精品解析：广东省揭阳第一中学、广东梅县东山中学2026-2027学年高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题

2026-2027学年度 高三级第一学期期中考试英语科试卷 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A ReSpeaker Core v2.0 is a voice control board for smart devices, which can listen to and understand voice commands. The package includes the main ReSpeaker Core v2.0 board, an 8Ω 3W speaker, a 2-Mics Pi HAT, a Micro USB cable, and a guarantee card. How to Set Up the Hardware? First, plug the 2-Mics Pi HAT onto the 40-pin GPIO header of the main board. Then connect the speaker to the Pi HAT. Pay attention to polarity: the red wire must be connected to the “+” end. Finally, power on the device using the Micro USB cable connected to a 5V/2A power adapter. The blue LED lights up on startup, and after about 40 seconds it turns green — ready to use. How to Connect to the Network? When turned on for the first time, the device will create a hotspot named “ReSpeaker Core-XXXX”. Connect your phone or computer to this hotspot using the password 12345678. Then open a browser (浏览器) and visit http://192.168.100.1 to access the setup page. Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password. The device will restart and connect automatically. How to Interact with the Device? Once it’s connected, say “Hello, ReSpeaker” followed by commands like “what time is it?” or “play some music”. For best results, speak clearly within 5 meters of the device in a quiet environment. Always use a stable 5V/2A power supply to avoid instability. If problems persist during interaction, press and hold the onboard button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly to restore factory settings. 1. What is the first step to connect a ReSpeaker Core v2.0 to your home Wi-Fi? A. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list. B. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.100.1. C. Connect your phone or computer to the hotspot. D. Enter the password 12345678 on the setup page. 2. What should you do if the ReSpeaker Core v2.0 keeps having problems? A. Buy a new power adapter. B. Reconnect it to the network. C. Unplug it and wait for 10 seconds. D. Press the onboard button to reset. 3. Where is the text probably from? A. A product user guide. B. A repair service brochure. C. A technology news report. D. A promotional advertisement. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了ReSpeaker Core v2.0语音控制板的产品组成、硬件安装、网络连接和设备交互的相关操作方法。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“When turned on for the first time, the device will create a hotspot named ‘ReSpeaker Core-XXXX’. Connect your phone or computer to this hotspot using the password 12345678. (首次开机时，设备会创建一个名为“ReSpeaker Core-XXXX”的热点。用密码12345678将你的手机或电脑连接到这个热点。)”可知，连接家庭Wi‑Fi的第一步是把手机或电脑连接到设备热点。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“If problems persist during interaction, press and hold the onboard button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly to restore factory settings. (如果交互过程中问题持续出现，长按机身上的按钮10秒，直到LED快速闪烁以恢复出厂设置。)”可知，设备持续故障时应长按按钮重置。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“ReSpeaker Core v2.0 is a voice control board for smart devices, which can listen to and understand voice commands. (ReSpeaker Core v2.0是一款用于智能设备的语音控制板，它能够收听并理解语言指令。)以及小标题How to Set Up the Hardware? How to Connect to the Network? How to Interact with the Device? (如何安装硬件？如何连接网络？如何与设备交互？)”可知，文章详细介绍产品组成、安装、联网、使用方法，因此最可能来自产品用户指南。 B When I was 24, newly relocated back to my hometown and searching for a sense of community, an intergenerational friendship wasn’t where I thought I might find it with my downstairs neighbors, a grad-student coupled with an army of cats. Maybe with my friends from high school, though we had drifted apart over the years. Maybe back at the community theater, where I’d just tried out for a play and felt easy with the assistant director, a woman of my age who I could imagine becoming a friend. And while all those connections have become dear to me since, none of them hold a candle to the bond I found in my then-56-year-old castmate, who brought his own objects to rehearsal and made references I didn’t understand. When I met Ken, I initially found him bold but kind. He’d make a joke, then immediately look me in the eye and apologize, visibly embarrassed by his own words, as if he couldn’t believe he’d said something inappropriate in front of me. I’d sniff and then he’d look shocked for a different reason. It felt like we were, in real time, discovering that the gaps of difference between us actually had islands of common ground. There are certain threads that tie us together in ways we didn’t expect. At first, they just seemed superficial, like our love for horror movies and dark Irish comedy. But we both remember the first time we were truly vulnerable with each other as the real start to our friendship. Now I’m 28 and Ken is 60, and our connection has grown into something I couldn’t replace because we took a chance on each other, a choice that research increasingly suggests people across generations would benefit from making. Friendships like ours might look unusual, but they are seriously good for your health. According to a 2023 study published in The Journal of Aging Studies, there are cognitive, physical and psychosocial benefits for younger and older adults who regularly interact across generational lines. 4. How did the author feel when she first returned to her hometown? A. Somewhat distant from her high school friends. B. Unlikely to form an intergenerational friendship. C. Expecting to find community with her neighbors. D. Uncertain about where to find a sense of community. 5. What contributed to the actual start of the author and Ken’s friendship? A. Their similar taste in movies. B. Their shared funny experiences. C. Their easy talk in the theater. D. Their being open and vulnerable. 6. What will the author most probably discuss next? A. Further details of the 2023 study. B. More shared hobbies with Ken. C. Reasons for making older friends. D. Other stories of cross-age friendships. 7. Why did the author write the text? A. To introduce advantages of close friendships. B. To encourage people to make elderly friends. C. To show benefits of crossing age in friendship. D. To share her recently-established friendship with Ken. 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者与年长邻居Ken建立跨代友谊并从中获益的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“When I was 24, newly relocated back to my hometown and searching for a sense of community, an intergenerational friendship wasn’t where I thought I might find it with my downstairs neighbors, a grad-student coupled with an army of cats. (24岁那年，我刚搬回家乡，正在寻找一种归属感。当时我并没想过会在楼下的邻居——一个养了一大群猫的研究生——那里找到一段跨代友谊。)”可知，作者回到家乡时一直在寻找归属感，却并不确定这份归属感该到哪里去找。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“But we both remember the first time we were truly vulnerable with each other as the real start to our friendship. (但我们都记得，彼此第一次真正袒露脆弱的那一刻，才是我们友谊的真正开始。)”可知，两人坦诚相待、彼此展露脆弱，是友谊真正开始的契机。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Friendships like ours might look unusual, but they are seriously good for your health. According to a 2023 study published in The Journal of Aging Studies, there are cognitive, physical and psychosocial benefits for younger and older adults who regularly interact across generational lines. (像我们这样的友谊也许看起来不寻常，但它们对健康大有好处。根据2023年发表在《衰老研究杂志》上的一项研究，经常进行跨代互动的年轻人和老年人会在认知、身体和心理社会方面获益。)”可知，文章结尾提到跨代际友谊对各年龄段人群都有诸多益处，结合前文作者分享了自己和Ken的跨年龄友谊故事，接下来最可能由个案扩展到普遍，继续分享其他跨年龄友谊的相关故事。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，作者讲述了自己与年长自己许多的肯建立跨代友谊的经历，并在末段指出这种友谊对健康有益，结合最后一段中“Now I’m 28 and Ken is 60, and our connection has grown into something I couldn’t replace because we took a chance on each other, a choice that research increasingly suggests people across generations would benefit from making. Friendships like ours might look unusual, but they are seriously good for your health. (如今我28岁，Ken60岁，我们之间的情谊已经发展成我无法替代的东西，因为我们彼此都愿意冒险一试，而越来越多的研究表明，不同代际的人都会从这样的选择中获益。像我们这样的友谊也许看起来不寻常，但它们对健康大有好处。)”可知，作者写作本文旨在展示跨代友谊的益处。 C You walk into a clothing store and spot a leather coat marked $1,800. You immediately label it extremely pricey and move on. Later that day, you find an identical coat on sale for $650, and you instantly think you have found an incredible steal. What you may not realize is that your judgment has been misled by the anchoring bias (锚定偏见). The anchoring bias was first identified by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in their research on intuitive (直觉的) reasoning. It describes the human tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information we encounter — called an anchor — and evaluate every subsequent detail against that fixed reference point. Consider bargaining for a second-hand vehicle. If a seller opens with a high asking price, that number becomes your mental anchor. Even if you negotiate the price far lower, you will still view the final deal as a win compared to the original figure, ignoring the car’s true market value. The opposite holds true: A surprisingly low initial offer causes the seller to undervalue their own property. This trap does not only appear in shopping; it influences salary negotiations, exam score judgments, and even predictions about global statistics. The bias exists because human brains naturally conserve mental energy. Recalculating value requires heavy cognitive effort, so we automatically lean on the first available reference point rather than conducting fully independent analysis. When we are setting plans or making estimates about something, we interpret newer information from the reference point of our anchor instead of seeing it objectively. This can affect our judgment and prevent us from updating our plans or predictions as much as we should. Avoiding the anchoring bias entirely isn’t possible, given its widespread impact and how powerful it is. Like all cognitive biases, the anchoring bias is subconscious, meaning it’s difficult to interrupt. Yet one evidence-based and straightforward strategy to fight against the anchoring bias is to come up with reasons why that anchor is inappropriate for the situation. Meanwhile, considering multiple options is always a good idea to aid in decision-making. 8. What do the underlined words “an incredible steal” in paragraph 1 mean? A. A real bargain. B. A free item. C. An identical product. D. An unexpected gift. 9. What is the cause of the anchoring bias? A. Reference point loss. B. Independent analysis. C. Brain’s energy-saving nature. D. Brain’s heavy burden. 10. What is a good way to deal with the anchoring bias? A. Ignoring its reasons. B. Weighing various choices. C. Seeking its impacts. D. Interrupting relevant thoughts. 11. What is the purpose of this article? A. To show how to bargain wisely. B. To explain a hidden mental trap. C. To warn against quick decisions. D. To criticize a common phenomenon. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了锚定偏见的定义、成因、影响场景，说明无法完全规避该认知偏差，给出应对策略，解释这一常见心理陷阱。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段划线词上文语境“You walk into a clothing store and spot a leather coat marked $1,800. You immediately label it extremely pricey and move on. Later that day, you find an identical coat on sale for $650,(你走进一家服装店，看到一件标价1800美元的皮大衣，立刻觉得价格太高，便转身离开。当天晚些时候，你又发现同款大衣正在打折，售价只有650美元……)”可知，你最初看到一件皮衣标价1800美元觉得极贵，后来发现同一件衣服降价到650美元，巨大的价格落差会让你立刻觉得捡到了大便宜。由此可知，该划线短语意思是：真正划算的交易/便宜货。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The bias exists because human brains naturally conserve mental energy. Recalculating value requires heavy cognitive effort, so we automatically lean on the first available reference point rather than conducting fully independent analysis. (这种偏差的存在是因为人类大脑天生倾向于节省精神能量。重新计算价值需要耗费大量认知努力，因此我们往往会自动依赖第一个可用的参考点，而不是进行完全独立的分析)”可知，锚定偏见产生的原因是大脑具有节能的本性。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段末句“Meanwhile, considering multiple options is always a good idea to aid in decision-making.(同时，考虑多种选择总是辅助决策的好主意)”可知，应对锚定偏见的一个好方法是考虑多个选项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“What you may not realize is that your judgment has been misled by the anchoring bias (锚定偏见).(你可能没有意识到的是，你的判断受到了锚定偏见的误导)”并通读全文可知，文章通过购物、买车等生活实例引出了“锚定偏见（anchoring bias）”这一概念，并详细解释了这种心理现象的定义、产生原因以及应对策略。第三段中“This trap does not only appear in shopping; ...(这个陷阱不仅出现在购物中；……)”提出，这种现象是一种心理陷阱。因此，本文的主要目的是向读者解释一种隐藏的心理陷阱。 D Protein-rich products from cereal to coffee are all over supermarket shelves, but mounting evidence in nonhuman animals suggests that cutting back on our intake could slow ageing and extend lifespan. According to the latest review of the evidence, “increasing protein in diets, beyond what’s needed, for sedentary (久坐的) individuals or animals leads to metabolic (新陈代谢的) issues and can lead to shorter lifespan”, says Dudley Lamming at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lamming and his colleague Bailey Knopf reviewed more than 300 studies, mostly in sedentary mice and rats, which explored how restricting protein intake to the minimum needed for health affects ageing and lifespan. In these studies, the rodents (啮齿动物) generally either ate the US recommended minimum amount — 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or roughly twice that. In one notable study, rats that ate around the minimum protein intake lived for nearly 120 days, more than 50 percent longer than those that ate about double that. Lamming suggests this may be because protein restriction increases levels of the hormone FGF21. In rodents, this hormone acts on the brain, fat tissue and the liver to improve blood sugar levels and reduce the number of aging cells. These cells, which accumulate with age, have stopped dividing and cause long-term damage. Restricting protein intake has also been shown to suppress the activity of a protein called mTORC1 in mice. While mTORC1 ordinarily stimulates cell growth, reducing its activity boosts cellular repair. All this suggests that the recent trend to increase our protein intake is probably fine among people who exercise regularly, because they may need more protein to repair muscle damage, but eating more than is needed could be harmful. Beyond building muscle and preventing illness, there is mixed evidence on whether a higher protein intake helps with ageing. Donald Layman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign points out that protein metabolism in humans might be a different story. Protein restriction, therefore, may affect mTORC1 pathways differently between the different species, he says. 12. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs? A. High-protein diets are generally beneficial for most people. B. The US recommended minimum of protein needs to be doubled. C. Excess protein intake may be harmful to those physically inactive. D. Mounting human studies have been conducted about protein intake. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Risks involved. B. Mechanism analysis. C. Possible results. D. Supporting techniques. 14. What is Donald Layman’s attitude towards the latest review? A. Cautious. B. Opposed. C. Approving. D. Unconcerned. 15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Protein Intake: A Threat to Ageing B. Protein Intake: Vital in Physical Health C. Protein Restriction: A Sure Way to Longevity D. Protein Restriction: Promising in Long Lifespan 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了限制蛋白质摄入延缓衰老的动物研究证据及其机制。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“According to the latest review of the evidence, “increasing protein in diets, beyond what’s needed, for sedentary (久坐的) individuals or animals leads to metabolic (新陈代谢的) issues and can lead to shorter lifespan”, says Dudley Lamming at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的达德利·拉明表示，根据最新的证据综述，“对于久坐不动的人或动物而言，在饮食中摄入超过所需量的蛋白质会导致代谢问题，并可能缩短寿命”。)”以及第二段中“Lamming and his colleague Bailey Knopf reviewed more than 300 studies, mostly in sedentary mice and rats, which explored how restricting protein intake to the minimum needed for health affects ageing and lifespan. (拉明及其同事贝利·克诺普回顾了300多项研究，这些研究大多以久坐不动的小鼠和大鼠为对象，探讨了将蛋白质摄入量限制到健康所需的最低水平如何影响衰老和寿命。)”可知，对于久坐不动的人或动物来说，摄入超过所需量的蛋白质会导致代谢问题，甚至缩短寿命。由此可推断，过量摄入蛋白质可能对缺乏运动的人有害。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Lamming suggests this may be because protein restriction increases levels of the hormone FGF21. (拉明认为这可能是因为限制蛋白质摄入会提高FGF21激素的水平。)”以及“Restricting protein intake has also been shown to suppress the activity of a protein called mTORC1 in mice. (限制蛋白质摄入也被证明能抑制老鼠体内一种名为 mTORC1的蛋白质的活性。)”可知，本段主要从激素和细胞层面解释限制蛋白质摄入延长寿命的内在机理，属于对作用机制的分析。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Donald Layman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign points out that protein metabolism in humans might be a different story. Protein restriction, therefore, may affect mTORC1 pathways differently between the different species, he says. (伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校的唐纳德·莱曼指出，人类的蛋白质代谢情况可能有所不同。他说，因此，蛋白质限制对不同物种的mTORC1通路的影响可能也不同。)”可知，唐纳德·莱曼提醒人类与实验动物存在差异，对综述结论持谨慎态度。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Protein-rich products from cereal to coffee are all over supermarket shelves, but mounting evidence in nonhuman animals suggests that cutting back on our intake could slow ageing and extend lifespan. (从谷物到咖啡，富含蛋白质的产品遍布超市货架，但越来越多针对非人类动物的证据表明，减少蛋白质摄入量可以延缓衰老、延长寿命。)”可知，文章介绍的是一项综述研究：限制蛋白质摄入在动物实验中表现出延缓衰老、延长寿命的潜力，并分析了其作用机制，同时也指出人类情况仍有待验证。D项“限制蛋白质摄入：有望延长寿命”最能概括文章主旨，是文章的最佳标题。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Small Talk: More Than Just Chit-Chat People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. ____16____ However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk in our daily interactions. As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. ____17____ According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. This foundation makes it easier to transition to more substantial conversations later, whether in a work setting or a new friendship. Some argue that small talk is boring, but this often reflects poor communication skills rather than a flaw in the activity itself. Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. ____18____ This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively tuning into the other person’s reactions. If they lean in and smile at a topic, you can explore it further; if they glance away or give short answers, politely shift to a new topic or invite them to share their own perspective. ____19____ During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. We reached this depth precisely because we started with accessible, low-pressure topics. Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. ____20____ In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. Without these simple, everyday exchanges, our social interactions would feel much more awkward and less satisfying. A. Its value, however, is often overlooked. B. Consider this real-life example from my own experience. C. Without proper skills, small talk can feel shallow and forced. D. Good small talk depends on more than just the words you say. E. They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics. F. It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person. G. It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【导语】文章纠正了人们对闲聊的负面看法，指出闲聊是重要的社交工具，合适的闲聊能够营造轻松氛围、搭建沟通桥梁，为深入交流创造机会。 【16题详解】 上文“People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. (人们常常抱怨闲聊，称其为“痛苦”或“不诚实”。)”提到人们抱怨闲聊的现象，下文“However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk in our daily interactions. (然而，这种普遍看法未能认识到日常交流中闲聊的真正价值。)”肯定闲聊有其真正价值，因此E项“They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics. (他们普遍认为闲聊缺乏深度，避开有意义的话题。)”符合语境，承接上文，解释人们抱怨的具体理由，和下文形成转折。 【17题详解】 上文“As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. (事实上，闲聊是一种重要的社交“安全区”。)”指出闲聊对社交的正面价值，下文“According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. (礼仪专家Lizzie Post认为，谈论爱好或近期事件这类轻松的话题有助于建立初步的融洽氛围。)”从Lizzie Post的角度说明闲聊的具体作用，因此G项“It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin. (它在深度交谈开始之前营造出舒适的氛围。)”符合语境，对上文的社交“安全区”做解释，引出下文礼仪专家所说的具体作用。 【18题详解】 上文“Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. (有效的闲聊需要真诚的互动。)”点明闲聊所需的要素，下文“This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively tuning into the other person’s reactions. (这意味着放下手机，与对方保持眼神交流，并积极关注对方的反应。)”指出闲聊时应做到的方方面面，因此F项“It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person. (它要求全身心投入，并且仔细观察对方。)”符合语境，承接上文的真诚投入，下文是对选项内容的具体说明。 【19题详解】 下文“During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. (在两小时的飞行途中，我先和同座的乘客聊起了旅行计划。渐渐地，我们俩都感到更加自在，开始敞开心扉。这段轻松的交谈最终发展成关于人生变化和个人成长的深入对话。)”是作者举自己坐飞机的实例，因此B项“Consider this real-life example from my own experience. (来看一个我亲身经历的真实例子。)”符合语境，可作为本段总起句，引出下文事例。 【20题详解】 上文“Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. (闲聊并不在于表面功夫，而是一种实用的社会工具，有助于促进人与人之间的联系。)”重申闲聊的社交价值，下文“In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. (事实上，它让我们的日常社交变得顺畅，并打开了通往更深入对话的大门，而这些对话否则可能永远不会发生。)”进一步说明闲聊对我们的重要性，因此A项“Its value, however, is often overlooked. (然而，它的价值常常被忽视。)”符合语境，和上文形成转折，引出下文的重要性。 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Rena Effendi, a photojournalist, once knew little about her late father, Rustam, a respected lepidopterist (蝴蝶专家). Years after his death, she found out a ____21____ fact: a rare butterfly species had been named Satyrus Effendi in ____22____ of him. This unexpected discovery ____23____ her to set off on an epic journey deep into the Caucasus Mountains. The butterfly was extremely ____24____. It appeared only for two short weeks each summer at high altitudes, where the weather changed ____25____. Rena’s trip was full of ____26____: rocky paths, sudden storms and limited local information. Many people warned her that the chance to ____27____ the creature was tiny. Still, she stuck to her plan. For Rena, the quest was far more than a wildlife hunt. She hoped to ____28____ the unknown sides of her father, who had once seemed ____29____ and mysterious. As she climbed the mountains, she slowly understood why butterflies had meant so much to him. The beauty of nature could ____30____ all his worries. After days of patient searching, she caught a brief ____31____ of the butterfly. That moment was unforgettable. Rena realized she did not simply find a butterfly. She had ____32____ a long-lost connection with her father. Sometimes a small creature can ____33____ a family story, and help us ____34____ the love hidden behind long-standing silence. Nature offers us such ____35____ to heal and remember. 21. A. puzzling B. surprising C. inspiring D. outstanding 22. A. favor B. celebration C. praise D. memory 23. A. forced B. allowed C. inspired D. reminded 24. A. valuable B. fragile C. rare D. quiet 25. A. sharply B. gently C. slowly D. regularly 26. A. uncertainties B. challenges C. risks D. troubles 27. A. spot B. recognize C. save D. raise 28. A. make up B. clear up C. dig up D. pick up 29. A. tough B. strict C. distant D. silent 30. A. ease B. express C. share D. hide 31. A. sense B. glimpse C. breath D. break 32. A. rebuilt B. reviewed C. repeated D. replaced 33. A. change B. continue C. complete D. rewrite 34. A. accept B. discover C. value D. return 35. A. signs B. lessons C. choices D. chances 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了摄影记者Rena寻访以父亲命名的蝴蝶、重建与父亲情感联结的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：父亲去世多年后，她发现了一个令人惊讶的事实：一种稀有的蝴蝶品种被命名为Satyrus Effendi以纪念他。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. outstanding杰出的。根据上文“once knew little about her late father”和下文“a rare butterfly species had been named Satyrus Effendi”以及“This unexpected discovery”可知，这个发现是出乎意料的，令人惊讶的。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：父亲去世多年后，她发现了一个令人惊讶的事实：一种稀有的蝴蝶品种被命名为Satyrus Effendi以纪念他。A. favor恩惠；B. celebration庆祝；C. praise赞扬；D. memory纪念。根据上文“a rare butterfly species had been named Satyrus Effendi”可知，这一命名是为了纪念她已故的父亲，in memory of为固定搭配，意为“为纪念……”。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：这个意外的发现激励她踏上了一段深入高加索山脉的史诗般的旅程。A. forced强迫；B. allowed允许；C. inspired激励；D. reminded提醒。根据下文“set off on an epic journey”可知，这个发现激发了她的动力，inspire sb. to do sth.意为“激励某人做某事”。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这种蝴蝶极其稀有。A. valuable有价值的；B. fragile脆弱的；C. rare稀有的；D. quiet安静的。根据下文“It appeared only for two short weeks each summer at high altitudes”可知，这种蝴蝶只在夏季高海拔地区出现短短两周，说明它非常稀有。 【25题详解】 考查副词。句意：它每年夏天只在高海拔地区出现短短两周，那里的天气变化剧烈。A. sharply急剧地；B. gently温和地；C. slowly缓慢地；D. regularly有规律地。根据上文“at high altitudes”和下文“sudden storms”可知，高海拔地区天气变化剧烈。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：Rena的旅程充满了挑战：崎岖的山路、突如其来的暴风雨和有限的当地信息。A. uncertainties不确定性；B. challenges挑战；C. risks风险；D. troubles麻烦。根据冒号后列举的“rocky paths, sudden storms and limited local information”可知，崎岖路径、突发暴风雨、信息匮乏均属旅程中面临的挑战。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：许多人警告她，发现这种生物的机会微乎其微。A. spot发现，看到；B. recognize认出；C. save拯救；D. raise抚养。根据最后一段中“she caught a brief of the butterfly”及“she did not simply find a butterfly”可知，她此行的目标是找到并看到这只稀有蝴蝶。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：她希望挖掘出父亲不为人知的一面，他曾显得疏远而神秘。A. make up编造；B. clear up清理；C. dig up挖掘，发现；D. pick up捡起。根据下文“the unknown sides of her father”可知，她此前对父亲了解很少，想要探寻父亲不为人知的过往。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她希望挖掘出父亲不为人知的一面，他曾显得疏远而神秘。A. tough艰难的，严厉的；B. strict严格的；C. distant疏远的；D. silent沉默的。根据上文“once knew little about her late father”及下文“mysterious”和最后一段中“the love hidden behind long-standing silence”可知，她几乎不了解已故的父亲，父亲在她印象里是有距离感的。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：大自然的美能缓解他所有的忧虑。A. ease缓解；B. express表达；C. share分享；D. hide隐藏。根据上文“why butterflies had meant so much to him”可知，父亲在蝴蝶与自然中寻得慰藉，自然之美能缓解他的忧虑。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：经过数天的耐心寻找，她短暂地瞥见了那只蝴蝶。A. sense感觉；B. glimpse一瞥；C. breath呼吸；D. break休息。根据第二段中“It appeared only for two short weeks each summer”可知，蝴蝶极其稀有、出现时间极短，她瞥见了蝴蝶，catch a glimpse of为固定搭配，意为“瞥见”。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：她重新建立了与父亲失落已久的联系。A. rebuilt重建；B. reviewed回顾；C. repeated重复；D. replaced取代。根据下文“a long-lost connection with her father”可知，她和父亲之间有陌生的距离感，这次寻蝶之旅让她重新建立起和父亲的情感纽带。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：有时一个小生物可以改写一个家庭故事，帮助我们发掘隐藏在长久沉默背后的爱。A. change改变；B. continue继续；C. complete完成；D. rewrite改写。根据下文“a family story”可知，这次寻蝶之旅让她重新认识了父亲，彻底改变了她对父女过往关系的认知，小生物让这个家庭故事有了新的讲述与理解，相当于改写了家庭故事。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：有时一个小生物可以改写一个家庭故事，帮助我们发掘隐藏在长久沉默背后的爱。A. accept接受；B. discover发现；C. value重视；D. return返回。根据下文“the love hidden behind long-standing silence”可知，这份爱此前被沉默遮蔽、未被察觉，这次旅程让她发现这份隐藏的情感。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：大自然给予我们这样的机会去治愈和铭记。A. signs迹象；B. lessons教训；C. choices选择；D. chances机会。根据上文“Nature offers us such”及下文“to heal and remember”可知，这次寻蝶之旅让她完成了自我疗愈、重新铭记父亲，这是大自然赠予机会。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chaoshan region is a land of uniqueness and charm. ____36____ (locate) in eastern Guangdong Province, it boasts a unique and well-preserved traditional culture that distinguishes it from other parts of southern China. Rooted in ancient Minnan traditions, Chaoshan culture ____37____ (develop) its distinctive customs, arts and lifestyles over thousands of years. First of all, Chaoshan is famous for its profound tea culture, especially Gongfu tea. ____38____ casual tea drinking, Gongfu tea focuses on delicate procedures, small teapots and mild taste. For local people, making and tasting tea is not merely a habit, ____39____ a way of life and a symbol of hospitality. It represents patience, peace and modesty deeply valued by Chaoshan people. In addition, Chaoshan cuisine enjoys worldwide reputation. ____40____ (feature) fresh seafood, authentic beef hotpot and local snacks, its dishes are highly praised for its ____41____ (pursue) of original and fresh flavors. Visitors will ____42____ (probable) fall in love with Chaoshan cuisine at first bite, deeply attracted to its simple but unforgettable dishes. ____43____ contributes to Chaoshan’s rich culture are its traditional folk arts, the most ____44____ (impress) ones of which are Teochew Opera and vigorous Yingge Dance. Listed as precious intangible cultural heritage, they are typical activities at festival celebrations. Beyond food and art, Chaoshan people are known for their diligence, unity and strong entrepreneurial spirit. Even overseas Teochew people tightly maintain their traditions. As a shining treasure of Chinese folk culture, Chaoshan culture continues ____45____ (charm) the whole world with its unique warmth and vitality. 【答案】36. Located 37. has developed 38. Unlike 39. but 40. Featuring 41. pursuit 42. probably 43. What 44. impressive 45. to charm 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了位于广东东部的潮汕地区独具特色的传统文化，涵盖其功夫茶文化、特色美食、传统民间艺术以及潮汕人的精神特质，展现了潮汕文化的独特魅力与活力。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它位于广东省东部，拥有保存完好的独特传统文化，使其与中国南方其他地区区别开来。句子主语it指代潮汕地区，与动词locate构成逻辑上的被动关系，固定搭配be located in表示“位于”，此处作状语需用过去分词形式，位于句首，首字母大写。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：扎根于古老的闽南传统，潮汕文化在数千年的时间里形成了其独特的习俗、艺术和生活方式。句中时间状语over thousands of years是现在完成时的标志，主语Chaoshan culture是单数概念，助动词用has。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：和随意的饮茶不同，功夫茶注重精细的工序、小茶壶和温和的口感。此处将功夫茶和普通的随意饮茶作对比，表达“与……不同”的含义，需填入介词unlike，句首首字母大写。 【39题详解】 考查并列连词。句意：对当地人来说，泡茶和品茶不仅仅是一种习惯，而是一种生活方式和好客的象征。固定搭配not merely...but...表示“不仅仅是……而是……”，用于连接两个并列的表语成分。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：以新鲜海鲜、正宗牛肉火锅和当地小吃为特色，潮汕菜肴因其对本味和鲜美的追求而广受赞誉。句子主语its dishes与动词feature构成逻辑上的主动关系，此处作伴随状语需用现在分词形式，位于句首，首字母大写。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：以新鲜海鲜、正宗牛肉火锅和当地小吃为特色，潮汕菜肴因其对本味和鲜美的追求而广受赞誉。空格前有形容词性物主代词its修饰，后面需接名词，动词pursue的名词形式是pursuit。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：游客可能第一口就会爱上潮汕美食，被它简单却令人难忘的菜肴深深吸引。此处修饰动词短语fall in love with，需用副词形式，形容词probable的副词形式是probably。 【43题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：为潮汕丰富文化做出贡献的还有它的传统民间艺术，其中最令人印象深刻的是潮剧和充满活力的英歌舞。空格引导主语从句，且在从句中作主语，表示“……的事物”，需用引导词what，句首首字母大写。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：为潮汕丰富文化做出贡献的还有它的传统民间艺术，其中最令人印象深刻的是潮剧和充满活力的英歌舞。此处位于定冠词the之后，修饰代词ones，构成形容词最高级结构，需填入形容词，动词impress的形容词形式impressive表示“令人印象深刻的”。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为中国民间文化的璀璨瑰宝，潮汕文化正凭借其独特的温度与活力持续吸引着全世界。固定搭配continue to do sth.表示“继续做某事”，后面接不定式作宾语。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 你校英语社团计划在公众号“Youth Voice”发起“中学生课外阅读习惯”主题征文活动，请你投稿，内容包括： 1. 介绍你的阅读习惯（如阅读媒介、时间、频率等）； 2. 谈谈课外阅读给你带来的好处。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 My Reading Habits Reading outside class has always been part of my daily routine. Every evening before bedtime, I read e-books on my phone for about half an hour, and at weekends I prefer paper books from the school library. I read almost every day and finish one book each month. Extracurricular reading benefits me in many ways. It broadens my horizons and enriches my vocabulary. It also sharpens my thinking, which helps me express ideas more clearly in writing. More importantly, reading calms my mind after a tiring day. In short, reading is a lifelong friend that never lets me down. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以中学生身份向学校英语社团公众号“Youth Voice”投稿，介绍自己的课外阅读习惯（如阅读媒介、时间、频率等）及课外阅读带来的好处。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 完成：finish → accomplish 表达：express → convey 清晰地：clearly → distinctly 令人疲惫的：tiring → exhausting 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Extracurricular reading benefits me in many ways. It broadens my horizons and enriches my vocabulary. 拓展句：Extracurricular reading, which broadens my horizons and enriches my vocabulary, benefits me in many ways. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It also sharpens my thinking, which helps me express ideas more clearly in writing. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】In short, reading is a lifelong friend that never lets me down. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Tony and Daniel were twins and had been my next-door neighbors ever since I turned five years old. Not only did we attend the same school and stay in the same grade, but we also spent nearly all our evenings and weekends together. It felt as if we were inseparable; our bond was even tighter than many family ties. Back then, I truly believed I would never need other friends as long as I had them. Unexpectedly, one dull evening, their parents broke the news that the whole family would move to Australia thousands of miles away and that their departure was only one month away. The news hit me hard. The thought that we would no longer stay together filled my heart with sorrow. My mind was flooded with warm memories: playful hours during school breaks, joyful play-dates and all our little adventures. We had gone through countless highs and lows hand in hand, whispered private secrets and supported each other through thick and thin. We even gently teased each other over disappointing exam scores. Would all those precious moments fade away after they left? The depressing question kept haunting me day and night. One day, while rehearsing for my performance at the upcoming school’s annual event, I tripped over my classmate and fell. When my classmates gathered to comfort me, I burst into bitter tears. It was not so much the physical pain as the sharp realization that such warm comfort would soon disappear that overwhelmed me. At noon, I dragged myself home. When Mum was busy in the kitchen preparing lunch, I slipped quietly into my bedroom, hoping to hide my grief. I buried my face in my pillow, fighting back tears. Paragraph 1: In the days that followed, things didn’t get any better. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Seeing my condition, mum approached me one evening when I was sitting in front of my desk. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 In the days that followed, things didn’t get any better. I began making excuses to skip our evening meet-ups, afraid that seeing them would break me down. When Tony and Daniel knocked on my door, I pretended to be buried in homework. They kept sending me cheerful messages, yet I left every one of them unanswered. Each crossing-off on the calendar pushed their departure closer. At school, I sat alone staring out of the window, and even my classmates’ laughter sounded distant. The tighter I held my grief, the heavier it grew. Seeing my condition, mum approached me one evening when I was sitting in front of my desk. Sitting beside me, she said softly, “Real friendship isn’t measured by miles, but by what you keep in your heart. Don’t waste the last month hiding. Give them a goodbye worth remembering.” Her words struck me like sunlight. The next morning, I hesitated at their door, then hugged the twins tightly, and we spent our last days together laughing. As their plane rose, I waved, tears in my eyes — yet my heart was full, not broken. Later, a postcard arrived from Sydney, and I knew our bond would never be measured by miles. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者与双胞胎邻居托尼和丹尼尔情谊深厚，得知他们即将移居澳大利亚后陷入悲伤、逃避朋友，最终在母亲开导下敞开心扉、珍惜最后时光并坦然告别的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写作者在双胞胎离开前不断逃避他们、封闭自己，内心的悲伤日益加重。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写母亲耐心开导作者，作者醒悟后主动与双胞胎和解，珍惜最后相处时光并坦然告别。 2.续写线索：得知搬家消息——陷入悲伤——逃避朋友——母亲开导——主动和解——珍惜时光——坦然告别 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①埋头于：be buried in/be immersed in/be absorbed in ②凝视窗外：stare out of the window/gaze out of the window 情绪类 ①害怕：afraid/frightened ②悲伤：grief/sorrow 【点睛】【高分句型1】I began making excuses to skip our evening meet-ups, afraid that seeing them would break me down. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Real friendship isn’t measured by miles, but by what you keep in your heart. (运用了what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年度 高三级第一学期期中考试英语科试卷 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A ReSpeaker Core v2.0 is a voice control board for smart devices, which can listen to and understand voice commands. The package includes the main ReSpeaker Core v2.0 board, an 8Ω 3W speaker, a 2-Mics Pi HAT, a Micro USB cable, and a guarantee card. How to Set Up the Hardware? First, plug the 2-Mics Pi HAT onto the 40-pin GPIO header of the main board. Then connect the speaker to the Pi HAT. Pay attention to polarity: the red wire must be connected to the “+” end. Finally, power on the device using the Micro USB cable connected to a 5V/2A power adapter. The blue LED lights up on startup, and after about 40 seconds it turns green — ready to use. How to Connect to the Network? When turned on for the first time, the device will create a hotspot named “ReSpeaker Core-XXXX”. Connect your phone or computer to this hotspot using the password 12345678. Then open a browser (浏览器) and visit http://192.168.100.1 to access the setup page. Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password. The device will restart and connect automatically. How to Interact with the Device? Once it’s connected, say “Hello, ReSpeaker” followed by commands like “what time is it?” or “play some music”. For best results, speak clearly within 5 meters of the device in a quiet environment. Always use a stable 5V/2A power supply to avoid instability. If problems persist during interaction, press and hold the onboard button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly to restore factory settings. 1. What is the first step to connect a ReSpeaker Core v2.0 to your home Wi-Fi? A. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list. B. Open a browser and visit http://192.168.100.1. C. Connect your phone or computer to the hotspot. D. Enter the password 12345678 on the setup page. 2. What should you do if the ReSpeaker Core v2.0 keeps having problems? A. Buy a new power adapter. B. Reconnect it to the network. C. Unplug it and wait for 10 seconds. D. Press the onboard button to reset. 3. Where is the text probably from? A. A product user guide. B. A repair service brochure. C. A technology news report. D. A promotional advertisement. B When I was 24, newly relocated back to my hometown and searching for a sense of community, an intergenerational friendship wasn’t where I thought I might find it with my downstairs neighbors, a grad-student coupled with an army of cats. Maybe with my friends from high school, though we had drifted apart over the years. Maybe back at the community theater, where I’d just tried out for a play and felt easy with the assistant director, a woman of my age who I could imagine becoming a friend. And while all those connections have become dear to me since, none of them hold a candle to the bond I found in my then-56-year-old castmate, who brought his own objects to rehearsal and made references I didn’t understand. When I met Ken, I initially found him bold but kind. He’d make a joke, then immediately look me in the eye and apologize, visibly embarrassed by his own words, as if he couldn’t believe he’d said something inappropriate in front of me. I’d sniff and then he’d look shocked for a different reason. It felt like we were, in real time, discovering that the gaps of difference between us actually had islands of common ground. There are certain threads that tie us together in ways we didn’t expect. At first, they just seemed superficial, like our love for horror movies and dark Irish comedy. But we both remember the first time we were truly vulnerable with each other as the real start to our friendship. Now I’m 28 and Ken is 60, and our connection has grown into something I couldn’t replace because we took a chance on each other, a choice that research increasingly suggests people across generations would benefit from making. Friendships like ours might look unusual, but they are seriously good for your health. According to a 2023 study published in The Journal of Aging Studies, there are cognitive, physical and psychosocial benefits for younger and older adults who regularly interact across generational lines. 4. How did the author feel when she first returned to her hometown? A. Somewhat distant from her high school friends. B. Unlikely to form an intergenerational friendship. C. Expecting to find community with her neighbors. D. Uncertain about where to find a sense of community. 5. What contributed to the actual start of the author and Ken’s friendship? A. Their similar taste in movies. B. Their shared funny experiences. C. Their easy talk in the theater. D. Their being open and vulnerable. 6. What will the author most probably discuss next? A. Further details of the 2023 study. B. More shared hobbies with Ken. C. Reasons for making older friends. D. Other stories of cross-age friendships. 7. Why did the author write the text? A. To introduce advantages of close friendships. B. To encourage people to make elderly friends. C. To show benefits of crossing age in friendship. D. To share her recently-established friendship with Ken. C You walk into a clothing store and spot a leather coat marked $1,800. You immediately label it extremely pricey and move on. Later that day, you find an identical coat on sale for $650, and you instantly think you have found an incredible steal. What you may not realize is that your judgment has been misled by the anchoring bias (锚定偏见). The anchoring bias was first identified by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in their research on intuitive (直觉的) reasoning. It describes the human tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information we encounter — called an anchor — and evaluate every subsequent detail against that fixed reference point. Consider bargaining for a second-hand vehicle. If a seller opens with a high asking price, that number becomes your mental anchor. Even if you negotiate the price far lower, you will still view the final deal as a win compared to the original figure, ignoring the car’s true market value. The opposite holds true: A surprisingly low initial offer causes the seller to undervalue their own property. This trap does not only appear in shopping; it influences salary negotiations, exam score judgments, and even predictions about global statistics. The bias exists because human brains naturally conserve mental energy. Recalculating value requires heavy cognitive effort, so we automatically lean on the first available reference point rather than conducting fully independent analysis. When we are setting plans or making estimates about something, we interpret newer information from the reference point of our anchor instead of seeing it objectively. This can affect our judgment and prevent us from updating our plans or predictions as much as we should. Avoiding the anchoring bias entirely isn’t possible, given its widespread impact and how powerful it is. Like all cognitive biases, the anchoring bias is subconscious, meaning it’s difficult to interrupt. Yet one evidence-based and straightforward strategy to fight against the anchoring bias is to come up with reasons why that anchor is inappropriate for the situation. Meanwhile, considering multiple options is always a good idea to aid in decision-making. 8. What do the underlined words “an incredible steal” in paragraph 1 mean? A. A real bargain. B. A free item. C. An identical product. D. An unexpected gift. 9. What is the cause of the anchoring bias? A. Reference point loss. B. Independent analysis. C. Brain’s energy-saving nature. D. Brain’s heavy burden. 10. What is a good way to deal with the anchoring bias? A. Ignoring its reasons. B. Weighing various choices. C. Seeking its impacts. D. Interrupting relevant thoughts. 11. What is the purpose of this article? A. To show how to bargain wisely. B. To explain a hidden mental trap. C. To warn against quick decisions. D. To criticize a common phenomenon. D Protein-rich products from cereal to coffee are all over supermarket shelves, but mounting evidence in nonhuman animals suggests that cutting back on our intake could slow ageing and extend lifespan. According to the latest review of the evidence, “increasing protein in diets, beyond what’s needed, for sedentary (久坐的) individuals or animals leads to metabolic (新陈代谢的) issues and can lead to shorter lifespan”, says Dudley Lamming at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lamming and his colleague Bailey Knopf reviewed more than 300 studies, mostly in sedentary mice and rats, which explored how restricting protein intake to the minimum needed for health affects ageing and lifespan. In these studies, the rodents (啮齿动物) generally either ate the US recommended minimum amount — 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or roughly twice that. In one notable study, rats that ate around the minimum protein intake lived for nearly 120 days, more than 50 percent longer than those that ate about double that. Lamming suggests this may be because protein restriction increases levels of the hormone FGF21. In rodents, this hormone acts on the brain, fat tissue and the liver to improve blood sugar levels and reduce the number of aging cells. These cells, which accumulate with age, have stopped dividing and cause long-term damage. Restricting protein intake has also been shown to suppress the activity of a protein called mTORC1 in mice. While mTORC1 ordinarily stimulates cell growth, reducing its activity boosts cellular repair. All this suggests that the recent trend to increase our protein intake is probably fine among people who exercise regularly, because they may need more protein to repair muscle damage, but eating more than is needed could be harmful. Beyond building muscle and preventing illness, there is mixed evidence on whether a higher protein intake helps with ageing. Donald Layman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign points out that protein metabolism in humans might be a different story. Protein restriction, therefore, may affect mTORC1 pathways differently between the different species, he says. 12. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs? A. High-protein diets are generally beneficial for most people. B. The US recommended minimum of protein needs to be doubled. C. Excess protein intake may be harmful to those physically inactive. D. Mounting human studies have been conducted about protein intake. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Risks involved. B. Mechanism analysis. C. Possible results. D. Supporting techniques. 14. What is Donald Layman’s attitude towards the latest review? A. Cautious. B. Opposed. C. Approving. D. Unconcerned. 15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Protein Intake: A Threat to Ageing B. Protein Intake: Vital in Physical Health C. Protein Restriction: A Sure Way to Longevity D. Protein Restriction: Promising in Long Lifespan 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Small Talk: More Than Just Chit-Chat People often complain about small talk, describing it as “painful” or “dishonest”. ____16____ However, this common opinion fails to recognize the true value of small talk in our daily interactions. As a matter of fact, small talk serves as an essential social “safety zone”. ____17____ According to etiquette expert Lizzie Post, discussing light topics like hobbies or recent events establishes initial harmony. This foundation makes it easier to transition to more substantial conversations later, whether in a work setting or a new friendship. Some argue that small talk is boring, but this often reflects poor communication skills rather than a flaw in the activity itself. Effective small talk requires genuine engagement. ____18____ This means putting away your phone, making eye contact, and actively tuning into the other person’s reactions. If they lean in and smile at a topic, you can explore it further; if they glance away or give short answers, politely shift to a new topic or invite them to share their own perspective. ____19____ During a two-hour flight, I began with simple talk about travel plans with my seatmate. Gradually, both of us felt more comfortable opening up to each other. This casual start eventually led to a meaningful discussion about life changes and personal growth. We reached this depth precisely because we started with accessible, low-pressure topics. Small talk isn’t about being superficial — it’s a practical social tool that facilitates human connection. ____20____ In fact, it smooths our daily social encounters and opens doors to deeper conversations that might never occur otherwise. Without these simple, everyday exchanges, our social interactions would feel much more awkward and less satisfying. A. Its value, however, is often overlooked. B. Consider this real-life example from my own experience. C. Without proper skills, small talk can feel shallow and forced. D. Good small talk depends on more than just the words you say. E. They generally claim it lacks depth and avoids meaningful topics. F. It demands full presence and careful observation of the other person. G. It creates a comfortable atmosphere before deep conversations begin. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Rena Effendi, a photojournalist, once knew little about her late father, Rustam, a respected lepidopterist (蝴蝶专家). Years after his death, she found out a ____21____ fact: a rare butterfly species had been named Satyrus Effendi in ____22____ of him. This unexpected discovery ____23____ her to set off on an epic journey deep into the Caucasus Mountains. The butterfly was extremely ____24____. It appeared only for two short weeks each summer at high altitudes, where the weather changed ____25____. Rena’s trip was full of ____26____: rocky paths, sudden storms and limited local information. Many people warned her that the chance to ____27____ the creature was tiny. Still, she stuck to her plan. For Rena, the quest was far more than a wildlife hunt. She hoped to ____28____ the unknown sides of her father, who had once seemed ____29____ and mysterious. As she climbed the mountains, she slowly understood why butterflies had meant so much to him. The beauty of nature could ____30____ all his worries. After days of patient searching, she caught a brief ____31____ of the butterfly. That moment was unforgettable. Rena realized she did not simply find a butterfly. She had ____32____ a long-lost connection with her father. Sometimes a small creature can ____33____ a family story, and help us ____34____ the love hidden behind long-standing silence. Nature offers us such ____35____ to heal and remember. 21. A. puzzling B. surprising C. inspiring D. outstanding 22. A. favor B. celebration C. praise D. memory 23. A. forced B. allowed C. inspired D. reminded 24. A. valuable B. fragile C. rare D. quiet 25. A. sharply B. gently C. slowly D. regularly 26. A. uncertainties B. challenges C. risks D. troubles 27. A. spot B. recognize C. save D. raise 28. A. make up B. clear up C. dig up D. pick up 29. A. tough B. strict C. distant D. silent 30. A. ease B. express C. share D. hide 31. A. sense B. glimpse C. breath D. break 32. A. rebuilt B. reviewed C. repeated D. replaced 33. A. change B. continue C. complete D. rewrite 34. A. accept B. discover C. value D. return 35. A. signs B. lessons C. choices D. chances 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chaoshan region is a land of uniqueness and charm. ____36____ (locate) in eastern Guangdong Province, it boasts a unique and well-preserved traditional culture that distinguishes it from other parts of southern China. Rooted in ancient Minnan traditions, Chaoshan culture ____37____ (develop) its distinctive customs, arts and lifestyles over thousands of years. First of all, Chaoshan is famous for its profound tea culture, especially Gongfu tea. ____38____ casual tea drinking, Gongfu tea focuses on delicate procedures, small teapots and mild taste. For local people, making and tasting tea is not merely a habit, ____39____ a way of life and a symbol of hospitality. It represents patience, peace and modesty deeply valued by Chaoshan people. In addition, Chaoshan cuisine enjoys worldwide reputation. ____40____ (feature) fresh seafood, authentic beef hotpot and local snacks, its dishes are highly praised for its ____41____ (pursue) of original and fresh flavors. Visitors will ____42____ (probable) fall in love with Chaoshan cuisine at first bite, deeply attracted to its simple but unforgettable dishes. ____43____ contributes to Chaoshan’s rich culture are its traditional folk arts, the most ____44____ (impress) ones of which are Teochew Opera and vigorous Yingge Dance. Listed as precious intangible cultural heritage, they are typical activities at festival celebrations. Beyond food and art, Chaoshan people are known for their diligence, unity and strong entrepreneurial spirit. Even overseas Teochew people tightly maintain their traditions. As a shining treasure of Chinese folk culture, Chaoshan culture continues ____45____ (charm) the whole world with its unique warmth and vitality. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 你校英语社团计划在公众号“Youth Voice”发起“中学生课外阅读习惯”主题征文活动，请你投稿，内容包括： 1. 介绍你的阅读习惯（如阅读媒介、时间、频率等）； 2. 谈谈课外阅读给你带来的好处。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Tony and Daniel were twins and had been my next-door neighbors ever since I turned five years old. Not only did we attend the same school and stay in the same grade, but we also spent nearly all our evenings and weekends together. It felt as if we were inseparable; our bond was even tighter than many family ties. Back then, I truly believed I would never need other friends as long as I had them. Unexpectedly, one dull evening, their parents broke the news that the whole family would move to Australia thousands of miles away and that their departure was only one month away. The news hit me hard. The thought that we would no longer stay together filled my heart with sorrow. My mind was flooded with warm memories: playful hours during school breaks, joyful play-dates and all our little adventures. We had gone through countless highs and lows hand in hand, whispered private secrets and supported each other through thick and thin. We even gently teased each other over disappointing exam scores. Would all those precious moments fade away after they left? The depressing question kept haunting me day and night. One day, while rehearsing for my performance at the upcoming school’s annual event, I tripped over my classmate and fell. When my classmates gathered to comfort me, I burst into bitter tears. It was not so much the physical pain as the sharp realization that such warm comfort would soon disappear that overwhelmed me. At noon, I dragged myself home. When Mum was busy in the kitchen preparing lunch, I slipped quietly into my bedroom, hoping to hide my grief. I buried my face in my pillow, fighting back tears. Paragraph 1: In the days that followed, things didn’t get any better. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Seeing my condition, mum approached me one evening when I was sitting in front of my desk. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $