陕西、宁夏、山西、青海四省联考2026届高三上学期1月联考英语试卷（含解析，无听力音频有听力原文）
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高三英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，务必将自己的个人信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案：后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案：标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案：标号。回答非选择题时，将答案：写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案：标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案：转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案：是 C。
1. What would the woman mainly do in Africa
A. Visit some countries. B. Call on relatives. C. Start a business.
2. What is the man
A. A pilot. B. A writer. C. A journalist.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for help. B. Extending an invitation. C. Making a complaint.
4. When will the woman leave the study room
A. At 3:00 p. m. B. At 3:30 p. m. C. At 4:00 p. m.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5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. Where does the man get the news
A. From a website. B. From the newspaper. C. From the community board.
7. What does the woman desire to do
A. Cook better meals. B. Run a restaurant. C. Become a chef.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the woman say about the camp
A. It's rewarding. B. It's challenging. C. It's tiring.
9. What did the woman experience during the camp
A. Language issues. B. Outdoor activities. C. Cultural shock.
10. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Patient. B. Envious. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What kind of painting does the man like
A. Flower-and-bird paintings. B. Landscape paintings. C. Figure paintings.
12. Why does the man appreciate the painting
A. Its painter is famous.
B. It's of great historical value.
C. It shows outstanding painting skills.
13. What price did the speakers finally agree on
A. $8,000. B. $8,500. C. $10,000.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is Essex
A. In the southwest of England.
B. In the northeast of England.
C. In the southeast of England.
15. What does the man think of Brentwood
A. Ancient. B. Pleasant. C. Inconvenient.
16. What does Brentwood have
A. A modern cinema. B. A big shopping center. C. A health center.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man's hometown.
B. Some cities in England.
C. The surroundings of London.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of the speech
A. To celebrate an achievement.
B. To invite people to volunteer.
C. To promote eco-friendly farming.
19. What can the program offer
A. On-site training.
B. A picnic on Harvest Day.
C. Free membership of the community center.
20. What advice does the speaker give
A. To prepare gloves. B. To come with friends. C. To wear proper shoes.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Are you curious about the ocean and eager to build something with your own hands Middle and high school students (grades 7-12) now have the chance to participate in the Underwater Robot Challenge, a national event that combines creativity, engineering, and ocean science. The task is simple yet exciting: design and build a small robot that can work under water, and discover how technology can help protect our seas.
How does it work
Teams must send drafts and a short description of how their robot will move, keep its balance, and finish tasks. Marine engineers will review all plans, give feedback(反馈), and select up to 40 teams in the end. Robots should be battery-powered, no longer than 40 cm, and safe to use under water.
What happens in the pool
Robots face a 5-minute test in a large pool. They need to collect floating objects, pass through underwater hoops (圈), record a 30-second video of the “deep world”, and finally return to the starting line. Every move is filmed, and teams later study the data to write reports. The best reports will win teams a place at the National Youth Marine Technology Conference, where up to four students per team may be present.
What about costs and awards
Participating in the Challenge is free, but teams must cover materials, shipping, and travel if necessary. To help, non-local presenters can receive $400 in travel support. Prizes are $500, $300, and $150 respectively, with winning robots shown in an online exhibition.
Why join
This Challenge offers far more than a school project. It is a chance to test ideas, gain rea l engineering experience, and add a shining point to your college applications—— all while exploring the wonders of the ocean.
21. What is the main goal of the Challenge
A. To popularize underwater robots.
B. To test battery-powered machines.
C. To prepare for an international competition.
D. To promote ocean protection through technology.
22. What will all participants get
A. A guaranteed spot in the online exhibition.
B. Detailed reports on their robots’ performance.
C. Professional comments on their initial design.
D. A certain amount of financial travel support.
23. How much will a non-local first-prize winner receive in total
A.$900. B. $700. C.$550. D.$500.
B
When Michelle Jackson retired at 56, she felt as if a door had suddenly closed. After decade s as an engineer designing high-speed trains for British Rail, the once-busy rhythm of meetings, deadlines, and projects was gone. The silence that followed felt heavier than she had expected. “What am I going to do now ” she asked herself, faced with long days and too much quiet time.
Luckily, five years later, she found her answer. At 61, Michelle picked up her first camera, determined to learn something entirely new, As a beginner, she joined a local walking and photography group, often spending hours outdoors experimenting with settings she barely understood at first. She also signed up for online courses in photography and Photoshop, insisting, “If I’m going to do something, I’ll do it properly.”
Michelle always loved nature. In her twenties, she hiked long distances such as the 268-milePennine Way in northern England. Yet back then, she never thought of bringing a camera. Only after retirement did she realize that photography could preserve what had always touched her; the quiet wonder of wild places and animals,
Her hearing loss, which once pushed her into retirement, has sharpened her vision. She notes that the weakening of one sense can strengthen another. This heightened perception, coupled with great patience, allows her to tolerate long waits in nature—— whether for seabirds to form a heart with their heads or for a deer to enter the twilight.
Now in her mid-60s, Michelle has won national and international awards. She spends at least 20 hours a week in the field, hiding under nots for cover or lying in wet grass, always ready for the excitement of the unexpected. Yet for her, success is not measured by awards, “Each time I see an animal appear,” she says, “my heart races. If you truly seek them, you will find them.”
24. What pushed Michelle to take up photography
A. Her interest in online courses. B. Her sudden hearing loss.
C. Her emptiness after retirement. D. Her thirst for expanding her social circle.
25. How does hearing loss influence Michelle
A. It enhances her ability to see.
B. It causes her lots of problems in daily life.
C. It enriches her knowledge about wild animals.
D. It deepens her understanding of human- nature relationship.
26. What does Michelle probably think of the awards she has earned
A. They have helped her gain wide recognition.
B. They bring motivation for her to keep taking photos.
C. They fail to compare with the joy of spotting wild animals.
D. They are a silent witness to her progress in photography.
27. What message does Michelle's story deliver
A. Well begun is half done. B. Age is no limit to passion.
C. Nature is the best medicine. D. Failure is the mother of success.
C
Humans are experts at rearranging matter. Advances in chemistry have given us lifesaving drugs, massive agricultural yields, and so on. But many of our chemical creations, like plastics and so- called forever chemicals, have an unpleasant tendency to hang around, showing up in our water, food, and even our bodies. It can feel disastrous: With the products of our technology now woven into remote ecosystems and our own flesh, there's no escape for us.
However, we are not the only chemical engineers. Plants turn air into wood and sunlight into sugar, while microbes(微生物) perform remarkable functions. Using microbes for waste cleanup is already a proven technology. Many wastewater treatment plants rely on microbes to break down harmful substances in the waste water, though some complex compounds stay mercial microbial products are also used to treat waste from paper factories, textile factories, and farms, as well as to clean up oil and gas spills in enclosed(密闭的) spaces.
Yet, these microbial products have limitations. Beneficial microbes are often outcompeted by local species in the wild, and even in enclosed tanks, they eventually die off. The key to overcoming such challenges, according to microbiologist Jiandong Jiang, is to craft and spread intentionally designed microbial communities, or microbiomes.
To create customized microbiomes, Jiang and others are using a bottom- up approach. They identify the tasks they want their microbes to perform and then use tools to decide species capable of finishing those tasks. The goal is to design a community where microbes work cooperatively, with some breaking down pollutants into manageable parts for others to consume, and others providing supporting roles.
In the future, advances in synthetic(合成的) biology and genetic engineering may enable scientists to develop customized microbiomes capable of breaking down even more stubborn tar gets. While the use of genetically engineered or fully synthetic microbe cleanup crews in the wild is still a long- term vision, experts believe widespread use of customized microbiomes designed with the bottom- up approach could occur within the next decade.
28. What is a major problem of human chemical innovations
A. They involve a rather long production cycle.
B. They are too expensive to produce massively.
C. They are less efficient than natural chemical processes.
D. They have severe impacts on the environment and humans.
29. What does the text say about the current microbial products
A. They require testing in a wider context. B. They perform worse in enclosed tanks.
C. They break down pollutants with ease. D. They need specific working conditions.
30. How does Jiang's bottom - up approach improve microbial cleanups
A. By stressing teamwork among microbes.
B. By relying heavily on existing local species.
C. By using genetically engineered microbes from the start.
D. By selecting single species that can perform multiple functions.
31. What is the experts’ attitude towards the application of customized microbiomes
A. Positive. B. Dismissive. C. Mixed. D. Worried.
D
Beneath the Viphya Mountains in Malawi lies Mzimba, a district where poverty runs deep. Malawi’s GDP per capita is barely six hundred dollars, and there are few opportunities for children. But in classrooms where chalk once faded and teachers struggled with overcrowded lessons, something unexpected has appeared: interactive tablets.
Since 2023, the government, working with a UK non - profit called Onebillion, has introduced adaptive devices that teach literacy and numeracy(计算能力) in both Chichewa and English. What makes these tablets remarkable is not simply that they deliver lessons, but that they adjust. A child uncertain about basic numbers is guided patiently through simple problems, while another, confident with letters, is swiftly advanced to harder passages. Rarely has education in rural Africa been so individualized.
That such technology matters is beyond doubt. Randomized trial has found that children using the tablets for merely one hour daily gained the equal of four additional months of learning within just over a year. Even more impressive is the prediction: these skills may add more than sixteen thousand dollars to lifetime earnings, a sum extraor dinary in one of the world's poorest nations.
No teachers have resisted. Overwhelmed by a student - teacher ratio(比例) that often exceeds70:1, they welcome the devices, for while children are engaged with interactive exercises, teachers can focus on guidance rather than endless repetition. Indeed, rarely has a reform been so highly endorsed by both educators and students.
However, challenges remain. Limited electricity makes solar panels essential, and concerns about damaged or lost tablets cannot be ignored. Yet, compared with the cost, the benefits are vast. For every dollar spent, researcher s calculated more than one hundred dollars of social value returned. Not only is this an innovation; it is a revolution. By allowing each child to learn at his or her own pace, the tablets sow seeds of confidence and possibility——seeds that, once planted, may reshape an entire generation’ s future.
32. What did Malawi's government do in 2023
A. It established a nonprofit organization.
B. It adjusted its focus on literacy and numeracy.
C. It strengthened the role of English in education.
D. It integrated tailored teaching into the classroom.
33. What did the trial on the devices reveal
A. They helped build social skills. B. They bore fruitful results.
C. They delivered fixed content. D. They ran out of power quickly.
34. What does the underlined word “endorsed” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Intensified. B. Developed. C. Appreciated. D. Criticized.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Teachers’ roles Change with Educational Innovation
B. Interactive Tablets Reshape Rural Education in Malawi
C. The Tough Educational Situation in Poor African areas
D. Challenges of Applying Technology in Rural Classrooms
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Meg Josephson, a psychotherapist (心理治疗师) in San Francisco, once met a client who left e very party convinced—— without proof—— that everyone secretly disliked her. 36 Many people know the pain of overthinking: worrying about a short text, panicking when a neighbor doesn’t say hello, or fearing that a simple chat with the boss means being fired.
Josephson explained that this constant self- doubt has a name: fawning. 37 The idea was introduced by psychologist Pete Walker, who saw it as a survival skill developed in childhood struggles. While research is still in its early stage, therapists agree that fawning can keep people safe in threatening environments but becomes harmful when it controls everyday life.
Why Because the body stays on high alert even when there’s no danger. Josephson herself grew up in a tense home, always smoothing over her father’s anger. 38 People who fawn constantly monitor others’ moods, believing, “I can’t be OK unless they’re OK.”
39 First, don’t assume you’ve done something wrong. Pause and ask if the story in your head is really true. Second, check your people- pleasing habits. Instead of saying “No problem” when it actually is, try being honest: “That was hard for me.” Start small with safe situations. Finally, aim for authentic communication. Clear words build stronger relationships than constant guessing.
Josephson reminds us that we cannot control other people’s happiness. We might bend over backward to make a partner smile or a co- worker approve, but their moods are ultimately their own responsibility, not ours. 40
A. This feeling wasn’t unique.
B. Make honest communication your goal.
C. Josephson offers ways to break this cycle.
D. Removing fawning is easier said than done.
E. It means pleasing others to avoid conflict.
F. Later, as a therapist, she saw how common this pattern is.
G. Real freedom begins when we stop trying to manage how others feel.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I'm the kid of Mexicans who moved to the US and inherited(继承) my great- grandmother's last name. For years, I carried my last name like a great 41 . Teachers mispronounced it, classmates cut it short, and I myself 42 saying it aloud. Deep down I felt 43 , though, because it was a constant reminder of a world I did not know.
Everything began to 44 the summer after junior year, when our history teacher assigned a heritage project. While my classmates 45 stories from their grandparents or leafed through family photo albums(相册) for inspiration, I had nothing to 46 . My parents had little time or desire to revisit the past because they were 47 because of long working hours.
Yet curiosity kept whispering. One evening, I found a box 48 with dust. Inside lay old letter s and faded photographs. Among them, a name—Guadalupe, what my great-grandmother was called—— appeared again and again. Suddenly, the past no longer seemed 49 ; it was all around me.
Months later, I traveled to Mexico. At the train station, I was warmly 50 by my cousins I had only known through emails. 51 , we felt like family. They drove me to the house where Guadalupe s pent her whole life, and shared with me her struggles and joys. As I listened to the stories, my insight 52 and I lost the track of time. I felt as if I were reaching across time to 53 with her.
When I returned home, I found my last name was no longer a 54 label, but a heritage I should welcome with 55 .
41. A. reward B. responsibility C. weight D. achievement
42. A. avoided B. admitted C. kept D. regretted
43. A. content B. nervous C. comfortable D. curious
44. A. shift B. continue C. emerge D. work
45. A. translated B. collected C. compared D. polished
46. A. fight for B. put off C. count on D. care about
47. A. anxious B. prepared C. grateful D. exhausted
48. A. loaded B. coated C. marked D. mixed
49. A. impressive B. relevant C. accessible D. distant
50. A. inspired B. received C. recommended D. congratulated
51. A. Normally B. Fortunately C. Secretly D. Instantly
52. A. deepened B. disappeared C. flashed D. followed
53. A. progress B. bond C. cooperate D. consult
54. A. similar B. popular C. meaningless D. faultless
55. A. patience B. wisdom C. honor D. caution
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，并将答案：填写在答题卡上。
In the small village of Xiaohuang, hidden deep in Guizhou's Dong ethnic region, an ancient voice still rises. It is the voice of Pan Sayinhua, now 82, 56 has devoted her life to guarding the dongzu dage—— the Grand Song of the Dong people. She believes that every melody (旋律) is a bridge bet ween the past and the future.
Different from most traditional Chinese music that sticks 57 one melody, the Grand Song involves 58 wide range of voices. One voice can be as gentle as a small stream, while another rings out loud and strong. These voices are combined 59 (create) such rich harmonies that listeners feel totally surrounded by waves of sound. With no musical instruments 60 (accompany) them, the singers only use their breath and voices to build a world that's both 61 (power) and pure.
Recognizing its beauty and importance, UNESCO 62 (place) the Grand Song on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2009. Yet heritage is alive only when 63 (pass) down. That is why Pan, as a national inheritor(传承人), sings 64 teaches tirelessly. Her song is not for herself alone; it is to inspire the young to join the ancient melodies.
Thus the Grand Song is more than music. It is the 65 (bear) of memory, identity, and hope—— an ancient gift that still beats in the hearts of the Dong people.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英语角负责人 Ms. Brown近期想举办一场活动，有 English Speech Competition和 English Songs Singing Competition 两种活动形式供选择。请你给她写封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.你的理由。
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 Ms. Brown,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。
Eli's notebook slipped from his hands as his father's car rushed out of the driveway—— another early morning, another quiet goodbye. Thomas Cole rarely spoke: no “good morning”, no “how was school”, just punishing workdays at his construction company, building skyscrapers while Eli grew up feeling invisible. Their house was neat but cold: a spotless kitchen, a home office piled with blueprints, and no photos of father and son on the walls. Every time Eli watched his friends hug their dads and laugh with them, his heart ached a little more, and the thought that his ow n father didn't care about him sank even deeper.
“It seems as if I were living with a stranger,” Eli once complained to his best friend, his eyes wet. Thomas lost his wife when Eli was five, and since then, work had become his escape. He'd get up and leave home at 5 a. m., return after 9 p. m., too tired to chat, believing provideing for Eli—— paying his school fees, buying him whatever he needed—— was enough. But Eli was hungry for words, warmth, proof that he mattered. “He never asks about my soccer games, and never remembers my birthday,” he'd complain, ignoring how Thomas always left a warm breakfast on the counter, and how his clothes were always folded neatly.
One rainy evening, Eli rode his bike home as usual. Unexpectedly, he lost his balance on the wet road and fell down. The next thing he knew, he was being rushed to the hospital. His father, Thomas, had been called from work and hurried over to his side. When Eli woke in the hospital, he saw his father—— disheveled, eyes bloodshot, his work boots still caked in mud. He didn't say much, but just adjusted Eli's pillow, handed him a glass of water, and sat silently by the bed. It turned out that Thomas took the next two weeks off work—— something no one at his company had ever seen. He cooked Eli's favorite food, helped him shower and change with gentle, awkward movements, and read to him at night—— softly yet hesitantly, as if he was afraid to break the silence.
注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The two weeks passed in a strange new rhythm,
After being released from hospital, Eli had a deep conversation with his father.
参考答案及解析
第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1——5 BCACB 6——10 CAABB 11——15 ACBCB 16——20 CABAC
21.答案： D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析：根据第一段的“design and build a small robot… and discover how technology can help protect our seas”
可知，该比赛的主要目的是通过科技促进海洋保护。
22.答案： C
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第二段的“ Marine engineers will review all plans, give feedback(反馈), and select up to 40 teams in the end.”可知，所有参赛者均可获得专家对其方案进行的点评和反馈。
23.答案： A
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据倒数第二段的“To help, non- local presenters can receive $400 in travel support. Prizesare$500,$300, and $150 respectively”可知，一等奖奖金为500美元，非本地参赛者可额外获得交通补助400美元，共计900美元。
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文，主题语境为人与自我。文章讲述了英国工程师 Michelle Jackson在56岁退休后，因生活空虚而开始学习摄影，在坚持与热情中收获了多项摄影大奖。她的故事表明，即使在人生后半段，也能开启全新旅程，活出不同的精彩。
24.答案： C
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第一段的“… the once- busy rhythm of meetings, deadlines, and projects was gone. The silence that followed felt heavier than she had expected. ‘What am I going to do now ’”及第二段的“ Luckily, five years later, she found her answer.”可知，退休后的空虚与孤独促使 Michelle从事摄影。
25.答案： A
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第四段的“ Her hearing loss, which once pushed her into retirement, has sharpened her vision.”可知， Michelle的听力丧失使她提前退休，但也加强了她的视力水平。
26.答案： C
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： 根据最后一段的“ Yet for her, success is not measured by awards.‘ Each time I see an animal appear,’ she says, ‘my heart races’”可知，对 Michelle而言，奖项无法和在野外邂逅野生动物的那份喜悦相提并论。
27.答案： B
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： Michelle在56岁退休后陷入迷茫， 61岁才从零开始学习摄影，选择挑战全新领域；她坚持学习、长期蹲守野外拍摄，最终在花甲之年斩获国内外奖项。这一经历充分体现了“年龄不是追求热爱的限制”的核心主旨。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与自然。文章首先指出人类化学创新带来的环境与人体污染问题，接着介绍微生物在废物处理中的现有应用及局限，随后提出定制微生物组的解决方案及“自下而上”的构建方法，最后展望了定制微生物组的未来应用前景。
28.答案： D
解析： 根据第一段的“ But many of our chemical creations, like plastics and so- called forever chemicals, have an unpleasant tendency to hang around, showing up in our water, food, and even our bodies.”可知，人类化学创新的主要问题是对环境和人体造成了严重影响。
29.答案： D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第三段的“ Beneficial microbes are often outcompeted by local species in the wild, and even in enclosed tanks, they eventually die off.”可知, 现有微生物产品在野外易被本土物种竞争淘汰, 在密闭容器中也会逐渐消亡, 说明它们需要特定的工作条件才能发挥作用。
30.答案： A
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： 根据第四段的“The goal is to design a community where microbes work cooperatively, with some breaking down pollutants into manageable parts for others to consume, and others providing supporting roles.”可知, 蒋建东的“自下而上”方法通过强调微生物之间的协同合作来改进微生物清理技术。
31.答案： A
命题透析 观点态度题。
解析： 根据最后一段的“experts believe widespread use of customized microbiomes designed with the bottom-upapproach could occur within the next decade”可知，专家认为自下而上设计的定制微生物组可能在未来十年内广泛应用，由此可判断专家对定制微生物组的应用态度是积极的。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与社会。文章围绕马拉维姆津巴地区引入交互式平板展开，介绍了这种自适应教学设备的个性化功能、显著的教学成效，以及教师与学生对该设备的认可态度；同时提及设备应用中存在的电力、设备管护等挑战，最终强调该技术对当地教育的革命性意义，以及其为贫困地区儿童未来发展带来的可能性。
32.答案：D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第二段的“Since 2023, the government… has introduced adaptive devices that teach literacy and numeracy(计算能力) in both Chichewa and English. What makes these tablets remarkable… that they adjust.”可知, 政府引入的自适应平板能根据学生学调整教学内容，实现个性化教学，也就是将定制化教学融入了课堂。
33.答案： B
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第三段的“Randomized trial has found that children using the tablets for merely one hour daily gained the equal of four additional months of learning within just over a year.”以及“these skills may add more than sixteen thousand dollars to lifetime earnings”可知, 实验结果显示, 使用平板的学生学习效果显著提升, 还能提升未来收入潜力, 体现出该设备取得了丰硕的成果。
34.答案：C
命题透析 词义猜测题。
解析： 根据第四段的“No teachers have resisted.” “they welcome the devices”以及“by both educators and students”可知，教师对平板持欢迎态度，结合语境可推断，这项教育改革得到了师生的认可与赞赏。endorse 的含义与 appreciate最为接近。
35.答案：B
命题透析 标题归纳题。
解析： 文章开篇以马拉维贫困地区的教育困境为背景，引出交互式平板的应用；随后介绍设备的个性化教学优势、实验成效、师生
的积极态度；最后提及挑战并强调其革命性意义，核心围绕交互式平板对马拉维农村教育的变革作用展开。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与自我。文章通过具体事例引出“过度取悦”的概念并解释了这种行为的来源、表现及危害，提供了摆脱过度取悦的方法，强调要把注意力放在掌控自我而不是取悦他人上。
36.答案： A
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析： 上文提到一个客户离开聚会时觉得别人讨厌她，下文说“Many people know the pain of over thinking…”，说明这种情况并非孤例。A项“这种感觉并不独特”起承上启下的作用，既回应了客户的案例，又引出大众普遍的过度担忧。
37.答案： E
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析： 上文提出“这种持续的自我怀疑有个名字：过度取悦(fawning)”，此处需要对“fawning”进行解释。E项“它指的是取悦他人以避免冲突”直接给出定义，既照应了上文，又为下文介绍心理学家 Pete Walker的研究作铺垫。
38.答案： F
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析：上文讲到 Josephson小时候在紧张的家庭环境学会缓和父亲的愤怒，下文则扩展到“人们在讨好时的普遍行为”。F项“后来作为心理治疗师，她发现这种模式很普遍”既承接个人经历，又自然引出普遍性观察。
39.答案： C
命题透析 考查段落主题句。
解析： 此处是段落主题句，下文列举了三条具体建议(First, Second, Finally),因此空格处需要一个总起句。C项“Josephson提供了打破这种循环的方法”引领下文的列举。
40.答案： G
命题透析 考查段尾句。
解析： 上文强调“无法控制他人的幸福”，此处升华主题， G项“真正的自由始于不再试图操控他人的感受”与上文形成呼应和对比，符合语境。
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文，主题语境为人与自我。文章讲述了作者作为墨西哥移民后代，因姓氏的特殊发音和背后陌生的家族背景，长期将姓氏视为负担，内心充满不安。直到高中历史课布置的家族遗产项目，让作者开启了探寻家族历史的旅程，在找到曾祖母的遗物、远赴墨西哥与亲戚相聚并了解曾祖母的生平后，作者对姓氏的态度发生转变，最终将姓氏看作值得珍视的家族遗产。
41.答案： C
命题透析 考查名词。
解析： 下文提到“老师念错它，同学简读它，作者自己也不愿大声念出”，说明姓氏对作者而言是一种心理上的重压。 weight意为“重担”，符合语境。
42.答案： A
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 上文提及姓氏给作者带来困扰，老师和同学的做法加重了作者的抵触心理，因此作者会避免大声念出姓氏。
43.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 下文提到“姓氏不断提醒着一个自己不了解的世界”，这种未知会让作者内心感到好奇，同时为下文作者探寻家族历史的情节埋下伏笔。
44.答案： A
解析： 下文讲述作者因遗产项目开始探寻家族历史，态度发生改变，说明一切从高三那年夏天开始转变。
45.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析：此处描述同学们完成遗产项目的状态，他们从祖父母那里收集故事。
46.答案： C
命题透析 考查动词短语。
解析： 下文提到父母无暇回顾过去，因此作者没有可以“依靠、利用”的素材来完成项目。
47.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文提到“父母没有时间和意愿回顾过去”，原因是长时间工作让他们疲惫不堪。
48.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析：此处形容盒子被灰尘覆盖的状态， coated与 with搭配，意为“被……覆盖”，符合语境。
49.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文作者对家族历史一无所知，找到遗物后，过去的历史不再显得遥远。
50.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 此处指作者在火车站受到表兄弟姐妹的热情接待。 receive意为“接待、迎接”，符合语境。
51.答案： D
命题透析 考查副词。
解析： 上文提到作者和表兄弟姐妹只通过邮件认识，下文却说“感觉像一家人”，说明这种亲切感是瞬间产生的。
52.答案： A
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 作者聆听表兄弟姐妹讲述曾祖母的过往，此前对家族历史的模糊认知变得清晰深刻， deepen体现其了解逐步深入的过程。
53.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 作者了解了曾祖母的生平后，感觉跨越时间和她建立了情感联结。 bond与 with搭配，意为“与……建立亲密关系”，符合语境。
54.答案： C
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文作者将姓氏视为负担，经历这一切后，姓氏不再是无意义的标签。
55.答案： C
命题透析 考查名词。
解析：作者最终将姓氏看作家族遗产，应该怀着敬意去接纳它。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与社会。文章介绍了贵州侗族小黄村的侗族大歌，讲述了82岁传承人 Pan Sayinhua守护这一非物质文化遗产的事迹，阐述了侗族大歌无伴奏多声部合唱的艺术特点及其承载的文化意义。
56.答案： who
命题透析考查定语从句。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，此处为非限制性定语从句；先行词为 Pan Sayinhua，指人，且关系词在从句中作主语，故用关系代词 who引导。
57.答案： to
命题透析 考查介词。
解析： stick to为固定搭配，意为“坚持；固守”。
58.答案： a
命题透析 考查冠词。
解析： a wide range of为固定搭配，意为“各种各样的；广泛的”，用来修饰复数名词 voices。
59.答案： to create
命题透析 考查非谓语动词。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，这些声音被融合在一起的目的是创造出丰富的和声，故用动词不定式 to create 作目的状语。
60.答案： accompanying
命题透析考查非谓语动词。
解析：此处为“with+宾语+宾补”的复合结构， instruments 与 accompany 之间为逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词 accompanying 作宾补。
61.答案： powerful
命题透析考查词性转换。
解析： 空格处与 pure 并列，作系动词 feel 的表语，需用形容词； power对应的形容词形式为 powerful，意为“有感染力的；强有力的”。
62.答案： placed
命题透析 考查动词时态。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词；时间状语 in 2009 表示过去的时间，句子谓语动词需用一般过去时， place 的过去式为 placed。
63.答案： passed
命题透析 考查非谓语动词。
解析：此处为状语从句的省略结构，完整形式为 when it is passed down， heritage 与 pass down 之间为被动关系，故用过去分词 passed。
64.答案： and
命题透析 考查连词。
解析： 空格前后的 sings 和 teaches 为并列的谓语动词，描述 Pan Sayinhua 的行为，故用并列连词 and连接。
65.答案： bearer
命题透析 考查词性转换。
解析： 空格前有定冠词 the 修饰，且后面接 of 短语，需用名词； bear 对应的名词形式为 bearer，意为“承载者”。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
One possible version:
Dear Ms. Brown,
How's everything going After careful consideration, I would like to express my preference for the English Speech Competition for our upcoming English Corner activity.
My choice is primarily based on the fact that a speech competition can significantly enhance our speaking skills and confidence in using English. It provides a platform for us to express our thoughts and ideas on various topics, fostering critical thinking and effective communication. Moreover, it encourages us to step out of our comfort zone and face the challenge of public speaking, which is a valuable skill in both academic and professional settings.
I believe that the English Speech Competition will not only be educational but also highly engaging and inspiring for all participants.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
One possible version:
The two weeks passed in a strange new rhythm. Eli watched his father move through the quiet room with a determination he'd n ever seen. Thomas would pause, as if searching for words, before asking, “Need anything ” It was always a physical need, like water, food or the remote control. Yet in the clumsy gestures of care, Eli realized his father's profound love for him. The silence was no longer empty; it was filled with gestures. Eli noticed Thomas's rough hands handling him gently and his frowning over medical instructions as intently as blueprints. For the first time, Eli felt seen—— not a responsibility, but someone who made this strong, silent man vulnerable.
After being released from hospital, Eli had a deep conversation with his father. It didn't happen in the noisy car ride home, but later, in the evening's soft light, sitting in their backyard with damp rain air lingering. Thomas spoke first, his eyes fixed on distant trees. “I tried building a strong and perfect world so you'd never feel my cracks after your mom left,” he said bitterly. Eli listened, replying not in pain, but with understanding: “I don't need a perfect world, Dad——I just need to be in yours.” The high wall in Eli's heart finally broke down. Through this incident, both father and son realized that true love lies in open and honest communication and long- term companionship.
文章大意：本文是一篇应用文，主题语境为人与社会。文章介绍了面向7——12年级学生的全国水下机器人挑战赛，旨在通过设计和建造水下机器人来激发创造力与工程能力，并促进青少年对海洋保护的认识。
听力原文
Text 1
W: One of my dreams is to go to Africa. Of all the African countries, there are some of the world's fastest-growing ones.
M: Wow, would you go for business or take a tour
W: I'd just go to visit my uncle and aunt.
Text 2
W: How long have you been a pilot
M: I'm not. I'm a journalist. I have been writing about flying for seven years.
W: Oh, I'm so sorry.
Text 3
W: Hi, I stayed in Room 312 last night and may have left my phone charger there.
M: What color
W: It's white with a red label.
M: We'll check Lost & Found and call you shortly.
W: Thanks！
Text 4
W: Hi, can I book a study room for this afternoon
M: Let me check. We have one open at 3:00 p. m.
W: That's perfect. For just one hour, please.
M: All set. Bring your student ID when you come.
Text 5
W: Mr. Wang, may I borrow your ladder A branch is blocking our window in the yard.
M: Of course. Just be careful—— it's a bit heavy.
W: No worries. I'll ask my brother to help.
M: Good idea.
Text 6
M: Mary, you are reading online news. But have you checked the community center's event board They're offering a cooking class next week.
W: No, I haven't, but that class sounds interesting. I've been wanting to improve my cooking skills.
M: I figured！ You mentioned trying new recipes recently, right
W: Yes, but I want to learn more techniques. It would be amazing to host better dinner parties.
Text 7
M: You went to the Global Youth Camp in Norway, right How was it
W: Before I set out, I expected it would be a tough task. But it turned out amazing. We stayed in tiny wooden cottages and learned outdoor survival skills.
M: Sounds fun. Any language issues
W: Not really. Everyone spoke English, though we also picked up basic Norwegian.
M: What activities did you do
W: Hiking, skating, and even ice fishing. We also had culture nights to share food and music.
M: Wow. That's really colorful ！ Would you go again
W: Definitely. I'm saving up for next year's camp in Canada.
M: How I wish I could have the chance to go with you！
Text 8
W: Good morning, sir. How can I help you
M: Have you got any Chinese paintings
W: Yes, we have many types, such as landscape paintings, figure paintings and flower-and-bird paintings.
M: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
W: Good. How about this one of birds with pine trees It was painted by a Chinese painter.
M: Oh, they look just like live birds. I enjoy this painting very much. How much is it
W:10,000 dollars.
M: That's a lot of money. Do you offer a discount How about 8,000 dollars
W: Sorry, I'm afraid not. The picture is of high quality.
M: I see. I will add 500 dollars, and that is my final offer.
W: OK. You can take it.
Text 9
W: Hello. Can you introduce yourself, please
M: Sure. My name is Stephen Patterson and I'm from a town called Brentwood in Essex.
W: Essex Is that in the northeast of England
M: No, it's in the southeast, just next to London.
W: Well, what kind of place is the town where you grew up
M: Um, it's actually a very nice town. People often move into Brentwood from the surrounding towns or from the east end of London. It's a place with convenient transportation. There's a very large country park.
W: When I think of a small British village, you know, I think of really old houses. So do you have modern things Like, do you have a health club, a movie theater or things like that
M: Um, I think the cinema in Brentwood is closed down with the arrival of out-of-town shopping centers. They always have their cinemas with six or eight screens and the cinema in Brentwood only had two screens. However, it has a very nice health center and as I said, lots of parks.
Text 10
M: Attention, please. The Pinehill Community Farm is now calling for volunteers for the autumn season. This program welcomes students, families, and retirees who are interested in sustainable living. Volunteers can help with planting vegetables, feeding chickens and giving weekend tours. No experience is required——training will be provided on-site. Participants will receive community service certificates, and students may count their hours toward school credit. You can volunteer weekly or join us for special events like Harvest Day and the Farm-to-Table picnic. Sign-up sheets are available at the community center or online through our website. All volunteers under 16 must come with an adult. Gloves and tools will be supplied, but please wear suitable e to grow with us, make friends, and help build a greener neighborhood ！
注意事项：
1.答题前，务必将自己的个人信息填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案：后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案：标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案：标号。回答非选择题时，将答案：写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案：标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案：转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案：是 C。
1. What would the woman mainly do in Africa
A. Visit some countries. B. Call on relatives. C. Start a business.
2. What is the man
A. A pilot. B. A writer. C. A journalist.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for help. B. Extending an invitation. C. Making a complaint.
4. When will the woman leave the study room
A. At 3:00 p. m. B. At 3:30 p. m. C. At 4:00 p. m.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5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. Where does the man get the news
A. From a website. B. From the newspaper. C. From the community board.
7. What does the woman desire to do
A. Cook better meals. B. Run a restaurant. C. Become a chef.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the woman say about the camp
A. It's rewarding. B. It's challenging. C. It's tiring.
9. What did the woman experience during the camp
A. Language issues. B. Outdoor activities. C. Cultural shock.
10. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Patient. B. Envious. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What kind of painting does the man like
A. Flower-and-bird paintings. B. Landscape paintings. C. Figure paintings.
12. Why does the man appreciate the painting
A. Its painter is famous.
B. It's of great historical value.
C. It shows outstanding painting skills.
13. What price did the speakers finally agree on
A. $8,000. B. $8,500. C. $10,000.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is Essex
A. In the southwest of England.
B. In the northeast of England.
C. In the southeast of England.
15. What does the man think of Brentwood
A. Ancient. B. Pleasant. C. Inconvenient.
16. What does Brentwood have
A. A modern cinema. B. A big shopping center. C. A health center.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man's hometown.
B. Some cities in England.
C. The surroundings of London.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of the speech
A. To celebrate an achievement.
B. To invite people to volunteer.
C. To promote eco-friendly farming.
19. What can the program offer
A. On-site training.
B. A picnic on Harvest Day.
C. Free membership of the community center.
20. What advice does the speaker give
A. To prepare gloves. B. To come with friends. C. To wear proper shoes.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Are you curious about the ocean and eager to build something with your own hands Middle and high school students (grades 7-12) now have the chance to participate in the Underwater Robot Challenge, a national event that combines creativity, engineering, and ocean science. The task is simple yet exciting: design and build a small robot that can work under water, and discover how technology can help protect our seas.
How does it work
Teams must send drafts and a short description of how their robot will move, keep its balance, and finish tasks. Marine engineers will review all plans, give feedback(反馈), and select up to 40 teams in the end. Robots should be battery-powered, no longer than 40 cm, and safe to use under water.
What happens in the pool
Robots face a 5-minute test in a large pool. They need to collect floating objects, pass through underwater hoops (圈), record a 30-second video of the “deep world”, and finally return to the starting line. Every move is filmed, and teams later study the data to write reports. The best reports will win teams a place at the National Youth Marine Technology Conference, where up to four students per team may be present.
What about costs and awards
Participating in the Challenge is free, but teams must cover materials, shipping, and travel if necessary. To help, non-local presenters can receive $400 in travel support. Prizes are $500, $300, and $150 respectively, with winning robots shown in an online exhibition.
Why join
This Challenge offers far more than a school project. It is a chance to test ideas, gain rea l engineering experience, and add a shining point to your college applications—— all while exploring the wonders of the ocean.
21. What is the main goal of the Challenge
A. To popularize underwater robots.
B. To test battery-powered machines.
C. To prepare for an international competition.
D. To promote ocean protection through technology.
22. What will all participants get
A. A guaranteed spot in the online exhibition.
B. Detailed reports on their robots’ performance.
C. Professional comments on their initial design.
D. A certain amount of financial travel support.
23. How much will a non-local first-prize winner receive in total
A.$900. B. $700. C.$550. D.$500.
B
When Michelle Jackson retired at 56, she felt as if a door had suddenly closed. After decade s as an engineer designing high-speed trains for British Rail, the once-busy rhythm of meetings, deadlines, and projects was gone. The silence that followed felt heavier than she had expected. “What am I going to do now ” she asked herself, faced with long days and too much quiet time.
Luckily, five years later, she found her answer. At 61, Michelle picked up her first camera, determined to learn something entirely new, As a beginner, she joined a local walking and photography group, often spending hours outdoors experimenting with settings she barely understood at first. She also signed up for online courses in photography and Photoshop, insisting, “If I’m going to do something, I’ll do it properly.”
Michelle always loved nature. In her twenties, she hiked long distances such as the 268-milePennine Way in northern England. Yet back then, she never thought of bringing a camera. Only after retirement did she realize that photography could preserve what had always touched her; the quiet wonder of wild places and animals,
Her hearing loss, which once pushed her into retirement, has sharpened her vision. She notes that the weakening of one sense can strengthen another. This heightened perception, coupled with great patience, allows her to tolerate long waits in nature—— whether for seabirds to form a heart with their heads or for a deer to enter the twilight.
Now in her mid-60s, Michelle has won national and international awards. She spends at least 20 hours a week in the field, hiding under nots for cover or lying in wet grass, always ready for the excitement of the unexpected. Yet for her, success is not measured by awards, “Each time I see an animal appear,” she says, “my heart races. If you truly seek them, you will find them.”
24. What pushed Michelle to take up photography
A. Her interest in online courses. B. Her sudden hearing loss.
C. Her emptiness after retirement. D. Her thirst for expanding her social circle.
25. How does hearing loss influence Michelle
A. It enhances her ability to see.
B. It causes her lots of problems in daily life.
C. It enriches her knowledge about wild animals.
D. It deepens her understanding of human- nature relationship.
26. What does Michelle probably think of the awards she has earned
A. They have helped her gain wide recognition.
B. They bring motivation for her to keep taking photos.
C. They fail to compare with the joy of spotting wild animals.
D. They are a silent witness to her progress in photography.
27. What message does Michelle's story deliver
A. Well begun is half done. B. Age is no limit to passion.
C. Nature is the best medicine. D. Failure is the mother of success.
C
Humans are experts at rearranging matter. Advances in chemistry have given us lifesaving drugs, massive agricultural yields, and so on. But many of our chemical creations, like plastics and so- called forever chemicals, have an unpleasant tendency to hang around, showing up in our water, food, and even our bodies. It can feel disastrous: With the products of our technology now woven into remote ecosystems and our own flesh, there's no escape for us.
However, we are not the only chemical engineers. Plants turn air into wood and sunlight into sugar, while microbes(微生物) perform remarkable functions. Using microbes for waste cleanup is already a proven technology. Many wastewater treatment plants rely on microbes to break down harmful substances in the waste water, though some complex compounds stay mercial microbial products are also used to treat waste from paper factories, textile factories, and farms, as well as to clean up oil and gas spills in enclosed(密闭的) spaces.
Yet, these microbial products have limitations. Beneficial microbes are often outcompeted by local species in the wild, and even in enclosed tanks, they eventually die off. The key to overcoming such challenges, according to microbiologist Jiandong Jiang, is to craft and spread intentionally designed microbial communities, or microbiomes.
To create customized microbiomes, Jiang and others are using a bottom- up approach. They identify the tasks they want their microbes to perform and then use tools to decide species capable of finishing those tasks. The goal is to design a community where microbes work cooperatively, with some breaking down pollutants into manageable parts for others to consume, and others providing supporting roles.
In the future, advances in synthetic(合成的) biology and genetic engineering may enable scientists to develop customized microbiomes capable of breaking down even more stubborn tar gets. While the use of genetically engineered or fully synthetic microbe cleanup crews in the wild is still a long- term vision, experts believe widespread use of customized microbiomes designed with the bottom- up approach could occur within the next decade.
28. What is a major problem of human chemical innovations
A. They involve a rather long production cycle.
B. They are too expensive to produce massively.
C. They are less efficient than natural chemical processes.
D. They have severe impacts on the environment and humans.
29. What does the text say about the current microbial products
A. They require testing in a wider context. B. They perform worse in enclosed tanks.
C. They break down pollutants with ease. D. They need specific working conditions.
30. How does Jiang's bottom - up approach improve microbial cleanups
A. By stressing teamwork among microbes.
B. By relying heavily on existing local species.
C. By using genetically engineered microbes from the start.
D. By selecting single species that can perform multiple functions.
31. What is the experts’ attitude towards the application of customized microbiomes
A. Positive. B. Dismissive. C. Mixed. D. Worried.
D
Beneath the Viphya Mountains in Malawi lies Mzimba, a district where poverty runs deep. Malawi’s GDP per capita is barely six hundred dollars, and there are few opportunities for children. But in classrooms where chalk once faded and teachers struggled with overcrowded lessons, something unexpected has appeared: interactive tablets.
Since 2023, the government, working with a UK non - profit called Onebillion, has introduced adaptive devices that teach literacy and numeracy(计算能力) in both Chichewa and English. What makes these tablets remarkable is not simply that they deliver lessons, but that they adjust. A child uncertain about basic numbers is guided patiently through simple problems, while another, confident with letters, is swiftly advanced to harder passages. Rarely has education in rural Africa been so individualized.
That such technology matters is beyond doubt. Randomized trial has found that children using the tablets for merely one hour daily gained the equal of four additional months of learning within just over a year. Even more impressive is the prediction: these skills may add more than sixteen thousand dollars to lifetime earnings, a sum extraor dinary in one of the world's poorest nations.
No teachers have resisted. Overwhelmed by a student - teacher ratio(比例) that often exceeds70:1, they welcome the devices, for while children are engaged with interactive exercises, teachers can focus on guidance rather than endless repetition. Indeed, rarely has a reform been so highly endorsed by both educators and students.
However, challenges remain. Limited electricity makes solar panels essential, and concerns about damaged or lost tablets cannot be ignored. Yet, compared with the cost, the benefits are vast. For every dollar spent, researcher s calculated more than one hundred dollars of social value returned. Not only is this an innovation; it is a revolution. By allowing each child to learn at his or her own pace, the tablets sow seeds of confidence and possibility——seeds that, once planted, may reshape an entire generation’ s future.
32. What did Malawi's government do in 2023
A. It established a nonprofit organization.
B. It adjusted its focus on literacy and numeracy.
C. It strengthened the role of English in education.
D. It integrated tailored teaching into the classroom.
33. What did the trial on the devices reveal
A. They helped build social skills. B. They bore fruitful results.
C. They delivered fixed content. D. They ran out of power quickly.
34. What does the underlined word “endorsed” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Intensified. B. Developed. C. Appreciated. D. Criticized.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Teachers’ roles Change with Educational Innovation
B. Interactive Tablets Reshape Rural Education in Malawi
C. The Tough Educational Situation in Poor African areas
D. Challenges of Applying Technology in Rural Classrooms
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Meg Josephson, a psychotherapist (心理治疗师) in San Francisco, once met a client who left e very party convinced—— without proof—— that everyone secretly disliked her. 36 Many people know the pain of overthinking: worrying about a short text, panicking when a neighbor doesn’t say hello, or fearing that a simple chat with the boss means being fired.
Josephson explained that this constant self- doubt has a name: fawning. 37 The idea was introduced by psychologist Pete Walker, who saw it as a survival skill developed in childhood struggles. While research is still in its early stage, therapists agree that fawning can keep people safe in threatening environments but becomes harmful when it controls everyday life.
Why Because the body stays on high alert even when there’s no danger. Josephson herself grew up in a tense home, always smoothing over her father’s anger. 38 People who fawn constantly monitor others’ moods, believing, “I can’t be OK unless they’re OK.”
39 First, don’t assume you’ve done something wrong. Pause and ask if the story in your head is really true. Second, check your people- pleasing habits. Instead of saying “No problem” when it actually is, try being honest: “That was hard for me.” Start small with safe situations. Finally, aim for authentic communication. Clear words build stronger relationships than constant guessing.
Josephson reminds us that we cannot control other people’s happiness. We might bend over backward to make a partner smile or a co- worker approve, but their moods are ultimately their own responsibility, not ours. 40
A. This feeling wasn’t unique.
B. Make honest communication your goal.
C. Josephson offers ways to break this cycle.
D. Removing fawning is easier said than done.
E. It means pleasing others to avoid conflict.
F. Later, as a therapist, she saw how common this pattern is.
G. Real freedom begins when we stop trying to manage how others feel.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I'm the kid of Mexicans who moved to the US and inherited(继承) my great- grandmother's last name. For years, I carried my last name like a great 41 . Teachers mispronounced it, classmates cut it short, and I myself 42 saying it aloud. Deep down I felt 43 , though, because it was a constant reminder of a world I did not know.
Everything began to 44 the summer after junior year, when our history teacher assigned a heritage project. While my classmates 45 stories from their grandparents or leafed through family photo albums(相册) for inspiration, I had nothing to 46 . My parents had little time or desire to revisit the past because they were 47 because of long working hours.
Yet curiosity kept whispering. One evening, I found a box 48 with dust. Inside lay old letter s and faded photographs. Among them, a name—Guadalupe, what my great-grandmother was called—— appeared again and again. Suddenly, the past no longer seemed 49 ; it was all around me.
Months later, I traveled to Mexico. At the train station, I was warmly 50 by my cousins I had only known through emails. 51 , we felt like family. They drove me to the house where Guadalupe s pent her whole life, and shared with me her struggles and joys. As I listened to the stories, my insight 52 and I lost the track of time. I felt as if I were reaching across time to 53 with her.
When I returned home, I found my last name was no longer a 54 label, but a heritage I should welcome with 55 .
41. A. reward B. responsibility C. weight D. achievement
42. A. avoided B. admitted C. kept D. regretted
43. A. content B. nervous C. comfortable D. curious
44. A. shift B. continue C. emerge D. work
45. A. translated B. collected C. compared D. polished
46. A. fight for B. put off C. count on D. care about
47. A. anxious B. prepared C. grateful D. exhausted
48. A. loaded B. coated C. marked D. mixed
49. A. impressive B. relevant C. accessible D. distant
50. A. inspired B. received C. recommended D. congratulated
51. A. Normally B. Fortunately C. Secretly D. Instantly
52. A. deepened B. disappeared C. flashed D. followed
53. A. progress B. bond C. cooperate D. consult
54. A. similar B. popular C. meaningless D. faultless
55. A. patience B. wisdom C. honor D. caution
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，并将答案：填写在答题卡上。
In the small village of Xiaohuang, hidden deep in Guizhou's Dong ethnic region, an ancient voice still rises. It is the voice of Pan Sayinhua, now 82, 56 has devoted her life to guarding the dongzu dage—— the Grand Song of the Dong people. She believes that every melody (旋律) is a bridge bet ween the past and the future.
Different from most traditional Chinese music that sticks 57 one melody, the Grand Song involves 58 wide range of voices. One voice can be as gentle as a small stream, while another rings out loud and strong. These voices are combined 59 (create) such rich harmonies that listeners feel totally surrounded by waves of sound. With no musical instruments 60 (accompany) them, the singers only use their breath and voices to build a world that's both 61 (power) and pure.
Recognizing its beauty and importance, UNESCO 62 (place) the Grand Song on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2009. Yet heritage is alive only when 63 (pass) down. That is why Pan, as a national inheritor(传承人), sings 64 teaches tirelessly. Her song is not for herself alone; it is to inspire the young to join the ancient melodies.
Thus the Grand Song is more than music. It is the 65 (bear) of memory, identity, and hope—— an ancient gift that still beats in the hearts of the Dong people.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英语角负责人 Ms. Brown近期想举办一场活动，有 English Speech Competition和 English Songs Singing Competition 两种活动形式供选择。请你给她写封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.你的理由。
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 Ms. Brown,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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。
Eli's notebook slipped from his hands as his father's car rushed out of the driveway—— another early morning, another quiet goodbye. Thomas Cole rarely spoke: no “good morning”, no “how was school”, just punishing workdays at his construction company, building skyscrapers while Eli grew up feeling invisible. Their house was neat but cold: a spotless kitchen, a home office piled with blueprints, and no photos of father and son on the walls. Every time Eli watched his friends hug their dads and laugh with them, his heart ached a little more, and the thought that his ow n father didn't care about him sank even deeper.
“It seems as if I were living with a stranger,” Eli once complained to his best friend, his eyes wet. Thomas lost his wife when Eli was five, and since then, work had become his escape. He'd get up and leave home at 5 a. m., return after 9 p. m., too tired to chat, believing provideing for Eli—— paying his school fees, buying him whatever he needed—— was enough. But Eli was hungry for words, warmth, proof that he mattered. “He never asks about my soccer games, and never remembers my birthday,” he'd complain, ignoring how Thomas always left a warm breakfast on the counter, and how his clothes were always folded neatly.
One rainy evening, Eli rode his bike home as usual. Unexpectedly, he lost his balance on the wet road and fell down. The next thing he knew, he was being rushed to the hospital. His father, Thomas, had been called from work and hurried over to his side. When Eli woke in the hospital, he saw his father—— disheveled, eyes bloodshot, his work boots still caked in mud. He didn't say much, but just adjusted Eli's pillow, handed him a glass of water, and sat silently by the bed. It turned out that Thomas took the next two weeks off work—— something no one at his company had ever seen. He cooked Eli's favorite food, helped him shower and change with gentle, awkward movements, and read to him at night—— softly yet hesitantly, as if he was afraid to break the silence.
注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The two weeks passed in a strange new rhythm,
After being released from hospital, Eli had a deep conversation with his father.
参考答案及解析
第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1——5 BCACB 6——10 CAABB 11——15 ACBCB 16——20 CABAC
21.答案： D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析：根据第一段的“design and build a small robot… and discover how technology can help protect our seas”
可知，该比赛的主要目的是通过科技促进海洋保护。
22.答案： C
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第二段的“ Marine engineers will review all plans, give feedback(反馈), and select up to 40 teams in the end.”可知，所有参赛者均可获得专家对其方案进行的点评和反馈。
23.答案： A
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据倒数第二段的“To help, non- local presenters can receive $400 in travel support. Prizesare$500,$300, and $150 respectively”可知，一等奖奖金为500美元，非本地参赛者可额外获得交通补助400美元，共计900美元。
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文，主题语境为人与自我。文章讲述了英国工程师 Michelle Jackson在56岁退休后，因生活空虚而开始学习摄影，在坚持与热情中收获了多项摄影大奖。她的故事表明，即使在人生后半段，也能开启全新旅程，活出不同的精彩。
24.答案： C
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第一段的“… the once- busy rhythm of meetings, deadlines, and projects was gone. The silence that followed felt heavier than she had expected. ‘What am I going to do now ’”及第二段的“ Luckily, five years later, she found her answer.”可知，退休后的空虚与孤独促使 Michelle从事摄影。
25.答案： A
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第四段的“ Her hearing loss, which once pushed her into retirement, has sharpened her vision.”可知， Michelle的听力丧失使她提前退休，但也加强了她的视力水平。
26.答案： C
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： 根据最后一段的“ Yet for her, success is not measured by awards.‘ Each time I see an animal appear,’ she says, ‘my heart races’”可知，对 Michelle而言，奖项无法和在野外邂逅野生动物的那份喜悦相提并论。
27.答案： B
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： Michelle在56岁退休后陷入迷茫， 61岁才从零开始学习摄影，选择挑战全新领域；她坚持学习、长期蹲守野外拍摄，最终在花甲之年斩获国内外奖项。这一经历充分体现了“年龄不是追求热爱的限制”的核心主旨。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与自然。文章首先指出人类化学创新带来的环境与人体污染问题，接着介绍微生物在废物处理中的现有应用及局限，随后提出定制微生物组的解决方案及“自下而上”的构建方法，最后展望了定制微生物组的未来应用前景。
28.答案： D
解析： 根据第一段的“ But many of our chemical creations, like plastics and so- called forever chemicals, have an unpleasant tendency to hang around, showing up in our water, food, and even our bodies.”可知，人类化学创新的主要问题是对环境和人体造成了严重影响。
29.答案： D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第三段的“ Beneficial microbes are often outcompeted by local species in the wild, and even in enclosed tanks, they eventually die off.”可知, 现有微生物产品在野外易被本土物种竞争淘汰, 在密闭容器中也会逐渐消亡, 说明它们需要特定的工作条件才能发挥作用。
30.答案： A
命题透析 推理判断题。
解析： 根据第四段的“The goal is to design a community where microbes work cooperatively, with some breaking down pollutants into manageable parts for others to consume, and others providing supporting roles.”可知, 蒋建东的“自下而上”方法通过强调微生物之间的协同合作来改进微生物清理技术。
31.答案： A
命题透析 观点态度题。
解析： 根据最后一段的“experts believe widespread use of customized microbiomes designed with the bottom-upapproach could occur within the next decade”可知，专家认为自下而上设计的定制微生物组可能在未来十年内广泛应用，由此可判断专家对定制微生物组的应用态度是积极的。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与社会。文章围绕马拉维姆津巴地区引入交互式平板展开，介绍了这种自适应教学设备的个性化功能、显著的教学成效，以及教师与学生对该设备的认可态度；同时提及设备应用中存在的电力、设备管护等挑战，最终强调该技术对当地教育的革命性意义，以及其为贫困地区儿童未来发展带来的可能性。
32.答案：D
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第二段的“Since 2023, the government… has introduced adaptive devices that teach literacy and numeracy(计算能力) in both Chichewa and English. What makes these tablets remarkable… that they adjust.”可知, 政府引入的自适应平板能根据学生学调整教学内容，实现个性化教学，也就是将定制化教学融入了课堂。
33.答案： B
命题透析 细节理解题。
解析： 根据第三段的“Randomized trial has found that children using the tablets for merely one hour daily gained the equal of four additional months of learning within just over a year.”以及“these skills may add more than sixteen thousand dollars to lifetime earnings”可知, 实验结果显示, 使用平板的学生学习效果显著提升, 还能提升未来收入潜力, 体现出该设备取得了丰硕的成果。
34.答案：C
命题透析 词义猜测题。
解析： 根据第四段的“No teachers have resisted.” “they welcome the devices”以及“by both educators and students”可知，教师对平板持欢迎态度，结合语境可推断，这项教育改革得到了师生的认可与赞赏。endorse 的含义与 appreciate最为接近。
35.答案：B
命题透析 标题归纳题。
解析： 文章开篇以马拉维贫困地区的教育困境为背景，引出交互式平板的应用；随后介绍设备的个性化教学优势、实验成效、师生
的积极态度；最后提及挑战并强调其革命性意义，核心围绕交互式平板对马拉维农村教育的变革作用展开。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与自我。文章通过具体事例引出“过度取悦”的概念并解释了这种行为的来源、表现及危害，提供了摆脱过度取悦的方法，强调要把注意力放在掌控自我而不是取悦他人上。
36.答案： A
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析： 上文提到一个客户离开聚会时觉得别人讨厌她，下文说“Many people know the pain of over thinking…”，说明这种情况并非孤例。A项“这种感觉并不独特”起承上启下的作用，既回应了客户的案例，又引出大众普遍的过度担忧。
37.答案： E
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析： 上文提出“这种持续的自我怀疑有个名字：过度取悦(fawning)”，此处需要对“fawning”进行解释。E项“它指的是取悦他人以避免冲突”直接给出定义，既照应了上文，又为下文介绍心理学家 Pete Walker的研究作铺垫。
38.答案： F
命题透析 考查上下文衔接。
解析：上文讲到 Josephson小时候在紧张的家庭环境学会缓和父亲的愤怒，下文则扩展到“人们在讨好时的普遍行为”。F项“后来作为心理治疗师，她发现这种模式很普遍”既承接个人经历，又自然引出普遍性观察。
39.答案： C
命题透析 考查段落主题句。
解析： 此处是段落主题句，下文列举了三条具体建议(First, Second, Finally),因此空格处需要一个总起句。C项“Josephson提供了打破这种循环的方法”引领下文的列举。
40.答案： G
命题透析 考查段尾句。
解析： 上文强调“无法控制他人的幸福”，此处升华主题， G项“真正的自由始于不再试图操控他人的感受”与上文形成呼应和对比，符合语境。
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文，主题语境为人与自我。文章讲述了作者作为墨西哥移民后代，因姓氏的特殊发音和背后陌生的家族背景，长期将姓氏视为负担，内心充满不安。直到高中历史课布置的家族遗产项目，让作者开启了探寻家族历史的旅程，在找到曾祖母的遗物、远赴墨西哥与亲戚相聚并了解曾祖母的生平后，作者对姓氏的态度发生转变，最终将姓氏看作值得珍视的家族遗产。
41.答案： C
命题透析 考查名词。
解析： 下文提到“老师念错它，同学简读它，作者自己也不愿大声念出”，说明姓氏对作者而言是一种心理上的重压。 weight意为“重担”，符合语境。
42.答案： A
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 上文提及姓氏给作者带来困扰，老师和同学的做法加重了作者的抵触心理，因此作者会避免大声念出姓氏。
43.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 下文提到“姓氏不断提醒着一个自己不了解的世界”，这种未知会让作者内心感到好奇，同时为下文作者探寻家族历史的情节埋下伏笔。
44.答案： A
解析： 下文讲述作者因遗产项目开始探寻家族历史，态度发生改变，说明一切从高三那年夏天开始转变。
45.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析：此处描述同学们完成遗产项目的状态，他们从祖父母那里收集故事。
46.答案： C
命题透析 考查动词短语。
解析： 下文提到父母无暇回顾过去，因此作者没有可以“依靠、利用”的素材来完成项目。
47.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文提到“父母没有时间和意愿回顾过去”，原因是长时间工作让他们疲惫不堪。
48.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析：此处形容盒子被灰尘覆盖的状态， coated与 with搭配，意为“被……覆盖”，符合语境。
49.答案： D
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文作者对家族历史一无所知，找到遗物后，过去的历史不再显得遥远。
50.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 此处指作者在火车站受到表兄弟姐妹的热情接待。 receive意为“接待、迎接”，符合语境。
51.答案： D
命题透析 考查副词。
解析： 上文提到作者和表兄弟姐妹只通过邮件认识，下文却说“感觉像一家人”，说明这种亲切感是瞬间产生的。
52.答案： A
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 作者聆听表兄弟姐妹讲述曾祖母的过往，此前对家族历史的模糊认知变得清晰深刻， deepen体现其了解逐步深入的过程。
53.答案： B
命题透析 考查动词。
解析： 作者了解了曾祖母的生平后，感觉跨越时间和她建立了情感联结。 bond与 with搭配，意为“与……建立亲密关系”，符合语境。
54.答案： C
命题透析 考查形容词。
解析： 上文作者将姓氏视为负担，经历这一切后，姓氏不再是无意义的标签。
55.答案： C
命题透析 考查名词。
解析：作者最终将姓氏看作家族遗产，应该怀着敬意去接纳它。
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与社会。文章介绍了贵州侗族小黄村的侗族大歌，讲述了82岁传承人 Pan Sayinhua守护这一非物质文化遗产的事迹，阐述了侗族大歌无伴奏多声部合唱的艺术特点及其承载的文化意义。
56.答案： who
命题透析考查定语从句。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，此处为非限制性定语从句；先行词为 Pan Sayinhua，指人，且关系词在从句中作主语，故用关系代词 who引导。
57.答案： to
命题透析 考查介词。
解析： stick to为固定搭配，意为“坚持；固守”。
58.答案： a
命题透析 考查冠词。
解析： a wide range of为固定搭配，意为“各种各样的；广泛的”，用来修饰复数名词 voices。
59.答案： to create
命题透析 考查非谓语动词。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，这些声音被融合在一起的目的是创造出丰富的和声，故用动词不定式 to create 作目的状语。
60.答案： accompanying
命题透析考查非谓语动词。
解析：此处为“with+宾语+宾补”的复合结构， instruments 与 accompany 之间为逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词 accompanying 作宾补。
61.答案： powerful
命题透析考查词性转换。
解析： 空格处与 pure 并列，作系动词 feel 的表语，需用形容词； power对应的形容词形式为 powerful，意为“有感染力的；强有力的”。
62.答案： placed
命题透析 考查动词时态。
解析： 分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词；时间状语 in 2009 表示过去的时间，句子谓语动词需用一般过去时， place 的过去式为 placed。
63.答案： passed
命题透析 考查非谓语动词。
解析：此处为状语从句的省略结构，完整形式为 when it is passed down， heritage 与 pass down 之间为被动关系，故用过去分词 passed。
64.答案： and
命题透析 考查连词。
解析： 空格前后的 sings 和 teaches 为并列的谓语动词，描述 Pan Sayinhua 的行为，故用并列连词 and连接。
65.答案： bearer
命题透析 考查词性转换。
解析： 空格前有定冠词 the 修饰，且后面接 of 短语，需用名词； bear 对应的名词形式为 bearer，意为“承载者”。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
One possible version:
Dear Ms. Brown,
How's everything going After careful consideration, I would like to express my preference for the English Speech Competition for our upcoming English Corner activity.
My choice is primarily based on the fact that a speech competition can significantly enhance our speaking skills and confidence in using English. It provides a platform for us to express our thoughts and ideas on various topics, fostering critical thinking and effective communication. Moreover, it encourages us to step out of our comfort zone and face the challenge of public speaking, which is a valuable skill in both academic and professional settings.
I believe that the English Speech Competition will not only be educational but also highly engaging and inspiring for all participants.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
One possible version:
The two weeks passed in a strange new rhythm. Eli watched his father move through the quiet room with a determination he'd n ever seen. Thomas would pause, as if searching for words, before asking, “Need anything ” It was always a physical need, like water, food or the remote control. Yet in the clumsy gestures of care, Eli realized his father's profound love for him. The silence was no longer empty; it was filled with gestures. Eli noticed Thomas's rough hands handling him gently and his frowning over medical instructions as intently as blueprints. For the first time, Eli felt seen—— not a responsibility, but someone who made this strong, silent man vulnerable.
After being released from hospital, Eli had a deep conversation with his father. It didn't happen in the noisy car ride home, but later, in the evening's soft light, sitting in their backyard with damp rain air lingering. Thomas spoke first, his eyes fixed on distant trees. “I tried building a strong and perfect world so you'd never feel my cracks after your mom left,” he said bitterly. Eli listened, replying not in pain, but with understanding: “I don't need a perfect world, Dad——I just need to be in yours.” The high wall in Eli's heart finally broke down. Through this incident, both father and son realized that true love lies in open and honest communication and long- term companionship.
文章大意：本文是一篇应用文，主题语境为人与社会。文章介绍了面向7——12年级学生的全国水下机器人挑战赛，旨在通过设计和建造水下机器人来激发创造力与工程能力，并促进青少年对海洋保护的认识。
听力原文
Text 1
W: One of my dreams is to go to Africa. Of all the African countries, there are some of the world's fastest-growing ones.
M: Wow, would you go for business or take a tour
W: I'd just go to visit my uncle and aunt.
Text 2
W: How long have you been a pilot
M: I'm not. I'm a journalist. I have been writing about flying for seven years.
W: Oh, I'm so sorry.
Text 3
W: Hi, I stayed in Room 312 last night and may have left my phone charger there.
M: What color
W: It's white with a red label.
M: We'll check Lost & Found and call you shortly.
W: Thanks！
Text 4
W: Hi, can I book a study room for this afternoon
M: Let me check. We have one open at 3:00 p. m.
W: That's perfect. For just one hour, please.
M: All set. Bring your student ID when you come.
Text 5
W: Mr. Wang, may I borrow your ladder A branch is blocking our window in the yard.
M: Of course. Just be careful—— it's a bit heavy.
W: No worries. I'll ask my brother to help.
M: Good idea.
Text 6
M: Mary, you are reading online news. But have you checked the community center's event board They're offering a cooking class next week.
W: No, I haven't, but that class sounds interesting. I've been wanting to improve my cooking skills.
M: I figured！ You mentioned trying new recipes recently, right
W: Yes, but I want to learn more techniques. It would be amazing to host better dinner parties.
Text 7
M: You went to the Global Youth Camp in Norway, right How was it
W: Before I set out, I expected it would be a tough task. But it turned out amazing. We stayed in tiny wooden cottages and learned outdoor survival skills.
M: Sounds fun. Any language issues
W: Not really. Everyone spoke English, though we also picked up basic Norwegian.
M: What activities did you do
W: Hiking, skating, and even ice fishing. We also had culture nights to share food and music.
M: Wow. That's really colorful ！ Would you go again
W: Definitely. I'm saving up for next year's camp in Canada.
M: How I wish I could have the chance to go with you！
Text 8
W: Good morning, sir. How can I help you
M: Have you got any Chinese paintings
W: Yes, we have many types, such as landscape paintings, figure paintings and flower-and-bird paintings.
M: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
W: Good. How about this one of birds with pine trees It was painted by a Chinese painter.
M: Oh, they look just like live birds. I enjoy this painting very much. How much is it
W:10,000 dollars.
M: That's a lot of money. Do you offer a discount How about 8,000 dollars
W: Sorry, I'm afraid not. The picture is of high quality.
M: I see. I will add 500 dollars, and that is my final offer.
W: OK. You can take it.
Text 9
W: Hello. Can you introduce yourself, please
M: Sure. My name is Stephen Patterson and I'm from a town called Brentwood in Essex.
W: Essex Is that in the northeast of England
M: No, it's in the southeast, just next to London.
W: Well, what kind of place is the town where you grew up
M: Um, it's actually a very nice town. People often move into Brentwood from the surrounding towns or from the east end of London. It's a place with convenient transportation. There's a very large country park.
W: When I think of a small British village, you know, I think of really old houses. So do you have modern things Like, do you have a health club, a movie theater or things like that
M: Um, I think the cinema in Brentwood is closed down with the arrival of out-of-town shopping centers. They always have their cinemas with six or eight screens and the cinema in Brentwood only had two screens. However, it has a very nice health center and as I said, lots of parks.
Text 10
M: Attention, please. The Pinehill Community Farm is now calling for volunteers for the autumn season. This program welcomes students, families, and retirees who are interested in sustainable living. Volunteers can help with planting vegetables, feeding chickens and giving weekend tours. No experience is required——training will be provided on-site. Participants will receive community service certificates, and students may count their hours toward school credit. You can volunteer weekly or join us for special events like Harvest Day and the Farm-to-Table picnic. Sign-up sheets are available at the community center or online through our website. All volunteers under 16 must come with an adult. Gloves and tools will be supplied, but please wear suitable e to grow with us, make friends, and help build a greener neighborhood ！
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