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2026届毕业班阶段性测试 英语 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内，并用2B铅笔填涂相关信息。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二大题开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂写。 A Join us in creating the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. As a vital member of “Team 26”, you will help welcome the world, support athletes, and ensure the smooth operation of one of the most iconic winter sports events. Experience behind-the-scenes action against the spectacular backdrop of the Italian Alps and the dynamic atmosphere of Milan. Roles & responsibilities Volunteers will be placed across competition venues and official sites, including Olympic/Paralympic Villages, Media Centres, transport hubs, and more. Key roles may involve: • Guiding spectators and participants. • Assisting sports delegates. • Supporting event operations (timekeeping, equipment distribution, medical aid). • Enhancing the guest experience at key locations. Qualifications & commitment • Open to all Italian residents and international applicants. • Must be 18 years old by 1 November 2025. • Proficiency in Italian or English required. • At least work for 9 days in a row during either the Olympic Games (6-22 Feb. 2026) or Paralympic Games (6-15 Mar. 2026). • Ability to cover personal travel, visa, and accommodation costs. • Willingness to participate in selection and training sessions. What you will gain • A unique opportunity to be part of a historic Winter Games. • Official volunteer uniform and welcome kit. • Practical training and skill development applicable to personal and professional growth. • Lifelong friendships within a diverse, passionate community. • An immersive experience across four host regions: Milan, Cortina, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme. Application & important dates • Recruitment is now open via Milanocortina2026.org. • Selected volunteers may also support test events and readiness activities from December 2025. • Application steps include profile submission, potential interviews, and role matching based on skills and availability. Be the face of Milano Cortina 2026. Apply now and help write a new chapter in Winter Games history. 1. Which of the following is considered for volunteer selection? A. Age and nationality. B. Financial ability and experience. C. Openness and willingness. D. Language proficiency and availability. 2. What can a volunteer gain from the program? A. Payment for the service during the event. B. Free accommodation throughout the Games. C. Bond with people from various backgrounds. D. A guaranteed chance to watch all competitions. 3. When might the volunteers start their service at the earliest? A. November 2025. B. December 2025. C. February 2026. D. March 2026. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文是2026年米兰-科尔蒂纳冬奥会及冬残奥会的志愿者招募公告，详细说明了志愿者的角色职责、申请资格、所能获得的收益以及申请流程和重要日期。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第Qualifications & commitment部分“• Proficiency in Italian or English required.(•要求具备意大利语或英语的熟练运用能力)”和“• At least work for 9 days in a row during either the Olympic Games (6-22 Feb. 2026) or Paralympic Games (6-15 Mar. 2026).(•至少连续工作9天，时间范围为奥运会期间（2026年2月6日至22日）或残奥会期间（2026年3月6日至15日）)”可知，语言能力和可用时间是选拔考虑的因素。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据What you will gain部分“Lifelong friendships within a diverse, passionate community.(在一个多元且充满激情的群体中，建立起长久的友谊)”可知，志愿者可以获得与来自不同背景的人建立联系的机会。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Application & important dates部分“Selected volunteers may also support test events and readiness activities from December 2025.(选定的志愿者们从2025年12月起也可参与测试活动和准备工作)”可知，被选中的志愿者最早可能在2025年12月开始服务。故选B。 B In my first year of art teaching, I followed the teaching plan strictly and began with still lives. Gradually, my students had a good grasp of techniques — shading, perspective and composition. Yet their works of fruits and vases, though accurate, felt empty. It was in their draft paper on the desk, however, that I first saw the vitality of their emotions and creativity, something I had rarely seen in their formal assignments. Determined to turn the tables, I designed a new unit titled “Art with a Voice”. I began by asking students to select an emotion card — loneliness, joy, longing — and sketch (素描) freely around it. Hesitation filled the room, pencils held still. I didn’t rush them. Instead, I shared stories of artists who channeled inner worlds into visual form and showed examples where personal memory met craft. Then, I introduced the core assignment: “Create a piece about a memory that shaped you. The emotion must be real.” In the next week, we were buried in developing sketches, experimenting with materials, and talking about what makes a feeling visible. On exhibition day, I witnessed a quiet transformation. A student working with the theme of “childhood” presented a set of sketches. They focused on a worn tin train from his early years, using our practiced light and shadow to trace its shape and wear. Another student focused on a scarf given by a classmate. She used fine shifts in value and precise line work to depict the fabric and the faded pattern along its edge. The simplicity of the composition spoke softly, yet deeply, of connection and belonging. Standing before their work, I felt my own teaching shift beneath me. Art is not expressed through polished techniques and imitation, but through the rich expression of emotion. My role, I now see, is to ignite the spark that guides their hand from heart to paper. 4. What does the underlined phrase “turn the tables” in paragraph 3 mean? A. To follow the plan. B. To rearrange the desks. C. To switch the roles. D. To change the situation. 5. Why are the two students mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To compare students’ skill levels. B. To explain the teacher’s requirements. C. To prove the effectiveness of the new unit. D. To display the techniques in students’ works. 6. Which of the following best describes the teacher? A. Strict and reserved. B. Reflective and adaptive. C. Caring and demanding. D. Accessible and determined. 7. What is the main message conveyed by the text? A. Art speaks from within. B. Art requires experiences. C. Art mirrors life’s changes. D. Art improves with practice. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位美术老师在教学初期发现学生作品虽技巧熟练但缺乏情感，于是设计名为“艺术之声”的新单元，引导学生基于真实情感和记忆进行创作，最终学生的作品充满了生命力，让老师深刻反思到艺术的真谛在于内在情感的表达。 【4题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线短语上文“It was in their draft paper on the desk, however, that I first saw the vitality of their emotions and creativity, something I had rarely seen in their formal assignments.(然而，在他们那份放在桌上的草稿中，我第一次感受到了他们情感的奔放和创造力的迸发，这种特质在他们的正式作业中我却很少见到)”提到老师发现学生作品缺乏活力，下文“I designed a new unit titled “Art with a Voice”(我设计了一个名为“有声艺术”的新单元)”描述老师决心设计新单元改变这一状况。因此，“turn the tables”意为“扭转局面，改变形势”（To change the situation）。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“On exhibition day, I witnessed a quiet transformation. A student working with the theme of “childhood” presented a set of sketches. They focused on a worn tin train from his early years, using our practiced light and shadow to trace its shape and wear. Another student focused on a scarf given by a classmate. She used fine shifts in value and precise line work to depict the fabric and the faded pattern along its edge. The simplicity of the composition spoke softly, yet deeply, of connection and belonging.(在展览当天，我目睹了一次悄然的转变。一位以“童年”为主题进行创作的学生展示了一组素描作品。他描绘了自己童年时期的一辆破旧的铁皮火车，运用我们熟练的光影效果来勾勒出其形状和磨损之处。另一位学生则专注于一位同学送给她的一条围巾。她通过细微的色调变化和精准的线条描绘，展现了织物的质地以及边缘褪色的图案。构图的简洁性以一种轻柔而深沉的方式，诉说着联系与归属感)”可知，作者在介绍新单元“Art with a Voice”的实施后，列举了两个学生的具体作品案例，是为了展示新教学方法带来的积极成果，即证明新单元的有效性。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“It was in their draft paper on the desk, however, that I first saw the vitality of their emotions and creativity, something I had rarely seen in their formal assignments.(然而，在他们那份放在桌上的草稿中，我第一次感受到了他们情感的奔放和创造力的迸发，这种特质在他们的正式作业中我却很少见到)”以及第三段“Determined to turn the tables, I designed a new unit titled “Art with a Voice”.(为了扭转局面，我设计了一个名为“有声艺术”的新单元)”可知，老师能发现教学中的问题（反思），并主动调整教学计划（适应性强），设计新单元引导学生，体现了其善于反思和适应的特点。故选B。 7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Art is not expressed through polished techniques and imitation, but through the rich expression of emotion.(艺术并非通过高超的技巧和模仿来展现，而是通过丰富的情感表达来体现)”可知，主要传达的信息是“艺术源于内心”。故选A。 C Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds — a norm even for younger people. One survey of students in California found 89% adjusted online lecture speeds, with widespread media coverage of this common practice. Faster playback offers clear advantages. It enables you to consume more content in the same amount of time or replaying the same content for better absorption. This could be particularly useful in an educational context, where it might free up time for knowledge application practice. Watching quickly is also potentially a good way to help sustain your attention and engagement for the entire duration to avoid the mind wandering. There are, however, disadvantages. While people can process speech at 150-450 words per minute, the real concern lies in the quality and longevity of the memories formed. New information is first held in working memory, which has a limited capacity. If information arrives too quickly, this system can be overwhelmed, causing mental overload and information loss. A recent comprehensive analysis of 24 studies on learning from video lectures led by Theepan Tharumalingam from University of Waterloo, lends strong support to this claim. In these studies, participants were randomly assigned to watch lectures at normal speed or at increased speeds (1.25x to 2.5x), then tested on the content. The analysis revealed that increasing playback speed had increasingly negative effects on test performance. At speeds of up to 1.5x, the cost was very small. But at 2x and above, the negative effect was moderate to large. However, we don’t yet know whether regular fast playback reduces its negative effects — such as coping with higher cognitive load and reducing memory loss. Neither is there any scientific evidence for potential long-term effects of fast playback on mental function and brain activity, which could be positive or negative in theory. Even if 1.5x playback does not harm memory, there is evidence to suggest the experience is less enjoyable, possibly affecting people’s learning motivation and leading to avoidance. On the other hand, faster playback has become popular, so maybe once people get used to it, it’s fine — hopefully we’ll understand these processes better in the years to come. 8. How do students benefit from faster playback? A. By fitting in with their classmates. B. By ensuring better memory of lectures. C. By saving more time for hands-on practice. D. By focusing on the more engaging content. 9. What potential risk may faster playback cause? A. Permanent damage to brain function. B. Limited capacity of working memory. C. Failure to pass learning assessment tests. D. Reduced quality of information absorbed. 10. How did the author prove the disadvantages of faster playback? A. By providing video lectures. B. By citing a research review. C. By conducting an experiment. D. By interviewing the students. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards faster playback? A. Approving. B. Pessimistic. C. Intolerant. D. Cautious. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了以倍速播放音频/视频这一普遍现象的利弊，引用研究指出其虽然能节省时间，但可能影响信息吸收质量和记忆效果，尤其在高倍速下负面影响显著，同时作者也指出对其长期影响的研究尚不充分，持谨慎态度。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Faster playback offers clear advantages. It enables you to consume more content in the same amount of time or replaying the same content for better absorption. This could be particularly useful in an educational context, where it might free up time for knowledge application practice.(快进播放具有明显的优势。它能让你在相同时间内获取更多内容，或者重播相同内容以便更好地理解吸收。这在教育环境中可能会特别有用，因为它能够为知识应用实践腾出更多时间)”可知，倍速播放在教育情境下的一个好处是能腾出时间进行知识应用实践。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“While people can process speech at 150-450 words per minute, the real concern lies in the quality and longevity of the memories formed. New information is first held in working memory, which has a limited capacity. If information arrives too quickly, this system can be overwhelmed, causing mental overload and information loss.(虽然人们能够以每分钟150至450个单词的速度理解语言，但真正令人担忧的在于所形成记忆的质量和持久性。新信息首先会储存在工作记忆中，而工作记忆的容量是有限的。如果信息来得太快，这个系统就会不堪重负，导致精神负担过重和信息丢失)”可知，倍速播放的潜在风险在于可能降低信息吸收的质量。故选D。 10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“A recent comprehensive analysis of 24 studies on learning from video lectures, led by Theepan Tharumalingam from University of Waterloo, lends strong support to this claim. In these studies, participants were randomly assigned to watch lectures at normal speed or at increased speeds (1.25x to 2.5x), then tested on the content. The analysis revealed that increasing playback speed had increasingly negative effects on test performance. At speeds of up to 1.5x, the cost was very small. But at 2x and above, the negative effect was moderate to large.(由滑坦·塔鲁马林加姆博士领导的一项针对24项有关从视频讲座中学习的研究的最新综合分析，为这一观点提供了有力的支持。在这些研究中，参与者被随机分配观看正常速度的讲座或加快速度（1.25倍至2.5倍）的讲座，然后对相关内容进行测试。分析显示，提高播放速度对测试成绩的影响越来越负面。在1.5倍的速度下，成本非常低。但在 2 倍及以上的速度下，负面影响则为中等到较大程度)”可知，作者是通过引用一项研究综述来证明的。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even if 1.5x playback does not harm memory, there is evidence to suggest the experience is less enjoyable, possibly affecting people’s learning motivation and leading to avoidance. On the other hand, faster playback has become popular, so maybe once people get used to it, it’s fine — hopefully we’ll understand these processes better in the years to come.(即使 1.5 倍速播放不会损害记忆力，也有证据表明，这种体验没那么愉快，这可能会影响人们的学习动力，甚至导致逃避学习。另一方面，加快播放速度的做法也变得流行起来，所以也许一旦人们习惯了这种方式，那就没什么问题了——希望在未来几年我们能更深入地理解这些过程)”可知，作者持谨慎观望的态度。故选D。 D What if the solution to the climate crisis lay not underground, but in the air around us? Inspired by natural photosynthesis (光合作用), researchers from Cambridge University have developed a solar-powered direct air capture (DAC) reactor, offering a promising alternative to traditional carbon capture technologies. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has been claimed as a possible solution to the climate crisis, and has recently received £22 billion in funding from the UK government. However, CCS is energy-intensive and raises long-term safety concerns over underground pressured CO₂ storage, and even provides an excuse for continued fossil fuel use. As a non-circular process, CCS stores CO₂ indefinitely without any practical value, according to Professor Erwin Reisner, who led the research on the new DAC reactor. Unlike most carbon capture technologies, the DAC reactor does not require fossil-fuel-based power. It takes CO₂ directly from the air and transforms it into syngas: a kind of key material in the production of many chemicals and medicines. The researchers say their approach, which does not require any transportation or storage, is much easier to scale up than earlier solar-powered devices to achieve widespread commercial production. The DAC reactor, a solar-powered flow device, uses specialised equipment to grab CO₂ from the air at night, like how a sponge takes in water. When the sun comes out, the sunlight heats up the captured CO₂, absorbing infrared radiation (红外线), and a semiconductor powder absorbs the ultraviolet radiation (紫外线) to start a chemical reaction that turns the captured CO₂ into solar syngas. A mirror on the reactor concentrates the sunlight, making the transforming process more efficient. Currently, the research group is working on transforming the solar syngas into liquid fuel, a development that, if successful, could provide a sustainable alternative to supply energy for cars, planes, and more. The team is also hopeful that their solar reactor could also generate fuel in remote locations. “Instead of continuing to dig up and burn fossil fuels to produce the products we have come to rely on, we can get all the CO₂ we need directly from the air and reuse it.” said Reisner. 12. Why is CCS technology mentioned in the text? A. To Introduce CCS’s application. B. To highlight DAC’s advantages. C. To criticize the financial support. D. To explain CCS’s working principle. 13. Which of the following is DAC’s feature? A. Requiring fossil-fuel power. B. Producing chemicals at night. C. Enabling convenient expansion. D. Using mirrors to help capture CO₂. 14. What would the DAC technology be applied to? A. Generating solid fuel. B. Supplying energy for vehicles. C. Producing solar power. D. Developing radiation treatment. 15. Which is the best title for the text? A. A Better Way to Capture Carbon B. Storing Carbon as an Alternative C. Turning Air into Fuel with Sunshine D. The Magic of Solar-Powered Reactions 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一种新型的太阳能直接空气捕获（DAC）反应器，其灵感来自光合作用，能直接将空气中的二氧化碳转化为合成气，与传统的碳捕获与封存（CCS）技术相比具有无需化石能源、易于扩大规模等优势，并展望了其生产液态燃料的应用前景。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has been claimed as a possible solution to the climate crisis, and has recently received £22 billion in funding from the UK government. However, CCS is energy-intensive and raises long-term safety concerns over underground pressured CO₂ storage, and even provides an excuse for continued fossil fuel use. As a non-circular process, CCS stores CO₂ indefinitely without any practical value, according to Professor Erwin Reisner, who led the research on the new DAC reactor.(碳捕获与封存（CCS）曾被宣称是应对气候危机的一种可能解决方案，并且最近从英国政府获得了220亿英镑的资金支持。然而，CCS是一种高能耗技术，并且在地下高压二氧化碳储存方面引发了长期的安全隐患，甚至为继续使用化石燃料提供了借口。据领导新型 DAC 反应器研究的埃里翁·赖斯纳教授称，作为一种非循环过程，CCS会将二氧化碳无限期地储存起来，而没有任何实际价值)”可知，在第二段首先介绍了CCS技术及其存在的问题（高能耗、安全隐患、为化石燃料使用提供借口等），目的是通过对比，突出DAC技术的优势。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The researchers say their approach, which does not require any transportation or storage, is much easier to scale up than earlier solar-powered devices to achieve widespread commercial production.(研究人员表示，他们的这种方法无需任何运输或储存环节，相比早期的太阳能设备，其可扩展性要强得多，从而能够实现大规模的商业化生产)”可知，DAC反应器的特点是便于扩大规模。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Currently, the research group is working on transforming the solar syngas into liquid fuel, a development that, if successful, could provide a sustainable alternative to supply energy for cars, planes, and more.(目前，该研究小组正致力于将太阳能合成气转化为液体燃料。如果这一研发取得成功，将为汽车、飞机等提供一种可持续的能源供应方案)”可知，DAC技术未来可能应用于为交通工具提供能源。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“What if the solution to the climate crisis lay not underground, but in the air around us? Inspired by natural photosynthesis (光合作用), researchers from Cambridge University have developed a solar-powered direct air capture (DAC) reactor, offering a promising alternative to traditional carbon capture technologies.(倘若解决气候危机的方法并非存在于地下，而是存在于我们周围的空气中呢？受到自然光合作用的启发，剑桥大学的研究人员开发出了一种太阳能驱动的直接空气捕获（DAC）反应器，为传统的碳捕获技术提供了一种极具前景的替代方案)”可知，文章核心是介绍这种利用太阳能将空气中的二氧化碳（空气）转化为合成气（燃料）的新技术。C选项“用阳光将空气转化为燃料”最符合文章标题。故选C。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill. ____16____ The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan. ____17____ Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles. ____18____ These simple devices cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a catastrophe. However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window. ____19____ Agree on a specific outdoor meeting place, such as a tree or a lamppost, so that you can quickly account for everyone. During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately. ____20____. If you adopt these practices, you will be empowered to convert knowledge into a reliable defense. A. Never go back inside for any possession. B. Prevention is always the first line of defense. C. However, all elevators in high-rise buildings shouldn’t be operated. D. This awareness allows you to protect not only yourself but also others. E. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular fire drills in your community. F. Make sure all secondary exits can be operated instantly from the inside. G. Always ensure smoke alarms are installed and functional on every floor. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. G 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要向高中生阐述了火灾安全的重要性，并提供了具体的预防、准备和火灾发生时的应对策略，强调预防为主、计划为辅的原则。 16题详解】 根据上文“Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill.(火是一种极具破坏力的力量，它能在短短几分钟内将数年的回忆化为灰烬。对于高中生来说，了解消防安全知识并非仅仅是学校的要求，而是一项至关重要的生存技能)”以及后文“The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan.(关键不在于恐慌，而在于预防、准备以及制定明确的计划)”可知，空格前句强调火灾安全是关键生活技能，空格后提到关键在于预防、准备和计划。D项“这种意识让你不仅能保护自己，也能保护他人”能很好地连接上下文，说明掌握这些知识和意识的价值。故选D。 【17题详解】 根据后文“Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles.(大多数火灾都是可以通过在日常生活中保持消防安全意识来避免的。要留意一些常见的危险因素，比如电源插排超负荷使用、无人看管的烹饪行为以及随意使用蜡烛等)”可知，本段后续内容主要围绕如何预防火灾展开，如注意用电安全、安装烟雾报警器等。B项“预防永远是第一道防线”能准确概括本段主旨。故选B。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles.(大多数火灾都是可以通过在日常生活中保持消防安全意识来避免的。要留意一些常见的危险因素，比如电源插排超负荷使用、无人看管的烹饪行为以及随意使用蜡烛等)”可知，本段讲预防措施。空格前提到要注意常见火灾隐患，G项“确保每个楼层都安装并正常使用烟雾报警器”是预防火灾的具体有效措施之一，与上下文逻辑连贯。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据上文“However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window.(然而，如果预防措施未能奏效，那么一套精心演练的逃生计划就会成为你的救命稻草。在每个房间内都要确定两条逃生路线，通常是一扇门和一个窗户)”可知，本段讲制定逃生计划。空格前提到要识别每个房间的两种逃生方式，F项“确保所有次要出口可以从内部立即打开”是针对“窗户”这类次要出口的具体注意事项，是制定计划的重要一环。故选F。 【20题详解】 根据上文“During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately.(在火灾发生时，时间至关重要。一旦警报响起，就立即撤离并保持撤离状态。在开门之前，先用手背去感受门的温度。如果门是热的，那就使用备用的逃生通道。在烟雾中要低着身子爬行，因为这样能更接近空气更清新、更凉爽的区域。吸入有毒烟雾而非火焰，是导致火灾相关死亡的主要原因。撤离后，应立即拨打紧急救援电话)”可知，本段讲火灾发生时的应对。空格前提到一旦逃出后要立即拨打紧急电话，A项“永远不要返回屋内拿任何物品”是火灾逃生的重要原则，符合本段语境。故选A。 第三部分 语言知识运用 (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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 For many summers, my routine at our local public pool was the same. I ____21____ from a hot chair as my kids raced down the waterslides excitedly. Yet I ____22____ saw grown-ups on the slides. Last August, my family visited Disney World. We planned our days to avoid the ____23____, enjoying the parks in the cooler mornings and evenings. The pool had two large waterslides, which my young children ____24____ to try at first. But soon, they grew ____25____ and slid down repeatedly. The Disney vacation magic made everyone at the pool, including even ____26____, enjoy the slides. My husband and I went down with and without our children. We all simply had fun, with no one feeling ____27____. Back home from the Disney, at our local public pool, I sat watchfully in the sun as usual, with the kids going happily down, which now seemed ____28____. Why did the Disney magic seem to disappear? Why didn’t I join them? Being fixed on the chair ____29____ me of the fun of sliding down. As we grow older, fear of drawing attention ____30____ us and shies us away from acting freely in public. Our pastime tends to have a productive aim, but there is value in ____31____ fun, which has been linked to everything from sharpening adults’ thinking and ____32____ depression to improving workplace performance. True adulthood is not only about growing up but also sliding down. Life is more ____33____ when we occasionally forget our ____34____ and embrace fun for its own sake. I stood up and walked to the ____35____. The moment I went down with the water, a long-lost, simple joy washed over me. 21. A. cheered B. clapped C. watched D. waved 22. A. rarely B. clearly C. suddenly D. certainly 23. A. crowd B. rush C. heat D. rain 24. A. agreed B. failed C. longed D. hesitated 25. A. calm B. brave C. tired D. active 26. A. babies B. children C. teens D. adults 27. A. self-conscious B. self-disciplined C. self-motivated D. self-confident 28. A. unfair B. strange C. obvious D. natural 29. A. assured B. robbed C. warned D. convinced 30. A. depresses B. protects C. restricts D. guides 31. A. priceless B. endless C. pointless D. harmless 32. A. leading to B. warding off C. relating to D. putting off 33. A. enjoyable B. hopeful C. changeable D. meaningful 34. A. stress B. work C. age D. family 35. A. chair B. park C. exit D. slide 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者以往在泳池只是看着孩子玩水滑梯，迪士尼之旅让她和家人尽情玩乐。回家后她意识到，成年人因顾虑而失去快乐，于是放下拘束去玩水滑梯，重拾简单的喜悦。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我坐在晒得滚热的椅子上，看着我的孩子们兴奋地在水滑梯上飞驰而下。A. cheered欢呼；B. clapped鼓掌；C. watched观看；D. waved挥手。根据后文“sat watchfully”可知，作者看着孩子们玩耍，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，在那些滑梯上很少能看到成年人的身影。A. rarely很少；B. clearly清楚地；C. suddenly突然；D. certainly当然。后文“The Disney vacation magic made everyone at the pool”讲迪士尼里大人也玩，说明平时很少见。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们合理安排了每天的活动，以避开炎热的时段，于是便在凉爽的清晨和傍晚去公园游玩。A. crowd人群；B. rush匆忙；C. heat炙热；D. rain下雨。根据后文“cooler mornings and evenings”可知，这么做是为了避开炎热。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个游泳池有两个大型的水滑梯，起初我的孩子们都不敢尝试。A. agreed同意；B. failed失败；C. longed渴望；D. hesitated犹豫。根据后文“and slid down repeatedly”以及but表示转折，说明一开始不敢尝试，很犹豫。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但很快，他们变得勇敢起来，开始反复地滑下去。A. calm平静的；B. brave勇敢的；C. tired疲惫的；D. active活跃的。根据后文“and slid down repeatedly”可知，从不敢到敢玩，是变勇敢。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：迪士尼度假的魔力让泳池边的每个人，包括成年人在内，都乐在其中，尽情享受滑梯带来的乐趣。A. babies婴儿；B. children孩子；C. teens青少年；D. adults成年人。前文“saw grown-ups on the slides”提到平时很少见成年人玩滑梯，这里形成对比。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们大家都玩得很开心，没有一个人感到难为情。A. self-conscious害羞的；B. self-disciplined自律的；C. self-motivated主动的；D. self-confident自信的。根据上文“We all simply had fun, with no one feeling”可知，成年人怕尴尬，这里是没人觉得不好意思。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从迪士尼乐园回来后，我回到了我们当地的公共游泳池，像往常一样，我静静地坐在阳光下，孩子们则兴高采烈地滑下滑梯，而此刻这一切却显得有些奇怪。A. unfair不公平的；B. strange奇怪的；C. obvious明显的；D. natural自然的。根据上文“I sat watchfully in the sun as usual, with the kids going happily down, which now seemed”以及下文的两个反问可知，作者从迪士尼“大家一起玩”回到“只是坐着看”，感觉奇怪、不对劲。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一直坐在椅子上让我无法享受到滑下滑梯的乐趣了。A. assured确保；B. robbed剥夺；C. warned警告；D. convinced说服。根据后文“me of the fun of sliding down”可知，一直坐在椅子上剥夺了玩水滑梯的乐趣。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着年龄的增长，对引起他人注意的恐惧会限制我们的行动，并使我们不敢在公众场合自由地表现自己。A. depresses使沮丧；B. protects保护；C. restricts限制；D. guides引导。根据上文“fear of drawing attention”可知，怕别人看，所以限制自己。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的娱乐活动往往都有一定的实用目的，但毫无意义的娱乐活动也有其价值，它与诸多方面都有关联，比如能帮助成年人提高思维能力、预防抑郁，还能提升工作表现。A. priceless无价的；B. endless无尽的；C. pointless无意义的；D. harmless无害的。对应前面“productive aim（有目的）”，这里是无目的、单纯为玩而玩。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们的娱乐活动往往都有一定的实用目的，但毫无意义的娱乐活动也有其价值，它与诸多方面都有关联，比如能帮助成年人提高思维能力、预防抑郁，还能提升工作表现。A. leading to导致；B. warding off抵御，避免；C. relating to关于；D. putting off推迟。根据后文“depression to improving workplace performance”可知，快乐能抵御、预防抑郁。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我们偶尔抛开年龄的束缚，单纯地享受乐趣时，生活会变得更加美好。A. enjoyable愉快的；B. hopeful有希望的；C. changeable易变的；D. meaningful有意义的。根据后文“simple joy washed over me”以及全文讲快乐、玩得开心，所以生活更愉快。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们偶尔抛开年龄的束缚，单纯地享受乐趣时，生活会变得更加美好。A. stress压力；B. work工作；C. age年纪；D. family家庭。根据上文“True adulthood is not only about growing up but also sliding down.(真正的成年不仅仅是成长的过程，还包括敢于滑下滑梯)”可知，成年人不敢玩是因为年纪、面子，忘记年龄才能放开玩。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我站起身，走向滑梯。A. chair椅子；B. park公园；C. exit出口；D. slide滑梯。后文“went down with the water”提到随水流冲下，显然是滑梯。故选D。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 语法填空 What if you could walk the streets of ancient Rome or participate in a traditional ceremony abroad today? This is no longer just ____36____ (imagine); it has become a trend. Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming how we experience other cultures nowadays. By creating immersive (沉浸式的), three-dimensional digital environments, it allows users to “step inside” worlds that ____37____ (be) previously out of reach, offering a powerful new tool for cross-cultural education and understanding. ____38____ reading books or watching films, VR provides an experiential form of learning. A student can virtually stand in a lively Tokyo market, ____39____ walk through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. This sensory immersion — hearing the languages, seeing the colors, and observing the social interactions — ____40____ (create) a deeper, more memorable impression than passive study. The primary value of this technology lies in developing understanding and breaking down stereotypes (陈规). This is achieved when users experience daily life from another person’s perspective, ____41____ (allow) them to develop a better understanding of different cultures and values. ____42____, this tool requires cautious use. Instead of just staying at the surface-level, designers should cooperate closely with cultural experts so as to create experiences that are authentic and ____43____ (exception). Furthermore, VR should serve as ____44____ inspiring gateway for deeper curiosity. More than a technological game, VR is a promise of a more connected world, _____45_____ understanding can be built not just through words, but through shared virtual experiences. 【答案】36. imagination 37. were 38. Unlike 39. or 40. creates 41. allowing 42. However 43. exceptional 44. an 45. where 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了虚拟现实（VR）技术如何通过创造沉浸式体验，改变人们体验异国文化的方式，成为跨文化教育和理解的有力工具，同时也指出了其需要谨慎使用并与专家合作以确保真实性的要求。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：这不再仅仅是想象而已，它已经成为一种趋势。不可数名词imagination作表语。故填imagination。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：通过构建沉浸式的三维数字环境，它使用户能够“置身于”那些以往无法触及的世界之中，为跨文化教育和理解提供了强大的新工具。陈述过去事实，用一般过去时，主语worlds是复数，be动词用were。故填were。 【38题详解】 考查介词；句意：与阅读书籍或观看电影不同，虚拟现实提供了以体验形式进行学习的方式。表示对比。根据句意可知，用介词unlike。首字母大写。故填Unlike。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：学生仿佛就能置身于热闹的东京市场之中，或者漫步于马丘比丘的古老遗迹之间。表示选择：“站在东京市场，或者走过马丘比丘遗址”用连词or。故填or。 【40题详解】 考查主谓一致。句意：这种感官上的沉浸体验——聆听语言、观察色彩、参与社交互动——所带来的印象要比单纯的被动学习更为深刻、更为令人难忘。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语是This sensory immersion，单数。谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填creates。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当用户能够以他人的视角去体验日常生活时，这一目标便得以实现。这能让用户更好地理解不同的文化与价值观。表示自然结果，与主语是主动关系。用现在分词短语作结果状语。故填allowing。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，此工具的使用需谨慎。上文说优点，下文说需要注意的问题，意思转折。表示转折，用however。首字母大写。故填However。 【43题详解】 考查形容词，句意：设计师不应仅仅停留在表面层次，而应与文化专家密切合作，以创造出真实且卓越的体验。与authentic并列，作表语需要形容词exceptional。故填exceptional。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，虚拟现实应当成为激发人们更深层次好奇心的通道。此处gateway为泛指，且inspiring以元音音素开头。故填an。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：虚拟现实不仅仅是一项技术游戏，它还预示着一个更加紧密相连的世界。在这个世界里，理解不仅可以通过言语来建立，还可以通过共同的虚拟体验来实现。定语从句修饰先行词world，在从句中作地点状语。先行词是地点，在定语从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where。故填where。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是学生李华，本学期你校新开设了一门生活技能课程“Life Skills Course” 。请你给英国笔友John写一封邮件分享，内容包括： 1. 所学技能； 2. 你的感受。 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。 Dear John, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear John, How are you? I'm writing to share some exciting news about a new “Life Skills Course” recently introduced at our school. This practical course has already taught us essential skills like basic cooking, simple sewing for mending clothes, and personal budgeting. Just last week, we learned to prepare a healthy, low-cost meal. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding. I find this course truly valuable. It not only equips us with practical abilities for independent living but also boosts our confidence in handling daily tasks. I believe these skills will benefit us long after graduation. Hope to hear your thoughts on similar courses in your school! Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友John写一封邮件分享所学技能以及你的感受。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动人心：exciting→thrilling 促进：boost→promote 重要的：essential→vital 有益的：rewarding→beneficial 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Just last week, we learned to prepare a healthy, low-cost meal. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding. 扩展句：Just last week, we learned to prepare a healthy, low-cost meal, which was challenging but incredibly rewarding. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 It not only equips us with practical abilities for independent living but also boosts our confidence in handling daily tasks. (运用了“not only... but also...”句型) 【高分句型2】 I believe these skills will benefit us long after graduation. (运用了省略that的宾语从句) 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。 Todd leaned against the window looking out at the noisy street in the afternoon sun. Some kids ran back and forth shouting loudly, while others rode scooters (滑板车) fast down the sidewalk, nearly bumping into passersby — several even cut through neighbours’ front yards, destroying flowers in the neat gardens. He signed softly and turned back inside, his eyes falling on the cover of a dog-eared book — a gift from Grandma. A wave of warmth swept over him. He’d once been too restless to sit down. It was Grandma that had turned his dislike of reading into passion. Those boring afternoons were turned into adventures because Grandma always had a way to make reading feel like treasure hunts. With newfound passion, he stepped into a wonderland through those pages. Suddenly, he was drugged back to reality from his sweet memories by the yelling from a neighbour, “Ruined my garden again? Can’t you kids read some books?” An idea popped into Todd’s mind. Why not build a small book box right in his front yard? Wasn’t this a perfect way to change the messy community around him? Without hesitation, he crafted the box from old wooden pieces, carved a tiny shelf inside and put in his favourite children’s books, including the gift from Grandma. For the sign on the box, he painted “Reading Comer for Kids”. He placed the box right under the big oak tree where the kids dashed past every single day. Yet the box sat lonely for days. Kids still rushed past, never sparing a glance. The neighborhood didn’t shift one bit. Feeling defeated, Todd walked out to the box and picked up a book. As he opened it, a small, faded sticker slipped out from the pages, landing on the grass. It was the shiny star he had been hunting for — one of the “secret treasures” Grandma used to hide for him to find. 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。 Recalling Grandma’s tricks, Todd knew what he could do. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With more kids drawn to the magic of stories, the community changed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Recalling Grandma’s tricks, Todd knew what he could do. He hunted through his old books, hiding small stickers, colorful paper clips and tiny toy figures as “secret treasures” between the pages, just like Grandma used to do. He also added a note on the box: “Find the hidden treasures in books!” The next morning, he waited quietly by the window. A boy riding a scooter slowed down, curious about the note. He stopped, opened a book and let out a happy shout when he found a star sticker. With more kids drawn to the magic of stories, the community changed. The noisy shouts and scooter sounds faded, replaced by soft reading voices under the oak tree. Kids no longer ran wildly or destroyed gardens; instead, they sat together, sharing interesting plots from the books. Neighbours smiled when they saw the quiet reading corner, some even bringing their own old books to add to the box. Todd looked at the lively scene, holding Grandma’s book tightly. He knew Grandma would be proud — his small idea had turned the messy neighborhood into a warm, joyful place filled with the charm of stories. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Todd看到社区里孩子们吵闹乱跑、破坏花园，联想到奶奶曾用藏“宝藏”的方式让他爱上阅读，于是动手制作了一个读书角。起初读书角无人问津，他借鉴奶奶的方法在书中藏了小惊喜，吸引了孩子们。最终，读书角改变了吵闹的社区，让这里充满书香，变得温暖而欢乐。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“回想起奶奶那些小把戏，Todd心里清楚自己能怎么做”可知，第一段可描写借鉴奶奶的方法在书中藏了小惊喜，吸引了孩子们。 ②由第二段首句内容“随着越来越多的孩子被故事的魅力所吸引，这个社区也发生了变化”可知，第二段可描写读书角改变了吵闹的社区，让这里充满书香，变得温暖而欢乐。 2.续写线索：Todd在书里藏惊喜——孩子们被吸引——社区发生改变——社区变得温暖快乐——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①打开：open/unfold ②取代：replace/take the place of ③破坏：destroy/damage 情绪类 ①高兴的：happy/pleased ②魅力：charm/glamour 【点睛】[高分句型1] He stopped, opened a book and let out a happy shout when he found a star sticker.（运用了when引导时间状语从句） [高分句型2] Todd looked at the lively scene, holding Grandma’s book tightly.（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 $ 2026届毕业班阶段性测试 英语 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内，并用2B铅笔填涂相关信息。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二大题开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂写。 A Join us in creating the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. As a vital member of “Team 26”, you will help welcome the world, support athletes, and ensure the smooth operation of one of the most iconic winter sports events. Experience behind-the-scenes action against the spectacular backdrop of the Italian Alps and the dynamic atmosphere of Milan. Roles & responsibilities Volunteers will be placed across competition venues and official sites, including Olympic/Paralympic Villages, Media Centres, transport hubs, and more. Key roles may involve: • Guiding spectators and participants. • Assisting sports delegates. • Supporting event operations (timekeeping, equipment distribution, medical aid). • Enhancing the guest experience at key locations. Qualifications & commitment • Open to all Italian residents and international applicants. • Must be 18 years old by 1 November 2025. • Proficiency in Italian or English required. • At least work for 9 days in a row during either the Olympic Games (6-22 Feb. 2026) or Paralympic Games (6-15 Mar. 2026). • Ability to cover personal travel, visa, and accommodation costs. • Willingness to participate in selection and training sessions. What you will gain • A unique opportunity to be part of a historic Winter Games. • Official volunteer uniform and welcome kit. • Practical training and skill development applicable to personal and professional growth. • Lifelong friendships within a diverse, passionate community. • An immersive experience across four host regions: Milan, Cortina, Valtellina, and Val di Fiemme. Application & important dates • Recruitment is now open via Milanocortina2026.org. • Selected volunteers may also support test events and readiness activities from December 2025. • Application steps include profile submission, potential interviews, and role matching based on skills and availability. Be the face of Milano Cortina 2026. Apply now and help write a new chapter in Winter Games history. 1. Which of the following is considered for volunteer selection? A. Age and nationality. B. Financial ability and experience. C Openness and willingness. D. Language proficiency and availability. 2. What can a volunteer gain from the program? A. Payment for the service during the event. B. Free accommodation throughout the Games. C. Bond with people from various backgrounds. D. A guaranteed chance to watch all competitions. 3. When might the volunteers start their service at the earliest? A. November 2025. B. December 2025. C. February 2026. D. March 2026. B In my first year of art teaching, I followed the teaching plan strictly and began with still lives. Gradually, my students had a good grasp of techniques — shading, perspective and composition. Yet their works of fruits and vases, though accurate, felt empty. It was in their draft paper on the desk, however, that I first saw the vitality of their emotions and creativity, something I had rarely seen in their formal assignments. Determined to turn the tables I designed a new unit titled “Art with a Voice”. I began by asking students to select an emotion card — loneliness, joy, longing — and sketch (素描) freely around it. Hesitation filled the room, pencils held still. I didn’t rush them. Instead, I shared stories of artists who channeled inner worlds into visual form and showed examples where personal memory met craft. Then, I introduced the core assignment: “Create a piece about a memory that shaped you. The emotion must be real.” In the next week, we were buried in developing sketches, experimenting with materials, and talking about what makes a feeling visible. On exhibition day, I witnessed a quiet transformation. A student working with the theme of “childhood” presented a set of sketches. They focused on a worn tin train from his early years, using our practiced light and shadow to trace its shape and wear. Another student focused on a scarf given by a classmate. She used fine shifts in value and precise line work to depict the fabric and the faded pattern along its edge. The simplicity of the composition spoke softly, yet deeply, of connection and belonging. Standing before their work, I felt my own teaching shift beneath me. Art is not expressed through polished techniques and imitation, but through the rich expression of emotion. My role, I now see, is to ignite the spark that guides their hand from heart to paper. 4. What does the underlined phrase “turn the tables” in paragraph 3 mean? A. To follow the plan. B. To rearrange the desks. C. To switch the roles. D. To change the situation. 5. Why are the two students mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To compare students’ skill levels. B. To explain the teacher’s requirements. C. To prove the effectiveness of the new unit. D. To display the techniques in students’ works. 6. Which of the following best describes the teacher? A. Strict and reserved. B. Reflective and adaptive. C. Caring and demanding. D. Accessible and determined. 7. What is the main message conveyed by the text? A. Art speaks from within. B. Art requires experiences. C. Art mirrors life’s changes. D. Art improves with practice. C Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds — a norm even for younger people. One survey of students in California found 89% adjusted online lecture speeds, with widespread media coverage of this common practice. Faster playback offers clear advantages. It enables you to consume more content in the same amount of time or replaying the same content for better absorption. This could be particularly useful in an educational context where it might free up time for knowledge application practice. Watching quickly is also potentially a good way to help sustain your attention and engagement for the entire duration to avoid the mind wandering. There are, however, disadvantages. While people can process speech at 150-450 words per minute, the real concern lies in the quality and longevity of the memories formed. New information is first held in working memory, which has a limited capacity. If information arrives too quickly, this system can be overwhelmed, causing mental overload and information loss. A recent comprehensive analysis of 24 studies on learning from video lectures, led by Theepan Tharumalingam from University of Waterloo, lends strong support to this claim. In these studies, participants were randomly assigned to watch lectures at normal speed or at increased speeds (1.25x to 2.5x), then tested on the content. The analysis revealed that increasing playback speed had increasingly negative effects on test performance. At speeds of up to 1.5x, the cost was very small. But at 2x and above, the negative effect was moderate to large. However, we don’t yet know whether regular fast playback reduces its negative effects — such as coping with higher cognitive load and reducing memory loss. Neither is there any scientific evidence for potential long-term effects of fast playback on mental function and brain activity, which could be positive or negative in theory. Even if 1.5x playback does not harm memory, there is evidence to suggest the experience is less enjoyable, possibly affecting people’s learning motivation and leading to avoidance. On the other hand, faster playback has become popular, so maybe once people get used to it, it’s fine — hopefully we’ll understand these processes better in the years to come. 8. How do students benefit from faster playback? A. By fitting in with their classmates. B. By ensuring better memory of lectures. C. By saving more time for hands-on practice. D. By focusing on the more engaging content. 9. What potential risk may faster playback cause? A. Permanent damage to brain function. B. Limited capacity of working memory. C. Failure to pass learning assessment tests. D. Reduced quality of information absorbed. 10. How did the author prove the disadvantages of faster playback? A. By providing video lectures. B. By citing a research review. C. By conducting an experiment. D. By interviewing the students. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards faster playback? A. Approving. B. Pessimistic. C. Intolerant. D. Cautious. D What if the solution to the climate crisis lay not underground, but in the air around us? Inspired by natural photosynthesis (光合作用), researchers from Cambridge University have developed a solar-powered direct air capture (DAC) reactor, offering a promising alternative to traditional carbon capture technologies. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has been claimed as a possible solution to the climate crisis, and has recently received £22 billion in funding from the UK government. However, CCS is energy-intensive and raises long-term safety concerns over underground pressured CO₂ storage, and even provides an excuse for continued fossil fuel use. As a non-circular process, CCS stores CO₂ indefinitely without any practical value, according to Professor Erwin Reisner, who led the research on the new DAC reactor. Unlike most carbon capture technologies, the DAC reactor does not require fossil-fuel-based power. It takes CO₂ directly from the air and transforms it into syngas: a kind of key material in the production of many chemicals and medicines. The researchers say their approach, which does not require any transportation or storage, is much easier to scale up than earlier solar-powered devices to achieve widespread commercial production. The DAC reactor, a solar-powered flow device, uses specialised equipment to grab CO₂ from the air at night, like how a sponge takes in water. When the sun comes out, the sunlight heats up the captured CO₂, absorbing infrared radiation (红外线), and a semiconductor powder absorbs the ultraviolet radiation (紫外线) to start a chemical reaction that turns the captured CO₂ into solar syngas. A mirror on the reactor concentrates the sunlight, making the transforming process more efficient. Currently, the research group is working on transforming the solar syngas into liquid fuel, a development that, if successful, could provide a sustainable alternative to supply energy for cars, planes, and more. The team is also hopeful that their solar reactor could also generate fuel in remote locations. “Instead of continuing to dig up and burn fossil fuels to produce the products we have come to rely on, we can get all the CO₂ we need directly from the air and reuse it.” said Reisner. 12. Why is CCS technology mentioned in the text? A. To Introduce CCS’s application. B. To highlight DAC’s advantages. C. To criticize the financial support. D. To explain CCS’s working principle. 13. Which of the following is DAC’s feature? A. Requiring fossil-fuel power. B. Producing chemicals at night. C. Enabling convenient expansion. D. Using mirrors to help capture CO₂. 14. What would the DAC technology be applied to? A. Generating solid fuel. B. Supplying energy for vehicles. C. Producing solar power. D. Developing radiation treatment. 15. Which is the best title for the text? A. A Better Way to Capture Carbon B. Storing Carbon as an Alternative C. Turning Air into Fuel with Sunshine D. The Magic of Solar-Powered Reactions 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill. ____16____ The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan. ____17____ Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles. ____18____ These simple devices cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a catastrophe. However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window. ____19____ Agree on a specific outdoor meeting place, such as a tree or a lamppost, so that you can quickly account for everyone. During a fire seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately. ____20____. If you adopt these practices, you will be empowered to convert knowledge into a reliable defense. A. Never go back inside for any possession. B. Prevention is always the first line of defense. C. However, all elevators in high-rise buildings shouldn’t be operated. D. This awareness allows you to protect not only yourself but also others. E. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular fire drills in your community. F Make sure all secondary exits can be operated instantly from the inside. G. Always ensure smoke alarms are installed and functional on every floor. 第三部分 语言知识运用 (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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 For many summers, my routine at our local public pool was the same. I ____21____ from a hot chair as my kids raced down the waterslides excitedly. Yet I ____22____ saw grown-ups on the slides. Last August, my family visited Disney World. We planned our days to avoid the ____23____, enjoying the parks in the cooler mornings and evenings. The pool had two large waterslides, which my young children ____24____ to try at first. But soon, they grew ____25____ and slid down repeatedly. The Disney vacation magic made everyone at the pool, including even ____26____, enjoy the slides. My husband and I went down with and without our children. We all simply had fun, with no one feeling ____27____. Back home from the Disney, at our local public pool, I sat watchfully in the sun as usual, with the kids going happily down, which now seemed ____28____. Why did the Disney magic seem to disappear? Why didn’t I join them? Being fixed on the chair ____29____ me of the fun of sliding down. As we grow older, fear of drawing attention ____30____ us and shies us away from acting freely in public. Our pastime tends to have a productive aim, but there is value in ____31____ fun, which has been linked to everything from sharpening adults’ thinking and ____32____ depression to improving workplace performance. True adulthood is not only about growing up but also sliding down. Life is more ____33____ when we occasionally forget our ____34____ and embrace fun for its own sake. I stood up and walked to the ____35____. The moment I went down with the water, a long-lost, simple joy washed over me. 21. A. cheered B. clapped C. watched D. waved 22. A. rarely B. clearly C. suddenly D. certainly 23. A. crowd B. rush C. heat D. rain 24. A. agreed B. failed C. longed D. hesitated 25. A. calm B. brave C. tired D. active 26. A. babies B. children C. teens D. adults 27. A. self-conscious B. self-disciplined C. self-motivated D. self-confident 28. A. unfair B. strange C. obvious D. natural 29. A. assured B. robbed C. warned D. convinced 30. A. depresses B. protects C. restricts D. guides 31. A. priceless B. endless C. pointless D. harmless 32. A. leading to B. warding off C. relating to D. putting off 33. A. enjoyable B. hopeful C. changeable D. meaningful 34. A. stress B. work C. age D. family 35. A. chair B. park C. exit D. slide 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 语法填空 What if you could walk the streets of ancient Rome or participate in a traditional ceremony abroad today? This is no longer just ____36____ (imagine); it has become a trend. Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming how we experience other cultures nowadays. By creating immersive (沉浸式的), three-dimensional digital environments, it allows users to “step inside” worlds that ____37____ (be) previously out of reach, offering a powerful new tool for cross-cultural education and understanding. ____38____ reading books or watching films, VR provides an experiential form of learning. A student can virtually stand in a lively Tokyo market, ____39____ walk through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. This sensory immersion — hearing the languages, seeing the colors, and observing the social interactions — ____40____ (create) a deeper, more memorable impression than passive study. The primary value of this technology lies in developing understanding and breaking down stereotypes (陈规). This is achieved when users experience daily life from another person’s perspective, ____41____ (allow) them to develop a better understanding of different cultures and values. ____42____, this tool requires cautious use. Instead of just staying at the surface-level, designers should cooperate closely with cultural experts so as to create experiences that are authentic and ____43____ (exception). Furthermore, VR should serve as ____44____ inspiring gateway for deeper curiosity. More than a technological game, VR is a promise of a more connected world, _____45_____ understanding can be built not just through words, but through shared virtual experiences. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是学生李华，本学期你校新开设了一门生活技能课程“Life Skills Course” 。请你给英国笔友John写一封邮件分享，内容包括： 1. 所学技能； 2. 你的感受。 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。 Dear John, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, 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。 Todd leaned against the window looking out at the noisy street in the afternoon sun. Some kids ran back and forth shouting loudly, while others rode scooters (滑板车) fast down the sidewalk, nearly bumping into passersby — several even cut through neighbours’ front yards, destroying flowers in the neat gardens. He signed softly and turned back inside, his eyes falling on the cover of a dog-eared book — a gift from Grandma. A wave of warmth swept over him. He’d once been too restless to sit down. It was Grandma that had turned his dislike of reading into passion. Those boring afternoons were turned into adventures because Grandma always had a way to make reading feel like treasure hunts. With newfound passion, he stepped into a wonderland through those pages. Suddenly, he was drugged back to reality from his sweet memories by the yelling from a neighbour, “Ruined my garden again? Can’t you kids read some books?” An idea popped into Todd’s mind. Why not build a small book box right in his front yard? Wasn’t this a perfect way to change the messy community around him? Without hesitation, he crafted the box from old wooden pieces, carved a tiny shelf inside and put in his favourite children’s books, including the gift from Grandma. For the sign on the box, he painted “Reading Comer for Kids”. He placed the box right under the big oak tree where the kids dashed past every single day. Yet the box sat lonely for days. Kids still rushed past, never sparing a glance. The neighborhood didn’t shift one bit. Feeling defeated, Todd walked out to the box and picked up a book. As he opened it, a small, faded sticker slipped out from the pages, landing on the grass. It was the shiny star he had been hunting for — one of the “secret treasures” Grandma used to hide for him to find. 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。 Recalling Grandma’s tricks, Todd knew what he could do. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With more kids drawn to the magic of stories, the community changed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $