湖北省沙市中学2026-2027学年高三上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

高三年级上学期10月考试英语试卷 考试时间：2026年10月16日 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Why does the man feel sorry for the woman? A. Her mother was ill. B. She failed to meet Emma. C. She missed the picnic. 2. What will Sam probably do tomorrow afternoon? A. Have a painting class. B. Take some exercise. C. Attend a meeting. 3. What’s the most probable relationship between Paul and Dora? A. Landlord and gardener. B. Good friends. C. A couple. 4. What do we know about Alice? A. She has an eye disease. B. She dislikes her current role. C. She just took up a new position. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Handling an accident. B. Improving driving skills. C. Repairing a car. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 6. Why does Linda talk to Andrew? A. To invite him. B. To congratulate him. C. To encourage him. 7. What will Andrew do on Saturday? A. Visit a recycling station. B. Collect rubbish. C. Hold an art exhibition. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 8. What does the man think of Avatar 2? A. Average. B. Impressive. C. Disappointing. 9. Which part of Avatar attracted the man most? A. The plot. B. The special effects. C. The characters. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end? A. Compare the two movies. B. Explain his love for Avatar. C. Appreciate Avatar 2 again. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 11. What does the man find exciting about diving? A. Discovering unknown sea life. B. Exploring historic sites. C. Diving into the depths. 12. What does the man stress about special training for scuba diving? A. Knowing how to use scuba equipment. B. Understanding underwater signs. C. Mastering swimming skills. 13. What does the woman mean in the end? A. She has encountered many new species. B. She has a strong desire to dive. C. She will go to a diving school. 听下面一段对话，完成下面小题。 14. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a studio. C. In a museum. 15. Who does the man admire most? A. Kristal. B. Ansel. C. Ronald. 16. What did the man do in the summer? A. He met a photographer. B. He took pictures of the rocks. C. He went fishing with his friends. 17. What does the woman do? A. She’s a journalist. B. She’s a photographer. C. She’s a teacher. 听下面一段独白，完成下面小题。 18. What is the talk mainly about? A. Dogs and humans make sounds in a similar way. B. Dogs and humans have a different ancestor. C. Dogs respond to sounds like humans. 19.What can be learned about the dogs in Attila Andics’ experiment? A. They listened to as many human noises as dog noises. B. They were as sensitive to human sounds as to dog sounds. C. Some of them were awake while they were being scanned. 20. How does Clive Wynne explain Attila Andics’ finding? A. It provides evidence for dogs’ attachment to humans. B. It may not have anything to do with evolution. C. It may not be supported by other experiments. 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 Riverside Arts Centre — Autumn Season 2026 Following a record-breaking summer, Riverside Arts Centre returns with an autumn programme that balances crowd favourites with less familiar offerings. Tickets go on sale to members on 1 August and to the general public on 8 August. Early booking is strongly advised. Exhibition: Light and Silence 3 September — 28 October, Tuesday — Sunday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. This exhibition brings together works by twelve contemporary photographers exploring how natural light shapes our sense of place. The centre’s curator, Dr. Helen Marsh, will give a free introductory talk on 5 September at 11 a.m. in the main hall; no booking is required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should note that the west wing, home to the permanent collection, will remain closed for renovation until November. Theatre: The Long Room 12 — 20 September, 7:30 p.m. (matinee 2:30 p.m. on 14 and 20 September) A new production of Alan Reeve’s celebrated play, directed by Priya Nair. The play contains scenes of a disturbing nature and is not recommended for anyone under 14. Running time is approximately two hours and forty minutes, including one interval. Tickets: £18—£32. Members receive a 15% discount on opening night only. Workshop: Writing for Radio 3 — 4 October, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Led by award-winning radio dramatist Tom Fielding, this two-day workshop is aimed at writers who already have some experience and wish to develop their skills for the medium. Participants are asked to submit a short sample of writing as reservation in advance. Places are strictly limited to 14 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee: £85 (members £70), including lunch on both days. Family Event: Tales from the River 18 October, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A storytelling session for children aged 5–10 and their families, inspired by local legends. Each session lasts about 50 minutes. Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance owing to limited capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For full details and booking, visit riversidearts.org.uk or call the box office on 555-0192 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). 21. What is true of the exhibition Light and Silence? A. It can be visited on Mondays. B. It is held mainly in the west wing. C. It requires booking for the curator’s talk. D. It leaves out part of the centre’s usual displays. 22. What do the Writing for Radio workshop and Tales from the River have in common? A. They both charge a fee. B. They both offer lunch. C. They are both intended for adults. D. They both require advance booking. 23. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To persuade readers to become members. B. To review the centre’s summer programme. C. To provide information about upcoming events. D. To explain a change in the centre’s opening hours. B When you’re a teacher, a big part of your job is battling student misconceptions. Often students come to the classroom believing that learning can’t be fun and that what they learn isn’t relevant to the real world — much less to their personal interests. I’ve discovered that if I show students how what they learn is relevant to my hobbies, they’re much more willing to make connections to their personal interests and develop their own hobbies. No matter what subject I’m teaching, I find ways to bring my hobbies into the classroom. For example, I’m a car enthusiast, so when I teach physics, I contextualize concepts with my knowledge about cars. If we’re covering friction, for example, I bring different tires (轮胎) into my classroom so that my students can conduct lab experiments with them to see how friction works in real-life applications. When I first brought my hobbies to my classroom, I was focused on how doing so would build engagement and help my students understand concepts in science. But I quickly learned that the practice also helped me build stronger relationships with them. When I let them see an aspect of my life outside of school, some students who were also interested in cars connected with me more and became more engaged in my courses. Even those who didn’t share that interest with me seemed more engaged once I showed a different side of myself. What started as an experiment is now more of a philosophy. Even when I’m planning classes, I tend to think about how I can bring in my hobbies. I find that doing so energizes my instruction, engages my students, and demonstrates to them how abstract concepts play out in the real world. Best of all, my passion for my hobbies seems to inspire them to be passionate about finding their own. 24. What poses a challenge to teachers according to the author? A. Students’ misunderstandings about teachers. B. Students’ false assumptions about learning. C. The irrelevance of textbooks to students’ life. D. The gap between teachers’ and students’ hobbies. 25. Why does the author bring tires into the classroom? A. To teach an engineering skill. B. To explain the structure of a car. C. To share a real-life experience. D. To illustrate a scientific concept. 26. What was the unexpected outcome of the author’s teaching method? A. A higher class attendance rate. B. Better examination results. C. A closer teacher-student bond. D. More spare time for students. 27. Which of the following best describes the author as a teacher? A. Innovative. B. Humorous. C. Decisive. D. Sympathetic. C The next time someone smiles at you, your face will probably smile back. Within moments, your facial muscles begin to mirror theirs. Psychologists call this automatic response emotional mimicry（模仿）, and a 2026 study led by Michal Olszanowski, a psychology researcher at SWPS University, suggests it may shape an important decision we make about others: whether we trust them. Scientists have long known that copying someone’s expressions makes them trust you more. But Olszanowski and his coworkers wondered whether the opposite might also be true: Could mimicking someone else’s smile change how you feel about them? In the study, they found that the stronger participants unconsciously mirrored a smile, the more trustworthy they rated the smiling face, and the more resources they were willing to share in a trust-based game. When participants performed facial movements that enhanced their smile mimicry, their trust ratings increased. Those findings suggest that one of our most important social judgments may begin with something as simple as a shared smile. According to the researchers, we trust people whose smiles we copy possibly because copying their smile makes us feel good. Additionally, when we copy someone’s smile, our faces move together for a moment. This small action makes us feel like we're part of a group, and thus we trust each other more. Trust doesn’t just shape social interactions. A 2025 study shows that people who trust others more often say they feel happier and more satisfied with life. That feeling is linked to living longer. In healthcare, when patients trust their doctors, they’re more likely to follow medical advice, leading to better health results over time. In Olszanowski’s study, even forced smiles made people copy the smile and feel more trust. But Piotr Winkielman, a professor at the University of California San Diego, thinks real smiles might work even better.He points to a 2025 review that found natural expressions had stronger effects than forced ones. Moreover, different places have different rules about when to smile and what a smile means. So the same smile might not make people feel the same level of trust in every country. 28. What is a finding of unconscious smile mimicry? A. It can be blocked easily. B. It is positively related to trust ratings. C. It can produce negative feelings. D. It leads to less resource sharing. 29.Why can copying a smile increase trust according to the researchers? A. It can create a sense of belonging. B. It can show one's honesty directly. C. It makes people look prettier. D. It enables one to think positively. 30.What does the 2025 study suggest about trust? A. It cuts back on medical costs. B. It mainly benefits medical staff . C. It improves social interactions. D. It has measurable health results . 31. What might affect the amount of trust a smile produces? A. Technology. B.Economy. C. Culture. D. Education. D A powerful AI has recently made headlines after its existence was unintentionally revealed to have the ability to hack computers without punishment. Created by Anthropic, an AI giant, Mythos can identify cybersecurity flaws in seconds, leaving operating systems and software vulnerable to hackers. Anthropic claims that, if asked, Mythos can discover vulnerabilities in any software. However, under a program called Project Glasswing, Anthropic has decided to make it available to a selected group of tech and finance giants—including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft—so that they can detect any bugs in their own systems before someone else does. Meanwhile, members of a private online forum have also managed to gain access to the trial. Kevin Curran at Ulster University, UK, notes that the potential capabilities of Mythos have triggered alarm across the security industry, although researchers remain divided on how serious the threat actually was. Nevertheless, it seems that it isn’t time to panic yet. Bobby Holley at Firefox, one of the organizations given access to Mythos, wrote in a blog post that the model helped his team find 271 vulnerabilities in the company’s web browser, yet that none was so remarkably complex that a human analyst couldn’t have found. The UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) has also investigated Mythos. In tests, it was found to be capable of attacking only small, weakly defended and vulnerable enterprise systems. No evidence was found that genuinely secure software or networks would be at risk. Still, the institute cautioned that such models are improving fast. Alan Woodward at the University of Surrey, UK, has a practical view—Mythos is not necessarily capable of finding vulnerabilities that a human wouldn’t, but it’s just so much faster, more thorough and more relentless. Hence, it’s finding vulnerabilities that humans have missed. In essence, “AI is making—and will continue to make—both hacking and defending against hackers easier”, he explains, “but those who ignore the technology will find themselves at a big disadvantage.” 32. What do we know about Mythos? A. It went public accidentally. B. It is available to netizens globally. C. It has brought more profits than expected. D. It has made headlines for its vulnerabilities. 33. What does Project Glasswing aim to do? A. Promote Mythos. B. Ease the panic over Mythos. C. Test Mythos’ capability. D. Help identify software bugs. 34. What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A. Mythos is no match for human experts. B. Mythos is no better than previous models. C. Panic over Mythos might be overestimated. D. Improvements of Mythos are needed for security. 35. Which of the following might Alan Woodward agree with? A. Mythos will replace human experts. B. Mythos is more reliable than human experts. C. Mythos’ high efficiency makes it a valuable tool. D. Mythos puts humans at an independent disadvantage. 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。 The integration of AI into education is rapidly shifting from theoretical discussion to practical application. Once viewed with doubt, AI is now emerging as a powerful ally (助手) in the classroom, particularly in the field of academic writing. As students face complex research and communication demands, and teachers deal with growing class sizes and grading loads, AI writing tools offer innovative solutions that support both sides of the educational process. 36 These tools are transforming the learning landscape, providing personalized feedback, and facilitating efficient content generation. 37 A good AI writing tool can also help learners become more confident, clear-thinking and critical communicators. Meanwhile, it allows teachers to focus more on high-level teaching and individual guidance. 38 The large volume of writing assignments to grade can be stressful, often leading to burnout and a struggle to provide timely feedback. AI writing tools are stepping in to ease this burden. They can perform grammar checks, detect academic dishonesty, and offer revision suggestions. By handling these basic tasks, AI frees up teachers to focus on guiding complex thinking and addressing individual learning needs. For students, AI writing tools act as personalized learning partners that adapt to individual needs. 39 They struggle with organizing ideas and expressing themselves clearly in writing. AI can generate starter ideas, provide instant grammar feedback, and help create logical outlines, building confidence and independence. However, the power of AI in education also brings notable risks. Over-reliance may weaken students’ thinking skills, and unequal access to advanced tools could widen the learning gap between students. 40 With clear guidelines and proper training, AI can become a powerful force for developing deeper thinking and more meaningful learning experiences. A. For many learners, writing can be a real challenge. B. Yet they can do far more than perform these practical tasks. C. Thus, balancing AI support with human oversight is critical. D. They aim to assist, not replace, the work of teachers and students E. This technology helps reduce the heavy marking load on teachers. F. However, teachers need proper training to use these tools effectively. G. It also encourages teachers to rethink how they design their assignments. 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。 Mukta Singh, a woman who decided to become a model at the age of 58, faced harsh comments on social media. However, she ____41____ the criticism with grace and now proudly shows her grey hair. After ____42____ her master’s degree in English, Mukta married a pilot and became a mother of two children. At times, however, Mukta felt her ____43____ to look good was taking a back seat to her household responsibilities. As a woman raising two kids, she often felt stressed. Sometimes, looking in the mirror, she’d think, “It wasn’t how I ____44____ myself”. Mukta firmly believes that ____45____ should not be a barrier to embracing every stage of life with confidence and happiness. She emphasizes that we must ____46____ ourselves. She decided to keep her natural grey hair, going against the common ____47____ that ageing makes one less attractive. This choice of accepting her changing appearance ____48____ a step toward self-acceptance. At a party, Mukta chose a grey saree instead of the traditional bright-colored clothing. “I ____49____ a lot of prasise and attention. The ____50____ came out beautifully, and I posted them on social media. To my surprise, a designer ____51____ and said he wanted to photograph me,” she says. After ____52____ for the designer, Mukta started receiving numerous offers from popular designers. Through these ____53____ opportunities in the fashion industry, she found a platform to celebrate her unique style and individuality. Mukta strongly believes in the ____54____ of self-respect and self-worth. She refuses to let age hold her back and accepts every stage of life with joy and ____55____. 41. A. expressed B. braved C. avoided D. withdrew 42. A. abandoning B. pursuing C. completing D. postponing 43. A. desire B. duty C. struggle D. promise 44. A. loved B. forgave C. promoted D. imagined 45. A. hardship B. age C. attitude D. tradition 46. A. treasure B. struggle C. inspire D. reward 47. A. theory B. practice C. belief D. advice 48. A. followed B. delayed C. learned D. marked 49. A. refused B. received C. pictured D. featured 50. A. photographs B. guests C. flowers D. reports 51. A. came out B. put out C. reached out D. carried out 52. A. working B. consulting C. waiting D. modelling 53. A. limited B. unexpected C. reasonable D. educational 54. A. balance B. exchange C. definition D. power 55. A. patience B. confidence C. curiosity D. gratitude 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。 Step into any shopping centre in Singapore and you're likely to find waiting lines 56 (snake) outside shops with catchy names and bright-coloured signboards. Chinese brands like Chagee and Mixue are drawing crowds not just in Asia, but 57 (increasing) worldwide. Alongside fashion labels and toy stores, these tea chains represent a shift from low-cost manufacturing to globally 58 (recognise) consumer brands. Built in the world's second-largest consumer market, they already have scale and operational power. However, intense domestic 59 (compete) makes expanding overseas a necessity. China 60 (be) the world's workshop over the past decades, producing goods for Western companies. In the meanwhile, local suppliers have been learning how to make and sell goods at scale. Companies like Miniso have benefited 61 that kind of know-how. The chain store, 62 sells toys and movie products, now operates stores in over half the 63 (country) around the world, prioritizing consumer experience. Beyond consumer goods, its BYD has become the world's largest electric vehicle maker and is now developing ultra-fast charging systems as an effort to build 64 ecosystem around its vehicles. In short, Chinese companies are no longer defined by low prices. They are building brands, adapting to local markets 65 going head-to-head with established global players. 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，学校英文报正在征集稿件，主题为阅读的益处。请你投稿，内容包括： 1.阅读的好处（至少两点）；2.呼吁同学们多读书。 注意：词数 80 左右；可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As far as I can remember, I’ve always been a night owl. Even in middle school I would stay up very late. I would feel completely at ease doing my homework in bed, with light music on. I found comfort in keeping myself awake when everyone else had gone to bed, and I loved the silence of the night. My parents urged me to get out of this so-called unhealthy habit, but their repeated requests fell on deaf ears. Fast forward to my first year of college. I still loved the night and would stay up until unruly hours for no apparent reason, chatting online and watching videos.When I finally started to study, I would race through the assigned work, often well past midnight. My roommates would tell me to go to bed and get up early the following morning to do it instead. Get up early to do my homework? No way! I would never do that. Then, one day last term, I did exactly that. Bent over my laptop while sitting on the bed in the corner of my room, I suddenly felt a pounding headache, and had to lie down. Unable to keep my eyes open, I decided I had no choice but to finish my homework the next morning. I woke up at 6am. Hardly had I written half a page when I felt a sharp pain in my chest. At the school clinic, a doctor, with a serious expression on his face, handed me a medical report. “You’re 20, but your heart is 40!” he said. A cold wave went through me. I realized that years of living as a late-night person had turned my heart into an overworked engine. 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。 Para 1 : Struck by the doctor’ s warning, I knew I had to make a change. ______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 : Slowly but surely, my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. ____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三年级上学期10月考试英语参考答案 第一部分 听力(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 1-5 ABCCA 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 BABCB 16-20 AACCB 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 21-23 DDC 24-27 BDCA 28-31 BADC 32-35 ADCC 36-40 DBEAC 第三部分 语言应用(共两节，满分30分) 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 BCADB 46-50 ACDBA 51-55 CDBDB 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 56. snaking 57. increasingly 58. recognised 59. competition 60. has been 61. from 62. which 63. countries 64. an 65. and 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) (A possible version) There is no denying that reading serves as one of the most valuable habits for us senior high students, exerting a far-reaching influence on our growth. For one thing, wide reading broadens our horizons and enriches our knowledge, enabling us to gain insights into different cultures and social events that we can hardly meet at school. For another, it helps relieve academic pressure and cultivate our patience. When lost in books, we can calm our restless minds and improve our personalities. Therefore, we should spare time to read regularly instead of wasting time on meaningless entertainment. Only by keeping reading can we shape a better self and embrace a brighter future. 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) (A possible version) Para 1: Struck by the doctor's warning, I knew I had to make a change. Waves of regret washed over me as I recalled ignoring my parents’ and roommates’ repeated reminders. I made a strict schedule without delay, forcing myself to put aside my phone an hour before bedtime and replace scrolling videos with quiet reading. The first several weeks were full of struggles. More than once, I could hardly resist the temptation to grab my phone or stay up a little longer. Whenever I felt tempted, however, the doctor's words echoed in my mind. Gradually, I learned to stay away from all distractions, formed the habit of keeping early hours, and started each new day with a clear, organized plan. Para 2: Slowly but surely, my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. Falling asleep before 11 p.m. became effortless, and the sharp chest pain and pounding headache vanished completely. Rising early, I finished all assignments efficiently instead of rushing through them at midnight. Bursting with energy, I understood how much my family and roommates cared about me. Eventually I abandoned my long-term habit of burning the midnight oil and also came to understand that health is the foundation of everything and keeping early hours truly refreshes both body and mind. That experience taught me the value of self-discipline and taking responsibility for my own health. 听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M: That’s my friend Emma over there. Didn’t you get a chance to meet her at the picnic last month? W: I wish I could have, but I was taking care of my mother then. She wasn’t feeling well. M: I’m so sorry to hear that. Text 2 W: Sam, any plans for tomorrow? M: Yeah. In the morning, I will have two meetings. At noon, I’m going to have lunch with Sarah. In the afternoon, I intend to hit the gym. At night, I need to have a painting class. W: What a tight schedule! Text 3 M: Hi, Dora. I’m here to see Paul. W: Hello, Joe. He is working in the back yard. Come in, please. M: Is he doing the gardening? W: No. He is working with some wood, making the yard a better place for children to play. Text 4 M: Hi, Alice. How was your first week in your new role? W: It’s been quite challenging learning all these new systems and controls, but I’m getting the hang of it. M: Good to hear. In a month’s time, you’ll be able to do it with your eyes closed. Text 5 W: I’m very sorry, sir. I’ll pay for the damage. M: I hope you will drive more carefully in the future. W: I will. Please send me the bill for the repairs as soon as possible. Text 6 W: Andrew, would you like to join our beach clean-up this Saturday? Some college friends and I organized it. M: Maybe, Linda. I’ve never done a beach clean-up before. What do you do? W: We walk around the beach collecting trash that people have left behind. We pick up plastic bags, glass bottles and more. M: What do you do with the trash? W: We used to take it to a recycling station, but this time we are giving it to the art department at our university. They will use the trash for an art exhibition later. M: What time are you leaving for the beach on Saturday? W: We’ll meet at the downtown train station at 7:30 a.m. M: That’s early, but I’m sure it would be a great cause. Count me in. Text 7 W: Did you go to see the movie Avatar 2 yesterday? M: Don’t mention it! It feels like a recycled movie. W: Recycled? What do you mean? M: The setting, the characters, and even the plot were similar to Avatar. The director Cameron seems to have remade it. W: You can’t be serious! There has to be something different. M: The only difference is the title, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone to the cinema. W: I thought you were a fan of the director. Is it because you expect too much of him? M: Probably. The special effects of Avatar are so wonderful that I say “wow” every time I watch it. But this time, I didn’t feel the excitement I had expected. W: That explains it. Nothing can compare to Avatar in your mind. Why not give Avatar 2 a second chance? Then probably you will change your mind. Text 8 M: Jane, have you ever dreamt of exploring the sea? W: Absolutely! The mysteries beneath the ocean’s surface are fascinating. Imagine diving into the depths and discovering unknown sea life. M: Yeah. It’s like entering a whole new world. The possibility of exploring historic sites is thrilling to me. W: And there’s so much we haven’t seen — new species and underwater landscapes. Hey, I’d like to go diving one day! Do we need special training for scuba diving? M: Yeah, divers need to learn how to use special equipment. With a tank of compressed air called a scuba tank on their backs, and a mask to see underwater clearly, divers can breathe and swim freely. W: I once saw a video that showed divers using hand signals for communication. M: Yeah, that’s necessary. And divers often encounter unique sea life. I once saw a parrotfish when I went diving with my uncle, although I expected to see playful dolphins and graceful sea turtles. W: Cool. Can you teach me how to dive? I can’t wait to see a school of fish. Text 9 W: Ronald, it is lovely that you agreed to come and do this for me. M: Don’t worry about it one bit. You’ll do great. This little interview is nothing, compared to setting up this beautiful museum. W: Thank you. Who would you say is your biggest hero? M: Well, Kristal, you already know the answer to that. My adviser was Ansel Adams, the great nature photographer. W: And where did you meet Ansel? M: Well, it’s an odd story actually. I was with my friends in the summer and they wanted to go fishing that day. I told them I would rather walk through the woods, so I hiked a mountain to relax alone, and ran into Ansel at the top. W: Let me guess. He was taking pictures of the rocks? M: Almost. He was taking pictures of a special cloud. Immediately, he began telling me everything a person could know about clouds. He was a wealth of information. The amount of knowledge that Ansel had was important to me. However, it was the pure joy and love for teaching and appreciating photography that got me. W: And now you own your own studio, you design clothing and will soon have a permanent section here at the modern museum of art and technology. Text 10 M: The brains of humans and dogs respond in the same way to sounds like laughter and barking. The finding suggests that our voice processing areas are passed down from a common ancestor. Attila Andics of the MECE Research Group in Budapest, Hungary, and his colleagues trained 11 dogs to lie in a scanner. As the dogs listened to nearly 200 human and dog noises, the team recorded brain activity. They also performed the same experiment on 22 humans. Animals are usually asleep for scans. But recently, better training has meant some dogs will lie still long enough to be scanned while awake. Andics is the first to compare humans and dogs in the same experiment. Human and dog brains lit up in similar areas in response to the sounds. Dogs responded more to dog sounds, and humans responded more to human sounds. Andics says the results hint at a single evolutionary origin for the voice processing area of human and dog brains, dating back to at least 100 million years ago — the last time humans and dogs shared an ancestor. But Clive Wynne of Arizona State University offers an alternative explanation. “The dogs’ responses could just be the result of a lifetime listening to human’s voices,” he says. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $