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2026年邵阳市高三第三次联考 英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。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 does the woman want to do? A. Buy some food. B. Put a notice up. C. Get a job. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a school library. B. In Mr. Jones’ office. C. In the woman’s house. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Who to pay the bill. B. What to do next. C. How to save money. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Sales agent and customer. 5. Why do the speakers mention Danielle? A. They’re worried about her. B. They want to invite her to a party. C. They have an extra movie ticket for her. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6、7题。 6. How long has Lee been told to stay off work? A. About two weeks. B. About one month. C. About three months. 7. How does the man feel about the situation? A. Concerned. B. Pleased. C. Indifferent. 听下面的录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What have Simon’s parents decided to do? A. Move abroad. B. Buy a smaller house. C. Start their own business. 9. What industry does Simon’s mother work in? A. Advertising. B. Medicine. C. Education. 听下面的录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman doing? A. Preparing an interview. B. Hosting a TV show. C. Learning to cook. 11. What did Adam’s grandmother teach him? A. How to cheaply feed a large family. B. How to master difficult cooking methods. C. How to make healthy and affordable meals. 12. What will Adam talk about next? A. His newly published cookbook. B. The food he will be making. C. The importance of healthy eating. 听下面的录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman read less nowadays? A. She is too busy with college work. B. She is struggling with her mental health. C. She has developed other time-wasting habits. 14. What does the man currently do to relax? A. He watches TV. B. He reads books. C. He plays phone games. 15. What does the study from the University of Sussex suggest? A. Reading helps people relieve pressure. B. It’s easier for kids to develop hobbies. C. Modern life leads to increased stress levels. 16. How many books is the man planning to read next year? A. 12. B. 24. C. 70. 听下面的录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the speaker’s family visit Florida? A. To see the sea turtles. B. To relax on the beach. C. To go to an amusement park. 18. Who explained the red lighting to the speaker? A. His father. B. A local scientist. C. The hotel receptionist. 19. What is most affected by bright electric lights? A. Baby turtles. B. Male turtles. C. Female turtles. 20. How do red and orange lights help turtles? A. They prevent confusion as they cannot be seen well. B. They drive turtle-eating creatures away. C. They guide turtles toward the sea. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Three Remarkable Books to Enrich Your Mind In the vast ocean of literature, certain books stand out for their profound insights and enduring impact. Selected from authoritative lists like the Guardian’s “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” and the New York Times’ annual recommendations, these three works offer unique windows into history, humanity, and imagination. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson First on the list is this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that reads like a heartfelt letter. Written from the perspective of an aging preacher, John Ames, the book reflects on his family’s journey through American history — from the Civil War to the 1950s. Ames shares stories of love, loss, and faith with his young son, weaving personal memories into a vivid tapestry of a nation’s evolution. With its lyrical prose and deep moral reflections, Gilead has earned a Douban rating of 8.0, captivating readers with its emotional resonance. Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich Next is a Nobel Prize-winning work of nonfiction. Through intimate oral interviews, the Belarusian author documents the lives of ordinary people during the chaotic transition of post-Soviet Russia (1991-2012). These firsthand accounts reveal the hopes, struggles, and despair of those caught in historical unrest, offering a raw view of a society in turmoil. Recognized for its powerful storytelling, the book boasts an impressive 8.8 rating on Douban, standing as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Completing the trio is this thought-provoking dystopian novel. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this work follows three friends growing up in a seemingly idyllic boarding school, uncovering a dark secret about their existence. Ishiguro masterfully blends science fiction with profound questions about identity, love, and mortality, creating a narrative that lingers in the mind long after the final page. With a Douban rating of 8.7, it has become a modern classic beloved by readers worldwide. Each of these books goes beyond genres and time. Whether you seek historical wisdom, emotional truth, or speculative insight, they promise a journey that will expand your horizons and touch your soul. 1. Which of the following is the notable feature of Gilead? A. Its detailed description of war scenes. B. Its exploration of dystopian themes. C. Its focus on post-Soviet evolution. D. Its presentation as a preacher’s letter to his son. 2. We can infer from the passage that Secondhand Time is ________. A. a fictional story about famous people B. a true record of social changes C. a book full of imaginary experiences D. a work criticizing modern society 3. What do the three books have in common? A. They all won the Booker Prize. B. They are all set in the 21st century. C. They offer profound insights into human experiences. D. They are based on the authors’ personal lives. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍三本高分优质书籍，分别讲述家国岁月、苏联社会变迁与人性命运思考，均富含深刻思想，能开阔眼界、滋养心灵。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Written from the perspective of an aging preacher, John Ames, the book reflects on his family’s journey through American history — from the Civil War to the 1950s. Ames shares stories of love, loss, and faith with his young son, weaving personal memories into a vivid tapestry of a nation’s evolution.(这本书从一位年长的牧师约翰·艾姆斯的视角出发，回顾了他家庭在美国历史进程中的经历——从内战时期到 20 世纪 50 年代。艾姆斯与他年幼的儿子分享了关于爱、失去和信仰的故事，将个人记忆融入到一幅描绘国家发展历程的生动画卷之中)”可知，其呈现形式如同一位传教士写给儿子的信件是《吉利德》的显著特点。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Through intimate oral interviews, the Belarusian author documents the lives of ordinary people during the chaotic transition of post-Soviet Russia (1991-2012).(通过深入的面对面访谈，这位白俄罗斯作家记录了苏联解体后俄罗斯那段混乱时期的普通民众的生活状况（1991年至2012年）)”可知，《二手时间》真实地记录了社会的变化。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“In the vast ocean of literature, certain books stand out for their profound insights and enduring impact. Selected from authoritative lists like the Guardian’s “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” and the New York Times’ annual recommendations, these three works offer unique windows into history, humanity, and imagination.(在浩瀚的文学海洋中，有一些书籍因其深刻的见解和持久的影响而脱颖而出。它们选自诸如《卫报》“21世纪最佳书籍”以及《纽约时报》年度推荐榜单等权威榜单。这三部作品为我们提供了了解历史、人性和想象力的独特视角)”可知，这三本书为人类经历提供了深刻的见解。 B Yang Mei, a 22-year-old college graduate, made a selfless decision to abandon her cozy urban life and volunteer as an online tutor in Cliff Village. It is a remote mountain village hidden in mist deep in Daliangshan, where countless left-behind children had long been short of equal and high-quality educational chances. The village sits on towering steep cliffs, connected to the outside world only by narrow steel ladders. Worse still, the poor network once completely cut the village off from the outside, which made regular online classes impossible for local kids. Many of them had to withdraw from school at an early age, and this sad sight deeply touched Yang Mei when she set foot in the lonely mountain village. At first, Yang Mei met with a series of severe hardships. The rustic village houses were cold and damp, and climbing the dangerous steel ladders became her exhausting daily challenge. The faint network signal often interrupted her teaching suddenly. Some conservative villagers even doubted if she could stick to the work for long and refused to send their children to her simple classroom. However, Yang Mei never lost heart or thought of quitting. She tried her best to fix basic network equipment with local villagers’ help, carried teaching supplies up the steep ladders little by little, and visited every family to communicate with parents patiently. She set up a simple “cloud classroom” and offered lively daily online lessons including Chinese, Maths and elementary English. Gradually, the once shy and silent kids grew more eager for knowledge, actively raising questions in class and sharing their tiny inner wishes. Warm laughter filled the small classroom as more children joined in. Yang Mei said she would keep staying here to light up the kids’ learning path. Her devoted efforts turned the simple cloud classroom into a bright window for the children to know the wider world and chase their precious youthful dreams. 4. What was the initial major challenge for regular online classes in Cliff Village? A. Lack of teaching supplies and equipment. B. Shortage of willing and qualified teachers. C. Parents’ unwillingness to send children to school. D. Unstable network that often broke the connection. 5. How did Yang Mei improve the learning situation in the village? A. By raising money to build a new school. B. By convincing city teachers to move there. C. By establishing a “cloud classroom” with daily lessons. D. By sending children to nearby towns for classes. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Yang Mei? A. Determined and caring. B. Reserved and sympathetic. C. Humourous and creative. D. Ambitious and humble. 7. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The natural beauty and isolation of a mountain village. B. A volunteer’s efforts to bring education to left-behind children. C. The development of internet technology in rural areas. D. The challenges faced by college graduates finding jobs. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了一位22岁的大学毕业生杨梅，做出了一个无私的决定，放弃舒适的城市生活，前往位于大凉山深处、被薄雾笼罩的偏远山村担任在线教师，那里长期缺少平等且优质的教育资源。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Worse still, the poor network once completely cut the village off from the outside, which made regular online classes impossible for local kids.(更糟糕的是，糟糕的网络信号曾完全将这个村庄与外界隔绝，导致当地孩子无法进行正常的线上课程学习)”及第三段“The faint network signal often interrupted her teaching suddenly.(微弱的网络信号常常突然中断她的教学)”可知，这个村子常规的线上课程所面临的首要重大挑战是不稳定的网络经常使连接断开。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“She tried her best to fix basic network equipment with local villagers’ help, carried teaching supplies up the steep ladders little by little, and visited every family to communicate with parents patiently. She set up a simple “cloud classroom” and offered lively daily online lessons including Chinese, Maths and elementary English.(她竭尽全力在当地村民的帮助下修复了基本的网络设备，一点点地将教学用品搬上陡峭的梯子，并挨家挨户地与家长们进行耐心交流。她搭建了一个简易的“云教室”，并提供了生动的日常在线课程，包括语文、数学和基础英语)”可知，她主要通过建立云课堂、开设日常课程改善村里的学习条件。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“At first, Yang Mei met with a series of severe hardships.(起初，杨梅遭遇了一系列严峻的困难)”及第四段“However, Yang Mei never lost heart or thought of quitting.(然而，杨梅从未灰心丧气，也从未想过放弃)”及第五段“Gradually, the once shy and silent kids grew more eager for knowledge, actively raising questions in class and sharing their tiny inner wishes. Warm laughter filled the small classroom as more children joined in.(渐渐地，那些曾经羞涩沉默的孩子们变得更加渴望知识，课堂上积极地提出问题，分享他们内心微小的愿望。温暖的笑声充满了这个小教室，越来越多的孩子也加入了进来)”可知，杨梅面对艰苦环境从不灰心、不放弃，坚持留在山村帮助留守儿童，说明坚定有决心的和关爱他人的。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Yang Mei, a 22-year-old college graduate, made a selfless decision to abandon her cozy urban life and volunteer as an online tutor in Cliff Village. It is a remote mountain village hidden in mist deep in Daliangshan, where countless left-behind children had long been short of equal and high-quality educational chances.(杨梅，一位22岁的大学毕业生，做出了一个无私的决定，放弃舒适的城市生活，前往悬崖村担任在线教师。这是一个位于大凉山深处、被薄雾笼罩的偏远山村，那里长期缺少平等且优质的教育资源)”并纵观全文可知，全文讲述了一个大学毕业生杨梅放弃城市舒适生活，前往大凉山悬崖村做志愿教师，克服困难为留守儿童带去教育的故事。 C Have you ever rushed to a roller coaster in an amusement park, queued for 30 minutes in the burning heat, but enjoyed the ride for only one minute? When recalling the experience years later, what remains vivid in your mind is the tension at the highest point, the thrilling weightlessness while diving down, and the strong sense of excitement when it finished. The long and tiring wait, however, has faded from your memory completely. This is explained by the Peak-End Rule, developed by Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. The rule indicates that our overall impression of an experience is determined not by its total length or ordinary moments, but by how we feel at its most intense peak and final moment, which makes our brain a biased (有偏见的) editor rather than a faithful camera. To confirm this rule, Kahneman designed a noise experiment. Participants were exposed to two painful periods. The first was a 30-second loud, sharp noise. The second included the same 30-second unpleasant noise followed by 10 seconds of softer noise, making it last longer and contain more discomfort in total. Surprisingly, most participants preferred to experience the second one again, as its relatively gentle ending entirely transformed their memory of the suffering. The rule deeply affects family life and education. Many students grow tired of studying mainly because they often face negative peaks such as parents’ scold when they struggle with difficult problems, and disappointing endings like extra homework immediately after they finish their given tasks. By contrast, games are carefully designed to offer frequent exciting peaks and satisfying endings, which explains their strong attraction. The rule also applies to interpersonal relationships and business. A single quarrel before bed can ruin a whole day’s pleasant memory, while IKEA and Starbucks win customers by creating impressive peaks and warm endings. Actually, what decides our happiness is not every second we experience, but those key moments that shape our lifelong memories. 8. What can be learned about the Peak-End Rule from the first two paragraphs? A. It was discovered by a group of psychologists. B. It explains people’s selective memory of experiences. C. It focuses on average feelings during an experience. D. It proves the brain records memories exactly like a camera. 9. Why did most participants choose the second noise experience? A. It brought them more discomfort in total. B. It lasted longer than the first one. C. It ended with a comparatively mild sound. D. It had no sharp and loud noise at all. 10. Which of the following cases applies the Peak-End Rule? A. Giving customers a warm goodbye. B. Keeping daily study tasks all the same. C. Perfecting every dish in a restaurant. D. Making customer service calls longer. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. An Experiment on Human Memory B. Key Factors in Improving Students’ Interest C. Secrets Behind Business Success D. Key Moments Defining Our Memories 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了诺贝尔经济学奖得主丹尼尔·卡尼曼提出的峰终定律：人们对一段经历的整体印象，仅由体验的最强烈的感受点和结束时刻的感受决定，和体验总时长、普通过程无关，该定律解释了人对经历的选择性记忆特征。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When recalling the experience years later, what remains vivid in your mind is the tension at the highest point, the thrilling weightlessness while diving down, and the strong sense of excitement when it finished. The long and tiring wait, however, has faded from your memory completely.(多年后回想这段经历时，脑海中清晰浮现的正是那最高点的紧张感、急速下降时的惊险失重感，以及结束时强烈的兴奋感。然而，漫长而疲惫的等待过程却已完全从你的记忆中淡去)”及第二段“This is explained by the Peak-End Rule, developed by Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. The rule indicates that our overall impression of an experience is determined not by its total length or ordinary moments, but by how we feel at its most intense peak and final moment, ...) editor rather than a faithful camera.(这一现象可以用丹尼尔·卡尼曼提出的“峰终定律”来解释。该定律指出，我们对一次经历的整体印象并非由其总时长或普通时刻所决定，而是由我们在最激烈高峰时刻和最终时刻的感受所决定的……)”可知，峰终定律解释了人对经历的有选择性的记忆。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。跟据第三段“Participants were exposed to two painful periods. The first was a 30-second loud, sharp noise. The second included the same 30-second unpleasant noise followed by 10 seconds of softer noise, making it last longer and contain more discomfort in total. Surprisingly, most participants preferred to experience the second one again, as its relatively gentle ending entirely transformed their memory of the suffering.(参与者经历了两个痛苦的阶段。第一个阶段是30秒的响亮、刺耳的噪音。第二个阶段则是相同的30秒的不愉快噪音，随后是10秒的较轻噪音，这样整个过程就更长且包含更多的不适感。令人惊讶的是，大多数参与者都更愿意再次体验第二种情况，因为它的相对温和的结局彻底改变了他们对那段痛苦经历的记忆)”可知，第二次体验的结尾是更柔和的噪声，结尾感受更好。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The rule indicates that our overall impression of an experience is determined not by its total length or ordinary moments, but by how we feel at its most intense peak and final moment, ...(该定律指出，我们对一次经历的整体印象并非由其总时长或普通时刻所决定，而是由我们在最激烈高峰时刻和最终时刻的感受所决定的……)”及最后一段“The rule also applies to interpersonal relationships and business. A single quarrel before bed can ruin a whole day’s pleasant memory, while IKEA and Starbucks win customers by creating impressive peaks and warm endings.(这条规则也适用于人际关系和商业领域。睡前的一次争吵可能会毁掉一整天的美好回忆，而宜家和星巴克则通过创造令人印象深刻的高峰和温馨的结局来赢得顾客)”可知，根据该定律，一次经历结束时的感受是最令人记忆深刻的。A项中的案例：给顾客温暖的告别就是优化体验的结尾，符合峰终定律的应用。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“This is explained by the Peak-End Rule, developed by Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. The rule indicates that our overall impression of an experience is determined not by its total length or ordinary moments, but by how we feel at its most intense peak and final moment, ...) editor rather than a faithful camera.(这一现象可以用丹尼尔·卡尼曼提出的“峰终定律”来解释。该定律指出，我们对一次经历的整体印象并非由其总时长或普通时刻所决定，而是由我们在最激烈高峰时刻和最终时刻的感受所决定的……)”可知，本文主要结合事例介绍了“峰终定律”，即一次经历中最关键时刻的体验决定我们以后对此的回忆。 D “Buy land; they’re not making it anymore,” Mark Twain once said. Today, this remark serves as a sharp warning about our modern food system. Earth possesses a limited amount of arable (适合耕种的) land, about one third of it already degraded. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the urgent need to increase production has brought food security firmly into the spotlight. Global food production is also worryingly centralized in merely six countries — Canada, the U. S., Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and Ukraine. These nations account for an overly large share of internationally traded basic crops, particularly grains and oilseeds that support much of the world’s calorie intake. Alzbeta Klein of the International Fertilizer Association warns that any conflict breaking out in these six nations will unavoidably lead to widespread hunger. While agriculture has always been cyclical, governed by predictable seasonal patterns, climate change introduces a new layer of uncertainty, as extreme weather can destroy major percentages of harvests at any given time with little prior warning. That strain is not limited to land. As people flock to cities, farming is becoming a rare job. In the U. S., only 1.5 percent of the population now works directly in agriculture, a sharp drop from 50 percent sixty years ago. However, these pressures only reveal half the picture. A shrinking workforce has unexpectedly accelerated extraordinary efficiency gains through decades of innovation and mechanization. The major task will be producing more with less, and few places represent that reality more vividly than Brazil, which has successfully transformed from a food importer in the 1970s to a world-leading exporter in 2026. Over 50 years, it increased planted area by 140 percent but raised production and productivity by an amazing 580 percent. Meanwhile, as water grows scarce and pesticide regulations tighten in some regions, countries like China and Saudi Arabia are investing in protected crops, glasshouses, and greenhouses to secure supply. 12. What makes food security an urgent issue according to Paragraph 1? A. Wise remarks from Mark Twain. B. Large areas of completely degraded land. C. Limited arable land and growing population. D. Poor management of modern food system. 13. What does the author want to show by mentioning the six countries? A. Global food supply is highly concentrated. B. Conflicts often break out in these countries. C. They provide enough calories for the world. D. They own the most advanced farming technology. 14. What does the underlined word “strain” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Progress. B. Injury. C. Loss. D. Pressure. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Brazil fails to balance its food import and export. B. Countries are seeking ways to raise food production. C. Growing population is the key problem in agriculture. D. Greenhouses are widely used in all water-scarce areas. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文探讨了全球粮食安全面临的紧迫挑战及各国应对策略。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的句子“Earth possesses a limited amount of arable (适合耕种的) land, about one third of it already degraded. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the urgent need to increase production has brought food security firmly into the spotlight. (地球上可耕种的土地数量有限，大约三分之一已经退化。预计到2050年全球人口将达到100亿，增加产量的迫切需求使粮食安全成为人们关注的焦点。)”可知，有限的可耕种土地和不断增长的人口使得粮食安全成为一个紧迫的问题。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的句子“Global food production is also worryingly centralized in merely six countries — Canada, the U. S., Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and Ukraine. These nations account for an overly large share of internationally traded basic crops, particularly grains and oilseeds that support much of the world’s calorie intake. (全球粮食生产也令人担忧地集中在仅仅六个国家——加拿大、美国、巴西、阿根廷、俄罗斯和乌克兰。这些国家在国际贸易的基本作物中占了过大的份额，尤其是支撑世界大部分热量摄入的谷物和油籽。)”可知，作者提到这六个国家是想表明全球粮食供应高度集中。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中的句子“That strain is not limited to land. As people flock to cities, farming is becoming a rare job. (这种strain不仅限于土地。随着人们涌向城市，农业正成为一份罕见的工作。)”以及前文“While agriculture has always been cyclical, governed by predictable seasonal patterns, climate change introduces a new layer of uncertainty, as extreme weather can destroy major percentages of harvests at any given time with little prior warning. (虽然农业一直是周期性的，受可预测的季节模式支配，但气候变化带来了一层新的不确定性，因为极端天气可以在任何给定时间在几乎没有预警的情况下摧毁大部分收成。)”提到的粮食安全面临的挑战，可知strain的意思是“压力”，与pressure意义一致。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的句子“The major task will be producing more with less, and few places represent that reality more vividly than Brazil, which has successfully transformed from a food importer in the 1970s to a world-leading exporter in 2026. Meanwhile, as water grows scarce and pesticide regulations tighten in some regions, countries like China and Saudi Arabia are investing in protected crops, glasshouses, and greenhouses to secure supply. (主要任务将是用更少的资源生产更多的粮食，巴西就是一个生动的例子，它成功地从20世纪70年代的粮食进口国转变为2026年的世界领先出口国。与此同时，随着一些地区水资源日益短缺和农药法规收紧，中国和沙特阿拉伯等国家正在投资受保护作物、温室大棚和温室以确保供应。)”可推断出，各国正在寻求提高粮食产量的方法。 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。 Have you ever looked up in a thick forest and noticed a natural pattern? The tops of some tall trees do not touch. ___16___. This fascinating phenomenon is known as “crown shyness.” Crown shyness has been observed in certain tree species globally, such as some eucalyptus, pine, and oak trees. These “shy” tree crowns maintain a careful distance from their neighbors, creating those unique and striking channels of light. But why would trees do this? Scientists have proposed several theories. ___17___. In windy conditions, the swaying branches and twigs of neighboring trees repeatedly collide (碰撞) and rub against each other, causing unavoidable physical damage to the tender growing tips. This damage effectively limits branch growth at the points of frequent contact. Over time, a mutual boundary forms where growth is restricted, resulting in the distinctive gaps. It’s a non-violent, long-term negotiation for space. Another influential theory involves light competition for survival. Trees rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, the key process for making food. ___18___. However, this theory alone can’t fully explain why the gaps are so precise and consistent. Some researchers, like ecologist Miguel Franco, suggest it might be a combination of factors: abrasion (磨损) creates the initial gap, and then the trees’ light-sensitive abilities guide further growth away from the shade. This behavior is more than just a curiosity. ___19___. More importantly, it allows more sunlight to filter through to the forest floor, supporting a richer undergrowth ecosystem. Crown shyness is a remarkable example of how competition and coexistence shape the natural world. ___20___. A. They may minimize shading by avoiding overlap (重叠). B. Instead, they leave narrow, winding gaps against the sky. C. But no one has proved why the trees avoid touching each other. D. The leading explanation is the “mechanical abrasion assumption”. E. One theory is that collision will lead to the death of some branches. F. It can create beauty through invisible rules and silent communication among giants. G. It likely reduces the spread of leaf-eating insects and provides a popular-level benefit. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】介绍了森林中“树冠害羞”这一自然现象，阐述了两种主流成因假说，以及该现象对森林生态系统的作用与自然意义。 【16题详解】 根据上文“The tops of some tall trees do not touch.(一些高大树木的树冠互不接触)”可知，空格处承接上文，描述树冠之间留出缝隙的现象。B选项“Instead, they leave narrow, winding gaps against the sky.(相反，它们在天空下留下狭窄蜿蜒的缝隙)符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据下文“In windy conditions, the swaying branches and twigs of neighboring trees repeatedly collide (碰撞) and rub against each other, causing unavoidable physical damage to the tender growing tips.(在大风天气下，邻近树木摇曳的枝干与细枝会不断相互碰撞、摩擦，从而对娇嫩的新生枝梢造成难以避免的物理损伤)”可知，空格处引出第一种主要假说。D选项“The leading explanation is the “mechanical abrasion assumption”.(主流解释是“机械磨损假说”)” 统领本段，符合语境。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Trees rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, the key process for making food.(树木依靠阳光进行光合作用，这是制造养分的关键过程)”根据下文“However, this theory alone can’t fully explain why the gaps are so precise and consistent.(然而，单凭这一理论无法充分解释这些间隙为何如此精准且规整一致)”可知，空格处说明“光照竞争”的理论的内容。承上启下。A选项 “They may minimize shading by avoiding overlap.(它们通过避免重叠来减少遮光)” 符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据上文 “This behavior is more than just a curiosity.(这种现象不只是新奇的自然趣事)” 以及下文 “More importantly, it allows more sunlight to filter through to the forest floor, supporting a richer undergrowth ecosystem.(更重要的是，这能让更多阳光穿透至森林地面，滋养更为丰富的林下生态系统)” 可知，空格处介绍树冠害羞对生态的另一好处。G选项“It likely reduces the spread of leaf‑eating insects and provides a popular‑level benefit.(它可能减少食叶昆虫的传播，带来广泛的生态益处)”符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Crown shyness is a remarkable example of how competition and coexistence shape the natural world.(树冠害羞是竞争与共存塑造自然界的绝佳例子)”可知，空格处总结升华，赞美这种自然规则之美。F选项“It can create beauty through invisible rules and silent communication among giants.(它通过无形的法则与大树间无声的交流创造美感)” 收束全文。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The frozen pond behind our house was like a sheet of glass, indifferent to my fear. Learning to skate at the age of fourteen seemed ____21____. My ankles wobbled like loose machines, and the cold went through my rental skates before I ____22____ stepped off the slope. That first fall hurt my ____23____ more than anything else. The ice ____24____ my palms, and the laughter of younger kids circling past made my ears ____25____. “Keep your knees bent,” my dad would say, but my ____26____ refused to trust him. For weeks, I held on to the boards, ____27____ along while everyone else chased pucks (冰球) happily. The challenge wasn’t just physical; it was a daily war with the ____28____ inside telling me I didn’t belong out there. I watched the others slide backward effortlessly, and my ____29____ grew into a quiet fury. Instead of giving up, I chose to push myself harder. One morning, when I arrived at the ice court, it was empty and silent. Determined to stop grabbing the rail, I ____30____ from the center. I fell. Got up. Fell again. This time, I didn’t care about external ____31____ or recognition. I just focused on the scrape of the blade (冰刀), the bend of my knee, and the ____32____ of the push. Slowly, the stuttering stops turned into strides. By the end of that winter, I wasn’t the ____33____, but I had earned my place. I learned that indomitable spirit isn’t about never falling — it is about ____34____ that the ice never cares about your excuses. It only respects the ____35____ you bring to it. 21. A. similar B. impossible C. sensitive D. familiar 22. A. casually B. bravely C. cautiously D. curiously 23. A. knee B. ankle C. patience D. confidence 24. A. stung B. warmed C. shook D. covered 25. A. break B. burn C. ache D. hurt 26. A. soul B. spirit C. body D. muscle 27. A. dashing B. marching C. wandering D. inching 28. A. music B. voice C. warning D. instruction 29. A. frustration B. satisfaction C. confusion D. inspiration 30. A. stepped away B. gave in C. took over D. pushed off 31. A. attention B. comment C. expectation D. competition 32. A. strength B. pain C. length D. rhythm 33. A. highest B. smartest C. fastest D. earliest 34. A. repeating B. regretting C. realizing D. recovering 35. A. perseverance B. wisdom C. achievement D. fortune 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】讲述了作者年少初学滑冰屡屡受挫，饱受内心自卑与旁人目光困扰，坚持独自刻苦练习，最终学会滑冰，领悟到成功贵在坚持不懈。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：十四岁学滑冰似乎是不可能的事。A. similar相似的；B. impossible不可能的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据上文“Learning to skate at the age of fourteen”以及后文“My ankles wobbled like loose machines”描写作者动作不稳、内心胆怯，可知初学滑冰难度大，这件事看起来不可能完成。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：我的双脚摇摇晃晃，就像松动的机器一般，寒冷的空气先透进了我租来的冰鞋里，我才小心翼翼地从斜坡上下来。A. casually随意地；B. bravely勇敢地；C. cautiously小心翼翼地；D. curiously好奇地。根据上文“My ankles wobbled like loose machines, and the cold went through my rental skates”可知，作者初学滑冰内心惶恐，动作必然十分谨慎。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：第一次摔倒最打击我的自信心。A. knee膝盖；B. ankle脚踝；C. patience耐心；D. confidence自信。根据上文“That first fall hurt my”以及旁人的笑声加上初次摔倒，更多打击的是内心的自信。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：冰面刺痛了我的手掌，身边小孩子的嬉笑声让我耳根发烫难堪。A. stung刺痛；B. warmed温暖；C. shook摇晃；D. covered覆盖。根据上文“That first fall”可知，冰面寒冷坚硬，摔倒撑地会带来刺痛感。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：冰面刺痛了我的手掌，身边小孩子的嬉笑声让我耳根发烫难堪。A. break打破；B. burn发烫；C. ache疼痛；D. hurt受伤。根据上文“the laughter of younger kids”可知，被旁人嘲笑内心窘迫，耳朵会发烫。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：“要保持膝盖弯曲才行。”爸爸会这么说，但我的身体却拒绝听从他的指令。A. soul灵魂；B. spirit精神；C. body身体；D. muscle肌肉。根据上文““Keep your knees bent,” my dad would say, but my”中but表示转折，可知，作者知晓技巧但肢体无法配合完成动作，是身体不受控制。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：好几周的时间里，我紧紧抓着板子，艰难地前行着，而其他人都兴高采烈地追逐着冰球。A. dashing猛冲；B. marching行进；C. wandering闲逛；D. inching缓慢挪动。根据上文“I held on to the boards”可知，作者不敢放开挡板，只能一点点缓慢移动。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个挑战不仅在于身体上的适应，更在于每天与内心那个不断提醒我“我不适合去那里”的声音进行的斗争。A. music音乐；B. voice声音；C. warning警告；D. instruction指导。根据后文“inside telling me I didn’t belong out there”可知，此处指内心消极的想法与声音。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：我看着其他人毫不费力地向后滑去，而我的沮丧逐渐演变成了一种无声的愤怒。A. frustration沮丧；B. satisfaction满足；C. confusion困惑；D. inspiration灵感。根据上文“I watched the others slide backward effortlessly”可知，对比他人娴熟技艺，作者心生失落沮丧。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我决心不再抓栏杆，从冰场中央用力滑出。A. stepped away走开；B. gave in屈服；C. took over接管；D. pushed off用力蹬出。根据上文“Determined to stop grabbing the rail”以及结合滑冰动作，指用力蹬冰面出发。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：这次我不再在意他人的关注与认可。A. attention关注；B. comment评论；C. expectation期待；D. competition竞争。根据上文“I didn’t care about external”以及后文“I just focused on the scrape of the blade”可知，此前作者在意旁人目光，此刻不再在乎外界目光关注。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：我只专注冰刀划过冰面、屈膝动作以及发力的节奏。A. strength力量；B. pain痛苦；C. length长度；D. rhythm节奏。根据上文“I just focused on the scrape of the blade, the bend of my knee, and the”可知，滑冰讲究动作连贯顺畅，注重发力滑行的节奏。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那年冬天结束，我虽不是滑得最快的人，却拥有了属于自己的一席之地。A. highest最高的；B. smartest最聪明的；C. fastest最快的；D. earliest最早的。根据上文“Slowly, the stuttering stops turned into strides.”以及结合滑冰场景，此处形容滑行速度不是最快的。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：我明白了那种不屈不挠的精神并非意味着永不跌倒——而是意味着要明白，坚冰永远不会在意你的借口。A. repeating重复；B. regretting后悔；C. realizing明白；D. recovering恢复。根据上文“I learned that indomitable spirit isn’t about never falling”以及后文“that the ice never cares about your excuses”此处是领悟知晓其中道理。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：它只会敬重你付出的坚持不懈的毅力。A. perseverance毅力；B. wisdom智慧；C. achievement成就；D. fortune运气。根据上文“Slowly, the stuttering stops turned into strides.”以及全文讲述坚持练习滑冰的经历，侧重持之以恒的毅力。 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。 On a warm mid-April afternoon, the pastel-colored castle of Pop Mart’s Pop Land rose like a “magic kingdom” in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park. Inside, a group of young British visitors laughed, took photos, ____36____ discovered the stories behind the vinyl figures they had long collected back home. Invited were all student union representatives from multiple UK universities, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of Leeds, ____37____ came to Chaoyang district to experience Chinese culture, explore cutting-edge technology and build ____38____ (bridge) of understanding. “I had no idea that all these different characters were under Pop Mart,” said Maximilian Camara from the University of Leeds. He ____39____ (buy) a Crybaby blind box at a London mall, only ____40____ (discover) later that the quirky (古怪的) figurine had taken British social media ____41____ storm. “The process of opening the box is full of fun and surprises,” he added. For Otitochukwu Molokwu, a graduate student from the London School of Economics and Political Science, the visit brought ____42____ unexpected delight. Leaving Pop Mart, Molokwu remained ____43____ (complete) immersed in the beauty of Chaoyang Park. “I didn’t know what to expect, but the nature here is ____44____ (stun),” she said. “The trees, the water — it really feels like being in a magical kingdom.” According to the trip’s organizers, the student delegation showed interest in Chaoyang as it ____45____ (be) home to nearly all of the foreign embassies in Beijing, 80 percent of international organizations, more than 60 percent of multinational regional headquarters, and half of the capital city’s international talent. 【答案】36. and 37. who 38. bridges 39. had bought 40. to discover 41. by 42. an 43. completely 44. stunning 45. is 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了英国多所知名高校的学生代表受邀来到北京朝阳区参观游玩，体验中国特色潮流文化，抒发内心游玩感触，同时介绍了朝阳区浓厚的国际化发展优势。 【36题详解】 考查连词。句意：在里面，一群年轻的英国游客欢声笑语、拍照留念，还探寻到了他们在家乡收藏已久的潮玩手办背后的故事。句中laughed、took photos、discovered为三个并列谓语动作，需用并列连词and连接。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：受邀前来的是来自多所英国高校的学生会代表，其中包括牛津大学、剑桥大学、伦敦帝国理工学院、伦敦政治经济学院以及利兹大学，他们来到朝阳区感受中国文化、探索前沿科技，并搭建起互通理解的桥梁。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词student union representatives，指代人，空格处在从句中作主语，用关系代词who引导。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。bridge为可数名词，此处表示多座交流桥梁，应用复数形式bridges。 【39题详解】 考查过去完成时。句意：他曾在伦敦一家商场购买过一个哭娃盲盒，后来才发现这个造型奇特的玩偶在英国社交媒体上迅速走红。购买盲盒的动作发生在过去动作“发现”之前，属于过去的过去，要用过去完成时had bought。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。only to do是固定用法，用动词discover“发现”的不定式形式to discover来表示出乎意料的结果。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意同上。take...by storm为固定搭配，意为“风靡、迅速走红”。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：对于Otitochukwu Molokwu，这位来自伦敦政治经济学院的研究生而言，此次游览带来了一份意外的欢喜。空后为单数可数名词，unexpected是以元音音素开头的单词，故用不定冠词an表示泛指。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：离开泡泡玛特乐园后，Molokwu依旧沉醉在朝阳公园的秀丽风光之中。此处用来修饰形容词immersed，需要使用副词形式completely“完全地”。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她说：“我原本没有抱有太多期待，但这里的自然风光美得令人震撼。”be动词后接形容词作表语，修饰事物要用- ing形式的形容词stunning“令人震撼的”。 【45题详解】 考查一般现在时。句意：据此次出行的主办方介绍，学生代表团对朝阳区充满兴趣，因为这里坐落着北京几乎全部的外国大使馆、八成国际组织、超六成跨国地区总部以及半数京城国际人才。此处介绍朝阳区客观地理位置与资源优势，应用一般现在时，as引导的原因状语从句的主语it是第三人称单数，be动词用is。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的爷爷是一名传统风筝制作匠人。近期你协助爷爷录制了一场双语直播，向全球网友展示风筝制作技艺。请你给校英文报写一篇短文，题为“Kite Craft Flies High Online”，内容包括： （1）直播的目的； （2）直播的过程（含风筝图案及其寓意）； （3）你的感悟。 注意： （1）写作词数80左右； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； （3）参考词汇：双语直播bilingual livestream。 Kite Craft Flies High Online ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Kite Craft Flies High Online To promote traditional craft, I helped my grandpa, a kite-making craftsman, host a bilingual livestream. I was in charge of filming and translation while my grandpa prepared bamboo strips and colorful paper for his demonstration. Skillfully, he put together the frame and painted a golden phoenix, explaining that it symbolizes good fortune and new life. Grandpa smiled proudly and held up the finished kite, its tail floating gently in the wind. This experience made me realize that technology can breathe new life into tradition. It enables us young people to introduce our cultural heritage to the world in a more vivid and accessible way. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生写一篇短文，介绍协助爷爷录制的一场展示风筝制作技艺的双语直播。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 推广：promote → popularize 举起：hold up → raise 自豪地：proudly → with pride 轻轻地：gently → lightly 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To promote traditional craft, I helped my grandpa, a kite-making craftsman, host a bilingual livestream. 拓展句：To promote traditional craft, I helped my grandpa, who is a kite-making craftsman, host a bilingual livestream. 【点睛】【高分句型1】This experience made me realize that technology can breathe new life into tradition. （运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Grandpa smiled proudly and held up the finished kite, its tail floating gently in the wind. （运用了“逻辑主语+现在分词”构成的独立主格） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Luke, a quiet and shy senior high school student in my class, had long been trapped in a state of deep inferiority and an acute lack of self-confidence. Terrified of taking the initiative to communicate or make friends with his classmates, he always kept himself distant from all forms of social activities. Caught in endless anxiety, he was firmly convinced that the moment he spoke up or showed himself in public, he would be laughed at, looked down upon and judged coldly by others. Luke actually possessed a well-hidden yet remarkable talent, which was unknown to almost all his classmates. Having practiced barbecuing with his father since childhood, he had gained solid and proficient grilling skills, fully capable of making delicious barbecue food. Last week, when I announced that we would have a barbecue picnic outdoors that weekend, all classmates cheered and signed up excitedly at once except Luke. He lowered his head in silence, drowned in deep hesitation. As usual, his first reaction was to stay alone at home so as to avoid any awkward social interaction. Noticing his tendency to escape from social situations, I had a patient and sincere talk with him after class, encouraging him to regard this gathering as a precious opportunity to step out of his closed inner world. After a fierce mental struggle throughout the night, Luke finally plucked up all his courage and made up his mind to take part in the activity bravely. On the day of the activity, Luke arrived at the spot. Standing awkwardly away from the noisy crowd, he was too timid to take a single step forward to join in anyone’s conversation. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Just then, many classmates complained that no one could get the work done well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Before long, the pleasant smell of barbecue filled the air. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： Just then, many classmates complained that no one could get the work done well. No one seemed to know how to properly light the charcoal or control the heat, and the raw ingredients lay untouched in a mess. At that moment, Luke, though still nervous, gathered his courage and stepped forward hesitantly, murmuring, “Could I have a try?” Without waiting for a reply, he skillfully lit the charcoal, arranged the ingredients neatly, and brushed sauce evenly over the food, his every move smooth and confident. Before long, the pleasant smell of barbecue filled the air. The golden-brown grilled meat and vegetables looked incredibly tempting, winning cheers from all classmates. Everyone crowded around Luke, applauding his amazing grilling skills. Bathed in warm praise, Luke felt a sense of pride welling up inside him. Gradually, he began to talk with others naturally, a brilliant smile spreading across his face. Never had he felt so confident, for he finally understood that courage and self-belief are the very keys to stepping out of the closed inner world and embracing a brighter self. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了高中学生卢克性格内向自卑，极度缺乏自信，总是逃避社交活动，但他其实拥有出色的烧烤技能。在一次班级户外烧烤野餐活动中，卢克一开始很胆怯，不敢融入同学之中。后来主动承担烧烤任务，获得同学们的赞扬，他收获了自信。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写同学们在烧烤准备工作中遇到困难，卢克虽紧张但鼓起勇气站出来尝试，卢克熟练地进行烧烤操作。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写烧烤食物散发香味，看起来诱人，获得同学们欢呼，同学们围过来称赞卢克，卢克感受到自豪，开始自然与人交谈，领悟到勇气和自信的重要性。 2.续写线索：同学遇困难——卢克站出来——熟练烧烤——食物诱人——获得称赞——自信交流——领悟道理 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拥抱：embrace/hug ②理解：understand/comprehend 情绪类 ①自信的：confident/assured ②犹豫地：hesitantly/tentatively 【点睛】【高分句型 1】Everyone crowded around Luke, applauding his amazing grilling skills.（运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型 2】Never had he felt so confident, for he finally understood that courage and self-belief are the very keys to stepping out of the closed inner world and embracing a brighter self.（运用了否定词Never置于句首的部分倒装，以及that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年邵阳市高三第三次联考 英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。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 does the woman want to do? A. Buy some food. B. Put a notice up. C. Get a job. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a school library. B. In Mr. Jones’ office. C. In the woman’s house. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Who to pay the bill. B. What to do next. C. How to save money. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Sales agent and customer. 5. Why do the speakers mention Danielle? A. They’re worried about her. B. They want to invite her to a party. C. They have an extra movie ticket for her. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6、7题。 6. How long has Lee been told to stay off work? A. About two weeks. B. About one month. C. About three months. 7. How does the man feel about the situation? A. Concerned. B. Pleased. C. Indifferent. 听下面的录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What have Simon’s parents decided to do? A. Move abroad. B. Buy a smaller house. C. Start their own business. 9. What industry does Simon’s mother work in? A. Advertising. B. Medicine. C. Education. 听下面的录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman doing? A. Preparing an interview. B. Hosting a TV show. C. Learning to cook. 11. What did Adam’s grandmother teach him? A. How to cheaply feed a large family. B. How to master difficult cooking methods. C. How to make healthy and affordable meals. 12. What will Adam talk about next? A. His newly published cookbook. B. The food he will be making. C. The importance of healthy eating. 听下面的录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman read less nowadays? A. She is too busy with college work. B. She is struggling with her mental health. C. She has developed other time-wasting habits. 14. What does the man currently do to relax? A. He watches TV. B. He reads books. C. He plays phone games. 15. What does the study from the University of Sussex suggest? A. Reading helps people relieve pressure. B. It’s easier for kids to develop hobbies. C. Modern life leads to increased stress levels. 16. How many books is the man planning to read next year? A. 12. B. 24. C. 70. 听下面的录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the speaker’s family visit Florida? A. To see the sea turtles. B. To relax on the beach. C. To go to an amusement park. 18. Who explained the red lighting to the speaker? A. His father. B. A local scientist. C. The hotel receptionist. 19. What is most affected by bright electric lights? A. Baby turtles. B. Male turtles. C. Female turtles. 20. How do red and orange lights help turtles? A. They prevent confusion as they cannot be seen well. B. They drive turtle-eating creatures away. C. They guide turtles toward the sea. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Three Remarkable Books to Enrich Your Mind In the vast ocean of literature, certain books stand out for their profound insights and enduring impact. Selected from authoritative lists like the Guardian’s “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” and the New York Times’ annual recommendations, these three works offer unique windows into history, humanity, and imagination. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson First on the list is this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that reads like a heartfelt letter. Written from the perspective of an aging preacher, John Ames, the book reflects on his family’s journey through American history — from the Civil War to the 1950s. Ames shares stories of love, loss, and faith with his young son, weaving personal memories into a vivid tapestry of a nation’s evolution. With its lyrical prose and deep moral reflections, Gilead has earned a Douban rating of 8.0, captivating readers with its emotional resonance. Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich Next is a Nobel Prize-winning work of nonfiction. Through intimate oral interviews, the Belarusian author documents the lives of ordinary people during the chaotic transition of post-Soviet Russia (1991-2012). These firsthand accounts reveal the hopes, struggles, and despair of those caught in historical unrest, offering a raw view of a society in turmoil. Recognized for its powerful storytelling, the book boasts an impressive 8.8 rating on Douban, standing as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Completing the trio is this thought-provoking dystopian novel. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this work follows three friends growing up in a seemingly idyllic boarding school, uncovering a dark secret about their existence. Ishiguro masterfully blends science fiction with profound questions about identity, love, and mortality, creating a narrative that lingers in the mind long after the final page. With a Douban rating of 8.7, it has become a modern classic beloved by readers worldwide. Each of these books goes beyond genres and time. Whether you seek historical wisdom, emotional truth, or speculative insight, they promise a journey that will expand your horizons and touch your soul. 1. Which of the following is the notable feature of Gilead? A. Its detailed description of war scenes. B. Its exploration of dystopian themes. C. Its focus on post-Soviet evolution. D. Its presentation as a preacher’s letter to his son. 2. We can infer from the passage that Secondhand Time is ________. A. a fictional story about famous people B. a true record of social changes C. a book full of imaginary experiences D. a work criticizing modern society 3. What do the three books have in common? A. They all won the Booker Prize. B. They are all set in the 21st century. C. They offer profound insights into human experiences. D. They are based on the authors’ personal lives. B Yang Mei, a 22-year-old college graduate, made a selfless decision to abandon her cozy urban life and volunteer as an online tutor in Cliff Village. It is a remote mountain village hidden in mist deep in Daliangshan, where countless left-behind children had long been short of equal and high-quality educational chances. The village sits on towering steep cliffs, connected to the outside world only by narrow steel ladders. Worse still, the poor network once completely cut the village off from the outside, which made regular online classes impossible for local kids. Many of them had to withdraw from school at an early age, and this sad sight deeply touched Yang Mei when she set foot in the lonely mountain village. At first, Yang Mei met with a series of severe hardships. The rustic village houses were cold and damp, and climbing the dangerous steel ladders became her exhausting daily challenge. The faint network signal often interrupted her teaching suddenly. Some conservative villagers even doubted if she could stick to the work for long and refused to send their children to her simple classroom. However, Yang Mei never lost heart or thought of quitting. She tried her best to fix basic network equipment with local villagers’ help, carried teaching supplies up the steep ladders little by little, and visited every family to communicate with parents patiently. She set up a simple “cloud classroom” and offered lively daily online lessons including Chinese, Maths and elementary English. Gradually, the once shy and silent kids grew more eager for knowledge, actively raising questions in class and sharing their tiny inner wishes. Warm laughter filled the small classroom as more children joined in. Yang Mei said she would keep staying here to light up the kids’ learning path. Her devoted efforts turned the simple cloud classroom into a bright window for the children to know the wider world and chase their precious youthful dreams. 4. What was the initial major challenge for regular online classes in Cliff Village? A. Lack of teaching supplies and equipment. B. Shortage of willing and qualified teachers. C. Parents’ unwillingness to send children to school. D. Unstable network that often broke the connection. 5. How did Yang Mei improve the learning situation in the village? A. By raising money to build a new school. B. By convincing city teachers to move there. C. By establishing a “cloud classroom” with daily lessons. D. By sending children to nearby towns for classes. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Yang Mei? A. Determined and caring. B. Reserved and sympathetic. C. Humourous and creative. D. Ambitious and humble. 7. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The natural beauty and isolation of a mountain village. B. A volunteer’s efforts to bring education to left-behind children. C. The development of internet technology in rural areas. D. The challenges faced by college graduates finding jobs. C Have you ever rushed to a roller coaster in an amusement park, queued for 30 minutes in the burning heat, but enjoyed the ride for only one minute? When recalling the experience years later, what remains vivid in your mind is the tension at the highest point, the thrilling weightlessness while diving down, and the strong sense of excitement when it finished. The long and tiring wait, however, has faded from your memory completely. This is explained by the Peak-End Rule, developed by Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist. The rule indicates that our overall impression of an experience is determined not by its total length or ordinary moments, but by how we feel at its most intense peak and final moment, which makes our brain a biased (有偏见的) editor rather than a faithful camera. To confirm this rule, Kahneman designed a noise experiment. Participants were exposed to two painful periods. The first was a 30-second loud, sharp noise. The second included the same 30-second unpleasant noise followed by 10 seconds of softer noise, making it last longer and contain more discomfort in total. Surprisingly, most participants preferred to experience the second one again, as its relatively gentle ending entirely transformed their memory of the suffering. The rule deeply affects family life and education. Many students grow tired of studying mainly because they often face negative peaks such as parents’ scold when they struggle with difficult problems, and disappointing endings like extra homework immediately after they finish their given tasks. By contrast, games are carefully designed to offer frequent exciting peaks and satisfying endings, which explains their strong attraction. The rule also applies to interpersonal relationships and business. A single quarrel before bed can ruin a whole day’s pleasant memory, while IKEA and Starbucks win customers by creating impressive peaks and warm endings. Actually, what decides our happiness is not every second we experience, but those key moments that shape our lifelong memories. 8. What can be learned about the Peak-End Rule from the first two paragraphs? A. It was discovered by a group of psychologists. B. It explains people’s selective memory of experiences. C. It focuses on average feelings during an experience. D. It proves the brain records memories exactly like a camera. 9. Why did most participants choose the second noise experience? A. It brought them more discomfort in total. B. It lasted longer than the first one. C. It ended with a comparatively mild sound. D. It had no sharp and loud noise at all. 10. Which of the following cases applies the Peak-End Rule? A. Giving customers a warm goodbye. B. Keeping daily study tasks all the same. C. Perfecting every dish in a restaurant. D. Making customer service calls longer. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. An Experiment on Human Memory B. Key Factors in Improving Students’ Interest C. Secrets Behind Business Success D. Key Moments Defining Our Memories D “Buy land; they’re not making it anymore,” Mark Twain once said. Today, this remark serves as a sharp warning about our modern food system. Earth possesses a limited amount of arable (适合耕种的) land, about one third of it already degraded. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the urgent need to increase production has brought food security firmly into the spotlight. Global food production is also worryingly centralized in merely six countries — Canada, the U. S., Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and Ukraine. These nations account for an overly large share of internationally traded basic crops, particularly grains and oilseeds that support much of the world’s calorie intake. Alzbeta Klein of the International Fertilizer Association warns that any conflict breaking out in these six nations will unavoidably lead to widespread hunger. While agriculture has always been cyclical, governed by predictable seasonal patterns, climate change introduces a new layer of uncertainty, as extreme weather can destroy major percentages of harvests at any given time with little prior warning. That strain is not limited to land. As people flock to cities, farming is becoming a rare job. In the U. S., only 1.5 percent of the population now works directly in agriculture, a sharp drop from 50 percent sixty years ago. However, these pressures only reveal half the picture. A shrinking workforce has unexpectedly accelerated extraordinary efficiency gains through decades of innovation and mechanization. The major task will be producing more with less, and few places represent that reality more vividly than Brazil, which has successfully transformed from a food importer in the 1970s to a world-leading exporter in 2026. Over 50 years, it increased planted area by 140 percent but raised production and productivity by an amazing 580 percent. Meanwhile, as water grows scarce and pesticide regulations tighten in some regions, countries like China and Saudi Arabia are investing in protected crops, glasshouses, and greenhouses to secure supply. 12. What makes food security an urgent issue according to Paragraph 1? A. Wise remarks from Mark Twain. B. Large areas of completely degraded land. C. Limited arable land and growing population. D. Poor management of modern food system. 13. What does the author want to show by mentioning the six countries? A. Global food supply is highly concentrated. B. Conflicts often break out in these countries. C. They provide enough calories for the world. D. They own the most advanced farming technology. 14. What does the underlined word “strain” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Progress. B. Injury. C. Loss. D. Pressure. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Brazil fails to balance its food import and export. B. Countries are seeking ways to raise food production. C. Growing population is the key problem in agriculture. D. Greenhouses are widely used in all water-scarce areas. 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。 Have you ever looked up in a thick forest and noticed a natural pattern? The tops of some tall trees do not touch. ___16___. This fascinating phenomenon is known as “crown shyness.” Crown shyness has been observed in certain tree species globally, such as some eucalyptus, pine, and oak trees. These “shy” tree crowns maintain a careful distance from their neighbors, creating those unique and striking channels of light. But why would trees do this? Scientists have proposed several theories. ___17___. In windy conditions, the swaying branches and twigs of neighboring trees repeatedly collide (碰撞) and rub against each other, causing unavoidable physical damage to the tender growing tips. This damage effectively limits branch growth at the points of frequent contact. Over time, a mutual boundary forms where growth is restricted, resulting in the distinctive gaps. It’s a non-violent, long-term negotiation for space. Another influential theory involves light competition for survival. Trees rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, the key process for making food. ___18___. However, this theory alone can’t fully explain why the gaps are so precise and consistent. Some researchers, like ecologist Miguel Franco, suggest it might be a combination of factors: abrasion (磨损) creates the initial gap, and then the trees’ light-sensitive abilities guide further growth away from the shade. This behavior is more than just a curiosity. ___19___. More importantly, it allows more sunlight to filter through to the forest floor, supporting a richer undergrowth ecosystem. Crown shyness is a remarkable example of how competition and coexistence shape the natural world. ___20___. A. They may minimize shading by avoiding overlap (重叠). B. Instead, they leave narrow, winding gaps against the sky. C. But no one has proved why the trees avoid touching each other. D. The leading explanation is the “mechanical abrasion assumption”. E. One theory is that collision will lead to the death of some branches. F. It can create beauty through invisible rules and silent communication among giants. G. It likely reduces the spread of leaf-eating insects and provides a popular-level benefit. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The frozen pond behind our house was like a sheet of glass, indifferent to my fear. Learning to skate at the age of fourteen seemed ____21____. My ankles wobbled like loose machines, and the cold went through my rental skates before I ____22____ stepped off the slope. That first fall hurt my ____23____ more than anything else. The ice ____24____ my palms, and the laughter of younger kids circling past made my ears ____25____. “Keep your knees bent,” my dad would say, but my ____26____ refused to trust him. For weeks, I held on to the boards, ____27____ along while everyone else chased pucks (冰球) happily. The challenge wasn’t just physical; it was a daily war with the ____28____ inside telling me I didn’t belong out there. I watched the others slide backward effortlessly, and my ____29____ grew into a quiet fury. Instead of giving up, I chose to push myself harder. One morning, when I arrived at the ice court, it was empty and silent. Determined to stop grabbing the rail, I ____30____ from the center. I fell. Got up. Fell again. This time, I didn’t care about external ____31____ or recognition. I just focused on the scrape of the blade (冰刀), the bend of my knee, and the ____32____ of the push. Slowly, the stuttering stops turned into strides. By the end of that winter, I wasn’t the ____33____, but I had earned my place. I learned that indomitable spirit isn’t about never falling — it is about ____34____ that the ice never cares about your excuses. It only respects the ____35____ you bring to it. 21. A. similar B. impossible C. sensitive D. familiar 22. A. casually B. bravely C. cautiously D. curiously 23. A. knee B. ankle C. patience D. confidence 24. A. stung B. warmed C. shook D. covered 25. A. break B. burn C. ache D. hurt 26. A. soul B. spirit C. body D. muscle 27. A. dashing B. marching C. wandering D. inching 28. A. music B. voice C. warning D. instruction 29. A. frustration B. satisfaction C. confusion D. inspiration 30. A. stepped away B. gave in C. took over D. pushed off 31. A. attention B. comment C. expectation D. competition 32. A. strength B. pain C. length D. rhythm 33. A. highest B. smartest C. fastest D. earliest 34. A. repeating B. regretting C. realizing D. recovering 35. A. perseverance B. wisdom C. achievement D. fortune 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。 On a warm mid-April afternoon, the pastel-colored castle of Pop Mart’s Pop Land rose like a “magic kingdom” in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park. Inside, a group of young British visitors laughed, took photos, ____36____ discovered the stories behind the vinyl figures they had long collected back home. Invited were all student union representatives from multiple UK universities, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of Leeds, ____37____ came to Chaoyang district to experience Chinese culture, explore cutting-edge technology and build ____38____ (bridge) of understanding. “I had no idea that all these different characters were under Pop Mart,” said Maximilian Camara from the University of Leeds. He ____39____ (buy) a Crybaby blind box at a London mall, only ____40____ (discover) later that the quirky (古怪的) figurine had taken British social media ____41____ storm. “The process of opening the box is full of fun and surprises,” he added. For Otitochukwu Molokwu, a graduate student from the London School of Economics and Political Science, the visit brought ____42____ unexpected delight. Leaving Pop Mart, Molokwu remained ____43____ (complete) immersed in the beauty of Chaoyang Park. “I didn’t know what to expect, but the nature here is ____44____ (stun),” she said. “The trees, the water — it really feels like being in a magical kingdom.” According to the trip’s organizers, the student delegation showed interest in Chaoyang as it ____45____ (be) home to nearly all of the foreign embassies in Beijing, 80 percent of international organizations, more than 60 percent of multinational regional headquarters, and half of the capital city’s international talent. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的爷爷是一名传统风筝制作匠人。近期你协助爷爷录制了一场双语直播，向全球网友展示风筝制作技艺。请你给校英文报写一篇短文，题为“Kite Craft Flies High Online”，内容包括： （1）直播的目的； （2）直播的过程（含风筝图案及其寓意）； （3）你的感悟。 注意： （1）写作词数80左右； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； （3）参考词汇：双语直播bilingual livestream。 Kite Craft Flies High Online ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Luke, a quiet and shy senior high school student in my class, had long been trapped in a state of deep inferiority and an acute lack of self-confidence. Terrified of taking the initiative to communicate or make friends with his classmates, he always kept himself distant from all forms of social activities. Caught in endless anxiety, he was firmly convinced that the moment he spoke up or showed himself in public, he would be laughed at, looked down upon and judged coldly by others. Luke actually possessed a well-hidden yet remarkable talent, which was unknown to almost all his classmates. Having practiced barbecuing with his father since childhood, he had gained solid and proficient grilling skills, fully capable of making delicious barbecue food. Last week, when I announced that we would have a barbecue picnic outdoors that weekend, all classmates cheered and signed up excitedly at once except Luke. He lowered his head in silence, drowned in deep hesitation. As usual, his first reaction was to stay alone at home so as to avoid any awkward social interaction. Noticing his tendency to escape from social situations, I had a patient and sincere talk with him after class, encouraging him to regard this gathering as a precious opportunity to step out of his closed inner world. After a fierce mental struggle throughout the night, Luke finally plucked up all his courage and made up his mind to take part in the activity bravely. On the day of the activity, Luke arrived at the spot. Standing awkwardly away from the noisy crowd, he was too timid to take a single step forward to join in anyone’s conversation. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Just then, many classmates complained that no one could get the work done well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Before long, the pleasant smell of barbecue filled the air. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $