福建省三明第一中学2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题

三明一中2025-2026学年上学期高三半期考英语学科试卷 本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2.作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共 5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What will the man do first? A. Send a letter. B. Print a document. C. Make a phone call. 2. Why will the man go to the library? A. To meet Tom. B. To borrow books. C. To polish a report. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a train station. B. At a drugstore. C. In a school cafeteria. 4. What does the man think of the jacket? A. It's too small. B. It's very stylish. C. It has a bad color. 5. When will the film start? A. At 7:00. B. At 7:10. C. At 7:15. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What mistake did the man make? A. He returned an item late. B. He used an overdue card. C. He failed to fill the form. 7. Within how many days can sale items be returned? A.7 days. B.5 days. C.3 days. 听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。 8. Which club did the woman join previously? A. The football club. B. The running club. C. The basketball club. 9. What will the football club do for new members? A. Hold a team match. B. Invite a former member. C. Offer a simple drill. 10. What do the speakers plan to do after class? A. Go to the club building. B. Practice football together. C. Talk to the teacher in charge. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman say has decreased in the bookstore? A. Classic novels. B. Online stories. C. Leisure magazines. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 12. What is the man's view on reading? A. It should be relaxing. B. It should be enriching. C. It should teach new things. 13. What do the speakers mainly discuss? A. The bookstore's role. B. Classic novels' advantages. C. People's reading preferences. 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14. Who is Anna Lee? A. A TV presenter. B. A program organizer. C. A workshop teacher. 15. Where do residents exchange items? A. At a local market. B. In a community hall. C. In a neighborhood park. 16. What was last week's workshop about? A. Repairing bikes. B. Sewing clothes. C. Cooking dishes. 17. What is the main purpose of the"Neighbor Share"program? A. To teach practical skills. B. To collect unused items. C. To build new bonds. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main value of StudyPals? A. Simple task lists. B. Quiz time reminders. C. Targeted study resources. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 19. What is special about the app's coding? A. It offers exam study tips. B. It handles heavy use well. C. It limits open file numbers. 20. What is the difficulty in developing the app? A. Testing work. B. Upgrading function. C. Downloading speed. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50 分) 第一节(共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Olympia- Full day Tour Overview See the birthplace of the Olympic Games—— and pair your outing with a number of other key attractions and experiences—— on this private, full- day tour. Following pickup at Katakolon, travel via spacious vehicle to UNESCO-listed Olympia, which you' ll explore independently. Then, visit a local honey farm, head to a winery, swim at SkafidiaBeach, and more (entry and tasting fees own expense). What to expect Ancient Gymnasium You will gain valuable insights into the values of the ancient Greeks and their attitude towards health and wellbeing. Ancient Stadium You' ll step in the celebrated stadium to listen to the interesting stories of athletic events tied to the history of Olympia. Temple of Hera You will learn about the Heraean games, an ancient female running event. You will also discover the famous setting where the Olympic fire is lit every four years. Klio's Honey Farm A nice treat is offered tasting local pancakes with honey. You will enjoy the thick 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 shades under the garden trees and get the feeling of the Greek rural life. Additional information *EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance.IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates. * Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. * Please note there is some walking distance between these sites with rough cobbles(鹅卵石)so not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. * This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you' ll be offered a different date or a full refund. 21. What do we know about the ancient Olympia tour? A. It is a guided tour. B. It includes free honey tasting. C. It offers hands- on winemaking practices. D. It allows guests to explore at their own pace. 22. In which of the following is the Olympic fire lit? A. Temple of Hera. B. Ancient Stadium. C. Klio's Honey Farm. D. Ancient Gymnasium. 23. What is required of a guest on the ancient Olympia tour? A. Mental toughness. B. An EU citizenship. C. A moderate physical fitness level. D. Appropriate dressing for bad weather. B When Tina Farr visits the year 2 classroom at her Oxford primary school, she can feel the changed atmosphere since play was put firmly back on the curriculum(课程).“The children come running up with things they have made. There is always a shop on the go so they will be pricing up something or finding change,” the headteacher says. Play- based learning—— letting children move around, make up games and explore 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 within loosely guided activities—— usually stops when they attend primary school. Lessons then become desk- based, focused on reading and writing. Farr had long championed the value of play, working hard to bring it into breaktimes.“Teachers would recognise what we do and it doesn't take any more planning than the standard approach.” With play- based learning in place for her year 1 and 2 children, Farr then looked at where else she could change any practices that weren't working.“If a practice isn't in line with healthy child development, why are we doing it?” The school's year 5 children—— aged 9 and 10—— were struggling to sit still in a tight space so she removed all the furniture.“The impact was immediate and impressive.Children now choose where and how to learn. A class once struggling with attention is now calm and engaged.”A teacher noted:“Their self- regulation has improved greatly.They settle down to work much more readily.” Farr believes the outdated system needs urgent change.“We have neuroscience(神经科学) tell us children learn through play.” In June the school sailed through its Ofsted inspection.“The inspector really understood our play- based learning.” Farr's message is that her approach can be rolled out.“It's blown my mind how engaged the children are.It's phenomenal,” she says. 24. What change does Farr bring to her school? A. Additional income. B. Flexible environments. C. Upgraded equipment. D. Diverse outdoor games. 25. Why did Farr decide to change other ineffective practices? A. To reduce teachers' workload. B. To enhance the school's reputation. C. To improve students' academic results. D. To promote kids' well- being and growth. 26. Which of the following can best describe Farr according to the last paragraph? A. Firm and confident. B. Mild and cooperative. C. Humble and grounded. D. Merciful and generous. 27. What message does the text mainly convey? A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Keep your play clean until the last whistle. C. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. D. By learning to obey, you learn to command. C Many studies have explored whether speaking multiple languages improves brain function. Some research suggests that multilingualism(多语言) can improve“executive function”—— skills like ignoring distractions, planning tasks, and adapting to new information.For instance, bilingual children have been shown to outperform monolingual(单语的) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 children in tasks requiring attention control. A study from 2019 further clarified these effects in adults. While confirming that a moderate amount of language learning in adults does not boost core executive functions, it delays the onset of age- related mental deterioration(恶化). But not all language learners benefit equally. The greatest benefits appear among those who achieve full fluency in a second language—— especially those who use both languages regularly, almost every day. Casual language study, such as taking a college course, does not offer the same advantages as deep, long- term use. Frequent switching between languages within a single day or conversation seems to be especially helpful.Interpreters and translators, for example, often show stronger cognitive(认知的) control and mental flexibility. Still, many factors complicate the research. Bilingual individuals often differ from monolinguals in education, socioeconomic status, and cultural exposure. For instance, a child growing up abroad with diplomat parents may enjoy many advantages unrelated to language. On the other hand, studies in poorer regions suggest that multilingualism can provide significant cognitive benefits where educational resources are limited. Age also matters. The brain benefits of bilingualism are: most prominent in young children and older adults. Young bilingual children often show early cognitive advantages, though monolingual peers may catch up later in life. For seniors speaking multiple languages may help protect cognitive health—— similar to how layering slices ofSwiss cheese can cover more holes. Beyond potential cognitive benefits, learning a language offers a more superpower:the ability to communicate with more people and understand other cultures. Even if you didn't grow up bilingual, that alone is an excellent reason: to start learning. 28. What have researchers found about multilingualism? A. It prevents mental issue. B. It slows cognitive decline. C. It boosts short- term memory. D. It replaces executive function. 29. Who likely gains the most cognitive benefits from bilingualism? A. Casual learners. B. Monolingual seniors. C. College course takers. D. Daily language switchers. 30. What does the underlined word“prominent” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Limited. B. Overstated. C. Distinct. D. Immediate. 31. What is the author's attitude towards multilingualism? A. Critical. B. Indifferent. C. Sympathetic. D. Cautious. D Even people who have never read Tolstoy are often familiar with his famous opening line to Anna Karenina:“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The quote is so well known because it resonates(共鸣) with people's experience, and psychologists have investigated if it might apply to the individual as well as the collective. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A team led by Dr Yanagisawa Kuniaki of Kobe University combined approaches used in psychology and neuroscience by challenging 87 people to imagine specific future events happening to them while lying in an fMRI machine. The sample group was purposely chosen to include people with a mix of future expectations. The team found participants who were more optimistic showed greater similarities in the patterns of their brain activity in a region involved in future- oriented thinking.Meanwhile, pessimists' brains produced different maps from each other when given the same stimuli."We' re not saying that optimists have identical thoughts about the future,"said Yanadisawa."Rather, we can say that they appear to think in the same way—— structurally." The researchers also found that optimistic people showed bigger differences between brain patterns for emotionally positive and negative events than pessimists did. Many past studies have revealed benefits to optimism such as better health. But this doesn't necessarily mean that optimism is a good trait and pessimism is a bad one. The research revealed something that might give us pause. Optimism isn't an unquestioned good. Any ancient human population composed entirely of optimists probably died crossing rivers because they convinced themselves there would be no crocodiles or starved because they didn't prepare for bad seasons. This work also hints at the possibility that the individuality that comes with pessimism lends itself to more diverse approaches to problems, with a greater chance that one will succeed than the optimists who all try the same thing. “ The brains of optimists may in a very physical sense share a common concept of the future. But this raises new questions. Is this shared mechanism something they are born with or is it woven in later?” Yanagisawa pondered(沉思). He ultimately believes this work can help us better understand how people relate to each other and what sometimes prevents empathy. 32. Why does the author quote the opening line to Anna Karenina? A. To recommend Tolstoy's book. B. To introduce the research topic. C. To share Tolstoy's insights into life. D. To unlock its philosophical wisdom. 33. It can be learnt from the research that when imagining future events, . A. pessimists tend to be emotional B. optimists have the same thoughts C. pessimists expect negative outcomes D. optimists think alike in a structural sense 34. What can be implied from paragraph 5? A. Pessimists may be more realistic. B. Pessimism may mean broad perception. C. Optimism & pessimism are adjustable. D. Extreme optimism may harm. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 35. What is mainly talked about in the last paragraph? A. Doubts about the origin of the mechanism. B. The practical value of the research. C. Doubts about the reliability of the findings. D. A prediction of the research's development. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever walked away from a conversation with the sinking feeling that you said too much? Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate—— but because you tried to explain yourself to someone who didn't really want to understand? 36 Over- explaining happens often in our daily life. This behavior originated in early survival strategies. For those raised in emotionally unpredictable households, clarity may be a form of self- protection. Anticipating others' reactions, smoothing things over, or presenting a“bulletproof” reason may prevent punishment or emotional fallout. 37 People who have ever undergone trauma(创伤) tend to explain a lot to avoid conflict or rejection. Regardless of origin, the pattern is the same: We spend unnecessary energy trying to justify our right to take up space, to say no or to make choices others might not like.38 Clear language like“I' ve made my decision.” and“Let's shift the conversation.”can actually do the trick. These direct statements prioritize emotional honesty without over- disclosure. And they don't leave space for negotiation where none is guaranteed. 39 You spend less of it in practicing, defending, or recovering, and you needn't always react to others' discomfort. You also start attracting a different kind of relationship. It is based not on performance or submission, but on mutual respect. 40 You begin healing the part of you that believed love had to be earned through explanation. The version of you who felt unsafe being misunderstood learns a new truth:Your worth was never conditional or dependent on being agreeable or persuasive. A. If so, you are not alone. B. But maybe the biggest shift is internal. C. Like any behavioral change, this takes practice. D. But it's not impossible to rid ourselves of the trouble. E. When you stop over- explaining, you reclaim emotional energy. F. Have you ever explained to show your politeness and consideration? G. Over- explaining can also come from the way your brain is wired by past experiences. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As Bell, the distinguished violinist and the symphony performed, a little boy in the audience seat occasionally accompanied them with his own spontaneous(自发的), sweet sounds. Every now and then, his 41 to the music was full of excitement and abandon. I felt 42 that evening to have such particular sounds. Listening to him also43 me of my own adult son, Ezra who is autistic(自闭症的) too. But when Ezra was a child, my wife and I sometimes 44 to bring him along to concerts or movies for fear he might not behave himself. How I wish we'd done the same as the boy's parents 45 the little boy. That's why I was so 46 to see the boy leave his seat before Bell finished his performance. A few minutes earlier, I had 47 an audience member sitting near him get up to approach a staff member, who then stepped over to him. Shortly after that, the boy and his parents made a quick 48 . The audience must have assumed his sounds were 49 and that someone should have done something to 50him. What upsets me is that the evening could have ended 51 . When people are open-minded and compassionate, they can engage themselves in the pleasure of 52 the diverse beauty of the world. I hope the boy's 53that night won't make him unwilling to express his 54 towards the outside world. I also hope he will continue to 55 his heartfelt joy and appreciation of the world's glories. 41. A. comparison B. formation C. objection D. response 42. A. annoyed B. awkward C. grateful D. worried 43. A. informed B. reminded C. relieved D. convinced 44. A. expected B. managed C. hesitated D. arranged 45. A. representing B. criticizing C. instructing D. accompanying 46. A. disappointed B. encouraged C. satisfied D. confused 47. A. observed B. demanded C. proposed D. remembered 48. A. decision B. exit C. calculation D. call 49. A. traditional B. rewarding C. intentional D. impressive 50. A. introduce B. silence C. involve D. stimulate 51. A. disastrousy B. suddenly C. efficiently D. differently 52. A. handing over B. referring to C. taking in D. commenting on 53. A. encounter B. mistake C. defence D. choice 54. A. purpose B. wonder C. account D. sympathy 55. A. record B. control C. review D. share 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Yingge dance, or"dance to the hero's song", is a form of folk dance popular inSouth China's Guangdong province. 56 (give) its dynamic blend(融合) of opera, dance and martial arts, it has been referred to as the"Chinese Warrior Dance" by netizens 57 was listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Once a traditional folk performance, Yingge dance saw a recent surge in popularity. It 58 (trend) on social media platforms over the past two years as videos of the dance got millions of 59 (view) online. The most important Chinese musical instrument in the Yingge dance is the drum,60 is occasionally accompanied by cymbals and a gong. With painted faces and each dancer 61 (hold) a pair of short batons, the performers jump and swing the sticks while walking and dancing, all 62 the sound of drums, gongs, and shouts.A performance often involves various types of movements. Repeated training 63(require) to ensure the dancers' movements are standard and powerful. While men's Yingge performances are inspired by the legendary"Water Margin", the women's routines often draw from the tales of legendary Chinese heroines like Hua Mulan.Their performances embody both strength and 64 (soft). Through artistic treatments such as character design, costumes, props and sound rhythm, a masculine(阳刚的)beauty is reflected as 65 whole. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是李华，校英文报正在举办主题为“校园暖心人”的英文征文活动。请你写一篇文章投稿，介绍身边的暖心人，内容包括： 1.人物介绍； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The Warm-hearted Figure in My Heart 第二节(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Tracy's fingers danced across the keyboard, with her eyes fixed on the screen. Her 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 bedroom rang with the clatter(咔嗒声) of mouse clicks and the game's explosive sound effects. It was noon, but she hadn't noticed the sun climbing high in the sky —— her world had narrowed to the digital battlefields of Starfall Legends. “Just one more round,” she said to herself, ignoring her empty stomach. Since last term, the online game had become her escape. When chemistry formulas(方程式) turned into meaningless marks and math problems turned into unsolvable puzzles, logging into the game felt like breathing fresh air. Her grades had declined from A's to C's, but report cards and teacher warnings disappeared the moment she returned to the virtual world. Today, the midterm exam schedule had slipped her mind entirely. Mrs. Henderson's careful reminder about the chemistry test yesterday? Gone. The sticky note she'd stuck on her desk? Hidden beneath snack wrappers. As Tracy defeated three enemies, she jumped for joy. Then, she looked at the clock on the wall, 3:47 p. m. Her blood ran cold. Chemistry midterms started at 2:00 p. m. Tracy dropped the mouse, heart racing against her chests. She carried her backpack, rushing out of the house. The neighborhood flew past her—— Mrs.Granger watering flowers, Mr. Higgins walking his dog—— but she didn't register any of it.Her mind replayed the past few hours: the first game at 10:00 a. m., the pizza she'd ordered during a break, and the excitement of leveling up. By the time she reached the classroom, Mrs. Henderson was collecting papers.“I'm sorry,” Tracy apologized.“I forgot.” The teacher's stare softened.“This isn't just about forgetting an exam, is it?” Tracy shook her head, finally seeing the truth. The game hadn't been an escape—— it had been a prison, stealing her time, her focus, and her future. As she walked home, she made a promise: She would get rid of gaming addiction step by step. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At night, Tracy decided to ask her mom to help in the early stages. Over time, Tracy's study and life had seen some improvements. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 三明一中2025-2026学年上学期高三半期考 英语学科参考答案 第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共95分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 AACBB 16-20 ACCBA 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) A篇阅读 21-23: DAC B 篇阅读 24-27: BDAC C篇阅读 28-31: BDCC D 篇阅读 32-35: BDDB 第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40AGDEB 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15 小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 DCBCD 46-50 AABCB 51-55 DCABD 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共 55分) 第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 56. Given 57. and 58. has been trending(has trended) 59. views 60. which 61. holding 62. to 63. is required 64. softness 65. a 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 66. One possible version The Warm- hearted Figure in My Heart When it comes to warm- hearted figures on campus, Ms. Wang, our campus librarian, always comes into my mind first. What makes her truly warm- hearted lies in her small but consistent kindness. Last month, I rushed to the library to find a reference book, only to discover it was checked out. Seeing my anxiety, Ms. Wang comforted me and promised to help. The next morning, she handed me a photocopy of the key chapters.Besides, she also often offers to stay late to help underachieved students review what they have learned in order to improve their grades. Ms. Wang's warmth isn't grand, but it makes the campus feel like a second home. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节 (满分25分) 67. One possible version: At night, Tracy decided to ask her mom to help in the early stages. She sat her mom down, voice trembling as she talked about her missed exam and the bad effect the game had on her. Her mom listened quietly, and then pulled her into a hug.“Let's set a schedule together,” she said gently. They agreed Tracy could play for 30 minutes after finishing homework, and her mom would keep her phone during study time.That night, Tracy deleted Starfall Legends from her computer —— her hands hesitated, but she clicked“confirm” firmly. Over time, Tracy's, study and life had seen some improvements. She started waking up early to review notes, and her desk, once covered with wrappers, now held neatly organized textbooks. Mrs. Henderson noticed her raised hand more often in class, and her quiz scores in math began creep ing up. When the urge to game hit hard, she'd go for a walk around the neighborhood, where she now stopped to chat with Mrs.Granger or pet Mr. Higgins ' dog. She finally realized: The freedom she'd sought in the game was nothing compared to the pride of earning her progress. 附：听力录音文本 Text 1 W: The client is waiting for the confirmation letter. Have you sent the e- mail yet? M: Not yet. I need to print a copy for the meeting first. W: They just called. Can you ring them back quickly? M: All right. Text 2 W: Do you have any plans for this weekend? I thought you'd go hiking with Tom. M: Not this time. Tom has to visit his grandma, and I' ll go to the library to borrow reference books. W: So you' ll read this weekend? M: Yeah, for my history report. Text 3 M: This line is moving so slowly. Do we really need to get this medicine today? W: The doctor said it should be taken as soon as possible, and you promised to come with me. M: Fine, but let's have some food after this. The food court nearby has great options. Text 4 W: Did you get the jacket you ordered online last week? M: Yeah, but I feel tight when wearing it. The color is nice though. W: Will you return it then? M: Definitely. I already messaged the seller to get a bigger one. Text 5 M: Hurry up! The film was supposed to start at 7, and we' re already 10 minutes late. W: Wait, I just checked the ticket. There's a 15-minute ad before it. We can still catch the start. M: Oh right, we have 5 more minutes to get there. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Text 6 W: Sorry, sir, but we can't process this return. M: Why? I used a newly issued membership card, and I filled the form correctly. W: Those things are fine, but this is a sale item and it has a shorter return period. M: I bought it 5 days ago. And the note on the shelf said 7 days. W: That's the period for regular items. Sale items can only be returned within 3 days. M: Oh, I didn't notice that. I guess I' ll just keep it then. Text 7 W: The school sports club is going to start new activities. Have you thought about which one to join? M: I would like to join the basketball club. I' ve liked playing basketball sinceI wasin pr imaryschool.What about you? W: I used to join the running club, but this term I want to try football. My friend Lily is in the football club and says it's exciting. M: Football is a great team sport. When will the club start its first activity? W: The teacher in charge said tomorrow afternoon. There will be a simple training for new members. M: Sounds good. I think the basketball club will also start tomorrow. Maybe we can go to the club building together after class. W: Good idea! I hope I can keep up with the others in the football training. Text 8 W: There's hardly anything worthwhile to read these days. Every time I go to the bookstore, it's the same shallow stuff. M: Nothing worthwhile? There's a lot out there. You just have to look harder. W: They' ve reduced the number of classic novels and literary works. Most have been replaced by these online stories and magazines for entertainment, you know? Even the new releases feel lacking in depth. M: Well, those things are usually easy to get through. People enjoy that sort of thing. W: Should we just give people what they want to read? Or should we be, you know, trying to broaden their horizons? M: Well, reading is mainly for relaxation. If you want to expand your mind, you take courses or join workshops, right? W: No. I don't agree at all. A good read can be both engaging and enriching, and why settle for less? Text 9 M: Good morning, everyone. This is Kevin from Maple Street neighborhood Association. Today we' re talking to Anna Lee, who organized the new"Neighbor Share" program. Anna, tell us what it's about. W: Thanks, Kevin. It's simple. Residents can share their skills, or swap items they don't use often. For example, every Friday evening, people bring tools or books to the community hall to swap. M: That's practical. Any small touches to make it nicer? W: Sure, we put out free coffee for everyone. M: Nice. Are there any regular events too? W: Yes, we have weekly workshops. Last week was about fixing bikes, and next week we' ll teach basic sewing. People can also share their own skills like a retired chef teaching simple dishes last month. M: Do these activities help neighbors get to know each other better? 高三英语试题参考答案第 3页共 4页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 W: Absolutely. Many say it's easier to start conversations when swapping items or learning together. A lot of new friendships have formed. M: So it's not just about swapping things, but building connections too. W: That's the whole point of the program. M: Great idea! Thanks, Anna. Text 10 W: Hi, everyone! Today I' ll introduce"StudyPals", a new app designed for students. It's not just about simple task lists. Its main value lies in targeted academic resources like subject-specific practice questions and textbook key-point summaries. Quiz time reminders? They' re just small extras we added, not the main focus.We launched it last month, and it's already popular among high school and college students. We use special coding to make the app run smoothly, even when you have dozens of files or reminders saved. It's built to handle heavy daily use, so it won't crash or slow down during busy exam weeks. After using it, many users say they no longer forget assignments and save hours on finding study materials. The app's development wasn't simple, though. Making it work with different phone systems needs lots of testing. But seeing it help students study smarter makes all the hard work worth it. Every update we add makes it a better helper for your academic journey. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $