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高三英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，务必将自己的个人信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。 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. Where should the man go to catch his train? A. Platform 3. B. Platform 5. C. Platform 8. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a coffee shop. C. In front of a cinema. 3. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to a concert. B. Do her project. C. Meet her professor. 4. What does the woman dislike about the restaurant? A. The environment. B. The food. C. The service. 5. What is the weather likely to be this afternoon? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man call the woman? A. To book a hotel room. B. To change a reservation. C. To ask for information. 7. When will the man check out? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does Mark feel tired? A. He stayed up reviewing. B. He had a long sports practice. C. He watched a basketball match. 9. What does the woman suggest Mark do? A. Have a good rest. B. Talk to the coach. C. Attend a lecture. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is wrong with the sweater? A. It is too small. B. Its color runs. C. It has a hole. 11. What does the man want to do? A. Exchange the sweater. B. Get his money back. C. Choose a smaller one. 12. How does the man sound at last? A. Delighted. B. Impatient. C. Confused. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did the woman miss the lecture? A. She forgot the time. B. She went to see a doctor. C. She prepared for an exam. 14. What was the main topic of the lecture? A. The future of creative writing. B. The application of AI in creative fields. C. The rapid development of modern technology. 15. What will be highlighted in the upcoming mid-term exam? A. Digital art. B. Music production. C. Moral issues. 16. What will the woman do tomorrow morning? A. Collect a notebook. B. Change her dormitory. C. Pick up the man. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What was Sarah’s job five years ago? A. A manager. B. An interpreter. C. An engineer. 18. Why did Sarah quit her job? A. To study organic farming. B. To connect with nature. C. To seek a higher salary. 19. What do local children do on the farm? A. Sell vegetables. B. Design urban projects. C. Join in gardening programs. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. An amazing woman. B. An organic farm. C. An urban challenge. 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 The Sensory Evaluation Lab at Virginia Tech (VT SEL) is currently looking for participants to join in a research study on chickpea pasta (a kind of food). We aim to gather valuable feedback (反馈) on various pasta samples to improve our food evaluation techniques. Study Details •Dates: August 12 — 13 •Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. •Location: Room 205, HABB1 Building (1230 Washington St SW) •Duration: One 25-minute session per participant Who Can Participate? To be qualified for this study, you must meet all of the following requirements: •Be 18 years of age or older. •Be willing and excited to taste several different samples of chickpea pasta. •Have no allergic (过敏的) conditions or sensitivities to chickpea pasta ingredients, including chickpeas, fabe beans, pea starch, tapioca and xanthan gum. What You Will Get We truly appreciate your time and effort. As a sign of gratitude for your contribution, every participant will receive: •A $10 gift card upon the completion of your session. •Free snacks provided immediately after tasting. •Free parking on site during your session. •A unique, hands-on experience in modern sensory evaluation techniques. How to Apply Prior registration is strictly required to participate. If you are interested in joining us, please click the link below to complete a short preliminary (初步的) screening survey: Click Here to Take the Screening Survey Once your eligibility (资格) is confirmed through the survey, you will receive a follow-up email containing a link to select and secure your preferred session time. Spots are limited, so sign up early! 1. When could a participant be doing a session? A. At 9:25 p.m., August 11. B. At 4:35 p.m., August 12. C. At 5:25 p.m., August 13. D. At 3:35 p.m., August 14. 2. Which is a requirement for participants? A. Being under 18 years old. B. Having a good appetite. C. Being sensitive to tastes. D. Having no allergies to certain foods. 3. How can one sign up for the study? A. By going to Room 205 in person. B. By sending an email to the lab. C. By completing an online survey. D. By calling the person in charge. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了弗吉尼亚理工大学感官评估实验室发布的一则招募参与者的研究通知，包括鹰嘴豆意面研究的时间、地点、参与条件、参与者福利以及报名方式。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Study Details部分“Dates: August 12 — 13; Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.(日期：8月12日—13日；时间：上午9点至下午5点)”可知，参与者可以在8月12日下午4点35分参加测试环节。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Who Can Participate?部分“•Have no allergic (过敏的) conditions or sensitivities to chickpea pasta ingredients, including chickpeas, fabe beans, pea starch, tapioca and xanthan gum.(•对鹰嘴豆意面配料，包括鹰嘴豆、蚕豆、豌豆淀粉、木薯和黄原胶没有过敏情况或敏感反应。)”可知，参与者的要求是对特定食物不过敏。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据How to Apply部分“If you are interested in joining us, please click the link below to complete a short preliminary (初步的) screening survey.(如果你有兴趣参加，请点击下方链接完成简短的初步筛选调查问卷。)”可知，报名需要完成一份线上调查问卷。 B Every Saturday, 12 Baskets Café becomes a newsroom. Homeless and low-income writers gather there, filling the large tables with laptops and iPads. They are producing the Intersection, a newspaper that gives voice to those often ignored. The heart of the paper is Melissa Mayes, a retired nurse. Though disabled and struggling to afford food, she spent five years sleeping on couches before getting her own apartment. Her article, Have You Seen Her?, describes homeless women as “brave, determined, hopeful” — words that come from her own painful experience. For her, writing is not just reporting; it’s healing (疗愈). The idea for the paper came from Leslee Johnson, a university lecturer. Four years ago, she started having lunch at the café, drawn by its warm atmosphere. When regulars learned she was a writer, they shared their own stories. Johnson started a writing group. Finally, in 2025, stricter laws on begging (乞讨) were released, directly affecting the café’s regulars. “We knew we needed to step up,” said Ben Williamson, director of the supporting nonprofit. And soon the group grew into a newspaper project. Asheville, a city of 95,000, faces severe poverty and expensive housing. The Intersection aims to break stereotypes (刻板印象) by publishing works from those living in deep poverty. Sellers, wearing blue vests, buy copies for $1 each and sell them for $4, earning an honest income. Emily Witherspoon, once homeless for two years, now sells the paper. “It’s fun, and it’s legal,” she said with a smile. “You don’t have to worry about getting arrested.” Beyond the paper, Johnson also runs an education program, bringing college classes to those struggling financially. “There is so much creativity and brilliance that goes unheard,” she said. “If I can create a space to shine light on that, I feel it’s my duty.” For the writers at 12 Baskets Café, that light is finally shining. 4. What does Melissa Mayes gain from writing for the paper? A. A stable income. B. Professional recognition. C. A job opportunity. D. Psychological comfort. 5. What provided the final push for the launch of the Intersection? A. A policy change. B. Regulars’ writing talent. C. A casual encounter. D. Johnson’s teaching duty. 6. What is the Intersection’s role in Asheville? A. It provides legal advice. B. It removes public prejudice. C. It serves as a government medium. D. It helps solve local housing crisis. 7. Why does the author quote Johnson in the last paragraph? A. To display the necessity of education. B. To explain the paper’s future plans. C. To highlight the value of unheard voices. D. To expose the writers’ artistic talent. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了报纸the Intersection，它由无家可归者和低收入群体撰稿，为被忽视人群发声，打破大众刻板印象，让这些群体的声音被社会听见。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“For her, writing is not just reporting; it’s healing (疗愈). (对她而言，写作不只是报道，更是疗愈。)”可知，Melissa Mayes从撰稿中获得心理慰藉。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Finally, in 2025, stricter laws on begging (乞讨) were released, directly affecting the café’s regulars. (最终，2025年出台了更严格的乞讨相关法律，直接影响了咖啡馆常客。)”以及“We knew we needed to step up...And soon the group grew into a newspaper project. (我们意识到必须采取行动……很快，这个小组发展成了一个报纸项目。)”可知，政策变化推动报纸创办。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The Intersection aims to break stereotypes (刻板印象) by publishing works from those living in deep poverty. (the Intersection旨在通过刊发深度贫困人群的作品，打破刻板印象。)”可知，该报刊在Asheville的作用是消除公众的偏见。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“There is so much creativity and brilliance that goes unheard (有太多创造力与闪光点一直不为人所知)”可知，作者引用这句话是为了凸显那些不被听见的声音的价值。 C For decades, the general public believed that every forest fire was a disaster that needed to be put out immediately. Early forestry policies in the United States strictly enforced total fire suppression (抑制) — aiming to put an end to every wildfire without delay. However, this well-meaning strategy has backfired. Ecologists now recognize that low-intensity fires are fundamental to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems, and completely extinguishing them leads to unexpected negative consequences. In a natural environment, periodic low-intensity surface fires play a crucial role as an ecological cleaner. They burn off dead leaves, fallen branches, and thick undergrowth without harming mature trees. This process clears space for new seedlings (幼苗), releases nutrients back into the soil and destroys harmful insects. Certain native trees depend on the heat from these mild fires to break open their seed-bearing fruits and release seeds as well. More importantly, frequent small fires prevent the dangerous build-up of materials that catch fire easily on the forest floor. When humans aggressively put out every small fire, a “fire deficit” is created. Over time, vast amounts of dry wood and thick bushes build up. These small trees and brush act as “fuel ladders”, allowing flames to climb from the ground up into the crowns of tall trees. When a fire finally breaks out during severe droughts or strong winds, this huge amount of fuel transforms what should have been a manageable surface fire into a destructive wildfire. Such extreme fires destroy entire forests and threaten nearby human communities. To break this dangerous cycle, forest management agencies are shifting their approach. Instead of fighting all fires, land managers now introduce “prescribed burns” — controlled fires set intentionally by trained experts during mild weather conditions to safely remove excess (过量的) fuel. By accepting fire as a natural part of the ecosystem rather than a deadly enemy, humans are learning to manage forests more wisely and protect them for the future. 8. What was the traditional policy regarding forest fires in the US? A. Viewing them as unavoidable disasters. B. Putting out all wildfires as fast as possible. C. Allowing low-intensity fires to burn naturally. D. Encouraging local involvement in firefighting. 9. How do low-intensity fires benefit forests? A. By increasing nutrients in the soil. B. By burning out non-native wildlife species. C. By raising the temperature of the forest floor. D. By preventing mature trees from growing too tall. 10. What directly results from the complete suppression of small fires? A. A great buildup of flammable materials. B. The loss of most native wildlife. C. The high frequency of extreme weather. D. An immediate threat to human beings. 11. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. How Wildfires Threaten Human Communities B. The History of Forestry Management in the US C. A Risky Experiment in Nature — Prescribed Burns D. Why Low-Intensity fires Are Essential for Forests 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了美国森林火灾管理政策的演变——从过去严格执行完全灭火策略，到如今认识到低强度火灾对森林生态系统的必要性，并引入“计划烧除”作为更科学的森林管理方式。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Early forestry policies in the United States strictly enforced total fire suppression (抑制) — aiming to put an end to every wildfire without delay.(美国早期的林业政策严格执行全面灭火，目标是毫不拖延地扑灭每一场野火。)”可知，美国传统对待森林火灾的政策是尽快扑灭所有野火。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This process clears space for new seedlings (幼苗), releases nutrients back into the soil and destroys harmful insects.(这个过程为新幼苗腾出空间，将养分释放回土壤，消灭有害昆虫。)”可知，低强度火灾可以增加土壤中的养分。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“When humans aggressively put out every small fire, a ‘fire deficit’ is created. Over time, vast amounts of dry wood and thick bushes build up.(当人类大力扑灭每一场小火时，就会造成‘火灾缺失’。久而久之，大量干木头和茂密灌木丛不断堆积。)”可知，完全压制小火会直接造成大量易燃物堆积。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Ecologists now recognize that low-intensity fires are fundamental to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems, and completely extinguishing them leads to unexpected negative consequences.(生态学家现在认识到，低强度火灾对于维持健康的森林生态系统至关重要，将它们彻底扑灭会带来意想不到的负面后果。)”以及全文围绕低强度火灾对森林的重要作用展开可知，本文最佳标题是D选项“Why Low-Intensity fires Are Essential for Forests(为什么低强度火灾对森林必不可少)”。 D Have you ever found yourself agreeing with a team decision despite having silent doubts? This is known as groupthink — a social psychological phenomenon where group members mistakenly believe there is complete agreement. While common in many workplaces, groupthink is particularly damaging to non-profit organizations, as it quietly harms critical decision-making and undermines (削弱) their ability to fulfill their purposes. The roots of groupthink lie in the natural human desire for harmony and self-preservation. In a typical workplace, members often dismiss alternative opinions or hold back their own views to avoid conflict or being excluded. As a result, leading members, feeling unquestioned, further justify their decisions. Individuals unfamiliar with the concept may start to doubt themselves, creating an echo chamber (信息茧房) that cuts the team off from reality. For non-profits, whose ultimate goal is to serve communities rather than earn profits, this narrow mindset can be fatal. Turning away too much from the real needs of participants and donors can easily ruin an organization’s credibility. Fortunately, groupthink is not unavoidable, and breaking free from it starts at the leadership level. Effective leaders should avoid expressing their preferences early in discussions, allowing every member to speak first. Inviting opposing viewpoints and encouraging individuals to play “devil’s advocate” helps keep ideas flowing and expose hidden blind spots. Additionally, when critical decisions are on the line, calling a follow-up meeting or discussing issues in smaller settings gives quieter members a safe space to share valuable feedback. More importantly, building a diverse team is essential. Leaders must actively seek out members who challenge the existing state rather than strengthen it. As Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes, co-founder of 109 World, points out, “Individual action thereby activates collective power.” By welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging open debate, non-profits can develop a healthy work environment, make well-rounded choices, and truly create a lasting impact. 12. What does groupthink refer to? A. A planned strategy to strengthen team unity. B. A false belief of total agreement within a group. C. A leadership style that prioritizes efficiency over accuracy. D. A method to encourage diverse opinions in decision-making. 13. What does the underlined word “fatal” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Disastrous. B. Mysterious. C. Temporarily. D. Common. 14. What should leaders do during discussions? A. State their viewpoints early. B. Hold meetings in large conference rooms. C. Challenge quiet members publicly. D. Encourage members to express ideas first. 15. What does the author imply about building a diverse team? A. It removes the need for follow-up meetings. B. It discourages disagreement among members. C. It offers long-term defense against groupthink. D. It helps workers to reach full career potentials. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了“群体思维”这一社会心理学现象——即团队成员为避免冲突而盲目追求一致，导致决策失误，并重点分析了其对非营利组织的危害，最后从领导策略和团队建设两方面提出了打破群体思维的解决方案。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This is known as groupthink — a social psychological phenomenon where group members mistakenly believe there is complete agreement.(这就是所谓的群体思维——一种社会心理现象，团队成员错误地认为大家达成了完全一致的意见。)”可知，群体思维指团队内部一种虚假的全体一致的想法。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“For non-profits, whose ultimate goal is to serve communities rather than earn profits, this narrow mindset can be fatal. Turning away too much from the real needs of participants and donors can easily ruin an organization’s credibility.(非营利组织的最终目标是服务社区而非盈利，这种狭隘的思维模式可能是fatal。过度背离参与者和捐赠者的真实需求，很容易毁掉一个机构的信誉。)”可知，这种狭隘思维会带来十分严重的后果，fatal含义为“灾难性的，毁灭性的”，与disastrous含义相近。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Effective leaders should avoid expressing their preferences early in discussions, allowing every member to speak first.(高效的领导者应当避免在讨论初期就表达自己的倾向，让每位成员优先发言。)”可知，领导者在讨论中应当鼓励成员先表达想法。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“More importantly, building a diverse team is essential. Leaders must actively seek out members who challenge the existing state rather than strengthen it.(更重要的是，组建多元化团队至关重要。领导者必须主动寻找那些敢于挑战现状，而不是一味巩固现状的成员。)”以及“By welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging open debate, non-profits can develop a healthy work environment, make well-rounded choices, and truly create a lasting impact.(接纳多元观点、鼓励公开辩论，非营利组织可以打造健康的工作环境，做出周全的决策，产生长久的影响。)”可知，组建多元团队能够长期抵御群体思维。 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。 Tech giants such as Google have long been well-known for employing new college graduates and paying them high salaries of over $100,000 a year. However, a significant shift is occurring in the tech industry. ____16____ Instead, they prefer to take on workers with rich work experience. Many young learners have spent years mastering computer skills for tech jobs. ____17____ Consequently, the traditional career path for young graduates is facing huge challenges. First of all, statistics show companies that use AI tend to build small, simple teams with fewer junior staff. A study from Harvard Business School finds AI start-ups hire around 15% fewer new workers than traditional tech companies. By contrast, the percentage of senior professionals in these companies is about 20% higher. These seasoned experts are not hired to manage new employees. ____18____ So the market’s need for skilled engineers has hit a record high in the AI age. Besides changes in team structure, the latest data shows worrying changes in the age of tech workers. Between 2023 and 2025, the share of 21-to-25-year-old young workers in big private tech firms dropped by half. ___19___ This change tells us an old story is disappearing: Once young people like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg could build great tech businesses without finishing college, but now companies cut entry-level jobs to raise work efficiency. ____20____ Senior workers have rich experience and sharp judgment that AI cannot copy. But young graduates who only master basic computer skills are easily replaced. If investors keep funding small AI companies that only want experienced staff, young newcomers will struggle to land their first job in tech. A. The situation is better at big private tech companies. B. Now AI-focused start-ups rarely hire new graduates. C. They directly take charge of complicated technical tasks. D. It confirms that some young talents should not be ignored in the AI era. E. Yet their knowledge no longer meets the new demands of AI businesses. F. This employment shift is creating sharply different job prospects for different age groups. G. Meanwhile, the average age of tech workers rose dramatically, approaching 40 in public tech giants. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了科技行业出现的用人转变：专注人工智能的初创企业很少招聘应届毕业生，转而雇用富有工作经验的员工，并分析了产生这种变化的原因以及带来的就业影响。 【16题详解】 由上文“However, a significant shift is occurring in the tech industry.(然而，科技行业正在发生一个巨大的转变。)”以及下文“Instead, they prefer to take on workers with rich work experience.(相反，他们更喜欢雇佣有着丰富工作经验的员工。)”可知，此处要说明用人上的变化。B选项“Now AI‑focused start‑ups rarely hire new graduates.(如今专注于人工智能的初创企业很少雇佣应届毕业生。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“start‑ups rarely hire new graduates”与上文“a significant shift”相呼应，“rarely hire new graduates”与下文“prefer to take on workers with rich work experience”形成语义呼应。 【17题详解】 由上文“Many young learners have spent years mastering computer skills for tech jobs.(许多年轻学习者花了数年时间为科技工作掌握计算机技能。)”以及下文“Consequently, the traditional career path for young graduates is facing huge challenges.(因此，年轻毕业生的传统职业道路正面临巨大的挑战。)”可知，此处存在语义上的转折。E选项“Yet their knowledge no longer meets the new demands of AI businesses.(然而，他们掌握的知识不再满足人工智能企业的新需求。)”能够承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“their”指代上文的“Many young learners”，并且解释了毕业生就业遇困的原因。 【18题详解】 由上文“These seasoned experts are not hired to manage new employees.(聘请这些经验丰富的专家不是为了管理新员工。)”以及下文“So the market’s need for skilled engineers has hit a record high in the AI age.(所以在人工智能时代，市场对于技术娴熟的工程师的需求创下新高。)”可知，此处要说明资深专家的工作职责。C选项“They directly take charge of complicated technical tasks.(他们直接负责复杂的技术任务。)”能够承上启下，说明专家所从事的工作。该选项中的“They”指代上文的“seasoned experts”，“take charge of complicated technical tasks”与下文“a record high”相呼应。 【19题详解】 由上文“Between 2023 and 2025, the share of 21‑to 25‑year‑old young workers in big private tech firms dropped by half.(在2023到2025年之间，大型私营科技公司里面21‑25岁年轻员工的占比下降了一半。)”以及下文“This change tells us an old story is disappearing: Once young people like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg could build great tech businesses without finishing college, but now companies cut entry-level jobs to raise work efficiency.(这一变化表明，一个昔日的传奇正在成为过去：曾经，像Bill Gates和Mark Zuckerberg这样的年轻人不用读完大学就可以创办了不起的科技企业；而如今，为了提高工作效率，各大公司削减了初级岗位。)”可知，此处要对应另外一项年龄方面的变化。G选项“Meanwhile, the average age of tech workers rose dramatically, approaching 40 in public tech giants.(与此同时，科技从业者的平均年龄急剧上升，在大型公有科技企业接近40岁。)”能够承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“average age rose”与上文“dropped by half”相呼应，共同对应下文的“This change”。 【20题详解】 由下文“Senior workers have rich experience and sharp judgment that AI cannot copy. But young graduates who only master basic computer skills are easily replaced.(资深员工有着人工智能无法复制的丰富经验和敏锐判断力。但是仅仅掌握基础计算机技能的年轻毕业生很容易被取代。)”可知，本段讲不同年龄群体截然不同的就业前景。F选项“This employment shift is creating sharply different job prospects for different age groups.(这种用人方面的转变正在为不同年龄的群体创造截然不同的就业前景。)”能够引出下文，符合题意，该选项中“different age groups”与下文“Senior workers”、“young graduates”相呼应。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Some people tend to focus only on the worst in life. I am no optimist wearing rose-colored glasses; there is indeed ____21____ in our world. However, focusing only on the ____22____ is a battle you can never win. The ____23____ is that human nature always has two sides. Every day on my way to work, I passed a tiny “pocket park”, where volunteers had planted delicate young trees and budding flowers. It was a beautiful sight that always ____24____ my morning. Yet, last Wednesday, I was shocked to ____25____ that someone had heartlessly destroyed the trees and ____26____ on the flowers. I felt sickened by such ____27____ deeds. But my faith was soon ____28____. That weekend, I saw a group of teenagers ____29____ cleaning up an untidy lot nearby, repainting graffiti-covered walls with bright smiles on their faces. Another contrast occurred at a crowded McDonald’s. A stressed mother was ____30____ with her crying child. As the child’s screams filled the restaurant, some ____31____ customers looked on coldly, and one even expressed ____32____ at the helpless mother. Just as the tension peaked, an elderly gentleman ____33____. He bent down, made funny faces, and magically turned the boy’s tears into giggles (咯咯笑). These experiences left a deep impression on me. There may be ____34____ individuals in the world, but there are also kind-hearted people ready to make a difference. Realizing this, and believing that I could also contribute to this ____35____, I finally found a sense of peace. 21. A. fairness B. ugliness C. gentleness D. loneliness 22. A. past B. potential C. secret D. negative 23. A. standard B. fear C. truth D. challenge 24. A. occupied B. brightened C. disturbed D. shortened 25. A. spot B. recall C. miss D. report 26. A. focused B. spied C. stamped D. lived 27. A. disgraceful B. effortless C. impractical D. dishonest 28. A. retested B. shaken C. rebuilt D. ruined 29. A. regretfully B. cheerfully C. anxiously D. desperately 30. A. struggling B. singing C. working D. competing 31. A. busy B. disabled C. impatient D. guilty 32. A. annoyance B. gratitude C. interest D. sympathy 33. A. backed off B. bounced back C. stood by D. stepped forward 34. A. absent-minded B. mean-spirited C. strong-willed D. poorly-dressed 35. A. discovery B. schedule C. justice D. warmth 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】作者通过生活中的几件反差鲜明的小事，感悟到世界既有丑恶的一面，也存在善良与温暖，这种认知最终让作者内心获得了平和。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：我并不是一个戴着乐观滤镜的人；这个世界的确存在丑恶。A. fairness公平；B. ugliness丑恶；C. gentleness温和；D. loneliness孤独。根据上文“Some people tend to focus only on the worst in life”可知，世界确实有丑恶的事物。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，只去关注消极面，是一场你永远赢不了的战斗。A. past过去；B. potential潜力；C. secret秘密；D. negative消极事物。根据上文“focus only on the worst in life”可知，这里指只关注消极的东西。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：真相就是人性总是具有两面性。A. standard标准；B. fear恐惧；C. truth真相；D. challenge挑战。根据下文“human nature always has two sides”可知，这是一个客观的事实、真相。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：这一道美丽的风景总能让我的早晨变得明亮愉悦。A. occupied占据；B. brightened使明亮，使愉快；C. disturbed打扰；D. shortened缩短。根据上文“It was a beautiful sight”可知，美景点亮了作者的清晨。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：但是上周三，我震惊地发现有人无情地毁坏了小树并且踩踏花朵。A. spot发现，看见；B. recall回忆；C. miss错过；D. report报告。根据上文“Yet, last Wednesday, I was shocked”可知，作者路过公园，意外看见了糟糕的景象。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：但是上周三，我震惊地发现有人无情地毁坏了小树并且踩踏花朵。A. focused聚焦；B. spied窥探；C. stamped踩踏；D. lived居住。根据上文“someone had heartlessly destroyed the trees”可知，是去踩踏花儿。 【27题详解】 考查形容词。句意：如此可耻的行径令我感到恶心。A. disgraceful可耻的，不光彩的；B. effortless不费力的；C. impractical不切实际的；D. dishonest不诚实的。根据上文“heartlessly destroyed the trees and on the flowers”可知，这种行为是可耻的。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：但是我的信念很快被重新建立起来。A. retested重新测试；B. shaken动摇；C. rebuilt重建；D. ruined毁掉。根据下文“I saw a group of teenagers cleaning up an untidy lot nearby”可知，作者原本低落的信念又重新建立起来。 【29题详解】 考查副词。句意：那个周末，我看见一群青少年开开心心地清理附近脏乱的空地，还面带笑容给满是涂鸦的墙壁重新刷漆。A. regretfully遗憾地；B. cheerfully愉快地；C. anxiously焦虑地；D. desperately绝望地。根据下文“with bright smiles on their faces”可知，他们干活很开心。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：一位身心疲惫的妈妈正在和哭闹的孩子苦苦周旋。A. struggling挣扎，艰难应对；B. singing唱歌；C. working工作；D. competing竞争。根据上文“A stressed mother”以及下文“her crying child”可知，妈妈正艰难应付哭闹的小孩。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当孩子的尖叫声充满餐厅时，一些没有耐心的顾客冷漠地旁观，甚至还有一个人对这位无助的母亲流露出恼怒。A. busy忙碌的；B. disabled残疾的；C. impatient没有耐心的；D. guilty内疚的。根据下文“looked on coldly”可知，这些顾客失去了耐心。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：当孩子的尖叫声充满餐厅时，一些没有耐心的顾客冷漠地旁观，甚至还有一个人对这位无助的母亲流露出恼怒。A. annoyance恼怒，厌烦；B. gratitude感激；C. interest兴趣；D. sympathy同情。根据上文“looked on coldly”可知，这个人感到恼火厌烦。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：就在气氛紧张到极点的时候，一位年长的男士走上前来。A. backed off后退；B. bounced back恢复；C. stood by袖手旁观；D. stepped forward走上前去。根据下文“He bent down, made funny faces”可知，老人主动上前帮忙。 【34题详解】 考查形容词。句意：世上或许有刻薄自私的人，但也有乐于带来改变的好心人。A. absent‑minded心不在焉的；B. mean‑spirited心胸狭隘，刻薄的；C. strong‑willed意志坚定的；D. poorly‑dressed衣着简陋的。根据下文“but there are also kind-hearted people”可知，和善良形成反向对比，指刻薄之人。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：意识到这一点，并且相信自己也可以为此增添一份温暖之后，我终于获得了内心的平静。A. discovery发现；B. schedule日程；C. justice公正；D. warmth温暖。根据上文“there are also kind-hearted people ready to make a difference”可知，作者希望为这份温暖出一份力。 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。 In 2013, Xu Dengyong, an engineer at an electronics factory, noticed balloon art on a variety show. Fascinated by the creative designs, he decided to leave his stable job and open a balloon decoration shop. However, the early days were tough. Among all the obstacles, the ____36____ (big) one he faced was air leakage, ____37____ made balloon installations (装饰) last no more than a week. ____38____ (drive) by his engineering background, Xu approached the problem ____39____ patience and scientific discipline. He improved the knotting technique and placed one balloon inside another ____40____ (reduce) air loss. To further extend durability, he spent six months testing different glues until he found one that could form a flexible protective film inside the balloon. Thanks to these technical improvements, his balloon creations can now last up to three months indoors, ____41____ (transform) short-lived decorations into commercially practical products. ____42____ major breakthrough came when his impressive 10-meter-tall balloon cake design ____43____ (order) by nearly 30 shopping malls across China, and that has brought him both fame and considerable income. Instead of keeping his techniques secret, Xu now shares his hard-earned ____44____ (wise) through free training courses. He helps thousands of people enter the balloon industry. “Balloon art is part of the creative industry,” Xu said. “I hope to build a more professional future for this craft.” Through continuous innovation, he has ____45____ (successful) turned simple balloons into a blooming business. 【答案】36. biggest 37. which 38. Driven 39. with 40. to reduce 41. transforming 42. A 43. was ordered 44. wisdom 45. successfully 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了工程师徐登勇辞去稳定工作开办气球装饰店，克服漏气难题，通过技术改良获得事业成功，并且免费分享经验带动他人入行的励志故事。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在所有障碍当中，他面临的最大难题是漏气，这使得气球装饰品维持时间不超过一周。根据上文“Among all the obstacles”与空前定冠词the可知，此处应用形容词最高级biggest，表示“最大的”。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在所有障碍当中，他面临的最大难题是漏气，这使得气球装饰品维持时间不超过一周。此处为非限制性定语从句，指代前面的air leakage这件事，从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which引导。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：受自己工程专业背景的驱使，徐登勇带着耐心和科学严谨的态度去处理这个问题。句中已有谓语动词approached，空处应填非谓语形式；逻辑主语Xu和drive之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作状语，句首首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：受自己工程专业背景的驱使，徐登勇带着耐心和科学严谨的态度去处理这个问题。with patience是固定搭配，意为“带着耐心，耐心地”。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他改进了打结技术，并且把一个气球套进另一个气球里面来减少气体流失。此处应用不定式to reduce作目的状语，表示做这件事的目的。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：多亏了这些技术改进，现在他的气球作品在室内可以维持长达三个月，把短期的装饰品变成了具有商业实用性的产品。句中已有谓语动词can last，空处应填非谓语形式；此处用现在分词作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：一项重大的突破到来了：他那令人惊叹的10米高气球蛋糕造型收到了全国近30家商场的订单，这给他带来了名气和可观的收入。此处表示“一项”突破，且major是以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a，句首首字母大写。 【43题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：一项重大的突破到来了：他那令人惊叹的10米高气球蛋糕造型收到了全国近30家商场的订单，这给他带来了名气和可观的收入。此句描述的是过去发生的事实，用一般过去时，主语design和order之间是被动关系，且主语是单数，应填一般过去时的被动语态was ordered。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：徐登勇没有把技术保密，现在通过免费的培训课程分享来之不易的智慧。形容词hard‑earned后应接名词，wise的名词形式为wisdom，意为“智慧”，为不可数名词，在句中作宾语。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：通过持续不断的创新，他已经成功把简简单单的气球做成了一门蓬勃发展的生意。此处修饰动词turned，需用副词形式作状语，successful的副词形式为successfully，意为“成功地”。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以“A Small Habit Shapes Me”为主题的征稿活动。请你结合自身经历写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)具体事例； (2)你的感悟。 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。 A Small Habit Shapes Me ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A Small Habit Shapes Me As an old saying goes, tiny habits can reshape one’s life. For me, the persistent habit of reading English passages for 20 minutes every day has brought me unexpected changes. Initially, I stuck to this routine merely at my teacher’s request. However, with time going by, I have gradually absorbed diverse expressions and strengthened my language sense. What’s more, this steady practice has effectively improved my English writing and reading comprehension. From this experience, I firmly believe it is those unremarkable habits that lay a solid foundation for our growth. Continuous small progress will eventually lead to a brilliant future. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生为学校英文报投稿，围绕“A Small Habit Shapes Me”这一主题，结合自身经历完成短文，包含具体事例与个人感悟。 【详解】1.词汇积累 坚持：stick to → insist on 各种各样的：diverse → a variety of 增强：strengthen → enhance 导致：lead to → contribute to 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：However, with time going by, I have gradually absorbed diverse expressions and strengthened my language sense. 拓展句：Not only have I gradually absorbed diverse expressions, but I have also strengthened my language sense with time going by. 【点睛】【高分句型1】As an old saying goes, tiny habits can reshape one’s life.(运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】From this experience, I firmly believe it is those unremarkable habits that lay a solid foundation for our growth.(运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句和it is…that的强调句型) 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。 It was a bitter November afternoon when Mark, a quiet retired carpenter (木匠), went for his daily walk along the river near his town. The wind was blowing hard, and snow had begun to cover the icy riverbanks. As Mark walked along the dangerous path, a sudden loud bark broke the silence. He stopped and looked down toward the river’s edge. There, trapped in the freezing water, was a small, muddy dog. It was desperately holding onto a floating piece of ice with its front paws, its back legs deep in the freezing water. The dog was shaking heavily, its strength visibly declining. Mark’s heart sank — the water was deep and the riverbank was steep and covered in slick (湿滑的) ice. Mark knew he couldn’t jump into the water himself without putting his own life at risk. Looking around anxiously, he spotted a long, strong wooden fallen branch nearby. He pulled it to the edge, lay flat on his stomach on the ice to keep his balance, and stretched the branch as far as he could toward the dog. “Come on, buddy, hold it!” Mark called out to encourage it. The dog seemed to understand. With its last bit of strength, it moved forward quickly and bit tightly onto the end of the branch. Mark pulled with all his strength, slowly moving the dog closer to the bank until he could finally reach down, catch the dog by the leg, and pull it onto safe ground. The rescued dog was totally wet, shaking, and had no collar. Mark wrapped the little dog in his heavy winter coat, held it close to his chest, and rushed home. Once inside, he dried the dog off, fed it a hot meal, and set up a warm bed by the heater. Mark then placed an online “Found Dog” notice on the town’s social media page, expecting an owner to claim the sweet pup soon. But as the days turned into weeks, nobody came forward. 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。 One evening, a sudden knock came at Mark’s door. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking at the emotional reunion, Mark felt a mix of relief and sadness. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One evening, a sudden knock came at Mark’s door. He opened it, only to find a middle-aged woman standing there, her eyes swollen and filled with tears. “I saw your post online,” she whispered, her voice trembling. Before Mark could reply, the dog burst out of the living room, barking with pure joy and throwing itself eagerly into the woman’s arms. She knelt down, hugging the dog tightly while tears streamed down her cheeks. The woman explained that the dog had gone missing two weeks before, and she had almost given up hope of ever finding him alive. Looking at the emotional reunion, Mark felt a mix of relief and sadness. Over the past days, the little creature had become his close companion, filling his quiet house with warmth. However, seeing the genuine love between the dog and its owner, Mark knew this was the happiest ending. The woman repeatedly expressed her deep gratitude and warmly invited Mark to visit them anytime. As he waved goodbye to them under the soft porch light, Mark turned back into the house. Though the house felt a little empty, his heart was full, warmed by the bond they had shared and the miracle of kindness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了安静的退休木匠Mark在寒冷的冬日沿河散步时，发现一只小狗被困在冰冷的河水里。他冒着危险，利用一根掉落的长树枝救下了小狗。回到家后，Mark细心照料小狗，并在镇上的社交网页发布了招领启事，可是几周过去了，一直没有人前来认领。 【详解】 1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写开门后Mark见到焦急的狗主人，小狗激动地奔向主人，主人讲述小狗失踪的经历。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写Mark不舍的心情，因为小狗已经成为他的伙伴；但他还是由衷为团聚高兴，主人再三道谢并发出邀请，Mark的内心收获了善意带来的温暖。 2. 续写线索： 听见敲门声→开门见到主人→小狗奔向主人→主人诉说经历→心情喜忧交织→不舍却释然→接受感谢→内心温暖 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 低声说：whisper/murmur ② 拥抱：hug/embrace ③ 表达：express/convey 情绪类 ① 高兴：joy/delight ② 感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】【高分句型1】He opened it, only to find a middle-aged woman standing there, her eyes swollen and filled with tears.(运用了不定式作结果状语和独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】However, seeing the genuine love between the dog and its owner, Mark knew this was the happiest ending.(运用了现在分词短语seeing…作原因状语和省略引导词that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，务必将自己的个人信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。 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. Where should the man go to catch his train? A. Platform 3. B. Platform 5. C. Platform 8. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a coffee shop. C. In front of a cinema. 3. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to a concert. B. Do her project. C. Meet her professor. 4. What does the woman dislike about the restaurant? A. The environment. B. The food. C. The service. 5. What is the weather likely to be this afternoon? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man call the woman? A. To book a hotel room. B. To change a reservation. C. To ask for information. 7. When will the man check out? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does Mark feel tired? A. He stayed up reviewing. B. He had a long sports practice. C. He watched a basketball match. 9. What does the woman suggest Mark do? A. Have a good rest. B. Talk to the coach. C. Attend a lecture. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What is wrong with the sweater? A. It is too small. B. Its color runs. C. It has a hole. 11. What does the man want to do? A. Exchange the sweater. B. Get his money back. C. Choose a smaller one. 12. How does the man sound at last? A. Delighted. B. Impatient. C. Confused. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did the woman miss the lecture? A. She forgot the time. B. She went to see a doctor. C. She prepared for an exam. 14. What was the main topic of the lecture? A. The future of creative writing. B. The application of AI in creative fields. C. The rapid development of modern technology. 15. What will be highlighted in the upcoming mid-term exam? A. Digital art. B. Music production. C. Moral issues. 16. What will the woman do tomorrow morning? A. Collect a notebook. B. Change her dormitory. C. Pick up the man. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What was Sarah’s job five years ago? A. A manager. B. An interpreter. C. An engineer. 18. Why did Sarah quit her job? A. To study organic farming. B. To connect with nature. C. To seek a higher salary. 19. What do local children do on the farm? A. Sell vegetables. B. Design urban projects. C. Join in gardening programs. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. An amazing woman. B. An organic farm. C. An urban challenge. 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 The Sensory Evaluation Lab at Virginia Tech (VT SEL) is currently looking for participants to join in a research study on chickpea pasta (a kind of food). We aim to gather valuable feedback (反馈) on various pasta samples to improve our food evaluation techniques. Study Details •Dates: August 12 — 13 •Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. •Location: Room 205, HABB1 Building (1230 Washington St SW) •Duration: One 25-minute session per participant Who Can Participate? To be qualified for this study, you must meet all of the following requirements: •Be 18 years of age or older. •Be willing and excited to taste several different samples of chickpea pasta. •Have no allergic (过敏的) conditions or sensitivities to chickpea pasta ingredients, including chickpeas, fabe beans, pea starch, tapioca and xanthan gum. What You Will Get We truly appreciate your time and effort. As a sign of gratitude for your contribution, every participant will receive: •A $10 gift card upon the completion of your session. •Free snacks provided immediately after tasting. •Free parking on site during your session. •A unique, hands-on experience in modern sensory evaluation techniques. How to Apply Prior registration is strictly required to participate. If you are interested in joining us, please click the link below to complete a short preliminary (初步的) screening survey: Click Here to Take the Screening Survey Once your eligibility (资格) is confirmed through the survey, you will receive a follow-up email containing a link to select and secure your preferred session time. Spots are limited, so sign up early! 1. When could a participant be doing a session? A. At 9:25 p.m., August 11. B. At 4:35 p.m., August 12. C. At 5:25 p.m., August 13. D. At 3:35 p.m., August 14. 2. Which is a requirement for participants? A. Being under 18 years old. B. Having a good appetite. C. Being sensitive to tastes. D. Having no allergies to certain foods. 3. How can one sign up for the study? A. By going to Room 205 in person. B. By sending an email to the lab. C. By completing an online survey. D. By calling the person in charge. B Every Saturday, 12 Baskets Café becomes a newsroom. Homeless and low-income writers gather there, filling the large tables with laptops and iPads. They are producing the Intersection, a newspaper that gives voice to those often ignored. The heart of the paper is Melissa Mayes, a retired nurse. Though disabled and struggling to afford food, she spent five years sleeping on couches before getting her own apartment. Her article, Have You Seen Her?, describes homeless women as “brave, determined, hopeful” — words that come from her own painful experience. For her, writing is not just reporting; it’s healing (疗愈). The idea for the paper came from Leslee Johnson, a university lecturer. Four years ago, she started having lunch at the café, drawn by its warm atmosphere. When regulars learned she was a writer, they shared their own stories. Johnson started a writing group. Finally, in 2025, stricter laws on begging (乞讨) were released, directly affecting the café’s regulars. “We knew we needed to step up,” said Ben Williamson, director of the supporting nonprofit. And soon the group grew into a newspaper project. Asheville, a city of 95,000, faces severe poverty and expensive housing. The Intersection aims to break stereotypes (刻板印象) by publishing works from those living in deep poverty. Sellers, wearing blue vests, buy copies for $1 each and sell them for $4, earning an honest income. Emily Witherspoon, once homeless for two years, now sells the paper. “It’s fun, and it’s legal,” she said with a smile. “You don’t have to worry about getting arrested.” Beyond the paper, Johnson also runs an education program, bringing college classes to those struggling financially. “There is so much creativity and brilliance that goes unheard,” she said. “If I can create a space to shine light on that, I feel it’s my duty.” For the writers at 12 Baskets Café, that light is finally shining. 4. What does Melissa Mayes gain from writing for the paper? A. A stable income. B. Professional recognition. C. A job opportunity. D. Psychological comfort. 5. What provided the final push for the launch of the Intersection? A. A policy change. B. Regulars’ writing talent. C. A casual encounter. D. Johnson’s teaching duty. 6. What is the Intersection’s role in Asheville? A. It provides legal advice. B. It removes public prejudice. C. It serves as a government medium. D. It helps solve local housing crisis. 7. Why does the author quote Johnson in the last paragraph? A. To display the necessity of education. B. To explain the paper’s future plans. C. To highlight the value of unheard voices. D. To expose the writers’ artistic talent. C For decades, the general public believed that every forest fire was a disaster that needed to be put out immediately. Early forestry policies in the United States strictly enforced total fire suppression (抑制) — aiming to put an end to every wildfire without delay. However, this well-meaning strategy has backfired. Ecologists now recognize that low-intensity fires are fundamental to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems, and completely extinguishing them leads to unexpected negative consequences. In a natural environment, periodic low-intensity surface fires play a crucial role as an ecological cleaner. They burn off dead leaves, fallen branches, and thick undergrowth without harming mature trees. This process clears space for new seedlings (幼苗), releases nutrients back into the soil and destroys harmful insects. Certain native trees depend on the heat from these mild fires to break open their seed-bearing fruits and release seeds as well. More importantly, frequent small fires prevent the dangerous build-up of materials that catch fire easily on the forest floor. When humans aggressively put out every small fire, a “fire deficit” is created. Over time, vast amounts of dry wood and thick bushes build up. These small trees and brush act as “fuel ladders”, allowing flames to climb from the ground up into the crowns of tall trees. When a fire finally breaks out during severe droughts or strong winds, this huge amount of fuel transforms what should have been a manageable surface fire into a destructive wildfire. Such extreme fires destroy entire forests and threaten nearby human communities. To break this dangerous cycle, forest management agencies are shifting their approach. Instead of fighting all fires, land managers now introduce “prescribed burns” — controlled fires set intentionally by trained experts during mild weather conditions to safely remove excess (过量的) fuel. By accepting fire as a natural part of the ecosystem rather than a deadly enemy, humans are learning to manage forests more wisely and protect them for the future. 8. What was the traditional policy regarding forest fires in the US? A. Viewing them as unavoidable disasters. B. Putting out all wildfires as fast as possible. C. Allowing low-intensity fires to burn naturally. D. Encouraging local involvement in firefighting. 9. How do low-intensity fires benefit forests? A. By increasing nutrients in the soil. B. By burning out non-native wildlife species. C. By raising the temperature of the forest floor. D. By preventing mature trees from growing too tall. 10. What directly results from the complete suppression of small fires? A. A great buildup of flammable materials. B. The loss of most native wildlife. C. The high frequency of extreme weather. D. An immediate threat to human beings. 11. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. How Wildfires Threaten Human Communities B. The History of Forestry Management in the US C. A Risky Experiment in Nature — Prescribed Burns D. Why Low-Intensity fires Are Essential for Forests D Have you ever found yourself agreeing with a team decision despite having silent doubts? This is known as groupthink — a social psychological phenomenon where group members mistakenly believe there is complete agreement. While common in many workplaces, groupthink is particularly damaging to non-profit organizations, as it quietly harms critical decision-making and undermines (削弱) their ability to fulfill their purposes. The roots of groupthink lie in the natural human desire for harmony and self-preservation. In a typical workplace, members often dismiss alternative opinions or hold back their own views to avoid conflict or being excluded. As a result, leading members, feeling unquestioned, further justify their decisions. Individuals unfamiliar with the concept may start to doubt themselves, creating an echo chamber (信息茧房) that cuts the team off from reality. For non-profits, whose ultimate goal is to serve communities rather than earn profits, this narrow mindset can be fatal. Turning away too much from the real needs of participants and donors can easily ruin an organization’s credibility. Fortunately, groupthink is not unavoidable, and breaking free from it starts at the leadership level. Effective leaders should avoid expressing their preferences early in discussions, allowing every member to speak first. Inviting opposing viewpoints and encouraging individuals to play “devil’s advocate” helps keep ideas flowing and expose hidden blind spots. Additionally, when critical decisions are on the line, calling a follow-up meeting or discussing issues in smaller settings gives quieter members a safe space to share valuable feedback. More importantly, building a diverse team is essential. Leaders must actively seek out members who challenge the existing state rather than strengthen it. As Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes, co-founder of 109 World, points out, “Individual action thereby activates collective power.” By welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging open debate, non-profits can develop a healthy work environment, make well-rounded choices, and truly create a lasting impact. 12. What does groupthink refer to? A. A planned strategy to strengthen team unity. B. A false belief of total agreement within a group. C. A leadership style that prioritizes efficiency over accuracy. D. A method to encourage diverse opinions in decision-making. 13. What does the underlined word “fatal” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Disastrous. B. Mysterious. C. Temporarily. D. Common. 14. What should leaders do during discussions? A. State their viewpoints early. B. Hold meetings in large conference rooms. C. Challenge quiet members publicly. D. Encourage members to express ideas first. 15. What does the author imply about building a diverse team? A. It removes the need for follow-up meetings. B. It discourages disagreement among members. C. It offers long-term defense against groupthink. D. It helps workers to reach full career potentials. 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。 Tech giants such as Google have long been well-known for employing new college graduates and paying them high salaries of over $100,000 a year. However, a significant shift is occurring in the tech industry. ____16____ Instead, they prefer to take on workers with rich work experience. Many young learners have spent years mastering computer skills for tech jobs. ____17____ Consequently, the traditional career path for young graduates is facing huge challenges. First of all, statistics show companies that use AI tend to build small, simple teams with fewer junior staff. A study from Harvard Business School finds AI start-ups hire around 15% fewer new workers than traditional tech companies. By contrast, the percentage of senior professionals in these companies is about 20% higher. These seasoned experts are not hired to manage new employees. ____18____ So the market’s need for skilled engineers has hit a record high in the AI age. Besides changes in team structure, the latest data shows worrying changes in the age of tech workers. Between 2023 and 2025, the share of 21-to-25-year-old young workers in big private tech firms dropped by half. ___19___ This change tells us an old story is disappearing: Once young people like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg could build great tech businesses without finishing college, but now companies cut entry-level jobs to raise work efficiency. ____20____ Senior workers have rich experience and sharp judgment that AI cannot copy. But young graduates who only master basic computer skills are easily replaced. If investors keep funding small AI companies that only want experienced staff, young newcomers will struggle to land their first job in tech. A. The situation is better at big private tech companies. B. Now AI-focused start-ups rarely hire new graduates. C. They directly take charge of complicated technical tasks. D. It confirms that some young talents should not be ignored in the AI era. E. Yet their knowledge no longer meets the new demands of AI businesses. F. This employment shift is creating sharply different job prospects for different age groups. G. Meanwhile, the average age of tech workers rose dramatically, approaching 40 in public tech giants. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Some people tend to focus only on the worst in life. I am no optimist wearing rose-colored glasses; there is indeed ____21____ in our world. However, focusing only on the ____22____ is a battle you can never win. The ____23____ is that human nature always has two sides. Every day on my way to work, I passed a tiny “pocket park”, where volunteers had planted delicate young trees and budding flowers. It was a beautiful sight that always ____24____ my morning. Yet, last Wednesday, I was shocked to ____25____ that someone had heartlessly destroyed the trees and ____26____ on the flowers. I felt sickened by such ____27____ deeds. But my faith was soon ____28____. That weekend, I saw a group of teenagers ____29____ cleaning up an untidy lot nearby, repainting graffiti-covered walls with bright smiles on their faces. Another contrast occurred at a crowded McDonald’s. A stressed mother was ____30____ with her crying child. As the child’s screams filled the restaurant, some ____31____ customers looked on coldly, and one even expressed ____32____ at the helpless mother. Just as the tension peaked, an elderly gentleman ____33____. He bent down, made funny faces, and magically turned the boy’s tears into giggles (咯咯笑). These experiences left a deep impression on me. There may be ____34____ individuals in the world, but there are also kind-hearted people ready to make a difference. Realizing this, and believing that I could also contribute to this ____35____, I finally found a sense of peace. 21. A. fairness B. ugliness C. gentleness D. loneliness 22. A. past B. potential C. secret D. negative 23. A. standard B. fear C. truth D. challenge 24. A. occupied B. brightened C. disturbed D. shortened 25. A. spot B. recall C. miss D. report 26. A. focused B. spied C. stamped D. lived 27. A. disgraceful B. effortless C. impractical D. dishonest 28. A. retested B. shaken C. rebuilt D. ruined 29. A. regretfully B. cheerfully C. anxiously D. desperately 30. A. struggling B. singing C. working D. competing 31. A. busy B. disabled C. impatient D. guilty 32. A. annoyance B. gratitude C. interest D. sympathy 33. A. backed off B. bounced back C. stood by D. stepped forward 34. A. absent-minded B. mean-spirited C. strong-willed D. poorly-dressed 35. A. discovery B. schedule C. justice D. warmth 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。 In 2013, Xu Dengyong, an engineer at an electronics factory, noticed balloon art on a variety show. Fascinated by the creative designs, he decided to leave his stable job and open a balloon decoration shop. However, the early days were tough. Among all the obstacles, the ____36____ (big) one he faced was air leakage, ____37____ made balloon installations (装饰) last no more than a week. ____38____ (drive) by his engineering background, Xu approached the problem ____39____ patience and scientific discipline. He improved the knotting technique and placed one balloon inside another ____40____ (reduce) air loss. To further extend durability, he spent six months testing different glues until he found one that could form a flexible protective film inside the balloon. Thanks to these technical improvements, his balloon creations can now last up to three months indoors, ____41____ (transform) short-lived decorations into commercially practical products. ____42____ major breakthrough came when his impressive 10-meter-tall balloon cake design ____43____ (order) by nearly 30 shopping malls across China, and that has brought him both fame and considerable income. Instead of keeping his techniques secret, Xu now shares his hard-earned ____44____ (wise) through free training courses. He helps thousands of people enter the balloon industry. “Balloon art is part of the creative industry,” Xu said. “I hope to build a more professional future for this craft.” Through continuous innovation, he has ____45____ (successful) turned simple balloons into a blooming business. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以“A Small Habit Shapes Me”为主题的征稿活动。请你结合自身经历写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)具体事例； (2)你的感悟。 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。 A Small Habit Shapes Me ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was a bitter November afternoon when Mark, a quiet retired carpenter (木匠), went for his daily walk along the river near his town. The wind was blowing hard, and snow had begun to cover the icy riverbanks. As Mark walked along the dangerous path, a sudden loud bark broke the silence. He stopped and looked down toward the river’s edge. There, trapped in the freezing water, was a small, muddy dog. It was desperately holding onto a floating piece of ice with its front paws, its back legs deep in the freezing water. The dog was shaking heavily, its strength visibly declining. Mark’s heart sank — the water was deep and the riverbank was steep and covered in slick (湿滑的) ice. Mark knew he couldn’t jump into the water himself without putting his own life at risk. Looking around anxiously, he spotted a long, strong wooden fallen branch nearby. He pulled it to the edge, lay flat on his stomach on the ice to keep his balance, and stretched the branch as far as he could toward the dog. “Come on, buddy, hold it!” Mark called out to encourage it. The dog seemed to understand. With its last bit of strength, it moved forward quickly and bit tightly onto the end of the branch. Mark pulled with all his strength, slowly moving the dog closer to the bank until he could finally reach down, catch the dog by the leg, and pull it onto safe ground. The rescued dog was totally wet, shaking, and had no collar. Mark wrapped the little dog in his heavy winter coat, held it close to his chest, and rushed home. Once inside, he dried the dog off, fed it a hot meal, and set up a warm bed by the heater. Mark then placed an online “Found Dog” notice on the town’s social media page, expecting an owner to claim the sweet pup soon. But as the days turned into weeks, nobody came forward. 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。 One evening, a sudden knock came at Mark’s door. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking at the emotional reunion, Mark felt a mix of relief and sadness. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $