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2026—2027学年度第一学期高三年级英语10月质量调查 第Ⅰ卷（共115分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 1. When will the goods arrive? A. On February 13th. B. On February 16th. C. On February 19th. 2. How does the woman fight a cold? A. By having a rest. B. By eating a certain diet. C. By taking some medicine. 3. What does the man plan to buy for his brother? A. A mobile phone. B. A book. C. A shaver. 4. What does the man like best in the zoo? A. The Cat House. B. The Lizard Lounge. C. The Monkey House. 5. What does the Man mean by saying “it is all Greek to me. I can’t follow him at all”? A. The physics problem is difficult. B. He can explain everything clearly. C. Professor Smith can’t speak Greek. 第二节：听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the man know about homeless population? A. From an article. B. From the radio. C. From TV. 7. How many homeless people are there in India? A. One million. B. Two million. C. Three million. 8. Which country has the biggest percentage of homeless people? A. France. B. America. C. Germany. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 9. Why does the man visit the woman? A. To get news about the university. B. To seek advice on his study. C. To look for a part-time job. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Try to balance his study, work and free time. B. Work long hours a week. C. Make full use of the pocket money. 11. What is the hourly payment in the library? A. $6. B. $10 C. $20. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 12. Who started the competition? A. A bus company. B. A teacher. C. A student. 13. What are the participants invited to do? A. Organize a program. B. Write an essay. C. Plant a garden. 14. What will the winning school receive besides some money? A. A lot of computers. B. A hybrid school bus. C. Some beautiful lights. 15. What is the advantage of the hybrid school bus over the ordinary one? A. It is much safer. B. It runs much faster. C. It creates less pollution. 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1. —It’s a real dilemma. I can't decide which major to choose. Physics and literature both appeal to me. —______. But you should choose the one that you are most passionate about. A. It’s a deal B. Never say never C. Don't mention it D. That's a tough call 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——这真是个两难的困境。我无法决定选哪个专业。物理和文学都很吸引我。——这是个艰难的决定。但你应该选择你最热爱的那个。A. It’s a deal一言为定；B. Never say never永不言弃；C. Don’t mention it不客气；D. That's a tough call这是个艰难的决定。根据前文“I can’t decide which major to choose. Physics and literature both appeal to me.”可知，对方难以抉择，此处表示这是个艰难的选择，That’s a tough符合语境。故选D项。 2. All the changes will lead to ________ better HaiHe High School, ________ that can surprise and inspire all the alumni. A. a, the one B. a, one C. the, one D. the, the one 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：所有的变化将带来一所更好的海河中学，一所能让所有校友感到惊喜和激励的学校。第一空修饰better HaiHe High School，此处泛指一所更好的学校，要用不定冠词a；第二空替代前面提到的a better HaiHe High School，表示泛指概念，要用替代词one。 3. ________ I disagree with some of his methods, I must admit that his dedication to the charity cause is truly admirable. A. If only B. As long as C. While D. Now that 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查连词辨析。句意：虽然我不赞同他的某些做法，但我必须承认他对慈善事业的奉献精神确实令人敬佩。A. If only但愿，要是……多好；B. As long as只要；C. While当……的时候，尽管；D. Now that既然。由“I disagree with some of his methods”以及“I must admit that his dedication to the charity cause is truly admirable”可知上下文存在让步关系，此空引导让步状语从句，连词while“虽然；尽管”满足句意要求。故选C项。 4. Having been informed of the sudden change in schedule, he first quickly assessed the impact on each deadline, and then adjusted his plan ________ to ensure all tasks could still be completed on time. A. fortunately B. accordingly C. exactly D. definitely 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：得知日程突然变动后，他先快速评估了对每个截止日期的影响，然后相应地调整了计划，以确保所有任务仍能按时完成。A. fortunately幸运地；B. accordingly相应地；C. exactly确切地；D. definitely一定地，确定地。由“the sudden change in schedule, he first quickly assessed the impact on each deadline”以及“to ensure all tasks could still be completed on time”可知，他根据日程安排的变化相应地调整自己的计划，以按时完成任务。故选B项。 5. The HR director announced, “ Candidates ________ remain in your seats until all the papers have been collected. A. must B. will C. shall D. may 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词辨析。句意：人力资源部主管宣布：“应聘者请先坐在原位，直到所有试卷都收齐为止。”must：主观 “必须”，口语化，一般不用于这种正式公告句式；will：将要；shall：正式规定、命令、必须遵守；may：可以。shall 用于第二、三人称（这里 candidates 是第三人称），表示命令、规定、正式要求，非常符合考场 / 官方公告的语气。故选C。 6. Many a student in our grade ________ professional English learning apps to assist with vocabulary accumulation since the new term began, and the effect is obvious. A. has used B. have used C. used D. uses 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查主谓一致和动词时态。句意：自从新学期开始，我们年级许多学生一直在使用专业的英语学习应用程序来帮助积累词汇，效果很明显。“Many a+单数名词”作主语时，谓语动词需用单数形式。且由句中时间状语“since the new term began”可知，动作从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时。故选A项。 7. —Angela just doesn’t like me. She won’t even say hello. —________. Actually, she’s very shy. A. I have no idea B. Don’t jump to conclusions C. Don’t mention it D. There is no doubt about it 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：—Angela不喜欢我罢了。她甚至不愿意跟我打招呼。——不要太早下结论。事实上，她只是害羞而已。A. I have no idea 我不知道；B. Don’t jump to conclusions不要太早下结论；C. Don’t mention it不用谢；D. There is no doubt about it这一点毫无疑问。根据下文“Actually, she’s very shy.”可推断，不要太早下结论说Angela不喜欢说话人，她实际上只是害羞。故选B。 8. The poem Don’t Quit inspires us to stick to the fight when hardest hit, always ______ the hidden victory. A. in search of B. at the cost of C. in command of D. at the mercy of 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查短语辨析。句意：诗歌《不要放弃》激励我们在遭受最沉重打击时仍坚持战斗，始终去寻找那隐藏的胜利。A. in search of寻找；B. at the cost of以……为代价；C. in command of指挥，控制；D. at the mercy of受……支配。根据前文“stick to the fight when hardest hit”可知，坚持战斗是为了寻找胜利，in search of符合语义。故选A项。 9. ______ with international experts with the aim of encouraging further archaeological research, Fan Jinshi worked tirelessly ______ that Dunhuang was protected. A. Cooperating; to make sure B. Cooperated; to make sure C. Having cooperated; making sure D. To cooperate; making sure 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：与国际专家合作，鼓励进一步的考古研究，樊锦诗不辞辛劳地工作，以确保敦煌文物得到保护。第一空中，句子主语Fan Jinshi与cooperate之间为主动关系，且表示该动作伴随谓语动词worked发生，所以用现在分词形式作状语，所以用现在分词的一般式cooperating；第二空处在句中作目的状语，所以用动词不定式形式to make sure，表示“为了确保”。故填A。 10. The students have decided on a final date by which everyone ________ reading the books assigned by their professor. A. finishes B. finished C. have finished D. will have finished 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：学生们决定了最后的日期，到那时每个人都将读完教授布置的书。根据“a final date by which”可知，此处表示将来某个时间完成的动作，应该用将来完成时，故D项正确。 11. Faced with the tough challenge, the team members showed great courage and _________, finally achieving their goal. A. reservation B. conservation C. perseverance D. insurance 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：面对艰巨的挑战，团队成员们展现出了极大的勇气和毅力，最终实现了他们的目标。A. reservation预订，保留；B. conservation保护，保存；C. perseverance毅力，坚持不懈；D. insurance保险。由语意可知，团队面对挑战仍坚持完成目标，体现出的是坚持不懈的精神。故选C项。 12. Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with a kite ______ the truth that lightning is a form of electricity. A. drafted B. suspected C. assumed D. established 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：本杰明・富兰克林著名的风筝实验确立了闪电是电的一种形式这一事实。A. drafted起草；B. suspected怀疑；C. assumed假定，认为；D. established证实，确立。根据“the truth that lightning is a form of electricity”可知，本杰明・富兰克林的实验确立了闪电是电的一种形式这一事实。故选D。 13. My father didn’t use to eat spicy food, but after living in Sichuan for years, he has ______ the local cuisine. A. shown off B. put down C. taken to D. brought up 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：我父亲过去不吃辛辣食物，但自从在四川生活多年后，他开始喜欢上了那里的美食了。A. shown off炫耀；B. put down放下；C. taken to开始喜欢；D. brought up抚养长大。根据上文“My father didn’t use to eat spicy food, but after living in Sichuan for years”可知，父亲过去不吃辛辣食物，但自从在四川生活多年后，他开始喜欢上了那里的美食了。故选C。 14. The reason ________ he explained was________ he was ill and unable to go to school. A. which; that B. why; because C. which; because D. why; that 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句和表语从句。句意：他解释的原因是他生病了，不能去上学。第一空为限定性定语从句，修饰先行词reason，且先行词在从句中作宾语，指物，应用关系代词which/that；第二空为表语从句，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用只起连接作用的that。故选A。 15. Qian Xuesen is widely acknowledged ______ a key role in fast-tracking the development of China’s missile and aviation programmes by decades. A. playing B. having played C. to play D. to have played 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：钱学森被公认为在将中国导弹和航空项目的发展进程加快了数十年中发挥了关键作用。根据be acknowledged to be/do可知，动词play应使用不定式形式作主语补足语，且表示该动作发生在谓语动词之前，应使用不定式的完成式。故选D项。 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） When I first joined the school’s photography club, I never expected it to ____16____ the course of my life. Mr. Hale, the advisor, was a quiet man with a warm smile, carrying a well-worn camera that seemed to ____17____ more stories than any textbook. Back then, I was an uninterested sophomore, struggling to ____18____ my place in high school — grades were average, and I had no hobby to ____19____ my dull days. One drizzly afternoon, Mr. Hale took us to a community garden. “Photography isn’t just framing shots,” he said, handing me a camera. “It’s about ____20____ beauty others miss.” I pointed at a wilting rose. When I pressed the shutter (快门) , he whispered: “Try to ____21____ the light — the mood it ____22____ .” His words struck me; I’d never thought of light this way. Weeks later, I submitted a photo of a street musician to a contest. It didn’t even make the shortlist. I felt despair and almost ____23____ the club. Mr. Hale found me, held up my photo, and said: “This ____24____ his passion. That’s what ____25____ — not winning.” His words ____26____ me from giving up. I focused on the stories behind frames, not awards. By senior year, my photos were displayed in the school library. A local newspaper ____27____ one of my works about neighborhood elders. When I told Mr. Hale I’d study photography in college, he smiled: “Never ____28____ what you love.” On graduation day, I gave him a photo I’d taken secretly — him watching kids chase butterflies. He said softly: “You’ve ____29____ the art of seeing with your heart.” Now a photography student, I often think of that rainy afternoon. Mr. Hale taught me to ____30____ the world with curiosity, to ____31____ hidden stories. Every time I press the shutter, I hear his voice: “Good photos reveal your soul.” A single hobby, guided by the right person, can ____32____ a life. I was drifting, but photography gave me a compass. I’ll always be ____33____ to Mr. Hale, who taught me to chase light. Last month, I returned to the garden. The rose bush bloomed bright. I took a photo, sent it to him, and wrote: “Still chasing light.” He replied with a camera emoji. Some connections, like photos, never ____34____ their meaning, no matter how much time passes. A girl with a camera asked for help. I smiled, just like Mr. Hale, and said: “Let’s start with the light.” Maybe one day, I’ll ____35____ that gift too. 16. A. record B. alter C. check D. weave 17. A. harbor B. read C. edit D. rewrite 18. A. build B. lose C. establish D. abandon 19. A. light up B. put out C. bring up D. break up 20. A. ignoring B. uncovering C. exposing D. overlooking 21. A. chase B. block C. measure D. filter 22. A. breeds B. disturbs C. reflects D. ruins 23. A. join B. drop C. lead D. found 24. A. shows off B. breathes life into C. takes in D. puts away 25. A. counts B. succeeds C. exists D. spreads 26. A. surprised B. discouraged C. inspired D. pulled 27. A. featured B. borrowed C. deleted D. returned 28. A. give in B. turn down C. give up D. turn around 29. A. invented B. grasped C. forgotten D. doubted 30. A. change B. describe C. scan D. protect 31. A. unearth B. polish C. share D. hide 32. A. damage B. support C. shape D. end 33. A. helpful B. grateful C. regretful D. useful 34. A. weaken B. mask C. replace D. lose 35. A. receive B. refuse C. purchase D. give 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者加入学校摄影俱乐部后，在指导老师Mr. Hale的引导下，从一个对高中生活迷茫、没有爱好的学生，逐渐爱上摄影并找到人生方向的故事。 【16题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我第一次加入学校的摄影社时，我从未料到它会改变我的人生轨迹。A. record记录；B. alter改变；C. check检查；D. weave编织。根据下文“A single hobby, guided by the right person, can ___17___ a life. I was drifting, but photography gave me a compass.”可知，一个爱好能塑造人生，摄影给了作者人生方向，因此作者从未料到摄影会改变自己的人生轨迹。故选B。 【17题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：指导老师Hale老师是个沉默寡言却笑容温暖的人，他随身带着一台用旧的相机，这台相机仿佛珍藏着比任何课本都多的故事。A. harbor承载，珍藏；B. read阅读；C. edit编辑；D. rewrite重写。根据上文“a well-worn camera”和下文“more stories than any textbook”可知，相机是承载故事的载体。故选A。 【18题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那时的我是个对高中生活提不起兴致的高二学生，努力想在高中找准自己的位置——成绩平平，也没有能点亮我枯燥日子的爱好。A. build建造；B. lose失去；C. establish建立；D. abandon抛弃。根据下文“grades were average, and I had no hobby”可知，作者成绩平平，没有爱好，是个迷茫的高二学生，努力想在高中确立自己的位置。故选C。 【19题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：那时的我是个对高中生活提不起兴致的高二学生，努力想在高中找准自己的位置——成绩平平，也没有能点亮我枯燥日子的爱好。A. light up点亮，使活跃；B. put out扑灭；C. bring up抚养，提出；D. break up破裂。根据下文“my dull days.”可知，爱好能点亮枯燥的日子。故选A。 【20题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“摄影不只是取景，”他说着递给我一台相机，“更是去发掘别人错过的美好。” A. ignoring忽视；B. uncovering揭开，发现；C. exposing暴露；D. overlooking忽略。根据下文“others miss”可知，摄影的意义是发掘别人看不到的美好。故选B。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：按下快门时，他轻声说：“试着追寻光影——光影酝酿出的意境。”A. chase追逐；B. block阻挡；C. measure测量；D. filter过滤。根据下文“Still chasing light”以及老师对光影的强调可知，这里说的是追逐光影。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：按下快门时，他轻声说：“试着追寻光影——光影酝酿出的意境。”A. breeds孕育，营造；B. disturbs打扰；C. reflects反射；D. ruins毁坏。根据上文“Try to chase the light”可知，光影会营造出对应的情绪氛围，这是老师教作者的摄影核心：光影决定氛围。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我满心绝望，几乎要退出摄影社。A. join加入；B. drop退出；C. lead领导；D. found建立。根据上文“It didn’t even make the shortlist. I felt despair”可知，参赛作品连入围都没有，作者感到绝望，所以情绪上是想退出摄影社。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Hale老师找到我，举起我的照片说：“这张照片赋予了他的热爱生命力。” A. shows off炫耀；B. breathes life into赋予……生命，使……充满活力；C. takes in吸收；D. puts away收起来。根据下文“His words ___11___ me from giving up.”可知，老师给予了作品正面评价，认为这张照片为他的热情注入了生命力，是对作品的肯定。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这才是重要的——而非获奖。A. counts重要，算数；B. succeeds成功；C. exists存在；D. spreads传播。根据下文“not winning”可知，老师的核心观点是重要的不是获奖，而是作品里的生命力。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的话阻止了我放弃。A. surprised使惊讶；B. discouraged使气馁；C. inspired激励；D. pulled拉，阻止。根据下文“I focused on the stories behind frames, not awards.”可知，作者没有放弃，所以是老师的话阻止了作者放弃，pull sb. from doing sth.表示“阻止某人做某事”，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一家当地报纸刊登了我关于社区老人的作品。A. featured特写，刊登；B. borrowed借；C. deleted删除；D. returned归还。根据上文“my photos were displayed in the school library”可知，作者的作品在校图书馆展出，此处表示递进关系，当地报纸也刊登、选用了作者的作品，是对作者的认可。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我告诉Hale老师我要去大学攻读摄影专业时，他笑着说：“永远不要放弃你热爱的事。”A. give in屈服；B. turn down拒绝；C. give up放弃；D. turn around转身。作者告诉老师要去大学学摄影，老师的叮嘱是“永远不要放弃你热爱的事”，与上文作者差点放弃摄影形成呼应，也是全文的情感主旨。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他轻声说：“你已经掌握了用心观察的艺术。”A. invented发明；B. grasped掌握；C. forgotten忘记；D. doubted怀疑。根据下文“the art of seeing with your heart.”可知，老师认为作者已经掌握了用心观察的艺术。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Hale老师教会我用好奇心审视世界，去发掘那些被隐藏的故事。A. change改变；B. describe描述；C. scan审视，扫描；D. protect保护。根据下文“the world with curiosity”可知，老师教会作者用好奇心去审视世界。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Hale老师教会我用好奇心审视世界，去发掘那些被隐藏的故事。A. unearth发掘，揭露；B. polish磨光，润色；C. share分享；D. hide隐藏。根据下文“ hidden stories”，可知这里说的是发掘隐藏的故事，unearth符合语境，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个小小的爱好，若有良师指引，便能塑造人的一生。A. damage损坏；B. support支持；C. shape塑造；D. end结束。根据下文“I was drifting, but photography gave me a compass.”可知，摄影给作者指明了方向，塑造了作者的人生，shape符合语境，故选C。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我永远感激Hale先生，是他教会我追寻光影。A. helpful有帮助的；B. grateful感激的；C. regretful后悔的；D. useful有用的。根据下文“who taught me to chase light”可知，老师教会作者追逐光影，作者对老师是感激的。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有些羁绊，就像照片一样，无论时光流逝多久，都永远不会失去其意义。A. weaken变弱；B. mask掩饰；C. replace代替；D. lose失去。根据下文“no matter how much time passes”可知，无论时光流逝多久，作者认为：有些羁绊，就像照片一样，永远不会失去它的意义。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：或许有一天，我也能将这份馈赠传递下去。A. receive收到；B. refuse拒绝；C. purchase购买；D. give给予，传递。上文作者看到一个女孩拿着相机求助，她像Hale老师一样微笑着帮忙，心里想着也许有一天，自己也能把这份礼物传递、赠予他人。故选D。 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分） A ● Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food 9:00-9:45 a.m. Blue Tent Panelists (成员) : Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer. Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times. How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics. ● Sports writing: For the Love of the Game 9:50-10:35 a.m. Blue Tent Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape. Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times. Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. ● The Art of the Review 11:15-12:00 a.m. Green Tent Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Or, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler. Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and bow they choose books for review. ● New York Writers, New York Stories 3:00-3:45 p.m. Green Tent Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss. Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist for the City Section of The New York Times. Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is ad gold nine of ideas for their work. 36. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend ________. A. The Art of the Review B. New York Writers, New York Stories C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game 37. If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________. A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m. B. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk C. listen to Christine Brennan D. attend the Art of the Review 38. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________. A. The Art of the Review B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food C. New York Writers, New York Stories D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game 39. All the four activities above ________. A. are about writing B. will last 45 minutes each C. can be attended freely D. will attract many readers 40. We can learn from the text that ________. A. sports writers are a type of audience B. the New York Times is popular C. Denise Gray will discuss politics D. book reviews may affect book sales 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个活动的相关信息，包括时间，地点，活动内容等。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据New York Writers, New York Stories部分中“3:00-3:45 p.m. Green Tent(下午3:00到3:45。绿色的帐篷)”可知，如果你下午有空，你可以参加New York Writers, New York Stories。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据● Sports writing: For the Love of the Game部分中“Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.(小组成员：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace和Joe Drape)”以及“Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.(无论是捕捉胜利或失败的关键时刻，还是报道突发新闻，体育记者都不是观众。听一些专业人士讨论报道体育新闻的特殊经验)”可知，如果你喜欢体育写作，你很可能会听Christine Brennan讲话。故选C。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据● The Art of the Review部分中“Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus(主持人Sam Tanenhaus)”可知，Sam Tanenhaus负责评论的艺术。故选A。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，第一个活动从上午9:00到9:45；第二个活动从上午9:50到10:35；第三个活动从上午11:15到12:00；第四个活动从下午3:00到3:45。故以上四项活动，每个将持续45分钟。故选B。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据● The Art of the Review部分中“How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and bow they choose books for review.(书评对图书销售的影响有多大？加入这群评论家，他们讨论书评和畅销书排行榜的现实，以及他们如何选择书籍进行评论)”可知，书评可能影响图书销售。故选D。 B Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending two weeks with his brother in New York. He was coming back with a heavy heart. It was not just that it was the end of a wonderful holiday; it was not just that he invariably suffered badly from jet lag(时差); it was that Monday morning always began with a team meeting and, over the months, he had grown to hate them. Martin was aware that colleagues approached these meetings with hidden agenda(会议议程); they indulged in (沉溺于) game playing; and he knew that people were not being honest and open. The meetings themselves were bad enough - there was all the moaning afterwards at the meeting like“I could have improved on that idea, but I wasn’t going to say.” As this morning’s meeting began, Martin prepared himself for the usual dullness and boredom. But, as the meeting progressed, he became aware of a strange background noise. At first, he thought that he was still hearing the engine noise from the aircraft that had brought him back to London. But as he concentrated on the noise, it became a little clearer. He realized, to his amazement, that he could actually hear what they were thinking at the same time as they were speaking. What surprised him, even more than the acquisition of this strange power, was that he discovered that what people were saying was not really what they were thinking. They were not making clear their reservations. They were not supporting views which they thought might be popular. They were not contributing their new insights. They were not volunteering their new ideas. Martin found it impossible not to respond to his new knowledge. So he started to make gentle interventions, based more on what he could hear his colleagues thinking than on what he could hear them saying. “So, John, are you really saying…” “Susan, do you really think that?” “Tom, have you got an idea on how we could take this forward?” They looked at him, puzzled.In truth, he felt rather proud of his newly-acquired talent. As the meeting progressed, it was clear to him that each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of the others. The game playing started to fall away; people started to speak more directly; views became better understood; the atmosphere became more open and trusting. The meeting ended. As people left the room, Martin found that he could still hear what they were thinking. “That was the best meeting we’ve ever had.”“All meetings should be like that.”“In future, I’m going to say what I think.” 41. It is known from the first paragraph that Martin . A. just came back from his business trip in New York B. was found to suffer from a serious heart disease during the trip C. had a good time during his fortnight’s stay in New York D. didn’t like his work in his London office 42. Why did Martin hate his company’s team meeting? A. Because it had to be held every Monday morning. B. Because he was tired of hosting such a meeting C. Because he couldn’t control the meeting that was out of order. D. Because the meeting atmosphere wasn’t open and trusting. 43. The underlined part“his newly-acquired talent” in Paragraph 5 means that he could A. still hear the engine noise of the plane though he was back B. clearly predict what the members of the meeting would say C. actually control the thoughts of the members of the meeting D. encourage the members to express their thoughts in words 44. What do we know about this Monday morning’s meeting from the passage? A. Martin made people say what they were thinking immediately the meeting began. B. Martin was angry at the dullness of the meeting at the beginning of the meeting. C. Martin led people to express their real thoughts with the meeting progressing. D. Many members of the meeting played games and told lies at the meeting all the time. 45. It is inferred from the last two paragraphs that towards the end of the meeting Martin would hear such words as“ ”. A. I was thinking of making a suggestion-but I couldn’t be bothered B. I have got an idea on how we could take this forward. I think we should... C. The usual people say the usual things, so I have no other new ideas D. I could have imagined on that idea, but I wasn’t willing to say that 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. D 44. C 45. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲叙了马丁在纽约度假回来之后就拥有了能听见同事心声的能力，并用这种能力让原本星期一早上枯燥无味的开会变得开放和互相信任起来。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending two weeks with his brother in New York. He was coming back with a heavy heart. It was not just that it was the end of a wonderful holiday;(马丁和他哥哥在纽约呆了两周后回到伦敦办公室工作。他怀着沉重的心情回来了。这不仅仅是一个美好假期的结束)”可知，马丁在纽约的两周假期是愉快的。故选C项。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Martin was aware that colleagues approached these meetings with hidden agenda（会议议 程）; they indulged in(沉溺于）game playing ; and he knew that people were not being honest and open.(马丁意识到同事们在参加这些会议时都有隐藏的议程；他们沉迷于游戏；他知道人们并不诚实和开放)”可知，马丁不喜欢周一早上的会议是因为会议上人们并不开放和互相信任。故选D项。 【43题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段“So he started to make gentle interventions, based more on what he could hear his colleagues thinking than on what he could hear them saying. “So, John, are you really saying…” “Susan, do you really think that?” “Tom, have you got an idea on how we could take this forward?” They looked at him, puzzled(所以他开始进行温和的干预，更多的是基于他听到的同事的想法，而不是他听到的他们说的话。“苏珊，你真的这么认为吗？”“汤姆，你知道我们该如何推进这件事吗？”他们不解地看着他)”和最后一句“In truth, he felt rather proud of his newly -acquired talent.(事实上，他为自己新获得的天赋感到相当自豪)”可知，由于马丁能听到同事们真正的想法，他对同事们的发言进行追问，鼓励同事们表达自己的想法，这让马丁感到很自豪，故选D项。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“As the meeting progressed, it was clear to him that each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of the others. The game playing started to fall away; people started to speak more directly; views became better understood; the atmosphere became more open and trusting.(随着会议的进行，他清楚地发现，会议的每个成员都在学习如何倾听其他人的想法。玩游戏的兴致开始减弱；人们开始更直接地说话；观点得到了更好的理解；气氛变得更加开放和信任)”可知，由于马丁的干涉，会议上人们开始更加直接地表达自己的想法。故选C项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“As the meeting progressed, it was clear to him that each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of the others. The game playing started to fall away; people started to speak more directly; views became better understood; the atmosphere became more open and trusting.(随着会议的进行，他清楚地发现，会议的每个成员都在学习如何倾听其他人的想法。玩游戏的兴致开始减弱：人们开始更直接地说话;观点得到了更好的理解；气氛变得更加开放和信任)”和第七段“The meeting ended. As people left the room, Martin found that he could still hear what they were thinking. “That was the best meeting we’ve ever had.”“All meetings should be like that.”“In future, I’m going to say what I think.”(会议结束了。当人们离开房间时，马丁发现他还能听到他们在想什么。“这是我们有过的最好的一次会面。“所有的会议都应该这样。”“以后，我想什么就说什么”)”可知，在会议上人们更加直接地表达了自己的想法，因此马丁可能会听到：我对我们如何推进这一点有了想法。我想我们应该……，故选B项。 C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 6 mean? A. benefit B. barrier C. routine D. reward 48. Why does the author quote the 2020 study? A. To support a solution. B. To present a case. C. To analyze the causes. D. To challenge an assumption. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Overestimation promotes efficiency. B. Personal perception determines performance. C. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. D. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. 50. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Receiving continuous support when feeling down. B. Seeking professional help when meeting a deadline. C. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. D. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. 【答案】46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了一项研究，表明脑力难易任务消耗大脑能量相近。高难度任务让人不适只因违背大脑习惯，我们可通过关注收益、固定作息养成习惯，轻松完成脑力工作。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together.( 需要较高认知能力的工作通常需要大脑以新颖的模式协调许多不同的区域，并抑制那些经常同时活跃的神经回路。)”可知，人们感觉某些认知任务困难，是因为这些任务需要大脑以全新模式协调多个不同脑区，并抑制常规活跃的神经回路。 【47题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第六段划线单词句中“Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier.( 研究表明，如果我们能够克服开始一项任务的最初……，那么思考就会变得更容易。)”以及下文“One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required.( 一种实现这一目标的方法是关注好处而非所需付出的努力。)”由此可知，如果我们能跨过开始任务的最初障碍，思考就会变得容易。“hurdle”在此处表示“障碍、难关”，与B选项barrier“障碍”同义。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money.(一种实现这一目标的方法是关注好处而非所需付出的努力。在 2020 年发表于《科学》杂志的一项研究中，罗格斯大学的神经科学家安德鲁·韦斯特布鲁克及其同事让参与者在获得少量金钱的情况下选择解决一个简单的记忆谜题，或者在获得更多金钱的情况下选择解决一个难度更高的谜题。)”可知，本段先提出解决方法，随后引用 2020 年的研究证明：当人们更多关注挑战性任务的奖励时，更有可能选择完成它。因此引用该研究是为了支持前文提出的解决方案。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things.( 当人们在挑战性谜题的奖励上花费更多时间注视时，他们更有可能选择它。如果我们的心灵之眼或注意力集中在某个选项的益处上，随着时间的推移，我们就更有可能选择去做困难的事情。)”可推断，关注奖励能够增强人们完成困难任务的动机。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier.( 要使认知要求较高的任务成为习惯，可以尝试每天在相同的时间、相同的地点进行这些任务。在工作开始前加入一个仪式，比如关掉手机并启动一个应用程序来屏蔽分散注意力的网站。几周后，深度集中注意力不仅会感觉更容易，实际上也会变得更轻松。)”可推知，每天阅读二十分钟厚重的文学经典能够使脑力工作变得更轻松。 D Predictive coding, a theory originally developed in neuroscience and machine learning, is changing our understanding of the human brain. It proposes that the brain is not a simple receiver of sensory information but an active “prediction machine”. Instead of processing every detail from the beginning, our brains constantly make models of the world and guess what we will see, hear, or feel next. The difference between these predictions and the actual sensory input — termed the “prediction error” — is the only information the brain needs to change its internal models. This efficient system explains why we can easily recognize a friend’s face in a crowd or understand a sentence even with background noise. However, this smart efficiency comes with cognitive trade-offs (认知的平衡). A core idea of predictive coding is that perception is in its nature a controlled false image, heavily shaped by what we already believe. This can lead to built-in biases. For instance, in a famous experiment, participants shown a not clear image of a bicycle were later more likely to wrongly recognize similar but not present objects like unicycles, because their brain’s prediction — based on the common idea “wheeled vehicle” — was stronger than the unclear sensory data. Such findings challenge the simple view of perception as an objective camera, suggesting instead that what we “see” is a best guess made by our neural system. The effects go beyond optical illusions (视觉幻觉) into social cognition. Research shows that stereotypes (刻板印象) and cultural expectations work as powerful prior beliefs within the predictive coding system. When we meet someone from a group we have ideas about, our brain may reduce prediction errors by ignoring information that goes against our expectations, thereby making stronger pre-existing biases. This neural way of working provides a physical basis for “confirmation bias,” showing how our search for cognitive efficiency can accidentally continue social misunderstandings. Importantly, the brain’s predictive system is not a fixed fate. Neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) makes sure that with continued, attention-driven contact to new and opposite evidence, the brain’s models can be changed. This is the scientific basis of learning and mindfulness practices. By purposely paying attention to prediction errors — those moments when reality surprises us — we can make our internal models change, leading to more correct perceptions and less prejudice. Thus, predictive coding not only explains the beginnings of our biases but also shows a way toward overcoming them, describing the mind as a changing, changeable system rather than a fixed recorder of reality. 51. What is the primary function of the “prediction error” according to the predictive coding theory? A. To generate entirely new sensory models from scratch. B. To create persistent illusions that dominate our perception. C. To act as the main source of sensory information the brain receives. D. To serve as the only signal for the brain to correct its internal predictions. 52. The experiment involving the unclear bicycle image is mentioned to illustrate ________. A. the superiority of human visual processing B. how prior beliefs can change perceptual judgment C. the difficulty in recognizing uncommon objects D. the complete unreliability of human senses 53. According to the passage, how do stereotypes function within the predictive coding framework? A. They eliminate all prediction errors in social interactions. B. They serve as neutral prior beliefs with no cognitive cost. C. They may contribute to strengthening existing biases. D. They are easily changed by new sensory information. 54. What does the author suggest about the brain’s predictive system in the last paragraph? A. It is unchangeable and determines our perception permanently. B. It can be intentionally modified through focused attention and new experiences. C. Its primary role is to resist any form of learning or adjustment. D. It makes mindfulness practices scientifically unimportant. 55. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? A. Prediction and Perception: How the Brain Constructs Reality B. The Passive Brain: A Receiver of Information C. The End of Stereotypes: A Neuroscience Perspective D. Sensory Overload: The Brain’s Processing Challenge 【答案】51. D 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了预测编码理论，该理论认为大脑是一个主动的“预测机器”，通过预测与实际感官输入之间的差异来不断调整和优化其内部模型，同时探讨了这一理论在认知偏差、社会认知以及神经可塑性方面的应用和影响。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The difference between these predictions and the actual sensory input — termed the “prediction error” — is the only information the brain needs to change its internal models.(这些预测与实际感官输入之间的差异——被称为“预测误差”——是大脑改变其内部模型所需的唯一信息)”可知，根据预测编码理论，“预测误差”的主要功能是作为大脑修正其内部预测的唯一信号。故选D项。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“A core idea of predictive coding is that perception is in its nature a controlled false image, heavily shaped by what we already believe. This can lead to built-in biases. For instance, in a famous experiment, participants shown a not clear image of a bicycle were later more likely to wrongly recognize similar but not present objects like unicycles, because their brain’s prediction — based on the common idea “wheeled vehicle” — was stronger than the unclear sensory data. Such findings challenge the simple view of perception as an objective camera, suggesting instead that what we “see” is a best guess made by our neural system.(预测编码理论的核心观点认为，感知本质上是一种受控的虚假影像，深受我们既有信念的影响。这种机制可能导致固有的认知偏差。例如，在一个著名实验中，参与者观看了一张模糊的自行车图片后，更容易错误地识别出类似但实际未出现的物体(如独轮车)。这是因为他们大脑基于“带轮交通工具”这一常见概念作出的预测，比模糊的感官输入更加强烈。这类发现挑战了“感知如同客观摄像机”的简单观点，转而揭示出我们所“看见”的其实是神经系统作出的最佳推测)”可知，参与者因大脑基于“带轮子的车辆”这一常见概念进行预测，而更可能错误识别独轮车。这个例子是为了说明先前的信念(如常见概念)如何改变知觉判断。故选B项。 【53题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Research shows that stereotypes (刻板印象) and cultural expectations work as powerful prior beliefs within the predictive coding system. When we meet someone from a group we have ideas about, our brain may reduce prediction errors by ignoring information that goes against our expectations, thereby making stronger pre-existing biases.(研究表明，刻板印象和文化期望在预测编码系统中作为强大的先前信念发挥作用。当我们遇到一个我们已有了解的群体中的某人时，我们的大脑可能会通过忽略与预期不符的信息来减少预测误差，从而加强预先存在的偏见)”可知，在预测编码框架内，刻板印象(即对群体的固有观念)会通过让大脑忽略矛盾信息来强化现有的偏见。故选C项。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) makes sure that with continued, attention-driven contact to new and opposite evidence, the brain’s models can be changed. This is the scientific basis of learning and mindfulness practices. By purposely paying attention to prediction errors — those moments when reality surprises us — we can make our internal models change, leading to more correct perceptions and less prejudice.(神经可塑性确保了在持续、专注接触新颖且相反的证据时，大脑的认知模型能够被重塑。这一机制构成了学习与正念练习的科学基础。通过有意识地关注预测误差——即现实让我们感到意外的时刻——我们可以推动内在认知模型的更新，从而实现更准确的感知并减少偏见)”可知，作者认为大脑的预测系统可以通过有意识的关注和新的经历被有意地修改。故选B项。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Predictive coding, a theory originally developed in neuroscience and machine learning, is changing our understanding of the human brain. It proposes that the brain is not a simple receiver of sensory information but an active “prediction machine”.(预测编码，这一最初在神经科学和机器学习领域发展起来的理论，正在改变我们对人类大脑的理解。它提出大脑不是感官信息的简单接收者，而是一个主动的“预测机器”)”可知，文章主要介绍了预测编码理论，核心观点是大脑通过主动预测(而非被动接收)来构建我们对现实的感知(perception)，并详细阐述了这一过程如何运作、可能带来的偏见以及改变的可能性。A项“Prediction and Perception: How the Brain Constructs Reality(预测与感知：大脑如何构建现实)”是最佳标题。故选A项。 第Ⅱ卷（共35分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Emily Carter, a dedicated nurse at Riverside Hospital in Florida, has been caring for patients for over eight years. She believes that nurses are not only healthcare providers but also emotional support for patients and their families. They possess a unique ability to understand the fears and concerns of those in their care. One evening during her shift, Emily noticed an elderly patient, Mr. Thompson, looking particularly anxious. When Emily approached him, he confided that he was worried about undergoing surgery the next day, especially since he had no family nearby to support him. An idea suddenly struck Emily. “How about I sit with you for a while and we can talk about it?” she suggested warmly. After Mr. Thompson agreed, Emily pulled up. a chair and spent the next hour listening to his concerns and sharing her own experiences. As they talked, his anxiety began to fade. Soon, other patients in the room became curious and started asking if they could join the conversation. “Can we talk with Nurse Emily too?” they asked. Now, Emily dedicates part of her shift to providing emotional support to patients, especially those who feel isolated or anxious. She organizes small group discussions to help patients connect with one another. “Emily is incredibly compassionate and brings a sense of comfort to our hospital. She makes everyone feel valued and heard,” said-Dr. Smith, a fellow nurse. For Emily, what began as a simple act of kindness has transformed into a profound commitment to her patients’ well-being. She used to spend her breaks in the staff lounge, but after realizing the difference she could make, she chose to engage more with her patients. It brings her joy to see their faces light up as they share their stories. She loves how building connections can foster healing and hope. 56. What does the underlined word “confide?” mean in Paragraph 2?(1 word) _________________________________________________________________ 57. Why was Mr. Thompson feeling anxious before his surgery?(no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________________ 58. Why did the other patients in the room want to join the conversation with Nurse Emily?’(no more than 15 words) _________________________________________________________________ 59. How does Emily find her work fulfilling according to the last paragraph?(no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________________ 60. What inspiration does Emily’s story give you, and why? (No more than 20 words) _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. said 57. Because he had no family nearby to support him. 58. Because they were curious and needed Emily to help reduce their anxiety. 59. She realized her connection with patients can foster healing and hope. 60. Emotional support can be provided for patients and their families to foster healing and hope. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述护士艾米丽的故事，艾米丽不仅给患者提供专业的医疗服务，同时给家属提供情感支持，她的行为促进了患者的愈合并带给他们的家人希望。 【56题详解】 考查词义猜测。根据第二段“An idea suddenly struck Emily. “How about I sit with you for a while and we can talk about it?” she suggested warmly.(艾米丽突然有了一个主意。我和你坐一会儿，我们谈谈怎么样？她热情地建议道。)”可知，艾米丽在Mr. Thompson跟他说了自己的担忧之后，提出自己的一个建议。因此可以推断划线单词confided的含义是为“说”，此处为一般过去式。故答案为：said。 【57题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第二段“especially since he had no family nearby to support him.(尤其是因为周围没有家人支持他)”可知，Mr. Thompson在手术前感到焦虑，是因为周围没有家人的陪伴。故答案为：Because he had no family nearby to support him. 【58题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第三段“As they talked, his anxiety began to fade. Soon, other patients in the room became curious and started asking if they could join the conversation.(他们谈话时，他的焦虑开始减轻。很快，病房里的其他病人变得好奇起来，开始问他们是否能加入谈话。)”可知，其他病人因为好奇，并且也想让艾米丽帮助缓解他们的焦虑。故答案为：Because they were curious and needed Emily to help reduce their anxiety. 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据最后一段“She used to spend her breaks in the staff lounge, but after realizing the difference she could make, she chose to engage more with her patients. It brings her joy to see their faces light up as they share their stories. She loves how building connections can foster healing and hope.(她过去常常在员工休息室度过休息时间，但在意识到自己可以带来的改变后，她选择更多地与病人接触。看到他们分享自己的故事时脸上的笑容，她感到很高兴。她喜欢建立联系如何促进愈合和希望。)”可知，艾米丽意识到自己与病人之间建立的联系，促进了愈合和希望。故答案为：She realized her connection with patients can foster healing and hope. 【60题详解】 开放题。根据第一段“Emily Carter, a dedicated nurse at Riverside Hospital in Florida, has been caring for patients for over eight years. She believes that nurses are not only healthcare providers but also emotional support for patients and their families. They possess a unique ability to understand the fears and concerns of those in their care.(艾米丽是佛罗里达州河滨医院的一名敬业的护士，她照顾病人已经有八年多了。她认为护士不仅是医疗保健提供者，也是患者及其家属的情感支持。他们拥有一种独特的能力，能够理解他们所照顾的人的恐惧和担忧。)”可知，为病人家属提供情感支持，可以促进康复和带来希望。故答案为：Emotional support can be provided for patients and their families to foster healing and hope. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假如你是晨光中学学生李津。你校英文论坛开展的“Design Our Future Earth”主题论坛活动，引发同学们的热烈跟帖讨论。下图是你班同学设计的未来地球土地占比方案。请你以该方案为基础，写一篇论坛帖子，内容包括： 1.说明该设计方案，并对比简述目前地球的环境现状； 2.结合环保意识阐述设计该方案的意义； 3.展望该设计方案下人类社会可持续发展的前景。 注意： 1.词数不少于100； 2.开头已为你写好，不计入总词数； 3.内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯，要点齐全，语句通顺。 Dear fellows, Our school’s English forum themed “Design Our Future Earth” has sparked a lot of discussion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Dear fellows, Our school’s English forum themed “Design Our Future Earth” has sparked a lot of discussion. And I’m very excited to join in with my ideas. Our class has designed a chart for the future Earth, with forests covering 50%, residential areas and farmland 20% each, and deserts only 10%. Sadly, the Earth now faces a tough situation: forests are decreasing sharply while deserts are spreading. Rooted in strong environmental awareness, this design matters a lot. Larger forests can improve the environment, and balanced land use meets people’s basic needs. I’m sure this design will help us build a greener world. More importantly, it will promote the sustainable development of human society, allowing future generations to enjoy a healthy and beautiful home. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以“Design Our Future Earth”为主题，基于班级设计的未来地球土地占比方案，阐述设计内容、对比现状、说明意义并展望未来。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 引发，触发：spark→trigger 激动的：excited→fevered 基于：rooted in→based on 改善：improve→perfect 2.句式拓展： 同义句转换 原句：Larger forests can improve the environment, and balanced land use meets people’s basic needs. 拓展句：Not only can larger forests improve the environment, but balanced land use also meets people’s basic needs, creating a harmonious coexistence between nature and humanity. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Our class has designed a chart for the future Earth, with forests covering 50%, residential areas and farmland 20% each, and deserts only 10%.(运用了with的复合结构作伴随状语) 【高分句型2】More importantly, it will promote the sustainable development of human society, allowing future generations to enjoy a healthy and beautiful home.(运用了现在分词短语作结果状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026—2027学年度第一学期高三年级英语10月质量调查 第Ⅰ卷（共115分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 1. When will the goods arrive? A. On February 13th. B. On February 16th. C. On February 19th. 2. How does the woman fight a cold? A. By having a rest. B. By eating a certain diet. C. By taking some medicine. 3. What does the man plan to buy for his brother? A. A mobile phone. B. A book. C. A shaver. 4. What does the man like best in the zoo? A. The Cat House. B. The Lizard Lounge. C. The Monkey House. 5. What does the Man mean by saying “it is all Greek to me. I can’t follow him at all”? A. The physics problem is difficult. B. He can explain everything clearly. C. Professor Smith can’t speak Greek. 第二节：听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the man know about homeless population? A. From an article. B. From the radio. C. From TV. 7. How many homeless people are there in India? A. One million. B. Two million. C. Three million. 8. Which country has the biggest percentage of homeless people? A. France. B. America. C. Germany. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 9. Why does the man visit the woman? A. To get news about the university. B. To seek advice on his study. C. To look for a part-time job. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Try to balance his study, work and free time. B. Work long hours a week. C. Make full use of the pocket money. 11. What is the hourly payment in the library? A. $6. B. $10 C. $20. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 12. Who started the competition? A. A bus company. B. A teacher. C. A student. 13. What are the participants invited to do? A. Organize a program. B. Write an essay. C. Plant a garden. 14. What will the winning school receive besides some money? A. A lot of computers. B. A hybrid school bus. C. Some beautiful lights. 15. What is the advantage of the hybrid school bus over the ordinary one? A. It is much safer. B. It runs much faster. C. It creates less pollution. 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1. —It’s a real dilemma. I can't decide which major to choose. Physics and literature both appeal to me. —______. But you should choose the one that you are most passionate about. A. It’s a deal B. Never say never C. Don't mention it D. That's a tough call 2. All the changes will lead to ________ better HaiHe High School, ________ that can surprise and inspire all the alumni. A. a, the one B. a, one C. the, one D. the, the one 3. ________ I disagree with some of his methods, I must admit that his dedication to the charity cause is truly admirable. A. If only B. As long as C. While D. Now that 4. Having been informed of the sudden change in schedule, he first quickly assessed the impact on each deadline, and then adjusted his plan ________ to ensure all tasks could still be completed on time. A. fortunately B. accordingly C. exactly D. definitely 5. The HR director announced, “ Candidates ________ remain in your seats until all the papers have been collected. A. must B. will C. shall D. may 6. Many a student in our grade ________ professional English learning apps to assist with vocabulary accumulation since the new term began, and the effect is obvious. A. has used B. have used C. used D. uses 7. —Angela just doesn’t like me. She won’t even say hello. —________. Actually, she’s very shy. A. I have no idea B. Don’t jump to conclusions C. Don’t mention it D. There is no doubt about it 8. The poem Don’t Quit inspires us to stick to the fight when hardest hit, always ______ the hidden victory. A. in search of B. at the cost of C. in command of D. at the mercy of 9. ______ with international experts with the aim of encouraging further archaeological research, Fan Jinshi worked tirelessly ______ that Dunhuang was protected. A. Cooperating; to make sure B. Cooperated; to make sure C. Having cooperated; making sure D. To cooperate; making sure 10. The students have decided on a final date by which everyone ________ reading the books assigned by their professor. A. finishes B. finished C. have finished D. will have finished 11. Faced with the tough challenge, the team members showed great courage and _________, finally achieving their goal. A. reservation B. conservation C. perseverance D. insurance 12. Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with a kite ______ the truth that lightning is a form of electricity. A. drafted B. suspected C. assumed D. established 13. My father didn’t use to eat spicy food, but after living in Sichuan for years, he has ______ the local cuisine. A. shown off B. put down C. taken to D. brought up 14. The reason ________ he explained was________ he was ill and unable to go to school. A. which; that B. why; because C. which; because D. why; that 15. Qian Xuesen is widely acknowledged ______ a key role in fast-tracking the development of China’s missile and aviation programmes by decades. A. playing B. having played C. to play D. to have played 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） When I first joined the school’s photography club, I never expected it to ____16____ the course of my life. Mr. Hale, the advisor, was a quiet man with a warm smile, carrying a well-worn camera that seemed to ____17____ more stories than any textbook. Back then, I was an uninterested sophomore, struggling to ____18____ my place in high school — grades were average, and I had no hobby to ____19____ my dull days. One drizzly afternoon, Mr. Hale took us to a community garden. “Photography isn’t just framing shots,” he said, handing me a camera. “It’s about ____20____ beauty others miss.” I pointed at a wilting rose. When I pressed the shutter (快门) , he whispered: “Try to ____21____ the light — the mood it ____22____ .” His words struck me; I’d never thought of light this way. Weeks later, I submitted a photo of a street musician to a contest. It didn’t even make the shortlist. I felt despair and almost ____23____ the club. Mr. Hale found me, held up my photo, and said: “This ____24____ his passion. That’s what ____25____ — not winning.” His words ____26____ me from giving up. I focused on the stories behind frames, not awards. By senior year, my photos were displayed in the school library. A local newspaper ____27____ one of my works about neighborhood elders. When I told Mr. Hale I’d study photography in college, he smiled: “Never ____28____ what you love.” On graduation day, I gave him a photo I’d taken secretly — him watching kids chase butterflies. He said softly: “You’ve ____29____ the art of seeing with your heart.” Now a photography student, I often think of that rainy afternoon. Mr. Hale taught me to ____30____ the world with curiosity, to ____31____ hidden stories. Every time I press the shutter, I hear his voice: “Good photos reveal your soul.” A single hobby, guided by the right person, can ____32____ a life. I was drifting, but photography gave me a compass. I’ll always be ____33____ to Mr. Hale, who taught me to chase light. Last month, I returned to the garden. The rose bush bloomed bright. I took a photo, sent it to him, and wrote: “Still chasing light.” He replied with a camera emoji. Some connections, like photos, never ____34____ their meaning, no matter how much time passes. A girl with a camera asked for help. I smiled, just like Mr. Hale, and said: “Let’s start with the light.” Maybe one day, I’ll ____35____ that gift too. 16. A. record B. alter C. check D. weave 17. A. harbor B. read C. edit D. rewrite 18. A. build B. lose C. establish D. abandon 19. A. light up B. put out C. bring up D. break up 20. A. ignoring B. uncovering C. exposing D. overlooking 21. A. chase B. block C. measure D. filter 22. A. breeds B. disturbs C. reflects D. ruins 23. A. join B. drop C. lead D. found 24. A. shows off B. breathes life into C. takes in D. puts away 25. A. counts B. succeeds C. exists D. spreads 26. A. surprised B. discouraged C. inspired D. pulled 27. A. featured B. borrowed C. deleted D. returned 28. A. give in B. turn down C. give up D. turn around 29. A. invented B. grasped C. forgotten D. doubted 30. A. change B. describe C. scan D. protect 31. A. unearth B. polish C. share D. hide 32. A. damage B. support C. shape D. end 33. A. helpful B. grateful C. regretful D. useful 34. A. weaken B. mask C. replace D. lose 35. A. receive B. refuse C. purchase D. give 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分） A ● Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food 9:00-9:45 a.m. Blue Tent Panelists (成员) : Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer. Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times. How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics. ● Sports writing: For the Love of the Game 9:50-10:35 a.m. Blue Tent Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape. Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times. Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. ● The Art of the Review 11:15-12:00 a.m. Green Tent Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Or, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler. Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and bow they choose books for review. ● New York Writers, New York Stories 3:00-3:45 p.m. Green Tent Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss. Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist for the City Section of The New York Times. Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is ad gold nine of ideas for their work. 36. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend ________. A. The Art of the Review B. New York Writers, New York Stories C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game 37. If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________. A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m. B. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk C. listen to Christine Brennan D. attend the Art of the Review 38. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________. A. The Art of the Review B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food C. New York Writers, New York Stories D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game 39. All the four activities above ________. A. are about writing B. will last 45 minutes each C. can be attended freely D. will attract many readers 40. We can learn from the text that ________. A. sports writers are a type of audience B. the New York Times is popular C. Denise Gray will discuss politics D. book reviews may affect book sales B Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending two weeks with his brother in New York. He was coming back with a heavy heart. It was not just that it was the end of a wonderful holiday; it was not just that he invariably suffered badly from jet lag(时差); it was that Monday morning always began with a team meeting and, over the months, he had grown to hate them. Martin was aware that colleagues approached these meetings with hidden agenda(会议议程); they indulged in (沉溺于) game playing; and he knew that people were not being honest and open. The meetings themselves were bad enough - there was all the moaning afterwards at the meeting like“I could have improved on that idea, but I wasn’t going to say.” As this morning’s meeting began, Martin prepared himself for the usual dullness and boredom. But, as the meeting progressed, he became aware of a strange background noise. At first, he thought that he was still hearing the engine noise from the aircraft that had brought him back to London. But as he concentrated on the noise, it became a little clearer. He realized, to his amazement, that he could actually hear what they were thinking at the same time as they were speaking. What surprised him, even more than the acquisition of this strange power, was that he discovered that what people were saying was not really what they were thinking. They were not making clear their reservations. They were not supporting views which they thought might be popular. They were not contributing their new insights. They were not volunteering their new ideas. Martin found it impossible not to respond to his new knowledge. So he started to make gentle interventions, based more on what he could hear his colleagues thinking than on what he could hear them saying. “So, John, are you really saying…” “Susan, do you really think that?” “Tom, have you got an idea on how we could take this forward?” They looked at him, puzzled.In truth, he felt rather proud of his newly-acquired talent. As the meeting progressed, it was clear to him that each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of the others. The game playing started to fall away; people started to speak more directly; views became better understood; the atmosphere became more open and trusting. The meeting ended. As people left the room, Martin found that he could still hear what they were thinking. “That was the best meeting we’ve ever had.”“All meetings should be like that.”“In future, I’m going to say what I think.” 41. It is known from the first paragraph that Martin . A. just came back from his business trip in New York B. was found to suffer from a serious heart disease during the trip C. had a good time during his fortnight’s stay in New York D. didn’t like his work in his London office 42. Why did Martin hate his company’s team meeting? A. Because it had to be held every Monday morning. B. Because he was tired of hosting such a meeting C. Because he couldn’t control the meeting that was out of order. D. Because the meeting atmosphere wasn’t open and trusting. 43. The underlined part“his newly-acquired talent” in Paragraph 5 means that he could A. still hear the engine noise of the plane though he was back B. clearly predict what the members of the meeting would say C. actually control the thoughts of the members of the meeting D. encourage the members to express their thoughts in words 44. What do we know about this Monday morning’s meeting from the passage? A. Martin made people say what they were thinking immediately the meeting began. B. Martin was angry at the dullness of the meeting at the beginning of the meeting. C. Martin led people to express their real thoughts with the meeting progressing. D. Many members of the meeting played games and told lies at the meeting all the time. 45. It is inferred from the last two paragraphs that towards the end of the meeting Martin would hear such words as“ ”. A. I was thinking of making a suggestion-but I couldn’t be bothered B. I have got an idea on how we could take this forward. I think we should... C. The usual people say the usual things, so I have no other new ideas D. I could have imagined on that idea, but I wasn’t willing to say that C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 6 mean? A. benefit B. barrier C. routine D. reward 48. Why does the author quote the 2020 study? A. To support a solution. B. To present a case. C. To analyze the causes. D. To challenge an assumption. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Overestimation promotes efficiency. B. Personal perception determines performance. C. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. D. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. 50. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Receiving continuous support when feeling down. B. Seeking professional help when meeting a deadline. C. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. D. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. D Predictive coding, a theory originally developed in neuroscience and machine learning, is changing our understanding of the human brain. It proposes that the brain is not a simple receiver of sensory information but an active “prediction machine”. Instead of processing every detail from the beginning, our brains constantly make models of the world and guess what we will see, hear, or feel next. The difference between these predictions and the actual sensory input — termed the “prediction error” — is the only information the brain needs to change its internal models. This efficient system explains why we can easily recognize a friend’s face in a crowd or understand a sentence even with background noise. However, this smart efficiency comes with cognitive trade-offs (认知的平衡). A core idea of predictive coding is that perception is in its nature a controlled false image, heavily shaped by what we already believe. This can lead to built-in biases. For instance, in a famous experiment, participants shown a not clear image of a bicycle were later more likely to wrongly recognize similar but not present objects like unicycles, because their brain’s prediction — based on the common idea “wheeled vehicle” — was stronger than the unclear sensory data. Such findings challenge the simple view of perception as an objective camera, suggesting instead that what we “see” is a best guess made by our neural system. The effects go beyond optical illusions (视觉幻觉) into social cognition. Research shows that stereotypes (刻板印象) and cultural expectations work as powerful prior beliefs within the predictive coding system. When we meet someone from a group we have ideas about, our brain may reduce prediction errors by ignoring information that goes against our expectations, thereby making stronger pre-existing biases. This neural way of working provides a physical basis for “confirmation bias,” showing how our search for cognitive efficiency can accidentally continue social misunderstandings. Importantly, the brain’s predictive system is not a fixed fate. Neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) makes sure that with continued, attention-driven contact to new and opposite evidence, the brain’s models can be changed. This is the scientific basis of learning and mindfulness practices. By purposely paying attention to prediction errors — those moments when reality surprises us — we can make our internal models change, leading to more correct perceptions and less prejudice. Thus, predictive coding not only explains the beginnings of our biases but also shows a way toward overcoming them, describing the mind as a changing, changeable system rather than a fixed recorder of reality. 51. What is the primary function of the “prediction error” according to the predictive coding theory? A. To generate entirely new sensory models from scratch. B. To create persistent illusions that dominate our perception. C. To act as the main source of sensory information the brain receives. D. To serve as the only signal for the brain to correct its internal predictions. 52. The experiment involving the unclear bicycle image is mentioned to illustrate ________. A. the superiority of human visual processing B. how prior beliefs can change perceptual judgment C. the difficulty in recognizing uncommon objects D. the complete unreliability of human senses 53. According to the passage, how do stereotypes function within the predictive coding framework? A. They eliminate all prediction errors in social interactions. B. They serve as neutral prior beliefs with no cognitive cost. C. They may contribute to strengthening existing biases. D. They are easily changed by new sensory information. 54. What does the author suggest about the brain’s predictive system in the last paragraph? A. It is unchangeable and determines our perception permanently. B. It can be intentionally modified through focused attention and new experiences. C. Its primary role is to resist any form of learning or adjustment. D. It makes mindfulness practices scientifically unimportant. 55. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? A. Prediction and Perception: How the Brain Constructs Reality B. The Passive Brain: A Receiver of Information C. The End of Stereotypes: A Neuroscience Perspective D. Sensory Overload: The Brain’s Processing Challenge 第Ⅱ卷（共35分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Emily Carter, a dedicated nurse at Riverside Hospital in Florida, has been caring for patients for over eight years. She believes that nurses are not only healthcare providers but also emotional support for patients and their families. They possess a unique ability to understand the fears and concerns of those in their care. One evening during her shift, Emily noticed an elderly patient, Mr. Thompson, looking particularly anxious. When Emily approached him, he confided that he was worried about undergoing surgery the next day, especially since he had no family nearby to support him. An idea suddenly struck Emily. “How about I sit with you for a while and we can talk about it?” she suggested warmly. After Mr. Thompson agreed, Emily pulled up. a chair and spent the next hour listening to his concerns and sharing her own experiences. As they talked, his anxiety began to fade. Soon, other patients in the room became curious and started asking if they could join the conversation. “Can we talk with Nurse Emily too?” they asked. Now, Emily dedicates part of her shift to providing emotional support to patients, especially those who feel isolated or anxious. She organizes small group discussions to help patients connect with one another. “Emily is incredibly compassionate and brings a sense of comfort to our hospital. She makes everyone feel valued and heard,” said-Dr. Smith, a fellow nurse. For Emily, what began as a simple act of kindness has transformed into a profound commitment to her patients’ well-being. She used to spend her breaks in the staff lounge, but after realizing the difference she could make, she chose to engage more with her patients. It brings her joy to see their faces light up as they share their stories. She loves how building connections can foster healing and hope. 56. What does the underlined word “confide?” mean in Paragraph 2?(1 word) _________________________________________________________________ 57. Why was Mr. Thompson feeling anxious before his surgery?(no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________________ 58. Why did the other patients in the room want to join the conversation with Nurse Emily?’(no more than 15 words) _________________________________________________________________ 59. How does Emily find her work fulfilling according to the last paragraph?(no more than 10 words) _________________________________________________________________ 60. What inspiration does Emily’s story give you, and why? (No more than 20 words) _________________________________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假如你是晨光中学学生李津。你校英文论坛开展的“Design Our Future Earth”主题论坛活动，引发同学们的热烈跟帖讨论。下图是你班同学设计的未来地球土地占比方案。请你以该方案为基础，写一篇论坛帖子，内容包括： 1.说明该设计方案，并对比简述目前地球的环境现状； 2.结合环保意识阐述设计该方案的意义； 3.展望该设计方案下人类社会可持续发展的前景。 注意： 1.词数不少于100； 2.开头已为你写好，不计入总词数； 3.内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯，要点齐全，语句通顺。 Dear fellows, Our school’s English forum themed “Design Our Future Earth” has sparked a lot of discussion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $