湖南湘潭市第一中学2026-2027学年高三上学期开学英语试题

**基本信息** 2026年高三入学检测英语试卷以真实多元情境为载体，融合文化旅游、传统工艺复兴、科学探索与社会心理等主题，通过梯度化问题设计全面考查语言理解与表达能力，兼顾思维品质与文化意识培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|20题/50分|细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测、主旨归纳|A篇旅游广告考查信息筛选能力，D篇神经科学研究通过实验设计提升逻辑思维；七选五"微连接"主题引导社会观察| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法规则、上下文连贯|完形填空以个人成长故事渗透积极价值观；语法填空结合中国航天任务增强文化自信| |写作|2题/40分|应用文写作、叙事性续写|邮件写作考查交际能力，读后续写通过邻里故事培养情感表达与逻辑连贯能力|

2026年高三年级入学检测 英语试题 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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 Walking Tours in York York,full of history and charm,offers diverse walking tours for different tastes,uncovering its heritage and secrets.Shadows of York See a more ghostly side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided walk around the streets and lanes of the middle-aged city.Listen to your guide tell tales of York's miserable past that you wouldn't otherwise hear,ask questions along the way to learn more,and enjoy an unusual introduction to the city. From $14.90 per adult Duration:lh30 nWizard(巫师)Valk of York It is York's only tour created specifically for children,and is ideal for wizard fans!Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York's history,magic,and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard.Along the way,hear jokes,watch close-up magic,and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations-such as the York Minster,and the Shambles. From $13.66 per adult Duration:Ih 15mJ&M York City Walking Tour's Discover the storied history of York,England on this fascinating walking tour.From Robert the Bruce to Oliver Cromwell to Constantine the Great,learn about how these figures from the past shaped this stunning city's present with your guide.Learn about it all as you explore the city walls,picturesque streets,and much more. From $15.83 per adult Duration:2hRomans,Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours You don't have to join a tour group to discover York.This audio (walking tour lets you set the pace and pick up and drop the route when it suits you.Hit all the signatures-York Minster,Stonegate,Mansion House,the Shambles,one of the best-preserved streets in the world-and more. 试卷第1页（共9页） From $11.99 per adult Duration:90-180 minutes 1.How much should a couple pay for Shadows of York? A.$14.90 B.$27.32. C.$29.80. D.$31.66. 2.Which walking tour favors kids? A.Shadows of York. B.Wizard Walk of York. C.J&M York City Walking Tours. D.Romans,Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours. 3.What is special about Romans,Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours? A.You can control pace and route. B.You have to join a tour group. C.It has a fixed time duration D.It focuses only on one site. B Are blacksmiths (going extinct in America?Not according to Craig Kaviar,a famous practitioner of the craft (who is based in Louisville,Ky.If anything,he said,"there's been a renewal." The industrial revolution (made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date.But blacksmiths like Mr. Kaviar,69,have found success creating so-called functional art.Mr.Kaviar,for instance,is regionally known for making handrails with metal leaves and birds.He recently completed a three-part archway for the local Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary with almost Tim Burtonesque details.Mr.Kaviar said he had taken "the criteria the owner had"and had then made the work his own,adding horses,trees,a giraffe and more. Mr.Kaviar reached a national audience on the HGTV show "Modern Masters"before going global.But it's in Louisville that his work is most famous.And,in his telling,the craft is only growing in the area."When I came to Louisville,there was no one doing it,"he said."Now there are several other people around doing it as well.It's a fine craft." Mr.Kaviar also works with Guns to Gardens,a group that repurposes guns which are voluntarily given up into garden tools.His role is straightforward:"I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center.And then on one end,I flatten it.” Mr.Kaviar said he would continue to work so long as his body could handle it.He is typically in the shop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.or 7 p.m."I fear that if I give it up,I'll sit around watching TV too much,"he said."It helps keep me in shape." "I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,"he added."When you're striking hot metal,the metal has a different feel,and different heat.You can really judge what you can do through it." 4.What contributes to the decline of traditional blacksmith work? A.Its complexity. B.The industrial revolution. 试卷第2页（共9页） C.Its high criteria. D.The recovery in other crafts. 5.What can we learn about Mr.Kaviar from paragraph 3? A.He helps renew blacksmithing. B.Many young people learned from him. C.He went global because of the HGTV show. D.His craft is popular all over the world. 6.What does Mr.Kaviar do for Guns to Gardens? A.He repairs its guns. B.He flattens gun parts. C.He does some decoration work. D.He helps advertise its products. 7.Why does Mr.Kaviar keep working despite his age? A.He doesn't like TV programs. B.It keeps his life peaceful. C.It helps him acquire a good reputation. D.The metal brings him much inspiration. c Occasionally,the plot of Homeward Bound:The Incredible Journey becomes a reality when a lost dog travels astonishing distances to reunite with its owners.For example,in 1924,Bobbie,a collie mix,made a 2,800-mile journey from Indiana to Silverton,Oregon,over six months after being separated during a road trip. So,how do dogs manage such amazing things?Experts suggest that dogs combine homing abilities with powerful senses.Dogs are thought to get this ability from their ancestor,the gray wolf,which traveled across large areas.Like humans,dogs seem to construct mental maps of their environment,though these maps are likely dominated by scents(). With a sense of smell 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than humans',dogs can find their way by following scent paths,often recognizing familiar places through sight,smell,and sound. In addition to their strong sense of smell,dogs may have another ability:the capacity to use an internal compass( )A 2020 experiment in Czechia found that 30%of dogs in the study employed a"compass run,"a strategy where they ran a short distance along the north-south line of a forest.This strategy,likely using Earth's magnetic field ()allowed them to find their owners more quickly than dogs relying on scent alone. While the use of magnetic signals has not been definitively proven,researchers believe it is a plausible explanation for how dogs find their way when lost.Dogs may even switch between different methods,such as using scent or magnetic signals,depending on the situation. Despite these remarkable abilities,most dogs are not required to travel long distances,as modern kinds of dogs are typically raised to stay close to their owners.However,when a dog goes missing,it can be a terrible experience for both the animal and the owner.Ensuring your dog has proper identification,like a collar with contact information,remains the most effective way to reunite them safely. 试卷第3页（共9页) 8.What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 1? A.The dog's travel limit may be 2,800 miles. B.The dog's journey in the film was Bobbie's. C.The dog's capability in the film may be genuine. D.The dog's loss must have happened in Silverton. 9.How does thecompass run help dogs find their owners more quickly? A.By smelling their way back. B.By circling around the same spot. C.By waiting at the starting point. D.By taking a new and direct route. 10.What does the underlined word "plausible"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Questionable.B.Misleading C.Contradictory. D.Reasonable. 11.What is the author's suggestion for dog owners? A.Travel long distance on their own. B.Equip their dog with contact details. C.Stay closer to their long-lost friend. D.Share their terrible experience online. D Imagine a busy restaurant:dishes clattering,music playing and people talking loudly.It's a wonder that anyone in that environment can focus enough.In an earlier study.researchers established that people can separately control how much they focus (by enhancing relevant information)and how much they filter (by tuning out distraction). Recently,Neuroscientist Ritz compared the process to muscle coordination (in his study:"In the same way that we bring together more than 50 muscles to perform a physical task like using chopsticks,our study found we can coordinate different forms of attention in order to perform brain activities." To explore this,Ritz administered a cognitive task to participants while measuring their brain activity.Participants saw a mass of green and purple dots moving left and right.The tasks involved distinguishing between the movement and colors of the dots.For example,participants in one exercise had to select which color was in the majority for the rapidly moving dots with purple and green percentages close to 50/50. "You can regard the intraparietal sulcus as a radio dial with two knobs.one for focusing and one for filtering,”Ritz said,“When the anterior cingulate cortex(前扣带皮层)recognizes that,for instance,motion is making the task more difficult,it directs the intraparietal sulcus to adjust the filtering knob to reduce the sensitivity to motion and might also direct the intraparetal sulcus to adjust the focusing knob to increase the sensitivity to color.Now the relevant brain regions are less sensitive to motion and more sensitive to the color,so the participant can make better selection. Nowadays,much is still being explored about attention coordination.A partnership with scientists at Brown 试卷第4页（共9页） University is investigating focus and-filter strategies in patients with treatment-resistant depression;one study co-led by Rita and Brown Ph,D.students examines the impact of financial rewards and penalties()on focus -and-filter strategies. "We all know there is still a considerable journey ahead."Ritz said. 12.What is the main focus of the new study? A.The process behind brain activities in humans. B.The relationship between mental state and attention C.The mechanism of focusing and filtering coordination. D.The impart of noisy environment on humans attention. 13.What role does the dots'movement play in the task? A.A distractor for participants B.Atracking target for the test. C.Amain factor to evaluate the task. D.A warning for participants to focus. 14.What does the underlined word"it"in paragraph 4 refer to? A.The focusing knob. B.The intraparietal sulcus. C.The filtering knob. D.The anterior cingulate cortes. 15.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.There are some challenges of the attention research. B.Ongoing research projects are based on these findings. C.Focus-and-filter strategies can solve depression problems. D.Motivation ways to drive attention are well applied in treatment. 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。 Micro-connections:The Small Interactions That Matter Many of us,especially introverts,avoid small talk with strangers in daily life.However,brief and kind interactions with strangers and acquaintances,known as micro-connections,carry great value. 16 Micro-connections refer to short,shared moments,such as greeting passers-by,chatting with baristas (咖啡吧服务员)，thanking servers,or complimenting others.Despite being tiny,these moments are far more meaningful than people think. Today,society is highly connected digitally but faces rising loneliness and division.People increasingly stay indoors and complete tasks online,reducing chances of communicating with strangers.17 试卷第5页（共9页） Why are micro-connections valuable?They effectively fight loneliness:studies show over 40%of U.S.adults feel lonely,and micro-connections help ease this.Such interactions lift one's mood by increasing feel-good hormones and reducing stress.18 Besides,micro-connections strengthen our sense of belonging and safety.They allow people to share deeper thoughts with less emotional risk.Strangers often provide new information,exposing us to different views and broadening our horizons.Moreover,they increase trust and strengthen the whole community. 19 We don't need to be outgoing to practice micro-connections-introverts can also benefit.First,put ourselves in social situations where we might meet others.20 Then,when we are comfortable,use the QUICK method:ask questions,find common ground,and show kindness.Repeated practice helps us become comfortable again.In short,these small interactions can improve mental health,reduce loneliness and build a warmer society. A.What exactly are micro-connections? B.How do micro-connections affect our mental well-being? C.Therefore,micro-connections are particularly important. D.Start small with simple gestures like smiles or greetings E.How can we make the most of micro-connections in daily life? F.They also improve others'mood,creating a two-way positive effect. G.Meanwhile,distrust grows,and people rarely interact with those who are different. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Several years ago,I went through a bad stretch.My disease was so severe that I spent a 21 week in the hospital.After a narrow escape from death,it dawned on me:My 22 should have been up,but I was still here. There must be a reason.I shouldn't get lost in the past suffering.23,I needed to set my life 24 But what could I do?Then a thought flashed through my mind.The only thing I had control over was my response to 25 situations.It was my choice whether I saw the troubles as defeats or challenges.I could 26 the good things,rather than let all the failures beat me.For example,I would praise myself for the progress made at work,no matter how small it was,rather than 27 myself for setbacks.But how? I had enjoyed 28,which I had pushed aside due to the mess of my life.I 29 up my camera again and decided to capture one special moment every day.By the end of the year,I would have 365 good memories 30- 试卷第6页（共9页） As I looked through the growing pictures,new thought patterns 31 to emerge.Having 32 of joyful moments-the pictures of the people and things I truly valued-I developed confidence gradually.It was the pictures that helped draw me out of a state of_33_.They became my anchors(精神支柱)，_34_mein strength and gratitude.I believed challenges were opportunities for growth,and I was35 for the second chance at life 21.A.heart-warming B.fun-filled C.work-overloaded D.life-threatening 22.A.number B.joy C.chance D.account 23.A.Regularly B.Unfortunately C.Instead D.Otherwise 24.A.in the end B.out of line C.up and down D.back on track 25.A.peaceful B.harmonious C.tough D.conventional 26.A.remark B.celebrate C.quit D.ignore 27.A.enjoy B.release C.adjust D.criticize 28.A.painting B.photography C.politics D.philosophy 29.A.picked B.mixed C.broke D.gave 30.A.adapted B.recorded C.written D.forgotten 31.A.began B.chose C.hesitated D.failed 32.A.lack B.demand C.proof D.concept 33.A.balance B.fitness C.competition D.negativity 34.A.requesting B.supporting C.discouraging D.upsetting 35.A.thankful B.known C.regretful D.unprepared 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 spaceship carrying three astronauts linked up with China's space station on Thursday as part of a scheduled crew rotation ()36(mark)a further step in the country's ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and the 37 (explore)of Mars. The Shenzhou-20 spaceship,38 took off as planned on board China's workhorse Long March 2F rocket at 5:17 p.m.local time,reached the Tiangong Space Station about 6.5 hours later,according to the China Manned Space Agency. The rocket lifted off from the launch center in Jiuquan,on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China.The 试卷第7页（共9页） spaceship 39(remain)in space before returning with the current three-person crew. 40 first launching a man into space in 2003-becoming only the 41 (three)country to do so- China's space program has advanced at a steady pace.The space agency has also landed an explorer on Mars and a rover (on the less-explored far side of the moon,42 aims to put a person on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou-20 mission will be commanded by Chen Dong,43(accompany)by fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie.They will replace the three astronauts 44 (current)on the Chinese space station, who 45(send)in October last year and they have been in space for 175 days.They are due to return on April 29. The Tiangong,fully built in October 2022,can accommodate up to six people at a time. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46.假定你是李华，你校英语社团将举办“English Poetry Reading”活动。请你给外教Mr.Chris写一封邮件，内容包 括： 1.写信目的： 2.活动时间、地点： 3.恳请其担任评委。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr.Chris, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was fourteen,my family moved from a bustling city to a small rural town.I hated everything about it-the silence,the dirt roads,and the fact that my new school had only 60 students.I missed my old friends and spent most days with my headphones on,ignoring the world. 试卷第8页（共9页） One afternoon,my neighbor Mrs.Gable,an elderly woman who lived alone,knocked on our door.She held a basket of tomatoes."Your mother mentioned you like gardening,"she said with a warm smile."Would you like to help me in my garden?I could use a young pair of hands."I almost refused,but my mom gave me"the look."So I nodded reluctantly Over the next few weeks,I spent every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Mrs.Gable's house.She taught me how to plant seeds,pull weeds,and tell when a tomato was perfectly ripe.At first,I worked silently,counting the minutes until I could leave.But gradually,I began to look forward to our time together.She told me stories about her youth,about her late husband who built their house,and about the apple tree that had been in her family for three generations. One day in late August,I noticed Mrs.Gable seemed weaker than usual.Her hands trembled as she reached for a watering can."I'm sorry,"she whispered."I think this might be my last season in the garden.The doctor says my heart is failing."I felt a lump in my throat.I didn't know what to say,so I just took the watering can from her and finished the work. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: The next spring,I found myself standing in front of Mrs.Gable's garden alone. Paragraph 2: That garden became my promise to her. 试卷第9页（共9页） 2026年高三年级入学检测 英 语 参 考 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C B A B A B D C D D 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 B C A D B A G F E D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D A C D C B D B A B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 A C D B A 36．marking 37．exploration 38．which 39．will remain 40．Since 41．third 42．and 43．accompanied 44．currently 45．were sent 46．One possible version, Dear Mr. Chris, I’m Li Hua, a member of the school English Club. I’m writing to invite you to serve as a judge for our upcoming “English Poetry Reading” event. The event will be held in the school hall at 4:00 p.m. next Friday, when dozens of students will take the stage to recite their favorite English poems. Your presence will not only encourage them, but your professional feedback will also greatly benefit their understanding and appreciation of poetry. We would be truly grateful if you could accept our invitation. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 47．     The next spring, I found myself standing in front of Mrs. Gable’s garden alone. The old gardener had passed away during the winter, leaving the garden untended and overgrown. My eyes stung as I thought of her warm smile and the stories she’d shared. Sweet memories of our gardening time flooded my mind instantly. I picked up her old trowel from the shed, and just as she’d taught me, I began to clear the weeds, turn the soil, and plant new tomato seeds. The silence no longer felt cold; it felt like she was there, guiding my hands softly all the time. That garden became my promise to her. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, just like before, I worked in the garden. As the months passed, tomatoes and roses bloomed again, brighter than ever. The neighborhood kids started stopping by, curious about the “girl who talks to plants.” I told them Mrs. Gable’s stories and taught them how to tend the garden. What had once been a place of quiet loneliness had become a living legacy, connecting me to her, to the town, and to the quiet magic of growing things. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年高三年级入学检测 英 语 试 题 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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 Walking Tours in York York, full of history and charm, offers diverse walking tours for different tastes, uncovering its heritage and secrets.Shadows of York See a more ghostly side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided walk around the streets and lanes of the middle-aged city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s miserable past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an unusual introduction to the city. From $14.90 per adult Duration: 1h 30mWizard (巫师) Walk of York It is York’s only tour created specifically for children, and is ideal for wizard fans! Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York’s history, magic, and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard. Along the way, hear jokes, watch close-up magic, and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations — such as the York Minster, and the Shambles. From $13.66 per adult Duration: 1h 15mJ&M York City Walking Tours Discover the storied history of York, England on this fascinating walking tour. From Robert the Bruce to Oliver Cromwell to Constantine the Great, learn about how these figures from the past shaped this stunning city’s present with your guide. Learn about it all as you explore the city walls, picturesque streets, and much more. From $15.83 per adult Duration: 2hRomans, Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours You don’t have to join a tour group to discover York. This audio (音频) walking tour lets you set the pace and pick up and drop the route when it suits you. Hit all the signatures — York Minster, Stonegate, Mansion House, the Shambles, one of the best-preserved streets in the world — and more. From $11.99 per adult Duration: 90 — 180 minutes 1．How much should a couple pay for Shadows of York? A．$14.90. B．$27.32. C．$29.80. D．$31.66. 2．Which walking tour favors kids? A．Shadows of York. B．Wizard Walk of York. C．J&M York City Walking Tours. D．Romans, Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours. 3．What is special about Romans, Vikings and Marvels Walking Tours? A．You can control pace and route. B．You have to join a tour group. C．It has a fixed time duration. D．It focuses only on one site. B Are blacksmiths (铁匠) going extinct in America? Not according to Craig Kaviar, a famous practitioner of the craft (手艺) who is based in Louisville, Ky. If anything, he said, “there’s been a renewal.” The industrial revolution (革命) made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date. But blacksmiths like Mr. Kaviar, 69, have found success creating so-called functional art. Mr. Kaviar, for instance, is regionally known for making handrails with metal leaves and birds. He recently completed a three-part archway for the local Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary with almost Tim Burtonesque details. Mr. Kaviar said he had taken “the criteria the owner had” and had then made the work his own, adding horses, trees, a giraffe and more. Mr. Kaviar reached a national audience on the HGTV show “Modern Masters” before going global. But it’s in Louisville that his work is most famous. And, in his telling, the craft is only growing in the area. “When I came to Louisville, there was no one doing it,” he said. “Now there are several other people around doing it as well. It’s a fine craft.” Mr. Kaviar also works with Guns to Gardens, a group that repurposes guns which are voluntarily given up into garden tools. His role is straightforward: “I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center. And then on one end, I flatten it.” Mr. Kaviar said he would continue to work so long as his body could handle it. He is typically in the shop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. “I fear that if I give it up, I’ll sit around watching TV too much,” he said. “It helps keep me in shape.” “I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,” he added. “When you’re striking hot metal, the metal has a different feel, and different heat. You can really judge what you can do through it.” 4．What contributes to the decline of traditional blacksmith work? A．Its complexity. B．The industrial revolution. C．Its high criteria. D．The recovery in other crafts. 5．What can we learn about Mr. Kaviar from paragraph 3? A．He helps renew blacksmithing. B．Many young people learned from him. C．He went global because of the HGTV show. D．His craft is popular all over the world. 6．What does Mr. Kaviar do for Guns to Gardens? A．He repairs its guns. B．He flattens gun parts. C．He does some decoration work. D．He helps advertise its products. 7．Why does Mr. Kaviar keep working despite his age? A．He doesn’t like TV programs. B．It keeps his life peaceful. C．It helps him acquire a good reputation. D．The metal brings him much inspiration. C Occasionally, the plot of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey becomes a reality when a lost dog travels astonishing distances to reunite with its owners. For example, in 1924, Bobbie, a collie mix, made a 2,800-mile journey from Indiana to Silverton, Oregon, over six months after being separated during a road trip. So, how do dogs manage such amazing things? Experts suggest that dogs combine homing abilities with powerful senses. Dogs are thought to get this ability from their ancestor, the gray wolf, which traveled across large areas. Like humans, dogs seem to construct mental maps of their environment, though these maps are likely dominated by scents (气味). With a sense of smell 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than humans’, dogs can find their way by following scent paths, often recognizing familiar places through sight, smell, and sound. In addition to their strong sense of smell, dogs may have another ability: the capacity to use an internal compass (指南针). A 2020 experiment in Czechia found that 30% of dogs in the study employed a “compass run,” a strategy where they ran a short distance along the north-south line of a forest. This strategy, likely using Earth’s magnetic field (磁场), allowed them to find their owners more quickly than dogs relying on scent alone. While the use of magnetic signals has not been definitively proven, researchers believe it is a plausible explanation for how dogs find their way when lost. Dogs may even switch between different methods, such as using scent or magnetic signals, depending on the situation. Despite these remarkable abilities, most dogs are not required to travel long distances, as modern kinds of dogs are typically raised to stay close to their owners. However, when a dog goes missing, it can be a terrible experience for both the animal and the owner. Ensuring your dog has proper identification, like a collar with contact information, remains the most effective way to reunite them safely. 8．What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 1? A．The dog’s travel limit may be 2,800 miles. B．The dog’s journey in the film was Bobbie’s. C．The dog’s capability in the film may be genuine. D．The dog’s loss must have happened in Silverton. 9．How does the “compass run” help dogs find their owners more quickly? A．By smelling their way back. B．By circling around the same spot. C．By waiting at the starting point. D．By taking a new and direct route. 10．What does the underlined word “plausible” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Questionable. B．Misleading. C．Contradictory. D．Reasonable. 11．What is the author’s suggestion for dog owners? A．Travel long distance on their own. B．Equip their dog with contact details. C．Stay closer to their long-lost friend. D．Share their terrible experience online. D Imagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing and people talking loudly. It’s a wonder that anyone in that environment can focus enough. In an earlier study. researchers established that people can separately control how much they focus (by enhancing relevant information) and how much they filter (by tuning out distraction). Recently, Neuroscientist Ritz compared the process to muscle coordination (协调) in his study: “In the same way that we bring together more than 50 muscles to perform a physical task like using chopsticks, our study found we can coordinate different forms of attention in order to perform brain activities.” To explore this, Ritz administered a cognitive task to participants while measuring their brain activity. Participants saw a mass of green and purple dots moving left and right. The tasks involved distinguishing between the movement and colors of the dots. For example, participants in one exercise had to select which color was in the majority for the rapidly moving dots with purple and green percentages close to 50/50. “You can regard the intraparietal sulcus (脑顶内沟) as a radio dial with two knobs. one for focusing and one for filtering,” Ritz said, “When the anterior cingulate cortex (前扣带皮层) recognizes that, for instance, motion is making the task more difficult, it directs the intraparietal sulcus to adjust the filtering knob to reduce the sensitivity to motion and might also direct the intraparetal sulcus to adjust the focusing knob to increase the sensitivity to color. Now the relevant brain regions are less sensitive to motion and more sensitive to the color, so the participant can make better selection. Nowadays, much is still being explored about attention coordination. A partnership with scientists at Brown University is investigating focus and-filter strategies in patients with treatment-resistant depression; one study co-led by Rita and Brown Ph,D．students examines the impact of financial rewards and penalties (处罚) on focus -and-filter strategies. “We all know there is still a considerable journey ahead.” Ritz said. 12．What is the main focus of the new study? A．The process behind brain activities in humans. B．The relationship between mental state and attention. C．The mechanism of focusing and filtering coordination. D．The impart of noisy environment on humans attention. 13．What role does the dots’ movement play in the task? A．A distractor for participants. B．A tracking target for the test. C．A main factor to evaluate the task. D．A warning for participants to focus. 14．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．The focusing knob. B．The intraparietal sulcus. C．The filtering knob. D．The anterior cingulate cortes. 15．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．There are some challenges of the attention research. B．Ongoing research projects are based on these findings. C．Focus-and-filter strategies can solve depression problems. D．Motivation ways to drive attention are well applied in treatment. 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。 Micro-connections: The Small Interactions That Matter Many of us, especially introverts, avoid small talk with strangers in daily life. However, brief and kind interactions with strangers and acquaintances, known as micro-connections, carry great value. 16 Micro-connections refer to short, shared moments, such as greeting passers-by, chatting with baristas (咖啡吧服务员), thanking servers, or complimenting others. Despite being tiny, these moments are far more meaningful than people think. Today, society is highly connected digitally but faces rising loneliness and division. People increasingly stay indoors and complete tasks online, reducing chances of communicating with strangers. 17 Why are micro-connections valuable? They effectively fight loneliness: studies show over 40% of U.S. adults feel lonely, and micro-connections help ease this. Such interactions lift one’s mood by increasing feel-good hormones and reducing stress. 18 Besides, micro-connections strengthen our sense of belonging and safety. They allow people to share deeper thoughts with less emotional risk. Strangers often provide new information, exposing us to different views and broadening our horizons. Moreover, they increase trust and strengthen the whole community. 19 We don’t need to be outgoing to practice micro-connections — introverts can also benefit. First, put ourselves in social situations where we might meet others. 20 Then, when we are comfortable, use the QUICK method: ask questions, find common ground, and show kindness. Repeated practice helps us become comfortable again. In short, these small interactions can improve mental health, reduce loneliness and build a warmer society. A．What exactly are micro-connections? B．How do micro-connections affect our mental well-being? C．Therefore, micro-connections are particularly important. D．Start small with simple gestures like smiles or greetings. E．How can we make the most of micro-connections in daily life? F．They also improve others’ mood, creating a two-way positive effect. G．Meanwhile, distrust grows, and people rarely interact with those who are different. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Several years ago, I went through a bad stretch. My disease was so severe that I spent a 21 week in the hospital. After a narrow escape from death, it dawned on me: My 22 should have been up, but I was still here. There must be a reason. I shouldn’t get lost in the past suffering. 23 , I needed to set my life 24 . But what could I do? Then a thought flashed through my mind. The only thing I had control over was my response to 25 situations. It was my choice whether I saw the troubles as defeats or challenges. I could 26 the good things, rather than let all the failures beat me. For example, I would praise myself for the progress made at work, no matter how small it was, rather than 27 myself for setbacks. But how? I had enjoyed 28 , which I had pushed aside due to the mess of my life. I 29 up my camera again and decided to capture one special moment every day. By the end of the year, I would have 365 good memories 30 . As I looked through the growing pictures, new thought patterns 31 to emerge. Having 32 of joyful moments — the pictures of the people and things I truly valued — I developed confidence gradually. It was the pictures that helped draw me out of a state of 33 . They became my anchors (精神支柱), 34 me in strength and gratitude. I believed challenges were opportunities for growth, and I was 35 for the second chance at life. 21．A．heart-warming B．fun-filled C．work-overloaded D．life-threatening 22．A．number B．joy C．chance D．account 23．A．Regularly B．Unfortunately C．Instead D．Otherwise 24．A．in the end B．out of line C．up and down D．back on track 25．A．peaceful B．harmonious C．tough D．conventional 26．A．remark B．celebrate C．quit D．ignore 27．A．enjoy B．release C．adjust D．criticize 28．A．painting B．photography C．politics D．philosophy 29．A．picked B．mixed C．broke D．gave 30．A．adapted B．recorded C．written D．forgotten 31．A．began B．chose C．hesitated D．failed 32．A．lack B．demand C．proof D．concept 33．A．balance B．fitness C．competition D．negativity 34．A．requesting B．supporting C．discouraging D．upsetting 35．A．thankful B．known C．regretful D．unprepared 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 spaceship carrying three astronauts linked up with China’s space station on Thursday as part of a scheduled crew rotation (轮换), 36 (mark) a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and the 37 (explore) of Mars. The Shenzhou-20 spaceship, 38 took off as planned on board China’s workhorse Long March 2F rocket at 5:17 p.m. local time, reached the Tiangong Space Station about 6.5 hours later, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The rocket lifted off from the launch center in Jiuquan, on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China. The spaceship 39 (remain) in space before returning with the current three-person crew. 40 first launching a man into space in 2003 — becoming only the 41 (three) country to do so — China’s space program has advanced at a steady pace. The space agency has also landed an explorer on Mars and a rover (探测器) on the less-explored far side of the moon, 42 aims to put a person on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou-20 mission will be commanded by Chen Dong, 43 (accompany) by fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie. They will replace the three astronauts 44 (current) on the Chinese space station, who 45 (send) in October last year and they have been in space for 175 days. They are due to return on April 29. The Tiangong, fully built in October 2022, can accommodate up to six people at a time. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．假定你是李华，你校英语社团将举办“English Poetry Reading”活动。请你给外教Mr. Chris写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 活动时间、地点； 3. 恳请其担任评委。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was fourteen, my family moved from a bustling city to a small rural town. I hated everything about it — the silence, the dirt roads, and the fact that my new school had only 60 students. I missed my old friends and spent most days with my headphones on, ignoring the world. One afternoon, my neighbor Mrs. Gable, an elderly woman who lived alone, knocked on our door. She held a basket of tomatoes. “Your mother mentioned you like gardening,” she said with a warm smile. “Would you like to help me in my garden? I could use a young pair of hands.” I almost refused, but my mom gave me “the look.” So I nodded reluctantly. Over the next few weeks, I spent every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Gable’s house. She taught me how to plant seeds, pull weeds, and tell when a tomato was perfectly ripe. At first, I worked silently, counting the minutes until I could leave. But gradually, I began to look forward to our time together. She told me stories about her youth, about her late husband who built their house, and about the apple tree that had been in her family for three generations. One day in late August, I noticed Mrs. Gable seemed weaker than usual. Her hands trembled as she reached for a watering can. “I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I think this might be my last season in the garden. The doctor says my heart is failing.” I felt a lump in my throat. I didn’t know what to say, so I just took the watering can from her and finished the work. 注意：   1. 续写词数应为150左右；   2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: The next spring, I found myself standing in front of Mrs. Gable’s garden alone.   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: That garden became my promise to her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页（共3页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $