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2025-2026学年度四川省彭州中学高2023级高三下第一次高考模拟考试 英语学科试题 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 4. Good luck with your exam！ 一.听力部分。（每题1.5分，共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. What will the man do tomorrow afternoon? A. See a dentist B. Attend a meeting C. Pick up his aunt 2. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Annoyed B. Surprised C. Hungry 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library B. In a classroom C. In a bookshop 4. What is the man’s major concern about the apartment? A. The rent B. The location C. The noise 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A job interview B. A new colleague C. A company party 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 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. What day is it today? A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday 7. What will the speakers do first? A. Buy tickets B. Have dinner C. Watch a movie 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did the man call the woman? A. To ask for sick leave B. To change a meeting time C. To remind her of a deadline 9. What will the woman do next? A. See a doctor B. Meet a client C. Send an email 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and employee B. Waiter and customer C. Teacher and student 11. What does the man suggest adding to the plan? A. A budget section B. A risk analysis C. A competitor review 12. When will the speakers meet again? A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What did the woman do during the holiday? A. She went hiking. B. She visited her grandparents. C. She stayed at home. 14. How did the man travel to New York? A. By train B. By plane C. By car 15. What disappointed the man about the trip? A. The bad weather B. The crowded streets C. The expensive hotels 16. What is the woman’s attitude towards traveling? A. Enthusiastic B. Cautious C. Indifferent 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a new course B. To announce a schedule change C. To promote a school event 18. How long will the library be closed? A. For 2 days B. For 3 days C. For 5 days 19. Where can students return borrowed books? A. At the main hall B. At the gymnasium C. At the computer center 20. What will happen on Friday? A. A book sale B. A guest speech C. A final exam 二.阅读题。（37.5分） A Summer Combo Deal: Qiaolezi Ice Cream + Sprite Get ready for the hottest promotion of the season! From July 15th to August 25th, participating convenience stores nationwide are offering an exclusive combo deal on Qiaolezi Ice Cream and Sprite. The Deal:Buy any 2 Qiaolezi Ice Cream products (any flavor) and 1 can of Sprite (330ml), and get one extra Sprite free. How to Participate: 1. Find the “Summer Combo” sign at any partner store (including 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson). 2.Pick your favorite Qiaolezi flavors — options include Classic Chocolate, Strawberry Swirl, and Mango Mochi. 3.Grab two cans of Sprite (one will be automatically discounted at checkout). 4.Scan the store’s loyalty QR code before payment to activate the offer. No paper coupon is needed. Bonus Reward: After purchasing the combo, upload a photo of your receipt to the official Qiaolezi WeChat mini-program before August 30th. The first 1,000 participants will receive a limited-edition summer fan (available in 4 colors). Terms & Conditions: 1.Offer valid while stocks last. 2.Cannot be combined with other promotions or student discounts. 3.Each customer can redeem the combo up to three times per day. 4.The free Sprite must be claimed at the time of the original purchase. 1. What do you need to do to get the extra free Sprite? A. Show a paper coupon from a newspaper. B. Scan the store’s loyalty QR code before paying. C. Buy three Qiaolezi ice creams instead of two. 2. What is the deadline to receive the limited-edition summer fan? A. August 25th B. August 30th C. July 15th 3. According to the promotion rules, which of the following is TRUE? A. The free Sprite can be taken on a separate day. B. A student can still use their student discount with this combo. C. You can get this deal three times on the same day. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍了全国连锁便利店夏日套餐上线，购两支巧乐滋加一罐雪碧即赠一罐雪碧，扫码核销，上传小票前一千名可得限定折扇，活动另有多项使用细则约束。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“How to Participate”部分“Scan the store’s loyalty QR code before payment to activate the offer. No paper coupon is needed.(在付款前扫描商店的会员二维码以激活优惠。不需要纸质优惠券)”可知，想要获得免费的雪碧，需要在付款前扫描商店的会员二维码。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Bonus Reward”部分“After purchasing the combo, upload a photo of your receipt to the official Qiaolezi WeChat mini-program before August 30th. The first 1,000 participants will receive a limited-edition summer fan (available in 4 colors).(购买组合商品后，请在8月30日前将收据照片上传至官方Qiaolezi微信小程序。前1000名参与者将获得限量版夏季扇子（四种颜色可选）)”可知，获取限量版夏日风扇的截止日期是8月30日。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Terms & Conditions”部分“Each customer can redeem the combo up to three times per day. (每位顾客每天最多可兑换三次该套餐)”可知，同一天内可以享受三次该优惠。 B On a warm evening in early June, shortly after finishing a workout in the city of Wuxi, a university student whom we will call Alex posted a lighthearted sentence on his WeChat Moments: “Walking alone makes me look like a gay (同性恋).” It was a casual, self-mocking remark — the kind of joke that often circulates among close friends. There was no target, no malice, and certainly no intention to discriminate against anyone. But the internet has a way of twisting words. A fellow student, who had never met Alex in person and had never exchanged a single word with him, came across the post. Instead of scrolling past, this student — let us call him Sam — took a screenshot. Then, hiding behind the mask of an anonymous account on a campus forum, Sam reposted the image. His caption? He accused Alex of being homophobic. (对同性恋有偏见的) What followed was neither justice nor dialogue. It was a storm. Sam refused to remove the post. Worse still, he uploaded Alex’s personal photos without permission. Soon, strangers in the comment section began attacking Alex — his appearance, his character, his happiness. The bullying snowballed. And all the while, Sam remained invisible, protected by the anonymity of the screen. Most people, when attacked online, feel the urge to fight back — to type furiously, to defend their name, to match anger with anger. But Alex did something far more unusual. He did not reply to a single insult. Instead, he saved every screenshot, recorded every link, and went to the police. Only then did Sam’s anonymity begin to crack. When the school advisor finally brought the two together for a face-to-face meeting, Sam’s online bravado (虚张声势) evaporated. He could barely lift his head. He offered a half-hearted apology, mumbling that he was “just telling the truth.” But behind Alex’s back, Sam filed a formal disciplinary complaint against him — a secret counterattack delivered with a smiling face. Later, during mediation at the police station, the scene turned almost surreal. Alex calmly asked for only 100 yuan — the exact cost of his train ticket from Wuxi back to his university city. Sam, on the other hand, demanded 5,000 US dollars. His reason? He claimed he had “flown back from the United States” just to deal with this matter. Never mind that it was final exam week, when no serious student would fly abroad for leisure. Never mind that his family could barely afford a 900-yuan bag, and that he had once posted online complaining about a price increase on a piece of sportswear. Even the police officer present could not hold back a laugh. “Please stop laughing,” the officer told Alex. But the damage to Sam’s credibility had already been done. In the end, Sam signed a settlement agreement and paid the 100 yuan. He deleted his posts, blocked Alex on WeChat, and walked away — still insisting, to anyone who would listen, that he had done nothing wrong. But the university’s disciplinary committee was already reviewing the case. And somewhere in a police database, a record of Sam’s behavior had already been saved. 4. Why did the police officer laugh during the mediation? A. Because Alex’s demand for 100 yuan was too low to take seriously. B. Because Sam’s claim of flying back from the United States was clearly false and inconsistent with his actual financial situation. C. Because Alex finally agreed to accept Sam’s apology without any payment. D. Because Sam refused to pay any compensation and walked out angrily. 5. What does the underlined sentence “Only then did Sam’s anonymity begin to crack” suggest? A. Sam’s identity was revealed only after the police got involved. B. Sam decided to reveal his own identity because he felt guilty. C. Alex threatened to expose Sam’s name on the forum. D. The school advisor knew Sam’s identity from the very beginning. 6. Which of the following best describes Sam’s attitude and actions throughout the incident? A. Honest and regretful — he admitted his mistake and sincerely apologized from the bottom of his heart. B. Brave and principled — he stood up against what he believed was discrimination. C. Hypocritical and self-contradictory — he apologized superficially while secretly filing a complaint against Alex and making false claims. D. Indifferent and withdrawn — he refused to communicate with the school, the police, or Alex. 7. What can be inferred from the passage about Alex’s approach to handling the conflict? A. He immediately fought back online to defend his reputation after seeing the anonymous post. B. He chose to ignore the bullying and focus entirely on his final exams without any response. C. He reported the case to the police and insisted on following formal procedures instead of engaging in online arguments. D. He demanded 5,000 dollars in compensation to teach Sam a lesson. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了大学生Alex在朋友圈发了一句自嘲的话，被同学Sam截图并匿名发到校园论坛上指控他恐同，引发网暴，Alex没有在网上争吵，而是保存证据报警，最终Sam赔偿并受到处分。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“He claimed he had “flown back from the United States” just to deal with this matter. Never mind that it was final exam week, when no serious student would fly abroad for leisure. Never mind that his family could barely afford a 900-yuan bag, and that he had once posted online complaining about a price increase on a piece of sportswear.(他声称自己“专程从美国飞回来”处理此事。且不说正值期末考试周，认真的学生不会出国休闲；也不说他家连九百块的包都难以负担，他还曾在网上吐槽运动服饰涨价。)”可知，警察发笑是因为Sam声称从美国飞回的说法明显虚假，且与他真实的经济状况严重不符。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“And all the while, Sam remained invisible, protected by the anonymity of the screen.(与此同时，Sam依然隐身，受到屏幕匿名的保护。)”以及第四段中“He did not reply to a single insult. Instead, he saved every screenshot, recorded every link, and went to the police. Only then did Sam’s anonymity begin to crack.(他没有回复任何辱骂，而是保存所有截图、记录所有链接并报警。直到这时，Sam的匿名伪装才开始被打破。)”可知，只有警方介入后，Sam的匿名身份才被揭开。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“He offered a half-hearted apology, mumbling that he was “just telling the truth.” But behind Alex’s back, Sam filed a formal disciplinary complaint against him — a secret counterattack delivered with a smiling face.(他敷衍地道了歉，咕哝着说他“只是在说真话”。但在Alex背后，Sam对他提出了正式的纪律投诉——这是一次带着微笑的秘密反击。)”以及第五段中“He claimed he had “flown back from the United States” just to deal with this matter. Never mind that it was final exam week, when no serious student would fly abroad for leisure.(他声称自己“专程从美国飞回来”处理此事。且不说正值期末考试周，认真的学生不会出国休闲)”可知，Sam表面上道歉，背地里却恶意投诉，并且为了索赔而编造谎言，表现出极度的虚伪和自相矛盾。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“He did not reply to a single insult. Instead, he saved every screenshot, recorded every link, and went to the police.(他没有回复任何辱骂，而是保存所有截图、记录所有链接并报警。)”可知，Alex没有参与网上争吵，而是报警并按正式程序处理。 C From a single teaching building on the banks of Dushu Lake to a global institution with nearly 50,000 alumni across the world, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has written a remarkable chapter of educational innovation in just twenty years. On May 22, 2026, XJTLU held its 20th-anniversary High-Quality Development Conference in Suzhou, marking two decades since its founding as one of China’s earliest independent-legal-person Sino-foreign cooperative universities. The celebration was not merely a look back but a bold step forward. Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of XJTLU, unveiled the university’s 2026-2036 decennial strategy, announcing the launch of its “4.0 model” exploration — a forward-looking initiative designed to break down the boundaries between university and society, education and daily life, and learning and work. From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition The numbers tell a compelling story of growth. When XJTLU first opened its doors in 2006, it welcomed just 164 students. Today, that number has surged to nearly 26,000, and the university has earned a reputation as a “beacon” and “benchmark” for Sino-foreign cooperative education in China. Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, praised the partnership as one of the world’s most successful transnational education ventures. The anniversary celebrations culminated in a “Light Up the World” global campaign, connecting the university’s four home cities: Suzhou and Xi’an in China, Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and New York in the United States. Iconic landmarks — including Suzhou’s Gate to the East, Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building, and New York’s Times Square — were illuminated in XJTLU’s signature colors, symbolizing the university’s growing global influence. Over 70,000 people from more than 70 countries and 300 cities participated online, making the celebration a truly worldwide event. A Culture Rooted in Innovation The official release of the university song, “Onward We Go” (Chinese title: 步履不停), captured the spirit of the occasion. Co-created by nearly 200 students, faculty, and alumni, the song tells the story of scholars from around the world gathering in Suzhou to explore the future of education—and to provide “the XJTLU solution” to the world. As Professor Xi noted in his address, “The core of education lies in building an ecosystem of growth centered on the holistic development of each individual.” He emphasized that XJTLU’s mission is not merely to produce job-seekers but to cultivate problem-solvers and change-makers capable of leading in an uncertain world. Since its founding, XJTLU has evolved its educational models from 1.0 (professional-elite education) to 2.0 (syntegrative education with industry integration) to 3.0 (an industry innovation ecosystem). Now, as the university sets its sights on the next two decades, its 4.0 model promises to push even further — reimagining what a university can be and directly participating in the creation of a future-oriented, innovative social ecosystem. 8. What can be inferred from the growth of XJTLU as described in the passage? A. The university's student population has increased more than 150 times since its founding. B. The number of students decreased due to the shift to the 4.0 model. C. The university started with almost 26,000 students in 2006. D. Student growth has been slow because of strict admission policies. 9. What does the author imply by describing the “Light Up the World” campaign in detail? A. The campaign was only an online activity without any real-world events. B. The celebration reflected XJTLU’s limited global connections. C. The campaign symbolized XJTLU’s global reach and community spirit. D. The illumination of landmarks was a purely commercial event. 10. According to Professor Youmin Xi, what is the primary goal of XJTLU’s education? A. To help students find high-paying jobs after graduation. B. To focus solely on academic research and publications. C. To create an ecosystem that supports holistic individual growth. D. To expand the university’s campus facilities and student housing. 11. What does the development from “1.0 to 4.0 models” suggest about XJTLU’s approach to education? A. It has remained unchanged since 2006 to maintain stability. B. It has continuously evolved to break traditional university boundaries. C. It has shifted its focus entirely away from professional skills. D. It only values theoretical knowledge over practical application. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文简要介绍西交利物浦大学建校二十年来的发展壮大历程、全球影响力、创新育人理念以及持续迭代升级的教育发展模式。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The numbers tell a compelling story of growth. When XJTLU first opened its doors in 2006, it welcomed just 164 students. Today, that number has surged to nearly 26,000, and the university has earned a reputation as a “beacon” and “benchmark” for Sino-foreign cooperative education in China.(数据展现了学校的巨大发展。2006年建校之初，西交利物浦大学仅有164名学生，如今在校生数量已接近26000名，被誉为中国中外合作办学的“灯塔”和“标杆”)”可知，该校学生数量自建校以来增长超150倍。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The anniversary celebrations culminated in a “Light Up the World” global campaign, connecting the university’s four home cities: Suzhou and Xi’an in China, Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and New York in the United States. Iconic landmarks — including Suzhou’s Gate to the East, Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building, and New York’s Times Square — were illuminated in XJTLU’s signature colors, symbolizing the university’s growing global influence.(周年庆典以一场“点亮世界”全球行动圆满落幕，活动将大学的四个主要城市——中国苏州和西安、英国利物浦以及美国纽约——紧密连接起来。苏州东方之门、利物浦皇家利弗大厦和纽约时代广场等标志性地标被点亮为西交利物浦大学标志性的色彩，象征着该校日益增长的全球影响力)”可知，该活动体现了学校的全球影响力与社群凝聚力。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“As Professor Xi noted in his address, “The core of education lies in building an ecosystem of growth centered on the holistic development of each individual.”(席酉民教授在演讲中指出，“教育的核心在于建立一个以每个人的全面发展为中心的成长生态系统。”)”可知，该校教育的首要目标是打造助力个人全面发展的成长体系。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Since its founding, XJTLU has evolved its educational models from 1.0 (professional-elite education) to 2.0 (syntegrative education with industry integration) to 3.0 (an industry innovation ecosystem). Now, as the university sets its sights on the next two decades, its 4.0 model promises to push even further — reimagining what a university can be and directly participating in the creation of a future-oriented, innovative social ecosystem.(自成立以来，西交利物浦大学已将其教育模式从1.0（专业精英教育）逐步发展到2.0（与产业融合的综合教育），再到3.0（产业创新生态系统）。如今，随着学校展望未来二十年的发展蓝图，其4.0模式将更进一步，重新定义大学的内涵，并直接参与构建一个面向未来的、富有创新性的社会生态系统)”可知，该校教育模式持续革新，不断打破传统高校边界。 D At universities across China, a quiet joke circulates among students: some courses are not meant to be learned — only to be survived. These courses, affectionately — or not so affectionately — nicknamed “water courses” (shui ke), have become a familiar part of the higher education landscape. The name says it all: just as water takes the shape of its container without substance of its own, these classes are often criticized for being academically shallow, poorly designed, and lacking real intellectual challenge. What exactly qualifies as a “water course”? The list varies by university, but certain subjects appear again and again. Military Theory is a classic example. Required for most first-year students across the country, the course covers topics like national defense, military strategy, and China’s security environment. In theory, it is important content. In practice, many students describe it as a ritual of copying exam answers from a thin booklet handed out just before the test — cramming for a grade with no expectation of retaining any knowledge afterward. Mental Health Education, another common requirement, sometimes ends with a paper-and-pencil exam that tests students’ ability to recite definitions rather than their emotional well-being. The problem is not the subjects themselves. National security awareness and mental health are genuinely important. The problem is how these courses are often taught and assessed. Large lecture halls filled with hundreds of students, PowerPoint slides read aloud word for word by disengaged instructors, and exams that reward memorization rather than understanding — this is the recipe for a water course. When a final exam asks students to list the four types of military strategies or define eight psychological defense mechanisms, something has gone wrong. The form has eaten the substance. Why do such courses continue to exist? The reasons are multiple. For some universities, certain courses are required by national or local education policies, regardless of whether the institution has the resources or expertise to teach them well. For others, water courses serve a less visible function: they fill gaps in students’ schedules, generate credit hours for departments, and keep faculty members employed — even if their teaching does little to inspire. As one university administrator once put it, “Not every course can be a core course. Some are just... there.” The consequences, however, are real. For students, water courses take up time that could be spent on meaningful learning. The hours spent memorizing military theory definitions or cramming psychological terms are hours not spent on research projects, skill development, or deep reading. Worse, the experience of sitting through a water course can train students to expect that all learning is pointless — a dangerous lesson to absorb just when they should be discovering the joy of inquiry. For universities, the persistence of water courses signals a failure of curriculum design and teaching quality. It suggests an institution more concerned with checking boxes than with educating minds. Reform efforts have appeared in scattered places. Some universities have eliminated written exams for certain general education courses, replacing them with project-based assignments or experiential learning activities. A military theory course might end with a simulated strategy game rather than a multiple-choice test. A mental health class might require students to design their own self-care plan or complete a community service project related to well-being. These changes are promising, but they remain the exception rather than the rule. In the end, the problem of water courses cannot be solved by rearranging test formats alone. It requires a fundamental rethinking of what a university education is for. If a course does not actively contribute to students’ intellectual growth, critical thinking, or practical skills, perhaps it should not be a course at all. Until then, students will continue to whisper the same joke: the water is wide, and the swimming is shallow. 12. According to the passage, what is the most distinctive characteristic of a “water course”? A. It is extremely difficult and requires intense memorization. B. It is taught by the most experienced professors in the university. C. It lacks academic depth and genuine intellectual challenge. D. It focuses entirely on physical education and military training. 13. Why does the author mention the examples of Military Theory and Mental Health Education? A. To praise these courses for their importance to national security. B. To show that even well-intentioned subjects can become “water courses” when poorly taught. C. To argue that these courses should be removed from the university curriculum entirely. D. To demonstrate that students enjoy memorizing definitions for these subjects. 14. What does the author imply by the sentence “The form has eaten the substance” in paragraph 3? A. The appearance of the course is more important than what students actually eat. B. The university has spent too much money on course materials and not enough on food. C. The focus on testing formats and memorization has replaced meaningful learning. D. Students prefer courses with clear forms and structures over those without. 15. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward current reform efforts mentioned in paragraph 6? A. The author believes they have completely solved the problem. B. The author considers them a step in the right direction but still insufficient. C. The author opposes them because they make courses even easier. D. The author thinks they are a waste of time and resources. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章探讨了中国大学中“水课”现象，分析了其特点、成因、影响以及改革尝试，指出问题的根源在于教学和评估方式，而非课程本身。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The name says it all: just as water takes the shape of its container without substance of its own, these classes are often criticized for being academically shallow, poorly designed, and lacking real intellectual challenge. (这个名字说明了一切：就像水没有自己的固定形状而是随容器形状而变一样，这些课程常被批评为学术浅薄、设计糟糕、缺乏真正的智力挑战。)”可知，“水课”最显著的特点是缺乏学术深度和真正的智力挑战。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The problem is not the subjects themselves. National security awareness and mental health are genuinely important. The problem is how these courses are often taught and assessed. (问题不在于课程本身。国家安全意识和心理健康确实重要。问题在于这些课程的教学和评估方式。)”可知，作者用这些例子说明即使是立意良好的科目，如果教学和评估方式不当，也会变成“水课”。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Large lecture halls filled with hundreds of students, PowerPoint slides read aloud word for word by disengaged instructors, and exams that reward memorization rather than understanding — this is the recipe for a water course. When a final exam asks students to list the four types of military strategies or define eight psychological defense mechanisms, something has gone wrong. (数百名学生坐满了大讲堂，讲课老师漫不经心地逐字朗读幻灯片，考试奖励的是死记硬背而不是理解——这就是水课程的秘诀。当期末考试要求学生列出四种军事策略或定义八种心理防御机制时，就出问题了。)”以及“The form has eaten the substance. (形式已经吞噬了实质内容。)”可知，这句话的意思是过分注重考试形式和死记硬背，取代了有意义的学习。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“These changes are promising, but they remain the exception rather than the rule. (这些改革举措前景可观，但目前仍只是个别现象，并未普及。)”可知，作者认为当下的改革方向正确，但力度不足、覆盖面有限。 三．七选五。（12.5分） Why Does Tutoring Not Always Work? For years, private tutoring has been viewed as a shortcut to better grades. Parents invest heavily in after-school classes, believing that more instruction will naturally lead to academic improvement. Yet many students find themselves trapped in a frustrating cycle: the more they study, the worse their performance becomes. ____16____ One crucial factor is the concept of “diminishing returns.” While additional practice helps up to a point, excessive tutoring can lead to mental exhaustion. When students spend their evenings and weekends in extra classes on top of regular school, their brains have no time to rest and consolidate information. ____17____ Instead of absorbing new material, they sit through sessions in a half-focused state, learning little despite the hours invested. Another key factor is the loss of intrinsic motivation. Students who are constantly told what to do by tutors may never develop the ability to learn independently. ____18____Over time, studying becomes something done for others — parents or teachers — rather than for personal growth. When external pressure is removed, these students often struggle to organize their own learning. Research has also identified what scholars call the “placebo effect” of tutoring. Studies using rigorous statistical methods have found that while tutoring shows little to no positive impact on test scores, it does significantly reduce negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety. ____19____ Parents and students continue to pay for classes not because they improve grades, but because the act of attending relieves the fear of falling behind. Finally, the quality of tutoring matters enormously. Large classes where students simply listen to lectures replicate the problems of regular schooling rather than solving them. ____20____ Without this personalization, tutoring becomes merely an extension of the classroom — longer hours, but not better learning. Ultimately, the evidence suggests that tutoring is not a magical solution. More hours do not guarantee better results; what matters is how those hours are used and whether the student remains mentally fresh and internally driven. A. As a result, their performance may actually decline with increased study time. B. This explains why the tutoring industry continues to grow despite weak evidence for its academic effectiveness. C. What works best is individualized instruction that targets a student's specific weaknesses. D. The following reasons may help explain why tutoring sometimes fails to deliver expected results. E. They become passive receivers of knowledge rather than active seekers. F. Interestingly, tutoring has been shown to have the strongest effects in mathematics and sciences. G. Once tutoring time exceeds four hours per day, its positive effect on academic performance no longer remains significant. 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. E 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要探讨课外辅导并非总能见效的几大原因，包括收益递减、内在学习动力缺失、安慰剂效应以及辅导质量参差不齐等，并指出高效学习的关键不在于时长而在于学习方式。 【16题详解】 由上文“Yet many students find themselves trapped in a frustrating cycle: the more they study, the worse their performance becomes.(然而很多学生陷入了令人沮丧的循环：学得越多，成绩反而越差。)”以及下文分段介绍具体原因可知，本空要引出下文的原因分析，D选项“The following reasons may help explain why tutoring sometimes fails to deliver expected results.(以下原因或许可以解释为何辅导有时达不到预期效果。)”能承上启下，符合题意。 【17题详解】 由上文“While additional practice helps up to a point, excessive tutoring can lead to mental exhaustion. When students spend their evenings and weekends in extra classes on top of regular school, their brains have no time to rest and consolidate information.(虽然额外的练习在一定程度上有所帮助，但过多的辅导会导致精神疲惫。当学生们晚上和周末在普通学校之外上额外的课时，他们的大脑没有时间休息和巩固信息。)”以及下文“Instead of absorbing new material, they sit through sessions in a half-focused state, learning little despite the hours invested.(他们没有吸收新材料，而是在半专注的状态下坐着，尽管投入了时间，但收效甚微。)”可知，本空承接上文，说明学习时长增加后成绩反而下滑，A选项“As a result, their performance may actually decline with increased study time.(结果就是，学习时间增加，他们的成绩反而可能下降。)”衔接上下文，逻辑通顺。 【18题详解】 由上文“Students who are constantly told what to do by tutors may never develop the ability to learn independently.(一直被辅导老师安排学习任务的学生，无法培养自主学习能力。)”以及下文“Over time, studying becomes something done for others — parents or teachers — rather than for personal growth. (久而久之，学习变成了为他人而做的事——父母或老师——而不是为了个人成长。)”可知，本空说明学生学习状态的变化，E选项“They become passive receivers of knowledge rather than active seekers.(他们变成了知识的被动接受者，而非主动探索者。)”承接前后内容，贴合语境。 【19题详解】 根据段首主是题句“Research has also identified what scholars call the “placebo effect” of tutoring.(研究还发现了学者们所说的辅导的“安慰剂效应”)”可知，本段讨论补习的“安慰剂效应”。上文“Studies using rigorous statistical methods have found that while tutoring shows little to no positive impact on test scores, it does significantly reduce negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety.(使用严格统计方法的研究发现，虽然辅导对考试成绩几乎没有积极影响，但它确实能显著减少悲伤和焦虑等负面情绪。)”指出补习对成绩没有积极影响，但能显著减少负面情绪。下文“Parents and students continue to pay for classes not because they improve grades, but because the act of attending relieves the fear of falling behind.(家长和学生继续为课程付费，不是因为他们提高了成绩，而是因为参加课程的行为减轻了对落后的恐惧。)”解释了补习行业持续增长的原因。B选项“This explains why the tutoring industry continues to grow despite weak evidence for its academic effectiveness.(这解释了为什么尽管补习在学术效果上证据不足，但补习行业仍在持续增长。)”与上下文逻辑一致，其中“this”指代上文的安慰剂效应。 【20题详解】 由上文“Large classes where students simply listen to lectures replicate the problems of regular schooling(大班授课只是复刻了传统课堂的弊端)”以及下文“Without this personalization, tutoring becomes merely an extension of the classroom(缺少个性化安排，辅导就只是课堂的延续)”可知，本空介绍有效的辅导形式，C选项“What works best is individualized instruction that targets a student’s specific weaknesses.(最有效的方式是针对学生薄弱点开展个性化辅导。)”与后文“personalization”相呼应，衔接自然。 四．完型阅读。（15分） On March 24, 2026, Zhang Xuefeng, a renowned education consultant and career planner, passed away suddenly at the age of 41. Initially, the internet was filled with sincere ____21____ from students and parents whom he had helped navigate China’s complex college admissions system. Yet, just two months later, the tone had dramatically ____22____. Zhang’s death did not fade into quiet memory. Instead, it transformed into something far stranger: an internet meme. The hashtags #Qiaolezi, #Sprite, and #Treadmill became ____23____ topics. These three ordinary items were quickly woven into a darkly humorous narrative: “Qiaolezi God of War,” “Sprite Superman,” and “Treadmill Maniac.” Qiaolezi, a brand of ice cream, became a recurring ____24____. Zhang had once jokingly set a personal goal: he would only allow himself to eat a Qiaolezi after running 100 kilometers. He was also known to enjoy Sprite during his live streams and had ____25____ a treadmill for his office shortly before his death. The combination of his personal habits and the ____26____ of his death created a perfect storm for meme creators. Adding fuel to the fire was a song ____27____ “Nian Zhang Shi” (In Memory of Teacher Zhang). Originally composed by a fan as a sincere tribute to Zhang’s legacy in education, the song was later remixed into a high-energy electronic dance music (EDM) version. The remix ____28____ the song of its original mournful tone and turned it into an upbeat anthem for the meme. So why did this happen? The answer lies not in ____29____toward Zhang, but in the anxieties of those creating the memes. For many young people, Zhang Xuefeng was the face of “involution” (neijuan) — the relentless, exhausting ____30____ for academic and professional success. He was seen as an architect of the very pressure cooker that young people feel ____31____ in. When Zhang died of a sudden cardiac arrest on his office treadmill — after years of chronic overwork, sleep ____32____, and high stress — the irony was inescapable. The man who preached “run faster than others” had collapsed on the running machine. For a generation exhausted by the pressure to constantly ____33____, his death on the treadmill was not just tragic — it was darkly poetic. However, not everyone finds this trend amusing. Critics argue that turning a person’s death into a meme is a new ____34____ in internet culture. It disrespects the deceased and causes unnecessary pain to his family. Whether one finds the memes offensive or therapeutic, Zhang Xuefeng has become a ____35____ of how a generation feels about the education system itself — exhausted, resentful, and coping through black humor. 21. A. celebration B. mourning C. apology D. doubt 22. A. improved B. disappeared C. shifted D. remained 23. A. declining B. confusing C. familiar D. trending 24. A. problem B. symbol C. memory D. warning 25. A. repaired B. returned C. purchased D. borrowed 26. A. manner B. location C. time D. announcement 27. A. titled B. sung C. written D. played 28. A. reminded B. stripped C. informed D. cured 29. A. gratitude B. sympathy C. kindness D. malice 30. A. competition B. desire C. need D. search 31. A. interested B. disappointed C. trapped D. experienced 32. A. pattern B. deprivation C. quality D. schedule 33. A. relax B. rest C. perform D. learn 34. A. high B. record C. standard D. low 35. A. barrier B. symbol C. enemy D. victim 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】 文章讲述了教育咨询师张雪峰突然离世后，网络舆论从最初的悼念逐渐演变为玩梗热潮，并深入分析了该现象背后折射出的当代年轻人面对教育内卷的焦虑心态。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：起初，互联网上满是来自学生和家长的诚挚哀悼，他们曾受他帮助，理清了中国复杂的高考录取体系。A. celebration庆祝；B. mourning哀悼；C. apology道歉；D. doubt怀疑。根据前文“passed away suddenly”可知，人们最初的反应是哀悼。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，仅仅两个月后，舆论风向就发生了巨大转变。A. improved改善；B. disappeared消失；C. shifted转变；D. remained保持。根据后文“Zhang’s death did not fade into quiet memory. Instead, it transformed into something far stranger”可知，网络语气发生了转变。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：巧乐兹、雪碧和跑步机这几个话题标签成为了热门话题。A. declining下滑的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. trending热门的。根据后文“These three ordinary items were quickly woven into a darkly humorous narrative”可知，这些话题走红网络。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：巧乐兹这款冰淇淋品牌，成了反复出现的象征。A. problem问题；B. symbol象征；C. memory记忆；D. warning警告。根据后文“Zhang had once jokingly set a personal goal: he would only allow himself to eat a Qiaolezi after running 100 kilometers.”可知，巧乐兹和他的个人故事深度绑定，成为了代表他的符号。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：他直播时爱喝雪碧是人尽皆知的事，并且在离世前不久，他还为办公室购置了一台跑步机。A. repaired修理；B. returned归还；C. purchased购买；D. borrowed借用。根据后文“a treadmill for his office shortly before his death”，结合生活常识可知，此处指购买跑步机。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的个人习惯加上离世的方式，让网络玩梗创作者借机大肆创作。A. manner方式；B. location地点；C. time时间；D. announcement公告。根据后文“died of a sudden cardiac arrest on his office treadmill”可知，张雪峰在办公室跑步机上因突发心脏骤停而去世，此处指代他的离世方式。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：一首名为《念张师》的歌曲更是让事态进一步发酵。A. titled命名；B. sung演唱；C. written创作；D. played演奏。根据后文““Nian Zhang Shi” (In Memory of Teacher Zhang)”可知，此处表示这首歌曲的名字叫做《念张师》，用titled作后置定语修饰song。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：这个混音版剥离了歌曲原本的悲伤基调，变成了适配玩梗文化的欢快曲目。A. reminded提醒；B. stripped剥夺、剥离；C. informed通知；D. cured治愈。根据后文“turned it into an upbeat anthem for the meme”可知，原曲的悲伤氛围被去除。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：答案不在于对张雪峰的恶意，而是玩梗者自身的焦虑情绪。A. gratitude感激；B. sympathy同情；C. kindness善意；D. malice恶意。根据后文“but in the anxieties of those creating the memes”可知，这里通过“not... but...”结构进行对比，说明玩梗并非出于对他的恶意。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：对于许多年轻人来说，雪峰是“内卷”的代言人——那种为了学业和职业成功而不知疲倦、令人筋疲力尽的竞争。 A. competition竞争；B. desire渴望；C. need需要；D. search寻找。根据空后“for academic and professional success”，结合单词involution的含义可知，“内卷”本质是过度竞争。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他被视为年轻人感到深陷其中的高压锅的缔造者。A. interested感兴趣的；B. disappointed失望的；C. trapped被困住的；D. experienced有经验的。根据前文的“pressure cooker”这一比喻可知，年轻人在这种高压环境下感觉是被困住、无法逃脱的。be trapped in意为“被困在……中”。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：当张雪峰在办公室跑步机上因突发心脏骤停而去世时——在经历了多年慢性过度劳累、睡眠不足和高压力之后——这种讽刺是无法逃避的。A. pattern模式；B. deprivation匮乏；C. quality质量；D. schedule日程。根据前文“chronic overwork”和后文“high stress”可知，长期过劳必然伴随着睡眠缺乏。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：对于被不断表现的压力弄得筋疲力尽的一代人来说，他在跑步机上离世不仅是悲剧，更带有一种黑暗的诗意。A. relax放松；B. rest休息；C. perform表现；D. learn学习。根据前文“the relentless, exhausting ____ for academic and professional success”以及“run faster than others”可知，社会要求年轻人不断地去表现自己、证明自己。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：批评者认为，将一个人的死亡变成玩梗素材是网络文化的一种新低谷。A. high高点；B. record记录；C. standard标准；D. low低谷。根据后文“It disrespects the deceased and causes unnecessary pain to his family.”可知，批评者认为这种行为是不道德的，代表了网络文化的一种新低谷。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：无论人们觉得这些梗是冒犯的还是具有治愈作用的，张雪峰已经成为了一代人如何看待教育系统本身的象征——精疲力竭、充满怨恨，并通过黑色幽默来应对。A. barrier障碍；B. symbol象征；C. enemy敌人；D. victim受害者。根据破折号后的内容“exhausted, resentful, and coping through black humor”可知，他身上的标签和遭遇已经升华成了一代人情绪与状态的象征符号。 五.语法填空。（15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On June 9, 2026, Apple officially released iOS 27 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). However, ____36____ (far) from receiving praise, the new operating system was quickly met with widespread criticism from Chinese users. The main complaint centered on the absence of Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI features. Due to regulatory requirements, these core ____37____ (function) are not available in the Chinese version of iOS 27. As a result, many tech bloggers have joked that the domestic version of iOS 27 should ____38____ (call) “iOS 26.5” instead. The only significant update that Chinese users can actually experience is the long-awaited holiday alarm clock, ____39____ automatically adapts to China’s complex holiday schedules and avoids waking users up on make-up workdays. “It took Apple years to add ____40____ feature that Android phones have had for ages,” one netizen commented bitterly. Well-known entrepreneur Luo Yonghao also weighed in on the debate, ____41____ (express) his disappointment with Apple’s lack of innovation. “Wow, so many innovations,” he said sarcastically. He further argued that consumers should not “act so cheap” ____42____ simply accepting incremental upgrades that offer no real value. The controversy reflects a ____43____ (grow) frustration among Chinese consumers. While Apple has long been regarded as a leader in technological innovation, its recent performance suggests it is falling behind domestic competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi, ____44____ are rapidly integrating advanced AI features into their devices. For now, iOS 27 seems unlikely to win back user trust, and many are left ____45____ (wonder) whether Apple still prioritizes the Chinese market. 【答案】36. far 37. functions 38. be called 39. which 40. a 41. expressing 42. by 43. growing 44. which 45. wondering 【解析】 【导语】文章报道了苹果公司发布iOS 27系统后因缺少AI功能而遭到中国用户批评的情况，并分析了用户失望的原因和市场竞争态势。 【36题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：然而，新操作系统非但没有受到赞扬，反而迅速遭到中国用户的广泛批评。“far from”为固定短语，意为“远非，完全不”。 【37题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：由于监管要求，这些核心功能在中文版iOS 27中不可用。function为可数名词，由these修饰，指多个功能，应用复数形式。 【38题详解】 考查情态动词的被动语态。句意：因此，许多科技博主开玩笑说，国内版iOS 27应该被称为“iOS 26.5”。主语“the domestic version”与call之间为被动关系，且位于情态动词should之后，应用“be + 过去分词”结构。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：中国用户实际能体验到的唯一重大更新是期待已久的假日闹钟，它能自动适应中国复杂的假期安排，避免在调休工作日唤醒用户。空处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词“holiday alarm clock”，从句中缺少主语，指物，应用which。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“苹果花了数年时间才添加了一个安卓手机早已拥有的功能，”一位网友尖刻地评论道。泛指“一个功能”，且feature以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：知名企业家罗永浩也加入了这场讨论，表达了他对苹果缺乏创新的失望。本句已有谓语weighed in，空格处为非谓语动词，主语Luo Yonghao与express为主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：他进一步表示，消费者不该如此自降身价地接受毫无实际价值的渐进式升级。“by doing”表示“通过……方式”，此处指通过接受升级这种行为。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这场争议反映了中国消费者日益增长的不满。空处修饰名词frustration应用形容词，grow的形容词形式为growing，意为“日益增长的”。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：苹果长期以来一直被视为技术创新的领导者，但其近期的表现表明它正在落后于华为和小米等国内竞争对手，后者正在迅速将先进的AI功能集成到其设备中。空处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词“domestic competitors”，指物(公司)，从句中缺少主语，应用which。 【点睛】考查非谓语动词。句意：目前，iOS 27似乎不太可能赢回用户的信任，许多人不禁怀疑苹果是否仍把中国市场放在首位。空处作主语补足语，逻辑主语many（指用户）与wonder之间为主动关系，应用现在分词。 六．作文。（40分） （一）书面表达：（15分） 46. 假设你是杨帆（Yang Fan），你的朋友蔡宇杰（Cai Yujie）喜欢深夜在校园里跑步。你发现他跑步后嘴唇发紫，担心他心脏可能有问题，于是劝他去医院检查。蔡宇杰不仅不听，反而反驳说：“你跑不过我，你信吗？”，然后你很着急，向他的辅导员王小芯（Wang Xiaoxin）紧急报告，要求介入帮忙劝告宇杰。 请根据以下要点，写一篇英语短文： （1）描述你观察到的情况和你的担忧； （2）叙述蔡宇杰对你的劝告的反应； （3）表达时间紧迫，需要立即采取措施。 注意：词数在80-100左右 Dear Xiaoxin, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards， Yang Fan 【答案】范文： Dear Xiaoxin, I’m writing urgently about Cai Yujie. He enjoys jogging late at night on campus, but recently I’ve noticed his lips turn purple after running. I’m really worried this might signal a heart problem. When I advised him to see a doctor, he just challenged me, saying, “You can’t outrun me, believe it?” He totally dismissed my concern. Time is running out. He may keep running without realizing the danger. Please step in and convince him to get a medical checkup as soon as possible. His health could be at serious risk. Best regards, Yang Fan 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生针对题干所述的情况写一封向辅导员求助的英文邮件。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 紧急地：urgently→in a hurry 注意到：notice→spot 表明；预示：signal→indicate 忽视；不予理会：dismiss→ignore 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I’m writing urgently about Cai Yujie. He enjoys jogging late at night on campus, but recently I’ve noticed his lips turn purple after running. 拓展句：I’m writing urgently about Cai Yujie, who enjoys jogging late at night on campus, but recently I’ve noticed his lips turn purple after running. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】He enjoys jogging late at night on campus, but recently I’ve noticed his lips turn purple after running.（运用了动名词jogging和running作宾语） 【高分句型 2】When I advised him to see a doctor, he just challenged me, saying, “You can’t outrun me, believe it?”（运用了when时间状语从句以及现在分词saying作伴随状语） （二）读后续写： 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Lily had always dreamed of studying at a prestigious university, but when the college entrance exam results came out, her heart sank. Her score was nearly fifty points below the cutoff line for her dream school. For weeks, she stayed in her room, feeling hopeless and ashamed. One evening, her parents sat her down. “There might be another way,” her mother said hesitantly. A family friend had introduced them to an educational consultant who claimed to have a “special connection” with a well-known university. “He says there’s an international program,” her father explained. “It’s not widely advertised, but he can help you get in.” The next day, Lily accompanied her parents to the consultant’s office. The room was elegant, with diplomas hanging on the walls. The consultant spoke in a calm, confident voice. “The program is completely legal,” he assured them. “The tuition is 78,000 yuan per year, plus a voluntary donation to the university’s foundation. My service fee is separate.” Lily’s parents exchanged worried glances. The total cost was staggering — far beyond what they had planned. But the consultant smiled. “Think of it as an investment in your daughter’s future. This opportunity won’t come again.” After weeks of agonizing, Lily’s parents agreed. They took out loans and borrowed from relatives. Lily felt a heavy weight on her chest — gratitude mixed with guilt. September, Lily received her admission letter. She attended an orientation meeting on campus, where a school representative spoke proudly about the international program. But as Lily looked around the auditorium, she noticed something strange. All the other students seemed to have arrived through similar channels — brought by the same consultants, nodding knowingly at each other. During a break, Lily struck up a conversation with a friendly girl named Mei. “How did you find out about this program?” Lily asked casually. Mei lowered her voice. “My parents paid a consultant. Same as everyone here, I think.” She glanced around. “None of us could have gotten in through the normal process." Lily felt a chill run down her spine. If this program is truly legitimate, she thought, why is it kept so quiet? Why does everyone need a consultant to find out about it? That evening, she sat alone in her dorm room, staring at her admission letter. She thought about the money her parents had borrowed, the consultant’s confident smile, and the strange atmosphere at the orientation. Something about the whole situation felt wrong. But what could she do? She was already here. Paragraph 1: The next day, Lily decided to visit the university’s foundation office to ask about the “donation.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Months later, a government inspection team arrived on campus, and Lily was called in for a private conversation. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Paragraph 1: The next day, Lily decided to visit the university’s foundation office to ask about the “donation.” She waited nervously in line. When her turn came, she asked softly, “Could you tell me what the donation is used for?” The staff member smiled politely. “All donations support educational programs,” she said. Lily hesitated, then asked, “But is it truly voluntary?” The woman’s smile froze. She lowered her voice and replied, “The donation is listed as required in your admission package. I’m afraid I can’t discuss it further.” Lily walked away, her heart pounding. Required. Not voluntary at all. Paragraph 2: Months later, a government inspection team arrived on campus, and Lily was called in for a private conversation. Two officials sat across from her. “Please explain how you were admitted,” one asked. Lily’s hands trembled as she told them everything — the consultant, the hidden program, the non-refundable “donation.” The officials exchanged glances and took careful notes. “Would you be willing to provide bank records?” one asked. Lily nodded. “Yes.” After they left, she sat alone in the room, tears rolling down her face. She didn’t know what would happen next. But for the first time, she felt a small sense of relief. The truth was finally out. 【解析】 【导语】本文以Lily对大学录取过程产生怀疑为线索展开，讲述了她发现顾问所谓的“自愿捐赠”实为强制收费，最终在政府调查时勇敢说出真相的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写Lily询问捐赠真相的过程以及她的发现。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写Lily向调查组说明情况、提供证据以及她的内心感受。 2. 续写线索：前往基金会办公室 → 询问捐赠用途 → 发现并非自愿 → 内心不安 → 政府调查组到来 → 接受问询 → 坦白全部事实 → 提供证据 → 感到释然 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①询问：ask/inquire ②解释：explain/clarify 情绪类： ①心跳加速：one’s heart pounding/one’s heart racing ②泪水流下：tears rolling down/tears streaming down 【点睛】【高分句型1】Lily walked away, her heart pounding.(运用了独立主格结构“her heart pounding”作状语) 【高分句型2】Lily’s hands trembled as she told them everything — the consultant, the hidden program, the non-refundable “donation.”(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年度四川省彭州中学高2023级高三下第一次高考模拟考试 英语学科试题 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 4. Good luck with your exam！ 一.听力部分。（每题1.5分，共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. What will the man do tomorrow afternoon? A. See a dentist B. Attend a meeting C. Pick up his aunt 2. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Annoyed B. Surprised C. Hungry 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library B. In a classroom C. In a bookshop 4. What is the man’s major concern about the apartment? A. The rent B. The location C. The noise 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A job interview B. A new colleague C. A company party 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 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. What day is it today? A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday 7. What will the speakers do first? A. Buy tickets B. Have dinner C. Watch a movie 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did the man call the woman? A. To ask for sick leave B. To change a meeting time C. To remind her of a deadline 9. What will the woman do next? A. See a doctor B. Meet a client C. Send an email 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and employee B. Waiter and customer C. Teacher and student 11. What does the man suggest adding to the plan? A. A budget section B. A risk analysis C. A competitor review 12. When will the speakers meet again? A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What did the woman do during the holiday? A. She went hiking. B. She visited her grandparents. C. She stayed at home. 14. How did the man travel to New York? A. By train B. By plane C. By car 15. What disappointed the man about the trip? A. The bad weather B. The crowded streets C. The expensive hotels 16. What is the woman’s attitude towards traveling? A. Enthusiastic B. Cautious C. Indifferent 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a new course B. To announce a schedule change C. To promote a school event 18. How long will the library be closed? A. For 2 days B. For 3 days C. For 5 days 19. Where can students return borrowed books? A. At the main hall B. At the gymnasium C. At the computer center 20. What will happen on Friday? A. A book sale B. A guest speech C. A final exam 二.阅读题。（37.5分） A Summer Combo Deal: Qiaolezi Ice Cream + Sprite Get ready for the hottest promotion of the season! From July 15th to August 25th, participating convenience stores nationwide are offering an exclusive combo deal on Qiaolezi Ice Cream and Sprite. The Deal:Buy any 2 Qiaolezi Ice Cream products (any flavor) and 1 can of Sprite (330ml), and get one extra Sprite free. How to Participate: 1. Find the “Summer Combo” sign at any partner store (including 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson). 2.Pick your favorite Qiaolezi flavors — options include Classic Chocolate, Strawberry Swirl, and Mango Mochi. 3.Grab two cans of Sprite (one will be automatically discounted at checkout). 4.Scan the store’s loyalty QR code before payment to activate the offer. No paper coupon is needed. Bonus Reward: After purchasing the combo, upload a photo of your receipt to the official Qiaolezi WeChat mini-program before August 30th. The first 1,000 participants will receive a limited-edition summer fan (available in 4 colors). Terms & Conditions: 1.Offer valid while stocks last. 2.Cannot be combined with other promotions or student discounts. 3.Each customer can redeem the combo up to three times per day. 4.The free Sprite must be claimed at the time of the original purchase. 1. What do you need to do to get the extra free Sprite? A. Show a paper coupon from a newspaper. B. Scan the store’s loyalty QR code before paying. C. Buy three Qiaolezi ice creams instead of two. 2. What is the deadline to receive the limited-edition summer fan? A. August 25th B. August 30th C. July 15th 3. According to the promotion rules, which of the following is TRUE? A. The free Sprite can be taken on a separate day. B. A student can still use their student discount with this combo. C. You can get this deal three times on the same day. B On a warm evening in early June, shortly after finishing a workout in the city of Wuxi, a university student whom we will call Alex posted a lighthearted sentence on his WeChat Moments: “Walking alone makes me look like a gay (同性恋).” It was a casual, self-mocking remark — the kind of joke that often circulates among close friends. There was no target, no malice, and certainly no intention to discriminate against anyone. But the internet has a way of twisting words. A fellow student, who had never met Alex in person and had never exchanged a single word with him, came across the post. Instead of scrolling past, this student — let us call him Sam — took a screenshot. Then, hiding behind the mask of an anonymous account on a campus forum, Sam reposted the image. His caption? He accused Alex of being homophobic. (对同性恋有偏见的) What followed was neither justice nor dialogue. It was a storm. Sam refused to remove the post. Worse still, he uploaded Alex’s personal photos without permission. Soon, strangers in the comment section began attacking Alex — his appearance, his character, his happiness. The bullying snowballed. And all the while, Sam remained invisible, protected by the anonymity of the screen. Most people, when attacked online, feel the urge to fight back — to type furiously, to defend their name, to match anger with anger. But Alex did something far more unusual. He did not reply to a single insult. Instead, he saved every screenshot, recorded every link, and went to the police. Only then did Sam’s anonymity begin to crack. When the school advisor finally brought the two together for a face-to-face meeting, Sam’s online bravado (虚张声势) evaporated. He could barely lift his head. He offered a half-hearted apology, mumbling that he was “just telling the truth.” But behind Alex’s back, Sam filed a formal disciplinary complaint against him — a secret counterattack delivered with a smiling face. Later, during mediation at the police station, the scene turned almost surreal. Alex calmly asked for only 100 yuan — the exact cost of his train ticket from Wuxi back to his university city. Sam, on the other hand, demanded 5,000 US dollars. His reason? He claimed he had “flown back from the United States” just to deal with this matter. Never mind that it was final exam week, when no serious student would fly abroad for leisure. Never mind that his family could barely afford a 900-yuan bag, and that he had once posted online complaining about a price increase on a piece of sportswear. Even the police officer present could not hold back a laugh. “Please stop laughing,” the officer told Alex. But the damage to Sam’s credibility had already been done. In the end, Sam signed a settlement agreement and paid the 100 yuan. He deleted his posts, blocked Alex on WeChat, and walked away — still insisting, to anyone who would listen, that he had done nothing wrong. But the university’s disciplinary committee was already reviewing the case. And somewhere in a police database, a record of Sam’s behavior had already been saved. 4. Why did the police officer laugh during the mediation? A. Because Alex’s demand for 100 yuan was too low to take seriously. B. Because Sam’s claim of flying back from the United States was clearly false and inconsistent with his actual financial situation. C. Because Alex finally agreed to accept Sam’s apology without any payment. D. Because Sam refused to pay any compensation and walked out angrily. 5. What does the underlined sentence “Only then did Sam’s anonymity begin to crack” suggest? A. Sam’s identity was revealed only after the police got involved. B. Sam decided to reveal his own identity because he felt guilty. C. Alex threatened to expose Sam’s name on the forum. D. The school advisor knew Sam’s identity from the very beginning. 6. Which of the following best describes Sam’s attitude and actions throughout the incident? A. Honest and regretful — he admitted his mistake and sincerely apologized from the bottom of his heart. B. Brave and principled — he stood up against what he believed was discrimination. C. Hypocritical and self-contradictory — he apologized superficially while secretly filing a complaint against Alex and making false claims. D. Indifferent and withdrawn — he refused to communicate with the school, the police, or Alex. 7. What can be inferred from the passage about Alex’s approach to handling the conflict? A. He immediately fought back online to defend his reputation after seeing the anonymous post. B. He chose to ignore the bullying and focus entirely on his final exams without any response. C. He reported the case to the police and insisted on following formal procedures instead of engaging in online arguments. D. He demanded 5,000 dollars in compensation to teach Sam a lesson. C From a single teaching building on the banks of Dushu Lake to a global institution with nearly 50,000 alumni across the world, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has written a remarkable chapter of educational innovation in just twenty years. On May 22, 2026, XJTLU held its 20th-anniversary High-Quality Development Conference in Suzhou, marking two decades since its founding as one of China’s earliest independent-legal-person Sino-foreign cooperative universities. The celebration was not merely a look back but a bold step forward. Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of XJTLU, unveiled the university’s 2026-2036 decennial strategy, announcing the launch of its “4.0 model” exploration — a forward-looking initiative designed to break down the boundaries between university and society, education and daily life, and learning and work. From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition The numbers tell a compelling story of growth. When XJTLU first opened its doors in 2006, it welcomed just 164 students. Today, that number has surged to nearly 26,000, and the university has earned a reputation as a “beacon” and “benchmark” for Sino-foreign cooperative education in China. Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, praised the partnership as one of the world’s most successful transnational education ventures. The anniversary celebrations culminated in a “Light Up the World” global campaign, connecting the university’s four home cities: Suzhou and Xi’an in China, Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and New York in the United States. Iconic landmarks — including Suzhou’s Gate to the East, Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building, and New York’s Times Square — were illuminated in XJTLU’s signature colors, symbolizing the university’s growing global influence. Over 70,000 people from more than 70 countries and 300 cities participated online, making the celebration a truly worldwide event. A Culture Rooted in Innovation The official release of the university song, “Onward We Go” (Chinese title: 步履不停), captured the spirit of the occasion. Co-created by nearly 200 students, faculty, and alumni, the song tells the story of scholars from around the world gathering in Suzhou to explore the future of education—and to provide “the XJTLU solution” to the world. As Professor Xi noted in his address, “The core of education lies in building an ecosystem of growth centered on the holistic development of each individual.” He emphasized that XJTLU’s mission is not merely to produce job-seekers but to cultivate problem-solvers and change-makers capable of leading in an uncertain world. Since its founding, XJTLU has evolved its educational models from 1.0 (professional-elite education) to 2.0 (syntegrative education with industry integration) to 3.0 (an industry innovation ecosystem). Now, as the university sets its sights on the next two decades, its 4.0 model promises to push even further — reimagining what a university can be and directly participating in the creation of a future-oriented, innovative social ecosystem. 8. What can be inferred from the growth of XJTLU as described in the passage? A. The university's student population has increased more than 150 times since its founding. B. The number of students decreased due to the shift to the 4.0 model. C. The university started with almost 26,000 students in 2006. D. Student growth has been slow because of strict admission policies. 9. What does the author imply by describing the “Light Up the World” campaign in detail? A. The campaign was only an online activity without any real-world events. B. The celebration reflected XJTLU’s limited global connections. C. The campaign symbolized XJTLU’s global reach and community spirit. D. The illumination of landmarks was a purely commercial event. 10. According to Professor Youmin Xi, what is the primary goal of XJTLU’s education? A. To help students find high-paying jobs after graduation. B. To focus solely on academic research and publications. C. To create an ecosystem that supports holistic individual growth. D. To expand the university’s campus facilities and student housing. 11. What does the development from “1.0 to 4.0 models” suggest about XJTLU’s approach to education? A. It has remained unchanged since 2006 to maintain stability. B. It has continuously evolved to break traditional university boundaries. C. It has shifted its focus entirely away from professional skills. D. It only values theoretical knowledge over practical application. D At universities across China, a quiet joke circulates among students: some courses are not meant to be learned — only to be survived. These courses, affectionately — or not so affectionately — nicknamed “water courses” (shui ke), have become a familiar part of the higher education landscape. The name says it all: just as water takes the shape of its container without substance of its own, these classes are often criticized for being academically shallow, poorly designed, and lacking real intellectual challenge. What exactly qualifies as a “water course”? The list varies by university, but certain subjects appear again and again. Military Theory is a classic example. Required for most first-year students across the country, the course covers topics like national defense, military strategy, and China’s security environment. In theory, it is important content. In practice, many students describe it as a ritual of copying exam answers from a thin booklet handed out just before the test — cramming for a grade with no expectation of retaining any knowledge afterward. Mental Health Education, another common requirement, sometimes ends with a paper-and-pencil exam that tests students’ ability to recite definitions rather than their emotional well-being. The problem is not the subjects themselves. National security awareness and mental health are genuinely important. The problem is how these courses are often taught and assessed. Large lecture halls filled with hundreds of students, PowerPoint slides read aloud word for word by disengaged instructors, and exams that reward memorization rather than understanding — this is the recipe for a water course. When a final exam asks students to list the four types of military strategies or define eight psychological defense mechanisms, something has gone wrong. The form has eaten the substance. Why do such courses continue to exist? The reasons are multiple. For some universities, certain courses are required by national or local education policies, regardless of whether the institution has the resources or expertise to teach them well. For others, water courses serve a less visible function: they fill gaps in students’ schedules, generate credit hours for departments, and keep faculty members employed — even if their teaching does little to inspire. As one university administrator once put it, “Not every course can be a core course. Some are just... there.” The consequences, however, are real. For students, water courses take up time that could be spent on meaningful learning. The hours spent memorizing military theory definitions or cramming psychological terms are hours not spent on research projects, skill development, or deep reading. Worse, the experience of sitting through a water course can train students to expect that all learning is pointless — a dangerous lesson to absorb just when they should be discovering the joy of inquiry. For universities, the persistence of water courses signals a failure of curriculum design and teaching quality. It suggests an institution more concerned with checking boxes than with educating minds. Reform efforts have appeared in scattered places. Some universities have eliminated written exams for certain general education courses, replacing them with project-based assignments or experiential learning activities. A military theory course might end with a simulated strategy game rather than a multiple-choice test. A mental health class might require students to design their own self-care plan or complete a community service project related to well-being. These changes are promising, but they remain the exception rather than the rule. In the end, the problem of water courses cannot be solved by rearranging test formats alone. It requires a fundamental rethinking of what a university education is for. If a course does not actively contribute to students’ intellectual growth, critical thinking, or practical skills, perhaps it should not be a course at all. Until then, students will continue to whisper the same joke: the water is wide, and the swimming is shallow. 12. According to the passage, what is the most distinctive characteristic of a “water course”? A. It is extremely difficult and requires intense memorization. B. It is taught by the most experienced professors in the university. C. It lacks academic depth and genuine intellectual challenge. D. It focuses entirely on physical education and military training. 13. Why does the author mention the examples of Military Theory and Mental Health Education? A. To praise these courses for their importance to national security. B. To show that even well-intentioned subjects can become “water courses” when poorly taught. C. To argue that these courses should be removed from the university curriculum entirely. D. To demonstrate that students enjoy memorizing definitions for these subjects. 14. What does the author imply by the sentence “The form has eaten the substance” in paragraph 3? A. The appearance of the course is more important than what students actually eat. B. The university has spent too much money on course materials and not enough on food. C. The focus on testing formats and memorization has replaced meaningful learning. D. Students prefer courses with clear forms and structures over those without. 15. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward current reform efforts mentioned in paragraph 6? A. The author believes they have completely solved the problem. B. The author considers them a step in the right direction but still insufficient. C. The author opposes them because they make courses even easier. D. The author thinks they are a waste of time and resources. 三．七选五。（12.5分） Why Does Tutoring Not Always Work? For years, private tutoring has been viewed as a shortcut to better grades. Parents invest heavily in after-school classes, believing that more instruction will naturally lead to academic improvement. Yet many students find themselves trapped in a frustrating cycle: the more they study, the worse their performance becomes. ____16____ One crucial factor is the concept of “diminishing returns.” While additional practice helps up to a point, excessive tutoring can lead to mental exhaustion. When students spend their evenings and weekends in extra classes on top of regular school, their brains have no time to rest and consolidate information. ____17____ Instead of absorbing new material, they sit through sessions in a half-focused state, learning little despite the hours invested. Another key factor is the loss of intrinsic motivation. Students who are constantly told what to do by tutors may never develop the ability to learn independently. ____18____Over time, studying becomes something done for others — parents or teachers — rather than for personal growth. When external pressure is removed, these students often struggle to organize their own learning. Research has also identified what scholars call the “placebo effect” of tutoring. Studies using rigorous statistical methods have found that while tutoring shows little to no positive impact on test scores, it does significantly reduce negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety. ____19____ Parents and students continue to pay for classes not because they improve grades, but because the act of attending relieves the fear of falling behind. Finally, the quality of tutoring matters enormously. Large classes where students simply listen to lectures replicate the problems of regular schooling rather than solving them. ____20____ Without this personalization, tutoring becomes merely an extension of the classroom — longer hours, but not better learning. Ultimately, the evidence suggests that tutoring is not a magical solution. More hours do not guarantee better results; what matters is how those hours are used and whether the student remains mentally fresh and internally driven. A. As a result, their performance may actually decline with increased study time. B. This explains why the tutoring industry continues to grow despite weak evidence for its academic effectiveness. C. What works best is individualized instruction that targets a student's specific weaknesses. D. The following reasons may help explain why tutoring sometimes fails to deliver expected results. E. They become passive receivers of knowledge rather than active seekers. F. Interestingly, tutoring has been shown to have the strongest effects in mathematics and sciences. G. Once tutoring time exceeds four hours per day, its positive effect on academic performance no longer remains significant. 四．完型阅读。（15分） On March 24, 2026, Zhang Xuefeng, a renowned education consultant and career planner, passed away suddenly at the age of 41. Initially, the internet was filled with sincere ____21____ from students and parents whom he had helped navigate China’s complex college admissions system. Yet, just two months later, the tone had dramatically ____22____. Zhang’s death did not fade into quiet memory. Instead, it transformed into something far stranger: an internet meme. The hashtags #Qiaolezi, #Sprite, and #Treadmill became ____23____ topics. These three ordinary items were quickly woven into a darkly humorous narrative: “Qiaolezi God of War,” “Sprite Superman,” and “Treadmill Maniac.” Qiaolezi, a brand of ice cream, became a recurring ____24____. Zhang had once jokingly set a personal goal: he would only allow himself to eat a Qiaolezi after running 100 kilometers. He was also known to enjoy Sprite during his live streams and had ____25____ a treadmill for his office shortly before his death. The combination of his personal habits and the ____26____ of his death created a perfect storm for meme creators. Adding fuel to the fire was a song ____27____ “Nian Zhang Shi” (In Memory of Teacher Zhang). Originally composed by a fan as a sincere tribute to Zhang’s legacy in education, the song was later remixed into a high-energy electronic dance music (EDM) version. The remix ____28____ the song of its original mournful tone and turned it into an upbeat anthem for the meme. So why did this happen? The answer lies not in ____29____toward Zhang, but in the anxieties of those creating the memes. For many young people, Zhang Xuefeng was the face of “involution” (neijuan) — the relentless, exhausting ____30____ for academic and professional success. He was seen as an architect of the very pressure cooker that young people feel ____31____ in. When Zhang died of a sudden cardiac arrest on his office treadmill — after years of chronic overwork, sleep ____32____, and high stress — the irony was inescapable. The man who preached “run faster than others” had collapsed on the running machine. For a generation exhausted by the pressure to constantly ____33____, his death on the treadmill was not just tragic — it was darkly poetic. However, not everyone finds this trend amusing. Critics argue that turning a person’s death into a meme is a new ____34____ in internet culture. It disrespects the deceased and causes unnecessary pain to his family. Whether one finds the memes offensive or therapeutic, Zhang Xuefeng has become a ____35____ of how a generation feels about the education system itself — exhausted, resentful, and coping through black humor. 21. A. celebration B. mourning C. apology D. doubt 22. A. improved B. disappeared C. shifted D. remained 23. A. declining B. confusing C. familiar D. trending 24. A. problem B. symbol C. memory D. warning 25. A. repaired B. returned C. purchased D. borrowed 26. A. manner B. location C. time D. announcement 27. A. titled B. sung C. written D. played 28. A. reminded B. stripped C. informed D. cured 29. A. gratitude B. sympathy C. kindness D. malice 30. A. competition B. desire C. need D. search 31. A. interested B. disappointed C. trapped D. experienced 32. A. pattern B. deprivation C. quality D. schedule 33. A. relax B. rest C. perform D. learn 34. A. high B. record C. standard D. low 35. A. barrier B. symbol C. enemy D. victim 五.语法填空。（15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On June 9, 2026, Apple officially released iOS 27 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). However, ____36____ (far) from receiving praise, the new operating system was quickly met with widespread criticism from Chinese users. The main complaint centered on the absence of Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI features. Due to regulatory requirements, these core ____37____ (function) are not available in the Chinese version of iOS 27. As a result, many tech bloggers have joked that the domestic version of iOS 27 should ____38____ (call) “iOS 26.5” instead. The only significant update that Chinese users can actually experience is the long-awaited holiday alarm clock, ____39____ automatically adapts to China’s complex holiday schedules and avoids waking users up on make-up workdays. “It took Apple years to add ____40____ feature that Android phones have had for ages,” one netizen commented bitterly. Well-known entrepreneur Luo Yonghao also weighed in on the debate, ____41____ (express) his disappointment with Apple’s lack of innovation. “Wow, so many innovations,” he said sarcastically. He further argued that consumers should not “act so cheap” ____42____ simply accepting incremental upgrades that offer no real value. The controversy reflects a ____43____ (grow) frustration among Chinese consumers. While Apple has long been regarded as a leader in technological innovation, its recent performance suggests it is falling behind domestic competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi, ____44____ are rapidly integrating advanced AI features into their devices. For now, iOS 27 seems unlikely to win back user trust, and many are left ____45____ (wonder) whether Apple still prioritizes the Chinese market. 六．作文。（40分） （一）书面表达：（15分） 46. 假设你是杨帆（Yang Fan），你的朋友蔡宇杰（Cai Yujie）喜欢深夜在校园里跑步。你发现他跑步后嘴唇发紫，担心他心脏可能有问题，于是劝他去医院检查。蔡宇杰不仅不听，反而反驳说：“你跑不过我，你信吗？”，然后你很着急，向他的辅导员王小芯（Wang Xiaoxin）紧急报告，要求介入帮忙劝告宇杰。 请根据以下要点，写一篇英语短文： （1）描述你观察到的情况和你的担忧； （2）叙述蔡宇杰对你的劝告的反应； （3）表达时间紧迫，需要立即采取措施。 注意：词数在80-100左右 Dear Xiaoxin, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards， Yang Fan （二）读后续写： 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Lily had always dreamed of studying at a prestigious university, but when the college entrance exam results came out, her heart sank. Her score was nearly fifty points below the cutoff line for her dream school. For weeks, she stayed in her room, feeling hopeless and ashamed. One evening, her parents sat her down. “There might be another way,” her mother said hesitantly. A family friend had introduced them to an educational consultant who claimed to have a “special connection” with a well-known university. “He says there’s an international program,” her father explained. “It’s not widely advertised, but he can help you get in.” The next day, Lily accompanied her parents to the consultant’s office. The room was elegant, with diplomas hanging on the walls. The consultant spoke in a calm, confident voice. “The program is completely legal,” he assured them. “The tuition is 78,000 yuan per year, plus a voluntary donation to the university’s foundation. My service fee is separate.” Lily’s parents exchanged worried glances. The total cost was staggering — far beyond what they had planned. But the consultant smiled. “Think of it as an investment in your daughter’s future. This opportunity won’t come again.” After weeks of agonizing, Lily’s parents agreed. They took out loans and borrowed from relatives. Lily felt a heavy weight on her chest — gratitude mixed with guilt. September, Lily received her admission letter. She attended an orientation meeting on campus, where a school representative spoke proudly about the international program. But as Lily looked around the auditorium, she noticed something strange. All the other students seemed to have arrived through similar channels — brought by the same consultants, nodding knowingly at each other. During a break, Lily struck up a conversation with a friendly girl named Mei. “How did you find out about this program?” Lily asked casually. Mei lowered her voice. “My parents paid a consultant. Same as everyone here, I think.” She glanced around. “None of us could have gotten in through the normal process." Lily felt a chill run down her spine. If this program is truly legitimate, she thought, why is it kept so quiet? Why does everyone need a consultant to find out about it? That evening, she sat alone in her dorm room, staring at her admission letter. She thought about the money her parents had borrowed, the consultant’s confident smile, and the strange atmosphere at the orientation. Something about the whole situation felt wrong. But what could she do? She was already here. 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