云南省三校2026届高三上学期高考备考实用性联考卷（五）英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

2026 届云南三校高考备考实用性联考卷(五)
英语
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the man take back to the shop
A. The T-shirt. B. The sweater. C. The shorts.
2. Where are the speakers
A. In the street. B. At the railway station. C. In the shopping center.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She likes sweet cakes.
B. She doesn't like Lucy's cake.
C. She wants to have a second piece of cake.
4. When is the woman’s appointment
A. At 11:00. B. At 10:45. C. At 10:30.
5. What is the first thing the speakers consider about the house
A. The position. B. The size. C. The price.
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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题 6. Why does the man want to go to Spain
A. To visit his son. B. To join a club. C. To watch a match.
7. What does the woman recommend to the man
A. An agency. B. A hotel. C. An airline.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。8. What do we know about the TV program
A. It was broadcast after school every day.
B. It was filmed in front of a shopping center.
C. It was about school life.
9. What will the speakers do this evening
A. View a program on the computer.
B. Visit the shopping center.
C. Go to see a TV star.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Customer and salesman.
C. Schoolmates.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。11. What can we learn about the man
A. He is a newcomer.
B. He is a visitor to the company.
C. He is being interviewed by the woman.
12. What is the most important thing in the company
A. Going to work on time. B. Working independently.
C. Finishing work on schedule.
13. What will the man do on Monday mornings
A. Discuss some projects.
B. Have regular meetings.
C. Report his work to the woman.
听下面一段长对话, 回答以下小题。14. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather forecast. B. The woman's work. C. The woman's study.
15. Where did the woman get her first job
A. In the BBC. B. In a radio station. C. At a local weather center.
16. What makes the weather forecasts more accurate
A. The modern technology. B. The rich work experience.
C. The weather training course.
17. What does the woman think of her job
A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Time-consuming.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. Where is Sarah from
A. Britain. B. Italy. C. America.
19. Which word can best describe Sarah
A. Social. B. Wealthy. C. Strong-minded.
20. What does Sarah plan to do for one year after high school
A. Attend university.
B. Try modeling full-time.
C. Travel around the world.
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
The 2025 Chengdu World Games, the 12th edition of the global multi-sport event, kicked off in August 2025, drawing millions of viewers with its vibrant mix of traditional and innovative sports. Among the most eye-catching first-time events are three unique competitions that blend physical skill, creativity and local charm, redefining the fun of competitive sports.
Breaking
The first standout is Breaking, which made its World Games first show after featuring at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this 1-minute event, dancers combine power moves with rhythmic footwork, and judges score based on artistry, difficulty and stage presence. What sets the Chengdu edition apart is the Chinese athletes’ integration of Sichuan opera elements — some performers weave “face-changing” gestures into their routines, merging street culture with local heritage.
Disc Golf
Equally popular is Disc Golf, a sport that replaces golf balls with frisbees (飞盘) and holes with metal petitors aim to throw frisbees into targets in the fewest attempts possible. The Chengdu venues add a playful twist: baskets are shaped like giant pandas, and courses wind through bamboo groves, making precision throws more visually engaging. Fans have praised the event for balancing competitiveness with casual, outdoor fun.
Obstacle Course Racing
The third highlight is Obstacle Course Racing, a fast-paced event where athletes navigate 15+ obstacles such as climbing walls, rope swings, crawling tunnels and so on in teams or individually. To highlight local charm, the course designers have cleverly incorporated elements of Sichuan’s traditional architecture: some climbing walls are decorated with patterns of ancient Shu murals, and rope swings are hung from structures resembling the wooden pavilions common in Chengdu’s parks. The relay format, in particular, has wowed audiences: Chinese teams’ synchronized (同步化的) jumps and quick handoffs showcase both individual explosive strength and collective coordination.
These new events have not only expanded the World Games’ appeal but also reflected Chengdu’s spirit — blending innovation with local culture to create memorable sports experiences
21. What makes Breaking at the 2025 Chengdu World Games special
A. The dancers mix Sichuan opera elements into their performances.
B. It requires athletes to complete obstacles within a limited time.
C. It is the first global multi-sport event to include Breaking.
D. Winners are determined by the fewest number of throws.
22. What is a common feature of the three new events at the 2025 Chengdu World Games
A. They all combine competitive sports with unique local characteristics.
B. They all require athletes to compete in both individual and team formats.
C. They all judge athletes based on the number of attempts they make.
D. They all first appeared in the sports event after the 2024 Paris Olympics
23. What can we infer about Obstacle Course Racing from the passage
A. It only offers individual competition formats.
B. It mainly tests athletes' artistic expression.
C. Its venues in Chengdu are decorated with panda-shaped targets.
D. Chinese teams do well in its relay format due to good teamwork.
B
Manny Ventura, 28, had rarely done physical activity; he had never finished even a mile, let alone a 5K. Yet in July 2020, he took on an extraordinary challenge. He laced up his running shoes at dawn each day to complete a 5K. His motivation was clear. He wanted to raise $100,000 for children born with cleft lips or palates (唇腭裂畸形), a condition he had grappled with alone since birth.
This condition made Ventura’s childhood social life hard. By his 20s, he had undergone five painful surgeries to fix his smile, but still felt isolated in his struggles. Then, in early 2020, he reunited with the surgeon who had helped shape his smile. “Your journey isn’t just about your own smile; it’s about bringing joy to others too,” the surgeon said. Those words gave him purpose: Ventura partnered with SmileTrain, a global children’s charity, to launch his “Run for Cleft” campaign. He was determined to support kids facing the same hardships.
Unfamiliar with the 5K — a distance of 3.1 miles that he looked up online — Ventura started training in June. His first try barely covered one city block, leaving him winded against a lamppost. By week two, he managed half a mile. A neighbor, who’d watched his progress, left a water bottle on his porch with a note. It read, “Keep going, and those kids are counting on you.” But in mid-June, an Achilles tendon (跟腱) pain stopped his training. Staring at the charity’s photos of children waiting for surgery, he refused to quit. He iced the injury twice daily, did gentle stretches, and rested for two weeks. He counted down the days until July.
When July came, Ventura’s tendon still ached, but he ran anyway. He live-streamed each run, chanting “Run for Cleft” at every mile marker. Local cafes donated post-run coffee. Donors from Nebraska to New York gave funds. Between 25 and 30 virtual runners joined him each day. By July 31, he had covered 155 miles and raised over $11,000. Now he runs three times a week, meets monthly with cleft-affected kids, and keeps fundraising. “The miles were grueling,” he said, “but when a child gets their smile, that’s the reward that makes it all worth it.”
24. What was the direct cause of Ventura’s daily 5K challenge
A. His goal to raise $100,000 for a cleft-related charity.
B. His first-hand experience of living with a cleft lip.
C. His meeting with the doctor who repaired his smile.
D. His wish to mark National Cleft Awareness Month.
25 What can we infer about Ventura from his response to the Achilles tendon injury
A. He doubted his ability to complete the July streak.
B. He adjusted his training plan to avoid further injury.
C. He put the charity cause above his own physical comfort.
D. He gave up short-term training to focus on long-term recovery.
26. What does the underlined word “grueling” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Tiring but unremarkable. B. Meaningless and fruitless.
C. Exhausting and demanding. D. Difficult but manageable.
27. Which of the following best summarizes the passage
A. How a man overcame his disability to become a long-distance runner.
B. A non-runner’s daily 5K challenge to support kids with cleft conditions.
C. Why raising funds for cleft surgeries has become a popular charity cause.
D. How social media helped a small charity campaign gain national attention.
C
As humanity pushes forward with deep space exploration, the moon has become a critical stepping stone for building lunar bases that support long-term missions. The so-called “lunch problem” of growing plants on the moon has long been a major challenge for scientists worldwide.
A groundbreaking study by researchers from China Agricultural University has found a promising solution. They picked five bacterial species from hundreds of Earth’s surface soil microbes, choosing ones that might adapt to barren soil, and tested them on simulated lunar soil. Within 10 to 21 days, three of these species doubled the soil’ s phosphorus (磷 ) content, a vital nutrient for plant growth. When model plants were grown in this treated simulated lunar soil, striking differences emerged. After six days, the plants had longer stems and roots than those without bacteria; their stems were about 15% thicker, and root branches were more, helping absorb water and nutrients better. By day 24, they also had heavier and wider leaf clusters, and their chlorophyll (叶绿素) levels, which capture light for growth, were twice as high as those of the control group.
The study results have huge implications for future human stays on the moon, said Sun Zhencai, the study’s lead researcher. He noted that lunar resources are extremely limited, so transporting large amounts of Earth soil is impossible. Earth bacteria could help astronauts build lunar greenhouses and make the most of scarce lunar resources. The team plans to follow up with experiments using real lunar soil and aims to grow staple crops like rice, corn and potatoes. This is crucial because as space missions grow longer, carrying all food supplies from Earth is no longer sustainable. Space planting has become a necessity.
Lunar plant growth is not just a scientific curiosity but a practical step toward making deep space exploration feasible for humans. With the help of tiny Earth bacteria, the dream of self-sufficient lunar bases may soon move from the lab to reality, opening new doors for humanity’s journey into the cosmos.
28. What did the Chinese scientists find about three bacterial species in the study
A. They could survive in real lunar soil for 24 days.
B. They directly provided chlorophyll for model plants.
C. They grew staple crops like rice in the lab successfully.
D. They doubled the phosphorus content in simulated lunar soil.
29. What can we infer from Sun Zhencai’s words about the study
A. Bacteria will replace all Earth food supplies for astronauts.
B. Lunar greenhouses will be built on the moon within a decade.
C. The study helps make long-term lunar stays more practical.
D. Real lunar soil samples have been collected for further research.
30. Why do the researchers aim to grow staple crops on the moon
A. These crops are easier to adapt to the lunar environment than other plants.
B. They can meet astronauts’ basic nutritional needs during long-term missions.
C. They require less water and nutrients than other food crops.
D. Astronauts prefer these staple crops to other kinds of food.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Humans have made great progress in deep space exploration.
B. Earth bacteria can solve the problem of lunar plant growth.
C. Chinese scientists are leading the world in lunar research.
D. Staple crops are the best choice for lunar greenhouse farming.
D
Ancient Chinese texts, once carved on animal bones, bronzes and bamboo slips, are priceless cultural treasures. Their accessibility has long been limited by unique challenges: traditional Chinese characters, vertical writing and absence of punctuation. To address this gap, a research team from Nanjing Agricultural University, in collaboration with Gulian, a leading publisher of ancient Chinese texts, has recently launched Xunzi, a large language model (LLM) along with its supporting tool XunziChat.
Named after Xunzi, a famous Confucian philosopher of the late Warring States Period from 475 BC to 221 BC, the model honors his dual status as a core figure in classical philosophy and a pioneer in organizing ancient linguistic theories. As team leader Wang Dongbo explained, this naming aligns perfectly with the model's mission of unlocking the mysteries of ancient texts.
Developing Xunzi was no easy job. Since 2013 the team has devoted years to digitizing core Chinese classics, including Siku Quanshu, the Complete Library in Four Sections. This huge effort resulted in a 2-billion-character corpus (语料库), which laid a solid foundation for the model's ability to comprehend and process ancient texts.
Notably, the work has yielded remarkable outcomes. Xunzi offers a suite of functions designed for ancient text research: it tags key terms, translates classical Chinese into modern language, supplements punctuation and analyzes parts of speech. Furthermore, it retrieves specific information such as historical figures, events and places from broken pieces of texts. For instance, inputting "shangu" generates not only the translation "valley" but also an explanation of its alternative meaning as a style name (字，古人别名) in certain historical contexts, along with relevant cultural background.
Wang emphasized that the model is more than a mere reading tool; it helps the exploration of hidden insights in cultural heritage. By simplifying access to ancient texts, it benefits students, researchers and the general public alike. The team has made Xunzi freely downloadable on platforms like GitHub, aiming to make ancient Chinese culture globally accessible and inspire widespread appreciation for its deep and great value.
In an era where technology reshapes cultural preservation, Xunzi LLM shows clearly how modern AI can breathe new life into age-old texts, bridging the gap between the past and the present, the East and the West.
32. What is the core purpose of developing Xunzi LLM
A. To promote the global spread of Xunzi's philosophical theories.
B. To digitize rare ancient Chinese texts for permanent preservation.
C. To demonstrate China's technological strength in AI development.
D. To overcome the barriers preventing us from understanding ancient texts.
33. The underlined word "retrieves" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. extracts B. classifies C. stores D. corrects
34. Why does the research team make Xunzi LLM freely downloadable worldwide
A. To collect user feedback for further model optimization.
B. To seek international funding for ancient text research.
C. To compete with international AI tools in cultural heritage studies.
D. To enable global access to and appreciation of ancient Chinese culture.
35. Which of the following best serves as the title of the text
A. Xunzi: A Confucian Philosopher Inspiring Modern AI
B. Digitization: The Key to Preserving China's Cultural Heritage
C. Xunzi LLM: A Global AI Tool for Unlocking Ancient Chinese Texts
D. How AI Bridges the Gap Between Ancient and Modern Civilizations
第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why Some People Are Always Running Late
Some people always seem to be running late. No matter how early they start preparing, they still miss the meeting opening or the movie’s first scene. ____36____
In many cultures, being on time shows respect for others. People who have a strong sense of responsibility tend to keep to their schedules better. ____37____ It involves the habit of underestimating how long a task will take, with people assuming everything goes smoothly and thus thinking a job will take less time than it really does. ____38____ For instance, they might think a 10-minute trip is enough but forget about traffic jams or searching for lost keys. This leads to leaving late and arriving behind schedule.
____39____ Biology can also play a part. One factor is “time blindness”, common in people with ADHD (多动症). For them, time feels distorted: 10 minutes might feel like 2, and they often lose track of how much time has passed.
Another biological reason relates to sleep-wake preferences. “Night owls” often have body clocks that make them more alert at night and sleepier in the morning. ____40____ Melatonin (褪黑素), the hormone (激素) aiding sleep, stays in their bodies longer in the morning, so their brains take more time to fully wake up, which makes it hard for them to be on time in the morning. So next time your friend is late, it could be poor planning — or their biology!
A. But there’s more to lateness than just personal habits.
B. But why does this frustrating pattern keep happening
C. They often fail to account for unexpected delays in their plans.
D. Some people simply don’t care about being on time for others.
E. This delay in their internal clock links to a key sleep hormone.
F. Being late can cause stress and even damage personal relationships.
G. However, there’s a common tendency experts refer to as the “planning bias”.
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Music is a magical treasure that has ____41____ my growth journey for years. As a freshman, I struggled with academic pressure and felt ____42____ lost, like a ship sailing without a compass. Then I ____43____ the school choir by chance, where I met a group of warm-hearted partners.
At first, my voice was ____44____ and I often sang out of tune. The strict but kind conductor never ____45____ me. Instead, she ____46____ me to practice basic skills patiently. Every afternoon, we gathered in the music room, repeating the same notes until the sun was ____47____ the horizon. Gradually, my voice became ____48____ and I gained confidence.
Last semester, we ____49____ in a city-wide choir competition. The night before the match, I was so ____50____ that I couldn’t fall asleep. My deskmate, who was also a choir member, ____51____ my shoulders and said, “We’ve prepared for so long; trust yourself.” On the competition day, wearing our uniforms, we walked onto the ____52____ calmly. When our voices echoed in the hall, I saw the judges nodding ____53____. Finally, we won the first prize.
This experience didn’t just bring me honor; it also taught me that perseverance leads to ____54____. Now, whenever I feel ____55____, I will hum a melody, and all the troubles will fade away.
41. A. accompanied B. controlled C. evaluated D. replaced
42. A. slightly B. extremely C. hardly D. merely
43. A. organized B. interviewed C. joined D. designed
44. A. flexible B. weak C. powerful D. stable
45. A. blamed B. comforted C. ignored D. praised
46. A. invited B. reminded C. authorized D. guided
47. A. below B. above C. against D. beside
48. A. rough B. sharp C. smooth D. distant
49. A. invested B. competed C. performed D. registered
50. A. relaxed B. delighted C. anxious D. confused
51. A. patted B. shook C. grabbed D. dragged
52. A. hall B. stage C. stadium D. gallery
53. A. formally B. randomly C. approvingly D. respectfully
54. A. failure B. success C. ambition D. devotion
55. A. motivated B. inspired C. refreshed D. frustrated
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。
Nobody, also known as Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain, is ____56____ animated film blending humor and heartfelt emotions well. It tells of four little monsters from the monster world's bottom. At first, they only pretend to be Monk Tang Sanzang and his disciples on a pilgrimage. Gradually, they come to discover their true selves ____57____ the way. They even give up their ____58____ (power) to face a strong enemy. Despite risking everything to return to their old selves, they save children's lives, making the saying "be the self you like" come ____59____ (live).
Chinese philosopher Mencius believed goodness starts with kindness, shame, respect and the ability ____60____ (tell) right from wrong. These qualities ____61____ (show) clearly by the four monsters; when facing the evil monster, they show kindness by rescuing the child taken away, ____62____ (feel) ashamed of its actions, respecting each other, and knowing right from wrong by rejecting evil.
Though imperfect, they teach us a “pilgrimage” is not about becoming the Buddha or living forever, ____63____ about kindness and responsibility. In every viewer, too, ____64____ (exist) such a “little monster”: imperfect, but with a clear sense of right and wrong and courage to act ____65____ (brave).
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，随着人工智能(AI)技术快速发展，部分同学过度依赖 AI 完成学习任务（如代写作业、直接获取答案），忽视了自主思考。请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁同学们理性使用 AI，助力学业成长。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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Student Union
第二节(满分 25 分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Luna was an “invisible” senior three student — with thick glasses and a habit of burying herself in books, she rarely joined group discussions or school activities. Beyond shyness, she felt deeply confused: her midterm exam results dropped sharply, leaving her lost, while others seemed clear about their goals. “Why am I the only one stuck ” she sighed, staring at her unsatisfactory grades.
Her turning point came when new English teacher Ms. Carter assigned a “Growth Journey” project — recording a personal challenge and how to overcome it, with a final class presentation. Public speaking was Luna’s worst nightmare, and she had no “journey” to share, so she delayed the task until Ms. Carter pulled her aside. “Confusion isn’t failure,” the teacher said gently, handing her a notebook. “It’s a sign you’re ready to grow — write down your troubles and take one small step.”
That night, Luna poured out her worries; fear of disappointing her parents, anxiety about college applications, and embarrassment at being left behind. She then thought of her abandoned love for drawing and decided to combine it with the project — sketching one daily life scene with a short reflection each day. At first, she hid her sketchbook, drawing only in the library’s quiet corners, but soon found joy in capturing small moments. Once, a classmate accidentally knocked the sketchbook off her desk, shouted “These are amazing!” and praised her, sparking pride in her chest.
Weeks later, the notebook was filled with sketches. Luna shared them with Ms. Carter, who encouraged her to add more feelings. With presentation day drawing near, her hands trembled during practice — she wanted to quit, but the sketchbook, a record of her courage, kept her going.
注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the morning of the presentation, the classroom fell silent as Luna walked to the front.
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When Luna finished her presentation, the classroom erupted in applause.
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答案
1. C
【原文】M: Hi, Lucy. I got the last T-shirt in the sale. And some shorts to match. I bought this sweater for you too but I’m not sure if you like it.
W: It looks great. I’d keep it. But those shorts are a horrible color. You should change them.
M: Well, you’re right.
2. A
【原文】W: Sorry to disturb you. I’m having trouble with the directions. Can you help me out
M: Sure where do you want to go
W: To the shopping center.
3. B
【原文】W: Lucy’s cake was too sweet.
M: But didn’t you have a second piece I thought you did.
W: Yes, I did. I was being polite.
4. B
【原文】M: Your dentist appointment is at half past ten, isn’t it
W: I thought it was at eleven. Let me check. No. It was at half past ten and then they changed it to a quarter to eleven.
M: OK. I’ll pick you up from school after the break.
5. A
【原文】W: What kind of house shall we look for
M: It should be close to the college.
W: You’re right. That should be our primary consideration and I’m not too worried about the size of the flat.
M: Neither am I. So a small place is OK, but we’ll get a bigger one if its price is not too high.
6. C 7. A
【原文】M: Hello. My son and I would like to go to Spain, either Madrid or Barcelona, to see a home game of either Real Madrid or Barcelona Football Club. Could you give us some advice
W: Well, if you want to get tickets from the club direct, you have to be in Spain because the tickets go on sale just two days before the match．So if I were you, I would contact an agency called Fanfare, that’s F-A-N-F-A-R-E on 0-1-6-1-4-3-7-0-2. They have tailor-made offerings including flights, hotels and tickets and could do you a package.
M: Thanks very much, I’ll give them a ring.
8. B 9. A 10. C
【原文】M: Did you see that TV program about a TV star last night
W: Yeah, I did.
M: Didn’t you find anything interesting
W: What do you mean by anything interesting
M: I couldn’t see at first where it’d been made, but then I recognized the shopping center right behind the star. It’s only about 500 meters from our school.
W: Oh, really
M: We pass it every day on our way home after school! I can’t believe you didn’t notice that!
W: Well, I’m thinking about watching the program again on the Internet tonight. If I’d known a TV star was there, I’d have gone to the shopping center that day.
M: Me too. Let’s watch it together this evening.
11. A 12. C 13. B
【原文】W: Welcome to ABC Company. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a workday right
M: OK. I understand that we work from 8:30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12: 00 until 1:00, right
W: That’s right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there’s something important to do．
M: That’s fine. Is it OK to have a coffee break during the working day
W: Of course.The main thing is that all our work must be completed on time. We even allow our employees to go home early if they finish their work early．
M: How often do you have meetings
W: You should attend a department meeting every Monday morning.There are other meetings for people working together on certain projects now and then. Well, this is your seat. At first, you will be responsible to me. Later, you’ll be working more independently．
M: That’s fine. I need to learn how you do things here first. And I’ve met some of my colleagues already. I’m sure we’ll get on well together．
14. B 15. C 16. A 17. C
【原文】M: How did you become a weather forecaster, and when did you start doing TV forecasts
W: Well, I studied physics for four years at university, then spent six months on a weather training course. Then I worked at the local weather center for a while, until about five years ago I got a job with the BBC doing weather forecasts. I actually started doing them on television three years ago, after two years of giving radio forecasts. I really enjoy the work.
M: What do you like best about it
W: I feel I’m helping those who need to know what the weather’s going to be like. Sometimes we get letters from farmers, thanking us for what we’re doing. And I know how important the forecast is to people going out in small boats, because my favorite hobby is sailing.
M: Does it make many people change their plans, or decide not to travel
W: Oh yes. Those flying small airplanes. And people planning journeys by road want to know if there’s going to be fog or heavy snow so they can set out earlier. Or not go at all, if conditions are really bad.
M: So with all these people depending on you, the forecast has to be right, doesn’t it
W: Yes, and these days we normally get it right for the following day around 85% of the time. We have weather balloons and photos taken from space, and of course computers to make the forecast more accurate.
M: All that must make your job a lot easier.
W: Certainly it helps you produce more accurate forecasts, but it also creates a huge amount of extra work for us. You only appear on TV for a few minutes every day, but you spend hours studying all this information and preparing the forecasts.
18. A 19. C 20. B
【原文】W：Today in our Fashion program, I’d like to introduce a famous middle school student. She looks like any other school girl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A-level course.But unlike her school friends, 16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term resting. Instead, she is earning 6,500 a day as a model in New York.
Sarah has been told that she could be Britain’s new supermodel, earning a million dollars in the next year. Her father Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, who has taken part in shows with top models, wants to prove that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her education.
She has turned down invitations to star at shows in Milan and Paris later this autumn in order to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to model full-time for one year before going to university to get a degree in engineering.
Sarah’s dad thinks she should take the opportunity now. But Sarah thinks at the moment, school comes first. Modeling is fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. She doesn’t want to have nothing else to rely on when she can’t model any more.
21. A 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C 36. B 37. G 38. C 39. A 40. E 41. A 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D
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60. to tell
61. are shown
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63. but 64. exists
65. bravely
66. Dear fellow students,
With AI developing rapidly, it has become a powerful tool in our study. Yet over-reliance on it, like using AI to do homework or get direct answers, will harm our independent thinking. As student union president, I appeal to everyone to use AI wisely.
Regard AI as a partner. Try to use it to look up English words, expand knowledge, or guide us in solving difficult problems after our own attempts. Strengthen our critical thinking skills, and in no case should AI replace our own efforts.
Let AI boost our academic progress and truly fuel our growth, creative learners!
Student Union
67. On the morning of the presentation, the classroom fell silent as Luna walked to the front. She grasped her sketchbook tightly, her fingers trembling slightly with nervousness. Her voice was so soft that only a few students nearby could catch her words at first. But as she flipped over the pages and shared her inner confusion and small steps of trying, her tone grew steady and firm. She glanced up accidentally and saw Ms. Carter’s encouraging smile and her classmates’ focused eyes, which filled her heart with a sudden surge of courage.
When Luna finished her presentation, the classroom erupted in applause. Some classmates even stood up, clapping their hands vigorously to show their appreciation. Ms. Carter walked straight to her and gave her a warm hug, whispering gentle words of praise in her ear. Several girls crowded around, asking excitedly if she could teach them basic sketching skills. A bright smile spread across Luna’s face, and her eyes sparkled with tears of joy — for the first time, she truly felt she belonged to the class.