山东省临沂市某校2026-2027学年高三上学期第一次考试英语试题

**基本信息** 高三上学期第一阶段英语测试卷以时代性情境与文化传承为特色，通过听力日常对话、阅读科技环保素材、语言运用文化故事及写作实践，全面考查语言能力与思维品质，适配开学初学情诊断需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、文化认知|融入终身学习（第20题）、年轻人才（第14-17题）等时代话题，考查信息提取与推理| |阅读|20题/50分|科技（自动化）、环保（AuREUS发明）、文化（教材推荐）|B篇以可持续发展奖为情境，考查细节分析与创新思维；七选五聚焦挑战应对策略，培养问题解决能力| |语言运用|25题/30分|语法（时态、非谓语）、文化（黑人身份认同、天井建筑）|完形填空通过师生互助故事渗透文化意识；语法填空结合传统天井与现代绿色建筑，体现文化传承| |写作|2题/40分|演讲稿（阅读力量）、故事续写（助人困境）|演讲稿要求结合情感体验与阅读感悟，培养语言表达与学习能力；续写通过真实困境情境，提升思维品质与社会责任感|

开学考答案 第一部分 听力 1—5 ABCBA 6—10 ACACB 11—15 CCBCC 16—20 BABAC 听力材料 Text 1 M: Linda, what’s your favorite city in China? W: It’s Chongqing. M: Is it because of the landscape or the people there? W: Actually I fell in love with the city because of the hotpot restaurants there. Text 2 W: Jason, who is this beautiful woman in the picture? Is she an actress? M: No. Actually she’s my mother. She’s from Mexico. W: Then she must speak Spanish. M: You’re right. She speaks both English and Spanish and she teaches some American students Spanish. Text 3 W: Tom, what about going to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo this weekend? M: Why do you want to go there? It’s a bit far away and it’s not very big. W: I read in the magazine that it is the No. 1 family-friendly zoo in the US. Text 4 W: Did you win in the London Marathon, Henry? M: No. A competitor fell to the ground, so I helped him up. When he fell down again, I decided to support him to the finish line 200 meters away. So I didn’t win. W: Well, though you didn’t win, you’ve done something better than that. Text 5 W: What about going to the cinema tonight? M: I don’t feel like going out tonight. Why don’t we just watch a movie on Netflix? There are over forty new movies on it this month. W: Well, I just love watching movies on a large screen. Text 6 M: Karen, what do you like doing in your spare time? W: I generally spend my leisure time reading storybooks, gardening and collecting stamps. M: So which do you like doing most? W: Growing my own vegetables. It can not only help me relax after work but also allows me to eat vegetables grown by myself. What about you? M: I also love collecting stamps. I think it’s an activity that allows me to learn about different cultures of the world. W: So how many stamps have you collected? M: I have 100 British stamps and as many stamps from other countries. Text 7 W: Mike, what about sending Amy to a camp this summer? M: That’s a good idea. Do you know any good summer camps? W: Yes. Since Amy loves dancing, what about sending her to Ballet Academy East? It has summer sessions for children of all ages from 3 to 19 years old. M: What classes does it have? W: It has classes for younger dancers that include a variety of different activities. These activities work as an introduction to many different styles of dance. It also has a class for older children aged 9 to 19. M: So what can children do in this class? W: They can learn some difficult movements. It’s perfect for children dreaming of becoming a professional dancer in ballet. M: So what about the price? W: I have no idea. Let’s search on the Internet. Text 8 W: John, what book have you read recently? M: A book titled Free to Be Elephant Me written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. W: What is the book mainly about? M: It follows a young elephant named Num-Num as he competes in the Elephant Games to impress King Elephant Mighty and get an elephant name. But he has a problem. W: What problem does he have? M: Num-Num isn’t good at normal tricks. He leaves, eventually finding his own strengths. The text shows how Num-Num learns to appreciate his own strengths. W: So have you learned a lesson from the book? M: Yes. Before reading the book, I really admire other people’s strengths. But after reading the book, I know I have my own strengths too. W: Can I borrow the book? I also want to read it. M: Sorry, but I no longer keep it. I’ve already returned it because it was due the day before yesterday. Text 9 W: Mark, who is your role model? M: It’s Zuriel Oduwole. She’s an advocate for girl’s education and a filmmaker. You may not believe it, but she’s just 19 years old. W: You mean a filmmaker at the age of 19? No way. M: I’ve told you it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Actually she became the world’s youngest filmmaker to have her work screened at the age of 12. W: I just can’t believe my ears. So what does she like filming about? M: Her films mostly show the importance of education of girls in Africa. You know in Africa many girls don’t go to school for education. Zuriel wants to change that through her films. W: So why is she your role model? M: It’s mainly because she is courageous enough to follow a dream and she cares enough to reach it. She has set a good example to me. W: Well, I think she’s set a good example to many people who want to make their dreams come true, me included. Now I’m more confident that I’ll make my dream come true. M: So what’s your dream? W: To win a gold medal in the upcoming Olympic Games. Text 10 W: Good morning, everyone. I’m Susan Brown. I’m glad to be invited here to talk about lifelong learning today. Many people consider it unnecessary to learn new things after leaving school. But in my opinion, one should never stop learning. But how to learn in our daily life? Reading books is a good way. Reading a little every day is one of the easiest ways to have new ideas, gain new knowledge and receive indirect tutoring. There are billions of cool books and authors just waiting to inspire you. Taking courses is also a good way. You can sign up for both online and offline courses to learn. There’s probably a course on any topic you can imagine. You can get a tutor to learn something in his field. You can also have a peer group to keep you motivated. Many people love traveling. This is also a good way to learn new things. It’s so easy to get caught up in your own culture if you don’t travel and see more of the world. So among these ways, which way do I love most? You may wonder. Well, I love going to different places to experience different cultures best. 第一节 A篇 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本物理学入门教科书，这些书用简单的语言介绍了物理学。 21. C 细节理解题。文章第二段提到，《力学、相对论和热力学》（Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics）这本书适合化学、工程学和AP物理学专业的学生，而文章第三段提到，《理工科学生适用物理学》（Physics for Students of Science and Engineering）帮助学生阅读科学数据、回答科学问题并确定基本概念，且此书的名字也提及了工程学专业，故这两本书都适合工程学专业的学生阅读。故选C。 22. D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第二句“To ensure a better understanding and ability to apply these concepts, worked examples are provided, giving students tools to develop problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding.”可知，为了确保学生能够更好地理解和应用物理概念，《大学物理学与现代物理学》（University Physics with Modern Physics）这本书中提供了可行的例子，来帮助学生更好地理解概念并解决问题，故这本书最适合喜欢通过实际例子学习物理的学生。故选D。 23. A 文章出处题。根据文章第一段第二句“Based on our web research, here are our top four picks with the introduction of physics in simple, practical language.”并分析文章的语言和内容结构可知，这篇文章可能是一篇在线文章（类似于网络文章或博客帖子）。故选A。 B篇 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了菲律宾27岁学生Carvey Ehren Maigue凭借AuREUS系统技术在James Dyson可持续发展大奖赛中脱颖而出的故事。 24. C 推理判断题。第二段介绍了Carvey的学习背景，并指出正是因此他才研发了AuREUS系统；再结合第一段最后一句“But while every entry was impressive, Carvey Ehren Maigue’s ultimately won — for good reason!”的提示可知，第二段的功能是解释了为什么Carvey能够赢得比赛。故选C。 25. A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it is environmentally friendly and can be used for a long time, perfectly meeting our purpose and making it the most striking one”可知，AuREUS环保且耐用的特点让它符合比赛的宗旨，因此是可持续性使它脱颖而出。故选A。 26. D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“With AuREUS, we upcycle the crops of the farmers that were hit by natural disasters, such as typhoons, which also happen to be an effect of climate change. By transforming them into new energy, we can be both future-looking, and solve the problems that we are currently experiencing now.”可知，这种技术可以对遭受了自然灾害影响的农民的农作物加以循环利用，将它们转化为新的能源。由此可推断，AuREUS能够变废为宝。故选D。 27. C 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中的“... through this award, I will be able to reach out to more people”（reach out to sb表示“愿意向某人提供帮助”）和“This is my second time applying, and through persistence, I managed to win.”可知，Carvey是一个乐于助人且坚持不懈的人。故选C。 C篇 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了“天然风味”这一食品标签的含义，指出其并不一定比人工风味更安全或更健康，使用天然风味主要是为了市场营销。文章建议提高标签透明度。 28. D 细节理解题。根据第一段Nor is the common belief true that ingredients extracted from nature are necessarily safer than something artificially made. (从大自然中提取的成分必然比人工制造的东西更安全,这种普遍看法也不正确。)可知根据第1段，关于“天然风味”错误的是:它绝对比添加人工香料的果汁安全。故选D。 29. B 词义猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子"lf you're going to use all your grapes on grape soda，" Reineccius says，"you don't have any grapes for wine making; the products are going to be exorbitant; besides, what do you do with the by-products you create after you've squeezed all the juice out of the grape?”("如果你打算把所有的葡萄都用在葡萄汽水上，"Reineccius说，"你没有任何葡萄用来酿酒，产品价格会过高;此外，你怎么处理榨干葡萄汁后产生的副产品呢?”）可知划线词意思是"过高的"。A.Popular受欢迎的; B.Expensive昂贵的; C.Durable耐用的; D.Innovative创新的。故选B。 30. B 细节理解题。根据第二段The reason why companies bother to use natural flavors rather than artificial flavors is simple: marketing.(公司使用天然香料而不是人工香料的原因很简单:营销。)可知公司在他们的产品中使用天然香料是为了促进销售。故选B。 31. D 推理判断题。根据第二段"Many of these products have health titles，" says Platkin, professor from Hunter College. "Consumers may be talked to believe products with natural flavors are healthier, though they're nutritionally no different from those with artificial flavors.(亨特学院教授普拉特金说:"许多这些产品都有健康的标题。"消费者可能会被告知，天然香料的产品更健康, 尽管它们在营养上与人造香料没有什么不同。)可知从文章中我们可以得出的结论是天然香料和人工香料的相似之处比你想象的要多。故选D。 D篇 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麦肯锡全球研究院的一份报告。报告预测，到2055年，随着对技术的适应，大约一半的人工工作有可能实现自动化。 32. B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“About half of the work carried out ... a McKinsey Global Institute report predicted.”和接下来三段的展开论述可知，这篇报告主要分析了自动化对经济的影响，探讨了自动化在提高效率、推动经济增长方面的作用，以及这一趋势对不同类型工作的影响。故选B。 33. D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，机器人和计算机会越来越能够完成需要认知能力才能完成的事，例如感受情绪或驾驶车辆。故选D。 34. C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“the analysis shows that humans will still be needed: The total productivity gains will only come about if people work alongside machines”可知，人类仍然是被需要的：只有当人类和机器一起工作时，总生产率提高才会实现。由此可知，作者对人类工作者持积极乐观的态度。A项“担忧的”；B项“复杂的”；C项“乐观的”；D项“怀疑的”。故选C。 35. D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文开头主要介绍了机器人技术、人工智能和机器学习的最新发展使人类处于一个新的自动化时代的风口浪尖。麦肯锡全球研究院的一份报告预测，到2055年，随着对技术的适应，大约一半的人工工作有可能实现自动化。接着文章展开介绍了自动化对经济及不同类型工作的影响，最后提出人类和机器一起工作，总生产率提高才会实现。因此D项“自动化：未来人类的替代品？”适合作本文标题。故选D。 【答案】36. F 37. A 38. E 39. D 40. C 完型填空 BADBC ADDAC BADAC 语法填空 56. dating 57.were designed 58.the 59. has advocated/has been advocating 60.in/for 61.to save 62.that/which 63.comfortable 64.how 65.wonders 应用文 The Power of Reading Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! I’m Li Hua, and it’s my great honor to recount my enchanting journey of reading through the pages of a book I read in my summer vacation. I read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which, for me, was a portal to a world filled with imagination and insight. In the book, the little girl, Alice falls asleep and dreams of Wonderland with strange creatures. As I delved into its pages, I realized I wasn’t only reading a story, but I was an active participant in that fantastic wonderland. Ever since, books have cast a spell on me, captivating me with their boundless charm. This summer, books became my companions, guiding me through ponder and growth. In conclusion, the power of reading can enrich our knowledge and shape our perspectives. So, start with a book at hand and prepare to marvel at the treasures reading has in store for you! That’s all. Thank you! 读后续写 Version 1 Just then, a woman stopped to check the mail before going home. Concerned, she approached us and asked if we needed any help. We explained our situation, and she immediately offered to help us. She told us there was a small hotel a few miles away, and even gave us a ride there since our car couldn’t run. The hotel was small and humble, but it was warm and safe. We were grateful for her kindness and thanked her repeatedly as we waved goodbye to each other. Unexpectedly, she came back the next morning! She had spent the entire night making calls and searching for an alternator for our car. Against all odds, she managed to find one in a neighboring town and drove to get it for us. We were overwhelmed with gratitude for her kindness and willingness to help a complete stranger in need. Thanks to her efforts, we could be back on the road, and we were reminded that goodness does exist in the world. Version 2 Just then, a woman stopped to check the mail before going home.I just couldn’t believe it, and stopped her immediately. Seeing my excited expression, she was at a loss, asking what happened. I told her the thing and asked where we could find a hotel. To my surprise, she gave us far more than we needed. She suggested that we follow her, with the parking lights on so that the car wouldn’t die again, and led us to a hotel. After knowing we left little money with us, she insisted on paying for the room for us. Unexpectedly, she came back the next morning! She took us to a parts store to buy the alternator. After taking nearly an hour to complete the alternator replacement, the car was finally restarted. And when we left, she bought us a meal, filled up the fuel tank for us, and even gave us some money for the trip home. She was so considerate that when we just asked for a little help and a few recommendations, she had done all these things for us. Perhaps her greatest gift is to give us a memory of how much a person can do for complete strangers and how high kindness can reach. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者一家人在去看望了一位住院的亲戚的归途中，所带现金不多，天还下着大雪的情况下，汽车出了故障，一家人需要找一个安全的地方来度过寒冷的夜晚，并且要修理汽车。但是周围除了一个小邮局没有其他建筑，作者一家一筹莫展的时候得到了一位女士无私帮助的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，一位女士在回家前停下来查看邮件。”可知，第一段可描写作者请求女士帮忙，女士带领作者一家来到宾馆并在得知作者钱很少时付了房费的经历。 ② 由第二段首句内容“没想到，第二天早上她又回来了！”可知，第二段可描写女士带领作者修车，并体贴地给他们买了饭，加满了油，还给了作者一些钱回家的经过以及作者的感激和对此的感悟。 2.续写线索：请求帮忙——带去旅馆——付房费——再次帮助——感激——感悟 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三上学期第一阶段测试 英语 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，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。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does Linda love most about Chongqing? A. The food. B. The people. C. The landscape. 2. Where does Jason’s mother come from? A. Spain. B. Mexico. C. America. 3. What makes the woman choose the zoo? A. Its size. B. Its location. C. Its design. 4. What does the woman think of the man’s deed? A. Stupid. B. Great. C. Confusing. 5. How would the woman like to watch movies? A. At the cinema. B. On the computer. C. On the smartphone. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is Karen’s favorite leisure time activity? A. Gardening. B. Reading books. C. Collecting stamps. 7. How many stamps has the man collected? A. 100. B. 150. C. 200. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How old should a child be to go to the camp? A. At least 3 years old. B. At least 9 years old. C. At least 19 years old. 9. What do older children mainly learn in the class? A. Basic dance skills. B. Different styles of dance. C. Challenging ballet movements. 10. What will the speakers do next? A. Book a class online. B. Find out the camp’s price. C. Tell Amy about the camp. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What did Guy Parker-Rees do for the book? A. He wrote the story. B. He financed it. C. He drew its paintings. 12. What did John decide to do after reading the book? A. Learn to admire others. B. Keep learning new things. C. Appreciate his own strengths. 13. Where did John get the book? A. From a bookstore. B. From a library. C. From a friend. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What record does Zuriel Oduwole hold? A. The filmmaker of making the most films. B. The most famous filmmaker at the moment. C. The youngest filmmaker in the film industry ever. 15. Why did Zuriel Oduwole make films? A. To make some money. B. To draw attention to African lives. C. To promote education for African girls. 16. What does the woman say about Zuriel Oduwole? A. She is brave. B. She is inspiring. C. She is confident. 17. Who is most probably the woman? A. An athlete. B. A coach. C. An actress. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker’s opinion on learning after leaving school? A. It’s popular. B. It’s important. C. It’s challenging. 19. What does the speaker love doing most? A. Traveling to new places. B. Joining peer groups. C. Reading books. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. How to get a better tutor. B. How to develop new hobbies. C. How to become a lifelong learner. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A There are tons of physics textbooks available around the world. Based on our web research, here are our top four picks with the introduction of physics in simple, practical language. Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics This book is a collection of online teachings by Professor R. Shankar. Shankar is one of the first to be involved in the innovative Open Yale Courses program. It is a perfect introduction to college-level physics. Students of chemistry, engineering, and AP Physics will find this book helpful. Physics for Students of Science and Engineering This book helps students to read scientific data, answer scientific questions, and identify fundamental concepts. The new and improved 10th edition features multi-media resources, and questions to test students’ understanding of each concept. The Feynman Lectures on Physics Richard Feynman is regarded as one of the greatest teachers of physics to walk the face of the earth. This book is a collection of Feynman’s lectures. In his words, these lectures all began as an experiment, which, in turn, formed the basis of this book. University Physics with Modern Physics The book is recognized for teaching and applying principles of physics through a narrative (叙事的) method. To ensure a better understanding and ability to apply these concepts, worked examples are provided, giving students tools to develop problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding. 21. What do the first two books have in common? A. They are improved editions. B. They are written by professors. C. They favor students of engineering. D. They feature multi-media resources. 22. Which book best suits students who enjoy learning physics through practical examples? A. Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics. B. Physics for Students of Science and Engineering. C. The Feynman Lectures on Physics. D. University Physics with Modern Physics. 23. Where is this text probably taken from? A. An online article. B. A research paper. C. A physics textbook. D. A science journal. B College students around the world have recently developed products and designs for a chance to win the James Dyson Sustainability Award. The competition is tough, as many of the brightest engineers and scientists compete for the prize. But while every entry was impressive, Carvey Ehren Maigue’s ultimately won — for good reason! The 27-year-old from the Philippines has been studying at one of the country’s top engineering schools and will graduate soon. Throughout his time there, he learned plenty about design, which is what led him to create AuREUS System Technology. These solar panels are made from food waste and transform UV light (紫外线) into renewable energy, even on a cloudy day! According to the awarding remarks, AuREUS combines renewable material and advanced technology, which allows other devices to harvest UV light and transform it into electricity. Of course, “it is environmentally friendly and can be used for a long time, perfectly meeting our purpose and making it the most striking one! It’s truly a game changer!” AuREUS is based on a plastic material, so it can be formed into different shapes. The science behind it is a bit confusing, but in Carvey’s words, “AuREUS is actually a material, or a technology. With AuREUS, we upcycle (升级改造，再生利用)the crops of the farmers that were hit by natural disasters, such as typhoons, which also happen to be an effect of climate change. By transforming them into new energy, we can be both future-looking, and solve the problems that we are currently experiencing now.” While it’s clear to us that this product is special, Carvey was still caught by surprise when he found out he won the competition. It took a few days for him to process the news, and he’s already looking at what he can create next! “I was very happy because I know that through this award, I will be able to reach out to more people,” he added. “This is my second time applying, and through persistence, I managed to win.” 24. What is the function of the second paragraph? A. To offer background information about Carvey. B. To show how Carvey prepared for the competition. C. To explain why Carvey could win the competition. D. To introduce some unknown factors behind the win. 25. What makes AuREUS stand out from the entries? A. Its sustainability. B. Its high technology. C. Its new materials. D. Its effective use. 26. What can we learn about AuREUS? A. It can detect some food waste. B. It may promote crop production. C. It is mainly meant for farmers. D. It can make waste advantageous. 27. Which of the following words can best describe Carvey? A. Positive and hotheaded. B. Hard-working and humble. C. Helpful and persistent. D. Broad-minded and accessible. C Pick up any packaged processed food, and there’s a decent chance that one of its listed ingredients will be “natural flavor”. The ingredient sounds good, particularly in contrast to “artificial flavor”. But what exactly does natural flavor mean? It refers to extracts (提取物) got from natural sources like plants, meat or seafood. When consumers see “natural flavor” on a label(标签), they are unlikely to assume that someone is squeezing the juice from oranges into their bottle. They know even though natural flavor must come from natural sources, it needn’t all come from the plant or meat. For example, orange flavor might contain not only orange extract, but also extracts from bark and grass. Nor is the common belief true that ingredients extracted from nature are necessarily safer than something artificially made. So if flavors like orange are needed, why not just use oranges? The answer comes down to “availability, cost and sustainability”, according to flavor chemist Gary Reineccius of the University of Minnesota. “If you’re going to use all your grapes on grape soda,” Reineccius says, “you don’t have any grapes for wine making; the products are going to be exorbitant; besides, what do you do with the by-products(副产品) you create after you’ve squeezed all the juice out of the grape?” Actually, while chemists make natural flavors by extracting chemicals from natural ingredients, artificial flavors are made by creating the same chemicals artificially. The reason why companies bother to use natural flavors rather than artificial flavors is simple: marketing. “Many of these products have health titles,” says Platkin, professor from Hunter College. “Consumers may be talked to believe products with natural flavors are healthier, though they’re nutritionally no different from those with artificial flavors. Natural flavors may involve more forest clear-cutting and carbon emissions from transport than flavors created in the lab.” Platkin suggests getting more transparent(透明的) labeling on packaging that describes exactly what the natural or artificial flavors are, so consumers are not misled into buying one product over another because of “natural flavors”. Reineccius also offers some simple guidance: “Don’t buy anything because it says ‘natural flavors’. Buy it because you like it.” 28. Which is a misunderstanding about the “natural flavor” juice according to paragraph 1? A. It comes from 100% original fruit. B. It is nothing but advertising tricks. C. It certainly contains extracts made in the lab. D. It is absolutely safer than juice with artificial flavors. 29. What does the underlined word “exorbitant” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Popular. B. Expensive. C. Durable. D. Innovative. 30. Why do companies use natural flavors in their products? A. To cut the costs. B. To promote the sales. C. To advocate a healthy diet. D. To avoid food safety issues. 31. What can we conclude from the text? A. Gary and Platkin hold opposite perspectives. B. Natural flavors are more environmentally-friendly. C. Customers are misled for ignoring labels on packaging. D. Natural and artificial flavors are more alike than you think. D Recent developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have brought us in the eye of the storm of a new automation age. About half of the work carried out by people was likely to be automated by 2055 with adaption to technology, a McKinsey Global Institute report predicted. Automation can enable businesses to improve performance by reducing errors and improving quality and speed, and in some cases achieving outcomes that go beyond human capabilities. At a time of weak productivity growth worldwide, automation technologies can provide the much-needed promotion of economic growth, according to the report. Automation could raise productivity growth globally by 0.8 percent to 1.4 percent. At a global level, technically automated activities involved 1.1 billion employees and 11.9 trillion U.S. dollars in wages, the report said. The report also showed that activities most influenced by automation were physical ones in highly structured and predictable environments, as well as data collection and processing. In the United States, these activities make up 51 percent of activities in the economy, accounting for almost 2.7 trillion dollars in wages. They are most common in production, accommodation and food service, and the retail (零售) trade. And it’s not just low-skill, low-wage work that is likely to be influenced by automation; middle-skill and high-paying, high-skill occupations, too, have a degree of automation potential. The robots and computers not only can perform a range of routine physical work activities better and more cheaply than humans, but are also increasingly capable of accomplishing activities that require cognitive (认知的) capabilities, such as feeling emotions or driving. While much of the current debate about automation has focused on the potential that many people may be replaced and therefore lose their financial resources, the analysis shows that humans will still be needed: The total productivity gains will only come about if people work alongside machines. 32. What is the report mainly about? A. Comparisons of robots with humans. B. Analysis of automation’s potential in economy. C. Prediction of the unemployment problem. D. Explanations of the concept of the automation age. 33. What might happen in 2055 according to the text? A. Automation will cause weak productivity growth. B. Automation will reduce employees’ wages. C. Activities like data collection and processing will disappear. D. Activities involve feeling emotions can be performed by robots. 34. How does the author feel about human workers? A. Worried. B. Mixed. C. Optimistic. D. Doubtful. 35. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Automation: A challenge to all? B. Automation: Where to go from here? C. Automation: Who is the eventual winner? D. Automation: A future replacement for humans? 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Challenges are part of life and something we can all expect to encounter at one point or another during our lifetime. We handle challenges differently; some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty. 36 The following are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively. 37 Nike couldn’t have said it any better with their slogan"Just do it! "Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam. Educate ourselves. The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren’t familiar with them. 38 The internet, books, forums, etc. , offer platforms where we can research and learn about our challenges to find strategies against them. Knowledge is definitely powerful and essential in conquering anything. Be persistent. This is what is required to accomplish anything, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges. No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them. 39 Ask for help. There are times when we can’t go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face. 40 Networking with like-minded individuals who can offer us support, suggestions, and solutions is useful in helping us overcome challenges. A. Meet them head-on. B. Adapt a different strategy. C. It is said that two heads are better than one. D. If we give up, we allow the challenges to conquer us instead. E. Therefore, our knowledge and ability to conquer them is limited. F. Whatever our positions, we all wish to conquer them and move on. G. Some challenges can be overwhelming, making us question our ability to overcome them. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The impact that teachers can have on their students’ lives truly can’t be understated. Purity, a black student at a London school, learned this 41 when she looked to Vanessa for help after her hair got 42 from being outside in the rain. “With tears in her eyes, she expressed that she wasn't going to go around school like this all day and would rather go home,” Vanessa said.Having a bad hair day can be 43 for anyone, but Vanessa 44 why it meant so much more to this little girl. “For anyone, hair is often a major part of one’s identity,” she said.“Black people are often 45 to what their hair says about them.” Before the start of her next class,Vanessa listened as Purity asked if she would braid（把······编成辫子）her hair． Without 46 ，the teacher searched around for 47 she could use． With a small-toothed comb，she pulled it off beautifully. Once she finished， Purity’s entire demeanor（样貌） 48 ．She stopped crying and was more than 49 to give her teacher a huge hug! “Even if I thought she looked fine, I wasn't going to turn her away, and 50 her she looked fine when her 51 was temporarily shaken,” Vanessa said.“Encouraging words weren’t what she really 52 .What she wanted was actual help.” Vanessa shared this story online, hoping this 53 moment between her and a student would highlight the 54 of representation in the field of education and 55 more black people to choose teaching as a career. 41.A.frequently B.immediately C.earnestly D.independently 42.A.messed up B.tied up C. pulled back D.blown back 43.A.costly B.unnecessary C.effortless D.unbearable 44.A.wondered B.understood C.demonstrated D.assumed 45.A.decisive B.responsive C.sensitive D.attentive 46.A.hesitation B.doubt C.embarrassment D.enthusiasm 47.A.products B.skills C.access D.tools 48.A.softened B.conveyed C.froze D.changed 49.A.delighted B.awkward C.ready D.expectant 50.A.reminded B.promised C.convinced D.surprised 51.A.mind B.confidence C.rule D.belief 52.A.desired B.encountered C.felt D.declined 53.A.historical B.decisive C.breathtaking D.heartwarming 54.A.significance B.complexity C.feature D.limitation 55.A.allow B.force C.encourage D.invite 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A skywell, or“tian jing”in Chinese, is a typical feature of a traditional home in Southern and Eastern China. Skywells are commonly seen in homes 56.______________ (date) to the Ming and Qing dynasties, which 57.______________ (design) to house different generations of relatives. Despite their varied sizes and designs, these skywells are typically square and located in 58. ______________ heart of the house. They serve to allow in light, enhance airflow, and harvest rainwater. Since decades ago, the government 59.______________ (advocate) green buildings, promoting environmentally-friendly practice.. The increased interest towards traditional Chinese architecture is leading to the restoration of historic buildings with skywells 60.______________ modern use. Architects are also looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings 61.______________ (save) energy. The Dongguan TBA Tower in Guangdong Province, for example, brings natural air flows into every floor with internal“windpipes” 62.______________ function in a similar way to skywells. The aim is to keep the building’s temperature 63.______________ (comfort) in all seasons, using only natural airflow. The fact that skywells still exist today shows 64.______________ clever ancient builders were in using nature's elements to create energy-sufficient and sustainable living spaces. These timeless architectural 65.______________ (wonder) continue to inspire architects in their efforts to find green solutions for cooling homes and buildings. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 66.假设你是李华，你的学校计划在暑假后的开学之初举办一场以“The Power of Reading”为主题的英语演讲比赛来分享你在假期中通过阅读为自己充电的经历。作为参赛者之一，请撰写一篇演讲稿，内容需包含以下两部分： 1. 描述书籍的内容及阅读过程中的情感体验。 2. 对“阅读的力量”的感悟，探讨假期阅读如何影响自己。 The Power of Reading Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Early in 1999, our family had to drive several hundred miles to Billings, Montana, to visit a hospitalized family member. Between our travel, accommodation, and having given most of our available cash to help our relatives out with expenses, we had very little money with us when we left to return home. It was getting dark when we drove out of Billings. At first, we didn’t notice that our headlights were dimming(变暗), and that was probably why we missed the exit for the interstate(州际公路) leading home. About 40 miles later, we began to see that nothing along the highway was familiar to us. In 35 more miles, we saw an exit to a town that wasn’t anywhere near where we were supposed to be. With eight miles to the next exit, we began to realize the headlights were dangerously dim. The car began to make a series of short explosive sounds, which made us feel extremely worried. I had to turn off the lights to keep it running. At the foot of the exit slope, there was a small post office in front of us. The car stopped running completely as we pulled into the parking lot. I soon determined that there was something wrong with the alternator (发电机). It was 7:00 in the evening and we were in Rosebud, Montana, which was a tiny town with no services. To make things worse, the heavy snow was falling. We needed to find our family a safe place to spend the cold night and find an alternator to fix the car the next morning. Hopelessly, we couldn’t see any other buildings around us, and the rest of the town was nearly a mile away. Even if we walked there, we knew that there was probably no hotel or parts store. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, a woman stopped to check the mail before going home.______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Unexpectedly, she came back the next morning!____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $