云南曲靖市麒麟区曲靖市第一中学2026届高三年级教学质量检测（七）英语试卷

曲靖一中2026届高三年级教学质量检测（七） 英语答案 听力 1-5 C A A C B 6-10 CC A B B 11-15 A C A C B 16-20 BB A CC 阅读 21-25 C A B D B 26-30 D C D C A 31-35 B B A D D 36-40 A E G F B 完形 41-45 D B B C A 46-50 A D C C B 51-55 AD D B C 语法填空 56. popularity 57. have arisen 58. issued 59. the 60. which 61. growing 62. in 63. more attractive 64. It 65. readers 第一节 One possible version: Nowadays, museums are faced with a dilemma. Many precious masterpieces are easily damaged by light, air and touch, so museums have to limit their display. However, the public is eager to have more chances to appreciate these amazing works of art. To deal with this problem, several practical measures can be taken. First of all, museums can make full use of digital technology to provide online exhibitions and virtual tours. This allows visitors to enjoy clear and detailed views of artworks without any risk of harm. Besides, museums can show the original pieces periodically under strict conditions, such as controlled light, temperature and humidity. In my opinion, by combining digital sharing and careful display, we can not only better protect these valuable treasures but also make them more accessible to the public. 第二节 One possible version: He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy. At the news, I sighed and forced a smile. Sensing my disappointment, Artie put his hand on my shoulder and encouraged, “Seize the chance and you can shine too. Believe in yourself!” His words giving me a burst of confidence, I nodded admittedly, determined to be the best understudy. In the following days, I spent hours every day rehearsing my lines, perfecting my expressions and practicing each act. Gradually, I grew more confident and was fully prepared for the possibility of stepping onto the stage if needed. On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come. Panic filled the air backstage. Calm outside but nervous inside, I took a deep breath and stepped forward. All those days of hard work and preparation had led to this moment. As the curtains rose, I walked onto the stage with a newfound courage. The lights shone on me, and I delivered my lines with full of passion and confidence. With the music fading away, the audience broke into thunderous applause. At that very moment, I knew I fulfilled my mission as an understudy. That day, I became the star of the show, proving to myself and everyone that chances are for those who are prepared. 听力原文 Text 1 W: Hi, Jack. How was your weekend? Did you visit your uncle in Orlando? M: Hi Annie. Oh, it was fulfilling. My uncle went on a business trip, so I volunteered to clean the local park after a concert on Saturday. (1) You can’t imagine how messy it was. Text 2（第2题为主旨大意题） M: Wow, how did you finish your composition so fast? W: It was easy. I just visited a website. It provided me with all the materials on the topic. M: Hmm … I thought the assignment was to talk about your own understanding and experience. Text 3 M: Excuse me, is it the right way to the tax office? W: Yes, you are almost there. (3) Are you heading there to hand in the reports, too? M: Yeah. Oh, I see it. That’s the entrance where the policeman is standing. Text 4（第4题为推断题） M: Have you seen today’s paper? W: I don’t like reading the paper. I think it’s boring. M: But you’ve got to make an exception this time. You’ll find me on the second page! W: You must be joking! Text 5（第5题为推断题） W: Mr. White, the report is already on your desk. M: Helen, please brief me on it. I don’t have time to go through it. The sales manager will be here in five minutes. W: Okay, no problem. Do you need a cup of coffee, by the way? ◆ brief sb. on 向某人简要介绍 Text 6（第7题为推断题） W: Erm … Jack, why is there a huge pot plant in my office? M: I have one, too. It’s Mr. Brown’s idea. He thought a greener office could refresh us and be good for our eyesight. W: At some point, I would agree with him. But look … The plant covers half of the window. Now I will work in a room without enough daylight. (6) I don’t think it’s doing me any good physically or mentally. M: You should check out my office. I can hardly get in. And I’ll be sharing the room with Mr. Robb next month. W: Maybe it’s a good chance for you to ask Mr. Brown for a promotion, so that you could have a bigger office. Text 7（第9题为推断题） M: Hello. I’m looking for a high-quality dining table. Do you have any here? W: Yes, certainly, but not in the front of the hall. We keep only small items here, like chairs, lamps, kitchen appliances, etc. All the larger items are located at the back of the hall. Let me show you. M: Thank you. Oh, I like this one whose asking price is $ 200. (8) Is there a story behind it? W: The log one? Let me check … It was made in the 1950s in Austria and then kept in a castle in northern France. M: Wow, that sounds magical. I want it. Is this the final price? (8) W: Yeah. (8) This is already half-price. The best I can offer is an additional 10% off. (8) M: That’s a deal. (8) Text 8 W: I’d like to catch a concert this summer. Do you know of any? M: Oh, definitely. There’s a big rock concert in June, but unfortunately, you’re not really into it. And there will be some pop bands performing in July, which you might be interested in. (10) W: Sweet! (10) Do you know which ones? M: Not really, but I’ll look them up. By the way, would you like to accompany me to a jazz club this Friday night? (11) We can practice the guitar together. W: I’d love to, but I’ll pass. I have promised to watch a movie with my sister at home. M: Why don’t you go to the cinema? W: Well, you know, I like to discuss the plot with others during the movie and tend to get a bit loud without even realizing it. (12) Last time in a theater all the other viewers were looking at me and making a complaint about me. It’s a good thing we left early. M: Oh, that sounds terrible. Thankfully, they haven’t banned you for life from entering that movie theater. Text 9 W: David, what’s your plan for this summer vacation? (13) M: It’s still early to say, but I’m planning to see waterfalls in Ontario. To me, they’re the best places to go sightseeing in the world. I’ve wanted to see them for a long time. (13) W: Wow. That’s so cool. How are you going to get there? Will your father drive you there? (14) M: Don’t be silly. It’s about 3,500 kilometers away from Los Angeles. I’ll join a tour group. (14) W: I’m sure you’ll make friends with your fellow travelers. Hope you’ll have a great time. M: What about you? Will you be visiting your grandparents in Memphis like you always do? (15)(16) W: Not this year. (16) After graduating, I plan to take a gap year before starting university. So I’m going to help my dad at his shop to get some experience and earn some money. (16) It might make it easier for me to find a part-time job in the future. M: That’s awesome. I hope you can save a tidy sum. W: Thanks. I hope so too. ◆ gap year 空缺年（常指中学毕业后上大学前所休的一年假期，用于实习或旅游） ◆ a tidy sum 大笔的钱 Text 10（第17题为推断题） Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk to you about an important habit that can benefit you now and in the future: reading Global Times. You may wonder why, as a high school student, you should read it. Well, let me tell you! Global Times is a widely known newspaper that covers a lot of topics, including business, economics, politics, technology, and of course, the sports section favored by many athletes. (18) What’s more, there are a few benefits if you read it at least once a week. Firstly, it helps you improve your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. (19) Secondly, it exposes you to different perspectives and ideas, helping you become a more well-rounded individual. Lastly, it prepares you for the future by keeping you informed about China’s policies and development trends, which is essential regardless of your career path. So, let’s start reading and reporting from now on! Now, let me show you some useful reading tips. (20) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语听力模拟试题31号第一节听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Hi jack, how was your weekend? Did you visit your uncle in orlandi? Hi Annie. Oh, IT was fulfilling my UNO went on a business trip, so i've volunteered to clean the local park after a concert on saturday. You can't imagine how messy IT was. Hi, jack, how was your weekend? Did you visit your uncle in orlando? O, hi, Annie. Oh, IT was fulfilling. My uncle went on a business trip, so i've volunteered to clean the local park after a concert on saturday. You can't imagine how messy IT was. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。Wow, how did you finish your composition so fast? IT was easy. I just visited a website. IT provided me with all the materials on the topic. I thought the assignment was to talk about your own understanding and experience. Wow, how did you finish your composition so fast? IT was easy. I just visited a website. IT provided me with all the materials on the topic. I thought the assignment was to talk about your own understanding and experience. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。Excuse me, is this the right way to the tax office? Yes, you are almost there. Are you heading there to hand in the two? yeah. Oh, I see. IT. That's the entrance where the policeman is standing. Excuse me, is this the right way to the tax office? Yes. you are almost there. Are you heading there to handing the reports too? yeah. Oh, I see. IT. That's the entrance where the policeman is standing. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。have you seen today's paper? I don't like reading the paper. I think it's boring. but you've got to make an exception. This time you'll find me on the . second page. You must be joking. Have you seen today's paper? I don't like reading the paper. I think it's boring. but you've got to make an exception. This time you'll find me on the second page. You must be joking. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。mr. White, the report is already on your desk. Helen. please brief me on IT. I don't have time to go through IT. The sales manager will be here in five minutes. Okay, no problem. Do you need a cup of coffee? By the way? mr. White, the report is already on your desk. Helen. please brief me on IT. I don't have time to go through IT. The sales manager will be here in five minutes. Okay, no problem. Do you need a cup of coffee? By the way? 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这。两个小题。Jack, why is there a huge pot plant in my office? I have one. two. It's mr. Brown's idea. He thought a Greener office could refresh us and be good for our eyesight. At some point I would agree with him. But look, the plant covers half of the window. Now I will work in a room without enough daylight. I don't think it's doing me any good physically or mentally. You should check out my office. I can hardly get in, and i'll be sharing the room with mr. Rob next month. Maybe it's a good chance for you to ask mr. Brown for a promotion so that you could have a . bigger office. Jack, why is there a huge pot plant in my office? I have one, two. It's mr. Brown's idea. He thought a Greener office could refreshes and be good for our eyesight. At some point I would agree with him, but look, the plant covers half of the window. Now I will work in a room without enough daylight. I don't think it's doing me any good physically or mentally. You should check out my office. I can hardly get in, and i'll be sharing the room with mister rob next month. Maybe it's a good chance for you to ask mr. Brown for a promotion so that you could have a bigger office. 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, i'm looking for a high quality dining table. Do you . have any here? Yes, certainly, but not in the front of the hall. We keep only small items here, like chairs, baLance, kitchen appliances, eeta. All the larger items are located at the back of the hall. Let me show you. Thank you哦。I like this one whose asking Prices two hundred dollars. Is there a story . behind IT? The log one let me check. IT was made in the one thousand nine and fifties in austria a and then kept in a castle in . northern france. Well, that sounds magical. I wanted, is this the final Price? Yeah, this is already half Price. The best I can offer is an additional ten percent off. That's a deal. Hello, i'm looking for a high quality dining table. Do you have any here? Yes, certainly, but not in the front of the hall. We keep only small items here, like chairs, lamps, kitchen appliances, acedera. All the larger items are located at the back of the hall. Let me show you. Thank you. Oh, I like this one whose asking Prices two hundred dollars. Is there a story . behind IT the long? Let me check. IT was made in the nineteen, nineteen fifties in austria and then kept in a castle in northern france. Well, that sounds magical. I wanted, is this the . final Price? Yeah, this is already half Price. The best I can offer is an additional . ten percent off. That's a deal. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十二小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I'd like to catch a concert this summer. Do you know of any oh. definitely, there's a big rock concert in june, but unfortunately, you're not really into IT and there will be some pop bands performing in july, which you might be interested. sweet. Do you know which ones? Not really. but i'll look them up. By the way, would you like to accompany me to a jays club this friday night? We can practice the guitar together. I'd love to, but i'll pass. I have promised to watch a movie with my sister at home. Why don't you go to the cinema? Well, you know, I like to discuss the plot with others during the movie and tend to get a bit loud without even realizing IT. Last time in a theatre, all the other viewers were looking at me and make people complaining about me. It's a good thing. We left early. Oh, that sounds terrible. Thankfully, they haven't banned you for life from entering that movie theater. I'd like to catch a concert this summer. Do you know of any? Or definitely there is a big rock concert in june, but unfortunately, you're not really into IT and there will be some pop bands performing in july, which you might be interested in. Sweet, do you know which ones? Not really, but i'll look them up. By the way, would you like to accompany me to a jays club this friday night? We can practice the guitar together. I'd love to, but i'll pass. I have promised to watch a movie with my sister at home. Why don't you go to the cinema? Well, you know, I like to discuss the plot with others during the movie and tend to get a bit loud without even realizing IT. Last time in a theater, all the other viewers were looking at me and making a complaint about me. It's a good thing. We left early. Oh, that sounds terrible. Thankfully, they haven't banned you for life from entering that movie theater. 听下面的录音，回答第十三至第十六小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。David, what's your plan for this summer vacation . is still early to say, but i'm planning to see waterfalls in ontario. To me, they're the best places to go sight seeing in the world. I've wanted to see . them for a long time. Wow, that's so cool. How are you going to get there? But your father drive you there? Don't be silly. It's about three thousand, five hundred kilometers away from los Angeles. I'll join a tour group. I'm sure you'll make friends with your fellow travellers. Hope you'll have a great time. What about you? Will you be visiting your grandparents in matters like you . always do not? This year after graduating, I planned t to take a gap year before starting university, so i'm going to help my dad at his shop to get some experience and earn some money. IT might make IT easier for me to find a part time . job in the future. That's awesome. I hope you can save a tidy sum. thanks. I hope so too. David, what's your plan for this summer vacation? It's still early to say, but i'm planning to see waterfalls in ontario. To me, they're the best places to go sighting in the world. I've wanted to see them for . a long time. Wow, that's so cool. How are you going to get there? But your father drive you there? Don't be silly. It's about three thousand, five hundred kilometers away from los Angeles. I'll join a tour group. I'm sure you'll make friends with your fellow travellers. Hope you'll have a great time. What about you? Will you be visiting your grandparents in my fish like you . always do not. This year after graduating, I planned t to take a gap year before starting university, so i'm going to help my dad at his shop to get some experience and earn some money. IT might make IT easier for me to find a part time . job in the future. That's awesome. I hope you can save a tidy sum. thanks. I hope so too. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk to you about an important tb bit that can benefit you now and in the future. Reading global times, you may wonder why, as a high school student, you should read IT. Well, let me tell you, global times is a widely known newspaper that covers a lot of topics, including business, economics, politics, technology and, of course, the sports section favoured by many athletes. What's more, there are a few benefits if you read IT at least once a week. Firstly, IT helps you improve your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Secondly, IT exposes you to different perspectives and ideas, helping you become a more well rounded individual. Lately, IT prepares you for the future by keeping you informed about china's policies and development trends, which is essential regardless of your career path. So let's start reading and reporting from now on. Now let me show you some useful reading tips. Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk to you about an important rabbit that can benefit you now and in the future. Reading global times, you may wonder why, as a high school student, you should read IT. Well, let me tell you, global times is a widely known newspaper that covers a lot of topics, including business, economics, politics, technology and of course, the sports section favoured by many athletes. What's more, there are a few benefits. If you read IT at least once a week, firstly, IT helps you improve your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Secondly, IT exposes you to different perspectives and ideas, helping you become a more well rounded individual. I IT prepares you for the future by keeping you informed about china's policies and development trends, which is essential regardless of your career path. So let's start reading and reporting from now on. Now let me show you some useful reading tips. 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。 曲靖一中2026届高三年级教学质量检测（七） 英语试卷 注意事项： 1．答卷前，务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答在试卷上无效。 3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。 4．本试卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What did the man do on the weekend? A. He went on a business trip. B. He visited his uncle. C. He did some volunteer work. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. The schoolwork. B. The website. C. The life experience. 3. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To ask the way. B. To pay tax. C. To discuss some reports. 4. How does the man sound? A. Bored. B. Confused. C. Excited. 5. What is probably the woman? A. A reporter. B. A secretary. C. A manager. 第二节 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman concerned about? A. The room size. B. The eyesight test. C. The indoor lighting condition. 7. What is the probable relationship between Mr. Brown and Jack? A. Roommates. B. Doctor and patient. C. Boss and employee. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. How much will the man pay? A. $ 180. B. $ 100. C. $ 90. 9. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a castle. B. In a furniture store. C. In a dining hall. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What type of music does the woman prefer? A. Rock. B. Pop. C. Jazz. 11. What will the man do on Friday? A. Go to a club. B. Watch a movie. C. Attend a concert. 12. What do we know about the woman? A. She likes to judge people. B. She is banned from a cinema. C. She tends to talk while seeing films. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is David most looking forward to this summer vacation? A. Seeing the waterfalls. B. Saving some money. C. Meeting new friends. 14. Why will David join a tour group? A. He thinks it costs less money. B. He wants to travel with his family. C. It’s too far to drive from Los Angeles. 15. Where did the woman usually spend her vacations? A. In Ontario. B. In Memphis. C. In Los Angeles. 16. What will the woman do on this vacation? A. Visit her grandparents. B. Work in her father’s shop. C. Study for university entry. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker doing? A. Offering career advice. B. Recommending a newspaper. C. Promoting learning skills. 18. What can we say about the content of Global Times? A. It’s wide-ranging. B. It’s old-fashioned. C. It’s student-targeted. 19. What is the first advantage of reading Global Times? A. Becoming a well-rounded person. B. Learning about the local policy. C. Enhancing reading ability. 20. What will the speaker do next? A. Make a summary. B. Ask a few questions. C. Share some reading skills. 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 Media literacy isn’t just a nice-to-have skill anymore — it’s essential. At its core, media literacy means understanding how media works — who created a message, why it was made, and how it’s meant to influence the audience. Students are constantly surrounded by messages: some are helpful, others misleading. Teaching them to analyze, question, and evaluate media gives them the tools to think critically and make informed choices. The good news? You can build media literacy into what you’re already doing, one step at a time. Use Headlines as Warm-Ups Start class with a real-world headline — ideally one related to your subject area. Ask students: ● Is this information reliable? ● Where did it come from? ● What might be missing? This five-minute routine builds awareness and can lead to great discussions. Compare Two Sources Pick two texts on the same topic but from different perspectives. This could be editorials, news articles, or video content. Ask students to compare: ● Language and tone ● Choice of images ● What facts are emphasized or ignored? This is a great way to teach bias and point of view, especially in ELA or social studies. Build Visual Literacy Use political cartoons, advertisements, or photos to practise interpreting: ● What’s the message? ● How is it being communicated visually? ● Who benefits from this image? This kind of analysis helps students read beyond the text. This is about teaching students to be curious, and you just need to model curiosity. When you say, “Let’s figure out where this came from,” you’re demonstrating to students how to think critically. And when they see you do it regularly, they start doing it too. 21. What is the primary purpose of teaching media literacy to students? A. To arouse their interest in media. B. To enhance their literature skills. C. To develop their critical thinking ability. D. To broaden their general media knowledge. 22. Which technique of teaching media literacy is recommended? A. Using visual aids in teaching. B. Asking students to connect two sources. C. Providing materials that include pictures. D. Having students figure out better headlines. 23. How can teachers best stimulate students’ curiosity? A. Ask routine questions. B. Show, don’t just tell. C. Reward curious students. D. Tell, don’t just watch. B On a Saturday morning, I took my son to the Museum of Mordern Art, eager to introduce him to the endless world of artistic expression. Yet, as we stood before a breathtaking painting, my son suddenly asked, “Dad, how much do think this is worth?” The question caught me off guard. Instead of losing ourselves in the colors and shapes, we were pulled into a discussion of numbers. It was then that I became aware of how deeply we’ve fallen into the trap of quantification (量化). We measure everything: steps, calories, likes. Consider how we approach dining. Do we truly enjoy the flavors and the atmosphere? Or do we immediately take a photo for social media, checking how many likes it obtains, as if popularity could justify the experience? The simple pleasure of a meal has been reduced to restaurant ratings and social media engagement. One evening, as I put on my running shoes, I hesitated. My smartwatch would track my speed, my heart rate, and the distance. But what if I ran just to feel the wind against my skin? What if I moved for the pleasure of movement? So I left the device behind. For the first time in years, I ran unburdened by numbers. There was just my breath and the pounding of my feet on the road. It was liberating in a way I hadn’t anticipated. That experience has made me realize that quantification offers the comforting illusion (幻觉) that we can manage it when we’re afraid to face the unpredictable nature of life. Numbers can provide a false sense of security in a chaotic existence. We assume if we can track life, we can master it. But happiness, love and wonder can’t be quantified. In our obsession (痴迷) with measurement, we risk reducing our lives to data points, forgetting what makes them rich. Now, I resist reaching for the ruler. Life is not about keeping score but about being present wholeheartedly, without the constant need to prove our worth through numbers. Things that matter most can only be experienced. 24. Why did the author mention dining experiences in paragraph 2? A. To criticize people’s dining habits. B. To argue against the restaurant ratings. C. To explain technology’s role in dining. D. To show quantification’s impact on life. 25. What did the author discover after running without his smartwatch? A. He needed better running shoes. B. He felt an unexpected sense of freedom. C. He achieved better running performance. D. He missed the drive provided by numbers. 26. What makes people obsessed with quantification according to the author? A. The resistance to changes. B. The pressure of social recognition. C. The pursuit of true happiness. D. The desire for control of uncertainties. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Technology Reshapes Our Lives B. Precise Data is Vital for Happiness C. Stop Measuring and Start Living D. Capture Life’s Beauty with Cameras C What did you have for breakfast today? And how did you celebrate your last birthday? When you think back to these events, you’re using episodic memory — the ability to recall personal experiences tied to specific times and places. But how does your brain keep these memories separate without mixing them up? Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the US believe this is thanks to a “memory reset button” in our brainstem. This small region, called the locus coeruleus (蓝斑), helps organize and separate our memories. In the study, 36 volunteers took part in a memory task. Lying in an MRI scanner, they were shown a series of pictures of different objects. Meanwhile, several simple tones were played over and over again, first in one ear and then in the other with a different pitch (音高). The pitch change aimed to change the context and create an event boundary. According to a previous study by Kansas State University in the US, event boundaries help the brain organize episodic memory (情景记忆) by changing our perception and attention. Ever walked into a room and suddenly forgot why? That’s an event boundary — entering or exiting a room — at work. After the experiment, scientists tested how well the volunteers could recall the order of the pictures. The result showed that it was harder to do when the series of pictures crossed an event boundary. This suggests that changes in sound made the brain store memories separately. What’s more, MRI scans showed that the locus coeruleus became highly active when event boundaries appeared, but not so much otherwise. Earlier research showed that the hippocampus (海马体), another brain region, helps shape episodic memory by both linking events close together in time and separating those further apart. But what tells the hippocampus when to change modes? MRI scans suggest that “the locus coeruleus may provide the critical ‘start’ signal to the hippocampus, as if saying, ‘Hey, we’re in a new event now’,” said Lila Davachi, one of the researchers. The new understanding could lead to better treatments for memory-related problems like Alzheimer’s disease, where the locus coeruleus is overactive. These conditions might be managed by calming the locus coeruleus through medication, slow breathing or even using stress balls. 28. How does the author introduce the research in the beginning? A. By sharing experiences. B. By explaining a theory. C. By imagining scenes. D. By raising questions. 29. What was the purpose of playing tones with different pitches in the experiment? A. To create real-life situations. B. To test volunteers’ hearing ability. C. To mark a shift to a new context. D. To increase the difficulty of the task. 30. What did the MRI scans reveal about the locus coeruleus during the experiment? A. It showed higher activity at event boundaries. B. It sent signals to the hippocampus regularly. C. It controlled volunteers’ memory recall order. D. It helped link pictures to specific sounds. 31. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The difficulty of treating memory-related disease. B. The potential applications of the research findings. C. The limitations of the small-scale experiment. D. The future research directions for memory. D What’s the point of studying the humanities (人文学科)? This question has been popping up on social media a lot, especially with the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. As a Malay language teacher at a university in Nanning, Guangxi, I would like to share my thoughts. My presence here as a foreign expert shows that China remains committed to supporting the humanities, even amid reports of some universities reducing student intakes (招生人数) in these fields. Regarding the claim that the humanities offer “limited job prospects”, I must ask: Have we explored all possibilities? From my teaching experience, the humanities provide rich opportunities across a wide range of industries. The challenge is that students often lack the creativity to translate their academic background into a career path. For instance, most linguistics (语言学) majors automatically think of becoming teachers or translators. Rarely do they consider roles such as voice app actors, computational linguists, user experience researchers, content strategists and social media analysts. Studies have highlighted the significant value of humanities graduates. For example, a 2023 report from the UK’s Higher Education Policy Institute found a strong correlation between the skills of humanities graduates and those demanded by employers across industries. Eight of the ten fastest-growing sectors in the UK are now hiring more humanities graduates than those from any other field. This demonstrates the unique qualities that humanities graduates bring to industries, which cannot be directly compared to the skills of those in fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Humanities graduates tend to be more open-minded, generalist (多面手的) in their approach, and adaptable. These strengths should not be underestimated. Furthermore, the 2023 Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum highlighted critical and creative thinking as essential skills for success in the present and future workplace. Coincidentally, these skills are central to humanities education. Supporting this, a US study published in July in the Journal of the American Philosophical Association found that philosophy students outperformed their STEM counterparts in logic tests. Therefore, we must not underestimate the importance of the humanities in adding color to a world that is not merely black and white. Throughout history, the humanities have played an important role in shaping civilized human beings. Ultimately, the humanities give meaning to life and prevent us from becoming like robots and machines. 32. What is the author’s main argument in the passage? A. Humanities graduates face more career options. B. Humanities education remains highly valuable. C. STEM fields offer better job opportunities. D. AI tools pose a threat to humanities studies. 33. What problem do humanities students often have, according to the author? A. They lack creativity in career planning. B. They perform poorly in logical thinking. C. They overlook fast-growing industries. D. They are underestimated by employers. 34. What does the 2023 report from the UK’s Higher Education Policy Institute show? A. STEM graduates are less popular in the UK. B. Employers prefer graduates with soft skills. C. Humanities graduates have fewer job opportunities. D. There is strong demand for humanities graduates’ skills. 35. What does the underlined word “outperformed” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Fell behind. B. Competed with. C. Collaborated with. D. Did better than. 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。 People often hunt for new and interesting information — we are curious by nature. Curiosity drives us to learn, explore and follow our passions. It’s triggered (触发) when we notice a gap in our knowledge and feel motivated to close it. 36 . As we age, curiosity may fade for things we don’t care about, but keeping it alive is important. Studies suggest that curiosity can help stimulate the brain and may even protect against diseases like Alzheimer’s by encouraging the growth of new brain cells. Curiosity comes in two forms: trait and state curiosity. Trait curiosity is a personality feature. 37 State curiosity, on the other hand, is a temporary spark of interest we feel in a given moment. For example, you might feel curious when you come across a trivia question like: What was the first country to grant women the right to vote? 38 . Some may feel a strong urge to find the answer immediately (it’s New Zealand in 1893). A recent study tested over 1,000 adults aged 20 to 84 to explore how these two types of curiosity change over time. Participants rated their interest in learning the answers to trivia questions to measure state curiosity, and completed a short survey to measure trait curiosity. 39 — it was highest among people in their 20s and dropped gradually after that. State curiosity, however, told a different story: It dipped in midlife but rose again in older adulthood. This means that even as people age, they can still feel genuine excitement when something truly interests them. Curiosity keeps the brain active, encourages social connection and fuels lifelong learning. But it can be a double-edged sword-online clickbait or scams (骗局) can turn curiosity against us. 40 . A. That drive keeps our brains active B. The key is to stay curious, but also stay smart C. That’s what makes curiosity such a powerful feeling D. The same question can make others lose interest quickly E. It describes people who naturally love exploring and learning F. Results showed that trait curiosity generally declined with age G. Such questions can trigger a brief burst of curiosity, depending on the person 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。 Dr. James Leong is an eye doctor in Wellington. For years, his demanding schedule was a constant 41 — caught in a tug-of-war between his patients and a mountain of paperwork. Every day was a 42 . He’d see up to 50 patients, then spend his evenings and weekends buried under medical notes and reports. “The exhausting routine 43 me of family time. When my daughter asked why I missed her school play again, I showed her the 44 pile of charts in my trunk.” Dr. Leong said. Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any 45 , a new technology entered the picture — a digital assistant called an AI scribe. This “co-pilot” listens to doctor-patient 46 , instantly transcribes (记录) notes, drafts reports, and organizes documentation. Now Dr. Leong is no longer 47 to a keyboard, free to do what he does best: 48 with his patients. “It 49 my human intelligence for where it matters most,” he says. The 50 the AI scribe made to him is transformative. Dr. Leong can see a patient and have a follow-up letter 51 by the time they reach reception. Over the last three months alone, the new tech has 52 over 250,000 specialist consultations in New Zealand and Australia. This is more than just a story about 53 ; it’s a solution that gives doctors back their time and passion for 54 . For Dr. Leong, it’s finally possible to be both a dedicated physician and a present 55 . 41. A. choice B. change C. reminder D. battle 42. A. risk B. rush C. blessing D. experiment 43. A. relieved B. robbed C. warned D. informed 44. A. neat B. dusty C. towering D. hidden 45. A. worse B. clearer C. fancier D. easier 46. A. conversations B. arguments C. stories D. secrets 47. A. drawn B. exposed C. addicted D. chained 48. A. consult B. negotiate C. connect D. sympathize 49. A. shows off B. tries out C. frees up D. relies on 50. A. theory B. difference C. recovery D. decision 51. A. ready B. open C. read D. discussed 52. A. selected B. recorded C. predicted D. supported 53. A. belief B. schedule C. kindness D. technology 54. A. paperwork B. medicine C. management D. education 55. A. friend B. expert C. parent D. innovator 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。 China’s online literature has achieved unexpected global 56 (popular) as the international web literature market experiences rapid expansion. Recently Latin American market s 57 (arise) as new growth drivers, and young creators are reshaping the industry, according to experts and writers. The China Online Literature Overseas Trend Report, 58 (issue) at the 4th Shanghai International Online Literature Week, shows that overseas income reached 4.815 billion yuan ($ 683.8million) in 2025. The industry’s total income hit 49.55 billion yuan. There are several reasons for 59 boom of China’s online literature. Data shows that half of writers of WebNovel, 60 is one of the biggest online literature platforms, were born after 2000, with post-2005 writers 61 (grow) by 55.9%. Besides, AI-based translation has improved content availability. WebNovel added over 10,000 AI-translated works in 2025, now providing content 62 many languages, including Thai, Korean, Filipino and Turkish. Moreover, user involvement grew quickly, making the platform 63 (attractive) than before. 64 is clear that young creators are playing a key part in the industry’s development. With the help of AI translation, Chinese online literature can reach more 65 (reader) around the world. It is expected that the industry will continue its upward trend in the next few years. 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，你校英语报正在以How to Balance Art Protection and Public Access to Art为主题征文。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．简要说明问题； 2．提出解决措施。 注意： 1．词数：80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Nowadays, museums are faced with a dilemma. _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “You should go for it,” Artie said, giving my shoulder a squeeze as we stood gazing at the poster. “Cinderella — auditions (试镜) this Thursday after school,” the words proclaimed. “Me?” My voice came out as a frightened squeak. “Come on, Amy. You probably know the entire play off by heart. You are the best person for Cinderella.” he encouraged. I knew he was joking, but the truth was that I could tell you every single line (台词) in the play. When we reached the hall on Thursday, I began to wish I hadn’t signed up to be Cinderella. It was easier to feel hopeful several days ago when my name was the only one on the sign-up sheet. Since then, seven other girls have added their own names to the list, including Sherry Anderson, the head cheerleader (拉拉队长). Luckily, we were given a moment to practice before the auditions began. “Good,” Mr Cordoza said approvingly as he stopped by and listened to my practice. I felt a glimmer of hope. “Now let’s see how you get on performing on the stage in front of everyone.” He clapped his hands for attention, signaling the start of the auditions. Sherry Anderson was up first. She showed great confidence as she tossed her long blonde hair and recited her lines. Although she lacked an understanding of the lines, her performance was attractive. Then it was my turn. As I climbed the stairs to the stage, I tripped, nearly falling flat on my face. I felt my cheeks burning. “Aren’t you ready?” Mr Cordoza said, sounding impatient. “Sorry,” I mumbled. I tried to calm my breathing, but the nerves tightened in my throat. “I… I…” I stuttered. “Speak up, Amy, can’t hear you!” Whistles came from the back of the hall. I could feel that my performance was a disaster. Even Sherry’s lines were better than mine. Finally, I limped to the end of the scene, and as soon as it was over, I rushed off the stage, feeling defeated As I made my way through the hallway, I spotted Artie waiting for me. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；（2）请按如下格式作答。 He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy (替补演员). ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the performance, Sherry got sick and couldn’t come. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $■ 曲靖一中2026届高三年级教学质量检测（七) 英语答题卡 姓名： 条形码区域 班级： 考场 座位号： 注意事项： 1、选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂，修改时用橡皮擦干净： 2、非选择题必须使用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔，在各题目的 答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效； 3、 保持答题纸面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄皱。 选择题（共55题，满分95分） 1 CA]CB]CC] 6[A][B][C] 11CA][B][C] 16[A][B][C] CA]CB]CC] CA]CB]Cc] 12CA][B][C] 17[A]CB][C] 3 [A][B][C] 8 CA]CB]CC] 13[A][B][C] 18 CA]CB]CC] 4 CA]CB]CC] 9 CA]CB]Cc] 14 CA]CB]Cc] 19 CA]CB]CC] 5 CA]CB]CC] 10CA[B][C] 15 CA]CB]CC] 20[A][B][CJ 21 CA]CB]CC]CD] 26 CA]CB]CC]CD] 31 CA]CB]CC]CD] 36[A][B][C][D][E]CF][G] 22 CA]CB]CC]CD] 27[A][B][C][D] 32CA][B][C][D] 37[A][B][C][D][E]CF][G] 23 CA]CB]CC]CD] 28[A][B][C][D] 33 CAJCB]CC]CD] 38 CA]CB]CC]CD]CE]CF]CG] 24 CA]CB]CC]CD] 29[A][B][C][D] 34CA][B][C][D] 39[A][B][C][D][E]CF][G] 25 CA]CB]CC]CD] 30[A][B][C][D] 35A][B][C][D] 40[A][B][C][D][E]F][G] 41 CA]CB]CC]CD] 46[A][B][C][D] 51[A]CB][C][D] 42 CA]CB]CC]CD] 47 CA]CB]CC]CD] 52 CA]CB]CC]CD] 43 CA]CB]CC]CD] 48[A][B][C][D] 53 CA]CB]CC]CD] 44 CA]CB]CC]CD] 49 CA]CB]CC]CD] 54[A][B][C][D] 45 CA]CB]CC]CD] 50[A][B]CC][D] 55 CA]CB]CC]CD] 语法填空（满分15分） 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63 64. 65. 写作第一节（满分15分） How to Balance Art Protection and Public Access to Art Nowadays,museums are faced with a dilemma 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效 ■ ■ 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效 写作第二节（满分25分） He told me that Sherry got the role of Cinderella but I would be the understudy On the day of the performance,Sherry got sick and couldn't come. 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效 ■ ■