英语（上海卷01）学易金卷：2026年高考考前预测卷

………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026年高考考前预测卷（上海卷01） 高三英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 题源出处：改编自《经济学人（The Economist）》科技板块《The Slow Rise of Urban Beekeeping》 Urban Beekeeping Grows in Popularity Urban beekeeping has become a surprising trend in cities across Europe and North America in recent years. It has spread to neighborhoods 1 ________ green spaces are scarce and concrete buildings stand tall, drawing people who once had little connection with nature. What was once a hobby for a small group of nature lovers is now a movement that attracts all walks of life, and the reason behind it is clear: bees are vital to our ecosystem, and their numbers 2 ________ (drop) sharply in the past few decades due to pollution and habitat loss. City dwellers are eager to do their part to protect these tiny creatures. Many public beehives 3 ________(set) up on the roofs of libraries, museums and office buildings in recent years, providing a safe home for bees while educating the public about their importance. A British university study made a striking finding: honey from urban hives is of 4________(high) quality than that from rural ones, thanks to the diverse nectar from the various flowers growing in city parks and along streets. 5 ________ the sweet honey is a nice bonus for beekeepers, the real reward is helping to save these important insects from extinction. Urban beekeepers often share their experiences online, 6 ________ (hope) to encourage more people to join the movement. They also note that caring for bees teaches patience and mindfulness, qualities hard to find in the fast pace of modern city life. Not everyone is in favor of this urban trend, though. Some experts warn that 7 ________ (introduce) too many honeybees into cities could harm native bee species, so cities should focus on creating a better environment 8 ________ bees first instead of just adding more beehives. Local governments have taken the advice seriously and built more community gardens, which support both wild and farmed bees in urban areas. For those who take up urban beekeeping, the experience is often life-changing. A Parisian beekeeper, 9 ________ (inspire) by her childhood love for nature, keeps hives on her apartment roof and checks on her bees every morning before work. She says this small routine is 10 ________ precious moment of calm in her busy life, and she hopes more people will choose to join in the effort to protect bees. As bees thrive in cities, so will the plants and animals that depend on them, creating a healthier and more balanced urban ecosystem. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．cultivating  B．delayers  C． temptation  D．effectively  E. motivational  F. energized G. scheduling  H. favorable  I. identify  J. vision  K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 11 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 12 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 13 into adulthood. The “high 14 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 15 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 16 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 17 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 18 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 19 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 20 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. We all know exercise is good for us. But what if you’re too busy during the week? A new study offers some 21 news. The researchers analyzed the numbers on 51,650 adults with diabetes (糖尿病), 22 them into four groups: those who did no MVPA ( 23 -to-vigorous physical activity), those who did less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, those who hit 150 minutes a week in 3 or more sessions, and those who 24 150 minutes a week in 1 — 2 sessions (the weekend warriors (斗士)). Any level of exercise was shown to be 25 , but primarily for those who reached the MVPA recommendations. People who participated in 3 or more weekly sessions had a 17 percent lower risk of dying during the study period, 26 a 19 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular (心血管的) — related issues. The weekend warriors 27 even better: this group showed a 21 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality (死亡率) and a 33 percent lower risk of cardiovascular-related mortality. So 28 you only have time for a single exercise session or a couple of workouts, you can still get some of the same health benefits. “Even those who 29 MPVA for less than 150 minutes per week experienced lower all-cause mortality than those who didn’t,” writes the team. The study doesn’t 30 cause and effect by its use of self-reported data to look at a snapshot in time — and in only covering people with diabetes. However, it’s 31 by many previous studies that show any amount of exercise can make a difference. Most past research has agreed that the weekend warrior approach works as well as any other: as long as you're hitting those recommended 32 , you get the same benefits in terms of both physical health and mental health. That's encouraging for anyone 33 to fit in gym visits during the Monday-Friday grind (期间), but it should be pointed out that most studies (including this latest one) define weekend warriors as those who only exercise properly 1 — 2 times a week, regardless of the days. “Previous studies in the general population suggest weekend warriors may obtain 34 mortality benefits to regularly active persons. 35 , estimates may vary by population characteristics.” write the researchers. 21．A．satisfying B．encouraging C．disappointing D．surprising 22．A．transforming B．initiating C．categorizing D．pressuring 23．A．moderate B．muscular C．mental D．mindful 24．A．gathered B．managed C．saved D．consumed 25．A．sufficient B．noticeable C．necessary D．beneficial 26．A．in case of B．as well as C．in spite of D．thanks to 27．A．fared B．recovered C．performed D．proceeded 28．A．unless B．now that C．even if D．as if 29．A．contributed to B．looked into C．took charge of D．engaged in 30．A．integrate B．establish C．justify D．identify 31．A．weakened B．yielded C．backed D．resolved 32．A．movements B．scales C．targets D．limits 33．A．struggling B．rejecting C．affording D．dedicating 34．A．superior B．relative C．same D．comparable 35．A．Besides B．Instead C．Therefore D．However Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My wife Francesca, like many Englishwomen, loves to garden. Ours is the only garden in the neighborhood that is handcrafted, unique and natural — not a fake one assembled by hired hands. People often stop to admire it. I myself admire it. Though mostly while sitting on the patio (露台) reading about the NFL’s (美国橄榄球联盟) new kickoff rules. Yet even though I’ve been around Francesca for 50 years, and have been enjoying the splendors of that garden since 1993, I still can’t tell flowers apart. I’m OK around obvious delights like tulips and roses, but ask me to distinguish a daisy from a black-eyed Susan and I’m lost at sea. So after almost a half-century of taking my wife’s gardening efforts for granted, I decided to stop being insensitive and figure out how to tell a daylily apart from a zinnia. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of this, so I didn’t ask Francesca to give me a crash course. But I did start making discreet inquiries and secretly leafing through her seed catalogs. When we were driving through Kansas on our way to Colorado, I would ask pointed questions like: “Is that yellow stuff forsythia or a weed?” And: “Are those plants corn?” I was not an overnight success. No matter how hard I applied myself, I just didn’t have any natural aptitude (天赋) in this area. But eventually I did make a breakthrough. I can now identify hollyhocks and rhododendrons. I pretty much know my way around Japanese maples and weeping willows. And I can tell peonies apart from similar flowers because of their somewhat acrid smell. But I made a shattering discovery. I realized that I could only identify flowers in my wife’s garden because I’d memorized where everything was. When I went somewhere else, it was back to square one. Colorado is covered with Russian sage. I still confuse it with lavender. In my defense, Francesca still doesn’t fully understand the safety blitz (突袭) or the infield-fly rule, even though she has been watching football and baseball with me for half a century. But those things are hard to understand. Wisteria is not. It has come to my attention that apps exist that instantaneously identify flowers. But that’s cheating, like apps that tell you how to pronounce “grenouille” or that the song you’re hearing is “Highway to Hell.” And if I couldn’t get phone reception in the woods and Francesca suddenly asked: “Is that a locust or a walnut tree?” I’d be exposed as a fraud (骗子). Still, I’m determined to one day become very familiar with the world of flora. I’m going to start by memorizing one plant a week. That way in about 10 years I’ll have the plants knocked. Will I ever be able to tell forget-me-nots apart from Siberian bugloss? I doubt it. Will I ever be able to say: “That’s a periwinkle and that’s a crocus!” or to instantaneously distinguish between delphiniums and zinnia? Could be a tough one. Maybe if I live to be 100. But at least I’ll die trying. 36．What does the word “discreet” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A．Confident and open. B．Careful and secretive. C．Quick and careless. D．Bold and enthusiastic. 37．What does the author’s breakthrough in identifying flowers reveal about his learning process? A．He learned to identify flowers by studying their unique features. B．He developed his skills by consistently practicing in various gardens. C．He memorized the locations of plants rather than truly recognizing them. D．He relied on context clues like smell and arrangement to distinguish flowers. 38．What does the author’s comparison of gardening to understanding football and baseball suggest? A．Gardening is more enjoyable than sports. B．Both gardening and sports are equally hard to master. C．Francesca struggles with sports just as he struggles with plants. D．Francesca should teach him gardening in return for his sports lessons. 39．What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the article? A．To praise his wife’s dedication to gardening. B．To encourage readers to learn more about gardening. C．To criticize the use of technology in identifying plants. D．To share his humorous struggle with plant identification. (B) The Shimmering State by Meredith Westgate. Atria Books, 2021 ($27) Memoroxin, a personalized pill that replaces memories in people with Alzheimer’s, is being abused as a recreational drug. Disconnected from reality, Lucien and Sophie meet at a “Mem” health recovery center in Los Angeles, where personal psychological traumas, along with foreign memories, can be removed. They feel drawn to each other; have they met before? Like the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , The Shimmering State explores whether the joys and pains of love can ever be fully erased. Through interconnected relationships, the novel delves into some of the moral dilemmas of a technology that can catalog and edit consciousness. —Jen Schwartz     Dark and Magical Places: The Neuroscience of Navigation by Christopher Kemp. W.W. Norton, 2022 ($26.95) Navigation is one of the most complex cognitive tasks humans engage in daily. In this fascinating dive into the brain, neurobiology researcher Christopher Kemp explores how we orient where we’re going, why we lose our way, and what scientists know about how we do both these things. Kemp’s explanations of concepts such as grid cells are clear and engaging, but the book shines brightest in his entertaining descriptions of his own chronic lostness, as well as in surprisingly moving stories about people who have wandered dangerously off route. Some make it home, but others don’t. —Tess Joosse Secret Worlds: The Extraordinary Senses of Animals by Martin Stevens. Oxford University Press, 2021 ($25.95) Ecologist Martin Stevens catalogs animals’ sensory systems and how they exceed our own while informing and challenging our reality as humans. The book has a narrative and inquisitive style that will show examples of the amazing capabilities they allow, from nocturnal dung beetles that orientate by using the Milky Way to sea turtles that navigate currents by reading the earth’s magnetic fields. Secret Worlds is filled with lessons on how different species evolved to perceive the world. —Jen St.Jude Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Flatiron Books, 2021 ($27.99) Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy (author of Migrations ) delivers a thrilling and touching novel about a woman named Inti Flynn and her team of biologists who reintroduce gray wolves into Scotland’s remote Highlands. At first, the wolves seem to thrive, but when a farmer gets hurt, she suspects the man she loves. Her story unfolds as a social and scientific meditation on the consequences of influencing ecosystems, while reminding us that humans and animals alike can break our hearts. —Amy Brady 40．What can we infer from the introduction of The Shimmering State? A．Memoroxin, which cures Alzheimer’s, is a recreational drug. B．Lucien and Sophie feel drawn to each other for foreign memories. C．The book suggests the joys and pains of love should be completely removed. D．Editing consciousness by a technology may bring about some moral problems. 41．It can be learned from the whole passage that__________. A．among the four books, only Dark and Magical Places touches upon the topic of navigation B．the heroine in Once There Were Wolves doesn’t believe the farmer is hurt by wolves C．the highlights of Dark and Magical Places are Kemp’s explanations of some concepts D．McConaghy’s novel merely focuses on the social and scientific impact on the ecosystems 42．If Bob is interested in science and wants to gain more insight into animals’ perception of the world, which of the books should be recommended? A．The Shimmering State B．Dark and Magical Places C．Secret Worlds D．Once There Were Wolves (C) Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal. One peculiar gimmick was the effort to add odors (气味) to movies. Several serious attempts were made to enhance films with odors. In 1959, “Behind the Great Wall” used 50 odors through a theater’s air-conditioning system. In 1969, producer Mike Todd Jr. introduced Smell-O-Vision for “Scent of a Mystery,” releasing scents like pipe smoke and food to each seat. The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry. Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films. For “Macabre” (1963), he offered $1,000 life insurance policies in case viewers died of fright. In “Thirteen Ghosts,” he used “Illusion-O,” providing handheld ghost glasses that allowed viewers to see or remove the ghosts. Although these gimmicks were only marginally successful and often caused more laughter than screams, Castle’s movies were entertaining and profitable. “Thirteen Ghosts” was even remade in 2001. The 1975 movie “Earthquake” introduced Sensurround Sound, promising sound powerful enough to “crack ribs.” This effect was achieved using large subwoofer speakers that emitted powerful vibrations (震动). However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround. Only three more films — “Midway”(1976), “Rollercoaster”(1977), and “Battlestar Galactica” (1978) featured the effect. The most famous special effect is 3-D．Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953. This effect requires special glasses to provide each eye with a slightly different image, creating a sense of depth.Although dozens of 3-D movies were released between 1953 and 1955, technical problems and eyestrain complaints caused the novelty to wear off. For the next 40 years, 3-D films became less common, primarily associated with IMAX releases. However, with improved technology, 3-D has made a comeback. In 2009, a 3-D film made nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, ensuring that more 3-D movies will follow. Even though some gimmicks failed, others were linked to box office successes. With advancing technology, new gimmicks will continue to emerge, potentially offering even more exciting experiences for moviegoers. 43．What can be learned about William Castle’s gimmicks? A．They scared viewers greatly. B．They didn’t cost much to make. C．They didn’t help to attract viewers. D．They are still seen in today’s movies. 44．What do Smell-O-Vision and Sensurround Sound have in common? A．Neither featured sensory effects. B．Neither was widely adopted in theaters. C．Both were created by the same filmmaker. D．Both involved visual enhancements to movies. 45．Which statement about 3-D movies is true according to the passage? A．The first hit 3-D movie was released in 1953. B．3-D movies were first introduced in the 1970s. C．3-D movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1990s. D．3-D technology was mainly used for horror films before 2009. 46．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The history of movie technology B．The emergence and decline of 3-D movies. C．The evolution and impact of gimmicks in movies. D．The financial success of movies with special effects. Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Vocabulary snapshots of a moment in time It started with “chav” and has included “carbon footprint”, “omnishambles” and “selfie”. The Oxford word of the year campaign celebrates 20 years of selecting the word — or sometimes two words — that in some way sums up the moment. This year’s winner, decided by public vote, will be announced soon. 47 The words are either slang terms referring to anxieties about online phenomena or behaviour (slop, meaning AI-generated content and “brain rot” caused by consuming too much slop and other material) or they have been repurposed or popularised by social media (old-fashioned words such as demure and lore, and romantasy — a blend of romance and fantasy). The list overlooks how eventful the year was in real life with UK and US cultural happenings providing plenty of notable words this year. 48 Climate emergency was chosen in 2019, and “vax”, short for vaccine and vaccination, took the spotlight in 2021 during the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which dominated headlines and everyday conversation. From Shakespeare to Rowling, writers have been coining new words for centuries. It is no surprise that the internet is taking over; new technology requires new words and new ways of talking about how we interact with it. 49 The words of the last 20 years that have fared best are nouns such as “podcast” (a compound of iPod and “broadcast”) and “selfie” as opposed to those words describing social trends. The 2022 winner, “goblin mode”, is a slang term that originated online to describe a person rejecting social norms and indulging in messy or lazy behaviour. The term evokes goblins, who live a chaotic, unapologetically self-absorbed life. It led to accusations that Oxford Dictionaries had “put on a back-to-front baseball hat and skateboarded across the news” — as if the usually buttoned-up publisher were trying a little too hard to look cool and in touch with online culture. That was sort of unfair, given that the term was chosen by public vote. 50 While the wordsmiths at Oxford University Press try to look beyond the worrying news cycle, the vocabulary snapshots of the last 20 years have rarely been cheery — the 2015 “face with tears of joy” emoji felt desperate. This year doesn’t look like going against the trend. A．However, Oxford University Press has often reflected global events. B．Global news often creates buzzwords that go viral online. C．Slang, after all, is often the spark for vocabulary innovation. D．The invention of the telephone is often credited with the usage of “hello” and “hi”. E．All five candidates on the shortlist have one thing in common — the internet. F．Slang reflects how technology influences literature III. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Aging Chimpanzees Prefer Smaller, Closer Social Circles Many things happen when people are ageing. Apart from the greying hair and wrinkled skin, there is an emotional change which comes with older age. When humans reach their later years, they favor more long-term friends and their social circle is reduced. Now, for what appears to be the first time, scientists have seen the same behavior in another species. Twenty years of observations of chimpanzees reveal that older males choose to keep contact with their established friends at the expense of other relationships. The researchers studied 78,000 hours of observations made between 1996 and 2016 that followed the social interactions of 21 male chimpanzees between the ages of 15 and 58 years old. They classified the chimps’ relationships depending on the amount of time they sat with others and groomed (梳毛) them. They then rated the various pairings as mutual friendships, where both chimps seemed to enjoy the relationship; one-sided friendships, where one chimp was more keen to be friends than the other; and non-friendships, where neither chimp showed interest in the other. When the scientists looked at the patterns of friendships, they found that the older chimps had more mutual friendships and fewer one-sided friendships than younger chimps. Another feature seen in older humans was also spotted in the chimps. As the males got older, their levels of aggression gradually become less, meaning they started fewer fights and tended to threaten others in their group less often. The observations have left the researchers puzzled. According to an idea in psychology known as socio-emotional selectivity theory, older humans prefer more positive relationships because they are aware that time is running out. However, many animal experts argue that chimpanzees lack the human sense of mortality (死亡), suggesting something else is driving the behavior. Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, said in humans, the decrease in social circles with age is due to declining social motivation to get out and meet people combined by lack of opportunity. In chimpanzees, as older males compete less for mates, they may focus on close, reciprocal (互惠的) relationships with trusted partners, he said. 51._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【原创+改编】 52. 这种材质耐磨又防滑，最适合做运动鞋的鞋底。(material) _______________________________________________________________________________ 53. 他做事犹豫不决，从某种意义上说，就是缺乏自信的表现。(equal) _______________________________________________________________________________ 54. 乡村旅游让游客体验乡村生活，也帮助村民增加了至少一半的收入，一举两得。(by) _______________________________________________________________________________ 55. 无论遇到什么困难，这位科学家都能坚持研究，在多个领域取得突破，为人类做贡献。(However) _______________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing （25分） 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你校体育组在校园网就高三体育课程改革广泛征求意见，并提出两种方案：一、取消统一大课间操，改为自由安排。二、调整传统课程，增设健美操(aerobics)和太极拳(Tai Chi)作为选修课程。请你在论坛上发帖谈谈自己的看法，内容包括：你赞成哪种高三体育课程改革?并简要说明理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共12页） 试题 第4页（共12页） 试题 第1页（共12页） 试题 第2页（共12页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年高考考前预测卷（上海卷01） 高三英语·全解全析 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 题源出处：改编自《经济学人（The Economist）》科技板块《The Slow Rise of Urban Beekeeping》 Urban Beekeeping Grows in Popularity Urban beekeeping has become a surprising trend in cities across Europe and North America in recent years. It has spread to neighborhoods 1 ________ green spaces are scarce and concrete buildings stand tall, drawing people who once had little connection with nature. What was once a hobby for a small group of nature lovers is now a movement that attracts all walks of life, and the reason behind it is clear: bees are vital to our ecosystem, and their numbers 2 ________ (drop) sharply in the past few decades due to pollution and habitat loss. City dwellers are eager to do their part to protect these tiny creatures. Many public beehives 3 ________(set) up on the roofs of libraries, museums and office buildings in recent years, providing a safe home for bees while educating the public about their importance. A British university study made a striking finding: honey from urban hives is of 4________(high) quality than that from rural ones, thanks to the diverse nectar from the various flowers growing in city parks and along streets. 5 ________ the sweet honey is a nice bonus for beekeepers, the real reward is helping to save these important insects from extinction. Urban beekeepers often share their experiences online, 6 ________ (hope) to encourage more people to join the movement. They also note that caring for bees teaches patience and mindfulness, qualities hard to find in the fast pace of modern city life. Not everyone is in favor of this urban trend, though. Some experts warn that 7 ________ (introduce) too many honeybees into cities could harm native bee species, so cities should focus on creating a better environment 8 ________ bees first instead of just adding more beehives. Local governments have taken the advice seriously and built more community gardens, which support both wild and farmed bees in urban areas. For those who take up urban beekeeping, the experience is often life-changing. A Parisian beekeeper, 9 ________ (inspire) by her childhood love for nature, keeps hives on her apartment roof and checks on her bees every morning before work. She says this small routine is 10 ________ precious moment of calm in her busy life, and she hopes more people will choose to join in the effort to protect bees. As bees thrive in cities, so will the plants and animals that depend on them, creating a healthier and more balanced urban ecosystem. 答案 1．where 2．have dropped 3．have been set 4．higher 5．While/Though/Although 6．hoping 7．introducing 8．for 9．inspired 10．a 导语 这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了城市养蜂在欧美城市兴起的潮流，该潮流甚至蔓延到绿地稀缺的城区；文章分析了其兴起的核心原因、相关研究的重要发现，也提及了专家对盲目引入蜜蜂的担忧及城市的科学应对举措，最后指出城市养蜂不仅能保护蜜蜂、维系城市生态平衡，还能为养蜂人带来忙碌生活中难得的平静，是兼具环保价值与人文意义的行动。 解析 1．考查定语从句（关系副词 where 特殊用法） 句意：它已经蔓延到那些绿地稀缺、混凝土建筑林立的社区，吸引了那些曾经与自然几乎没有联系的人。定语从句修饰先行词neighborhoods（表地点的抽象名词），关系词在从句中作地点状语，考查高考常考的 where 修饰抽象地点名词的特殊用法，故填where。 2．考查现在完成时 + 主谓一致 句意：曾经只是一小部分自然爱好者的爱好，如今已成为一场吸引各行各业的人的运动，背后的原因很明确：蜜蜂对我们的生态系统至关重要，而在过去几十年里，由于污染和栖息地的丧失，它们的数量急剧下降。根据时间状语in the past few decades（现在完成时标志性时间状语）可知用现在完成时；主语their numbers为复数，谓语动词用原形，故填have dropped。 3．考查现在完成时的被动语态 + 主谓一致 句意：近年来，许多公共蜂箱被安置在图书馆、博物馆和办公楼的屋顶上，为蜜蜂提供了一个安全的家园，同时也向公众宣传了它们的重要性。根据时间状语in recent years可知用现在完成时；主语Many public beehives与set为被动关系（蜂箱被人工安置），需用被动语态；主语为复数，故填have been set。 4．考查形容词比较级 句意：英国一所大学的研究有一个惊人的发现：城市蜂箱的蜂蜜质量比农村的更高，这得益于城市公园和街道两旁生长的各种花卉所提供的多样化花蜜。根据后文的than（比较级标志性连词）可知需用形容词比较级，high的规则比较级为higher，故填higher。 5．考查让步状语从句 句意：虽然香甜的蜂蜜对养蜂人来说是一份不错的额外收获，但真正的回报是帮助这些重要的昆虫免于灭绝。引导让步状语从句，表 “虽然；尽管”，符合高考状语从句核心考查点，故填While/Though/Although。 6．考查现在分词作伴随状语 句意：城市养蜂人经常在网上分享他们的经历，希望鼓励更多的人加入这场运动。Urban beekeepers与hope为主动关系（养蜂人主动抱有该希望），现在分词作伴随状语表两个动作同时发生，是高考非谓语动词核心考点，故填hoping。 7．考查动名词作主语 句意：一些专家警告说，向城市引入过多的蜜蜂可能会伤害本土蜜蜂物种，因此城市应首先注重为蜜蜂创造更好的生存环境，而不仅仅是增加更多蜂箱。空格处为宾语从句的主语，introduce为动词，需用其动名词形式作主语，是高考动名词的核心考查用法，故填introducing。 8．考查介词（固定搭配） 句意：一些专家警告说，向城市引入过多的蜜蜂可能会伤害本土蜜蜂物种，因此城市应首先注重为蜜蜂创造更好的生存环境，而不仅仅是增加更多蜂箱。create a better environment for sb./sth. 为高考常考固定搭配，表 “为…… 创造更好的环境”，故填for。 9．考查过去分词作后置定语 句意：一位受童年对自然的热爱所激励的巴黎养蜂人，在她的公寓屋顶上养了蜂，并且每天早上上班前都会去查看她的蜜蜂。A Parisian beekeeper与inspire为被动关系（养蜂人被童年的热爱所激励），过去分词作后置定语修饰先行词，是高考非谓语动词核心考点且与第 6 题考点无重复，故填inspired。 10．考查不定冠词（冠词泛指用法） 句意：她说这个小小的日常活动是她忙碌生活中一段珍贵的平静时光，她希望更多的人会选择加入到保护蜜蜂的行动中来。moment为可数名词单数，此处表 “一段时光”，为泛指；precious以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰，是高考冠词的核心考查点，故填a。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．cultivating  B．delayers  C． temptation  D．effectively  E. motivational  F. energized G. scheduling  H. favorable  I. identify  J. vision  K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 11 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 12 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 13 into adulthood. The “high 14 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 15 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 16 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 17 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 18 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 19 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 20 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. 【答案】 11．D 12．A 13．K 14．B 15．I 16．F 17．J 18．G 19．C 20．H 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕意志力展开讨论，阐述了意志力并非天生的天赋，而是一种可培养的技能，同时结合科学研究和心理学家的建议，给出了最大化意志力、坚持新年决心的具体方法。 11．考查副词。句意：每个人都能学会更有效地运用自己的意志力。空处修饰动词use，需用副词，结合前文“It is a skill to be practised.”可知此处指“有效运用”，副词effectively“有效地”符合题意。故选D。 12．考查动名词。句意：即使你不想在新的一年里开启新篇章，培养意志力也是一个好主意，正如心理学家沃尔特·米歇尔在20世纪60年代和70年代所证明的那样。空处作主语，结合前文“It is a skill to be practised.”可知此处指“培养意志力”，动名词cultivating“培养”符合题意。故选A。 13．考查动词被动语态。句意：他们的表现随后被追踪监测至成年。空处作谓语，主语Their performance与动词构成被动关系，结合语境，此处指研究中孩子们的表现被持续监测，动词monitor“监测；追踪”符合题意，此处为被动语态，用过去分词形式。故选K。 14．考查名词。句意：那些“高延迟满足者”后来取得了更高的学术成就、更好的健康状况和更低的离婚率。结合前文实验“In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes.”可知此处指“能延迟满足的人”，名词delayers“延迟者；延迟满足者”符合题意。故选B。 15．考查动词。句意：瑞安说，为了最大限度地提高我们坚持决心的机会，我们应该认清自己的意志力特征。空处前有情态动词should，需用动词原形，结合后文“For example: some people are more impulsive than others.”可知此处指“认清、识别自己的意志力特征”，动词identify“识别；认清”符合题意。故选I。 16．考查动词。句意：内向的人往往会被想法和观点激励。空处作表语，需用形容词，结合后文“you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner”可知此处指“被激励、充满活力”，动词energize“激励”符合题意，get energized by“被……激励”。故选F。 17．考查名词。句意：所以，如果你是内向的人，你会发现，与那些被他人和社会认可激励的外向者相比，你更容易被内在愿景激励。空处前有形容词inner修饰，需用名词，结合语境，此处指“内在的愿景、目标”，名词vision“愿景；构想”符合题意。故选J。 18．考查动名词。句意：对于内向的人来说，安排时间反思自己的进步，比如写日记，会很有帮助。空处作主语，结合“time to reflect on your progress”可知此处指“安排时间”，动名词scheduling“安排；计划”符合题意。故选G。 19．考查名词。句意：这是关于应对诱惑——这种诱惑通常来自环境、人、地方或事物，它们就像有吸引力的磁体，挑战你的意志力。空处作coping with的宾语，结合后文“In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts.”可知此处指“诱惑”，名词temptation“诱惑”符合题意。故选C。 20．考查形容词。句意：这是关于应对诱惑——这种诱惑通常来自环境、人、地方或事物，它们就像有利的/有吸引力的磁体，挑战你的意志力。空处修饰名词magnets，需用形容词，结合语境，此处指“能吸引、挑战意志力的磁体”，形容词favorable“有利的；有吸引力的”符合题意。故选H。 II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. We all know exercise is good for us. But what if you’re too busy during the week? A new study offers some 21 news. The researchers analyzed the numbers on 51,650 adults with diabetes (糖尿病), 22 them into four groups: those who did no MVPA ( 23 -to-vigorous physical activity), those who did less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, those who hit 150 minutes a week in 3 or more sessions, and those who 24 150 minutes a week in 1 — 2 sessions (the weekend warriors (斗士)). Any level of exercise was shown to be 25 , but primarily for those who reached the MVPA recommendations. People who participated in 3 or more weekly sessions had a 17 percent lower risk of dying during the study period, 26 a 19 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular (心血管的) — related issues. The weekend warriors 27 even better: this group showed a 21 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality (死亡率) and a 33 percent lower risk of cardiovascular-related mortality. So 28 you only have time for a single exercise session or a couple of workouts, you can still get some of the same health benefits. “Even those who 29 MPVA for less than 150 minutes per week experienced lower all-cause mortality than those who didn’t,” writes the team. The study doesn’t 30 cause and effect by its use of self-reported data to look at a snapshot in time — and in only covering people with diabetes. However, it’s 31 by many previous studies that show any amount of exercise can make a difference. Most past research has agreed that the weekend warrior approach works as well as any other: as long as you're hitting those recommended 32 , you get the same benefits in terms of both physical health and mental health. That's encouraging for anyone 33 to fit in gym visits during the Monday-Friday grind (期间), but it should be pointed out that most studies (including this latest one) define weekend warriors as those who only exercise properly 1 — 2 times a week, regardless of the days. “Previous studies in the general population suggest weekend warriors may obtain 34 mortality benefits to regularly active persons. 35 , estimates may vary by population characteristics.” write the researchers. 21．A．satisfying B．encouraging C．disappointing D．surprising 22．A．transforming B．initiating C．categorizing D．pressuring 23．A．moderate B．muscular C．mental D．mindful 24．A．gathered B．managed C．saved D．consumed 25．A．sufficient B．noticeable C．necessary D．beneficial 26．A．in case of B．as well as C．in spite of D．thanks to 27．A．fared B．recovered C．performed D．proceeded 28．A．unless B．now that C．even if D．as if 29．A．contributed to B．looked into C．took charge of D．engaged in 30．A．integrate B．establish C．justify D．identify 31．A．weakened B．yielded C．backed D．resolved 32．A．movements B．scales C．targets D．limits 33．A．struggling B．rejecting C．affording D．dedicating 34．A．superior B．relative C．same D．comparable 35．A．Besides B．Instead C．Therefore D．However 【答案】 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．B 25．D 26．B 27．A 28．C 29．D 30．B 31．C 32．C 33．A 34．D 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究发现，“周末战士”式锻炼——每周集中1–2次完成推荐运动量——对糖尿病患者同样有效，其健康益处与常规多次锻炼相当，为平时忙碌的人带来了鼓舞。 21．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一项新研究提供了一些令人鼓舞的消息。A. satisfying令人满意的；B. encouraging令人鼓舞的；C. disappointing令人失望的；D. surprising令人惊讶的。根据上文“But what if you’re too busy during the week?”可知，这项研究针对平时忙碌的人给出了好消息，给了他们极大的鼓舞。最后一段第一句中的encouraging原词复现。故选B。 22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究者分析了51650名糖尿病成年患者的数据，将他们分为四组：不进行中高强度运动的人、每周运动少于推荐的150分钟的人、每周分3次及以上完成150分钟运动的人，以及每周分1-2次完成150分钟运动的人（周末战士）。A. transforming改变；B. initiating启动；C. categorizing分类；D. pressuring施压。根据下文“into four groups”可知，研究者把研究对象分成了四个组别，故选C。 23．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究者分析了51650名糖尿病成年患者的数据，将他们分为四组：不进行中高强度运动的人、每周运动少于推荐的150分钟的人、每周分3次及以上完成150分钟运动的人，以及每周分1-2次完成150分钟运动的人（周末战士）。A. moderate中等的；B. muscular肌肉的；C. mental心理的；D. mindful留心的。根据上文“MVPA”（中高强度运动）和下文“-to-vigorous”可知，此处指中等强度，对应“中高强度运动”中的修饰词，故选A。 24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究者分析了51650名糖尿病成年患者的数据，将他们分为四组：不进行中高强度运动的人、每周运动少于推荐的150分钟的人、每周分3次及以上完成150分钟运动的人，以及每周分1-2次完成150分钟运动的人（周末战士）。A. gathered聚集；B. managed设法完成；C. saved节省；D. consumed消耗。根据上文“those who did less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, those who hit 150 minutes a week in 3 or more sessions”的表述可知，此处指“每周分1-2次设法完成150分钟运动”，与“完成运动目标”的语境一致，故选B。 25．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：任何强度的运动都被证明是有益的，尤其是对于那些达到中高强度运动推荐量的人来说。A. sufficient足够的；B. noticeable明显的；C. necessary必要的；D. beneficial有益的。根据下文“experienced lower all-cause mortality than those who didn’t”可知，运动能降低死亡风险，对健康有益，故选D。 26．考查固定短语辨析。句意：每周运动3次及以上的人在研究期间的全因死亡风险降低了17%，心血管相关死亡风险也降低了19%。A. in case of万一；B. as well as也，以及；C. in spite of尽管；D. thanks to多亏。根据上文“a 17 percent lower risk of dying”可知，此处是并列两种降低的风险，故选B。 27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：周末战士组的表现甚至更好，这一组的全因死亡风险降低了21%，心血管相关死亡风险降低了33%。A. fared进展，表现；B. recovered恢复；C. performed表演；D. proceeded继续。根据下文“21 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 33 percent lower risk”可知，这一组的健康结果更优，故选A。 28．考查连词辨析。句意：所以即使你只有时间进行一两次锻炼，你仍然能获得和规律运动者相同的一些健康益处。A. unless除非；B. now that既然；C. even if即使；D. as if好像。根据上文“The weekend warriors even better”周末战士效果更好的研究结果可知，此处表示让步转折关系，故选C。 29．考查动词短语辨析。句意：研究团队写道，即使是每周参与中高强度运动少于150分钟的人，全因死亡率也比不运动的人更低。A. contributed to促成；B. looked into调查；C. took charge of负责；D. engaged in参与，从事。根据上文“those who did no MVPA”可知，此处指参与运动，故选D。 30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：该研究使用自我报告数据，仅截取时间片段，且只针对糖尿病患者，因此无法确立运动与健康益处之间的因果关系。A. integrate整合；B. establish确立；C. justify证明合理；D. identify识别。根据下文“cause and effect by its use of self-reported data to look at a snapshot in time”可知，观察性研究不能确立因果，故选B。 31．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，它得到了许多先前研究的支持，这些研究表明任何运动量都能给人体健康带来积极改变。A. weakened削弱；B. yielded产生；C. backed支持；D. resolved解决。根据下文“many previous studies that show any amount of exercise can make a difference”可知，过往研究为该结论提供了支持，故选C。 32．考查名词词义辨析。句意：大多数过往研究一致认为，周末战士式的锻炼方式和其他任何锻炼方式效果一样好，只要你达到推荐的运动目标，在身心健康方面都能获得同样的益处。A. movements动作；B. scales规模；C. targets目标；D. limits限制。根据上文“150 minutes per week”可知，这是运动时长目标，故选C。 33．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这对在周一到周五忙碌期间努力挤出时间去健身房锻炼的人来说，是非常鼓舞人心的消息。A. struggling努力，挣扎；B. rejecting拒绝；C. affording负担得起；D. dedicating奉献。根据上文（第一段）“you’re too busy during the week”可知，工作日很难挤时间锻炼，故选A。 34．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究者写道，普通人群中的先前研究表明，周末战士可获得与规律运动者相当的死亡风险降低益处。A. superior优越的；B. relative相关的；C. same相同的；D. comparable相当的，可比的。根据下文“benefits to regularly active persons”可知，两种运动方式的益处相当，故选D。 35．考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，这些关于死亡风险益处的估算结果可能会因人群的不同特征而有所差异。A. Besides此外；B. Instead相反；C. Therefore因此；D. However然而。根据上文“may obtain   mortality benefits”可知，此处与前文构成转折关系，故选D。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My wife Francesca, like many Englishwomen, loves to garden. Ours is the only garden in the neighborhood that is handcrafted, unique and natural — not a fake one assembled by hired hands. People often stop to admire it. I myself admire it. Though mostly while sitting on the patio (露台) reading about the NFL’s (美国橄榄球联盟) new kickoff rules. Yet even though I’ve been around Francesca for 50 years, and have been enjoying the splendors of that garden since 1993, I still can’t tell flowers apart. I’m OK around obvious delights like tulips and roses, but ask me to distinguish a daisy from a black-eyed Susan and I’m lost at sea. So after almost a half-century of taking my wife’s gardening efforts for granted, I decided to stop being insensitive and figure out how to tell a daylily apart from a zinnia. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of this, so I didn’t ask Francesca to give me a crash course. But I did start making discreet inquiries and secretly leafing through her seed catalogs. When we were driving through Kansas on our way to Colorado, I would ask pointed questions like: “Is that yellow stuff forsythia or a weed?” And: “Are those plants corn?” I was not an overnight success. No matter how hard I applied myself, I just didn’t have any natural aptitude (天赋) in this area. But eventually I did make a breakthrough. I can now identify hollyhocks and rhododendrons. I pretty much know my way around Japanese maples and weeping willows. And I can tell peonies apart from similar flowers because of their somewhat acrid smell. But I made a shattering discovery. I realized that I could only identify flowers in my wife’s garden because I’d memorized where everything was. When I went somewhere else, it was back to square one. Colorado is covered with Russian sage. I still confuse it with lavender. In my defense, Francesca still doesn’t fully understand the safety blitz (突袭) or the infield-fly rule, even though she has been watching football and baseball with me for half a century. But those things are hard to understand. Wisteria is not. It has come to my attention that apps exist that instantaneously identify flowers. But that’s cheating, like apps that tell you how to pronounce “grenouille” or that the song you’re hearing is “Highway to Hell.” And if I couldn’t get phone reception in the woods and Francesca suddenly asked: “Is that a locust or a walnut tree?” I’d be exposed as a fraud (骗子). Still, I’m determined to one day become very familiar with the world of flora. I’m going to start by memorizing one plant a week. That way in about 10 years I’ll have the plants knocked. Will I ever be able to tell forget-me-nots apart from Siberian bugloss? I doubt it. Will I ever be able to say: “That’s a periwinkle and that’s a crocus!” or to instantaneously distinguish between delphiniums and zinnia? Could be a tough one. Maybe if I live to be 100. But at least I’ll die trying. 36．What does the word “discreet” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A．Confident and open. B．Careful and secretive. C．Quick and careless. D．Bold and enthusiastic. 37．What does the author’s breakthrough in identifying flowers reveal about his learning process? A．He learned to identify flowers by studying their unique features. B．He developed his skills by consistently practicing in various gardens. C．He memorized the locations of plants rather than truly recognizing them. D．He relied on context clues like smell and arrangement to distinguish flowers. 38．What does the author’s comparison of gardening to understanding football and baseball suggest? A．Gardening is more enjoyable than sports. B．Both gardening and sports are equally hard to master. C．Francesca struggles with sports just as he struggles with plants. D．Francesca should teach him gardening in return for his sports lessons. 39．What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the article? A．To praise his wife’s dedication to gardening. B．To encourage readers to learn more about gardening. C．To criticize the use of technology in identifying plants. D．To share his humorous struggle with plant identification. 【答案】36．B 37．C 38．C 39．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者陪伴爱园艺的妻子多年却不识花卉，决心学习后闹出趣事，仍坚持探索植物世界的经历。 36．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“I didn’t want to make a big deal out of this, so I didn’t ask Francesca to give me a crash course. But I did start making discreet inquiries and secretly leafing through her seed catalogs.(我不想把这件事闹大，所以没有让弗朗西斯卡给我速成课。但我确实开始小心翼翼地打听，还偷偷翻看她的种子目录。)”可知，作者不想让妻子发现自己在学习识别花卉，因此打听的方式是小心且隐秘的，discreet在此处表示“小心的、秘密的”，与“careful and secretive”含义一致。故选B项。 37．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But eventually I did make a breakthrough. I can now identify hollyhocks and rhododendrons.(但我最终还是取得了突破，现在已经能认出蜀葵和杜鹃花了。)”和第五段中的“But I made a shattering discovery. I realized that I could only identify flowers in my wife’s garden because I’d memorized where everything was.(但我有了一个令人震惊的发现。我意识到自己只能认出妻子花园里的花，因为我记住了每一种植物的位置。)”可知，作者所谓的识别花卉的突破，只是记住了自家花园里植物的位置，并非真正能认出花卉本身。故选C项。 38．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“In my defense, Francesca still doesn’t fully understand the safety blitz (突袭) or the infield-fly rule, even though she has been watching football and baseball with me for half a century. (为自己辩解的是，尽管弗朗西斯卡和我一起看了半个世纪的橄榄球和棒球，她仍然不能完全理解安全突袭规则和内野高飞球规则。)”可知，作者用妻子看了多年球类运动却不懂相关规则的事，类比自己陪伴妻子多年却不识花卉的情况，说明妻子在体育方面的困扰和自己在植物方面的困扰是一样的。故选C项。 39．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“Yet even though I’ve been around Francesca for 50 years, and have been enjoying the splendors of that garden since 1993, I still can’t tell flowers apart. I’m OK around obvious delights like tulips and roses, but ask me to distinguish a daisy from a black-eyed Susan and I’m lost at sea.(尽管我已经与弗朗西斯卡相伴50年，也从1993年起就欣赏着这座花园的绚烂美景，却依然认不出各种花卉。像郁金香、玫瑰这类辨识度高的花我还能分清，可要是让我区分雏菊和黑心金光菊，我就彻底一头雾水了。)”以及第四段中的“I was not an overnight success.(我并非一朝一夕就学有所成。)”和第五段中的“I still confuse it with lavender.(我至今还会把它和薰衣草弄混。)”并结合作者学习识别花卉时的小心举动、发现自己只是记位置的尴尬，以及仍决心坚持学习的想法可知，作者以幽默的笔触讲述了自己在识别植物过程中的种种困难和趣事，为了分享这段有趣的经历。故选D项。 (B) The Shimmering State by Meredith Westgate. Atria Books, 2021 ($27) Memoroxin, a personalized pill that replaces memories in people with Alzheimer’s, is being abused as a recreational drug. Disconnected from reality, Lucien and Sophie meet at a “Mem” health recovery center in Los Angeles, where personal psychological traumas, along with foreign memories, can be removed. They feel drawn to each other; have they met before? Like the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , The Shimmering State explores whether the joys and pains of love can ever be fully erased. Through interconnected relationships, the novel delves into some of the moral dilemmas of a technology that can catalog and edit consciousness. —Jen Schwartz     Dark and Magical Places: The Neuroscience of Navigation by Christopher Kemp. W.W. Norton, 2022 ($26.95) Navigation is one of the most complex cognitive tasks humans engage in daily. In this fascinating dive into the brain, neurobiology researcher Christopher Kemp explores how we orient where we’re going, why we lose our way, and what scientists know about how we do both these things. Kemp’s explanations of concepts such as grid cells are clear and engaging, but the book shines brightest in his entertaining descriptions of his own chronic lostness, as well as in surprisingly moving stories about people who have wandered dangerously off route. Some make it home, but others don’t. —Tess Joosse Secret Worlds: The Extraordinary Senses of Animals by Martin Stevens. Oxford University Press, 2021 ($25.95) Ecologist Martin Stevens catalogs animals’ sensory systems and how they exceed our own while informing and challenging our reality as humans. The book has a narrative and inquisitive style that will show examples of the amazing capabilities they allow, from nocturnal dung beetles that orientate by using the Milky Way to sea turtles that navigate currents by reading the earth’s magnetic fields. Secret Worlds is filled with lessons on how different species evolved to perceive the world. —Jen St.Jude Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Flatiron Books, 2021 ($27.99) Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy (author of Migrations ) delivers a thrilling and touching novel about a woman named Inti Flynn and her team of biologists who reintroduce gray wolves into Scotland’s remote Highlands. At first, the wolves seem to thrive, but when a farmer gets hurt, she suspects the man she loves. Her story unfolds as a social and scientific meditation on the consequences of influencing ecosystems, while reminding us that humans and animals alike can break our hearts. —Amy Brady 40．What can we infer from the introduction of The Shimmering State? A．Memoroxin, which cures Alzheimer’s, is a recreational drug. B．Lucien and Sophie feel drawn to each other for foreign memories. C．The book suggests the joys and pains of love should be completely removed. D．Editing consciousness by a technology may bring about some moral problems. 41．It can be learned from the whole passage that__________. A．among the four books, only Dark and Magical Places touches upon the topic of navigation B．the heroine in Once There Were Wolves doesn’t believe the farmer is hurt by wolves C．the highlights of Dark and Magical Places are Kemp’s explanations of some concepts D．McConaghy’s novel merely focuses on the social and scientific impact on the ecosystems 42．If Bob is interested in science and wants to gain more insight into animals’ perception of the world, which of the books should be recommended? A．The Shimmering State B．Dark and Magical Places C．Secret Worlds D．Once There Were Wolves 【答案】40．D 41．B 42．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要以书籍推荐的形式，分别介绍了四本不同类型的书籍，包括科幻小说、神经生物学科普书、动物感官科普书和生态主题小说，简要说明了每本书的作者、出版社、定价及核心内容。 40．推理判断题。根据《The Shimmering State》部分中的“Through interconnected relationships, the novel delves into some of the moral dilemmas of a technology that can catalog and edit consciousness.(这部小说通过人与人之间紧密相连的关系，深入探讨了一种能够记录并编辑人类意识的技术所引发的一些道德困境)”可推断，利用该技术编辑意识可能会带来一些道德层面的问题。故选D。 41．细节理解题。根据《Once There Were Wolves》部分中的“At first, the wolves seem to thrive, but when a farmer gets hurt, she suspects the man she loves.(起初，这些狼似乎适应得很好，但当一位农夫遭遇意外受伤后，她却怀疑上了自己深爱的男人)”可知，农夫受伤后，女主角并未怀疑是狼造成的，反而怀疑自己爱的人，由此可推断她不相信农夫是被狼所伤。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据《Secret Worlds: The Extraordinary Senses of Animals》部分中的“Ecologist Martin Stevens catalogs animals’ sensory systems and how they exceed our own while informing and challenging our reality as humans.(生态学家马丁·史蒂文斯详细记载了动物的感官系统，以及这些系统如何超越人类的感官系统，同时为人类认知现实提供新的视角，也对人类既有的认知提出挑战)”和“Secret Worlds is filled with lessons on how different species evolved to perceive the world.(《神秘世界》一书详细阐述了不同物种如何进化出感知世界的能力)”可知，这两句话明确说明该书围绕动物的感官系统展开，讲解了不同动物感知世界的方式，恰好契合Bob想要了解动物对世界的感知这一需求。故选C。 (C) Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal. One peculiar gimmick was the effort to add odors (气味) to movies. Several serious attempts were made to enhance films with odors. In 1959, “Behind the Great Wall” used 50 odors through a theater’s air-conditioning system. In 1969, producer Mike Todd Jr. introduced Smell-O-Vision for “Scent of a Mystery,” releasing scents like pipe smoke and food to each seat. The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry. Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films. For “Macabre” (1963), he offered $1,000 life insurance policies in case viewers died of fright. In “Thirteen Ghosts,” he used “Illusion-O,” providing handheld ghost glasses that allowed viewers to see or remove the ghosts. Although these gimmicks were only marginally successful and often caused more laughter than screams, Castle’s movies were entertaining and profitable. “Thirteen Ghosts” was even remade in 2001. The 1975 movie “Earthquake” introduced Sensurround Sound, promising sound powerful enough to “crack ribs.” This effect was achieved using large subwoofer speakers that emitted powerful vibrations (震动). However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround. Only three more films — “Midway”(1976), “Rollercoaster”(1977), and “Battlestar Galactica” (1978) featured the effect. The most famous special effect is 3-D．Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953. This effect requires special glasses to provide each eye with a slightly different image, creating a sense of depth.Although dozens of 3-D movies were released between 1953 and 1955, technical problems and eyestrain complaints caused the novelty to wear off. For the next 40 years, 3-D films became less common, primarily associated with IMAX releases. However, with improved technology, 3-D has made a comeback. In 2009, a 3-D film made nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, ensuring that more 3-D movies will follow. Even though some gimmicks failed, others were linked to box office successes. With advancing technology, new gimmicks will continue to emerge, potentially offering even more exciting experiences for moviegoers. 43．What can be learned about William Castle’s gimmicks? A．They scared viewers greatly. B．They didn’t cost much to make. C．They didn’t help to attract viewers. D．They are still seen in today’s movies. 44．What do Smell-O-Vision and Sensurround Sound have in common? A．Neither featured sensory effects. B．Neither was widely adopted in theaters. C．Both were created by the same filmmaker. D．Both involved visual enhancements to movies. 45．Which statement about 3-D movies is true according to the passage? A．The first hit 3-D movie was released in 1953. B．3-D movies were first introduced in the 1970s. C．3-D movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1990s. D．3-D technology was mainly used for horror films before 2009. 46．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The history of movie technology B．The emergence and decline of 3-D movies. C．The evolution and impact of gimmicks in movies. D．The financial success of movies with special effects. 【答案】43．B 44．B 45．A 46．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍电影史上多种特效噱头，如气味、震动、3D等。部分昙花一现，部分经技术改进重回银幕，体现了电影噱头的演变与影响。 43．细节理解题。根据第三段“Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films.(另一位电影制作人威廉·卡斯尔则采用了各种成本低廉的噱头来吸引观众观看他那些预算有限的恐怖电影)”可知，威廉·卡斯尔的那些噱头制作成本并不高。故选B。 44．细节理解题。根据第二段“The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry.(这部电影未能成功，而“气味电影”技术也从此退出了电影行业)”以及第四段“However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround.(然而，这种震动声影响到了邻近剧院的观众，这使得大多数剧院业主放弃了使用“森瑟罗”技术)”可知，这两种技术都没有在影院中得到广泛应用。故选B。 45．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The most famous special effect is 3-D. Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953.(最著名的特效当属3D效果。电影制作公司早在1922年就开始尝试三维摄影技术，但第一部成功的3D电影是1953年的《蜡像馆》)”可知，第一部成功的3D电影于1953年上映。故选A。 46．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal.(电影制作人一直在寻找新的方法来吸引观众走进电影院。多年来，他们增加了声音和色彩、宽银幕格式以及先进的计算机生成图像等元素，以提升观影体验。许多特效起初只是噱头，但后来却成为了大制作影片的重要组成部分，而其他一些特效则只是暂时具有吸引力而已)”结合本文介绍电影史上多种特效噱头，如气味、震动、3D等。部分昙花一现，部分经技术改进重回银幕，体现了电影噱头的演变与影响。可知，这篇文章的主要观点是电影中噱头元素的演变及其影响。故选C。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Vocabulary snapshots of a moment in time It started with “chav” and has included “carbon footprint”, “omnishambles” and “selfie”. The Oxford word of the year campaign celebrates 20 years of selecting the word — or sometimes two words — that in some way sums up the moment. This year’s winner, decided by public vote, will be announced soon. 47 The words are either slang terms referring to anxieties about online phenomena or behaviour (slop, meaning AI-generated content and “brain rot” caused by consuming too much slop and other material) or they have been repurposed or popularised by social media (old-fashioned words such as demure and lore, and romantasy — a blend of romance and fantasy). The list overlooks how eventful the year was in real life with UK and US cultural happenings providing plenty of notable words this year. 48 Climate emergency was chosen in 2019, and “vax”, short for vaccine and vaccination, took the spotlight in 2021 during the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which dominated headlines and everyday conversation. From Shakespeare to Rowling, writers have been coining new words for centuries. It is no surprise that the internet is taking over; new technology requires new words and new ways of talking about how we interact with it. 49 The words of the last 20 years that have fared best are nouns such as “podcast” (a compound of iPod and “broadcast”) and “selfie” as opposed to those words describing social trends. The 2022 winner, “goblin mode”, is a slang term that originated online to describe a person rejecting social norms and indulging in messy or lazy behaviour. The term evokes goblins, who live a chaotic, unapologetically self-absorbed life. It led to accusations that Oxford Dictionaries had “put on a back-to-front baseball hat and skateboarded across the news” — as if the usually buttoned-up publisher were trying a little too hard to look cool and in touch with online culture. That was sort of unfair, given that the term was chosen by public vote. 50 While the wordsmiths at Oxford University Press try to look beyond the worrying news cycle, the vocabulary snapshots of the last 20 years have rarely been cheery — the 2015 “face with tears of joy” emoji felt desperate. This year doesn’t look like going against the trend. A．However, Oxford University Press has often reflected global events. B．Global news often creates buzzwords that go viral online. C．Slang, after all, is often the spark for vocabulary innovation. D．The invention of the telephone is often credited with the usage of “hello” and “hi”. E．All five candidates on the shortlist have one thing in common — the internet. F．Slang reflects how technology influences literature 【答案】47．E 48．A 49．D 50．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了牛津年度词汇评选20年来的趋势，指出近年入选词汇多与互联网相关，同时探讨了语言创新与社会事件、技术发展的关系。 47．上文“This year’s winner, decided by public vote, will be announced soon. (今年的获胜者将由公众投票决定，很快就会公布)”引出今年评选。E选项“All five candidates on the shortlist have one thing in common — the internet. (入围名单中的所有五个候选词都有一个共同点——互联网)”承接上文对“今年获胜者”的提及，指出候选词的共同特征。下文“The words are either slang terms referring to anxieties about online phenomena or behaviour (slop, meaning AI-generated content and “brain rot” caused by consuming too much slop and other material) or they have been repurposed or popularised by social media (old-fashioned words such as demure and lore, and romantasy — a blend of romance and fantasy). (这些词汇要么是俚语，指代对网络现象或行为的焦虑(slop，意为人工智能生成的内容，以及因摄入过多slop和其他材料而导致的“脑腐”)，要么是被社交媒体赋予新义或推广开来的旧词(如demure和lore这样的旧式词汇，以及romantasy——romance和fantasy的混合词))”则是对这一共同特征的具体分类说明，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 48．上文“The list overlooks how eventful the year was in real life with UK and US cultural happenings providing plenty of notable words this year. (这份名单忽略了今年现实生活中的重大事件，而英美文化事件提供了大量值得注意的词汇)”指出今年的候选词忽视了现实事件。A选项“However, Oxford University Press has often reflected global events. (然而，牛津大学出版社经常反映全球事件)”通过“However”与上文构成转折，指出尽管今年名单如此，但牛津词典在历史上常有反映全球事件的先例。下文“Climate emergency was chosen in 2019, and “vax”, short for vaccine and vaccination, took the spotlight in 2021 during the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which dominated headlines and everyday conversation. (“气候紧急状态”入选2019年词汇，而“vax”(疫苗和疫苗接种的缩写)在2021年全球推广新冠疫苗期间成为焦点，当时疫苗话题占据了头条新闻和日常对话)”则用具体年份案例对这一点进行佐证，上下文形成“观点—例证”关系。故选A项。 49．上文“From Shakespeare to Rowling, writers have been coining new words for centuries. It is no surprise that the internet is taking over; new technology requires new words and new ways of talking about how we interact with it. (从莎士比亚到罗琳，几个世纪以来作家们一直在创造新词。互联网占据主导地位并不奇怪;新技术需要新词汇，也需要新的方式来讨论我们如何与之互动)”指出新技术催生新词汇的历史规律。D选项“The invention of the telephone is often credited with the usage of “hello” and “hi”. (电话的发明通常被认为是“hello”和“hi”得以广泛使用的原因)”作为历史例证，具体支撑上文“新技术催生新词”的观点。下文“The words of the last 20 years that have fared best are nouns such as “podcast” (a compound of iPod and “broadcast”) and “selfie” as opposed to those words describing social trends. (过去20年里最成功的词汇是“播客”(iPod和broadcast的合成词)和“自拍”这样的名词，而不是那些描述社会潮流的词汇)”则列举当代技术词汇案例，与D选项形成跨越时代的呼应，共同强化本段论点。故选D项。 50．上文“It led to accusations that Oxford Dictionaries had “put on a back-to-front baseball hat and skateboarded across the news” — as if the usually buttoned-up publisher were trying a little too hard to look cool and in touch with online culture. That was sort of unfair, given that the term was chosen by public vote. (这导致有人指责牛津词典“反戴着棒球帽，滑着滑板穿过新闻”——好像这家通常保守的出版社为了显得酷、跟上网络文化有点用力过猛。考虑到这个词是由公众投票选出的，这种指责有些不公平)”阐述了外界对牛津词典评选“哥布林模式”的批评及作者的不认同。C选项“Slang, after all, is often the spark for vocabulary innovation. (毕竟，俚语往往是词汇创新的火花)”承接上文，解释了为何“哥布林模式”这类俚语值得入选——因为俚语本身就是语言创新的重要来源，从而为牛津词典的选择提供了合理性辩护，强化了作者“指责不公平”的立场。故选C项。 III. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Aging Chimpanzees Prefer Smaller, Closer Social Circles Many things happen when people are ageing. Apart from the greying hair and wrinkled skin, there is an emotional change which comes with older age. When humans reach their later years, they favor more long-term friends and their social circle is reduced. Now, for what appears to be the first time, scientists have seen the same behavior in another species. Twenty years of observations of chimpanzees reveal that older males choose to keep contact with their established friends at the expense of other relationships. The researchers studied 78,000 hours of observations made between 1996 and 2016 that followed the social interactions of 21 male chimpanzees between the ages of 15 and 58 years old. They classified the chimps’ relationships depending on the amount of time they sat with others and groomed (梳毛) them. They then rated the various pairings as mutual friendships, where both chimps seemed to enjoy the relationship; one-sided friendships, where one chimp was more keen to be friends than the other; and non-friendships, where neither chimp showed interest in the other. When the scientists looked at the patterns of friendships, they found that the older chimps had more mutual friendships and fewer one-sided friendships than younger chimps. Another feature seen in older humans was also spotted in the chimps. As the males got older, their levels of aggression gradually become less, meaning they started fewer fights and tended to threaten others in their group less often. The observations have left the researchers puzzled. According to an idea in psychology known as socio-emotional selectivity theory, older humans prefer more positive relationships because they are aware that time is running out. However, many animal experts argue that chimpanzees lack the human sense of mortality (死亡), suggesting something else is driving the behavior. Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, said in humans, the decrease in social circles with age is due to declining social motivation to get out and meet people combined by lack of opportunity. In chimpanzees, as older males compete less for mates, they may focus on close, reciprocal (互惠的) relationships with trusted partners, he said. 51._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A long-term study reveals that older male chimpanzees, like aging humans, prefer smaller but established social circles. They develop more mutual friendships and show less aggression with age. This parallels human aging patterns, though the reason remains unclear since chimps likely lack human awareness of mortality. Researchers suggest it may relate to reduced competition for mates. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项长期研究，发现老年雄性黑猩猩和人类一样，更喜欢更小、稳定的社交圈，拥有更多双向友谊且攻击性更低，该现象与人类衰老模式相似，但原因尚不明确。 【详解】要点摘录 1. When humans reach their later years, they favor more long-term friends and their social circle is reduced. 2.Twenty years of observations of chimpanzees reveal that older males choose to keep contact with their established friends at the expense of other relationships. 3. As the males got older, their levels of aggression gradually become less, meaning they started fewer fights and tended to threaten others in their group less often. 4. However, many animal experts argue that chimpanzees lack the human sense of mortality (死亡), suggesting something else is driving the behavior. 5.  In chimpanzees, as older males compete less for mates, they may focus on close, reciprocal (互惠的) relationships with trusted partners, he said. 缜密构思 将要点1（人类老年时的社交特征）与要点2（黑猩猩的长期观察结论）整合，提炼研究核心发现——老年雄性黑猩猩与老年人类有相似社交行为；要点3梳理老年黑猩猩相较于年轻黑猩猩的具体社交和行为差异；要点4说明黑猩猩该行为的原因尚不明确及相关依据；要点5补充研究者Robin Dunbar对该行为原因的推测，整体按照“人类特征—黑猩猩核心发现—黑猩猩具体表现—原因不明—专家推测”的逻辑整合，贴合原文研究脉络。 遣词造句 A long-term study finds that older male chimpanzees prefer smaller and fixed social circles like aging humans. They have more mutual friendships and become less aggressive as they get older. This is like human aging patterns, but the reason is not clear as chimps may not know they will die. Researchers guess it may be because they compete less for mates. 【点睛】[高分句型1] A long-term study reveals that older male chimpanzees, like aging humans, prefer smaller but established social circles. (运用that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] This parallels human aging patterns, though the reason remains unclear since chimps likely lack human awareness of mortality. (运用though引导让步状语从句和since引导原因状语从句) IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【原创+改编】 52. 这种材质耐磨又防滑，最适合做运动鞋的鞋底。(material) _______________________________________________________________________________ 53. 他做事犹豫不决，从某种意义上说，就是缺乏自信的表现。(equal) _______________________________________________________________________________ 54. 乡村旅游让游客体验乡村生活，也帮助村民增加了至少一半的收入，一举两得。(by) _______________________________________________________________________________ 55. 无论遇到什么困难，这位科学家都能坚持研究，在多个领域取得突破，为人类做贡献。(However) _______________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 & 解析 52. This material is wear-resistant and non-slip, making it the best choice for making the soles of sports shoes. 解析：耐磨 wear-resistant；防滑 non-slip；鞋底 the soles of sports shoes；用现在分词作结果状语，贴合英语表达习惯。 53. He hesitates in doing things, which is equal to a sign of lack of self-confidence in a way. 解析：犹豫不决 hesitate in doing things；缺乏自信 lack of self-confidence；in a way 从某种意义上说；be equal to 是…… 的表现，用非限制性定语从句衔接。 54. Rural tourism allows tourists to experience rural life and helps villagers increase their income by at least half, achieving two goals with one action. 解析：乡村旅游 rural tourism；体验乡村生活 experience rural life；by at least half 至少一半，by 接倍数 / 比例；一举两得 achieve two goals with one action。 55. However difficult the problems he meets are, the scientist can stick to his research, make breakthroughs in many fields and contribute to humanity. 解析：However + 形容词 + 主谓，引导让步状语从句；坚持研究 stick to his research；取得突破 make breakthroughs；为人类做贡献 contribute to humanity。 V. Guided Writing （25分） 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你校体育组在校园网就高三体育课程改革广泛征求意见，并提出两种方案：一、取消统一大课间操，改为自由安排。二、调整传统课程，增设健美操(aerobics)和太极拳(Tai Chi)作为选修课程。请你在论坛上发帖谈谈自己的看法，内容包括：你赞成哪种高三体育课程改革?并简要说明理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My View on PE Curriculum Reform for Senior Three      Recently, our school has proposed two plans to reform the PE curriculum for Senior Three students. From my perspective, I strongly support the second plan introducing aerobics and Tai Chi as optional courses.     Firstly, although Senior Three students face heavy academic pressure, physical exercise should not be cancelled. Instead, it should be made more diverse and appealing. Traditional exercises like aerobics are energetic and can help relieve stress, while Tai Chi is gentle and helps improve concentration.     Secondly, offering choices respects students’ individual preferences. Some may prefer high-intensity workouts, while others enjoy relaxing mind-body practices. Allowing students to choose what suits them can better motivate participation.     Therefore, adjusting the original curriculum rather than simply canceling group exercises is both practical and beneficial. It keeps us active while making sports more enjoyable and personalized. I hope you will consider this suggestion. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文，要求考生在校园论坛上发帖，针对学校提出的两种高三体育课程改革方案，表明个人支持的方案并阐述理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 选修课：optional courses → elective courses/ selective classes 缓解压力：relieve stress → reduce pressure/ ease tension 尊重学生的个人偏好：respect students’ individual preferences → honor students’ personal choices/ cater to students’ individual tastes 激发参与度：motivate participation → encourage engagement/ boost involvement 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Recently, our school has proposed two plans to reform the PE curriculum for Senior Three students. 拓展句：Recently, our school has put forward two distinct proposals aimed at reforming the physical education curriculum for Senior Three students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, although Senior Three students face heavy academic pressure, physical exercise should not be cancelled. (运用了although引导的让步状语从句) 【高分句型2】Allowing students to choose what suits them can better motivate participation. (运用了动名词短语Allowing...作主语和what引导的宾语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年高考考前预测卷（上海卷01） 高三英语· 参考答案及评分标准 II．Grammar and Vocabulary （20%） Section A 1．where 2．have dropped 3．have been set 4．higher 5．While/Though/Although 6．hoping 7．introducing 8．for 9．inspired 10．a Section B 11．D 12．A 13．K 14．B 15．I 16．F 17．J 18．G 19．C 20．H III．Reading Comprehension （45%） Section A 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．B 25．D 26．B 27．A 28．C 29．D 30．B 31．C 32．C 33．A 34．D 35．D Section B 36．B 37．C 38．C 39．D 40．D 41．B 42．C 43．B 44．B 45．A 46．C Section C 47．E 48．A 49．D 50．C IV．概要写作（10%） One possible version: 【51】A long-term study reveals that older male chimpanzees, like aging humans, prefer smaller but established social circles. They develop more mutual friendships and show less aggression with age. This parallels human aging patterns, though the reason remains unclear since chimps likely lack human awareness of mortality. Researchers suggest it may relate to reduced competition for mates. V. Translation （15%） 52. This material is wear-resistant and non-slip, making it the best choice for making the soles of sports shoes. 53. He hesitates in doing things, which is equal to a sign of lack of self-confidence in a way. 54. Rural tourism allows tourists to experience rural life and helps villagers increase their income by at least half, achieving two goals with one action. 55. However difficult the problems he meets are, the scientist can stick to his research, make breakthroughs in many fields and contribute to humanity. VI. Guided Writing （25%） 【参考答案】                 My View on PE Curriculum Reform for Senior Three      Recently, our school has proposed two plans to reform the PE curriculum for Senior Three students. From my perspective, I strongly support the second plan introducing aerobics and Tai Chi as optional courses.     Firstly, although Senior Three students face heavy academic pressure, physical exercise should not be cancelled. Instead, it should be made more diverse and appealing. Traditional exercises like aerobics are energetic and can help relieve stress, while Tai Chi is gentle and helps improve concentration.     Secondly, offering choices respects students’ individual preferences. Some may prefer high-intensity workouts, while others enjoy relaxing mind-body practices. Allowing students to choose what suits them can better motivate participation.     Therefore, adjusting the original curriculum rather than simply canceling group exercises is both practical and beneficial. It keeps us active while making sports more enjoyable and personalized. 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IV.Summary Writing V.Translation 72. 73. 74 75. VI.Guided Writing ■ ■ ■ ■ 2026年高考考前预测卷（上海卷01） 高三英语·考试版 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 题源出处：改编自《经济学人（The Economist）》科技板块《The Slow Rise of Urban Beekeeping》 Urban Beekeeping Grows in Popularity Urban beekeeping has become a surprising trend in cities across Europe and North America in recent years. It has spread to neighborhoods 1 ________ green spaces are scarce and concrete buildings stand tall, drawing people who once had little connection with nature. What was once a hobby for a small group of nature lovers is now a movement that attracts all walks of life, and the reason behind it is clear: bees are vital to our ecosystem, and their numbers 2 ________ (drop) sharply in the past few decades due to pollution and habitat loss. City dwellers are eager to do their part to protect these tiny creatures. Many public beehives 3 ________(set) up on the roofs of libraries, museums and office buildings in recent years, providing a safe home for bees while educating the public about their importance. A British university study made a striking finding: honey from urban hives is of 4________(high) quality than that from rural ones, thanks to the diverse nectar from the various flowers growing in city parks and along streets. 5 ________ the sweet honey is a nice bonus for beekeepers, the real reward is helping to save these important insects from extinction. Urban beekeepers often share their experiences online, 6 ________ (hope) to encourage more people to join the movement. They also note that caring for bees teaches patience and mindfulness, qualities hard to find in the fast pace of modern city life. Not everyone is in favor of this urban trend, though. Some experts warn that 7 ________ (introduce) too many honeybees into cities could harm native bee species, so cities should focus on creating a better environment 8 ________ bees first instead of just adding more beehives. Local governments have taken the advice seriously and built more community gardens, which support both wild and farmed bees in urban areas. For those who take up urban beekeeping, the experience is often life-changing. A Parisian beekeeper, 9 ________ (inspire) by her childhood love for nature, keeps hives on her apartment roof and checks on her bees every morning before work. She says this small routine is 10 ________ precious moment of calm in her busy life, and she hopes more people will choose to join in the effort to protect bees. As bees thrive in cities, so will the plants and animals that depend on them, creating a healthier and more balanced urban ecosystem. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．cultivating  B．delayers  C． temptation  D．effectively  E. motivational  F. energized G. scheduling  H. favorable  I. identify  J. vision  K. monitored It is tempting, when your shiny New Year’s resolutions start to collapse, to tell yourself that self-control simply isn’t your strong point. “Oh well,” you might say, surrendering to the desire for a large glass of beer. “No willpower, that’s my problem.” But, according to a body of scientific research, willpower is not a talent that a lucky few are born with. It is a skill to be practised. “Willpower is a dynamic fluctuation resource.” explains Frank Ryan, consultant clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for dummies. “Our level of willpower fluctuates according to our motivation in any given situation. Everybody can learn to use their willpower more 11 .” Even if you are not trying to turn over a new leaf for the new year, 12 willpower is a good idea, as the psychologist Walter Mischel demonstrated in the 1960s and 70s. In his famous study, a group of four-year-olds were offered the choice of one sweet treat now, or two if they could wait 15 minutes. Their performance was then 13 into adulthood. The “high 14 ” went on to achieve greater academic success, better health and lower divorce rates. “To maximize our chances of sticking to resolutions,” Ryan says, “we should 15 our willpower profile. For example: some people are more impulsive than others. That does come down to personality.” Introverts tend to get 16 by thoughts and ideas. So, if that’s you, you should find it easier to get motivated by an inner 17 than extroverts who get fired up by people and social approval. For introverts, 18 time to reflect on your progress, such as keeping a diary can be helpful. For extroverts, signing up for a group such as Parkrun or Weight Watchers where everyone has common goal can help you to strengthen your resolve, as can sharing even small progress with others. “You need to learn the core skills to cope with triggers and cues that activate your reward-seeking response,” Ryan adds. “It’s about coping with 19 which often comes from the environment, the people, places or things that act as 20 magnets to challenge your willpower.” In other words, if you are trying to avoid cake, it is probably best to find a route home that serves the artisanal doughnuts. II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. We all know exercise is good for us. But what if you’re too busy during the week? A new study offers some 21 news. The researchers analyzed the numbers on 51,650 adults with diabetes (糖尿病), 22 them into four groups: those who did no MVPA ( 23 -to-vigorous physical activity), those who did less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, those who hit 150 minutes a week in 3 or more sessions, and those who 24 150 minutes a week in 1 — 2 sessions (the weekend warriors (斗士)). Any level of exercise was shown to be 25 , but primarily for those who reached the MVPA recommendations. People who participated in 3 or more weekly sessions had a 17 percent lower risk of dying during the study period, 26 a 19 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular (心血管的) — related issues. The weekend warriors 27 even better: this group showed a 21 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality (死亡率) and a 33 percent lower risk of cardiovascular-related mortality. So 28 you only have time for a single exercise session or a couple of workouts, you can still get some of the same health benefits. “Even those who 29 MPVA for less than 150 minutes per week experienced lower all-cause mortality than those who didn’t,” writes the team. The study doesn’t 30 cause and effect by its use of self-reported data to look at a snapshot in time — and in only covering people with diabetes. However, it’s 31 by many previous studies that show any amount of exercise can make a difference. Most past research has agreed that the weekend warrior approach works as well as any other: as long as you're hitting those recommended 32 , you get the same benefits in terms of both physical health and mental health. That's encouraging for anyone 33 to fit in gym visits during the Monday-Friday grind (期间), but it should be pointed out that most studies (including this latest one) define weekend warriors as those who only exercise properly 1 — 2 times a week, regardless of the days. “Previous studies in the general population suggest weekend warriors may obtain 34 mortality benefits to regularly active persons. 35 , estimates may vary by population characteristics.” write the researchers. 21．A．satisfying B．encouraging C．disappointing D．surprising 22．A．transforming B．initiating C．categorizing D．pressuring 23．A．moderate B．muscular C．mental D．mindful 24．A．gathered B．managed C．saved D．consumed 25．A．sufficient B．noticeable C．necessary D．beneficial 26．A．in case of B．as well as C．in spite of D．thanks to 27．A．fared B．recovered C．performed D．proceeded 28．A．unless B．now that C．even if D．as if 29．A．contributed to B．looked into C．took charge of D．engaged in 30．A．integrate B．establish C．justify D．identify 31．A．weakened B．yielded C．backed D．resolved 32．A．movements B．scales C．targets D．limits 33．A．struggling B．rejecting C．affording D．dedicating 34．A．superior B．relative C．same D．comparable 35．A．Besides B．Instead C．Therefore D．However Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My wife Francesca, like many Englishwomen, loves to garden. Ours is the only garden in the neighborhood that is handcrafted, unique and natural — not a fake one assembled by hired hands. People often stop to admire it. I myself admire it. Though mostly while sitting on the patio (露台) reading about the NFL’s (美国橄榄球联盟) new kickoff rules. Yet even though I’ve been around Francesca for 50 years, and have been enjoying the splendors of that garden since 1993, I still can’t tell flowers apart. I’m OK around obvious delights like tulips and roses, but ask me to distinguish a daisy from a black-eyed Susan and I’m lost at sea. So after almost a half-century of taking my wife’s gardening efforts for granted, I decided to stop being insensitive and figure out how to tell a daylily apart from a zinnia. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of this, so I didn’t ask Francesca to give me a crash course. But I did start making discreet inquiries and secretly leafing through her seed catalogs. When we were driving through Kansas on our way to Colorado, I would ask pointed questions like: “Is that yellow stuff forsythia or a weed?” And: “Are those plants corn?” I was not an overnight success. No matter how hard I applied myself, I just didn’t have any natural aptitude (天赋) in this area. But eventually I did make a breakthrough. I can now identify hollyhocks and rhododendrons. I pretty much know my way around Japanese maples and weeping willows. And I can tell peonies apart from similar flowers because of their somewhat acrid smell. But I made a shattering discovery. I realized that I could only identify flowers in my wife’s garden because I’d memorized where everything was. When I went somewhere else, it was back to square one. Colorado is covered with Russian sage. I still confuse it with lavender. In my defense, Francesca still doesn’t fully understand the safety blitz (突袭) or the infield-fly rule, even though she has been watching football and baseball with me for half a century. But those things are hard to understand. Wisteria is not. It has come to my attention that apps exist that instantaneously identify flowers. But that’s cheating, like apps that tell you how to pronounce “grenouille” or that the song you’re hearing is “Highway to Hell.” And if I couldn’t get phone reception in the woods and Francesca suddenly asked: “Is that a locust or a walnut tree?” I’d be exposed as a fraud (骗子). Still, I’m determined to one day become very familiar with the world of flora. I’m going to start by memorizing one plant a week. That way in about 10 years I’ll have the plants knocked. Will I ever be able to tell forget-me-nots apart from Siberian bugloss? I doubt it. Will I ever be able to say: “That’s a periwinkle and that’s a crocus!” or to instantaneously distinguish between delphiniums and zinnia? Could be a tough one. Maybe if I live to be 100. But at least I’ll die trying. 36．What does the word “discreet” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A．Confident and open. B．Careful and secretive. C．Quick and careless. D．Bold and enthusiastic. 37．What does the author’s breakthrough in identifying flowers reveal about his learning process? A．He learned to identify flowers by studying their unique features. B．He developed his skills by consistently practicing in various gardens. C．He memorized the locations of plants rather than truly recognizing them. D．He relied on context clues like smell and arrangement to distinguish flowers. 38．What does the author’s comparison of gardening to understanding football and baseball suggest? A．Gardening is more enjoyable than sports. B．Both gardening and sports are equally hard to master. C．Francesca struggles with sports just as he struggles with plants. D．Francesca should teach him gardening in return for his sports lessons. 39．What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the article? A．To praise his wife’s dedication to gardening. B．To encourage readers to learn more about gardening. C．To criticize the use of technology in identifying plants. D．To share his humorous struggle with plant identification. (B) The Shimmering State by Meredith Westgate. Atria Books, 2021 ($27) Memoroxin, a personalized pill that replaces memories in people with Alzheimer’s, is being abused as a recreational drug. Disconnected from reality, Lucien and Sophie meet at a “Mem” health recovery center in Los Angeles, where personal psychological traumas, along with foreign memories, can be removed. They feel drawn to each other; have they met before? Like the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , The Shimmering State explores whether the joys and pains of love can ever be fully erased. Through interconnected relationships, the novel delves into some of the moral dilemmas of a technology that can catalog and edit consciousness. —Jen Schwartz     Dark and Magical Places: The Neuroscience of Navigation by Christopher Kemp. W.W. Norton, 2022 ($26.95) Navigation is one of the most complex cognitive tasks humans engage in daily. In this fascinating dive into the brain, neurobiology researcher Christopher Kemp explores how we orient where we’re going, why we lose our way, and what scientists know about how we do both these things. Kemp’s explanations of concepts such as grid cells are clear and engaging, but the book shines brightest in his entertaining descriptions of his own chronic lostness, as well as in surprisingly moving stories about people who have wandered dangerously off route. Some make it home, but others don’t. —Tess Joosse Secret Worlds: The Extraordinary Senses of Animals by Martin Stevens. Oxford University Press, 2021 ($25.95) Ecologist Martin Stevens catalogs animals’ sensory systems and how they exceed our own while informing and challenging our reality as humans. The book has a narrative and inquisitive style that will show examples of the amazing capabilities they allow, from nocturnal dung beetles that orientate by using the Milky Way to sea turtles that navigate currents by reading the earth’s magnetic fields. Secret Worlds is filled with lessons on how different species evolved to perceive the world. —Jen St.Jude Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Flatiron Books, 2021 ($27.99) Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy (author of Migrations ) delivers a thrilling and touching novel about a woman named Inti Flynn and her team of biologists who reintroduce gray wolves into Scotland’s remote Highlands. At first, the wolves seem to thrive, but when a farmer gets hurt, she suspects the man she loves. Her story unfolds as a social and scientific meditation on the consequences of influencing ecosystems, while reminding us that humans and animals alike can break our hearts. —Amy Brady 40．What can we infer from the introduction of The Shimmering State? A．Memoroxin, which cures Alzheimer’s, is a recreational drug. B．Lucien and Sophie feel drawn to each other for foreign memories. C．The book suggests the joys and pains of love should be completely removed. D．Editing consciousness by a technology may bring about some moral problems. 41．It can be learned from the whole passage that__________. A．among the four books, only Dark and Magical Places touches upon the topic of navigation B．the heroine in Once There Were Wolves doesn’t believe the farmer is hurt by wolves C．the highlights of Dark and Magical Places are Kemp’s explanations of some concepts D．McConaghy’s novel merely focuses on the social and scientific impact on the ecosystems 42．If Bob is interested in science and wants to gain more insight into animals’ perception of the world, which of the books should be recommended? A．The Shimmering State B．Dark and Magical Places C．Secret Worlds D．Once There Were Wolves (C) Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal. One peculiar gimmick was the effort to add odors (气味) to movies. Several serious attempts were made to enhance films with odors. In 1959, “Behind the Great Wall” used 50 odors through a theater’s air-conditioning system. In 1969, producer Mike Todd Jr. introduced Smell-O-Vision for “Scent of a Mystery,” releasing scents like pipe smoke and food to each seat. The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry. Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films. For “Macabre” (1963), he offered $1,000 life insurance policies in case viewers died of fright. In “Thirteen Ghosts,” he used “Illusion-O,” providing handheld ghost glasses that allowed viewers to see or remove the ghosts. Although these gimmicks were only marginally successful and often caused more laughter than screams, Castle’s movies were entertaining and profitable. “Thirteen Ghosts” was even remade in 2001. The 1975 movie “Earthquake” introduced Sensurround Sound, promising sound powerful enough to “crack ribs.” This effect was achieved using large subwoofer speakers that emitted powerful vibrations (震动). However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround. Only three more films — “Midway”(1976), “Rollercoaster”(1977), and “Battlestar Galactica” (1978) featured the effect. The most famous special effect is 3-D．Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953. This effect requires special glasses to provide each eye with a slightly different image, creating a sense of depth.Although dozens of 3-D movies were released between 1953 and 1955, technical problems and eyestrain complaints caused the novelty to wear off. For the next 40 years, 3-D films became less common, primarily associated with IMAX releases. However, with improved technology, 3-D has made a comeback. In 2009, a 3-D film made nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, ensuring that more 3-D movies will follow. Even though some gimmicks failed, others were linked to box office successes. With advancing technology, new gimmicks will continue to emerge, potentially offering even more exciting experiences for moviegoers. 43．What can be learned about William Castle’s gimmicks? A．They scared viewers greatly. B．They didn’t cost much to make. C．They didn’t help to attract viewers. D．They are still seen in today’s movies. 44．What do Smell-O-Vision and Sensurround Sound have in common? A．Neither featured sensory effects. B．Neither was widely adopted in theaters. C．Both were created by the same filmmaker. D．Both involved visual enhancements to movies. 45．Which statement about 3-D movies is true according to the passage? A．The first hit 3-D movie was released in 1953. B．3-D movies were first introduced in the 1970s. C．3-D movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1990s. D．3-D technology was mainly used for horror films before 2009. 46．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The history of movie technology B．The emergence and decline of 3-D movies. C．The evolution and impact of gimmicks in movies. D．The financial success of movies with special effects. Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Vocabulary snapshots of a moment in time It started with “chav” and has included “carbon footprint”, “omnishambles” and “selfie”. The Oxford word of the year campaign celebrates 20 years of selecting the word — or sometimes two words — that in some way sums up the moment. This year’s winner, decided by public vote, will be announced soon. 47 The words are either slang terms referring to anxieties about online phenomena or behaviour (slop, meaning AI-generated content and “brain rot” caused by consuming too much slop and other material) or they have been repurposed or popularised by social media (old-fashioned words such as demure and lore, and romantasy — a blend of romance and fantasy). The list overlooks how eventful the year was in real life with UK and US cultural happenings providing plenty of notable words this year. 48 Climate emergency was chosen in 2019, and “vax”, short for vaccine and vaccination, took the spotlight in 2021 during the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which dominated headlines and everyday conversation. From Shakespeare to Rowling, writers have been coining new words for centuries. It is no surprise that the internet is taking over; new technology requires new words and new ways of talking about how we interact with it. 49 The words of the last 20 years that have fared best are nouns such as “podcast” (a compound of iPod and “broadcast”) and “selfie” as opposed to those words describing social trends. The 2022 winner, “goblin mode”, is a slang term that originated online to describe a person rejecting social norms and indulging in messy or lazy behaviour. The term evokes goblins, who live a chaotic, unapologetically self-absorbed life. It led to accusations that Oxford Dictionaries had “put on a back-to-front baseball hat and skateboarded across the news” — as if the usually buttoned-up publisher were trying a little too hard to look cool and in touch with online culture. That was sort of unfair, given that the term was chosen by public vote. 50 While the wordsmiths at Oxford University Press try to look beyond the worrying news cycle, the vocabulary snapshots of the last 20 years have rarely been cheery — the 2015 “face with tears of joy” emoji felt desperate. This year doesn’t look like going against the trend. A．However, Oxford University Press has often reflected global events. B．Global news often creates buzzwords that go viral online. C．Slang, after all, is often the spark for vocabulary innovation. D．The invention of the telephone is often credited with the usage of “hello” and “hi”. E．All five candidates on the shortlist have one thing in common — the internet. F．Slang reflects how technology influences literature III. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Aging Chimpanzees Prefer Smaller, Closer Social Circles Many things happen when people are ageing. Apart from the greying hair and wrinkled skin, there is an emotional change which comes with older age. When humans reach their later years, they favor more long-term friends and their social circle is reduced. Now, for what appears to be the first time, scientists have seen the same behavior in another species. Twenty years of observations of chimpanzees reveal that older males choose to keep contact with their established friends at the expense of other relationships. The researchers studied 78,000 hours of observations made between 1996 and 2016 that followed the social interactions of 21 male chimpanzees between the ages of 15 and 58 years old. They classified the chimps’ relationships depending on the amount of time they sat with others and groomed (梳毛) them. They then rated the various pairings as mutual friendships, where both chimps seemed to enjoy the relationship; one-sided friendships, where one chimp was more keen to be friends than the other; and non-friendships, where neither chimp showed interest in the other. When the scientists looked at the patterns of friendships, they found that the older chimps had more mutual friendships and fewer one-sided friendships than younger chimps. Another feature seen in older humans was also spotted in the chimps. As the males got older, their levels of aggression gradually become less, meaning they started fewer fights and tended to threaten others in their group less often. The observations have left the researchers puzzled. According to an idea in psychology known as socio-emotional selectivity theory, older humans prefer more positive relationships because they are aware that time is running out. However, many animal experts argue that chimpanzees lack the human sense of mortality (死亡), suggesting something else is driving the behavior. Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, said in humans, the decrease in social circles with age is due to declining social motivation to get out and meet people combined by lack of opportunity. In chimpanzees, as older males compete less for mates, they may focus on close, reciprocal (互惠的) relationships with trusted partners, he said. 51._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【原创+改编】 52. 这种材质耐磨又防滑，最适合做运动鞋的鞋底。(material) _______________________________________________________________________________ 53. 他做事犹豫不决，从某种意义上说，就是缺乏自信的表现。(equal) _______________________________________________________________________________ 54. 乡村旅游让游客体验乡村生活，也帮助村民增加了至少一半的收入，一举两得。(by) _______________________________________________________________________________ 55. 无论遇到什么困难，这位科学家都能坚持研究，在多个领域取得突破，为人类做贡献。(However) _______________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing （25分） 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你校体育组在校园网就高三体育课程改革广泛征求意见，并提出两种方案：一、取消统一大课间操，改为自由安排。二、调整传统课程，增设健美操(aerobics)和太极拳(Tai Chi)作为选修课程。请你在论坛上发帖谈谈自己的看法，内容包括：你赞成哪种高三体育课程改革?并简要说明理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2026年高考押题预测卷（上海卷） II.Grammar and Vocabulary 姓名： SectionA 21, 22. 准考证号 23 24. 25. 26. 缺考标记 注意事项 考生禁止填涂缺考标 1.答题前，考生先将自已的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚。 只能由监考 27. 28. 用黑色字 的 填深填涂样例 2.请将准考证条码粘贴在右侧的[条码粘贴处]的方框内。 正确 错误 29. 30. [v][x] 色学的签字笔，字体工整 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂：非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑 1.IA][B][C][D] 2.[A][B][C][D] 3.A][B][C]ID] IV.Summary Writing 4.IA][B][C][D] 5.[A][B][C][D] 6.[A][B][C][D] 7.[A][B][C][D] 8.[A][B][C][D] 9.[A][B][C][D] 10.[A][B][C][D] 11.[A][B][C]ID] 12.lA][B][C]ID] 13.[A][B][C][D] 14.AJ[B][c][D] 15.A][B][C]ID] 16.[A][B][C][D] 17.A][B][C][D] 18.A][B][CJ[D] 19.[A][B][C][D] 20.[A][B][c][D] 31.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] DQ 32.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 33.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 34.A][B][C][D][E][FJ[G][H]IIJ[J][K] 35.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 36.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 37.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 38.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 39.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 40.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 41.AJ[B]IC][D]42.AJ[B][C][D]43.[A1[B][C][D144. [AJ[B][C][D]45.A][B][CJID]46.[A][B][C][D]47.A V.Translation [B][C][D148.AI[B][C]ID]49.A][B][c][D150.[AJ[B] [C][D]51.AJIB]IC][D]52.A1[B][CJ[D]53.A][B][c 72. [D]54.IAJ[B][C][D]55.[A][B][C1[D] 47.[A][B][C][D] 56.IA]IB][C][D]57.IA][B][c][D]58.IA][B][C][D] 59.[A][B][C][D]60.[A][B][C][D]61.[A][B][C][D] 62.IA][B][c][D]63.IA][B][C][D]64.IA][B][c][D] 65.[A1IBIICIID1 66.IAIIBIICIID1 67.[A][B][C][D][E][F] 68.[A][B][C][D][E][F] 69.IA][B][C][D][E][F] 70.IA][B][c][D][E][F] ■ 73. 74. 75. VI.Guided Writing ■ ■ ■