河南周口市2025-2026学年下学期4月期中高三英语试题

高三英语参考答案 听力部分录音材料 听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。 注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 停顿00′10″ 现在是听力试音时间。 M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you? W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more. M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club — we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time. W: That sounds interesting. I’m British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I’m looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize? M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings. W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings? M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday — Spanish; Tuesday — Italian; Wednesday — German; and Friday — French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French. M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free. 试音到此结束。 听力考试正式开始。 停顿00′10″ 请看听力部分第一节。 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 停顿00′02″ 例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。 停顿00′05″ 你将听到以下内容： M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is? W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen. 停顿00′02″ 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。 停顿00′05″ 衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。 现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。 停顿00′05″ (Text 1) W: Mandy told me she needed to borrow this cake mixer. Would you mind taking it to her? M: No problem. As soon as I finish my work in hand, I will do it. (Text 2) M: This is Joe. May I help you? W: Something is wrong with the refrigerator I bought yesterday. M: Did you read the instructions? W: Of course. Could you please send someone to take a look? (Text 3) W: Hi, Jim. Is the hotel ready for this evening’s awards dinner? M: Actually, the room has been set up, but we’re a few tables short. W: Oh, I’ve already taken care of that. The furniture will be delivered in an hour. (Text 4) W: What do you think of the test? M: It had challenges. But generally, everything was covered in the textbook. W: You sound confident. I spent all of last week reviewing the book and felt like I wasted my time. (Text 5) M: I’m sad to say that our club has run out of funds for this year. W: We can organize more fundraising projects. Why don’t we put up a concert? M: Good idea. You can count me in to help out. 第一节到此结束。 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 (Text 6) W: Good afternoon, Mr. Warren. I want to brief you on tomorrow’s schedule. M: OK. Please go ahead. W: In the morning, you will have a strategy meeting with the marketing team at 10:00. Then, you will have lunch with the client Ms. Carey at noon. M: What about the afternoon? W: There will be a conference call with the international partners at 3:00, followed by a budget review meeting at 4:30. I’ve arranged everything including your materials. M: Thank you, Jane. Please ensure all the documents are prepared for the meetings. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 7) M: Hey, I guess it’s your book. It dropped right at my foot. W: Oh, yeah. Thank you. I almost fell asleep. The night flight can be really tiring. I’m Anna. Nice to meet you. M: Nice to meet you, too. I’m Chandler. Are you flying to France for travel? W: Yes. I’ll travel with my friends. And you? M: Just for work. You know, the usual work-related trip. W: I see. You look like an Asian. Are you from Thailand? M: You’re half-right. My mother is Thai, but I’m from London. Where are you from? W: I’m from Amsterdam. M: Ah, Amsterdam. It is the capital of the Netherlands. W: That’s right. Have you been to the Netherlands? M: Yes, I was there for traveling. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 8) W: Hello, I’m Jessica James. You must be Dylan Warren. M: Yes. Glad to meet you! W: Glad to meet you, too. Let’s get down to business. How old is your car? M: Four years old. It has power windows, automatic locks, air conditioning, and new tires. W: I see. Well, was that scratch from a car accident? M: No, I got it when parking. W: Can I take a test drive? M: Sure. W: Okay... The brakes are OK. However, the engine doesn’t sound good. Anyway, what’s your asking price? M: I think $6,500 would be good. W: Come on. There is a scratch. And I’m not sure if it had a serious accident. Let’s make a deal — $6,000, okay? M: I’m sorry I can’t accept that. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 (Text 9) W: Aaron, do you know anything about Chinese kung fu? M: Absolutely! There’s so much diversity in Chinese kung fu. Which one do you like best? W: I love tai chi best for its graceful movements and healthy benefits. How about you? M: It’s hard to pick just one for me. I love Shaolin kung fu. It’s so powerful and dynamic. And I’m into Wing Chun. Its focus on efficiency is impressive. Besides, Drunken Boxing is also attractive for me. The appeal lies in its uniquely entertaining combination of smooth, unpredictable movements and interesting elements. W: So how do you view the importance of Chinese kung fu? M: Well, apart from self-defense, they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, promoting discipline and respect. Additionally, they serve as a means of self-cultivation and mental focus. W: Yeah, and they also reflect Chinese philosophy. The yin-yang concept is evident in the balance between offense and defense. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 10) W: New York City’s road pricing is the first of its kind in the US. So, what is road pricing? Well, it’s a fee charged per car with the goal of discouraging driving. So as of January 5th, driving into Manhattan got even pricier. Passenger vehicles now pay $9 during peak hours and 2. 25 during off-peak hours overnight to enter Manhattan each day. Road pricing has been a debated topic concept there for decades as early as the 1950s. Those in favor of road pricing say it would reduce traffic in one of the world’s busiest areas, while also reducing pollution and providing a source of income for city projects. On the other hand, critics are saying that it will direct business away from this city, and it’s an unnecessary burden on those who travel to and from work by car every day. 第二节到此结束。 现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 听力部分到此结束。 试题答案 听力 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 1 — 5 ACBAC 6 — 10 CBABC 11 — 15 CABAC 16 — 20 AACBB 阅读 （共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分） 21 — 23 CBC A篇： 21. C 22. B 23. C 24 — 27 DABA B篇： 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28 — 31 DBCA C篇： 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32 — 35 CABD D篇： 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 36 — 40 ABFED 七选五： 36. A 37. B 38. F 39. E 40. D 语言运用第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41 — 45 BADAB 46 — 50 CBDDA 51 — 55 BCADC 完形填空： 41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. preserved 57. a 58. bridges 59. which 60. to serve 61. wholly 62. findings 63. and 64. reducing 65. insufficiency 语法填空： 56. preserved 57. a 58. bridges 59. which。 60. to serve 61. wholly 62. findings 63. and 64. reducing 65. insufficiency 评分原则： 1．铅笔作答不给分。 2．有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。 3．所填词汇正确，但有形式错误的不给分。 4．英式、美式拼写均可给分。 5．除所列答案外，若试评过程中发现其他可接受答案，经评卷专家组讨论确认后也可给分。 写作： 第一节（满分15分） 参考范文： Dear Chris, I’m more than glad to receive your message and warmly welcome you to my home for authentic Chinese food! My parents are also looking forward to meeting you. Shall we meet at the school gate at 5:00 pm this Saturday? I will take you home directly. It’s not far from our school, and it will take us only 15 minutes by bus. My parents will prepare some typical Chinese dishes, such as dumplings, Kung Pao chicken and mapo tofu. They are famous for their great tastes and different flavors. I will also tell you about the food culture behind them during the meal. I believe you will have a pleasant and unforgettable experience. Yours, Li Hua 一、评分原则 1．本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。 2．评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为： （1）对内容要点的覆盖情况以及表述的清楚程度和合理性。 （2）使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。 （3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。 3．评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。 4．评分时还应注意： （1）词数少于60个的，酌情扣分。 （2）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。 （3）书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 第五档（13 — 15分） ——覆盖了所有内容要点，表述清楚、合理。 ——使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解。 ——有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第四档（10 — 12分） ——覆盖了所有内容要点，表述比较清楚、合理。 ——使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响理解。 ——比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档（7 — 9分） ——覆盖了大部分内容要点，有个别地方表述不够清楚、合理。 ——使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解。 ——基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档（4 — 6分） ——遗漏或未清楚表述一些内容要点，或一些内容与写作目的不相关。 ——所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，影响理解。 ——几乎不能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。未能达到预期的写作目的。 第一档（1 — 3分） ——遗漏或未清楚表述大部分内容要点，或大部分内容与写作目的不相关。 ——所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解。 ——几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。完全未达到预期的写作目的。 零分 未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；所写内容与题目要求完全不相关。 第二节（满分25分） 参考范文： Gilbert’s words struck Jason in deep thought. It seemed that he could fulfil his parents’ dream and not give up his own. Jason left Gilbert’s office, grateful to be relieved of his burden. Jason decided to follow his parents’ wishes, and agreed to dedicate his talent to studying medicine and work as a doctor. Knowing Jason’s final choice, his parents were more than proud that their son would wear the white coat, listen to patients and heal wounds and, besides, live a life where he could support himself easily. But Jason never let go of his passion. He worked during the day to earn bread and butter, and attended calligraphy online courses in his spare time to feed his spirit. Sometimes, after leaving his hospital work, he returned to his desk to practice his calligraphy. His works grew more refined, blending the precision of a doctor with the soul of an artist. Soon, his works were exhibited and admired. He became known not only for healing bodies, but also for creating art that touched hearts. Jason had realized two dreams — his parents’ and his own. 一、评分原则 1．本题总分为25分，按五个档次进行评分。 2．评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为： （1）创造内容的质量，续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。 （2）使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。 （3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。 3．评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。 4．评分时还应注意： （1）词数少于120个的，酌情扣分。 （2）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。 （3）书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 第五档（21 — 25分） ——创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高。 ——使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解。 ——有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。 第四档（16 — 20分） ——创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度较高。 ——使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响理解。 ——比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。 第三档（11 — 15分） ——创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关。 ——使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解。 ——基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。 第二档（6 — 10分） ——内容或逻辑上有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文情境有一定程度脱节。 ——所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，影响理解。 ——未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。 第一档（1 — 5分） ——内容或逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄自原文，续写不完整，与原文情境基本脱节。 ——所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解。 ——几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。 零分 未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；所写内容全部抄自原文或与题目要求完全不相关。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三英语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 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。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Take the cake mixer to Mandy. B. Get the cake mixer back. C. Buy a cake mixer. 2. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To change her refrigerator. B. To ask for the instructions. C. To have her refrigerator checked. 3. What problem does the man mention? A. The room is not decorated. B. There are not enough tables. C. The furniture delivery is delayed. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 5. What does the woman suggest? A. Calling for donations. B. Cutting project costs. C. Holding a concert. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. When will Mr. Warren have the strategy meeting tomorrow? A. At 4:30 pm. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 10:00 am. 7. What does Mr. Warren ask Jane to do? A. Attend a meeting. B. Prepare meeting materials. C. Arrange the schedule for tomorrow. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the man go to France? A. For business. B. For sightseeing. C. For shopping. 9. Where does the man come from? A. Thailand. B. Britain. C. The Netherlands. 10. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The flight is during the day. B. The woman is good at geography. C. The man has ever been to the Netherlands. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman want to ask about? A. A driving test. B. Parking tips. C. The car’s condition. 12. What do we know about the car? A. Its engine is not good. B. Its brakes are broken. C. It has a serious accident. 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Parking a car. B. Trading a car. C. Repairing a car. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the woman’s favorite Chinese kung fu? A. Tai chi. B. Wing Chun. C. Shaolin kung fu. 15. How does the man like Drunken Boxing? A. It is predictable. B. It is graceful. C. It is interesting. 16. What does Chinese kung fu promote according to the man? A. Discipline and respect. B. Imbalance and adjustment. C. Self-sacrifice and self-control. 17. What is the speakers’ attitude to Chinese kung fu? A. Appreciative. B. Critical. C. Indifferent. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of New York City’s road pricing? A. To ease economic pressure. B. To decrease pollution. C. To reduce car use. 19. How much do passenger vehicles pay during peak hours? A. $2. 25. B. $9. C. $11. 25. 20. Why do some people support road pricing? A. It helps businesses grow. B. It reduces traffic and pollution. C. It benefits high-income drivers. 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 What’s On We offer a range of free public activities about earth science throughout the year. Exhibitions — From Magma To Magnets Discover the work of earth scientists studying ancient magma chambers (岩浆房) in Greenland, in this new display. How do minerals rich in rare earth elements form? What makes some minerals critical and not others? Why are they in the news so often? Discover the work of a small team of earth scientists at the University of Cambridge, who study minerals that formed in magma chambers millions of years ago in Greenland. Greenland Rock Explorers Drop in for some fun with us, investigating fascinating igneous (火成的) rocks from Greenland. The rocks contain rare earth elements, which are important components of electric vehicles, and devices such as mobile phones and laptops. Handle these rocks that have been gathered by researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, and see the rocks shine under UV light. Earth Sciences Fair Drop in and meet our scientists from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Get stuck into fun, hands-on activities relating to their work, and find out what it’s like to research volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, meteorites and more. Use powerful microscopes to investigate tiny fossils of plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago. Find out how these microfossils help us learn about past climates and environments. Staff Favourites Tours Come and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can’t wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious! Drop into our shop to book your free place on the tour. 21. What can you do at the Greenland Rock Explorers? A. Compare rocks from different planets. B. Study rocks under the guidance of experts. C. Examine rock samples collected by scientists. D. Create fascinating models of magma chambers. 22. What is a feature of the Earth Sciences Fair? A. It highlights the latest research on fossils. B. It combines learning with direct experience. C. It targets professional researchers. D. It focuses on theoretical lectures. 23. What does the four activities have in common? A. They need to pay an admission fee. B. They require people to make a reservation. C. All are suitable for earth science enthusiasts. D. All attach importance to scientists’ involvement. B In 2003, a young Swiss researcher named Martin Surbeck found himself lost and very tired while walking through the thick, perilous jungle of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Just weeks before, he had answered an advertisement for a field assistant, eager for the rare chance to study bonobos, a type of animal that is hard to find. However, as he walked slowly through the very hot weather, crossed chest-high rivers, and dodged the sharp spikes of the local plants, he began to deeply regret his decision. “What the heck am I doing here?” he wondered, feeling completely alone. Despite his doubts, Surbeck continued his hard journey. Following the shy animals from below, he tracked them along a new path high up in the trees. Suddenly, the thick forest opened up to reveal a beautiful pond covered with water lilies. Surbeck watched in amazement as the bonobos stepped into the water, pulling up and eating the floating plants like chic party guests enjoying small snacks. That single, beautiful moment permanently hooked him on studying the species. Today, Surbeck is an associate professor at Harvard University, having spent a lot of time observing wild bonobos. His important fieldwork changes the old belief that these animals are completely peaceful. Instead, he has seen highly complex societies led by females. In these social groups, strong female groups work together to keep the males in line, and mothers play a big role in helping their sons find good mates. Bonobos, along with chimpanzees, are humanity’s closest living relatives. Standing three to four feet tall, they are the smallest of the great apes and use advanced communication, including symbols, hand signs, and sounds. Sadly, they are in great danger; habitat loss and illegal hunting have reduced their wild population to just 10,000 to 50,000 individuals, which are found only within the DRC. Surbeck’s continuous research is very important. By tracking these long-lived animals over many years, his work goes beyond limited studies in zoos, allowing scientists to see how individuals change over time and constantly reshape our understanding of their true nature. 24. Why did Surbeck regret his decision to go to the DRC? A. He felt a little homesick. B. He failed to find bonobos as planned. C. His company didn’t pay enough for him. D. The local environment and weather were very terrible. 25. What does the underlined word “chic” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Elegant. B. Odd. C. Rigid. D. Retired. 26. What can be concluded about bonobos’ female-dominated social structure? A. It is a usual phenomenon among animals. B. It contradicts people’s traditional opinion. C. It shows bonobos’ high intelligence. D. It is a learned social pattern. 27. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning Surbeck’s work? A. Its great significance. B. Its potential limitations. C. Its unique methods. D. Its appeal to more scientists. C A large international collaboration between researchers at the University of Huddersfield and the University of Southampton has shed new light on when and how modern humans first settled New Guinea and Australia. The project combined archaeogenetics and maritime archaeology, with genetic analysis led by Professor Martin Richards. During the last Ice Age, sea levels were far lower, and New Guinea and Australia formed a single landmass known as Sahul. Scientists have long debated when humans first reached this region and which routes they followed. To address this, the team integrated evidence from genetics, archaeology, earth science, and oceanography to reconstruct early migration patterns. Although it is widely accepted that the ancestors of New Guineans and Aboriginal Australians have lived in Sahul for tens of thousands of years, the timing of their arrival remains disputed. The “long chronology” proposes settlement around 60,000 years ago, while the “short chronology” suggests a later date of 45,000-50,000 years ago. To test these theories, researchers analyzed nearly 2,500 mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genomes from populations in Sahul, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific. Because mtDNA is passed down from mothers and accumulates mutations (变异) over time, it allows scientists to track deep ancestral lineages (血统). Using a “molecular clock” approach, they dated the oldest lineages unique to Aboriginal Australians and New Guineans to about 60,000 years ago, supporting the long chronology. The data also revealed multiple migration routes. While many lineages trace to northern Southeast Asia, including northern Indonesia and the Philippines, others originate from southern regions such as Malaysia and Indochina. This suggests that early humans entered Sahul via at least two distinct pathways. These findings agree with archaeological and environmental evidence, strengthening the case for an earlier human arrival. However, researchers note that molecular clock estimates remain open to revision. Future work, including whole-genome analysis and the potential recovery of ancient DNA, may further improve our understanding of this remarkable early migration. 28. What is the main purpose of the research mentioned in the text? A. To compare different genetic analysis methods. B. To examine climate change during the Ice Age. C. To study cultural traditions of Aboriginal Australians. D. To determine the situation of first human settlement in Sahul. 29. What can we say about the role of mtDNA genomes data according to the text? A. It reveals that scientists face severe errors. B. It provides evidence for scientists’ theories. C. It can predict the trends of human lineages. D. It proves that mtDNA changes rapidly over time. 30. What can we learn about early human migration to Sahul? A. It was limited to northern Southeast Asia. B. It began approximately 45,000-50,000 years ago. C. It likely involved multiple routes from different regions. D. It happened after pleasant environmental conditions. 31. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Remapping Humanity’s Early Migration B. The Argument over the Age of Sahul Continent C. Cultural Differences Between Early Human Groups D. Debating the Timing of Human Departure from Sahul D Few phrases feel more comforting than “I agree”. It signals that our thinking is accepted by someone else. But when agreement comes from a machine, the situation becomes different. A recent study on “sycophantic AI” highlights this issue. Researchers found that some language models can adjust their responses to fit a user’s beliefs and avoid contradicting them. These interactions may still feel thoughtful and helpful, which is exactly why they can be so convincing. Yet the effect differs from real human discussion, where ideas are often tested rather than simply supported. Good conversation usually contains some division. Ideas meet opposing views that push us to think more clearly. Sycophantic AI changes this process. Instead of real dialogue, the model often mirrors the user’s viewpoint and steers the conversation in satisfying directions. From the user’s perspective, the exchange seems natural and intelligent, creating the impression that the model understands the reasoning being shared. Over time, however, this agreement may strengthen confidence in an idea without improving understanding. To examine this effect, researchers used a rule-discovery puzzle. When feedback (反馈) matched the correct rule, participants gradually reached the right answer. But when feedback quietly supported the participant’s initial idea — even if it was wrong — discovery rates dropped sharply while confidence increased. Nothing false was added. Instead, the interaction reinforced existing beliefs and removed the contradiction that normally sharpens judgment. This pattern can also appear in real life. While exploring a possible business opportunity, I once found that a language model reflected my reasoning and helped build a story that made the idea seem increasingly promising. Each step felt logical and encouraging, yet the final outcome turned out very different. The model had not invented facts; it simply followed my expectations and filled in gaps that supported them. Human knowledge has long grown through debate, evidence, and disagreement. The risk of sycophantic AI isn’t simply that it agrees with us. It’s that agreement can quietly replace the resistance that makes thinking effective and reliable. Therefore, the responsibility for maintaining that resistance may increasingly fall on users. After all, the conversations that sharpen our thinking rarely begin with agreement. 32. What can we know about sycophantic AI from paragraph 2? A. It makes conversations less persuasive. B. It helps users debate and improve their ideas. C. It supports users’ views to avoid disagreements. D. It encourages users to reexamine their own ideas. 33. Why did participants become less successful in finding the correct rule? A. The feedback strengthened their beliefs instead of challenging them. B. The puzzle grew increasingly complex as the research continued. C. The researchers gave participants some false information. D. The participants lacked confidence in their own reasoning. 34. What can we infer from the author’s personal experience in paragraph 5? A. AI can help people achieve business success easily. B. AI may give a false sense of reliability to one’s ideas. C. AI’s advice is obviously different from human advice. D. Language models are helpful in finding business opportunities. 35. What is the author’s suggestion for AI users? A. Prioritize the quality of tasks. B. Enhance the ability to take risks. C. Engage in regular self-reflection practices. D. Learn to question and improve critical thinking. 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。 After a bad car rental experience, I kept reading online reviews even after it ended. Many people do this with hotels, or movies after making a choice. 36 , so why continue? This habit may seem pointless, but it reveals how we try to understand our experiences, especially negative ones, and make sense of what happened afterwards. 37 . This feeling, called post-decision dissonance, occurs when we wonder if another choice might have been better. Even small selection can cause this discomfort. Often called “buyer’s remorse”, it is not limited to shopping. It can arise whenever we choose one path and give up others, leaving us unsure about our option. Because of this discomfort, we often turn to reviews to make sense of what happened. For example, after my car rental problem, I wasn’t seeking for advice. Instead, I wanted comfort. 38 . In this way, reviews help us change the story we tell ourselves, reducing our suspicions about past choices. People also look for validation and social proof. We want to know whether others had similar experiences and whether our reactions were “right”. Reviews help us compare our feelings with those of others, and confirmation bias also influences us. We tend to read opinions that agree with us, whether positive or negative. 39 . Ultimately, reading reviews after an experience is not about learning new facts. It is about managing our feelings. 40 . This habit shows that people want reassurance, a sense of belonging, and a clear story about their experiences. Rather than seeking information, we are really seeking emotional comfort and closure. A. We are no longer gathering useful information B. After making a decision, people often feel inner conflict C. We keep reflecting on choices to improve future decisions D. We try to reduce doubt, confirm our views, and feel understood E. We expect to feel more confident about what we already believe F. Reading negative reviews helped me feel that the problem was not just my fault G. It shows something important about how we compare our experiences with others’ 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。 At 79, I lived alone in Chicago, with my son in California and my daughter with granddaughters in New England. Old friends had either moved away or passed on, so my children often 41 me to move, but I thought it 42 — I was no young girl in an old neighborhood, but a lifelong Chicagoan. Born and raised there, I couldn’t 43 to leave my home and beloved things. Yet an unexpected hospital stay made me rethink. Activities alone grew boring, and I couldn’t 44 my old lifestyle on a fixed income, which 45 me deeply and trapped me in regret. I didn’t want to become a 46 . I was finally convinced to 47 . California was not a feasible 48 due to my son’s frequent trips, so I chose my daughter’s Massachusetts town with affordable senior living. Selling my house was 49 , as I had to sort lifelong possessions into three piles and abandon many. Finally, I drove east, wishing not to get lost. After a smooth trip, I 50 with my daughter. At first, I faced 51 with unfamiliar streets, but New Englanders were friendly; I interpreted their kindness as a 52 . I made new friends, took gym classes and embraced local sports. I was truly happy with my family around and a new great-granddaughter. One door closed, and another 53 . All it took was the first step, and I’m glad I took it. 54 , it showed me letting go of the familiar can 55 unexpected happiness and a brand-new life. 41 . A. warned B. urged C. taught D. hated 42 . A. ridiculous B. rare C. undeniable D. complicated 43 . A. afford B. offer C. manage D. bear 44 . A. sustain B. quit C. overlook D. admire 45 . A. fueled B. weighed C. moved D. annoyed 46 . A. real deal B. dead loss C. tough nut D. small fry 47. A. hold on B. start over C. slow down D. get around 48. A. goal B. excuse C. assumption D. option 49. A. breathtaking B. low-profile C. pocket-friendly D. heartbreaking 50. A. reunited B. collaborated C. corresponded D. communicated 51. A. expectation B. confusion C. responsibility D. prejudice 52. A. challenge B. reminder C. welcome D. demand 53. A. unfolded B. narrowed C. transformed D. faded 54. A. Suddenly B. Initially C. Essentially D. Undoubtedly 55. A. dismiss B. replace C. yield D. assess 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。 In ancient China, farmers cultivated more than crops; they nurtured a deep understanding of the natural world. This ancient wisdom long 56 (preserve) in classical Chinese agrarian texts is being revisited through contemporary allelopathy (植化相克) research, offering 57 refreshing view for sustainable agriculture and potentially transforming the energy sector. One leading researcher in this area is Bing Li from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Li’s work, recently published in Frontiers in Agronomy, 58 (bridge) the gap between ancient agricultural practices and modern scientific understanding, focusing on the principles of “mutual engenderment and restraint”. These principles, 59 describe the beneficial and inhibitory interactions between plants, are currently believed 60 (serve) as a cornerstone of sustainable farming practices. Allelopathy has long been studied in modern agriculture. However, Li’s research takes a 61 (whole) unique approach by integrating ancient Chinese theories with cutting-edge phytochemical studies. Li’s 62 (finding) also have values for the energy sector. As biofuels become more important, understanding the natural interaction can help energy crops grow better. This approach can help farmers increase yield, decrease the need for chemical fertilizers, 63 lower the environmental impact of biofuel production. For instance, certain plants can release chemicals that inhibit the growth of weeds or pests, 64 (reduce) the use of harmful chemicals and promoting a balanced ecosystem. As we continue to deal with the challenges of climate change and the 65 (insufficient) of source, the insights from ancient Chinese texts and modern allelopathy research may well shape the future of sustainable development. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你班的交换生Chris希望能到你家品尝中餐。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： （1）表示欢迎； （2）约定见面的时间； （3）介绍你家人准备的特色中餐。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 Jason was a talented boy and enthusiast for Chinese traditional culture, especially brush calligraphy. His gifted skill in calligraphy was exceptional because only after three years of practicing this art, his artwork had won first prize in the Arts Competition for Foreigners, and he had been offered a scholarship to study calligraphy in China. He had to sign up for the online course because the two countries are too distant. However, his parents dreamed of seeing him become a doctor. Jason was standing at the crossroads of his life — the choice would shape his future. He wanted to follow his own path, but also wanted to fulfil his parents’ dream. Deeply troubled, Jason could not think clearly about it. So, he decided to seek advice from the senior school advisor Gilbert, who was always thought praiseworthy for helping those in a dilemma, offering insights to the students confused about their future course, and inspiring every student to try to be flexible when facing a challenge, and to see the world from more than one perspective. Jason expressed his concern and frustration after meeting Gilbert at his office. After listening carefully, Gilbert walked to his shelf and returned with a bundle of handwritten poetry, passing it to Jason and saying, “I once wanted to be a poet. I was blessed with the ability to turn words into verses. But my mother wished for me to find a position as a consultant to help people out of distress and shine their road ahead. I could not refuse her, so I followed her wish. Over time, my poetry found a new direction — praising the virtues that kids are showing on the campus in their daily school life, appreciating teachers’ dedication during their work and lesson preparation, and inspiring the kids to seek for the truth, the goodness, and the beauty.” Gilbert paused and looked at Jason before continuing, “Life can hold more than one path. You can be good at more than one thing. Honoring your parents’ wishes brings stability and sometimes that stability helps your own dreams grow.” 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。 Gilbert’s words struck Jason in deep thought. But Jason never let go of his passion. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $