2026年高三英语秋季开学学情自测卷02（上海专用）

**基本信息** 聚焦时代热点与学科核心素养，分层考查语言运用能力。听力贴近生活情境，阅读涵盖健康科学、数字文化等主题，写作综合检测信息整合与实际沟通能力，适配高三开学学情诊断需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/25分|日常交际、信息获取|短对话至长对话梯度设计，话题涉及动物保护、航班育儿等真实场景| |语法词汇|20题/20分|时态、非谓语、词汇辨析|以咖啡与帕金森病研究为语篇，考查语法应用与学术词汇| |阅读理解|30题/50分|完形填空、七选五、细节推断|含Z世代数字怀旧、社交媒体阅读习惯等社会热点，培养批判性思维| |写作|4题/45分|概要写作、翻译、应用文|概要写作整合音乐与阅读能力研究，应用文模拟社团资金申请，提升实际语言运用能力|

Test five section a directions. In section a, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, the question will be asked about what was said, the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once after you hear a conversation and the question about IT, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. One, we'll have another good harvest this year. surely. Let's get everything ready for the getting in of the . crops question. Who are the speakers? Too, excuse me, can you give me a change for a dollar? I'm sorry, i'm not allowed to give change without a purchase. If you go across the street, you'll find a change machine in front of that bookstore. Then where does the woman suggest the man get the change? Three, has your little sister bought her books yet? SHE bought her history book, but the japanese in english textbooks were sold out. Question, which book has the man's sister got? For have you seen mr. Taylor? He is usually here by nine o'clock. He said he was coming at nine thirty today, but it's already ten o'clock. Question, what time does mr. Taylor usually come? Five, suppose the company offered you a pay rise of fifty percent. Would you be so determined to leave and look for a job elsewhere? Yes, I ve set my mind on IT. I'd like to find a job that can fully show my ability. Question, why has the man decided to leave the company? Six, would you join us for a picnic or are going to the seaside for the weekend? Well, my friend jack is coming to visit, but thanks anyway for the invitation question. What will the man probably do this weekend? Seven, the children next room is loud. You caught that loud, then you should have heard the noise they made yesterday. Question, what does the woman mean? Aid Richard IT said that last week's math exam was quite . difficult. Yes, IT was. And I thought I would have failed. But in fact, I got the third highest score . in the class question. How did the man perform in the exam? Nine, could you do me a favour and type this report . for James? For James should say that the last thing in the . world for me to do now question, what does the man mean? Ten, have you heard about the building of the new theatre? Of course I have. With so many trees cut down, haven't they ever thought about the natural Price? The center . has cost question, what's the man's attitude toward the new theatre? Section b directions in section b, you will hear several longer conversations and short passages, and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversations and the passages. The conversations and the passages will be read twice, but the s will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions eleven through thirteen are based on the following passage. Would you like to adopt an animal? Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. Brook fiel zoo near chicago have given people a chance to adopt animals that live in the zoo. Any person can adopt the zoo animal by paying for IT all of its food. For one year. One of the animals that needed parents was a Young tiger named shorty. The people at the zoo said that he would cost about eight thousand U. S. Dollars a year for the food for shorty. Not many boys and girls have eight thousand us. Dollars to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for short his food. Many of the children sent in money which they had earned. Some children sent in only a quarter because that was all the money they had. Other children send in more money than . that since so many . people sent money to the zoo to help pay for shorties food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants shortly. Surely must be a happy tiger to know he has so many adopted parents. Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. IT will really be exciting for those children to go to brookfield zoo to visit their adopted tiger. shorty. Now, listen again, please. Would you like to adopt an animal? Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. Brookfield zoo near chicago have given people the chance to adopt animals that live in the zoo. Any person can adopt a zoo animal by paying for IT all of its food for one year. One of the animals that needed parents was a Young tiger named shorty. The people at the zoo said that he would cost about eight thousand U. S. Dollars a year for the food for shorty. Not many boys and girls have eight thousand us. Dollars to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for short his food. Many of the children sent in money which they had earned. Some children sent in only a quarter because that was all the money they had. Other children sent in more money than that, since so many people send money to the zoo to help pay for shortage food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants shortly. Surely must be a happy tiger to know he has so many adopted parents. Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. IT will really be exciting for those children to go to brookfield zoo to visit their adopted tiger. shorty. Questions eleven, who is shorty? Twelve, why do several hundred people give money to the zoo to help shortly? Thirteen, what can you infer from the passage? Questions fourteen to sixteen are based on the following passage. As flying long distances becomes ever more common, lang flies with Young children are something parents have to deal with. More often, flights can be unbearable because of the kids, and you might be puzzled at why they should make so much trouble. However, never forget how uncomfortable a long distance flight itself might be to a person, especially little children. The first most important tip for parents with kids is to book early and let the airline know that you will have Young children with you. Chances are they will give you seats in a row, which means the kids have a place to play, rest and even sleep. And when your children lose their cool and you're not able to deal well with the situation, the best way to turn to ask off for help, don't forget that they are far more experience than ordinary people to deal with tough passengers, because they have received special training in the field, therefore, never fail to embarrass to accept their help. Now listen again, please. As flying lang distances becomes ever more common, longlegs with Young children are something parents have to deal with more often. Flights can be unbearable because of the kids, and you might be puzzled at why they should make so much trouble. However, never forget how uncomfortable a long distance flight itself might be to a person, especially little children. The first most important tip for parents with kids is to book early and let the airline know that you will have Young children with you. Chances are they will give you seats in a row, which means the kids have a place to play, rest and even sleep. And when your children lose their cool and you're not able to deal well with the situation, the best way to turn to ask us for help don't forget that they are far more experience than ordinary people to deal with tough passengers because they have received special training in the field, therefore, never fail to embarrass to accept their . help questions. Fourteen, why could kids be so troublesome on long flights? Fifteen, what is the most important thing for parents travelling with kids? Sixteen, which one of the statements is true according to the passage? Blank, seventeen through twenty are based on the following conversation. Has anyone seen my calculator? Well, I haven't. What's the matter? I can't find IT anywhere. When did you last have . IT yesterday afternoon? You're sure. Didn't I see you with IT this afternoon when your friend Robert was here? Oh yes. Now I remember he said he wanted to borrow IT for a while. He said just a while, but I never intended him to keep . IT so long. You don't, do you? Of course I do. Why do you think i'm looking for IT? I've told Robert to buy one himself instead of always using mine. Calculators are so cheap. Now why not ring robot top and tell him you want your calculator back? Not at this time of night. Well, then you'll have to do without IT until tomorrow. Now listen again, please. Has anyone seen my calculator? Well. I haven't. What's the matter? I can't find IT anywhere. When did you last have that yesterday afternoon? Are you sure? Didn't I see you with IT this afternoon when your friend Robert was here? Oh yes. Now I remember he said he wanted to borrow IT for a while. He said just a while, but I never intended him to keep IT so long. You don't need you now, do you? Of course I do. Why do you think i'm looking for IT? I told Robert to buy one himself instead of always using mine. Calculators are so cheap. Now, why not ring robot top and tell him you want your calculator back? Not at this time of night. Well. then you'll have to do without IT until tomorrow. Questions seventeen, what is the man doing now? Eighteen, where is the calculator? Nineteen, which is right according to the passage. Twenty, what does the man think about calculators? 2026年秋季高三开学学情自测卷 英语·答题卡 姓名： 准考证号 缺考标记 注意事项 生禁止填棕缺考标 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚。 只能由监考 填涂样例 2.请将准考证条码粘贴在右侧的条码粘贴处]的方框内。 正确■ 错误 I√][x 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑 色字迹的签字笔填号，字体整。 1-A][B][C][D 2.[A][B][C][D] 3.[A][B][C][D] 4.[A][B][C][D] 5.[A][B][C][D] 6.[A][B][C][D] 7.[A][B][C][D] 8.[A][B][C][D] 9[A][B][C][D] 10.[A][B][C][Dj 11.[A[B][C][D] 12.[A][B][C][D] 13.A1[B1[C1[D1 14.[A][B][C][D] 15.[A][B][C][D] 16.[A][B][C][D] 17.[A][B][C][D] 18.[A][B][C][D] 19.[A][B][C][D] 20.[A][B][C][D] 31.[AJ[B][c][D][E1F][GJ[H][I1[J][K] 32.[AJ[B][c][D][E1[F][G】[H1[I][J1[K1 33.[AJ[B][c][D][E][F][G1[H][I][J][K] 34.[AJ[B][c][D][E1[F][G][H1[I1[J][K1 35.A][B][c][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 36.AJ[B][c][D][E1[F][G1[H1[I][J1[K1 37.A][B[c][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 38.AJ[B][c][D]【E][F]IG1[H1II][J][K] 39.A][B][c][D][E1[F][G1[H1[I][J][K1 4o.[AJ[B][c][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 41.[A][B][c][D] 42.[A][B][C][D] 43.[A][B][c][D] 44.[A][B][c][D] 45.[A][B][C][D] 46.[A][B][c][D] 47[A][B][c][D1 48.[A][B][C][D1 49.[A][B][c][D] 50.[A][B][C][D] 51.[A][B][c][D] 52.[A][B][c][D] 53.[A][B][C][D] 54.[A][B][C][D] 55.A][B][c][D] 47.A][B][c][D] 56.[A][B][c][D] 57.[A][B][c][D] 58.[A][B][C][D] 59.[A][B][c][D] 60.A][B][C][D] 61.[A][B][c][D] 62.[A][B][c][D] 63.[A][B][c][DJ 64.[A][B][C][D] 65.IA1rB1「c1ID1 66.[A1TBITCITD1 A1e1c1o1【E1IF可 68.A][B][C][D][E] 「△1R1rc1「n1F1「F1 70r AlrR1rc1rn1r F 1 II.Grammar and Vocabulary SectionA 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. IV.Summary Writing (Suninarize the main idea and the main point(s)ofthe passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible. V.Translation (Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72. 73. 74 75. Ⅵ.Guided Writing Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.) ■ ■ ■ 关注有礼 学科网中小学资源库 扫码关注 可免费领取180套PPT教学模版 ◇海量教育资源一触即达 ◇新鲜活动资讯即时上线 ■ 2026年秋季高三开学学情自测卷02 参考答案 听力部分 1-5 B D C A B 6-10 B D B C C 11-13 B D A 14-16 D C D 17-20 D B D C 语法填空 21．across/over 22．those 23．to find 24．being diagnosed 25．While/Although/Though 26．that 27．may/might 28．appears 29．what 30．fostering 选词填空 31．G 32．C 33．A 34．I 35．K 36．D 37．B 38．H 39．E 40．J 完形填空 41．C 42．B 43．A 44．C 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．B 49．A 50．B 51．D 52．A 53．B 54．B 55．A 阅读理解 56．C 57．B 58．C 59．A 60．A 61．C 62．D 63．B 64．B 65．C 66．B 六选四 67．D 68．A 69．C 70．E 概要写作 【71】    It was unclear how musical training improves early reading. A study of 57 children found the instrument learners outperformed non-musical peers in phonological awareness and reading skills. Brain scans showed lower left-brain language-center activity in instrument learners who still scored higher in reading, suggesting adult-like language processing. Experts say music training also promotes right brain specialization. 汉译英 【72】When was the last time something important slipped your mind? 【73】The application of this mini program in the library is credited to the students who are dedicated to scientific research and development. 【74】This woodworking workshop hidden in the downtown, where the atmosphere is simple and pure, allows enthusiasts to create by hand and feel the beauty of craftsmanship. 【75】Having gone through/ weathered centuries of trials/ wind and rain, this ancient bridge not only connects/ serves as a vital link between the two riverbanks, bringing convenience to the surrounding communities, but also serves as a silent witness to/ silently witnesses the town’s historical transformative changes/ great historical changes and the development of times. 写作 【参考范文】 【76】Dear school leaders, I am Li Ming, president of the Science and Technology Club. I am writing to apply for financial sponsorship from our school. Our club consists of more than seventy members. We arrange rich and meaningful activities every month, such as robot production, science lectures and creative invention competitions. These activities not only enrich students’ spare time, but also cultivate their practical ability and innovative thinking. At present, our club is short of funds. We cannot afford experimental materials, electronic accessories and necessary equipment. Lack of supplies makes it hard for us to carry out activities smoothly. If we get the fund support, we will hold more splendid tech events and attract more students to explore scientific knowledge. We promise to make greater progress and live up to the school’s expectation. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2026年秋季高三开学学情自测卷 英语·答题卡 姓名： 准考证号 缺考标记 注意事项 考生禁止填涂缺考标 1.答题前，考生先将自已的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚 记只能由监 责用黑色字迹的签 2.请将准考证条码粘贴在右侧的条码粘贴处]的方框内。 正确 3.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂：非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色 字迹的签字笔填写，字体工整。 1.[A][B][C][D] 2.[A][B][c][D] 3.[A][B][C][D] 4A][B][c][D] 5.[A][B][C][D] 6.[A][B][c][D] 7.[A][B][C][D] 8.IA][B][C][D] 9[A][B][c][D] 1oA][B][C][D] 11.[A][B][c][D] 12.A][B][C][D] 13.A][B][c][D] 14.A][B][c][D] 15.[A][B][C][D] 16.[A][B][C][D] 17.[A][B]J[C][D] 18.[A][B][c][D] 19.IA][B][C][D] 2o.IA][B][C][D] 31.AJLBJLCJLDJLEJLFJLGJLHJLIJLJ小LK」 32.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 33.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 34.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 35.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 36.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 37.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 38.[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 39.[AJ[B][c][D][E][FJ[G1[H][II[J][K] 4o.[A][B][c][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K] 41.A][B][C][D] 42.IA][B][c][D] 43.[A][B][C][D] 44.A][B][c][D] 45.fA][B][c][D] 46.[A][B][C1[D] 47.LA][B][c][D] 48.[A][B][C][D] 49.[A][B][C][D] 50.A][B][c][D] 51.A][B][c][D] 52.[A][B][c][D] 53A][B][C][D] 54.[AJ[B][c][D] 55.[A][B][c][D] 56.[A][B][c][D] 57.[A][B][c][D] 58.[A][B][c][D] 59.[A][B][c][D] 60.A][B][C][D] 61.LA][B][C][D] 62.[A][B][C][D] 63[A][B][C][D] 64.A][B][c][D] 65.TAIrBITCITD1 66.TAIrBITCITD1 67.[A][B][c][D][E][F] 68.[A][B][c][D][E][F] 69.[A][B][c][D][E][F] 70.IAJ[B][c][D][E][F] ■■■■■■ II.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. IV.Summary Writing (Sunuarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible.) V.Translation (Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72. 73. 74 75. 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The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Librarians. B. Farmers. C. Officials. D. Assistants. 2. A. At the department store. B. From the other customers. C. At the information center. D. From a change machine. 3. A. An English textbook. B. A Japanese textbook. C. A history book. D. A chemistry book. 4. A. 9:00. B. 9:30. C. 10:00. D. 10:30. 5. A. Because he is not well paid for his work. B. Because the job is challenging enough. C. Because he can’t concentrate on his work. D. Because he lives far away from his company. 6. A. He will go for the picnic. B. He will receive a friend. C. He will go to visit Jack. D. He will stay at home and do nothing. 7. A.It’s not the children making the noise. B. The children used to be quiet. C. The children are very quiet. D. The children were noisier yesterday. 8. A. He failed the exam again. B. He did very well in the exam. C.He narrowly passed the exam. D. He got the highest mark in the exam. 9. A. He is pleased to do the task for James. B. He is too busy to do it now. C. He doesn’t want to type the report out. D. He doesn’t know how to type it. 10. A. It cost too much money. B. It will bring huge profit. C. It does harm to the environment. D. He knew nothing about the construction. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following recording. 11. A. A wild animal. B. A tiger in need of adoption. C. A tiger without children. D. An adopted child. 12. A. Because the zoo wants them to do so. B. Because people don’t love Shorty enough. C. Because people don’t want to spend too much money on Shorty. D. Because Shorty’s food is too expensive for one person to afford. 13. A. Many people are kind to animals. B. Animals in the zoo don’t have enough food to eat. C. Children love animals better than adults do. D. Many zoos are too poor to feed their animals. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following recording. 14. A. Because they are ignored by their parents. B. Because they are always troublesome. C. Because they are encouraged to do so. D. Because they feel uncomfortable about long flights. 15. A. To stop worrying for their kids. B. To find companions for their kids on the plane. C. To book the flight earlier in advance. D. To encourage kids to sleep during the flight. 16. A. Never forget how comfortable a long-distance flight itself might be to a person. B. People feel too embarrassed to accept the help from the staff. C. When children feel excited, the best way is to turn to air staff for help. D. Air staff should have many ways to deal with various passengers. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. He is going to the store. B. He is going to see the woman. C. He is going to see Robert. D. He is looking for his calculator. 18. A. The man has lost it. B. Robert has borrowed it. C. The woman has found it. D. Robert will buy one for the man. 19. A. The woman never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. B. The man never intended the woman to keep the calculator so long. C. Robert never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. D. The man never intended Robert to keep the calculator so long. 20. A. They are too expensive that he can’t afford it. B. They are cheap enough to buy some for himself. C. They are not so expensive that he can buy one for himself. D. They are not so cheap that he will save money to buy one. II.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Drinking coffee may help protect against Parkinson’s We know that what we eat and drink has a significant impact on our health, and a new study has found another connection between drinking coffee and a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Looking at data collected on 184,024 individuals, 21 an average of 13 years, the international team of researchers behind the study found that coffee consumers had a lower risk of getting Parkinson’s than 22 not drinking coffee at all. “This study demonstrated an inverse association of caffeinated coffee consumption with the risk of Parkinson’s disease in one of the largest longitudinal cohorts worldwide with more than 20 years of follow-up,” with the researchers in their published paper. This isn’t the first study 23 (find) a link between coffee and Parkinson’s, but it goes further than previous research in the way it looks at biomarkers of caffeine intake years ahead of Parkinson’s disease 24 (diagnosed). The top 25 percent of coffee drinkers were found to be 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s, compared to non-drinkers. 25 the association still persisted when factors such as smoking and drinking were accounted for, it’s still not enough to prove direct cause and effect. However, there does seem to be something about caffeine and its ingredients 26 is protecting people’s brains. Based on previous research, it’s thought that the way caffeine keeps dopamine flowing in the brain 27 be the reason for these effects. In this work, we have shown how these effects, Parkinson’s in the brain is characterized by a reduction in dopamine, due to a loss of nerve cells in which cells are subsumed into: Considering the way that caffeine hits our neurons, it’s perhaps not surprising that there 28 (appear) to be a relationship with neurodegenerative diseases. However, as we’re still not sure how exactly Parkinson’s gets started in the brain, it’s difficult to be sure. The important work of figuring out what triggers Parkinson’s, what might affect our risk of getting the disease, and 29 the approach is, goes on. Coffee is the most widely-consumed psychoactive beverage in the world. Unraveling the biological mechanism of caffeine on Parkinson’s disease not only carries important public health implications but also enhances our understanding of Parkinson’s disease etiology, 30 (foster) potential prevention strategies. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．signal     B．ranging     C． features     D．subjective     E. shifts      F. underwent G. dramatically    H. remarkable   I. relatively    J. practiced       K. conditions Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel? Do you feel energized when you see red? Does the color blue make you feel calm? Artists and designers have long believed that color can 31 affect moods, feelings, and emotions. “Colors, like 32 , follow the changes of the emotions,” the artist Pablo Picasso once said. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to 33 action, influence mood, and even affect physiological (生理的) reactions. Certain colors have been associated with physiological changes, including increased blood pressure and eye tiredness. Color psychology is the study of how different colors affect human mood and behavior. The scientific exploration of color psychology is 34 new, but people have long been interested in the nature and impact of color. In ancient cultures, colors were often used to treat different 35 , or even for a certain spiritual practice. Why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? While perceptions of color are somewhat 36 , some color effects have universal meanings. For example, colors in the red area of the color spectrum (光谱), are known as warm colors. These warm colors bring about emotions 37 from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger. “It is 38 how colors can profoundly shape our mood and modulate our behavior,” observes Dr. Rachel Goldman. “Consider the way in which wearing garments of varying colors can alter your emotional state.” Perhaps the next time you are feeling energetic, think about this and see if your mood 39 by wearing a different color."   Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, 40 chromotherapy, or the use of colors to cure. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy. A 2020 study suggested that chromotherapy may be an effective way to help reduce feelings of post-traumatic (创伤后) stress in intensive care unit nurses. III.Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them 41 grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is not just an old person’s concern. According to a 2023 survey, seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Sixty percent of Gen Z adults said that they wished they could return to the predigital era, a time that largely 42 their own lives. Consumer trends also demonstrate the historical nostalgia (怀旧). The oft-noted increase in sales of vinyl records, CDs, 43 books and board games is driven only in part by older adults looking to 44 their youth. Young people who grew up on digital entertainments are also a major force behind this revitalization. Is Gen Z really in the grip of historical nostalgia — and if so, is that a good or bad thing? Nostalgia gets a bad rap. It is often characterized as an unproductive 45 with an idealized past, one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future. In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people 46 in the present and build a better future. 47 , nostalgia is, counterintuitively, a future-oriented endeavor. We draw on it to resolve our dissatisfactions in the present and to 48 with hope and determination. Yes, nostalgia can be indulged. But for most people, most of the time, it is a stabilizing and 49 force. Given Gen Z’s 50 about their relationships with the digital technologies that have saturated their lives, perhaps they are 51 mining the past to enrich their present lives — especially by fostering a greater appreciation for 52 living. This is how they reap the benefits of the pre-internet world. For example, the practice of listening to an entire vinyl record is a valuable exercise in 53 focus, since you can’t click on a YouTube video halfway through. Even something as simple as a board game night with friends may help them feel more comfortable and confident in professional social settings. There is no reason to think that members of Gen Z are turning against modern technology. By many metrics, they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations. But progress always involves 54 . Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing. With the rise of artificial intelligence, all eyes are on the future. But it is worth looking to the past, as Gen Z appears to be doing, to 55 the future we actually want. 41．A．basically B．effectively C．insufficiently D．desperately 42．A．defines B．predates C．follows D．influences 43．A．physical B．electronic C．second-hand D．classic 44．A．reserve B．recover C．revisit D．rewrite 45．A．interaction B．comparison C．obsession D．familiarity 46．A．survive B．thrive C．remain D．resign 47．A．What’s more B．On the other hand C．In contrast D．In other words 48．A．look out B．move forward C．stand still D．come back 49．A．energizing B．entertaining C．healing D．emerging 50．A．curiosity B．worry C．doubt D．guilt 51．A．inefficiently B．passively C．coincidently D．productively 52．A．offline B．social C．traditional D．digital 53．A．divided B．sustained C．sharpened D．damaged 54．A．trial and error B．reaction and revision C．dreams and hope D．flight and fight 55．A．reveal B．convince C．neglect D．resolve Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A When I was a young girl, a retired hairdresser who lived opposite us would come to do my mum’s hair once a week. My mum would sit under the hairdryer and the hairdresser would talk and talk. I would sit in the dining room while observing how, so often, neither woman really listened to the other. My mother would wait for gaps in the conversation so she could say, “Exactly,” and then launch into her own, often unrelated, stories. Over many meals in my teens, I would watch as family members interrupted conversations, sending the chat on a detour that became all about them. As a child, I lacked the words to explain the way I felt. It was only when I was appointed The Guardian’s agony aunt in 2008 that I realized I still had a lot to learn. As part of the process of replying to readers’ letters, I would invite experts to work with me. I was greedy for their insights into human behavior and soon learned that the basis of every problem I received was communication in some form. Listening, I discovered, wasn’t just about asking good questions or not interrupting. It was about really hearing what the other person was saying, and WHY they were saying it. Sometimes, this means looking for what’s not said, and which words are used to mask emotions that are hard to acknowledge. The psychotherapist I’ve spoken to most often for my columns is Chris Mills. He taught me that allowing a tiny silence after someone has spoken can enable their words to say a bit more. Try it: resist saying something immediately after someone has stopped speaking. But listening is not about remaining silent. If it goes on too long, silence can make things awkward. The mistake many people make is filling the silence with their own stories. Offering up the, “Oh, that happened to me, too” stories seems empathetic, and they do have their place if they are short, reinforcing the point your companion was making. But doing this without thought is called “shifting” because you end up hijacking the conversation and turning the focus on to yourself. When you do this, the other person can feel shut down. Instead, try supporting them, using responses such as, “How did that make you feel?” or “What a lot you have on your shoulders!” I used to think that simple responses such as these were not all that important until one day, after I have complained to my cousin about an especially stressful day, he simply responded with two words: “I understand.” I felt seen, heard and understood. Ever since then, I’ve never forgotten the power of short answers. So has more than a decade of answering your questions and consulting the very best experts made me an excellent listener? Nope. But I do really try. Listening is a skill that all of us could do with a little sharpening. 56．As the retired hairdresser talked while doing her hair, the author’s mum listened ________. A．attentively B．eagerly C．impatiently D．impolitely 57．Before the author became an agony aunt, she thought good listening was just about ________. A．resisting the temptation of giving immediate response B．letting the other person do the talking and asking good questions C．filling the silence by offering short and empathetic response D．shifting the focus and suggesting lists of what they should do 58．The underlined word hijacking in paragraph 6 means ________. A．taking in B．taking on C．taking over D．taking back 59．We can learn from the article that now, the author ________. 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If you did not find the answer to your volunteer question, please email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. 60．Each of the following statements correctly describes one of the four volunteer positions EXCEPT: A．A Blood Transportation Specialist handles both the collection and distribution of donated blood. B．A Blood Donor Ambassador plays a key role in maintaining long-term donor engagement by ensuring a positive experience. C．A Disaster Action Team (DAT) member must complete training before being called into service. D．A Shelter Volunteer provides displaced individuals with basic necessities and connects them to additional services. 61．Suppose you see a disaster on the news and feel the urge to help immediately. What should you do? A．Travel to the disaster site and offer assistance B．Call the Red Cross and ask for an emergency assignment C．Apply to be a disaster responder and wait for training D．Donate blood instead, since volunteers are not needed in disaster areas 62．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．If a former Red Cross volunteer decides to contribute again, he/ she should submit a new application through Volunteer Connection as if they were a first-time volunteer. B．If a new Red Cross volunteer is having trouble accessing the Volunteer Connection website due to a login error, he/ she should email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. C．If a large corporate group wants to volunteer for the Red Cross in a structured way, they should call the IT Service Desk for guidance on group sign-ups. D．If an applicant submits their volunteer application but does not receive a response within a reasonable time, he/she should reach out to their local Red Cross chapter for updates. C How Social Media Is Rewiring Our Reading Habits A decade ago, the typical person’s daily reading consisted of a morning newspaper, perhaps a chapter of a novel before bed, and various work-related documents in between. Today, that same person likely consumes tens of thousands of words per day — but in radically different forms: tweets, captions, notifications, headlines, and endless scrolls of short-form content. We are, by some measures, reading more than ever. But the question increasingly being asked by educators, psychologists, and neuroscientists is whether we are reading differently — and whether that difference matters. The evidence suggests it does. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have used brain imaging to compare the neural activity of people reading a novel versus those scrolling through social media feeds. Deep reading of narrative text activated brain regions associated with language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning. In contrast, skimming through social media primarily engaged areas linked to visual processing and rapid decision-making — the brain’s “scan and switch” mode. Maryanne Wolf, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCLA and author of “Reader, Come Home,” argues that the brain’s reading circuits are not fixed but plastic, shaped by the type of reading we practice. “We are training our brains to skim, to bounce from one piece of information to the next without ever diving deep,” she warns. “And the neural pathways for deep reading, if not regularly exercised, begin to weaken — just like an underused muscle.” The consequences extend beyond individual cognition. Long-form reading cultivates patience, the ability to follow complex arguments, and the capacity to inhabit perspectives different from one’s own — all qualities essential to a functioning democratic society. When citizens lose the habit of sustained, critical engagement with text, they may become more susceptible to misinformation and less capable of nuanced political reasoning. The solution, most experts agree, is not to abandon digital media but to cultivate a balanced reading diet. Just as nutritionists recommend a variety of foods for physical health, cognitive scientists increasingly advocate for a mix of reading modes: fast and slow, digital and print, skimming and deep diving. “The goal,” Wolf says, “is to develop a biliterate brain — one that can adapt its reading style to the demands of the task, moving fluidly between the rapid scanning suited to a news feed and the deep immersion required by a complex novel.” Whether our education systems and cultural habits can support this dual literacy remains an open and urgent question. 63．According to the UCLA brain imaging research, deep reading of narrative text primarily activates brain regions associated with ________. A．visual processing and rapid decision-making B．language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning C．motor coordination and physical movement D．short-term memory and pattern recognition 64．Maryanne Wolf compares the neural pathways for deep reading to ________. A．a computer processor that can be upgraded B．a muscle that weakens if not exercised C．a river that changes course over time D．a library that expands with each new book 65．What societal concern does the author raise about declining deep reading habits? A．People may spend more money on digital devices. B．Bookstores and libraries may eventually close down. C．Citizens may become more vulnerable to misinformation. D．Social media companies may gain too much political influence. 66．What does Wolf mean by a “biliterate brain”? A．A brain that can read in two different languages equally well. B．A brain capable of switching between skimming and deep reading as needed. C．A brain that prefers digital text over printed materials. D．A brain that can process information faster than the average reader. Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. “There’s no denying crows are smart. They can remember where food has been hidden, recognize faces and craft tools.” And, according to a new paper in Scientific Reports, some crows can even make those tools from memory. This skill may point to these clever corvids having a sort of culture of their own. Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge, worked specifically with New Caledonian crows. 67 But experts haven’t been able to make sure where the crows pick up their skills. A bird in one area can construct the same tool as another bird miles away — but there’s no evidence bird one watched bird two build the gadget in order to copy it. And New Caledonian crows don’t really have a language, either. 68 Jelbert and her team had a hunch (预感) that it was because the birds were building based on the memory of tools they’d seen. To test this, the group trained eight crows to place pieces of paper into a pseudo-vending machine (really just a wooden box) to get a treat. 69 Once they learned which sizes were rewarded, Jelbert and her team then gave the feathered participants large cards; the birds could fashion these into the coin sizes they’d picked up on earlier. Importantly, the crows didn’t get any sort of template when they were working with the big cards. And the birds snipped them into pieces that were similar in size to the coins they’d learned would get them treats. Given the lack of a template to copy, it seems the crows were able to construct mental images of the coins and use it to replicate a tool. 70 These birds can see something and not just build it from memory, but potentially make improvements in their designs. “Most importantly,” the authors say in the study, “an improvement made by a crow during its lifetime could become part of the template learnt by subsequent generations, leading to an increase in tool complexity over time.” And this progression is a key component of cultural progression. A．So if they’re not building by imitation or carrying out instructions, how is this knowledge getting passed around? B．Crafting tool is a kind of culture, which can be passed down from generation to generation by crows. C．However, the crows only got treats when they popped in a paper “coin” of a certain size. D．These birds, native to the islands of New Caledonia east of Australia, are known for their ability to craft tools. E．Seeing this in action is important because it supports the idea that New Caledonian crows are capable of building — at least when it comes to crafting tools. F．Jelbert and her team then gave the crows paper to let them cut into proper size. IV. Summary Writing 71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Music is instrumental in learning how to read Learning to play an instrument seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear. To find out more, Maria Garcia de-Soria and her colleagues studied 57 children, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practicing for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. They found that children who were learning an instrument outperformed the others on tests of phonological (语音的) awareness. This is the ability to recognize and use the sounds that comprise words. They also showed better reading skills. In another part of the experiment, the researchers used brain scan to record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain was correlated with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language. “Adults tend to use both sides of their brain to process music and speech, and sometimes they rely more on the right side. The musically trained children seem to have a more adult-like tracking of speech,” says Garcia-de-Soria. “The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is consistent with the broader literature,” says Alice Mado Proverbio. However, music training can also lead to specialization in the right hemisphere of the brain, fostering faster reading, she says. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．你上次忘记重要的事，是什么时候了？(slip) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 73．这个小程序在图书馆的应用要归功于那个致力于搞科学研发的学生。（credit） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 74．这家藏于市井的木工坊，氛围质朴纯粹，爱好者可亲手创作，感受匠心之美。（where）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 75．这座古桥历经数百年风雨，不仅连通两岸，便利四方居民，更是小镇历史变迁与时代发展的无声见证者。(serve) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ V. 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At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Librarians. B. Farmers. C. Officials. D. Assistants. 2. A. At the department store. B. From the other customers. C. At the information center. D. From a change machine. 3. A. An English textbook. B. A Japanese textbook. C. A history book. D. A chemistry book. 4. A. 9:00. B. 9:30. C. 10:00. D. 10:30. 5. A. Because he is not well paid for his work. B. Because the job is challenging enough. C. Because he can’t concentrate on his work. D. Because he lives far away from his company. 6. A. He will go for the picnic. B. He will receive a friend. C. He will go to visit Jack. D. He will stay at home and do nothing. 7. A.It’s not the children making the noise. B. The children used to be quiet. C. The children are very quiet. D. The children were noisier yesterday. 8. A. He failed the exam again. B. He did very well in the exam. C.He narrowly passed the exam. D. He got the highest mark in the exam. 9. A. He is pleased to do the task for James. B. He is too busy to do it now. C. He doesn’t want to type the report out. D. He doesn’t know how to type it. 10. A. It cost too much money. B. It will bring huge profit. C. It does harm to the environment. D. He knew nothing about the construction. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following recording. 11. A. A wild animal. B. A tiger in need of adoption. C. A tiger without children. D. An adopted child. 12. A. Because the zoo wants them to do so. B. Because people don’t love Shorty enough. C. Because people don’t want to spend too much money on Shorty. D. Because Shorty’s food is too expensive for one person to afford. 13. A. Many people are kind to animals. B. Animals in the zoo don’t have enough food to eat. C. Children love animals better than adults do. D. Many zoos are too poor to feed their animals. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following recording. 14. A. Because they are ignored by their parents. B. Because they are always troublesome. C. Because they are encouraged to do so. D. Because they feel uncomfortable about long flights. 15. A. To stop worrying for their kids. B. To find companions for their kids on the plane. C. To book the flight earlier in advance. D. To encourage kids to sleep during the flight. 16. A. Never forget how comfortable a long-distance flight itself might be to a person. B. People feel too embarrassed to accept the help from the staff. C. When children feel excited, the best way is to turn to air staff for help. D. Air staff should have many ways to deal with various passengers. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. He is going to the store. B. He is going to see the woman. C. He is going to see Robert. D. He is looking for his calculator. 18. A. The man has lost it. B. Robert has borrowed it. C. The woman has found it. D. Robert will buy one for the man. 19. A. The woman never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. B. The man never intended the woman to keep the calculator so long. C. Robert never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. D. The man never intended Robert to keep the calculator so long. 20. A. They are too expensive that he can’t afford it. B. They are cheap enough to buy some for himself. C. They are not so expensive that he can buy one for himself. D. They are not so cheap that he will save money to buy one. II.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Drinking coffee may help protect against Parkinson’s We know that what we eat and drink has a significant impact on our health, and a new study has found another connection between drinking coffee and a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Looking at data collected on 184,024 individuals, 21 an average of 13 years, the international team of researchers behind the study found that coffee consumers had a lower risk of getting Parkinson’s than 22 not drinking coffee at all. “This study demonstrated an inverse association of caffeinated coffee consumption with the risk of Parkinson’s disease in one of the largest longitudinal cohorts worldwide with more than 20 years of follow-up,” with the researchers in their published paper. This isn’t the first study 23 (find) a link between coffee and Parkinson’s, but it goes further than previous research in the way it looks at biomarkers of caffeine intake years ahead of Parkinson’s disease 24 (diagnosed). The top 25 percent of coffee drinkers were found to be 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s, compared to non-drinkers. 25 the association still persisted when factors such as smoking and drinking were accounted for, it’s still not enough to prove direct cause and effect. However, there does seem to be something about caffeine and its ingredients 26 is protecting people’s brains. Based on previous research, it’s thought that the way caffeine keeps dopamine flowing in the brain 27 be the reason for these effects. In this work, we have shown how these effects, Parkinson’s in the brain is characterized by a reduction in dopamine, due to a loss of nerve cells in which cells are subsumed into: Considering the way that caffeine hits our neurons, it’s perhaps not surprising that there 28 (appear) to be a relationship with neurodegenerative diseases. However, as we’re still not sure how exactly Parkinson’s gets started in the brain, it’s difficult to be sure. The important work of figuring out what triggers Parkinson’s, what might affect our risk of getting the disease, and 29 the approach is, goes on. Coffee is the most widely-consumed psychoactive beverage in the world. Unraveling the biological mechanism of caffeine on Parkinson’s disease not only carries important public health implications but also enhances our understanding of Parkinson’s disease etiology, 30 (foster) potential prevention strategies. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．signal     B．ranging     C． features     D．subjective     E. shifts      F. underwent G. dramatically    H. remarkable   I. relatively    J. practiced       K. conditions Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel? Do you feel energized when you see red? Does the color blue make you feel calm? Artists and designers have long believed that color can 31 affect moods, feelings, and emotions. “Colors, like 32 , follow the changes of the emotions,” the artist Pablo Picasso once said. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to 33 action, influence mood, and even affect physiological (生理的) reactions. Certain colors have been associated with physiological changes, including increased blood pressure and eye tiredness. Color psychology is the study of how different colors affect human mood and behavior. The scientific exploration of color psychology is 34 new, but people have long been interested in the nature and impact of color. In ancient cultures, colors were often used to treat different 35 , or even for a certain spiritual practice. Why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? While perceptions of color are somewhat 36 , some color effects have universal meanings. For example, colors in the red area of the color spectrum (光谱), are known as warm colors. These warm colors bring about emotions 37 from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger. “It is 38 how colors can profoundly shape our mood and modulate our behavior,” observes Dr. Rachel Goldman. “Consider the way in which wearing garments of varying colors can alter your emotional state.” Perhaps the next time you are feeling energetic, think about this and see if your mood 39 by wearing a different color."   Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, 40 chromotherapy, or the use of colors to cure. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy. A 2020 study suggested that chromotherapy may be an effective way to help reduce feelings of post-traumatic (创伤后) stress in intensive care unit nurses. III.Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them 41 grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is not just an old person’s concern. According to a 2023 survey, seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Sixty percent of Gen Z adults said that they wished they could return to the predigital era, a time that largely 42 their own lives. Consumer trends also demonstrate the historical nostalgia (怀旧). The oft-noted increase in sales of vinyl records, CDs, 43 books and board games is driven only in part by older adults looking to 44 their youth. Young people who grew up on digital entertainments are also a major force behind this revitalization. Is Gen Z really in the grip of historical nostalgia — and if so, is that a good or bad thing? Nostalgia gets a bad rap. It is often characterized as an unproductive 45 with an idealized past, one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future. In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people 46 in the present and build a better future. 47 , nostalgia is, counterintuitively, a future-oriented endeavor. We draw on it to resolve our dissatisfactions in the present and to 48 with hope and determination. Yes, nostalgia can be indulged. But for most people, most of the time, it is a stabilizing and 49 force. Given Gen Z’s 50 about their relationships with the digital technologies that have saturated their lives, perhaps they are 51 mining the past to enrich their present lives — especially by fostering a greater appreciation for 52 living. This is how they reap the benefits of the pre-internet world. For example, the practice of listening to an entire vinyl record is a valuable exercise in 53 focus, since you can’t click on a YouTube video halfway through. Even something as simple as a board game night with friends may help them feel more comfortable and confident in professional social settings. There is no reason to think that members of Gen Z are turning against modern technology. By many metrics, they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations. But progress always involves 54 . Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing. With the rise of artificial intelligence, all eyes are on the future. But it is worth looking to the past, as Gen Z appears to be doing, to 55 the future we actually want. 41．A．basically B．effectively C．insufficiently D．desperately 42．A．defines B．predates C．follows D．influences 43．A．physical B．electronic C．second-hand D．classic 44．A．reserve B．recover C．revisit D．rewrite 45．A．interaction B．comparison C．obsession D．familiarity 46．A．survive B．thrive C．remain D．resign 47．A．What’s more B．On the other hand C．In contrast D．In other words 48．A．look out B．move forward C．stand still D．come back 49．A．energizing B．entertaining C．healing D．emerging 50．A．curiosity B．worry C．doubt D．guilt 51．A．inefficiently B．passively C．coincidently D．productively 52．A．offline B．social C．traditional D．digital 53．A．divided B．sustained C．sharpened D．damaged 54．A．trial and error B．reaction and revision C．dreams and hope D．flight and fight 55．A．reveal B．convince C．neglect D．resolve Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A When I was a young girl, a retired hairdresser who lived opposite us would come to do my mum’s hair once a week. My mum would sit under the hairdryer and the hairdresser would talk and talk. I would sit in the dining room while observing how, so often, neither woman really listened to the other. My mother would wait for gaps in the conversation so she could say, “Exactly,” and then launch into her own, often unrelated, stories. Over many meals in my teens, I would watch as family members interrupted conversations, sending the chat on a detour that became all about them. As a child, I lacked the words to explain the way I felt. It was only when I was appointed The Guardian’s agony aunt in 2008 that I realized I still had a lot to learn. As part of the process of replying to readers’ letters, I would invite experts to work with me. I was greedy for their insights into human behavior and soon learned that the basis of every problem I received was communication in some form. Listening, I discovered, wasn’t just about asking good questions or not interrupting. It was about really hearing what the other person was saying, and WHY they were saying it. Sometimes, this means looking for what’s not said, and which words are used to mask emotions that are hard to acknowledge. The psychotherapist I’ve spoken to most often for my columns is Chris Mills. He taught me that allowing a tiny silence after someone has spoken can enable their words to say a bit more. Try it: resist saying something immediately after someone has stopped speaking. But listening is not about remaining silent. If it goes on too long, silence can make things awkward. The mistake many people make is filling the silence with their own stories. Offering up the, “Oh, that happened to me, too” stories seems empathetic, and they do have their place if they are short, reinforcing the point your companion was making. But doing this without thought is called “shifting” because you end up hijacking the conversation and turning the focus on to yourself. When you do this, the other person can feel shut down. Instead, try supporting them, using responses such as, “How did that make you feel?” or “What a lot you have on your shoulders!” I used to think that simple responses such as these were not all that important until one day, after I have complained to my cousin about an especially stressful day, he simply responded with two words: “I understand.” I felt seen, heard and understood. Ever since then, I’ve never forgotten the power of short answers. So has more than a decade of answering your questions and consulting the very best experts made me an excellent listener? Nope. But I do really try. Listening is a skill that all of us could do with a little sharpening. 56．As the retired hairdresser talked while doing her hair, the author’s mum listened ________. A．attentively B．eagerly C．impatiently D．impolitely 57．Before the author became an agony aunt, she thought good listening was just about ________. A．resisting the temptation of giving immediate response B．letting the other person do the talking and asking good questions C．filling the silence by offering short and empathetic response D．shifting the focus and suggesting lists of what they should do 58．The underlined word hijacking in paragraph 6 means ________. A．taking in B．taking on C．taking over D．taking back 59．We can learn from the article that now, the author ________. 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Visit Redcross.org > Local Red Cross and enter your zip code to locate your local Region’s website for contact information. Volunteer for Disaster (U.S) The Red Cross greatly appreciates your interest in volunteering! The need to help during disasters has never been greater. The first step to becoming a Red Cross Disaster Responder is to apply using our volunteer management system Volunteer Connection. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to sign up for opportunities with your local chapter. Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted to discuss next steps. Please note: If you see a disaster on the news, do not go to the disaster area to help. Only trained disaster volunteers who have been deployed by a disaster relief organization should go to those affected areas. The first step to becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to create a Red Cross ID using our volunteer management system, Volunteer Connection. If you did not find the answer to your volunteer question, please email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. 60．Each of the following statements correctly describes one of the four volunteer positions EXCEPT: A．A Blood Transportation Specialist handles both the collection and distribution of donated blood. B．A Blood Donor Ambassador plays a key role in maintaining long-term donor engagement by ensuring a positive experience. C．A Disaster Action Team (DAT) member must complete training before being called into service. D．A Shelter Volunteer provides displaced individuals with basic necessities and connects them to additional services. 61．Suppose you see a disaster on the news and feel the urge to help immediately. What should you do? A．Travel to the disaster site and offer assistance B．Call the Red Cross and ask for an emergency assignment C．Apply to be a disaster responder and wait for training D．Donate blood instead, since volunteers are not needed in disaster areas 62．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．If a former Red Cross volunteer decides to contribute again, he/ she should submit a new application through Volunteer Connection as if they were a first-time volunteer. B．If a new Red Cross volunteer is having trouble accessing the Volunteer Connection website due to a login error, he/ she should email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. C．If a large corporate group wants to volunteer for the Red Cross in a structured way, they should call the IT Service Desk for guidance on group sign-ups. D．If an applicant submits their volunteer application but does not receive a response within a reasonable time, he/she should reach out to their local Red Cross chapter for updates. C How Social Media Is Rewiring Our Reading Habits A decade ago, the typical person’s daily reading consisted of a morning newspaper, perhaps a chapter of a novel before bed, and various work-related documents in between. Today, that same person likely consumes tens of thousands of words per day — but in radically different forms: tweets, captions, notifications, headlines, and endless scrolls of short-form content. We are, by some measures, reading more than ever. But the question increasingly being asked by educators, psychologists, and neuroscientists is whether we are reading differently — and whether that difference matters. The evidence suggests it does. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have used brain imaging to compare the neural activity of people reading a novel versus those scrolling through social media feeds. Deep reading of narrative text activated brain regions associated with language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning. In contrast, skimming through social media primarily engaged areas linked to visual processing and rapid decision-making — the brain’s “scan and switch” mode. Maryanne Wolf, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCLA and author of “Reader, Come Home,” argues that the brain’s reading circuits are not fixed but plastic, shaped by the type of reading we practice. “We are training our brains to skim, to bounce from one piece of information to the next without ever diving deep,” she warns. “And the neural pathways for deep reading, if not regularly exercised, begin to weaken — just like an underused muscle.” The consequences extend beyond individual cognition. Long-form reading cultivates patience, the ability to follow complex arguments, and the capacity to inhabit perspectives different from one’s own — all qualities essential to a functioning democratic society. When citizens lose the habit of sustained, critical engagement with text, they may become more susceptible to misinformation and less capable of nuanced political reasoning. The solution, most experts agree, is not to abandon digital media but to cultivate a balanced reading diet. Just as nutritionists recommend a variety of foods for physical health, cognitive scientists increasingly advocate for a mix of reading modes: fast and slow, digital and print, skimming and deep diving. “The goal,” Wolf says, “is to develop a biliterate brain — one that can adapt its reading style to the demands of the task, moving fluidly between the rapid scanning suited to a news feed and the deep immersion required by a complex novel.” Whether our education systems and cultural habits can support this dual literacy remains an open and urgent question. 63．According to the UCLA brain imaging research, deep reading of narrative text primarily activates brain regions associated with ________. A．visual processing and rapid decision-making B．language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning C．motor coordination and physical movement D．short-term memory and pattern recognition 64．Maryanne Wolf compares the neural pathways for deep reading to ________. A．a computer processor that can be upgraded B．a muscle that weakens if not exercised C．a river that changes course over time D．a library that expands with each new book 65．What societal concern does the author raise about declining deep reading habits? A．People may spend more money on digital devices. B．Bookstores and libraries may eventually close down. C．Citizens may become more vulnerable to misinformation. D．Social media companies may gain too much political influence. 66．What does Wolf mean by a “biliterate brain”? A．A brain that can read in two different languages equally well. B．A brain capable of switching between skimming and deep reading as needed. C．A brain that prefers digital text over printed materials. D．A brain that can process information faster than the average reader. Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. “There’s no denying crows are smart. They can remember where food has been hidden, recognize faces and craft tools.” And, according to a new paper in Scientific Reports, some crows can even make those tools from memory. This skill may point to these clever corvids having a sort of culture of their own. Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge, worked specifically with New Caledonian crows. 67 But experts haven’t been able to make sure where the crows pick up their skills. A bird in one area can construct the same tool as another bird miles away — but there’s no evidence bird one watched bird two build the gadget in order to copy it. And New Caledonian crows don’t really have a language, either. 68 Jelbert and her team had a hunch (预感) that it was because the birds were building based on the memory of tools they’d seen. To test this, the group trained eight crows to place pieces of paper into a pseudo-vending machine (really just a wooden box) to get a treat. 69 Once they learned which sizes were rewarded, Jelbert and her team then gave the feathered participants large cards; the birds could fashion these into the coin sizes they’d picked up on earlier. Importantly, the crows didn’t get any sort of template when they were working with the big cards. And the birds snipped them into pieces that were similar in size to the coins they’d learned would get them treats. Given the lack of a template to copy, it seems the crows were able to construct mental images of the coins and use it to replicate a tool. 70 These birds can see something and not just build it from memory, but potentially make improvements in their designs. “Most importantly,” the authors say in the study, “an improvement made by a crow during its lifetime could become part of the template learnt by subsequent generations, leading to an increase in tool complexity over time.” And this progression is a key component of cultural progression. A．So if they’re not building by imitation or carrying out instructions, how is this knowledge getting passed around? B．Crafting tool is a kind of culture, which can be passed down from generation to generation by crows. C．However, the crows only got treats when they popped in a paper “coin” of a certain size. D．These birds, native to the islands of New Caledonia east of Australia, are known for their ability to craft tools. E．Seeing this in action is important because it supports the idea that New Caledonian crows are capable of building — at least when it comes to crafting tools. F．Jelbert and her team then gave the crows paper to let them cut into proper size. IV. Summary Writing 71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Music is instrumental in learning how to read Learning to play an instrument seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear. To find out more, Maria Garcia de-Soria and her colleagues studied 57 children, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practicing for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. They found that children who were learning an instrument outperformed the others on tests of phonological (语音的) awareness. This is the ability to recognize and use the sounds that comprise words. They also showed better reading skills. In another part of the experiment, the researchers used brain scan to record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain was correlated with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language. “Adults tend to use both sides of their brain to process music and speech, and sometimes they rely more on the right side. The musically trained children seem to have a more adult-like tracking of speech,” says Garcia-de-Soria. “The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is consistent with the broader literature,” says Alice Mado Proverbio. However, music training can also lead to specialization in the right hemisphere of the brain, fostering faster reading, she says. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．你上次忘记重要的事，是什么时候了？(slip) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 73．这个小程序在图书馆的应用要归功于那个致力于搞科学研发的学生。（credit） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 74．这家藏于市井的木工坊，氛围质朴纯粹，爱好者可亲手创作，感受匠心之美。（where）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 75．这座古桥历经数百年风雨，不仅连通两岸，便利四方居民，更是小镇历史变迁与时代发展的无声见证者。(serve) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明。最近学校计划对部分学生社团提供资金赞助，希望得到赞助的社团可提交书面申请。作为学校科技社的社长，写一份申请以获得学校的资金赞助，内容须包括： 1)对科技社的简单介绍(规模、活动安排等) 2)需要资金帮助的理由 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年秋季高三开学学情自测卷02 英 语 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 Listening Comprehension （第1-10题, 每题1分；第11-20题，每题1.5分；共25分） Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Librarians. B. Farmers. C. Officials. D. Assistants. 2. A. At the department store. B. From the other customers. C. At the information center. D. From a change machine. 3. A. An English textbook. B. A Japanese textbook. C. A history book. D. A chemistry book. 4. A. 9:00. B. 9:30. C. 10:00. D. 10:30. 5. A. Because he is not well paid for his work. B. Because the job is challenging enough. C. Because he can’t concentrate on his work. D. Because he lives far away from his company. 6. A. He will go for the picnic. B. He will receive a friend. C. He will go to visit Jack. D. He will stay at home and do nothing. 7. A.It’s not the children making the noise. B. The children used to be quiet. C. The children are very quiet. D. The children were noisier yesterday. 8. A. He failed the exam again. B. He did very well in the exam. C.He narrowly passed the exam. D. He got the highest mark in the exam. 9. A. He is pleased to do the task for James. B. He is too busy to do it now. C. He doesn’t want to type the report out. D. He doesn’t know how to type it. 10. A. It cost too much money. B. It will bring huge profit. C. It does harm to the environment. D. He knew nothing about the construction. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following recording. 11. A. A wild animal. B. A tiger in need of adoption. C. A tiger without children. D. An adopted child. 12. A. Because the zoo wants them to do so. B. Because people don’t love Shorty enough. C. Because people don’t want to spend too much money on Shorty. D. Because Shorty’s food is too expensive for one person to afford. 13. A. Many people are kind to animals. B. Animals in the zoo don’t have enough food to eat. C. Children love animals better than adults do. D. Many zoos are too poor to feed their animals. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following recording. 14. A. Because they are ignored by their parents. B. Because they are always troublesome. C. Because they are encouraged to do so. D. Because they feel uncomfortable about long flights. 15. A. To stop worrying for their kids. B. To find companions for their kids on the plane. C. To book the flight earlier in advance. D. To encourage kids to sleep during the flight. 16. A. Never forget how comfortable a long-distance flight itself might be to a person. B. People feel too embarrassed to accept the help from the staff. C. When children feel excited, the best way is to turn to air staff for help. D. Air staff should have many ways to deal with various passengers. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. He is going to the store. B. He is going to see the woman. C. He is going to see Robert. D. He is looking for his calculator. 18. A. The man has lost it. B. Robert has borrowed it. C. The woman has found it. D. Robert will buy one for the man. 19. A. The woman never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. B. The man never intended the woman to keep the calculator so long. C. Robert never intended the man to keep the calculator so long. D. The man never intended Robert to keep the calculator so long. 20. A. They are too expensive that he can’t afford it. B. They are cheap enough to buy some for himself. C. They are not so expensive that he can buy one for himself. D. They are not so cheap that he will save money to buy one. 答案：1-5 B D C A B 6-10 B D B C C 11-13 B D A 14-16 D C D 17-20 D B D C II.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Drinking coffee may help protect against Parkinson’s We know that what we eat and drink has a significant impact on our health, and a new study has found another connection between drinking coffee and a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Looking at data collected on 184,024 individuals, 21 an average of 13 years, the international team of researchers behind the study found that coffee consumers had a lower risk of getting Parkinson’s than 22 not drinking coffee at all. “This study demonstrated an inverse association of caffeinated coffee consumption with the risk of Parkinson’s disease in one of the largest longitudinal cohorts worldwide with more than 20 years of follow-up,” with the researchers in their published paper. This isn’t the first study 23 (find) a link between coffee and Parkinson’s, but it goes further than previous research in the way it looks at biomarkers of caffeine intake years ahead of Parkinson’s disease 24 (diagnosed). The top 25 percent of coffee drinkers were found to be 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s, compared to non-drinkers. 25 the association still persisted when factors such as smoking and drinking were accounted for, it’s still not enough to prove direct cause and effect. However, there does seem to be something about caffeine and its ingredients 26 is protecting people’s brains. Based on previous research, it’s thought that the way caffeine keeps dopamine flowing in the brain 27 be the reason for these effects. In this work, we have shown how these effects, Parkinson’s in the brain is characterized by a reduction in dopamine, due to a loss of nerve cells in which cells are subsumed into: Considering the way that caffeine hits our neurons, it’s perhaps not surprising that there 28 (appear) to be a relationship with neurodegenerative diseases. However, as we’re still not sure how exactly Parkinson’s gets started in the brain, it’s difficult to be sure. The important work of figuring out what triggers Parkinson’s, what might affect our risk of getting the disease, and 29 the approach is, goes on. Coffee is the most widely-consumed psychoactive beverage in the world. Unraveling the biological mechanism of caffeine on Parkinson’s disease not only carries important public health implications but also enhances our understanding of Parkinson’s disease etiology, 30 (foster) potential prevention strategies. 【答案】 21．across/over 22．those 23．to find 24．being diagnosed 25．While/Although/Though 26．that 27．may/might 28．appears 29．what 30．fostering 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕“喝咖啡可能有助于预防帕金森病”展开，介绍了相关研究情况，还探讨了咖啡因与帕金森病风险的关系及背后可能的机制等。 21．考查介词。句意：研究人员对184024名个体的数据进行了平均13年的观察，发现喝咖啡的人比完全不喝咖啡的人患帕金森病的风险更低。空后是名词结构，此空应填介词。在整整13年的时间里，数据收集是持续进行的，跨越了整个时间段，强调时间的延续和过程，应用介词across/over。故填across/over。 22．考查代词。句意：研究人员对184024名个体的数据进行了平均13年的观察，发现喝咖啡的人比完全不喝咖啡的人患帕金森病的风险更低。根据空前的coffee consumers和than可知，此空指代“那些完全不喝咖啡的人”，为同类异物特指，应用代词those。故填those。 23．考查非谓语动词。句意：这并不是第一项发现咖啡和帕金森病之间存在联系的研究，但它比以往的研究更进一步，因为它在帕金森病确诊前数年就观察了咖啡因摄入的生物标志物。“the first+名词+to do sth.”是固定用法，意为“第一个做某事的……”，此处用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to find。 24．考查非谓语动词。句意：这并不是第一项发现咖啡和帕金森病之间存在联系的研究，但它比以往的研究更进一步，因为它在帕金森病确诊前数年就观察了咖啡因摄入的生物标志物。“Parkinson's disease... ”作介词of的宾语，介词后可跟动名词形式doing作宾语。Parkinson’s disease与diagnose是动宾关系，因此doing变being done。故填being diagnosed。 25．考查连词。句意：尽管在考虑了吸烟和饮酒等因素后，这种关联仍然存在，但这仍然不足以证明直接的因果关系。根据“the association still persisted..., not enough to prove... (关联仍然存在，不足以证明)”可知，此处表示 让步关系“虽然，尽管”，应用连词while/ although/ though，句首字母大写。故填While/ Although/ Though。 26．考查定语从句。句意：似乎咖啡因及其成分在保护人们的大脑方面有某种作用。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词something，此空作从句主语，应用关系代词that。故填that。 27．考查动词时态。句意：根据以往研究，研究人员认为，咖啡因维持大脑内多巴胺正常分泌的作用，或许正是产生这些效果的原因。空后为be动词原形，结合句意此处表示“可能，或许”，是一种不太肯定的推测，语气较弱，用情态动词may/might符合题意。故填may/might。 28．考查动词时态。句意：考虑到咖啡因对我们神经元的作用方式，它似乎与神经退行性疾病存在关联也就不足为奇了。“there appears to be...”是固定句型，意为“似乎有……”。本段时态为一般现在时，描述客观现象。从句主语是a relationship，从句谓语应是appears。故填appears。 29．考查连接代词。句意：弄清楚是什么引发了帕金森病、什么可能影响我们患这种疾病的风险以及方法是什么等重要工作仍在继续。此处是多个宾语从句并列，作figuring out的宾语，此空是表语，意为 “什么”，应用连接代词what。故填what。 30．考查非谓语动词。句意：揭示咖啡因对帕金森病的生物学机制不仅具有重要的公共卫生意义，而且能增进我们对帕金森病病理的理解，促进潜在的预防策略。此处作结果状语，应用现在分词fostering。故填fostering。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．signal     B．ranging     C． features     D．subjective     E. shifts      F. underwent G. dramatically    H. remarkable   I. relatively    J. practiced       K. conditions Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel? Do you feel energized when you see red? Does the color blue make you feel calm? Artists and designers have long believed that color can 31 affect moods, feelings, and emotions. “Colors, like 32 , follow the changes of the emotions,” the artist Pablo Picasso once said. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to 33 action, influence mood, and even affect physiological (生理的) reactions. Certain colors have been associated with physiological changes, including increased blood pressure and eye tiredness. Color psychology is the study of how different colors affect human mood and behavior. The scientific exploration of color psychology is 34 new, but people have long been interested in the nature and impact of color. In ancient cultures, colors were often used to treat different 35 , or even for a certain spiritual practice. Why is color such a powerful force in our lives? What effects can it have on our bodies and minds? While perceptions of color are somewhat 36 , some color effects have universal meanings. For example, colors in the red area of the color spectrum (光谱), are known as warm colors. These warm colors bring about emotions 37 from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger. “It is 38 how colors can profoundly shape our mood and modulate our behavior,” observes Dr. Rachel Goldman. “Consider the way in which wearing garments of varying colors can alter your emotional state.” Perhaps the next time you are feeling energetic, think about this and see if your mood 39 by wearing a different color."   Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, 40 chromotherapy, or the use of colors to cure. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy. A 2020 study suggested that chromotherapy may be an effective way to help reduce feelings of post-traumatic (创伤后) stress in intensive care unit nurses. 【答案】 31．G 32．C 33．A 34．I 35．K 36．D 37．B 38．H 39．E 40．J 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍色彩心理学，阐述颜色对人情绪、生理及行为的显著影响，提及古今对色彩运用与色彩疗法研究，说明其虽主观却具普遍作用与研究价值。 31．考查副词。句意：长期以来，艺术家和设计师们一直坚信，色彩能够极大地影响人的情绪、感受和情感。根据“affect moods, feelings, and emotions”以及句意“极大地”可知应填副词dramatically，修饰动词affect。故选G。 32．考查名词。句意：艺术家巴勃罗·毕加索曾说：“色彩，如同人的面貌神情，会随情绪的变化而流转。”根据“follow the changes of the emotions”以及句意“面貌神情”可知应填复数名词features，作宾语，表泛指。故选C。 33．考查动词。句意：颜色是一种极具影响力的沟通工具，它能够传达指令、影响情绪，甚至还能引发生理反应。根据“action, influence mood, and even affect physiological reactions”以及句意“示意”可知应填动词signal，此处为短语be used to do sth.。故选A。 34．考查副词。句意：色彩心理学的科学研究相对较新，但人们长期以来一直对色彩的本质及其影响保持着浓厚的兴趣。根据“but people have long been interested in the nature and impact of color”以及句意“相对”可知应填副词relatively，修饰形容词new。故选I。 35．考查名词。句意：在古代文化中，颜色常被用于治疗各种病症，甚至用于某种精神修行活动。根据“In ancient cultures, colors were often used to treat different”以及句意“病症”可知应填名词condition，根据上文different可知为复数。故选K。 36．考查形容词。句意：虽然人们对颜色的感知具有一定的主观性，但某些颜色效果却具有普遍的含义。根据“While perceptions of color are somewhat”以及句意“主观性”可知应填形容词subjective，作表语。故选D。 37．考查非谓语动词。句意：这些暖色调所引发的情绪涵盖了从温暖舒适的感受到愤怒情绪等多个层面。根据“from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger”以及句意“范围涵盖”可知应填现在分词ranging，作定语。故选B。 38．考查形容词。句意：“色彩竟能如此深刻地影响我们的情绪并改变我们的行为，这实在令人惊叹。”瑞秋·戈德曼博士如是说道。根据“how colors can profoundly shape our mood and modulate our behavior”以及句意“令人惊叹的”可知应填形容词remarkable，作表语。故选H。 39．考查动词。句意：或许下次当你精力充沛时，可以思考一下这个问题，并看看穿上不同颜色的衣服是否能改变你的心情。根据“by wearing a different color”以及句意“改变”可知应填动词shift，作谓语，陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为mood，谓语用三单形式。故选E。 40．考查动词。句意：包括埃及人和中国人在内的多个古代文化都曾采用过色彩疗法，即利用色彩来进行治疗。根据“chromotherapy”以及句意“采用”可知应填动词practice，作谓语，发生在过去用一般过去时。故选J。 III.Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them 41 grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is not just an old person’s concern. According to a 2023 survey, seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Sixty percent of Gen Z adults said that they wished they could return to the predigital era, a time that largely 42 their own lives. Consumer trends also demonstrate the historical nostalgia (怀旧). The oft-noted increase in sales of vinyl records, CDs, 43 books and board games is driven only in part by older adults looking to 44 their youth. Young people who grew up on digital entertainments are also a major force behind this revitalization. Is Gen Z really in the grip of historical nostalgia — and if so, is that a good or bad thing? Nostalgia gets a bad rap. It is often characterized as an unproductive 45 with an idealized past, one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future. In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people 46 in the present and build a better future. 47 , nostalgia is, counterintuitively, a future-oriented endeavor. We draw on it to resolve our dissatisfactions in the present and to 48 with hope and determination. Yes, nostalgia can be indulged. But for most people, most of the time, it is a stabilizing and 49 force. Given Gen Z’s 50 about their relationships with the digital technologies that have saturated their lives, perhaps they are 51 mining the past to enrich their present lives — especially by fostering a greater appreciation for 52 living. This is how they reap the benefits of the pre-internet world. For example, the practice of listening to an entire vinyl record is a valuable exercise in 53 focus, since you can’t click on a YouTube video halfway through. Even something as simple as a board game night with friends may help them feel more comfortable and confident in professional social settings. There is no reason to think that members of Gen Z are turning against modern technology. By many metrics, they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations. But progress always involves 54 . Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing. With the rise of artificial intelligence, all eyes are on the future. But it is worth looking to the past, as Gen Z appears to be doing, to 55 the future we actually want. 41．A．basically B．effectively C．insufficiently D．desperately 42．A．defines B．predates C．follows D．influences 43．A．physical B．electronic C．second-hand D．classic 44．A．reserve B．recover C．revisit D．rewrite 45．A．interaction B．comparison C．obsession D．familiarity 46．A．survive B．thrive C．remain D．resign 47．A．What’s more B．On the other hand C．In contrast D．In other words 48．A．look out B．move forward C．stand still D．come back 49．A．energizing B．entertaining C．healing D．emerging 50．A．curiosity B．worry C．doubt D．guilt 51．A．inefficiently B．passively C．coincidently D．productively 52．A．offline B．social C．traditional D．digital 53．A．divided B．sustained C．sharpened D．damaged 54．A．trial and error B．reaction and revision C．dreams and hope D．flight and fight 55．A．reveal B．convince C．neglect D．resolve 【答案】 41．C 42．B 43．A 44．C 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．B 49．A 50．B 51．D 52．A 53．B 54．B 55．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了Z世代与数字技术的关系，以及他们对前数字时代的怀旧情绪。虽然Z世代对社交媒体和数字技术的影响感到担忧，但他们并非完全排斥现代技术，而是通过怀旧解决对当下的不满，并积极地向未来迈进。 【详解】41．考查副词词义辨析。句意：如今，年轻人与数字技术之间的关系已出现隐患——这种关系使他们既未能充分扎根现实世界，又在心理和社会性层面发展不全——而持有这种担忧的，早已不单单是老年人群体。A. basically基本上；B. effectively有效地；C. insufficiently不足地；D. desperately绝望地。根据上文“a damaging relationship with digital technology”和下文“psychologically and socially undeveloped”可知，这里讲述的是年轻人与数字技术之间的有害关系产生的负面影响，所以应该是无法充分扎根于现实世界。故选C。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：60%的Z世代成年人表示，他们希望自己能回到前数字时代，那个时代在很大程度上早于他们自己的生活。A. defines给……下定义；B. predates早于；C. follows跟随；D. influences影响。根据上文“they could return to the predigital era”可知，他们想回归前数字时代，结合常识可知，那个时代在他们的生活之前。故选B。 43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：黑胶唱片、CD、实体书和棋盘游戏的销量经常出现增长，这只在一定程度上是由希望重温青春的老年人推动的。A. physical实体的；B. electronic电子的；C. second-hand二手的；D. classic经典的。根据上文“vinyl records, CDs, board games”可知，这些都与数字技术相对，是实体物品，所以physical books(实体书)符合题意。故选A。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. reserve保留；B. recover恢复；C. revisit重游，重温；D. rewrite重写。根据下文“their youth”可知，老年人想要重温青春。故选C。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它通常被描述为对理想化过去的徒劳痴迷，这种痴迷阻止人们活在当下并规划未来。A. interaction互动；B. comparison比较；C. obsession痴迷；D. familiarity熟悉。根据下文“one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future”可知，阻止人们活在当下并规划未来，说明这是一种不健康的痴迷。故选C。 46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，怀旧往往是一种安慰、指导和灵感的来源，有助于人们在当下茁壮成长，建设更美好的未来。A. survive生存；B. thrive繁荣，茁壮成长；C. remain保持；D. resign辞职。根据下文“build a better future”可知，这里在说怀旧的好处，表示让人在当下茁壮成长，建设美好未来。故选B。 47．考查短语辨析。句意：换句话说，怀旧与直觉相反，是一种面向未来的努力。A. What’s more更重要的是；B. On the other hand另一方面；C. In contrast相比之下；D. In other words换句话说。上文“In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people 　　6　　in the present and build a better future.”说怀旧帮助人们在当下茁壮成长和构建未来，这里说怀旧是未来导向的，是对上文的解释，“In other words”符合题意。故选D。 48．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们利用它来解决我们目前的不满，并带着希望和决心向前迈进。A. look out小心；B. move forward前进；C. stand still站着不动；D. come back回来。根据下文“with hope and determination”可知，这里指带着希望和决心前进。故选B。 49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但对大多数人来说，大多数时候，它是一种稳定和激励的力量。A. energizing充满活力的，激励的；B. entertaining娱乐的；C. healing愈合中的；D. emerging新兴的。But前“nostalgia can be indulged”说怀旧可以沉迷其中，这里表示转折，应讲述其积极影响，说的是怀旧是一种激励的力量。故选A。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：考虑到Z世代担心自己与已渗透他们生活的数字技术之间的关系，也许他们正在富有成效地挖掘过去，以便丰富现在的生活——尤其是通过培养对线下生活的更大欣赏。A. curiosity好奇心；B. worry担忧；C. doubt怀疑；D. guilt内疚。根据上文“not just an old person’s concern”“seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact...”可知，这里是说年轻人担忧数字技术的影响，所以worry符合题意。故选B。 51．考查副词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. inefficiently效率低地；B. passively被动地；C. coincidently巧合地；D. productively富有成效地。根据下文“to enrich their present lives”可知，他们想要通过怀旧丰富当下的生活，所以是富有成效地挖掘过去。故选D。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意参考第10题。A. offline离线的；B. social社交的；C. traditional传统的；D. digital数字的。根据上文“mining the past”和下文“the pre-internet world”可知，这里表示离线生活，与数字相对。故选A。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：例如，听一整张黑胶唱片是一种有价值的持续专注练习，因为你不能在中途点击YouTube视频。A. divided有分歧的；B. sustained持久的，持续的；C. sharpened敏锐的；D. damaged损坏的。根据上文“listening to an entire vinyl record”和常识可知，听完整张唱片需要持续专注。故选B。 54．考查短语辨析。句意：但进步总是涉及反应和修正。A. trial and error试错法，反复试验；B. reaction and revision反应和修订；C. dreams and hope梦想和希望；D. flight and fight逃跑或战斗。根据上文“they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations(他们似乎对最新的创新充满热情)”和下文“Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing.(历史怀旧可能正在帮助年轻一代利用新技术的好处，同时保留对人类繁荣至关重要的有形物质体验的优点。)”可知，年轻一代对最新的创新有热情，而怀旧也帮助年轻人在利用新技术的同时保留有形的物质体验。由此可知，进步需要年轻人做出反应并且不断改进。故选B。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但正如Z世代似乎正在做的那样，回顾过去以揭示我们真正想要的未来，这是值得的。 A. reveal揭示；B. convince说服；C. neglect忽视；D. resolve解决。根据下文“the future we actually want”可知，通过回顾过去，来实现想要的未来。故选A。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A When I was a young girl, a retired hairdresser who lived opposite us would come to do my mum’s hair once a week. My mum would sit under the hairdryer and the hairdresser would talk and talk. I would sit in the dining room while observing how, so often, neither woman really listened to the other. My mother would wait for gaps in the conversation so she could say, “Exactly,” and then launch into her own, often unrelated, stories. Over many meals in my teens, I would watch as family members interrupted conversations, sending the chat on a detour that became all about them. As a child, I lacked the words to explain the way I felt. It was only when I was appointed The Guardian’s agony aunt in 2008 that I realized I still had a lot to learn. As part of the process of replying to readers’ letters, I would invite experts to work with me. I was greedy for their insights into human behavior and soon learned that the basis of every problem I received was communication in some form. Listening, I discovered, wasn’t just about asking good questions or not interrupting. It was about really hearing what the other person was saying, and WHY they were saying it. Sometimes, this means looking for what’s not said, and which words are used to mask emotions that are hard to acknowledge. The psychotherapist I’ve spoken to most often for my columns is Chris Mills. He taught me that allowing a tiny silence after someone has spoken can enable their words to say a bit more. Try it: resist saying something immediately after someone has stopped speaking. But listening is not about remaining silent. If it goes on too long, silence can make things awkward. The mistake many people make is filling the silence with their own stories. Offering up the, “Oh, that happened to me, too” stories seems empathetic, and they do have their place if they are short, reinforcing the point your companion was making. But doing this without thought is called “shifting” because you end up hijacking the conversation and turning the focus on to yourself. When you do this, the other person can feel shut down. Instead, try supporting them, using responses such as, “How did that make you feel?” or “What a lot you have on your shoulders!” I used to think that simple responses such as these were not all that important until one day, after I have complained to my cousin about an especially stressful day, he simply responded with two words: “I understand.” I felt seen, heard and understood. Ever since then, I’ve never forgotten the power of short answers. So has more than a decade of answering your questions and consulting the very best experts made me an excellent listener? Nope. But I do really try. Listening is a skill that all of us could do with a little sharpening. 56．As the retired hairdresser talked while doing her hair, the author’s mum listened ________. A．attentively B．eagerly C．impatiently D．impolitely 57．Before the author became an agony aunt, she thought good listening was just about ________. A．resisting the temptation of giving immediate response B．letting the other person do the talking and asking good questions C．filling the silence by offering short and empathetic response D．shifting the focus and suggesting lists of what they should do 58．The underlined word hijacking in paragraph 6 means ________. A．taking in B．taking on C．taking over D．taking back 59．We can learn from the article that now, the author ________. A．is attempting to become a better listener B．regards herself to be an extraordinary listener C．always replies to other people with short answers D．offers training services to poor communicators 【答案】56．C 57．B 58．C 59．A 【导语】作者结合自身经历，讲述自己对倾听的认知变化，介绍有效倾听的方法与误区，点明倾听是需要不断打磨的技能。 【详解】56．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I would sit in the dining room while observing how, so often, neither woman really listened to the other. My mother would wait for gaps in the conversation so she could say, “Exactly,” and then launch into her own, often unrelated, stories.(我坐在餐厅里，注意到这两位女性常常都没有真正倾听对方。我妈妈会等对话的间隙说“没错”，然后开始讲自己的、往往毫不相关的故事)”可知，作者的妈妈并没有认真倾听理发师讲话，只是敷衍等待插话时机，态度不耐烦。 57．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Listening, I discovered, wasn’t just about asking good questions or not interrupting.(我发现，倾听不仅仅是提出好的问题或者不打断别人说话)”可知，在成为知心专栏作者、深入学习倾听技巧前，作者原本认为良好的倾听只是好好提问、不打断他人讲话。 58．词句猜测题。根据第六段中的“turning the focus on to yourself. When you do this, the other person can feel shut down.(将话题焦点转移到自己身上。当你这么做时，对方会感到被冷落)”可知，将话题焦点转移到自己身上并导致对方感到被冷落，说明通过“话题转移”接管了对话主导权。因此猜测hijacking意为“抢占、接管”，与take over同义。 59．细节理解题。根据最后一段“So has more than a decade of answering your questions and consulting the very best experts made me an excellent listener? Nope. But I do really try. Listening is a skill that all of us could do with a little sharpening.(十多年解答读者问题、咨询顶尖专家的经历让我成为一名优秀的倾听者了吗？并没有。但我确实在努力。倾听是我们所有人都需要打磨的技能)”可知，如今作者一直在努力成为更好的倾听者。 B Become a Volunteer Your time and talent can make a real difference in people’s lives. Sign Up for Our Most-Needed Positions(Please note, every community’s needs are different so availability may vary.) Blood Donor Ambassador As a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer, you will engage donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshments table. The special attention you would provide helps create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. Blood Transportation Specialist Join a lifesaving blood support team in your community. As a Transportation Specialist volunteer, you will be the critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood or other blood products to a hospital. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Join a team that responds to an average of about 65,000 emergencies every year. We supply all the training you need.   Shelter Volunteer When disasters strike and people are displaced from their home, you can be the shelter in the storm. Shelter volunteers work directly with residents to ensure their basic needs are met as well as help them access additional services. If you are a calm and compassionate person, this is the opportunity for you. Join today and start your training. This way you can be ready to respond when the next major disaster strikes. Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Volunteer The first step to becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to apply using our volunteer management system, Volunteer Connection. You can begin by creating a Red Cross ID on the right side of the page. If you are a new volunteer and need application support, please e-mail our team at VIPC@redcross.org or call to speak to a member of our team at 1-844-621-4243 [10AM to 7PM M-F, 10AM – 4 PM Sat]. If you have volunteered previously with the Red Cross and looking to get back involved, please reach out to our team by e-mailing reactivatemyaccount@redcross.org. Once your application is processed, you will be contacted by your local Red Cross to discuss next steps and the volunteer opportunities that are available in your community.   Having a tech issue with our Volunteer Connection? If you are having a technical issue with your Volunteer Connection account or the Volunteer Connection website, please contact the IT Service Desk by calling: 1 (888) 778-7762. Group Volunteer Offers Group volunteering is arranged through your local Red Cross chapter, so please contact your local Red Cross region’s Volunteer Services staff to assist you. Visit Redcross.org > Local Red Cross and enter your zip code to locate your local Region’s website for contact information. Volunteer for Disaster (U.S) The Red Cross greatly appreciates your interest in volunteering! The need to help during disasters has never been greater. The first step to becoming a Red Cross Disaster Responder is to apply using our volunteer management system Volunteer Connection. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to sign up for opportunities with your local chapter. Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted to discuss next steps. Please note: If you see a disaster on the news, do not go to the disaster area to help. Only trained disaster volunteers who have been deployed by a disaster relief organization should go to those affected areas. The first step to becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to create a Red Cross ID using our volunteer management system, Volunteer Connection. If you did not find the answer to your volunteer question, please email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. 60．Each of the following statements correctly describes one of the four volunteer positions EXCEPT: A．A Blood Transportation Specialist handles both the collection and distribution of donated blood. B．A Blood Donor Ambassador plays a key role in maintaining long-term donor engagement by ensuring a positive experience. C．A Disaster Action Team (DAT) member must complete training before being called into service. D．A Shelter Volunteer provides displaced individuals with basic necessities and connects them to additional services. 61．Suppose you see a disaster on the news and feel the urge to help immediately. What should you do? A．Travel to the disaster site and offer assistance B．Call the Red Cross and ask for an emergency assignment C．Apply to be a disaster responder and wait for training D．Donate blood instead, since volunteers are not needed in disaster areas 62．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．If a former Red Cross volunteer decides to contribute again, he/ she should submit a new application through Volunteer Connection as if they were a first-time volunteer. B．If a new Red Cross volunteer is having trouble accessing the Volunteer Connection website due to a login error, he/ she should email VolunteerResources@redcross.org. C．If a large corporate group wants to volunteer for the Red Cross in a structured way, they should call the IT Service Desk for guidance on group sign-ups. D．If an applicant submits their volunteer application but does not receive a response within a reasonable time, he/she should reach out to their local Red Cross chapter for updates. 【答案】60．A 61．C 62．D 【导语】文章主要介绍红十字会四类志愿者岗位的职责、报名流程、问题咨询渠道及灾害志愿工作的相关注意事项。 【详解】60．细节理解题。根据表格中Blood Donor Ambassador部分“As a Transportation Specialist volunteer, you will be the critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood or other blood products to a hospital.(作为运输专员志愿者，你将通过向医院运送血液或其他血液制品，成为献血者和受血者之间的关键纽带)”可知，血液运输专员只负责运送血液，不负责血液采集。A选项“一名血液运输专员同时负责捐献血液的采集与分发工作。”表述错误。 61．细节理解题。根据Please note部分“If you see a disaster on the news, do not go to the disaster area to help. Only trained disaster volunteers who have been deployed by a disaster relief organization should go to those affected areas. The first step to becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to create a Red Cross ID using our volunteer management system, Volunteer Connection.(如果你在新闻上看到灾害事件，不要前往灾区帮忙。只有经过培训且由救灾机构派遣的灾害志愿者才可前往受灾地区。成为红十字会志愿者的第一步是通过志愿者管理系统创建红十字会账号)”可知，看到灾害想帮忙，需申请成为灾害响应志愿者并等待培训及派遣。 62．细节理解题。根据“Once your application is processed, you will be contacted by your local Red Cross to discuss next steps and the volunteer opportunities that are available in your community.(你的申请处理完成后，当地红十字会将联系你，告知后续流程及本地志愿岗位)”可推知，若未收到回复，可联系当地红十字会咨询进度。 C How Social Media Is Rewiring Our Reading Habits A decade ago, the typical person’s daily reading consisted of a morning newspaper, perhaps a chapter of a novel before bed, and various work-related documents in between. Today, that same person likely consumes tens of thousands of words per day — but in radically different forms: tweets, captions, notifications, headlines, and endless scrolls of short-form content. We are, by some measures, reading more than ever. But the question increasingly being asked by educators, psychologists, and neuroscientists is whether we are reading differently — and whether that difference matters. The evidence suggests it does. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have used brain imaging to compare the neural activity of people reading a novel versus those scrolling through social media feeds. Deep reading of narrative text activated brain regions associated with language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning. In contrast, skimming through social media primarily engaged areas linked to visual processing and rapid decision-making — the brain’s “scan and switch” mode. Maryanne Wolf, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCLA and author of “Reader, Come Home,” argues that the brain’s reading circuits are not fixed but plastic, shaped by the type of reading we practice. “We are training our brains to skim, to bounce from one piece of information to the next without ever diving deep,” she warns. “And the neural pathways for deep reading, if not regularly exercised, begin to weaken — just like an underused muscle.” The consequences extend beyond individual cognition. Long-form reading cultivates patience, the ability to follow complex arguments, and the capacity to inhabit perspectives different from one’s own — all qualities essential to a functioning democratic society. When citizens lose the habit of sustained, critical engagement with text, they may become more susceptible to misinformation and less capable of nuanced political reasoning. The solution, most experts agree, is not to abandon digital media but to cultivate a balanced reading diet. Just as nutritionists recommend a variety of foods for physical health, cognitive scientists increasingly advocate for a mix of reading modes: fast and slow, digital and print, skimming and deep diving. “The goal,” Wolf says, “is to develop a biliterate brain — one that can adapt its reading style to the demands of the task, moving fluidly between the rapid scanning suited to a news feed and the deep immersion required by a complex novel.” Whether our education systems and cultural habits can support this dual literacy remains an open and urgent question. 63．According to the UCLA brain imaging research, deep reading of narrative text primarily activates brain regions associated with ________. A．visual processing and rapid decision-making B．language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning C．motor coordination and physical movement D．short-term memory and pattern recognition 64．Maryanne Wolf compares the neural pathways for deep reading to ________. A．a computer processor that can be upgraded B．a muscle that weakens if not exercised C．a river that changes course over time D．a library that expands with each new book 65．What societal concern does the author raise about declining deep reading habits? A．People may spend more money on digital devices. B．Bookstores and libraries may eventually close down. C．Citizens may become more vulnerable to misinformation. D．Social media companies may gain too much political influence. 66．What does Wolf mean by a “biliterate brain”? A．A brain that can read in two different languages equally well. B．A brain capable of switching between skimming and deep reading as needed. C．A brain that prefers digital text over printed materials. D．A brain that can process information faster than the average reader. 【答案】63．B 64．B 65．C 66．B 【导语】主要介绍社交媒体改变人们阅读习惯，通过研究说明深度阅读与刷社交软件对大脑的不同影响，提出平衡阅读方式的解决办法。 【详解】63．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Deep reading of narrative text activated brain regions associated with language processing, empathy, and complex reasoning.(对叙事类文本的深度阅读激活了与语言处理、共情能力及复杂推理相关的大脑区域。)”可知，深度阅读叙事文本主要激活与语言处理、共情、复杂推理相关的大脑区域。 64．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And the neural pathways for deep reading, if not regularly exercised, begin to weaken — just like an underused muscle. (而深度阅读对应的神经通路，若不经常加以运用，便会开始衰退——就像长期缺乏锻炼的肌肉一样。)”知，玛丽安·沃尔夫将深度阅读的神经通路比作缺乏锻炼就会变弱的肌肉。 65．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“When citizens lose the habit of sustained, critical engagement with text, they may become more susceptible to misinformation and less capable of nuanced political reasoning.(当民众丧失持续、批判性研读文本的习惯时，他们会更容易受到虚假信息误导，也更难开展细致缜密的政治思辨。)”可知，深度阅读习惯衰退会让公民更容易被虚假信息误导，这是作者提出的社会层面担忧。 66．细节理解题。根据第五段中的““The goal,” Wolf says, “is to develop a biliterate brain — one that can adapt its reading style to the demands of the task, moving fluidly between the rapid scanning suited to a news feed and the deep immersion required by a complex novel.”(沃尔夫表示：“我们的目标是培养出具备双模读写能力的大脑 — 这种大脑能够根据阅读任务的需求调整阅读模式，既能流畅切换适配资讯推送的快速浏览，也能完成复杂小说所需的深度沉浸式阅读。”)”可知，“双重读写大脑”指能根据需求在略读和深度阅读之间切换的大脑。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. “There’s no denying crows are smart. They can remember where food has been hidden, recognize faces and craft tools.” And, according to a new paper in Scientific Reports, some crows can even make those tools from memory. This skill may point to these clever corvids having a sort of culture of their own. Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge, worked specifically with New Caledonian crows. 67 But experts haven’t been able to make sure where the crows pick up their skills. A bird in one area can construct the same tool as another bird miles away — but there’s no evidence bird one watched bird two build the gadget in order to copy it. And New Caledonian crows don’t really have a language, either. 68 Jelbert and her team had a hunch (预感) that it was because the birds were building based on the memory of tools they’d seen. To test this, the group trained eight crows to place pieces of paper into a pseudo-vending machine (really just a wooden box) to get a treat. 69 Once they learned which sizes were rewarded, Jelbert and her team then gave the feathered participants large cards; the birds could fashion these into the coin sizes they’d picked up on earlier. Importantly, the crows didn’t get any sort of template when they were working with the big cards. And the birds snipped them into pieces that were similar in size to the coins they’d learned would get them treats. Given the lack of a template to copy, it seems the crows were able to construct mental images of the coins and use it to replicate a tool. 70 These birds can see something and not just build it from memory, but potentially make improvements in their designs. “Most importantly,” the authors say in the study, “an improvement made by a crow during its lifetime could become part of the template learnt by subsequent generations, leading to an increase in tool complexity over time.” And this progression is a key component of cultural progression. A．So if they’re not building by imitation or carrying out instructions, how is this knowledge getting passed around? B．Crafting tool is a kind of culture, which can be passed down from generation to generation by crows. C．However, the crows only got treats when they popped in a paper “coin” of a certain size. D．These birds, native to the islands of New Caledonia east of Australia, are known for their ability to craft tools. E．Seeing this in action is important because it supports the idea that New Caledonian crows are capable of building — at least when it comes to crafting tools. F．Jelbert and her team then gave the crows paper to let them cut into proper size. 【答案】67．D 68．A 69．C 70．E 【导语】本文主要通过实验证明新喀里多尼亚乌鸦能够凭记忆构建心理图像来制作工具，并可能在此基础上改进设计，从而说明它们可能具备文化传承的能力。 【详解】67．根据上文“Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge, worked specifically with New Caledonian crows.(由剑桥大学Sarah Jelbert领导的研究人员专门研究了新喀里多尼亚乌鸦。)”以及下文“But experts haven’t been able to make sure where the crows pick up their skills.(但专家们一直无法确定乌鸦是从哪里学到这些技能的。)”可知，上文点明研究对象为新喀里多尼亚乌鸦，下文指出专家不确定它们如何获得技能，选项D“These birds, native to the islands of New Caledonia east of Australia, are known for their ability to craft tools.(这些鸟类原产于澳大利亚以东的新喀里多尼亚群岛，以制作工具的能力而闻名。)”承接上文对研究对象的介绍，并具体说明其特点，同时为下文的疑问提供背景。 68．上文“A bird in one area can construct the same tool as another bird miles away — but there’s no evidence bird one watched bird two build the gadget in order to copy it. And New Caledonian crows don’t really have a language, either.(一个地区的鸟可以制造出和几英里外的另一只鸟一样的工具，但没有证据表明一只鸟看着另一只鸟为了复制它而制造了这个工具。新喀里多尼亚乌鸦也没有真正的语言。)”指出没有证明表明乌鸦具有模仿学习、语言传递技能的能力；选项A“So if they’re not building by imitation or carrying out instructions, how is this knowledge getting passed around?(那么，如果它们不是通过模仿或执行指令来制作工具的，这些知识是如何传播的呢？)”承接上文关于“如何习得技能”的疑问，引出后文研究人员的猜想“Jelbert and her team had a hunch (预感) that it was because the birds were building based on the memory of tools they’d seen.(Jelbert和她的团队预感这是因为乌鸦是根据它们所见过工具的记忆来制作的。)”。 69．根据上文“To test this, the group trained eight crows to place pieces of paper into a pseudo-vending machine (really just a wooden box) to get a treat.(为了验证这一点，该团队训练了八只乌鸦将纸片放入一个伪自动售货机（实际上只是一个木箱）中以获得食物奖励。)”以及下文“Once they learned which sizes were rewarded, Jelbert and her team then gave the feathered participants large cards; the birds could fashion these into the coin sizes they’d picked up on earlier.(一旦它们学会了哪些尺寸能得到奖励，Jelbert和她的团队就给这些羽毛参与者大卡片；乌鸦可以把它们做成之前学会的硬币尺寸。)”可知，上文描述训练乌鸦用纸片换取奖励，下文描述乌鸦学会尺寸后能用大卡片裁剪成对应尺寸；选项C“However, the crows only got treats when they popped in a paper ‘coin’ of a certain size.(然而，乌鸦只有放入特定尺寸的纸‘硬币’时才能得到食物奖励。)”解释了训练的具体规则——只有特定尺寸才有效，为下文乌鸦学会尺寸识别并裁剪大卡片做铺垫。 70．根据上文“Given the lack of a template to copy, it seems the crows were able to construct mental images of the coins and use it to replicate a tool.(鉴于缺乏可复制的模板，乌鸦似乎能够构建硬币的心理图像，并用它来复制工具。)”以及下文“These birds can see something and not just build it from memory, but potentially make improvements in their designs.(这些鸟类不仅能凭记忆建造东西，还能在设计中做出潜在的改进。)”可知，上文得出实验结论——乌鸦能凭记忆构建心理图像并复制工具，下文进一步指出它们还能改进设计，选项E“Seeing this in action is important because it supports the idea that New Caledonian crows are capable of building — at least when it comes to crafting tools.(看到这一点在实际中运作很重要，因为它支持了新喀里多尼亚乌鸦有能力建造——至少在制作工具方面——的观点。)”总结了上述实验观察的意义，并自然引出下文关于改进设计的论述。 IV. Summary Writing 71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Music is instrumental in learning how to read Learning to play an instrument seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear. To find out more, Maria Garcia de-Soria and her colleagues studied 57 children, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practicing for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. They found that children who were learning an instrument outperformed the others on tests of phonological (语音的) awareness. This is the ability to recognize and use the sounds that comprise words. They also showed better reading skills. In another part of the experiment, the researchers used brain scan to record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain was correlated with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language. “Adults tend to use both sides of their brain to process music and speech, and sometimes they rely more on the right side. The musically trained children seem to have a more adult-like tracking of speech,” says Garcia-de-Soria. “The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is consistent with the broader literature,” says Alice Mado Proverbio. However, music training can also lead to specialization in the right hemisphere of the brain, fostering faster reading, she says. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】    It was unclear how musical training improves early reading. A study of 57 children found the instrument learners outperformed non-musical peers in phonological awareness and reading skills. Brain scans showed lower left-brain language-center activity in instrument learners who still scored higher in reading, suggesting adult-like language processing. Experts say music training also promotes right brain specialization. 【导语】本文主要讲的是此前音乐训练能提升儿童早期阅读能力的作用机制尚不明确，一项针对57名儿童的研究揭开了背后的原理，证实器乐学习能通过优化大脑语言处理模式，显著强化孩子的语音意识与阅读能力，相关发现也得到了学界专家的佐证支撑。 【详解】1 要点摘录 ①Music training has long been linked to improved early reading abilities, but how it does this wasn’t clear. ②To find out more, Maria Garcia de-Soria and her colleagues studied 57 children, with roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. About half had been learning an instrument for at least a month and were practicing for a minimum of half an hour a week, while the rest did non-musical extracurricular activities. ③In another part of the experiment, the researchers used brain scan to record the children’s brain activity as they listened to a recording of The Gingerbread Man fairy tale. They found that stronger neural activity in language-related centers of the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain was correlated with better reading outcomes for all the children. However, the musical group showed higher reading scores even with lower levels of this activity, which may mean they have more adult-like processing of language. ④“The finding that musical training improves the left hemisphere phonological encoding processes of language is consistent with the broader literature,” says Alice Mado Proverbio. 2.缜密构思 将第1、4两个背景与结论类要点进行整合，将第2、3两个核心实验发现要点进行重组。 3.遣词造句 The long-unclear mechanism of how music training improves early reading has been uncovered by a new study. Instrument-learning children show better phonological awareness and reading skills with more adult-like language processing in the brain. Music training also promotes right-hemisphere specialization which can further speed up reading. 【点睛】[高分句型1] It was unclear how musical training improves early reading. (运用了it作形式主语、how引导的主语从句) [高分句型2] Brain scans showed lower left-brain language-center activity in instrument learners who still scored higher in reading, suggesting adult-like language processing. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句以及现在分词suggesting作状语) V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．你上次忘记重要的事，是什么时候了？(slip) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】When was the last time something important slipped your mind? 【详解】考查时态和定语从句。句子陈述过去的事情，用一般过去时；表示“上次……是什么时候？”用When was the last time…?”，“你上次忘记重要的事”是修饰先行词the last time的定语从句，当先行词是the first/second...last time且关系词在从句中作状语时，用关系词that，that通常省略；从句主语为something important，“忘记、记不起”为slip one’s mind，本句为特殊疑问句，特殊疑问词用when，故翻译为When was the last time something important slipped your mind? 73．这个小程序在图书馆的应用要归功于那个致力于搞科学研发的学生。（credit） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The application of this mini program in the library is credited to the students who are dedicated to scientific research and development. 【详解】考查固定短语、时态和定语从句。分析句子可知，本句为一般现在时，“这个小程序在图书馆的应用”翻译为The application of this mini program in the library，“归因于”翻译为be credited to，“学生”为students，作宾语，同时为定语从句的先行词，在定语从句中作主语，致力于为be dedicated to，后接scientific research and development“科学研发”作定语。故翻译为The application of this mini program in the library is credited to the students who are dedicated to scientific research and development. 74．这家藏于市井的木工坊，氛围质朴纯粹，爱好者可亲手创作，感受匠心之美。（where）（汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This woodworking workshop hidden in the downtown, where the atmosphere is simple and pure, allows enthusiasts to create by hand and feel the beauty of craftsmanship. 【详解】本句陈述客观事实，时态用一般现在时；这家木工坊作主语，译为“This woodworking workshop”，“藏于市井的”作后置定语修饰主语，译为“hidden in the downtown”，整合为This woodworking workshop hidden in the downtown，其后带上逗号；“氛围质朴纯粹”可译为where引导的非限制性定语从句，即where the atmosphere is simple and pure，其后要带上逗号；翻译“爱好者可亲手创作，感受匠心之美”时，为了贴合英语表达方式，因为主语是单数名词，这里要添加谓语allows，即“这家木工坊允许爱好者亲自创作并感受匠心之美”，用allows sb. to do sth.进行表达；“爱好者”译为enthusiasts，“亲手创作”译为create by hand，翻译“感受匠心之美”时要添加and构成并列关系，即and feel the beauty of craftsmanship，该部分整合为allows enthusiasts to create by hand and feel the beauty of craftsmanship。 75．这座古桥历经数百年风雨，不仅连通两岸，便利四方居民，更是小镇历史变迁与时代发展的无声见证者。(serve) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Having gone through/ weathered centuries of trials/ wind and rain, this ancient bridge not only connects/ serves as a vital link between the two riverbanks, bringing convenience to the surrounding communities, but also serves as a silent witness to/ silently witnesses the town’s historical transformative changes/ great historical changes and the development of times. 【详解】考查动词、名词、短语和固定结构。此句陈述客观事实，用一般现在时；“这座古桥”用this ancient bridge作主语，谓语动词用第三人称单数，“不仅……更……”表达为not only... but also...连接并列谓语；“连通两岸”表达为connect the two riverbanks或serve as a vital link between the two riverbanks，connect/serve作谓语，“便利四方居民”表达为bring convenience to the surrounding communities，主语与bring是主动关系，可用现在分词短语作状语；“是……的无声见证者”表达为serve as a silent witness to...或silently witness...，serve/witness作谓语，“小镇历史变迁”表达为名词短语the town’s historical transformative changes或the town’s great historical changes，“时代发展”表达为名词短语the development of times；“历经数百年风雨”表达为go through/ weather centuries of trials/ wind and rain，主语“这座古桥(this ancient bridge)”与动词（短语）go through/ weather是主动关系，强调已历经数百年风雨，可用现在分词的完成式having gone through/ weathered centuries of trials/ wind and rain作状语，故整句翻译为：Having gone through/ weathered centuries of trials/ wind and rain, this ancient bridge not only connects/ serves as a vital link between the two riverbanks, bringing convenience to the surrounding communities, but also serves as a silent witness to/ silently witnesses the town’s historical transformative changes/ great historical changes and the development of times. V. Guided Writing 76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明。最近学校计划对部分学生社团提供资金赞助，希望得到赞助的社团可提交书面申请。作为学校科技社的社长，写一份申请以获得学校的资金赞助，内容须包括： 1)对科技社的简单介绍(规模、活动安排等) 2)需要资金帮助的理由 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear school leaders, I am Li Ming, president of the Science and Technology Club. I am writing to apply for financial sponsorship from our school. Our club consists of more than seventy members. We arrange rich and meaningful activities every month, such as robot production, science lectures and creative invention competitions. These activities not only enrich students’ spare time, but also cultivate their practical ability and innovative thinking. At present, our club is short of funds. We cannot afford experimental materials, electronic accessories and necessary equipment. Lack of supplies makes it hard for us to carry out activities smoothly. If we get the fund support, we will hold more splendid tech events and attract more students to explore scientific knowledge. We promise to make greater progress and live up to the school’s expectation. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生作为学校科技社的社长，写一份申请以获得学校的资金赞助。 【详解】1.词汇积累 由……组成：consist of→be composed of 培养：cultivate→foster 缺少：be short of→be lacking in 吸引：attraction→appeal to 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：These activities not only enrich students’ spare time, but also cultivate their practical ability and innovative thinking. 拓展句：Not only do these activities enrich students’ spare time, but they also cultivate their practical ability and innovative thinking. 【点睛】【高分句型1】These activities not only enrich students’ spare time, but also cultivate their practical ability and innovative thinking.（运用了not only…but also…句型） 【高分句型2】If we get the fund support, we will hold more splendid tech events and attract more students to explore scientific knowledge.（运用了if引导条件状语从句） 【听力原文：】 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. W: We’ll have another good harvest this year. M: Surely. Let’s get everything ready for the getting-in of the crops. Q: Who are the speakers? (B) 2. M: Excuse me, can you give me a change for a dollar? W: I’m sorry, sir. I’m not allowed to give change without a purchase. If you go across the street, you’ll find a change machine in front of the bookstore. Q: Where does the woman suggest that the man get change? (D) 3. W: Has your little sister bought her books yet? M: She bought a history book but the Japanese and English textbooks were sold out. Q: Which book has the man’s sister got? (C) 4. W: Have you seen Mr. Taylor? He is usually here by 9:00. M: He said he was coming at 9:30 today, but it’s already 10:00. Q: What time does Mr. Taylor usually come? (A) 5. W: Suppose the company offered you a pay rise of 50% , would you be so determined to leave and look for a job elsewhere? M: Yes, I’ve set my mind on it. I’d like to find a job that can fully show my ability. Q: Why has the man decided to leave the company? (B) 6. W: Would you join us for a picnic? We are going to the seaside for the weekend. M: Well, my friend Jack is coming to visit but thanks anyway for the invitation. Q: What will the man probably do this weekend? (B) 7. M: The children next room is loud. W: You called that “loud”. Then you should have heard the noise they made yesterday. Q: What does the woman mean? (D) 8. W: Richard, it’s said that last week’s Math exam was quite difficult. M: Yes, it was and I thought I would have failed but in fact I got the third highest score in the class. Q: How did the man perform in the exam? (B) 9. W: Could you do me a favor and type this report for James? M: For James? I should say that’s the last thing in the world for me to do now. Q: What does the man mean? (C) 10. W: Have you heard about the building of the new theatre? M: Of course I have. With so many trees cut down, haven’t they ever thought about the natural price the center has cost? Q: What’s the man’s attitude toward the new theatre? (C) Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following recording. Would you like to adopt an animal? Although this sounds very unusual, some children have done just this. Brookfield Zoo near Chicago has given people the chance to adopt animals that live in the zoo. Any person can adopt a zoo animal by paying for all of its food for one year. One of the animals that needed parents was a young liger named Shorty. The people at the zoo said that it would cost about $ 8,000 a year for the food for Shorty. Not many boys and girls have $ 8,000 to spend. That is why several hundred children and grown-ups each have sent a little money to the zoo to help pay for Shorty’s food. Many of the children sent in money which they had earned. Some children sent in only a quarter because that was all the money they had. Other children sent in more money than that. Since so many people sent money to the zoo to help pay for Shorty’s food, he now will be able to eat as much as he wants. Shorty surely must be a happy tiger to know he has so many adopted parents. Many children must also be happy to know that they have helped to feed him. It will really be exciting for those children to go to Brookfield Zoo to visit their adopted tiger Shorty. Questions: 11. Who is Shorty? (B) 12. Why do several hundred people give money to the zoo to help Shorty? (D) 13. What can you infer from the passage? (A) Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following recording. As flying long distances becomes ever more common, long flights with young children are something parents have to deal with more often. Flights can be unbearable because of the kids and you might be puzzled at why they should make so much trouble. However, never forget how uncomfortable a long-distance flight itself might be to a person, especially little children. The first and most important tip for parents with kids is to book early, and let the airline know that you will have young children with you. Chances are they will give you seats in a row, which means the kids have a place to play, rest and even sleep. And when your children lose their cool and you are not able to deal well with the situation, the best way is to turn to air staff for help. Don’t forget that they are far more experienced than ordinary people to deal with tough passengers because they have received special training in the field. Therefore, never feel too embarrassed to accept their help. Questions: 14. Why could kids be so troublesome on long flights? (D) 15. What is the most important thing for parents traveling with kids? (C) 16. Which one of the statements is true according to the passage? (D) Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation M: Has anyone seen my calculator? W: Well, I haven’t, what’s the matter? M: I can’t find it anywhere. W: When did you last have it? M: Yesterday afternoon. W: Are you sure? Didn’t I see you with it this afternoon when you friend Robert was here? M: Oh, yes. Now I remember. He said he wanted to borrow it for a while. He said just a while, but I never intended him to keep it so long. W: you don’t need it now, do you? M: Of course I do. Why do you think I’m looking for it? I’ve told Robert to buy one himself instead of always using mine. Calculators are so cheap now. W: Why not ring Robert up and tell him you want your calculator back? M: Not at his time of night. W: Well, then you’ll have to do without it until tomorrow. Questions: 17. What is the man doing now? (D) 18. Where is the calculator? (B) 19. Which is right according to the passage? (D) 20. What does the man think about calculators? (C) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $