2026届湖南省长沙市岳麓区长沙卓华高级中学有限公司高三考前模拟英语试题

Well, you know, I spent my summer vacation in britain for two months, and i'm very glad to share what I saw and heard there. Three days after I arrived in london, I got to know several british high school students. They told me a lot about their school life, but what interested me most is the gap year. At one time in britain, Young people used to go straight from school to university. However, nowadays more and more students are choosing to take what is called a gap year. They have decided to do something completely different for a year before starting their university studies. Why are gap years so popular? Well, in the past, everybody believed IT was Better for students to complete their studies without a break. These days, students know that if they take a gap here, they will get experience and confidence. What's more, many university teachers and employers think it's a good idea too. Gap year students often study harder at university. The most popular thing to do is travel men. Students like to visit america, canada, japan, china and india, but the most popular country to visit is australia. However, gap year travel is no holiday. Students usually have to find work to earn money to live on. Some students participate in volunteering work. Others find a job to get work experience and to earn a salary that helps to pay for their first year at university. Hi, Susan, long time, no, see, what are your new classmates? Like to tell . you the truth, I don't like them. Sorry you to hear that. What's wrong? They make a lot of noise. Even in class, I just can't absorb myself in my lessons, some teachers often blame us for that. Would you mind if I visit your class this afternoon? Mr Johnson. I don't mind you are visiting, but the students will take exams in the afternoon. Perhaps you can come back next monday. Hi, john, the summer vacation is coming. What are you going to do? Travel around? No, maybe i'll do some volunteer work. How about you? Well, i'm going to apply for an engineering job because I want to be an engineer after graduation. Sounds good, but I would like to gain some social experience from helping others. Shall we think about a topic linked to . each novel? Yes, i've printed out a list of dickens novels in the order they were published in the hope you agree to focus on him. Uh, do you have any hobbies, jack? Um I like going to the movies if i'm free. I know it's not much of a hobby, but I don't have a lot of time for hobby. What are your favorite films? I like thrillers. That's my . favorite. Oh, I know good with those. They're too frightening. I don't watch any of them because I have my hands . over my eyes. So what are your favorite hob, Rebecca. I want to take up skiing. I'm starting new hobbies because I haven't got any at the moment, apart from reading and music. Hi, dave. Long time, no, see, how have you been? I'm doing okay. but school has been really busy these days and I haven't had time to relax. By the way. what's your major hotel management? What do you want to do once you graduate? Um I haven't decided for sure, but I think i'd like to work for a hotel. How about you? Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in french, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language. So I changed my major to computer science. Do you have a part time job to support yourself to school, or do your parents help you? Well, luckily for me, i've got a four year scholarship. How about you? I work three times a week at a cafe near the campus. Good morning. Can I help you? Yes. please. I'd like to have some information about the city of barcelona. I have a five day holiday. Well, there are a lot of places to visit in barcelona. You could go to the old city, which is the real barcelona of many centuries ago. I think you'd enjoy IT. So there are many old buildings in . the old city. Yes, and these old buildings are quite well preserved from modern damage. And there is a church near the old city. It's attractive and impressive. I've heard about IT any play cells. Well, there are also several very interesting museums and a lot of good restaurants. If I go to barcelo ona, where could I stay? Have you any suggestions? Well, you'd Better stay at a barcelona hotel, which is near the old city. The food there is cheap and special as well. How are we going there? Have you decided yet? Should we fly its best. But if we fly, when is the beautiful scenery? You're right, then forget about airplanes. Let's take a train. Hi, my names. May may. Oh, your James friend. Yeah, we worked in the same office. You look a lot like, jim, are you related? Yeah, your cousins, his mom and my mom or sisters. Do you live around here? No, I live in san Francisco. I just . came for the wedding. And Francisco. me too. Oh, great. What do you do in 3Frances go？I am an art director in a magazine. How about you? Well, i'm sort of an artist too. I make . films. 2026届高三全真模拟适应性考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Visit his class in the afternoon. B. Change her visiting time. C. Take exams. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文: W: Would you mind if I visit your class this afternoon, Mr Johnson? M: I donˈt mind your visiting, but the students will take exams in the afternoon. Perhaps you can come back next Monday. 2.What is the woman going to do in the summer vacation? A. Travel around. B. Work as a volunteer. C. Do an engineering job. 【答案】C 【解析】听力原文： W: Hi, John. The summer vacation is coming. What are you going to do? Travel around？ M: No, maybe I'll do some volunteer work. How about you？ W: Well, I'm going to apply for an engineering job, because I want to be an engineer after graduation. M: Sounds good, but I would like to gain some social experience from helping others. 3.​​​​​​​What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Susanˈs new classmates. B. Susanˈs new teachers. C. Susanˈs new lessons. 【答案】A 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Hi, Susan. Long time no see. What are your new classmates like? W: To tell you the truth, I donˈt like them. M: Sorry to hear that. Whatˈs wrong? W: They make a lot of noise, even in class. I just canˈt absorb myself in my lessons. Some teachers often blame us for that. 4.What does the woman suggest doing? A. Making a list of novels. B. Focusing on Dickens. C. Choosing a topic. 【答案】B 【解析】听力原文： M: Shall we think about a topic linked to each novel? W: Yes. Iˈve printed out a list of Dickensˈs novels in the order they were published, in the hope youˈd agree to focus on him! 5.​​​​​​​Why doesnˈt the man want to fly? A. He wants to enjoy the scenery. B. He thinks itˈs dangerous. C. He likes taking the train. 【答案】A 【解析】听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: How are we going there? Have you decided yet? W: Should we fly? Itˈs fast. M: But if we fly weˈll miss the beautiful scenery. W: You are right. Then forget about airplanes, letˈs take a train. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is the relationship between the man and Jim？ A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 7.What is the woman？ A. A film director. B. An art director. C. A magazine writer. 【答案】A、B 【解析】1. 听力原文： W: Hi. My name's May. M: May. Oh, you're Jim's friend. W: Yeah. We worked in the same office. You look a lot like Jim. Are you related? M: Yeah, ⑥we're cousins. His mum and my mum are sisters. W: Do you live around here? M: No, I live in San Francisco. I just came for the wedding. W: San Francisco? Me, too. M: Oh. Great. What do you do in San Francisco? W: ⑦I'm an art director in a magazine. How about you? M: Well, I'm sort of an artist, too. I make films. 2. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What does the man think of horror movies? A. Exciting. B. Frightening. C. Boring. 9.What new hobby will the woman start? A. Skiing. B. Reading. C. Playing music. 【答案】A、A 【解析】1. 听力原文： W: Er, do you have any hobbies, Jack? M: Mm, I like going to the movies if I'm free. I know it's not much of a hobby but I don't have a lot of time for hobbies. W: What are your favorite films? M: I like thrillers. That's my favorite. W: Oh, I'm no good with those. They're too frightening. I don't watch any of them because I have my hands over my eyes. M: So what are your favorite hobbies, Rebecca? W: I want to take up skiing. I'm starting new hobbies because I haven't got any at the moment apart from reading and music. 2. 略。 ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What does the man want to do after graduation? A. Work at a hotel. B. Become an engineer. C. Go on to graduate school. 11.What is the womanˈs major in the end? A. French. B. Management. C. Computer science. 12.How does the woman pay for college? A. She has a part-time job. B. She has received a scholarship. C. She gets money from her parents. 【答案】A、C、B 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Hi, Dave. Long time no see! How have you been? M: Iˈm doing okay, but school has been really busy these days, and I havenˈt had time to relax. W: By the way, whatˈs your major? M: Hotel management. W: What do you want to do once you graduate? M: Uh ... I havenˈt decided for sure, but I think Iˈd like to work for a hotel. How about you? W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realised I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed my major to computer science. M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? Or do your parents help you? W: Well, luckily for me, Iˈve got a four-year scholarship. How about you? M: I work three times a week at a café near the campus. 2. 略 3. 略 ​​​​​​​听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13.Why did the speaker go to Britain? A. To go to university. B. To visit his friends. C. To have a holiday. 14.What do British students do nowadays? A. Do something special before entering a university. B. Go straight from school to university. C. Find a part-time job at university. 15.What do many university tutors think of gap year students? A. They can earn more money. B. They work harder at university. C. They engage in more volunteering work. 16.Which country is the most popular for gap year travel? A. India. B. Canada. C. Australia. 【答案】C、A、B、C 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: Well, you know I spent my summer vacation in Britain for two months. And Iˈm very glad to share what I saw and heard there. Three days after I arrived in London I got to know several British high school students. They told me a lot about their school life, but what interested me most is the gap year. At one time in Britain young people used to go straight from school to university. However, nowadays more and more students are choosing to take what is called a gap year. They have decided to do something completely different for a year before starting their university studies. Why are gap years so popular? Well, in the past everybody believed it was better for students to complete their studies without a break. These days, students know that if they take a gap year they will get experience and confidence. Whatˈs more, many university teachers and employers think itˈs a good idea too. Gap year students often study harder at university. The most popular thing to do is travel. Many students like to visit America, Canada, Japan, China and India, but the most popular country to visit is Australia. However, gap year travel is no holiday. Students usually have to find work to earn money to live on. Some students participate in volunteering work. Others find a job to get work experience and to earn a salary that helps to pay for their first year at university. 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the woman doing? A. Sharing her experience. B. Offering information. C. Making a plan. 18.What does the woman think of the Old City? A. It is well preserved. B. It is seriously damaged. C. It is interesting. 19.What does the woman think might impress the man? A. The church. B. The museum. C. The restaurant. 20.Why does the woman recommend the Barcelona Hotel? A. It is cheap. B. It looks modern. C. It lies near the Old City. 【答案】B、A、A、C 【解析】1.  听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: Yes, please. Iˈd like to have some information about the city of Barcelona. I have a 5-day holiday. W: Well, there are a lot of places to visit in Barcelona. You could go to the Old City, which is the real Barcelona of many centuries ago. I think youˈd enjoy it. M: So there are many old buildings in the Old City? W: Yes, and these old buildings are quite well preserved from modern damage. And thereˈs a church near the Old City. Itˈs attractive and impressive. M: Iˈve heard about it. Any place else? W: Well, thereˈre also several very interesting museums and a lot of good restaurants. M: If I go to Barcelona, where could I stay? Have you any suggestions? W: Well, youˈd better stay at the Barcelona Hotel, which is near the Old City. The food there is cheap and special as well. 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A     I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn't keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.     Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a famous baseball player, but at that time that dream was gone.     However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons (铁人两项) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY award (奖项) for Best Male Athlete With a Disability in 2009.     If you are in a bad situation and don't know what to do, now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality. 21.What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12? A. He ran a red light and got injured. B. He was seriously hurt in the accident. C. He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete. D. He decided to play baseball after the accident. 22.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Taking part in duathlons. B. Training himself in running. C. Competing in many extreme races. D. Completing the Ultraman. 23.Why does the author write the last paragraph? A. To show how dreams can come true. B. To explain why Running on Faith is popular. C. To recommend reading Running on Faith. D. To explore the way to be a good athlete. 【答案】B、D、C 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇书评。读一个人为了实现目标而经历重重困难的故事总是令人鼓舞的。 1. 根据第二段中的Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him.（Jason Lester是一名极限残疾人运动员，他十二岁时，一辆快车闯红灯撞了他）可知，作者在第二段中写了Jason Lester12岁时在事故中受了重伤，故选B。 2. 根据文章第三段中的In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY award (奖项) for Best Male Athlete With a Disability in 2009.（2008年，Jason成为第一个完成Ultraman (320英里的自行车，游泳和跑步) 的残疾运动员，这使他在2009年获得ESPY最佳残疾男运动员奖。）可知，划线词it指的是“完成Ultraman”这件事，选项D符合题意。故选D。 3. 根据最后一段中的If you are in a bad situation and don't know what to do, now, Running on Faith is a good book for you.（如果你正处于一个糟糕的情况下，不知道该做什么，那么Running on Faith对你来说是一本好书）可知，作者写最后一段是为了推荐阅读Running on Faith这本书。故选C。 B Born and brought up in a small family in Kaliwal village in India, Veeranna Madiwalar had a childhood full of struggle. Even as his parents struggled to make ends meet, it was very difficult to pay his school fees. It was his uncle who supported his education. “He used to say that he saw a changemaker and artist in me, and he wanted me to complete my education,” he says. After receiving his master’s degree in English and Kannada, he moved back to his hometown because he wanted to make education better for future generations. “I worked for four years before being made the headmaster of a school in 2016,” he says, adding that the old and poor building and lack of infrastructure (基础设施) made him think of his own school’s state. Using his own money, he started small—he planted a few trees across the campus, and started repair work on the building. But he knew he could not fund the repair of the school alone and would need more help. So he used the power of social media (社交媒体) to raise money. “I started posting pictures of the school with my repairs on social media. Word spread and, surprisingly, many people came forward to help me,” he says. Today this school is a far cry from what it used to be—with colourful walls, lots of infrastructure, trees, a garden, and a library with picture books and audio-visual resources (视听资源) in English and Kannada. And the number of students has grown from 76 to 136. “The change is amazing,” says Suleman Sheikh, an official from the school. “It didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow journey, and everyone, even students, played a part in it. Today, the school stands proudly, and the students have a place they truly enjoy studying in.” 24.What led Veeranna to go back to Kaliwal village? A. The plan to complete his degree. B. The wish to improve local education. C. The post of headmaster at a school. D. The decision to change his old school’s state. 25.How did Veeranna solve the problem of shortage of funds? A. By planting trees by himself. B. By selling pictures to newspapers. C. By working part-time as a repairman. D. By turning to web-based communities. 26.What does the underlined part “a far cry” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Quite far. B. Completely different. C. Very similar. D. Obviously sad. 27.What does Suleman want to stress? A. Well begun is half done. B. More hands make light work. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 【答案】B、D、B、B 【解析】语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了 Veeranna Madiwalar完成学业后，回到家乡通过求助网络筹集资金，改善当地的教育情况。 1.  细节理解题。根据第二段中“After receiving his master’s degree in English and Kannada, he moved back to his hometown because he wanted to make education better for future generations.”可知，改善当地教育的愿望让Veeranna回到了Kaliwal村。 2.  细节理解题。根据第三段中“So he used the power of social media (社交媒体) to raise money.”可知, Veeranna通过求助网络社区解决资金短缺的问题。 3.  词义猜测题。根据第四段画线词后文“with colourful walls, lots of infrastructure, trees, a garden, and a library with picture books and audio-visual resources (视听资源) in English and Kannada”可知，今天这所学校与过去完全不同了。故画线词的意思是“完全不同”。 4.  写作意图类推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It was a slow journey, and everyone, even students, played a part in it.”可知，苏莱曼想强调人多好办事，即众人拾柴火焰高。 C In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机). The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2, 000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line. The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes—for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI. To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2, 600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals. The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events. 28.How were the Nazca geoglyphs created? A. By adding red rocks. B. By carving in the soil. C. By copying winding lines. D. By clearing rock surface layers. 29.Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2? A. To stress the efficiency of the new method. B. To show the drones’ imperfection. C. To argue for more funding. D. To prove AI’s accuracy. 30.What can be inferred about the process of discovering new geoglyphs? A. Drones were used for initial checks. B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions. C. AI identified all geoglyphs precisely. D. Satellites ignored some new geoglyphs. 31.What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for? A. Wildlife adoration. B. Desert decoration. C. Special occasions. D. Road signs. 【答案】D、A、B、C 【解析】语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在秘鲁的沙漠中，科学家在人工智能和无人机的帮助下寻找包含了不同种类的地画的纳斯卡线。 1.  细节理解题。根据第一段“The Nazca people... are called ‘geoglyphs (地画)’。”可知，地画的创作方式是清除岩石表层。故选D。 2.  推理判断题。根据第二段“The first geoglyph was discovered... in two or three months.”和“Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI.”可知，过去发现一个地画需3-4年，现在仅需2-3月。作者在本段列举这些数字主要是为了强调新方法的效率。故选A。 3.    推理判断题。根据第三段“To find the new geoglyphs... about nine meters in length.”可知，科学家用AI分析卫星图像，再通过无人机拍摄和实地验证，由此可推断，发现地画过程需实地确认AI的推测。故选B。 4.  细节理解题。根据最后一段“ The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events.”可知，较大的地画可能用于庆典或其他特殊活动。故选C。 D Wouldnˈt it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language? In a recent Wall Street Journal article, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that, within ten years or so, we would be able to communicate with one another through small earpieces with built-in microphones. Thatˈs because technological progress is extremely fast. Itˈs only a matter of time. Such is the belief among certain parents that the technology is imminent and theyˈre wondering if their kids should learn a second language. Itˈs true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating “Noes Bueno dormir mucho” into “Itˈs not good to sleep too much”. Replacing a word with its equivalent（对等词）in the target language is actually the easy part of a translatorˈs job. But even this seems to be a difficult job for computers. Itˈs so hard for computers because translation doesnˈt—or shouldnˈt—involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, itˈs about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, people need to understand a lot of information all at once. Think about all the related clues that help us understand what someone is trying to say: volume, gesture, situations, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use. Therefore, we should doubt a machine that canˈt understand our world like we do. If people from different cultures can upset each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place. 32.What does the underlined word “imminent” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Ready. B. Confusing. C. Unpractical. D. Coming. 33.Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent? A. The real meaning of words can vary. B. Their data is not rich enough. C. Their accuracy needs big improvement. D. A manˈs soul hasnˈt been breathed in them. 34.What view does the author hold about translation? A. Proper translation can be difficult for computers. B. Slight differences donˈt matter in translation. C. Machines will translate our world properly. D. Cultures need more attention than words used. 35.What is the best title for the text? A. An Expertˈs Prediction. B. Travel without Headaches. C. The Pleasure of Translation. D. Will the Language Barrier Actually Fall? 【答案】D、A、A、D 【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕不同语言转换的障碍与翻译壁垒展开论述，进而探讨现代科学技术能否缩小甚至消除语言障碍这一议题。 1.  词义猜测题。由第二段“Thatˈs because technological progress is extremely fast. Itˈs only a matter of time. Such is the belief among certain parents that the technology is imminent and theyˈre wondering if their kids should learn a second language.（那是因为技术进步非常快。消除语言障碍只是时间问题。部分家长便是持这样的看法——他们认为这项技术imminent,并在思考自己的孩子是否应该学习第二语言）”可知，因为技术进步非常迅速，（消除语言障碍）只是时间问题，新技术即将到来，家长才会思考孩子是否应学习第二语言，可推断imminent意为“即将到来的(Coming)”。故选D。 2.  推理判断题。由第四段中“Itˈs so hard for computers because translation doesnˈt—or shouldnˈt—involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, itˈs about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, people need to understand a lot of information all at once.（这对计算机来说太难了，因为翻译不——或者不应该——只涉及翻译单词、句子或段落。相反，它是关于翻译意义。为了从一个特定的表达中推断出意义，人们需要同时理解很多信息）”可知，翻译不仅仅是翻译单词、句子和段落，确切地说，它是有关意思的转换，为了推断一个具体短语的意思，人类不得不同时理解很多信息。故可推断出，计算机很难用一个词的对等词来替换该词是因为单词真正的意思是会随着语境的变化而变化的。故选A。 3.  推理判断题。由第四段中“Itˈs so hard for computers because translation doesnˈt—or shouldnˈt—involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, itˈs about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, people need to understand a lot of information all at once.（这对计算机来说太难了，因为翻译不——或者不应该——只涉及翻译单词、句子或段落。相反，它是关于翻译意义。为了从一个特定的表达中推断出意义，人们需要同时理解很多信息）”和最后一段中“If people from different cultures can upset each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better?（如果来自不同文化背景的人在意识不到的情况下彼此冒犯，我们怎么能期望机器做得更好呢？）”可知，单词真正的意思是会随着语境的变化而变化的，对于人来说要翻译准确恰当也是很难的，何况机器，可得出电脑很难进行恰当的翻译。故选A。 4.  主旨大意题。结合文章，第一段“Wouldnˈt it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language?”和最后一段中“Therefore, we should doubt a machine that canˈt understand our world like we do. If people from different cultures can upset each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better?”可知，本文主要讨论了语言文化在翻译过程中的问题，由于翻译不仅仅是翻译单词、句子和段落，确切地说，它是有关意思的转换，单词真正的意思是会随着语境的变化而变化的，对于人类来说翻译恰当很困难，当然不能期望机器做得更好，所以文章主题是语言障碍会不会变小的问题，故D项“语言障碍真的会消失吗？”是恰当的标题。故选D。 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Music is an important part of many people’s lives. It can be an enjoyable way to relax or to express emotions.       (36)      Understanding how music stress works and what can bring it on can help individuals better manage it. Music stress is a term used to describe a feeling of tension, or unease that can arise from listening to or playing music. This can appear in different ways, ranging from physical reactions to mental disturbances. Music stress can be caused by many factors.       (37)       For instance, certain types of music can call forth an emotional response, such as nostalgia (怀旧) or sadness.        (38)       Likewise, certain kinds of noise-like music, which makes disharmonious sounds, can cause people to become overwhelmed (使不知所措). While this can be helpful for some special purposes, in some cases it can be difficult to handle and even add to stress. In addition to being caused by musical elements, music stress can also result from the psychological context where the music is heard or played. Take those who feel overwhelmed as an example.        (39)      Similarly, if someone takes listening to music as a way to escape current problems, the music can create a feeling of disappointment due to its failing to provide the desired effect.        (40)       Thus, the best way to prevent it is to ensure that the music being listened to or played is appropriate for one’s current mood and state of mind. Alternatively, if one is already feeling stressed, it may be better to focus on relaxation exercises or to take a break from music entirely. A. This can lead to increased stress levels. B. However, it may also lead to high stress levels. C. Music stress is caused by a specific type of music. D. And it can produce very specific types of reactions. E. Music may give them the feeling that they are not in control. F. Generally, music stress is determined by one’s mental state at the time. G. In some ways, music stress is similar to more general experiences of stress. 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 【答案】B、D、A、E、F 【解析】语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是音乐压力、音乐压力产生的原因以及人们应该如何应对音乐压力。 1.  上文“Music is an important part of many people’s lives. It can be an enjoyable way to relax or to express emotions. (音乐是许多人生活中重要的一部分。它可以是一种愉快的放松或表达情感的方式)”，肯定了音乐的积极作用；下文“Understanding how music stress works and what can bring it on can help individuals better manage it. (了解音乐压力是如何产生的，以及是什么导致的，可以帮助人们更好地管理它)”提到需了解音乐压力，空处应用转折引出音乐的负面影响，选项B“然而，它也可能导致高压力水平”与上文构成转折关系，同时引出下文。故选B。 2.  上文“Music stress is a term ... Music stress can be caused by many factors.”解释了音乐压力的定义和表现，选项D“并且，它可以产生非常特殊类型的反应”承接上文，对上文音乐压力的表现进行进一步解释。故选D。 3.  上文“For instance, certain types of music can call forth an emotional response, such as nostalgia (怀旧) or sadness.”说明音乐可以唤起怀旧或悲伤的情绪反应，选项A“这可能导致压力水平的增加”承接上文，说明这些音乐唤起的情绪反应会导致的结果。故选A。 4.  上文“In addition to being caused by musical elements, music stress can also result from the psychological context where the music is heard or played. Take those who feel overwhelmed as an example.”说明音乐压力也可能来源于聆听或演奏音乐时的心理背景，随后以感到不知所措的人为例。选项E“音乐可能会给他们一种他们无法控制的感觉”承接上文，是对上文的进一步解释，指出感到不知所措的人听音乐时可能会有怎样的感受。故选E。 5.  下文“Thus, the best way ... take a break from music entirely.”总结防止音乐压力的方法，强调“当前的心情和心理状态”。选项F“一般来说，音乐的压力是由一个人当时的心理状态决定的”引出下文的对策，与下文构成因果关系，点明核心原因。故选F。 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Growing up in northern Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the plateaus (高原) of Sedona, I am biased (关心的) in my claim that my hometown is       (41)       to the most beautiful landscapes I once explored. No foreign landscapes had come close until I was invited to      (42)        Guizhou Province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. If someone had described how      (43)       Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it justice. There is no       (44)       for seeing with one’s own eyes. My father used to drag my brothers and I on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would     (45)       to catch the largest fish. I       (46)       sitting in a small boat, fishing pole in my       (47)       hands, mostly holding my bored tongue. On my trip to Guizhou I had the chance to go       (48)       on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, listening to the spaces between silence and       (49)       the surrounding mountains. During my trip in Xingyi, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes (染料)      (50)      from local plants to make clothing and blankets. Local elders still practice weaving and       (51)       that tradition to their grandchildren. My mother loved to       (52)       our home with paintings, jewelry and pottery. The designs, lasting several centuries, were       (53)      , and carried wisdom within them. I’ve       (54)      to build myself a family, a career, and a livelihood. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt       (55)       like coming back home. 41.A. key B. home C. inhabitant D. residence 42.A. explore B. seek C. tell D. introduce 43.A. beautiful B. successful C. crowded D. poor 44.A. time B. room C. desire D. substitute 45.A. compete B. fight C. pretend D. refuse 46.A. restarted B. readjusted C. recalled D. rethought 47.A. nervous B. impatient C. excited D. frightened 48.A. boating B. walking C. hiking D. climbing 49.A. feasting on B. taking up C. getting on D. writing down 50.A. bought B. purchased C. produced D. chosen 51.A. maintain B. break C. establish D. abandon 52.A. crowd B. decorate C. fill D. furnish 53.A. laborious B. stylish C. outdated D. ancient 54.A. failed B. refused C. managed D. attempted 55.A. at ease B. under pressure C. in control D. in pain 【答案】B、A、A、D、A、C、B、A、A、C、A、B、D、C、A 【解析】语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过描述自己在家乡亚利桑那州的成长背景，引出对贵州之行的叙述。 1.  根据前文“Growing up in northern Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the plateaus (高原) of Sedona”可知，作者的家乡有美丽的风景，所以认为家乡是最美丽的风景的所在地。此处考查固定搭配：be home to意为“为……的所在地”。故选B。 2.  根据前文“I once explored”可知，此处是探索贵州。故选A。 3.  根据后文“they would not have done it justice”可知，以诗意的细节描述也未能充分展现其魅力，应是说贵州的美丽。故选A。 4.  根据前文“they would not have done it justice”可知，诗意的细节描述也不能展现其魅力，因为比不上亲眼所见，也就是没有什么能代替亲眼所见。故选D。 5.  根据前文“My father used to drag my brothers and I on yearly fishing trips around Arizona.”以及后文“to catch the largest fish”可知，应是作者和兄弟们竞争谁钓到最大的鱼。故选A。 6.  根据后文“sitting in a small boat, fishing pole in my ________ hands, mostly holding my bored tongue”可知，此处是作者回忆在亚利桑那州钓鱼的情景。restart“重新开始”；readjust“重新适应”；recall“回忆”；rethink“重新思考”。故选C。 7.  根据后文“mostly holding my bored tongue”可知，作者感到无聊，所以是不耐烦的。nervous“紧张的”；impatient“不耐烦的”；excited“兴奋的”；frightened“害怕的”。故选B。 8.  根据后文“on Wanfeng lake”可知，在湖上应是划船。故选A。 9.  根据前文“At one point I rested, listening to the spaces between silence”可知，作者湖上泛舟，途中小憩时，应是尽情享受群山秀色。feast on“尽情享受”；take up“占用，开始从事”；get on“进展”；write down“写下”。故选A。 10.  根据后文“from local plants to make clothing and blankets”可知，应是使用当地植物生产的染料来制作衣服和毯子。故选C。 11.  根据后文“tradition to their grandchildren”可知，应是维持这一传统，传给后代。maintain“维持”；break“打破”；establish“建立”；abandon“放弃”。故选A。 12.  根据后文“our home with paintings, jewelry and pottery”可知，应是用绘画、珠宝和陶器装饰我们的家。故选B。 13.  根据前文“lasting several centuries”可知，这些图案延续了几个世纪，是古老的。laborious“费力的”；stylish“时髦的”；outdated“过时的”；ancient“古老的”。故选D。 14.  根据后文“I feel as though I have everything that I need.”可知，作者觉得拥有了他所需要的一切，所以是成功地建立了自己的家庭、事业和生计。故选C。 15.  根据后文“like coming back home”并结合选项可知，回到家应是感到自在。at ease“自在”；under pressure“在压力下”；in control“掌控”；in pain“痛苦”。故选A。 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.There are many positive effects of technology in our lifestyles. They include speed, access     (1)      information, communication, solving complex problems, and retailing. One significant effect     (2)      technology has caused is the advancement in travel. Thanks to technological advances in engines, airplanes that run faster than sound can now fly faster,     (3)      (mean) that it takes     (4)      (little) time to transport goods across the world. It makes trade between countries more manageable. Technology     (5)      (boost) economic growth across the board, and countries generate revenue through international trade. This leads to investment     (6)      (opportunity), better infrastructure,     (7)      skilled labor. One area in which we must give credit to technology for its development is the world of sport and, in particular, online sports. One great example is some websites that provide netizens with the opportunity to cheer for their favorite sports, thanks to     (8)      (technology) advancement and global Internet use. Technology has also helped in the generation of efficient power. The technology uses energy that can get harnessed from sound sources such as solar rays and wind currents. The energy produced reduces the dependency on fossil fuels initially     (9)      (use) to generate electricity. Fossil fuels have become exhausted in many regions     (10)      (global). (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            【答案】【小题1】 to 【小题2】 that/which 【小题3】 meaning 【小题4】 less 【小题5】 boosts 【小题6】 opportunities 【小题7】 and 【小题8】 technological 【小题9】 used 【小题10】 globally 【解析】1.  语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科技带来的生活方式的变化。 2. 略 3. 略 4. 略 5. 略 6. 略 7. 略 8. 略 9. 略 10. 略 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将于下周举行主题为“The Quality I Value Most”的英语演讲比赛，请你准备一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： (1)你的看法； (2)给出理由。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)格式已给出，不计总词数。 The Quality I Value Most Good morning, everyone! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention. 【答案】The Quality I Value Most Good morning, everyone! Qualities will determine what you can achieve. The quality I attach great importance to is the spirit of craftsmanship. From my perspective, the spirit of craftsmanship, which includes devoting ourselves to work, sharpening our skills and overcoming difficulties with perseverance, is the necessary and significant quality for us human beings. Take the clock restoration master, Wang Jin, for example. With skillful hands and a modest heart, he spent his whole life restoring clocks dating back to hundreds of years. The spirit of craftsmanship is what has helped a great number of achievement makers, and it is well worth possessing. Thank you for your attention. 【解析】【思路点拨】 略 【亮点词汇】 略 【高分句型】 略 【结构布局】 略 【拓展词汇】 略 【拓展句型】 略 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。     It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线) through thick evergreen forest.     I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn't with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.     What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event!     I quickly searched the crowd for the school's coach and asked him what had happened. "I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him," he explained uncomfortably. "I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide."     I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.     David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that's all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1:     We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ​​​​​​​Paragraph 2:     I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 【答案】We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me. I said gently and quietly, "No one can change your mind, except yourself. If you desire to challenge yourself, there is nothing to do with others' thoughts." He sat still and took a deep breath. "You have full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here, " I added with a sincere tone. Hearing my words, David turned to me. Trembling and with tears in his eyes, he expressed his firm determination to finish the cross-country run. His coach heard what David said and gave me a look—the kind that was more determined than anyone else's. I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race started. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for young children, not to mention a child with a heart disease. David insisted on running as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses, though he was tripped over within a few kilometers. It didn't take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. Classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. "Come on! You can make it! We are proud of you! " they shouted enthusiastically. To everyone's joy, he reached the final line and ranked 20th. Whether he won first place or not no longer mattered. It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. 【解析】【原文大意】 本文以赛跑为线索展开。作者是一名特殊教育教师，在大型越野赛跑那天，发现患有大脑疾病的大卫独自站在一旁。作者问其原因，他说准备放弃比赛。从教练口中得知，因为担心同学们会嘲笑大卫，所以教练想让大卫自己去决定是否参加赛跑故事。 【段落续写】 ①由第一段首句内容“我们挨着坐着，但大卫不愿看我一眼。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓励大卫继续完成比赛，大卫经过强烈的心理斗争，最终决定参加比赛。 ②由第二段首句内容“我看着大卫和其他选手一起走到起跑线上。”可知，第二段可描写大卫开始参赛，虽然中途遇到困难，仍然坚持到最后，完成比赛。 【续写线索】 劝大卫正视自己与挑战——鼓励他别在意他人看法——真诚提醒他已充分准备——大卫落泪表达坚定决心——他起跑参赛奔向终点——跌倒后又爬起继续奔跑——同学们出现为他加油——最终完赛展现非凡勇气 【词汇激活】 行动类： ①深呼吸：with a deep breath/breathe deeply ②坚持做：insisted on doing/stick to doing 情绪类： ①热情：enthusiastically/with great passion ②骄傲：be proud of/take pride in 【高分句式】 ①"You have full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here," I added with a sincere tone. （which引导的非限制性定语从句；why引导的限制性定语从句） ②It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. （it is...that...结构的强调句型；省略了to的不定式作宾补） 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026届高三全真模拟适应性考试 英语 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Visit his class in the afternoon. B. Change her visiting time. C. Take exams. 2.What is the woman going to do in the summer vacation? A. Travel around. B. Work as a volunteer. C. Do an engineering job. 3.​​​​​​​What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Susanˈs new classmates. B. Susanˈs new teachers. C. Susanˈs new lessons. 4.What does the woman suggest doing? A. Making a list of novels. B. Focusing on Dickens. C. Choosing a topic. 5.​​​​​​​Why doesnˈt the man want to fly? A. He wants to enjoy the scenery. B. He thinks itˈs dangerous. C. He likes taking the train. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What is the relationship between the man and Jim？ A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 7.What is the woman？ A. A film director. B. An art director. C. A magazine writer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What does the man think of horror movies? A. Exciting. B. Frightening. C. Boring. 9.What new hobby will the woman start? A. Skiing. B. Reading. C. Playing music. ​​​​​​​听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What does the man want to do after graduation? A. Work at a hotel. B. Become an engineer. C. Go on to graduate school. 11.What is the womanˈs major in the end? A. French. B. Management. C. Computer science. 12.How does the woman pay for college? A. She has a part-time job. B. She has received a scholarship. C. She gets money from her parents. ​​​​​​​听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13.Why did the speaker go to Britain? A. To go to university. B. To visit his friends. C. To have a holiday. 14.What do British students do nowadays? A. Do something special before entering a university. B. Go straight from school to university. C. Find a part-time job at university. 15.What do many university tutors think of gap year students? A. They can earn more money. B. They work harder at university. C. They engage in more volunteering work. 16.Which country is the most popular for gap year travel? A. India. B. Canada. C. Australia. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.What is the woman doing? A. Sharing her experience. B. Offering information. C. Making a plan. 18.What does the woman think of the Old City? A. It is well preserved. B. It is seriously damaged. C. It is interesting. 19.What does the woman think might impress the man? A. The church. B. The museum. C. The restaurant. 20.Why does the woman recommend the Barcelona Hotel? A. It is cheap. B. It looks modern. C. It lies near the Old City. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A     I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn't keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.     Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a famous baseball player, but at that time that dream was gone.     However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons (铁人两项) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY award (奖项) for Best Male Athlete With a Disability in 2009.     If you are in a bad situation and don't know what to do, now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality. 21.What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12? A. He ran a red light and got injured. B. He was seriously hurt in the accident. C. He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete. D. He decided to play baseball after the accident. 22.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Taking part in duathlons. B. Training himself in running. C. Competing in many extreme races. D. Completing the Ultraman. 23.Why does the author write the last paragraph? A. To show how dreams can come true. B. To explain why Running on Faith is popular. C. To recommend reading Running on Faith. D. To explore the way to be a good athlete. B Born and brought up in a small family in Kaliwal village in India, Veeranna Madiwalar had a childhood full of struggle. Even as his parents struggled to make ends meet, it was very difficult to pay his school fees. It was his uncle who supported his education. “He used to say that he saw a changemaker and artist in me, and he wanted me to complete my education,” he says. After receiving his master’s degree in English and Kannada, he moved back to his hometown because he wanted to make education better for future generations. “I worked for four years before being made the headmaster of a school in 2016,” he says, adding that the old and poor building and lack of infrastructure (基础设施) made him think of his own school’s state. Using his own money, he started small—he planted a few trees across the campus, and started repair work on the building. But he knew he could not fund the repair of the school alone and would need more help. So he used the power of social media (社交媒体) to raise money. “I started posting pictures of the school with my repairs on social media. Word spread and, surprisingly, many people came forward to help me,” he says. Today this school is a far cry from what it used to be—with colourful walls, lots of infrastructure, trees, a garden, and a library with picture books and audio-visual resources (视听资源) in English and Kannada. And the number of students has grown from 76 to 136. “The change is amazing,” says Suleman Sheikh, an official from the school. “It didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow journey, and everyone, even students, played a part in it. Today, the school stands proudly, and the students have a place they truly enjoy studying in.” 24.What led Veeranna to go back to Kaliwal village? A. The plan to complete his degree. B. The wish to improve local education. C. The post of headmaster at a school. D. The decision to change his old school’s state. 25.How did Veeranna solve the problem of shortage of funds? A. By planting trees by himself. B. By selling pictures to newspapers. C. By working part-time as a repairman. D. By turning to web-based communities. 26.What does the underlined part “a far cry” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Quite far. B. Completely different. C. Very similar. D. Obviously sad. 27.What does Suleman want to stress? A. Well begun is half done. B. More hands make light work. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. C In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机). The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2, 000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs (地画)”. The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line. The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes—for every 36 possible geoglyphs the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI. To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2, 600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new-found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals. The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events. 28.How were the Nazca geoglyphs created? A. By adding red rocks. B. By carving in the soil. C. By copying winding lines. D. By clearing rock surface layers. 29.Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2? A. To stress the efficiency of the new method. B. To show the drones’ imperfection. C. To argue for more funding. D. To prove AI’s accuracy. 30.What can be inferred about the process of discovering new geoglyphs? A. Drones were used for initial checks. B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions. C. AI identified all geoglyphs precisely. D. Satellites ignored some new geoglyphs. 31.What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for? A. Wildlife adoration. B. Desert decoration. C. Special occasions. D. Road signs. D Wouldnˈt it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language? In a recent Wall Street Journal article, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that, within ten years or so, we would be able to communicate with one another through small earpieces with built-in microphones. Thatˈs because technological progress is extremely fast. Itˈs only a matter of time. Such is the belief among certain parents that the technology is imminent and theyˈre wondering if their kids should learn a second language. Itˈs true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating “Noes Bueno dormir mucho” into “Itˈs not good to sleep too much”. Replacing a word with its equivalent（对等词）in the target language is actually the easy part of a translatorˈs job. But even this seems to be a difficult job for computers. Itˈs so hard for computers because translation doesnˈt—or shouldnˈt—involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, itˈs about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, people need to understand a lot of information all at once. Think about all the related clues that help us understand what someone is trying to say: volume, gesture, situations, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use. Therefore, we should doubt a machine that canˈt understand our world like we do. If people from different cultures can upset each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place. 32.What does the underlined word “imminent” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Ready. B. Confusing. C. Unpractical. D. Coming. 33.Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent? A. The real meaning of words can vary. B. Their data is not rich enough. C. Their accuracy needs big improvement. D. A manˈs soul hasnˈt been breathed in them. 34.What view does the author hold about translation? A. Proper translation can be difficult for computers. B. Slight differences donˈt matter in translation. C. Machines will translate our world properly. D. Cultures need more attention than words used. 35.What is the best title for the text? A. An Expertˈs Prediction. B. Travel without Headaches. C. The Pleasure of Translation. D. Will the Language Barrier Actually Fall? 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Music is an important part of many people’s lives. It can be an enjoyable way to relax or to express emotions.       (36)      Understanding how music stress works and what can bring it on can help individuals better manage it. Music stress is a term used to describe a feeling of tension, or unease that can arise from listening to or playing music. This can appear in different ways, ranging from physical reactions to mental disturbances. Music stress can be caused by many factors.       (37)       For instance, certain types of music can call forth an emotional response, such as nostalgia (怀旧) or sadness.        (38)       Likewise, certain kinds of noise-like music, which makes disharmonious sounds, can cause people to become overwhelmed (使不知所措). While this can be helpful for some special purposes, in some cases it can be difficult to handle and even add to stress. In addition to being caused by musical elements, music stress can also result from the psychological context where the music is heard or played. Take those who feel overwhelmed as an example.        (39)      Similarly, if someone takes listening to music as a way to escape current problems, the music can create a feeling of disappointment due to its failing to provide the desired effect.        (40)       Thus, the best way to prevent it is to ensure that the music being listened to or played is appropriate for one’s current mood and state of mind. Alternatively, if one is already feeling stressed, it may be better to focus on relaxation exercises or to take a break from music entirely. A. This can lead to increased stress levels. B. However, it may also lead to high stress levels. C. Music stress is caused by a specific type of music. D. And it can produce very specific types of reactions. E. Music may give them the feeling that they are not in control. F. Generally, music stress is determined by one’s mental state at the time. G. In some ways, music stress is similar to more general experiences of stress. 36.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 37.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 38.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 39.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 40.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Growing up in northern Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the plateaus (高原) of Sedona, I am biased (关心的) in my claim that my hometown is       (41)       to the most beautiful landscapes I once explored. No foreign landscapes had come close until I was invited to      (42)        Guizhou Province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. If someone had described how      (43)       Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it justice. There is no       (44)       for seeing with one’s own eyes. My father used to drag my brothers and I on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would     (45)       to catch the largest fish. I       (46)       sitting in a small boat, fishing pole in my       (47)       hands, mostly holding my bored tongue. On my trip to Guizhou I had the chance to go       (48)       on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, listening to the spaces between silence and       (49)       the surrounding mountains. During my trip in Xingyi, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes (染料)      (50)      from local plants to make clothing and blankets. Local elders still practice weaving and       (51)       that tradition to their grandchildren. My mother loved to       (52)       our home with paintings, jewelry and pottery. The designs, lasting several centuries, were       (53)      , and carried wisdom within them. I’ve       (54)      to build myself a family, a career, and a livelihood. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt       (55)       like coming back home. 41.A. key B. home C. inhabitant D. residence 42.A. explore B. seek C. tell D. introduce 43.A. beautiful B. successful C. crowded D. poor 44.A. time B. room C. desire D. substitute 45.A. compete B. fight C. pretend D. refuse 46.A. restarted B. readjusted C. recalled D. rethought 47.A. nervous B. impatient C. excited D. frightened 48.A. boating B. walking C. hiking D. climbing 49.A. feasting on B. taking up C. getting on D. writing down 50.A. bought B. purchased C. produced D. chosen 51.A. maintain B. break C. establish D. abandon 52.A. crowd B. decorate C. fill D. furnish 53.A. laborious B. stylish C. outdated D. ancient 54.A. failed B. refused C. managed D. attempted 55.A. at ease B. under pressure C. in control D. in pain 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 56.There are many positive effects of technology in our lifestyles. They include speed, access     (1)      information, communication, solving complex problems, and retailing. One significant effect     (2)      technology has caused is the advancement in travel. Thanks to technological advances in engines, airplanes that run faster than sound can now fly faster,     (3)      (mean) that it takes     (4)      (little) time to transport goods across the world. It makes trade between countries more manageable. Technology     (5)      (boost) economic growth across the board, and countries generate revenue through international trade. This leads to investment     (6)      (opportunity), better infrastructure,     (7)      skilled labor. One area in which we must give credit to technology for its development is the world of sport and, in particular, online sports. One great example is some websites that provide netizens with the opportunity to cheer for their favorite sports, thanks to     (8)      (technology) advancement and global Internet use. Technology has also helped in the generation of efficient power. The technology uses energy that can get harnessed from sound sources such as solar rays and wind currents. The energy produced reduces the dependency on fossil fuels initially     (9)      (use) to generate electricity. Fossil fuels have become exhausted in many regions     (10)      (global). (1)            (2)            (3)            (4)            (5)            (6)            (7)            (8)            (9)            (10)            六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 57.假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将于下周举行主题为“The Quality I Value Most”的英语演讲比赛，请你准备一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： (1)你的看法； (2)给出理由。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)格式已给出，不计总词数。 The Quality I Value Most Good morning, everyone! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your attention. 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 58.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。     It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线) through thick evergreen forest.     I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn't with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.     What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event!     I quickly searched the crowd for the school's coach and asked him what had happened. "I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him," he explained uncomfortably. "I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide."     I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.     David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that's all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1:     We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ​​​​​​​Paragraph 2:     I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $