2026届甘肃陇南市宕昌县高三5月诊断三模英语试题

**基本信息** 该试卷聚焦高三5月诊断需求，以真实情境为载体，融合文化传承（如中国茶文化）、科技前沿（AI应用）、社会热点（替代蛋白）及个人成长主题，全面考查语言能力、文化意识与思维品质，适配高考命题趋势。 **题型特征** |题型|题量|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|----|----------|----------| |听力|24题|日常交际、信息提取|对话涉及旅行、工作等真实场景，考查细节捕捉与关系推断| |阅读理解|4篇|跨文化理解、推理判断|含温莎城堡（文化）、陈剑峰援非（人物）、替代蛋白（社会）、AI发明（科技），培养批判性思维| |完形填空|15空|词汇语境运用|邻里互助故事渗透情感教育，提升语用能力| |短文填空|10空|语法与文化词汇|中国茶叶博物馆素材，考查时态、非谓语等，强化文化意识| |书面表达|1题|应用文写作|推荐旅游城市，注重真实交际情境，提升语言表达能力| |读后续写|1题|叙事逻辑与情感表达|学习挫折与坚持主题，培养思维品质与学习能力|

绝密★启用前 2025-2026年宕昌第一中学、第二中学、两当第一中学 高三5月诊断考试英语试卷 一、听力题 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 1．Which pair of John’s sports pants has holes? A. The brown one. B. The black one. C. The gray one. 2．What does the man say about his blue sports pants? A. He got them in Paris. B. He bought them five years ago. C. He often wears them. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 4．How was the weather when the speaker was on the London Eye? A. Foggy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 5．What is Winter Wonderland? A. A restaurant. B. A fair. C. A park. 6．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Her family trip to London. B. The multicultural aspects of London. C. The challenges of traveling in London. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Shooting a scene. B. Watching a performance. C. Remembering lines. 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and employee. B. Business partners. C. Driver and customer. 9．What was the main reason for the lateness? A. The lack of drivers. B. The weight of products. C. The busy traffic. 10．What does Mr. Ryan offer to do for the Spanish customers? A. Give them their money back. B. Offer them discounts on future orders. C. Deliver their goods to them for free. 11．What has made the prices go up for next year according to Mr. Ryan? A. The packing materials. B. The shipping charges. C. The labor costs. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 12．What kind of room does the woman want? A. A room for three. B. A double room. C. A single room. 13．How much will the woman pay per night? A. $100. B. $120. C. $150. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．What does Mary want to do in Hong Kong? A. Start her career. B. Start her further education. C. Start practising her English. 15．How does Mary find English in Hong Kong? A. Very important when you are working. B. Very important for you to live and work. C. Very important in many international trade centers. 16．What does Mary do now? A. She is a student. B. She is a businesswoman. C. She is a teacher. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 17．What is Kate’s main problem? A. She misses her family very much. B. She can’t adapt to her college life. C. She feels quite nervous about tests. 18．Which is the first suggestion Mike gives? A. To take a journey. B. To join clubs. C. To keep a planner. 19．What will Kate probably do about the party? A. Prepare a special gift for the party. B. Go to the party to make new friends. C. Invite her classmates to go together. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 20．What makes Rachel stressed? A. Her father’s condition. B. Her sleeping problem. C. Her sales performance. 21．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Boss and employee. 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 22．What is Rita doing? A. Hosting a meeting. B. Giving a lecture. C. Attending an interview. 23．How many exams did Rita’s students take in a year? A. 4. B. 6. C. 7. 24．Where does Lily come from? A. France. B. Russia. C. Sweden. 二、阅读理解 Walk in the footsteps of 40 monarchs (君主), explore royal treasures, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace — all within the walls of the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, home to 1,000 years of royal history. Included in Your Ticket: Entry to Windsor Castle, including the State Apartments, historic rooms, Semi-State Rooms, St George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and castle precincts (园区). Get access to multimedia guides (available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish), family trails, and exhibitions. Not Included: Food and drink, hotel transfers, and tips. What’s not allowed: Photography is strictly prohibited inside Windsor Castle. Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted inside the State Apartments. Pets are not permitted (guide dogs are welcome). Accessibility: This experience is partially wheelchair and pram / stroller accessible. Additional Information: The Semi-State Apartments remains open until March 29, 2026. Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. St. George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays and on February 28, 2026. The castle is completely closed from January 8-12, March 19, and June 14-15, 2026. Cancellation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 14 days before your visit for a full refund. 25．What is involved in the ticket? A. A guided tour. B. Royal performances. C. Free food and drinks. D. Multimedia guides in Chinese. 26．On which day can you visit the castle in 2026? A. Thursday, March 19. B. Thursday, January 1. C. Monday, June 15. D. Tuesday, March 3. 27．What can we infer from the passage? A. Hotel transfers are provided for ticket holders. B. Accessible services are offered for special visitors. C. A full refund is available on cancellations at any time. D. Windsor Castle is the world’s most famous royal castle. Chen Jianfeng, a 53-year-old Chinese engineer, has spent the past nine years at the Caculo-Cabaca Hydropower Project in Angola, one of Angola’s key energy projects. His decades of hands-on experience have established him as a master in the field. Arriving in Angola during the project’s challenging early phase, Chen faced a critical issue: a severe shortage of proficient workers and limited access to technical resources in the remote area. He swiftly initiated intensive professional training programs. “In the beginning, local workers had no awareness of material dangers. Safety consciousness was very low,” Chen recounted, citing an astonishing incident where a local worker casually placed bags of explosives on the ground. “I stopped him immediately and patiently explained the risks, emphasizing that they must be handled gently and never thrown so casually,” he added. Training methods have since evolved significantly. “We break down complex procedures into simple steps and use Portuguese mnemonics (memory aids). Now, we can train a competent operator within a month,” Chen said. Recognizing communication as vital, Chen dedicated himself to learning Portuguese, the country’s official language. “Sometimes the longest distance isn’t the miles between hemispheres, but me gesturing frantically in front of you while you remain utterly confused!” Chen remarked on the initial language barrier. He carried a notebook constantly, jotting down new words and phrases learned from local workers, diligently reviewing them each night. Within two months, Chen was proficient enough to assign tasks to Angolan staff in Portuguese. His practical communication skills proved highly effective. “Language learning isn’t about perfection,” Chen said, “It’s about being understood. Combine it with gestures for maximum efficiency.” Beyond Portuguese for daily operations, Chen also uses English to communicate with project owners and supervisors. He now routinely greets local workers on site in Portuguese every morning. Chen stressed the critical importance of clear communication and genuinely resolving issues for Angolan staff. “If an employee reports a payroll error, I verify it with HR immediately and ensure it’s corrected,” he said. This consistent approach has earned Chen deep trust among his Angolan colleagues, who frequently hail him as “our good captain from China”. 28．What were the two challenges Chen faced at the early stage of the project? A. Lack of funding and remote location. B. Shortfall of skilled labor and technical resources. C. Outdated equipment and harsh climate conditions. D. Ineffective training methods and language barriers. 29．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mainly suggest? A. Gesturing alone is insufficient for precise communication. B. Cultural differences are the toughest problem in the overseas project. C. Physical distance is no longer a barrier in modern engineering projects. D. Language barriers can create more obstacles than geographical separation. 30．Which statement best captures Chen’s philosophy on workplace communication? A. English is essential for daily task assignment. B. Language accuracy should be given the first priority. C. Being understood is more important than being perfect. D. Verbal communication alone is sufficient for most situations 31．What can be inferred about Chen’s success in Angola? A. It reflects China’s superior training system. B. It mainly results from his technical expertise. C. It depends on his willingness to work with local staff. D. It shows English’s importance in international projects. In a twist of modern consumer psychology, we are now comfortable injecting synthetic (人工合成的) substances into our faces, yet shy away from the thought of putting them in our mouths. While we embrace synthetics when it comes to beauty, we continue to draw the line at our lunch. Alternative proteins, from plant-based fake meat to lab-grown meat, struggle for public acceptance despite clear benefits, including far lower greenhouse gas emissions and no animal welfare issues. One explanation for this is our strange admiration for “natural” as shorthand for purity, authenticity and safety. This preference is known as the “naturalness bias” in psychology and it underlies why we draw back from “synthetic meat” even when it is less risky than industrial farming. This preference isn’t unreasonable so much as old-fashioned. For early humans, avoiding unfamiliar food was a survival tool, as a strong disgust response protected us against taking polluted food. But our instincts haven’t kept pace with innovation and what is now considered the “natural” choice may be the one carrying significant risk. If we are to meet the protein needs of a global population approaching 10 billion by mid-century, food innovation isn’t a choice, but a necessity. Livestock farming’s landuse, water consumption and emissions footprints are unsustainable at scale. Cultivated meat are viable alternatives, but consumer scepticism, fuelled by outdated beliefs, is slowing their adoption. One way forward is transparency (透明度): explaining alternative protein production processes to consumers and linking these to familiar ones like cheese-making or beer-brewing. Equally, we must be willing to break the myth that meat, as it is consumed today, is somehow “natural”. A typical supermarket pack of sausages is the result of a long process involving feed additives, genetic selection and industrial killing. If we are uncomfortable with the word “synthetic”, we might do well to consider what conventional meat production actually contains. Our bias towards the natural once kept us alive. Now it may be preventing us from embracing the very technologies that are essential to our long-term food security, environmental stability and even public health. After all, if we have welcomed synthetics into our lives and our bodies, perhaps it is time to extend that pragmatism (实用主义) to our plates. 32．What does the author mean by “a twist of modern consumer psychology”? A．People’s psychology has now become twisted and complicated. B．Psychology studies have taken a new turn in consumer research. C．Alternative proteins are beneficial yet undesirable among consumers. D．Consumers hold contradictory attitudes towards synthetics in different products. 33．According to paragraphs 2 and 3, which of the following is true about the “naturalness bias”? A．It is a completely unreasonable fear of new technology. B．It has been easily overcome by recent food innovations. C．It was once a logical survival tool but may be unsuitable today. D．It protects people from significant risks in the modern food system. 34．What is a recommended approach to increasing public acceptance of alternative proteins? A．Making the unfamiliar production process more relatable. B．Focusing on balancing the flavour just like conventional meat. C．Maintaining the myth about their production to avoid public fear. D．Adapting their production process to be more industrial and efficient. 35．What is the author’s overall attitude towards alternative proteins? A．Critical. B．Neutral. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. Throughout the past year, we followed some interesting new inventions in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Here is a look back at some notable AI developments in 2022. Meta’s speech-to-speech translation Facebook’s parent Meta said it had built a technology tool to directly translate between English and the Hokkien language, a spoken language without a widely used written form. Meta said it trained its AI models on written text examples from Mandarin Chinese. In addition, developers used an encoding (编码) tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text. Method to identify Parkinson’s disease Researchers announced a new AI method to identify Parkinson’s disease. The system works by measuring a person’s breathing patterns during sleep. With just one night of sleep, the Al system was able to correctly identify Parkinson’s up to 86 percent of the time. With 12 nights of data, the rate went up to 95 percent. Tool to interpret pig emotions Researchers announced they had created a technology tool that uses pig sounds to interpret different emotions. The tool is based on thousands of recordings collected from more than 400 pigs throughout their lives. The scientists developed an AI-driven algorithm (算法) to identify a series of emotions pigs could be experiencing. It is expected to lead to further systems farmers can use to improve the productivity and well-being of their animals. Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings Researchers-led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind-said they developed an AI system to help fill in missing words in ancient writings. The tool, called Ithaca, is designed to help historians repair the writings and identify when and where they were written. The team said that when historians work on their own, the success rate for repairing damaged writings is about 25 percent. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72 percent. 36．Which can be used for cross-cultural communication? A. Tool to interpret pig emotions. B. Meta’s speech-to-speech translation. C. Method to identify Parkinson’s disease. D. Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings. 37．Who will most probably be interested in Ithaca? A. A farmer. B. A doctor. C. A zoologist. D. A historian. 38．What do the inventions have in common? A. They are AI-driven technology tools. B. They are developed by Facebook. C. They aim to promote productivity. D. They focus on health issues. 三、七选五 39．For teens, art can be a powerful and transformative activity. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of art for teens and why art is so beneficial. One of the key benefits of art for teens is that it develops their problem-solving skills. ① ____________ . They have to face challenges and find new inventive solutions. This can be particularly beneficial to teens who may lack the resources to find solutions to difficult issues. For teens, art can be a powerful tool for building confidence and self-esteem (自尊). Art classes provide a safe environment to express themselves without fear of judgement or criticism. ② ____________ . For students with an interest in art, taking some classes is a great way to further explore their interests and challenge themselves. ③ ____________ . It definitely encourages them to be more independent. Art is a great way for teens to express their thoughts and feelings, develop their own ideas, and explore their creativity. It can also help teens become more independent by allowing them to explore various cultures and understand different perspectives. By being exposed to different types of art, teens can learn to think outside the box. ④ ____________ . Art is an important part of self-discovery for teens. ⑤ ____________ . Art allows teens to learn themselves through the medium of paint, clay, drawing, photography, sculpture, design, and many other forms. As they explore and experiment with different mediums, they can better understand who they are and what they’re passionate about. A．Art helps teens prepare for their future B．It can help them explore their own identities C．Art requires people to take a creative approach D．An art studio provides a place for teens to explore their ability E．They can then help build a strong foundation of less self-doubt F．They can create unique works that reflect their own individual styles G．The creative process of creating art helps teens to think for themselves 四、完形填空（15空） Karen was a 16-year-old college freshman in a local university. She was excited to earn a         1         to perform in a famous choir for an international tour. However, great         2         overcame her when she overslept before a key performance. After missing the bus, she         3         up and down the hallway, feeling helpless. She had neither a car nor friends nearby to help. Suddenly, her neighbor Pam appeared. To Karen, Pam was the         4_____ person she expected to see. Their relationship had been         5        . Karen’s friends often made loud noises at night, dismissing Pam’s requests for quiet. The noise only         6         for a short time before coming back again. Now facing the bad         7         of her own mistake, Karen awkwardly told Pam about her         8        . To her surprise, Pam offered to drive her immediately. Karen was scared that Pam might refuse, but instead, Pam showed great kindness. They rushed to the theater and arrived just in time — a successful         9        . Decades later, Karen still         10        that gesture. It was never         11        a ride, but a lesson about forgiveness. Pam’s complaints changed into kindness, giving Karen a second chance. If she could see Pam today, Karen would express her ______  12        for that help. This experience         13        her life in the following thirty years. It ________14  ______that a simple act of kindness can bridge the gap between people and ____    15        their hearts. 40．A. chance B. bonus C. prize D. spot 41．A. relief B. satisfaction C. panic D. eagerness 42．A. greeted B. paced C. performed D. aimed 43．A. first B. best C. typical D. last 44．A. typical B. tense C. scared D. grateful 45．A. reflected B. replaced C. stopped D. featured 46．A. results B. achievements C. positions D. amounts 47．A. dilemma B. location C. defence D. tradition 48．A. appointment B. performance C. agriculture D. rescue 49．A. gets through B. sets up C. breaks away D. think of 50．A. merely B. sharply C. hardly D. totally 51．A. complaint B. gratitude C. welcome D. defence 52．A. featured B. aimed C. influenced D. restricted 53．A. proves B. assumes C. charges D. rejects 54．A. harm B. heal C. replace D. appoint 五、短文填空 55．A comforting cup of tea is an essential part of the day for hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Worldwide, three billion cups of tea ① ______________________ (consume) every day. To ② ________________ (full) appreciate the ancient roots of the herbal drink, a visit to the China National Tea Museum might be in order. The institution has a long history. ③ __________________ (locate) in Hangzhou, the museum occupies a park-like setting. Inside, various halls demonstrate the story of tea, its ceremonies and its tools. Records of tea drinking date as far back as the ④ ________________ (nine) century B. C. in China. Originally the leaves were baked into a brick, a part of ⑤ ________________ could be broken off and made into a powder. Tea spread into northern China during the Tang Dynasty; by the Song Dynasty it ⑥ ______________________ (acquire) a loose-leaf production as well as the ceremonies that made its consumption ⑦ _____________ art form. The art of tea extended to its fancy containers, which are ⑧ _____________ display at the museum. Gracefully rounded kettles date back 5,000 years; tea bowls from the Tang Dynasty have a beautiful simplicity. Today ⑨ ___________________ (visit) can observe a tea ceremony that might be enough ⑩ ____________________ (change) even the most passionate coffee drinker. 六、书面表达 56．假如你是李华，你校英国交换生 Mathew 就五一假期到中国哪个城市旅游的问题征询你的意见。请根据以下内容用英语给他回复邮件。内容包括： 1. 推荐一个城市并说明理由； 2. 就旅游相关事宜提出建议。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mathew, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、读后续写 57．Since I stepped into Senior Two, life has been a non-stop cycle of homework, exams and fierce competition. Buried under piles of papers and burning the midnight oil almost every night, I kept telling myself that I must work harder to realize my dream of entering a top university. I tried every method known: making detailed timetables, reciting vocabulary till midnight, and redoing wrong questions. However, despite my persistent efforts, the results were far from satisfactory. Time and time again, I received disappointing test scores. The red marks on the paper were like sharp knives, piercing my heart and making me feel completely defeated. One Friday afternoon, after getting yet another discouraging school report, I locked myself in my room. Tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably as I stared at the low grades. I began to doubt my own ability, wondering if I was actually smart enough to make it. “Maybe I should just give up,” I whispered to myself, feeling exhausted and hopeless. Just when I was drowning in self-pity, my deskmate, Li Hua, noticed my absence from the classroom. He tracked me down at home and knocked gently on my door. When I finally opened it, with red and swollen eyes, he didn’t say a word of blame. Instead, he handed me a cup of hot milk and sat beside me quietly. After letting me calm down for a moment, he shared his own struggle with math, admitting that he had also wanted to quit many times. Then, looking me straight in the eyes, he said softly but firmly: “The process is more important than the result. Keep going, and you will see the change sooner or later.” These simple yet powerful words were like a ray of sunshine, breaking through the dark clouds of my mind. They touched my heart deeply and pulled me out of the abyss of negativity. I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and silently made up my mind to hold on to my dream. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I made a detailed study plan and started to change my learning methods. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With my continuous efforts, I finally made significant progress. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 1．答案：A 2．答案：C 3．答案：C 解析：W: Your meeting is at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. M: OK, thanks. Well, did anyone call while I was out? W: Only your wife. She wants you to pick up some milk on your way home. 4．答案：A 5．答案：B 6．答案：A 解析：W: Hello, my name’s Sophia. In today’s video, I’m going to show you my last trip to London. Let’s go! Although the underground is the fastest way into central London, my family and I decided to take the bus, so we could look out of the window while we were traveling. Unfortunately, it was a bit foggy and gray. We couldn’t see very well when we were on the London Eye. Even though the weather was bad, it didn’t stop us from having a good time. The weather in London changes all the time. You can experience the four seasons all in one week! Winter in London is my favorite time of the year. There are lots of Christmas trees and beautiful lights everywhere. Moreover, there are also many fairs then. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is one of the most popular ones in London, which is appealing to me. Anyway, after a day of walking around and exploring, we decided to eat out in a Chinese restaurant. London is multicultural, with cuisines from all over the world. I hope you enjoy following me around London. Please comment below and let me know what your favorite part is. Thanks again for watching today. Bye! 7．答案：C 解析：M: Will you help me memorize my lines, Lucy? W: Sure. I think practicing your scenes out loud may make the lines stick in your head. For me, it’s really helpful before performing. 8．答案：B 9．答案：A 10．答案：C 11．答案：C 12．答案：A 13．答案：B 解析：W: Hello, it’s Emma MacDonald here from AB Company. I’d like to book a room for the 25th please. M: Certainly. Would you like a single room or a double room? W: A room for three please. M: The rooms for three are $150 per night, including breakfast. Since you are a member here, you can get a discount. That will be $100 per night then, $120 with breakfast. W: Oh, I need to have breakfast there. 14．答案：A 15．答案：B 16．答案：A 解析：M: Hi Mary, haven’t seen you for ages. W: Hi Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met. M: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career? W: Yes, actually, I’ve already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term. M: Very glad to hear that. Then, what are you going to do when you finish? W: Oh, I shall go to Hong Kong to practice there. M: That’s a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in Hong Kong. W: Oh, I think so. You know, there are a large number of opportunities for business there. W: I’m sure I hope so. M: And English is very useful in your job. W: I think it will be very useful in many ways because there is a lot about business written in English. Besides, Hong Kong is an international trade center. English is useful in almost all walks of life. M: Then you’ll be a very promising businesswoman there. W: That’s my wish. But I have to suffer now. M: No problem. You can do it well. 17．答案：B 18．答案：C 19．答案：B 解析：M: Hi, Kate. How’s your first month in college? W: Honestly, it’s quite different from high school. So many assignments and club activities. I can’t keep track of everything. M: Well, it’s totally normal to feel like that. Just try to get organized. W: Like how? M: Get a planner and update it regularly. Especially, write down your due dates and test times. A weekly check will help you stay on top of things. W: That makes sense. Also, I feel like all of my classmates are doing better than me. M: Everyone has their unique journey. Concentrate on your own growth, not others’ achievements. W: You’re right. Oh, one last thing, there’s a welcome party this weekend. I’m always nervous about such events. M: You should definitely get involved! It’s an awesome chance to meet people. Don’t miss out just because you’re shy. W: Alright. Thanks, Mike. You’ve been so helpful! 20．答案：A 21．答案：C 解析：W: You wanted to see me, Mr. White? M: Yes, Rachel. Come in and have a seat. Well, you’ve been turning in very poor sales figures recently. Is everything all right? W: I’m really sorry. My father has just had an operation. I can’t sleep well and focus on my work. M: Rachel, I understand this must be hard for you. But you need to pull yourself together. You’ve been given a great chance, and I really hope you can get back in shape soon. 22．答案：C 23．答案：C 24．答案：C 25．答案：D 解析：细节理解题。根据Included in Your Ticket部分“Get access to multimedia guides (available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish), family trails, and exhibitions.(可获取多媒体指南（包括英语、巴西葡萄牙语、法语、德语、意大利语、日语、（中文）普通话、俄语和西班牙语版本）、家庭游览路线以及展览信息)”可知，门票包含多媒体导览，且提供中文服务。故选D。 26．答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据Additional Information部分“The Semi-State Apartments remains open until March 29, 2026. Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. St. George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays and on February 28, 2026. The castle is completely closed from January 8-12, March 19, and June 14-15, 2026.(半国事套间将一直开放至2026年3月29日。温莎城堡在周二和周三闭馆。圣乔治礼拜堂在周日以及2026年2月28日闭馆。该城堡在2026年1月8日至12日、3月19日以及6月14日至15日期间完全闭馆)”可知，2026年1月1日星期四你可以参观这座城堡。故选B。 27．答案：B 解析：推理判断题。根据Accessibility部分“This experience is partially wheelchair and pram / stroller accessible.(此场所部分区域可供轮椅和婴儿车/婴儿推车使用)”以及What’s not allowed部分“Pets are not permitted (guide dogs are welcome).(宠物禁止入内（导盲犬除外）)”可知，为特殊游客提供了相应设施。故选B。 28．答案：B 29．答案：D 30．答案：C 31．答案：C 32．答案：D 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段In a twist of modern consumer psychology, we are now comfortable injecting synthetic (人工合成的) substances into our faces, yet shy away from the thought of putting them in our mouths. While we embrace synthetics when it comes to beauty, we continue to draw the line at our lunch.(在现代消费者心理的转变中，我们现在敢于将人工合成的物质注射到脸上，但却不愿将它们放进嘴里。在美容方面我们欣然接受人工制品，但在饮食方面我们却始终坚守底线。)可知，作者所说的“现代消费者心理的一种扭曲”指的是消费者对不同产品中的合成材料持有相互矛盾的态度。故选D。 33．答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段For early humans, avoiding unfamiliar food was a survival tool, as a strong disgust response protected us against taking polluted food.(对于早期人类而言，避免食用陌生的食物是一种生存手段，因为强烈的厌恶反应能保护我们不食用受污染的食物。)以及第三段But our instincts haven’t kept pace with innovation and what is now considered the “natural” choice may be the one carrying significant risk.(但我们的直觉却未能跟上创新的步伐，如今被视为"自然的"的选择，或许恰恰是风险最大的那一个。)可知，自然偏好曾经是一种有效的生存手段，但如今可能已不再适用。故选C。 34．答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段One way forward is transparency (透明度): explaining alternative protein production processes to consumers and linking these to familiar ones like cheese-making or beer-brewing.(一种可行的途径是提高透明度：向消费者解释替代蛋白质的生产流程，并将其与人们熟知的诸如奶酪制作或啤酒酿造等流程相联系。)可知，提高公众对替代蛋白质接受度的推荐方法是使不为人知的生产过程更具可理解性。故选A。 35．答案：D 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段Alternative proteins, from plant-based fake meat to lab-grown meat, struggle for public acceptance despite clear benefits, including far lower greenhouse gas emissions and no animal welfare issues.(从植物基人造肉到实验室培育肉等各种替代蛋白质产品，尽管具有诸多明显优势(比如温室气体排放量极低且不存在动物福利问题),但它们仍难以获得公众的认可。)可知，作者开篇指出替代蛋白的显著优势(低排放、无动物福利问题),强调其是满足未来全球蛋白需求的必要选择，批评"自然偏好"阻碍其推广，并给出提升接受度的建议。可知，作者对替代蛋白质的整体态度是支持的。故选D。 36．答案：B 解析：定位：第二段Meta 研发了英语口语直接翻译工具，可实现英语和闽南语互译，用于跨语言、跨文化交流. 其他三项分别用于疾病检测、识别猪情绪、复原古文字，和跨文化交流无关. 37．答案：D 解析：定位：最后一段Ithaca 这个工具是帮助历史学家修补残缺古文字、判断创作时间和地点的，所以历史学家最可能感兴趣. 38．答案：A 解析：定位：全文第一段及各段内容文章开头就点明介绍的是 AI 领域的新发明，四项工具分别是：AI 语音翻译AI 检测帕金森AI 识别猪情绪AI 修补古文字共同点：都是人工智能驱动的技术工具. 39．答案：C；E；G；F；B 解析：①由上文“One of the key benefits of art for teens is that it develops their problem-solving skills. (艺术对青少年的一个关键好处是它能培养他们的解决问题的能力。)”可知，这里需要解释艺术是如何培养解决问题能力的。C选项“Art requires people to take a creative approach (艺术要求人们采取创造性的方法)”描述了艺术需要创造性方法，这自然涉及到解决问题，能承接上文，符合题意。故选C。 ②由上文“Art classes provide a safe environment to express themselves without fear of judgement or criticism. (艺术课提供了一个安全的环境，让他们表达自己，不用担心被评判或批评。)”可知，这里需要说明这种安全环境对青少年的好处。E选项“They can then help build a strong foundation of less self-doubt (然后，他们可以帮助建立一个更少的自我怀疑的坚实基础)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。 ③由下文“It definitely encourages them to be more independent. (这肯定会鼓励他们更加独立。)”可知，这里需要说明艺术是如何鼓励青少年独立的。G选项“The creative process of creating art helps teens to think for themselves (创作艺术的创造性过程有助于青少年独立思考)”描述了艺术的创造性过程有助于青少年独立思考，从而更加独立，能引起下文，符合题意。故选G。 ④由上文“By being exposed to different types of art, teens can learn to think outside the box. (通过接触不同类型的艺术，青少年可以学会跳出框框思考。)”可知，这里需要说明接触不同类型艺术的具体好处。F选项“They can create unique works that reflect their own individual styles (他们可以创作出反映自己独特风格的独特作品)”描述了接触不同艺术类型有助于青少年创作独特作品，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 ⑤由上文“Art is an important part of self-discovery for teens. (艺术是青少年自我发现的重要组成部分。)”可知，这里需要说明艺术在自我发现中的具体作用。B选项“It can help them explore their own identities (它可以帮助他们探索自己的身份)”描述了艺术有助于青少年探索自我身份，能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。 40．答案：A 解析：考查名词。句意：她很兴奋能获得一个在著名合唱团进行国际巡演的机会。A. chance机会；B. bonus奖金；C. prize奖品；D. spot地点。根据后文“to perform in a famous choir for an international tour”可知，她获得了一个表演的机会。 41．答案：C 解析：考查名词。句意：然而，当她在一场关键演出前睡过头时，巨大的恐慌笼罩了她。A. relief宽慰；B. satisfaction满足；C. panic恐慌；D. eagerness渴望。根据前文“overslept before a key performance”及后文“feeling helpless”，错过关键演出会让人感到恐慌。 42．答案：B 解析：考查动词。句意：错过班车后，她在走廊里来回踱步，感到无助。A. greeted问候；B. paced踱步；C. performed表演；D. aimed瞄准。根据后文“feeling helpless”以及在走廊这一情景可知，pace up and down 表示“来回踱步”，符合她当时无助的状态。 43．答案：D 解析：考查形容词。句意：对凯伦来说，帕姆是她最不想见到的人。A. first第一；B. best最好；C. typical典型的；D. last最后的，最不可能的（在这里表示最不想见到的）。根据下文“Karen’s friends often made loud noises at night, dismissing Pam’s requests for quiet”可知，凯伦朋友一直打扰帕姆，帕姆是凯伦此刻最不愿意见到的人。the last person sb. expected to see表示“某人最不想见到的人”。 44．答案：B 解析：考查形容词。句意：她们的关系一直很紧张。A. typical典型的；B. tense紧张的；C. scared害怕的；D. grateful感激的。根据后文“Karen’s friends often made loud noises at night, dismissing Pam’s requests for quiet.”可知，凯伦朋友的行为导致她们关系紧张。 45．答案：C 解析：考查动词。句意：噪音只停止了一小会儿就又回来了。A. reflected反映；B. replaced代替；C. stopped停止；D. featured以……为特色。根据下文“for a short time before coming back again”可知，噪音是短暂停止。 46．答案：A 解析：考查名词。句意：现在面对自己错误带来的糟糕结果，凯伦尴尬地把她的困境告诉了帕姆。A. results结果；B. achievements成就；C. positions位置；D. amounts数量。根据下文“of her own mistake”可知，错误带来了糟糕的结果。 47．答案：A 解析：考查名词。句意：现在面对自己错误带来的糟糕结果，凯伦尴尬地把她的困境告诉了帕姆。A. dilemma困境；B. location位置；C. defence防御；D. tradition传统。根据前文“After missing the bus, she _____up and down the hallway, feeling helpless. She had neither a car nor friends nearby to help”可知，凯伦错过班车，面临无法参加演出的困境。 48．答案：D 解析：考查名词。句意：她们赶到了剧院，刚好及时——一次成功的救援。A. appointment约会；B. performance表演；C. agriculture农业；D. rescue救援。根据前文“They rushed to the theater and arrived just in time”可知，帕姆的帮助让凯伦赶上了演出，这是一次及时的救援。 49．答案：D 解析：考查动词短语。句意：几十年后，凯伦仍然会想起那个举动。A. gets through通过，度过；B. sets up建立；C. breaks away脱离；D. thinks of想起。根据后文“her life in the following thirty years.”可知，几十年后，凯伦对帕姆的善举仍印象深刻，会时常想起。 50．答案：A 解析：考查副词。句意：这绝不只是一次搭车，而是关于宽恕的一课。A. merely仅仅；B. sharply急剧地；C. hardly几乎不；D. totally完全地。根据后文“but a lesson about forgiveness.”这里强调这次搭车意义不止于此。 51．答案：B 解析：考查名词。句意：如果她今天能见到帕姆，凯伦会表达她对那次帮助的感激之情。A. complaint抱怨；B. gratitude感激；C. welcome欢迎；D. defence防御。根据后文“for that help”可知，帕姆帮助了凯伦，凯伦应表达感激。 52．答案：C 解析：考查动词。句意：这段经历在接下来的三十年里影响了她的生活。A. featured以……为特色；B. aimed瞄准；C. influenced影响；D. restricted限制。根据前文“Decades later, Karen still ____that gesture. It was never _____a ride, but a lesson about forgiveness.”，这次经历对她生活产生了影响。 53．答案：A 解析：考查动词。句意：这证明了一个简单的善举可以弥合人与人之间的差距，治愈他们的心灵。A. proves证明；B. assumes假设；C. charges收费；D. rejects拒绝。根据后文“a simple act of kindness can bridge the gap between people and _____ their hearts.”可知，此处通过凯伦的经历证明善举的作用。 54．答案：B 解析：考查动词。句意：这证明了一个简单的善举可以弥合人与人之间的差距，治愈他们的心灵。A. harm伤害；B. heal治愈；C. replace代替；D. appoint任命。根据前文“bridge the gap between people”以及帕姆的宽恕与帮助，这里指治愈心灵。 55．答案：are consumed；fully；Located；ninth；which；had acquired；an；on；visitors；to change 解析：①主语“three billion cups”为复数，且描述客观事实，使用一般现在时的被动语态。 ②修饰动词“appreciate”,需用副词形式。 ③非谓语动词作状语，主语“the museum”与“Locate”为被动关系，用过去分词。 ④序数词表示“第九世纪”,即“the ninth century BC”。 ⑤引导非限制性定语从句，指代前文的“a brick”。 ⑥时间状语"by the Song Dynasty"表示动作在过去的过去完成，用过去完成时。 ⑦不定冠词修饰单数名词“art form”,因“art”以元音音素开头。 ⑧固定搭配“on display”(展出)。 ⑨主语需用复数名词，与“can observe”一致。 ⑩“enough”后接动词不定式，表结果。 56．答案：Dear Mathew, I’m glad to hear you’re planning a trip during the May Day holiday. I strongly recommend Chengdu, a charming city in southwest China. Chengdu is home to cute giant pandas, and you can get up close to them at the Panda Base. Besides, Chengdu has delicious Sichuan food like hot pot, which is a must-try. For your trip, book your hotel and tickets in advance as it’s a peak travel season. Also, learn some simple Chinese phrases to make communication easier. Hope you have a wonderful time! Yours, Li Hua 解析： 57．答案：I made a detailed study plan and started to change my learning methods. Instead of blindly reciting and redoing questions, I began to analyze my mistakes carefully, noting down the reasons and summarizing key knowledge points. I asked teachers for help whenever I encountered difficulties, and Li Hua and I studied together after class, discussing problems and sharing learning skills. I also adjusted my schedule, ensuring enough rest to avoid burnout. Every day, I stuck to the plan firmly, step by step, no longer anxious about the results but focusing on every small progress. With my continuous efforts, I finally made significant progress. In the next exam, my scores improved greatly, and the red marks on the paper were no longer sharp knives but a reminder of my hard work. When I saw the report, a big smile appeared on my face, and tears of joy rolled down. I told Li Hua the good news immediately, and he was as happy as I was. I realized that persistence and correct methods are the keys to success. From then on, I became more confident, knowing that as long as I keep going, I will eventually realize my dream. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Your meeting is at two P. M this afternoon. Okay, thanks. Well, did anyone call while I was out? Only your wife SHE wants you to pick up some milk on your way home. Your meeting is at two P. M. This afternoon. Okay, thanks. Well, did anyone call while I was out? 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Also, I feel like all of my classmates are doing Better than me. Everyone has their unique journey. Concentrate on your own growth, not others achievements. You're right. Oh, one last thing. There is a welcome party this weekend. I'm always nervous about such events. You should definitely get involved. It's an awesome chance to meet people. Don't miss out just because you're shy. All right. Thanks, mike. You've been so helpful. Hi, kate. How's your first month in college? Honestly, it's quite different from high school so many assignments and club activities. I can't keep track of everything. Well, it's totally Normal to feel like that. Just try to get organized . like how . get a planner and updated regularly, especially right down your due dates and test times. A weekly check will help you stay on top of things . that makes sense. Also, I feel like all of my classmates are doing Better than me. Everyone has their unique journey. Concentrate on your own growth, not others . achievements. You're right. Oh, one last thing. There is a welcome party this weekend. I'm always nervous about such events. You should definitely get involved. It's an awesome chance to meet people. Don't miss out just because you're shy. All right. Thanks, mike. You've been so helpful. You wanted to see me, mr. White. Yes, Rachel, come in and have a seat. Well, you've been turning in very poor sales figures recently. Is everything all right? I'm really sorry. My father has just had an Operation. I can't sleep well and focus on my work. Great til I understand this must be hard for you, but you need to pull yourself together. You've been given a great chance, and I really hope you can get back in shape soon. You wanted to see me. mr. White. yes, Rachel, come in and have a seat. Well, you've been turning in very poor sales figures recently. Is everything all right? I'm really sorry. My father has just had an Operation. I can't sleep well and focus on my work. great. Tel, I understand this must be hard for you, but you need to pull yourself together. You've been given a great chance, and I really hope you can get back in shape soon. 听力部分到此结束。 绝密★启用前 2025-2026年宕昌第一中学、第二中学、两当第一中学 高三5月诊断考试英语试卷 一、听力题 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 1．Which pair of John’s sports pants has holes? A. The brown one. B. The black one. C. The gray one. 2．What does the man say about his blue sports pants? A. He got them in Paris. B. He bought them five years ago. C. He often wears them. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 4．How was the weather when the speaker was on the London Eye? A. Foggy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 5．What is Winter Wonderland? A. A restaurant. B. A fair. C. A park. 6．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Her family trip to London. B. The multicultural aspects of London. C. The challenges of traveling in London. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Shooting a scene. B. Watching a performance. C. Remembering lines. 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and employee. B. Business partners. C. Driver and customer. 9．What was the main reason for the lateness? A. The lack of drivers. B. The weight of products. C. The busy traffic. 10．What does Mr. Ryan offer to do for the Spanish customers? A. Give them their money back. B. Offer them discounts on future orders. C. Deliver their goods to them for free. 11．What has made the prices go up for next year according to Mr. Ryan? A. The packing materials. B. The shipping charges. C. The labor costs. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 12．What kind of room does the woman want? A. A room for three. B. A double room. C. A single room. 13．How much will the woman pay per night? A. $100. B. $120. C. $150. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．What does Mary want to do in Hong Kong? A. Start her career. B. Start her further education. C. Start practising her English. 15．How does Mary find English in Hong Kong? A. Very important when you are working. B. Very important for you to live and work. C. Very important in many international trade centers. 16．What does Mary do now? A. She is a student. B. She is a businesswoman. C. She is a teacher. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 17．What is Kate’s main problem? A. She misses her family very much. B. She can’t adapt to her college life. C. She feels quite nervous about tests. 18．Which is the first suggestion Mike gives? A. To take a journey. B. To join clubs. C. To keep a planner. 19．What will Kate probably do about the party? A. Prepare a special gift for the party. B. Go to the party to make new friends. C. Invite her classmates to go together. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 20．What makes Rachel stressed? A. Her father’s condition. B. Her sleeping problem. C. Her sales performance. 21．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Boss and employee. 听下段材料，回答以下小题。 22．What is Rita doing? A. Hosting a meeting. B. Giving a lecture. C. Attending an interview. 23．How many exams did Rita’s students take in a year? A. 4. B. 6. C. 7. 24．Where does Lily come from? A. France. B. Russia. C. Sweden. 二、阅读理解 Walk in the footsteps of 40 monarchs (君主), explore royal treasures, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace — all within the walls of the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, home to 1,000 years of royal history. Included in Your Ticket: Entry to Windsor Castle, including the State Apartments, historic rooms, Semi-State Rooms, St George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and castle precincts (园区). Get access to multimedia guides (available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish), family trails, and exhibitions. Not Included: Food and drink, hotel transfers, and tips. What’s not allowed: Photography is strictly prohibited inside Windsor Castle. Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted inside the State Apartments. Pets are not permitted (guide dogs are welcome). Accessibility: This experience is partially wheelchair and pram / stroller accessible. Additional Information: The Semi-State Apartments remains open until March 29, 2026. Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. St. George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays and on February 28, 2026. The castle is completely closed from January 8-12, March 19, and June 14-15, 2026. Cancellation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 14 days before your visit for a full refund. 25．What is involved in the ticket? A. A guided tour. B. Royal performances. C. Free food and drinks. D. Multimedia guides in Chinese. 26．On which day can you visit the castle in 2026? A. Thursday, March 19. B. Thursday, January 1. C. Monday, June 15. D. Tuesday, March 3. 27．What can we infer from the passage? A. Hotel transfers are provided for ticket holders. B. Accessible services are offered for special visitors. C. A full refund is available on cancellations at any time. D. Windsor Castle is the world’s most famous royal castle. Chen Jianfeng, a 53-year-old Chinese engineer, has spent the past nine years at the Caculo-Cabaca Hydropower Project in Angola, one of Angola’s key energy projects. His decades of hands-on experience have established him as a master in the field. Arriving in Angola during the project’s challenging early phase, Chen faced a critical issue: a severe shortage of proficient workers and limited access to technical resources in the remote area. He swiftly initiated intensive professional training programs. “In the beginning, local workers had no awareness of material dangers. Safety consciousness was very low,” Chen recounted, citing an astonishing incident where a local worker casually placed bags of explosives on the ground. “I stopped him immediately and patiently explained the risks, emphasizing that they must be handled gently and never thrown so casually,” he added. Training methods have since evolved significantly. “We break down complex procedures into simple steps and use Portuguese mnemonics (memory aids). Now, we can train a competent operator within a month,” Chen said. Recognizing communication as vital, Chen dedicated himself to learning Portuguese, the country’s official language. “Sometimes the longest distance isn’t the miles between hemispheres, but me gesturing frantically in front of you while you remain utterly confused!” Chen remarked on the initial language barrier. He carried a notebook constantly, jotting down new words and phrases learned from local workers, diligently reviewing them each night. Within two months, Chen was proficient enough to assign tasks to Angolan staff in Portuguese. His practical communication skills proved highly effective. “Language learning isn’t about perfection,” Chen said, “It’s about being understood. Combine it with gestures for maximum efficiency.” Beyond Portuguese for daily operations, Chen also uses English to communicate with project owners and supervisors. He now routinely greets local workers on site in Portuguese every morning. Chen stressed the critical importance of clear communication and genuinely resolving issues for Angolan staff. “If an employee reports a payroll error, I verify it with HR immediately and ensure it’s corrected,” he said. This consistent approach has earned Chen deep trust among his Angolan colleagues, who frequently hail him as “our good captain from China”. 28．What were the two challenges Chen faced at the early stage of the project? A. Lack of funding and remote location. B. Shortfall of skilled labor and technical resources. C. Outdated equipment and harsh climate conditions. D. Ineffective training methods and language barriers. 29．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mainly suggest? A. Gesturing alone is insufficient for precise communication. B. Cultural differences are the toughest problem in the overseas project. C. Physical distance is no longer a barrier in modern engineering projects. D. Language barriers can create more obstacles than geographical separation. 30．Which statement best captures Chen’s philosophy on workplace communication? A. English is essential for daily task assignment. B. Language accuracy should be given the first priority. C. Being understood is more important than being perfect. D. Verbal communication alone is sufficient for most situations 31．What can be inferred about Chen’s success in Angola? A. It reflects China’s superior training system. B. It mainly results from his technical expertise. C. It depends on his willingness to work with local staff. D. It shows English’s importance in international projects. In a twist of modern consumer psychology, we are now comfortable injecting synthetic (人工合成的) substances into our faces, yet shy away from the thought of putting them in our mouths. While we embrace synthetics when it comes to beauty, we continue to draw the line at our lunch. Alternative proteins, from plant-based fake meat to lab-grown meat, struggle for public acceptance despite clear benefits, including far lower greenhouse gas emissions and no animal welfare issues. One explanation for this is our strange admiration for “natural” as shorthand for purity, authenticity and safety. This preference is known as the “naturalness bias” in psychology and it underlies why we draw back from “synthetic meat” even when it is less risky than industrial farming. This preference isn’t unreasonable so much as old-fashioned. For early humans, avoiding unfamiliar food was a survival tool, as a strong disgust response protected us against taking polluted food. But our instincts haven’t kept pace with innovation and what is now considered the “natural” choice may be the one carrying significant risk. If we are to meet the protein needs of a global population approaching 10 billion by mid-century, food innovation isn’t a choice, but a necessity. Livestock farming’s landuse, water consumption and emissions footprints are unsustainable at scale. Cultivated meat are viable alternatives, but consumer scepticism, fuelled by outdated beliefs, is slowing their adoption. One way forward is transparency (透明度): explaining alternative protein production processes to consumers and linking these to familiar ones like cheese-making or beer-brewing. Equally, we must be willing to break the myth that meat, as it is consumed today, is somehow “natural”. A typical supermarket pack of sausages is the result of a long process involving feed additives, genetic selection and industrial killing. If we are uncomfortable with the word “synthetic”, we might do well to consider what conventional meat production actually contains. Our bias towards the natural once kept us alive. Now it may be preventing us from embracing the very technologies that are essential to our long-term food security, environmental stability and even public health. After all, if we have welcomed synthetics into our lives and our bodies, perhaps it is time to extend that pragmatism (实用主义) to our plates. 32．What does the author mean by “a twist of modern consumer psychology”? A．People’s psychology has now become twisted and complicated. B．Psychology studies have taken a new turn in consumer research. C．Alternative proteins are beneficial yet undesirable among consumers. D．Consumers hold contradictory attitudes towards synthetics in different products. 33．According to paragraphs 2 and 3, which of the following is true about the “naturalness bias”? A．It is a completely unreasonable fear of new technology. B．It has been easily overcome by recent food innovations. C．It was once a logical survival tool but may be unsuitable today. D．It protects people from significant risks in the modern food system. 34．What is a recommended approach to increasing public acceptance of alternative proteins? A．Making the unfamiliar production process more relatable. B．Focusing on balancing the flavour just like conventional meat. C．Maintaining the myth about their production to avoid public fear. D．Adapting their production process to be more industrial and efficient. 35．What is the author’s overall attitude towards alternative proteins? A．Critical. B．Neutral. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. Throughout the past year, we followed some interesting new inventions in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Here is a look back at some notable AI developments in 2022. Meta’s speech-to-speech translation Facebook’s parent Meta said it had built a technology tool to directly translate between English and the Hokkien language, a spoken language without a widely used written form. Meta said it trained its AI models on written text examples from Mandarin Chinese. In addition, developers used an encoding (编码) tool designed to compare spoken Hokkien to similar English text. Method to identify Parkinson’s disease Researchers announced a new AI method to identify Parkinson’s disease. The system works by measuring a person’s breathing patterns during sleep. With just one night of sleep, the Al system was able to correctly identify Parkinson’s up to 86 percent of the time. With 12 nights of data, the rate went up to 95 percent. Tool to interpret pig emotions Researchers announced they had created a technology tool that uses pig sounds to interpret different emotions. The tool is based on thousands of recordings collected from more than 400 pigs throughout their lives. The scientists developed an AI-driven algorithm (算法) to identify a series of emotions pigs could be experiencing. It is expected to lead to further systems farmers can use to improve the productivity and well-being of their animals. Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings Researchers-led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind-said they developed an AI system to help fill in missing words in ancient writings. The tool, called Ithaca, is designed to help historians repair the writings and identify when and where they were written. The team said that when historians work on their own, the success rate for repairing damaged writings is about 25 percent. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72 percent. 36．Which can be used for cross-cultural communication? A. Tool to interpret pig emotions. B. Meta’s speech-to-speech translation. C. Method to identify Parkinson’s disease. D. Tool to fill in missing words in ancient writings. 37．Who will most probably be interested in Ithaca? A. A farmer. B. A doctor. C. A zoologist. D. A historian. 38．What do the inventions have in common? A. They are AI-driven technology tools. B. They are developed by Facebook. C. They aim to promote productivity. D. They focus on health issues. 三、七选五 39．For teens, art can be a powerful and transformative activity. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of art for teens and why art is so beneficial. One of the key benefits of art for teens is that it develops their problem-solving skills. ① ____________ . They have to face challenges and find new inventive solutions. This can be particularly beneficial to teens who may lack the resources to find solutions to difficult issues. For teens, art can be a powerful tool for building confidence and self-esteem (自尊). Art classes provide a safe environment to express themselves without fear of judgement or criticism. ② ____________ . For students with an interest in art, taking some classes is a great way to further explore their interests and challenge themselves. ③ ____________ . It definitely encourages them to be more independent. Art is a great way for teens to express their thoughts and feelings, develop their own ideas, and explore their creativity. It can also help teens become more independent by allowing them to explore various cultures and understand different perspectives. By being exposed to different types of art, teens can learn to think outside the box. ④ ____________ . Art is an important part of self-discovery for teens. ⑤ ____________ . Art allows teens to learn themselves through the medium of paint, clay, drawing, photography, sculpture, design, and many other forms. As they explore and experiment with different mediums, they can better understand who they are and what they’re passionate about. A．Art helps teens prepare for their future B．It can help them explore their own identities C．Art requires people to take a creative approach D．An art studio provides a place for teens to explore their ability E．They can then help build a strong foundation of less self-doubt F．They can create unique works that reflect their own individual styles G．The creative process of creating art helps teens to think for themselves 四、完形填空（15空） Karen was a 16-year-old college freshman in a local university. She was excited to earn a         1         to perform in a famous choir for an international tour. However, great         2         overcame her when she overslept before a key performance. After missing the bus, she         3         up and down the hallway, feeling helpless. She had neither a car nor friends nearby to help. Suddenly, her neighbor Pam appeared. To Karen, Pam was the         4_____ person she expected to see. Their relationship had been         5        . Karen’s friends often made loud noises at night, dismissing Pam’s requests for quiet. The noise only         6         for a short time before coming back again. Now facing the bad         7         of her own mistake, Karen awkwardly told Pam about her         8        . To her surprise, Pam offered to drive her immediately. Karen was scared that Pam might refuse, but instead, Pam showed great kindness. They rushed to the theater and arrived just in time — a successful         9        . Decades later, Karen still         10        that gesture. It was never         11        a ride, but a lesson about forgiveness. Pam’s complaints changed into kindness, giving Karen a second chance. If she could see Pam today, Karen would express her ______  12        for that help. This experience         13        her life in the following thirty years. It ________14  ______that a simple act of kindness can bridge the gap between people and ____    15        their hearts. 40．A. chance B. bonus C. prize D. spot 41．A. relief B. satisfaction C. panic D. eagerness 42．A. greeted B. paced C. performed D. aimed 43．A. first B. best C. typical D. last 44．A. typical B. tense C. scared D. grateful 45．A. reflected B. replaced C. stopped D. featured 46．A. results B. achievements C. positions D. amounts 47．A. dilemma B. location C. defence D. tradition 48．A. appointment B. performance C. agriculture D. rescue 49．A. gets through B. sets up C. breaks away D. think of 50．A. merely B. sharply C. hardly D. totally 51．A. complaint B. gratitude C. welcome D. defence 52．A. featured B. aimed C. influenced D. restricted 53．A. proves B. assumes C. charges D. rejects 54．A. harm B. heal C. replace D. appoint 五、短文填空 55．A comforting cup of tea is an essential part of the day for hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Worldwide, three billion cups of tea ① ______________________ (consume) every day. To ② ________________ (full) appreciate the ancient roots of the herbal drink, a visit to the China National Tea Museum might be in order. The institution has a long history. ③ __________________ (locate) in Hangzhou, the museum occupies a park-like setting. Inside, various halls demonstrate the story of tea, its ceremonies and its tools. Records of tea drinking date as far back as the ④ ________________ (nine) century B. C. in China. Originally the leaves were baked into a brick, a part of ⑤ ________________ could be broken off and made into a powder. Tea spread into northern China during the Tang Dynasty; by the Song Dynasty it ⑥ ______________________ (acquire) a loose-leaf production as well as the ceremonies that made its consumption ⑦ _____________ art form. The art of tea extended to its fancy containers, which are ⑧ _____________ display at the museum. Gracefully rounded kettles date back 5,000 years; tea bowls from the Tang Dynasty have a beautiful simplicity. Today ⑨ ___________________ (visit) can observe a tea ceremony that might be enough ⑩ ____________________ (change) even the most passionate coffee drinker. 六、书面表达 56．假如你是李华，你校英国交换生 Mathew 就五一假期到中国哪个城市旅游的问题征询你的意见。请根据以下内容用英语给他回复邮件。内容包括： 1. 推荐一个城市并说明理由； 2. 就旅游相关事宜提出建议。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mathew, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、读后续写 57．Since I stepped into Senior Two, life has been a non-stop cycle of homework, exams and fierce competition. Buried under piles of papers and burning the midnight oil almost every night, I kept telling myself that I must work harder to realize my dream of entering a top university. I tried every method known: making detailed timetables, reciting vocabulary till midnight, and redoing wrong questions. However, despite my persistent efforts, the results were far from satisfactory. Time and time again, I received disappointing test scores. The red marks on the paper were like sharp knives, piercing my heart and making me feel completely defeated. One Friday afternoon, after getting yet another discouraging school report, I locked myself in my room. Tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably as I stared at the low grades. I began to doubt my own ability, wondering if I was actually smart enough to make it. “Maybe I should just give up,” I whispered to myself, feeling exhausted and hopeless. Just when I was drowning in self-pity, my deskmate, Li Hua, noticed my absence from the classroom. He tracked me down at home and knocked gently on my door. When I finally opened it, with red and swollen eyes, he didn’t say a word of blame. Instead, he handed me a cup of hot milk and sat beside me quietly. After letting me calm down for a moment, he shared his own struggle with math, admitting that he had also wanted to quit many times. Then, looking me straight in the eyes, he said softly but firmly: “The process is more important than the result. Keep going, and you will see the change sooner or later.” These simple yet powerful words were like a ray of sunshine, breaking through the dark clouds of my mind. They touched my heart deeply and pulled me out of the abyss of negativity. I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and silently made up my mind to hold on to my dream. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I made a detailed study plan and started to change my learning methods. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With my continuous efforts, I finally made significant progress. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $