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2027届高三年级九月学情诊断测评英语学科试卷 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4. 本卷命题范围：高考范围。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How will the man return from Paris? A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. Getting a parking lot. B. Attending a meeting. C. Visiting a neighborhood. 3. When will the man most probably leave for Munich? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She forgot the date. B. She made a mistake. C. She was very busy. 5. What will the man do this weekend? A. Help the elderly. B. Clean up the beach. C. Visit an animal shelter. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the woman? A. A traveler. B. A passenger. C. A foreign student. 7. How much does a one-hour CityCycle ride cost? A. ¥1.5. B. ¥2. C. ¥2.5. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. How did the man feel upon his arrival? A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Shocked. 9. What does the man say about the Tiger Hill? A. It was crowded. B. It was quiet. C. It was modern. 10. How many places did the man visit? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Which position did the man apply for? A. Marketing director. B. Tourist guide. C. Translator. 12. What does the man most probably want to get from his current company? A. Shorter work time. B. Higher salary. C. A promotion. 13. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Manager and team member. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Polishing his paper. B. Preparing for an exam. C. Testing an AI assistant. 15. Why does the woman avoid using AI for assignments? A. It is not smart enough. B. Her teacher might disapprove. C. She doesn’t know how to use it. 16. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Choose a better app. B. Just copy the solutions. C. Stay actively engaged. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What did Emma Reed receive from Switzerland yesterday? A. An invitation. B. A poem. C. A package. 18. Who helped Lucas Weber find Emma Reed? A. A reporter. B. His student. C. An exhibit organizer. 19. How old was Emma when she went to the Swiss Alps? A. Eleven. B. Fourteen. C. Seventeen. 20. What can be learned from Emma Reed’s words? A. She was grateful. B. She felt very sad. C. She found it amusing. 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 Cave of the Winds A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it's an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement. Whether you're bringing a small group or planning for a full busload, our education programs make learning come alive underground. Highlights Students will explore undeveloped sections of the Manitou Grand Caverns, while climbing and crawling (爬行) through passageways lit only by headlamps. Knowledgeable guides provide groups with 2 hours of good clean, yet muddy fun underground! This tour teaches teens about the wonders beneath their feet, building upon what they have learned in their earlier education in a fun and accessible way. Prices Season Students Teachers March-May & September-October $28.00 $30.00 November-February $21.00 $30.00 Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students. Guidelines • There is a minimum deposit (押金) of $10 that will be charged when you make your reservation. Your deposit will be applied toward your grand total. The remaining balance will be due the day of your tour. • All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. Please wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud. An area will be available to change and clean up after your tour. • We can accommodate up to 200 people, but we would divide you into groups of about 25. Smaller groups make it easier for guides to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and educational underground exploration. 21. What is the aim of this field trip? A. To discover new undeveloped caves. B. To offer students free outdoor activities. C. To make learning engaging and practical. D. To help students prepare for science exams. 22. How much should a group of 16 students and 1 teacher pay for the tour in December? A. $336. B. $366. C. $448. D. $478. 23. What are participants required to do for the tour? A. Make full payment in advance. B. Travel in a single group of 200 visitors. C. Use headlamps provided by guides. D. Bring clothes suitable for muddy conditions. B Kanà:tsyakon yahà:kohwe' ne ase`shón:.a. In Mohawk, this means "I put the vegetables in the soup pot." and it means a lot to me. Nearly a decade ago, after my grandmother passed, I felt called to her garden, where I spent my time working through layers of earth that held memories. The interesting finds included ceramic dishes, old sneakers, a dirt-stained doll, and a rusty spoon. I packed up the spoon along with my gardening tools, wondering about the meals it saw or the many mouths it fed in its lifetime. After preparing the land, I spread soil and planted seeds. But a historic drought hit. The plants struggled to thrive, and some died. These challenges guided me to think about my ancestors and what a bad growing season would mean for them. Despite our best efforts, gardening humbles us and teaches us that we are still only human, subject to forces beyond our control. Finally, late rain came. The garden was restored with beans, sunflowers, and a special blue corn. A knowledge keeper told me this corn was originally Tuscarora — by planting it, I had actually brought it home. I realized that this gardening project, with its challenges, was itself a homecoming and a way to honor my grandmother. That fall, I tasted the soup at the ceremony. Every vegetable came from our land, grown from seeds carried by ancestors' hands. Eating it felt healing — my body remembered this reunion. For me, food means connecting to land, honoring traditions, feeding community, and giving thanks for all that sustains us. We continue ceremonies to honor those before us and show love for future generations. The seeds will persist (生生不息) and continue to grow and provide. We exist as humans in the present, but we are aware of our position in a line of continuity that connects descendants and ancestors — much like the seeds. Kanà:tsyakon yahà:kohwe' ne ase`shón:.a. I put the vegetables in the soup pot. 24. How was the author when packing up the spoon? A. Grateful. B. Sorrowful. C. Regretful. D. Thoughtful. 25. What does the author emphasize with "forces beyond our control" in paragraph 3? A. Gardening makes us understand ourselves better. B. Humans should give up farming in drought areas. C. Nature can defeat even the most careful planning. D. We should learn from our ancestors in agriculture. 26. What made the author consider gardening a homecoming? A. Rebuilding the garden. B. Recovering a native plant. C. Returning to her birthplace. D. Recalling her grandmother. 27. What do the seeds remind the author of? A. Powerful nature. B. Honoring ceremonies. C. Generational bonds. D. Supporting community. C Squid (鱿鱼) are widely regarded as one of the most intelligent groups of animals living in the ocean. Across roughly 375 species, squid can hunt cooperatively, recognize individual humans and learn from experience. However, according to an ongoing scientific study, ocean acidification (酸化), an often overlooked effect of human-caused climate change, could change this within decades. Researchers raised newly hatched squid in separate tanks — one reflecting present-day ocean CO2 (pH 8.2) and the other representing CO2 levels in the year 2100 based on a climate change prediction model (pH 7.8). After 90 days, the squid were removed and their heads were kept for analysis. Dr. Allen discovered that the brains of squid from the high-acid tank were 49% smaller in volume than the brains of squid raised under current CO2 conditions. The most striking damage occurs in the squid's optic lobes and optic tracts — brain regions responsible for handling visual information — which shrink (收缩) by over 50%. This brain damage directly leads to changes in behaviour. An earlier study found that squid exposed to high CO2 hunt less often, and Dr. Allen links this to weaker vision. He believes the shrinking brain makes it harder for brain cells to pass signals correctly, which in turn affects their judgment and makes them more hesitant while hunting. The oceans take in nearly 30% of human-released CO2, which has raised seawater acidity by about 30%, says the U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA predicts ocean acidity could rise another 100%-150% by the end of this century if we keep releasing CO2 at the current rate. If wild squid suffer the same brain damage, the impact could spread through the entire ocean food chain. Squid are not the only sea creatures at risk, but their sharp ability to learn makes their loss especially troubling. As our oceans grow more acidic, we may not only be changing what lives in the sea — but also how smart those creatures can be. 28. What did Dr. Allen's research find about squid? A. Acidic water caused their brains to shrink. B. Present-day oceans sped up their growth. C. High CO2 boosted their learning abilities. D. Climate change shortened their life span. 29. What causes squid to hunt less often? A. A lack of available food sources. B. A drop in overall physical strength. C. A decline in visual processing ability. D. A change in their living temperatures. 30. Why does the author mention the data from NOAA in paragraph 4? A. To predict what will happen to different sea creatures. B. To warn of the severity of ongoing ocean acidification. C. To prove human activities have caused global warming. D. To compare the CO2 absorption rates of different periods. 31. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Squid: A Smart Indicator of Ocean Acidification B. Climate Change: A Big Killer of Intelligent Squid C. The Food Chain Crisis: A Result of Human Actions D. Acidification: A Hidden Threat to Marine Intelligence D Many people are used to switching tasks frequently: checking mobile messages while reading documents, answering sudden work requests in the middle of study, or replying to social chats when concentrating on thinking. You may think you are being productive, but chances are you are hurting your brain more than helping it. Modern cognitive (认知的) psychology research suggests that constant interruption decreases thinking efficiency more than most people imagine. Researchers carried out a controlled experiment for office staff. One group worked without intentional interruption, while the other group received scheduled message reminders every 15 minutes. Statistics showed that the interrupted group's work error rate rose by 42%, and their sense of mental exhaustion increased obviously even with the same working hours. Psychologists explained that the human prefrontal cortex (前额叶) cannot process two sets of complex logical information at the same time. So-called multitasking is actually rapid forced switching between tasks. Every interruption will make the brain lose the built-up logical context, and it takes an average of 23 minutes for focused thinking to fully recover. Frequent task switches consume massive cognitive energy on state adjustment, leaving insufficient mental resources for core reasoning and memory sorting. This phenomenon is particularly concerning in the modern workplace, where employees are often expected to handle emails, messages, and meetings at the same time. One of the reasons why this is problematic is that fragmented (碎片化的) work reduces not only individual productivity but also the depth of thinking required for creative problem-solving. In other words, multitasking may create the impression of busyness while reducing the quality of our output. This cognitive law applies to student learning and workplace management alike. Setting fixed concentrated working periods, turning off non-essential message reminders, and gathering minor chores for unified processing can effectively avoid unnecessary interruption. Understanding this psychological feature helps people get rid of fragmented distraction and rebuild efficient long-time focused thinking ability. 32. What finding do modern cognitive psychology studies come to? A. Productivity declines during difficult tasks. B. It is well accepted to switch tasks frequently. C. The thinking efficiency varies with task types. D. People underestimate the harm of interruption. 33. Why is true multitasking impossible for humans? A. Mental resources are used up in cognition. B. Brains are not naturally structured this way. C. Interruptions delay logical thinking process. D. Task-switching cuts people's working hours. 34. What measure does the text suggest against fragmented distraction? A. Raise people's problem-solving ability. B. Deal with emails whenever they arrive. C. Schedule specific deep work time blocks. D. Finish the less important at one's free time. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why Constant Task Switching Tires Your Brain B. How Students Can Improve Learning Efficiency C. The Advantages of Long-time Focused Thinking D. New Findings on Human Brain Memory System 第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。  In my mid-twenties, I boarded a plane to Istanbul with a vague unease I was too embarrassed to name. My thoughts about the city had been shaped by what I saw in the news and heard from others: crowded streets, unfriendly locals, strange customs. Stepping out of the airport, I waited for the discomfort to settle.    36     Instead, I found shopkeepers offering tea to strangers, teenagers practicing English while playing games, and a grandmother motioning me to join her family's dinner simply because I looked lost.    37     Psychologist Gordon Allport's "contact theory" explains this. He said that when people from different groups meet as equals and work toward common goals, prejudice can break down. In my case, a local and I tried together to read a broken public transit map .    38     Small moments like these change us. Watching a grandmother buy vegetables in a Moroccan market, or listening to a taxi driver in Hanoi talk about his daughter's college dreams --- these moments turn strangers into real people. The "foreigner" stops being an idea and becomes a neighbor. As one traveler once said, "the more we travel authentically, the more we see our shared human experiences."     39     If you stay inside a resort and never talk to locals, you might actually keep your old prejudices. Travel does not always make things better right away. Sometimes it feels uncomfortable at first. But each honest conversation --- sharing a meal, laughing at a language mistake, watching daily life happen --- breaks down the prejudices. When I left that dinner table in Istanbul, we still couldn't fully understand each other's language.    40     I had learned something important: what unites us is much bigger than what separates us. The world feels less foreign when we finally sit at its tables.  A. It never came. B. But that didn't matter. C. Of course, not every trip will open your mind. D. In one week, my old prejudices disappeared. E. These moments revealed why traveling light mattered. F. We were both confused and both trying to help each other. G. I admit overcoming language barriers is key to cultural exchange. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 I grew up in a small town and thought I would never put down roots in the countryside. As a teenager, rural life left me 41 . Everyone knew everything about me, whereas I preferred the 42 that city life offered. The closeness I now value was then a source of deep annoyance. It was my mother's sudden illness during my college years that 43 my perspective. Rushing back, I found many neighbors had gathered around to 44 . Their quiet support awakened a sense of 45 . Gradually, I perceived that the familiarity I once found unbearable was an extension of 46 in fact. That 47 led me to return to my hometown, a choice that has proved immeasurably 48 . Urban doctors, limited to narrow fields, often refer many of their patients to those even more 49 , leaving few cases for themselves. Here, my single day as a rural doctor might involve 50 a baby in the morning, treating a child's broken arm in the afternoon, and 51 a farm accident in the evening. And there is the 52 . I live in a lovely spacious house with breathtaking views and I enjoy a picturesque fifteen-minute drive to work. 53 , there are splendid shops and restaurants in the city but after three days, the excitement 54 and a longing for home takes hold. Country life may not be for everyone, but it is worth considering. Wherever we live, we each have only one life, and we 55 what works best. 41 A. disconnected B. misinformed C. unsettled D. inexperienced 42 A. privacy B. convenience C. pace D. relaxation 43 A. presented B. shifted C. shaped D. explained 44 A. negotiate B. record C. witness D. help 45 A. pride B. fulfillment C. forgiveness D. gratitude 46 A. belonging B. service C. complaint D. struggle 47 A. prejudice B. fantasy C. realization D. expectation 48 A. demanding B. amusing C. refreshing D. rewarding 49 A. responsible B. specialized C. considerate D. educated 50 A. delivering B. adopting C. appreciating D. naming 51 A. looking into B. reporting on C. responding to D. watching over 52 A. community B. salary C. entertainment D. lifestyle 53 A. Potentially B. Admittedly C. Originally D. Accidentally 54 A. fades B. spreads C. returns D. remains 55 A. control B. choose C. purchase D. borrow 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The multifunctionality of bamboo is recognized in China, where the giant woody grass has been widely employed since the 11th century BC. 56     (bless) with a wealth of bamboo forests, China is the world’s largest producer of bamboo products and this resource, comparable in scale and economic impact   57       that of Ireland, secures its dominant position in the global market.  Evolving into an eco-friendly replacement, bamboo 58       (prize) for its superior green nature. Its edge lies not only in toughness and strength   59       in rapid growth and renewability. As opposed to trees (such as oak or teak),   60    can take over a decade to mature, it reaches a harvest-ready stage in just four to six years, thus   61    (permit) repeated harvests without replanting.  In Anji, a county in northwestern Zhejiang Province, bamboo has replaced plastic in various products. With 666 square kilometers of bamboo forests covering 62      area about 80 percent of the size of New York City and a long-standing history of bamboo use, Anji serves as a model in advancing bamboo as an alternative to plastic. On the farm, bamboo-based film (薄膜) replaces plastic film in the    63       (preserve) of heat and water. The industrial development of bamboo benefits local communities as well, rejuvenating rural areas through bamboo harvesting.  Scenes of harmony between humankind and nature are emerging in Anji, where bamboo-driven development is promoted 64       (initiate) dialogues with nature and champion a greener future. Transformation, innovation, collaboration, and   65        (sustainable) grown natural treasures all form part of humanity’s shared heritage. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 假定你是李华，下周有新西兰学生访问你校，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿,内容包括： 1.表示欢迎； 2.介绍活动安排； 3.表达祝愿。 第2节 (满分 25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成完整短文。 My wife and I wanted to share our new home with family and friends by hosting a small gathering in the early summer. She had prepared lots of snacks, while my job was to have the backyard in order. There was plenty of space for the kids to run and play. There was just one thing I hadn't counted on: My brother chose to bring his dog Toby, a 50 - pound ball of fire. Though friendly, he could easily knock over my niece's small boys and my six - month - old granddaughter. So, when my brother showed up, I asked him to watch Toby and keep him outside. My plan was working out just fine. Toby was using up his energy by running back and forth in the backyard and giving the kids plenty of room. Unexpectedly, after supper, the weather changed. It started to rain and everyone went indoors. It was an awkward moment. I didn’t want Toby to be running around in the house, and my brother wasn't happy with driving home with a wet dog. Eventually, my brother decided to leave rather than force the issue. A few days passed, and I hadn't heard anything from my brother. I texted him and expressed wishes for him to come out again. His reply came as a surprise — a shock, actually: "Not a chance." Clearly, he was unhappy over the way we had parted. After all, I had left him little choice. Well, he'll get over it, I reasoned. Two months passed. My wife suggested I get in touch with my brother, but I resisted, thinking he should call first. However, my conscience (良心) kept bothering me. I tried to put myself in my brother's shoes. He was facing health issues and his wife of thirty - five years had passed away a few months earlier. Toby was his constant companion, the one who kept him going. 注意：(1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I realized it was me who was at fault. With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother's door. 高三英语学科 第 1 页 共 10 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027届高三年级九月英语学科学情诊断测评试题答案Key 1—5 CACBA 6—10 CCAAB 11—15 ACBAB 16—20 CCABA 21-23 CAD 24-27 DCBC     28-31ACBD          32-35 DBCA       36-40 ADFCB 41-45 CABDD    46-50 ACDBA       51-55CDBAB   56. Blessed  57. to/with 58. is prized 59. but 60. which 61. permitting 62. an 63. preservation 64. to initiate 65. sustainably 应用文： 应用文之欢迎辞 -- 迎接新西兰学生访问 Para 1: 致辞欢迎； Para 2: 活动安排； Para 3: 总结期待。 下水作文： I am greatly honored to stand here on behalf of our school to extend our warmest welcome to our friends from New Zealand. The schedule for today is as follows. First of all, we’ll show you around our campus, including our library and well-equipped science labs. Furthermore, you’ll have the chance to join our cultural classes, like calligraphy and traditional paper-cutting. Meanwhile, a friendly basketball match will be held this afternoon. Ultimately, not only will these activities enrich your knowledge of Chinese culture but they’ll also promote our friendship. All in all, I hold the firm belief that this visit will be of significance to us. Looking forward to your active participation!Thank you all for your attention! 读后续写： 一只狗引发的隔阂 一篮饼干修复的亲情 1. 情节设计: “开端 - 发展 - 高潮 - 结局” 第一段：良心发现 → 情感自省 → 行动决心 主人公在几个月的沉默中反复回想那天的场景，逐渐意识到自己当时的处理方式确实让兄长受到了冷落。最终在妻子建议下决定主动承担责任，做饼干去道歉。 第二段：登门送礼 → 对话和解 → 情绪释放 → 亲情升华 作者带着妻子亲手做的饼干登门拜访，最终两人通过一句朴实而真挚的话语恢复关系。结尾可升华为“原谅，是维系亲情最深的纽带”。 2. 主旨 (Theme)： 核心主题：亲情与谅解的力量 深层立意：真正的家庭纽带不是从未破裂，而是愿意主动修复裂痕的勇气。 下水作文： I realized it was me who was at fault. A strong wave of guilt and regret surged through me when I recalled how I had treated my brother and Toby. I was sitting in the quiet kitchen, memories circling like leaves in a breeze, when my wife walked in. Sensing my concern, she said in an encouraging tone, “Let's make some biscuits for him now.” Inspired by what she said, my guilt and regret gave way to excitement and relief. No sooner had we finished the biscuits than I grabbed them and ran to my brother's house, determined to apologize in person. (93’) With the biscuits my wife had made, I arrived at my brother’s door. With my palms sweating and my heart pounding violently, I picked up courage and knocked at the door. Hardly had my brother opened the door when he saw carefully prepared biscuits, which filled him with warmth. At the sight of the biscuits, he was so moved that he whispered: “This is the best gift that I have received.” Worn out as I was, my heart was filled with nothing else but joy and relief. It was this unforgettable experience that finally made me understand: Forgiveness can heal even the deepest cracks in a relationship. (94’) 听力原文 Text 1 W: Skies Airlines. How can I help you? M: I’d like to buy a ticket from London to Paris on the morning of January 23rd. W: Would you like to book a return flight as well? M: No, thank you. The weather forecast doesn’t recommend flying. I’m taking the railway back. Text 2 W: How I wish there were a parking lot in our neighbourhood! How can we get one? M: I think we should hold a meeting to discuss it. Text 3 W: Hi, Jack! I saw your name on the conference schedule. You’re heading to Berlin next Friday, right? M: Yes, Linda. I’ll be there for three days. Then I’m off to Munich — I’ve always wanted to visit those old castles there. Text 4 M: Hi, Emma. I remember the band practice is on October 14th, but you said it’s on October 16th. Are you sure? W: Oh, sorry. It was a slip of the tongue. I meant October 12th for sure. Text 5 W: Hi, Jason! Which volunteer activity are you joining this weekend, the beach cleanup on Saturday or the animal shelter on Sunday? M: Actually, neither. I’m visiting the nursing home on Sunday instead. We’ll help clean up the common areas and chat or play games with the residents. Text 6 W: Hi, I’m Charlotte from New Zealand. I’m studying biology here on exchange. M: Hi, I’m Li Wei. Nice to meet you! W: Would you mind if I ask about getting around the city? I’m still figuring things out. M: Not at all. Most students take the green bus — it runs every 15 minutes and only costs ¥2. W: What about those blue bikes with digital locks? M: Those are the CityCycle bikes. You can unlock them using an app. The first 30 minutes cost ¥1.5, and after that, it’s ¥1 for every additional 30 minutes. They are available all over the city and are perfect for short trips. Text 7 W: Hi, Peter. I’m sorry to hear you’re leaving today. So, what did you make of Suzhou gardens? M: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I’d expected something more modern. But when I walked into the Humble Administrator’s Garden, I was so amazed! It was like stepping into a painting. W: Where else did you go? M: I visited the Lingering Garden, too. I learned a lot about traditional Chinese garden architecture. W: Oh, well, what about the Tiger Hill — that’s pretty high. Some of the views from there are breathtaking! M: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to go to the Hanshan Temple instead. That place was really quiet. Text 8 M: Hi, Diana. I would like to talk to you before I respond to the job offer I’ve received from Global Travel. They’ve offered me the position of marketing director. W: I’m sorry to hear that, David. Thank you for letting me know before making your final decision. M: I genuinely value my experience here. Having worked in the department for four years, I have gained significant professional growth. However, there’s been no indication of career advancement. W: You’ve been a great team member here. What would make you consider staying? M: I don’t need a big salary increase, but I’d like to take on more challenges. W: Let me consult with the management team. We truly regret losing someone with your skills and dedication. M: I really appreciate your support. Text 9 W: Mark, you look focused. Still working on your history paper? M: Hi, Lisa. Actually, I just finished the first draft. Now, I’m using an AI writing assistant to improve the language and check my arguments. W: An AI assistant? Isn’t that like cheating? I’ve avoided using AI for my assignments, worrying teachers might disapprove. M: Not if you use it right. As a really smart study partner, AI doesn’t do the work for me. For example, it might say, “This part needs better support,” but then I will go find the support myself. W: Hmm, that does sound helpful. I went the other way last semester with a math app. I got into the habit of just taking pictures of problems and copying the solutions. It really didn’t help me when exam time came, only to make things worse. M: I see. That’s exactly the risk. The key is to stay actively involved. W: I like that idea. Maybe I should give it another try, but set clear rules. Like using it only to explain concepts I find difficult, not to do the work for me. Text 10 W: Welcome back, everyone. This is Global Wave Radio. Here’s something interesting. Yesterday, a teenage girl named Emma Reed from Vancouver, Canada, received a package from Switzerland. Inside was her sketchbook, lost three years ago during a school trip to the Swiss Alps. It was found by Lucas Weber, a high school art teacher, near a hiking trail in Interlaken in 2022. There was no name or address, but it contained beautiful drawings of mountains and forests, with a short poem on the cover. Impressed by the artwork and poem, Lucas kept the sketchbook and began searching online for its owner. Last month, he came across a news article about a Vancouver student organizing an environmental art exhibition using nature-themed paintings. The article quoted her poem — the very one on the cover of the sketchbook. Lucas contacted the author of the article, who helped him reach Emma, now 17. Soon, the sketchbook was returned. Emma was shocked and deeply moved. “I thought it was gone forever,” she said. “The sketchbook’s journey home reminds us that small acts of kindness can bridge distances and bring joy across time and borders.” 高三英语学科 第 1 页 共 4 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $