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西城区高三模拟测试试卷 英语 本试卷共13页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。 考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Danny and Brandon were cut from the baseball team. As their teacher, I thought maybe I could offer something to ease their heartbreak. So I stayed up late and designed a game for my English class. Before class, I ____1____ Danny listening with focus and imagined Brandon joking but still playing the game. However, within minutes after class started, it fell apart: Danny pressed the buzzer (蜂鸣器) repeatedly and Brandon talked loudly with others while I was trying to ____2____ the game. I paused and asked, “What’s going on?” I searched the room for a face that looked ____3____. No one met my eyes. When Danny pressed the buzzer again and Brandon laughed, I removed them from class in ____4____. They never knew I had built that game for them. After class, I decided to talk to them, thinking if I said the right thing, something would ____5____. I said, “I know you can do better. But I can’t want it more than you do.” They laughed, “That’s not our fault.” “You’re acting like losers,” I said. The word ____6____. The air in the room changed. Danny’s laugh dropped. Brandon looked away. As an English teacher, I’ve always known words have ____7____. That day, mine hit harder than I meant. After they left, I cried because I had said something I didn’t believe — and because for a second, I did. Teaching high school means the students who ____8____ you to the edge are those you care about most. Several days later, Danny stayed after class. “Do you not like me anymore?” He said ____9____, like it was a joke. But his voice sounded uncertain. “People can have disagreements and still care about each other,” I said. He didn’t respond. But he nodded. It wasn’t an apology. But it was something. Maybe ____10____ in a classroom doesn’t always look like inspiration. Sometimes it sounds like “You’re acting like losers,” said in defeat — and coming back anyway. Sometimes it sounds like “Do you still like me?” The answer is yes. It has always been yes. 1. A. kept B. caught C. pictured D. remembered 2. A. design B. explain C. win D. attend 3. A. bored B. angry C. sorry D. confused 4. A. panic B. surprise C. relief D. disappointment 5. A. drop B. shift C. repeat D. spread 6. A. failed B. landed C. disappeared D. continued 7. A. logic B. beauty C. weight D. access 8. A. drive B. guide C. attract D. follow 9. A. firmly B. quietly C. sincerely D. casually 10. A. love B. peace C. victory D. agreement 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述一位高中英语老师为安慰两名被棒球队淘汰的学生，熬夜设计课堂游戏，却因学生课上捣乱而情绪失控、出言伤人，事后深感自责，最终师生和解的故事。 【1题详解】 考查动词。句意：上课前，我想象着丹尼专注地听讲，也想象着布兰登嘴上开玩笑却仍参与游戏。A. kept保持；B. caught抓住；C. pictured想象；D. remembered记得。根据前文“Before class”及后文“imagined Brandon joking”可知，此处与imagined同义，指老师课前的美好设想。 【2题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，开课几分钟后，一切都乱了套：我正试图讲解游戏规则时，丹尼反复按蜂鸣器，布兰登则大声和别人说话。A. design设计；B. explain解释；C. win赢得；D. attend参加。根据前文“designed a game”可知，老师课上应是讲解游戏规则。 【3题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我扫视全班，想找到一张面露歉意的脸。A. bored无聊的；B. angry生气的；C. sorry抱歉的；D. confused困惑的。根据前文“ Danny pressed the buzzer repeatedly and Brandon talked loudly with others”可知，学生课上捣乱及老师质问“What’s going on?”可知，老师希望学生对自己的行为感到愧疚。 【4题详解】 考查名词。句意：当丹尼再次按蜂鸣器、布兰登大笑时，我失望地把他们赶出了课堂。A. panic恐慌；B. surprise惊讶；C. relief释然；D. disappointment失望。根据前文“So I stayed up late and designed a game for my English class”及“Danny pressed the buzzer repeatedly and Brandon talked loudly with others”可知，老师苦心设计游戏却被捣乱，内心应是失望的。 【5题详解】 考查动词。句意：课后，我决定找他们谈谈，心想如果我说合适的话，情况或许会好转。A. drop落下；B. shift转变；C. repeat重复；D. spread传播。根据前文“if I said the right thing”可知，老师希望沟通后局面好转。 【6题详解】 考查动词。句意：这句话重重落了地，气氛瞬间变了。A. failed失败；B. landed落地，（话语）击中人心；C. disappeared消失；D. continued继续。根据前文“You’re acting like losers”及后文“Danny’s laugh dropped. Brandon looked away”可知，老师这句话刺痛了学生。 【7题详解】 考查名词。句意：作为一名英语老师，我一直知道语言有分量。A. logic逻辑；B. beauty美感；C. weight分量、重量；D. access权限。根据前文“You’re acting like losers”及“Danny’s laugh dropped. Brandon looked away”可知，伤人的话改变气氛，说明语言有分量，影响力。 【8题详解】 考查动词。句意：教高中意味着，那些把你逼到崩溃边缘的学生，恰恰是你最关心的学生。A. drive驱使、逼迫；B. guide引导；C. attract吸引；D. follow跟随。根据前文“Danny pressed the buzzer repeatedly and Brandon talked loudly”可知，学生的调皮行为会“逼迫”老师情绪失控。 【9题详解】 考查副词。句意：几天后，丹尼课后留了下来。“你是不是不喜欢我了？”他语气随意地说着，像是在开玩笑一样。A. firmly坚定地；B. quietly安静地；C. sincerely真诚地；D. casually随意地。根据后文“like it was a joke”可知，他语气比较随意。 【10题详解】 考查名词。句意：或许，课堂上的爱并不总是以鼓舞人心的方式呈现。A. love爱；B. peace和平；C. victory胜利；D. agreement同意。根据前文“the students who you to the edge are those you care about most.”及后文“Sometimes it sounds like “Do you still like me?” The answer is yes”可知，老师对学生充满关爱，但表达关爱的方式有多种。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 The “burnt toast theory” means bad things happen for a reason — they make way for something better ____11____ (come). I wasn’t a believer in this theory until 2013, when I ____12____ (fire) and had a tough job search. A friend helped me score an interview for a company. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that job. I was really upset, and it felt like an even ____13____ (big) setback. However, months later, that company had a major crisis. By then, I ____14____ (find) my dream job already. I’ve since applied this theory to my own life and work. 【答案】11. to come 12. was fired 13. bigger 14. had found 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了作者通过自身求职经历，感悟“烤焦面包理论”—— 坏事发生皆有缘由，会为更好的事情让路，并将这一人生道理运用到生活和工作中。 【11题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“烤焦面包理论” 意思是坏事的发生皆有缘由 —— 它们会为更好的事情到来让路。make way for sth. to do表示“为即将……的事情让路”，用不定式to come作后置定语。 【12题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：我一直不相信这个理论，直到2013年，我被解雇，找工作屡屡碰壁。时间为2013年，用一般过去时，主语I与fire是被动关系，用一般过去时被动语态was fired。 【13题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我非常沮丧，感觉这是一个更大的挫折。空处需填形容词作定语，even后常修饰形容词比较级，big的比较级为bigger。 【14题详解】 考查时态。句意：到那时，我已经找到了自己理想的工作。此处by then表示“到公司面临危机的那个时候”，公司面临危机（company had a major crisis）是过去的事情，找到工作发生在该动作之前，表示“过去的过去” 用过去完成时had found。 B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 When people are grateful and are good with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. Researchers over the years point to lower stress, ____15____ (reduce) pain and better blood pressure as a result of being grateful. Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well, ____16____ benefits include increased self-respect, enhanced positive emotions, and a more optimistic outlook on life. Just like a muscle, when you exercise your ____17____ (thankful) more often, you’re more likely to see beneficial effects. 【答案】15. reduced 16. whose 17. thankfulness 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了心怀感恩、坦然接纳现状对人的身体健康和心理健康都有积极影响，并指出感恩如同肌肉，经常锻炼就能收获益处。 【15题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：多年来研究人员指出，心怀感恩能缓解压力、减轻疼痛并改善血压状况。此处与lower stress、better blood pressure并列，用过去分词reduced作定语修饰名词pain，表被动和完成。 【16题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：感恩对心理健康也有很强的积极影响，其好处包括增强自尊、提升积极情绪以及拥有更乐观的人生态度。空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代先行词Gratitude，在从句中作定语修饰benefits，用关系代词whose引导从句。 【17题详解】 考查名词。句意：就像肌肉一样，当你更频繁地锻炼自己的感恩之心时，就更有可能看到有益的效果。形容词性物主代词your后接名词，thankful对应的名词形式是thankfulness，是不可数名词。 C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has introduced a new humanoid robot ____18____ lifelike movements. The company representatives felt forced to slice it open onstage to prove a human wasn’t hiding inside. Certainly, there wasn’t. Instead, the robot ____19____ (have) a flexible, humanlike spine (脊柱) and artificial joints that allow it to move like a human model. This is thanks to Xpeng’s custom AI robotics architecture, which enables it to interpret visual inputs and respond physically without needing to first translate ____20____ it sees into language. 【答案】18. with 19. has 20. what 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了中国电动汽车制造商小鹏推出一款拥有逼真动作的人形机器人，介绍了其身体构造、技术架构以及无需语言转化即可做出肢体反应的特点。 【18题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国电动汽车制造商小鹏推出了一款拥有逼真动作的新型人形机器人。此处表示“带有、拥有”，用介词with。 【19题详解】 考查时态。句意：相反，这款机器人拥有一根灵活的、类人的脊柱和人造关节，能让它像人类模特一样活动。描述客观事实用一般现在时，主语the robot是单数第三人称，谓语动词用has。 【20题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这得益于小鹏自研的人工智能机器人架构，该架构使其能够解读视觉信息并做出肢体反应，而无需先把它所看到的东西转化为语言。空格处引导宾语从句，从句中sees缺宾语，表示“所……的事物”，用what引导宾语从句。 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Key West’s Most Loving Remembrance to Papa Hemingway Experience the event Held annually in sunny Key West, the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s life in Key West in a way that’s as unique and spirited as the man himself. This event isn’t just for Hemingway enthusiasts or look-alikes; it’s a gathering that invites all to enjoy the energy of Key West. Whether you are a literature fan, a Hemingway admirer, or just searching for a good time, the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is an experience you won’t want to miss. Details of the Look-Alike Contest When signing up for the contest, please indicate whether you will compete in the first round on Thursday or Friday. Contestants each will have 15 seconds to speak to the judges and the audience. If wearing a hat, the contestants will be asked to remove it so that judges will be able to see their faces. Judging is handled by former Look-Alike winners, whom we call Papas. They are looking for someone who looks like Ernest Hemingway — a mature, heavy-set man with a full beard — someone who will return each year to judge the contest, and someone with good moral character to represent the Hemingway Look-Alike Society. About 24 contestants will be chosen from all the contestants to advance to the final round on Saturday, when they will be called up on stage and given one minute to present themselves to the judges. The title of Papa 2026 will be awarded from this group. Schedule of the whole event Date Time Events July 23 11:00 “A Hemingway Feast” Cooking Class 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — First Round July 24 13:30 Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Fish-Off 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — First Round July 25 13:00 Annual “Running” of the Bulls 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — FINAL ROUND July 26 13:00 “Papa’s Tales” Storytelling Competition 21. In the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, the contestants are expected to ________. A. prepare a five-minute talk B. wear a formal hat on stage C. have good moral qualities D. compete for three rounds 22. According to the schedule, which activity can the participants join in? A. Bull-Running on July 23. B. Cooking Class on July 24. C. Fish-Off on July 25. D. Storytelling Competition on July 26. 23. Who is the passage mainly intended for? A. Former winners of the contest. B. Stars in national look-alike contests. C. Lovers of Hemingway-themed events. D. Experts on Hemingway’s literary works. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了基韦斯特一年一度的海明威模仿大赛，包括活动意义、参赛规则、评选标准、晋级安排以及整场活动的日程安排。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第三段“They are looking for someone who looks like Ernest Hemingway ... someone who will return each year to judge the contest, and someone with good moral character to represent the Hemingway Look-Alike Society.(他们要寻找长得像欧内斯特・海明威的人……愿意每年回来担任比赛评委，且具备良好品德，能够代表海明威模仿者协会的人。)”可知，参赛选手需要具备良好的道德品质。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文日程表“July 26: 13:00 “Papa’s Tales” Storytelling Competition (7月26日下午1点：“老爹的故事” 讲故事比赛)” 可知，参与者可以在7月26日参加讲故事比赛。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第一段“Whether you are a literature fan, a Hemingway admirer, or just searching for a good time, the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is an experience you won’t want to miss.(无论你是文学爱好者、海明威崇拜者，还是只想度过一段美好时光，海明威模仿大赛都是一场不容错过的体验。)”可知，这篇文章主要面向喜爱海明威主题活动的人群。 B For much of my career, my fellow scientists only saw my “resting science face”, which shows the part of me worrying about conference talks or funding. They didn’t see the side of me that loves funny performances. As a woman and mother, I felt I needed to prove my seriousness, fearing others might view me as too busy with my personal life to excel. My serious face worked. I landed a job at a great university and became a professor. But I felt I had to divide myself in two — the serious scientist in public, the funny person in private. However, the first break in my public persona came in 2024, when I participated in a local live storytelling show. I took a risk and described an embarrassing moment from a trip to Thailand. To my surprise, when people laughed, it felt like a hug rather than shame. The experience encouraged me to experiment with being silly at work. So, when Halloween came around, I delivered a lecture dressed in a pink animal costume. I began kicking off lab meetings by asking my graduate students what brings them joy. And I started the monthly get-togethers with colleagues, using odd outfits to set the mood. To my surprise, adding fun and humour into my work life didn’t make me less effective or credible. Students seemed to find me more approachable. Humour also helped me open up with colleagues, which in turn led others to be more honest and truthful with me. But most importantly, humor has made me stronger. Last winter, my funding from the Environmental Protection Agency was suddenly cancelled due to the government’s science cuts. After the shock and immediate sadness wore off, I turned to my playful side, writing several pieces of satire (讽刺) and letting workmates draw my attention away with discussions about a 1990s music video. That’s not to say I was living in denial. I knew I needed to find new ways to pursue my goals in an increasingly complex funding environment. But making jokes and sharing laughter helped me stay present and reminded me of how much joy I get from my team, whatever the circumstances. Ultimately, I have come to realize that being real at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength. For other scientists, that may mean talking more about hobbies or families. For me, it’s humour. Now, more than ever, it’s time to laugh. 24. The author put on a serious face at first to ________. A. win the respect of her family B. keep her personal life private C. avoid distractions in her research D. appear professional and dedicated 25. How did the author most probably feel after the 2024 show? A. Proud and confident. B. Relieved and lighthearted. C. Surprised and upset. D. Ashamed and embarrassed. 26. How did the author respond to her loss of funding? A. She poured her heart out to her workmates. B. She refused to accept the painful reality. C. She devoted herself to music making. D. She got through it with laughter. 27. What is the take-away message from the story? A. Come out of your shell. B. Please people around you. C. Stay serious to achieve goals. D. Prioritize humour in your life. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者起初在职场刻意严肃伪装自己，一场现场故事秀让她放下束缚，在工作中展露幽默，既拉近人际关系，也帮自己直面挫折，领悟应勇敢做真实的自己。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“As a woman and mother, I felt I needed to prove my seriousness, fearing others might view me as too busy with my personal life to excel. My serious face worked. I landed a job at a great university and became a professor.(作为一名女性和母亲，我觉得自己需要证明自己的认真态度，因为担心别人会认为我过于忙于个人生活而无法取得卓越成就。我那严肃的表情起了作用。我最终在一所优秀的大学找到了工作，并成为了教授)”可知，作者起初面带严肃的表情，以显得专业且尽职尽责。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“To my surprise, when people laughed, it felt like a hug rather than shame.(令我惊讶的是，当人们大笑时，那种感觉更像是一个拥抱，而非羞愧)”可知，在2024年的那次演出结束后，作者舒畅且心情愉悦。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“After the shock and immediate sadness wore off, I turned to my playful side, writing several pieces of satire (讽刺) and letting workmates draw my attention away with discussions about a 1990s music video.(在最初的震惊和悲伤情绪消退之后，我又恢复了往日的活泼本性，创作了几篇讽刺文章，并让同事们通过讨论一部20世纪90年代的音乐视频来转移我的注意力)”可知，作者以幽默的态度克服了资金损失这一困难。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ultimately, I have come to realize that being real at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength.(最终，我逐渐明白，在工作中保持真实并非是一种弱点，而恰恰是一种优势)”可知，故事告诉我们要勇于展现自我。 C What do social climbers and gossipers (爱说闲话的人) have in common? My mother believes that both are morally suspect, a lesson we readily pass on to our children: avoid the cheater and the whisperer. But stories simplify reality. The most effective social climbers and gossipers possess a remarkable grasp of social structure to navigate (导航) their social worlds. This skill isn’t a moral failing; it’s a cognitive (认知的) skill. Recent work from my laboratory shows that cognitive maps — mental representations of the social world — shape our critical social skills. Social success depends not just on whom you know but also on how well you understand the invisible architecture of your social world. Mapping this is no small task, as social networks are large and dynamic. Yet building such cognitive maps offers great advantages. To better understand social navigation, my collaborator and I developed studies to investigate how people build cognitive maps. Across a year we tracked about 200 freshmen’s friendships and asked them to report their understanding of others’ connections. In one study, we discovered that those who rise to the top of the social structure aren’t the most charming or outgoing — they’re the best social mapmakers. The most influential people quickly build mental maps of their peers’ connection; those initially influential but without accurate mental maps of the network did not stay influential for long. In a second paper, we examined whether mapmaking aids gossiping — a behavior that, despite its poor reputation, can be an efficient way to quickly learn about the ins and outs of the community. To understand how humans pull off this remarkable task, we wondered whether mapmaking helps predict where information will spread. Mental maps become quite useful in this case, as they reveal two key network features: someone’s popularity and their distance from the gossip target. They help find a good friend — someone far enough from the target yet well-connected to spread information. How does the brain build these maps? In one of our recent studies, we discovered that the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex — a neural (神经的) center known for navigating physical space — also carries a map of connections among people. The more strongly these maps are embedded in the brain, the better we are at brokering community ties. If the brain needs to quickly figure out where gossip might spread, knowing where the popular people are positioned or the key relationships that bridge the otherwise disconnected communities allows us to chart the sequence of ties that can efficiently cross the network. Strategic wayfinding isn’t only for physical space. It is just as necessary to be able to effectively move through our social landscapes. Armed with a deliberately unclear map of their social community, skilled social navigators can do what no GPS can. They see the bridges before they’re built, avoid the storms of gossip, and map out a course to common ground. 28. As for his mother’s belief, the author is ________. A. disapproving B. supportive C. puzzled D. unconcerned 29. According to the passage, social cognitive maps can help ________. A. control the wide spread of gossip storms B. memorize others’ connections in social groups C. gain long-lasting social influence among peers D. choose well-connected people as gossip targets 30. What does the underlined word “brokering” in Paragraph 7 probably mean? A. Breaking. B. Managing. C. Experiencing. D. Recording. 31. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. How to Interpret Social Skills B. Navigating Our Social Worlds C. What Lies Behind People’s Social Behaviors D. Brain Structures Shaping Social Relationships 【答案】28. A 29. C 30. B 31. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了研究者从认知角度分析：攀附权贵者和爱八卦的人并非只是道德有瑕疵，而是拥有构建社会认知图谱的能力；这类心理图谱能帮助人们认清社交结构、获得社交影响力、预判流言传播，大脑特定区域也参与社交地图构建，最终指出人们同样需要在社交世界中学会规划。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第一段“My mother believes that both are morally suspect, a lesson we readily pass on to our children: avoid the cheater and the whisperer. (我母亲认为，二者在品行上都令人存疑。我们也轻易把这种观念传给下一代：远离投机钻营者，远离私下说闲话的人。)”及第二段“But stories simplify reality. The most effective social climbers and gossipers possess a remarkable grasp of social structure to navigate their social worlds. This skill isn’t a moral failing; it’s a cognitive skill. (但世俗说法简化了现实。那些擅长社交攀附与闲聊八卦的人，对社交结构有着极强的把控力，能从容游走在社交圈中。这种能力并非道德缺陷，而是一种认知技能。)” 可知，作者并不认同母亲单纯从道德层面否定这类人的观点，对母亲的观点持不赞同的态度。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第五段“In one study, we discovered that those who rise to the top of the social structure aren’t the most charming or outgoing — they’re the best social mapmakers. (在一项研究中我们发现，那些跻身社交顶层的人，并不是最有魅力或最外向的人，而是最擅长绘制社交认知图谱的人。)”及“The most influential people quickly build mental maps of their peers’ connection; those initially influential but without accurate mental maps of the network did not stay influential for long. (最具影响力的人能快速构建同龄人社交关系的心理图谱；那些起初有影响力却没有精准社交网络心理图谱的人，无法长久保持影响力。)” 可知，社交认知图谱有助于人们在同龄人中获得持久的社交影响力。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据原文第七段“The more strongly these maps are embedded in the brain, the better we are at brokering community ties. (这些社交图谱在大脑中扎根越深刻，我们就越擅长brokering社群人际关系。)” 及原文第五段“In one study, we discovered that those who rise to the top of the social structure aren’t the most charming or outgoing — they’re the best social mapmakers. (在一项研究中我们发现，那些跻身社交顶层的人，并不是最有魅力或最外向的人，而是最擅长绘制社交认知图谱的人。)”可知，社交认知图谱构建得越完善，就越能处理好人际关系，故此处brokering意为 “打理、维系、经营”，与Managing同义。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据原文第四段“To better understand social navigation, my collaborator and I developed studies to investigate how people build cognitive maps. (为了更好地理解社交处世这一行为，我和合作伙伴开展了多项研究，探究人们是如何构建社交认知图谱的。)”及最后一段“Strategic wayfinding isn’t only for physical space. It is just as necessary to be able to effectively move through our social landscapes. (策略性的寻路不只适用于物理空间，在社交图景中从容周旋同样至关重要。)” 以及全文围绕社交认知图谱、社交处世与布局展开论述可知，全文核心主题是“经营我们的社交世界”。 D Knowledge is dead. Not in the sense that truth has disappeared or that learning no longer matters, but in the deeper, structural sense that knowledge, as a stable possession has lost its central role in human cognition. In a world where information is instant and increasingly available “on demand”, the old idea of “knowing” seems to feel like an antique of another era. Artificial intelligence has also changed the structure of cognition itself. Understanding now unfolds as an iterative (迭代的) process rather than a final state. We iterate facts and ideas that “collapse the information function” into a construct that, in some instances, has never existed. Insight emerges through cycles, not conclusions, as knowledge changes from fixed maps to dynamic webs. Alongside this shift comes the collapse of academic monovision. Human perception, statistical inference, interpretive meaning, moral judgment, and machine-generated pattern recognition now occupy the same cognitive field. No one perspective is sufficient on its own and depth arises from the perspective of multiple frames and learning to move among them. Education, however, is still largely organized in the context of that fixed map. Subjects are separated as if the world presented itself in disciplinary divisions. Mastery is assessed as if memorization were a reliable indicator of understanding. This is where the idea of the learning studio becomes more than an educational experiment. A studio isn’t defined by a single discipline, but by a question complex enough to demand many. Think about a studio centered on the biology of aging. Cellular mechanisms, statistical modeling, moral questions of longevity, and the social implications of demographic (人口的) change would gather in a single cognitive space. In these settings, students wouldn’t move from class to class so much as move through cognitive environments. Science, mathematics, humanities, and computation would no longer be neighboring divisions but interdependent ways of making sense of a shared problem. Technology and AI wouldn’t be present as tools of efficiency, but also as thinking partners that drive human achievement. Re-architecting education in this way also reframes its ultimate purpose — and this is the most critical point. The traditional endpoint has been certification or the preparation for the next stage. In a world where knowledge is dynamic and AI increasingly competent, that endpoint begins to look insufficient. What becomes more convincing is the idea of cognitive sovereignty. This is the capacity to remain the author of one’s own understanding in the presence of an overload of information and persuasive technologies. For teenagers, this is not an abstract philosophical goal; it’s developmental. The teenage years are when abstract reasoning and even identity are forming. An education that immerses students in integration and iteration can cultivate something more durable. Simply put, it builds a mind capable of handling uncertainty. 32. Which of the following is a core feature of the learning studio? A. The intersection of multiple domains. B. The use of AI as productivity assistants. C. The shift between physical environments. D. The focus on preparing students for the future. 33. What can be learned from the passage? A. Education should aim for autonomy of thought. B. Abstract reasoning is key to forming an identity. C. Information accessibility facilitates knowledge webs. D. Understanding is attained through cycles of repetition. 34. What does the author mainly do in this passage? A. Analyze current challenges. B. Illustrate opposing ideas. C. Question an old practice. D. Advocate a novel model. 【答案】32. A 33. A 34. D 【解析】 【导语】文章指出 AI 时代静态固定知识已失效，传统分科教育不合时宜，作者推崇跨学科融合的学习工作室新模式，主张教育重在培养人的认知自主与应对未知的思维能力。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“A studio isn’t defined by a single discipline, but by a question complex enough to demand many. Think about a studio centered on the biology of aging. Cellular mechanisms, statistical modeling, moral questions of longevity, and the social implications of demographic (人口的) change would gather in a single cognitive space. In these settings, students wouldn’t move from class to class so much as move through cognitive environments. Science, mathematics, humanities, and computation would no longer be neighboring divisions but interdependent ways of making sense of a shared problem.(工作室并非由单一学科所定义，而是由一个足够复杂的问题所决定，这个问题需要运用多种方法来解决。设想一个以衰老生物学为主题的工作室。细胞机制、统计建模、长寿的道德问题以及人口变化的社会影响等都会汇聚在一个共同的认知空间中。在这种环境中，学生们不会像在传统课堂中那样从一个教室转到另一个教室，而是会在不同的认知环境中穿梭。科学、数学、人文以及计算不再是彼此相邻却互不相干的分支学科，而是相互依存、用以理解共同问题的方式)”可知，多个领域的交叉点是学习工作室的核心功能。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“What becomes more convincing is the idea of cognitive sovereignty. This is the capacity to remain the author of one’s own understanding in the presence of an overload of information and persuasive technologies.(更具说服力的观点是“认知主权”这一概念。它指的是在面对信息过载和各种说服性技术的情况下，仍能保持自己对理解的主导权的能力)”可知，教育应当致力于培养独立思考的能力。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Education, however, is still largely organized in the context of that fixed map. Subjects are separated as if the world presented itself in disciplinary divisions. Mastery is assessed as if memorization were a reliable indicator of understanding. This is where the idea of the learning studio becomes more than an educational experiment.(然而，教育仍然主要是在这种固定框架的背景下进行的。学科被划分开来，仿佛世界就是按照学科的界限呈现出来的。掌握程度的评估也仿佛是通过记忆来衡量理解程度的。这就是“学习工作室”这一理念不再仅仅是一个教育实验的意义所在)”结合文章指出 AI 时代静态固定知识已失效，传统分科教育不合时宜，作者推崇跨学科融合的学习工作室新模式，主张教育重在培养人的认知自主与应对未知的思维能力。可知，作者主要推广一种新的模式。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you ever feel a little more relaxed after walking around barefoot on the grass or sand? ____35____ It’s a wellness practice that allows people to directly connect their bodies with the Earth and use its natural electric charges to stabilize them. Earthing techniques focus on reconnecting your energy with the earth through direct or indirect contact. ____36____ Find ways to connect your bare feet with the ground and pay attention to the feeling of the land beneath your feet. Play in the dirt: Dig into the earth and get the soil between your fingers. You can create a garden in your yard and directly link to the energy in the dirt. ____37____ That may replace the direct connection you’d get being barefoot outside. Grounding carpets, blankets, and socks bring Earth’s electrical currents into the home or office by copying the physical connectivity of a nature walk. Earthing can be a free and relatively easy way to positively impact your physical and mental well-being. ____38____ Research shows that people who used grounding carpets for four weeks decreased exhaustion, sleep disruptions, and improved length of sleep. They also reported an improvement in their depression, stress, and pain. If you want to give earthing a try, there are a few important things to remember. ____39____. It requires patience and perseverance. If you’re new to the idea of earthing, you should find a professional to lead you. And once you’ve got the ball rolling, go full steam ahead. The more you work on grounding yourself, the faster you’ll begin seeing improvements. While it isn’t something that should be used alone to treat a condition, earthing can potentially be part of a self-care routine. A. Earthing, like other forms of treatment, isn’t a quick fix. B. That’s the idea behind earthing, also known as grounding. C. When going outside is not an option, just ground yourself indoors. D. Be observant of yourself and your surroundings and stay in the moment. E. Experts suggest 30 minutes is enough time to begin enjoying the benefits. F. These methods include taking a walk on grass, across the sand or in the mud. G. Research shows a connection between earthing and measurable improvements in these health issues. 【答案】35. B 36. F 37. C 38. E 39. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了“接地疗法”的概念、具体方式、室内替代方案、对身心健康的益处，以及尝试该疗法时需要注意的相关事项。 【35题详解】 根据前文“Do you ever feel a little more relaxed after walking around barefoot on the grass or sand?(你赤脚在草地或沙滩上散步后，会不会感觉稍微放松一些？)” 以及空后一句“It’s a wellness practice that allows people to directly connect their bodies with the Earth and use its natural electric charges to stabilize them.(这是一种健康养生方式，能让人体与地球直接相连，并利用地球自然电荷稳定身体状态。)”可知，前文提出赤脚行走放松的问题，后文解释这种养生方式，空处需要引出接地疗法这一概念；选项B“That’s the idea behind earthing, also known as grounding.(这就是接地疗法背后的理念，也被称为大地接地养生法。)” 衔接前后语境，符合逻辑。 【36题详解】 根据前文“Earthing techniques focus on reconnecting your energy with the earth through direct or indirect contact.(接地疗法重在通过直接或间接接触，让自身能量与大地重新连通。)”以及空后“Find ways to connect your bare feet with the ground and pay attention to the feeling of the land beneath your feet. Play in the dirt: Dig into the earth and get the soil between your fingers.(试着让赤脚直接接触地面，用心感受脚下大地的触感。玩一玩泥土：俯身挖土，让泥土从指间流过。)”可知，前文总说接地的接触方式，后文列举具体做法，空处应总述这类具体方法；选项F“These methods include taking a walk on grass, across the sand or in the mud.(这些方法包括在草地、沙滩或泥土上散步。)” 承接上文、引出下文。 【37题详解】 根据空后“That may replace the direct connection you’d get being barefoot outside. Grounding carpets, blankets, and socks bring Earth’s electrical currents into the home or office by copying the physical connectivity of a nature walk.(这可以替代你在户外赤脚所能获得的直接大地连接。接地地毯、毛毯和袜子，通过模拟户外自然行走时的身体连通方式，把大地的自然电流引入家中或办公室。)” 可知，后文讲述室内替代接地方式，空处应引出室内接地的话题；选项C“When going outside is not an option, just ground yourself indoors.(当无法外出时，可在室内进行接地养生。)”与后文内容紧密呼应。 【38题详解】 根据前文“Earthing can be a free and relatively easy way to positively impact your physical and mental well-being.(接地疗法是一种免费且相对简单、能积极影响身心健康的方式。)”以及空后“Research shows that people who used grounding carpets for four weeks decreased exhaustion, sleep disruptions, and improved length of sleep.(研究显示，使用四周接地地毯的人疲惫感、睡眠障碍减少，睡眠时间有所提升。)”可知，前文点明有益健康，后文用研究举例佐证，空处可补充适宜的养生时长；选项E“Experts suggest 30 minutes is enough time to begin enjoying the benefits.(专家建议30分钟就足以开始享受它带来的益处。)” 衔接自然。 【39题详解】 根据前文“If you want to give earthing a try, there are a few important things to remember.(如果你想尝试接地疗法，有几点重要事项需要牢记。)”以及空后“It requires patience and perseverance.(这需要耐心和坚持。)” 可知，后文强调需要耐心坚持，说明这种疗法不能立刻见效；选项A“Earthing, like other forms of treatment, isn’t a quick fix.(和其他调理方式一样，接地疗法并非立竿见影。)” 契合后文需要耐心坚持的语境。 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Just as we have an individual personality, we also have a “time personality”. The personality captures our relationship to time: whether we’re punctual (守时的), how much time we believe we have, and specific time-related habits we may display. According to Kristin Anderson, founder of Madison Square Psychotherapy, time personality is our natural style when it comes to managing time. For the majority of us, our time personality tends to fall along a range, from very rigid to very flexible. Here’s a brief overview of four common time personalities. A “time optimist” tends to underestimate how long things take, leading to a pattern of ongoing delays. On the other end of the range, we have the “time anxious” personality. These people tend to be anxious to begin with. They also assume everything might go wrong (e.g., traffic delays, getting lost). Therefore, they show up to commitments far in advance. Those in the “time bender” category are driven by their emotions, or inspiration. They seem to live in their own personal time zone, maximizing “flow state” when they’ve entered it. For those who identify with the “time blind” personality, sensing the passage of time is challenging. They might start a task and, by the time they check the clock, an entire hour has disappeared somehow. What exactly drives our varying relationships with time perception? Personality is a key player. People, characterized by competitiveness, ambition, and drive, may be more likely to be time anxious and rigid about schedules. In contrast, those who have characteristics like patience, calmness and cooperativeness tend to be flexible and may lean toward being time benders. Neurobiological factors also play a role. Higher dopamine (多巴胺) levels in the brain can speed up the brain’s internal clock, impacting our perception of time. Finally, age can affect our time perception. This is because adults have fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism (新陈代谢), which makes time seem like it’s going by faster than it actually is. While each time personality comes with its own set of drawbacks when not properly managed, the good news is that we can work with these tendencies to manage our time better. 40. What is time personality according to Kristin Anderson? _______________________________________________________ 41. What time personalities are mentioned in the passage? _______________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. With fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism, adults perceive time as passing more slowly. _______________________________________________________ 43. Which time personality fits you most closely? How will you work with it to manage your time better? (In about 40 words) _______________________________________________________ 【答案】40. Time personality is our natural style when it comes to managing time. 41. Time optimist, time anxious, time bender and time blind. 42. With fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism, adults perceive time as passing more slowly. With fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism, adults perceive time as passing faster. 43. I am a time optimist. I always underestimate how long things take and often fall behind schedule. I will make detailed plans ahead and set earlier deadlines to avoid delays. I also remind myself to be more realistic about time every day. 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了时间性格的定义、四种常见时间性格类型，以及影响人们时间感知差异的性格、神经生物和年龄因素，并指出合理调适自身时间性格可以更好地管理时间。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第一段“According to Kristin Anderson, founder of Madison Square Psychotherapy, time personality is our natural style when it comes to managing time.(麦迪逊广场心理治疗中心创始人Kristin Anderson认为，时间性格是我们在时间管理方面与生俱来的行事方式。)”可知，Kristin Anderson认为时间性格是我们在管理时间方面的天生行事风格。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第二段“Here’s a brief overview of four common time personalities.(以下是四种常见时间性格的简要概述。)” 以及下文依次介绍的四种类型可知，文中提到了时间乐观型（time optimist）、时间焦虑型（time anxious）、时间随性型（time bender）、时间无感型（time blind）四种时间性格。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第三段“This is because adults have fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism, which makes time seem like it’s going by faster than it actually is.(这是因为成年人新鲜体验变少、多巴胺新陈代谢变慢，这会让时间看起来比实际流逝得更快。)” 可知，成年人会觉得时间过得更快而不是更慢，原句中more slowly表述错误。 【43题详解】 开放性题目。题干问：你最符合哪一种时间性格？你将如何利用这种性格特点来更好地管理自己的时间？根据第二段“A “time optimist” tends to underestimate how long things take, leading to a pattern of ongoing delays.(“时间乐观型”的人往往会低估做事情所需的时间，进而形成习惯性拖延、不断迟到的状态。)”介绍的“时间乐观型”的人的特点，可回答：我属于时间乐观型。我总是低估做事情所需的时间，常常耽误进度。我会提前制定详细计划、设定更早的截止日期来避免拖延。我也会每天提醒自己，对时间预估要更务实理性。答案不唯一，言之有理即可。 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你参加了APEC中国年组委会举办的“中国力量·大家说”国际交流活动，介绍了一位代表中国精神的榜样人物，你的英国好友Jim对此很感兴趣。请你用英文给他发邮件，内容包括： 1. 介绍该榜样人物； 2. 阐述他/她对你的影响。 注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, I’d like to tell you about the role model I introduced — Zhang Guimei, a rural educator in Yunnan Province. She founded a free high school for girls from impoverished mountain areas, helping thousands of them change their lives through education despite her own serious health problems. Her story has influenced me in many ways. First, it makes me cherish my learning opportunities. Unlike those mountain girls, I have a good classroom and supportive parents — I should never take these for granted or waste my time. Second, she inspires me to face difficulties bravely. Whenever I struggle with exams or stress, I think of her fighting illness but never giving up, and I tell myself to keep going. Third, she teaches me self-discipline and diligence. Her devotion to her students reminds me to stay focused and work hard every day. I hope you find her story as inspiring as I do. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给英国好友Jim写邮件，介绍自己在“中国力量・大家说”活动中分享的榜样人物，并阐述她对自己的影响。 【详解】1.词汇积累 创立：found → establish 激励：inspire → motivate 奉献：devotion → commitment 专注的：focused → concentrated 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Unlike those mountain girls, I have a good classroom and supportive parents — I should never take these for granted or waste my time. 拓展句：Compared with those girls in the mountains, I have access to a well-equipped classroom and caring parents — I should never take these for granted or waste my time. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】She founded a free high school for girls from impoverished mountain areas, helping thousands of them change their lives through education despite her own serious health problems.(运用了现在分词helping作伴随状语) 【高分句型 2】Whenever I struggle with exams or stress, I think of her fighting illness but never giving up, and I tell myself to keep going. (运用了whenever引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 西城区高三模拟测试试卷 英语 本试卷共13页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。 考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Danny and Brandon were cut from the baseball team. As their teacher, I thought maybe I could offer something to ease their heartbreak. So I stayed up late and designed a game for my English class. Before class, I ____1____ Danny listening with focus and imagined Brandon joking but still playing the game. However, within minutes after class started, it fell apart: Danny pressed the buzzer (蜂鸣器) repeatedly and Brandon talked loudly with others while I was trying to ____2____ the game. I paused and asked, “What’s going on?” I searched the room for a face that looked ____3____. No one met my eyes. When Danny pressed the buzzer again and Brandon laughed, I removed them from class in ____4____. They never knew I had built that game for them. After class, I decided to talk to them, thinking if I said the right thing, something would ____5____. I said, “I know you can do better. But I can’t want it more than you do.” They laughed, “That’s not our fault.” “You’re acting like losers,” I said. The word ____6____. The air in the room changed. Danny’s laugh dropped. Brandon looked away. As an English teacher, I’ve always known words have ____7____. That day, mine hit harder than I meant. After they left, I cried because I had said something I didn’t believe — and because for a second, I did. Teaching high school means the students who ____8____ you to the edge are those you care about most. Several days later, Danny stayed after class. “Do you not like me anymore?” He said ____9____, like it was a joke. But his voice sounded uncertain. “People can have disagreements and still care about each other,” I said. He didn’t respond. But he nodded. It wasn’t an apology. But it was something. Maybe ____10____ in a classroom doesn’t always look like inspiration. Sometimes it sounds like “You’re acting like losers,” said in defeat — and coming back anyway. Sometimes it sounds like “Do you still like me?” The answer is yes. It has always been yes. 1. A. kept B. caught C. pictured D. remembered 2. A. design B. explain C. win D. attend 3. A. bored B. angry C. sorry D. confused 4. A. panic B. surprise C. relief D. disappointment 5. A. drop B. shift C. repeat D. spread 6. A. failed B. landed C. disappeared D. continued 7. A. logic B. beauty C. weight D. access 8. A. drive B. guide C. attract D. follow 9. A. firmly B. quietly C. sincerely D. casually 10. A. love B. peace C. victory D. agreement 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 The “burnt toast theory” means bad things happen for a reason — they make way for something better ____11____ (come). I wasn’t a believer in this theory until 2013, when I ____12____ (fire) and had a tough job search. A friend helped me score an interview for a company. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that job. I was really upset, and it felt like an even ____13____ (big) setback. However, months later, that company had a major crisis. By then, I ____14____ (find) my dream job already. I’ve since applied this theory to my own life and work. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 When people are grateful and are good with things as they are, their physical health reflects that. Researchers over the years point to lower stress, ____15____ (reduce) pain and better blood pressure as a result of being grateful. Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well, ____16____ benefits include increased self-respect, enhanced positive emotions, and a more optimistic outlook on life. Just like a muscle, when you exercise your ____17____ (thankful) more often, you’re more likely to see beneficial effects. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has introduced a new humanoid robot ____18____ lifelike movements. The company representatives felt forced to slice it open onstage to prove a human wasn’t hiding inside. Certainly, there wasn’t. Instead, the robot ____19____ (have) a flexible, humanlike spine (脊柱) and artificial joints that allow it to move like a human model. This is thanks to Xpeng’s custom AI robotics architecture, which enables it to interpret visual inputs and respond physically without needing to first translate ____20____ it sees into language. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Key West’s Most Loving Remembrance to Papa Hemingway Experience the event Held annually in sunny Key West, the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s life in Key West in a way that’s as unique and spirited as the man himself. This event isn’t just for Hemingway enthusiasts or look-alikes; it’s a gathering that invites all to enjoy the energy of Key West. Whether you are a literature fan, a Hemingway admirer, or just searching for a good time, the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest is an experience you won’t want to miss. Details of the Look-Alike Contest When signing up for the contest, please indicate whether you will compete in the first round on Thursday or Friday. Contestants each will have 15 seconds to speak to the judges and the audience. If wearing a hat, the contestants will be asked to remove it so that judges will be able to see their faces. Judging is handled by former Look-Alike winners, whom we call Papas. They are looking for someone who looks like Ernest Hemingway — a mature, heavy-set man with a full beard — someone who will return each year to judge the contest, and someone with good moral character to represent the Hemingway Look-Alike Society. About 24 contestants will be chosen from all the contestants to advance to the final round on Saturday, when they will be called up on stage and given one minute to present themselves to the judges. The title of Papa 2026 will be awarded from this group. Schedule of the whole event Date Time Events July 23 11:00 “A Hemingway Feast” Cooking Class 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — First Round July 24 13:30 Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Fish-Off 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — First Round July 25 13:00 Annual “Running” of the Bulls 18:30 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest — FINAL ROUND July 26 13:00 “Papa’s Tales” Storytelling Competition 21. In the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, the contestants are expected to ________. A. prepare a five-minute talk B. wear a formal hat on stage C. have good moral qualities D. compete for three rounds 22. According to the schedule, which activity can the participants join in? A. Bull-Running on July 23. B. Cooking Class on July 24. C. Fish-Off on July 25. D. Storytelling Competition on July 26. 23. Who is the passage mainly intended for? A. Former winners of the contest. B. Stars in national look-alike contests. C. Lovers of Hemingway-themed events. D. Experts on Hemingway’s literary works. B For much of my career, my fellow scientists only saw my “resting science face”, which shows the part of me worrying about conference talks or funding. They didn’t see the side of me that loves funny performances. As a woman and mother, I felt I needed to prove my seriousness, fearing others might view me as too busy with my personal life to excel. My serious face worked. I landed a job at a great university and became a professor. But I felt I had to divide myself in two — the serious scientist in public, the funny person in private. However, the first break in my public persona came in 2024, when I participated in a local live storytelling show. I took a risk and described an embarrassing moment from a trip to Thailand. To my surprise, when people laughed, it felt like a hug rather than shame. The experience encouraged me to experiment with being silly at work. So, when Halloween came around, I delivered a lecture dressed in a pink animal costume. I began kicking off lab meetings by asking my graduate students what brings them joy. And I started the monthly get-togethers with colleagues, using odd outfits to set the mood. To my surprise, adding fun and humour into my work life didn’t make me less effective or credible. Students seemed to find me more approachable. Humour also helped me open up with colleagues, which in turn led others to be more honest and truthful with me. But most importantly, humor has made me stronger. Last winter, my funding from the Environmental Protection Agency was suddenly cancelled due to the government’s science cuts. After the shock and immediate sadness wore off, I turned to my playful side, writing several pieces of satire (讽刺) and letting workmates draw my attention away with discussions about a 1990s music video. That’s not to say I was living in denial. I knew I needed to find new ways to pursue my goals in an increasingly complex funding environment. But making jokes and sharing laughter helped me stay present and reminded me of how much joy I get from my team, whatever the circumstances. Ultimately, I have come to realize that being real at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength. For other scientists, that may mean talking more about hobbies or families. For me, it’s humour. Now, more than ever, it’s time to laugh. 24. The author put on a serious face at first to ________. A. win the respect of her family B. keep her personal life private C. avoid distractions in her research D. appear professional and dedicated 25. How did the author most probably feel after the 2024 show? A. Proud and confident. B. Relieved and lighthearted. C. Surprised and upset. D. Ashamed and embarrassed. 26. How did the author respond to her loss of funding? A. She poured her heart out to her workmates. B. She refused to accept the painful reality. C. She devoted herself to music making. D. She got through it with laughter. 27. What is the take-away message from the story? A. Come out of your shell. B. Please people around you. C. Stay serious to achieve goals. D. Prioritize humour in your life. C What do social climbers and gossipers (爱说闲话的人) have in common? My mother believes that both are morally suspect, a lesson we readily pass on to our children: avoid the cheater and the whisperer. But stories simplify reality. The most effective social climbers and gossipers possess a remarkable grasp of social structure to navigate (导航) their social worlds. This skill isn’t a moral failing; it’s a cognitive (认知的) skill. Recent work from my laboratory shows that cognitive maps — mental representations of the social world — shape our critical social skills. Social success depends not just on whom you know but also on how well you understand the invisible architecture of your social world. Mapping this is no small task, as social networks are large and dynamic. Yet building such cognitive maps offers great advantages. To better understand social navigation, my collaborator and I developed studies to investigate how people build cognitive maps. Across a year we tracked about 200 freshmen’s friendships and asked them to report their understanding of others’ connections. In one study, we discovered that those who rise to the top of the social structure aren’t the most charming or outgoing — they’re the best social mapmakers. The most influential people quickly build mental maps of their peers’ connection; those initially influential but without accurate mental maps of the network did not stay influential for long. In a second paper, we examined whether mapmaking aids gossiping — a behavior that, despite its poor reputation, can be an efficient way to quickly learn about the ins and outs of the community. To understand how humans pull off this remarkable task, we wondered whether mapmaking helps predict where information will spread. Mental maps become quite useful in this case, as they reveal two key network features: someone’s popularity and their distance from the gossip target. They help find a good friend — someone far enough from the target yet well-connected to spread information. How does the brain build these maps? In one of our recent studies, we discovered that the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex — a neural (神经的) center known for navigating physical space — also carries a map of connections among people. The more strongly these maps are embedded in the brain, the better we are at brokering community ties. If the brain needs to quickly figure out where gossip might spread, knowing where the popular people are positioned or the key relationships that bridge the otherwise disconnected communities allows us to chart the sequence of ties that can efficiently cross the network. Strategic wayfinding isn’t only for physical space. It is just as necessary to be able to effectively move through our social landscapes. Armed with a deliberately unclear map of their social community, skilled social navigators can do what no GPS can. They see the bridges before they’re built, avoid the storms of gossip, and map out a course to common ground. 28. As for his mother’s belief, the author is ________. A. disapproving B. supportive C. puzzled D. unconcerned 29. According to the passage, social cognitive maps can help ________. A. control the wide spread of gossip storms B. memorize others’ connections in social groups C. gain long-lasting social influence among peers D. choose well-connected people as gossip targets 30. What does the underlined word “brokering” in Paragraph 7 probably mean? A. Breaking. B. Managing. C. Experiencing. D. Recording. 31. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. How to Interpret Social Skills B. Navigating Our Social Worlds C. What Lies Behind People’s Social Behaviors D. Brain Structures Shaping Social Relationships D Knowledge is dead. Not in the sense that truth has disappeared or that learning no longer matters, but in the deeper, structural sense that knowledge, as a stable possession has lost its central role in human cognition. In a world where information is instant and increasingly available “on demand”, the old idea of “knowing” seems to feel like an antique of another era. Artificial intelligence has also changed the structure of cognition itself. Understanding now unfolds as an iterative (迭代的) process rather than a final state. We iterate facts and ideas that “collapse the information function” into a construct that, in some instances, has never existed. Insight emerges through cycles, not conclusions, as knowledge changes from fixed maps to dynamic webs. Alongside this shift comes the collapse of academic monovision. Human perception, statistical inference, interpretive meaning, moral judgment, and machine-generated pattern recognition now occupy the same cognitive field. No one perspective is sufficient on its own and depth arises from the perspective of multiple frames and learning to move among them. Education, however, is still largely organized in the context of that fixed map. Subjects are separated as if the world presented itself in disciplinary divisions. Mastery is assessed as if memorization were a reliable indicator of understanding. This is where the idea of the learning studio becomes more than an educational experiment. A studio isn’t defined by a single discipline, but by a question complex enough to demand many. Think about a studio centered on the biology of aging. Cellular mechanisms, statistical modeling, moral questions of longevity, and the social implications of demographic (人口的) change would gather in a single cognitive space. In these settings, students wouldn’t move from class to class so much as move through cognitive environments. Science, mathematics, humanities, and computation would no longer be neighboring divisions but interdependent ways of making sense of a shared problem. Technology and AI wouldn’t be present as tools of efficiency, but also as thinking partners that drive human achievement. Re-architecting education in this way also reframes its ultimate purpose — and this is the most critical point. The traditional endpoint has been certification or the preparation for the next stage. In a world where knowledge is dynamic and AI increasingly competent, that endpoint begins to look insufficient. What becomes more convincing is the idea of cognitive sovereignty. This is the capacity to remain the author of one’s own understanding in the presence of an overload of information and persuasive technologies. For teenagers, this is not an abstract philosophical goal; it’s developmental. The teenage years are when abstract reasoning and even identity are forming. An education that immerses students in integration and iteration can cultivate something more durable. Simply put, it builds a mind capable of handling uncertainty. 32. Which of the following is a core feature of the learning studio? A. The intersection of multiple domains. B. The use of AI as productivity assistants. C. The shift between physical environments. D. The focus on preparing students for the future. 33. What can be learned from the passage? A. Education should aim for autonomy of thought. B. Abstract reasoning is key to forming an identity. C. Information accessibility facilitates knowledge webs. D. Understanding is attained through cycles of repetition. 34. What does the author mainly do in this passage? A. Analyze current challenges. B. Illustrate opposing ideas. C. Question an old practice. D. Advocate a novel model. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you ever feel a little more relaxed after walking around barefoot on the grass or sand? ____35____ It’s a wellness practice that allows people to directly connect their bodies with the Earth and use its natural electric charges to stabilize them. Earthing techniques focus on reconnecting your energy with the earth through direct or indirect contact. ____36____ Find ways to connect your bare feet with the ground and pay attention to the feeling of the land beneath your feet. Play in the dirt: Dig into the earth and get the soil between your fingers. You can create a garden in your yard and directly link to the energy in the dirt. ____37____ That may replace the direct connection you’d get being barefoot outside. Grounding carpets, blankets, and socks bring Earth’s electrical currents into the home or office by copying the physical connectivity of a nature walk. Earthing can be a free and relatively easy way to positively impact your physical and mental well-being. ____38____ Research shows that people who used grounding carpets for four weeks decreased exhaustion, sleep disruptions, and improved length of sleep. They also reported an improvement in their depression, stress, and pain. If you want to give earthing a try, there are a few important things to remember. ____39____. It requires patience and perseverance. If you’re new to the idea of earthing, you should find a professional to lead you. And once you’ve got the ball rolling, go full steam ahead. The more you work on grounding yourself, the faster you’ll begin seeing improvements. While it isn’t something that should be used alone to treat a condition, earthing can potentially be part of a self-care routine. A. Earthing, like other forms of treatment, isn’t a quick fix. B. That’s the idea behind earthing, also known as grounding. C. When going outside is not an option, just ground yourself indoors. D. Be observant of yourself and your surroundings and stay in the moment. E. Experts suggest 30 minutes is enough time to begin enjoying the benefits. F. These methods include taking a walk on grass, across the sand or in the mud. G. Research shows a connection between earthing and measurable improvements in these health issues. 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Just as we have an individual personality, we also have a “time personality”. The personality captures our relationship to time: whether we’re punctual (守时的), how much time we believe we have, and specific time-related habits we may display. According to Kristin Anderson, founder of Madison Square Psychotherapy, time personality is our natural style when it comes to managing time. For the majority of us, our time personality tends to fall along a range, from very rigid to very flexible. Here’s a brief overview of four common time personalities. A “time optimist” tends to underestimate how long things take, leading to a pattern of ongoing delays. On the other end of the range, we have the “time anxious” personality. These people tend to be anxious to begin with. They also assume everything might go wrong (e.g., traffic delays, getting lost). Therefore, they show up to commitments far in advance. Those in the “time bender” category are driven by their emotions, or inspiration. They seem to live in their own personal time zone, maximizing “flow state” when they’ve entered it. For those who identify with the “time blind” personality, sensing the passage of time is challenging. They might start a task and, by the time they check the clock, an entire hour has disappeared somehow. What exactly drives our varying relationships with time perception? Personality is a key player. People, characterized by competitiveness, ambition, and drive, may be more likely to be time anxious and rigid about schedules. In contrast, those who have characteristics like patience, calmness and cooperativeness tend to be flexible and may lean toward being time benders. Neurobiological factors also play a role. Higher dopamine (多巴胺) levels in the brain can speed up the brain’s internal clock, impacting our perception of time. Finally, age can affect our time perception. This is because adults have fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism (新陈代谢), which makes time seem like it’s going by faster than it actually is. While each time personality comes with its own set of drawbacks when not properly managed, the good news is that we can work with these tendencies to manage our time better. 40. What is time personality according to Kristin Anderson? _______________________________________________________ 41. What time personalities are mentioned in the passage? _______________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. With fewer new experiences and slower dopamine metabolism, adults perceive time as passing more slowly. _______________________________________________________ 43. Which time personality fits you most closely? How will you work with it to manage your time better? (In about 40 words) _______________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你参加了APEC中国年组委会举办的“中国力量·大家说”国际交流活动，介绍了一位代表中国精神的榜样人物，你的英国好友Jim对此很感兴趣。请你用英文给他发邮件，内容包括： 1. 介绍该榜样人物； 2. 阐述他/她对你的影响。 注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $