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2026年普通高等学校招生萍乡市第二次模拟考试 英 语 （120分钟，总分150分） 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。 2．每小题选出答案后，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。不能答在试卷上。 3．考试结束，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What will the speakers do next? A. Build a nest for the bird. B. Wait for the parent birds. C. Treat the injured bird. 2. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Present his paper idea to Prof. Lee. B. Choose French Literature this term. C. Sign up for Prof. Smith’s class. 3. Why is Tom late? A. He woke up late. B. The subway was delayed. C. He missed the first bus. 4. How does the woman view the man’s career development? A. It’s smooth. B. It’s risky. C. It’s unpredictable. 5. What benefit can the man get from doing puzzles? A. Managing his time better. B. Improving his eyesight. C. Keeping his mind sharp. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What percentage of the woman’s monthly income goes to entertainment? A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 50%. 7. What will the man do? A. Create his budget plan. B. Quit buying sports shoes. C. Open a savings account. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A fitness coach. 9. What keeps the woman from exercising? A. Lack of interest. B. Fear of injury. C. Lack of time. 10. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Find a workout partner in the gym. B. Include exercise into her daily routine. C. Get some professional fitness equipment. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Why was Luisa Yu given the award? A. She was popular on social media as a travel blogger. B. Her travel experiences have inspired many people. C. She has travelled to the most places in the world. 12. When did Luisa Yu finish her visits to all the UN countries? A. In 2021. B. In 2022. C. In 2023. 13. What did Luisa Yu do in Dubai? A. She went skydiving. B. She learnt a local song. C. She enjoyed a surprise party. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What did the woman see robots do in Shenzhen? A. Run a marathon. B. Sweep the streets. C. Perform a dance. 15. What extra service does the robot 6S store offer compared to the 4S store? A. Rental service. B. After-sales service. C. Customer feedback service. 16. What does the man say about the World Robot Contest? A. It’s for university students majoring in AI. B. It involves participants from around the world. C. It is held every four years in different countries. 17. Where will the woman compete next? A. In Shenzhen. B. In Zhengzhou. C. In Sanya. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of KSES? A. To promote elephant tourism in Thailand. B. To improve the living standards of elephants. C. To provide formal training for elephant keepers. 19. What rule must volunteers follow? A. Feed elephants at fixed times. B. Keep elephants in protected areas. C. Maintain a distance from elephants. 20. What will the speaker probably talk about next? A. Her village life with the locals. B. Ways to register for KSES. C. Her weekly work schedule. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 A The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is open to U. S. students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who compete at a Society-affiliated science fair in the United States, recognizing outstanding student research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate either as individuals or as part of a team. Team project rules ● Up to 3 members. ● Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. ● Members are judged individually — it is possible that only some members advance. Requirements ● All research must be the student’s own work. ● Projects involving human subjects or animals require ethics review. ● All application materials must be in English. Awards ● Top 300 Students: $125, an award ribbon, and a one-year subscription to Science News Explores magazine. ● Top 30 Finalists: $500, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. ● STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives $3,500 and second place receives $2,500 to support a summer camp. Both first and second place winners also receive an iPad. Click here to know more about other awards. Competition Timeline & Process Stage Time Period Action Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1, 2026 Participate in a JIC-affiliated regional science fair and place in the top 10% to earn nomination and national competition qualification Submit Application February 1,2026 – June 10,2026 Submit online application with project abstract, full research report, and supporting materials Top 300 Announced September 2,2026 Semifinalists announced Top 30 Announced September 16,2026 Finalists announced National Finals October 2026 In-person judging and awards ceremony 1. Which of the following is a team project rule? A. Hand in a joint application. B. Work with at least two partners. C. Detail personal contribution. D. Ensure all members advance. 2. What can we learn about the STEM Awards? A. Only first place winners get an iPad. B. First prize in each category is $3,500. C. Awards are mainly for Science and Engineering. D. Second prize winners can’t attend the summer camp. 3. Which is the correct order of the competition process? ① National Finals ② Application submission ③ National Qualification ④ Semifinalist announcement A. ③→②→④→① B. ②→③→①→④ C. ④→①→③→② D. ③→④→②→① 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了2026年赛默飞世尔科技青少年创新挑战赛的规则、奖项及流程。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Team project rules部分“Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. (每个成员必须提交单独的申请，并清楚地描述他们的个人贡献。)”可知，团队项目规则要求详细说明个人贡献。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Awards部分“STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives 3,500 (STEM奖：科学、技术、工程和数学类奖项。第一名获得3500美元)”可知，STEM奖中每个类别的第一名奖金是3500美元。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Competition Timeline & Process部分的表格中“Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1,2026 (地区资格赛 2025年11月1日-2026年6月1日)”；“Submit Application February 1, 2026 – June 10, 2026 (提交申请 2026年2月1日-2026年6月10日)”；“Top 300 Announced September 2, 2026 (前300名公布：2026年9月2日)”以及“National Finals October 2026 (全国总决赛 2026年10月)”可知，正确的顺序是地区资格赛→提交申请→半决赛选手公布→全国总决赛，即③→②→④→①。 B Maggie Aderin, an award-winning UK astronomer and broadcaster, has worked on the James Webb and Gemini telescopes. Her autobiography Starchild records her journey from a sci-fi-obsessed child to a leading scientist, as well as her views on neurodiversity, diversity in science, and the power of astronomy. Growing up in inner-city London, Aderin dreamed of going into space, inspired by Star Trek. She attended 13 schools in 12 years due to her parents’ divorce, and undiagnosed dyslexia (阅读障碍) made her fall behind. At 14, she built her own telescope after learning from The Sky at Night, a BBC program she later hosted. Her father, a Nigerian immigrant, instilled in her the value of education. For both father and daughter, the moon became a symbol of hope: it guided him on unlit roads in Nigeria, and shone brightly for her amid the city’s starless skies. Aderin is open about her neurodiversity. “To be a role model, you don’t have to be perfect,” she says. “I have dyslexia and ADHD — I can’t spell well and am often late. It’s all part of my neurodiversity, and yet I am reaching for the stars.” She believes everyone has something inside them that burns bright. “The key is to find out what sets your heart on fire.” Throughout her career, Aderin has often been underestimated, once mistaken for a cleaner or a tea lady. Being the only Black woman in her field, she now reframes these experiences as opportunities, stressing that science thrives on diversity. “Groups of similar-minded people think alike, hindering groundbreaking leaps in technology and in understanding.” When it comes to astronomy, she notes it is the pure quest for knowledge. “To me, it’s like poetry and art, enlivening the spirit. Every culture has looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there,” she says. During the pandemic, she encouraged people to look up: “A broader perspective helps.” 4. What can be inferred about Aderin’s early years? A. Dyslexia kept her from schooling. B. Her father pushed her into astronomy. C. Her interest in space arose from Sci-fi. D. She received little support from her family. 5. Why does the author mention the moon in paragraph 2? A. To contrast urban and rural environments. B. To indicate a shared source of hope. C. To show Aderin’s admiration for her father. D. To explain Aderin’s way to choose her career. 6. What does Aderin think of her being underestimated? A. A motivation to work harder. B. A chance to value diversity. C. A challenge for female scientists. D. A reminder of Black women’s difficulties. 7. What message does the text mainly convey? A. Role models are expected to be perfect. B. Astronomy appeals to people across cultures. C. Personal hardships can fuel scientific progress. D. Diversity and perseverance drive breakthroughs. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了英国天文学家Maggie Aderin的成长经历、职业成就及对多样性和坚持的看法。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Growing up in inner-city London, Aderin dreamed of going into space, inspired by Star Trek.(Aderin在伦敦市中心长大，受《星际迷航》启发，她从小就梦想飞向太空。)”可知，Aderin对太空的兴趣源于科幻小说。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“For both father and daughter, the moon became a symbol of hope: it guided him on unlit roads in Nigeria, and shone brightly for her amid the city’s starless skies.(对父女俩来说，月亮成了希望的象征：在尼日利亚没有灯光的道路上，月亮指引着他前行；在城市无星的夜空中，月亮为她照亮。)”可知，作者在第二段提到月亮是为了表明一个共同的希望来源。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Being the only Black woman in her field, she now reframes these experiences as opportunities, stressing that science thrives on diversity.(作为她所在领域唯一的黑人女性，她现在将这些经历重新定义为机会，强调科学因多样性而繁荣。)”可知，Aderin认为她被低估是一次重视多样性的机会。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中“She believes everyone has something inside them that burns bright. “The key is to find out what sets your heart on fire.”(她相信每个人内心都有一些燃烧得很亮的东西。“关键是找出什么点燃了你的心。”)”以及第四段中“Groups of similar-minded people think alike, hindering groundbreaking leaps in technology and in understanding.(志同道合的人想法相似，阻碍了技术和理解上的突破性飞跃。)”可知，文章主要传达了多样性和坚持推动突破的信息。 C In an episode of Friends, actor Joey is asked to host a charity show. “A little good deed... plus some TV exposure, now that’s the kind of math Joey likes to do!” he exclaims, while his friend Phoebe calls it “totally selfish”. This scene captures a common human tendency: our suspicion of do-gooders, especially when they might benefit from their actions. This instinct is explored in a recent paper on “do-gooder derogation (行善者贬损)”. Research shows that we often look for someone’s hidden motive, and once found, we may judge them even more harshly than those who act with obvious self-interest. For instance, in a classic experiment called the public goods game, participants who contributed the most money to a shared pool were often criticized just as badly by other players as those who contributed nothing at all. Psychologist Nichola argues that we are all playing a “status game”, suspicious of anyone who might be faking virtue to boost their own standing. Studies confirm this, revealing a phenomenon known as the “tainted altruism effect” (被玷污的利他效应). Imagine your friend Andy volunteers at a homeless shelter. You later discover he is only doing so to get a date with the manager. Studies suggest we view Andy more negatively than someone who took a job at a coffee shop for the same romantic motive. We are more judgemental of the person hiding self-interest behind a charitable act. Hafenbrädl, a researcher at the University of Navarra, suggests this judgment stems from a calculation weighing the social rewards someone gets against the cost of their deed. In one experiment, a resort owner who spent $100,000 cleaning local beaches was considered less moral when he used the act to advertise his business than when he kept it quiet. Interestingly, Hafenbrädl found that people who donated blood or gave to charity for their own sense of self-satisfaction were considered more moral than those seeking to enhance their reputation. Perhaps Joey is right: pure altruism may not exist. But personally, I am happy to forgive the “warm glow” that comes from helping others, if it means there is a little more kindness in the world. 8. What does the “tainted altruism effect” refer to? A. Judging generous people positively. B. Valuing ordinary jobs over volunteering. C. Rewarding those who seek social recognition. D. Criticizing charitable acts with hidden motives. 9. What can be learned from Hafenbrädl’s experiment? A. Publicity lowers moral credit. B. Cost alone decides moral worth. C. Actions matter more than motives. D. People undervalue environmental acts. 10. What is the author’s attitude towards the “warm glow” of helping others? A. Tolerant. B. Skeptical. C. Indifferent. D. Critical. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Disappearance of Pure Altruism B. The Hidden Cost of Being Kind to Others C. Why Are We Suspicious of Do-gooders? D. How to Perform Truly Selfless Good Deeds? 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要探讨了人们对行善者的怀疑态度，即“行善者贬损”现象，分析了这一现象产生的原因，并通过相关实验进行验证，最后作者表达了自己对帮助他人所带来的“温暖光芒”的宽容态度。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Studies confirm this, revealing a phenomenon known as the “tainted altruism effect” (被玷污的利他效应). Imagine your friend Andy volunteers at a homeless shelter. You later discover he is only doing so to get a date with the manager. Studies suggest we view Andy more negatively than someone who took a job at a coffee shop for the same romantic motive. We are more judgmental of the person hiding self-interest behind a charitable act(研究证实了这一点，揭示了一种被称为“被玷污的利他效应”的现象。想象一下，你的朋友安迪在一家无家可归者收容所做志愿者。你后来发现他这样做只是为了和管理人员约会。研究表明，与出于同样浪漫动机在咖啡店工作的人相比，我们对安迪的看法更消极。我们对在慈善行为背后隐藏私利的人更严厉地批评)”可知，“被玷污的利他效应”指的是批评有隐藏动机的慈善行为。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In one experiment, a resort owner who spent $100,000 cleaning local beaches was considered less moral when he used the act to advertise his business than when he kept it quiet.(在一项实验中，一位花费10万美元清理当地海滩的度假村老板，当他用这一行为来宣传自己的生意时，比他不声张时被认为更不道德)”可知，度假村老板宣传自己的生意，导致被认为不道德，可推理出从Hafenbrädl的实验中可以得知宣传会降低道德信誉。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But personally, I am happy to forgive the “warm glow” that comes from helping others, if it means there is a little more kindness in the world(但就我个人而言，如果这意味着世界上多一点善良，我很乐意原谅帮助他人所带来的“温暖光芒”)”可知，作者乐意原谅帮助他人所带来的“温暖光芒”，可推理出作者对帮助他人所带来的“温暖光芒”持宽容态度。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“This scene captures a common human tendency: our suspicion of do-gooders, especially when they might benefit from their actions.(这一场景捕捉到了人类的一种常见倾向：我们对行善者的怀疑，尤其是当他们可能从自己的行为中受益时)”、第三段“Studies confirm this, revealing a phenomenon known as the “tainted altruism effect” (被玷污的利他效应). Imagine your friend Andy volunteers at a homeless shelter. You later discover he is only doing so to get a date with the manager. Studies suggest we view Andy more negatively than someone who took a job at a coffee shop for the same romantic motive. We are more judgmental of the person hiding self-interest behind a charitable act(研究证实了这一点，揭示了一种被称为“被玷污的利他效应”的现象。想象一下，你的朋友安迪在一家无家可归者收容所做志愿者。你后来发现他这样做只是为了和管理人员约会。研究表明，与出于同样浪漫动机在咖啡店工作的人相比，我们对安迪的看法更消极。我们对在慈善行为背后隐藏私利的人有更为苛刻的评价)”以及最后一段“But personally, I am happy to forgive the “warm glow” that comes from helping others, if it means there is a little more kindness in the world(但就我个人而言，如果这意味着世界上多一点善良，我很乐意原谅帮助他人所带来的“温暖光芒”)”可知，文章主要探讨了人们对行善者的怀疑态度，即“行善者贬损”现象，分析了这一现象产生的原因，并通过相关实验进行验证。所以C项“Why Are We Suspicious of Do-gooders?(为什么我们对行善者持怀疑态度？)”是本文最佳标题。 D Autonomous vehicles face many risks as they set out on the road, and even the best robots struggled to make sense of complex environments as quickly as humans. Recently, researchers have taken inspiration from the human eye to develop a new artificial-vision system that is four times faster than current technology. Many robots use cameras and optical flow (光流) to perceive motion. Optical-flow algorithms (算法) use brightness changes between images to work out the robot’s motion and that of nearby objects. Optical-flow methods need, however, much calculation. Distinguishing different objects in a single image can take over 0.6 seconds. This can be costly. For an autonomous vehicle driving at motorway speeds, every half-second delay leads to around 12 metres of travel with outdated information. The efficiency of human vision benefits from the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) (外侧膝状体) in the brain. The LGN receives and passes visual information, guiding the processing power to prioritize areas with significant changes in space or time, such as moving objects. Researchers sought to introduce an LGN-like layer into artificial vision systems. Traditional computer chips struggle to achieve high-speed processing due to the separation of processing and storage. Thus, they turned to so-called neuromorphic (神经形态的) hardware to solve that problem, and developed a novel piece of neuromorphic kit to imitate the LGN, which can quickly identify moving areas and guide optical-flow algorithms to focus on them. Tested in a variety of contexts, the new system operated at approximately four times the speed of existing optical-flow methods while maintaining or improving accuracy. Performance increases were particularly notable for autonomous driving, where the accuracy doubled. Yet the system still relies on conventional algorithms. Although it does well in prioritizing images, it can never avoid accuracy decrease for scenes with complex motion — a familiar impediment for optical flow. The researchers hope that their system will increase the variety and complexity of settings in which robotics can be applied and interactions between humans and life-like robots may soon occur in millions of homes. 12. What is the limitation of optical-flow algorithms according to paragraph 2? A. High expense in practical operation. B. Insufficient efficiency in real-life use. C. Occasional mistakes in complex calculation. D. Less flexibility in changing environments. 13. How did researchers improve the existing system? A. By adding visual information. B. By upgrading optical-flow algorithms. C. By separating processing from storage. D. By employing a new neuromorphic device. 14. How is the performance of the new system in tests? A. It shines in both speed and accuracy. B. It works poorly in autonomous driving. C. It fully covers human-robot interactions. D. It totally abandons traditional algorithms. 15. What does the underlined word “impediment ” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Risk. B. Strength. C. Barrier. D. Purpose. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了研究人员受人类眼睛启发开发出更高效的人工视觉系统。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Optical-flow methods need, however, much calculation. Distinguishing different objects in a single image can take over 0.6 seconds. This can be costly. For an autonomous vehicle driving at motorway speeds, every half-second delay leads to around 12 metres of travel with outdated information.(然而，光流方法需要大量的计算。在单个图像中区分不同的物体可能需要0.6秒以上。这可能会付出高昂的代价。对于以高速公路速度行驶的自动驾驶汽车来说，每半秒的延迟都会导致以过时信息行驶约12米。)”可知，光流算法在实际应用中的效率不足。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Thus, they turned to so-called neuromorphic (神经形态的) hardware to solve that problem, and developed a novel piece of neuromorphic kit to imitate the LGN, which can quickly identify moving areas and guide optical-flow algorithms to focus on them.(因此，他们求助于所谓的神经形态硬件来解决这个问题，并开发了一种新型的神经形态工具包来模拟LGN，它可以快速识别移动区域并引导光流算法聚焦于这些区域。)”可知，研究人员通过采用一种新的神经形态设备来改进现有系统。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Tested in a variety of contexts, the new system operated at approximately four times the speed of existing optical-flow methods while maintaining or improving accuracy. Performance increases were particularly notable for autonomous driving, where the accuracy doubled.(在各种环境下进行测试，新系统的运行速度大约是现有光流方法的四倍，同时保持或提高了准确性。对于自动驾驶来说，性能提升尤为显著，准确率提高了一倍。)”可知，新系统在测试中在速度和准确性方面表现出色。 【15题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段中“Yet the system still relies on conventional algorithms. Although it does well in prioritizing images, it can never avoid accuracy decrease for scenes with complex motion — a familiar impediment for optical flow.(然而，该系统仍然依赖于传统算法。尽管它在图像优先级排序方面做得很好，但对于具有复杂运动的场景，它永远无法避免准确性的下降——这是光流的一个熟悉的____。)”可知，该系统仍然依赖于传统算法，对于具有复杂运动的场景，它永远无法避免准确性的下降，这是光流的一个熟悉的“障碍”。所以impediment意为“障碍”，与barrier意思相近。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many rely on puzzles or apps to sharpen minds. ____16____ Our study of over 250,000 participants confirms that physical activity enhances cognitive abilities at any age. Activities such as walking or cycling can increase the size of the hippocampus (海马结构), the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning. ____17____ More intense workouts, such as running or high-intensity interval training, can further boost the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself. This helps you learn more quickly and stay mentally sharp. The world’s population is aging. By 2030, one in six people will be aged over 60. With that comes a rising risk of cognitive disorders. ____18____ Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, or at least 75 minutes of more vigorous activity, like running. It’s also important to include muscle-strengthening exercises, such as lifting weights, into workouts at least twice a week. You don’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights to benefit. ____19____ Importantly, these forms of movement are inclusive. They can be done at home or outdoors, suiting all fitness levels. Still, find time for structured exercise like regular yoga classes for full brain benefits. If you’re a grandparent, consider playing virtual tennis or bowling with your grandchild. If you’re a teenager with signs of ADHD, try a dance class, and see if it impacts your concentration in class. If you’re a busy parent, squeeze in 20 minutes of yoga for a clearer head. ____20____ Workplaces and schools are taking note: adding physical activity boosts attention and academic performance. Exercise remains a powerful, accessible tool for brain health. A. Meanwhile, one in three adults aren’t active enough. B. Different exercises benefit brain function differently. C. Here are practical ways to add exercise to your daily life. D. In each case, you’re tuning your brain, not just exercising. E. Low-intensity activities like yoga can be equally effective. F. But research shows exercise also boosts memory and brain health. G. One study shows a year of aerobic exercise grew older adults’ hippocampi by 2%. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了运动对大脑健康的益处，并提供了将运动融入日常生活的实用建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“Many rely on puzzles or apps to sharpen minds.(许多人依靠拼图或应用程序来锻炼思维。)”及下文“Our study of over 250,000 participants confirms that physical activity enhances cognitive abilities at any age.(我们对超过25万名参与者的研究证实，体育活动在任何年龄段都能提高认知能力。)”可知，上文提到许多人依赖拼图或应用程序来锻炼思维，下文则指出体育活动能提高认知能力，本空应说明运动对大脑健康也有益处。F选项“但研究表明，运动也能增强记忆力和大脑健康。”能承上启下，符合语境。 【17题详解】 由上文“Activities such as walking or cycling can increase the size of the hippocampus (海马结构), the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning. (步行或骑自行车等活动可以增加海马体的大小，海马体是大脑中负责记忆和学习的部分。)”及下文“More intense workouts, such as running or high-intensity interval training, can further boost the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself. (更剧烈的运动，如跑步或高强度间歇训练，可以进一步提高大脑适应和重新布线的能力。)”可知，上文提到步行或骑自行车等活动可以增加海马体的大小，下文则指出更剧烈的运动可以进一步提高大脑适应和重新布线的能力，本空应进一步说明某种运动对海马体的具体影响。G选项“一项研究表明，一年的有氧运动使老年人的海马体增大了2%。”能承接上文，符合语境。 【18题详解】 由上文“With that comes a rising risk of cognitive disorders.(随之而来的是认知障碍风险的上升。)”及下文“Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, or at least 75 minutes of more vigorous activity, like running.(成年人每周应至少进行150分钟的中等强度运动，或至少进行75分钟的更剧烈的运动，如跑步。)”可知，上文提到认知障碍风险的上升，下文则给出了成年人每周应进行的运动量建议，本空应说明成年人运动不足的现状。A选项“与此同时，三分之一的成年人运动不足。”能承上启下，符合语境。 【19题详解】 由上文“You don’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights to benefit.(你不需要跑马拉松或举重来获得益处。)”及下文“Importantly, these forms of movement are inclusive.(重要的是，这些运动形式是包容性的。)”可知，上文提到不需要进行高强度的运动来获得益处，下文则指出这些运动形式是包容性的，本空应说明低强度运动同样有效。E选项“像瑜伽这样的低强度活动同样有效。”能承上启下，符合语境。 【20题详解】 由上文“If you’re a grandparent, consider playing virtual tennis or bowling with your grandchild. If you’re a teenager with signs of ADHD, try a dance class, and see if it impacts your concentration in class. If you’re a busy parent, squeeze in 20 minutes of yoga for a clearer head.(如果你是祖父母，考虑和孙子孙女玩虚拟网球或保龄球。如果你是一个有多动症迹象的青少年，试着参加舞蹈课，看看它是否会影响你在课堂上的注意力。如果你是一个忙碌的父母，抽出20分钟做瑜伽，让头脑更清醒。)”可知，上文给出了针对不同人群的运动建议，本空应说明这些运动建议的共同点，即它们都能调整大脑状态。D选项“In each case, you’re tuning your brain, not just exercising.(在每种情况下，你都是在调整你的大脑，而不仅仅是在锻炼。)”能总结上文，符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For many students in special education, school spirit and extracurricular experiences look different. There are no team shirts, no cheerleading uniforms, and often fewer ____21____ to take part in activities other kids enjoy. That reality ____22____ with Massey, a special education teacher in Georgia. Every day, he watched his students sit on the sidelines while others ____23____ weekend adventures. The disappointment in their eyes ____24____ on his mind. He decided to do something about it. Planning the trip required extensive ____25____. Multiple buses and support vehicles were arranged to ____26____ students with complex medical needs, including those requiring oxygen or feeding tubes. Still, with the help of volunteers and ____27____, Massey secretly planned something extraordinary: the students’ first-ever overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge — with all costs ____28____. When the day arrived, Massey’s heart ____29____. Would everything go smoothly? His fears ____30____ the moment he saw the children’s faces light up. Each student received gift cards at check-in, giving them the chance to make choices ____31____ — including buying their own lunches. As the buses traveled, the county officer personally ____32____ them, highlighting just how much the community cared for the students. For Massey, the ____33____ was simple. “I know life has been hard,” he said, his voice ____34____ with emotion. “But we will do everything we can to make sure you’re included, you’re important, and you ____35____.” 21. A. opportunities B. interests C. responsibilities D. excuses 22. A. began B. stayed C. mixed D. worked 23. A. messed B. postponed C. dismissed D. shared 24. A. weighed B. focused C. depended D. moved 25. A. creation B. discussion C. involvement D. improvement 26. A. prepare B. accommodate C. connect D. allow 27. A. cheers B. promises C. donations D. instructions 28. A. covered B. increased C. accepted D. ignored 29. A. hurt B. broke C. beat D. pounded 30. A. dragged on B. melted away C. welled up D. dropped out 31. A. hurriedly B. carefully C. independently D. officially 32. A. accompanied B. invited C. reminded D. thanked 33. A. issue B. task C. technique D. message 34. A. sharp B. thick C. weak D. calm 35. A. succeed B. survive C. matter D. respond 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了一位特殊教育教师为特殊学生策划并组织了一次难忘的过夜旅行，传递了关爱与包容的信息。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：没有队服，没有啦啦队制服，而且往往很少有机会参加其他孩子喜欢的活动。A. opportunities机会；B. interests兴趣；C. responsibilities责任；D. excuses借口。根据后文“to take part in activities other kids enjoy”可知，特殊教育的学生很少有机会参加其他孩子喜欢的活动。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：佐治亚州特殊教育教师梅西一直面对这样的现实。A. began开始；B. stayed持续面对，停留；C. mixed混合；D. worked工作。根据后文“Every day, he watched his students sit on the sidelines while others ______ weekend adventures. The disappointment in their eyes ______ on his mind. He decided to do something about it”可知，他每天看着学生落寞旁观，说明这种现实长期存在，他一直面对这样的现实。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：每天，他都看着学生们坐在场边，而其他人则分享周末的冒险经历。A. messed弄乱；B. postponed推迟；C. dismissed解散；D. shared分享。根据后文“weekend adventures”可知，对比特殊学生旁观，普通孩子分享周末的冒险经历。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们眼中的失望一直萦绕在他的心头。A. weighed称重；B. focused集中；C. depended依靠；D. moved移动。根据后文“on his mind”可知，孩子们眼中的失落让他心事重重。weigh on one’s mind为固定短语，意为“使某人忧心忡忡”。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：规划这次旅行需要广泛的参与。A. creation创造；B. discussion讨论；C. involvement参与；D. improvement改善。根据后文“Multiple buses and support vehicles were arranged to ______ students with complex medical needs, including those requiring oxygen or feeding tubes. Still, with the help of volunteers”可知，后文描述安排多辆车辆、医护保障、志愿者协助，说明筹备需要多方投入参与。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：安排了多辆巴士和支援车辆，以容纳有复杂医疗需求的学生，包括需要氧气或鼻饲管的学生。A. prepare准备；B. accommodate照顾，适配；C. connect连接；D. allow允许。根据后文“students with complex medical needs, including those requiring oxygen or feeding tubes”可知，针对需要吸氧、鼻饲管的特殊学生，车辆与设施要适配他们的特殊需求。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管如此，在志愿者和捐款的帮助下，梅西秘密地计划了一件非同寻常的事情：学生们有史以来第一次去大狼屋过夜——所有费用都已支付。A. cheers欢呼；B. promises承诺；C. donations捐款；D. instructions说明。根据后文“with all costs”可知，后文提到全程费用全包，可知有社会捐款提供资金支持。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：尽管如此，在志愿者和捐款的帮助下，梅西秘密地计划了一件非同寻常的事情：学生们有史以来第一次去大狼屋过夜——所有费用都已支付。A. covered覆盖，支付；B. increased增加；C. accepted接受；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“with all costs”可知，这次旅行的所有费用都已支付。cover costs为固定搭配，意为“承担费用”。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：当这一天到来时，梅西的心怦怦直跳。A. hurt伤害；B. broke打破；C. beat跳动；D. pounded（心脏等）怦怦地跳动。根据后文“Would everything go smoothly?”可知，梅西担心旅行是否一切顺利，因此心跳加速。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：当他看到孩子们的脸亮起来时，他的恐惧消失了。A. dragged on拖延；B. melted away消失；C. welled up涌出；D. dropped out退出。根据后文“the moment he saw the children’s faces light up”可知，看到孩子们开心的样子，梅西的恐惧消失了。 【31题详解】 考查副词。句意：每位学生在办理入住手续时都收到了礼品卡，让他们有机会独立做出选择——包括自己买午餐。A. hurriedly匆忙地；B. carefully仔细地；C. independently独立地；D. officially正式地。根据后文“including buying their own lunches”可知，自主消费、自己做决定，体现独立选择权。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：当巴士行驶时，县警官亲自陪同他们，突显了社区对学生的关心。A. accompanied陪同；B. invited邀请；C. reminded提醒；D. thanked感谢。根据后文“highlighting just how much the community cared for the students”可知，县警官亲自陪同学生，突显了社区对学生的关心。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：对梅西来说，信息很简单。A. issue问题；B. task任务；C. technique技术；D. message信息。根据后文“But we will do everything we can to make sure you’re included, you’re important”可知，梅西想传递的信息很简单，即确保学生被包容、被重视。 【34题详解】 考查形容词。句意：“我知道生活很艰难，”他说，声音因激动而哽咽。A. sharp尖锐的；B. thick厚的；C. weak虚弱的；D. calm平静的。根据后文“with emotion”可知，梅西的声音因激动而哽咽。thick with emotion为固定短语，意为“因激动而哽咽”。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：但我们会尽一切努力确保你被包容，你很重要，你很要紧。A. succeed成功；B. survive生存；C. matter重要，要紧；D. respond回答。根据上文“you’re important”结合前文包容、接纳、重视的主旨可知，matter贴合“你本身很重要”的暖心语境。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 With the Chinese New Year atmosphere lingering, a vibrant Yingge performance ____36____ (stage) by Chinese and Thai performers in eastern Thailand. Running from Feb 28 to March 1, the second Phanat Nikhom Yingge festival attracted seven teams, including China’s Nigou Yingge Team and several Thai teams, ____37____ marked a key moment in Sino-Thai cultural dialogues. Yingge dance, a combination of drama, dance and martial arts, ____38____ (be) a Chinese national intangible cultural heritage. Over a century ago, it was introduced to Thailand by Chinese migrants and has since flourished. Among all the performances, the Nigou Team’s show stood out, with their movements performed ____39____ (dynamic). District Chief Chayapol said at the festival’s opening ceremony, “We hope to take this festival as ____40____ platform to promote cultural exchanges.” Zhang Zhongbing, coach of Nigou Team, noted that the team, ____41____ (consist) of 40 members, was invited to Thailand for the first time. Local performer Thana commented that this year’s event was larger than ____42____ of last year and he felt no tiredness. ____43____ the language barrier, the two sides had in-depth exchanges on facial painting and performing techniques. The performance drew a crowd of Thai ____44____ (local) and tourists, who were captivated by the performers’ dynamic movements. A Chinese spectator shared that the performances gave him a strong sense of ____45____ (familiar). Chonburi Governor stated that the province will promote Yingge as a cultural symbol, using it to boost local tourism. 【答案】36. was staged 37. which 38. is 39. dynamically 40. a 41. consisting 42. that 43. Despite 44. locals 45. familiarity 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了中泰英歌舞表演在泰国举行，促进了中泰文化交流，受到当地民众和游客的欢迎。 【36题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：中国新年气氛尚存，一场由中泰演员表演的英歌舞在泰国东部上演。stage(上演)是谓语动词，与主语“a vibrant Yingge performance”之间是被动关系，结合语境可知，讲述过去发生的事情用一般过去时，且主语是单数名词，谓语动词用单数形式was staged。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：第二届Phanat Nikhom英歌舞节于2月28日至3月1日举行，吸引了包括中国泥沟英歌队和几支泰国队在内的七支队伍，这标志着中泰文化对话的一个关键时刻。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整个句子，关系词将其代入从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导从句。 【38题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：英歌舞是集戏剧、舞蹈和武术于一体的中国国家级非物质文化遗产。 提示词be作谓语，陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语“Yingge dance”是单数名词，谓语动词用单数形式is。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：在所有的表演中，泥沟队的表演最为突出，他们的动作充满活力。提示词修饰动词“performed”，用副词dynamically作状语，意为“充满活力地”。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：我们希望以这个节日作为一个平台，促进文化交流。platform(平台)是可数名词单数，此处表示“一个平台”，泛指，且platform发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：泥沟队教练张忠兵指出，这支由40名成员组成的队伍是首次受邀来到泰国。“(consist) of 40 members”作定语，consist of(由……组成)用非谓语动词形式，没有被动形式，用现在分词。 【42题详解】 考查指示代词。句意：当地表演者塔纳评论说，今年的活动比去年更大，他并没有感到疲倦。空格处指代前面的名词“event”，用指示代词that避免重复，属于同类异物，特指。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：尽管存在语言障碍，双方在面部彩绘和表演技巧方面进行了深入交流。根据句意可知，前后文是转折关系，用介词despite，意为“尽管”，首字母大写。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：这场表演吸引了众多泰国当地人和游客，他们被表演者充满活力的动作所吸引。提示词local作宾语，是名词，意为“当地人”，结合句意和“tourists”可知，此处用复数形式表泛指。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：一位中国观众表示，这些表演让他有一种强烈的熟悉感。提示词作介词of的宾语，用名词familiarity，意为“熟悉”，是不可数名词。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你校邀请科技领域专家开展了“AI与青少年生活”的主题讲座。请你为学校英文报写一篇活动报道，内容包括： （1）活动内容； （2）活动意义。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A Fascinating Lecture: AI and Teenagers’ Life Last Friday, our school held a fascinating lecture themed “AI and Teenagers’ Life”, featuring a distinguished expert in the technology field. The expert explained AI’s various applications in teenagers’ study and daily life. He also discussed hot topics like AI ethics, sparking heated discussions among students. This enlightening event not only broadened students’ horizons on cutting-edge technology but also ignited their passion for scientific exploration. It has been widely praised by both teachers and students for its profound significance. “The lecture helped me gain a better understanding of AI and inspired me to explore more about science and technology in the future,” shared a senior student. 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生为学校英文报写一篇关于“AI与青少年生活”主题讲座的活动报道，内容包括活动内容和活动意义。 【详解】1.词汇积累 迷人的：fascinating → enchanting 著名的：distinguished → renowned 热点：hot → trending 激情：passion → enthusiasm 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：This enlightening event not only broadened students’ horizons on cutting-edge technology but also ignited their passion for scientific exploration. 拓展句：Not only did this enlightening event broaden students’ horizons on cutting-edge technology, but also it ignited their passion for scientific exploration. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last Friday, our school held a fascinating lecture themed “AI and Teenagers’ Life”, featuring a distinguished expert in the technology field. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】“The lecture helped me gain a better understanding of AI and inspired me to explore more about science and technology in the future,” shared a senior student. (运用了不定式作宾补) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was in high school before I realized my father had a birth problem. He had a harelip and cleft palate (唇腭裂), but to me, he’d looked the same since the day I was born. I still remember kissing him goodnight as a kid and asking if my nose would go flat after a lifetime of kisses. He smiled and assured me it wouldn’t, but I remembered a twinkle in his eyes. I was sure he was marveling about a daughter who thought her kisses, not thirty-three operations, had reshaped his face. My father was kind, patient, thoughtful and loving, my lifelong hero. Never did he let his appearance hold him back. When rejected for sales work for being “too unattractive”, he delivered goods by bike and made his own route. When turned away by the army, he became a volunteer. People always accepted his disability calmly when they met his warm smile and positive spirit. But as a so-called “sophisticated teen”, I grew embarrassed by him, barely tolerating being in the same room with the man who’d let me watch him shave every morning for a decade. The man I once admired now seemed hopelessly old-fashioned, especially compared to my trendy friends. One afternoon, my classmates and I were hanging out at my home, laughing and playing games in the living room. Suddenly, Dad walked in, his usual gentle smile on his face. He was eager to host them, hurrying to the kitchen to pour cold sodas and pop fresh popcorn, chatting softly with my friends as he handed out the snacks. Just then, one of my classmates tugged my sleeve and whispered, “What’s wrong with your dad?” His words hit me hard. I felt a sharp sting of shame. I mumbled an excuse, hurried all my classmates out and spoke to Dad in an impatient, cold tone when he looked at me in confusion, my face burning with embarrassment. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Amid the noise of my classmates leaving, I caught the look of hurt in Dad’s eyes. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I knew I had to make it right. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Amid the noise of my classmates leaving, I caught the look of hurt in Dad’s eyes. He froze by the coffee table, the half-full popcorn bowl still held in his hand, his usual warm smile fading away completely. He never scolded me, just murmured an apology for disturbing us, cleaned up the leftover snacks quietly and walked back to his room. I shut myself in my bedroom, and warm old memories flooded in: how he played with me as a kid, how he said my kisses were the best gift in the world. Shame quickly swallowed my foolish embarrassment. I knew I had to make it right. I walked straight to Dad’s room, threw myself into his arms and stammered out my sincere apology. I told him loudly that he was always my greatest hero, and I was the one who was wrong. Dad patted my back gently, with tears in his eyes. That day I learned that real beauty lives in a loving heart, and I will never forget the lesson that unconditional love is the most precious thing in life. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物情感变化为线索，主要讲述了作者因父亲先天唇腭裂而在同学面前感到羞耻，赶走同学并冷落父亲，事后陷入自责与回忆，最终向父亲道歉并领悟到真正的美在于内心的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写父亲失落沉默的样子，以及作者回忆往事、心生愧疚。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写作者主动道歉，父女和解，作者领悟内在美的真谛。 2.续写线索：父亲神情受伤——默默收拾离开——回忆温暖过往——内心满心愧疚——主动诚恳道歉——领悟真爱与大美 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拿着：hold/grasp/grip ②低声说：murmur/mutter/whisper 情绪类 ①尴尬：embarrassment/awkwardness ②真诚：sincere/genuine/heartfelt 【点睛】【高分句型1】I told him loudly that he was always my greatest hero, and I was the one who was wrong. (运用了that引导的宾语从句、省略that的宾语从句和who引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】That day I learned that real beauty lives in a loving heart, and I will never forget the lesson that unconditional love is the most precious thing in life. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和that引导的同位语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年普通高等学校招生萍乡市第二次模拟考试 英 语 （120分钟，总分150分） 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。 2．每小题选出答案后，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。不能答在试卷上。 3．考试结束，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What will the speakers do next? A. Build a nest for the bird. B. Wait for the parent birds. C. Treat the injured bird. 2. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Present his paper idea to Prof. Lee. B. Choose French Literature this term. C. Sign up for Prof. Smith’s class. 3. Why is Tom late? A. He woke up late. B. The subway was delayed. C. He missed the first bus. 4. How does the woman view the man’s career development? A. It’s smooth. B. It’s risky. C. It’s unpredictable. 5. What benefit can the man get from doing puzzles? A. Managing his time better. B. Improving his eyesight. C. Keeping his mind sharp. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What percentage of the woman’s monthly income goes to entertainment? A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 50%. 7. What will the man do? A. Create his budget plan. B. Quit buying sports shoes. C. Open a savings account. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A fitness coach. 9. What keeps the woman from exercising? A. Lack of interest. B. Fear of injury. C. Lack of time. 10. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Find a workout partner in the gym. B. Include exercise into her daily routine. C. Get some professional fitness equipment. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Why was Luisa Yu given the award? A. She was popular on social media as a travel blogger. B. Her travel experiences have inspired many people. C. She has travelled to the most places in the world. 12. When did Luisa Yu finish her visits to all the UN countries? A. In 2021. B. In 2022. C. In 2023. 13. What did Luisa Yu do in Dubai? A. She went skydiving. B. She learnt a local song. C. She enjoyed a surprise party. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What did the woman see robots do in Shenzhen? A. Run a marathon. B. Sweep the streets. C. Perform a dance. 15. What extra service does the robot 6S store offer compared to the 4S store? A. Rental service. B. After-sales service. C. Customer feedback service. 16. What does the man say about the World Robot Contest? A. It’s for university students majoring in AI. B. It involves participants from around the world. C. It is held every four years in different countries. 17. Where will the woman compete next? A. In Shenzhen. B. In Zhengzhou. C. In Sanya. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of KSES? A. To promote elephant tourism in Thailand. B. To improve the living standards of elephants. C. To provide formal training for elephant keepers. 19. What rule must volunteers follow? A. Feed elephants at fixed times. B. Keep elephants in protected areas. C. Maintain a distance from elephants. 20. What will the speaker probably talk about next? A. Her village life with the locals. B. Ways to register for KSES. C. Her weekly work schedule. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 A The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is open to U. S. students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who compete at a Society-affiliated science fair in the United States, recognizing outstanding student research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate either as individuals or as part of a team. Team project rules ● Up to 3 members. ● Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution. ● Members are judged individually — it is possible that only some members advance. Requirements ● All research must be the student’s own work. ● Projects involving human subjects or animals require ethics review. ● All application materials must be in English. Awards ● Top 300 Students: $125, an award ribbon, and a one-year subscription to Science News Explores magazine. ● Top 30 Finalists: $500, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. ● STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives $3,500 and second place receives $2,500 to support a summer camp. Both first and second place winners also receive an iPad. Click here to know more about other awards. Competition Timeline & Process Stage Time Period Action Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1, 2026 Participate in a JIC-affiliated regional science fair and place in the top 10% to earn nomination and national competition qualification Submit Application February 1,2026 – June 10,2026 Submit online application with project abstract, full research report, and supporting materials Top 300 Announced September 2,2026 Semifinalists announced Top 30 Announced September 16,2026 Finalists announced National Finals October 2026 In-person judging and awards ceremony 1. Which of the following is a team project rule? A. Hand in a joint application. B. Work with at least two partners. C. Detail personal contribution. D. Ensure all members advance. 2. What can we learn about the STEM Awards? A. Only first place winners get an iPad. B. First prize in each category is $3,500. C. Awards are mainly for Science and Engineering. D. Second prize winners can’t attend the summer camp. 3. Which is the correct order of the competition process? ① National Finals ② Application submission ③ National Qualification ④ Semifinalist announcement A. ③→②→④→① B. ②→③→①→④ C. ④→①→③→② D. ③→④→②→① B Maggie Aderin, an award-winning UK astronomer and broadcaster, has worked on the James Webb and Gemini telescopes. Her autobiography Starchild records her journey from a sci-fi-obsessed child to a leading scientist, as well as her views on neurodiversity, diversity in science, and the power of astronomy. Growing up in inner-city London, Aderin dreamed of going into space, inspired by Star Trek. She attended 13 schools in 12 years due to her parents’ divorce, and undiagnosed dyslexia (阅读障碍) made her fall behind. At 14, she built her own telescope after learning from The Sky at Night, a BBC program she later hosted. Her father, a Nigerian immigrant, instilled in her the value of education. For both father and daughter, the moon became a symbol of hope: it guided him on unlit roads in Nigeria, and shone brightly for her amid the city’s starless skies. Aderin is open about her neurodiversity. “To be a role model, you don’t have to be perfect,” she says. “I have dyslexia and ADHD — I can’t spell well and am often late. It’s all part of my neurodiversity, and yet I am reaching for the stars.” She believes everyone has something inside them that burns bright. “The key is to find out what sets your heart on fire.” Throughout her career, Aderin has often been underestimated, once mistaken for a cleaner or a tea lady. Being the only Black woman in her field, she now reframes these experiences as opportunities, stressing that science thrives on diversity. “Groups of similar-minded people think alike, hindering groundbreaking leaps in technology and in understanding.” When it comes to astronomy, she notes it is the pure quest for knowledge. “To me, it’s like poetry and art, enlivening the spirit. Every culture has looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there,” she says. During the pandemic, she encouraged people to look up: “A broader perspective helps.” 4. What can be inferred about Aderin’s early years? A. Dyslexia kept her from schooling. B. Her father pushed her into astronomy. C. Her interest in space arose from Sci-fi. D. She received little support from her family. 5. Why does the author mention the moon in paragraph 2? A. To contrast urban and rural environments. B. To indicate a shared source of hope. C. To show Aderin’s admiration for her father. D. To explain Aderin’s way to choose her career. 6. What does Aderin think of her being underestimated? A. A motivation to work harder. B. A chance to value diversity. C. A challenge for female scientists. D. A reminder of Black women’s difficulties. 7. What message does the text mainly convey? A. Role models are expected to be perfect. B. Astronomy appeals to people across cultures. C. Personal hardships can fuel scientific progress. D. Diversity and perseverance drive breakthroughs. C In an episode of Friends, actor Joey is asked to host a charity show. “A little good deed... plus some TV exposure, now that’s the kind of math Joey likes to do!” he exclaims, while his friend Phoebe calls it “totally selfish”. This scene captures a common human tendency: our suspicion of do-gooders, especially when they might benefit from their actions. This instinct is explored in a recent paper on “do-gooder derogation (行善者贬损)”. Research shows that we often look for someone’s hidden motive, and once found, we may judge them even more harshly than those who act with obvious self-interest. For instance, in a classic experiment called the public goods game, participants who contributed the most money to a shared pool were often criticized just as badly by other players as those who contributed nothing at all. Psychologist Nichola argues that we are all playing a “status game”, suspicious of anyone who might be faking virtue to boost their own standing. Studies confirm this, revealing a phenomenon known as the “tainted altruism effect” (被玷污的利他效应). Imagine your friend Andy volunteers at a homeless shelter. You later discover he is only doing so to get a date with the manager. Studies suggest we view Andy more negatively than someone who took a job at a coffee shop for the same romantic motive. We are more judgemental of the person hiding self-interest behind a charitable act. Hafenbrädl, a researcher at the University of Navarra, suggests this judgment stems from a calculation weighing the social rewards someone gets against the cost of their deed. In one experiment, a resort owner who spent $100,000 cleaning local beaches was considered less moral when he used the act to advertise his business than when he kept it quiet. Interestingly, Hafenbrädl found that people who donated blood or gave to charity for their own sense of self-satisfaction were considered more moral than those seeking to enhance their reputation. Perhaps Joey is right: pure altruism may not exist. But personally, I am happy to forgive the “warm glow” that comes from helping others, if it means there is a little more kindness in the world. 8. What does the “tainted altruism effect” refer to? A. Judging generous people positively. B. Valuing ordinary jobs over volunteering. C. Rewarding those who seek social recognition. D. Criticizing charitable acts with hidden motives. 9. What can be learned from Hafenbrädl’s experiment? A. Publicity lowers moral credit. B. Cost alone decides moral worth. C. Actions matter more than motives. D. People undervalue environmental acts. 10. What is the author’s attitude towards the “warm glow” of helping others? A. Tolerant. B. Skeptical. C. Indifferent. D. Critical. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Disappearance of Pure Altruism B. The Hidden Cost of Being Kind to Others C. Why Are We Suspicious of Do-gooders? D. How to Perform Truly Selfless Good Deeds? D Autonomous vehicles face many risks as they set out on the road, and even the best robots struggled to make sense of complex environments as quickly as humans. Recently, researchers have taken inspiration from the human eye to develop a new artificial-vision system that is four times faster than current technology. Many robots use cameras and optical flow (光流) to perceive motion. Optical-flow algorithms (算法) use brightness changes between images to work out the robot’s motion and that of nearby objects. Optical-flow methods need, however, much calculation. Distinguishing different objects in a single image can take over 0.6 seconds. This can be costly. For an autonomous vehicle driving at motorway speeds, every half-second delay leads to around 12 metres of travel with outdated information. The efficiency of human vision benefits from the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) (外侧膝状体) in the brain. The LGN receives and passes visual information, guiding the processing power to prioritize areas with significant changes in space or time, such as moving objects. Researchers sought to introduce an LGN-like layer into artificial vision systems. Traditional computer chips struggle to achieve high-speed processing due to the separation of processing and storage. Thus, they turned to so-called neuromorphic (神经形态的) hardware to solve that problem, and developed a novel piece of neuromorphic kit to imitate the LGN, which can quickly identify moving areas and guide optical-flow algorithms to focus on them. Tested in a variety of contexts, the new system operated at approximately four times the speed of existing optical-flow methods while maintaining or improving accuracy. Performance increases were particularly notable for autonomous driving, where the accuracy doubled. Yet the system still relies on conventional algorithms. Although it does well in prioritizing images, it can never avoid accuracy decrease for scenes with complex motion — a familiar impediment for optical flow. The researchers hope that their system will increase the variety and complexity of settings in which robotics can be applied and interactions between humans and life-like robots may soon occur in millions of homes. 12. What is the limitation of optical-flow algorithms according to paragraph 2? A. High expense in practical operation. B. Insufficient efficiency in real-life use. C. Occasional mistakes in complex calculation. D. Less flexibility in changing environments. 13. How did researchers improve the existing system? A. By adding visual information. B. By upgrading optical-flow algorithms. C. By separating processing from storage. D. By employing a new neuromorphic device. 14. How is the performance of the new system in tests? A. It shines in both speed and accuracy. B. It works poorly in autonomous driving. C. It fully covers human-robot interactions. D. It totally abandons traditional algorithms. 15. What does the underlined word “impediment ” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Risk. B. Strength. C. Barrier. D. Purpose. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many rely on puzzles or apps to sharpen minds. ____16____ Our study of over 250,000 participants confirms that physical activity enhances cognitive abilities at any age. Activities such as walking or cycling can increase the size of the hippocampus (海马结构), the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning. ____17____ More intense workouts, such as running or high-intensity interval training, can further boost the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself. This helps you learn more quickly and stay mentally sharp. The world’s population is aging. By 2030, one in six people will be aged over 60. With that comes a rising risk of cognitive disorders. ____18____ Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, or at least 75 minutes of more vigorous activity, like running. It’s also important to include muscle-strengthening exercises, such as lifting weights, into workouts at least twice a week. You don’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights to benefit. ____19____ Importantly, these forms of movement are inclusive. They can be done at home or outdoors, suiting all fitness levels. Still, find time for structured exercise like regular yoga classes for full brain benefits. If you’re a grandparent, consider playing virtual tennis or bowling with your grandchild. If you’re a teenager with signs of ADHD, try a dance class, and see if it impacts your concentration in class. If you’re a busy parent, squeeze in 20 minutes of yoga for a clearer head. ____20____ Workplaces and schools are taking note: adding physical activity boosts attention and academic performance. Exercise remains a powerful, accessible tool for brain health. A. Meanwhile, one in three adults aren’t active enough. B. Different exercises benefit brain function differently. C. Here are practical ways to add exercise to your daily life. D. In each case, you’re tuning your brain, not just exercising. E. Low-intensity activities like yoga can be equally effective. F. But research shows exercise also boosts memory and brain health. G. One study shows a year of aerobic exercise grew older adults’ hippocampi by 2%. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For many students in special education, school spirit and extracurricular experiences look different. There are no team shirts, no cheerleading uniforms, and often fewer ____21____ to take part in activities other kids enjoy. That reality ____22____ with Massey, a special education teacher in Georgia. Every day, he watched his students sit on the sidelines while others ____23____ weekend adventures. The disappointment in their eyes ____24____ on his mind. He decided to do something about it. Planning the trip required extensive ____25____. Multiple buses and support vehicles were arranged to ____26____ students with complex medical needs, including those requiring oxygen or feeding tubes. Still, with the help of volunteers and ____27____, Massey secretly planned something extraordinary: the students’ first-ever overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge — with all costs ____28____. When the day arrived, Massey’s heart ____29____. Would everything go smoothly? His fears ____30____ the moment he saw the children’s faces light up. Each student received gift cards at check-in, giving them the chance to make choices ____31____ — including buying their own lunches. As the buses traveled, the county officer personally ____32____ them, highlighting just how much the community cared for the students. For Massey, the ____33____ was simple. “I know life has been hard,” he said, his voice ____34____ with emotion. “But we will do everything we can to make sure you’re included, you’re important, and you ____35____.” 21. A. opportunities B. interests C. responsibilities D. excuses 22. A. began B. stayed C. mixed D. worked 23. A. messed B. postponed C. dismissed D. shared 24. A. weighed B. focused C. depended D. moved 25. A. creation B. discussion C. involvement D. improvement 26. A. prepare B. accommodate C. connect D. allow 27. A. cheers B. promises C. donations D. instructions 28. A. covered B. increased C. accepted D. ignored 29. A. hurt B. broke C. beat D. pounded 30. A. dragged on B. melted away C. welled up D. dropped out 31. A. hurriedly B. carefully C. independently D. officially 32. A. accompanied B. invited C. reminded D. thanked 33. A. issue B. task C. technique D. message 34. A. sharp B. thick C. weak D. calm 35. A. succeed B. survive C. matter D. respond 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 With the Chinese New Year atmosphere lingering, a vibrant Yingge performance ____36____ (stage) by Chinese and Thai performers in eastern Thailand. Running from Feb 28 to March 1, the second Phanat Nikhom Yingge festival attracted seven teams, including China’s Nigou Yingge Team and several Thai teams, ____37____ marked a key moment in Sino-Thai cultural dialogues. Yingge dance, a combination of drama, dance and martial arts, ____38____ (be) a Chinese national intangible cultural heritage. Over a century ago, it was introduced to Thailand by Chinese migrants and has since flourished. Among all the performances, the Nigou Team’s show stood out, with their movements performed ____39____ (dynamic). District Chief Chayapol said at the festival’s opening ceremony, “We hope to take this festival as ____40____ platform to promote cultural exchanges.” Zhang Zhongbing, coach of Nigou Team, noted that the team, ____41____ (consist) of 40 members, was invited to Thailand for the first time. Local performer Thana commented that this year’s event was larger than ____42____ of last year and he felt no tiredness. ____43____ the language barrier, the two sides had in-depth exchanges on facial painting and performing techniques. The performance drew a crowd of Thai ____44____ (local) and tourists, who were captivated by the performers’ dynamic movements. A Chinese spectator shared that the performances gave him a strong sense of ____45____ (familiar). Chonburi Governor stated that the province will promote Yingge as a cultural symbol, using it to boost local tourism. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你校邀请科技领域专家开展了“AI与青少年生活”的主题讲座。请你为学校英文报写一篇活动报道，内容包括： （1）活动内容； （2）活动意义。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was in high school before I realized my father had a birth problem. He had a harelip and cleft palate (唇腭裂), but to me, he’d looked the same since the day I was born. I still remember kissing him goodnight as a kid and asking if my nose would go flat after a lifetime of kisses. He smiled and assured me it wouldn’t, but I remembered a twinkle in his eyes. I was sure he was marveling about a daughter who thought her kisses, not thirty-three operations, had reshaped his face. My father was kind, patient, thoughtful and loving, my lifelong hero. Never did he let his appearance hold him back. When rejected for sales work for being “too unattractive”, he delivered goods by bike and made his own route. When turned away by the army, he became a volunteer. People always accepted his disability calmly when they met his warm smile and positive spirit. But as a so-called “sophisticated teen”, I grew embarrassed by him, barely tolerating being in the same room with the man who’d let me watch him shave every morning for a decade. The man I once admired now seemed hopelessly old-fashioned, especially compared to my trendy friends. One afternoon, my classmates and I were hanging out at my home, laughing and playing games in the living room. Suddenly, Dad walked in, his usual gentle smile on his face. He was eager to host them, hurrying to the kitchen to pour cold sodas and pop fresh popcorn, chatting softly with my friends as he handed out the snacks. Just then, one of my classmates tugged my sleeve and whispered, “What’s wrong with your dad?” His words hit me hard. I felt a sharp sting of shame. I mumbled an excuse, hurried all my classmates out and spoke to Dad in an impatient, cold tone when he looked at me in confusion, my face burning with embarrassment. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Amid the noise of my classmates leaving, I caught the look of hurt in Dad’s eyes. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I knew I had to make it right. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $