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宁夏育才中学2026届高三年级第三次月考 英语试卷 (试卷满分 150分，考试时间 120 分钟) 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码贴在答题卡指定位置。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回，试卷保留。 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. When will Jim give the ruler to Lisa? A. After he finishes his drawing. B. When Lisa returns from her music lesson. C Before Lisa goes to her music lesson. 2. What can we learn about Sarah? A. She has given up her job as an art teacher. B. She plans to hold an art show next year. C. She has taught art for nearly ten years. 3. What is true about Sophia’s school lunch? A. She has the same lunch every day. B. She can choose between two kinds of meat today. C. She likes fish more than chicken. 4. What does the man want to buy? A. Wooden shelves. B. Discounted books. C. Corner tables. 5. What do students NOT do in the “happiness lesson”? A. Do normal schoolwork. B. Relax and do exercises. C. Listen to stories and discuss them. 第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What will they do with the tables? A. Move them to the back. B. Push them to the side. C. Take them out of the room. 7. What does Jason think of his performance in the physics competition? A. It was better than he expected. B. It was a small achievement for him. C. It was disappointing because he didn’t win. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9、10 题。 8. Which of the following is Bill’s dream job? A. A singer. B. A poet. C. A film director. 9. What is Emily interested in recently? A. Dancing. B. Writing stories. C. Painting pictures. 10. What can we infer about Bill’s friends? A. They all have dreams related to art. B. Oliver is interested in film-making. C. Betty wants to be a dancer like Emily. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11、12、13 题。 11. Where is Hunter’s friend Lee from? A. Germany. B. China. C. The UK. 12. Why does Hunter often visit museums? A. He loves history very much. B. Lee invites him to go there. C. York has no other places to visit. 13. What does Hunter do in his free time besides after-school activities? A. Play tennis with Ingram. B.Read books regularly. C. Visit museums with Lee. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14、15、16 题。 14. Why does Emily refuse to take public transportation? A. She doesn’t know how to take buses. B. It may make her late for the interview. C. She wants to save money for the interview. 15. What is Emily worried about? A. She can’t answer technical questions. B. The manager won’t be satisfied with her. C. She has no practice experience at all. 16. What does Isaac’s words suggest? A. Emily should learn more technical skills. B. Emily’s past performance proves her ability. C. The company only cares about work experience. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17、18、19、20 题。 17. What is the temperature on Monday in Springfield? A. 25°C at most. B. 28°C at most. C. Mild and comfortable. 18. Which day is suitable for camping? A. Tuesday. B. Monday. C. Wednesday. 19. What weather will Friday have? A. Clear skies all day. B. Rain showers in the morning. C. Sun, clouds and evening showers. 20. What advice is given for the whole week? A. Avoid outdoor activities on weekends. B. Wear sunscreen every day. C. Stay hydrated and dress properly. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) The Exhibition This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years. Lecture Series Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free. An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15:00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn’s English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13:10 JUDY EGERTON Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn’s Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13:10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13:10 MARTIN POSTLE Exhibition Times Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45 Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission. Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January. Admission £4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Schools and Colleges A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers. 1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries? A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov. 2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission? A. £4. B. £8. C. £12. D. £16. 3. How can full-time students get group discounts? A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools. C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了为纪念苏格兰最受欢迎的画家亨利·雷伯恩爵士进行的展览的相关情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二个小标题中表格右上角Raeburn’s English Contemporaries部分“Thursday 30 Oct. (10月30日星期四)”可知，在10月30日星期四可以去参加Raeburn’s English Contemporaries。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四个小标题Admission部分“£4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.(4英镑。12岁以下儿童在一位成人陪同下免费入场)”可知，一对夫妇应付4+4=8英镑，两个12岁以下的儿童在成人陪同下免费，即入场费为8英镑。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.(所有全日制教育的学生，高至并包括那些学士学位水平的学生，在有教师的组织团体中，均可享受每人2英镑的特别低入场费)”可知，全日制学生在有教师的组织团体中，可以获得折扣，即他们必须由教师带领。故选C项。 【点睛】 B While visiting a school for the blind in Old Delhi, India, Yash Mehta observed that none of the students were using digital braille (盲文) readers. Priced between $2,000 and $20,000, these devices are too expensive for students. Mehta decided to try and make his own version. Since that day in India, Mehta began moving towards his goal by working with teachers and students at the Blind Relief Association in New Delhi, India. Having always been passionate about engineering, he found the hardware aspects of the project manageable. However, programming the device to transform input text to braille was something he had to teach himself. Ultimately, he overcame this barrier by increasing his skills and understanding of programming. Mehta’s innovative braille device simulates (模拟) braille letter patterns by using a set of six motors that gently press against the user’s fingers. These motors are connected to an Arduino, an open-source electronics platform known for its user-friendly hardware and programmable software. Letter information is input into the device, translated to braille and sent to the motors. Users can read the braille output with 86% accuracy by resting their fingers just above the motor output. In October, Mehta received recognition for his efforts when he became one of 30 finalists in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. In the competition, he was awarded first place in the technology category and a $3,500 prize. His current model cost only $35, and Mehta has filed a patent for his device. He wants to add OCR (optical character recognition) into the device, which would allow his invention to also translate printed text and handwritten notes. He plans to provide 1,000 free units each year to blind individuals in developing nations. 4. Why did Mehta create his own version of braille reader? A. To participate in a competition. B. To earn large profits from sales. C. To secure a patent for his invention. D. To make it affordable for blind students. 5. What was the biggest challenge Mehta faced in developing his device? A. Learning programming skills. B. Designing mechanical structures. C. Cooperating with the blind students. D. Understanding braille letter systems. 6. What does paragraph 3 focus on? A. How Mehta’s device works. B. What the motors are used for. C. Why the Arduino is developed. D. What the braille device comprises. 7. Which of the following can best describe Mehta? A. Honest and courageous. B. Creative and helpful. C. Suspicious and intelligent. D. Humble and sympathetic. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Yash Mehta发明价格实惠的数字盲文阅读器的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Priced between $2,000 and $20,000, these devices are too expensive for students. (这些设备的价格在2000美元到2万美元之间，对学生来说太贵了)”可知，传统盲文阅读器价格昂贵，自制新版本是为了让盲校学生也能负担得起。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, programming the device to transform input text to braille was something he had to teach himself. Ultimately, he overcame this barrier by increasing his skills and understanding of programming.(然而，编程设备将输入文本转换为盲文是他必须自学的。最终，他通过提高自己的技能和对编程的理解克服了这个障碍)”可知，学习编程是他面临的最大挑战。故选A。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Mehta’s innovative braille device simulates (模拟) braille letter patterns by using a set of six motors that gently press against the user’s fingers. These motors are connected to an Arduino, an open-source electronics platform known for its user-friendly hardware and programmable software. Letter information is input into the device, translated to braille and sent to the motors. Users can read the braille output with 86% accuracy by resting their fingers just above the motor output. (Mehta的创新盲文设备通过使用一组六个马达来模拟盲文字母模式，这些马达轻轻地按压用户的手指。这些电机连接到Arduino，这是一个开源电子平台，以其用户友好的硬件和可编程软件而闻名。字母信息被输入设备，翻译成盲文并发送到电机。用户可以通过将手指放在电机输出上方，以86%的准确率阅读盲文输出)”可知，本段介绍了Mehta的盲文设备通过六个马达模拟盲文字母图案，连接Arduino平台，输入文字后转换为盲文并传递给马达，用户可通过手指读取，核心是说明设备的工作原理。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Mehta’s innovative braille device simulates (模拟) braille letter patterns by using a set of six motors that gently press against the user’s fingers.(Mehta的创新盲文设备通过使用一组六个马达来模拟盲文字母模式，这些马达轻轻地按压用户的手指)”以及最后一段“He plans to provide 1,000 free units each year to blind individuals in developing nations. (他计划每年向发展中国家的盲人提供1000个免费装置)”可知，Mehta是一位具有创造力又乐于助人的人。故选B。 C The medical field has always been quick to adopt new technologies. In 2017, Ezekiel Emanuel, a well-known oncologist (肿瘤学家) , predicted that machine learning would soon make radiologists (放射科医生) jobless. However, that hasn’t happened. Instead, artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly changed the field of radiology. About two-thirds of radiology departments in the US use AI in some way. A CT scan of the body includes hundreds of images that radiologists must study. AI tools can sort through these images to figure out which ones are most likely to have abnormalities. A 2023 study in the journal Lancet Oncology also shows the promise of AI in radiology. Over 80,000 women in Sweden were randomly assigned either two radiologists to read their X-rays or one radiologist plus AI and the study found a similar cancer detection rate for both groups. But AI tools aren’t perfect. A 2024 study in Radiology looked at AI’s ability to screen out certain diseases on chest X-rays. Although AI had a high level of accuracy for ruling out disease, when it made a mistake, it was potentially more critical than something missed by a radiologist. Most AI detection products produce false judgements that radiologists are responsible for following up on. “AI that’s focused on detecting abnormalities can actually create more work for the radiologist,” a medical professor Langlotz says. This has discouraged the adoption of some AI algorithms (算法) . Although AI is a hot topic, it has been .part of radiology for decades, says Despina Kontos, a professor of radiological sciences at Columbia University. It used to be called computer-aided diagnosis, but it was essentially doing the same thing. Surely, most experts agree that radiologists won’t be replaced by AI. Instead, they will use the technology to improve their accuracy and speed up their workflow. “AI is going to be a vital part of assisting radiologists in reading studies for a long time,” says Fishman, one of the experts. 8. What is the possible function of AI tools in radiology? A. To replace the need for radiologists. B. To reduce the number of false reports. C. To select images and identify problems. D. To provide a final diagnosis for patients. 9 Why has AI use decreased? A. For poor accuracy. B. For added work to radiologists. C. For official disapproval. D. For doctors’ resistance to new tech. 10. What is the attitude of experts towards AI in radiology? A. Approving. B. Opposed. C. Cautious. D. Concerned. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The future of radiology in AI era. B. The role of AI in modern radiology. C. The limitations of AI in medical imaging. D. The impact of AI on radiologists’ workload. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在放射学领域的应用，包括其作用、局限性以及专家对其的态度。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A CT scan of the body includes hundreds of images that radiologists must study. AI tools can sort through these images to figure out which ones are most likely to have abnormalities.(身体的CT扫描包括数百张图像，放射科医生必须研究这些图像。人工智能工具可以对这些图像进行分类，找出最有可能有异常的图像)”可知，人工智能工具在放射学中的可能作用是选择图像并识别问题。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most AI detection products produce false judgements that radiologists are responsible for following up on. “AI that’s focused on detecting abnormalities can actually create more work for the radiologist,” a medical professor Langlotz says. This has discouraged the adoption of some AI algorithms (算法). (大多数人工智能检测产品会产生错误的判断，放射科医生需要负责跟进。医学教授朗洛茨说：“专注于检测异常的人工智能实际上可能为放射科医生带来更多的工作量。”这阻碍了一些人工智能算法的采用)”可知，人工智能会给放射科医生增加了工作量，这导致了使用人工智能工具的减少。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Surely, most experts agree that radiologists won’t be replaced by AI. Instead, they will use the technology to improve their accuracy and speed up their workflow.(当然，大多数专家都认为放射科医生不会被人工智能取代。相反，他们将使用这项技术来提高准确性并加快工作流程)”可知，大多数专家认为人工智能在放射学中的应用能提高准确性并加快工作流程，对其持赞成态度。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“However, that hasn’t happened. Instead, artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly changed the field of radiology.(然而，这并没有发生。相反，人工智能(AI)极大地改变了放射学领域)”和最后一段中“Surely, most experts agree that radiologists won’t be replaced by AI. Instead, they will use the technology to improve their accuracy and speed up their workflow. “AI is going to be a vital part of assisting radiologists in reading studies for a long time,” says Fishman, one of the experts. (当然，大多数专家都认为，放射科医生不会被人工智能取代。相反，他们将利用这项技术来提高准确性，加快工作流程。其中一位专家菲什曼表示：“在很长一段时间内，人工智能将成为协助放射科医生阅片的重要组成部分。”)”可知，文章主要介绍了人工智能在现代放射学中的作用。故B项“The role of AI in modern radiology.(人工智能在现代放射学中的作用)”是对文章内容的概括。故选B项。 D Adding salt to already prepared meals is linked to dying prematurely, according to a new study. Researchers found always adding salt to food knocks 2.3 years off life expectancy for men and 1.5 years for women. The study was not sure about other factors, but researchers said the evidence was compelling enough that people should consider avoiding seasoning their meals. The findings were based on research involving over 500,000 participants, who were followed for an average of 9 years. Compared with those who never added salt, those who always seasoned their food had a 28% increased risk of dying earlier. “To my knowledge, our study is the first to assess the relation between adding salt to foods and earlier death,” said Prof Lu Qi, who led the work. “Even a modest reduction in sodium (钠) intake can result in remarkable health benefits.” Salt intake is difficult to accurately track because many processed foods contain high levels of salt. Roughly 70% of sodium intake in western populations comes from processed foods, with 8-20% from salt added at the table. However, adding salt is a very good indicator (标志) of a person’s preference for salty tasting foods, so the team focused their analysis on this measurement. Prof Annika Rosengren, a researcher who was not involved with the research, said that there is an ideal level for salt to different people. It’s hard to figure out the best level in terms of health for any given individual. “So far, what the evidence seems to indicate is that healthy people consuming normal levels of salt need not worry too much about their salt intake,” she said. However, those at high risk of heart disease should probably cut down. “Not adding extra salt to already prepared foods is one way of achieving this.” 12. What does the underlined word “compelling” probably mean? A. interesting. B. convincing. C. fascinating. D. exciting. 13. What does paragraph 3 imply? A. Adding salt can suggest a person’s favor. B. Western populations prefer salty foods relatively. C. The study centered on tracking salt intake accurately. D. More than 70% of sodium intake comes from processed foods. 14. What does Prof Rosengren probably agree with? A. There is an ideal level for salt to all people. B. It’s appropriate to add more salt while cooking. C. Occasional addition of salt has no effect on health. D. Patients with heart disease should control their salt intake. 15. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A biology textbook B. An official report. C. A health magazine. D. A science fiction. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍根据一项新的研究，在已经做好的饭菜中再加盐会导致过早死亡。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“The findings were based on research involving over 500,000 participants, who were followed for an average of 9 years.(这些发现是基于一项涉及50多万参与者的研究，这些参与者平均被跟踪了9年。)”可知，这项发现有数据支持，令人信服。故划线词意思是“令人信服的”。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“However, adding salt is a very good indicator (标志) of a person’s preference for salty tasting foods, so the team focused their analysis on this measurement.(然而，加盐是一个很好的指标，通过品尝食物可以看出一个人对盐的偏好，所以研究小组把分析重点放在了这一指标上。)”可知，第3段暗示了加盐可以暗示某人的喜好。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, those at high risk of heart disease should probably cut down.(然而，那些心脏病高危人群应该少吃。)”可知，罗森格伦教授可能会同意心脏病患者应控制盐的摄入量。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Adding salt to already prepared meals is linked to dying prematurely, according to a new study. Researchers found always adding salt to food knocks 2.3 years off life expectancy for men and 1.5 years for women.(根据一项新的研究，在已经准备好的食物中添加盐与过早死亡有关。研究人员发现，总是在食物中添加盐会使男性的预期寿命减少2.3年，女性的预期寿命减少1.5年。)”结合文章主要介绍了根据一项新的研究，在已经做好的饭菜中再加盐会导致过早死亡。可知，文章选自健康杂志。故选C。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Having a Talk with Your Parents Start with a statement that’s to the point. Start with a statement that explains the issue you want to address and will help you step into discussing your feelings. ____16____. Meanwhile, be brief and to the point when introducing the topic. For example, you can say “I feel that it’s unfair that I couldn’t go to the party on Friday night.” Use “I” statements. When having a serious talk with your family, it’s inappropriate to say “you always” or “you never.” ____17____. Avoid blaming other people or becoming defensive. Say “When I have to stay home on Saturday nights instead of hanging out with Marissa, I feel sad and like I’m missing out on time with my friends.” ____18____. During this conversation, keep your voice down. Avoid yelling, cursing or whining at all costs. Take a few deep breaths to calm down when you feel stressed. Remember that the more mature you are, the more likely they’ll be able to understand you. Talk about their concerns. ____19____. Parents often have reasonable explanations for decisions, so try to understand where they are coming from. For instance, perhaps your parents don’t want you to go out with your significant other. Spend time with your significant other along with your parents until they feel comfortable with you two going out alone. Give them some time. Even if your parents do not understand you immediately, don’t worry! ____20____. If you are hoping your parents will change their mind about something, give them some time. For instance, if your mom said that you can’t get an Xbox, wait until she approves it or until you have the money and are no longer living with her to do so. A. Keep a calm tone B Tell them about your stress C. You can open the chat with a statement calmly D. You’d be patient before they can completely get you. E. Instead, seek to comprehend their underlying worries F. Alternatively, focus on your feelings, and stick to the facts G. If you can understand the “why”, then you can address the problem 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了和父母沟通的五个要点，包括直截了当地陈述观点、使用“我”开头的话、保持冷静的语气、谈论父母的担忧、给父母一些时间。 【16题详解】 本段首句“Start with a statement that explains the issue you want to address and will help you step into discussing your feelings.(先提出一个陈述，阐明你想要解决的问题，并且这个陈述能够帮助你开始表达自己的感受)”总起说明在和父母沟通时首先需要陈述问题和自己的感受。根据空后“Meanwhile, be brief and to the point when introducing the topic. For example, you can say “I feel that it’s unfair that I couldn’t go to the party on Friday night.”(同时，在介绍话题时要简洁明了。例如，你可以这样说：“我觉得自己周五晚上不能去参加聚会这件事太不公平了。”)”可知此处在讨论陈述时需要注意的事项，C选项“你可以以平静的语调以一句话开启对话”符合语境。故选C。 【17题详解】 根据前文“When having a serious talk with your family, it’s inappropriate to say “you always” or “you never.”(在与家人进行严肃的交谈时，不宜使用“你总是”或“你从不”这样的表述方式)”可知对家人说“你经常”或“你从不”这样过于绝对的话是不恰当的，而后文“Avoid blaming other people or becoming defensive. Say “When I have to stay home on Saturday nights instead of hanging out with Marissa, I feel sad and like I’m missing out on time with my friends.”(不要责怪他人，也不要采取防御姿态。可以这样说：“当周六晚上我不得不待在家里而不是和玛莉莎出去玩时，我会感到难过，觉得自己错过了和朋友们相处的时光。”)”说明了正确的沟通方式是避免指责，因此此题应为内容的转折，F选项“或者，专注于自己的感受，并坚持陈述事实”符合本段语境。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据后文“During this conversation, keep your voice down. Avoid yelling, cursing or whining at all costs. Take a few deep breaths to calm down when you feel stressed. Remember that the more mature you are, the more likely they’ll be able to understand you.(在这段对话中，请保持声音轻柔。绝对不要大喊大叫、咒骂或抱怨。当感到紧张时，深呼吸几次来让自己冷静下来。要记住，你越成熟，他们就越有可能理解你)”可知本段主要说明和家长沟通时需要注意语气；再根据其他小标题判断可知，小标题均为祈使句，A选项“保持冷静的语气”符合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 根据后文“Parents often have reasonable explanations for decisions, so try to understand where they are coming from. For instance, perhaps your parents don’t want you to go out with your significant other. Spend time with your significant other along with your parents until they feel comfortable with you two going out alone.(父母对于他们的决定通常都会给出合理的解释，所以试着去理解他们的出发点。比如说，也许你的父母不想让你和你的伴侣出去约会。你可以先和父母一起和你的伴侣相处一段时间，直到他们对你俩单独外出这件事感到放心为止)”可知，需要理解父母所做决定的原因，G选项“如果你能理解‘原因’，那么你就能解决这个问题”符合语境。故选G。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Even if your parents do not understand you immediately, don’t worry!(即使你的父母一开始并不理解你，也别担心！)”可知，本段主要说明需要给父母时间，让他们充分理解我们，D选项“在他们完全理解你之前要保持耐心”符合语境。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The morning of the SAT broke gray. Tom stood by the kitchen table, test ticket in hand, eyes wandering to the living room. His mom had caught a bad flu overnight, ____21____ nonstop, and dad was away on a trip. “Go on, honey,” she said hoarsely (嘶哑地). “You’ve studied so hard. I’ll call the doctor if needed.” Tom ____22____, chest tight with worry. The SAT could unlock his dream college, but leaving her alone felt ____23____. At the test center, students’ noise made him ____24____. He found his seat, but his mind replayed her cough. What if she struggled to breathe? He grasped his pen, trying to ____25____ instructions. First section: math. Tom ____26____ to work through problems, hands shaking. A teacher noticed his ____27____ and mouthed, “You’ve got this.” It helped a little. “I can’t waste years of effort — it’d make her sad,” he thought. “She called the doctor. She’ll be fine.” Tom let out a ____28____ of relief. Lighter, he slowed down, tackling each question ____29____ After the test, he rushed home. Mom sat drinking tea, with Aunt beside her. “Told you I’d be okay,” she smiled. He ____30____ her, warm joy spreading through him. In that moment, he knew family counts more than any ____31____. Days later, his SAT scores arrived — high enough for his top college. He thought of that morning: courage isn’t fearlessness, but doing what ____32____ despite fear. Mom held the report, tears in her eyes. “I’m so proud of you,” she said. Tom smiled, knowing every stressful minute ____33____. Life, he realized, is choices — between wants and ____34____. That day, he’d chosen both: honoring his work and his ____35____ to mom, proving that honoring family doesn’t mean abandoning self-growth, but prioritizing what’s essential while still chasing what values. 21. A. coughing B. screaming C. talking D. dreaming 22. A. greeted B. returned C. hesitated D. suspected 23. A. right B. cruel C. comfortable D. pointless 24. A. merciful B. sorrowful C. curious D. anxious 25. A. follow B. give C. repeat D. memorize 26. A. attempted B. refused C. promised D. pretended 27. A. confidence B. misfortune C. relaxation D. struggle 28. A. cry B. breath C. cheer D. secret 29. A. roughly B. nervously C. carefully D. hurriedly 30. A. hugged B. helped C. found D. welcomed 31. A. job B. exam C. illness D. instruction 32. A. remains B. applies C. matters D. happens 33. A. passed by B. ran out C. came up D. paid off 34. A. needs B. hopes C. rights D. abilities 35. A. plan B. duty C. advice D. expectation 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了汤姆在SAT考试当天，虽担忧患流感的母亲仍赴考，努力后获理想成绩，他悟到勇气是直面恐惧做事，兼顾学业与对母亲的责任。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的母亲一夜之间得了严重的流感，不停地咳嗽，而父亲则出门在外。A. coughing咳嗽；B. screaming尖叫；C. talking说话；D. dreaming做梦。根据上文“His mom had caught a bad flu overnight”以及下文“but his mind replayed her cough”可知，妈妈是不停地咳嗽。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：汤姆犹豫着，担心得胸闷。A. greeted打招呼；B. returned返回；C. hesitated犹豫；D. suspected怀疑。根据下文“chest tight with worry”以及“The SAT could unlock his dream college, but leaving her alone felt...”可知，汤姆很犹豫。故选C项。 23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：SAT考试可以让他进入梦想中的大学，但让她一个人待着感觉很残酷。A. right正确的；B. cruel残忍的；C. comfortable舒适的；D. pointless无意义的。根据语境以及上文“The SAT could unlock his dream college”可知，妈妈生病了，留下她一个人，汤姆觉得这样很残忍。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在考试中心，学生们的喧闹声让他很焦虑。A. merciful仁慈的；B. sorrowful悲伤的；C. curious好奇的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据语境以及上文“students’ noise made him…”可知，在考试中心，学生们的喧闹声以及担心妈妈的状况让他很焦虑。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他紧握笔，试图按照指示去做。A. follow跟随；B. give给；C. repeat重复；D. memorize记住。根据上文“He grasped his pen”可知，他握住笔，努力跟上考试说明。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：汤姆尝试着做题，双手颤抖着。A. attempted尝试；B. refused拒绝；C. promised承诺；D. pretended假装。根据下文“hands shaking”（手在颤抖）可知，汤姆努力尝试着做题。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位老师注意到他的挣扎，用口型对他说：“你能行。”A. confidence自信； B. misfortune不幸；C. relaxation放松；D. struggle挣扎。根据上文“hands shaking”可知，老师注意到他在做题时的挣扎。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：汤姆松了一口气。A. cry哭泣；B. breath呼吸；C. cheer欢呼；D. secret秘密。根据下文“Lighter, he slowed down”可知，汤姆觉得妈妈叫了医生应该没事了，所以松了一口气，“let out a breath of relief”是固定短语，意思是“松了一口气”。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他更轻松了，放慢了速度，仔细地回答每一个问题。A. roughly粗略地；B. nervously紧张地；C. carefully仔细地；D. hurriedly匆忙地。根据上文“Lighter, he slowed down”可知，他放松了一些，所以能够更仔细地处理每一个问题。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他拥抱着她，温暖的喜悦传遍全身。A. hugged拥抱；B. helped帮助；C. found发现；D. welcomed欢迎。根据下文“warm joy spreading through him”可知，考试结束后回家看到妈妈没事，他拥抱了妈妈。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，他知道家庭比任何考试都重要。A. job工作；B. exam考试；C. illness疾病；D. instruction指示。根据上文“The SAT could unlock his dream college”可知，这里考试指的就是 SAT 考试。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天早上他想到：勇气不是无所畏惧，而是不顾恐惧去做重要的事情。A. remains仍然是；B. applies申请；C. matters重要；D. happens发生。根据句意以及下文“despite fear”可知，勇气不是无畏，重要的是尽管害怕也要做重要的事情。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：汤姆笑了，他知道每一分钟的压力都得到了回报。A. passed by经过；B. ran out用完；C. came up走近，发生；D. paid off得到回报。根据上文“his SAT scores arrived — high enough for his top college”可知，他知道每一个充满压力的时刻都得到了回报，因为他的SAT成绩足够上他的顶尖大学。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他意识到，生活就是在欲望和需求之间做出选择。A. needs需要；B. hopes希望；C. rights权利；D. abilities能力。根据句意以及上文“Life, he realized, is choices — between wants”可知，生活就是在想要的和需要的之间做出选择，这里家人是他需要考虑的。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那一天，他选择了两者：尊重他的工作和对母亲的责任，证明尊重家庭并不意味着放弃自我成长，而是在追求价值的同时优先考虑重要的事情。A. plan计划；B. duty责任；C. advice建议；D. expectation期望。根据上文“proving that honoring family doesn’t mean abandoning self-growth, but prioritizing what’s essential while still chasing what values”提到证明尊重家庭并不意味着放弃自我成长，可知他选择了尊重自己的学业以及对妈妈的责任。故选B项 第二节：(共10小题;每题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As a long-time resident of Beijing, I have always wanted to travel around and see more of China. And I finally found my big chance on the Labor Day holiday, ___36___ people would have seven days off, so I made a trip to Shanghai. It was my first time that I ___37___ (travel) by not only rail but high-speed rail as well, which made this trip special. Many Americans aren’t used to ___38___ (take) public transportation, instead mainly using cars to get around. For me, riding to Shanghai by train was especially fascinating since I could ___39___ (expose) to different kinds of beautiful scenery and towns along the way through the spacious windows. In particular, I have always been a fan of the uniquely-shaped ___40___ (mountain) of China, enjoying their elegant shapes as they make the peaceful horizon more attractive. Another benefit of riding on trains was the spacious legroom which allowed me ___41___ (relax) more easily during my trip. Throughout the journey, I couldn’t help considering it to be a good idea for the US to build a ___42___ (similar) useful and convenient railway system. The outspread cities in the US make ___43___ easy to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment. This could lead to less ___44___ (dependent) on car ownership and have a positive impact ____45____ both the economy and environment. 【答案】36. when 37. had travel(l)ed 38. taking 39. be exposed 40. mountains 41. to relax 42. similarly 43. it 44. dependence 45. on 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述一位住在北京的美国人，在劳动节期乘铁上海，感受到了高铁的好处，同时也希望美国能建造一样方便有用的铁路系统。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我终于在劳动节假期找到了我的大机会，那时人们有七天的假期，所以我去了上海。分析句子成分可知，先行词是the Labor Day holiday，从句中作时间状语，用关系副词when引导非限制性定语从句，故填 when。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：这是我第一次不仅坐火车，还是坐高铁旅行，这使得这次旅行很特别。在It was my first time that+从句的句型中，从句的时态应用过去完成时，故填had travel(l)ed。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：许多美国人不习惯乘坐公共交通工具，而是主要使用汽车出行。be used to doing sth.“习惯于做某事”，to 在该句型中为介词，用动名词作宾语，故填taking。 【39题详解】 考查语态。句意：对我来说，乘火车去上海特别迷人，因为我可以通过宽敞的窗户看到沿途各种美丽的风景和城镇。expose作谓语，主语I和expose之间是动宾关系，情态动词后接be done构成被动语态，故填be exposed。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：我尤其喜欢中国的奇形怪状的山脉，欣赏它们优雅的形状，因为它们使宁静的地平线更具吸引力。根据本句的their elegant shapes as they make the peaceful horizon more attractive.可知，此空应该是复数，故填mountains。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：乘坐火车的另一个好处是宽敞的腿部空间，这让我在旅行中更容易放松。allow sb.to do sth，表示“允许某人做某事”，用不定式作宾语补足语，故填to relax。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：在整个旅程中，我不禁想到美国建设一个同样有用和方便的铁路系统是个好主意。本空是副词修饰形容词useful and convenient，故填similarly。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：美国城市的扩张使我们很容易看出，美国将如何从这种公共投资中受益。分析句子可知，it是形式宾语，真正的宾语是“to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment”，故填it。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：这可能会减少对汽车所有权的依赖，对经济和环境都有积极的影响。lead to 后加名词作宾语，dependence“依赖；依靠”，不可数名词，故填dependence。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：这可能会减少对汽车所有权的依赖，对经济和环境都有积极的影响。have a positive impact on sth.，是固定短语。故填on。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 66.第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，你校将举办一场主题为“健康生活，快乐学习”(Healthy Living, Happy Learning)的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 健康生活方式对学习的重要性； 2. 你的具体建议(至少两点)； 3. 发出号召。 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。 Hello, everyone! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Hello, everyone! I’m Li Hua, and it’s a great honor to speak on the topic “Healthy Living, Happy Learning.” There’s no doubt that a healthy lifestyle is the foundation of effective learning. It boosts our energy, improves concentration, and helps us manage stress, directly contributing to academic success. Here are my two suggestions. First, prioritize sufficient sleep. Staying up late cramming often backfires. A well-rested brain absorbs information much more efficiently. Second, incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. A brisk walk, some stretching between study sessions, or playing a sport can work wonders in refreshing your mind and boosting your mood. Let’s make a commitment today! Let’s not sacrifice our health for temporary academic gains. Remember, a healthy body houses a productive mind. Let’s embrace healthy habits and enjoy the journey of learning! Thank you! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华身份撰写一篇英语演讲稿，阐述健康生活对学习的重要性，提出建议并发出号召。 【详解】1.词汇积累 荣幸：honor→privilege 促进：boost→improve 压力：stress→pressure 足够的：sufficient→adequate 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Let’s not sacrifice our health for temporary academic gains. Remember, a healthy body houses a productive mind. 拓展句：Let’s not sacrifice our health for temporary academic gains because a healthy body houses a productive mind. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Staying up late cramming often backfires. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 【高分句型2】There’s no doubt that a healthy lifestyle is the foundation of effective learning. (运用了There’s no doubt that固定句型，其中that引导同位语从句) 第二节 (满分 25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I landed in a small town in New Zealand as an exchange student, I thought I was ready for everything — new faces, language barriers, strange social patterns and even homesickness. Still, the smallest things made me feel out of place. Luckily, the Wilsons, my host family, did everything they could to help me settle in — driving me around, sharing meals, and even letting me use their kitchen when. I. missed Chinese food. With their warmth and support, everything seemed to fall into place. But at school, small moments felt bigger than I’d imagined. In our first literature class, we discussed a Hemingway story. Everyone jumped in actively, while I struggled to speak up. My desk-mate encouraged me, “Next time, just speak up.” I nodded, forcing a bitter smile. And just like that, I found myself in another cultural trap, Mrs. Wilson’s birthday dinner. At the table, I answered politely but kept mostly to myself. Mrs. Wilson noticed my silence and gently asked, “You alright, sweet girl? You’ re so quiet tonight.” My face reddened. Was my silence seen as cold, rather than polite? That night, restless and wide awake, I wondered if I needed to laugh louder, speak faster; or hide parts of myself just to feel I belonged. Questions flooded my mind, none with answers. A few days later, our teacher announced there would be a Culture Festival next week. “You’ ll prepare a stand to share your own culture — food, crafts, customs ... anything meaningful. You can not only display your culture but also make it interactive, allowing people to try new things, learn traditional skills. or share stories and cultural symbols,” she said. The class lit up with excitement. I sat frozen, mind racing: how could I share my traditions in English? The thought made my stomach twisted (扭曲). Yet, I gathered myself with a deep breath and signed up. After that, I threw myself wholeheartedly into preparations, until the day finally came. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 At the Culture Festival, I stood behind my stand, nervous but ready. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, my world here started to change. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】【参考范文】（116+115词） At the Culture Festival, I stood behind my stand, nervous but ready. Taking a deep breath, I once again neatly arranged all the well-prepared items: red paper and scissors. Soon, students and teachers gathered, curiosity in their eyes. I welcomed them with a smile and demonstrated: fold, cut, unfold — and a butterfly spread its wings. A wave of surprise rippled through the crowd. Encouraged, I invited a boy to try; his star turned out uneven, yet drew laughter and applause. More joined eagerly, and I moved among them, guiding their hands, praising their efforts and celebrating each creation. When a teacher proudly held up her paper flower, the cheers grew louder. Red pieces fell to the floor, and my confidence, once hidden, shone through every new pattern. From that day on, my world here started to change. In the hallway, students waved butterflies from my stand and greeted me with bright “Ni hao!” My heart lifted as I waved back. In literature class, I gave voice to my ideas with newfound confidence. My English was not flawless, yet my voice was steady, and instead of silence I saw nods and smiles. After class, a girl asked softly, “Can you show us more about your culture?” Her words lingered in my heart, echoing like a gentle reminder. In that echo, I realized I had not only broken free from cultural shock but also found my place in a shared story — one written by many voices, yet open enough to hold my own. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为交换生到新西兰的一个小镇，虽做好了应对各种困难的准备，但仍因小事感到不适应。在寄宿家庭中，威尔逊一家给予温暖支持；但在学校，作者在课堂讨论和文化场景中遭遇交流困境，陷入文化困惑。后来，老师宣布举办文化节，作者虽担心无法用英语分享传统文化，但还是报名并全身心投入准备。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“文化节那天，我站在自己的摊位后，既紧张又满怀期待。”可知，第一段可描写作者精心准备并教周围人剪纸的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“从那天起，我在这里的生活开始悄然改变。”可知，第二段可描写文化节对作者的生活产生的影响以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：摆放材料——吸引师生——展示剪纸艺术——教大家剪纸——受他人反馈鼓励——隐藏的自信逐渐显露——自我价值反思 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①赞美：praise/speak highly of ②意识到：realize/be aware of ③鼓励：encourage/inspire 情绪类 ①惊讶：surprise/astonishment ②渴望地：eagerly/longingly 【点睛】[高分句型1]Taking a deep breath, I once again neatly arranged all the well-prepared items: red paper and scissors.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2]In that echo, I realized I had not only broken free from cultural shock but also found my place in a shared story — one written by many voices, yet open enough to hold my own.（运用了省略了that的宾语从句，过去分词短语作后置定语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 宁夏育才中学2026届高三年级第三次月考 英语试卷 (试卷满分 150分，考试时间 120 分钟) 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码贴在答题卡指定位置。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回，试卷保留。 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. When will Jim give the ruler to Lisa? A. After he finishes his drawing. B. When Lisa returns from her music lesson. C. Before Lisa goes to her music lesson. 2. What can we learn about Sarah? A. She has given up her job as an art teacher. B. She plans to hold an art show next year. C. She has taught art for nearly ten years. 3 What is true about Sophia’s school lunch? A She has the same lunch every day. B. She can choose between two kinds of meat today. C. She likes fish more than chicken. 4. What does the man want to buy? A. Wooden shelves. B. Discounted books. C. Corner tables. 5. What do students NOT do in the “happiness lesson”? A. Do normal schoolwork. B. Relax and do exercises. C. Listen to stories and discuss them. 第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What will they do with the tables? A. Move them to the back. B. Push them to the side. C. Take them out of the room. 7. What does Jason think of his performance in the physics competition? A. It was better than he expected. B. It was a small achievement for him. C. It was disappointing because he didn’t win. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9、10 题。 8. Which of the following is Bill’s dream job? A. A singer. B. A poet. C. A film director. 9. What is Emily interested in recently? A. Dancing. B. Writing stories. C. Painting pictures. 10. What can we infer about Bill’s friends? A. They all have dreams related to art. B Oliver is interested in film-making. C. Betty wants to be a dancer like Emily. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11、12、13 题。 11. Where is Hunter’s friend Lee from? A Germany. B. China. C. The UK. 12. Why does Hunter often visit museums? A. He loves history very much. B. Lee invites him to go there. C. York has no other places to visit. 13. What does Hunter do in his free time besides after-school activities? A. Play tennis with Ingram. B.Read books regularly. C. Visit museums with Lee. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14、15、16 题。 14. Why does Emily refuse to take public transportation? A. She doesn’t know how to take buses. B. It may make her late for the interview. C. She wants to save money for the interview. 15. What is Emily worried about? A. She can’t answer technical questions. B. The manager won’t be satisfied with her. C. She has no practice experience at all. 16. What does Isaac’s words suggest? A. Emily should learn more technical skills. B. Emily’s past performance proves her ability. C. The company only cares about work experience. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17、18、19、20 题。 17. What is the temperature on Monday in Springfield? A. 25°C at most. B. 28°C at most. C. Mild and comfortable. 18. Which day is suitable for camping? A. Tuesday. B. Monday. C. Wednesday. 19. What weather will Friday have? A. Clear skies all day. B. Rain showers in the morning. C. Sun, clouds and evening showers. 20. What advice is given for the whole week? A. Avoid outdoor activities on weekends. B. Wear sunscreen every day. C. Stay hydrated and dress properly. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) The Exhibition This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years. Lecture Series Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free. An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15:00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn’s English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13:10 JUDY EGERTON Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn’s Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13:10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13:10 MARTIN POSTLE Exhibition Times Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45 Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission. Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January. Admission £4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Schools and Colleges A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers. 1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries? A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov. 2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission? A. £4. B. £8. C. £12. D. £16. 3. How can full-time students get group discounts? A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools. C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them. B While visiting a school for the blind in Old Delhi, India, Yash Mehta observed that none of the students were using digital braille (盲文) readers. Priced between $2,000 and $20,000, these devices are too expensive for students. Mehta decided to try and make his own version. Since that day in India, Mehta began moving towards his goal by working with teachers and students at the Blind Relief Association in New Delhi, India. Having always been passionate about engineering, he found the hardware aspects of the project manageable. However, programming the device to transform input text to braille was something he had to teach himself. Ultimately, he overcame this barrier by increasing his skills and understanding of programming. Mehta’s innovative braille device simulates (模拟) braille letter patterns by using a set of six motors that gently press against the user’s fingers. These motors are connected to an Arduino, an open-source electronics platform known for its user-friendly hardware and programmable software. Letter information is input into the device, translated to braille and sent to the motors. Users can read the braille output with 86% accuracy by resting their fingers just above the motor output. In October, Mehta received recognition for his efforts when he became one of 30 finalists in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. In the competition, he was awarded first place in the technology category and a $3,500 prize. His current model cost only $35, and Mehta has filed a patent for his device. He wants to add OCR (optical character recognition) into the device, which would allow his invention to also translate printed text and handwritten notes. He plans to provide 1,000 free units each year to blind individuals in developing nations. 4. Why did Mehta create his own version of braille reader? A. To participate in a competition. B. To earn large profits from sales. C. To secure a patent for his invention. D. To make it affordable for blind students. 5. What was the biggest challenge Mehta faced in developing his device? A. Learning programming skills. B. Designing mechanical structures. C. Cooperating with the blind students. D. Understanding braille letter systems. 6. What does paragraph 3 focus on? A. How Mehta’s device works. B. What the motors are used for. C. Why the Arduino is developed. D. What the braille device comprises. 7. Which of the following can best describe Mehta? A. Honest and courageous. B. Creative and helpful. C. Suspicious and intelligent. D. Humble and sympathetic. C The medical field has always been quick to adopt new technologies. In 2017, Ezekiel Emanuel, a well-known oncologist (肿瘤学家) , predicted that machine learning would soon make radiologists (放射科医生) jobless. However, that hasn’t happened. Instead, artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly changed the field of radiology. About two-thirds of radiology departments in the US use AI in some way. A CT scan of the body includes hundreds of images that radiologists must study. AI tools can sort through these images to figure out which ones are most likely to have abnormalities. A 2023 study in the journal Lancet Oncology also shows the promise of AI in radiology. Over 80,000 women in Sweden were randomly assigned either two radiologists to read their X-rays or one radiologist plus AI and the study found a similar cancer detection rate for both groups. But AI tools aren’t perfect. A 2024 study in Radiology looked at AI’s ability to screen out certain diseases on chest X-rays. Although AI had a high level of accuracy for ruling out disease, when it made a mistake, it was potentially more critical than something missed by a radiologist. Most AI detection products produce false judgements that radiologists are responsible for following up on. “AI that’s focused on detecting abnormalities can actually create more work for the radiologist,” a medical professor Langlotz says. This has discouraged the adoption of some AI algorithms (算法) . Although AI is a hot topic, it has been .part of radiology for decades, says Despina Kontos, a professor of radiological sciences at Columbia University. It used to be called computer-aided diagnosis, but it was essentially doing the same thing. Surely, most experts agree that radiologists won’t be replaced by AI. Instead, they will use the technology to improve their accuracy and speed up their workflow. “AI is going to be a vital part of assisting radiologists in reading studies for a long time,” says Fishman, one of the experts. 8. What is the possible function of AI tools in radiology? A. To replace the need for radiologists. B. To reduce the number of false reports. C. To select images and identify problems. D. To provide a final diagnosis for patients. 9. Why has AI use decreased? A. For poor accuracy. B. For added work to radiologists. C. For official disapproval. D. For doctors’ resistance to new tech. 10. What is the attitude of experts towards AI in radiology? A. Approving. B. Opposed. C. Cautious. D. Concerned. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The future of radiology in AI era. B. The role of AI in modern radiology. C. The limitations of AI in medical imaging. D. The impact of AI on radiologists’ workload. D Adding salt to already prepared meals is linked to dying prematurely, according to a new study. Researchers found always adding salt to food knocks 2.3 years off life expectancy for men and 1.5 years for women. The study was not sure about other factors, but researchers said the evidence was compelling enough that people should consider avoiding seasoning their meals. The findings were based on research involving over 500,000 participants, who were followed for an average of 9 years. Compared with those who never added salt, those who always seasoned their food had a 28% increased risk of dying earlier. “To my knowledge, our study is the first to assess the relation between adding salt to foods and earlier death,” said Prof Lu Qi, who led the work. “Even a modest reduction in sodium (钠) intake can result in remarkable health benefits.” Salt intake is difficult to accurately track because many processed foods contain high levels of salt. Roughly 70% of sodium intake in western populations comes from processed foods, with 8-20% from salt added at the table. However, adding salt is a very good indicator (标志) of a person’s preference for salty tasting foods, so the team focused their analysis on this measurement. Prof Annika Rosengren, a researcher who was not involved with the research, said that there is an ideal level for salt to different people. It’s hard to figure out the best level in terms of health for any given individual. “So far, what the evidence seems to indicate is that healthy people consuming normal levels of salt need not worry too much about their salt intake,” she said. However, those at high risk of heart disease should probably cut down. “Not adding extra salt to already prepared foods is one way of achieving this.” 12. What does the underlined word “compelling” probably mean? A. interesting. B. convincing. C. fascinating. D. exciting. 13. What does paragraph 3 imply? A. Adding salt can suggest a person’s favor. B. Western populations prefer salty foods relatively. C. The study centered on tracking salt intake accurately. D. More than 70% of sodium intake comes from processed foods. 14. What does Prof Rosengren probably agree with? A. There is an ideal level for salt to all people. B. It’s appropriate to add more salt while cooking. C. Occasional addition of salt has no effect on health. D. Patients with heart disease should control their salt intake. 15. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A biology textbook B. An official report. C. A health magazine. D. A science fiction. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Having a Talk with Your Parents Start with a statement that’s to the point. Start with a statement that explains the issue you want to address and will help you step into discussing your feelings. ____16____. Meanwhile, be brief and to the point when introducing the topic. For example, you can say “I feel that it’s unfair that I couldn’t go to the party on Friday night.” Use “I” statements. When having a serious talk with your family it’s inappropriate to say “you always” or “you never.” ____17____. Avoid blaming other people or becoming defensive. Say “When I have to stay home on Saturday nights instead of hanging out with Marissa, I feel sad and like I’m missing out on time with my friends.” ____18____. During this conversation, keep your voice down. Avoid yelling, cursing or whining at all costs. Take a few deep breaths to calm down when you feel stressed. Remember that the more mature you are, the more likely they’ll be able to understand you. Talk about their concerns. ____19____. Parents often have reasonable explanations for decisions, so try to understand where they are coming from. For instance, perhaps your parents don’t want you to go out with your significant other. Spend time with your significant other along with your parents until they feel comfortable with you two going out alone. Give them some time. Even if your parents do not understand you immediately, don’t worry! ____20____. If you are hoping your parents will change their mind about something, give them some time. For instance, if your mom said that you can’t get an Xbox, wait until she approves it or until you have the money and are no longer living with her to do so. A. Keep a calm tone B. Tell them about your stress C. You can open the chat with a statement calmly D. You’d be patient before they can completely get you. E. Instead, seek to comprehend their underlying worries F. Alternatively, focus on your feelings, and stick to the facts G. If you can understand the “why”, then you can address the problem 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The morning of the SAT broke gray. Tom stood by the kitchen table, test ticket in hand, eyes wandering to the living room. His mom had caught a bad flu overnight, ____21____ nonstop, and dad was away on a trip. “Go on, honey,” she said hoarsely (嘶哑地). “You’ve studied so hard. I’ll call the doctor if needed.” Tom ____22____, chest tight with worry. The SAT could unlock his dream college, but leaving her alone felt ____23____. At the test center, students’ noise made him ____24____. He found his seat, but his mind replayed her cough. What if she struggled to breathe? He grasped his pen, trying to ____25____ instructions. First section: math. Tom ____26____ to work through problems, hands shaking. A teacher noticed his ____27____ and mouthed, “You’ve got this.” It helped a little. “I can’t waste years of effort — it’d make her sad,” he thought. “She called the doctor. She’ll be fine.” Tom let out a ____28____ of relief. Lighter, he slowed down, tackling each question ____29____ After the test, he rushed home. Mom sat drinking tea, with Aunt beside her. “Told you I’d be okay,” she smiled. He ____30____ her, warm joy spreading through him. In that moment, he knew family counts more than any ____31____. Days later, his SAT scores arrived — high enough for his top college. He thought of that morning: courage isn’t fearlessness, but doing what ____32____ despite fear. Mom held the report, tears in her eyes. “I’m so proud of you,” she said. Tom smiled, knowing every stressful minute ____33____. Life, he realized, is choices — between wants and ____34____. That day, he’d chosen both: honoring his work and his ____35____ to mom, proving that honoring family doesn’t mean abandoning self-growth, but prioritizing what’s essential while still chasing what values. 21. A. coughing B. screaming C. talking D. dreaming 22. A. greeted B. returned C. hesitated D. suspected 23. A. right B. cruel C. comfortable D. pointless 24. A. merciful B. sorrowful C. curious D. anxious 25. A. follow B. give C. repeat D. memorize 26. A. attempted B. refused C. promised D. pretended 27. A. confidence B. misfortune C. relaxation D. struggle 28. A. cry B. breath C. cheer D. secret 29. A. roughly B. nervously C. carefully D. hurriedly 30. A. hugged B. helped C. found D. welcomed 31. A. job B. exam C. illness D. instruction 32. A. remains B. applies C. matters D. happens 33. A. passed by B. ran out C. came up D. paid off 34. A. needs B. hopes C. rights D. abilities 35. A. plan B. duty C. advice D. expectation 第二节：(共10小题;每题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As a long-time resident of Beijing, I have always wanted to travel around and see more of China. And I finally found my big chance on the Labor Day holiday, ___36___ people would have seven days off, so I made a trip to Shanghai. It was my first time that I ___37___ (travel) by not only rail but high-speed rail as well, which made this trip special. Many Americans aren’t used to ___38___ (take) public transportation, instead mainly using cars to get around. For me, riding to Shanghai by train was especially fascinating since I could ___39___ (expose) to different kinds of beautiful scenery and towns along the way through the spacious windows. In particular, I have always been a fan of the uniquely-shaped ___40___ (mountain) of China, enjoying their elegant shapes as they make the peaceful horizon more attractive. Another benefit of riding on trains was the spacious legroom which allowed me ___41___ (relax) more easily during my trip. Throughout the journey, I couldn’t help considering it to be a good idea for the US to build a ___42___ (similar) useful and convenient railway system. The outspread cities in the US make ___43___ easy to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment. This could lead to less ___44___ (dependent) on car ownership and have a positive impact ____45____ both the economy and environment. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 66.第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，你校将举办一场主题为“健康生活，快乐学习”(Healthy Living, Happy Learning)的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 健康生活方式对学习的重要性； 2. 你的具体建议(至少两点)； 3. 发出号召。 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。 Hello, everyone! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分 25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I landed in a small town in New Zealand as an exchange student, I thought I was ready for everything — new faces, language barriers, strange social patterns and even homesickness. Still, the smallest things made me feel out of place. Luckily, the Wilsons, my host family, did everything they could to help me settle in — driving me around, sharing meals, and even letting me use their kitchen when. I. missed Chinese food. With their warmth and support, everything seemed to fall into place. But at school, small moments felt bigger than I’d imagined. In our first literature class, we discussed a Hemingway story. Everyone jumped in actively, while I struggled to speak up. My desk-mate encouraged me, “Next time, just speak up.” I nodded, forcing a bitter smile. And just like that, I found myself in another cultural trap, Mrs. Wilson’s birthday dinner. At the table, I answered politely but kept mostly to myself. Mrs. Wilson noticed my silence and gently asked, “You alright, sweet girl? You’ re so quiet tonight.” My face reddened. Was my silence seen as cold, rather than polite? That night, restless and wide awake, I wondered if I needed to laugh louder, speak faster; or hide parts of myself just to feel I belonged. Questions flooded my mind, none with answers. A few days later, our teacher announced there would be a Culture Festival next week. “You’ ll prepare a stand to share your own culture — food, crafts, customs ... anything meaningful. You can not only display your culture but also make it interactive, allowing people to try new things, learn traditional skills. or share stories and cultural symbols,” she said. The class lit up with excitement. I sat frozen, mind racing: how could I share my traditions in English? The thought made my stomach twisted (扭曲). Yet, I gathered myself with a deep breath and signed up. After that, I threw myself wholeheartedly into preparations, until the day finally came. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 At the Culture Festival, I stood behind my stand, nervous but ready. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From that day on, my world here started to change. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $