity described as delta waves. Some recent research suggests that these delta waves may play a crucial role in the cognitive (认知的) processing that supports deep internal concentration and the relocation of information between distant brain regions. In fact, we suspect that the long-distance delta waves we observed may play a central role whenever people engage in contextual and complex problem-solving. This suggests that engaging brain networks in this way could be useful for many tasks requiring concentration. It’s likely that when people with extensive experience in a task are deeply engaged in that effort, these same delta waves are involved, even as the specific brain networks vary. It’s also possible — though we’ll need to investigate further to be sure — that this state of deep concentration is generalizable: developing this way of thinking in one domain could help you in others. These findings suggest a trade-off that people should keep in mind—particularly as artificial intelligence and other tools offer shortcuts for various forms of problem-solving. Each time we offload a problem to a calculator or ask Al to summarize an essay, we lose an opportunity to improve our own skills and practice deep concentration. To be clear, technologies can boost our efficiency in important ways, but the seemingly “inefficient” hard work we do can be powerful, too. 27．Based on the study results, how do Math majors process challenging math problems differently from non-Math majors? A．They experience less engagement during problem-solving tasks. B．They use more areas of their prefrontal cortex to solve problems. C．They display delta wave activity linking frontal and parietal regions. D．They show slower overall brain activity during complex problem-solving. 28．What does the underlined word “trade-off” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A．Weighing short-term efficiency against lasting cognitive benefits. B．Choosing between immediate convenience and faster results. C．Sacrificing technology’s advantage for human competition. D．Deciding between human effort and advanced tools. 29．Which of the following best summarizes the author’s view on the role of “inefficient” work? A．It allows the brain to build skills that are transferable to other tasks. B．It wastes time and resources compared to using technology. C．It improves engagement but has no cognitive benefits. D．It helps those who are good at subjects like math. 30．What is the best title for the passage? A．Which to Choose: Efficiency or Hard Work? B．What Benefits Us More: AI Tools or Deep Concentration? C．Employing Complex Math Problems to Enhance Delta Waves D．Developing Expertise Improves the Brain’s Ability to Concentrate 【答案】27．C 28．A 29．A 30．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是研究者们对比了数学专业学生与非数学专业学生在观看并理解复杂数学问题解法的过程中大脑活动的差异。研究发现，缺乏数学背景的学生在理解过程中前额皮层表现出更复杂的活动，显示出他们为理解这些步骤所付出的努力。而数学专业的学生则展示了额叶和顶叶区域之间显著的活动联系，并且特别表现为一种称为delta波的大脑活动模式。 27．细节理解题。根据第三段“We found that students whose coursework involved little mathematics showed more signs of complex activity in the prefrontal cortex (皮层), indicating how hard they were working to understand the various steps of the complex math demonstrations. However, in the other group, we noted significant activity linking the frontal and parietal (顶骨) regions of their brain. More specifically, these areas exhibited a pattern of activity described as delta waves.(我们发现，那些课程中涉及数学较少的学生，在前额皮层表现出更多复杂活动的迹象，这表明他们在努力理解复杂数学演示的各个步骤时有多费劲。然而，在另一组学生中，我们注意到他们大脑的前额和顶骨区域之间有显著的活动联系。更具体地说，这些区域表现出一种被称为德尔塔波的活动模式)”可知，数学专业学生表现出连接前额和顶骨区域的德尔塔波活动。故选C。 28．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Each time we offload a problem to a calculator or ask Al to summarize an essay, we lose an opportunity to improve our own skills and practice deep concentration. To be clear, technologies can boost our efficiency in important ways, but the seemingly “inefficient” hard work we do can be powerful, too.(每次我们把一个问题交给计算器，或者让人工智能总结一篇文章，我们就失去了一个提高自己技能和练习深度专注的机会。需要明确的是，技术可以在重要方面提高我们的效率，但我们所做的看似“低效”的辛勤工作也可能是强大的)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“人们应该牢记一种权衡——尤其是人工智能和其他工具为各种形式的问题解决提供了捷径”，划线词trade-off意为“权衡”，和“Weighing short-term efficiency against lasting cognitive benefits”意思相近。故选A。 29．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“It’s also possible — though we’ll need to investigate further to be sure — that this state of deep concentration is generalizable: developing this way of thinking in one domain could help you in others.(还有一种可能——尽管我们还需要进一步调查才能确定——这种深度集中的状态是可以推广的：在一个领域培养这种思维方式可能有助于你在其他领域也表现出色。)”和最后一段“To be clear, technologies can boost our efficiency in important ways, but the seemingly “inefficient” hard work we do can be powerful, too.(需要明确的是，技术可以在很多重要方面提高我们的效率，但我们所做的那些看似“低效”的艰苦工作同样具有强大的力量)”可知，最好地概括了作者对“低效”工作的作用的看法是它允许大脑建立可转移到其他任务的技能。故选A。 30．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“We found that students whose coursework involved little mathematics showed more signs of complex activity in the prefrontal cortex (皮层), indicating how hard they were working to understand the various steps of the complex math demonstrations. However, in the other group, we noted significant activity linking the frontal and parietal (顶骨) regions of their brain. More specifically, these areas exhibited a pattern of activity described as delta waves.(我们发现，那些课程中涉及数学较少的学生，在前额皮层表现出更多复杂活动的迹象，这表明他们在努力理解复杂数学演示的各个步骤时有多费劲。然而，在另一组学生中，我们注意到他们大脑的前额和顶骨区域之间有显著的活动联系。更具体地说，这些区域表现出一种被称为德尔塔波的活动模式)”和第四段“Some recent research suggests that these delta waves may play a crucial role in the cognitive (认知的) processing that supports deep internal concentration and the relocation of information between distant brain regions.(最近的一些研究表明，这些德尔塔波可能在支持深层内部集中和远距离大脑区域之间信息重新定位的认知过程中起着至关重要的作用)”可知，本文主要讲的是研究者们对比了数学专业学生与非数学专业学生在观看并理解复杂数学问题解法的过程中大脑活动的差异。研究发现，缺乏数学背景的学生在理解过程中前额皮层表现出更复杂的活动，显示出他们为理解这些步骤所付出的努力。而数学专业的学生则展示了额叶和顶叶区域之间显著的活动联系，并且特别表现为一种称为delta波的大脑活动模式由此可知，“Developing Expertise Improves the Brain’s Ability to Concentrate(发展专业技能可以提高大脑集中注意力的能力)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。 D Who cares if people think wrongly that the internet has had more important influences than the washing machine? Why does it matter that people are more impressed by the most recent changes? It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people’s opinions. However, they have real impacts, as they result in misguided use of scarce resources. The fascination with the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) revolution, represented by the internet, has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so “yesterday” that they should try to live on ideas. This belief in “post-industrial society” has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector(制造业), with negative consequences for their economies. Even more worryingly, the fascination with the internet by people in rich countries has moved the international community to worry about the “digital divide” between the rich countries and the poor countries. This has led companies and individuals to donate money to developing countries to buy computer equipment and internet facilities. The question, however, is whether this is what the developing countries need the most. Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells, extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up internet centres in rural villages, I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important, but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative long-term costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money. In yet another example, a fascination with the new has led people to believe that the recent changes in the technologies of communications and transportation are so revolutionary that now we live in a “borderless world”. As a result, in the last twenty years or so, many people have come to believe that whatever change is happening today is the result of great technological progress, going against which will be like trying to turn the clock back. Believing in such a world, many governments have put an end to some of the very necessary regulations on cross-border flows of capital, labour and goods, with poor results. Understanding technological trends is very important for correctly designing economic policies, both at the national and the international levels, and for making the right career choices at the individual level. However, our fascination with the latest, and our under valuation of what has already become common, can, and has, led us in all sorts of wrong directions. 31．Misjudgments on the influences of new technology can lead to ________. A．a lack of confidence in technology B．a slow progress in technology C．a conflict of public opinions D．a waste of limited resources 32．The example in Paragraph 4 suggests that donators should ________. A．take people’s essential needs into account B．make their programmes attractive to people C．ensure that each child gets financial support D．provide more affordable internet facilities 33．What has led many governments to remove necessary regulations? A．Neglecting the impacts of technological advances. B．Believing that the world has become borderless. C．Ignoring the power of economic development. D．Over-emphasizing the role of international communication. 34．What can we learn from the passage? A．People should be encouraged to make more donations. B．Traditional technology still has a place nowadays. C．Making right career choices is crucial to personal success. D．Economic policies should follow technological trends. 【答案】31．D 32．A 33．B 34．B 【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章讲述了对信息技术的过分迷恋会对国家，对个人，对慈善事业造成不利的影响。 31．细节理解题。根据第二段However, they have real impacts, as they result in misguided use of scarce resources.可知，对信息技术的错误判断会导致有限资源的错误使用，也就是资源的浪费，故选D。 32．推理判断题。根据第四段Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells, extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up internet centres in rural villages, I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important, but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative long-term costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money.可知，与其给那些贫困地区孩子笔记本电脑或者建网络中心，还不如给钱打井，铺电网或者生产他们买得起的洗衣机，这些东西更能改善他们的生活。作者不是说这些东西一定更重要，但是很多捐赠者没有仔细考虑捐赠的东西的长期成本，因此作者建议捐赠者要考虑接受捐赠的人的实际情况，而不是一味地追求信息化，故选A。 33．细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，对新东西的迷恋让人们认为如今通讯技术和交通的变革让我们生活在一个无国界的世界，正是认为我们生活在这样一个世界，很多政府取消了关于跨国界的资本、劳动力以及商品流动的法律法规，故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据第三段The fascination with the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) revolution, represented by the Internet, has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so "yesterday" that they should try to live on ideas. This belief in "post-industrial society" has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector(制造业) with negative consequences for their economies.可知，对互联网呈现的通讯技术变革的迷恋让很多富裕国家做出一个错误的结论，他们认为制造产品已经过时了，他们应该靠创意生活，因而忽略了制造业，从而对经济造成不利影响，故推知传统的技术依然有它的地位，新兴的信息技术不能取代它们，故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。 Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding journey. Whether you’re studying for travel, work, or personal growth, the right strategies can make the process much easier. Here are five tips to help you become fluent faster:​ 35 . Instead of focusing only on memorizing vocabulary lists, try to learn words in context. Read short stories, watch TV shows, or listen to podcasts in the language. When you encounter a new word, write down the sentence it’s in — not just the word itself. This helps you understand how the word is used and makes it easier to remember. For example, learning that “llover” means “to rain” is useful, but seeing it in a sentence like “Mañana va a llover” (“It’s going to rain tomorrow”) helps you grasp its usage.​ 36 . Many people are afraid to speak a new language because they worry about making mistakes. But mistakes are a natural part of learning. Even native speakers make errors! The more you practice speaking — whether with a language partner, a tutor, or even to yourself — the more comfortable you’ll become. Don’t focus on being perfect; focus on communicating your ideas. Over time, your grammar and pronunciation will improve as you learn from your mistakes.​ 37 . Immersing yourself in the language’s culture can deepen your understanding and make learning more enjoyable. Try cooking traditional recipes from countries where the language is spoken, listening to local music, or celebrating cultural holidays. Not only will this make learning more fun, but it will also help you understand the nuances of the language. For example, certain phrases or idioms might make more sense when you know the cultural context behind them.​ 38 . Consistency is key when learning a new language. It’s better to study for 15-20 minutes every day than to cram for several hours once a week. Set a specific time each day for language practice — maybe during your morning coffee or before bed — and stick to it. You can use apps, flashcards, or online courses to make daily practice easy. Over time, these short sessions will add up, and you’ll notice significant progress.​ 39 . Tracking your progress can keep you motivated. Keep a journal where you write a few sentences in the new language each day, and look back at it after a month — you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve improved. Celebrate small wins, like having a short conversation or understanding a song lyric. Learning a language takes time, so be patient with yourself and acknowledge every step forward.​ A．Practice speaking without fear of mistakes​ B．Learn words in context, not in isolation​ C．Avoid using online language tools​ D．Immerse yourself in the culture​ E．Study for long hours once a week​ F．Practice consistently, even for short periods​ G．Track your progress and celebrate small wins 【答案】35．B 36．A 37．D 38．F 39．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了五条帮助更快掌握新语言的技巧，包括结合语境学单词、大胆说、融入文化等。 35．由下文“Instead of focusing only on memorizing vocabulary lists, try to learn words in context. Read short stories, watch TV shows, or listen to podcasts in the language. When you encounter a new word, write down the sentence it’s in — not just the word itself. (不要只专注于记忆词汇表，试着在语境中学习单词。阅读短篇故事，看该语言的电视节目，或者听播客。当你遇到一个新单词时，写下它所在的句子，而不仅仅是单词本身)”可知，此段主要强调要在语境中学习单词，并举例进行说明，B选项“Learn words in context, not in isolation (在语境中学习单词，而不是孤立地学习)”引出下文内容，符合语境。故选B。 36．由下文“Many people are afraid to speak a new language because they worry about making mistakes. But mistakes are a natural part of learning. Even native speakers make errors! The more you practice speaking — whether with a language partner, a tutor, or even to yourself — the more comfortable you’ll become. (很多人害怕说一门新语言，因为他们担心犯错。但错误是学习过程中自然的一部分。即使是母语者也会犯错！你练习说英语越多——无论是和语言伙伴、导师，甚至是和自己说——你就会越自在)”可知，此段主要讲不要害怕犯错，要多练习说新语言，A选项“Practice speaking without fear of mistakes (不要害怕犯错，练习说)”强调不害怕犯错，并要练习说新语言，引出下文内容，符合语境。故选A。 37．由下文“Immersing yourself in the language’s culture can deepen your understanding and make learning more enjoyable. Try cooking traditional recipes from countries where the language is spoken, listening to local music, or celebrating cultural holidays. (让自己沉浸在语言的文化中可以加深你的理解，让学习更加愉快。尝试用说这种语言的国家/地区的传统食谱烹饪，听当地音乐，或者庆祝文化节日)”可知，此段主要讲要沉浸在语言的文化中，D选项“Immerse yourself in the culture (沉浸在文化中)”引出下文内容，适合作为段落主旨句。故选D。 38．由下文“Consistency is key when learning a new language. It’s better to study for 15-20 minutes every day than to cram for several hours once a week. Set a specific time each day for language practice — maybe during your morning coffee or before bed — and stick to it. (学习一门新语言时，一致性是关键。每天学习15-20分钟比每周一次突击学习几个小时要好。每天设定一个特定的时间进行语言练习——也许是在早上喝咖啡时或睡前——并坚持下去)”可知，此段主要讲学习语言要每天坚持，哪怕时间短，F选项“Practice consistently, even for short periods (即使时间短，也要坚持练习)”强调在时间短的条件下也要坚持练习，引出下文内容，符合语境。故选F。 39．由下文“Tracking your progress can keep you motivated. Keep a journal where you write a few sentences in the new language each day, and look back at it after a month — you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve improved. Celebrate small wins, like having a short conversation or understanding a song lyric. (跟踪你的进步可以让你保持动力。每天用新语言写几句话，并记在日记里，一个月后回顾一下——你会惊讶于自己取得了多大的进步。庆祝小胜利，比如进行一次简短的对话或理解一首歌的歌词)”可知，此段主要讲要跟踪自己的进步并庆祝小胜利，G选项“Track your progress and celebrate small wins (跟踪你的进步并庆祝小胜利)”引出下文内容，适合作为段落主旨句。故选G。 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分） 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 I started running competitively almost as soon as I could walk. I was three years old when I joined in my first official race. My mom and both of my brothers were runners, so the sport was built into my life from the beginning. When I was young, I enjoyed the freedom, joy, and sense of power running gave me. This pure, concentrated love of the sport gave me wings that carried me through even the toughest practices and races. However, as I got older, pressure began to build up. I was winning, but I lost sight of my real purpose as a runner: to have fun. I even began to fear hard workouts, knowing I would be disappointed if I didn’t achieve my goals. Before the final season in my high school career, I trained so hard that I got exhausted and hurt my calf. Rather than pausing for treatment and recovery, I chose to get to the line. But at last, I had to step off the track because the pain was simply unbearable. Recovery was tough. When I was finally able to run again, I was out of shape and couldn’t keep up with my team. Over the next three years, more injuries followed. But later, a famous long-distance runner Cathy’s post changed everything for me. “Every day, I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be better. My advice: Keep showing up.” With just a few words, she reminded me how simple running really is. I realized I didn’t have to be perfect every day. I just had to show up and give what I had. Now, I still run every day and have completed four marathons. Joy and gratitude are the center of my practice. Thanks to Cathy, I can always return to the calming belief that things will go my way if I just keep showing up. 40．What did running bring to the author when she was young? 41．Why did the author no longer enjoy running later? 42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. > Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection. 43．From the story, what can you learn about “Keep showing up”? (In about 40 words) 【答案】40．The freedom, joy, and sense of power. 41．Because pressure began to build up. 42．Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection. Because the author realized that she didn’t have to be perfect every day. 43．It means consistently trying without demanding perfection. By showing up and doing your best, progress and joy will follow naturally. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从童年时期开始参与竞技跑步，到随着年龄增长面临压力、失去跑步的初衷，再到因受伤而反思，最终在一位著名长跑运动员的启发下重新找回跑步的快乐与纯粹的过程。 40．考查细节理解。根据第一段“When I was young, I enjoyed the freedom, joy, and sense of power running gave me.(当我年轻的时候，我喜欢跑步给我的自由、快乐和力量感)”可知，在作者年轻的时候，跑步给她带来了自由、快乐和力量的感觉。故答案为The freedom, joy, and sense of power. 41．考查细节理解。根据第二段“However, as I got older, pressure began to build up. I was winning, but I lost sight of my real purpose as a runner: to have fun. I even began to fear hard workouts, knowing I would be disappointed if I didn’t achieve my goals.(然而，随着年龄的增长，压力开始累积。我赢了，但我忘记了我作为一名跑步者的真正目的：获得乐趣。我甚至开始害怕艰苦的锻炼，因为我知道如果我没有达到我的目标我会很失望)”可知，因为压力开始累积，所以作者后来不再喜欢跑步了。故答案为Because pressure began to build up. 42．考查细节理解。根据第三段“But later, a famous long-distance runner Cathy’s post changed everything for me. “Every day, I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be better. My advice: Keep showing up.” With just a few words, she reminded me how simple running really is. I realized I didn’t have to be perfect every day. I just had to show up and give what I had.(但后来，一位著名的长跑运动员凯西的帖子彻底改变了我。“每一天，我都选择出现在跑道上，看看自己能做到什么程度，并努力超越自我。我的建议是：坚持跑下去。”短短几句话让我恍然大悟——跑步的本质原来如此简单。我明白了不必苛求每天表现完美，只需坚持站上跑道，全力以赴)”可知，受到Cathy帖子的启发，作者意识到不必苛求每天表现完美，只需坚持站上跑道，全力以赴，所以“Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection.”中“had to focus on pursuing perfection.”是错误的，应改为The author realized that she didn’t have to be perfect every day.故答案为Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection. Because the author realized that she didn’t have to be perfect every day. 43．开放性试题。要言之有理，注意词数限制。如：根据第三段“But later, a famous long-distance runner Cathy’s post changed everything for me. “Every day, I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be better. My advice: Keep showing up.” With just a few words, she reminded me how simple running really is. I realized I didn’t have to be perfect every day. I just had to show up and give what I had.(但后来，一位著名的长跑运动员凯西的帖子彻底改变了我。“每一天，我都选择出现在跑道上，看看自己能做到什么程度，并努力超越自我。我的建议是：坚持跑下去。”短短几句话让我恍然大悟——跑步的本质原来如此简单。我明白了不必苛求每天表现完美，只需坚持站上跑道，全力以赴)”可知，“Keep showing up”意味着不断地尝试而不要求完美。通过表现和尽你最大的努力，进步和快乐自然会随之而来。故答案为It means consistently trying without demanding perfection. By showing up and doing your best, progress and joy will follow naturally. 第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分) 44．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国好友Jim打算参加“我眼中的孔子（Confucius in My Eyes）”全球原创作品征集活动，来信询问你的建议。请用英语给他回复一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1．提出建议； 2．说明理由。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, Glad to receive your email. What an exciting activity! Here is my idea. I'm thinking you can make a short animation film. The film will focus on your understanding of Confucius' philosophy. You can show how his ideas, like kindness,influence us teenagers to share, help each other, and build warm friendships, making school life more enjoyable. Even better, you can start a “kindness challenge” to encourage friends to do something nice every day and record their good deeds. The fresh perspective will help people realize the everlasting value of Confucius'ideas.I am sure it will make a great entry. Good luck! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。外国好友Jim打算参加“我眼中的孔子（Confucius in My Eyes）”全球原创作品征集活动，来信询问建议。请考生用英语给他回复一封电子邮件。 【详解】1.词汇积累 令人兴奋的：exciting→thrilling 影响：influence→affect 帮助：help→assist 鼓励：encourage→motivate 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I'm thinking you can make a short animation film. The film will focus on your understanding of Confucius' philosophy. 拓展句：I'm thinking you can make a short animation film, which will focus on your understanding of Confucius' philosophy.. 【点睛】[高分句型1] You can show how his ideas, like kindness, influence us teenagers to share, help each other, and build warm friendships, making school life more enjoyable. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] I am sure it will make a great entry. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第一次模拟考试（北京卷） 英语 （考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：100分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节 完型填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 “Hi, this is Sasha,” a young woman sang out as the customer service line was finally connected. “How can I help you today?” Her tone annoyed me. I was in no 1 for pleasantries (客套). My friends and I made a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant. The skirt I’d ordered from this company would be 2 for it. This was the third time I’d ordered. And the third time I’d received the wrong item! Someone had to 3 this! “Is this how you treat a 20-year customer?” I demanded. “I’ve never seen such terrible 4 . It’s a real shame, Sasha!” Finally, I drew a breath and waited. After a moment, she 5 , not in kind but in kindness. “I am so sorry, Ms. Messner. I will go to find the correct skirt myself. Can I put you on hold briefly?” Soon enough, I heard her same calm voice again, “I just consulted my manager. We’ll send the skirt to you at no 6 and refund your money in full. Also, you’ll find a $50 gift card with it. I want you to know that we 7 you as a customer.” “Thank you, Sasha.” I hung up, 8 and disappointed in myself. I felt uneasy about how I’d treated the young woman with the pleasant voice. In my years as a nurse, I’d taken calls from angry people. Their words had often 9 me. And yet here was Sasha, going out of her way to solve my problem. The next morning, I telephoned the call center and got through to the manager, asking her to let Sasha know I was sorry. Now when I feel myself getting impatient at work, I take a deep breath and say, as 10 as Sasha might, “What did you say your name was again?” 1．A．mood B．shape C．hurry D．position 2．A．basic B．perfect C．ordinary D．expensive 3．A．rely on B．agree with C．stick to D．answer for 4．A．advice B．service C．reply D．damage 5．A．claimed B．responded C．criticized D．whispered 6．A．loss B．risk C．point D．charge 7．A．value B．award C．tolerate D．remember 8．A．relaxed B．confused C．astonished D．embarrassed 9．A．fooled B．struck C．wounded D．frightened 10．A．smartly B．directly C．sweetly D．seriously 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分,共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A China has big plans for space exploration. The country is making steady progress in its manned lunar program and aims to land Chinese astronauts 11 the moon by 2030, the China Manned Space Agency said on March 3. The design work for key project 12 (component), including the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the Wangyu lunar suit, is progressing on schedule. The space agency also 13 (announce) plans for two manned spaceflights this year — Shenzhou XX and XXI — as well as the Tianzhou 9 cargo mission to the Tiangong space station. Crew members for the two flights 14 (select) and are undergoing training. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Staple foods (主食) in China typically include rice and noodles. but soon a new type may join the list: potato-turned rice. This rice-shaped starch (淀粉) product 15 (make) from potatoes, is undergoing initial production in Zhaotong. Yunnan Using a new technology, this 16 (innovation) product has the potential 17 (turn) potatoes into a widely accepted staple food in China helping improve the country’s food security. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Last year was 18 (hot) on record, highlighting the significance of green technology in 2025. One key green technology is carbon capture (收集) and storage(CCS), 19 involves separating CO₂ from other gases at emission (排放) sources before they are released into the atmosphere, and 20 (transport) the CO₂ to an underground location to be stored. CCS projects are now storing about 45 million tons of CO₂ yearly, roughly equal to the emissions of 10 million cars. The growth of clean energy continues, with wind and solar power expected to overtake coal in electricity generation. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 21．Who are the intended readers? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Teachers. D．Researchers. 22．What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A．It covers the most subjects. B．It has a translation centre. C．It offers gamified learning experiences. D．It provides multiple tools for recording. 23．What do all the three labs have in common? A．They centre on problem solving skills. B．They facilitate advanced scientific research. C．They provide virtual scientific exploration. D．They help students with STEM projects from school. B In my early forties, I began painting with watercolours. Each brushstroke on paper turned into a personal language, allowing me to express the inexpressible. The feeling of colour being absorbed into the paper was calming, yet it left me longing for something deeper. Over time, I became more interested in oil paints. Although they took longer to dry, they offered me a sense of control. Layers of paints combined smoothly, creating a three-dimensional effect that watercolours couldn’t copy. Oil paints granted me the precious opportunity to take a few steps back, as if I were a curious explorer approaching a hidden landscape. However, working with oil paints wasn’t easy. Getting the right shine or thickness required patience, and at times, I felt annoyed by my lack of progress. Colours didn’t always behave as expected, and I struggled to achieve the vision in my mind. But the more I persisted, the more I understood oil paints. They balanced softness with depth, giving me the chance to create both delicate and grand images. The process of painting became reflective, a practice of exploring colours, textures (纹理) and emotions — sometimes rough, sometimes peaceful, but always rewarding. One evening, I noticed a strange shade of blue on my canvas (画布). It seemed out of place, as if it didn’t belong. My heart skipped a beat, and I stared at it, uncertain if it was part of my recent work or a trick of the eye. As I stepped back to examine the canvas, the blue shade slowly began to make sense. It was not an error but an invitation — an unplanned element that added depth to the piece in a way I hadn’t expected. At that moment, I realised that painting, much like life, was not about complete control but about embracing the unexpected. From then on, I approached my work with a new sense of curiosity. I let colours blend more freely, allowed accidental mistakes to become part of the composition, and accepted that every brushstroke carried its own story. Oil painting not only gave me a medium to express myself but also taught me patience, resilience, and the beauty of discovery. Looking at my finished work, I no longer saw just layers of paints. I saw moments of struggle, joy, and growth woven into the canvas — a reminder that art, like any, is as much about the process as it is about the final masterpiece. 24．Why did the author turn to oil paints? A．To enhance creativity. B．To save painting time. C．To seek deeper artistic control. D．To improve painting skills. 25．What challenge did the author face when working with oil paints? A．Balancing softness and sharpness. B．Creating a three-dimensional effect. C．Achieving the right shine and thickness. D．Controlling the drying time of the paints. 26．What message does the author want to convey? A．Art is a journey of welcoming imperfections. B．A good picture is worth a thousand words. C．Beauty is the ultimate goal of fine art. D．Creating is about exploring ideal self. C In recent research, my colleagues and I set out to investigate the neural (神经的) mechanisms underlying experiences like solving challenging problems. Specifically, we wanted to understand what happens in the brain while a person engages in abstract and demanding thought — so we designed a study involving math expertise. For our experiment, we selected 22 university students majoring in mathematics, along with 22 students from other disciplines. We asked the students to watch step-by-step presentations that explained how to solve several challenging math problems. Throughout this demonstration, the students wore a cap covered with electrodes (电极) so that we could track electrical activity in their brains. After each presentation, they had to report whether they thought they had understood the presentations and how engaged they felt during the experience. We found that students whose coursework involved little mathematics showed more signs of complex activity in the prefrontal cortex (皮层), indicating how hard they were working to understand the various steps of the complex math demonstrations. However, in the other group, we noted significant activity linking the frontal and parietal (顶骨) regions of their brain. More specifically, these areas exhibited a pattern of activity described as delta waves. Some recent research suggests that these delta waves may play a crucial role in the cognitive (认知的) processing that supports deep internal concentration and the relocation of information between distant brain regions. In fact, we suspect that the long-distance delta waves we observed may play a central role whenever people engage in contextual and complex problem-solving. This suggests that engaging brain networks in this way could be useful for many tasks requiring concentration. It’s likely that when people with extensive experience in a task are deeply engaged in that effort, these same delta waves are involved, even as the specific brain networks vary. It’s also possible — though we’ll need to investigate further to be sure — that this state of deep concentration is generalizable: developing this way of thinking in one domain could help you in others. These findings suggest a trade-off that people should keep in mind—particularly as artificial intelligence and other tools offer shortcuts for various forms of problem-solving. Each time we offload a problem to a calculator or ask Al to summarize an essay, we lose an opportunity to improve our own skills and practice deep concentration. To be clear, technologies can boost our efficiency in important ways, but the seemingly “inefficient” hard work we do can be powerful, too. 27．Based on the study results, how do Math majors process challenging math problems differently from non-Math majors? A．They experience less engagement during problem-solving tasks. B．They use more areas of their prefrontal cortex to solve problems. C．They display delta wave activity linking frontal and parietal regions. D．They show slower overall brain activity during complex problem-solving. 28．What does the underlined word “trade-off” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A．Weighing short-term efficiency against lasting cognitive benefits. B．Choosing between immediate convenience and faster results. C．Sacrificing technology’s advantage for human competition. D．Deciding between human effort and advanced tools. 29．Which of the following best summarizes the author’s view on the role of “inefficient” work? A．It allows the brain to build skills that are transferable to other tasks. B．It wastes time and resources compared to using technology. C．It improves engagement but has no cognitive benefits. D．It helps those who are good at subjects like math. 30．What is the best title for the passage? A．Which to Choose: Efficiency or Hard Work? B．What Benefits Us More: AI Tools or Deep Concentration? C．Employing Complex Math Problems to Enhance Delta Waves D．Developing Expertise Improves the Brain’s Ability to Concentrate D Who cares if people think wrongly that the internet has had more important influences than the washing machine? Why does it matter that people are more impressed by the most recent changes? It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people’s opinions. However, they have real impacts, as they result in misguided use of scarce resources. The fascination with the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) revolution, represented by the internet, has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so “yesterday” that they should try to live on ideas. This belief in “post-industrial society” has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector(制造业), with negative consequences for their economies. Even more worryingly, the fascination with the internet by people in rich countries has moved the international community to worry about the “digital divide” between the rich countries and the poor countries. This has led companies and individuals to donate money to developing countries to buy computer equipment and internet facilities. The question, however, is whether this is what the developing countries need the most. Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells, extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up internet centres in rural villages, I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important, but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative long-term costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money. In yet another example, a fascination with the new has led people to believe that the recent changes in the technologies of communications and transportation are so revolutionary that now we live in a “borderless world”. As a result, in the last twenty years or so, many people have come to believe that whatever change is happening today is the result of great technological progress, going against which will be like trying to turn the clock back. Believing in such a world, many governments have put an end to some of the very necessary regulations on cross-border flows of capital, labour and goods, with poor results. Understanding technological trends is very important for correctly designing economic policies, both at the national and the international levels, and for making the right career choices at the individual level. However, our fascination with the latest, and our under valuation of what has already become common, can, and has, led us in all sorts of wrong directions. 31．Misjudgments on the influences of new technology can lead to ________. A．a lack of confidence in technology B．a slow progress in technology C．a conflict of public opinions D．a waste of limited resources 32．The example in Paragraph 4 suggests that donators should ________. A．take people’s essential needs into account B．make their programmes attractive to people C．ensure that each child gets financial support D．provide more affordable internet facilities 33．What has led many governments to remove necessary regulations? A．Neglecting the impacts of technological advances. B．Believing that the world has become borderless. C．Ignoring the power of economic development. D．Over-emphasizing the role of international communication. 34．What can we learn from the passage? A．People should be encouraged to make more donations. B．Traditional technology still has a place nowadays. C．Making right career choices is crucial to personal success. D．Economic policies should follow technological trends. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。 Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding journey. Whether you’re studying for travel, work, or personal growth, the right strategies can make the process much easier. Here are five tips to help you become fluent faster:​ 35 . Instead of focusing only on memorizing vocabulary lists, try to learn words in context. Read short stories, watch TV shows, or listen to podcasts in the language. When you encounter a new word, write down the sentence it’s in — not just the word itself. This helps you understand how the word is used and makes it easier to remember. For example, learning that “llover” means “to rain” is useful, but seeing it in a sentence like “Mañana va a llover” (“It’s going to rain tomorrow”) helps you grasp its usage.​ 36 . Many people are afraid to speak a new language because they worry about making mistakes. But mistakes are a natural part of learning. Even native speakers make errors! The more you practice speaking — whether with a language partner, a tutor, or even to yourself — the more comfortable you’ll become. Don’t focus on being perfect; focus on communicating your ideas. Over time, your grammar and pronunciation will improve as you learn from your mistakes.​ 37 . Immersing yourself in the language’s culture can deepen your understanding and make learning more enjoyable. Try cooking traditional recipes from countries where the language is spoken, listening to local music, or celebrating cultural holidays. Not only will this make learning more fun, but it will also help you understand the nuances of the language. For example, certain phrases or idioms might make more sense when you know the cultural context behind them.​ 38 . Consistency is key when learning a new language. It’s better to study for 15-20 minutes every day than to cram for several hours once a week. Set a specific time each day for language practice — maybe during your morning coffee or before bed — and stick to it. You can use apps, flashcards, or online courses to make daily practice easy. Over time, these short sessions will add up, and you’ll notice significant progress.​ 39 . Tracking your progress can keep you motivated. Keep a journal where you write a few sentences in the new language each day, and look back at it after a month — you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve improved. Celebrate small wins, like having a short conversation or understanding a song lyric. Learning a language takes time, so be patient with yourself and acknowledge every step forward.​ A．Practice speaking without fear of mistakes​ B．Learn words in context, not in isolation​ C．Avoid using online language tools​ D．Immerse yourself in the culture​ E．Study for long hours once a week​ F．Practice consistently, even for short periods​ G．Track your progress and celebrate small wins 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，共32分） 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题，第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 I started running competitively almost as soon as I could walk. I was three years old when I joined in my first official race. My mom and both of my brothers were runners, so the sport was built into my life from the beginning. When I was young, I enjoyed the freedom, joy, and sense of power running gave me. This pure, concentrated love of the sport gave me wings that carried me through even the toughest practices and races. However, as I got older, pressure began to build up. I was winning, but I lost sight of my real purpose as a runner: to have fun. I even began to fear hard workouts, knowing I would be disappointed if I didn’t achieve my goals. Before the final season in my high school career, I trained so hard that I got exhausted and hurt my calf. Rather than pausing for treatment and recovery, I chose to get to the line. But at last, I had to step off the track because the pain was simply unbearable. Recovery was tough. When I was finally able to run again, I was out of shape and couldn’t keep up with my team. Over the next three years, more injuries followed. But later, a famous long-distance runner Cathy’s post changed everything for me. “Every day, I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be better. My advice: Keep showing up.” With just a few words, she reminded me how simple running really is. I realized I didn’t have to be perfect every day. I just had to show up and give what I had. Now, I still run every day and have completed four marathons. Joy and gratitude are the center of my practice. Thanks to Cathy, I can always return to the calming belief that things will go my way if I just keep showing up. 40．What did running bring to the author when she was young? 41．Why did the author no longer enjoy running later? 42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. > Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection. 43．From the story, what can you learn about “Keep showing up”? (In about 40 words) 第二节: 书面表达（共一题，20分) 44．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国好友Jim打算参加“我眼中的孔子（Confucius in My Eyes）”全球原创作品征集活动，来信询问你的建议。请用英语给他回复一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1．提出建议； 2．说明理由。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $