2026届江苏苏州市七校联考高三下学期模拟预测英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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英语试题
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 Who is the little girl
A. The woman’s niece. B. The woman’s cousin. C. The woman’s daughter.
2. Why cannot the speakers attend the meeting
A. They find it rescheduled. B. They cannot make it there. C. They are engaged otherwise.
3. What will the man ask Sam to do
A. To contact the woman. B. To call him back. C. To fix his computer.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In an office.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. An actor. C. A best-seller.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. What will the woman do on the 21st
A. Go to the coast. B. Work long hours. C. Receive some training.
7. What do you know about the woman as for voluntary work
A. She is a green hand. B. She isn’t keen on it.C. She is well experienced.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. How often does the man go to the school theater club
A. Every evening. B. Once a week. C. Twice a month.
9. What’s the woman’s opinion on the city
A. It’s noisy. B. It’s colorful. C. It’s crowded.
10. Where does the man’s problem with his city life lie
A. In recreation. B. In adaptation. C. In socialization.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What is the man trying to do
A. Apply for a position. B. Find the registration place. C. Fill out some paperwork.
12. What difficulty does the man run into
A. He doesn’t know who to report to.
B. He didn’t take the paperwork along.
C He has no idea where Hancock is.
13. What will the man do after the conversation
A. Park his car. B. Load the ship. C. Find Ms. Hancock.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. How to make friends. B. How to host meetings. C. How to make a team.
15. Why does the woman have a small circle of friends
A. She takes no interest in school sports.
B. She just puts in time on her studies.
C. She tends to shy away from meetings.
16. What will the woman probably do
A. Sign up for a sport. B. Study with the man. C. Join a study club.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the speaker sharing with us
A. Ways to spend Saturday mornings.
B. Stories concerning pocket money.
C. His good old days with his brother.
18. What was Mrs. Bartlett’s attitude to children
A. Patient. B. Generous. C. Dismissive.
19. How did Bernard finally get sweets
A. By giving up his cards. B. By complaining to Mum. C. By stealing the collection.
20. How do you find the speaker’s memories
A. Bitter. B. Fond. C. Fading.
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
The Future of Clean Energy in Homes
Heating, cooling, and powering homes contribute significantly to global CO emissions. As nations strive to reduce their carbon footprints, residential energy use — responsible for nearly 20% of energy-related emissions — poses unique challenges. Below is the 2022 breakdown of household emissions by source.
ELECTRICITY 52%
HEATING 28%
COOLING 12%
APPLIANCES 6%
LIGHTING 2%
Clean energy solutions for homes must be affordable, efficient, and adaptable to diverse climates. While technologies vary, here are key innovations driving the shift toward sustainability.
HEAT PUMPS — Efficient Heating/Cooling
Replacing gas boilers, electric heat pumps transfer warmth from air or ground, cutting heating emissions by 50%. Hybrid models, hopefully, might be able to work in sub-zero temperatures in the near future.
SMART GRIDS (电网) — Dynamic Electricity Management
AI-powered grids optimize energy use, storing surplus solar power during peak hours and reducing reliance on fossil-fuel backups.
SOLAR PANELS — Rooftop Revolution
Solar energy is the most accessible renewable source for households. Advances in photovoltaic cells have cut costs by 80% since 2010, making them viable in numerous regions.
WIND TURBINES — Community Microgrids
Small-scale turbines (涡轮机) in windy areas can power neighborhoods, though land use debates persist. “The scale of this transition is staggering,” says Dr. Elena Torres, a climate scientist at MIT. Residential renewables like solar and heat pumps could meet 90% of global household demand by 2050 — but only if investments triple within this decade. Recent studies show that every $1 invested in green homes today saves $5 in future climate adaptation costs. This isn’t just an environmental imperative; it’s economically inevitable.
1. Which two categories combined account for over three-quarters of total household emissions
A. Electricity and Heating. B. Heating and Cooling.
C. Appliances and Lighting. D. Cooling and Appliances.
2. Which technology is highlighted as cost-effective for diverse climates
A. Heat pumps. B. Smart grids. C. Solar panels. D. Wind turbines.
3. What does Dr. Torres emphasize about the energy transition
A. The dominance of gas boilers. B. The increase in solar efficiency.
C. The need for higher investment. D. The breakthrough in heat pump technology.
B
Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors.
However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.
Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench ” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved—after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name.
Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter.
When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.
4. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________.
A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours
C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather
5. How did the bench get its various names
A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions.
C. From users’ activities on it. D. From Donna’s creative ideas.
6. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose.
C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter. D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage.
7. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end
A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem.
C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order.
C
Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was carved indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection you’ve ever felt, every time you stepped out with your zipper undone stands as clearly in your mind as what you had for breakfast last week as well as the moments that bring you the greatest joy. That is a world of utter chaos and suffering.
We don’t need to stick to just our armchair-philosophizing, however. Thanks to the wonderful combinatory magic genetics pulls off at each birth, we’ve had a few individuals on Earth who are unable to forget anything. Solomon Shereshevsky, for instance, could memorize lists of arbitrary (任意的) numbers, words, and nonsense syllables with perfect recall, even decades later. At first glance, this sounds like a superpower. But Shereshevsky described it as exhausting, distracting, and emotionally unbearable.
What most miss about forgetting is that it is not a design flaw (缺陷). It’s a feature. In fact, the ability to forget is fundamental to learning. It’s what gives us focus, highlights the signal through the noise, and lets the brain determine what matters most given the context we are in.
Research suggests that forgetting is an active process involving brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which help us manage the inflow and outflow of information. Forgetting is not our memory failing on us as much as it is our memory being better used.
And here is where we meet the concept of the forgetting curve (曲线). First described by Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century, the forgetting curve tracks how quickly we lose information over time without reinforcement (巩固). Within hours of learning something new, we begin to forget it. Rapidly at first, then more slowly over time. The key insight of those who have followed Ebbinghaus is that this curve is not fixed. On the contrary, it’s something we can reshape, a feature we can tune ourselves.
8. What does the underlined word “indelibly” in the first paragraph mean
A. Permanently. B. Violently. C. Chaotically. D. Effortlessly.
9. What did Shereshevsky think of his ability
A. A design flaw. B. A real blessing. C. A mental burden. D. A rare talent.
10. How does forgetting contribute to learning
A. It prevents the flow of information.
B. It pushes people to review regularly.
C. It activates brain regions responsible for learning.
D. It allows the brain to prioritize important information.
11. What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A. Keep learning new things. B. Intervene in the forgetting process.
C. Accept forgetting as a natural part of life. D. Explore a fixed pattern of the forgetting curve.
D
Whether you’re looking for a job, a house, or a romantic partner, there’s an app for that. But as people increasingly turn to digital platforms in search of opportunity, Daniela Saban, an associate professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business, says it’s time to take a critical look at the role of algorithms (算法). She explores how properly designed algorithms can improve the fairness and effectiveness of matching processes.
Saban has focused much of her research on what she calls “matching markets,” and she’s been particularly fascinated by online dating. In one study, she and several coauthors partnered with a major U.S. dating platform to explore how updates to the app’s algorithm could improve outcomes for romantic hopefuls looking to spark new connections.
Analyzing data from the app, Saban developed a model that not only prioritized potential matches based on a user’s preferences but also took into account the likelihood that the person on the other side of the potential match would be interested. “I not only want to show you people that you will like, I also want to show you people that will like you back,” Saban notes. Factoring in users’ history, activity levels, and this two-sided approach to preference led to a substantial increase in matches during field experiments in Texas. “Our algorithm increased the number of matches by 27% in Houston and by over 37% in Austin,” Saban says.
Similarly, when working with the volunteer matching platform VolunteerMatch, Saban identified an imbalance in how volunteer opportunities were being distributed. Some organizations were receiving an overwhelming number of sign-ups, sometimes even more than they needed, while others struggled to attract any volunteers at all. By adjusting the search algorithm to consider the number of volunteers an organization needs and has already received, Saban and her team were able to ensure a more reasonable distribution of volunteers across opportunities.
The technical details of algorithms may be complicated, but our commitment to fairness and equity doesn’t have to be. If we want algorithms to work for good, we need to make conscious choices about how we design them.
12. How do people search for opportunities nowadays
A. By learning algorithms.
B. By making use of online tools.
C. By developing critical thinking.
D. By analyzing the matching processes.
13. What do we know about the model Saban developed for the dating app
A. It has attracted more users to the app.
B. It makes a user’s preferences a top priority.
C. It focuses on two-sided preference matching.
D. It presents more potential matches to the users.
14. On what basis did Saban adjust the algorithm of VolunteerMatch
A. The preferences of the volunteers.
B. The popularity of the organizations.
C. A match between volunteer and organization types.
D. A balance between the demand and supply of volunteers.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Digital Matchmaking
B. A New Era of Opportunity Searching
C. Designing Algorithms for Better Matches
D. Volunteering Better with Equal Distribution
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。
Gardening season is in full bloom, but keeping track of which seedling (幼苗) is which can be really tricky. Enter DIY oven-bake clay garden markers — these little lifesavers aren’t just practical; they also add a special charm to your greenery.
To kick off your garden marker project, you’ll need to get hands-on with some oven-bake clay. Start by kneading (揉捏) a piece of clay in your hands for a few minutes — think of it as a mini workout for your fingers. ____16____ Then, place it on the baking sheet and roll it out evenly to about 1/4 inch thick.
____17____ You might go for a classic straight marker with a pointed end to stick directly into the soil, or perhaps you’re feeling a bit more adventurous and want to create a round or heart shape with a hole to hang from a metal post.
Then give your garden markers some personality! Grab your favorite rubber stamps and press them firmly into the clay to make an impression. You can stamp the names of your plants, like “basil” or “tomatoes”, to keep things organized. ____18____
Now that your garden markers are looking great, it’s time to set them in stone. Follow the instructions on the clay package for baking. Generally, bake the markers at a low temperature (around 275°F) for about 15 minutes per 1/4 inch of thickness. ____19____ Then, they’ll be ready to give your garden a stylish look!
Finally, decide on the finishing touches. ____20____ If you’re feeling fancy, a coat of paint can be applied for a long-lasting finish and shine. Whether you’re channeling your inner Picasso with bright colors or leaving them in their natural state to provide an earthy feel, which is equally charming, the choice is all yours.
A. Remember to keep an eye on it.
B. Allow them to cool completely afterward.
C. Add some fun and creativity to your garden.
D. This softens the clay and makes it more workable.
E. Now comes the fun part: shaping your garden markers!
F. You may smooth rough edges with sandpaper for a polished look.
G. It’s also a good idea to go wild with fun phrases like “potato wonderland”.
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。
I have become an empty nester (空巢者) since my boy started university. When he came home after his first year, we faced huge late-night kitchen chaos and his ____21____ our previously orderly home. Honestly, it caused much more annoyance than I cared to admit. That summer was ____22____. Therefore, after his third year, my son and I had a truly insightful conversation.
I asked his advice on how I could handle his such behaviors. His response was surprisingly ____23____. He just said that there was no secret plan to drive me crazy. He was merely being a ____24____ unaware teenager. He likely hadn’t ____25____ half the times I’d asked him to clean up. Each time the task went undone, I grew angrier until I was ____26____. But he often genuinely ____27____ why I was so mad.
That conversation was a ____28____. It seemed as if I’d been ____29____ a look behind the curtain to understand what was going on. I thought about how I could ____30____ my prior approach. I could lead with kindness and aim for ____31____ over cleanliness. I began with baby steps by ____32____ reminding him that he needed to tidy his room to use the family car.
My new approach was met by signs of positive ____33____. That summer was over. As my boy was leaving the nest, I ____34____ that as a parent, I was always adjusting and learning that the best way to hold on was learning to ____35____.
21. A. messing B. creating C. maintaining D. restoring
22. A. pleasant B. rough C. busy D. hot
23. A. plain B. encouraging C. typical D. cautious
24 A. self-taught B. self-centred C. self-disciplined D. self-driven
25. A. forgotten B. recorded C. registered D. written
26. A. crazy B. silent C. tired D. tough
27. A. suspected B. wondered C. realized D. regretted
28. A. game changer B. road block C. green light D. deal breaker
29. A. denied B. blocked C. guaranteed D. gifted
30. A. advocate B. adopt C. shift D. justify
31. A. freedom B. protection C. peace D. control
32. A. proudly B. angrily C. desperately D. calmly
33. A. resistance B. view C. change D. sense
34. A. pointed out B. made out C. tried out D. figured out
35. A. create B. bargain C. praise D. communicate
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。
In China's Palace Museum, experts are busy working on a plaque (匾额) ___36___ (weather) by centuries. According to Ma Yue, deputy head of the group, the calligraphy consists of a silk layer carrying the ink ___37___ a paper layer supporting it. The restoration group must separate the two layers.
Technological methods come into play, ___38___ (help) experts analyze the components of the ink and silk that ancient people used, and source historically consistent materials. Ma says for some ___39___ (severe) worn pieces, they have created replicas with digital technology, while the restored originals will be placed in storage.
For the ancient paintings and calligraphy, the mounting (装裱) methods and restoration techniques are ___40___ national-level intangible cultural heritage item. "Even today, we maintain a master-apprentice (师徒) system. Graduates of various majors joining our group must train ___41___ their masters' guidance for three years, refining their mounting and restoration skills. That's how our restorers ___42___ (cultivate)," says Ma.
In recent years, more young ___43___ (profession) have joined the museum's restoration teams, including Jin Dazhao, 34, from the metal artifacts group. Jin believes that restoring cultural relics is not simply mending ___44___ is broken, but about continuing a chain of human creativity and memory. "Through each careful stroke and polish," he adds, "we are enabling history ____45____(breathe) again."
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，上周你参加了学校组织的“走进新农村(Exploring New Rural China)”研学活动。请你给新西兰朋友Oliver写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1)你的见闻；(2)你的感想。
注意：(1)写作词数应为100左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Oliver,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
David and Jane looked forward to this trip from the very first day of summer vacation. Their parents had booked a small cabin at the edge of a forest, a place their father described as “a hidden world full of wonders.” When they arrived, the siblings were immediately drawn to the quiet charm of the wooden cabin. It stood peacefully among tall pines, with sunlight flickering across its roof like dancing gold.
Every morning, their father would take them into the woods, teaching them how to look at the forest the way a ranger would. He told them that trees facing the south usually grew thicker leaves because they got more sunlight. He showed them how to read little animal footprints, how to listen for streams, and how to find safe berries when they felt hungry. When the weather turned cloudy or rainy, the whole family would sit by the fireplace in the cabin, taking turns telling stories. The flames crackled cheerfully while shadows danced against the walls, creating a warm world of their own.
One afternoon, however, their parents had to go out for a short errand. Before leaving, they reminded the siblings firmly not to go outside. David and Jane promised, but the promise didn’t last long. The gentle sound of the stream outside the cabin windows was simply too tempting. David looked at his sister and whispered, “Why don’t we go for a little adventure We’ll take the flashlights — if it gets dark, we’ll still be okay.”
Jane hesitated only for a moment before her curiosity won. The two slipped out and headed into the woods. The forest welcomed them with dappled sunlight spilling across the ground. Dry leaves crackled crisply under their feet, and a plump, unfamiliar bird hopped from branch to branch, chirping as if greeting them. When they got hungry, the siblings picked the same berries their father had shown them days earlier.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it.
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Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees.
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英语试题答案
【答案】1 A 2. C 3. C【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. F
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. D
【答案】36. weathered 37. and 38. helping 39. severely 40. a 41. under
42. are cultivated 43. professionals 44. what 45. to breathe
【答案】A possible version:
Dear Oliver,
How have you been I’m excited to share the study tour “Exploring New Rural China” organized by our school last week.
The village we visited was a shining example of rural revitalization. What left the deepest impression on me was the high-tech farm, where advanced technologies such as drip irrigation and drones were being utilized. Additionally, local artisans showcased their centuries-old bamboo weaving techniques, creating exquisite artworks that are sold globally through e-commerce platforms.
This eye-opening experience reshaped my understanding of rural China. I realized that technological advancements are not only breathing new life into villages but also maintaining cultural continuity. I’m genuinely proud of the rural development in our country.
Hope you can visit China’s countryside someday to experience its unique charm firsthand!
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it. Jane tightened her grip on David’s arm, her voice trembling with apprehension. “We should have listened to Mom and Dad. What if we can’t find our way back ” David forced a calm tone, though his own heart raced. “Don’t panic. We have our flashlights, and remember all those survival skills Dad taught us.” But as darkness fell, their flashlights’ feeble beams were swallowed by the oppressive gloom.The gnarled trees loomed like giants, and the stream’s murmur turned into ominous whispers of their predicament.
Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees. “Wait!” David exclaimed suddenly, “Dad said south-facing trees have thicker branches for more sunlight — find south, and we can get back to the cabin!” Following this natural compass, they ventured carefully through the undergrowth. After what felt like an eternity, a faint golden glow pierced through the dense trees — the cabin’s porch light! Rushing forward with exhilaration, they embraced each other in overwhelming relief. Their parents, who had been searching frantically, greeted them with tears of joy and relieved laughter. That evening, David and Jane found their way home and learned preparation and mindfulness turn reckless escapades into meaningful journeys.
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 Who is the little girl
A. The woman’s niece. B. The woman’s cousin. C. The woman’s daughter.
2. Why cannot the speakers attend the meeting
A. They find it rescheduled. B. They cannot make it there. C. They are engaged otherwise.
3. What will the man ask Sam to do
A. To contact the woman. B. To call him back. C. To fix his computer.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In an office.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A film. B. An actor. C. A best-seller.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. What will the woman do on the 21st
A. Go to the coast. B. Work long hours. C. Receive some training.
7. What do you know about the woman as for voluntary work
A. She is a green hand. B. She isn’t keen on it.C. She is well experienced.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. How often does the man go to the school theater club
A. Every evening. B. Once a week. C. Twice a month.
9. What’s the woman’s opinion on the city
A. It’s noisy. B. It’s colorful. C. It’s crowded.
10. Where does the man’s problem with his city life lie
A. In recreation. B. In adaptation. C. In socialization.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What is the man trying to do
A. Apply for a position. B. Find the registration place. C. Fill out some paperwork.
12. What difficulty does the man run into
A. He doesn’t know who to report to.
B. He didn’t take the paperwork along.
C He has no idea where Hancock is.
13. What will the man do after the conversation
A. Park his car. B. Load the ship. C. Find Ms. Hancock.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. How to make friends. B. How to host meetings. C. How to make a team.
15. Why does the woman have a small circle of friends
A. She takes no interest in school sports.
B. She just puts in time on her studies.
C. She tends to shy away from meetings.
16. What will the woman probably do
A. Sign up for a sport. B. Study with the man. C. Join a study club.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the speaker sharing with us
A. Ways to spend Saturday mornings.
B. Stories concerning pocket money.
C. His good old days with his brother.
18. What was Mrs. Bartlett’s attitude to children
A. Patient. B. Generous. C. Dismissive.
19. How did Bernard finally get sweets
A. By giving up his cards. B. By complaining to Mum. C. By stealing the collection.
20. How do you find the speaker’s memories
A. Bitter. B. Fond. C. Fading.
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
The Future of Clean Energy in Homes
Heating, cooling, and powering homes contribute significantly to global CO emissions. As nations strive to reduce their carbon footprints, residential energy use — responsible for nearly 20% of energy-related emissions — poses unique challenges. Below is the 2022 breakdown of household emissions by source.
ELECTRICITY 52%
HEATING 28%
COOLING 12%
APPLIANCES 6%
LIGHTING 2%
Clean energy solutions for homes must be affordable, efficient, and adaptable to diverse climates. While technologies vary, here are key innovations driving the shift toward sustainability.
HEAT PUMPS — Efficient Heating/Cooling
Replacing gas boilers, electric heat pumps transfer warmth from air or ground, cutting heating emissions by 50%. Hybrid models, hopefully, might be able to work in sub-zero temperatures in the near future.
SMART GRIDS (电网) — Dynamic Electricity Management
AI-powered grids optimize energy use, storing surplus solar power during peak hours and reducing reliance on fossil-fuel backups.
SOLAR PANELS — Rooftop Revolution
Solar energy is the most accessible renewable source for households. Advances in photovoltaic cells have cut costs by 80% since 2010, making them viable in numerous regions.
WIND TURBINES — Community Microgrids
Small-scale turbines (涡轮机) in windy areas can power neighborhoods, though land use debates persist. “The scale of this transition is staggering,” says Dr. Elena Torres, a climate scientist at MIT. Residential renewables like solar and heat pumps could meet 90% of global household demand by 2050 — but only if investments triple within this decade. Recent studies show that every $1 invested in green homes today saves $5 in future climate adaptation costs. This isn’t just an environmental imperative; it’s economically inevitable.
1. Which two categories combined account for over three-quarters of total household emissions
A. Electricity and Heating. B. Heating and Cooling.
C. Appliances and Lighting. D. Cooling and Appliances.
2. Which technology is highlighted as cost-effective for diverse climates
A. Heat pumps. B. Smart grids. C. Solar panels. D. Wind turbines.
3. What does Dr. Torres emphasize about the energy transition
A. The dominance of gas boilers. B. The increase in solar efficiency.
C. The need for higher investment. D. The breakthrough in heat pump technology.
B
Last spring, my neighbor Donna and I, both in our seventies, spent several hours in the glorious sunshine enjoying the new season. When it was time to sit down and relax, Donna pulled out her red metal chair from her garage (车库), and I sat on an overturned plastic bucket (桶). It was fun to catch up on the news that we had missed during the long winter indoors.
However, over the next few days, it turned out that we needed more than a chair and a bucket which were not quite comfortable. Donna decided we needed a bench. After dismissing unsuitable options from local stores, she found a perfect one online. The next day it arrived. Excitedly, she opened the box and started putting it together. We proudly high-fived each other as the pieces joined up and the bench started to look like one. After a few minutes’ assistance from a neighbour, it was complete. What’s more, it was the perfect fit for two 70-somethings to carry on late afternoon chats.
Soon, the bench attracted other neighbors. One day, someone called out from the sidewalk, “What do you do on that bench ” Quick-thinking Donna called back, “It’s our ‘Thinking Bench’! We think about important things happening in our lives.” Then, the name gradually evolved—after one neighbor sat alone deep in thought, he declared it a “Decision-Making Bench”; another time, when Donna was caught napping, she insisted she was “meditating (冥想) ”, adding yet another name.
Last fall, with the temperature falling, we came to the end of sitting outdoors. We were faced with one dilemma-what to do about it in the winter Well, we sat down and thought and meditated and decided to put it in Donna’s garage for the winter.
When I glimpsed it a few times over the next months, the bench sat lonely, holding empty flower pots, and some flat, old boxes. But now after a long winter, spring flowers are ready to bloom in the warm sunshine, and we neighbours are ready to welcome “The Bench” back into our lives.
4. Donna decided to replace the chair and bucket to _________.
A. lighten the carrying load B. attract more neighbours
C. get better seating for chats D. adapt to warmer weather
5. How did the bench get its various names
A. From items placed on it. B. From seasonal discussions.
C. From users’ activities on it. D. From Donna’s creative ideas.
6. Why are pots and boxes mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To suggest the flowers would soon be planted. B. To show the bench was not serving its purpose.
C. To describe the bench’s practical use in winter. D. To explain why the bench needed winter storage.
7. What does “The Bench” represent by the story’s end
A. A symbol of community bonds. B. A solution to the aging problem.
C. A reminder of the past summer. D. A memory of a valued online order.
C
Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was carved indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection you’ve ever felt, every time you stepped out with your zipper undone stands as clearly in your mind as what you had for breakfast last week as well as the moments that bring you the greatest joy. That is a world of utter chaos and suffering.
We don’t need to stick to just our armchair-philosophizing, however. Thanks to the wonderful combinatory magic genetics pulls off at each birth, we’ve had a few individuals on Earth who are unable to forget anything. Solomon Shereshevsky, for instance, could memorize lists of arbitrary (任意的) numbers, words, and nonsense syllables with perfect recall, even decades later. At first glance, this sounds like a superpower. But Shereshevsky described it as exhausting, distracting, and emotionally unbearable.
What most miss about forgetting is that it is not a design flaw (缺陷). It’s a feature. In fact, the ability to forget is fundamental to learning. It’s what gives us focus, highlights the signal through the noise, and lets the brain determine what matters most given the context we are in.
Research suggests that forgetting is an active process involving brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which help us manage the inflow and outflow of information. Forgetting is not our memory failing on us as much as it is our memory being better used.
And here is where we meet the concept of the forgetting curve (曲线). First described by Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century, the forgetting curve tracks how quickly we lose information over time without reinforcement (巩固). Within hours of learning something new, we begin to forget it. Rapidly at first, then more slowly over time. The key insight of those who have followed Ebbinghaus is that this curve is not fixed. On the contrary, it’s something we can reshape, a feature we can tune ourselves.
8. What does the underlined word “indelibly” in the first paragraph mean
A. Permanently. B. Violently. C. Chaotically. D. Effortlessly.
9. What did Shereshevsky think of his ability
A. A design flaw. B. A real blessing. C. A mental burden. D. A rare talent.
10. How does forgetting contribute to learning
A. It prevents the flow of information.
B. It pushes people to review regularly.
C. It activates brain regions responsible for learning.
D. It allows the brain to prioritize important information.
11. What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A. Keep learning new things. B. Intervene in the forgetting process.
C. Accept forgetting as a natural part of life. D. Explore a fixed pattern of the forgetting curve.
D
Whether you’re looking for a job, a house, or a romantic partner, there’s an app for that. But as people increasingly turn to digital platforms in search of opportunity, Daniela Saban, an associate professor of operations, information, and technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business, says it’s time to take a critical look at the role of algorithms (算法). She explores how properly designed algorithms can improve the fairness and effectiveness of matching processes.
Saban has focused much of her research on what she calls “matching markets,” and she’s been particularly fascinated by online dating. In one study, she and several coauthors partnered with a major U.S. dating platform to explore how updates to the app’s algorithm could improve outcomes for romantic hopefuls looking to spark new connections.
Analyzing data from the app, Saban developed a model that not only prioritized potential matches based on a user’s preferences but also took into account the likelihood that the person on the other side of the potential match would be interested. “I not only want to show you people that you will like, I also want to show you people that will like you back,” Saban notes. Factoring in users’ history, activity levels, and this two-sided approach to preference led to a substantial increase in matches during field experiments in Texas. “Our algorithm increased the number of matches by 27% in Houston and by over 37% in Austin,” Saban says.
Similarly, when working with the volunteer matching platform VolunteerMatch, Saban identified an imbalance in how volunteer opportunities were being distributed. Some organizations were receiving an overwhelming number of sign-ups, sometimes even more than they needed, while others struggled to attract any volunteers at all. By adjusting the search algorithm to consider the number of volunteers an organization needs and has already received, Saban and her team were able to ensure a more reasonable distribution of volunteers across opportunities.
The technical details of algorithms may be complicated, but our commitment to fairness and equity doesn’t have to be. If we want algorithms to work for good, we need to make conscious choices about how we design them.
12. How do people search for opportunities nowadays
A. By learning algorithms.
B. By making use of online tools.
C. By developing critical thinking.
D. By analyzing the matching processes.
13. What do we know about the model Saban developed for the dating app
A. It has attracted more users to the app.
B. It makes a user’s preferences a top priority.
C. It focuses on two-sided preference matching.
D. It presents more potential matches to the users.
14. On what basis did Saban adjust the algorithm of VolunteerMatch
A. The preferences of the volunteers.
B. The popularity of the organizations.
C. A match between volunteer and organization types.
D. A balance between the demand and supply of volunteers.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Power of Digital Matchmaking
B. A New Era of Opportunity Searching
C. Designing Algorithms for Better Matches
D. Volunteering Better with Equal Distribution
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。
Gardening season is in full bloom, but keeping track of which seedling (幼苗) is which can be really tricky. Enter DIY oven-bake clay garden markers — these little lifesavers aren’t just practical; they also add a special charm to your greenery.
To kick off your garden marker project, you’ll need to get hands-on with some oven-bake clay. Start by kneading (揉捏) a piece of clay in your hands for a few minutes — think of it as a mini workout for your fingers. ____16____ Then, place it on the baking sheet and roll it out evenly to about 1/4 inch thick.
____17____ You might go for a classic straight marker with a pointed end to stick directly into the soil, or perhaps you’re feeling a bit more adventurous and want to create a round or heart shape with a hole to hang from a metal post.
Then give your garden markers some personality! Grab your favorite rubber stamps and press them firmly into the clay to make an impression. You can stamp the names of your plants, like “basil” or “tomatoes”, to keep things organized. ____18____
Now that your garden markers are looking great, it’s time to set them in stone. Follow the instructions on the clay package for baking. Generally, bake the markers at a low temperature (around 275°F) for about 15 minutes per 1/4 inch of thickness. ____19____ Then, they’ll be ready to give your garden a stylish look!
Finally, decide on the finishing touches. ____20____ If you’re feeling fancy, a coat of paint can be applied for a long-lasting finish and shine. Whether you’re channeling your inner Picasso with bright colors or leaving them in their natural state to provide an earthy feel, which is equally charming, the choice is all yours.
A. Remember to keep an eye on it.
B. Allow them to cool completely afterward.
C. Add some fun and creativity to your garden.
D. This softens the clay and makes it more workable.
E. Now comes the fun part: shaping your garden markers!
F. You may smooth rough edges with sandpaper for a polished look.
G. It’s also a good idea to go wild with fun phrases like “potato wonderland”.
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。
I have become an empty nester (空巢者) since my boy started university. When he came home after his first year, we faced huge late-night kitchen chaos and his ____21____ our previously orderly home. Honestly, it caused much more annoyance than I cared to admit. That summer was ____22____. Therefore, after his third year, my son and I had a truly insightful conversation.
I asked his advice on how I could handle his such behaviors. His response was surprisingly ____23____. He just said that there was no secret plan to drive me crazy. He was merely being a ____24____ unaware teenager. He likely hadn’t ____25____ half the times I’d asked him to clean up. Each time the task went undone, I grew angrier until I was ____26____. But he often genuinely ____27____ why I was so mad.
That conversation was a ____28____. It seemed as if I’d been ____29____ a look behind the curtain to understand what was going on. I thought about how I could ____30____ my prior approach. I could lead with kindness and aim for ____31____ over cleanliness. I began with baby steps by ____32____ reminding him that he needed to tidy his room to use the family car.
My new approach was met by signs of positive ____33____. That summer was over. As my boy was leaving the nest, I ____34____ that as a parent, I was always adjusting and learning that the best way to hold on was learning to ____35____.
21. A. messing B. creating C. maintaining D. restoring
22. A. pleasant B. rough C. busy D. hot
23. A. plain B. encouraging C. typical D. cautious
24 A. self-taught B. self-centred C. self-disciplined D. self-driven
25. A. forgotten B. recorded C. registered D. written
26. A. crazy B. silent C. tired D. tough
27. A. suspected B. wondered C. realized D. regretted
28. A. game changer B. road block C. green light D. deal breaker
29. A. denied B. blocked C. guaranteed D. gifted
30. A. advocate B. adopt C. shift D. justify
31. A. freedom B. protection C. peace D. control
32. A. proudly B. angrily C. desperately D. calmly
33. A. resistance B. view C. change D. sense
34. A. pointed out B. made out C. tried out D. figured out
35. A. create B. bargain C. praise D. communicate
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。
In China's Palace Museum, experts are busy working on a plaque (匾额) ___36___ (weather) by centuries. According to Ma Yue, deputy head of the group, the calligraphy consists of a silk layer carrying the ink ___37___ a paper layer supporting it. The restoration group must separate the two layers.
Technological methods come into play, ___38___ (help) experts analyze the components of the ink and silk that ancient people used, and source historically consistent materials. Ma says for some ___39___ (severe) worn pieces, they have created replicas with digital technology, while the restored originals will be placed in storage.
For the ancient paintings and calligraphy, the mounting (装裱) methods and restoration techniques are ___40___ national-level intangible cultural heritage item. "Even today, we maintain a master-apprentice (师徒) system. Graduates of various majors joining our group must train ___41___ their masters' guidance for three years, refining their mounting and restoration skills. That's how our restorers ___42___ (cultivate)," says Ma.
In recent years, more young ___43___ (profession) have joined the museum's restoration teams, including Jin Dazhao, 34, from the metal artifacts group. Jin believes that restoring cultural relics is not simply mending ___44___ is broken, but about continuing a chain of human creativity and memory. "Through each careful stroke and polish," he adds, "we are enabling history ____45____(breathe) again."
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，上周你参加了学校组织的“走进新农村(Exploring New Rural China)”研学活动。请你给新西兰朋友Oliver写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
(1)你的见闻；(2)你的感想。
注意：(1)写作词数应为100左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Oliver,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
David and Jane looked forward to this trip from the very first day of summer vacation. Their parents had booked a small cabin at the edge of a forest, a place their father described as “a hidden world full of wonders.” When they arrived, the siblings were immediately drawn to the quiet charm of the wooden cabin. It stood peacefully among tall pines, with sunlight flickering across its roof like dancing gold.
Every morning, their father would take them into the woods, teaching them how to look at the forest the way a ranger would. He told them that trees facing the south usually grew thicker leaves because they got more sunlight. He showed them how to read little animal footprints, how to listen for streams, and how to find safe berries when they felt hungry. When the weather turned cloudy or rainy, the whole family would sit by the fireplace in the cabin, taking turns telling stories. The flames crackled cheerfully while shadows danced against the walls, creating a warm world of their own.
One afternoon, however, their parents had to go out for a short errand. Before leaving, they reminded the siblings firmly not to go outside. David and Jane promised, but the promise didn’t last long. The gentle sound of the stream outside the cabin windows was simply too tempting. David looked at his sister and whispered, “Why don’t we go for a little adventure We’ll take the flashlights — if it gets dark, we’ll still be okay.”
Jane hesitated only for a moment before her curiosity won. The two slipped out and headed into the woods. The forest welcomed them with dappled sunlight spilling across the ground. Dry leaves crackled crisply under their feet, and a plump, unfamiliar bird hopped from branch to branch, chirping as if greeting them. When they got hungry, the siblings picked the same berries their father had shown them days earlier.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it.
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Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees.
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英语试题答案
【答案】1 A 2. C 3. C【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. F
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. D
【答案】36. weathered 37. and 38. helping 39. severely 40. a 41. under
42. are cultivated 43. professionals 44. what 45. to breathe
【答案】A possible version:
Dear Oliver,
How have you been I’m excited to share the study tour “Exploring New Rural China” organized by our school last week.
The village we visited was a shining example of rural revitalization. What left the deepest impression on me was the high-tech farm, where advanced technologies such as drip irrigation and drones were being utilized. Additionally, local artisans showcased their centuries-old bamboo weaving techniques, creating exquisite artworks that are sold globally through e-commerce platforms.
This eye-opening experience reshaped my understanding of rural China. I realized that technological advancements are not only breathing new life into villages but also maintaining cultural continuity. I’m genuinely proud of the rural development in our country.
Hope you can visit China’s countryside someday to experience its unique charm firsthand!
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文
Paragraph 1: However, the sky began to dim before they knew it. Jane tightened her grip on David’s arm, her voice trembling with apprehension. “We should have listened to Mom and Dad. What if we can’t find our way back ” David forced a calm tone, though his own heart raced. “Don’t panic. We have our flashlights, and remember all those survival skills Dad taught us.” But as darkness fell, their flashlights’ feeble beams were swallowed by the oppressive gloom.The gnarled trees loomed like giants, and the stream’s murmur turned into ominous whispers of their predicament.
Paragraph 2: Then David recalled their father’s tip about the south-facing side of the trees. “Wait!” David exclaimed suddenly, “Dad said south-facing trees have thicker branches for more sunlight — find south, and we can get back to the cabin!” Following this natural compass, they ventured carefully through the undergrowth. After what felt like an eternity, a faint golden glow pierced through the dense trees — the cabin’s porch light! Rushing forward with exhilaration, they embraced each other in overwhelming relief. Their parents, who had been searching frantically, greeted them with tears of joy and relieved laughter. That evening, David and Jane found their way home and learned preparation and mindfulness turn reckless escapades into meaningful journeys.
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