江西省南昌市第二中学2026-2027学年高三上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

南昌二中2026-2027学年度上学期高三英语月考（一） 命题人：李姝琳 审题人： 马宁 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. What did the man do? A. He had a painting accident. B. He tried a new painting style. C. He bought a charming painting. 2. Why does the man hesitate to order dessert at first? A. He’s not into desserts. B. He’s having trouble choosing. C. He’s following the doctor’s advice. 3. How will the man deal with the broken chair? A. Repair it. B. Turn it into art. C. Replace it with a new one. 4. What day might it be today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. 5. What helped the man feel better? A. A long break. B. New medicine. C. A healthier diet. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman’s suggestion? A. Limiting phone use. B. Making study plans. C. Working on the project. 7. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the library. B. In the dining hall. C. In the classroom. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Passenger and station worker. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Move the bag away. B. Report the situation. C. Wait for the bag’s owner. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Features of smart home devices. B. Recent developments in AI technology. C. Benefits of smart home systems for seniors. 11. What does the woman’s grandfather mainly use the system for? A. Playing music. B. Finding answers. C. Adjusting the lighting. 12. What does the woman think of her grandfather’s decision? A. It’s wise. B. It’s tough. C. It’s unnecessary. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers doing? A. Packing for a move. B. Making a rental decision. C. Comparing different apartments. 14. How much will James probably pay for the unit monthly? A. $500. B. $750. C. $900. 15. Why does James like this area? A. It’s close to his workplace. B. It’s near the city center. C. It’s quiet and peaceful. 16. Who will the speakers contact next? A. A neighbor. B. A house owner. C. An agent. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Why did the speaker originally start the channel? A. To help people. B. To document college life. C. To share travel experiences. 18. Where did the speaker travel first? A. Through Africa. B. Around the U.K. C. Across Asia. 19. Who came up with the charity idea? A. The speaker’s friends. B. The speaker’s relatives. C. The speaker’s followers. 20. What does the speaker describe as the best part? A. Traveling to different countries. B. Building long-lasting relationships. C. Recording people’s happy reactions to the help. 第二部分 阅读理解 (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 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A WILD FISH OIL 400 SOFT CAPSULES This wild fish oil is a top quality, sustainably sourced formula containing the omega-3 fatty acid EPA and DHA to support overall wellbeing. Heart Health Omega-3 fatty acids support a healthy heart system. Brain & Nervous System Health DHA helps support brain health and maintain a healthy nervous system, the communication center responsible for sending messages around the body. Eye Health High concentrations of DHA are found in the pupil of the eye. DHA helps maintain eye health. Anti-inflammatory (抗炎) & Joint Health Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that fish oil helps relieve mild joint pain and inflammation. Healthy Mood Balance Fish oil helps support healthy mood balance. Children’s Development Support Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA support development of a healthy brain and eyes for children up to 12 years old of age. Directions for Use Adult Dosage (剂量) · General Health: One capsule daily. · Brain Health & Nervous System Support: One capsule daily. · Cardiovascular health: Two capsules daily. · Eye Health: Three capsules daily. · Mood balance: Three capsules, twice daily. · Healthy blood lipids: Seven capsules daily. · Joint support: Five capsules, twice daily. Child Dosage1-12 years: Two capsules daily. Squeezed into juice or milk, or as directed by a health care professional. Do’s and Don’ts If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Store below 25℃ in a cool, dry place. Do not use if a capsule is broken. 21. What can this wild fish oil help with? A. Liver failure. B. Hearing loss. C. Vision decline. D. Mental illness. 22. How many capsules should one take every day for healthy joints? A. Six. B. Seven. C. Five. D. Ten. 23. What is the text? A. A healthy recipe. B. A health research paper. C. Health product directions. D. A commercial advertisement. B Nick Dowling was the only person in the doctor’s waiting room when the practice nurse came out, glanced around and said to the receptionist with a confused look: “I was expecting to meet a student here.” Dowling raised his hand. At 60, he has undertaken an apprenticeship (实习) and hopes to qualify as a registered nursing associate this autumn. Dowling grew up in Scotland. He graduated from an engineering degree in the mid-1980s, and at 21, headed to the US. He found work at a local nursing home, feeding patients and emptying their bedpans. The shock and initial distaste were so great that he vowed (发誓) not to return after his first shift. But the senior nurse persuaded him to stick at it — “probably because of the level of care she showed for the patients”, he says. He stayed for six months, after which he settled in England and into a “proper job” and thought little more of it. The “proper” career was in management for a range of manufacturing companies. Rather than having a career plan, Dowling has always kept in mind the advice he once heard to keep his “eyes open to opportunities and have the courage to seize them”. “I knew I needed to start at the bottom. An ad came up for a healthcare assistant with a team called responsive services,” he says. “It took me a long time to actually make the connection and think: hang on, I’ve done this work before, as a naive 21-year-old. And then there was something about a circle closing… And there definitely is now, further down the track.” “T.S. Eliot wrote [in Four Quartets]: ‘The end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time,’” he says. “There might be a bit of that going on.” While the original work was accidental, now it is a choice. And although it’s tiring, Dowling hopes to have a seven-year career after he qualifies. As a specialist in change management, does he know why he sought this move? “I value learning,” he says. “And I think learning and change are synonymous (同义词).” 24. What made the practice nurse confused? A. The empty waiting room. B. The doctor’s whereabouts. C. The identity of the apprentice. D. The receptionist’s arrangement. 25. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Dowling’s nursing experience. B. The senior nurse’s persuasion. C. Dowling’s return to the UK. D. The senior nurse’s care for patients. 26. Why did Dowling quote T.S. Eliot’s words? A. To express his love for poetry. B. To justify his return to nursing. C. To reflect on his missteps in career. D. To stress the need for career planning. 27. What message does Dowling want to convey in the last paragraph? A. Learning requires a great effort. B. Learning helps make wiser choices. C. Learning must begin at an early age. D. Learning and change are inseparable. C For those in the doldrums, few things are more annoying than being told to exercise. But the advice is probably right. Many studies show that exercise improves mood and reduces anxiety. Two large reviews from earlier this year found that exercise works. The first review combined results from 69 studies on exercise and depression. The second looked at more than 1,000 trials with nearly 80,000 people. Both reached the same conclusion:exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety almost as much as standard treatments. However, there are some important problems. In exercise studies,people know whether they are exercising or not. This means their reports of mood changes may be influenced by what they hope or expect to happen. Also, the exercise studies were not directly compared with drug or treatment studies in the same trial. Some experts believe this makes the comparison unfair. Despite these problems, most researchers agree that exercise really does help improve mental health. So, what kind of exercise works best? Activities like running, walking, swimming, or cycling seem to be especially helpful. For people with depression, exercising in a group or under supervision works better than solo exercising. The benefits usually appear after several weeks or months of regular activity. For anxiety, lower-intensity exercise, such as gentle walking or yoga, appears to produce the best results. Why does exercise improve mood? Scientists are not completely sure. The old idea that exercise creates a “high” by releasing endorphins has little scientific support. A study in 2021 found that blocking endorphins did not reduce the good feelings runners reported after exercise. Instead, researchers now think that chemicals called endocannabinoids may be responsible. These are natural substances produced by the body that can lift mood and reduce anxiety. Exercise also helps the brain in other ways. Dopamine plays a key role in keeping effort and reward in balance; therefore,increased dopamine levels after exercise can help lessen the lack of motivation that frequently accompanies depression. Besides, exercise offers psychological benefits. It gives people a sense of achievement, control, and progress. All of these are known to improve mood. So there are plenty of good reasons to work up a sweat. 28. What does the underlined phrase “in the doldrums” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Feeling down. B. Being angry. C. Feeling energetic. D. Being confused. 29. What does paragraph 3 focus on? A. The steps of conducting a trial. B. The advantages of drug treatment. C. The limitations of previous studies. D. The causes of mood improvement. 30. Which type of exercise works best for depression? A. Low-intensity activity alone. B. Group or instructed exercise. C. Short and demanding workouts. D. Yoga and gentle walking. 31. Why does higher dopamine help with depression? A. It lessens flexibility in the brain. B. It restores the drive to act. C. It creates a feeling of achievement. D. It makes the brain work more slowly. D Imagine it’s Saturday morning. You’re relaxing when your best friend texts, “Could you help me move today?” You sigh — there go your weekend plans — but reply, “Of course.” A week later, a coworker you barely know asks for a hand. This time, you hesitate. Psychologists call this tendency “social discounting”: our generosity declines as social distance increases. But what happens in the brain during these decisions? A small region called the basolateral amygdala (BLA) plays a key role. It helps us balance self-interest with social intentions by assigning value to both our own well-being and that of others. To test this, researchers studied individuals in South Africa with Urbach-Wiethe disease, a rare genetic condition that damages the BLA. They compared five women with this disease to 16 healthy participants in a social discounting task. Each person listed eight people, ranging from their closest friend to a complete stranger, and decided how much money to share with each. As expected, all participants gave more to close contacts. Interestingly, those with BLA damage were less generous overall, and their generosity decreased more sharply as social distance increased. These differences could not be explained by personality or empathy levels. The findings suggest the BLA helps people create a “model” of the social world to guide decision-making. An unharmed BLA allows us to consider social context and rules when deciding whether to be generous. Without it, individuals may rely on a “standard” strategy, unless the receiver is emotionally very close, in which case helping remains automatic. Generosity is therefore not an all-or-nothing trait; it is a model-based social behavior, shaped by how close we feel to the receiver of help. And deep in the brain, the basolateral amygdala is helping us do that calculation. 32. Why does the author describe the “moving-day dilemma” in paragraph 1? A. To illustrate how social discounting works. B. To argue people should treat others equally. C. To show generosity is mainly driven by emotions. D. To suggest a conflict between self and others’ interest. 33. What do researchers try to show by comparing the two groups? A. The risk of the Urbach-Wiethe disease. B. The BLA’s role in social decision-making. C. The difference in participants’ social network. D. The personality’s influence on social discounting. 34. What can be inferred from the findings in social decision-making? A. People with Urbach-Wiethe are more generous. B. BLA damage leads to complete loss of generosity. C. BLA allows individuals to weigh social information. D. Personality can potentially affect BLA-harmed people. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Brain’s Role: How We Balance Choices. B. B. The BLA: A Hidden Guide to Social Behavior. C. Social Discounting: Why We Help Our Friends. D. D. Urbach-Wiethe Disease: A Rare Genetic Condition. 第二节 七选五（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。 There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes (人群的蜂拥), the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede. 36 But crowd-safety experts say there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome. Consider these steps below: The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. 37 It’s a piece of common sense advice that Atlas applies not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room. If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct (本能) may be to fight back and push the opposite way. 38 If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down. Another risk, according to experts: If you fight the crowd, you will tire yourself out quickly in a situation where energy is needed. As you move forward with the crowd, it’s best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it’s less likely that you’ll end up stuck at a choke-point, like a doorway. 39 Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck: behind a car or even a lamp post. In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can’t breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room — literally. 40 A. Another potential way is to shelter yourself. B. But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns. C. Namely, to take note of where the nearest exits are. D. In this case, you don’t necessarily have to wait and let time slip by. E. It’s a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving. F. Other events, such as a Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly. G. Indeed it’s a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In Blue Earth, Minnesota, travelers often pulled off the highway hoping to meet a nonexistent giant. They would ask, “Where is the Jolly Green Giant?” With cameras ready, they only found 41 . Every summer, Paul Hedberg, a local radio host, holding his microphone and recorder, 42 motorists who had left Interstate 90 (a major U.S. highway) and found their way into the town, hoping to discover what had drawn them into the town. The trouble was that visitors arrived with a perfectly reasonable expectation. The town had a Green Giant canning plant (a food company) whose famous mascot (吉祥物) was the Jolly Green Giant, so travelers 43 asked where they could take a picture with the Jolly Green Giant. And Paul had to tell them there was no such 44 . It wasn’t heartbreaking, but it was a small 45 in a family vacation. The same question kept coming up. Paul didn’t brush the questions aside. He 46 . He heard what was 47 inside the questions: people wanted a reason to stop, smile, and say, “Well, would you look at that.” In an effort to raise funds, Paul 48 with Green Giant company and local businesses, 49 giving travelers what they had already been looking for. Not a brochure, but a real 50 . A huge one. Eventually, the town put up a 55.5-foot fiberglass Jolly Green Giant which stood proudly by the road and no one would miss it. The cost was about $43,000 — a large sum for a very 51 idea. But there was something wonderfully practical about the whole thing: people kept asking for a giant, so the town 52 them a giant. The 53 was simple and sweet. The disappointed tourists finally had “someone” to visit. Blue Earth had turned a repeated “sorry” into a warm 54 . The statue now stands in Green Giant Park, giving travelers a reason to 55 before the road pulls them onward. 41. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing 42. A. guided B. interviewed C. encountered D. welcomed 43. A. naturally B. hesitantly C. urgently D. indirectly 44. A. factory B. picture C. statue D. town 45. A. surprise B. tragedy C. mistake D. disappointment 46. A. listened B. ignored C. forgot D. complained 47. A. written B. spoken C. hidden D. conveyed 48. A. argued B. identified C. competed D. cooperated 49. A. insisting on B. succeeding in C. dreaming of D. objecting to 50. A. souvenir B. landmark C. plant D. town 51. A. serious B. cheerful C. expensive D. practical 52. A. sold B. left C. sent D. built 53. A. handout B. payoff C. makeup D. breakthrough 54. A. welcome B. goodbye C. apology D. promise 55. A. escape B. hide C. stay D. rush 第二节 语法填空（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。 As warm winters increasingly threaten global sporting events, the future of the Winter Olympics 56 (remain) uncertain. IOC Executive Director Christophe Dubi once questioned, “Should we continue making ice for skating?” He added that cooling a bobsleigh track with 25 tons of chemicals would mark a true breakthrough, 57 (note) the same challenge applies to ice rinks (溜冰场). Fortunately, a Swiss firm named Glice has developed fully man-made ice, 58 advanced material that behaves just as real ice does, requiring no water, electricity or harmful refrigerants(制冷剂). 59 using the new material, its surface gives athletes an identical feel compared with traditional rinks. This innovation improves energy 60 (efficient) and comes at a time 61 climate change shortens winters and raises costs for host cities. As refrigerated rinks consume massive energy and rely 62 (large) on ecosystem-damaging chemicals, maintaining competition-grade ice in warmer cities is becoming far harder and costlier. Glice’s surface matches refrigerated ice in quality, 63 (confirm) by Europe’s top research institute. The company 64 (award) a chance to showcase two full-size rinks at the Olympics’ House of Switzerland during the 2022 Winter Games, drawing wide attention. “These rinks are extremely popular and show 65 the future could hold for Winter Games,” said Manuel Salchli, head of the venue. 第4部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，针对你班“Skipping Breakfasts”的调查结果，请根据图中的数据写一篇短文向你校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1． 描述现象并分析原因； 2． 指出危害并提出建议。 注意： 1． 写作字数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Skipping Breakfasts in Our Class _____________________________________ ___________________________________ How Often Breakfasts Are Skipped 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 a high school student, Tom Potenski had managed to make his way to decent grades at school for the last two years, particularly in physics and history. But now he faced a situation that could collapse his future. Two weeks ago, Stash Bilesky, his English teacher, had asked the class to do reports on books he recommended. To help each student better understand the book they got, Mr Bilesky also listed some articles for reference. Having taken a quick glance at the author of the assigned book — Leonard Bernstein, Tom put the book into the drawer and left, thinking he had more important things to do. Not a big fan of the art world, Tom had no taste at all for the great composer and classical music. As the deadline approached, he decided to take the easy way around the book report. He copied a ready-made summary from the Internet, used AI for polishing and handed it in. In today’s English class, Mr Bilesky handed out everyone’s report and made comments on some students’ excellent works. Tom waited anxiously for the “A” grade, thinking his report would stand out. However, confidence transformed into fear when Tom found everyone except him had received their corrected book reports back from Mr Bilesky. After class, Mr Bilesky asked Tom to come over. “Mr Potenski, we have something serious to discuss. Please come to my office after school,” Mr Bilesky said. For the next two classes, Tom had no mind for the lecture, fearing the severe punishment he might face. The instant school was over, Tom dragged himself towards his teacher’s office, with butterflies in his stomach. “Had Mr Bilesky discovered my act of plagiarism (抄袭)? Would this ruin my chances of a somewhat promising career? Would I be trading university classes for working in a rice field?...” After an intense mental struggle, Tom took a deep breath and knocked at the door. “Please come in,” said Mr Bilesky. 注意： 1．续写词数为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Was your report written by you independently?” asked Mr Bilesky politely. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For the next week, Tom put his heart and soul into writing his own report. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 南昌二中2026-2027学年度上学期高三英语月考（一）答案 听力 1-5 ACACA 6-10 ABABC 11-15 CABBA 16-20 BCBCC 阅读理解 21-23 CDC 24-27 CABD 28-31 ACBB 32-35 ABCB 七选五 36-40 GCBAE 完形填空 41-45 DBACD 46-50 ACDBB 51-55 BDBAC 语法填空 56. remains 57. noting 58. an 59. Despite 60. efficiency 61. when 62. largely 63. confirmed 64. was awarded 65. what 小作文 Skipping Breakfasts in Our Class A recent survey on “Skipping Breakfasts” in our class reveals concerning results. Only 37% of students never skip breakfast, while 50% skip it once a week, 8% several times a week, and 5% fall into other categories. The main reasons include lack of time in the morning, loss of appetite, or attempts to lose weight. However, skipping breakfast harms health. It causes low energy, poor concentration in class, and even stomach problems over time. To solve this, schools could offer quick-grab breakfast options. Students should also prepare simple breakfasts like sandwiches or milk the night before. Remember, a good day starts with a proper breakfast! 大作文 “Was your report written by you independently?” asked Mr Bilesky politely. Tom’s cheeks burned with shame as he hung his head and admitted his plagiarism. He explained that having no interest in classical music, he had chosen to copy others’ works instead of reading the book seriously. Mr Bilesky praised Tom for his honesty, but also emphasized that a genuine attitude towards learning far outweighs all the other things. Overwhelmed with guilt, Tom sincerely apologized to Mr Bilesky and then actively requested a second chance. Seeing Tom’s determination, Mr Bilesky decided to give him a one-week extension for completing the report on his own. For the next week, Tom put his heart and soul into writing his own report. He read the recommended book thoroughly and even watched recordings of Bernstein’s concerts online. Much to his amazement, he found himself gradually drawn by the composer’s passion and dedication to music. Eventually, Tom handed in his report on time. After reading the rewritten report, Mr Bilesky remarked that while there was still room for improvement in language expression, Tom’s independent thinking and original insights clearly shone through. Tom expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his teacher, having truly learned that true learning and progress arise from one’s own down-to-earth efforts, not from taking shortcuts. 听力原文 Text 1 意外的艺术 W: Your painting looks different! M: I didn’t notice the water spreading on it until it was too late. The colors mixed together. (1) W: But the painting has a surprisingly unique charm! Text 2 推荐尝试无糖芝士蛋糕 W: Would you like some dessert? M: I’d love to, but my doctor just warned me to stay away from sugar. (2) W: Try their new sugar‑free cheesecake — it’s still delicious. M: Great! Text 3 修椅子 M: I broke the chair. Should we just call it “modern art”? W: “Modern art” won’t hold anyone during dinner. M: OK. I’ll fix it. (3) Good chance to try out the new tools! Text 4 错峰喝咖啡 M: I could hardly find any seats at the coffee shop today. W: It always gets busy on weekends. I usually go on weekdays. (4) M: I’ll stop by on Thursday instead. Text 5 假期的治愈力 W: You look much better! M: Two weeks off, at the coast, away from work, was exactly what I needed. That helped more than diet and exercise. (5) W: Stepping away is the best medicine. Text 6 摆脱手机干扰 (第7题为推断题) M: I can’t believe that I wasted at least two hours in the library playing with my phone this morning! W: You should keep your phone in your bag while studying. (6) ①I started doing that last term, and it changed everything. M: You’re right. I need to focus. W: Exactly. Even 30 minutes of concentrated work is worth more than hours of losing focus. M: I’m going to try it. Let’s finish our meal first. We still need to work on our class project later. ①本句中last term之间存在“失去爆破”现象：last最后一个音为爆破音/t/，term第一个音为爆破音/t/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音做出发音的准备，但并不发音。 Text 7 地铁站内发现可疑包裹 M: Look, there’s a bag left alone on the platform. (9) W: Well, it looks strange. And it sounds like something is making a noise inside. M: Shall we go and move it out of the way? W: Better not. Don’t touch any unattended things here. Remember what we learned in that safety lecture at school? (8) It could be dangerous. M: Oh right! (8) I almost forgot about that. Should we stay here and wait for its owner? W: Just keep our distance. Let’s find the subway workers nearby. They know how to deal with such objects properly. (9) M: Let’s do it right away. (9) Text 8 智能家居 (第10题为总结题) W: ②Have you heard about AI smart home systems? (↗) (11) M: Sure. W: We actually got one at home recently. (11) I once thought it was useless and a waste of money, but my grandpa decided to get one after seeing how well his friend’s worked. (12) M: Really? How does it help? W: It makes the home a friendlier place for older people who have difficulty moving around. My grandpa can control lights and temperature through voice commands. (11) M: That’s convenient. What does he use it for the most? (11) W: He mainly uses it for making the rooms brighter or darker. (11) He also uses it to play songs or find answers. It’s such a relief that we don’t have to worry about him getting hurt in the dark or being bored anymore. (12) ②本句是一般疑问句，读时用升调。 Text 9 开启租房生活 (第13题为推断题) W: James, (14) (15) you’re about to sign the agreement! That’s a big step. M: Thanks, Mom. I honestly couldn’t have handled all of this by myself. W: That’s what I’m here for! ③Renting a place is such a smart step as you begin your new career. The agent told us all units in this building are between $500 and $1000 a month. This one is priced right in the middle. (14) M: That feels fair. And the location is perfect. I love how close it is to my company. (15) I know it’s not as quiet as some areas, and it’s farther from the city center, but that suits me fine. It’s everything I wanted. Should we move forward? (16) W: Let’s give the owner a call. (16) We can ask her about the neighbors, bills, and anything else before you sign. ③本句中smart step之间存在“不完全爆破”现象：smart最后一个音为爆破音/t/，step第一个音为摩擦音/s/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音只做部分爆破，立即过渡到后面的摩擦音上去。 Text 10 从旅行到慈善 Today, I want to share how I started this channel and grew it to millions of followers. (17) This started when I finished my degree and used my free time to document my weekend escapes to various destinations. (17) My first travels were around my own country. But I gained most of my followers after I stepped outside of the U.K. (18) Afterward, I traveled through Africa to share stories of kids. That’s when this person-to-person donation idea took off. Although many think my family or friends came up with the charity idea, it was actually the viewers. (19) Thanks to generous donations from followers in Asia, I gave almost 300,000 dollars to people in need. I love the relationships I build, and I’m touched watching people improve their lives. However, what I find most satisfying is filming the exact moment when people receive a donation with happy faces. (20) This allows donors to see the positive effects instantly, encouraging even more people to share the gift of generosity. $