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兴宁一中高三英语质检试卷 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Riverside Arts Centre — Autumn Season 2026 Following a record-breaking summer, Riverside Arts Centre returns with an autumn programme that balances crowd favourites with less familiar offerings. Tickets go on sale to members on 1 August and to the general public on 8 August. Early booking is strongly advised. Exhibition: Light and Silence 3 September — 28 October, Tuesday — Sunday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. This exhibition brings together works by twelve contemporary photographers exploring how natural light shapes our sense of place. The centre’s curator, Dr. Helen Marsh, will give a free introductory talk on 5 September at 11 a.m. in the main hall; no booking is required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should note that the west wing, home to the permanent collection, will remain closed for renovation until November. Theatre: The Long Room 12 — 20 September, 7:30 p.m. (matinee 2:30 p.m. on 14 and 20 September) A new production of Alan Reeve’s celebrated play, directed by Priya Nair. The play contains scenes of a disturbing nature and is not recommended for anyone under 14. Running time is approximately two hours and forty minutes, including one interval. Tickets: £18 — £32. Members receive a 15% discount on opening night only. Workshop: Writing for Radio 3 — 4 October, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Led by award-winning radio dramatist Tom Fielding, this two-day workshop is aimed at writers who already have some experience and wish to develop their skills for the medium. Participants are asked to submit a short sample of writing as reservation in advance. Places are strictly limited to 14 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee: £85 (members £70), including lunch on both days. Family Event: Tales from the River 18 October, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A storytelling session for children aged 5 — 10 and their families, inspired by local legends. Each session lasts about 50 minutes. Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance owing to limited capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For full details and booking, visit riversidearts.org.uk or call the box office on 555-0192 (Tuesday — Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.). 1. What is true of the exhibition Light and Silence? A. It can be visited on Mondays. B. It is held mainly in the west wing. C. It requires booking for the curator’s talk. D. It leaves out part of the centre’s usual displays. 2. What do the Writing for Radio workshop and Tales from the River have in common? A. They both charge a fee. B. They both offer lunch. C. They are both intended for adults. D. They both require advance booking. 3. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To persuade readers to become members. B. To review the centre’s summer programme. C. To provide information about upcoming events. D. To explain a change in the centre’s opening hours. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了河畔艺术中心2026年秋季的多类活动，涵盖展览、戏剧、工坊、亲子活动，列明了各活动时间、规则、票务等相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Exhibition: Light and Silence部分中的“Visitors should note that the west wing, home to the permanent collection, will remain closed for renovation until November.(游客应注意，永久藏品所在的西翼将关闭翻修至11月)”可知，该展览期间艺术中心的部分常规展品将不展出，即不包括部分常规展览。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Workshop: Writing for Radio部分中的“Participants are asked to submit a short sample of writing as reservation in advance. (参与者需提前提交一份简短的写作样本作为预订)”以及Family Event: Tales from the River部分中的“Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance owing to limited capacity.(入场免费，但由于容纳人数有限，门票需提前预订)”可知，这两个活动的共同点是都需要提前预订。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Following a record-breaking summer, Riverside Arts Centre returns with an autumn programme that balances crowd favourites with less familiar offerings. (在创下纪录的夏季之后，河畔艺术中心推出秋季活动计划，将观众最喜爱的项目与不太熟悉的内容巧妙结合)”并结合全文可知，文章主要介绍了河畔艺术中心2026年秋季活动的公告（包括展览、戏剧、研讨会和家庭活动）的具体信息，如时间、内容、票价及注意事项等。因此，本文的主要目的是提供有关即将举行的活动的信息。 B In a crowded gallery in the 1940s, a student of traditional Chinese painting, Duan Wenjie, gazed at the vivid Mogao murals (壁画) and felt an immediate urge to visit Dunhuang. “I was like a hungry ox breaking into a vegetable garden,” he recalled, “and enjoying a spiritual feast.” From that moment on, thoughts of the murals filled Duan’s mind. His initial idea of a brief visit had transformed into a lifelong mission. Duan’s work began in the caves, where he painted copies of the murals. Due to the severe damage done to some of the murals, this was at times an almost impossible task. Determined, Duan labored through hundreds of reference sources, making numerous notes on how to best reproduce the all-but-invisible images. Sometimes, years of painstaking work yielded only one single copy. Starting in 1946, he copied nearly 400 ancient murals mostly by himself, covering an area of about 150 square metres. Despite such remarkable achievements in restoration work, the situation was far less encouraging when it came to academic research. For a long time, Dunhuang studies were largely carried out in other countries, such as Japan, France and Russia. This was the direct consequence of a tragic history. Starting in the early 1900s, foreign explorers smuggled (走私) thousands of ancient manuscripts and relics (遗物) out of the Mogao Grottoes. As a result, those irreplaceable materials became scattered across the globe. Renowned Chinese historian Chen Yinque once referred to Dunhuang studies as an example of “our sad academic history”. In 1982, Duan Wenjie became Dunhuang Academy’s second director and spared no effort to change this situation. Dunhuang studies quickly expanded in range, and Duan led his colleagues in publishing Dunhuang Research, the first Chinese academic journal of Dunhuang studies. “Dunhuang is the whole of my life,” he once said. Thanks to his decades of sustained efforts, the Mogao Grottoes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. 4. What inspired Duan Wenjie to go to Dunhuang? A. An academic conference on cave art. B. A spiritual feast in a vegetable garden. C. His desire for a lifelong mission in Dunhuang. D. His strong fascination with a mural exhibition. 5. How did Duan address the challenge of copying the murals? A. By restoring the damaged images. B. By working with mural researchers. C. By consulting extensive materials carefully. D. By producing several copies of the same mural. 6. Why did Chen see Dunhuang studies as a case of “our sad academic history”? A. Overseas studies caused thefts. B. The murals were gradually damaged. C. Chinese scholars showed little interest. D. Historical losses led to foreign dominance. 7. Which of the following best describes Duan Wenjie? A. Thorough and devoted. B. Independent and ambitious. C. Creative and practical. D. Curious and adventurous. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了段文杰与敦煌莫高窟的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“In a crowded gallery in the 1940s, a student of traditional Chinese painting, Duan Wenjie, gazed at the vivid Mogao murals (壁画) and felt an immediate urge to visit Dunhuang.(20世纪40年代，在一间拥挤的展厅里，专攻中国传统绘画的学生段文杰凝视着栩栩如生的莫高窟壁画，当下便萌生了前往敦煌的强烈冲动。)”可知，对壁画展览深深着迷激发段文杰前往敦煌。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Determined, Duan labored through hundreds of reference sources, making numerous notes on how to best reproduce the all-but-invisible images.(段文杰意志坚定，翻阅数百份参考资料，做大量笔记，研究如何还原几乎看不清的画面。)”可知，段文杰通过仔细查阅大量资料应对临摹壁画这项难题。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For a long time, Dunhuang studies were largely carried out in other countries…Starting in the early 1900s, foreign explorers smuggled thousands of ancient manuscripts and relics out of the Mogao Grottoes. As a result, those irreplaceable materials became scattered across the globe.(在很长一段时间里，敦煌学的研究工作大多在海外开展……从20世纪初开始，外国探险家将成千上万的古代手稿和文物从莫高窟偷运出境。最终，这些无可替代的珍贵资料流散到了世界各地。)”可知，历史上的文物损失，造成国外主导敦煌研究，因此陈寅恪将敦煌学视作“吾国学术之伤心史”。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In 1982, Duan Wenjie became Dunhuang Academy’s second director and spared no effort to change this situation. Dunhuang studies quickly expanded in range, and Duan led his colleagues in publishing Dunhuang Research, the first Chinese academic journal of Dunhuang studies. “Dunhuang is the whole of my life,” he once said. Thanks to his decades of sustained efforts, the Mogao Grottoes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.(1982年，段文杰出任敦煌研究院第二任院长，他倾尽全力扭转这一局面。敦煌学的研究范围迅速拓展，他带领同仁创办了国内首份敦煌学学术期刊《敦煌研究》。他曾说：“敦煌是我生命的全部。”得益于他数十年的不懈付出，莫高窟在1987年被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录。)”可推知，做事缜密、全心奉献最适合描述段文杰。 C For decades, marine researchers have faced major obstacles in ocean conservation. Remote, dark coastal waters shelter rare marine species, largely inaccessible to human divers. Traditional cameras perform poorly in dim conditions, and costly human surveys cover less than 3 percent of global shallow marine areas yearly. To solve these problems, a modern AI bioacoustics (生物声学的) monitoring system has been developed to boost conservation efficiency. Jointly created by environmental tech teams and marine reserves, this innovative system adopts low-cost underwater microphones to record complex ocean soundscapes. Equipped with advanced machine learning technology, it is able to identify various marine species according to their unique acoustic (声音的) features automatically. Compared with traditional approaches, it reduces survey costs by 62 percent and expands detectable sea areas by over 18 times. Inspired by dolphins’ echolocation, its bionic algorithm (算法) can block interference from waves and ship engines, accurately recognizing faint and mixed underwater sounds. In a 12-month field study off Ghana’s western coast, Dr. Lena Marquez’s team placed 46 solar-powered hydrophones (水听器). The AI uncovered three locally extinct fish species, missed by human divers’ annual searches for five years. It also locates hidden seagrass and coral habitats overlooked by humans. Guided by its data, local fishermen adopted seasonal fishing bans, raising young fish populations by 41 percent in eight months. Nevertheless, the system has two noticeable limitations. It fails to identify silent marine creatures such as shellfish with no acoustic signals. Additionally, its high-precision analysis demands steady internet access and basic digital training, which many remote island regions lack. To overcome these obstacles, researchers are optimizing offline data processing systems and offering free professional training for coastal residents in relevant regions. This bionic AI technology marks a significant breakthrough in marine ecological protection. Rather than isolating technology from natural ecosystems, it learns and follows natural biological rules to repair damaged ocean habitats. As affordable hydrophones and open-source AI programs gain global popularity, local coastal communities are empowered to guard marine resources effectively, turning abstract ocean protection theories into practical daily action. 8. What is a key advantage of the new AI system? A. It functions well in dark environment. B. It can operate without any workers on site. C. It makes marine surveys much more efficient. D. It’s able to cover less than half sea area worldwide. 9. What can we learn about the field study in Ghana? A. It improved adult fish population quickly. B. It was influenced by local fishing activities. C. It relied on human divers’ repeated searches. D. It found some previously unseen local fish species. 10. What is one shortcoming of the bioacoustic system? A. It cannot work in bright seawater. B. It is unable to detect soundless sea life. C. It ignores human fishing activities. D. It needs no digital training for users. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. AI Technology Empowers Ocean Conservation B. New Rules for Global Ocean Fishing C. Hidden Marine Habitats Discovered by Divers D. Advanced Ways to Improve Internet Service 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种仿生AI生物声学监测系统，借助水下麦克风与机器学习自动识别海洋物种、大幅降本增效并扩大探测范围，虽有无声生物难识别等局限，仍持续优化以赋能全球海洋生态保护。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“To solve these problems, a modern AI bioacoustics (生物声学的) monitoring system has been developed to boost conservation efficiency. (为了解决这些问题，一种现代AI生物声学监测系统被研发出来以提升保护效率)”以及第二段“Compared with traditional approaches, it reduces survey costs by 62 percent and expands detectable sea areas by over 18 times. (与传统方法相比，它将调查成本降低62%，并将可探测海域扩大超过18倍)”可知，该系统的一个关键优势是使海洋调查变得更加高效。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The AI uncovered three locally extinct fish species, missed by human divers’ annual searches for five years. (人工智能发现了三种当地被认为灭绝的鱼类，这些鱼类在人类潜水员五年的年度搜索中被遗漏)”可知，这次实地研究发现了一些此前人类未曾见到的(被认为已灭绝的)当地鱼类物种。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Nevertheless, the system has two noticeable limitations. It fails to identify silent marine creatures such as shellfish with no acoustic signals. (然而，该系统有两个明显的局限性。它无法识别没有声音信号的无声海洋生物，如贝类)”可知，其短板是无法探测到无声的海洋生物。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段引出AI生物声学监测系统在海洋保护中的应用，第二、三段介绍了其工作原理、优势和在加纳的成功实践，第四段指出其局限性及解决办法，最后一段总结该AI技术是海洋生态保护的重大突破。全文核心围绕“AI技术如何助力海洋保护”展开，因此“AI技术赋能海洋保护”最适合作为本文标题。 D What does it take to become the best at something? The answer may not lie in early childhood excellence or in lifelong focused dedication. Instead, the path to becoming exceptional at a skill might take a much less direct route. That’s according to recent research published in Science that seeks to find out what it takes to excel in different performance areas. Somewhat surprisingly, the authors learned, people showing the greatest promise in their discipline as children rarely went on to reach the top of their field as adults. The findings blow up the “10,000-hour rule”, the idea that if someone spends 10,000 hours purposely practicing a skill, they will master it, says Purdue University psychologist Brooke Macnamara, who co-authored the analysis. The rule, popularized in Malcolm Gladwell’s 2008 book Outliers, is based on a 1993 study of top-performing violin students. They had each accumulated an average of 10,000 hours of practice by age 20. Yet they were not world-class performers, Macnamara points out. “By contrast, world-class performers often started their discipline later,” Macnamara explains. These people tend to engage in multiple activities early on. They accumulate less practice in their discipline and more practice in other disciplines and then rise to the top relatively late. The researchers highlight that the findings aren’t suggesting people don’t need to put in effort to become a chess grandmaster or a Wimbledon winner. Instead, they show that top adult performers tend to be “late bloomers (大器晚成者)”. The findings matter for institutions and coaches who might be biased toward directing resources at the kids who show the most promise in a given field early on. The research holds a message, too, for people who want to pursue a skill or dream but didn’t win their school competition or make it to the top of their youth league: don’t despair. “For people who didn’t follow the prodigy (天才) route, know you are in good company!” Macnamara says. “Most world-class performers didn’t, either.” 12. Why are the top-performing violin students mentioned? A. To challenge a popular belief. B. To introduce a research method. C. To recommend Gladwell’s book. D. To present a common phenomenon. 13. What are the key features of late bloomers in their early years? A. Rapid progress and sharp focus. B. Natural talent and deep commitment. C. A later start and broad exposure. D. Strict self-discipline and strong willpower. 14. According to the last paragraph, what does the research imply? A. Coaches should push prodigies to stay ahead. B. Institutions should invest more in early achievers. C. Talented children should seek professional guidance. D. Young people should stay positive despite early failures. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Secret to Greatness: Stay Focused B. Late Bloomers: Path to Excellence C. Way to Stand out: Constant Efforts D. Early Starters: Promise of the Future 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一项新研究对“一万小时定律”提出质疑，研究发现顶尖高手往往是大器晚成者，他们起步较晚、早年涉猎广泛，也鼓励早年失利的追梦人不要灰心。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The findings blow up the “10,000-hour rule”, the idea that if someone spends 10,000 hours purposely practicing a skill, they will master it,” says Purdue University psychologist Brooke Macnamara, who co-authored the analysis.(该研究结果推翻了“一万小时定律”，也就是如果一个人花一万小时刻意练习一项技能就能掌握它的观点，这项分析的合作者、普渡大学心理学家布鲁克·麦克纳马拉说道。)”以及“The rule, popularized in Malcolm Gladwell’s 2008 book Outliers, is based on a 1993 study of top-performing violin students.(这个说法在马尔科姆·格拉德威尔2008年的著作《异类》中广为流传，它源自1993年一项针对优秀小提琴学生的研究。)”可知，提到这些小提琴学生，是为了交代“一万小时定律”的来源，并借此挑战这一广为流传的看法。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““By contrast, world-class performers often started their discipline later,” Macnamara explains. These people tend to engage in multiple activities early on.(麦克纳马拉解释：“与之相反，世界级的选手往往较晚才开始本专业的学习。这些人往往在早年参与多种活动。”)”可知，大器晚成者的特点是起步较晚、早年接触的领域广泛。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“The research holds a message, too, for people who want to pursue a skill or dream but didn’t win their school competition or make it to the top of their youth league: don’t despair.(这项研究也给那些想要追求一项技能或梦想、却没能赢得校赛或跻身青年联赛前列的人传递一条信息：不要绝望。)”可知，研究暗示年轻人即便早年遭遇失败，也应该保持积极心态。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The researchers highlight that the findings aren’t suggesting people don’t need to put in effort to become a chess grandmaster or a Wimbledon winner. Instead, they show that top adult performers tend to be “late bloomers (大器晚成者)”.(研究者强调，这些发现并非说明人们不必付出努力就能成为国际象棋大师或温布尔登冠军。相反，它们表明顶尖的成年选手往往都是“大器晚成者”。)”可知，全文核心是顶尖高手的成长路径指向大器晚成，B项“大器晚成者：通往卓越之路”最适合作为文章标题。 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。 The Hidden Power of High School Grades We often hear students say, “Grades don’t matter that much in the long run.” ____16____ A recent study suggests high school grades play a far more important role in our adult lives than we used to think. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, followed thousands of students for over 20 years. ____17____ For every half-point improvement in high school GPA (Grade Point Average), the average person’s earnings rose by 8% in their late 30s. The effect is even greater for students from poor families. Many people once believed only college degrees influenced future income. ____18____ It shows that good high school grades themselves create valuable life skills, such as self-discipline and time management. These skills prepare people for success whether they go to college or not. ____19____ They greatly narrow the income difference between poor and wealthy students. The earnings gap between a low-income student with outstanding grades and a middle-class student with ordinary grades can almost be closed. In this way, hard work in high school creates a more equal chance for success. Grades also bring other forms of success. They are more likely to get leadership positions at work and continue their education later in life. All these prove that high school grades are more than just numbers on a report card. ____20____ A. But this study tells a different story. B. This opinion might be far from the truth. C. They mainly help students get into good colleges. D. High grades also help reduce unfairness in society. E. It discovered a clear link between grades and future earnings. F. Thus, valuing high school grades truly pays off in the long run. G. Students with good grades usually enjoy better health in their later life. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. A 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了高中成绩对成年生活影响重大，不仅关联未来收入，还能培养关键技能、缩小贫富差距，带来多方面成功。 【16题详解】 上文“We often hear students say, “Grades don’t matter that much in the long run.”(我们经常听到学生说：“从长远来看，成绩没那么重要。”)”提到学生认为成绩不重要的观点，及下文“A recent study suggests high school grades play a far more important role in our adult lives than we used to think.(最近的一项研究表明，高中成绩在我们成年生活中扮演的角色比我们过去认为的要重要得多)”提出研究结论与之相反，B选项“This opinion might be far from the truth.(这种观点可能远非事实)”中的“This opinion”指代上文观点，并引出下文研究，承上启下，符合语境。 【17题详解】 上文“The study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, followed thousands of students for over 20 years. (这项由加州大学研究人员开展、跟踪了数千名学生20多年的研究)”介绍研究背景，及下文“For every half-point improvement in high school GPA (Grade Point Average), the average person’s earnings rose by 8% in their late 30s. (高中GPA每提高半分，普通人在30多岁后期的平均收入就会增加8%)”给出具体收入数据，E选项“It discovered a clear link between grades and future earnings.(它发现了成绩与未来收入之间的明显联系)”中的“It”指代研究，“a clear link between grades and future earnings”概括下文数据关系，承上启下，符合语境。 【18题详解】 上文“Many people once believed only college degrees influenced future income. (许多人曾经认为只有大学学位会影响未来收入)”提出旧观念，及下文“It shows that good high school grades themselves create valuable life skills, such as self-discipline and time management. (它表明良好的高中成绩本身就能培养宝贵的生活技能，如自律和时间管理)”阐述新发现，A选项“But this study tells a different story.(但这项研究讲述了不同的故事)”中“But”表转折，“this study”指代研究，“tells a different story”引出与旧观念不同的结论，符合语境。 【19题详解】 下文“They greatly narrow the income difference between poor and wealthy students. (它们大大缩小了贫困学生与富裕学生之间的收入差距)”具体说明缩小收入差距，D选项“High grades also help reduce unfairness in society.(高分也有助于减少社会中的不公平)”中“also”表示递进，“reduce unfairness in society”与下文“narrow the income difference”语义一致，且“High grades”与下文“They”呼应，符合语境。 【20题详解】 上文“Grades also bring other forms of success. They are more likely to get leadership positions at work and continue their education later in life. All these prove that high school grades are more than just numbers on a report card. (成绩还带来其他形式的成功。他们更有可能获得领导职位，并在以后的生活中继续接受教育。所有这些证明高中成绩不仅仅是成绩单上的数字)”总结成绩的多重益处，F选项“Thus, valuing high school grades truly pays off in the long run.(因此，从长远来看，重视高中成绩真的会有回报)”中“Thus”总结全文，“pays off in the long run”呼应文章开头学生的错误观点并总结长期回报，符合语境。 第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I had just moved out of my father’s house, finally breaking free from his control. But I had no stable place to stay, no money, and no job to ____21____ myself. Overnight, I became homeless and had to stay with a family that treated me as a charity. In moments of ____22____, I thought about going back. Wouldn’t that be better than the ____23____ I saw in their eyes? One of my saviors was Karl, my manager. Working with him, I found his manner cold and ____24____. Yet he was one of the few people to ____25____ a helping hand to me. He saw unusual ____26____ during that time, and when he learned about my situation, he ____27____ me and even gave me money to get by. I felt deep ____28____ for having judged him so unfairly. One evening, he took me to dinner. I acted as if everything was fine, but eventually I admitted how uncomfortable I felt, living under someone else’s ____29____. “This will change,” he said. Then he looked at me gently but _____30_____, “But you don’t have to pretend with me.” I _____31_____ a little, letting my guard down while not fully admitting defeat. Later, things began to _____32_____. I found a job and moved out. To repay Karl, I emailed him. His _____33_____ was unexpected: “You owe me nothing. Just pay it forward!” That day I made a promise to be kind and _____34_____ to anyone in need, just as he had been to me. It was his guidance that led me to make that promise and _____35_____ who I am today. 21. A. challenge B. entertain C. sustain D. arrange 22. A. tension B. weakness C. sympathy D. gratitude 23. A. anger B. doubt C. shame D. pity 24. A. distant B. modest C. boring D. nervous 25. A. accept B. present C. extend D. seek 26. A. tracks B. signs C. promises D. symbols 27. A. turned to B. checked on C. believed in D. called for 28. A. guilt B. relief C. pride D. sorrow 29. A. rule B. pressure C. roof D. protection 30. A. hesitantly B. readily C. bitterly D. firmly 31. A. nodded B. waited C. argued D. panicked 32. A. move on B. take off C. look up D. slow down 33. A. request B. apology C. order D. reply 34. A. generous B. grateful C. faithful D. loyal 35. A. changed B. shaped C. saved D. reminded 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者搬离父亲家后无家可归，寄居在别人家中受尽冷眼，遇到经理Karl给予帮助，Karl不求回报，只希望作者将善意传递下去，这件事影响了作者，让作者立志善待有困难的人，塑造了如今的自己。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：但是我没有稳定住处，没有钱，也没有工作来维持生计。A. challenge挑战；B. entertain娱乐；C. sustain维持；D. arrange安排。根据上文“But I had no stable place to stay, no money”可推知，作者没有工作养活、维持自己的生活，sustain oneself 维持生计。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：在脆弱无助的时刻，我想过回去。A. tension紧张；B. weakness软弱，脆弱；C. sympathy同情；D. gratitude感激。根据上文“Overnight, I became homeless and had to stay with a family that treated me as a charity.”可推知，作者无家可归，在脆弱无助的时候萌生回家的想法。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：难道那不比我在他们眼中看到的怜悯要好吗？A. anger愤怒；B. doubt怀疑；C. shame羞愧；D. pity怜悯，同情。根据上文“had to stay with a family that treated me as a charity”可推知，那户人家把作者当作慈善帮扶对象，眼神里带着怜悯。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：和他共事，我发现他举止冷淡且疏远。A. distant疏远的；B. modest谦虚的；C. boring无聊的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“Working with him, I found his manner cold”可推知，and连接并列形容词，和cold（冷淡的）含义相近，distant表示态度冷淡疏远。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，他是少数向我伸出援手的人之一。A. accept接受；B. present呈现；C. extend伸出；D. seek寻找。根据前文描述的作者的困境和后文“a helping hand to me”可推知，此处考查固定搭配extend a helping hand 伸出援手。卡尔向作者伸出了援助之手。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：那段时间，他看到了异样的迹象，当了解我的处境后，他查看我的情况，甚至拿钱帮我渡过难关。A. tracks踪迹；B. signs迹象；C. promises承诺；D. symbols象征。根据后文“and when he learned about my situation”可推知，Karl观察到作者身上反常的迹象，进而了解到作者困境。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语。句意同上。A. turned to求助于；B. checked on检查，查看；C. believed in信任；D. called for需要。根据后文“and even gave me money to get by”可推知，Karl查看了作者的状况并提供了资金帮助。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：我深深愧疚，因为我曾非常不公地评判他。A. guilt愧疚；B. relief宽慰；C. pride骄傲；D. sorrow悲伤。根据前文“Working with him, I found his manner cold”可推知，作者之前觉得Karl冷漠疏远，发现他好心帮助自己，内心感到愧疚。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：我装作似乎一切安好，但最终承认寄人篱下有多难受。A. rule规则；B. pressure压力；C. roof屋顶；D. protection保护。根据前文“Overnight, I became homeless and had to stay with a family that treated me as a charity.”可推知，此处考查固定搭配live under someone’s roof 寄人篱下，此处讲述作者承认了自己的感受，寄人篱下让作者感到非常不舒适。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：然后他温柔但坚定地看着我说：“但在我面前你不必伪装。”A. hesitantly犹豫地；B. readily乐意地；C. bitterly痛苦地；D. firmly坚定地。根据下文“But you don’t have to pretend with me.”可推知，but表转折，gentle温柔，对应firmly坚定。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：我轻轻点了点头，放下防备，但没有完全认输。A. nodded点头；B. waited等待；C. argued争辩；D. panicked恐慌。根据下文“letting my guard down while not fully admitting defeat”可推知，听完Karl的话，作者放下戒备，微微点头。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：后来，情况开始好转。A. move on继续前进；B. take off起飞；C. look up（情况）好转；D. slow down减速。根据下文“I found a job and moved out.”可推知，作者找到了工作、搬离寄居家庭，说明境况好转。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的回复出乎我的意料：“你不欠我任何东西。把善意传递下去就好！”A. request请求；B. apology道歉；C. order命令；D. reply回复。根据前文“To repay Karl, I emailed him.”可推知，作者给Karl发了邮件，Karl的回复让人意外。 【34题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那天我许下承诺，要像他对待我一样，友善且慷慨地对待所有有需要的人。A. generous慷慨的；B. grateful感激的；C. faithful忠实的；D. loyal忠诚的。根据上文“even gave me money to get by”和下文“just as he had been to me”可推知，Karl借钱帮助作者，十分慷慨，and并列kind，选generous。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：正是他的指引让我许下诺言，塑造了今天的我。A. changed改变；B. shaped塑造；C. saved拯救；D. reminded提醒。根据前文“It was his guidance that led me to make that promise”可推知，Karl的指引塑造了现在的作者。 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。 Wu Qin Xi is acknowledged as the earliest form of Medical Qigong in China, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). The practice combines martial arts, qigong and medical theory, ____36____ (aim) to improve physical health and prevent illness. This fitness system, ____37____ imitation of the natural animal behaviors, is a set of Daoyin (deep stretching) and Tu Na (deep breathing) exercises. The creation of Wu Qin Xi ____38____ (credit) to the famous Chinese physician and surgeon Hua Tuo (110-207). ____39____ (regard) as the God of Chinese Medicine and China’s first surgeon, he left a valuable legacy for future generations. He not only treated sick patients ____40____ recommended physical exercise for disease prevention. His innovations and remarkable abilities ____41____ (earn) him the lasting respect since then. His name remains connected with extraordinary medical ____42____ (skill) and continues to be celebrated for his pioneering work in surgery and holistic healing practices. Huazu Temple in Peixian county was also built ____43____ memory of him. When practising Wu Qin Xi, people ____44____ (symbolic) imitate the movements, breathing and sounds of the five animals with standard movements and practical skills. Every animal carries special meanings, ____45____ refer to the tiger’s power, deer’s grace, bear’s stable strength, monkey’s carefulness and bird’s freedom. These traits (特征) regulate people’s mind and conduct, effectively assisting in building personal confidence and self-respect. 【答案】36. aiming 37. an 38. is credited 39. Regarded 40. but 41. have earned 42. skills 43. in 44. symbolically 45. which 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了五禽戏的起源、创立者华佗、功法特点与练习方式，阐释其模仿动物、强身防病的价值。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项功法融合武术、气功与医学理论，旨在强身健体、预防疾病。句子已有谓语combines，aim和主语The practice之间是主动关系，用现在分词aiming作伴随状语。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这种健身系统是对自然动物行为的模仿，是一套导引（深度拉伸）和吐纳（深呼吸）的练习。固定搭配an imitation of，表示“模仿……”，imitation以元音音素开头，应使用不定冠词an。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：五禽戏的创制归功于著名医学家、外科医生华佗(110-207)。固定搭配be credited to，意为“把……归功于”，句子陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语The creation为单数，be动词使用is，即is credited。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：被誉为中医之神和中国第一位外科医生，他为后人留下了宝贵的遗产。句子已有谓语left，空处作非谓语动词，regard和主语he之间是被动关系，用过去分词regarded作状语，置于句首，首字母大写。 【40题详解】 考查连词。句意：他不仅医治病患，还提倡通过体育运动预防疾病。固定结构not only...but (also)...，意为“不仅……而且……”。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自那以后，他的创新和卓越本领为他赢得长久的敬重。根据时间状语since then可知，句子使用现在完成时，主语His innovations and remarkable abilities是复数，谓语动词使用have earned。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：他的名字仍然与非凡的医疗技能联系在一起，并继续因他在手术和整体治疗实践方面的开创性工作而闻名。句中skill表示“技艺、技能”，为可数名词，此处表多种医术，用复数形式skills，作宾语。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：沛县的华佗庙也是为纪念他而修建的。固定搭配in memory of，意为“纪念”。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：练习五禽戏时，人们用规范动作和实用技巧，象征性地模仿五种动物的动作、呼吸和叫声。空处修饰动词imitate，要用副词symbolically，作状语。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每种动物都有特殊寓意，分别代表虎的力量、鹿的优雅、熊沉稳的气力、猴的谨慎以及鸟的自由。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词special meanings，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，用which引导从句。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 当下不少同学常感念老师的教诲、同学的陪伴，却往往忽视身边默默奉献的校园后勤人员。请你向校英文报“Heartfelt Thanks”栏目投稿，内容包括： （1）感恩的人： （2）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右。 （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 An Unsung Hero on Campus ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: An Unsung Hero on Campus I’d like to take this chance to show my gratitude to our school cleaner, an elderly woman whose name I hardly know. Every morning, before any of us arrives, the steady swish of her broom sweeping fallen leaves across the playground can be heard. What touches me most is that she always greets us with a warm smile, though few of us bother to respond. Her silent dedication keeps our campus clean and pleasant, yet we seldom pause to say “thank you.” I want to express my sincere thanks to her. Every unsung hero on campus deserves our gratitude. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生向校英文报“Heartfelt Thanks”栏目投稿，感谢身边默默奉献的校园后勤人员。 【详解】1.词汇积累 机会：chance → opportunity 感谢：gratitude → appreciation 奉献：dedication → devotion 表达：express → convey 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Every unsung hero on campus deserves our gratitude. 拓展句：We should realize that every unsung hero on campus deserves our gratitude. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 I’d like to take this chance to show my gratitude to our school cleaner, an elderly woman whose name I hardly know. (运用了whose引导的定语从句。) 【高分句型2】What touches me most is that she always greets us with a warm smile, though few of us bother to respond. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句。) 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。 Cyn was the only girl in a big family with five noisy brothers. For a long time, she had been longing for a kitten of her own to accompany her. After constant begging and earnest promises, her parents finally agreed to let her adopt Snow, a lovely white kitten from their neighbour Mrs. Wynn. The day Snow arrived home, Cyn held the tiny cat gently in her arms, filled with overwhelming joy. She made up her mind to take good care of Snow and devote all her love to the little kitten. However, her brother Teddy, who was always wild and careless, got extremely excited at the sight of the real kitten. He rushed forward at once, shouting loudly, eager to hold the lovely little creature. Before anyone could stop him, Teddy’s sudden loud yell frightened poor Snow terribly. The scared kitten twisted (扭动) free from Cyn’s arms in panic and dashed away, disappearing without a trace in an instant. Panic filled the whole family. They searched every corner of the house carefully, behind sofas, inside the sooty (乌黑的) fireplace and throughout the basement. Hours passed, yet there was still no sign of Snow. Cyn’s heart sank gradually. She could barely hold back her tears, blaming herself for failing to hold the kitten tightly. Teddy stayed silent, consumed by intense guilt. He knew it was entirely his fault. If he had controlled his excitement and stayed quiet, Snow would not have fled. He felt upset and too ashamed to meet Cyn’s eyes. Night fell, wrapping the house in complete darkness. Everyone was exhausted from the long, fruitless search. They feared the tiny kitten might have slipped out through an open window into the dark yard. Teddy stood quietly beside Cyn, thinking hard, hoping there was still a way to turn things around. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150左右。 (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Suddenly, Teddy spotted something shining behind an old bookcase. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Seeing the weak and frightened kitten in Cyn’s arms, Teddy decided to make up for his fault. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】（范文） Suddenly, Teddy spotted something shining behind an old bookcase. He carefully moved the heavy furniture a little outwards. There curled Snow, the poor little kitten, trembling all over and covered in grey dust and paper scraps. Strong guilt swept over Teddy the moment he caught sight of this helpless little animal. He regretted deeply his thoughtless shout that had brought so much fear to the poor thing. Attracted by the small noise, other family members hurried over. Holding her breath, Cyn stretched out her hands slowly and whispered soft words to calm the poor creature. Seeing the weak and frightened kitten in Cyn’s arms, Teddy decided to make up for his fault. He hung his head and apologized sincerely. Without delay, he fetched warm water, tasty cat food and a soft towel, gently brushing dust off Snow’s fur. He volunteered to clean the corner for a safe resting place. Watching Cyn hold Snow tightly, Teddy promised to keep quiet around her. Through his efforts, he hoped to ease Cyn’s worry and win Snow’s trust. Gradually, the kitten grew less nervous and sniffed at the food. The little kitten not only warmed Cyn’s heart but also taught Teddy patience and consideration. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Cyn渴望拥有一只小猫，父母同意后她从邻居那里领养了小白猫Snow，但她的弟弟Teddy因兴奋大叫吓跑了小猫，全家搜寻无果，Teddy深感内疚，夜晚来临时他仍在想办法弥补的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写Teddy在书柜后发现了受惊的Snow，小猫浑身发抖、沾满灰尘，他内心充满愧疚，家人闻声赶来，Cyn小心翼翼地抱起小猫轻声安抚。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写Teddy真诚道歉，并主动为小猫准备温水、食物和毛巾，清理角落作为安全休息处，承诺以后保持安静，最终小猫逐渐放松，这次经历也让Teddy学会了耐心和体贴。 2. 续写线索：发现发光——找到小猫——愧疚自责——小心安抚——真诚道歉——弥补行动——小猫放松——感悟成长 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①小心挪开家具：move the heavy furniture carefully/shift the bulky furniture gently ②伸出双手：stretch out her hands/reach out her hands 情绪类 ①害怕：fear/fright ②真诚地：sincerely/genuinely 【点睛】【高分句型1】There curled Snow, the poor little kitten, trembling all over and covered in grey dust and paper scraps.(运用了完全倒装句和现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】Holding her breath, Cyn stretched out her hands slowly and whispered soft words to calm the poor creature.(运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 兴宁一中高三英语质检试卷 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Riverside Arts Centre — Autumn Season 2026 Following a record-breaking summer, Riverside Arts Centre returns with an autumn programme that balances crowd favourites with less familiar offerings. Tickets go on sale to members on 1 August and to the general public on 8 August. Early booking is strongly advised. Exhibition: Light and Silence 3 September — 28 October, Tuesday — Sunday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. This exhibition brings together works by twelve contemporary photographers exploring how natural light shapes our sense of place. The centre’s curator, Dr. Helen Marsh, will give a free introductory talk on 5 September at 11 a.m. in the main hall; no booking is required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should note that the west wing, home to the permanent collection, will remain closed for renovation until November. Theatre: The Long Room 12 — 20 September, 7:30 p.m. (matinee 2:30 p.m. on 14 and 20 September) A new production of Alan Reeve’s celebrated play, directed by Priya Nair. The play contains scenes of a disturbing nature and is not recommended for anyone under 14. Running time is approximately two hours and forty minutes, including one interval. Tickets: £18 — £32. Members receive a 15% discount on opening night only. Workshop: Writing for Radio 3 — 4 October, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Led by award-winning radio dramatist Tom Fielding, this two-day workshop is aimed at writers who already have some experience and wish to develop their skills for the medium. Participants are asked to submit a short sample of writing as reservation in advance. Places are strictly limited to 14 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee: £85 (members £70), including lunch on both days. Family Event: Tales from the River 18 October, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A storytelling session for children aged 5 — 10 and their families, inspired by local legends. Each session lasts about 50 minutes. Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance owing to limited capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For full details and booking, visit riversidearts.org.uk or call the box office on 555-0192 (Tuesday — Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.). 1. What is true of the exhibition Light and Silence? A. It can be visited on Mondays. B. It is held mainly in the west wing. C. It requires booking for the curator’s talk. D. It leaves out part of the centre’s usual displays. 2. What do the Writing for Radio workshop and Tales from the River have in common? A. They both charge a fee. B. They both offer lunch. C. They are both intended for adults. D. They both require advance booking. 3. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To persuade readers to become members. B. To review the centre’s summer programme. C. To provide information about upcoming events. D. To explain a change in the centre’s opening hours. B In a crowded gallery in the 1940s, a student of traditional Chinese painting, Duan Wenjie, gazed at the vivid Mogao murals (壁画) and felt an immediate urge to visit Dunhuang. “I was like a hungry ox breaking into a vegetable garden,” he recalled, “and enjoying a spiritual feast.” From that moment on, thoughts of the murals filled Duan’s mind. His initial idea of a brief visit had transformed into a lifelong mission. Duan’s work began in the caves, where he painted copies of the murals. Due to the severe damage done to some of the murals, this was at times an almost impossible task. Determined, Duan labored through hundreds of reference sources, making numerous notes on how to best reproduce the all-but-invisible images. Sometimes, years of painstaking work yielded only one single copy. Starting in 1946, he copied nearly 400 ancient murals mostly by himself, covering an area of about 150 square metres. Despite such remarkable achievements in restoration work, the situation was far less encouraging when it came to academic research. For a long time, Dunhuang studies were largely carried out in other countries, such as Japan, France and Russia. This was the direct consequence of a tragic history. Starting in the early 1900s, foreign explorers smuggled (走私) thousands of ancient manuscripts and relics (遗物) out of the Mogao Grottoes. As a result, those irreplaceable materials became scattered across the globe. Renowned Chinese historian Chen Yinque once referred to Dunhuang studies as an example of “our sad academic history”. In 1982, Duan Wenjie became Dunhuang Academy’s second director and spared no effort to change this situation. Dunhuang studies quickly expanded in range, and Duan led his colleagues in publishing Dunhuang Research, the first Chinese academic journal of Dunhuang studies. “Dunhuang is the whole of my life,” he once said. Thanks to his decades of sustained efforts, the Mogao Grottoes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. 4. What inspired Duan Wenjie to go to Dunhuang? A. An academic conference on cave art. B. A spiritual feast in a vegetable garden. C. His desire for a lifelong mission in Dunhuang. D. His strong fascination with a mural exhibition. 5. How did Duan address the challenge of copying the murals? A. By restoring the damaged images. B. By working with mural researchers. C. By consulting extensive materials carefully. D. By producing several copies of the same mural. 6. Why did Chen see Dunhuang studies as a case of “our sad academic history”? A. Overseas studies caused thefts. B. The murals were gradually damaged. C. Chinese scholars showed little interest. D. Historical losses led to foreign dominance. 7. Which of the following best describes Duan Wenjie? A. Thorough and devoted. B. Independent and ambitious. C. Creative and practical. D. Curious and adventurous. C For decades, marine researchers have faced major obstacles in ocean conservation. Remote, dark coastal waters shelter rare marine species, largely inaccessible to human divers. Traditional cameras perform poorly in dim conditions, and costly human surveys cover less than 3 percent of global shallow marine areas yearly. To solve these problems, a modern AI bioacoustics (生物声学的) monitoring system has been developed to boost conservation efficiency. Jointly created by environmental tech teams and marine reserves, this innovative system adopts low-cost underwater microphones to record complex ocean soundscapes. Equipped with advanced machine learning technology, it is able to identify various marine species according to their unique acoustic (声音的) features automatically. Compared with traditional approaches, it reduces survey costs by 62 percent and expands detectable sea areas by over 18 times. Inspired by dolphins’ echolocation, its bionic algorithm (算法) can block interference from waves and ship engines, accurately recognizing faint and mixed underwater sounds. In a 12-month field study off Ghana’s western coast, Dr. Lena Marquez’s team placed 46 solar-powered hydrophones (水听器). The AI uncovered three locally extinct fish species, missed by human divers’ annual searches for five years. It also locates hidden seagrass and coral habitats overlooked by humans. Guided by its data, local fishermen adopted seasonal fishing bans, raising young fish populations by 41 percent in eight months. Nevertheless, the system has two noticeable limitations. It fails to identify silent marine creatures such as shellfish with no acoustic signals. Additionally, its high-precision analysis demands steady internet access and basic digital training, which many remote island regions lack. To overcome these obstacles, researchers are optimizing offline data processing systems and offering free professional training for coastal residents in relevant regions. This bionic AI technology marks a significant breakthrough in marine ecological protection. Rather than isolating technology from natural ecosystems, it learns and follows natural biological rules to repair damaged ocean habitats. As affordable hydrophones and open-source AI programs gain global popularity, local coastal communities are empowered to guard marine resources effectively, turning abstract ocean protection theories into practical daily action. 8. What is a key advantage of the new AI system? A. It functions well in dark environment. B. It can operate without any workers on site. C. It makes marine surveys much more efficient. D. It’s able to cover less than half sea area worldwide. 9. What can we learn about the field study in Ghana? A. It improved adult fish population quickly. B. It was influenced by local fishing activities. C. It relied on human divers’ repeated searches. D. It found some previously unseen local fish species. 10. What is one shortcoming of the bioacoustic system? A. It cannot work in bright seawater. B. It is unable to detect soundless sea life. C. It ignores human fishing activities. D. It needs no digital training for users. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. AI Technology Empowers Ocean Conservation B. New Rules for Global Ocean Fishing C. Hidden Marine Habitats Discovered by Divers D. Advanced Ways to Improve Internet Service D What does it take to become the best at something? The answer may not lie in early childhood excellence or in lifelong focused dedication. Instead, the path to becoming exceptional at a skill might take a much less direct route. That’s according to recent research published in Science that seeks to find out what it takes to excel in different performance areas. Somewhat surprisingly, the authors learned, people showing the greatest promise in their discipline as children rarely went on to reach the top of their field as adults. The findings blow up the “10,000-hour rule”, the idea that if someone spends 10,000 hours purposely practicing a skill, they will master it, says Purdue University psychologist Brooke Macnamara, who co-authored the analysis. The rule, popularized in Malcolm Gladwell’s 2008 book Outliers, is based on a 1993 study of top-performing violin students. They had each accumulated an average of 10,000 hours of practice by age 20. Yet they were not world-class performers, Macnamara points out. “By contrast, world-class performers often started their discipline later,” Macnamara explains. These people tend to engage in multiple activities early on. They accumulate less practice in their discipline and more practice in other disciplines and then rise to the top relatively late. The researchers highlight that the findings aren’t suggesting people don’t need to put in effort to become a chess grandmaster or a Wimbledon winner. Instead, they show that top adult performers tend to be “late bloomers (大器晚成者)”. The findings matter for institutions and coaches who might be biased toward directing resources at the kids who show the most promise in a given field early on. The research holds a message, too, for people who want to pursue a skill or dream but didn’t win their school competition or make it to the top of their youth league: don’t despair. “For people who didn’t follow the prodigy (天才) route, know you are in good company!” Macnamara says. “Most world-class performers didn’t, either.” 12. Why are the top-performing violin students mentioned? A. To challenge a popular belief. B. To introduce a research method. C. To recommend Gladwell’s book. D. To present a common phenomenon. 13. What are the key features of late bloomers in their early years? A. Rapid progress and sharp focus. B. Natural talent and deep commitment. C. A later start and broad exposure. D. Strict self-discipline and strong willpower. 14. According to the last paragraph, what does the research imply? A. Coaches should push prodigies to stay ahead. B. Institutions should invest more in early achievers. C. Talented children should seek professional guidance. D. Young people should stay positive despite early failures. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Secret to Greatness: Stay Focused B. Late Bloomers: Path to Excellence C. Way to Stand out: Constant Efforts D. Early Starters: Promise of the Future 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。 The Hidden Power of High School Grades We often hear students say, “Grades don’t matter that much in the long run.” ____16____ A recent study suggests high school grades play a far more important role in our adult lives than we used to think. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, followed thousands of students for over 20 years. ____17____ For every half-point improvement in high school GPA (Grade Point Average), the average person’s earnings rose by 8% in their late 30s. The effect is even greater for students from poor families. Many people once believed only college degrees influenced future income. ____18____ It shows that good high school grades themselves create valuable life skills, such as self-discipline and time management. These skills prepare people for success whether they go to college or not. ____19____ They greatly narrow the income difference between poor and wealthy students. The earnings gap between a low-income student with outstanding grades and a middle-class student with ordinary grades can almost be closed. In this way, hard work in high school creates a more equal chance for success. Grades also bring other forms of success. They are more likely to get leadership positions at work and continue their education later in life. All these prove that high school grades are more than just numbers on a report card. ____20____ A. But this study tells a different story. B. This opinion might be far from the truth. C. They mainly help students get into good colleges. D. High grades also help reduce unfairness in society. E. It discovered a clear link between grades and future earnings. F. Thus, valuing high school grades truly pays off in the long run. G. Students with good grades usually enjoy better health in their later life. 第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I had just moved out of my father’s house, finally breaking free from his control. But I had no stable place to stay, no money, and no job to ____21____ myself. Overnight, I became homeless and had to stay with a family that treated me as a charity. In moments of ____22____, I thought about going back. Wouldn’t that be better than the ____23____ I saw in their eyes? One of my saviors was Karl, my manager. Working with him, I found his manner cold and ____24____. Yet he was one of the few people to ____25____ a helping hand to me. He saw unusual ____26____ during that time, and when he learned about my situation, he ____27____ me and even gave me money to get by. I felt deep ____28____ for having judged him so unfairly. One evening, he took me to dinner. I acted as if everything was fine, but eventually I admitted how uncomfortable I felt, living under someone else’s ____29____. “This will change,” he said. Then he looked at me gently but _____30_____, “But you don’t have to pretend with me.” I _____31_____ a little, letting my guard down while not fully admitting defeat. Later, things began to _____32_____. I found a job and moved out. To repay Karl, I emailed him. His _____33_____ was unexpected: “You owe me nothing. Just pay it forward!” That day I made a promise to be kind and _____34_____ to anyone in need, just as he had been to me. It was his guidance that led me to make that promise and _____35_____ who I am today. 21. A. challenge B. entertain C. sustain D. arrange 22. A. tension B. weakness C. sympathy D. gratitude 23. A. anger B. doubt C. shame D. pity 24. A. distant B. modest C. boring D. nervous 25. A. accept B. present C. extend D. seek 26. A. tracks B. signs C. promises D. symbols 27. A. turned to B. checked on C. believed in D. called for 28. A. guilt B. relief C. pride D. sorrow 29. A. rule B. pressure C. roof D. protection 30. A. hesitantly B. readily C. bitterly D. firmly 31. A. nodded B. waited C. argued D. panicked 32. A. move on B. take off C. look up D. slow down 33. A. request B. apology C. order D. reply 34. A. generous B. grateful C. faithful D. loyal 35. A. changed B. shaped C. saved D. reminded 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。 Wu Qin Xi is acknowledged as the earliest form of Medical Qigong in China, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). The practice combines martial arts, qigong and medical theory, ____36____ (aim) to improve physical health and prevent illness. This fitness system, ____37____ imitation of the natural animal behaviors, is a set of Daoyin (deep stretching) and Tu Na (deep breathing) exercises. The creation of Wu Qin Xi ____38____ (credit) to the famous Chinese physician and surgeon Hua Tuo (110-207). ____39____ (regard) as the God of Chinese Medicine and China’s first surgeon, he left a valuable legacy for future generations. He not only treated sick patients ____40____ recommended physical exercise for disease prevention. His innovations and remarkable abilities ____41____ (earn) him the lasting respect since then. His name remains connected with extraordinary medical ____42____ (skill) and continues to be celebrated for his pioneering work in surgery and holistic healing practices. Huazu Temple in Peixian county was also built ____43____ memory of him. When practising Wu Qin Xi, people ____44____ (symbolic) imitate the movements, breathing and sounds of the five animals with standard movements and practical skills. Every animal carries special meanings, ____45____ refer to the tiger’s power, deer’s grace, bear’s stable strength, monkey’s carefulness and bird’s freedom. These traits (特征) regulate people’s mind and conduct, effectively assisting in building personal confidence and self-respect. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 当下不少同学常感念老师的教诲、同学的陪伴，却往往忽视身边默默奉献的校园后勤人员。请你向校英文报“Heartfelt Thanks”栏目投稿，内容包括： （1）感恩的人： （2）你的理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右。 （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 An Unsung Hero on Campus ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Cyn was the only girl in a big family with five noisy brothers. For a long time, she had been longing for a kitten of her own to accompany her. After constant begging and earnest promises, her parents finally agreed to let her adopt Snow, a lovely white kitten from their neighbour Mrs. Wynn. The day Snow arrived home, Cyn held the tiny cat gently in her arms, filled with overwhelming joy. She made up her mind to take good care of Snow and devote all her love to the little kitten. However, her brother Teddy, who was always wild and careless, got extremely excited at the sight of the real kitten. He rushed forward at once, shouting loudly, eager to hold the lovely little creature. Before anyone could stop him, Teddy’s sudden loud yell frightened poor Snow terribly. The scared kitten twisted (扭动) free from Cyn’s arms in panic and dashed away, disappearing without a trace in an instant. Panic filled the whole family. They searched every corner of the house carefully, behind sofas, inside the sooty (乌黑的) fireplace and throughout the basement. Hours passed, yet there was still no sign of Snow. Cyn’s heart sank gradually. She could barely hold back her tears, blaming herself for failing to hold the kitten tightly. Teddy stayed silent, consumed by intense guilt. He knew it was entirely his fault. If he had controlled his excitement and stayed quiet, Snow would not have fled. He felt upset and too ashamed to meet Cyn’s eyes. Night fell, wrapping the house in complete darkness. Everyone was exhausted from the long, fruitless search. They feared the tiny kitten might have slipped out through an open window into the dark yard. Teddy stood quietly beside Cyn, thinking hard, hoping there was still a way to turn things around. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150左右。 (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Suddenly, Teddy spotted something shining behind an old bookcase. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Seeing the weak and frightened kitten in Cyn’s arms, Teddy decided to make up for his fault. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $