赣州市 2026 年高三年级摸底考试英语试卷
2026 年 3 月
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the woman probably do
A. Take the subway. B. Wait for the bus. C. Walk to her destination.
2. What is the problem with the woman’s project
A. The data is wrong. B. It misses a key point. C. The report lacks a cover.
3. What does the man suggest buying
A. A set of cooking tools. B. A cooking class for beginners. C. A cookbook with video lessons.
4. Why does the woman refuse to stay at the hotel
A. The hotel is full. B. The price is too high. C. She dislikes the room type.
5. What does the man say about The Golden Palace
A. The food is too heavy for him.
B. The seafood costs too much.
C. It serves unhealthy fast food.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，
每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where will the lecture take place
A. In the Music Hall. B. In the Main Library. C. In the Student Center.
7. When will the lecture start
A. At 2:30 p.m. B. At 3:30 p.m. C. At 4:30 p.m.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
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8. What position is the man applying for
A. A sales manager. B. A travel agent. C. A computer engineer.
9. What do we know about the man’s previous job
A. It required regular travel. B. It focused on marketing. C. It included programming tasks.
10. What will the speakers probably discuss next
A. Career plans. B. Staff training. C. Work schedules.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is the news about
A. The ban on mobile phones. B. The use of digital textbooks. C. The plan for interactive lessons.
12. What concerns the woman most
A. Harm to students’ eyes. B. Added weight to schoolbags. C. Influence on concentration.
13. What is the man’s attitude towards the change
A. Critical. B. Worried. C. Supportive.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题
14. What does Sarah probably do
A. A library staff. B. A project organizer. C. A government official.
15. What are the participants expected to do
A. Collect rubbish. B. Feed local wildlife. C. Sell recycled plastic.
16. Which item is required for participants
A. Rubbish bags. B. Litter pickers. C. Waterproof boots.
17. How can the man sign up
A. By signing in on arrival. B. By calling the office. C. By registering online.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What does the speaker think of rereading notes
A. It is productive. B. It can be misleading. C. It leads to real mastery.
19. What does the speaker suggest students do after class
A. List review questions. B. Develop memory skills. C. Check notes carefully.
20. How should review sessions be arranged
A. One long session before the test.
B. Many sessions within a single night.
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C. Several short sessions over a few days.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
To better understand how to support children and young people’s motivation to write in school, we asked them
what would make them want to write. Their responses offer valuable insight into the conditions and experiences
that develop genuine engagement with writing (see Figure 1).
The findings indicate that cultivating (培 养 ) environments that prioritise freedom of choice, personal and
social relevance, and meaningful engagement may be instrumental in enhancing young people’s motivation to write
in school.
Figure 1: Key factors that would stimulate a desire to write in school.
Figure 2: A word cloud of students topic preferences for writing.
When asked what they would most like to write about in school if they could choose, young writers suggested
a wide range of topics. A word cloud visualizes their preferences, where the size of each word corresponds to its
frequency in the responses (see Figure 2).
Our interviews with students also reveal that they are most motivated when writing allows them to explore
both the world around them and the worlds they imagine.
Overall, our research highlights that writing in school is most meaningful when it is rooted in connection to
self, to others and to the world, and experienced in its power to engage, bring power, inspire thought and shape
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identity. As a result, it is suggested that school-based writing should not be only about producing perfect texts but
about cultivating young writers who are invested, confident, curious and socially connected.
1. What is most likely to motivate students to write
A. Rewards. B. Autonomy. C. Interest. D. Experiences.
2. Which of the following would students probably prefer to write about
A. A famous song. B. A fashion trend. C. A past civilization. D. A personal interview.
3. Who is the passage most probably intended for
A. Policy makers. B. Young writers . C. Lab researchers. D. School educators.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
At a small shop outside Abilene, seventeen-year-old Carter Hill rolled in his grandfather’s 1974 Chevy that
hadn’t run since spring. He had careful notes and a photo of his grandfather in the visor (遮阳板) — a reminder of
why this mattered, why this particular truck needed to run again.
The mechanic, Ron Tate, noticed the notes and the photo. It struck him that this wasn’t just a broken truck —
it was a connection to someone important, a grandfather’s vehicle that a grandson was trying to restore.
Ron could have done what most mechanics do: provided an estimate, fixed the truck efficiently, and charged
shop rates. Instead, he spent evenings showing Carter how to do it himself: how to clean the carburetor, how to
replace worn-out hoses, how to sand the fenders by hand. He did not do it as an employee, not on the clock, but as
someone who recognized that this seventeen-year-old needed more than a fixed truck-he needed to connect to a
grandfather, to a generation that built things to last, to a time when vehicles were simpler and more repairable.
After two weeks of work, the engine finally turned over with a smooth rumble-the sound of an engine coming
back to life after months of silence, and the most satisfying sound in automotive work. It was evidence that all the
hours, all the adjustments, all the problem-solving had resulted in something that actually works.
Ron didn’t charge shop rates for those two weeks of evening instruction. Nor did he bill for his time or
expertise. He gave Carter more valuable things-knowledge, competence, and the confidence that comes from
understanding how something works instead of just paying someone else to make it work.
That’s not just automotive repair. That’s investing in the next generation. That’s what true guidance looks like
when it’s done right.
4. Why did Carter want the truck repaired
A. To restore its original look. B. To sell it for a good price.
C. To return it to his grandfather. D. To honor a family memory.
5. What was special about Ron’s service to the boy
A. He worked during off-hours. B. He taught him hands-on skills.
C. He fixed the truck more quickly. D. He charged him less for the service.
6. Which of the following best describes Ron
A. Selfless and caring. B. Efficient and imaginative.
C. Brave and practical. D. Honest and knowledgeable.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Value of Restoration. B. A Truck for Grandfather.
C. A Lesson Beyond Repair. D. Love Between Generations.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C
C
During a golden sunset, Sharon Wilson pointed a thermal-imaging (热成像) camera at a flagship data centre,
revealing the enormous heat its AI supercomputer had been releasing into the sky. Meanwhile, the facility’s core
product, like many other AI chatbots, kept generating floods of false or harmful content for users worldwide. “It’s a
horrible waste,” said Wilson, director of the campaign group Oilfield Witness.
Wilson is not alone in having this concern. Scientists are watching the AI expansion with unease as it pollutes
the natural world with carbon and the digital world with dangers ranging from misinformation to poisonous videos.
Data centres currently consume about 1% of global electricity, but that share may jump soon. Their slice of
power is projected to hit 8.6% by 2035, while the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects data centres to
account for at least a fifth of electricity-demand growth to the end of the decade.
What if AI could pay off its energy debts by saving carbon elsewhere That idea was put forward in an IEA
report, which argued that AI applications could cut emissions (排放) by far more than data centres produce. A
research paper reached a similar conclusion after modelling cases in which AI would help integrate solar and wind
into power networks, improve battery chemistry in electric cars, and encourage consumers to make climate-friendly
choices.
The projected carbon savings carry large uncertainties-greater efficiency can lead to greater use, the IEA
warns, and rebound effects may undercut the gains, such as self-driving cars undermining public transport. But
other sectors are so polluting, the researchers say, AI would need to cut their emissions by only a small percentage
to cover its own carbon cost.
Ultimately, given the massive energy consumed by algorithms (算法), it is essential that AI be employed to
“do good in terms of fighting the climate crisis-designing the next generation of batteries, tracking deforestation,”
as Sasha Luccioni, climate lead at an AI firm, said, rather than “create social-media websites filled with rubbish
while data centres are still powered by coal-fired generators.”
8. What does the underlined words “this concern” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The shortage of AI service. B. The unreliability of AI output.
C. The release of heat by AI centers. D. The misuse of energy by AI systems.
9. What do the IEA report and the research paper in paragraph 4 agree on
A. AI can be a net carbon saver. B. AI can be energy-efficient.
C. AI can provide computing power. D. AI can direct electricity distribution.
10 What is the purpose of paragraph 5
A. To put forward an opposite position. B. To offer a more comprehensive view.
C. To add some background information D. To demonstrate the previous argument.
11. What does Sasha Luccioni argue about AI
A. Its design calls for improvement. B. Its energy use demands restriction.
C. Its application requires wise guidance. D. Its development deserves public support.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
Plastic has always been a double-edged sword — multi-purpose and cheap, but chemically stable. Traditional
recycling methods involve multiple stages of sorting, cleaning, and melting (融化), which are energy-intensive and
degrade the material’s quality. Turning plastic into fuel has been explored before, but existing techniques require
high heat, complex catalysts (催化剂), and often produce impure results.
Now, a groundbreaking cooperation between scientists in the US and China has brought the world one step
closer to a real solution. Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long
plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single
step.
The team’s secret lies in a novel catalytic material that operates at medium temperatures — far lower than
those used in conventional methods. Unlike traditional recycling, which melts plastic into lower-grade products,
this catalyst essentially reduces plastics into usable hydrocarbon chains in just a few hours. The output can then be
further processed into fuels for vehicles or even planes. According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer
from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving
minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts.
The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond scientific curiosity. If widely used, the one-step
plastic-to-fuel method could dramatically reduce both plastic waste and non-renewable fuel dependence.
Promising as the results are, experts stress that the cost of catalysts, the difficulty of collecting mixed plastic
waste, and the issue of carbon emissions from burning fuels are key challenges to be addressed. For this reason,
scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future.
While questions remain, this innovation marks a hopeful turn in humanity’s long battle with plastic waste. It
transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in
rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential.
12. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics
A. Low costs. B. Simple processes. C. High security. D. Adjustable reaction.
13. What does the novel catalyst help with
A. Speeding up waste collection. B. Adjusting the operating temperature.
C. Minimizing harmful byproducts. D. Turning plastics into basic chemicals.
14. How do scientists regard the method
A. A dead end. B. A starting point. C. A stepping stone. D. A definite answer.
15. What inspiration does the innovation bring to us
A. New views create possibilities. B. Human effort overcomes challenges.
C. Close teamwork works wonders. D. Tough problems lead to innovations.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
All my life I’ve been bad at sports. Last year, I unwillingly joined a football game among friends. ____16____
Instead of running down the clock on the sidelines, I got swept up in the game, rooting for my team to score.
Now, our football game is on every Sunday. I remain the worst on the team, but I keep turning up. I love the
exciting sense of challenging myself, with zero expectation of ever being actually skillful. ____17____
“Amateurish” hasn’t always been negative, explains author and activist Karen Walrond. “It comes from the
Latin, meaning ‘one who loves’.” Her new book In Defense of Dabbling makes the case for “intentional
amateurism”: finding an activity we’re drawn to but not necessarily naturally good at, and sticking with it anyway.
____18____ They include mindfulness, curiosity, self-acceptance, play, challenge, connection, and awe. Focusing
on these helps us “let go of perfectionism” and appreciate the experience.
Walrond herself has tried many new activities: swimming, calligraphy, surfing, night photography, and so on.
What stuck was pottery. ____19____ At the wheel, she gets to “shut out the world” and enjoy the fun of
free-spirited creation. Being part of an ancient tradition inspires awe, while the community at her studio offers
opportunities for connection. In her book, Walrond includes an entire “menu” of activities she still intends to try,
inspiring me to steal some for myself. Simply making the attempt enlarges our lives, by encouraging curiosity and
taking us beyond our comfort zone.
This weekend, in fact, we’re playing our first proper match against another team. ____20____ It’s great to
challenge yourself-but part of embracing (欣然接受) intentional amateurism, I’ve decided, is also knowing your
limits.
A. It’s easy for amateurs to pick up.
B. To my great surprise, I enjoyed myself.
C. I’m sitting it out, to cheer from the sidelines.
D. How can we be more skillful at our hobbies
E. Why does it feel so good to be bad at something
F. It meets many of the intentional amateurism criteria.
G. Walrond defines intentional amateurism by seven criteria.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. C
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Six years ago, I started taking my own takeaway box when dining outside. I wanted to get my ____21____
worth. I’d also read how over 1 billion tons of food ended up in the landfill (垃圾填埋场) and this was my chance
to do something ____22____.
Growing up in a family of modest means, ____23____ food on the plate was unthinkable. Anything left over
would be ____24____ home for the next day’s lunch or repurposed into a new dish. However, if I was out with
friends, it was a ____25____ story. Maybe I didn’t want to draw attention to myself by breaking conventions in
social settings.
Now, my little box goes everywhere with me. I’ve ____26____ the embarrassment of saying I’d like to take
the food home in my own box. It’s a conversation ____27____; sometimes diners at neighbouring tables become
____28____ and we start chatting.
My friend Lorna always laughs when I ____29____ my bag at the end of a meal. Other friends are starting to
bring their own box to _____30_____ inspired by mine. We’re even _____31_____ pictures and tips about what to
do with the food in our group chat.
For me, this _____32_____ isn’t just about valuing what’s on our plate but also _____33_____ it’s OK to be
different in social environments. It makes me _____34_____ that my friends and I are creating our own mini
movement, _____35_____ food waste one box at a time.
21. A. money’s B. time’s C. effort’s D. dishes’
22. A. new B. easy C. small D. fun
23 A. reserving B. finishing C. tasting D. leaving
24. A. taken B. delivered C. returned D. mailed
25. A. real B. different C. long D. classic
26. A. imagined B. forgotten C. experienced D. overcome
27. A. recorder B. monitor C. starter D. detector
28. A. entertained B. satisfied C. pleased D. interested
29. A. point at B. reach into C. go through D. search for
30. A. restaurants B. markets C. squares D. galleries
31. A. collecting B. designing C. sharing D. perfecting
32. A. lesson B. change C. choice D. event
33. A. understanding B. predicting C. explaining D. concluding
34. A. clear B. aware C. proud D. confident
35. A. exposing B. removing C. assessing D. reducing
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A
31. C 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 2026 New Year address highlights a key cultural change: tradition is now embracing modernity, helping
Chinese culture shine with even ____36____ (great) splendor. In fact, tradition is no longer limited to museums or
textbooks. It is being actively worn, lived and celebrated, particularly by the younger generation.
In any Chinese city, the streets reveal the phenomenon. Young people walk in flowing hanfu from ancient
dynasties, ____37____(modernize) qipao, or colorful clothing reflecting ethnic minority (少数民族) traditions.
They are also deeply engaged in understanding these traditions, ____38____ (debate) design styles, decorative
details and their historical accuracy on social media. ____39____ may appear as fashion passion is, in fact,
grassroots cultural research, with enthusiasts acting as both students and teachers of their heritage.
Perhaps most striking is the ____40____ (globe) reach of China chic (国 潮 ). Videos featuring traditional
Chinese costumes ____41____ (trend) on international social platforms; foreign visitors to China are listing “trying
on traditional clothing” as ____42____ must-do cultural experience; overseas Chinese communities are embracing
traditional dress at public events, ____43____ (proud) showcasing their cultural connection.
This phenomenon demonstrates that culture can be rooted and open, confident and engaging. Young people
walking city streets in clothes inspired by ____44____ (century) past are not looking backward-they are bringing
tradition into the present, creating a living dialogue ____45____ history, a personal expression of identity, and a
playful yet meaningful way to engage with China’s cultural heritage.
【答案】36. greater
37. modernized
38. debating
39. What 40. global
41. are trending
42. a 43. proudly
44. centuries
45. with
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 某英文杂志“Beauty Through My Eyes”专栏正在向读者征集原创摄影作品，同时要求配有作品介绍。
假设你已准备好作品应征，请写一篇短文介绍你的作品，内容包括：
1.作品主题简述；
2.作品如何体现“你眼中的美”。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
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【答案】 Titled Morning Glow on the Old Street, my photo captures a quiet moment on an old street, where,
bathed in the soft morning sunlight, an elderly grandmother is seen handing a hot steamed bun to a street cleaner.
To me, true beauty lies not in grand scenery, but in these small, warm moments. The gentle smile, the
steaming bun, and the golden light blending together, it is in this simple yet sincere interaction that kindness and
warmth between ordinary people shine through.
Touching my heart deeply, this is the most precious beauty I find in life.
第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Package!” a man called to me through the window, placing a box on the doorstep. I jumped and nearly slid
out of my chair and under the dining room table, but it was too late. He’d already seen me. I forced a smile and
thanked him as he turned away.
Growing up, I lived in the last house on a dead-end street. Neighbors hardly passed by, let alone strangers. In
college, I was blessed with the best roommates one could ever expect. They let me hide behind them when we were
around other people.
In the subsequent years, I kept working around my anxiety about crowds and people by waiting them out. If I
saw someone at the spot I was going to, I’d hang back at a distance until they were done.
After my husband and I bought our own house, I’d hang my head over the balcony (阳台) railing to see if
anyone was outside. For an introvert (内向者) like me, this was the most convenient way to minimize the chance of
encountering a stranger.
Nevertheless, I didn’t shut out the world entirely. Like many introverts, I love books. I could connect with all
sorts of characters and find endless joy in exploring their worlds. Thus, once we had a house, I couldn’t wait to
build a Little Free Library.
“You do realize that means people will be coming to the yard, right ” my husband asked.
I tried not to think about that part through the preparations and finally launched my dream library. I would sit
at my desk at the corner, knowing all sorts of folks from the neighborhood were coming for a book or two and
pretending they weren’t there.
Every day before closing time, I would check the Library and see what books the visitors had taken and take
delight in their choices. It was a way of bonding with fellow book lovers from a safe distance.
注意：1.续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Unexpectedly, that distance grew shorter as time went by.
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The interactions with these friendly and curious visitors truly changed me.
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【答案】 Unexpectedly that distance grew shorter as time went by. One afternoon, a little girl with a
picture book in her hand lingered by the library and waved shyly at me through the window. Mustering up all my
courage, I waved back gently with a smile. Later, an elderly man came to return a poetry book and stopped to chat
briefly about his favorite verses, his voice warm and soft. I didn’t rush to hide or escape; instead, I listened
patiently and even shared my own love for poems. More neighbors began to greet me kindly during their visits,
their casual words breaking the invisible barrier little by little.
The interactions with these friendly and curious visitors truly changed me. I no longer hid at my desk or
checked the balcony nervously before going out. I started standing by the library to welcome readers, asking about
their favorite books and even recommending some nice reads. The once-scary strangers became warm
acquaintances bonded by books. My anxiety faded away, replaced by genuine joy of connecting with others. The
Little Free Library was not just a place for books anymore — it became a bridge that led me out of my shell and
into the beautiful warmth of the world.赣州市 2026 年高三年级摸底考试英语试卷
2026 年 3 月
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，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the woman probably do
A. Take the subway. B. Wait for the bus. C. Walk to her destination.
2. What is the problem with the woman’s project
A. The data is wrong. B. It misses a key point. C. The report lacks a cover.
3. What does the man suggest buying
A. A set of cooking tools. B. A cooking class for beginners. C. A cookbook with video lessons.
4. Why does the woman refuse to stay at the hotel
A. The hotel is full. B. The price is too high. C. She dislikes the room type.
5. What does the man say about The Golden Palace
A. The food is too heavy for him.
B. The seafood costs too much.
C. It serves unhealthy fast food.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，
每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where will the lecture take place
A. In the Music Hall. B. In the Main Library. C. In the Student Center.
7. When will the lecture start
A. At 2:30 p.m. B. At 3:30 p.m. C. At 4:30 p.m.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
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8. What position is the man applying for
A. A sales manager. B. A travel agent. C. A computer engineer.
9. What do we know about the man’s previous job
A. It required regular travel. B. It focused on marketing. C. It included programming tasks.
10. What will the speakers probably discuss next
A. Career plans. B. Staff training. C. Work schedules.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is the news about
A. The ban on mobile phones. B. The use of digital textbooks. C. The plan for interactive lessons.
12. What concerns the woman most
A. Harm to students’ eyes. B. Added weight to schoolbags. C. Influence on concentration.
13. What is the man’s attitude towards the change
A. Critical. B. Worried. C. Supportive.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题
14. What does Sarah probably do
A. A library staff. B. A project organizer. C. A government official.
15. What are the participants expected to do
A. Collect rubbish. B. Feed local wildlife. C. Sell recycled plastic.
16. Which item is required for participants
A. Rubbish bags. B. Litter pickers. C. Waterproof boots.
17. How can the man sign up
A. By signing in on arrival. B. By calling the office. C. By registering online.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What does the speaker think of rereading notes
A. It is productive. B. It can be misleading. C. It leads to real mastery.
19. What does the speaker suggest students do after class
A. List review questions. B. Develop memory skills. C. Check notes carefully.
20. How should review sessions be arranged
A. One long session before the test.
B. Many sessions within a single night.
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C. Several short sessions over a few days.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
To better understand how to support children and young people’s motivation to write in school, we asked them
what would make them want to write. Their responses offer valuable insight into the conditions and experiences
that develop genuine engagement with writing (see Figure 1).
The findings indicate that cultivating (培 养 ) environments that prioritise freedom of choice, personal and
social relevance, and meaningful engagement may be instrumental in enhancing young people’s motivation to write
in school.
Figure 1: Key factors that would stimulate a desire to write in school.
Figure 2: A word cloud of students topic preferences for writing.
When asked what they would most like to write about in school if they could choose, young writers suggested
a wide range of topics. A word cloud visualizes their preferences, where the size of each word corresponds to its
frequency in the responses (see Figure 2).
Our interviews with students also reveal that they are most motivated when writing allows them to explore
both the world around them and the worlds they imagine.
Overall, our research highlights that writing in school is most meaningful when it is rooted in connection to
self, to others and to the world, and experienced in its power to engage, bring power, inspire thought and shape
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identity. As a result, it is suggested that school-based writing should not be only about producing perfect texts but
about cultivating young writers who are invested, confident, curious and socially connected.
1. What is most likely to motivate students to write
A. Rewards. B. Autonomy. C. Interest. D. Experiences.
2. Which of the following would students probably prefer to write about
A. A famous song. B. A fashion trend. C. A past civilization. D. A personal interview.
3. Who is the passage most probably intended for
A. Policy makers. B. Young writers . C. Lab researchers. D. School educators.
B
At a small shop outside Abilene, seventeen-year-old Carter Hill rolled in his grandfather’s 1974 Chevy that
hadn’t run since spring. He had careful notes and a photo of his grandfather in the visor (遮阳板) — a reminder of
why this mattered, why this particular truck needed to run again.
The mechanic, Ron Tate, noticed the notes and the photo. It struck him that this wasn’t just a broken truck —
it was a connection to someone important, a grandfather’s vehicle that a grandson was trying to restore.
Ron could have done what most mechanics do: provided an estimate, fixed the truck efficiently, and charged
shop rates. Instead, he spent evenings showing Carter how to do it himself: how to clean the carburetor, how to
replace worn-out hoses, how to sand the fenders by hand. He did not do it as an employee, not on the clock, but as
someone who recognized that this seventeen-year-old needed more than a fixed truck-he needed to connect to a
grandfather, to a generation that built things to last, to a time when vehicles were simpler and more repairable.
After two weeks of work, the engine finally turned over with a smooth rumble-the sound of an engine coming
back to life after months of silence, and the most satisfying sound in automotive work. It was evidence that all the
hours, all the adjustments, all the problem-solving had resulted in something that actually works.
Ron didn’t charge shop rates for those two weeks of evening instruction. Nor did he bill for his time or
expertise. He gave Carter more valuable things-knowledge, competence, and the confidence that comes from
understanding how something works instead of just paying someone else to make it work.
That’s not just automotive repair. That’s investing in the next generation. That’s what true guidance looks like
when it’s done right.
4. Why did Carter want the truck repaired
A. To restore its original look. B. To sell it for a good price.
C. To return it to his grandfather. D. To honor a family memory.
5. What was special about Ron’s service to the boy
A. He worked during off-hours. B. He taught him hands-on skills.
C. He fixed the truck more quickly. D. He charged him less for the service.
6. Which of the following best describes Ron
A. Selfless and caring. B. Efficient and imaginative.
C. Brave and practical. D. Honest and knowledgeable.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Value of Restoration. B. A Truck for Grandfather.
C. A Lesson Beyond Repair. D. Love Between Generations.
C
During a golden sunset, Sharon Wilson pointed a thermal-imaging (热成像) camera at a flagship data centre,
revealing the enormous heat its AI supercomputer had been releasing into the sky. Meanwhile, the facility’s core
product, like many other AI chatbots, kept generating floods of false or harmful content for users worldwide. “It’s a
horrible waste,” said Wilson, director of the campaign group Oilfield Witness.
Wilson is not alone in having this concern. Scientists are watching the AI expansion with unease as it pollutes
the natural world with carbon and the digital world with dangers ranging from misinformation to poisonous videos.
Data centres currently consume about 1% of global electricity, but that share may jump soon. Their slice of
power is projected to hit 8.6% by 2035, while the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects data centres to
account for at least a fifth of electricity-demand growth to the end of the decade.
What if AI could pay off its energy debts by saving carbon elsewhere That idea was put forward in an IEA
report, which argued that AI applications could cut emissions (排放) by far more than data centres produce. A
research paper reached a similar conclusion after modelling cases in which AI would help integrate solar and wind
into power networks, improve battery chemistry in electric cars, and encourage consumers to make climate-friendly
choices.
The projected carbon savings carry large uncertainties-greater efficiency can lead to greater use, the IEA
warns, and rebound effects may undercut the gains, such as self-driving cars undermining public transport. But
other sectors are so polluting, the researchers say, AI would need to cut their emissions by only a small percentage
to cover its own carbon cost.
Ultimately, given the massive energy consumed by algorithms (算法), it is essential that AI be employed to
“do good in terms of fighting the climate crisis-designing the next generation of batteries, tracking deforestation,”
as Sasha Luccioni, climate lead at an AI firm, said, rather than “create social-media websites filled with rubbish
while data centres are still powered by coal-fired generators.”
8. What does the underlined words “this concern” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The shortage of AI service. B. The unreliability of AI output.
C. The release of heat by AI centers. D. The misuse of energy by AI systems.
9. What do the IEA report and the research paper in paragraph 4 agree on
A. AI can be a net carbon saver. B. AI can be energy-efficient.
C. AI can provide computing power. D. AI can direct electricity distribution.
10 What is the purpose of paragraph 5
A. To put forward an opposite position. B. To offer a more comprehensive view.
C. To add some background information D. To demonstrate the previous argument.
11. What does Sasha Luccioni argue about AI
A. Its design calls for improvement. B. Its energy use demands restriction.
C. Its application requires wise guidance. D. Its development deserves public support.
D
Plastic has always been a double-edged sword — multi-purpose and cheap, but chemically stable. Traditional
recycling methods involve multiple stages of sorting, cleaning, and melting (融化), which are energy-intensive and
degrade the material’s quality. Turning plastic into fuel has been explored before, but existing techniques require
high heat, complex catalysts (催化剂), and often produce impure results.
Now, a groundbreaking cooperation between scientists in the US and China has brought the world one step
closer to a real solution. Using a specially designed catalytic reaction, researchers found a way to break down long
plastic polymer (聚合物) chains into short hydrocarbon molecules — the building blocks of fuel — in a single
step.
The team’s secret lies in a novel catalytic material that operates at medium temperatures — far lower than
those used in conventional methods. Unlike traditional recycling, which melts plastic into lower-grade products,
this catalyst essentially reduces plastics into usable hydrocarbon chains in just a few hours. The output can then be
further processed into fuels for vehicles or even planes. According to Professor Zhang Wei, a chemical engineer
from the Chinese partner university, the process transforms 95% of the plastic into usable hydrocarbons, leaving
minimal remains and almost no harmful byproducts.
The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond scientific curiosity. If widely used, the one-step
plastic-to-fuel method could dramatically reduce both plastic waste and non-renewable fuel dependence.
Promising as the results are, experts stress that the cost of catalysts, the difficulty of collecting mixed plastic
waste, and the issue of carbon emissions from burning fuels are key challenges to be addressed. For this reason,
scientists see the innovation not as an end point, but as a temporary fix toward a cleaner future.
While questions remain, this innovation marks a hopeful turn in humanity’s long battle with plastic waste. It
transforms what was once pollution into power and demonstrates that the solutions to big problems often lie in
rethinking waste not as garbage-but as potential.
12. What is a key advantage of the new method of recycling plastics
A. Low costs. B. Simple processes. C. High security. D. Adjustable reaction.
13. What does the novel catalyst help with
A. Speeding up waste collection. B. Adjusting the operating temperature.
C. Minimizing harmful byproducts. D. Turning plastics into basic chemicals.
14. How do scientists regard the method
A. A dead end. B. A starting point. C. A stepping stone. D. A definite answer.
15. What inspiration does the innovation bring to us
A. New views create possibilities. B. Human effort overcomes challenges.
C. Close teamwork works wonders. D. Tough problems lead to innovations.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
All my life I’ve been bad at sports. Last year, I unwillingly joined a football game among friends. ____16____
Instead of running down the clock on the sidelines, I got swept up in the game, rooting for my team to score.
Now, our football game is on every Sunday. I remain the worst on the team, but I keep turning up. I love the
exciting sense of challenging myself, with zero expectation of ever being actually skillful. ____17____
“Amateurish” hasn’t always been negative, explains author and activist Karen Walrond. “It comes from the
Latin, meaning ‘one who loves’.” Her new book In Defense of Dabbling makes the case for “intentional
amateurism”: finding an activity we’re drawn to but not necessarily naturally good at, and sticking with it anyway.
____18____ They include mindfulness, curiosity, self-acceptance, play, challenge, connection, and awe. Focusing
on these helps us “let go of perfectionism” and appreciate the experience.
Walrond herself has tried many new activities: swimming, calligraphy, surfing, night photography, and so on.
What stuck was pottery. ____19____ At the wheel, she gets to “shut out the world” and enjoy the fun of
free-spirited creation. Being part of an ancient tradition inspires awe, while the community at her studio offers
opportunities for connection. In her book, Walrond includes an entire “menu” of activities she still intends to try,
inspiring me to steal some for myself. Simply making the attempt enlarges our lives, by encouraging curiosity and
taking us beyond our comfort zone.
This weekend, in fact, we’re playing our first proper match against another team. ____20____ It’s great to
challenge yourself-but part of embracing (欣然接受) intentional amateurism, I’ve decided, is also knowing your
limits.
A. It’s easy for amateurs to pick up.
B. To my great surprise, I enjoyed myself.
C. I’m sitting it out, to cheer from the sidelines.
D. How can we be more skillful at our hobbies
E. Why does it feel so good to be bad at something
F. It meets many of the intentional amateurism criteria.
G. Walrond defines intentional amateurism by seven criteria.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Six years ago, I started taking my own takeaway box when dining outside. I wanted to get my ____21____
worth. I’d also read how over 1 billion tons of food ended up in the landfill (垃圾填埋场) and this was my chance
to do something ____22____.
Growing up in a family of modest means, ____23____ food on the plate was unthinkable. Anything left over
would be ____24____ home for the next day’s lunch or repurposed into a new dish. However, if I was out with
friends, it was a ____25____ story. Maybe I didn’t want to draw attention to myself by breaking conventions in
social settings.
Now, my little box goes everywhere with me. I’ve ____26____ the embarrassment of saying I’d like to take
the food home in my own box. It’s a conversation ____27____; sometimes diners at neighbouring tables become
____28____ and we start chatting.
My friend Lorna always laughs when I ____29____ my bag at the end of a meal. Other friends are starting to
bring their own box to _____30_____ inspired by mine. We’re even _____31_____ pictures and tips about what to
do with the food in our group chat.
For me, this _____32_____ isn’t just about valuing what’s on our plate but also _____33_____ it’s OK to be
different in social environments. It makes me _____34_____ that my friends and I are creating our own mini
movement, _____35_____ food waste one box at a time.
21. A. money’s B. time’s C. effort’s D. dishes’
22. A. new B. easy C. small D. fun
23 A. reserving B. finishing C. tasting D. leaving
24. A. taken B. delivered C. returned D. mailed
25. A. real B. different C. long D. classic
26. A. imagined B. forgotten C. experienced D. overcome
27. A. recorder B. monitor C. starter D. detector
28. A. entertained B. satisfied C. pleased D. interested
29. A. point at B. reach into C. go through D. search for
30. A. restaurants B. markets C. squares D. galleries
31. A. collecting B. designing C. sharing D. perfecting
32. A. lesson B. change C. choice D. event
33. A. understanding B. predicting C. explaining D. concluding
34. A. clear B. aware C. proud D. confident
35. A. exposing B. removing C. assessing D. reducing
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。
The 2026 New Year address highlights a key cultural change: tradition is now embracing modernity, helping
Chinese culture shine with even ____36____ (great) splendor. In fact, tradition is no longer limited to museums or
textbooks. It is being actively worn, lived and celebrated, particularly by the younger generation.
In any Chinese city, the streets reveal the phenomenon. Young people walk in flowing hanfu from ancient
dynasties, ____37____(modernize) qipao, or colorful clothing reflecting ethnic minority (少数民族) traditions.
They are also deeply engaged in understanding these traditions, ____38____ (debate) design styles, decorative
details and their historical accuracy on social media. ____39____ may appear as fashion passion is, in fact,
grassroots cultural research, with enthusiasts acting as both students and teachers of their heritage.
Perhaps most striking is the ____40____ (globe) reach of China chic (国 潮 ). Videos featuring traditional
Chinese costumes ____41____ (trend) on international social platforms; foreign visitors to China are listing “trying
on traditional clothing” as ____42____ must-do cultural experience; overseas Chinese communities are embracing
traditional dress at public events, ____43____ (proud) showcasing their cultural connection.
This phenomenon demonstrates that culture can be rooted and open, confident and engaging. Young people
walking city streets in clothes inspired by ____44____ (century) past are not looking backward-they are bringing
tradition into the present, creating a living dialogue ____45____ history, a personal expression of identity, and a
playful yet meaningful way to engage with China’s cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 某英文杂志“Beauty Through My Eyes”专栏正在向读者征集原创摄影作品，同时要求配有作品介绍。
假设你已准备好作品应征，请写一篇短文介绍你的作品，内容包括：
1.作品主题简述；
2.作品如何体现“你眼中的美”。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
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第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Package!” a man called to me through the window, placing a box on the doorstep. I jumped and nearly slid
out of my chair and under the dining room table, but it was too late. He’d already seen me. I forced a smile and
thanked him as he turned away.
Growing up, I lived in the last house on a dead-end street. Neighbors hardly passed by, let alone strangers. In
college, I was blessed with the best roommates one could ever expect. They let me hide behind them when we were
around other people.
In the subsequent years, I kept working around my anxiety about crowds and people by waiting them out. If I
saw someone at the spot I was going to, I’d hang back at a distance until they were done.
After my husband and I bought our own house, I’d hang my head over the balcony (阳台) railing to see if
anyone was outside. For an introvert (内向者) like me, this was the most convenient way to minimize the chance of
encountering a stranger.
Nevertheless, I didn’t shut out the world entirely. Like many introverts, I love books. I could connect with all
sorts of characters and find endless joy in exploring their worlds. Thus, once we had a house, I couldn’t wait to
build a Little Free Library.
“You do realize that means people will be coming to the yard, right ” my husband asked.
I tried not to think about that part through the preparations and finally launched my dream library. I would sit
at my desk at the corner, knowing all sorts of folks from the neighborhood were coming for a book or two and
pretending they weren’t there.
Every day before closing time, I would check the Library and see what books the visitors had taken and take
delight in their choices. It was a way of bonding with fellow book lovers from a safe distance.
注意：1.续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Unexpectedly, that distance grew shorter as time went by.
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