福建省上杭县第一中学2026届高三上学期12月月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

高三（上）月考英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第I卷 选择题(共95分)
第一部分 听力
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。 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 will the man do tonight
A．Take some notes. B．Ask the woman for help. C．Review lessons with a group.
2．What is Mike’s grandparents’ attitude toward AI
A．Favorable. B．Casual. C．Critical.
3．Why is the meeting rescheduled
A．An incident occurred in Marketing.
B．The room is unavailable.
C．The CEO is occupied.
4．What does the woman mean
A．Alice is hard-working.
B．The man deserves a good grade.
C．She doesn’t care about the exam results.
5．What are the speakers mainly discussing
A．Renting an apartment. B．Doing some shopping. C．Making their budget.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What theme does the movie convey
A．Conquering natural disasters.
B．Rescuing endangered species.
C．Overcoming fear for the unknown.
7．When does the man plan to get to the cinema
A．At 2:30 p.m. B．At 2:40 p.m. C．At 3:00 p.m.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What seems to bother the boy
A．He struggles to fall asleep.
B．He finds it hard to get up early.
C．He lacks time for after-school activities.
9．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Classmates.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．How long has Nicki lived in Hainan
A．Two years. B．Ten years. C．Twenty years.
11．How did Nicki react to seeing Li Brocade for the first time
A．She was quite confused. B．She was greatly fascinated. C．She was very encouraged.
12．What did Nicki enjoy doing concerning Li Brocade
A．Searching for it online. B．Reading about it in the books.C．Learning about it from the locals.
13．Why does Nicki post stories about Li Brocade on social media
A．To promote it. B．To collect opinions on it. C．To display her collection.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What does the company’s method mainly involve
A．Making farming easier.
B．Absorbing CO2 from the fields.
C．Building carbon-capturing machines.
15．How many teams did the company compete against eventually this year
A．17. B．19. C．21.
16．What does the man say about the company’s method
A．It is easy but effective. B．It is complex and expensive. C．It is innovative but time-consuming.
17．Where are the speakers
A．At a museum. B．In an office. C．In a classroom.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What does the helper need to do
A．Teach the kids. B．Take care of animals. C．Do some work with Jomi.
19．What can the helper get from the family
A．A weekly payment. B．Free food and a place to live. C．Discounts on local cultural activities.
20．What kind of person does the family expect
A．Someone who follows strict plans.
B．Someone who gets along with others.
C．Someone who is quiet but hard-working.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Rising temperatures might boost crop production in cold regions but negatively impact production in warmer areas. Wheat and rice—which benefit from more CO2 in the atmosphere — could see growing output, while corn and sorghum (高粱) could see a decline with warmer temperatures.
Farmers can adjust their practices to a warmer climate in four key ways：
Farmers can change WHAT they plant. This could be an entirely different type of crop: corn instead of wheat. Or a different variety of a specific crop. FOUR KEY WAYS Farmers can change WHERE crops are planted. If temperatures rise or fall, crop production can shift north or southwards towards more suitable temperatures.
Farmers can change HOW crops are managed. Giving crops the right amount of water, nutrition, and protection from insects and disease can help reduce some impacts of climate change. Farmers can change WHEN they plant. Farmers can plant earlier or later in the year, depending on when spring arrives. Adjusting planting dates requires no additional cost or work.
A recent study by experts modeled three adaptation methods —changing WHAT, changing WHEN and changing both of them. The chart below shows their impact on the output of corn, rice, sorghum, soybean (大豆) and wheat.
These three adaptation methods can already go some way to relieve climate pressures in some countries. But, of course, we don’t only care about crop production at the global level. If farmers in particular regions — especially those that are most food-insecure — cannot adapt to climate change, this is still a major problem. So there is more we can do in the future.
21．What may farmers change if they are short of money and labour
A．WHAT. B．WHERE. C．WHEN D．HOW.
22．Which crop may benefit most if farmers plant improved varieties
A．Corn. B．Rice. C．Sorghum. D．Wheat.
23．What should be done in the future
A．To help the farmers in need. B．To adopt the three methods.
C．To focus on crop production. D．To move to colder regions.
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.
24．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.
25．What was the neighbors’ attitude toward Harold’s project
A．Critical. B．Negative. C．Appreciative. D．Uncertain.
26．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.
27．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
Seed libraries emerged as a revolutionary concept nearly a generation ago. The earliest example is BASIL, the Bay Area Seed Interchange Library. In 2000, University of CaliforniaBerkeley closed its campus farm to make room for research into genetically modified corn.This left the farm's collection of seeds homeless. Activists persuaded the Berkeley EcologyCenter to sponsor a lending library that would make the seeds available to local gardeners, who in turn would harvest and return seeds from the crops they grew to make possible the next year’s distribution.
From there, the seed library concept took off, spreading throughout all 50 states. Not only do seed libraries offer customers a free start in gardening, they can also make available seeds adapted to local growing conditions. Garden retailers (零售商) tend to stock nationally distributed lines of best-selling seeds that are chosen for their ability to grow over a broad area. A seed library, which isn’t driven by the need for profit, can focus on what performs best in the local soils and climate.
Besides distributing seeds, seed libraries also encourage seed saving among their customers, so that the loans can be repaid at the end of the growing season. This is why the vegetable, fruit and flower varieties that seed libraries distribute are typically open pollinated(授粉). That is, when pollinated naturally by insects, birds, or wind, the plants bear seeds that produce a new generation closely resembling the parents. Hybrids, the mainstay of conventional seed producers, do not “come true” in this fashion, and so they’re avoided by most seed libraries.
This has a couple of significant impacts. First, seed libraries tend to emphasize old-fashioned, heirloom (原种) plant varieties that originated before the modern emphasis on hybrid fruits and vegetables. In this way, seed libraries play a significant part in helping to keep such heirlooms available to gardeners. Then, because gardeners typically save seed from the stronger and more fruitful samples, they tend to preserve and reproduce the best adapted individuals. This practice encourages the gradual evolution of an ever-more locally adapted species. In this way, seed libraries are becoming ever more relevant to the needs of gardeners.
28．What distinguishes seed libraries from garden retailers
A．They focus on locally adapted seeds. B．They offer seeds at a lower price.
C．They prioritize profit over sustainability. D．They distribute best-selling seeds.
29．What is stressed about open-pollinated plants in paragraph 3
A．Their high output. B．Their distinct appearance.
C．Their rich varieties. D．Their biological advantages.
30．What is one important role of seed libraries
A．Promoting the study of hybrid fruits and vegetables.
B．Ensuring the availability of heirloom plant varieties.
C．Making efforts to develop entirely new plant species.
D．Encouraging gardeners to change traditional methods.
31．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Gardeners Starve for Best Seeds B．The Rise and Fall of Seed Libraries
C．Seed Libraries Help Gardening Grow D．The Future of Hybrid-plant Gardening
D
A self- driving taxi operated by a Chinese tech giant recently hit a passer-by crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex circumstances.
Zhang Xiang, an auto sector researcher at North China University of Technology, said that the incident in Wuhan indicates that self-driving technology has progressed significantly over the past few years, but it still encounters difficulties under ever-changing road conditions and has some limitations when dealing with unconventional behavior, such as motorists or passers-by violating traffic rules. There are still some obstacles to integrating the self-driving vehicles into the existing road traffic safety management system, as the legal duties of relevant subjects involving autonomous vehicles have not been clarified under current laws and regulations.
Meanwhile, the commercial application of robotaxis in more cities across the country has raised concerns about employment, as taxi drivers are worried about losing their jobs due to intense competition from driverless ride-hailing vehicles, industry experts said. So far, more than 20 cities nationwide have introduced policies supporting autonomous driving tests, with more than 60 enterprises having obtained self- driving test licenses.
Nevertheless, some believe that people only prefer to experience this emerging technology, and the number of robotaxis on the road is still far smaller than those of taxis. It is also noted that the pressure on taxi drivers mainly comes from fierce competition between private ride- hailing cars and traditional taxis, and that the autonomous driving vehicles will not have a serious impact on the job market or replace human drivers in the short term.
Despite the challenges, the development of self-driving industry will strengthen the intelligent transformation of auto industry and speed the construction of vehicle-road coordination systems, which support the transfer of information from vehicles to roadway networks as a way to improve traffic efficiency.
According to research company BloombergNEF’s “Electric Vehicle Outlook” report, China will operate the world’s largest robotaxi fleet of about 12 million self-driving vehicles by 2040, followed by the United States with around 7 million such vehicles.
32．According to the passage, how many firms have acquired self-driving test permits in China
A．More than 20 B．More than 60 C．About 12 million D．Around 7 million
33．The word “coordination” in paragraph 5 most probably means ________.
A．competition B．separation C．cooperation D．replacement
34．What can be inferred from the passage about the current state of self-driving technology
A．It has completely overcome all challenges in complex road conditions.
B．It still faces difficulties in dealing with unpredictable human behavior on roads.
C．It has been fully integrated into the existing traffic management system.
D．It is already safer than human drivers in all circumstances.
35．What is the main purpose of this passage
A．To criticize the safety issues of self-driving technology
B．To promote the use of robotaxis in Chinese cities
C．To discuss the challenges and prospects of self-driving technology
D．To compare self-driving development in China and the US
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Up to 80% of premature heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. 36 . Preventive cardiologist(心脏病学家)Dr. Beth Abramson emphasizes that even small changes can have significant long-term benefits.
Get eight hours of sleep. “When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is a lot more stressful,” says Dr. Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network and a professor of medicine at the University of Alberta. If we’re sleep-lacking, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation and glucose levels. 37 .
Avoid polluted air. Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in harmful substances made from chemicals like sulphur dioxide, carbon and nitrogen oxides may irritate arteries and increase inflammation. 38 . Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts, and spend more time indoors when the air quality index is poor.
Treat depression. “ 39 ,” says Abramson. Not only are we more likely to drink too much alcohol and to avoid exercise, there are also physiological effects of this condition on the body, such as higher levels of stress hormones and blood sugar, that can be associated with poor heart health.
Eat breakfast. Eating breakfast reduces heart disease risk, suggests a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 40 . One possible reason: “If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,” says Abramson. “We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.” Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.
A．Depression can affect the way we behave
B．They can improve our cardiovascular health
C．But other less obvious methods can also be effective
D．And eating a large breakfast is essential for heart health
E．These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular health
F．And skipping it greatly increases heart disease risk in later years
G．Even short-term exposure is harmful for those at cardiovascular risk
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。
Chandra was born in a small town. 41 other children, she was half paralyzed (瘫痪的) below the waist.
Because of her 42 , getting into school proved hard. When Chandra was six, her family applied to dozens of schools, only to be met with 43 . Just as 44 faded (逐渐消失), a headmaster offered her a place and even 45 a wheelchair-accessible path through campus.
While the door had finally opened, the journey inside remained anything but 46 . The biggest 47 wasn’t the wheelchair, but the physical demands of each school day — 48 through crowded halls, lifting heavy books and using her arms for every movement. Still, Chandra 49 it all with quiet resolve.
Years of hard work paid off. Chandra always came 50 in her class. She dreamed of becoming a doctor. But when she got into 51 college, she was told she could never be a surgeon because she could not stand for hours in an operating room. That night, lying awake, she felt her dream 52 .
Yet her mother comforted her, “Your legs may not carry you far, but your mind and heart can take you 53 .” Struck deeply, Chandra turned to medical research. She 54 herself fully to research. Eventually, she earned her PhD, published widely and became known as Dr. Chandra.
Life gave her hardships, but she chose to 55 them head-on. As Dr. Chandra often reminded young people, “Accept finite (有限的) disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
41．A．Equal to B．Different from C．Separate from D．Close to
42．A．poverty B．background C．age D．condition
43．A．rejection B．attention C．encouragement D．approval
44．A．wisdom B．hope C．sympathy D．respect
45．A．followed B．chose C．arranged D．dug
46．A．predictable B．inviting C．fruitless D．easy
47．A．challenge B．failure C．damage D．conflict
48．A．speeding B．walking C．edging D．sliding
49．A．declined B．enjoyed C．resisted D．handled
50．A．top B．strong C．alive D．early
51．A．design B．medical C．business D．engineering
52．A．holding on B．coming true C．slipping away D．taking shape
53．A．ahead B．anywhere C．upward D．someday
54．A．introduced B．submitted C．committed D．exposed
55．A．experience B．encounter C．ignore D．brave
第II卷 主观题(共55分)
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。
Nowhere in the Hexi Corridor does a traveler feel closer to those who came before him than at Yumen Pass (玉门关). Located about 90 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang, it marks the corridor’s western end, ____56____ (hold) profound historical and emotional significance.
For those departing, it was the final farewell (告别) to familiar land, a spot for looking back before disappearing into ____57____ unknown. To those arriving, it symbolized a gateway of hope — with the desert and its hardships ____58____ (leave) behind.
Originally surrounded by water on three sides, Yumen pass now ____59____ (consist) of only a rectangular fortress (矩形堡垒). Its old walls mix so well with the surrounding Gobi ____60____ it’s hard to tell where the pass ends and the desert begins. Despite its weathered ____61____ (appear), as an outpost of the Han Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it still ____62____ (true) deserves a long journey to visit.
In Chinese, yumen means “jade gate”. Raw jade once traveled through the corridor, part of the ancient Silk Road, to workshops where it ____63____ (transform) into beautiful ritual objects and decorations. Not just jade, the ____64____ (technique) of metalworking and chariot-building also traveled along this route, long before Zhang Qian’s landmark journey.
As Li Yongping, a senior researcher at the Gansu Provincial Museum, notes, “Yumen pass is more than stone and earth — it’s a bridge across time, ____65____ links our present to the travelers of the Silk Road.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66.假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新栏目“每日金曲 (Song of the Day)”。请你给栏目负责人 Mr. Smith 写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)你的看法；
(2)你的建议。
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。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67.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。
The familiar smell of garlic and onion filled the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom’s fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.
“Emma, over here!” My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.
As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunchtimes
came back. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses when I brought
homemade Chinese food. I remembered how my embarrassment changed to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.
I had argued with my mom that I wanted “normal” food for lunch. I remembered the look on my
mom’s face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in. So for the remaining days of middle school, my mom packed odorless (没有气味的), non-Chinese food like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush and packed me leftovers from dinner.
As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch bag down under my seat. I sat
quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a newly met girl, asked where my food was. “I’m not
really hungry,” I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she
spoke out, “Then, I’ll eat it!” The other girls laughed – clearly Katrina was known to be a big eater.
I didn’t want to be rude to a potentially new friend so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag. The moment I opened my lunch box, I could practically taste the garlic and onion. The girls, piqued (激起好奇心) by the smell in the air, all curiously looked at the oval-shaped lunch box. I expected an “Ew” or a “What is that ”
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I thought they would walk away or tell me to leave.
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When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C A C A A C B B A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B C A B B A C C B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B A A C B D A D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C B C B C C E G A F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B D A B C D A C D A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B C B C D
56. holding 57. the 58. left 59. consists 60. that 61. appearance
62. truly 63. was transformed 64. techniques 65. which
第一节(满分 15 分)
66.One possible version:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm truly excited about the upcoming program"Song of the Day". I believe it will not only enrich our campus life but also provide a perfect chance to improve our English through music.
To make it more engaging, I suggest songs be introduced based on weekly themes, such
as"MovieSoundtracks". Moreover, it would be a good idea to invite students to recommend their favorite songs to boost interaction. Plus, adding background information would help us better understand and appreciate the songs.
Thank you for considering my ideas. I'm eagerly anticipating the launch of the program.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
67.One possible version:
I thought they would walk away or tell me to leave. To my surprise, Katrina leaned in, her eyes widening with interest rather than disgust. “That smells amazing,” she exclaimed. “Is it homemade ” I nodded hesitantly, expecting the usual teasing. Instead, the other girls gathered closer, their expressions curious and friendly. When I explained that it was my mom’s fried tofu, they eagerly asked questions about how it was made. For the first time, I described her cooking with genuine pride. As each of them tried a piece, Katrina nodded enthusiastically. The tension in my shoulders eased, replaced by a quiet flicker of happiness.
When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went.The first thing I did was thank her for packing the tofu. She looked at me, puzzled but pleased. I told her everything – my worries, the girls’ reactions, and how they had loved her cooking. As she listened, her expression softened into a warm smile I had missed for a long time. That night, when she asked what to pack for lunch, I didn’t hesitate. “The fried tofu, please. And maybe a little extra to share.” I learned that embracing my heritage could open doors to understanding and friendship, one shared meal at a time.
听力原文
1．C
【原文】M: The math exam will include chapters 5 to 8 this time, but I can’t understand a part of them.
W: Come to the study group tonight. We’ll go over previous tests and do practice problems.
M: Great! I’ll bring my notes with formulas.
2．A
【原文】W: Mike, do your grandparents like using AI
M: Yes. At first I was afraid they wouldn’t use it, but now they’ve totally accepted it. They use it for so many things such as health consultations and stock market analysis. And sometimes they simply enjoy the company of chatty “digital grandchildren”.
3．C
【原文】M: The marketing meeting is moved from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Can you adjust the schedule
W: Sure, but why the sudden change
M: The CEO needs to hold an urgent conference first.
4．A
【原文】M: Hey, the English exam results finally came out. Guess who got the highest score
W: I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Alice again. Just like the saying goes, “You reap what you sow.”
5．A
【原文】W: This apartment has everything we need: spacious rooms and a great location, but the rent is $1,200 per month.
M: That’s 20% over our budget. Do you think the landlord would be willing to negotiate the price, or should we keep looking
6．C 7．B
【原文】M: Hey, Amy! I heard The Legend of Ochi is showing in theaters. Are you interested in watching it with me
W: What’s it about
M: It’s set in a village on a remote island where people fear creatures called ochi. But a girl named Yuri saves a baby ochi and tries to return it to its family. The director said the movie could encourage us to be curious about the unknown.
W: That sounds amazing! I’m really into stories like this.
M: Good. The movie starts at three o’clock this afternoon. I’ll come to your place and pick you up half an hour before that. It only takes ten minutes to drive to the cinema.
W: Sweet! I’ll have some snacks ready. Don’t forget to bring the tickets!
8．B 9．A
【原文】W: Honey, you look a bit upset. What’s wrong
M: I’m unhappy about the starting time of school. I wish school started later. Waking up early is killing me!
W: But there are other things to consider. If school starts later, it’ll let out later too. You’d have less time for sports or clubs after school, and those activities can help you cultivate skills and build friendships.
M: But I struggle to stay awake in the morning sometimes. I can’t always focus.
W: An earlier start can actually help you manage your time well. You just need to go to bed earlier at night. That way, getting up won’t be such a trouble, and you’ll feel refreshed in the morning. Oh, it’s 10:00 p.m.. You’d better go to bed now.
10．C 11．B 12．C 13．A
【原文】M: Hi, Nicki. I’m Mark from Exploring Chinese Culture magazine. Could you share your experience of living in Hainan today
W: Hi, Mark! I’m more than happy to share my experiences with all of you. It’s been quite a journey, filled with a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and a laid-back lifestyle. I have really enjoyed my life here in the past two decades.
M: So what do you like most here
W: Li Brocade. My first encounter with it was a gift from a friend, and it sparked my deep interest.
M: That sounds fascinating! How did you explore Li Brocade further
W: My work allowed me to visit Li villages. I took pictures of Li Brocade patterns with my phone, studied them at home, and asked those people living there about their meanings. Through that, when people ask about my handicrafts inspired by Li Brocade patterns, I can share the stories behind them.
M: What’s your wish for Li Brocade
W: I hope it’ll gain wider recognition. It’s truly a precious part of Chinese culture. I hope the whole world will recognize it. And that’s why I post stories about Li Brocade on social media.
14．B 15．B 16．A 17．C
【原文】M: Hey, Lucy! Have you heard about the winner of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal contest this year
W: No, I haven’t. Who won this year
M: Mati Carbon. The company won the 50-million-dollar prize on Earth Day! Their method is a real breakthrough. Not only can it remove huge amounts of CO2, but it can also help farmers grow way more food.
W: That’s impressive! So how many teams competed in the contest this year
M: Over 1,300 teams entered the contest. 20 finalists were chosen.
W: How on earth did Mati Carbon manage to stand out among all those brilliant minds
M: It’s crazy, but with a simple idea! The company uses a very common kind of volcanic rock called basalt. It removes carbon by spreading this rock powder on farm fields. The powder pulls CO2 out of the water in the soil and stores it in a way that will last for thousands of years.
W: I wish we could come up with ideas like that. Oh, class begins. Maybe we can discuss it in the science class. We could even try to set up our own projects!
M: Good idea! Mr. Green always has great insights. He might give us some advice to get started.
18．C 19．B 20．B
【原文】W: Hello, listeners! Today, I’d like to tell you about a unique opportunity in Jokkmokk, a small town in northern Sweden, just above the Arctic Circle. A family of five there is looking for someone to help with outdoor work, repair, and construction alongside the father, Jomi. He’s a reindeer herder, following the traditional Sami way of life. The mother, Sara, is a teacher who works from home. They have 3 children, aged between 3 and 14, and a variety of pets and animals around the house. The helper is expected to work 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. In return, you’ll get free accommodation and food. And you can arrange your own activities on the weekend. The family loves sharing their culture, from Sami traditions to food and music, and they’re eager to learn about yours too. They’re easy-going and flexible, preferring to go with the flow rather than follow strict plans. They expect someone to like them. If you’re handy, responsible, and interested in a cultural exchange, this could be a great experience. Apply now if it sounds like a good fit!