2027年春季高考英语冲刺模拟卷03（上海专用）

2027年春季高考模拟卷03 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Reading the Story. It’s the customary bedtime practice every parent would feel fearful — being asked to read the same book for many many times. But 1 the constant repetition might be boring for mum or dad, it is the best way for children to learn new words, according to research. The findings suggest parents are wasting money by spending a fortune on huge book collections in the hope 2 they will inspire their little ones. Instead, a small selection of favourites such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar will achieve far more. Dr. Jessica Horst of the University of Sussex’s WORD Lab devised an experiment 3 (check) how quickly three-year-olds could recognize and recall six new words. The children 4 (visit) three times in a week. One group heard the same story three times back-to-back each time and another was read three different stories. All had the same number of new words 5 appeared the same amount of times. When researchers returned a week later, they found the children who heard the same story over and over had typically learned 3.6 of the new words, while those 6 (expose) to a variety of stories remembered only 2.6. They also noted the “repetition” group learned at a faster rate than those in the “variety” group. Dr. Horst said, “We are showing that less is more, to a point. And, obviously, the more times you read to a child and the more books you have will help him or her. But you 7 (not need) to go crazy and buy every single Thomas the Tank Engine book. 8 (read) the same books over and over again helps.” Speaking of the previous studies, we have found one in three parents don’t read to their children 9 putting them to bed. Yet 30 minutes of one-on-one reading periods can improve reading age 10 nearly two years in less than five months. 【答案】 1．while/although/though 2．that 3．to check 4．were visited 5．which/that 6．exposed 7．don’t need 8．Reading 9．before 10．by 【导语】文章主要介绍研究发现，反复读同一本绘本比读多样书籍更利于幼儿学习新词。 【详解】1．考查让步状语从句。句意：但是尽管不断重复对爸爸妈妈来说可能很枯燥，研究表明，这是孩子学习新单词最好的方式。前后句意存在转折让步关系，本空引导让步状语从句，表示“尽管，虽然”，用while/although/though。 2．考查同位语从句。句意：该研究结果表明，父母花大价钱买一大堆藏书，希望这些书能激发孩子的兴趣，其实是在浪费钱。本空引导同位语从句，解释说明hope的内容，从句句意完整、不缺成分，用that引导该从句。 3．考查非谓语动词。句意：萨塞克斯大学词汇实验室的杰西卡・霍斯特博士设计了一项实验，来测试三岁孩子识别和回忆六个新单词的速度。本空作目的状语，表示实验的目的，用不定式to check。 4．考查动词语态。句意：这些孩子在一周内被探访了三次。主语the children和visit之间是被动关系，描述过去实验的情况，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数，谓语用were visited。 5．考查定语从句。句意：所有故事有着数量相同的生词，并且生词出现次数一样。本空引导定语从句，修饰先行词new words，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，用that或which。 6．考查非谓语动词。句意：研究者一周后回访，反复听同一个故事的孩子平均学会3.6个新词，而接触不同故事的孩子只记住2.6个。those指代前文提到的听不同故事的孩子们，和expose之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语。 7．考查动词时态。句意：但是你没必要疯狂买下每一本托马斯小火车的书。本句描述一般事实，时态用一般现在时，主语为you，否定形式用don’t need。 8．考查非谓语动词。句意：反复阅读相同的书籍是有帮助的。本空在句中作主语，表示泛指的动作，用动名词reading，句首单词首字母大写。 9．考查介词。句意：说到之前的研究，我们发现三分之一的家长在哄孩子睡觉前不给孩子读书。本空表示“在……之前”，用介词before。 10．考查介词。句意：然而，不到五个月里，三十分钟一对一阅读，可以让阅读年龄提升将近两岁。固定搭配“improve...by+幅度”，表示提升了多少。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．committed  B．equally  C． motivation  D．replace  E. disappearance  F. available G. buried  H. virtual  I. pace  J. lack  K. significantly Technology: The End of Classrooms? We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you make new friends, and it’s fun too. But to improve our linguistic skills, many of us have to endure hours of school lessons or evening classes, with our heads 11 in textbooks. It’s no wonder then that technology appears to be providing a better and more accessible way of learning. There is certainly a huge demand for language learning, and having a smartphone means you can have a(an) 12 teacher with you wherever you go. Many app developers are keen to cash in on the demand, and there are numerous learning apps 13 — including the free BBC Learning English app! Some educational apps offer languages not popular enough to be taught at evening classes, or at most universities. And others offer “invented” language courses in Esperanto, Elvish and Star Trek’s Klingon — lessons you might not find in a traditional classroom. Whatever you want to learn, apps allow you to go at your own 14 and fit learning around other commitments. But they’re not perfect — you might not get your head round the grammar and will 15 the peer support you could get in a classroom environment. So, does technology result in the 16 of traditional classrooms and teachers? Guy Baron, head of modern languages at Aberystwyth University, thinks not. He told the BBC that apps should be used alongside classroom methods, not to 17 traditional teaching. And he adds: “The apps are very controversial ... they’re not designed for degrees, but they could be additional resources.” Technology is going to contribute 18 in and outside the classroom. But attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher, probably forces you to be more 19 . When using an app, 20 can be a problem. But if you have a genuine and practical reason to learn another language, you will no doubt stick with it. 【答案】 11．G 12．H 13．F 14．I 15．J 16．E 17．D 18．K 19．A 20．C 【导语】文章主要探讨科技是否会终结传统教室，介绍语言学习应用程序的优势与不足，指出应用程序只能作为课堂教学的补充，无法取代传统课堂与教师。 【详解】11．考查非谓语动词。句意：但为了提升我们的语言能力，许多人不得不忍受数小时的校内课程或夜校学习，埋头于课本之中。此处为with复合结构，空格需要过去分词，与our heads构成被动关系。根据前文“many of us have to endure hours of school lessons or evening classes”及后文“in textbooks”可知，许多人不得不忍受长期的学习，埋头于课本之中。buried表示“埋头于”。 12．考查形容词。句意：语言学习的需求确实巨大，拥有智能手机意味着无论去哪里，你身边都可以有一位虚拟老师。空格修饰名词teacher，需要形容词。根据前文“having a smartphone”可知，拥有智能手机就意味着拥有了一位虚拟老师，可以随时学习。virtual表示“虚拟的”。 13．考查形容词。句意：许多应用程序开发者急于从这种需求中获利，市面上有大量可供使用的学习应用，包括免费的BBC英语学习应用。空处作后置定语修饰名词apps，需要形容词。根据后文 “including the free BBC Learning English app”可知，这些都是可供使用的学习应用。available表示“可获得的、可用的”。 14．考查名词。句意：无论你想学什么，应用程序都允许你按照自己的节奏学习，把学习安排在其他事务之余。形容词own后接名词，根据后文“fit learning around other commitments”可知，应用程序灵活安排学习时间，允许你按照自己的节奏学习。pace表示“节奏、速度”。 15．考查动词。句意：但它们并非完美——你可能无法理解语法知识，并且会缺少在课堂环境中可以获得的同伴支持。情态动词will后接动词原形。根据后文“the peer support you could get in a classroom environment”可知，利用应用程序学习存在弊端，会缺少在课堂环境中可以获得的同伴支持。lack表示“缺少”。 16．考查名词。句意：那么，科技会造成传统教室和教师的消失吗？定冠词the后面需要名词。根据后文“of traditional classrooms and teachers”可知，此处提出“科技是否会造成传统教室和教师的消失”的问题，disappearance表示“消失”。 17．考查动词。句意：他告诉BBC，应用程序应当和课堂教学方式一起使用，而不是取代传统教学。不定式to后面接动词原形。根据前文“apps should be used alongside classroom methods”及后文“traditional teaching”可知，应用程序应当和课堂教学方式一起使用，而不是取而代之。replace表示“取代、替代”。 18．考查副词。句意：科技将在课堂内外发挥重大作用。修饰动词contribute，需要副词。根据前文“Technology is going to contribute”及后文“in and outside the classroom”可知，科技在课堂内外都能发挥重大作用。significantly表示“显著地、重大地”。 19．考查形容词。句意：但是参加真实课程，面对真实的老师，或许会迫使你更加投入。be more后接形容词作表语。根据前文 “attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher”可知，参加真实课程，面对真实的老师，能让你更加投入。committed表示“投入的、专注的”。 20．考查名词。句意：当使用应用程序学习时，学习动力会成为一个问题。句子缺少主语，需要名词。根据前文“When using an app”及后文“can be a problem”可知，当使用应用程序学习时，学习动力可能不足。motivation表示“动力，积极性”。 II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context We are quite good at letting our minds wander while performing a routine motor skill. We can do the dinner dishes while thinking about our next vacation, or drink coffee while reading a newspaper. But psychologists ask this question: Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently when they really need to 21 ？ The 22 suggests that the answer is no. One problem is interference (干扰). In the 1930s, the psychologist John Ridley Stroop showed there is a danger of 23 when the brain receives unexpected information while carrying out a routine task. To see what he found, try this exercise: Say the name of each shape in Column 1 out loud. Then, do the same for Column 2. Then, do the same for Column 3. Most likely you completed the first column 24 , went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column. Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes, you had difficulty 25 the incorrect information that you read. Of course, this exercise is a bit unnatural, but it shows that multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes and hesitate if they get interference from the 26 set of stimuli while switching between tasks. Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly 27 completion. If the two tasks are very routine and not too much 28 — say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby — the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels. The humming requires listening and singing, while the milking requires sight and the use of arm and hand muscles. But when a similar kind of attention is needed, the pace 29 as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time 30 , especially with unfamiliar tasks. The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task. This delay makes multitasking less 31 than focusing on one task.   32 , the brain shows less neural (神经的) activity when handling two complex tasks at the same time, leading to longer completion times. For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task 33 . All these 34 do not mean that you should never “whistle while you work”. But what about the digital showoff who sits through a university lecture while text-messaging on a tiny mobile phone screen? Remind them of this: The 35 machinery of our digital world was most likely developed by very single-minded people concentrating intently on a single task. 21．A．hurry B．interfere C．negotiate D．concentrate 22．A．experience B．estimation C．evidence D．emphasis 23．A．disappointment B．injury C．misunderstanding D．error 24．A．accidentally B．innovatively C．effortlessly D．repeatedly 25．A．remembering B．ignoring C．generating D．withdrawing 26．A．internal B．diverse C．wrong D．weak 27．A．delays B．ensures C．monitors D．arranges 28．A．simple B．alike C．necessary D．interesting 29．A．slows B．increases C．varies D．continues 30．A．saved B．lost C．tracked D．found 31．A．popular B．complex C．efficient D．challenging 32．A．Fortunately B．Additionally C．Ultimately D．Alternatively 33．A．separately B．regularly C．vigorously D．originally 34．A．requirements B．tasks C．concerns D．negatives 35．A．multitasking B．mechanical C．specialized D．packaging 【答案】 21．D 22．C 23．D 24．C 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．B 29．A 30．B 31．C 32．B 33．A 34．D 35．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨人类在真正需要集中精力时，多任务处理是否能高效进行，并通过实验等证据阐述多任务处理存在干扰、延迟等问题。 21．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但心理学家提出这样一个问题：当人类真正需要集中精力时，同时处理多项任务能做到既有效又高效吗？A. hurry匆忙；B. interfere干扰；C. negotiate协商；D. concentrate集中精力。根据前文“Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently”可知，这里问多任务处理在需要 集中注意力”时是否有效。故选D。 22．考查名词词义辨析。句意：证据表明答案是否定的。A. experience经历；B. estimation估计；C. evidence证据；D. emphasis强调。根据后文“the answer is no”以及后文通过实验等说明多任务处理的问题，这些是证明答案是否定的证据，故选C。 23．考查名词词义辨析。句意：20世纪30年代，心理学家约翰·里德利·斯特鲁普（John Ridley Stroop）表明，当大脑在执行常规任务时接收到意外信息，就存在出错的风险。A. disappointment失望；B. injury受伤；C. misunderstanding误解；D. error错误。根据后文“or even made an error, in the third column.”可知，做的实验中人们在第三列容易出错，所以这里是存在出错风险，故选D。 24．考查副词词义辨析。句意：很可能你毫不费力地完成了第一列，在第二列速度慢了一些，而在第三列犹豫了，甚至出了错。A. accidentally偶然地；B. innovatively创新地；C. effortlessly毫不费力地；D. repeatedly反复地。根据后文“went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column.”可知，在第二列变慢，第三列出错，可知第一列完成得轻松，故选C。 25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为你大声读单词比说出形状名称要快得多，所以你很难忽略读到的错误信息。A. remembering记住；B. ignoring忽略；C. generating产生；D. withdrawing撤回。根据前文“Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes,”可知，在实验中因为读单词快，所以难以忽略单词信息，从而在说形状名称时受干扰，故选B。 26．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当然，这个练习有点不自然，但它表明，多任务处理者在任务之间切换时，如果受到错误刺激的干扰，很可能会犯错和犹豫。A. internal内部的；B. diverse多样的；C. wrong错误的；D. weak弱的。根据前文“multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes”可知，读单词对于说形状名称来说是错误的刺激，导致多任务处理者出错，故选C。 27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究还表明，在任务之间切换会显著延迟完成时间。A. delays延迟；B. ensures确保；C. monitors监控；D. arranges安排。根据前文“switching between tasks significantly”以及后文“A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time.”提到切换任务会增加时间可知。是延迟完成，故选A。 28．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果这两项任务非常常规，且不太相似——比如说，一边给哭闹的婴儿喂奶，一边跟着新曲调哼唱——大脑不需要在任务之间切换，因为这两项任务需要不同的输入渠道。A. simple简单的；B. alike相似的；C. necessary必要的；D. interesting有趣的。根据后文“say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby—the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels.”可知，举例两项任务需要不同输入渠道，大脑无需切换，可知是说任务不太相似，故选B。 29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当需要类似的注意力时，速度会减慢，因为大脑必须在两项任务之间来回切换。A. slows减慢；B. increases增加；C. varies变化；D. continues继续。根据前文说切换任务会延迟完成以及后文“as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks.”可知，这里类似注意力需求下大脑要切换任务，所以速度减慢。故选A。 30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：《实验心理学杂志》（Journal of Experimental Psychology）上的一项研究发现，在解决数学问题和识别形状等任务之间切换会增加时间消耗，尤其是对于不熟悉的任务。A. saved节省；B. lost失去，消耗；C. tracked追踪；D. found发现。根据前文“Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly_____ completion.”说切换任务延迟完成，可知是增加时间消耗，故选B。 31．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种延迟使得多任务处理不如专注于一项任务高效。A. popular流行的；B. complex复杂的；C. efficient高效的；D. challenging有挑战性的。根据前文“The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task.”说切换任务延迟完成，所以多任务处理不如专注一项任务高效，故选C。 32．考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，当大脑同时处理两项复杂任务时，神经活动会减少，导致完成时间更长。A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Additionally此外；C. Ultimately最终；D. Alternatively或者。这里进一步说明多任务处理的问题，用additionally表示递进，故选B。 33．考查副词词义辨析。句意：例如，与分别完成每项任务的人相比，同时处理多项任务的人写报告和查看电子邮件的时间要多出1.5倍。A. separately分别地；B. regularly定期地；C. vigorously精力充沛地；D. originally最初地。根据前文“For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those”可知，这里是将多任务处理和分别完成任务的时间作对比，故选A。 34．考查名词词义辨析。句意：所有这些负面影响并不意味着你永远不应该“边工作边吹口哨”（一心二用）。A. requirements要求；B. tasks任务；C. concerns担忧；D. negatives负面影响。根据前文“For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task_____.”以及前文提到多任务处理的干扰、延迟等问题，这些都是负面影响，故选D。 35．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：提醒他们这一点：我们数字世界的多任务处理机制很可能是由非常专注于单一任务的人精心开发出来的。A. multitasking多任务处理的；B. mechanical机械的；C. specialized专门的；D. packaging包装的。根据前文“Do multitasking”可知，文章围绕多任务处理展开，这里说数字世界的多任务处理机制，故选A。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My adventure with pottery began unexpectedly online. I saw a video of a person making a late-night snack, but what truly caught my eye was the plate — a beautifully simple, cream-colored piece with a unique bubbled shape. I had never seen anything like it and immediately wanted one, I imagined all the meals I could present on it and how lovely they would look. However, it was quite expensive. I couldn’t justify the purchase, so a bold idea struck me: Why not make it myself? I admitted this was a little unreasonable. My only experience with clay was from a brief encounter in elementary school. Yet, driven by the desire for that unique plate and then a wish to learn something new, I signed up for a pottery class last April. I entered the first class confidently, but reality soon hit. In the beginning, handling clay — which seemed so simple — was much harder for me, a rather carefree girl, than I had anticipated. My posture was wrong; I failed to center the clay on the wheel; I even couldn’t control its speed properly. Once, I spun the wheel too fast and made my piece flying across the room. I felt embarrassed and thought about quitting right then. However, I was not the one to give up easily. I continued attending class. By the third session, a shift occurred. I concentrated on steadying my elbows, gently applying pressure to the clay, and slowly pulling up the walls to form a bowl. The quiet rhythmic sound of the spinning wheel had a calming effect. To my surprise, by the end of that class, I had created my first real piece — a small, imperfect, yet completely handmade bowl. That semester taught me more than pottery; it taught me perseverance, and how to find beauty in imperfection. I left with several bowls and a vase. The bubble-shaped plate remained my goal in my next round of classes. This journey reminded me that true value lies not in a perfect product, but in the rewarding process of creating something with my own hands. 36．What was the author’s initial intention of making a piece of pottery? A．To learn a new skill. B．To join a pottery class. C．To have a special plate. D．To decorate a perfect room. 37．Why did the author almost give up pottery making? A．She found it too tiring. B．She was rather careless. C．She lacked the proper instruction. D．She struggled with the basic techniques. 38．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Daring and modest. B．Cautious and sensitive. C．Determined and patient. D．Curious and considerate. 39．What does the author learn from her pottery experience? A．Well begun is half done. B．The journey is the reward. C．Perfection is the enemy of progress. D．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 【答案】36．C 37．D 38．C 39．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者因看中一款独特的盘子而报名学习陶艺，在学习过程中克服困难、坚持练习，不仅学会了制作陶器，更懂得了坚持与过程之美的故事。 【详解】36．细节理解题。根据第一段“I saw a video of a person making a late-night snack, but what truly caught my eye was the plate — a beautifully simple, cream-colored piece with a unique bubbled shape. I had never seen anything like it and immediately wanted one.”(我看到一个人做夜宵的视频，但真正吸引我的是那个盘子——一件简洁美观、乳白色、有着独特气泡形状的器皿。我从未见过这样的东西，立刻就想要一个。)以及第二段“However, it was quite expensive. I couldn’t justify the purchase, so a bold idea struck me: Why not make it myself?”(然而，它相当昂贵。我无法合理买下它，于是一个大胆的想法闪过：为什么不自己做一个呢？)可知，作者最初制作陶艺的目的是想要一个特别的盘子。故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据第三段“In the beginning, handling clay — which seemed so simple — was much harder for me, a rather carefree girl, than I had anticipated. My posture was wrong; I failed to center the clay on the wheel; I even couldn’t control its speed properly.”(起初，操控黏土——看似如此简单——对我这个相当随性的女孩来说，比我预想的要难得多。我的姿势不对；无法把黏土在转盘上居中；甚至不能正确控制转速。)可知，作者在基础技巧上遇到了很大困难，因此差点放弃。故选D。 38．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, I was not the one to give up easily. I continued attending class.”(然而，我不是轻易放弃的人。我继续上课。)以及作者坚持练习、慢慢掌握技巧的过程可知，作者是有决心、有耐心的人。故选C。 39．推理判断题。根据最后一段“This journey reminded me that true value lies not in a perfect product, but in the rewarding process of creating something with my own hands.”(这段经历提醒我，真正的价值不在于完美的成品，而在于亲手创造事物的有益过程。)可知，作者从陶艺经历中学到的是“过程本身就是回报”。故选B。 (B) What is Generative AI?Artificial Intelligence refers to systems designed to complete specific tasks and has been around for many years. Your smartphone’s facial recognition and virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri all use AI. Generative AI (GenAI), however is a newer technology that generates original content, including text, images, and music, by learning from existing data. It enables the creation of innovative and customized educational materials, enhancing creativity and learning. What is AI’s Role in the Park Hill Classroom?AI’s purpose in our learning is to enhance, not replace, the effort put into your teaching and learning. Its use is intended to facilitate, not to complete tasks on your behalf. AI will offer tailored support to meet diverse learning needs, by breaking down complex concepts or summarizing information, thereby enriching the educational experience. Data Privacy and SecurityEnsuring data privacy and security is important when using GenAI tools. It is essential to avoid inputting any personally identifiable information or secret information into AI systems for now to safeguard our privacy. By strictly following this guideline, we can use GenAI technologies effectively while protecting the integrity of personal data, since we have no control over the data once it is in those systems. Students: ?①Always start by asking your teacher if you can use GenAI on the work you are assigned. ②Be sure to track your usage of the tool. You can do this by copying and pasting your conversation into a Word or Google document. ③Always cite the tool when you submit your assignment. 40．What’s the text mainly intended to do? A．Prepare schools for effective AI integration. B．Promote the responsible use of AI in education C．Support teaching management through AI tools. D．Ensure data privacy and safe, with AI tools. 41．Which of the following best fits in the blank “ ”? A．How to know If and When to Use GenAI B．How to Select Right GenAI Tools for Schoolwork C．How to Track and Report Your GenAI Activities D．How to Follow School Rules When Using GenAI 42．Thomas used an AI tool to ask for the key issues about his research topic. He copied some of the answers into his notes without marking them as AI-generated, and then searched for reliable sources to confirm the information. Which kind of AI usage does it belong to? A．Not Asking permission. B．Misinformation. C．Research Assistance. D．Personalized Learning. 【答案】40．B 41．D 42．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文是帕克希尔学区发布的人工智能素养使用指南，介绍了生成式人工智能的概念、人工智能在课堂中的作用、使用生成式AI的数据隐私规范，同时给出了学生使用生成式AI的相关要求。 40．推理判断题。根据第二段“AI’s purpose in our learning is to enhance, not replace, the effort put into your teaching and learning. Its use is intended to facilitate, not to complete tasks on your behalf. AI will offer tailored support to meet diverse learning needs, by breaking down complex concepts or summarizing information, thereby enriching the educational experience.(人工智能在我们的学习过程中的作用是增强而非取代你在教学与学习中所付出的努力。其应用旨在辅助而非替你完成任务。人工智能将根据不同的学习需求提供个性化的支持，通过分解复杂概念或总结信息等方式，从而丰富学习体验)”结合本文介绍生成式AI的定义与课堂辅助作用，强调数据隐私安全，明确学生使用AI的规则及合理、不当用法，倡导教育场景中负责任地使用AI。由此推知，文章的主要目的是指导教育场景下负责任地使用AI。故选B。 41．推理判断题。根据空处后文“①Always start by asking your teacher if you can use GenAI on the work you are assigned.②Be sure to track your usage of the tool. You can do this by copying and pasting your conversation into a Word or Google document.③Always cite the tool when you submit your assignment. (①首先，请向你的老师询问是否可以将 GenAI 应用到你所布置的任务中。②务必记录你使用该工具的情况。你可以将对话内容复制并粘贴到 Word 或 Google 文档中来进行记录。③在提交作业时，一定要注明使用了该工具)”可推知，三条内容都是学生使用生成式 AI 时必须遵守的规则：先问老师、记录使用过程、标注引用，对应 “遵守使用规则”。D选项“如何在使用GenAI时遵守学校规定”最适合填入。故选D。 42．推理判断题。根据“Thomas used an AI tool to ask for the key issues about his research topic. He copied some of the answers into his notes without marking them as AI-generated, and then searched for reliable sources to confirm the information.(托马斯用 AI 工具查询研究主题的关键问题， 把部分答案复制到笔记里，没有标注是 AI 生成的， 然后再去查找可靠来源去核实信息。)”可知，此处询问的是这种行为属于哪种AI使用，不管Thomas有没有标注引用，Thomas使用 AI 的目的就是：帮他找研究要点，因此属于研究辅助。故选C。 (C) Once a dominant presence on the Great Plains, the American bison (美洲野牛) was nearly driven to extinction by the end of the 19th century. Tens of millions once moved freely across North America, but uncontrolled hunting, habitat loss, and westward expansion reduced their numbers to just a few hundred by the late 1800s. A turning point came in the early 20th century, thanks to efforts by conservationists and institutions like the Bronx Zoo. In 1907, the zoo played a crucial role in one of the first major bison reintroduction programs. It shipped 15 bison to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. This initiative continued in 1913, when 14 more bison were sent to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. These early transfers laid the foundation for today’s population of free-ranging bison. Currently, approximately 20,000 bison live in managed conservation areas, many of them are related to those original Bronx Zoo animals. These bison are carefully monitored to ensure genetic diversity and protect the species from the threats that nearly wiped them out more than a century ago. In recognition of the bison’s cultural and ecological importance, the U.S. officially declared November 1 as National Bison Day. The bison was also declared the national mammal (哺乳动物) of the United States, symbolizing strength, toughness and the success of wildlife conservation efforts. Despite their size — adult bison can weigh over a ton and reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour — these animals are still vulnerable. Conservationists continue to work on restoring larger, free-ranging bison in more areas, with a long-term goal of creating self-sustaining populations that play a natural role in grassland ecosystems. The story of the American bison is one of near loss and remarkable recovery — a reminder that, with joint effort and respect for nature, it is possible to reverse even the most dramatic declines. 43．What marked the turning point for the American bison in the early 20th century? A．Hunting increased sharply across North America. B．The bison population dropped to its lowest level. C．The U.S. government completely banned bison hunting. D．The Bronx Zoo started sending bison to protected areas 44．The word “vulnerable” (paragraph 5) can be best replaced by “ ”. A．in power B．at risk C．under control D．by surprise 45．Why did the U.S. officially declare November l as National Bison Day? A．To celebrate the founding of the Bronx Zoo. B．To honor the bison’s role in culture and nature. C．To remind people of the species’ near extinction. D．To support the protection of other large mammals. 46．Which of the following might be the best title for this passage? A．The Return of the Bison B．The Life of Bison in the Wild C．The Rise and Fall of the Great Plains D．How the Bronx Zoo Became Famous 【答案】43．D 44．B 45．B 46．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了美洲野牛从一度濒临灭绝到在保护工作下实现种群恢复的完整历程，介绍了其种群衰退的原因、保护转折点、种群现状、文化生态意义及后续保护目标。 【详解】43．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A turning point came in the early 20th century, thanks to efforts by conservationists and institutions like the Bronx Zoo. It shipped 15 bison to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. This initiative continued in 1913, when 14 more bison were sent to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.(20世纪初迎来了转折点，这得益于环保人士和布朗克斯动物园等机构的努力。该动物园将15头野牛运往俄克拉荷马州威奇托山野生动物保护区，这一举措在1913年延续，又有14头野牛被送往南达科他州风洞国家公园。)”可知，20世纪初美洲野牛种群的转折点是布朗克斯动物园启动了向保护区输送野牛的重引入项目。 44．词句猜测题。根据第五段画线词“vulnerable”后面的“Conservationists continue to work on restoring larger, free-ranging bison in more areas, with a long-term goal of creating self-sustaining populations that play a natural role in grassland ecosystems.(环保人士仍在致力于在更多区域恢复规模更大、可自由活动的野牛种群，长期目标是打造能够自我维持、在草原生态系统中发挥天然作用的种群。)”可知，即便野牛体型庞大、奔跑速度快，其种群仍然需要持续保护，生存状态并不稳定。所填词应含有“处于危险中、易受威胁”之意。 45．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“In recognition of the bison’s cultural and ecological importance, the U.S. officially declared November 1 as National Bison Day.(为了表彰野牛的文化与生态价值，美国正式将11月1日定为全国野牛日。)”可知，美国设立该节日是为了认可野牛在文化和自然生态中的重要作用。 46．主旨大意题。文章前半部分依次介绍了美洲野牛曾濒临灭绝的历史背景、20世纪初的保护转折点、当前种群保护现状与文化象征意义以及持续面临的生存挑战，层层铺垫后在末段点明全文主旨句“The story of the American bison is one of near loss and remarkable recovery — a reminder that, with joint effort and respect for nature, it is possible to reverse even the most dramatic declines.(美洲野牛的故事，是一部濒临消亡又奇迹复苏的故事——它提醒我们，只要携手努力、尊重自然，即便最严峻的种群衰退也能够逆转。)”。综上所述，全文核心围绕美洲野牛“濒危——保护——复苏”的完整历程展开。选项A表示“野牛的回归”，精准契合全文核心叙事，涵盖文章主旨，最适合作本文标题。   Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. “Be present.” This is the slogan of mindfulness meditation and a supposed key to self-awareness and acceptance. Mindfulness may have psychological benefits. Earlier this year, a synthesis of randomized controlled trials revealed that mindfulness-based interventions had small to moderate benefits for a number of health outcomes, including stress, anxiety and depression. 47 . That is, as we develop skills in complex tasks, we can perform them with increasing facility until attention seems to be unnecessary. Everyday examples range from riding a bike to chopping cucumbers-to brushing your teeth. Forming this state of “automaticity” are mental processes that can be executed without paying attention to them. 48 . We don’t perform all tasks automatically, but many can be performed this way once they are well practised. To be clear, paying attention is important when learning a new skill. But research has also revealed that paying too much attention to what you’re doing can have damaging effects, particularly when you perform well-practised skills. In fact, this is one reason why some experts appear to “choke under pressure”: 49 . In a classic study, cognitive scientist Sian Beilock and her colleagues had skilled golfers attempt to sink putts (推球入洞) under different experimental conditions. In one scheme, the golfers were simply instructed to pay attention to the swing of their club and say “stop” when they finished their swing. In another condition, they were directed to listen for a target sound while ignoring other noises and say the word “tone” when they heard the target sound. Surprisingly, the skilled golfers performed considerably worse when they focused on their swing than when they paid attention to irrelevant sounds. Nevertheless, the important message from this research is that focusing too carefully on the execution of well-practiced motor sequences can cause mistakes. 50 . But there are situations where we should let automaticity take over. The next time you ride a bike or join in a sport, don’t overthink it. A．In any type of mindfulness exercise, the goal is to perform routine activities with a heightened sense of attention. B．Although mindfulness has its advantages, psychological research has also revealed that in some circumstances it’s important to be mindless. C．They think too much about the mechanics of the task at hand. D．Automaticity can be disrupted by explicit attention when the devotion of conscious attention to the pattern alters the content or timing of that pattern itself. E．Of course, we should not resign to go through life on autopilot, missing opportunities to make deeper connections with ourselves, one another and our environment. F．These processes run off without conscious awareness — a chain reaction of mental events. 【答案】47．B 48．F 49．C 50．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文，围绕“正念”与“无意识自动化行为”的关系展开，分析了二者在不同场景下的作用。 【详解】47．根据前文“Mindfulness may have psychological benefits. (正念可能有心理益处)”可知，空处需承接“正念的益处”并引出后文。选项B“Although mindfulness has its advantages, psychological research has also revealed that in some circumstances it’s important to be mindless. (尽管正念有其优势，但心理学研究也表明，在某些情况下，无心也很重要)”既承接前文，又引出后文，符合语境。故选B项。 48．根据前文“Forming this state of “automaticity” are mental processes that can be executed without paying attention to them. (这种‘自动化’状态，指的是无需刻意留意就能完成的心理过程)”可知，空处需进一步解释这一心理过程。选项F“These processes run off without conscious awareness — a chain reaction of mental events. (这些过程在无意识下进行——是心理活动的连锁反应)”中“These processes”指代前文的“mental processes”，且解释了“无需注意力”的特点，符合语境。故选F项。 49．根据前文“paying too much attention to what you’re doing can have damaging effects, particularly when you perform well-practised skills. In fact, this is one reason why some experts appear to “choke under pressure” (过度关注自己正在做的事会产生负面影响，尤其是在你执行熟练掌握的技能时。事实上，这正是一些专家会‘在压力下发挥失常’的原因之一)”可知，空处需说明“压力下失常”的具体原因。选项C“They think too much about the mechanics of the task at hand. (他们对当下任务的操作细节想得太多)”对应“过度关注”的表现，符合语境。故选C项。 50．根据后文“But there are situations where we should let automaticity take over. (但有些情况我们应该让自动化接管)”的转折逻辑可知，空处需体现“不能完全依赖自动化”。选项E“Of course, we should not resign to go through life on autopilot, missing opportunities to make deeper connections with ourselves, one another and our environment.(当然，我们不应听任生活进入‘自动驾驶’模式，从而错失与自我、他人及周遭环境建立更深联结的机会)”体现了这一态度，与后文转折一致，符合语境。故选E项。 IV.Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point( s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. How Thankfulness Help Us When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. You never feel it from nowhere; you are clear who or what is responsible. “Gratitude is how you relate to others,”says Willibald Ruch, a psychology professor at the University of Zurich. He and other researchers believe this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more difficult today.”With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. “If it's all about them, why thank others?” If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. Swedish researchers have found that people ages 77 to 90 who choose to be thankful are happier and stronger.”When they can't change something, they choose gratitude and focus on what's good, like still being living by themselves,” says study author Helena Honder, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being helpful again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially valued. Zablith likes the reaction she gets when she thanks a stranger who holds the door open for her at Starbucks. “The look on his face is shock,”Zablith says. “He'll be nicer to the cashier, the next person he sees at work.” Let's remember: gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a powerful choice to recognize and appreciate others. With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Gratitude means being thankful for what we receive. Today’s young people may lack it due to commercial and social media. It benefits physical and mental health at any age and is infectious, encouraging others to pass on kindness. Practicing gratitude enables us to elevate ourselves while contributing to a world that is kinder and more connected. 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述感恩的定义、当下年轻人缺乏感恩的原因、感恩对身心健康的益处以及感恩具有感染力、能传递善意。 【详解】1. 要点摘录： ① When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. ② With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. ③ If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. ④ Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. ⑤With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. 2. 缜密构思：将第1、2、3、4、5四个要点进行总结概括。 3. 遣词造句： Thankfulness can improve our mental health. Young people today tend to lack gratitude because of commercial and social media influence. Kindness is infectious and can spread around. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Gratitude means being thankful for what we receive.（运用了what引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It benefits physical and mental health at any age and is infectious, encouraging others to pass on kindness.（运用了现在分词做状语） V.Translation (共15分。第1小题和第2小题,每题3分;第3题4分;第4题5分。) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets 52．图书馆里有海量的读物供我们选择。（vast）(汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】In the library, there are a vast number of reading materials (available) for us to choose from. 【详解】考查形容词和固定搭配。句子陈述事实，用一般现在时；表示“某地有某物”用there be句型；“海量的”可翻译为a vast number of；“读物”可翻译为reading materials，结合主语reading materials为复数，be动词用are；“供我们选择”可翻译为available for us to choose from或者for us to choose from，在句中作后置定语修饰reading materials；“图书馆里”可翻译为in the library，在句中作地点状语。调整语序，故翻译为In the library, there are a vast number of reading materials (available) for us to choose from. 53．这部改编自中国民间故事的电影让外国观众领略到了东方文化的吸引力。(expose) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The film adapted from Chinese folk stories has exposed foreign audiences to the charm of oriental culture. 【详解】表示“这部电影”用The film，作主语；中文短语“改编自中国民间故事”修饰主语“电影”，电影和“改编”是被动关系，表达为过去分词短语adapted from Chinese folk stories作后置定语。提示词expose的核心固定搭配“使某人领略/接触某物”表达为expose sb to sth。“外国观众”表达为foreign audiences，“东方文化的吸引力”表达为the charm of oriental culture，符合英文文化类表达惯例。本句强调电影带给外国观众的已发生的持续性影响，用现在完成时，主语the film为第三人称单数，助动词用has，谓语用has exposed。 54．悬崖观景台只能步行前往，这给雨夜出行的游客带来了诸多不便。（accessible）（汉译英） ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The cliff-view platform is only accessible on foot, which brings much inconvenience to tourists travelling on a rainy night. 【详解】句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时。表示“悬崖观景台”用the cliff-view platform，作主语；表示“可到达的”用accessible， be accessible on foot表示“只能步行前往”；表示“这给雨夜出行的游客带来了诸多不便”用which引导非限制性定语从句，which指代前面整件事；从句中：表示“带来诸多不便”用brings much inconvenience to；表示“雨夜出行的游客”用tourists travelling on a rainy night，现在分词travelling作后置定语修饰tourists。 55．百年老建筑摇身一变，成为集展览、阅读、休闲于一体的多功能文化空间，吸引了越来越多的居民前来参观。(transform) （汉译英） ______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The century-old building has been transformed into a multi-functional cultural space integrating exhibitions, reading, and leisure, attracting more and more residents to visit. 【详解】考查时态语态和非谓语动词。“摇身一变，成为”用be transformed into表达，“百年老建筑”是The century-old building，它与transform是被动关系，且强调对现在造成的影响（吸引了居民参观），用现在完成时的被动语态has been transformed into；“集……于一体”用integrate，这里用现在分integrating作后置定语修饰space；“展览、阅读、休闲”为exhibitions, reading, and leisure；“吸引”用“attract”，此处用现在分词attracting作结果状语；“了越来越多的居民前来参观”为more and more residents to visit。故译为The century-old building has been transformed into a multi-functional cultural space integrating exhibitions, reading, and leisure, attracting more and more residents to visit. VI.Guided Writing (共25分) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学学生李志，看到了你所在社区的如下广告，并有意尝试该工作，给社区负责人写封信申请该工作。 Children’s holiday club leader wanted!We’re looking for a creative and confident leader for our children’s holiday club. Why would you be suitable for the role? What do you enjoy about working with children? Are you available at weekends? If you’re capable of inventing and running fun activities for 4 to 11-year-olds, we’d love to hear from you. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Community Leader,   I’m Li Zhi, a student from Mingqi Middle School. I saw the advertisement about the children’s holiday club leader and I’m eager to apply for this job.   I believe I’m well-suited for this role. I’m creative and can come up with many interesting activities for kids. For example, I once organized a handicraft-making activity in my class, and the children loved it. I also enjoy working with children because they are full of curiosity and energy, which makes me feel young and lively. Moreover, I’m available on weekends, so I can fully devote myself to this job.   I hope you can give me a chance. I’m confident that I can make the children’s holiday club a wonderful place for them to have fun and learn.   Yours sincerely, Li Zhi 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以明启中学学生李志的身份，给社区负责人写一封信申请儿童假日俱乐部负责人这一工作，需阐述自己适合该角色的原因、喜欢和孩子一起工作的原因以及周末是否有空等信息。 【详解】1.词汇积累 渴望的：eager → keen 合适的：well-suited → appropriate 奉献：devote → dedicate 美妙的：wonderful → fantastic 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I once organized a handicraft-making activity in my class, and the children loved it. 拓展句：I once organized a handicraft-making activity in my class, which the children loved. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I also enjoy working with children because they are full of curiosity and energy, which makes me feel young and lively. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】I’m confident that I can make the children’s holiday club a wonderful place for them to have fun and learn. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 试卷第1页（共3页） 试卷第1页（共3页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027年春季高考模拟卷03 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Reading the Story. It’s the customary bedtime practice every parent would feel fearful — being asked to read the same book for many many times. But 1 the constant repetition might be boring for mum or dad, it is the best way for children to learn new words, according to research. The findings suggest parents are wasting money by spending a fortune on huge book collections in the hope 2 they will inspire their little ones. Instead, a small selection of favourites such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar will achieve far more. Dr. Jessica Horst of the University of Sussex’s WORD Lab devised an experiment 3 (check) how quickly three-year-olds could recognize and recall six new words. The children 4 (visit) three times in a week. One group heard the same story three times back-to-back each time and another was read three different stories. All had the same number of new words 5 appeared the same amount of times. When researchers returned a week later, they found the children who heard the same story over and over had typically learned 3.6 of the new words, while those 6 (expose) to a variety of stories remembered only 2.6. They also noted the “repetition” group learned at a faster rate than those in the “variety” group. Dr. Horst said, “We are showing that less is more, to a point. And, obviously, the more times you read to a child and the more books you have will help him or her. But you 7 (not need) to go crazy and buy every single Thomas the Tank Engine book. 8 (read) the same books over and over again helps.” Speaking of the previous studies, we have found one in three parents don’t read to their children 9 putting them to bed. Yet 30 minutes of one-on-one reading periods can improve reading age 10 nearly two years in less than five months. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．committed  B．equally  C． motivation  D．replace  E. disappearance  F. available G. buried  H. virtual  I. pace  J. lack  K. significantly Technology: The End of Classrooms? We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you make new friends, and it’s fun too. But to improve our linguistic skills, many of us have to endure hours of school lessons or evening classes, with our heads 11 in textbooks. It’s no wonder then that technology appears to be providing a better and more accessible way of learning. There is certainly a huge demand for language learning, and having a smartphone means you can have a(an) 12 teacher with you wherever you go. Many app developers are keen to cash in on the demand, and there are numerous learning apps 13 — including the free BBC Learning English app! Some educational apps offer languages not popular enough to be taught at evening classes, or at most universities. And others offer “invented” language courses in Esperanto, Elvish and Star Trek’s Klingon — lessons you might not find in a traditional classroom. Whatever you want to learn, apps allow you to go at your own 14 and fit learning around other commitments. But they’re not perfect — you might not get your head round the grammar and will 15 the peer support you could get in a classroom environment. So, does technology result in the 16 of traditional classrooms and teachers? Guy Baron, head of modern languages at Aberystwyth University, thinks not. He told the BBC that apps should be used alongside classroom methods, not to 17 traditional teaching. And he adds: “The apps are very controversial ... they’re not designed for degrees, but they could be additional resources.” Technology is going to contribute 18 in and outside the classroom. But attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher, probably forces you to be more 19 . When using an app, 20 can be a problem. But if you have a genuine and practical reason to learn another language, you will no doubt stick with it. II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context We are quite good at letting our minds wander while performing a routine motor skill. We can do the dinner dishes while thinking about our next vacation, or drink coffee while reading a newspaper. But psychologists ask this question: Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently when they really need to 21 ？ The 22 suggests that the answer is no. One problem is interference (干扰). In the 1930s, the psychologist John Ridley Stroop showed there is a danger of 23 when the brain receives unexpected information while carrying out a routine task. To see what he found, try this exercise: Say the name of each shape in Column 1 out loud. Then, do the same for Column 2. Then, do the same for Column 3. Most likely you completed the first column 24 , went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column. Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes, you had difficulty 25 the incorrect information that you read. Of course, this exercise is a bit unnatural, but it shows that multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes and hesitate if they get interference from the 26 set of stimuli while switching between tasks. Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly 27 completion. If the two tasks are very routine and not too much 28 — say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby — the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels. The humming requires listening and singing, while the milking requires sight and the use of arm and hand muscles. But when a similar kind of attention is needed, the pace 29 as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time 30 , especially with unfamiliar tasks. The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task. This delay makes multitasking less 31 than focusing on one task.   32 , the brain shows less neural (神经的) activity when handling two complex tasks at the same time, leading to longer completion times. For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task 33 . All these 34 do not mean that you should never “whistle while you work”. But what about the digital showoff who sits through a university lecture while text-messaging on a tiny mobile phone screen? Remind them of this: The 35 machinery of our digital world was most likely developed by very single-minded people concentrating intently on a single task. 21．A．hurry B．interfere C．negotiate D．concentrate 22．A．experience B．estimation C．evidence D．emphasis 23．A．disappointment B．injury C．misunderstanding D．error 24．A．accidentally B．innovatively C．effortlessly D．repeatedly 25．A．remembering B．ignoring C．generating D．withdrawing 26．A．internal B．diverse C．wrong D．weak 27．A．delays B．ensures C．monitors D．arranges 28．A．simple B．alike C．necessary D．interesting 29．A．slows B．increases C．varies D．continues 30．A．saved B．lost C．tracked D．found 31．A．popular B．complex C．efficient D．challenging 32．A．Fortunately B．Additionally C．Ultimately D．Alternatively 33．A．separately B．regularly C．vigorously D．originally 34．A．requirements B．tasks C．concerns D．negatives 35．A．multitasking B．mechanical C．specialized D．packaging Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) My adventure with pottery began unexpectedly online. I saw a video of a person making a late-night snack, but what truly caught my eye was the plate — a beautifully simple, cream-colored piece with a unique bubbled shape. I had never seen anything like it and immediately wanted one, I imagined all the meals I could present on it and how lovely they would look. However, it was quite expensive. I couldn’t justify the purchase, so a bold idea struck me: Why not make it myself? I admitted this was a little unreasonable. My only experience with clay was from a brief encounter in elementary school. Yet, driven by the desire for that unique plate and then a wish to learn something new, I signed up for a pottery class last April. I entered the first class confidently, but reality soon hit. In the beginning, handling clay — which seemed so simple — was much harder for me, a rather carefree girl, than I had anticipated. My posture was wrong; I failed to center the clay on the wheel; I even couldn’t control its speed properly. Once, I spun the wheel too fast and made my piece flying across the room. I felt embarrassed and thought about quitting right then. However, I was not the one to give up easily. I continued attending class. By the third session, a shift occurred. I concentrated on steadying my elbows, gently applying pressure to the clay, and slowly pulling up the walls to form a bowl. The quiet rhythmic sound of the spinning wheel had a calming effect. To my surprise, by the end of that class, I had created my first real piece — a small, imperfect, yet completely handmade bowl. That semester taught me more than pottery; it taught me perseverance, and how to find beauty in imperfection. I left with several bowls and a vase. The bubble-shaped plate remained my goal in my next round of classes. This journey reminded me that true value lies not in a perfect product, but in the rewarding process of creating something with my own hands. 36．What was the author’s initial intention of making a piece of pottery? A．To learn a new skill. B．To join a pottery class. C．To have a special plate. D．To decorate a perfect room. 37．Why did the author almost give up pottery making? A．She found it too tiring. B．She was rather careless. C．She lacked the proper instruction. D．She struggled with the basic techniques. 38．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Daring and modest. B．Cautious and sensitive. C．Determined and patient. D．Curious and considerate. 39．What does the author learn from her pottery experience? A．Well begun is half done. B．The journey is the reward. C．Perfection is the enemy of progress. D．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (B) What is Generative AI?Artificial Intelligence refers to systems designed to complete specific tasks and has been around for many years. Your smartphone’s facial recognition and virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri all use AI. Generative AI (GenAI), however is a newer technology that generates original content, including text, images, and music, by learning from existing data. It enables the creation of innovative and customized educational materials, enhancing creativity and learning. What is AI’s Role in the Park Hill Classroom?AI’s purpose in our learning is to enhance, not replace, the effort put into your teaching and learning. Its use is intended to facilitate, not to complete tasks on your behalf. AI will offer tailored support to meet diverse learning needs, by breaking down complex concepts or summarizing information, thereby enriching the educational experience. Data Privacy and SecurityEnsuring data privacy and security is important when using GenAI tools. It is essential to avoid inputting any personally identifiable information or secret information into AI systems for now to safeguard our privacy. By strictly following this guideline, we can use GenAI technologies effectively while protecting the integrity of personal data, since we have no control over the data once it is in those systems. Students: ?①Always start by asking your teacher if you can use GenAI on the work you are assigned. ②Be sure to track your usage of the tool. You can do this by copying and pasting your conversation into a Word or Google document. ③Always cite the tool when you submit your assignment. 40．What’s the text mainly intended to do? A．Prepare schools for effective AI integration. B．Promote the responsible use of AI in education C．Support teaching management through AI tools. D．Ensure data privacy and safe, with AI tools. 41．Which of the following best fits in the blank “ ”? A．How to know If and When to Use GenAI B．How to Select Right GenAI Tools for Schoolwork C．How to Track and Report Your GenAI Activities D．How to Follow School Rules When Using GenAI 42．Thomas used an AI tool to ask for the key issues about his research topic. He copied some of the answers into his notes without marking them as AI-generated, and then searched for reliable sources to confirm the information. Which kind of AI usage does it belong to? A．Not Asking permission. B．Misinformation. C．Research Assistance. D．Personalized Learning. (C) Once a dominant presence on the Great Plains, the American bison (美洲野牛) was nearly driven to extinction by the end of the 19th century. Tens of millions once moved freely across North America, but uncontrolled hunting, habitat loss, and westward expansion reduced their numbers to just a few hundred by the late 1800s. A turning point came in the early 20th century, thanks to efforts by conservationists and institutions like the Bronx Zoo. In 1907, the zoo played a crucial role in one of the first major bison reintroduction programs. It shipped 15 bison to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. This initiative continued in 1913, when 14 more bison were sent to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. These early transfers laid the foundation for today’s population of free-ranging bison. Currently, approximately 20,000 bison live in managed conservation areas, many of them are related to those original Bronx Zoo animals. These bison are carefully monitored to ensure genetic diversity and protect the species from the threats that nearly wiped them out more than a century ago. In recognition of the bison’s cultural and ecological importance, the U.S. officially declared November 1 as National Bison Day. The bison was also declared the national mammal (哺乳动物) of the United States, symbolizing strength, toughness and the success of wildlife conservation efforts. Despite their size — adult bison can weigh over a ton and reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour — these animals are still vulnerable. Conservationists continue to work on restoring larger, free-ranging bison in more areas, with a long-term goal of creating self-sustaining populations that play a natural role in grassland ecosystems. The story of the American bison is one of near loss and remarkable recovery — a reminder that, with joint effort and respect for nature, it is possible to reverse even the most dramatic declines. 43．What marked the turning point for the American bison in the early 20th century? A．Hunting increased sharply across North America. B．The bison population dropped to its lowest level. C．The U.S. government completely banned bison hunting. D．The Bronx Zoo started sending bison to protected areas 44．The word “vulnerable” (paragraph 5) can be best replaced by “ ”. A．in power B．at risk C．under control D．by surprise 45．Why did the U.S. officially declare November l as National Bison Day? A．To celebrate the founding of the Bronx Zoo. B．To honor the bison’s role in culture and nature. C．To remind people of the species’ near extinction. D．To support the protection of other large mammals. 46．Which of the following might be the best title for this passage? A．The Return of the Bison B．The Life of Bison in the Wild C．The Rise and Fall of the Great Plains D．How the Bronx Zoo Became Famous Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. “Be present.” This is the slogan of mindfulness meditation and a supposed key to self-awareness and acceptance. Mindfulness may have psychological benefits. Earlier this year, a synthesis of randomized controlled trials revealed that mindfulness-based interventions had small to moderate benefits for a number of health outcomes, including stress, anxiety and depression. 47 . That is, as we develop skills in complex tasks, we can perform them with increasing facility until attention seems to be unnecessary. Everyday examples range from riding a bike to chopping cucumbers-to brushing your teeth. Forming this state of “automaticity” are mental processes that can be executed without paying attention to them. 48 . We don’t perform all tasks automatically, but many can be performed this way once they are well practised. To be clear, paying attention is important when learning a new skill. But research has also revealed that paying too much attention to what you’re doing can have damaging effects, particularly when you perform well-practised skills. In fact, this is one reason why some experts appear to “choke under pressure”: 49 . In a classic study, cognitive scientist Sian Beilock and her colleagues had skilled golfers attempt to sink putts (推球入洞) under different experimental conditions. In one scheme, the golfers were simply instructed to pay attention to the swing of their club and say “stop” when they finished their swing. In another condition, they were directed to listen for a target sound while ignoring other noises and say the word “tone” when they heard the target sound. Surprisingly, the skilled golfers performed considerably worse when they focused on their swing than when they paid attention to irrelevant sounds. Nevertheless, the important message from this research is that focusing too carefully on the execution of well-practiced motor sequences can cause mistakes. 50 . But there are situations where we should let automaticity take over. The next time you ride a bike or join in a sport, don’t overthink it. A．In any type of mindfulness exercise, the goal is to perform routine activities with a heightened sense of attention. B．Although mindfulness has its advantages, psychological research has also revealed that in some circumstances it’s important to be mindless. C．They think too much about the mechanics of the task at hand. D．Automaticity can be disrupted by explicit attention when the devotion of conscious attention to the pattern alters the content or timing of that pattern itself. E．Of course, we should not resign to go through life on autopilot, missing opportunities to make deeper connections with ourselves, one another and our environment. F．These processes run off without conscious awareness — a chain reaction of mental events. IV.Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point( s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. How Thankfulness Help Us When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. You never feel it from nowhere; you are clear who or what is responsible. “Gratitude is how you relate to others,”says Willibald Ruch, a psychology professor at the University of Zurich. He and other researchers believe this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more difficult today.”With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. “If it's all about them, why thank others?” If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. Swedish researchers have found that people ages 77 to 90 who choose to be thankful are happier and stronger.”When they can't change something, they choose gratitude and focus on what's good, like still being living by themselves,” says study author Helena Honder, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being helpful again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially valued. Zablith likes the reaction she gets when she thanks a stranger who holds the door open for her at Starbucks. “The look on his face is shock,”Zablith says. “He'll be nicer to the cashier, the next person he sees at work.” Let's remember: gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a powerful choice to recognize and appreciate others. With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V.Translation (共15分。第1小题和第2小题,每题3分;第3题4分;第4题5分。) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets 52．图书馆里有海量的读物供我们选择。（vast）(汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 53．这部改编自中国民间故事的电影让外国观众领略到了东方文化的吸引力。(expose) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________ 54．悬崖观景台只能步行前往，这给雨夜出行的游客带来了诸多不便。（accessible）（汉译英） ______________________________________________________________________________ 55．百年老建筑摇身一变，成为集展览、阅读、休闲于一体的多功能文化空间，吸引了越来越多的居民前来参观。(transform) （汉译英） ______________________________________________________________________________ VI.Guided Writing (共25分) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学学生李志，看到了你所在社区的如下广告，并有意尝试该工作，给社区负责人写封信申请该工作。 Children’s holiday club leader wanted! 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