陕西西安市陕西师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年度高三年级第十次模拟考试英语试题

**基本信息** 聚焦科技前沿（AI工具比较、抹香鲸AI研究）、社会热点（网络安全、怀旧经济）与文化传承（速滑夺冠、端午节），融合语言能力与思维品质的高三模拟卷。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、科技研究、国际赛事|情境真实（如手机使用研究、ISEF赛事），考查信息抓取与推理| |阅读理解|20题/50分|AI应用、体育精神、文化经济、动物智能|梯度设计（细节理解→推理判断→主旨分析），素材具时代性与思辨性（如怀旧经济的利弊）| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法填空（时态、介词等）|完形填空聚焦医疗救援叙事，语法填空融入高尔夫历史文化，考查语境中语言运用| |写作|2题/40分|应用文评论（作业无纸化）、记叙文续写（端午节包粽子）|续写题结合传统文化传承，考查文化意识与叙事逻辑；评论题要求辩证思维，体现学习能力|

陕西师大附中2025-2026学年度 高三年级第十次模拟考试 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟，试卷满分：150分） 第I卷（选择题 共100分） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Why is the man going to London? A. For work. B. For a match. C. For sightseeing. 2. What are the speakers doing? A. Figuring out a math problem. B. Looking for an exercise book. C. Putting together building blocks. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. At a food market. C. In a restaurant. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Some tourist attractions. B. A comparison of two words. C. The geography of coastal regions. 5. What does the woman think of Ethan? A. He’s self-disciplined. B. He’s ambitious. C. He’s flexible. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How much does the woman pay? A. $15. B. $30. C. $40. 7. Who failed to pay the bills on time last month? A. Sam. B. Tess. C. The man. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How many people took part in the study? A. 74. B. 180. C. 467. 9. What benefit did the woman gain from the study? A. She made more friends. B. Her physical health improved. C. Her ability to focus got better. 10. What did the researchers suggest doing? A. Using the phone only in the daytime. B. Limiting the use of certain apps. C. Switching to a basic phone. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What kind of strange email did the man receive yesterday? A. One asking for his login details. B. One saying he won a lottery. C. One offering him a free laptop. 12. What happened after the man’s mother clicked on the strange link? A. Her computer got a virus. B. Her email address was leaked. C. Her bank account was blocked. 13. What advice does the woman give to reduce junk emails? A. Never replying to suspicious emails. B. Checking the privacy settings regularly. C. Using a separate mailbox for online shopping. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What made Emily choose to focus on elderly care? A. A family member’s injury. B. Her neighbor’s advice. C. Its career prospects. 15. What does Emily find the most challenging in her studies? A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Communicating with the elderly. C. Remembering medical procedures. 16. What does Emily want to do in the long run? A. Teach elderly care courses. B. Become a hospital administrator. C. Establish a home-based care business. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where was the 2025 ISEF held? A. In Ohio. B. In Massachusetts. C. In Arizona. 18. How many students participated in the 2025 ISEF? A. About 480. B. Around 1,700. C. Over 6,000. 19. What was Adam Kovalčík’s project about? A. A new medicine-making method. B. The 3D printing improvement. C. The plastic recycling system. 20. What do Benjamin Davis and Siyaa Poddar have in common? A. They are both from Slovakia. B. They won the same award at the same age. C. They both worked on air cleaning systems. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分） 1. （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work. To help you navigate this new landscape, we’ve tested 27 leading AI platforms across various categories. Our goal is to simplify your choice and help you find the perfect tool to enhance your efficiency, whether for content creation, design, automation, or research. · Key Findings at a Glance: Chat GPT is ideal for general-purpose tasks. Midjourney leads in creating artistic and high-quality visuals. Zapier AI connects apps effortlessly, perfect for businesses without technical expertise. Perplexity AI delivers fast, source-backed research answers. · Detailed Comparison of Top Tools: Category Best Tool Pricing Key Strength Key Limitation Content Creation Chat GPT $20/ month Highly effective for writing, brainstorming, problem-solving, etc. Its responses can sometimes be inaccurate or requ- ire fact-checking. Visual Design Midjourney Subscription Produces stunning, high-quality, and creative images It takes time to learn and requires skillful prompt(提示语)writing. Workflow Automation Zapier AI Flexible pricing plans User-friendly interface(界面) that connects thousands of apps without coding There are limited personalized choices. Research &Answers Perplexity AI $20/ month Provides well- researched answers with reliable sources It may not perform as well on highly specialized or specific topics. · Getting Started with AI For beginners, the most effective approach is not to use every tool at once. Instead, start by identifying your single most pressing need. Is it writing emails and reports? Creating presentation graphics? Or quickly summarizing complex information? Once you’ve chosen your primary goal, select the recommended tool from the table above. Most users find that a combination of just 2-3 specialized platforms can significantly boost their productivity without complicating their workflow or exceeding their budget. 21. What’s the main advantage of Chat GPT? A. It is easy for users to master. B. It handles various tasks effectively. C. It guarantees the lowest price. D. It ensures high accuracy in its responses. 22. Which tool is the best choice for image creation? A. Chat GPT. B. Midjourney. C. Zapier AI. D. Perplexity AI. 23. Who is the text possibly written for? A. General office workers. B. University professors. C. AI software developers. D. New AI users. B Ning Zhongyan has been crowned Milano Cortina 2026 men’s 1500m speed skating champion, after setting a new Olympic record time of 1:41.98 on 19 February. The skater from China beat pre-race favourite Jordan Stolz, as the U. S. athlete finished with silver in 1:42.75. Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands won the bronze (1:42.82). The race saw four athletes go under the previous Olympic record, including the three podium finishers and Dutch skater Joep Wennemars. But Ning proved to be the fastest of them all, taking over a second off the Beijing 2022 Olympic record of 1:43.21 set by today’s bronze medallist Nuis. This was the third Olympic medal and first gold for China’s Ning, after he won bronze in the 1000m and team pursuit earlier in the Games. After his victory, he spoke to reporters, “After the Beijing Winter Olympics, the level in speed skating just kept getting higher and higher,” he said. “It felt like there was a mountain in front of me, and no matter what I did, I just could not get past it. I kept telling myself to trust that all the effort would add up one day. Today was that day. Even now, it still feels a little unreal that I was able to do this.” “Ning’s time was a surprise; he had the race of his life,” said Stolz. “It was difficult. I didn’t know much about placings until I crossed the finish line. But if anybody was going to win, I thought Ning would be the one to do it. I was happy for him.” Bronze medallist Nuis added a fourth Olympic medal to his collection, having won gold in the 1500m (PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022) and the 1000m (PyeongChang 2018). It was a fitting send-off for the Olympic legend, who announced yesterday that this will be his final Olympic race. “It’s the icing on the cake,” Nuis said of this medal. 24. What does the third paragraph imply? A. The race’s intensity. B. The event’s popularity. C. The skaters’ experience. D. The record’s importance. 25. What does the “mountain” symbolize in Ning’s statement? A. A minor setback. B. An external pressure. C. An unbeatable challenge. D. A temporary barrier. 26. Why does the text mention quotes from Stolz? A. To emphasize the historic nature of the race. B. To highlight Ning’s rising global recognition. C. To contrast different attitudes to competition. D. To praise Ning’s strengths in an indirect way. 27. What does Nuis view his bronze medal as? A. A very disappointing result. B. A necessary duty to his team. C. A well-earned reward for effort. D. A satisfying close to his career. C White Rabbit candy has not changed in 60 years. But some other things have changed. When a pop-up (快闪) shop in Shanghai began selling drinks flavored like White Rabbit candy, people queued for up to four hours for a cup priced at 20 yuan ($2.9). China’s nostalgia (怀旧) economy has reshaped how brands are marketed. However, the White Rabbit milk tea is itself a warning tale. Once customers reached the counter after four hours, many were disappointed. “It tastes just like any regular bubble tea(珍珠奶茶) out there,” one told reporters. Another posted: “It’s just exploiting the classic brand.” The comments point to the central weakness of the nostalgia economy. When heritage is used primarily as a good pricing reason, when nostalgic packaging is the product and what is inside is ordinary, consumers notice. The disappointment runs deeper than a normal commercial letdown, because something more personal has been involved. There are more risks. When nostalgic design becomes a recipe, the symbols stop carrying weight. And a nostalgia economy that speaks only to one generation’s memories is not building a shared culture. When the pop-up closes and the limited edition sells out, what remains? If the answer is nothing but the memory of a queue, the brand has wasted its heritage rather than grown it. The question facing China’s nostalgia economy is not whether there is a market for continuity but whether the industry will serve that market with depth or exploit it with shortcuts. Some of us grew up with White Rabbit candy. Others were born too late to. But we are all looking for the same thing: a cultural identity with roots deep enough to hold, and a sense that what is being built today is worth remembering tomorrow. Nostalgia does not offer the past. It offers a reason to feel at home in the present. 28. What has changed about White Rabbit? A. Its drink price. B. Its candy recipe. C. Its brand marketing. D. Its target customers. 29. Why does the author mention the customers’ comments about the drink? A. To suggest the decline of the brand. B. To prove the high price of the drink. C. To note the popularity of regular bubble tea. D. To show the trap of nostalgia-based selling. 30. What is the author’s suggestion for China’s nostalgia economy? A. Using the past to root today’s culture. B. Focusing on one generation’s memories. C. Serving the market with shortcuts. D. Copying the past exactly as it once was. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. White Rabbit Candy Remains Unchanged. B. Nostalgia Marketing Puts Heritage at Risk. C. Nostalgia Economy Saves Brand Heritage. D. White Rabbit Milk Tea Fails to Satisfy Fans. D Scientists have known that sperm whales communicate through patterns of clicks known as codas. These sounds are not random. Instead, they form complex sequences that whales use when interacting with members of their family groups. Yet the real meaning of these signals has long remained a mystery. Hidden within the ocean’s depths is a communication system far more complicated than researchers once imagined. Many experts believe that such a system may even include something similar to a basic language, but no one has been able to fully figure it out so far. To solve this perennial puzzle, scientists have turned to AI for help. By feeding thousands of whale recordings into advanced computer models, scientists have begun to detect patterns that human ears alone could never recognize. Similar to the way large language models learn patterns in human speech, AI systems can analyze enormous collections of whale codas and identify repeating structures within them. In early experiments, these systems were able to predict the type of coda and even identify which whale produced it with remarkable accuracy. Inspired by these results, researchers launched Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), an international collaboration bringing together marine biologists, linguists, engineers and computer scientists to interpret the communication system of sperm whales. By combining underwater recording devices with powerful AI models, the team hopes to map the hidden structure of whale sounds and eventually understand how whales exchange information. If successful, the project could transform how humans understand animal intelligence. Not only might it reveal that whales possess a complicated communication system, but it could also show that language-like structures exist far beyond the human world. In this sense, AI may become more than a technological tool. Properly used, it could help humans listen, perhaps for the first time, to the voices of another species. 32. What can we learn about sperm whales’ codas from paragraph 1? A. They can only be heard in the deep ocean. B. They are simple signals for daily communication. C. They carry meanings that are waiting to be explained. D. They differ greatly from other sea animals’ sound patterns. 33. What does the underlined word “perennial” mean? A. long-standing B. wide-ranging C. far-reaching D. deep-rooted 34. What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A. The importance of large language models. B. The role AI plays in studying whale codas. C. The process of collecting whale recordings. D. The achievements in whale protection research. 35. What does the author say about Project CETI? A. It has solved the mystery of animal intelligence. B. It aims to make whale research a separate discipline. C. It may improve human understanding of animal language. D. It helps develop advanced underwater recording devices. 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。 How many times do you find yourself in a conversation with someone, waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say what you want to say? 36 This common experience shows a lack of active listening, because you are only thinking about how you want to respond. Communication that leads to real human connection involves active listening and empathy. Active listening includes eye contact as well as verbal and non-verbal acknowledgments that you are listening. 37 Empathy involves reflection, validation and a genuine concern for how others are feeling. This combination of active listening and empathy — empathetic listening — can improve relationships of all kinds. 38 Being brave enough to share with another person is a vulnerable position to be in. Imagine sharing something sad with a friend: “I studied so hard for the math exam, but I still failed it.” Consider these two potential responses and how they would make you feel. “Oh well, I’m glad I’m not the one taking that exam. Want to hang out?” “That must be so hard. Thank you for sharing with me. I am here for you.” The first response might leave one feeling dismissed. Why do people respond like that? Perhaps the comment comes from a place of the listener being uncomfortable with hearing something that taps into their own fears or vulnerability. 39 The second response, however, might make one feel heard, seen and supported. It shows the listener heard what the other person was saying, understanding and expressing concern. So how do you know what to say or not to say when someone shares something difficult with you? Sometimes, the best thing to do is to sit and listen. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher in this field, says it best: “Empathy is a strange and powerful thing. There is no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. 40 ” A. Shifting the topic might bring comfort to the speaker. B. These include nodding, confirming, and clarifying questions. C. Just be empathetic and you’ll have thought-provoking conversations. D. It’s simply listening, withholding judgment, and emotionally connecting. E. Everyone wants to feel understood for speaking their thoughts and feelings. F. The listener may want to shut down the conversation and move to a safer space. G. You might even expect the other person to completely tune into what you are saying. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Nestled in the shadows of the Himalayas, villagers face the overwhelming challenge of collecting the highly valued caterpillar fungus (虫草). At an altitude of 4, 700 meters, this pursuit is filled with danger, yet the potential 41 make it a crucial effort for the local community. One morning in 2019, as the sun’s rays painted the landscape, an urgent call 42 the calm. Tenzin Wangyal, an experienced 43 with a mobile clinic, found himself at the front line of a critical situation. An elderly man, weakened by the altitude, had 44 during his search for the precious fungus. 45 the severity of the situation, Tenzin, with over a decade of 46 , sprang into action. He navigated the steep and winding mountain paths, his medical vehicle being a beacon of hope among the severe landscape. Upon 47 the elderly man, Tenzin’s trained hands swiftly assessed the 48 condition — acute mountain sickness had a serious effect. With care, he 49 the man’s condition and made the vital decision to take him to the safety of the town below. The journey down was a 50 of skill and nerve, but Tenzin’s steady hand and firm focus saw them through. As they reached the town, an awaiting ambulance signaled the next phase of 51 . The elderly man was smoothly 52 , and the hospital’s expert staff 53 , ensuring his full recovery. Tenzin’s actions that day were a testament to the essential role of mobile clinics in these remote areas. His story serves as a(n) 54 example of resilience and the life- saving impact of medical care, even in the face of nature’s 55 . 41. A. risks B. costs C. rewards D. losses 42. A. ensured B. restored C. broke D. kept 43. A. doctor B. patient C. villager D. explorer 44. A. failed B. slept C. died D. collapsed 45.A. Stressing B. Recognizing C. Ignoring D. Mentioning 46. A. search B. marriage C. experience D. adventure 47. A. reaching B. passing C. curing D. knowing 48. A. normal B. critical C. previous D. mental 49. A. admired B. stabilized C. worsened D. suspected 50.A. reminder B. record C. mistake D. test 51. A. care B. climb C. study D. exercise 52. A. interviewed B. invited C. transported D. removed 53. A. gave in B. got away C. set off D. took over 54.A. complicated B. inspiring C. surprising D. ordinary 55. A. benefits B. challenges C. opportunities D. treasures 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。 The Scots may well have standardized golf as we know it, making 56 a game of 18 holes. But it is still uncertain 57 first came up with the idea. The Romans played a game called paganica, in which a ball stuffed with feathers and wool 58 (hit) with a bent stick, while the Dutch played a stick-and-ball game called golf as early as the 13th century. But the most interesting — and in many ways convincing — evidence ever 59 (document) of an early version of golf comes from China. A game called chuiwan became popular in the Song Dynasty. Players used ten clubs to hit wooden balls towards 60 (bright) coloured flags — sound familiar? They had a club for long distances, a precursor(前身) of the modern-day driver, and the tee was called the ji, or base 61 English. There was even an early version of the R&A Rules of Golf: Wan Jing, or The Classic of the Ball, published during the Yuan Dynasty. It 62 (lay) out the rules, and places great 63 (emphasize) on sportsmanship and correct behaviour — similar to modern golf. There’s also a reference in an ancient book to an official of the Southern Tang Dynasty 64 (tell) his daughter to “dig holes in the ground” so he could hit a ball into them using a special stick. The game seems 65 (die) out in China during the Qing Dynasty, but it certainly qualifies as a royal and ancient game. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是校英文报编辑李华，学校拟推行“作业无纸化”方案，即所有作业均通过线上平台布置和提交，不再使用纸质作业。这一方案引发了同学们的广泛讨论，请你根据提示内容，写一篇英文评论稿，表达你的看法。 写作要求： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 涵盖双方观点，并给出你的辩证看法； 3. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；4. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear readers, Our school is planning to carry out a “paperless homework”project, which has caused a hot discussion among us students. 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下列文章，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。 The Dragon Boat Festival was approaching, and the ancient town in southern China was bathed in warm early summer sunshine. The streets were dotted with fresh green bamboo leaves, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of mugwort（艾蒿）, announcing the arrival of the traditional festival. Seventeen-year-old Ethan, who had lived in the United States with his parents since childhood, was sent back to his hometown to spend the festival with his grandfather. Having grown up immersed in Western culture, Ethan held a strong sense of indifference towards traditional Chinese festivals. He regarded the Dragon Boat Festival as nothing but an old, outdated custom, far less attractive than Western carnivals and parties. All he wanted to do was stay in his room, scrolling through social media or playing online games, showing no interest in the festive atmosphere around him. Grandfather was a well-known local inheritor of traditional zongzi-making skills, and he had been eagerly looking forward to Ethan’s return, hoping to pass on the family craft and help his grandson connect with his cultural roots. He specially picked fresh bamboo leaves, prepared high-quality glutinous rice, sweet red beans and salty egg yolks, and invited Ethan to make zongzi with him. However, Ethan frowned and refused rudely without a second thought. He complained that making zongzi was tedious（冗长的） and time-consuming, and couldn’t understand why people still stuck to such old customs. Hearing his words, Grandfather’s smile faded away, and a deep sense of disappointment crossed his wrinkled face. He silently carried the ingredients to the courtyard, sitting alone on the stone bench, slowly folding the bamboo leaves. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Watching Grandfather’s bent back in the courtyard, Ethan was seized with a complicated mixture of guilt and hesitation. Paragraph 2: As the steaming zongzi were taken out, the rich fragrance filled the whole courtyard, touching Ethan’s heart deeply. 陕西师大附中高三年级第十次模考 英语 试卷 第 5 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 陕西师大附中2025-2026学年度 高三年级第十次模拟考试 参考答案 听力 1—5 AACBC 6—10 BACCB 11—15 BABAC 16—20 CABAB 阅读 21-23 BBD 24-27ACDD 28-31CDAB 32-35 CABC 36-40GBEFD 完形 41—45 CCADB 46—50 CABBD 51—55ACDBB 语填 56.it 57.who 58.was hit 59.documented 60.brightly 61. in 62. lays 63. emphasis 64. telling 65.to have died 英语写作 范文1： Dear readers, Our school is planning to carry out a "paperless homework" project, which has caused a hot discussion among us students. Supporters speak highly of this new policy. On the one hand, it helps cut down paper waste and practise eco-friendly lifestyles effectively. On the other hand, online submission and correction greatly boost learning efficiency, and digital homework also makes it easier for students to sort out and review learning resources. Nevertheless, every coin has two sides. Some students worry that prolonged screen time will damage their eyesight. Moreover, electronic failures or network errors may interrupt study. Most importantly, handwriting practice contributes to better knowledge memorization and solid learning foundations. As far as I am concerned, we should adopt a flexible way. Combining online and paper homework can balance environmental benefits and efficient learning perfectly. 范文2： Paragraph 1 Watching Grandfather’s bent back in the courtyard, Ethan was seized with a complicated mixture of guilt and hesitation. He stepped out of the room slowly, his eyes falling on Grandfather’s rough but deft hands folding bamboo leaves neatly. Sensing his approach, Grandfather looked up with a gentle smile, patiently demonstrating every step without urging. Ethan sat down quietly, imitating his movements clumsily. Despite failing several times, Grandfather guided him with endless patience, telling him the stories of Qu Yuan behind the festival while they worked. Gradually, Ethan’s restlessness faded away, and he became fully absorbed in the delicate process. Paragraph 2 As the steaming zongzi were taken out, the rich fragrance filled the whole courtyard, touching Ethan’s heart deeply. He took a bite of the warm zongzi, tasting not only the sweet filling but also the love of family and the weight of tradition. For the first time, he truly understood that the Dragon Boat Festival was far more than a simple festival—it carried the long history of China and the precious cultural roots of his family. A strong sense of cultural pride surged through him, and he completely let go of his previous prejudice. That summer, Ethan truly found his cultural identity and learned to cherish the precious traditions of his motherland. Text 1 周末安排 W: I’m going to watch a football match this weekend. I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks! M: That sounds great! I’ll be on a business trip to London this Saturday. W: Wow, London! If you have free time, you should see some sights. Text 2 解决数学问题 W: I really can’t solve this math problem in my exercise book. M: Let me have a look. You can see this part as a whole, and then break it down step by step. It’s like building blocks. Start with the basic structure. Text 3 餐厅就餐 W: This pasta is amazing! The tomato sauce is flavorful. M: The chef told me they used herbs from their garden. That’s why it tastes so good. W: That’s awesome! Next time, let’s order some dessert. The chocolate cake looks great. Text 4 对比两个单词 W: What’s the difference between “shore” and “coast”? M: Well, “shore” is the land along the edge of the sea, lake or river—like the beach, while “coast” is the land near the sea, often referring to regions, like “the west coast”. Text 5 新队友 M: How is your new teammate Ethan? W: He’s adaptable. He handles tasks well when priorities shift. But he doesn’t seem ambitious. He just does his own work and avoids extra responsibilities. Text 6 平摊水电费 M: ⑥I just paid the water and electricity bills for last month—$40 for water and $80 for electricity. They were $120 in total. W: ⑥The four of us in the house—you, me, Sam and Tess—should divide the costs equally. I’ll transfer my share right now. M: Okay. W: Should I message Sam and Tess in our group chat? M: Good idea. Let’s make sure everyone pays by the 15th. ⑦Last month Sam forgot, remember? W: ⑦Hmm, right. Tess usually pays on time, but Sam needs a reminder. Text 7 关于断网两周的研究 W: I took part in an interesting study about smartphones and mental health last month. M: Really? Tell me something about it. W: ⑧Well, 467 people aged 18 to 74 participated in the study. We had to disconnect from the Internet on our phones for two weeks. M: How did you feel? W: Surprisingly good! ⑨The researchers tested our mental health, sense of well-being and concentration. Personally, I felt less stressed and happier. The test results showed my concentration improved significantly. M: Was it hard to stick it out for the two weeks? W: I struggled a bit at first, but I benefited a lot from it. M: Maybe I should try limiting my Internet time, too! W: ⑩The researchers said even reducing the use of certain apps helps. Text 8 处理不明邮件 W: ⑪Did you get that strange email from a random company offering a free laptop? M: Yes! ⑪And yesterday, there was one claiming I won a lottery. W: Same here. M: ⑫My mom once clicked on a link in such an email, and her computer got a virus. W: How do we stop such emails? M: I’ve started using the email filter to mark them as junk emails. Also, never reply to them or click on suspicious links in them. W: Good points. ⑬We should also check our privacy settings often. Some companies sell email addresses to third parties. M: Yeah. I read that using a separate mailbox for online shopping can reduce junk emails. Text 9 家政学专业 M: ⑭Emily, I heard you major in Home Economics with a focus on elderly care. Why did you make that choice? W: ⑭Last year, my grandpa broke his leg, and my family had difficulty taking care of him properly. At that time, my neighbor Rita, who has some basic nursing knowledge, came to help. That’s when I realized the importance of professional care skills, so I decided to learn something about elderly care to help others, too. M: What do you learn exactly? W: I study basic medical knowledge like checking vital signs and administering medications safely. Those are manageable, but I also have to learn communication techniques. ⑮What worries me most is memorizing complicated medical procedures and simulating emergencies in class. M: Sounds challenging. What’s your plan after graduation? W: I want to work in a senior care center, helping seniors with daily tasks and fulfilling their emotional needs. ⑯In the long term, I hope to start a home-based care service, bringing professional care directly to seniors’ homes. Text 10 2025年国际科学与工程展览会 W: ⑰In mid-May, the 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) was held in Columbus, Ohio. It’s meant to encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). ⑱In 2025, about 1,700 students from 48 U.S. states and over 60 other countries took part. ⑲The winner of this year’s grand prize was 19-year-old Adam Kovalčík from Slovakia. Adam won with a project that created a new way of making a kind of medicine for fighting viruses. ⑳Two students from the U.S., Benjamin Davis and Siyaa Poddar, each won the Regeneron Young Scientist Award. ⑳Benjamin, 16, is from Wrentham, Massachusetts. He created a system for recycling the waste plastic created during 3D printing so that it can be used again. ⑳Sixteen-year-old Siyaa Poddar from Chandler, Arizona won her award for creating a system that detects toxic dust in the air. 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $