云南昆明市五华区云南师范大学附属中学2026届高三适应性考试（一）英语试卷

云南师大附中2026届高三适应性考试（一） 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号及科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，请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. Who is taking care of the food for the party? A. The speakers’ father. B. The woman. C. The man. 2. Why didn’t the woman receive the man’s calls? A. She changed to a new number. B. She turned her phone off. C. She lost her phone. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Repairman and resident. B. Boss and secretary. C. Waitress and customer. 4. Where did the woman go on vacation last year? A. The UK. B. Croatia. C. France. 5. What does the man probably do? A. He is a screenwriter. B. He is a film director. C. He is a college teacher. 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，各小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a school club. C. In an exam hall. 7. What do we know about Mark? A. He always has creative ideas. B. He struggles with schoolwork. C. He enjoys challenging others. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the purpose of reorganizing the teams according to the man? A. To increase managerial power. B. To reduce employment costs. C. To fit new business needs. 9. What will the woman probably do? A. Quit her job. B. Suggest more changes. C. Apply for a management position. 10. How many days will employees be allowed to work from home monthly? A. One. B. Four. C. Seven. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Protection for insects. B. Discoveries of new species. C. Research into animal habits. 12. How did the Rice’s Whale get its name? A. From a scientist. B. From its diet habits. C. From another whale. 13. What happened in 2022? A. A new whale was found. B. A music-animal study advanced. C. An insect was named after a musician. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. How long has Mary been doing the test? A. 30 minutes. B. 50 minutes. C. 60 minutes. 15. How does the man feel about Mary’s test? A. It’s trendy. B. It’s complex. C. It’s irrelevant. 16. What does Mary say about the magazine test and online tests? A. Online tests are more fun. B. The magazine test is easier. C. They follow the same basic rule. 17. Why does the man probably come to Mary? A. To do a test. B. To invite her to lunch. C. To recommend a novel. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Introducing a writing lesson. B. Brainstorming story ideas. C. Sharing a novel. 19. What do the listeners need to finish over the weekend? A. A short story. B. A class summary. C. A writing analysis. 20. What are the listeners expected to achieve in the end? A. Read more short stories. B. Expand a story into a novel. C. Understand the core ideas of storytelling. 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 Park Ranger Intern (实习生) Volunteer Dates 5/4/2026-5/31/2026 Required Days Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Hours Available 40 hours per week Description Applicants need to be currently in a college or university working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. Majors can include but are not limited to History, Education, Environmental Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Social Sciences, or Biology. We are looking for outgoing students who enjoy working and talking with adults and children. Experience working in an environmental setting and presenting education programs is helpful but not required. The position is in the Division of Interpretation. Duties include: ● Staffing river access sites ● Presenting river safety talks and providing area information to river users ● Performing river patrols (巡逻) ● Developing and presenting educational programs to park visitors, local community groups, and summer youth camps All interns will be provided with training that includes orientation to the park, education program development, First Aid and CPR certification, and canoe and white-water rescue training. Interns must know how to swim to be considered for this position. For interns that are coming from outside the commuting area which is defined as over 50 miles from Lackawaxen, PA housing is provided and $30.00 is given for each day worked. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants will be given first consideration. For more information about the Internship Program, contact Ingrid Peterec, 570-493-1020, email:ingrid_peterec@nps.gov. 21. How many days are required altogether for the program? A. 5 days. B. 20 days. C. 28 days. D. 40 days. 22. Which of the following is a duty of the intern volunteers? A. Cleaning up the river. B. Attending educational programs. C. Guiding visitors around the park. D. Educating river users about river safety. 23. What is required to apply for the position? A. First aid skills. B. A university degree. C. The ability to swim. D. Relevant experience. B Maya Martinez, a high school senior living in a fog-covered coastal village in North California, noticed that the community garden was gradually drying up during the driest summer on record. While the villagers remained helpless, Maya chose to spend her afternoons carefully observing the thick mist that rolled in from the sea. Maya had already identified a critical fault in traditional fog-collecting mesh nets (网状网): they frequently became blocked by the very water drops they caught, which severely reduced their effectiveness. Digging deeper into solutions, Maya found a novel device designed by two scientists — the “Fog Harp (竖琴)”. Maya decided to use the handy materials to create her own “Fog Harp”. At first, neighbors watched the process with doubt as she strung hundreds of thin, upright wires across a solid wooden frame. To them, the setup looked no more than “a giant musical instrument” that only produced useless sounds in the cold coastal wind. Little did they know this simple-looking setup would soon prove surprisingly effective. The remarkable efficiency of Maya’s Fog Harp lies in its clever use of gravity. In a traditional mesh net, tiny water drops get easily trapped within the small square gaps, which stop further collection. This occurs because the surface tension — the invisible, stretchy “skin” of liquid water — is too strong for the small drops to overcome. In Maya’s Fog Harp, by contrast, water drops hit the wires and slowly combine into larger drops. Most importantly, with no cross wires to hold these larger drops in place, gravity easily overcomes surface tension, allowing the water to slide effortlessly down the wires and collect in a tank below. Of course, the project faced its share of setbacks. During one severe coastal storm, the extreme wind tore through the wooden frame. Yet, instead of giving in to despair, she immediately set out to fix the problem by reinforcing the entire structure with durable steel wires. By the time autumn arrived, Maya’s “Fog Harps” were reliably producing plenty of fresh water every day, partly meeting the daily water needs of the village. 24. Why did Maya observe the thick mist in her afternoons? A. To predict the weather conditions. B. To clarify the reasons for drought. C. To check the efficiency of the mesh nets. D. To work out a solution to water shortage. 25. What can we know about Maya’s “Fog Harp”? A. It was a musical instrument. B. It invited villagers’ acid words. C. It presented an inborn fault. D. It featured a solid metal frame. 26. What is the key for Maya’s Fog Harp to function well? A. Its upright-wire design. B. Its mesh-net structure. C. Its weak surface tension. D. Its resistance to gravity. 27. What can we learn from Maya’s story? A. Look before you leap. B. Better late than never. C. Think outside the box. D. Time waits for no man. C The internet of old was like an active market. It was noisy, chaotic, and dynamic. Every click brought you somewhere new, sometimes unpredictable, letting you uncover the joy in exchanging information and thoughts. The internet of today, however, speaks in comforting statements and offers a smooth experience with constant praise. This has robbed us of something in our nature: the pleasure of exploring and questioning. We’ve willingly become creatures of instant satisfaction. Why wait? Why struggle? The change may seem innocent, but it’s also transforming our relationship with the mental effort required to explore uncertainties. By delegating such effort, do we still own the capabilities that help us navigate the unknown or even think for ourselves? It is becoming clear that even if the current risk posed by AI doesn’t bring about the collapse of civilization, it will still bring about the quiet yet disastrous decline of what makes us human. Part of that decline is caused by choice. And the most powerful way to shape someone’s choices is by gaining their trust. Every model is a memory, trained not just on data that help anticipate what we want, but also how to answer in ways that comfort us and confirm us, and in doing so, they manage to maximize engagement and avoid debate. Designed to please us, chatbots don’t simply answer our questions; they shape how we interact with them and determine what gets shown, what gets smoothed out, and what gets silenced. The early internet was never perfect, but it had a purpose: to connect us, to redistribute power, to widen access to knowledge. Today’s systems are the opposite: Prediction has replaced participation, and certainty has replaced search. But the door to a better future hasn’t shut yet. We can still choose systems that serve rather than control, that offer possibilities instead of mere efficiency. Our humanity and future depend on it. 28. What has the internet lost in its development according to paragraph 1? A. Rapid replies. B. Friendly atmosphere. C. Diverse viewpoints. D. Extensive information. 29. What does the underlined word “delegating” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Putting in. B. Handing off. C. Turning to. D. Keeping up. 30. How do chatbots gain our trust? A. By memorizing previous choices. B. By presenting opposing ideas. C. By providing approving responses. D. By resolving potential problems. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Rise of AI Answering Models B. The Price of a Smooth Cyberworld C. The Convenience of the Digital Era D. The Decline of Human Interactions D Supportive relationships with friends and family contribute positively to health and mental well-being. In contrast, toxic (有毒的) individuals — those who are overly aggressive or deliberately difficult — can become significant sources of stress. Chronic stress is known to produce various negative effects on both mental and physical health. Research has demonstrated that prolonged stress can accelerate aging and increase inflammation (炎症) throughout the body. This raises a curious question: Do toxic people merely worsen our mental state, or might they also produce a measurable effect on biological age? A newly published study sought to investigate this issue. Researchers used an advanced technique called DNA methylation to measure how old volunteers’ bodies really are. For each participant, they mapped social networks and identified whether they had any “hasslers”, people who caused the person too much stress and difficulty. Moreover, saliva samples (唾液样本) were collected from volunteers to assess biological age, and participants filled out additional questionnaires about their health. The findings revealed that 28.8 percent of volunteers reported having at least one toxic individual in their social network, with women more likely than men to report such relationships. The analysis indicated that each toxic person was associated with a 1.5 percent acceleration in the aging process. On average, the biological age of volunteers with toxic social ties was nine months higher than that of individuals of the same chronological age who lacked such relationships. Interestingly, toxic family members or friends had stronger effects on aging than toxic partner. Researchers suggest this may occur because the positive aspects of marriage, such as reduced loneliness, partially offset the negative impacts of a difficult partner. The study clearly demonstrates that toxic friends or family members yield observable biological consequences. They not only reduce mental well-being but also accelerate aging and increase bodily inflammation. These findings suggest that for those seeking healthy aging and overall wellness, reducing contact with toxic individuals may be a highly important consideration. 32. Which person’s behavior is most toxic? A. A parent limiting your screen time. B. A teacher pointing out your mistakes. C. A friend pushing you to achieve goals. D. A colleague taking credit for your work. 33. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage? A. By raising a question. B. By defining a concept. C. By giving an example. D. By making a comparison. 34. What did researchers use DNA methylation to do? A. To collect saliva samples. B. To map the social networks. C. To identify toxic volunteers. D. To determine the biological age. 35. What can be learned from the study’s findings? A. Toxics speed biological aging. B. Men face more difficult people. C. Women report high social status. D. Life partners cause the most harm. 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。 A trip to the supermarket has now become more than a simple shopping experience. In fact, it is now carefully designed psychological persuasion. Shopkeepers know how to create an environment that makes customers buy more than they have planned. For example, the smell of freshly baked bread can make customers feel hungry and unconsciously increase their desire to buy food. 36 Now researchers are investigating how the way people are influenced in their buying decisions can be explained by swarm intelligence. 37 If a certain item seems popular, customers naturally believe it is worth buying. With the help of modern technology, some supermarkets now provide real-time purchasing information. As customers walk past shelves, a small screen may tell them how many other shoppers have chosen a certain product. 38 This model, known as a “swarm move”, increases sales without offering discounts simply because it makes customers feel confident about choosing what everyone else buys. 39 When they are at home, shoppers still tend to follow the crowd online. Websites like Amazon show rankings, recommendations, and “most purchased” tags. Even being alone, they think they are shopping independently, and they are still influenced by others’ choices. All these strategies show that modern consumers are often guided by subtle psychological cues rather than rational decision-making. 40 A. The idea behind this approach is simple. B. Thus, it encourages them to put more food into their basket. C. The same psychological strategies also apply to platforms online. D. This method reassures shoppers that they are making the “right” choice. E. People may not notice, but they are constantly being guided while shopping. F. As a result, these items sell more quickly than cheaper, less visible products. G. That is, how bees or any social animal, including humans, behaves in a crowd. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 We were three days into a 27-day journey through eastern Nepal’s forests, walking through low clouds and constant rain. “Are we on the right path?” I asked my guide Raj. He 41 , rain dropping from his cap, “I’m quite sure.” As we walked down a muddy valley, a waterfall blocked our way. We 42 our shoes, struggling barefoot through icy water. “This is a real 43 !” I thought. After we made our way across, we looked at each other through the downpour and 44 our heads back in laughter, briefly forgetting our wet and cold state. This 45 attitude is typical of Nepalis: When things get tough, they make the best of it and keep walking. Life here is often 46 : freezing temperatures, infertile soil and few drivable roads. Yet its wild beauty is exactly what 47 tourists here. Hours later, we 48 a small teahouse in the distance. I entered, seeing Pemba, a 14-year-old boy, making tea and his little sister 49 the fire. As the downpour 50 the roof, Pemba smiled shyly, steadily stirring the tea. This teahouse is one of hundreds of mountain 51 . Tourists stop to rest and eat, but what they seek is 52 . Conversations around teahouse stoves can stretch for hours 53 languages and continents. Now, as we headed back, it 54 me how much this climb had depended on the families who guided climbers and offered 55 , which more than anything, made our journey possible. 41. A. nodded B. sighed C. hesitated D. complained 42. A. fastened B. washed C. wore D. removed 43. A. blessing B. surprise C. adventure D. discovery 44. A. shook B. hung C. lifted D. threw 45. A. critical B. positive C. cautious D. curious 46. A. welcoming B. unforgiving C. peaceful D. mysterious 47. A. scares B. concerns C. draws D. pushes 48. A. passed B. spotted C. constructed D. imagined 49. A. fighting B. cleaning C. tending D. ignoring 50. A. tapped on B. drummed against C. flowed into D. thundered through 51. A. shelters B. markets C. milestones D. barriers 52. A. satisfaction B. freedom C. excitement D. connection 53. A. in terms of B. on account of C. instead of D. regardless of 54. A. struck B. bothered C. shocked D. puzzled 55. A. courage B. tools C. warmth D. souvenirs 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。 A new social media trend, 56 is humorously called “Becoming Chinese”, is gaining popularity. Starting with a lighthearted video by a Chinese American 57 (create) Sherry Xiiruii, it focuses on a comfort-driven lifestyle 58 (root) in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese customs. Now, millions of users 59 (joking) declare they are “becoming Chinese” by adopting elements of everyday Chinese life, such as drinking hot water, wearing home slippers, and taking a nap after lunch and 60 walk after dinner. It 61 (notice) that people have chosen well-known symbols of Chinese daily life. Drinking hot water has been reinterpreted as a practice of “slow living,” 62 (stand) in contrast to the fast-paced lifestyle in the West; changing into slippers at home has been viewed 63 a custom that separates public stress from private comfort. Unlike past “China crazes” that focused on distinct Chinese symbols, this trend explores 64 (deep) and more philosophical ideas. It reflects a shift in how people interact with Chinese culture: No longer passive observers, they are now active participants for personal benefit. The wisdom, contained within the Chinese way of life, such as harmony between heaven and humanity and the balance between yin and yang, 65 (offer) a cure for today’s “burnout society.” This trend also points to a broader change — in a divided world, the Chinese way of life gives a sense of order, inclusiveness and inner peace. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学校外语阅读室学生管理员李华，有一位外国交换生Tom发现阅读室错把标示“小心地滑”翻译为“Slip carefully”。请你给出相关回复，内容包括： （1）表示抱歉； （2）处理方案。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。 Dear Tom, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I reached into my backpack, feeling for my cellphone. I was tired of Aunt Letty talking on and on about her chickens, horses and cows. Worse, I was afraid of having to spend spring break at her farm. In spite of my protest, my parents decided that spending time at the farm would be a great experience for me. My parents both grew up on farms and believed that responsibility, hard work and respect for the land were valuable lessons. “Lessons you need to learn, son,” they said. “So, have you ever ridden a horse?” Aunt Letty asked, trying to turn my attention away from my phone. “Hmm, no. But I’ve seen horses on TV,” I answered, absent-minded. “Well, we’ve got a nice horse I think you’ll like. Hercules — sounds like a beast, but he’s a gentle giant. The other animals have names too, but don’t worry, you won’t have to remember their names. If you show up at the stable (马房) with feed, they’re happy!" she said smiling. I glanced at my aunt, angry that I was expected to work. Vacations were meant for sleeping late, playing video games, and maybe skateboarding. I tried to text a friend. “Phones don’t work well out here. With all the hills and valleys, it’s hard to get a connection.” I continued texting, but she was right — there was no cell reception. The next few days were busy. We had breakfast before dawn. Then we went out to the barn (草棚) to get the feed while the animals waited to be fed. The afternoons were occupied with hauling hay, clean-up, and caring for the animals. The animals depended on Aunt Letty, but they also provided her with affection and necessities such as eggs, milk and cheese. At dusk, when the farm was finally quiet, Aunt Letty stretched her arms out and said, "Just take a deep breath of the sweet country air!" I, exhausted, was unable to appreciate my work. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 On the fourth day, Aunt Letty announced, “It’s time to meet Hercules.” After the ride, time at the farm seemed to be different. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 云南师大附中2026届高三适应性考试（一） 英语参考答案 第一部分：听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5 ACBCA 6-10 BBCCB 11-15 BACAB 16-20 CBAAC 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） 21-25 BDCDB 26-30 ACCBC 31-35 BDADA 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 BGDCE 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 41-45 ADCDB 46-50 BCBCB 51-55 ADDAC 56. which 57. creator 58. rooted 59. jokingly 60. a 61. is noticed 62. standing 63. as 64. deeper 65. offers 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分5分） 第一节（满分15分） Dear Tom, On behalf of the school foreign language reading room, I am writing to acknowledge your feedback on the translation mistake on the warning sign, and I feel extremely sorry for the ridiculous error “Slip Carefully”, which has caused you great confusion and potential safety risks. This mistake is a typical Chinglish error resulting from word-for-word translation, which completely distorts our original intention. To fix this problem, we will replace the sign with the standard international warning “Caution: Slippery Floor” right away. Besides, we will check all English signs in the reading room thoroughly to avoid similar mistakes. We sincerely apologize again for the inconvenience. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Wish you a pleasant time in the reading room! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） On the fourth day, Aunt Letty announced, “It’s time to meet Hercules.” “You must be joking!” I responded, a flush of fright sweeping over me. Aunt Letty, grinning, headed to the stable. Then in front of me was Hercules, standing over 2 meters high. A horrible dark giant! I backed away, shooting an angry glance at my aunt. “Oh, man, come on! He’s anything but a beast!” she encouraged me. Sensing her insistence, I scratched my head and shuffled to Hercules. Aunt Letty helped me mount the horse and handed me the rein. Flicking his head and shaking his body, Hercules moved off, with a stiff me on it. “Relax!” Aunt said, trotting just beside us. Gradually, I adjusted myself, following Aunt’s instructions. And then, I was enjoying the gentle rhythmic jolts. After the ride, time at the farm seemed to be different. I had a friend, Hercules. The gentle giant, every evening, immersed in the setting sun, gracefully carried me strolling or galloping at the farm. And I had Aunt Letty. She, from dawn to dusk, tirelessly, cared for the animals and did the manual work, showing me responsibility, hard work and respect. And she did enjoy the busy and seemingly boring routine. Infected, I also began to appreciate my labor. It paid to work hard! Life was fulfilling and the animals rewarded us with affection and nice food. One day after enjoying some tasty cheese my dear aunt made, I picked up the phone, prepared to tell my parents the spring break would be a great experience. 听力原文 Text 1 筹备聚会 M: Did you get the balloons for the party? W: Yes, and Dad is picking up all the desserts and drinks from the supermarket. (1) Text 2 手机去向不明 M : Is your phone off? I’ve been trying to call you, but it goes straight to voicemail. W: I don’t know where it is! I’ll need to get a new one, (2) but I love my old phone number! Text 3 上班迟到 W: Sorry, Mr. Brown. My alarm didn’t go off because of the power cut last night. M: It’s fine. Our street was affected too. Now that you’re here, could you get me some coffee? W: Certainly. (3) Text 4 讨论旅行 M: I’m going on holiday to Croatia. Have you ever been there? W: No, I’ve been to London to visit my grandparents. And I spent a week in Paris last year. (4) Text 5 把书改编成剧本 M: I’m struggling to adapt this book into a screenplay. (5) W: Why don’t you phone your old professor at film school for advice? M: Good idea. I’ll email him. He’s probably teaching class right now. Text 6 加入辩论俱乐部 M: Hey, Sarah. I didn’t realize you had joined this debate club. What a surprise! (6) W: Mrs. White encouraged me to join after a heated conversation between Mark and me. (6) M: What was it about? W: Mrs. White proposed a challenge to the class. If we succeeded, we wouldn’t have to do any more homework this term. (7) M: I guess you were against it, but Mark liked the idea because he usually fails his exams. (7) W: Yes, he and a few others liked it, but I stuck to my principles. Text 7 公司业务调整 M: Have you seen the email? W: Yes. We’re adjusting the direction of our business and adding a new product line. M: No wonder that many of the middle-management roles are affected. (8) W: How come? M: The current structure isn’t really suitable for the new direction and might slow down development. (8) W: So there will be bigger teams under one person? (9) M: Exactly. Communication will be more effective between departments. W: In that case, I’d like to have a try! (9) M: The email also says we’ll only be allowed to work from home one day a week. (10) They want people in the office more to push growth and teamwork. W: That makes sense. Text 8 新物种发现与命名趣谈（第11题为总结题） M: Do you think we’ve discovered all the animals on Earth? W: No. Scientists make new discoveries every year. M: But aren’t they all small insects? W: No. In 2021, scientists confirmed an entirely new species of whale. It is called Rice’s Whale. (12) It’s related to another type of whale called the baleen whale. M: Is it called the Rice’s Whale because it eats rice? W: No, it’s named after the person who discovered it, Dale W. Rice. (12) M: That’s cool. Would you like an animal to be named after you? W: It would depend on what it is. In 2022, a scientist named an insect after a famous singer because her music helped him get through his research. (13) However, that insect is really ugly. M: I wouldn’t mind. It means people will be learning about you for years to come. W: I guess, but I like the tradition of naming animals after those who find them. Text 9 性格测试 M: Mary, (14) (15) (16) (17) are you reading an interesting novel? You seem lost in it. W: No, I’m taking a personality test that I found in this magazine. (14) (15) (16) M: How many questions are there? W: There are 50 questions in total. I’ve been doing it for half an hour. (14) I’m nearly done. M: So, how do you figure out your personality type? W: Once you get to the end, you add up the points you have scored. You only get one point if you answer “Yes” to a question. The next page tells you what type of personality you have, depending on the range your score lands in. M: Well, I’m getting dizzy. I still prefer the online ones. (15) (16) W: That’s because the computer does the calculation for you. But they work on the same principle. (16) I find this way more fun. M: Well, as long as you’re enjoying yourself. Anyway, I’m going to have some lunch. Would you like to join me? (17) W: No, thanks. I had a big breakfast. Text 10 短故事写作课（第18题为推断题） Hello, class. Today, we’re going to look at narrative writing. We’ll learn the key elements of writing a short story, including character development, setting description, and plot structure. Over the weekend, I’d like each of you to write a short story of no more than 1000 words. (19) You might think that’s a lot, but you’ll soon find that it’s very limited, so you have to choose your words carefully. Now, I’m going to read you one of my favorite short stories, Nightfall by Isaac Asimov. It’s similar to The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. Asimov is excellent at describing the world the story is set in. Afterwards, we’ll split into groups and discuss different aspects of the story. At the end, we’ll spend 5-10 minutes brainstorming ideas for our own short stories. By the end of the class, I hope you will have a deeper understanding of what we’ve learned today, and feel more confident in your writing. (20) Who knows, some of you may wish to expand your short story into a full-length novel! Now, let’s begin. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $