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江苏省天一中学2026—2026学年第二学期期中考试 高三英语 本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他标号。回答非选择题时，将答案记在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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. What can we know about Mike? A. He works hard. B. He gets a house. C. He has a low pay. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a booking office. 3. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To stop in Singapore. B. To check her luggage. C. To exchange her ticket. 4. What should the man do according to the woman? A. Do more sports. B. Stay in hospital. C. Get enough rest. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Course selection. B. Class registration. C. Textbook purchase. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does Jim value most about the apartment? A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location. 7. How much rent will the woman pay per month? A. $300. B. $320. C. $350. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Parent and child. 9. What does Howard think is a disadvantage of being a teacher? A. Keeping a growth mindset. B. Dealing with tricky students. C. Possessing a wide knowledge. 10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice? A. Confused. B. Anxious. C. Confident. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai? A. To study Chinese. B. To go sightseeing. C. To travel for work. 12. What makes Anna a bit regretful in Shanghai? A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language barrier. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero? A. Managing his facial expression. B. Performing in action scenes. C. Getting his body in shape. 15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada? A. Having access to nature. B. Receiving international education. C. Establishing a strong family connection. 16. How did Martin get into acting? A. By working as a producer. B. By studying acting at university. C. By participating in a musical drama. 17. What is the last question about? A. Martin’s views on education. B. Martin’s potential career choice. C. Martin’s collaboration with companies. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day? A. To tell people how to get enough sleep. B. To illustrate the harm of sleep problems. C. To spread the importance of high-quality sleep. 19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show? A. Adults lack adequate sleep on workdays. B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health. C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep. 20. What do most people know little about? A. The risks of sleep disorders. B. The benefits of regular sleep. C. The necessity of work-life balance. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Comforting, healthy, speedy or fresh? Whatever type of recipe you’re looking for, the Feast app has got you covered. With a collection of 7,000 recipes, it’s your go-to partner for a year of cooking. Beyond its recipe library, Feast comes packed with smart, unique features designed to take the stress out of making new dishes. Smart Search Pasta and tomato, curry and vegan (素食), dinner and quick — If you fancy cooking something specific, our search and suggested options can help you find what you’re looking for super quick. Cook Mode When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, cook mode gives you step-by-step instructions and keeps your screen live. If cook mode isn’t for you, you can also print out all your favorite recipes. Recipe Collections Whether you’ve discovered a new favorite in Chef Ebuehi’s selection of sweet treats, or got inspiration in Chef Sodha’s vegan tips, you can save those recipes to your collections, ready for when you want to give it a go. Shopping List Need to head to the shops before you cook your favorite recipe? Add ingredients from any recipe to your shopping list, then cross them off as you shop. Need to share or clear it? Tap the three dots from the shopping list and you’re sorted. The Feast app comes with a 14-day free trial—following the trial, new subscribers pay just £0.99 for their first month, then the subscription auto-renews at £2.99 per month for all users. An annual subscription is priced at £28.94, and includes a 15% discount for subscribers who sign up now. 1. Which of the following is a feature of the Feast app? A. It delivers ingredients to users’ homes. B. It offers real-time guidance from chefs. C. It specifically targets fast food lovers. D. It shows users detailed cooking steps. 2. How much will a new user pay for a 6-month Feast app subscription? A. £12.30. B. £14.47. C. £15.94. D. £17.94. 3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce popular recipes. B. To promote a smart app. C. To recommend healthy diets. D. To advertise instant food. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一款名为Feast的智能烹饪应用程序，详细说明了其核心功能、订阅价格及优惠信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“With a collection of 7,000 recipes, it’s your go-to partner for a year of cooking. (拥有7000个食谱，它是你全年烹饪的首选伙伴。)”以及“Cook Mode”部分中“cook mode gives you step-by-step instructions (烹饪模式为你提供分步说明)”可知，该应用程序能向用户展示详细的烹饪步骤。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据价格部分“new subscribers pay just £0.99 for their first month, then the subscription auto-renews at £2.99 per month (新用户第一个月仅需支付0.99英镑，之后订阅自动续费，每月2.99英镑)”可知，一个新用户订阅6个月的总费用为：第一个月0.99英镑 + 后续5个月 × 2.99英镑/月 = 0.99 + 14.95 = 15.94英镑。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，文章开篇引出Feast应用能满足各种食谱需求，接着详细介绍了其智能搜索、烹饪模式、食谱收藏和购物清单等独特功能，最后说明了订阅价格和优惠。整篇文章旨在详细介绍和推广这款智能烹饪应用。故选B项。 B We were sailing on a white boat through the clear waters of Turks and Caicos. The view was so beautiful that even my teenage daughter, Kavya, paused her usual rudeness to admire the scenery and breathe in the salty air. Instead of relaxing by the pools, we had spent the previous day training for our big scuba (潜水) trip. We took a course with written tests and did two exhausting pool practices. Now, the moment had arrived. Our instructor was about to place the helmets (头盔) on our heads. I took a deep breath. This was it — my chance to connect with Kavya through a new experience, something we could finally share. But suddenly, Kavya pulled my arm. Her face showed the same worried look she had during math homework. I could sense her emotions tightening under her diving suit. Just as the instructor approached, she whispered, “Dad, can I quit?” The waves sounded louder, the gear (设备) heavier. Surprisingly, I didn’t say what I normally would: “Quitting is not an option!” I even stopped myself from thinking, “But this was my plan.” Trying to give her a gentle hug in the heavy gear only resulted in me splashing water all over her and making us both laugh awkwardly. When she was little, connecting with Kavya was effortless. I knew everything about her, and she always joined my adventures with pure excitement. But as she grew older, she discovered her own interests, drifting away from mine. What followed were sighs, eye-rolls, and half- hearted “I guess so” replies. I had hoped this scuba course would bring us closer again. I didn’t expect her quitting to hit me so hard or so suddenly. Even without the dive, we enjoyed our vacation. We swam, collected seashells, and played word games. In those slow, quiet moments, I realized joy isn’t only in big adventures. It wasn’t the moment of closeness I had imagined — but it turned out to be exactly the one we needed. 4. Why did the author train hard for the diving trip? A. To impress the instructor. B. To relax in natural beauty. C. To grow closer to his daughter. D. To challenge himself physically. 5. Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 3? A. Strict and determined. B. Insightful and inspiring. C. Resourceful and encouraging. D. Thoughtful and understanding. 6. Which could be a suggestion from the author to parents of teenagers? A. Be adaptive. B. Be courageous. C. Be protective. D. Be adventurous. 7. What key message is expressed in the story? A. Nature helps to bridge generation gaps. B. Bonding happens naturally in shared moments. C. Scheduled adventures ruin true happiness. D. Connections rely heavily on thoughtful planning. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了父亲原本计划通过潜水旅行拉近与青春期女儿的距离，当女儿表示想要放弃时，他选择理解与尊重，最终在日常相处的平凡时刻里，父女俩收获了自然而温暖的亲密关系。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Instead of relaxing by the pools, we had spent the previous day training for our big scuba (潜水) trip. (我们没有在游泳池边放松，而是在前一天为我们的大型潜水之旅进行了训练。)”和“I took a deep breath. This was it — my chance to connect with Kavya through a new experience, something we could finally share. (我深吸一口气。就是这一刻——我通过一次全新经历与卡维亚建立联结的机会，一件我们终于能共同拥有的事。)”可知，作者努力训练潜水是为了和女儿变得更亲近。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Surprisingly, I didn’t say what I normally would: ‘Quitting is not an option!’ I even stopped myself from thinking, ‘But this was my plan.’ (令人惊讶的是，我没有说出平常会说的话：‘不能放弃！’我甚至阻止自己去想‘但这是我的计划’。)”可知，面对女儿想放弃潜水，作者没有强迫、没有指责，而是体贴且理解女儿。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“Even without the dive, we enjoyed our vacation. We swam, collected seashells, and played word games. In those slow, quiet moments, I realized joy isn’t only in big adventures. It wasn’t the moment of closeness I had imagined — but it turned out to be exactly the one we needed. (即使没有潜水，我们也很享受假期。我们游泳，收集贝壳，玩文字游戏。在那些缓慢而安静的时刻里，我意识到快乐不只存在于盛大的冒险中。这不是我想象中的亲密时刻——但结果却是我们真正需要的。)”可知，作者原本计划用潜水拉近与女儿的距离，当计划无法实现时，他接受现实，并在日常小事中享受与女儿的相处，最终收获了想要的亲密感。由此可推知，作者给青少年父母的建议是学会随机应变、灵活适应。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“In those slow, quiet moments, I realized joy isn’t only in big adventures. It wasn’t the moment of closeness I had imagined — but it turned out to be exactly the one we needed. (在那些缓慢而安静的时刻里，我意识到快乐不只存在于盛大的冒险中。这不是我想象中的亲密时刻——但结果却是我们真正需要的。)”可知，故事想要传递的关键信息是：陪伴与亲密会在共享的平凡时光里自然发生。故选B。 C Sound travels as vibrations (振动) through the air. Conventional microphones function by picking up these vibrations. Scientists wondered if they could make microphones that see those vibrations rather than hear them. Now researchers in China have built such a device. Led by physicist Yao Xuri from Beijing Institute of Technology, the team has built a device that photographs the tiny, imperceptible vibrations that sound waves generate on objects. According to Yao, “This technique enables sound detection using everyday items under natural lighting.” This is hardly the first attempt to make a microphone that works with light. Alexander Graham Bell built one back in 1880. He called it a photophone. It operated by using sound waves to deform a mirror, causing reflected light to flash along with the sound. These flashes were then changed back into sound. Modern attempts have been trying to copy this, using high-speed cameras or precise lasers (激光), but such systems are often complex and costly. The Chinese team has adopted an alternative approach: single-pixel (单像素) imaging. “Unlike ordinary cameras which rely on millions of sensors, single-pixel imaging uses just one,” Yao noted. It scans a scene to collect visual data, which is then processed by computers to reconstruct an image. Through this technique, Yao’s team detected how sound waves had shaken a paper card or leaf. A computer then decoded the data into audible sound. The device successfully captured spoken numbers in both Chinese and English and decoded an excerpt from Beethoven’s Für Elise. “This method creates a relatively small amount of data, making it easy to store or upload,” Yao noted. The team is refining the device’s capacity to detect human heartbeat and heart rate, a development that could enable non-contact patient monitoring in medical settings. Currently, the technology only works from about half a meter away, and detecting sound in noisy environments remains a key challenge. That will take more advanced technology and extensive field testing. But if they succeed, we might not just listen to the world around us — we might watch it speak. 8. The underlined word “imperceptible” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. inaudible B. inaccessible C. unpredictable D. unnoticeable 9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Research background. B. Study design. C. Technical approaches. D. Key challenges. 10. How does the single-pixel imaging device differ from ordinary cameras? A. It works at a super high speed. B. It processes data with a computer. C. It uses precise lasers to scan scenes. D. It collects data with only one sensor. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the technology? A. Expectant. B. Doubtful. C. Concerned. D. Uncertain. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍中国团队研发的单像素成像拾音设备，通过“看见”声波振动实现收音，具有潜在医疗应用前景并面临现存挑战。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“the team has built a device that photographs the tiny, imperceptible vibrations that sound waves generate on objects.(该团队制造了一种设备，可以拍摄声波在物体上产生的微小、imperceptible振动)”可知，这种振动非常微小，是人们难以察觉的，因此“imperceptible”意为“不明显的、难以察觉的”。故选D项。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“This is hardly the first attempt to make a microphone that works with light. Alexander Graham Bell built one back in 1880.He called it a photophone. It operated by using sound waves to deform a mirror, causing reflected light to flash along with the sound. These flashes were then changed back into sound. Modern attempts have been trying to copy this, using high-speed cameras or precise lasers (激光),but such systems are often complex and costly. (这并不是第一次尝试制造用光工作的麦克风。亚历山大·格雷厄姆·贝尔早在1880年就制造了一个，他称之为光电话。它利用声波使反射镜变形，使反射光随声音一起闪烁，然后这些闪烁被转换回声音。现代的尝试一直在模仿这一技术，使用高速相机或精确的激光，但这样的系统通常复杂且昂贵)”可知，本段主要介绍了相关研究的背景。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Unlike ordinary cameras which rely on millions of sensors, single-pixel imaging uses just one(与依赖数百万个传感器的普通相机不同，单像素成像只使用一个传感器)”可知，单像素成像设备与普通相机的区别在于它只用一个传感器收集数据。故选D项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But if they succeed, we might not just listen to the world around us — we might watch it speak.(但如果他们成功了，我们可能不仅能倾听周围的世界，还能“看见”它说话)”可知，作者对这项技术的未来充满期待。故选A项。 D “Ghost gear” refers to lost or abandoned fishing nets, a highly destructive pollutant in oceans. Each year, approximately 1 million tons of such gear are discarded at sea, accounting for up to 86% of large marine floating plastics. Unlike visible plastic waste like bottles, it sinks into the deep ocean, continuously trapping sea animals, producing microplastics and endangering navigation. To address this issue, organizations like Conservation International have launched programs worldwide. A distinctive project in Mexico focuses on training female divers known as sirenas to clear away ghost gear and help coastal communities gain a direct understanding of the pollution’s harm. These female divers rely on commercial fishing as their primary income source but volunteer for the cleanup. After professional training and certification, they start searching for and removing dangerous ghost gear. The operation tests their physical limits and patience to the fullest. As many as 117 sailors once invested over 40 hours in clearing a massive 300-foot-long fishing net. Their diving experience has completely transformed their perception of the ocean. By engaging with communities and fishing cooperatives, they have gradually gained recognition, carving out a space for women in marine conservation within the male-dominated fishing industry. Undoubtedly, prevention deserves the equal priority to cleanup. The Global Ghost Gear Initiative has developed a reporting system for fishers to notify lost gear for timely recovery and provided them with region-specific recommendations, such as avoiding operations in severe weather and storing gear properly. In selected regions, fishing nets bear unique identifiers, enabling the precise tracking of their ownership by individuals or commercial fisheries post-recovery and instantly locking down whoever is at fault. “Once your fishing gear is attached to distinct identifiers, it facilitates a heightened sense of individual accountability, which in turn generates a concrete effect on your behavioral approach to fishing practices,” notes Jimenez, a marine biologist. The governance of ghost gear demands cooperation among fishers, researchers and policymakers. By changing mindsets and taking effective measures, this campaign against ocean “ghosts” is advancing steadily, injecting hope for the sustainable future of marine ecosystems and coastal communities. 12. How does ghost gear differ from other marine plastics? A. It’s harder to detect. B. It’s distributed more extensively. C. It takes longer to break down. D. It floats evenly in shallower water. 13. Why does the author mention the 300-foot-long net removal example? A. To showcase training effect. B. To emphasize potential net risks. C. To highlight work efficiency. D. To demonstrate cleanup challenges. 14. What can we infer from Jimenez’s words? A. Labels avoid fishing net loss. B. Technology reshapes productivity. C. Markings boost responsibility. D. Identity validation guarantees security. 15. What can be the best title of the text? A. Deep-sea Ghost Gear: Silent Killers. B. Sirenas: Dedicated Ocean Guardians. C. Multi-dimensional Actions: Tackling Marine Ghosts. D. For Marine Conservation: Mind Your Fishing Gear. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了幽灵渔具对海洋的巨大危害，以及人们从清理、预防、监管多方面采取措施治理该问题。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Unlike visible plastic waste like bottles, it sinks into the deep ocean, continuously trapping sea animals, producing microplastics and endangering navigation. (与瓶子等可见的塑料垃圾不同，它会沉入深海，不断困住海洋动物，产生微塑料，危及航行)”可知，幽灵渔具和其他海洋塑料不同，它沉入深海、更难被检测到。故选A项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The operation tests their physical limits and patience to the fullest. As many as 117 sailors once invested over 40 hours in clearing a massive 300-foot-long fishing net. (这项行动最大限度地考验了她们的体力和耐心。多达117名水手曾投入超过40小时清理一条长达300英尺的巨大渔网)”可知，作者提到清理300英尺长的渔网是为了展示清理工作的挑战性。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Once your fishing gear is attached to distinct identifiers, it facilitates a heightened sense of individual accountability, which in turn generates a concrete effect on your behavioral approach to fishing practices, (一旦你的渔具贴上了独特的标识，就会增强个人的责任感，进而对你的捕鱼行为产生具体的影响）”可知，从Jimenez的话中我们可以推断出标记能增强责任感。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段““Ghost gear” refers to lost or abandoned fishing nets, a highly destructive pollutant in oceans.(“幽灵渔具”是指丢失或遗弃的渔网，这是海洋中一种极具破坏性的污染物)”、最后一段“The governance of ghost gear demands cooperation among fishers, researchers and policymakers.(幽灵渔具的治理需要渔民、研究人员和政策制定者之间的合作)”以及文章内容可知，本文既介绍幽灵渔具的危害，又介绍多国组织、人员从清理、预防、监管多方面采取措施，所以“多维行动：对抗海洋幽灵”适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 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。 There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers to brighten up your space. But even if you have somewhat of a green thumb, those blooms are on borrowed time. ___16___ Here are some practical tips from Sarah Wiles, a professional florist with years of experience. Snip the bottom of the stems. Cutting the bottom of flower stems on an angle is a traditional and effective technique. “An angle is best,” says Wiles. “It creates a larger surface area to draw up water and prevents the stem from sitting flat against the bottom of the vase.” ___17___ What matters most is keeping the vase clean and water fresh. ___18___ It’s vital to change out the water before it gets cloudy. Every day would be best. “Some flowers, like sunflowers, promote more bacteria growth, so they need more frequent changes,” says Wiles. When doing so, remember to also add more flower food to the fresh water to maintain nutrient levels. Keep the environment clean and tidy. ___19___ “As flowers die, they produce more bacteria and ethylene gas, which makes the other flowers wilt faster,” Wiles noted. Removing them as soon as possible helps the rest last longer. Keep the vase out of the sunlight. A vase is not a garden of living flowers; it’s a container of dying ones, so they don’t need direct sun. In fact, that’s a bad thing. “Direct sunlight increases the temperature and reduces vase life. The warmth accelerates the flowers’ breath and water loss, essentially making them ‘age’ faster,” Wiles says. ___20___ By following these simple steps, you can slow down the clock and enjoy the natural beauty of your blooms for as long as possible. A. Why does this supposedly work? B. Refresh water and flower food regularly. C. What will actually make your flowers last longer? D. Buy more flower mix to add back into fresh water. E. A cooler, darker room will keep flowers fresh longer. F. While it turns out that’s a good thing, don’t worry if you cut them straight. G. You can do this for artistic factors, but there’s an even better reason to do it. 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了让花保持更长久的盛开状态的实用建议。 【16题详解】 前文“But even if you have somewhat of a green thumb, those blooms are on borrowed time.(但即便你颇有园艺天赋，那些花朵的盛开也都是昙花一现)”提到鲜花即使被悉心照料也“生命短暂”，后文“Here are some practical tips from Sarah Wiles, a professional florist with years of experience.(以下是Sarah Wiles提供的实用建议，她是一位拥有多年从业经验的专业花艺师)”引出Sarah Wiles提供的“实用建议”。C项“究竟怎样做才能让你的花保持更长久的盛开状态呢？”起到了承上启下的作用，自然地过渡到具体方法。故选C。 【17题详解】 前文““An angle is best,” says Wiles. “It creates a larger surface area to draw up water and prevents the stem from sitting flat against the bottom of the vase.”(“采用斜口设计会更好，” Wiles说道，“这样能增加茎部的吸水面积，便于吸水，并且还能防止花茎直接平贴在花瓶底部。”)”建议“斜着切”，F选项“虽然事实证明这是一件好事，但如果你平直地把它们切开也没关系”开头提到“虽然这确实有好处”，顺接上文理由；后文又提到“即使你切直了也没关系”，引出下文“What matters most is keeping the vase clean and water fresh.(最重要的是要保持花瓶干净，水也要保持新鲜)”观点：最重要的是水质和清洁。故选F。 【18题详解】 下文“It’s vital to change out the water before it gets cloudy. Every day would be best. “Some flowers, like sunflowers, promote more bacteria growth, so they need more frequent changes,” says Wiles. When doing so, remember to also add more flower food to the fresh water to maintain nutrient levels.(在水变浑浊之前必须更换水。每天更换一次最佳。Wiles说：“有些花，比如向日葵，会促进细菌的大量繁殖，所以需要更频繁地更换水。” 在更换时，请记得也要向新水中添加更多的花卉营养液，以保持营养水平)”详细说明了“在水变浑浊前换水”以及“加入花卉养料”。B选项“定期更新水分和花卉养料”完美概括了本段核心内容。故选B。 【19题详解】 本段建议“Keep the environment clean and tidy.(保持环境干净整洁)”，下文““As flowers die, they produce more bacteria and ethylene gas, which makes the other flowers wilt faster,” Wiles noted. Removing them as soon as possible helps the rest last longer.(“当花朵凋谢时，它们会产生更多的细菌和乙烯气体，这会导致其他花朵更快地凋谢。”Wiles说道。尽快移除它们有助于让其余部分保持更长时间的完好状态)”提到要移走枯萎的花朵。G选项提到“你可以出于审美因素这样做，但还有一个更好的理由”，后文随即解释了科学层面的理由：枯萎的花会产生细菌和乙烯气体。故选G。 【20题详解】 本段主题是“Keep the vase out of the sunlight.(将花瓶放置在远离阳光的地方)”，前文“Direct sunlight increases the temperature and reduces vase life. The warmth accelerates the flowers’ breath and water loss, essentially making them ‘age’ faster(直射阳光会使温度升高，并缩短花瓶中的花朵存活时间。这种温暖会加速花朵的呼吸作用和水分蒸发，从而实质上使花朵老化得更快)”解释了高温会加速凋谢。E选项“凉爽、阴暗的房间能让鲜花保鲜更久”是对前文“避光、降温”逻辑的总结与延伸，符合段落主旨。故选E。 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who never ___21___ them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet now they felt somewhat ___22___. “We actually lost to Apache 43-42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper ___23___ the score.” All fell silent. “But this doesn’t ___24___ how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.” ___25___, it was a bitter pill for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team ___26___ to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache. The game had been physical and ___27___. Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, ___28___ to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot. Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players ___29___, but strangely King had a sinking feeling. That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every ___30___. His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he ___31___ the basketball officials before addressing his ___32___. With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to ___33___ the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King says. “But for us ___34___ means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion ___35___, and we earned ours here.” 21. A. contacted B. followed C. praised D. welcomed 22. A. relieved B. awkward C. excited D. nervous 23. A. dismissed B. miscounted C. disliked D. misinterpreted 24. A. take away B. bring out C. reflect on D. make for 25. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Still D. Therefore 26. A. managed B. decided C. pretended D. struggled 27. A. balanced B. casual C. flexible D. intense 28. A. learned B. tended C. refused D. hesitated 29. A. sweated B. erupted C. nodded D. escaped 30. A. point B. throw C. touch D. pass 31. A. blamed B. questioned C. alerted D. lectured 32. A. families B. assistants C. fans D. players 33. A. deliver B. exchange C. reclaim D. display 34. A. effort B. integrity C. reputation D. determination 35. A. on camera B. in sight C. on court D. in time 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述篮球队夺冠后教练发现计分错误，全队主动归还奖杯，他们认为诚信正直比冠军奖杯更加珍贵。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们的教练布伦丹・金周末从不联系他们，这次却催促大家返回体育馆。A. contacted联系；B. followed跟随；C. praised表扬；D. welcomed欢迎。根据后文“urged them back to the gym”可知，教练反常地紧急召集队员，能推出平日周末不会主动联系队员。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他们前一晚刚拿下冠军，此刻却感到有些紧张。A. relieved宽慰的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. excited激动的；D. nervous紧张焦虑的。根据前文“The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong”可知，此处指队员察觉到事情不对劲，内心紧张不安。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：记录员把比分算错了。A. dismissed不予考虑；B. miscounted数错；C. disliked厌恶；D. misinterpreted误解。根据后文“An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle”可知，此处指记录员计分出现失误。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：但这丝毫不能抹去我为你们感到的骄傲，也否定不了我们为此付出的努力。A. take away夺走、抹去；B. bring out使显现；C. reflect on反思；D. make for促成。根据前文“We actually lost to Apache”和后文“how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.”可知，他们实际上输了比赛，但这不能抹去教练对队员的骄傲之情。 【25题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管如此，这依旧是他们难以接受的打击。A. Instead相反；B. Moreover此外；C. Still尽管如此、然而；D. Therefore因此。根据前文教练说依旧为队员骄傲，以及后文“it was a bitter pill for them to swallow”说大家很难接受结果可知，两句存在让步转折关系，Still符合语境。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：经过二十分钟讨论，全队决定把奖杯归还给真正的冠军阿帕奇队。A. managed设法做成；B. decided决定；C. pretended假装；D. struggled 挣扎。根据前文“Within 20 minutes’ debating”描述众人得知计分失误后展开讨论可知，此处指他们最终决定归还奖杯。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这场比赛对抗激烈、战况焦灼。A. balanced均衡的；B. casual随意的；C. flexible灵活的；D. intense激烈紧张的。根据后文“Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter”可知，双方比分交替上升，对抗十分激烈。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：学院队队员不肯认输，奋力反击，接连投中进球。A. learned学习；B. tended倾向；C. refused拒绝；D. hesitated犹豫。根据后文“fought back hard, hitting shot after shot”可知，球队奋力追分，不愿放弃比赛。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：队员们瞬间欢呼沸腾，但奇怪的是教练心里隐隐不安。A. sweated流汗；B. erupted爆发（欢呼）；C. nodded点头；D. escaped逃离。根据前文“they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater to top Apache by a point”可知，压哨绝杀取胜后队员爆发出狂喜欢呼。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：当晚他反复回放比赛录像，一分一分仔细核对。A. point分数；B. throw投掷；C. touch触碰；D. pass传球。根据前文“We actually lost to Apache 43-42”可知，教练发现记录员算错比分，所以此处指回放录像逐一核对每一分。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：第二天一早，他先通知了篮球赛事官员，再向队员说明情况。A. blamed指责；B. questioned质疑；C. alerted通知、提醒；D. lectured训斥。根据前文“An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle”描述教练查出计分错误可知，此处指他第一时间告知赛事相关负责人。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：第二天一早，他先通知了篮球赛事官员，再向队员说明情况。A. families家人；B. assistants助手；C. fans球迷；D. players队员。根据前文“urged them back to the gym”描述教练特意周末召集全队返回体育馆可知，此处指教练随后向队员坦白真相。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：在全队支持下，教练驱车前往阿帕奇队，送去奖杯。A. deliver递送、送交；B. exchange交换；C. reclaim取回；D. display展示。根据前文“turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache”描述全队决定归还奖杯可知，此处指教练亲自将奖杯送过去。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：但对我们而言，正直诚信远比一座奖杯重要得多。A. effort努力；B. integrity正直、诚信；C. reputation名声；D. determination决心。根据前文“turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache”描述全队主动归还不属于自己的冠军奖杯可知，这体现坚守诚信正直的品格。 【35题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：阿帕奇队在赛场上赢得了属于他们的冠军，而我们守住了内心的诚信。A. on camera在镜头前；B. in sight在视野内；C. on court在赛场上；D. in time及时。根据前文“Apache earned their champion”以及语境可知，此处指阿帕奇队的冠军荣誉是赛场比拼决出，on court对应比赛场地，符合语境。 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 strait (海峡) of Hormuz, one of the world’s most ___36___ (strategic) important waterways, is the only maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. ___37___ (stretch) about 150 kilometers long, the strait is just 33 kilometers wide ___38___ its narrowest point, with Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south. Its unique location makes ___39___ a natural chokepoint for worldwide shipping and trade. As the main route for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf, the strait carries more than 20 percent of the world’s seaborne oil trade and a large share of ___40___ (globe) liquefied, natural gas (LNG) (液化天然气) exports. Most of these energy resources ___41___ (ship) to Asian countries, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It also supports international container trade and worldwide supply chains, playing ___42___ irreplaceable role in the world economy. Throughout history, the strait has been a bridge for trade and cultural exchange. For thousands of years, merchants and travelers have crossed its waters, linking civilizations across Western Asia and beyond. ___43___ (drive) by rising worldwide energy demand, its strategic value has grown greatly, earning it the title of the world’s most critical oil shipping lane. Today, the Strait of Hormuz, ___44___ distinctive geography, long historical role, and except irreplaceable position in international energy transport maintain its status as one of the world’s most vital waterways, still shapes worldwide energy ____45____ (secure) and economic stability. 【答案】36. strategically 37. Stretching 38. at 39. it 40. global 41. are shipped 42. an 43. Driven 44. whose 45. security 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了霍尔木兹海峡地理位置关键，是波斯湾油气运输要道，承担大量全球能源海运。自古是商贸文化通道，能源需求攀升使其战略地位凸显，深刻影响全球能源安全与经济稳定。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：霍尔木兹海峡是世界上最具有战略意义的水道之一，也是连接波斯湾与印度洋的唯一海上通道。修饰形容词important用副词strategically“战略地”。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：海峡长约150公里，最窄处仅宽33公里，北面是伊朗，南面是阿曼和阿拉伯联合酋长国。stretch与strait构成主动关系，用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：海峡长约150公里，最窄处仅宽33公里，北面是伊朗，南面是阿曼和阿拉伯联合酋长国。表示“在最狭窄处”用介词at和its narrowest point搭配。 【39题详解】 考查代词。句意：其独特的地理位置使其成为全球航运和贸易的天然咽喉要道。空格处指代前文提到的霍尔木兹海峡，用代词it指代上文出现的同一事物，作makes的宾语。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：作为从波斯湾输送石油和天然气的主要通道，该海峡承担了全球海运石油贸易的20%以上，以及全球液化天然气（LNG）出口的很大一部分。修饰名词exports用形容词global。 【41题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：这些能源资源大多运往包括中国、印度、日本和韩国在内的亚洲国家。主语Most of these energy resources与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实，用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用复数。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它还支持国际集装箱贸易和全球供应链，在世界经济中发挥着不可替代的作用。play a(n) ...role表示“发挥……的作用”，irreplaceable的发音以元音音素开头，应用冠词an。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：受全球能源需求增长的推动，其战略价值大幅提升，被公认为世界上最关键的石油运输航道。此处drive与its strategic value构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意如今，霍尔木兹海峡凭借其独特的地理环境、悠久的历史作用以及在国际能源运输中不可替代的地位，依然是全球最重要的水道之一，持续影响着世界能源安全和经济稳定。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词the Strait of Hormuz，指物，在从句作定语，故用关系代词whose引导。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，霍尔木兹海峡凭借其独特的地理环境、悠久的历史作用以及在国际能源运输中不可替代的地位，仍保持着作为全球最重要水道之一的地位，持续影响着全球的能源安全与经济稳定。作动词shapes的宾语，用名词security，不可数。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在征集关于“高中是否应系统开设职业生涯规划课程”讨论稿件。请你以“Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School?”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1) 你的观点； (2) 阐述理由。 注意： (1) 词数80左右；(2) 短文题目已给出，不计入总词数 Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School I firmly believe high schools should offer systematic career planning courses. Firstly, most teenagers lack clear goals and blindly choose majors without knowing their interests. Such courses help them understand various jobs and match careers with their strengths. Besides, proper planning eases pressure when selecting college majors, avoiding regretful choices later. What’s more, students can learn practical skills like self-assessment to prepare for future competition. In short, the course benefits students’ long-term development greatly. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以“Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School?”为题，写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 相信：believe→hold the belief that 选择：choose→select 各种各样的：various→a varitey of 总之：in short→in conclusion 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Firstly, most teenagers lack clear goals and blindly choose majors without knowing their interests. 拓展句：Firstly, most teenagers who lack clear goals will choose majors blindly because they have little knowledge of their own interests. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I firmly believe high schools should offer systematic career planning courses.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Firstly, most teenagers lack clear goals and blindly choose majors without knowing their interests.（运用了动名词作宾语） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Last year, I, a 19-year-old Canadian girl, arrived in Aix-en-Provence, France, for a year of studying abroad. I felt like an outsider and the biggest trouble was my poor French: Fast - paced daily talk often left me struggling to keep up, which was a constant source of anxiety. Luckily, I soon found a perfect rental room through an ad. My landlady, Madame Dupont, a cheerful French woman, greeted me with a warm smile. She told me it was just her and her 7 - year - old daughter Lila living in the house, and that her husband, Pierre, was a nurse in another city who worked permanent night shifts and was often tied up with his demanding schedule. She patiently introduced the family routine and the routes to my college. I felt at home immediately and signed the rental contract on the spot. Madame Dupont was like family to me. She helped me practice my French every evening, taught me about French life, and even drove me to the supermarket. Lila was energetic and enthusiastic and always a joy to be around. Our friendship almost began on the first day I moved in. She knocked at my door politely, sat close to me and eagerly shared stories about her friends, her pets and everything interesting. We laughed a lot, which really lit up my days far from home. Sometimes, Lila was quiet, just whispering to me how she missed her dear dad. I tried to comfort her, and each heart - to - heart talk drew us closer together. Lila would turn 8 that weekend and I overheard it at the dinner table. Moved by gratitude and affection, I got down to planning a surprise birthday party for her after learning she and her mom were going out that morning and wouldn’t be back until noon. The moment the door clicked shut, I slipped into the kitchen. With a heart full of excitement, I set my plan in motion. I laid out Lila’s favorite plates on the table and arranged her favorite flowers, hoping to please my little friend as much as I could. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!” I spun around, heart pounding, to find a middle-aged man standing there with a tired but warm smile. For a second, I was confused about who he was. Sensing this, he introduced himself as Pierre, Lila’s father, who managed to get some time off from his night shifts for this precious moment. Relieved, I told him about my secret plan. With a knowing look in his eyes, he joined in. Together, we turned the living room into a festive world, hanging streamers and setting the table. Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready. The air was filled with the sweet smell of cake when the door finally opened. Lila stepped in, her shoulders slightly low — she first noticed the burst of colors, and then, more importantly, the tall figure coming out from the kitchen. “Papa!” She let out a cry of joy, throwing herself into his arms. When I was watching them holding each other closely, the coldness of being an “outsider” completely melted away. In that moment, I realized that home was not just a place, but the warmth we shared. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述 19 岁的加拿大女孩到法国艾克斯-普罗旺斯留学，因法语不好而苦恼。幸运的是，她通过广告租到房子，房东杜邦夫人和她7岁的女儿莉拉对她很好，女孩和莉拉成为好朋友。女孩得知莉拉周末将满8岁，计划为她准备惊喜生日派对，趁她们出门时在厨房开始准备。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我正忙着为派对做准备，突然听到一个男声喊道：“惊喜！””可知，第一段可描写女孩听到男人声音后转身，看到一个面带疲倦但温暖笑容的中年男人，他介绍自己是莉拉的父亲皮埃尔，因能从夜班抽出时间而来，女孩向他说明计划，两人一起布置客厅。 ②由第二段首句内容“两个小时后，我和皮埃尔把一切都准备好了。”可知，第二段可描写两小时后一切准备就绪，门开后莉拉走进来，先看到五彩装饰，接着看到父亲，她惊喜地投入父亲怀抱。看到这一幕，女孩作为 “外人” 的那种冷漠感完全消散，意识到家不仅是一个地方，更是大家共享的温暖。 2.续写线索：听到声音发现皮埃尔——说明计划一起布置——准备好后莉拉进门——惊喜拥抱父亲——女孩感悟。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①跳动：pound /race ②注意到：notice/ take notice of/ detect ③告诉：tell / explain/ inform… of 情绪类 ①疲惫的：tired/exhausted ②困惑的：confused/puzzled 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I spun around, heart pounding, to find a middle-aged man standing there with a tired but warm smile.（运用了独立主格结构heart pounding作状语和standing作宾补） 【高分句型 2】When I was watching them holding each other closely, the coldness of being an “outsider” completely melted away.（运用了when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 $ 江苏省天一中学2026—2026学年第二学期期中考试 高三英语 本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他标号。回答非选择题时，将答案记在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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. What can we know about Mike? A. He works hard. B. He gets a house. C. He has a low pay. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a booking office. 3. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To stop in Singapore. B. To check her luggage. C. To exchange her ticket. 4. What should the man do according to the woman? A. Do more sports. B. Stay in hospital. C. Get enough rest. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Course selection. B. Class registration. C. Textbook purchase. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does Jim value most about the apartment? A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location. 7. How much rent will the woman pay per month? A. $300. B. $320. C. $350. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Parent and child. 9. What does Howard think is a disadvantage of being a teacher? A. Keeping a growth mindset. B. Dealing with tricky students. C. Possessing a wide knowledge. 10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice? A. Confused. B. Anxious. C. Confident. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai? A. To study Chinese. B. To go sightseeing. C. To travel for work. 12. What makes Anna a bit regretful in Shanghai? A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language barrier. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero? A. Managing his facial expression. B. Performing in action scenes. C. Getting his body in shape. 15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada? A. Having access to nature. B. Receiving international education. C. Establishing a strong family connection. 16. How did Martin get into acting? A. By working as a producer. B. By studying acting at university. C. By participating in a musical drama. 17. What is the last question about? A. Martin’s views on education. B. Martin’s potential career choice. C. Martin’s collaboration with companies. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day? A. To tell people how to get enough sleep. B. To illustrate the harm of sleep problems. C. To spread the importance of high-quality sleep. 19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show? A. Adults lack adequate sleep on workdays. B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health. C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep. 20. What do most people know little about? A. The risks of sleep disorders. B. The benefits of regular sleep. C. The necessity of work-life balance. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Comforting, healthy, speedy or fresh? Whatever type of recipe you’re looking for, the Feast app has got you covered. With a collection of 7,000 recipes, it’s your go-to partner for a year of cooking. Beyond its recipe library, Feast comes packed with smart, unique features designed to take the stress out of making new dishes. Smart Search Pasta and tomato, curry and vegan (素食), dinner and quick — If you fancy cooking something specific, our search and suggested options can help you find what you’re looking for super quick. Cook Mode When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, cook mode gives you step-by-step instructions and keeps your screen live. If cook mode isn’t for you, you can also print out all your favorite recipes. Recipe Collections Whether you’ve discovered a new favorite in Chef Ebuehi’s selection of sweet treats, or got inspiration in Chef Sodha’s vegan tips, you can save those recipes to your collections, ready for when you want to give it a go. Shopping List Need to head to the shops before you cook your favorite recipe? Add ingredients from any recipe to your shopping list, then cross them off as you shop. Need to share or clear it? Tap the three dots from the shopping list and you’re sorted. The Feast app comes with a 14-day free trial—following the trial, new subscribers pay just £0.99 for their first month, then the subscription auto-renews at £2.99 per month for all users. An annual subscription is priced at £28.94, and includes a 15% discount for subscribers who sign up now. 1. Which of the following is a feature of the Feast app? A. It delivers ingredients to users’ homes. B. It offers real-time guidance from chefs. C. It specifically targets fast food lovers. D. It shows users detailed cooking steps. 2. How much will a new user pay for a 6-month Feast app subscription? A. £12.30. B. £14.47. C. £15.94. D. £17.94. 3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce popular recipes. B. To promote a smart app. C. To recommend healthy diets. D. To advertise instant food. B We were sailing on a white boat through the clear waters of Turks and Caicos. The view was so beautiful that even my teenage daughter, Kavya, paused her usual rudeness to admire the scenery and breathe in the salty air. Instead of relaxing by the pools, we had spent the previous day training for our big scuba (潜水) trip. We took a course with written tests and did two exhausting pool practices. Now, the moment had arrived. Our instructor was about to place the helmets (头盔) on our heads. I took a deep breath. This was it — my chance to connect with Kavya through a new experience, something we could finally share. But suddenly, Kavya pulled my arm. Her face showed the same worried look she had during math homework. I could sense her emotions tightening under her diving suit. Just as the instructor approached, she whispered, “Dad, can I quit?” The waves sounded louder, the gear (设备) heavier. Surprisingly, I didn’t say what I normally would: “Quitting is not an option!” I even stopped myself from thinking, “But this was my plan.” Trying to give her a gentle hug in the heavy gear only resulted in me splashing water all over her and making us both laugh awkwardly. When she was little, connecting with Kavya was effortless. I knew everything about her, and she always joined my adventures with pure excitement. But as she grew older, she discovered her own interests, drifting away from mine. What followed were sighs, eye-rolls, and half- hearted “I guess so” replies. I had hoped this scuba course would bring us closer again. I didn’t expect her quitting to hit me so hard or so suddenly. Even without the dive, we enjoyed our vacation. We swam, collected seashells, and played word games. In those slow, quiet moments, I realized joy isn’t only in big adventures. It wasn’t the moment of closeness I had imagined — but it turned out to be exactly the one we needed. 4. Why did the author train hard for the diving trip? A. To impress the instructor. B. To relax in natural beauty. C. To grow closer to his daughter. D. To challenge himself physically. 5. Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 3? A. Strict and determined. B. Insightful and inspiring. C. Resourceful and encouraging. D. Thoughtful and understanding. 6. Which could be a suggestion from the author to parents of teenagers? A. Be adaptive. B. Be courageous. C. Be protective. D. Be adventurous. 7. What key message is expressed in the story? A. Nature helps to bridge generation gaps. B. Bonding happens naturally in shared moments. C. Scheduled adventures ruin true happiness. D. Connections rely heavily on thoughtful planning. C Sound travels as vibrations (振动) through the air. Conventional microphones function by picking up these vibrations. Scientists wondered if they could make microphones that see those vibrations rather than hear them. Now researchers in China have built such a device. Led by physicist Yao Xuri from Beijing Institute of Technology, the team has built a device that photographs the tiny, imperceptible vibrations that sound waves generate on objects. According to Yao, “This technique enables sound detection using everyday items under natural lighting.” This is hardly the first attempt to make a microphone that works with light. Alexander Graham Bell built one back in 1880. He called it a photophone. It operated by using sound waves to deform a mirror, causing reflected light to flash along with the sound. These flashes were then changed back into sound. Modern attempts have been trying to copy this, using high-speed cameras or precise lasers (激光), but such systems are often complex and costly. The Chinese team has adopted an alternative approach: single-pixel (单像素) imaging. “Unlike ordinary cameras which rely on millions of sensors, single-pixel imaging uses just one,” Yao noted. It scans a scene to collect visual data, which is then processed by computers to reconstruct an image. Through this technique, Yao’s team detected how sound waves had shaken a paper card or leaf. A computer then decoded the data into audible sound. The device successfully captured spoken numbers in both Chinese and English and decoded an excerpt from Beethoven’s Für Elise. “This method creates a relatively small amount of data, making it easy to store or upload,” Yao noted. The team is refining the device’s capacity to detect human heartbeat and heart rate, a development that could enable non-contact patient monitoring in medical settings. Currently, the technology only works from about half a meter away, and detecting sound in noisy environments remains a key challenge. That will take more advanced technology and extensive field testing. But if they succeed, we might not just listen to the world around us — we might watch it speak. 8. The underlined word “imperceptible” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. inaudible B. inaccessible C. unpredictable D. unnoticeable 9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Research background. B. Study design. C. Technical approaches. D. Key challenges. 10. How does the single-pixel imaging device differ from ordinary cameras? A. It works at a super high speed. B. It processes data with a computer. C. It uses precise lasers to scan scenes. D. It collects data with only one sensor. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the technology? A. Expectant. B. Doubtful. C. Concerned. D. Uncertain. D “Ghost gear” refers to lost or abandoned fishing nets, a highly destructive pollutant in oceans. Each year, approximately 1 million tons of such gear are discarded at sea, accounting for up to 86% of large marine floating plastics. Unlike visible plastic waste like bottles, it sinks into the deep ocean, continuously trapping sea animals, producing microplastics and endangering navigation. To address this issue, organizations like Conservation International have launched programs worldwide. A distinctive project in Mexico focuses on training female divers known as sirenas to clear away ghost gear and help coastal communities gain a direct understanding of the pollution’s harm. These female divers rely on commercial fishing as their primary income source but volunteer for the cleanup. After professional training and certification, they start searching for and removing dangerous ghost gear. The operation tests their physical limits and patience to the fullest. As many as 117 sailors once invested over 40 hours in clearing a massive 300-foot-long fishing net. Their diving experience has completely transformed their perception of the ocean. By engaging with communities and fishing cooperatives, they have gradually gained recognition, carving out a space for women in marine conservation within the male-dominated fishing industry. Undoubtedly, prevention deserves the equal priority to cleanup. The Global Ghost Gear Initiative has developed a reporting system for fishers to notify lost gear for timely recovery and provided them with region-specific recommendations, such as avoiding operations in severe weather and storing gear properly. In selected regions, fishing nets bear unique identifiers, enabling the precise tracking of their ownership by individuals or commercial fisheries post-recovery and instantly locking down whoever is at fault. “Once your fishing gear is attached to distinct identifiers, it facilitates a heightened sense of individual accountability, which in turn generates a concrete effect on your behavioral approach to fishing practices,” notes Jimenez, a marine biologist. The governance of ghost gear demands cooperation among fishers, researchers and policymakers. By changing mindsets and taking effective measures, this campaign against ocean “ghosts” is advancing steadily, injecting hope for the sustainable future of marine ecosystems and coastal communities. 12. How does ghost gear differ from other marine plastics? A. It’s harder to detect. B. It’s distributed more extensively. C. It takes longer to break down. D. It floats evenly in shallower water. 13. Why does the author mention the 300-foot-long net removal example? A. To showcase training effect. B. To emphasize potential net risks. C. To highlight work efficiency. D. To demonstrate cleanup challenges. 14. What can we infer from Jimenez’s words? A. Labels avoid fishing net loss. B. Technology reshapes productivity. C. Markings boost responsibility. D. Identity validation guarantees security. 15. What can be the best title of the text? A. Deep-sea Ghost Gear: Silent Killers. B. Sirenas: Dedicated Ocean Guardians. C. Multi-dimensional Actions: Tackling Marine Ghosts. D. For Marine Conservation: Mind Your Fishing Gear. 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。 There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers to brighten up your space. But even if you have somewhat of a green thumb, those blooms are on borrowed time. ___16___ Here are some practical tips from Sarah Wiles, a professional florist with years of experience. Snip the bottom of the stems. Cutting the bottom of flower stems on an angle is a traditional and effective technique. “An angle is best,” says Wiles. “It creates a larger surface area to draw up water and prevents the stem from sitting flat against the bottom of the vase.” ___17___ What matters most is keeping the vase clean and water fresh. ___18___ It’s vital to change out the water before it gets cloudy. Every day would be best. “Some flowers, like sunflowers, promote more bacteria growth, so they need more frequent changes,” says Wiles. When doing so, remember to also add more flower food to the fresh water to maintain nutrient levels. Keep the environment clean and tidy. ___19___ “As flowers die, they produce more bacteria and ethylene gas, which makes the other flowers wilt faster,” Wiles noted. Removing them as soon as possible helps the rest last longer. Keep the vase out of the sunlight. A vase is not a garden of living flowers; it’s a container of dying ones, so they don’t need direct sun. In fact, that’s a bad thing. “Direct sunlight increases the temperature and reduces vase life. The warmth accelerates the flowers’ breath and water loss, essentially making them ‘age’ faster,” Wiles says. ___20___ By following these simple steps, you can slow down the clock and enjoy the natural beauty of your blooms for as long as possible. A. Why does this supposedly work? B. Refresh water and flower food regularly. C. What will actually make your flowers last longer? D. Buy more flower mix to add back into fresh water. E. A cooler, darker room will keep flowers fresh longer. F. While it turns out that’s a good thing, don’t worry if you cut them straight. G. You can do this for artistic factors, but there’s an even better reason to do it. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who never ___21___ them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet now they felt somewhat ___22___. “We actually lost to Apache 43-42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper ___23___ the score.” All fell silent. “But this doesn’t ___24___ how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.” ___25___, it was a bitter pill for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team ___26___ to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache. The game had been physical and ___27___. Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, ___28___ to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot. Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players ___29___, but strangely King had a sinking feeling. That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every ___30___. His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he ___31___ the basketball officials before addressing his ___32___. With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to ___33___ the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King says. “But for us ___34___ means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion ___35___, and we earned ours here.” 21. A. contacted B. followed C. praised D. welcomed 22. A. relieved B. awkward C. excited D. nervous 23. A. dismissed B. miscounted C. disliked D. misinterpreted 24. A. take away B. bring out C. reflect on D. make for 25. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Still D. Therefore 26. A. managed B. decided C. pretended D. struggled 27. A. balanced B. casual C. flexible D. intense 28. A. learned B. tended C. refused D. hesitated 29. A. sweated B. erupted C. nodded D. escaped 30. A. point B. throw C. touch D. pass 31. A. blamed B. questioned C. alerted D. lectured 32. A. families B. assistants C. fans D. players 33. A. deliver B. exchange C. reclaim D. display 34. A. effort B. integrity C. reputation D. determination 35. A. on camera B. in sight C. on court D. in time 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 strait (海峡) of Hormuz, one of the world’s most ___36___ (strategic) important waterways, is the only maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. ___37___ (stretch) about 150 kilometers long, the strait is just 33 kilometers wide ___38___ its narrowest point, with Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south. Its unique location makes ___39___ a natural chokepoint for worldwide shipping and trade. As the main route for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf, the strait carries more than 20 percent of the world’s seaborne oil trade and a large share of ___40___ (globe) liquefied, natural gas (LNG) (液化天然气) exports. Most of these energy resources ___41___ (ship) to Asian countries, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It also supports international container trade and worldwide supply chains, playing ___42___ irreplaceable role in the world economy. Throughout history, the strait has been a bridge for trade and cultural exchange. For thousands of years, merchants and travelers have crossed its waters, linking civilizations across Western Asia and beyond. ___43___ (drive) by rising worldwide energy demand, its strategic value has grown greatly, earning it the title of the world’s most critical oil shipping lane. Today, the Strait of Hormuz, ___44___ distinctive geography, long historical role, and except irreplaceable position in international energy transport maintain its status as one of the world’s most vital waterways, still shapes worldwide energy ____45____ (secure) and economic stability. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在征集关于“高中是否应系统开设职业生涯规划课程”讨论稿件。请你以“Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School?”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1) 你的观点； (2) 阐述理由。 注意： (1) 词数80左右；(2) 短文题目已给出，不计入总词数 Is a Career Planning Course Necessary in High School ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Last year, I, a 19-year-old Canadian girl, arrived in Aix-en-Provence, France, for a year of studying abroad. I felt like an outsider and the biggest trouble was my poor French: Fast - paced daily talk often left me struggling to keep up, which was a constant source of anxiety. Luckily, I soon found a perfect rental room through an ad. My landlady, Madame Dupont, a cheerful French woman, greeted me with a warm smile. She told me it was just her and her 7 - year - old daughter Lila living in the house, and that her husband, Pierre, was a nurse in another city who worked permanent night shifts and was often tied up with his demanding schedule. She patiently introduced the family routine and the routes to my college. I felt at home immediately and signed the rental contract on the spot. Madame Dupont was like family to me. She helped me practice my French every evening, taught me about French life, and even drove me to the supermarket. Lila was energetic and enthusiastic and always a joy to be around. Our friendship almost began on the first day I moved in. She knocked at my door politely, sat close to me and eagerly shared stories about her friends, her pets and everything interesting. We laughed a lot, which really lit up my days far from home. Sometimes, Lila was quiet, just whispering to me how she missed her dear dad. I tried to comfort her, and each heart - to - heart talk drew us closer together. Lila would turn 8 that weekend and I overheard it at the dinner table. Moved by gratitude and affection, I got down to planning a surprise birthday party for her after learning she and her mom were going out that morning and wouldn’t be back until noon. The moment the door clicked shut, I slipped into the kitchen. With a heart full of excitement, I set my plan in motion. I laid out Lila’s favorite plates on the table and arranged her favorite flowers, hoping to please my little friend as much as I could. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $