青海省大通县教学研究室2026届高三第一学期期中考试
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. New neighbors. C. Mother and son.
2. How would the man like his steak
A. Rare. B. Medium. C. Well done.
3. Where did the woman study in a college
A. In Chicago. B. In Tennessee. C. In Michigan.
4. What does the man dislike about these shoes at first
A. The price. B. The color. C. The design.
5. What was the man's camping trip like
A. Interesting. B. Eventful. C. Satisfactory.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面15段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman fail to answer the calls
A. She hung out. B. She lost her phone. C. She was occupied.
7. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. A park. B. A supermarket. C. A cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When will the man's train arrive at New York City
A. At 2:45 pm. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 4:55 pm.
9 Why does the man book a one-way ticket
A. He won't go back home.
B. His return time is uncertain.
C. Round-trip tickets are sold out.
10. How much does the man save by booking a second-class ticket
A. 50 dollars. B. 60 dollars. C. 110 dollars.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does this conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In a hardware store. C. In the woman's house.
12. What promise does the man make to the woman
A. To finish the fixing today.
B. To call more repair places.
C. To borrow replacement parts.
13. What will the woman do this evening
A. Hold a party. B. Watch a film on TV. C. Play soccer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What has the man been doing
A. Taking up new hobbies.
B. Attending evening classes.
C. Doing a part-time job.
15. What does the woman say about the man
A. He is strong-willed. B. He is kind-hearted. C. He is open-minded.
16. What does the man think of the classes
A. Boring. B. Easy. C. Beneficial.
17. Why does the man keep learning
A. To make more friends.
B. To get better job opportunities.
C. To receive further education abroad.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did Kwang go to Toronto last autumn
A. To take a test. B. To visit someone. C. To travel alone.
19. What did Kwang do first after he was seated
A. He admired the scenery.
B. He enjoyed a nice meal.
C. He chatted with a stranger.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Kwang's train ride.
B. Kwang's trip in Toronto.
C. Kwang's encounter with a bird.
听力答案：1-10 CCBAB CCABB 11-20 CAABA CBBCA
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cannon Beach Cleanup
Join SOLVE, the City of Cannon Beach, and Pacific Alarm Systems for a beach cleanup from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Help us protect marine (海洋的) life and maintain the beauty of the beaches in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The beaches to be cleaned include the main Cannon Beach accesses, Ecola State Park, Arcadia Beach, Hug Point, and Arch Cape. The most commonly found items of trash on Oregon beaches are tiny bits of plastic and cigarette butts, which can be harmful to shore birds and marine life.
This beach cleanup is family-friendly and volunteers of all ages will find the event fun and rewarding. Remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water. Keep your distance from marine life, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any dangerous material, please tell your beach captain. And remember that it is safer and more interesting to work as part of a team.
Advanced Registration: It is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Lower parking lot of Cannon Beach City Hall.
What to Bring: Volunteers should prepare clothes for all kinds of weather and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What’s Provided: SOLVE will provide trash bags, gloves, tools, and other items necessary for the cleanup.
Parking: Parking is available in the area.
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
1. How long will the event last
A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours. D. Ten hours.
2. What are the volunteers advised to do during the cleanup
A. Work with others. B. Interact with marine life.
C. Rely on logs in the water. D. Turn their backs on the ocean.
3. What will be provided by SOLVE
A. Wheelchairs. B. Trash bags.
C. Hands-free backpacks. D. Reusable water bottles.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
B
Harold Simmons never intended to become a neighborhood legend (传奇). At 73, he was just a retired worker with too much time and an empty backyard. What started as a simple garden railroad project quickly became something extraordinary.
It began with a single circular track and an old steam engine he’d rescued from a sale. Each day, he would add tiny details — a tiny general store, a little church and some handcrafted trees. The neighborhood children would sometimes look over the fence, their eyes wide with wonder.
One particularly curious 10-year-old named Maya started visiting regularly after school. Her working parents appreciated that Harold didn’t mind her watching him work. He’d explain each tiny detail. Word spread. Neighbors who had previously just waved politely stopped to admire Harold’s growing landscape. Children brought their parents. Retired workers shared stories about the real trains and towns the models represented.
When the local elementary school heard about Harold’s project, they asked if he’d be willing to host a field trip. Harold was surprised. Suddenly, classrooms of children were learning history, engineering, and creativity through his tiny railroad.
Maya convinced her uncle to create a website showing Harold’s railroad. It went popular locally and then regionally. People started sending him miniature (微型的) pieces like a tiny water tower from Wisconsin. Soon the railroad became a living history museum, a classroom, and a gathering place.
On weekends, Harold would let children control the trains, their small hands carefully managing the controllers and their faces lit with pure joy. Some parents noticed their kids were learning patience, precision, and storytelling through this simple hobby.
By the time Harold turned 80, his backyard had become a community landmark. Local schools included visits into their curriculum (课程). retirement homes organized group trips. Artists and historians turned to him. The tiny tracks became something magical, showing how passion, creativity, and openness could build connections far bigger than anyone could imagine.
4. Why did Harold start building the garden railroad
A. To kill his spare time. B. To host field trips.
C. To train local children. D. To become famous.
5. What was the neighbors’ attitude toward Harold’s project
A. Critical. B. Negative. C. Appreciative. D. Uncertain.
6. Why did Harold’s project attract the local elementary school
A. It included a new steam engine. B. It had an educative value.
C. It was praised on a website. D. It was a garden programme.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Many hands make light work.
C. Education knows no boundaries.
D. Small things make a big difference.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes off, how do we efficiently integrate it into our lives and our work Bridging the gap between promise and practice, Jann Spiess, an associate professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is exploring how algorithms (算法) can be designed to most effectively support — rather than replace — human decision-makers.
“We don’t have much work — yet — that takes design of the human-AI interface really seriously,” says Spiess. “Our debate about AI and the capabilities of AI is really misplaced, because it’s all about ‘Is AI better than the human ’”, he continues. “I think instead we should be asking, ‘What are the complementary (互补的) uses of AI ’”
If users rely too heavily on an algorithm, they may ignore relevant context or information the algorithm may not know. On the other hand, if users view recommendations as overly complex or irrelevant, they may dismiss them altogether, forgoing any advantages algorithmic recommendations may provide.
“Therefore, the best algorithm should take into account how a human will interact with the information it provides,” Spiess says. In a recent paper, Spiess outlines a conceptual (概念的) design framework modeling how humans respond to algorithmic recommendations — and presents a different approach to building AI tools. This approach is known as complementarity.
The researchers tested different recommendation strategies in an experiment, where participants made 25 hiring decisions with different levels of algorithmic assistance. People using a complementary algorithm — which offered selective recommendations in cases where a human was likely to be uncertain or incorrect — made the most accurate decisions, outperforming those using a purely predictive algorithm and those using no algorithmic support.
It’s an encouraging result. “There’s much promise around AI improving decisions,” says Spiess, who’s particularly interested in applications that affect how services are allocated (分配) in resource-limited environments, such as placing teachers in underserved school districts with limited budgets. “If you could use algorithms to improve resource allocation, there are many high-value use cases in areas where we don’t have ready or clear solutions,” he says.
8. What is the main issue with current AI debates according to Spiess
A. Ignoring the potential of AI.
B. Overemphasis on AI’s superiority.
C. Misunderstanding AI’s purpose.
D. Lack of focus on AI’s efficiency.
9. What does the underlined word “forgoing” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Abandoning. B. Stressing.
C. Admitting. D. Assessing.
10. What does Spiess think is the key to effective AI design
A. Enhancing algorithm complexity.
B. Reducing human dependence on AI.
C. Considering human-AI interaction.
D. Improving AI’s independent capability.
11. What does the experiment on hiring decisions show
A. Predictive algorithms were the most helpful.
B. Human judgment alone was the most accurate.
C. No algorithmic support was completely the best.
D. Complementary algorithms were highly effective.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
In Costa Rica, even small areas of tree cover can reduce the presence of invasive (入侵的) mosquito species known to spread diseases like dengue fever (登革热), according to a Stanford University-led study published on May 28th in Landscape Ecology. The findings can inform land use decisions and tree preservation strategies in rural areas, according to the researchers.
Using field observations and satellite data on land cover for an area of forests, farms, and residential areas in southern Costa Rica, the researchers found the presence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito, a dengue vector (媒介), decreased in areas with more tree cover while the total number of mosquito species increased. More species demand more space and resources, making it harder for an invasive species to find unoccupied space or resources.
Costa Rica has numerous mosquito-borne diseases and two invasive mosquito species serving as vectors. The forests surveyed in the study hosted a high diversity of mosquito species, none of which were the dengue vector Aedes albopictus. Residential areas, by contrast, had much fewer mosquito species and were far more likely to hold the invasive, disease-spreading species. Agricultural areas fell somewhere in between, with outcomes seemingly tied to the intensity and type of land use.
Natural habitats exist alongside agriculture and development in rural areas. In Costa Rica and beyond, these areas can provide pathways to conserving biodiversity. The study shows that protecting trees can help conserve biodiversity while also reducing the likelihood of disease spread. That’s good news in the face of warmer temperatures, changes in rainfall, and human activity that are enabling the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses to new places.
The researchers emphasize the need to do more research to understand how other vector species react to increased tree cover. “We need to know more about what drives dengue in rural areas,” said study senior author Erin Mordecai, associate professor of biology in Stanford University. “This work shows forests and tree cover can reduce risk, but identifying other land use types that sustain vector populations is the next frontier for controlling this rapidly expanding disease.”
12. How does increased tree cover prevent invasive mosquitoes
A. By reducing dengue vectors.
B. By increasing species competition.
C By upgrading human habitats.
D. By ensuring agricultural outputs.
13. What can be known about residential areas
A. They have lower mosquito diversity.
B. Their land use is more intensive.
C. Their living conditions are poor.
D. They host fewer disease risks.
14. What is the significance of the study
A. It helps agricultural development.
B. It solves the problem of disease spread.
C. It offers a potential win-win strategy.
D. It leads to the study of climate patterns.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Mosquito-borne Disease Risks Increase
B. Protecting Trees Improves Life Quality
C. Disease-spreading Species Are Coming
D. Tree Cover Limits Invasive Mosquitoes
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
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。
Our homes use a lot of energy in summer. The huge amounts of energy used to cool them result in more than a sixth of the world’s greenhouse gases. Here are some simple solutions to protect our planet and reduce our energy bills.
____16____
We’re used to thinking about turning on the air conditioning to control our home’s temperature. But many of us live in environments where all we need to do is to open the windows to be comfortable.
Don’t forget the ceiling fan
A lot of the time, we don’t need air conditioning if we have a ceiling fan. ____17____. But it can provide increased cooling by moving the air around, which may be enough in certain climates.
Compared to air conditioners, ceiling fans can reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 76%. ____18____
Put shades outside, not inside
In places that get very hot, we should think about installing shades outside the windows or doors. Here’s why. If we have a blind or curtain outside, then the sunlight cannot come in.
____19____. In ancient civilizations like Egypt, Tunisia or Southern Europe, people used wooden shutters to keep the heat outside a building.
Make the roof reflective
The roofs are often the part of our home that receives the most sunlight. ____20____. If they are coated with a white or a silvery color, most of the solar energy will be reflected away instead of being absorbed inside.
A. It’s unavoidable
B. Open the windows
C. Keep the fan in good condition
D. Sure, it cannot lower the temperature in the house
E. So if you have a ceiling fan and aren’t using it, try turning it on
F. Keeping the heat out with shades is a tradition dating back centuries
G. However, most of them are black or dark-colored, which absorb the heat
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. G
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____21____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____22____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____23____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____24____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____25____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____26____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____27____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____28____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____29____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____30_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____31_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____32_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____33_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____34_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____35_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
21. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
22. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
23. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
24. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
25. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
26. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
27. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
28. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
29. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
30. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
31. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
32. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
33. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
34. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
35. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
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。
A train enthusiast from China has set a new Guinness World Record for the “greatest distance travelled by train in 24 hours,” ____36____ (cover) an impressive 5,887.76 kilometers within a single day, according to the official WeChat account of Guinness World Records.
The traveler, Wang Dong, journeyed from Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province to Beijing, then to Shanghai, Guiyang, and ____37____ (eventual) to Yibin in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, in February, 2025, arriving with only 40 seconds to spare before the 24-hour deadline.
The most intense moment came, ____38____ Wang had only 31 minutes to transfer (换乘) from Beijing West Station to Beijing South Station by subway. With his incoming train ____39____ (delay) by three minutes, he relied on experience and ran through the station—managing ____40____ (catch) his next train in just 22 minutes.
The real ____41____ (excite) came near the end of the journey. “My final train, D5122 from Guiyang to Yibin, was planned just four minutes before the 24-hour mark,” Wang said. “If it had been put off by over three minutes, my attempt would have failed.”
Unfortunately, when D5122 pulled into Yibin, it was indeed late—but only by 2 minutes. As the doors opened and Wang ____42____ (step) onto the platform, his watch showed just 40 seconds remaining—an exciting margin (差距) ____43____ success and failure.
At ____44____ end of his journey, Wang thought highly of the power of China’s high-speed railway system, whose rapid development ____45____ high efficiency made the impossible possible.
【答案】36. covering
37. eventually
38. when 39. delayed
40 to catch
41. excitement
42. stepped
43. between
44. the 45. and
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，目前正在英国一所高中做交换生。近日你在学校网站上看到校篮球俱乐部要招收新成员，请你给该俱乐部负责人Mr Thomas写封信，申请加入该俱乐部，内容包括：
1.自我介绍并表明写信目的；
2.陈述你的优势；
3.期待答复。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Thomas,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr Thomas
My name is Li Hua, an exchange student from China. After seeing your advertisement online, I would like to express my wish to join your club.
From the initial dribbling and shooting alone to the later formal training, basketball has always been an indispensable part of my life. Through years of learning and practice, I have not only mastered solid basketball skills, but also developed good teamwork skills and competition experience.
I believe my joining will bring new vitality and contribution to the club. I would greatly appreciate your response at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
“No, little girl. You can’t get in without the money.” Jeffrey, the bus driver, told a little girl who wanted to get on the bus but only had a few pennies. She must have been around seven years old, and he wasn’t in the mood to deal with unaccompanied children that day.
“Please, sir. I want to visit my grandmother,” the little girl begged. “Then go ask your parents for the money and come back next time,” Jeffrey replied and gestured with his hand for the girl to get out. She finally left the bus with her shoulders lowered. Jeffrey saw her sit down at the bus stop and drove off.
He finished his route and went home for the lunch, greeting his wife, Greta, and sitting down on the couch to rest. When he browsed his Facebook posts, an image caught his attention. A picture was shared of the little girl he had just turned away a few hours earlier. The word “Missing” was written on top of the image. He learned that the girl had disappeared a day ago, and her parents were desperately trying to find her.
“Dear! What have I done ” he asked himself, standing up and going to the front door. When Greta asked where he was going, Jeffrey said, “Greta! Quick! Call 911 and this number,” showing her the picture of the girl. “I saw this girl at a bus stop earlier, and I turned her away because she didn’t have enough money. I’m going to find her, but please make those calls.” Having told her where the bus stop was, he went out.
Jeffrey rushed to his car, speeding to the bus stop. Hopefully, the girl was smart enough to stay in one place. He couldn’t believe how careless he had been earlier. She was a little girl all alone. As he drove to the bus stop, Jeffrey vowed to be more careful in the future, especially when it came to children.
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。
Finally, Jeffrey saw a tiny figure sitting on the bench at the spot.
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A few minutes later, the police and another car approached.
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【答案】 Finally, he saw a tiny figure sitting on the bench at the spot. Jeffery felt relieved and delighted to see the girl staying safe and sound. Trying to calm himself, Jeffery decided to talk to her gently. He inquired about her name and why she had left home. “I was going to Grandma’s house. My mom wouldn’t let me go.” Sarah replied, swinging one of her feet and looking at the concrete floor. “Your parents are searching for you, and they’ll be here soon,” he assured her, and the little girl gave him a small smile.
A few minutes later, the police and another car approached them. A woman got out of the vehicle and rushed toward Sarah. The little girl got up and ran to her, yelling, “Mommy!” The police officers approached Jeffrey and he told them the entire story and how he regretted not letting her on the bus, so he came to find her. Sarah’s parents thanked him for what he had done. From then on, Jeffrey helped anyone short on cash who got on his bus, and he always watched out for the kids that were alone because they needed someone like him to do the right job.青海省大通县教学研究室2026届高三第一学期期中考试
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. New neighbors. C. Mother and son.
2. How would the man like his steak
A. Rare. B. Medium. C. Well done.
3. Where did the woman study in a college
A. In Chicago. B. In Tennessee. C. In Michigan.
4. What does the man dislike about these shoes at first
A. The price. B. The color. C. The design.
5. What was the man's camping trip like
A. Interesting. B. Eventful. C. Satisfactory.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面15段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman fail to answer the calls
A. She hung out. B. She lost her phone. C. She was occupied.
7. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. A park. B. A supermarket. C. A cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When will the man's train arrive at New York City
A. At 2:45 pm. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 4:55 pm.
9 Why does the man book a one-way ticket
A. He won't go back home.
B. His return time is uncertain.
C. Round-trip tickets are sold out.
10. How much does the man save by booking a second-class ticket
A. 50 dollars. B. 60 dollars. C. 110 dollars.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does this conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In a hardware store. C. In the woman's house.
12. What promise does the man make to the woman
A. To finish the fixing today.
B. To call more repair places.
C. To borrow replacement parts.
13. What will the woman do this evening
A. Hold a party. B. Watch a film on TV. C. Play soccer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What has the man been doing
A. Taking up new hobbies.
B. Attending evening classes.
C. Doing a part-time job.
15. What does the woman say about the man
A. He is strong-willed. B. He is kind-hearted. C. He is open-minded.
16. What does the man think of the classes
A. Boring. B. Easy. C. Beneficial.
17. Why does the man keep learning
A. To make more friends.
B. To get better job opportunities.
C. To receive further education abroad.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did Kwang go to Toronto last autumn
A. To take a test. B. To visit someone. C. To travel alone.
19. What did Kwang do first after he was seated
A. He admired the scenery.
B. He enjoyed a nice meal.
C. He chatted with a stranger.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Kwang's train ride.
B. Kwang's trip in Toronto.
C. Kwang's encounter with a bird.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cannon Beach Cleanup
Join SOLVE, the City of Cannon Beach, and Pacific Alarm Systems for a beach cleanup from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Help us protect marine (海洋的) life and maintain the beauty of the beaches in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The beaches to be cleaned include the main Cannon Beach accesses, Ecola State Park, Arcadia Beach, Hug Point, and Arch Cape. The most commonly found items of trash on Oregon beaches are tiny bits of plastic and cigarette butts, which can be harmful to shore birds and marine life.
This beach cleanup is family-friendly and volunteers of all ages will find the event fun and rewarding. Remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water. Keep your distance from marine life, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any dangerous material, please tell your beach captain. And remember that it is safer and more interesting to work as part of a team.
Advanced Registration: It is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Lower parking lot of Cannon Beach City Hall.
What to Bring: Volunteers should prepare clothes for all kinds of weather and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What’s Provided: SOLVE will provide trash bags, gloves, tools, and other items necessary for the cleanup.
Parking: Parking is available in the area.
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
1. How long will the event last
A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours. D. Ten hours.
2. What are the volunteers advised to do during the cleanup
A. Work with others. B. Interact with marine life.
C. Rely on logs in the water. D. Turn their backs on the ocean.
3. What will be provided by SOLVE
A. Wheelchairs. B. Trash bags.
C. Hands-free backpacks. D. Reusable water bottles.
B
Harold Simmons never intended to become a neighborhood legend (传奇). At 73, he was just a retired worker with too much time and an empty backyard. What started as a simple garden railroad project quickly became something extraordinary.
It began with a single circular track and an old steam engine he’d rescued from a sale. Each day, he would add tiny details — a tiny general store, a little church and some handcrafted trees. The neighborhood children would sometimes look over the fence, their eyes wide with wonder.
One particularly curious 10-year-old named Maya started visiting regularly after school. Her working parents appreciated that Harold didn’t mind her watching him work. He’d explain each tiny detail. Word spread. Neighbors who had previously just waved politely stopped to admire Harold’s growing landscape. Children brought their parents. Retired workers shared stories about the real trains and towns the models represented.
When the local elementary school heard about Harold’s project, they asked if he’d be willing to host a field trip. Harold was surprised. Suddenly, classrooms of children were learning history, engineering, and creativity through his tiny railroad.
Maya convinced her uncle to create a website showing Harold’s railroad. It went popular locally and then regionally. People started sending him miniature (微型的) pieces like a tiny water tower from Wisconsin. Soon the railroad became a living history museum, a classroom, and a gathering place.
On weekends, Harold would let children control the trains, their small hands carefully managing the controllers and their faces lit with pure joy. Some parents noticed their kids were learning patience, precision, and storytelling through this simple hobby.
By the time Harold turned 80, his backyard had become a community landmark. Local schools included visits into their curriculum (课程). retirement homes organized group trips. Artists and historians turned to him. The tiny tracks became something magical, showing how passion, creativity, and openness could build connections far bigger than anyone could imagine.
4. Why did Harold start building the garden railroad
A. To kill his spare time. B. To host field trips.
C. To train local children. D. To become famous.
5. What was the neighbors’ attitude toward Harold’s project
A. Critical. B. Negative. C. Appreciative. D. Uncertain.
6. Why did Harold’s project attract the local elementary school
A. It included a new steam engine. B. It had an educative value.
C. It was praised on a website. D. It was a garden programme.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Many hands make light work.
C. Education knows no boundaries.
D. Small things make a big difference.
C
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes off, how do we efficiently integrate it into our lives and our work Bridging the gap between promise and practice, Jann Spiess, an associate professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is exploring how algorithms (算法) can be designed to most effectively support — rather than replace — human decision-makers.
“We don’t have much work — yet — that takes design of the human-AI interface really seriously,” says Spiess. “Our debate about AI and the capabilities of AI is really misplaced, because it’s all about ‘Is AI better than the human ’”, he continues. “I think instead we should be asking, ‘What are the complementary (互补的) uses of AI ’”
If users rely too heavily on an algorithm, they may ignore relevant context or information the algorithm may not know. On the other hand, if users view recommendations as overly complex or irrelevant, they may dismiss them altogether, forgoing any advantages algorithmic recommendations may provide.
“Therefore, the best algorithm should take into account how a human will interact with the information it provides,” Spiess says. In a recent paper, Spiess outlines a conceptual (概念的) design framework modeling how humans respond to algorithmic recommendations — and presents a different approach to building AI tools. This approach is known as complementarity.
The researchers tested different recommendation strategies in an experiment, where participants made 25 hiring decisions with different levels of algorithmic assistance. People using a complementary algorithm — which offered selective recommendations in cases where a human was likely to be uncertain or incorrect — made the most accurate decisions, outperforming those using a purely predictive algorithm and those using no algorithmic support.
It’s an encouraging result. “There’s much promise around AI improving decisions,” says Spiess, who’s particularly interested in applications that affect how services are allocated (分配) in resource-limited environments, such as placing teachers in underserved school districts with limited budgets. “If you could use algorithms to improve resource allocation, there are many high-value use cases in areas where we don’t have ready or clear solutions,” he says.
8. What is the main issue with current AI debates according to Spiess
A. Ignoring the potential of AI.
B. Overemphasis on AI’s superiority.
C. Misunderstanding AI’s purpose.
D. Lack of focus on AI’s efficiency.
9. What does the underlined word “forgoing” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Abandoning. B. Stressing.
C. Admitting. D. Assessing.
10. What does Spiess think is the key to effective AI design
A. Enhancing algorithm complexity.
B. Reducing human dependence on AI.
C. Considering human-AI interaction.
D. Improving AI’s independent capability.
11. What does the experiment on hiring decisions show
A. Predictive algorithms were the most helpful.
B. Human judgment alone was the most accurate.
C. No algorithmic support was completely the best.
D. Complementary algorithms were highly effective.
D
In Costa Rica, even small areas of tree cover can reduce the presence of invasive (入侵的) mosquito species known to spread diseases like dengue fever (登革热), according to a Stanford University-led study published on May 28th in Landscape Ecology. The findings can inform land use decisions and tree preservation strategies in rural areas, according to the researchers.
Using field observations and satellite data on land cover for an area of forests, farms, and residential areas in southern Costa Rica, the researchers found the presence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito, a dengue vector (媒介), decreased in areas with more tree cover while the total number of mosquito species increased. More species demand more space and resources, making it harder for an invasive species to find unoccupied space or resources.
Costa Rica has numerous mosquito-borne diseases and two invasive mosquito species serving as vectors. The forests surveyed in the study hosted a high diversity of mosquito species, none of which were the dengue vector Aedes albopictus. Residential areas, by contrast, had much fewer mosquito species and were far more likely to hold the invasive, disease-spreading species. Agricultural areas fell somewhere in between, with outcomes seemingly tied to the intensity and type of land use.
Natural habitats exist alongside agriculture and development in rural areas. In Costa Rica and beyond, these areas can provide pathways to conserving biodiversity. The study shows that protecting trees can help conserve biodiversity while also reducing the likelihood of disease spread. That’s good news in the face of warmer temperatures, changes in rainfall, and human activity that are enabling the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses to new places.
The researchers emphasize the need to do more research to understand how other vector species react to increased tree cover. “We need to know more about what drives dengue in rural areas,” said study senior author Erin Mordecai, associate professor of biology in Stanford University. “This work shows forests and tree cover can reduce risk, but identifying other land use types that sustain vector populations is the next frontier for controlling this rapidly expanding disease.”
12. How does increased tree cover prevent invasive mosquitoes
A. By reducing dengue vectors.
B. By increasing species competition.
C By upgrading human habitats.
D. By ensuring agricultural outputs.
13. What can be known about residential areas
A. They have lower mosquito diversity.
B. Their land use is more intensive.
C. Their living conditions are poor.
D. They host fewer disease risks.
14. What is the significance of the study
A. It helps agricultural development.
B. It solves the problem of disease spread.
C. It offers a potential win-win strategy.
D. It leads to the study of climate patterns.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Mosquito-borne Disease Risks Increase
B. Protecting Trees Improves Life Quality
C. Disease-spreading Species Are Coming
D. Tree Cover Limits Invasive Mosquitoes
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。
Our homes use a lot of energy in summer. The huge amounts of energy used to cool them result in more than a sixth of the world’s greenhouse gases. Here are some simple solutions to protect our planet and reduce our energy bills.
____16____
We’re used to thinking about turning on the air conditioning to control our home’s temperature. But many of us live in environments where all we need to do is to open the windows to be comfortable.
Don’t forget the ceiling fan
A lot of the time, we don’t need air conditioning if we have a ceiling fan. ____17____. But it can provide increased cooling by moving the air around, which may be enough in certain climates.
Compared to air conditioners, ceiling fans can reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 76%. ____18____
Put shades outside, not inside
In places that get very hot, we should think about installing shades outside the windows or doors. Here’s why. If we have a blind or curtain outside, then the sunlight cannot come in.
____19____. In ancient civilizations like Egypt, Tunisia or Southern Europe, people used wooden shutters to keep the heat outside a building.
Make the roof reflective
The roofs are often the part of our home that receives the most sunlight. ____20____. If they are coated with a white or a silvery color, most of the solar energy will be reflected away instead of being absorbed inside.
A. It’s unavoidable
B. Open the windows
C. Keep the fan in good condition
D. Sure, it cannot lower the temperature in the house
E. So if you have a ceiling fan and aren’t using it, try turning it on
F. Keeping the heat out with shades is a tradition dating back centuries
G. However, most of them are black or dark-colored, which absorb the heat
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My husband’s career has led to our family relocating many times. With each move, to make friends, I explored new ____21____, like drawing, and joined various clubs and groups, just without a ball.
That ____22____ when our family moved to Ankara, Turkey. If I wanted a ____23____ life in the new community, I’d have to play tennis. Having bought a tennis skirt and a racket (球拍), I appeared at my ____24____.
With an encouraging coach, I ____25____ to show up, with a racket in hand and a smile on my face. I ____26____ criticism and learned to laugh at my mistakes. Despite my new can-do ____27____, my swings were often met with nothing but air. Laughing and learning, I kept swinging and trying, ____28____ the progress I was making.
After a few months of lessons, the practice provided me with the ____29____ to play Cardio Tennis before a sold-out audience. Grasping my racket, I made my way to the court. As they _____30_____ the rules of the game to me, I worriedly declared, “I’m an amateur! Though I’m _____31_____ to be here, I apologize in advance!”
The hours we spent together were full of laughter, _____32_____ and friendship. They praised my forehand and sympathized when I_____33_____a return. I put myself out there, unashamedly_____34_____my rookie (新手) state. But by putting myself in the_____35_____, I developed a sense of achievement, learned a new skill and made new friends.
21. A. missions B. routes C. hobbies D. traditions
22. A. occurred B. changed C. failed D. developed
23. A. global B. practical C. common D. social
24. A. lessons B. activities C. researches D. events
25. A. decided B. continued C. stopped D. refused
26. A. demanded B. guided C. discovered D. accepted
27. A. attitude B. analysis C. attempt D. strategy
28. A. working out B. giving up C. focusing on D. putting away
29. A. need B. confidence C. aim D. duty
30. A. explained B. contributed C. applied D. referred
31. A. disappointed B. calm C. confused D. happy
32. A. pressure B. encouragement C. silence D. blame
33. A. spotted B. picked C. missed D. rewarded
34. A. showing B. doubting C. expecting D. noticing
35. A. target B. theory C. plan D. game
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。
A train enthusiast from China has set a new Guinness World Record for the “greatest distance travelled by train in 24 hours,” ____36____ (cover) an impressive 5,887.76 kilometers within a single day, according to the official WeChat account of Guinness World Records.
The traveler, Wang Dong, journeyed from Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province to Beijing, then to Shanghai, Guiyang, and ____37____ (eventual) to Yibin in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, in February, 2025, arriving with only 40 seconds to spare before the 24-hour deadline.
The most intense moment came, ____38____ Wang had only 31 minutes to transfer (换乘) from Beijing West Station to Beijing South Station by subway. With his incoming train ____39____ (delay) by three minutes, he relied on experience and ran through the station—managing ____40____ (catch) his next train in just 22 minutes.
The real ____41____ (excite) came near the end of the journey. “My final train, D5122 from Guiyang to Yibin, was planned just four minutes before the 24-hour mark,” Wang said. “If it had been put off by over three minutes, my attempt would have failed.”
Unfortunately, when D5122 pulled into Yibin, it was indeed late—but only by 2 minutes. As the doors opened and Wang ____42____ (step) onto the platform, his watch showed just 40 seconds remaining—an exciting margin (差距) ____43____ success and failure.
At ____44____ end of his journey, Wang thought highly of the power of China’s high-speed railway system, whose rapid development ____45____ high efficiency made the impossible possible.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，目前正在英国一所高中做交换生。近日你在学校网站上看到校篮球俱乐部要招收新成员，请你给该俱乐部负责人Mr Thomas写封信，申请加入该俱乐部，内容包括：
1.自我介绍并表明写信目的；
2.陈述你的优势；
3.期待答复。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr Thomas,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
“No, little girl. You can’t get in without the money.” Jeffrey, the bus driver, told a little girl who wanted to get on the bus but only had a few pennies. She must have been around seven years old, and he wasn’t in the mood to deal with unaccompanied children that day.
“Please, sir. I want to visit my grandmother,” the little girl begged. “Then go ask your parents for the money and come back next time,” Jeffrey replied and gestured with his hand for the girl to get out. She finally left the bus with her shoulders lowered. Jeffrey saw her sit down at the bus stop and drove off.
He finished his route and went home for the lunch, greeting his wife, Greta, and sitting down on the couch to rest. When he browsed his Facebook posts, an image caught his attention. A picture was shared of the little girl he had just turned away a few hours earlier. The word “Missing” was written on top of the image. He learned that the girl had disappeared a day ago, and her parents were desperately trying to find her.
“Dear! What have I done ” he asked himself, standing up and going to the front door. When Greta asked where he was going, Jeffrey said, “Greta! Quick! Call 911 and this number,” showing her the picture of the girl. “I saw this girl at a bus stop earlier, and I turned her away because she didn’t have enough money. I’m going to find her, but please make those calls.” Having told her where the bus stop was, he went out.
Jeffrey rushed to his car, speeding to the bus stop. Hopefully, the girl was smart enough to stay in one place. He couldn’t believe how careless he had been earlier. She was a little girl all alone. As he drove to the bus stop, Jeffrey vowed to be more careful in the future, especially when it came to children.
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。
Finally, Jeffrey saw a tiny figure sitting on the bench at the spot.
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A few minutes later, the police and another car approached.
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