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平罗中学2025-2026学年度高三年级第一次适应性考试试卷 高三英语 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. What made the woman interested in cooking? A. A cooking class. B. A food fair. C. A live broadcast. 2. How did Mr. Carter get students to like him? A. He was good at listening. B. He overcame his shyness. C. He set easy homework. 3. Why does the man think the backyard is a good place? A. It gets enough sunlight. B. It has many varieties of roses. C. It’s big enough for more flowers. 4. What do we know about Jack? A. He plans to take a shorter route. B. He still gets lost on his commute. C. He has adapted to the new environment. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Plans to improve the data analysis. B. Preparations for this week’s presentation. C. The rescheduling of the project presentation. 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。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. Which of the following was Emma’s reason for buying a cake? A. She got a promotion. B. She desires something sweet. C. It’s her birthday today. 7. Why does Emma always check the labels? A. To read the ingredients list. B. To see the production address. C. To check the production date. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Gina say about the current gas prices? A. They are reasonable. B. They bother her a lot. C. They will soon go down. 9. What is Gina’s plan for the weekend? A. To stay at home. B. To work as usual. C. To spend time with friends. 10. What does Steve mean about his weekend? A. He has no leisure time. B. He doesn’t like going swimming. C. He will do the same thing as Gina. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Soccer teammates. C. Family members. 12. Why is Nick moving away? A. His parents bought a bigger house. B. He wants new experiences. C. His mom got a new job. 13. How does Nick sound? A. Anxious. B. Pleased. C. Sorry. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Burt do? A. A host. B. A writer. C. A banker. 15. How many copies did Carole’s novels sell in total? A. 2 million. B. 3 million. C. 5 million. 16. What helps Carole’s writing be popular with readers? A. It uses complex language. B. It simplifies difficult ideas. C. It focuses on her life experience. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the talk being given? A. At the theater. B. In a concert hall. C. In the park. 18. What can the audience get during the break? A. Some sponsored tickets. B. Free beverages and desserts. C. Cheap refreshments from local bakeries. 19. What is the audience asked to do now? A. Power off all cellphones. B. Move to the yellow seats. C. Take children to the restroom. 20. Where should latecomers park? A. In the west parking lot. B. In the north parking lot. C. In the east parking lot. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。 A Books to Unwind With This Holiday Season The festive season is just around the corner. So, slow down, pour a drink, and get ready into your next literary adventure. The Road Trip —Tricia Stringer A holiday goes wrong in the novel from bestselling Australian author, Tricia Stringer. Sharyn Tregonning wanted an exciting holiday for her 60th birthday but her husband Barry includes his annoying friend Ray, and Ray’s dull sister. Bad luck and disagreements test the group’s boundaries, and their past hurts are forced into the open. A Disappearing Act — Jo Dixon How well do we know our friends? This is the question posed by author Jo Dixon in her psychological thriller set in Tasmania. Four friends get together in a holiday home to catch up and drink. Before long old secrets and resentments bubble up, then one of them goes missing. The Whisky Widow — Karen Brooks Karen Brooks’ latest book is set in 1780s Scottish Highlands. When Greer MacAlister’s husband dies she finds herself involved with the whisky illegal trading. You can almost taste the whisky coming off the pages. Another standout story if you enjoyed Karen’s bestselling The Good Wife of Bath. The Tangled Web — Tea Cooper When Viola Oswald’s beloved brother Sebastian dies of a blood disease, Viola suspects her stepfather, a prestigious surgeon, has used Sebastian’s illness to enhance his reputation. Determined to find proof, Viola embarks on a journey to the country town of Maitland to find a homeless boy who suffered at her stepfather’s hands and can provide the proof she needs. Tea Cooper has woven another historical mystery and a couple of characters for fans of her work. 1. How is Sharyn Tregonning’s trip? A. Romantic and impressive. B. Economical but annoying. C. Inclusive and harmonious. D. Disappointing and upsetting. 2. Which book was written by Karen Brooks? A. The Good Wife of Bath B. The Road Trip C. The Tangled Web D. A Disappearing Act 3. What can be learnt about Viola’s stepfather? A. He is a physician, dealing with blood diseases. B. He is a famous doctor, respected and admired. C. He goes to the town to find a homeless boy. D. He writes about historical stories and characters. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要推荐四本适合节日季放松阅读的书籍，介绍每本书的故事梗概与特色。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据The Road Trip- Tricia Stringer部分中的“Sharyn Tregonning wanted an exciting holiday for her 60th birthday but her husband Barry includes his annoying friend Ray, and Ray’s dull sister. Bad lucks and disagreements test the group’s boundaries, and their past hurts are forced into the open. (沙琳·特雷贡宁本想为自己的60岁生日过一个精彩的假期，但丈夫巴里却带上了他令人厌烦的朋友雷，以及雷沉闷无趣的妹妹。霉运和争吵不断挑战着这群人的底线，他们过往的伤痛也被迫公之于众)”可知，沙琳的这场旅行充满不顺和不快，是令人失望且心烦意乱的。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Whisky Widow- Karen Brooks部分中的“Another standout story if you enjoyed Karen’s bestselling The Good Wife of Bath. (如果你喜欢卡伦的畅销书《巴斯的贤妻》，这本同样是不容错过的佳作)”可知，《巴斯的贤妻》是卡伦·布鲁克斯的作品。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Tangled Web- Tea Cooper部分中的“When Viola Oswald’s beloved brother Sebastian dies of a blood disease, Viola suspects her stepfather, a prestigious surgeon, has used Sebastian’s illness to enhance his reputation. (当维奥拉·奥斯瓦尔德挚爱的哥哥塞巴斯蒂安死于血液病时，维奥拉怀疑她那身为知名外科医生的继父，利用塞巴斯蒂安的病来抬高自己的名声)”可知，维奥拉的继父是一位受人尊敬和钦佩的著名医生。故选B项。 B It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this, and the three sisters’ eyes were filled with tears. The eldest, Rubye Cox, kept warm under a red blanket while her two “kid” sisters, each held one of her hands. They retold their favorite stories, they laughed, and Rose even held 5-month-old Leela, the newest member of the extended family. Rose was 101 years of age, while Ruth was 104 and Rubye was 110. These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. The charity is the passion project of Jeremy Bloom, a former Olympic skier and NFL player. During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization, which adapted the concept of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve the elders. For the first wish he helped realize, Bloom arranged for airplane tickets for a woman named Nancy, so she could visit her daughter, who was dying of cancer, and say goodbye in person. Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones. Wish of a Lifetime is not Bloom’s fulltime job — he’s currently the CEO of X Games. But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. “Let’s meet the seniors. Let’s change as many lives as we can.” 4. What can we know about the three sisters in paragraph 1? A. They were separated for years. B. They worked at Wish of a Lifetime. C. They gathered for the new baby. D. They forgot their favourite stories. 5. What mainly motivated Jeremy Bloom to start his organization? A. His wish to help people in need. B. His experience as a retired athlete. C. The absence of elder care in America. D. The respect for elders in other cultures. 6. How does paragraph 4 outline the charity? A. By clarifying its principles and future. B. By briefing its operation and outcome. C. By illustrating its chances and challenges. D. By showing its determination and effort. 7. According to the last paragraph, Jeremy Bloom ________. A. founded the X Games sports event B. was entirely dedicated to the charity C. works full-time assisting elderly people D. is financially supporting many people’s lives 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Jeremy Bloom受其他国家尊老文化启发创立慈善组织Wish of a Lifetime，通过捐赠和志愿者网络帮助老年人实现心愿，如三位百岁姐妹团聚、老兵重返诺曼底等。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this (她们已经有10多年没有像这样在一起过了)”和“These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. (这三位百岁老人正在享受一次迟来的团聚，这要感谢Wish of a Lifetime慈善组织，该组织将佛罗里达州的Rose和俄克拉何马州的Ruth送到罗得岛探望Rubye。)”可知，三姐妹分开多年。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. (在他作为运动员周游世界的那些年里，他印象深刻的是，其他国家和文化似乎比他在美国看到的更尊重和赞美他们的老人。)”和第三段中“Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization (受此启发，2008年夏天，Bloom开始着手组建自己的慈善组织)”可知，Jeremy Bloom创建该组织是受其他文化对长者的尊重的激励。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones (如今，Wish of a Lifetime在全国拥有26名全职员工和2.5万名志愿者，资金来自捐赠和企业赞助。大多数愿望申请都是由朋友或家人在wishofalifetime.org网站上提交的。到目前为止，实现的愿望有3000个，其中包括一个二战英雄回到诺曼底海滩，一个女人根据自己的生活故事编写并表演戏剧，以及一个前空军上尉见到滚石乐队)”可知，该段简述了该组织的运营与成果，涵盖工作人员、资金来源、申请方式和已实现的愿望。故选B项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. (但在很长一段时间里，慈善事业是他的全职工作。“这是我百分之百的投入，”Bloom说。)”可知，Jeremy Bloom曾全力投入这一慈善组织的工作。故选B项。 C In most AI’s history, machines have not truly “figured things out” on their own. They have learned — but only after humans first engineered the rules that allow them to learn. Even in reinforcement learning, where an AI agent trains itself by trial and error, the backbone of the process — the learning algorithm (算法) — is always human-designed. But a new study published in Nature hints that this division of labor may not last long. Researchers have created an AI system that discovered a completely new way to learn, without being told how to do it—and then outperformed the best human-designed algorithms on some of the hardest tests in the field. The researchers created a vast population of AI agents, dropped them into numerous complex environments, and gave them an initial learning rule. Each agent tried to solve its tasks. Their successes and failures were then evaluated by a separate AI system, a kind of meta-intelligence (元智能) , which acted like evolution itself. This meta-network did not learn the tasks. It learned how to change the learning rule itself. After each generation of agents, it adjusted the rule so the next generation could adapt more successfully. Over many cycles, a new learning rule emerged. The researchers named the discovered rule DiscoRL, and a specific implementation (实施) , tested on 57 Atari environments, was nicknamed Disco57. The team used it to train a fresh AI agent and evaluated its performance against some of the strongest human-engineered algorithms ever developed. Disco57-trained agents outperformed all human-designed reinforcement algorithms. And in the hardest tests, where strategies must be invented on the fly, again, DiscoRL showed state-of-the-art performance, despite never being clearly programmed by humans for these domains. This really matters because doing well on unseen tasks is the closest thing AI has to a definition of “true intelligence.” It demonstrates not memorization but transferable learning. DiscoRL wasn’t just running a rule invented by researchers — it was using a learning strategy invented by itself. 8. Why does the author mention “the backbone of the process”? A. To prove AI can figure out tasks independently. B. To confirm AI’s ability to reinforce task-learning. C. To present the fact that AI can divide backbones efficiently. D. To illustrate that AI machines do missions programmed by humans. 9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The organizer of the study. B. The process of the research. C. The implication of the research. D. The application of the study. 10. According to Paragraph 3, in which kind of tests did DiscoRL demonstrate state-of-the-art performance? A. Tests that were pre-programmed by humans. B. All 57 Atari environments without exception. C. The hardest tests requiring on-the-spot strategy invention. D. Tests where it collaborated with human-designed algorithms. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book on AI research. B. To present a discovery in AI development. C. To clarify the classification of AI agents. D. To honor an emerging AI computing company. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍研究人员创造出一种能自主发现新学习方式的AI系统，及其研究过程和意义。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Even in reinforcement learning, where an AI agent trains itself by trial and error, the backbone of the process — the learning algorithm (算法) — is always human-designed.(即使在强化学习中，AI 智能体通过试错来自主训练，这个过程的核心 —— 学习算法 —— 也总是由人类设计的)”可知，作者提到“过程的核心”是为了说明AI机器是按照人类编程来执行任务的。故选D项。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“The researchers created a vast population of AI agents, dropped them into numerous complex environments, and gave them an initial learning rule. Each agent tried to solve its tasks. Their successes and failures were then evaluated by a separate AI system, a kind of meta-intelligence (元智能) , which acted like evolution itself. This meta-network did not learn the tasks. It learned how to change the learning rule itself. After each generation of agents, it adjusted the rule so the next generation could adapt more successfully. Over many cycles, a new learning rule emerged.(研究人员创造了大量的AI智能体，将它们投入到众多复杂的环境中，并给它们设定了初始学习规则。每个智能体都试图解决自己的任务。然后，它们的成败由一个独立的AI系统 —— 一种元智能 —— 来评估，这种元智能就像进化本身一样。这个元网络并不学习任务。它学习如何改变学习规则本身。每一代智能体之后，它都会调整规则，以便下一代能更成功地适应。经过许多循环，一种新的学习规则出现了)”可知，第二段主要讲述了这项研究的具体过程。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And in the hardest tests, where strategies must be invented on the fly, again, DiscoRL showed state-of-the-art performance, despite never being clearly programmed by humans for these domains.(而在最艰难的测试中 —— 必须当场制定策略的测试中，DiscoRL再次展现出最先进的性能，尽管人类从未在这些领域为其进行明确编程)”可知，在需要当场制定策略的最艰难测试中，DiscoRL展现出最先进的性能。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中的“But a new study published in Nature hints that this division of labor may not last long. Researchers have created an AI system that discovered a completely new way to learn, without being told how to do it—and then outperformed the best human-designed algorithms on some of the hardest tests in the field.(但《自然》杂志发表的一项新研究表明，这种分工可能不会持续太久。研究人员创造出一种 AI 系统，它能在没人告知如何做的情况下，自主发现一种全新的学习方式 —— 并且在该领域一些最艰难的测试中，表现优于最优秀的人类设计算法)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍AI发展中的一项新发现。故选B项。 D In recent years, the concept of “slow travel” has appeared as a reaction to the fast-paced tourism that dominates (主宰) the industry. Slow travel encourages travelers to engage deeply with local cultures, stay longer in destinations, and form meaningful connections with local communities. One of the key principles (原则) of slow travel is to reduce environmental impact (影响). By choosing to stay in locally-owned accommodations (住宿), eating at family-run restaurants, and using public transportation or bicycles, travelers can greatly decrease their carbon footprint. For instance, a study found that tourists who engage in slow travel produce up to 70% less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) compared to those on traditional package tours. Slow travel also allows for a deeper cultural understanding. Instead of rushing through tourist attractions, slow travelers take the time to participate in local traditions, learn about historical importance, and interact with locals. This not only enriches the travel experience but also provides economic benefits to local communities. In some rural areas, “slow travel” has helped preserve (保存) endangered crafts (工艺) and save dying traditions. However, slow travel is not without challenges. It requires more planning and flexibility (灵活). As travelers need to research local customs, transportation options, and authentic (真实的) experiences. Additionally, slow travel may not be feasible for everyone due to time or budget (预算) limit. For busy professionals or families with limited vacation days, spending weeks in a single destination may seem unrealistic. Despite these challenges, the slow travel movement continues to grow. Travelers are becoming more aware of their environmental and cultural impact, and many are seeking more authentic and sustainable (可持续的) ways to explore the world. As a result, travel companies are starting to offer more slow-travel options, such as longer home-stays and cultural experience programs. 12. Which is the benefit of slow travel? A. It can save money on traveling. B. It can be more environmentally friendly. C. It can increase the income of travel companies. D. It can allow travelers to visit more places hurriedly. 13. What can we learn about slow travel from the third paragraph? A. It has little impact on local economies. B. It focuses on interactions with travelers. C. It discourages travelers from learning about history. D. It may contribute to the preservation of traditional crafts. 14. What does the underlined word “feasible” mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Practical. B. Comfortable. C. Classical. D. Attractive. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. The Challenge of Making Slow Travel Popular B. How to Travel Slowly and Overcome Its Difficulties C. Slow Travel: A Mindful Shift in How We Explore the World D. Why Slow Travel Is More Environmentally Friendly 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍慢旅行的理念、好处、面临的挑战及其发展趋势。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“One of the key principles (原则) of slow travel is to reduce environmental impact (影响).(慢旅行的关键原则之一是减少对环境的影响)”可知，慢旅行的好处之一是更环保。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In some rural areas, ‘slow travel’ has helped preserve (保存) endangered crafts (工艺) and save dying traditions.(在一些农村地区，“慢旅行”帮助保护了濒临消失的工艺和即将消亡的传统)”可知，慢旅行可能有助于保护传统工艺。故选D项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的文“For busy professionals or families with limited vacation days, spending weeks in a single destination may seem unrealistic.(对于忙碌的职场人士或假期有限的家庭来说，在一个目的地待上几周似乎不现实)”可知，由于时间或预算限制慢旅行并非对每个人都是可行的。由此猜测feasible意为“可行的、实际的”，与Practical意思相近。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第一段“In recent years, the concept of “slow travel” has appeared as a reaction to the fast-paced tourism that dominates (主宰) the industry. Slow travel encourages travelers to engage deeply with local cultures, stay longer in destinations, and form meaningful connections with local communities.(近年来，“慢旅行”这一概念应运而生，是对当下主宰旅游业的快节奏旅游的一种回应。慢旅行鼓励旅行者深入体验当地文化，在目的地停留更久，并与当地社区建立有意义的联结)”可知，文章围绕慢旅行展开，介绍了其产生背景、核心原则、好处、挑战及发展现状，阐述了慢旅行是人们探索世界方式的一种转变。“Slow Travel: A Mindful Shift in How We Explore the World(慢旅行：我们探索世界方式的深思熟虑转变)”能全面概括全文主旨，可作为本文标题。故选C项。 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。 Things You Should Consider Before Agreeing to Pet Sitting When business trips come up, pet owners are often in a difficult situation. Boarding pets in kennels (寄养所) can be expensive, and many pet owners worry about the level of personal care their pets will receive. As an alternative, people often seek out friends and private sitters to look after their pets. If you are hit with this request, your first response may be to answer with an enthusiastic “Sure!”. ___16___ However, this is not a decision to take lightly. There are several things you should consider before accepting this request. Your Comfort Level Spend some time with the animal before agreeing to pet sitting. Sometimes, a situation sounds fine in theory, but it is a horse of another color in practice. ___17___ If the pet dog barks at you, will you be shaking with fear? Your Location Some people pet sit in their own homes. If this is the case for you, know that your house may be destroyed by an unruly animal. If you will be sitting at the owner’s home, are you expected to look in on the pet several times per day? ___18___ Allergies Be sure that you are not allergic to the pet you will look after. Allergies are not limited to only cats and dogs. ___19___ You should pay attention to the food you will be in contact with, also. For example, turtle food, containing seafood, can cause allergies. Insurance ___20___ This can provide some protection should anything happen to the pet or home while under your care. A. After all, how hard can it be? B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling. C. People can be allergic to birds and snakes as well. D. Who is familiar with what to do in the case of emergencies? E. If you have to feed a mouse to a pet snake, will you really be able to? F. If it is the latter, know that this will be interrupting your daily activities. G. If you plan on pet sitting frequently, think about purchasing insurance. 【答案】16. A 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕“答应帮忙照看宠物前需要考虑的事项”展开，从个人舒适度、照看地点、过敏情况以及保险问题四个方面给出了具体建议，提醒人们照看宠物并非简单的事，需要谨慎决定。 【16题详解】 根据上文“ If you are hit with this request, your first response may be to answer with an enthusiastic “Sure!”(如果你遇到这样的请求，第一反应可能会是热情地回答“当然可以！”)”以及下文“However, this is not a decision to take lightly.(然而，这并不是一个可以轻率做出的决定)”可知，此空需要承接前文的“爽快答应”，体现出人们一开始觉得照看宠物很简单的心态。A选项“After all, how hard can it be?(毕竟，这能有多难呢？)” 符合人们面对请求时的初始想法，与下文的转折形成对比，符合语境。故选A项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Sometimes, a situation sounds fine in theory, but it is a horse of another color in practice.(有时候，一种情况理论上听起来不错，但实际情况却截然不同)”以及下文“If the pet dog barks at you, will you be shaking with fear?(如果宠物狗对着你叫，你会吓得发抖吗？)”可知，此空需要列举一个照看宠物时可能遇到的实际棘手情况。E选项“If you have to feed a mouse to a pet snake, will you really be able to?(如果你必须给宠物蛇喂老鼠，你真的能做到吗？)” 是一个具体的、考验人舒适度的场景，与下文的例子并列，符合语境。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“If you will be sitting at the owner’s home, are you expected to look in on the pet several times per day?(如果你要去宠物主人家里照看，你需要每天去查看宠物好几次吗？)”可知，此空需要回答这个问题带来的影响。F选项“If it is the latter, know that this will be interrupting your daily activities.(如果是后者，要知道这会打乱你的日常活动)” 中的“the latter”指代前文的“每天去查看好几次”，点明这种照看方式的弊端，符合语境。故选F项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Allergies are not limited to only cats and dogs.(过敏并不仅限于猫和狗)”以及下文“You should pay attention to the food you will be in contact with, also.(你还应该注意你会接触到的食物)”可知，此空需要列举其他可能引起过敏的宠物类型。C选项“People can be allergic to birds and snakes as well.(人们也可能对鸟类和蛇类过敏)” 承接前文的“不限于猫狗”，拓展了过敏的宠物范围，符合语境。故选C项。 【20题详解】 根据本段小标题Insurance(保险)以及下文“This can provide some protection should anything happen to the pet or home while under your care.(如果在你照看期间，宠物或房子发生任何意外，这能提供一定的保障)”可知，此空需要提出购买相关保险的建议。G选项“If you plan on pet sitting frequently, think about purchasing insurance.(如果你打算经常帮忙照看宠物，可以考虑购买保险)” 贴合小标题主题，且“purchasing insurance” 对应下文的“provide some protection”，符合语境。故选G项。 第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A,B,C和D )中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When my wife and I started “Little Acorns”, a self-esteem program for children, we learned about an important educational conference to be held in San Diego. Although our savings were nearly ___21___, we felt we had to attend, so we started asking. I first called the conference coordinators (协调人). After explaining our ___22___, they offered us two free tickets. Next, I contacted an airline and was connected to the president. To my ___23___, he immediately agreed to provide airline tickets — his quick “yes” really ___24___ me. He even thanked me for the opportunity to help. For ___25___, Holiday Inn offered us a free stay, though they ___26___ the hotel was far away from the conference venue. Then National Car Rental provided a car for our daily ___27___. Through simply ___28___, we arranged everything in one day. At the conference, we were still worried we might have to ___29___ on meals to save money, but after I shared our story, many people ___30___ offered us lunch. This experience taught us that most people are ___31___ to help. Our program has since ___32___ significantly, reaching thousands of families. We’ve held international conferences and received ___33___ from many countries, which enabled us to take our program to their places. The message is clear — you can achieve almost anything if you have the ___34___ to ask. Sometimes the greatest ___35___ lies not in being refused, but in being afraid of asking the request. 21. A. abandoned B. exhausted C. full D. lost 22. A. situation B. hobby C. work D. result 23. A. anger B. sorrow C. regret D. surprise 24. A. terrified B. touched C. worried D. hurt 25. A. tickets B. food C. accommodation D. transport 26. A. argued B. forgot C. hoped D. mentioned 27. A. trips B. workouts C. adventures D. performances 28. A. cheating B. paying C. asking D. working 29. A. check in B. give out C. put off D. cut back 30. A. gradually B. reluctantly C. generously D. occasionally 31. A. able B. willing C. crazy D. unlikely 32. A. failed B. remained C. returned D. grown 33. A. awards B. plans C. invitations D. gifts 34. A. money B. courage C. time D. luck 35. A. barrier B. opportunity C. danger D. mystery 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者夫妇为参加教育会议，通过主动求助获得多方帮助，进而领悟到“敢于求助就能实现目标”的道理。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们的积蓄几乎耗尽了，但我们觉得必须参加，所以我们开始求助。A. abandoned被抛弃的；B. exhausted耗尽的；C. full充满的；D. lost丢失的。根据上文“Although our savings were nearly”以及下文“At the conference, we were still worried we might have to ______ on meals to save money, ”可知，此处指积蓄快花完了。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在解释了我们的情况后，他们给了我们两张免费门票。A. situation情况；B. hobby爱好；C. work工作；D. result结果。根据上文“After explaining our”以及下文“they offered us two free tickets. ”可知，此处指作者向协调人说明自身处境。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，他立刻同意提供机票——他爽快的“同意”真的让我很感动。A. anger愤怒；B. sorrow悲伤；C. regret后悔；D. surprise惊讶。根据下文“he immediately agreed”可知，对方爽快答应让作者意外。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，他立刻同意提供机票——他爽快的“同意”真的让我很感动。A. terrified使害怕；B. touched使感动；C. worried使担忧；D. hurt伤害。根据上文“he immediately agreed to provide airline tickets”可知，对方的帮助让作者很触动。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：至于住宿，假日酒店为我们提供了免费住宿，不过他们提到酒店离会议地点很远。A. tickets门票；B. food食物；C. accommodation住宿；D. transport交通。根据下文“Holiday Inn offered us a free stay”可知，此处指住宿方面的帮助。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：至于住宿，假日酒店为我们提供了免费住宿，不过他们提到酒店离会议地点很远。A. argued争论；B. forgot忘记；C. hoped希望；D. mentioned提到。根据上文“the hotel was far away from the conference venue”可知，酒店方说明了住宿的位置情况。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后国家租车公司提供了一辆车供我们日常出行。A. trips出行；B. workouts锻炼；C. adventures冒险；D. performances表演。根据上文“provided a car”可知，租车是为了日常出行。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过简单的求助，我们在一天内就安排好了所有事情。A. cheating欺骗；B. paying支付；C. asking求助；D. working工作。根据上文“we started asking”可知，作者是通过主动求助解决了问题。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在会议上，我们仍然担心可能不得不削减餐饮开支来省钱，但在我分享了我们的故事后，很多人慷慨地请我们吃午餐。A. check in登记入住；B. give out分发；C. put off推迟；D. cut back削减。根据下文“to save money”可知，作者原本担心需要减少餐饮花费。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在会议上，我们仍然担心可能不得不削减餐饮开支来省钱，但在我分享了我们的故事后，很多人慷慨地请我们吃午餐。A. gradually逐渐地；B. reluctantly不情愿地；C. generously慷慨地；D. occasionally偶尔。根据下文“offered us lunch”可知，此处表示人们大方地提供了午餐。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这次经历告诉我们，大多数人都愿意提供帮助。A. able有能力的；B. willing愿意的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. unlikely不可能的。根据上文“he immediately agreed to provide airline tickets”、“Inn offered us a free stay”以及“offered us lunch”可知，作者多次得到帮助，由此可推知，此处表示人们是乐意帮忙的。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的项目从此大幅发展，惠及了数千个家庭。A. failed失败；B. remained保持；C. returned返回；D. grown发展。根据下文“reaching thousands of families”可知，项目规模扩大了。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们举办了国际会议，也收到了许多国家的邀请，这让我们得以将项目推广到这些地方。A. awards奖项；B. plans计划；C. invitations邀请；D. gifts礼物。根据下文“enabled us to take our program to their places”以及语境可知，此处表示作者收到了其他国家的邀请。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：道理很清楚——如果你有勇气求助，几乎可以实现任何目标。A. money金钱；B. courage勇气；C. time时间；D. luck运气。根据下文“but in being afraid of asking the request.”可知，此处强调求助需要勇气。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，最大的障碍不在于被拒绝，而在于害怕提出请求。A. barrier障碍；B. opportunity机会；C. danger危险；D. mystery神秘事物。根据下文“being afraid of asking the request”可知，不敢求助是实现目标的阻碍。故选A。 第二节 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 China Media Group has revealed the much-anticipated mascots (吉祥物) for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala,____36____(draw) from China’s rich history of equestrian (马术) culture. The Spring Festival Gala, ____37____annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group, is one of the most-watched TV shows____38____(air) on Chinese New Year’s Eve. The four vibrant and lively mascots — Qi Qi, Ji Ji, Chi Chi, and Cheng Cheng — represent the gala’s theme “Qi Ji Chi Cheng, Unstoppable Momentum”, ____39____is consistent with the festive spirit of renewal and progress as the Year of the Horse approaches. The mascots’ designs ____40____(root) in China’s classical depictions of horses across different dynasties, ____41____(perfect) blending traditional aesthetics (美学) with modern vigor. With ____42____(symbol) implications of success and prosperity, the mascots embody the spirit of a bright future and the timeless notion of “achieving success”. As the Year of the Horse approaches, these four spirited mascots are ready ____43____(bring) joy, vitality and hope. Their lively presence and symbolic meanings will accompany the global celebration of the Chinese New Year, leading ____44____a time of renewal and unstoppable momentum. From ancient heritage to modern times, these dynamic horses gallop toward a bright future, inspiring all to embrace the New Year’s opportunities with energy and _____45_____(enthusiastic). 【答案】36. drawn 37. an 38. aired 39. which 40. are rooted 41. perfectly 42. symbolic 43. to bring 44. to 45. enthusiasm 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中央广播电视总台公布的2026年春晚吉祥物的设计灵感、寓意及相关背景。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中央广播电视总台公布了万众期待的2026年春晚吉祥物，这些吉祥物源自中国丰富的马术文化历史。空格处作伴随状语，逻辑主语mascots与draw之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词drawn。故填drawn。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中央广播电视总台制作并播出的年度庆典——春节联欢晚会，是除夕夜播出的最受关注的电视节目之一。annual celebration为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一场年度庆典”，为泛指，且annual是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中央广播电视总台制作并播出的年度庆典——春节联欢晚会，是除夕夜播出的最受关注的电视节目之一。空格处作后置定语，修饰TV shows，TV shows与air之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词。故填aired。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这四个活泼可爱的吉祥物——奇奇、吉吉、驰驰、程程，代表着春晚“奇吉驰程，势不可挡”的主题，这与马年临近之际辞旧迎新、奋勇向前的节日精神相一致。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为theme（主题），指物，且从句中缺少主语，所以用关系代词which。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：吉祥物的设计植根于中国历代对马的经典描绘，完美融合了传统美学与现代活力。此处为谓语动词，be rooted in为固定短语，意为“植根于……”，主语designs为复数，且此处陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，所以填are rooted。故填are rooted。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：吉祥物的设计植根于中国历代对马的经典描绘，完美融合了传统美学与现代活力。空格处修饰动词blending，所以用副词perfectly。故填perfectly。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：吉祥物承载着成功与繁荣的象征意义，体现了光明未来的精神和“成就成功”的永恒理念。空格处修饰名词implications（意义），所以用形容词symbolic。故填symbolic。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着马年的临近，这四个精神饱满的吉祥物已准备好带来欢乐、活力与希望。be ready to do sth为固定短语，意为“准备好做某事”。故填to bring。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：它们活泼的形象和象征意义将陪伴全球华人共度中国新年，引领一个辞旧迎新、势不可挡的新时代。lead to为固定短语，意为“引向、导致”。故填to。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：从古代遗产到现代社会，这些充满活力的骏马奔向光明的未来，激励着所有人以饱满的精力和热情迎接新年的机遇。空格处与energy（精力）并列，作with的宾语，所以用名词enthusiasm，且enthusiasm为不可数名词。故填enthusiasm。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 书面表达（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英文报成员李华。上周末，你校高三年级组织学生赴当地社区开展“关爱空巢老人，传递青春温暖”(Caring for Empty-Nest Elders)主题社会实践活动，请结合你参与此次活动的经历给校英文报供稿，内容要点包括： （1）活动背景与目的； （2）活动具体内容（如打扫卫生、聊天谈心、表演节目等）； （3）活动意义与反响。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 Last weekend, our senior three students took part in a social practice activity themed “Caring for Empty-Nest Elders” in the local community. It was held to care for empty-nest elders. During the activity, we helped the elders clean their houses thoroughly, chatted with them about their daily life to cheer them up, and some of us put on simple but wonderful performances. This activity was highly praised by the community. It not only brought joy to the elders but also helped us learn to be responsible and grateful, making us realize the importance of caring for the elderly. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就上周末学校高三年级学生参加的“关爱空巢老人，传递青春温暖”主题社会实践活动写一篇短文，向校英文报投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：take part in→involve oneself in 赞扬：praise→compliment 意识到：realize→be aware of 让某人开心：cheer sb. up→brighten sb. up/delight sb. 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Last weekend, our senior three students took part in a social practice activity themed “Caring for Empty-Nest Elders” in the local community. It was held to care for empty-nest elders. 拓展句：Last weekend, our senior three students took part in a social practice activity themed “Caring for Empty-Nest Elders” in the local community, the aim of which was to care for empty-nest elders. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last weekend, our senior three students took part in a social practice activity themed “Caring for Empty-Nest Elders” in the local community.（运用了过去分词themed作后置定语） 【高分句型2】 It not only brought joy to the elders but also helped us learn to be responsible and grateful, making us realize the importance of caring for the elderly.（运用了现在分词making作结果状语） 第二节 读后续写（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。 I’ve always loved the mountains, and my latest adventure was the Rupin Pass journey in the Indian Himalayas — a tough but amazing one. This high-altitude (高海拔的) track takes you through remote villages, thick forests, and snowy ridges (山脉), showing some of the most beautiful views in the Himalayas. There’s something special about hiking with friends, facing challenges while surrounded by nature’s beauty. Every step brings something new — icy rivers, tall cliffs, and friendly shepherds (牧羊人) with their sheep. The best moment came when we finally reached Rupin Pass (4,650 meters), looking out at the endless mountains ahead. But it wasn’t easy. On the second day, I got sick from the high altitude. My head hurt, my legs felt heavy, and every climb made me dizzy. I had to stop often, struggling to catch my breath while my backpack weighed me down. By the time we reached our shelter for the night — a small family-run hotel with ground-level toilets, spiders, and no showers — I was completely exhausted. While the others drank tea, I sat outside, feeling frustrated and weak. My head still ached from the altitude, and my legs felt like they were made of stone. I stared at my dirty hiking boots, feeling completely defeated. For the first time on this journey, I seriously considered turning back — maybe I could ask a local guide to help me return to the nearest village in the morning. But then I looked around — the snowy peaks turned golden in the sunset, wild horses ran through the fields, and a river shone far below. It was so beautiful that I knew I couldn’t give up. The hotel owner was really nice. He gave me hot water and some medicine. He also suggested that I bring some oxygen just in case, and I did so, which turned out to be life-saving. 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。 A good night’s sleep helped me recover — I woke up ready to hike again. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It was at the top of Rupin Pass that I felt breathless again. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A good night’s sleep helped me recover — I woke up ready to hike again. With the oxygen tank in my backpack, I felt more confident. The track was steep, but my friends encouraged me, and the medicine kept my headache away. Step by step, we climbed higher, passing icy streams and rocky paths. The scenery grew even more amazing with wildflowers blooming beside the snow. By midday, I realized I was stronger than I’d thought. The kindness of the hotel owner and my determination pushed me forward. It was at the top of Rupin Pass that I felt breathless again. But this time, it wasn’t from sickness — it was from wonder. The endless Himalayas spread before us, shining in the sunlight. I sat on a rock, smiling as tears filled my eyes. The struggle had been worth it. My friends cheered, and we took photos to remember the moment. As we started our way down, I knew this adventure had taught me a valuable lesson: not giving up brings the greatest rewards. 【解析】 【导语】本文以去Rupin Pass徒步为线索展开，讲述作者热爱山脉，最近在印度喜马拉雅山脉完成了艰难却精彩的Rupin Pass徒步。途中赏美景、遇挑战，次日患高原反应欲放弃，因绝美风光、旅店老板的帮助及氧气支持，最终坚持下来。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①根据第一段首句“好好睡了一觉帮助我恢复了体力——我醒来后准备再次徒步旅行。”可知，接下来可描写作者徒步的轻松状态，以及路上的见闻。 ②根据第二段首句“到了Rupin Pass山顶，我又感到喘不过气来。”并结合上文作者的良好状态可知，接下来可描写山顶的风景让作者感到震撼，以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：恢复体力，继续徒步——途中状态良好——到了山顶——壮观的景色使人感到震撼——感悟 3.词类激活 行为类 ①变得：grow/become/get ②意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①令人震惊的：amazing/awesome ②欢呼：cheer/acclaim 【点睛】【高分句型1】 The scenery grew even more amazing with wildflowers blooming beside the snow.（运用了with复合结构） 【高分句型2】  The endless Himalayas spread before us, shining in the sunlight. （运用了现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 平罗中学2025-2026学年度高三年级第一次适应性考试试卷 高三英语 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. What made the woman interested in cooking? A. A cooking class. B. A food fair. C. A live broadcast. 2. How did Mr. Carter get students to like him? A. He was good at listening. B. He overcame his shyness. C. He set easy homework. 3. Why does the man think the backyard is a good place? A. It gets enough sunlight. B. It has many varieties of roses. C. It’s big enough for more flowers. 4. What do we know about Jack? A. He plans to take a shorter route. B. He still gets lost on his commute. C. He has adapted to the new environment. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Plans to improve the data analysis. B. Preparations for this week’s presentation. C. The rescheduling of the project presentation. 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。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. Which of the following was Emma’s reason for buying a cake? A. She got a promotion. B. She desires something sweet. C. It’s her birthday today. 7. Why does Emma always check the labels? A. To read the ingredients list. B. To see the production address. C. To check the production date. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Gina say about the current gas prices? A. They are reasonable. B. They bother her a lot. C. They will soon go down. 9. What is Gina’s plan for the weekend? A. To stay at home. B. To work as usual. C. To spend time with friends. 10. What does Steve mean about his weekend? A. He has no leisure time. B. He doesn’t like going swimming. C. He will do the same thing as Gina. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Soccer teammates. C. Family members. 12. Why is Nick moving away? A. His parents bought a bigger house. B. He wants new experiences. C. His mom got a new job. 13. How does Nick sound? A. Anxious. B. Pleased. C. Sorry. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Burt do? A. A host. B. A writer. C. A banker. 15. How many copies did Carole’s novels sell in total? A. 2 million. B. 3 million. C. 5 million. 16. What helps Carole’s writing be popular with readers? A. It uses complex language. B. It simplifies difficult ideas. C. It focuses on her life experience. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the talk being given? A. At the theater. B. In a concert hall. C. In the park. 18. What can the audience get during the break? A. Some sponsored tickets. B. Free beverages and desserts. C. Cheap refreshments from local bakeries. 19. What is the audience asked to do now? A. Power off all cellphones. B. Move to the yellow seats. C. Take children to the restroom. 20. Where should latecomers park? A. In the west parking lot. B. In the north parking lot. C. In the east parking lot. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。 A Books to Unwind With This Holiday Season The festive season is just around the corner. So, slow down, pour a drink, and get ready into your next literary adventure. The Road Trip —Tricia Stringer A holiday goes wrong in the novel from bestselling Australian author, Tricia Stringer. Sharyn Tregonning wanted an exciting holiday for her 60th birthday but her husband Barry includes his annoying friend Ray, and Ray’s dull sister. Bad luck and disagreements test the group’s boundaries, and their past hurts are forced into the open. A Disappearing Act — Jo Dixon How well do we know our friends? This is the question posed by author Jo Dixon in her psychological thriller set in Tasmania. Four friends get together in a holiday home to catch up and drink. Before long old secrets and resentments bubble up, then one of them goes missing. The Whisky Widow — Karen Brooks Karen Brooks’ latest book is set in 1780s Scottish Highlands. When Greer MacAlister’s husband dies she finds herself involved with the whisky illegal trading. You can almost taste the whisky coming off the pages. Another standout story if you enjoyed Karen’s bestselling The Good Wife of Bath. The Tangled Web — Tea Cooper When Viola Oswald’s beloved brother Sebastian dies of a blood disease, Viola suspects her stepfather, a prestigious surgeon, has used Sebastian’s illness to enhance his reputation. Determined to find proof, Viola embarks on a journey to the country town of Maitland to find a homeless boy who suffered at her stepfather’s hands and can provide the proof she needs. Tea Cooper has woven another historical mystery and a couple of characters for fans of her work. 1. How is Sharyn Tregonning’s trip? A. Romantic and impressive. B. Economical but annoying. C. Inclusive and harmonious. D. Disappointing and upsetting. 2. Which book was written by Karen Brooks? A. The Good Wife of Bath B. The Road Trip C. The Tangled Web D. A Disappearing Act 3. What can be learnt about Viola’s stepfather? A. He is a physician, dealing with blood diseases. B. He is a famous doctor, respected and admired. C. He goes to the town to find a homeless boy. D. He writes about historical stories and characters. B It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this, and the three sisters’ eyes were filled with tears. The eldest, Rubye Cox, kept warm under a red blanket while her two “kid” sisters, each held one of her hands. They retold their favorite stories, they laughed, and Rose even held 5-month-old Leela, the newest member of the extended family. Rose was 101 years of age, while Ruth was 104 and Rubye was 110. These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. The charity is the passion project of Jeremy Bloom, a former Olympic skier and NFL player. During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization, which adapted the concept of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve the elders. For the first wish he helped realize, Bloom arranged for airplane tickets for a woman named Nancy, so she could visit her daughter, who was dying of cancer, and say goodbye in person. Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones. Wish of a Lifetime is not Bloom’s fulltime job — he’s currently the CEO of X Games. But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. “Let’s meet the seniors. Let’s change as many lives as we can.” 4. What can we know about the three sisters in paragraph 1? A. They were separated for years. B. They worked at Wish of a Lifetime. C. They gathered for the new baby. D. They forgot their favourite stories. 5. What mainly motivated Jeremy Bloom to start his organization? A. His wish to help people in need. B. His experience as a retired athlete. C. The absence of elder care in America. D. The respect for elders in other cultures. 6. How does paragraph 4 outline the charity? A. By clarifying its principles and future. B. By briefing its operation and outcome. C. By illustrating its chances and challenges. D. By showing its determination and effort. 7. According to the last paragraph, Jeremy Bloom ________. A. founded the X Games sports event B. was entirely dedicated to the charity C. works full-time assisting elderly people D. is financially supporting many people’s lives C In most AI’s history, machines have not truly “figured things out” on their own. They have learned — but only after humans first engineered the rules that allow them to learn. Even in reinforcement learning, where an AI agent trains itself by trial and error, the backbone of the process — the learning algorithm (算法) — is always human-designed. But a new study published in Nature hints that this division of labor may not last long. Researchers have created an AI system that discovered a completely new way to learn, without being told how to do it—and then outperformed the best human-designed algorithms on some of the hardest tests in the field. The researchers created a vast population of AI agents, dropped them into numerous complex environments, and gave them an initial learning rule. Each agent tried to solve its tasks. Their successes and failures were then evaluated by a separate AI system, a kind of meta-intelligence (元智能) , which acted like evolution itself. This meta-network did not learn the tasks. It learned how to change the learning rule itself. After each generation of agents, it adjusted the rule so the next generation could adapt more successfully. Over many cycles, a new learning rule emerged. The researchers named the discovered rule DiscoRL, and a specific implementation (实施) , tested on 57 Atari environments, was nicknamed Disco57. The team used it to train a fresh AI agent and evaluated its performance against some of the strongest human-engineered algorithms ever developed. Disco57-trained agents outperformed all human-designed reinforcement algorithms. And in the hardest tests, where strategies must be invented on the fly, again, DiscoRL showed state-of-the-art performance, despite never being clearly programmed by humans for these domains. This really matters because doing well on unseen tasks is the closest thing AI has to a definition of “true intelligence.” It demonstrates not memorization but transferable learning. DiscoRL wasn’t just running a rule invented by researchers — it was using a learning strategy invented by itself. 8. Why does the author mention “the backbone of the process”? A. To prove AI can figure out tasks independently. B. To confirm AI’s ability to reinforce task-learning. C. To present the fact that AI can divide backbones efficiently. D. To illustrate that AI machines do missions programmed by humans. 9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. The organizer of the study. B. The process of the research. C. The implication of the research. D. The application of the study. 10. According to Paragraph 3, in which kind of tests did DiscoRL demonstrate state-of-the-art performance? A. Tests that were pre-programmed by humans. B. All 57 Atari environments without exception. C. The hardest tests requiring on-the-spot strategy invention. D. Tests where it collaborated with human-designed algorithms. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To recommend a book on AI research. B. To present a discovery in AI development. C. To clarify the classification of AI agents. D. To honor an emerging AI computing company. D In recent years, the concept of “slow travel” has appeared as a reaction to the fast-paced tourism that dominates (主宰) the industry. Slow travel encourages travelers to engage deeply with local cultures, stay longer in destinations, and form meaningful connections with local communities. One of the key principles (原则) of slow travel is to reduce environmental impact (影响). By choosing to stay in locally-owned accommodations (住宿), eating at family-run restaurants, and using public transportation or bicycles, travelers can greatly decrease their carbon footprint. For instance, a study found that tourists who engage in slow travel produce up to 70% less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) compared to those on traditional package tours. Slow travel also allows for a deeper cultural understanding. Instead of rushing through tourist attractions, slow travelers take the time to participate in local traditions, learn about historical importance, and interact with locals. This not only enriches the travel experience but also provides economic benefits to local communities. In some rural areas, “slow travel” has helped preserve (保存) endangered crafts (工艺) and save dying traditions. However, slow travel is not without challenges. It requires more planning and flexibility (灵活). As travelers need to research local customs, transportation options, and authentic (真实的) experiences. Additionally, slow travel may not be feasible for everyone due to time or budget (预算) limit. For busy professionals or families with limited vacation days, spending weeks in a single destination may seem unrealistic. Despite these challenges, the slow travel movement continues to grow. Travelers are becoming more aware of their environmental and cultural impact, and many are seeking more authentic and sustainable (可持续的) ways to explore the world. As a result, travel companies are starting to offer more slow-travel options, such as longer home-stays and cultural experience programs. 12. Which is the benefit of slow travel? A. It can save money on traveling. B. It can be more environmentally friendly. C. It can increase the income of travel companies. D. It can allow travelers to visit more places hurriedly. 13. What can we learn about slow travel from the third paragraph? A. It has little impact on local economies. B. It focuses on interactions with travelers. C. It discourages travelers from learning about history. D. It may contribute to the preservation of traditional crafts. 14. What does the underlined word “feasible” mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Practical. B. Comfortable. C. Classical. D. Attractive. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. The Challenge of Making Slow Travel Popular B. How to Travel Slowly and Overcome Its Difficulties C. Slow Travel: A Mindful Shift in How We Explore the World D. Why Slow Travel Is More Environmentally Friendly 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。 Things You Should Consider Before Agreeing to Pet Sitting When business trips come up, pet owners are often in a difficult situation. Boarding pets in kennels (寄养所) can be expensive, and many pet owners worry about the level of personal care their pets will receive. As an alternative, people often seek out friends and private sitters to look after their pets. If you are hit with this request, your first response may be to answer with an enthusiastic “Sure!”. ___16___ However, this is not a decision to take lightly. There are several things you should consider before accepting this request. Your Comfort Level Spend some time with the animal before agreeing to pet sitting. Sometimes, a situation sounds fine in theory, but it is a horse of another color in practice. ___17___ If the pet dog barks at you, will you be shaking with fear? Your Location Some people pet sit in their own homes. If this is the case for you, know that your house may be destroyed by an unruly animal. If you will be sitting at the owner’s home, are you expected to look in on the pet several times per day? ___18___ Allergies Be sure that you are not allergic to the pet you will look after. Allergies are not limited to only cats and dogs. ___19___ You should pay attention to the food you will be in contact with, also. For example, turtle food, containing seafood, can cause allergies. Insurance ___20___ This can provide some protection should anything happen to the pet or home while under your care. A. After all, how hard can it be? B. For short distances, consider walking or cycling. C. People can be allergic to birds and snakes as well. D. Who is familiar with what to do in the case of emergencies? E. If you have to feed a mouse to a pet snake, will you really be able to? F. If it is the latter, know that this will be interrupting your daily activities. G. If you plan on pet sitting frequently, think about purchasing insurance. 第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A,B,C和D )中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When my wife and I started “Little Acorns”, a self-esteem program for children, we learned about an important educational conference to be held in San Diego. Although our savings were nearly ___21___, we felt we had to attend, so we started asking. I first called the conference coordinators (协调人). After explaining our ___22___, they offered us two free tickets. Next, I contacted an airline and was connected to the president. To my ___23___, he immediately agreed to provide airline tickets — his quick “yes” really ___24___ me. He even thanked me for the opportunity to help. For ___25___, Holiday Inn offered us a free stay, though they ___26___ the hotel was far away from the conference venue. Then National Car Rental provided a car for our daily ___27___. Through simply ___28___, we arranged everything in one day. At the conference, we were still worried we might have to ___29___ on meals to save money, but after I shared our story, many people ___30___ offered us lunch. This experience taught us that most people are ___31___ to help. Our program has since ___32___ significantly, reaching thousands of families. We’ve held international conferences and received ___33___ from many countries, which enabled us to take our program to their places. The message is clear — you can achieve almost anything if you have the ___34___ to ask. Sometimes the greatest ___35___ lies not in being refused, but in being afraid of asking the request. 21. A. abandoned B. exhausted C. full D. lost 22. A. situation B. hobby C. work D. result 23. A. anger B. sorrow C. regret D. surprise 24. A. terrified B. touched C. worried D. hurt 25. A. tickets B. food C. accommodation D. transport 26. A. argued B. forgot C. hoped D. mentioned 27. A. trips B. workouts C. adventures D. performances 28. A. cheating B. paying C. asking D. working 29. A. check in B. give out C. put off D. cut back 30. A. gradually B. reluctantly C. generously D. occasionally 31. A. able B. willing C. crazy D. unlikely 32. A. failed B. remained C. returned D. grown 33. A. awards B. plans C. invitations D. gifts 34. A. money B. courage C. time D. luck 35. A. barrier B. opportunity C. danger D. mystery 第二节 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 China Media Group has revealed the much-anticipated mascots (吉祥物) for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala,____36____(draw) from China’s rich history of equestrian (马术) culture. The Spring Festival Gala, ____37____annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group, is one of the most-watched TV shows____38____(air) on Chinese New Year’s Eve. The four vibrant and lively mascots — Qi Qi, Ji Ji, Chi Chi, and Cheng Cheng — represent the gala’s theme “Qi Ji Chi Cheng, Unstoppable Momentum”, ____39____is consistent with the festive spirit of renewal and progress as the Year of the Horse approaches. The mascots’ designs ____40____(root) in China’s classical depictions of horses across different dynasties, ____41____(perfect) blending traditional aesthetics (美学) with modern vigor. With ____42____(symbol) implications of success and prosperity, the mascots embody the spirit of a bright future and the timeless notion of “achieving success”. As the Year of the Horse approaches, these four spirited mascots are ready ____43____(bring) joy, vitality and hope. Their lively presence and symbolic meanings will accompany the global celebration of the Chinese New Year, leading ____44____a time of renewal and unstoppable momentum. From ancient heritage to modern times, these dynamic horses gallop toward a bright future, inspiring all to embrace the New Year’s opportunities with energy and _____45_____(enthusiastic). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 书面表达（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英文报成员李华。上周末，你校高三年级组织学生赴当地社区开展“关爱空巢老人，传递青春温暖”(Caring for Empty-Nest Elders)主题社会实践活动，请结合你参与此次活动的经历给校英文报供稿，内容要点包括： （1）活动背景与目的； （2）活动具体内容（如打扫卫生、聊天谈心、表演节目等）； （3）活动意义与反响。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 I’ve always loved the mountains, and my latest adventure was the Rupin Pass journey in the Indian Himalayas — a tough but amazing one. This high-altitude (高海拔的) track takes you through remote villages, thick forests, and snowy ridges (山脉), showing some of the most beautiful views in the Himalayas. There’s something special about hiking with friends, facing challenges while surrounded by nature’s beauty. Every step brings something new — icy rivers, tall cliffs, and friendly shepherds (牧羊人) with their sheep. The best moment came when we finally reached Rupin Pass (4,650 meters), looking out at the endless mountains ahead. But it wasn’t easy. On the second day, I got sick from the high altitude. My head hurt, my legs felt heavy, and every climb made me dizzy. I had to stop often, struggling to catch my breath while my backpack weighed me down. By the time we reached our shelter for the night — a small family-run hotel with ground-level toilets, spiders, and no showers — I was completely exhausted. While the others drank tea, I sat outside, feeling frustrated and weak. My head still ached from the altitude, and my legs felt like they were made of stone. I stared at my dirty hiking boots, feeling completely defeated. For the first time on this journey, I seriously considered turning back — maybe I could ask a local guide to help me return to the nearest village in the morning. But then I looked around — the snowy peaks turned golden in the sunset, wild horses ran through the fields, and a river shone far below. It was so beautiful that I knew I couldn’t give up. The hotel owner was really nice. He gave me hot water and some medicine. He also suggested that I bring some oxygen just in case, and I did so, which turned out to be life-saving. 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。 A good night’s sleep helped me recover — I woke up ready to hike again. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It was at the top of Rupin Pass that I felt breathless again. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $