福建省厦门集美中学2026-2027学年高三上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

集美中学2026-2027学年第一学期高三年级10月质量检测 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 has the woman finished doing? A. Sending her application form. B. Choosing her major. C. Working on the computer. 2. What will the man buy? A. A bag. B. A laptop. C. A suitcase. 3. When will the man check out? A. On the 16th. B. On the 17th. C. On the 18th. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Going on vacation. B. Dealing with sensitivities. C. Taking care of the pet. 5. What will the man probably do for the woman? A. Clean the table. B. Help with her report. C. Carry the shopping. 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 did Barbara begin to do two months ago? A. Do the gardening. B. Tidy the bedrooms. C. Decorate the living room. 7. Who might Brian be? A. Barbara’s neighbor. B. Barbara’s husband. C. Barbara’s gardener. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. When does the conversation take place? A. Before ordering. B. During a meal. C. After a meal. 9. What do we know about the restaurant? A. It has a nice environment. B. It has a new address. C. It has a good name. 10. What do the speakers decide to do? A. Report service issues. B. Complain about the manager. C. Move to a less crowded place. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman curious about? A. What life coaches do. B. Why Mel does the qualification. C. Whether Mel is good at fixing problems. 12. What does the woman hate doing? A. Talking about her family situation. B. Analyzing personal problems. C. Completing the housework. 13. How can the woman solve her problem according to the man? A. By seeking cooperation. B. By changing her attitude. C. By starting a new routine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What inspired Trent to start climbing? A. A picture of mountains. B. A television documentary. C. A biography of a climber. 15. What was Trent’s feeling during his first big climb? A. Nervousness. B. Confidence. C. Amazement. 16. Why did Trent decide to climb the seven peaks? A. To raise money for his grandpa. B. To overcome his fear. C. To realize his long-held dream. 17. What made Trent special among the climbers to the seven peaks? A. He climbed snow-covered mountains. B. He was accompanied by his grandpa. C. He was younger than any other climber. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What did Bohlin do in his first job? A. He taught at a college. B. He designed aircraft. C. He produced cars. 19. When did the first modern car seat belt appear? A. In 1942. B. In 1958. C. In 1959. 20. Which country was the first to introduce car seat belt laws? A. Japan. B. Australia. C. France. 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 Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all In many big cities in Europe and the US, it might seem like we’ve achieved cheap and easy mobility for everyone — just use your phone to find shared e-bikes and electric cars. But if you’re elderly, living in a low-income area or have no access to a smartphone or credit card, using these shared services becomes much more difficult. Here is a survey reporting barriers to using bike sharing. Shared mobility could be a key part of a more sustainable transportation system. But to be most effective, it needs to include everyone. For-profit shared mobility providers have largely failed to deliver on this, but various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities. By combining economic support, grassroots innovation, and empathetic design, these efforts aim to make mobility available to everyone, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure fair access for all. “You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility,” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point & amp;. 21. What percentage of lower income people express concern on safety in the survey? A. 24%. B. 27%. C. 42%. D. 88%. 22. Which solution involves the idea of recycling used bikes? A. Public-Sector Intervention. B. Technology Adaptation. C. Community-Centric Design. D. Non-Profit Innovation. 23. What does Mosshammer stress to address the challenge? A. Increasing urban mobility. B. Offering affordable alternatives. C. Integrating diverse viewpoints. D. Consulting with the users beforehand. B For twenty years, the internet has been my second home while communicating about science. Recently, I came across an image: a crying Earth surrounded by fallen trees, declaring, “No intelligent species would destroy their own home.” This image troubled me deeply. I refuse to let my eight-year-old son believe humans are stupid or evil — because it’s obviously untrue. But I often find myself quite lonely. I’m wondering if, perhaps, there are other folks out there who feel the same as I do. We didn’t cause climate change through being stupid, but through being extremely smart. Our ancestors burned coal to solve urgent problems: growing more food, heating and lighting homes. We want to provide a good life for ourselves and our children. The results have been astonishing. In the U. S. in 1895 one quarter of people died before age five. Today it’s under 1 percent, and we will keep pushing until it hits zero. Imagine the essays Ben Franklin or Mark Twain would write about this level of advancement. How would they keep tears from their eyes if they saw what we’ve achieved? So much of that achievement has been based on the fossil fuels we’ve burned to generate it, whether coal, natural gas or oil. We’ve learned that this harms both the environment and people, and to our credit we aren’t always bad at addressing this. It was not long ago that London cleaned its smoke-blackened air. When rain becomes acidic, the world changes its policies. When harms are done locally, we tend to be pretty good at cleaning things up. Here’s where I feel hope: we have already done this, and we know it is possible. I don’t want my son growing up thinking that his species is in some way evil. I want him thinking humans are problem solvers, and whatever strategies we take to fix global warming will create more new problems, too. This is a pretty normal story for intelligent species. 24. How did the author feel seeing the picture online? A. Disturbed. B. Ashamed. C. Frightened. D. Confused. 25. What is implied by mentioning Ben Franklin and Mark Twain? A. The warning of the warming Earth. B. The progress in social development. C. The praise for human modesty. D. The demand for greener energy. 26. Why does the author feel hopeful about humans? A. We will make more policies. B. We have discovered more fossil fuels. C. We highly value the role of the earth. D. We can restore damage to the environment. 27. What does the underlined word “story” refer to in the last paragraph? A. The cycle of causing and tackling problems. B. The ability to create a bright future. C. The evil nature of human beings. D. The positive attitude to life. C Statistically speaking, you’ve probably already pressed a like button several times today. If you’re under 20 years old, you may press it even more. Perhaps you recently posted on social media platforms and are eagerly checking as the like count rises on your phone. But what makes the like button so appealing to us? According to Nicholas Christakis, a sociologist and physician at Yale University, it is because “the like button is built, in a very deep and distant way, on the back of evolutionary (进化的) biology”. All animals learn and evolve as they interact with a challenging world, but only certain of them have the ability to learn from the experience of other individuals. “Social learning” showed great evolutionary benefits, allowing human ancestors to raise their chances of survival by avoiding the mistakes they saw others making, and copying the successful moves. This helps explain why human beings are often affected by “homophily” (同质偏好), a preference for people we consider as similar to ourselves. Just as birds of a feather flock together (物以类聚), a vast amount of research has shown that humans have a deep-seated preference to respond positively to sameness. This tendency can lead to prejudice, but it is also connected to humans’ powerful advantage of social learning. There are other consequences of an evolved social learning ability. They include our habits of expressing gratitude and acknowledging — essentially saying “thank you for letting me learn from you”. Because we are happy to get clues about threats and to gain opportunities, we receive knowledge in a fashion that will encourage more of it to come our way. In turn, we as givers respond to that positive confirmation. It’s what keeps us sharing what we discover. All this explains why we have grown to welcome liking and being liked. It’s just not possible for something to become so popular without being connected with something fundamental in our biology. 28. How does the author lead in the topic of the text? A. By making a comparison. B. By presenting a social phenomenon. C. By explaining an assumption. D. By asking pointed questions. 29. What does the author say about “homophily”? A. It has both harm and benefits. B. It’s the key to social learning. C. It’s far from well-documented. D. It helps to express preferences. 30. Why do humans tend to say thanks? A. To gain more opportunities. B. To deepen social interaction. C. To respond to positive feedback. D. To boost more knowledge sharing. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Like Buttons: The Main Driver of Social Media B. Social Learning: A Real Evolutionary Advantage C. Insight: Humans Evolve to Like “Likes” D. Interpretation: Homophily Shapes Human Behavior D London-based startup Brilliant Planet has rented 6,100 hectares of land in southern Morocco, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara. And it’s using it to grow algae (藻类), which absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide and sends out oxygen. Brilliant Planet’s CEO Adam Taylor says the company has developed a way to grow algae at extreme rates starting in a glass cup in a lab and ending in 12,000-square-meter pools of locally-sourced seawater. The algae is obtained from the water then pumped up a 10-story tower and sprayed into the desert air. In the 30 seconds or so it takes to reach the ground, hot air dries the biomass (生物质) out, leaving hypersaline (超盐的) algae pieces which can be collected and shallowly buried, trapping their carbon for thousands of years. “Nature-based solutions are a great way of removing carbon,” Taylor said. “Deserts are an underused environment. It does not cost a lot of money to rent the desert. What’s more, you’re not competing with farms or forests. You’re out of the way, not bothering people.” Taylor claims that Brilliant Planet’s solution can permanently remove 30 times more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per hectare per year than a typical European forest. Brilliant Planet’s goal is to remove one million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year by the end of the decade. “Globally, we’ve identified about half a million square kilometers of flat desert-ocean land where it works,” Taylor said, adding that the company hopes to set up in Namibia next. Fatna Ikrame El Fanne, an environmental engineer, described the use of algae as “a new and promising strategy” that “is a typical example of innovative use of natural process to address an urgent global issue.” Nevertheless, she expressed caution. “Microalgae production on a large scale might damage local ecosystems, lead to overuse of water resources, and change habitats,” she said. There’s an acknowledgement that one company can’t do it all — and can’t go it alone. “We are part of a group of probably 40 to 50 wonderful ideas of how people can remove carbon from the atmosphere,” Taylor said, calling for “a Manhattan Project-type attitude” to tackling carbon capture. Whether algae is the solution the world needs remains to be seen. But the idea’s growing on people. 32. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Brilliant Planet? A. Its establishment of an algae plant. B. Its process of carbon capture. C. Its method of growing algae. D. Its daily routine in the desert. 33. What advantage did Taylor highlight about using deserts for carbon removal? A. Huge profits. B. High temperature. C. No occupation of rich land. D. No biodiversity concerns. 34. What can be inferred about the use of algae from El Fanne’s words? A. It needs improving. B. It is highly efficient. C. It is not worth promoting. D. It is commercially developed. 35. Why is “a Manhattan Project- type attitude” mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To highlight the challenges of carbon removal. B. To recognize the contributions of Brilliant Planet. C. To prove the effectiveness of nature-based solutions. D. To emphasize the necessity of joint efforts. 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。 After a busy day at work, the thought of an intense workout routine may not sound appealing to everyone. 36 It doesn’t require spending money on an expensive gym membership or training for long-distance running. Here, we share several simple ways to make time for exercise with a busy schedule. ● Early Mornings 37 You can use these early starts as a way to get in some valuable “me-time”. Just ten minutes of yoga, or a quick walk in your morning routine can boost your energy levels. You will feel more productive and start the day off on a positive note. ● Exercise on Your Way Consider using your daily travel to work as a chance to stay active. 38 For public transport users, simply get off a stop or two early to add more steps. You might also inquire about workplace cycling programs — an excellent way to improve fitness while helping to reduce your carbon footprint. ● Get Outside Use your lunch break as an opportunity to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and recharge your brain. 39 Research suggests a gentle lunchtime walk in nature can have a positive impact on mood, increase energy levels and help with feelings of anxiety and stress. ● Micro Workouts Micro workouts, also called “exercise snacks”, are short periods of exercise you can do anytime you have a few free minutes. For example, when watching TV at home, use a mat and do knee bends and leg stretches during commercials. While waiting for water to boil or food to heat, try standing toe raises or wall push-ups. 40 Daily exercise can be easy and quick. Pick fun activities to stay active. Remember, even when busy, you can always find a way to stay active and healthy. A. But staying active can be simple. B. If possible, try walking instead of driving. C. Early workouts may not appeal to late risers. D. Morning body movement eases you into the day. E. Even a short walk outdoors is good for your body and mind. F. Actually, nature walks help wake up your creative thinking. G. These short exercises need no equipment and work anywhere. 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。 The day dawned with excitement and curiosity. The weather was ideal: a clear sky, a mild wind dancing through the trees, rustling (沙沙声) them 41 . My father, an experienced fisherman, patiently guided me through fishing 42 — casting the line, feeling for a 43 , and reeling (绕线) in the catch. His calm manner was comforting, yet 44 stayed, rooted in the uncertainty of what lay ahead. I felt a burst of delight as my line first hit the water, sending tiny circles spreading across the surface, but that excitement soon gave way to restlessness. Minutes 45 like hours as I sat, staring at the still water, waiting for any 46 of life. My father sensed my growing frustration and shared his wisdom. His words 47 home. I started to value the peace around me: birds singing sweetly in the distance, water gently washing against the shore, and fish 48 occasionally to catch the light. Just as hope was fading, my line gave a sudden 49 . My heart 50 as I fought to reel it in. The fish 51 strongly, trying to escape with surprising quickness, but with my father’s encouraging words and steady hands, I finally pulled it ashore. Holding the smallmouth fish was pure 52 . It was a 53 catch, yet a great achievement to me. Its shiny scales (鳞片) caught the sunlight, its eyes seeming to 54 my excitement. Releasing it back into the lake, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment and 55 for the creature that had given me such a meaningful experience. 41. A. wildly B. lifelessly C. coldly D. playfully 42. A. basics B. positions C. traditions D. patterns 43. A. touch B. tap C. bite D. drop 44. A. hope B. anxiety C. depression D. bravery 45. A. slid B. flew C. dragged D. disappeared 46. A. value B. sign C. freedom D. mark 47. A. arrived B. left C. hit D. went 48. A. hiding B. diving C. swinging D. emerging 49. A. push B. pull C. break D. knock 50. A. raced B. recovered C. sank D. froze 51. A. struggled B. jumped C. opposed D. breathed 52. A. sympathy B. joy C. eagerness D. luck 53. A. huge B. risky C. strange D. humble 54. A. pale B. prove C. mirror D. cover 55. A. shame B. concern C. pity D. respect 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，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 the fertile plains of Sichuan, Zeng Fanyu, 56 national inheritor of China’s intangible cultural heritage, 57 (spend) over 30 years protecting the Yongchuan fermented (发酵) black bean craftsmanship — something she fondly calls “the magic of soybeans”. The craft 58 (follow) an old and strict process: firstly, plump (饱满的) local soybeans are immersed in spring water for 12 hours, then steamed until tender but not mushy 59 finally placed in traditional earthen jars for fermentation, which lasts from 10 months to a whole year. Zeng is very particular 60 every detail: even a 5-minute over-steaming or a slight temperature change in the fermentation room would ruin the beans’ rich, delicious taste. Today, while 61 (preserve) the core tradition, she innovates boldly. She combines traditional bacterial strains (菌株) with carefully 62 (select) new ones to make the beans more tasty, and develops trendy flavors like spicy garlic and savory beef to suit young 63 (people) taste. “Every black bean carries the taste memory of Sichuan families — of grandma’s stir-fries and dad’s braised pork,” she says. It is the perfect mix of 64 (loyal) to heritage and creative adaptation that keeps Yongchuan fermented black beans, the 65 (replaceable) soul of Sichuan cuisine, fragrant through generations. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假如你是高中生李华，你校英语报正开展关于“社区服务是否该列入毕业条件”的讨论，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括： 1．你的观点； 2．你的理由。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should Community Service be a Requirement for Graduation? 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 Stephanie, a freshman at East Peoria High School, had just finished her second day of classes, filled with excitement. Eager to enjoy the warm afternoon, she decided to take her bicycle out for a ride. The wind rushed past her, refreshing her spirit as she sped down a hill. Suddenly, something went wrong. She lost control of her bike and fell hard to the ground. Everything seemed to slow down. Then she realized something terrible: one of the bike’s handle grips (车把) was gone, leaving a sharp, exposed metal bar. It cut into her right leg, damaged a main blood vessel and caused great pain. Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. Damage to a main blood vessel can cause heavy bleeding, making a person lose consciousness or even die within minutes. Stephanie felt herself slipping away, believing she wouldn’t survive. At that moment, help was coming. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools and rushed outside. His heart pounded as he dashed along a block, driven by a desperate desire to assist. Following the blood on the road, he felt a surge of fear and concern. When he finally reached the scene, the sight that came into view was shocking. There lay Stephanie on the ground, her face pale and her body twisted in pain. “The whole thing looked impossible — it couldn’t be real,” Kupris recalled later, still shaking with fright. He saw a severe wound on her upper leg. Blood was flowing quickly from the wound. He called her, but there was still no response. Panic surged through him as he realized he needed to act quickly — every second counted. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “What should I do?” echoed in Kupris’s head. Luckily, Stephanie opened her eyes. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 集美中学2026-高三年级10月质量检测答案 听力 1-5 BACCB 6-10ABBCA 11-15ACBAB 16-20 ACBCB 阅读 21-23BDC 24-27ABDA 28-31BADC 32-35BCAD 36-40ADBEG 完型填空 41-45DACBC 46-50 BCDBA 51-55ABDCD 语法填空 56. a 57. has spent 58. follows 59. and 60. about 61. preserving 62. selected 63. people’s 64. loyalty 65. irreplaceable 应用文参考范文 I firmly believe that community service should be a requirement for graduation. Firstly, community service helps students develop a sense of responsibility and empathy. For example, by engaging in activities that benefit others, students learn the importance of giving back to society. Secondly, it provides practical experience that complements academic learning. Students can apply their knowledge in real-world situations, enhancing their problem-solving and teamwork skills. Lastly, it fosters a spirit of volunteerism, encouraging students to continue contributing to their communities even after graduation. In conclusion, making community service a graduation requirement not only benefits students but also strengthens the community as a whole. 续写参考范文 “What should I do?” echoed in Kupris’s head. With great effort, he managed to calm himself down, recalling the first aid knowledge he had acquired before. Swiftly, he removed his shirt and tightly bound it above the wound on Stephanie’s leg, attempting to slow down the bleeding. Then, taking out his phone, he dialed 911 with trembling fingers, shouting the situation and location to the operator, his voice hoarse due to nervousness. While waiting for the ambulance, he kept talking to the unconscious Stephanie, striving to maintain a calm tone despite his inner fear, hoping to offer her some spiritual support. Luckily, Stephanie opened her eyes. She looked disoriented and was in great pain. Upon seeing this, Kupris felt a mixture of joy and worry. He softly comforted her, assuring her that help was on the way and that she should not be afraid. At that moment, the siren of the ambulance was heard in the distance. Kupris quickly stood up and waved to signal its arrival. When the paramedics carried Stephanie onto the stretcher, he finally let out a sigh of relief and slumped to the ground, his mind filled with mixed emotions as he recalled the thrilling scene just now. 听力原文 第一节 (Text 1) M: What are you up to? W: Checking my college application form. I’ve finally come to a decision about what to study in college. M: Is engineering still your top choice? W: Yeah. I was thinking of studying computer science, but I decided against it in the end. (Text 2) W: May I help you, sir? M: Yes, I’m looking to replace my old laptop bag. I go on a lot of business trips, so I’m looking for something with wheels. (Text 3) W: When will you be arriving, Mr. Baranski? M: Let me see. It’s Monday today, so on Thursday, the 16th of May. W: And how long will you be staying? M: Two nights, leaving on Saturday. (Text 4) M: I’m leaving next week for the trip and I still don’t know what to do with my Cooper. W: Well, you know I am sensitive to animals so I can’t help. Hey! I just remembered I have a friend that has a pet hotel. M: I guess I can do that. (Text 5) M: You look stressed. Is there something wrong?  W: I’ve been trying to delete a table from my report but every time I do, it ruins the file format. M: I’ll fix it for you, if you agree to help me with the shopping later.  (Text 6) M: Hi Barbara, how’s the new house? W: We still have to decorate the living room and the bedrooms, but that’s because I spent the last two months working outside, planting flowers and trees trying to make it look beautiful. You know me, I’ll never be inside if I can be out in the fresh air. M: I bet you miss all the conveniences of the city, don’t you? W: Not really. I like living in a village. M: I hope Brian shares your views and isn’t missing city life too much. (Text 7) W: Mike, did you notice the slow service tonight? It’s unusually crowded. M: Yeah. Our orders took forever to arrive, and they got mine wrong. W: Same here. And the waitstaff seem busy and understaffed. I saw a few tables complaining about their orders too. I think we should talk to the manager before leaving. M: Definitely. This level of service isn’t acceptable for such a reputable restaurant. W: Let’s do that. Maybe they can improve service for future diners. And it could help them understand what went wrong tonight. M: Good idea. I’ll ask for the manager once we finish our meal. W: It’s important to address these issues constructively rather than just leaving without saying anything. M: Absolutely, Amanda. (Text 8) W: I’ve just seen Mel. She was telling me about that qualification she’s doing. It’s something about life coaching, isn’t it? M: That’s right. She’ll be great at it. You know how many times she has helped us with our problems? W: Is that all life coaching means? M: Well, life coaches show their clients how to adopt new approaches or new routines, and this enables them to make permanent changes. It’s about much more than analyzing a specific problem and fixing it. W: You sound like Mel! I’m still lost, though. M: Look, take something you’re always complaining about. Like, having to do chores around the house. A life coach would help you address this by helping you change your attitude to doing the chores in the first place. By working on your mindset, that will help you go forward. W: Oh, that makes sense. Mel would be brilliant at that. (Text 9) W: Trent, how did you get into mountain climbing?  M: Many people start climbing because they’ve watched a television documentary about climbing a mountain and a good friend enjoyed reading the biography of a famous climber. My experience was more unusual, though. When I was nine, I started at a new school where there was an amazing artwork on the wall. It showed some snow-covered mountains and I thought, I want to climb those! W: You climbed your first big mountain when you were ten. How did you feel beforehand?  M: I was convinced I’d be really nervous before we set off, but the opposite was actually true, which I couldn’t quite believe. I went with very experienced climbers whom I trusted.  W: You decided to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Why was that? M: My grandfather became ill and there wasn’t much financial support for scientists trying to find a cure, so I asked people to sponsor me to climb the seven peaks. I became the youngest person ever to climb them, though that wasn’t my reason for doing it. (Text 10) M: Hi, my talk today’s about an invention, the modern car seat belt. The inventor of the modern car seat belt was a Swedish man called Nils Bohlin. Bohlin had trained as a mechanical engineer at college before gaining his first employment as an aircraft designer. He did well, so was invited to join a car manufacturing company as a safety engineer.  Bohlin had often worked on improving seats and seat belts for planes since starting his working life in 1942. After joining the car manufacturer in 1958, he spent the following 12 months developing his ideas for cars, and then a car featuring Bohlin’s creation on both front seats was introduced, making it the earliest example of a vehicle with modern seat belts. However, it took many years for them to become widely accepted. Japan made it a rule that everyone must wear seat belts in their cars across the whole country in 1971. A year earlier, two of the six states in Australia had introduced similar rules. France was the first European nation to create seat belt laws several years later. It’s incredible to think that some investment in research and development in the manufacturing industry has had such a huge global impact. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $