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2026 年高三教学质量监测
英语
本试卷满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并认真核
准准考证号条形码上的以上信息，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答
题区域均无效。
3．选择题用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上
作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4．考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
选择题部分
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 段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is Jack’s main concern
A. Being stuck in traffic. B. Missing a sports game. C. Getting caught in the rain.
2. What helped David make rapid progress
A. Communication. B. Extra hours. C. Concentration.
3. How does Emily probably feel
A. Upset. B. Relieved. C. Scared.
4. What does Sophie offer to do for Daniel
A. Lend him some money. B. Share her lunch with him. C. Treat him to a school meal.
5. What does the man decide to do today
A. Visit his parents. B. Go to bed earlier. C. Talk to his neighbor.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟的作
第 1页/共 23页
答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What was Liam’s problem
A. He started at a new school. B. He struggled to make friends. C. He had difficulty with his homework.
7. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a classroom. B. At home. C. In a school canteen.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about
A Lisa’s house. B. Lisa’s collections. C. Lisa’s travels.
9. Why is the doll in the glass case special to Lisa
A. It was made eight years ago.
B. It was a rare find in an antique shop.
C. It was passed down from an elder of hers.
10. Where did the doll in the blue dress come from
A. A travel in China. B. A friend’s trip to Tokyo. C. A gift from her grandma.
听第 8 段录音，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To promote umbrellas. B. To research local crafts. C. To learn about her umbrella.
12. What can we learn about traditional oil paper umbrellas
A. They have cultural significance in festivals.
B. They are only used for protection against rain.
C. They can be mass-produced in factories now.
13. Who is the man probably
A. A local villager. B. A shop owner. C. A tourist.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What time might it be now
A. 5:40 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. C. 6:20 p.m.
15. What is about to happen
A. A surprise party. B. A housewarming. C. A wedding celebration.
第 2页/共 23页
16. How are the speakers related to Jake
A. His family. B. His co-workers. C. His friends.
听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What competition has the athletics team won
A. A school contest. B. A national game. C. An international competition.
18. How long did the team train for
A. For six weeks. B. For eight months. C. For a year.
19. What helped the team win
A. School support. B. Good grades in school tests. C. Hard work and teamwork.
20. Why does the speaker encourage the listeners to exercise
A. A healthy body helps the mind.
B. It can help build their character.
C. The athletics team needs more members.
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
NASA STEM Activities for Students
Dear students
NASA provides a variety of wonderful STEM activities for students of different ages. All the activities are
created to inspire the younger generation and cultivate their interest in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
For middle and high school students, many chances are offered to take part in space-related projects. The
NASA TechRise Student Challenge encourages you to design experiments connected with space exploration. The
Dream with Us Design Challenge invites students in Grades 6 to 12 to put forward creative ideas for future flight
systems. Besides, HUNCH enables high school students to design practical equipment used by NASA. The
International Space Apps Challenge, a global event open to everyone, calls for creative solutions to serious space
problems.
College and university students can join more professional and challenging projects. The HERC Challenge
requires you to design and test vehicles used for lunar research. The Lunabotics Challenge asks students to build
and operate robots working on the moon. In the SUITS Project, you need to design advanced tools for spacesuits.
RASC-AL challenges you to create new plans for future space exploration.
All these activities offer you valuable and irreplaceable hands-on experience. You can work with NASA
experts, learn useful skills and take part in real research. Taking part in the programs will surely help your future
study and jobs in science and space fields.
Welcome to join NASA’s meaningful STEM activities!
1. What is the purpose of NASA’s STEM activities
A. To train professional astronauts for future space tasks.
B. To stimulate students’ passion for STEM subjects.
C. To design space equipment and flight systems for NASA.
D. To raise money for space exploration projects worldwide.
2. What can high school students do in the HUNCH program
A. Build robots for lunar tasks. B. Test vehicles for moon research.
C. Design convenient tools for NASA. D. Create tools for spacesuit use.
3. What can we learn from the last but one paragraph
A. These activities are designed for students’ entertainment.
B. All the participants will work for NASA after graduation.
C. Only college students can cooperate with NASA experts.
D. Students can gain practical skills from the activities.
B
By the age of 22, Hikari Oberman has already been a lifeguard for four years. Recently, Oberman talked about
how he saved lives during a rescue.
On December 30, Oberman and his co-worker were at Anini Beach when two workers ran up to them and said,
“We think someone’s getting stuck in the channel!” Oberman quickly got their equipment and as they were making
their way down there, he got in touch with a Jet Ski (喷气式划艇) through radio and asked it to assist with the
rescue.
When he got there, Oberman found a surfer, a man in his late 30s struggling against the strong current, with an
elderly man in his 70s holding on to the back of the surfboard. Apparently, they entered the water against the
advisory on the radio. “My co-worker grasped the surfer. Meanwhile, I was helping the older man,” Oberman said.
Normally, Oberman would lay the guy on the surfboard, climb up behind, and paddle from there. He tried that
technique at first and quickly realized it was not working.
Waves hit against the rocky reef about 27 meters behind them, and the current was pulling them into it. “If I
stop paddling, we’re definitely going to be in that zone,” Oberman recalled. At that moment, he just focused on
forward movement and kept thinking that as long as they were not going backward, that was good.
After about five minutes — “even though it felt longer” — Oberman’s partner had gotten the surfer safely
to shore and started coming back to assist him. After a short time, the Jet Ski finally came to the channel to help.
It was a good rescue. When asked what it feels like to save someone’s life, Oberman responded, “I love it!
That’s why we do it!” But as exciting as it might be to perform a big rescue, he explained that the most important
part of his job was to prevent people from getting into trouble in the first place. “A dry lifeguard is a good
lifeguard.”
4. Why were the surfers stuck in the channel
A. The water was too deep. B. They were too old to surf.
C. They failed to follow the radio warning. D. Something was wrong with their surfboard.
5. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning the waves in Paragraph 5
A. The depth of the channel. B. Oberman’s professionalism.
C. The result of the big rescue. D. The seriousness of the situation.
6. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A. Oberman will focus more on preventive action.
B. Oberman won’t perform any big rescue anymore.
C. Good lifeguards won’t get wet after a rescue mission.
D. Lifeguards should request assistance before entering the water.
7. Which of the following best describes Hikari Oberman’s character in the rescue process
A. Brave and responsible. B. Decisive and adaptable.
C. Friendly and cooperative. D. Persistent and cautious.
C
Culture clash means the tensions and conflicts caused by different working habits, communication styles, and
ways of thinking inside a company. This often happens between employees of different generations, separate
departments, or people from various cultural backgrounds. With the rapid growth of remote work and the wide use
of AI technology, workplaces have become more complex. This leads to more frequent misunderstandings and
frictions among colleagues.
There are three main factors that cause such conflicts. First, employees at different career stages often have
different ideas about company development and management. For example, young workers may want quick
changes, while senior staff may prefer stability. Disagreements about corporate culture often push many talented
employees to leave their jobs. Second, cross-cultural differences can easily cause misunderstandings when
companies do business internationally. What is polite in one culture may be rude in another. Third, company
mergers often lead to clear culture clashes because the two companies usually have very different values and rules.
Although culture clash is hard to avoid in modern companies, effective methods can be used to reduce its bad
influence. Respecting cultural differences and valuing the strengths of each group are very necessary. Clear and
regular communication helps build trust and understanding. Providing professional cross-cultural training can also
improve cooperation and cut down on unnecessary conflicts.
If managed correctly, culture clash will not hurt the organization. Instead, it can help create a more positive
and active working environment, strengthen team spirit and cooperation, and further improve the company’s
overall competitiveness in the global market.
8. What is the text mainly about
A. Keys to managing cross-cultural conflicts
B. Reasons for global market success.
C. Ways to reduce employee stress.
D. Causes and solutions to culture clash.
9. According to the text, why might talented employees choose to leave their jobs
A. They are unwilling to accept different working styles.
B. They prefer working in companies with different rules.
C. They find it hard to agree with the company’s culture.
D. They are dissatisfied with their salary and benefits.
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about culture clash
A. It can be a driving force for company growth.
B. It has little impact on a company’s development.
C. It is the main cause of employee turnover.
D. It should be possibly avoided in global business.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards culture clash
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried. D. Uncaring.
D
The global shift to renewable energy is greatly increasing demand for critical minerals and metals, including
lithium, copper and rare earth elements. Over the past five years, the market for these energy transition minerals has
doubled. By 2040, demand for such minerals in clean energy technologies is expected to grow two to four times.
Although the energy transition requires more mining, the total amount of materials needed for a fully green
energy system by 2040 is much lower than that for a fossil-fuel based system. Fossil fuels are burned continuously
and cannot be recycled. In contrast, critical minerals are used in long-lasting equipment and can be recycled at the
end of their service life. It is highly important to mine these metals responsibly.
Copper is one metal whose demand will rise sharply. Under the 1.5°C climate goal, annual copper demand is
projected to grow from 25 million tonnes now to 55.1 million tonnes in 2050. New supply sources must be
developed to close this gap.
Fortunately, known reserves of many critical minerals are geographically widespread. Copper, for example, is
distributed across Chile, Peru, China, the United States and other nations. In the near future, production will still
depend on traditional mining countries, because opening a new mine usually takes more than 10 years. However,
processing capacity can be diversified more quickly. The US and the EU are building partnerships to strengthen
supply chains.
Mining, however, brings serious environmental and social risks. It can damage ecosystems, consume large
amounts of water and produce harmful waste. Some mining activities also affect local communities and Indigenous
Peoples’ lands. More than 50 percent of the metals needed for the energy transition come from or near these areas.
To solve these problems, responsible mining is necessary. Companies need strong management and clear
communication with local communities. They should also follow international standards such as Towards
Sustainable Mining, IRMA and CopperMark. These systems aim to improve environmental protection, safety and
community relations.
Metal users can help by making supply chains more transparent and supporting recycling and new
technologies. With joint efforts, the energy transition can be both sustainable and fair to local communities.
12. What is the advantage of critical minerals over fossil fuels
A. They are easier to explore and extract. B. They can be recycled after use.
C. They cost less to produce. D. They are used in larger quantities.
13. Why is it difficult to increase copper supply quickly
A. Known reserves are running out. B. Demand is growing too slowly.
C. Building a new mine takes a long time. D. Many countries refuse to export copper.
14. What problem does mining bring according to the passage
A. It raises the price of renewable energy. B. It reduces the efficiency of power systems.
C. It slows down technological development. D. It harms the environment and local communities.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition. B. Ways to Recycle Used Metals Effectively.
C. Global Supply Chains of Renewable Energy. D. Environmental Risks of Mining Industry.
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。
People are living longer than ever around the world. Longer lives bring new opportunities, but they also
introduce challenges, especially the risk of age-related decline. Researchers have spent years trying to understand
why some people stay mentally sharp while others fade more quickly. ____16____
When someone knows two or more languages, all those languages remain active in the brain. Each time a
multilingual person wants to speak, the brain must select the right language while keeping others from interfering.
____17____ Choosing one language, controlling the others and switching between them strengthens brain networks
involved in attention and mental control.
Studies comparing bilinguals and monolinguals have suggested that people who use more than one language
might maintain better brain functions in later life. ____18____ Interestingly, researchers also find in a new study
that people living in countries where multilingualism had a lower chance of showing signs of accelerated ageing.
Monolingual speakers, by contrast, were more likely to appear biologically older. ____19____
This new research stands out for its scale, its long-term perspective and its broad approach to defining ageing.
By combining biological, behavioural and environmental information, it reveals a clear and consistent pattern:
____20____ While it is not a magic shield, it may be one of the everyday experiences that help the brain stay
adaptable, resilient and younger for longer.
A. brain activities can prevent physical illnesses.
B. multilingualism is closely linked to healthier ageing.
C. This mental exercise acts a bit like “brain training”.
D. Many scientists doubt the effect of learning languages in old age.
E. Therefore, the more languages one speaks, the greater the protective effect.
F. One main reason is multilingualism, the ability to speak more than one language.
G. Indeed, speaking one extra language appears helpful in maintaining better cognitive skills.
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Saul Scruggs and Keon Richardson have never missed a day of work picking up rubbish in Miami Beach. And
they were especially ____21____ to be following their route as a wonderful surprise awaited them.
When their huge truck rolled down the street, they found scores of ____22____ who’d gotten up early to line
the street with signs and balloons, all to ____23____ say “we love you”.
Jennifer Elegant wanted to show her family’s ____24____ so she organized a “thank you” celebration to
____25____ the essential workers whom she called “extraordinary”.
Even the Miami Beach Mayor, Dan Gelber, ____26____ to express respect to them — because Saul and
Keon do more than pick up rubbish.
“They bring an incredible, positive ____27____ to the entire neighborhood,” Jennifer told GNN. “They spread
joy.”
What is particularly ____28____ is the positive energy these two men bring with them. They always wear
smiles and never miss a(n) ____29____ to say hello and ____30____ someone’s day. They help others and expect
nothing ____31____.
One day, Saul spent 45 minutes helping a neighbor look for her lost wedding ring. He also waited over an hour
with another neighbor who was having heart issues and needed a(n) ____32____ to go to the hospital.
Jennifer is deeply impressed with these amazing workers. “They continue to maintain their ____33____
attitude even in the face of this severe global health crisis, ____34____ their own safety in order to keep our city
____35____ and beautiful,” she said.
21. A. careful B. delighted C. confident D. grateful
22. A. officers B. colleagues C. tourists D. residents
23. A. sincerely B. secretly C. roughly D. falsely
24. A. expectation B. motivation C. appreciation D. attention
25. A. award B. comfort C. blame D. honor
26. A. showed up B. brought up C. gave up D. calmed down
27. A. pressure B. spirit C. action D. effort
28. A. hopeful B. interesting C. mysterious D. special
29. A. meeting B. day C. opportunity D. reason
30. A. change B. brighten C. widen D. sharpen
31. A. in turn B. in short C. in return D. in sight
32. A. operation B. ambulance C. discussion D. friendship
33. A. determined B. pessimistic C. negative D. independent
34. A. giving B. treasuring C. seeking D. risking
35. A. peaceful B. lonely C. orderly D. common
非选择题部分
注意：将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。
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。
An over 600-year-old Ming Dynasty banknote — among the earliest printed currency (货币) in China —
was found ____36____ (hide) inside a 14th-century wooden Buddhist sculpture. Specialists believe a person may
____37____ (place) the banknote inside while arranging repairs, an estimated 40 or 50 years after the sculpture was
first made.
The banknote was made during China’s Ming Dynasty, ____38____ spanned from 1368 to 1644. The period
under the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang — the ____39____ (found) of the Ming Dynasty — was a
prosperous era fueled by strong international trade and a growing population.
During this time, China replaced its traditional silver and gold currency ____40____ paper money. The “one
guan” banknote was the ____41____ (high) denomination (面额) available at the time, and was equal to “one liang”
of silver — a face value of about 660 RMB or roughly $100. If sold alone, its market value today is estimated
____42____ (be) between $2,000 and $4,000.
Aside from its inside value, the banknote lends additional insight into the era. At that time, bills in China
____43____ (create) carefully and skillfully from handmade mulberry bark paper and printed with a carved
woodblock, a technology that has played ____44____ important role throughout Chinese history. ____45____
(date) back to 868 A.D., this printing method enabled the spread of information, art and literature.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报“Future & Career”栏目征文，主题为“My Future Career Plan”。请结合科
技发展、社会需求、个人兴趣，写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括：1.未来职业的大致方向；
2.选择理由；
3.现在该如何准备。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Future Career Plan
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Once upon a time there lived a poor but cheerful shoemaker. He was so happy that he went on singing all day
long. Upstairs lived a very rich man. He was so rich that he could not sleep at night because he was always trying to
count his money and keep it safe. So this rich man lay awake all night and always went to bed in the morning. But
no sooner had he fallen asleep than he was awakened again. It was not his money that woke him this time; it was
the shoemaker, who was sitting at his door making shoes and boots and singing as happily as a bird.
The rich man went to a friend and asked, “I can’t sleep at night because I keep thinking of my money, and I
can’t sleep in the morning because I hear that shoemaker’s singing. What am I to do ” His friend was a wise man
and gave him a plan. The next morning, while the shoemaker was singing as usual, the rich man came to his door.
He was holding a bag filled with something that jingled (发出叮当声).
“Here, shoemaker,” said the rich man, “I have brought you a present of 1,000 pounds because you’re always
so happy.”
The shoemaker was surprised. He took the money and thanked the rich man. He had never seen so much
money in his life, but somehow he worried that it might be stolen by someone. So he went to the darkest part of his
house to count the money and hid the bag under his bed. He went in two or three times an hour to make sure that
the bag was all right. When his wife asked him what was the matter, he became angry and shouted at her,
something he had never done before.
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。
A change had come over the shoemaker.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________________
The shoemaker missed the good old days, so he made up his mind to do something.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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答案版
2026 年高三教学质量监测
英语
本试卷满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并认真核
准准考证号条形码上的以上信息，将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答
题区域均无效。
3．选择题用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑；非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上
作答；字体工整，笔迹清楚。
4．考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
选择题部分
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 段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What is Jack’s main concern
A. Being stuck in traffic. B. Missing a sports game. C. Getting caught in the rain.
2. What helped David make rapid progress
A. Communication. B. Extra hours. C. Concentration.
3. How does Emily probably feel
A. Upset. B. Relieved. C. Scared.
4. What does Sophie offer to do for Daniel
A. Lend him some money. B. Share her lunch with him. C. Treat him to a school meal.
5. What does the man decide to do today
A. Visit his parents. B. Go to bed earlier. C. Talk to his neighbor.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟的作
第 1页/共 23页
答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What was Liam’s problem
A. He started at a new school. B. He struggled to make friends. C. He had difficulty with his homework.
7. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a classroom. B. At home. C. In a school canteen.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about
A Lisa’s house. B. Lisa’s collections. C. Lisa’s travels.
9. Why is the doll in the glass case special to Lisa
A. It was made eight years ago.
B. It was a rare find in an antique shop.
C. It was passed down from an elder of hers.
10. Where did the doll in the blue dress come from
A. A travel in China. B. A friend’s trip to Tokyo. C. A gift from her grandma.
听第 8 段录音，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To promote umbrellas. B. To research local crafts. C. To learn about her umbrella.
12. What can we learn about traditional oil paper umbrellas
A. They have cultural significance in festivals.
B. They are only used for protection against rain.
C. They can be mass-produced in factories now.
13. Who is the man probably
A. A local villager. B. A shop owner. C. A tourist.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What time might it be now
A. 5:40 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. C. 6:20 p.m.
15. What is about to happen
A. A surprise party. B. A housewarming. C. A wedding celebration.
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16. How are the speakers related to Jake
A. His family. B. His co-workers. C. His friends.
听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What competition has the athletics team won
A. A school contest. B. A national game. C. An international competition.
18. How long did the team train for
A. For six weeks. B. For eight months. C. For a year.
19. What helped the team win
A. School support. B. Good grades in school tests. C. Hard work and teamwork.
20. Why does the speaker encourage the listeners to exercise
A. A healthy body helps the mind.
B. It can help build their character.
C. The athletics team needs more members.
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
NASA STEM Activities for Students
Dear students
NASA provides a variety of wonderful STEM activities for students of different ages. All the activities are
created to inspire the younger generation and cultivate their interest in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
For middle and high school students, many chances are offered to take part in space-related projects. The
NASA TechRise Student Challenge encourages you to design experiments connected with space exploration. The
Dream with Us Design Challenge invites students in Grades 6 to 12 to put forward creative ideas for future flight
systems. Besides, HUNCH enables high school students to design practical equipment used by NASA. The
International Space Apps Challenge, a global event open to everyone, calls for creative solutions to serious space
problems.
College and university students can join more professional and challenging projects. The HERC Challenge
requires you to design and test vehicles used for lunar research. The Lunabotics Challenge asks students to build
and operate robots working on the moon. In the SUITS Project, you need to design advanced tools for spacesuits.
RASC-AL challenges you to create new plans for future space exploration.
All these activities offer you valuable and irreplaceable hands-on experience. You can work with NASA
experts, learn useful skills and take part in real research. Taking part in the programs will surely help your future
study and jobs in science and space fields.
Welcome to join NASA’s meaningful STEM activities!
1. What is the purpose of NASA’s STEM activities
A. To train professional astronauts for future space tasks.
B. To stimulate students’ passion for STEM subjects.
C. To design space equipment and flight systems for NASA.
D. To raise money for space exploration projects worldwide.
2. What can high school students do in the HUNCH program
A. Build robots for lunar tasks. B. Test vehicles for moon research.
C. Design convenient tools for NASA. D. Create tools for spacesuit use.
3. What can we learn from the last but one paragraph
A. These activities are designed for students’ entertainment.
B. All the participants will work for NASA after graduation.
C. Only college students can cooperate with NASA experts.
D. Students can gain practical skills from the activities.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
By the age of 22, Hikari Oberman has already been a lifeguard for four years. Recently, Oberman talked about
how he saved lives during a rescue.
On December 30, Oberman and his co-worker were at Anini Beach when two workers ran up to them and said,
“We think someone’s getting stuck in the channel!” Oberman quickly got their equipment and as they were making
their way down there, he got in touch with a Jet Ski (喷气式划艇) through radio and asked it to assist with the
rescue.
When he got there, Oberman found a surfer, a man in his late 30s struggling against the strong current, with an
elderly man in his 70s holding on to the back of the surfboard. Apparently, they entered the water against the
advisory on the radio. “My co-worker grasped the surfer. Meanwhile, I was helping the older man,” Oberman said.
Normally, Oberman would lay the guy on the surfboard, climb up behind, and paddle from there. He tried that
technique at first and quickly realized it was not working.
Waves hit against the rocky reef about 27 meters behind them, and the current was pulling them into it. “If I
stop paddling, we’re definitely going to be in that zone,” Oberman recalled. At that moment, he just focused on
forward movement and kept thinking that as long as they were not going backward, that was good.
After about five minutes — “even though it felt longer” — Oberman’s partner had gotten the surfer safely
to shore and started coming back to assist him. After a short time, the Jet Ski finally came to the channel to help.
It was a good rescue. When asked what it feels like to save someone’s life, Oberman responded, “I love it!
That’s why we do it!” But as exciting as it might be to perform a big rescue, he explained that the most important
part of his job was to prevent people from getting into trouble in the first place. “A dry lifeguard is a good
lifeguard.”
4. Why were the surfers stuck in the channel
A. The water was too deep. B. They were too old to surf.
C. They failed to follow the radio warning. D. Something was wrong with their surfboard.
5. What does the author want to tell us by mentioning the waves in Paragraph 5
A. The depth of the channel. B. Oberman’s professionalism.
C. The result of the big rescue. D. The seriousness of the situation.
6. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A. Oberman will focus more on preventive action.
B. Oberman won’t perform any big rescue anymore.
C. Good lifeguards won’t get wet after a rescue mission.
D. Lifeguards should request assistance before entering the water.
7. Which of the following best describes Hikari Oberman’s character in the rescue process
A. Brave and responsible. B. Decisive and adaptable.
C. Friendly and cooperative. D. Persistent and cautious.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A
C
Culture clash means the tensions and conflicts caused by different working habits, communication styles, and
ways of thinking inside a company. This often happens between employees of different generations, separate
departments, or people from various cultural backgrounds. With the rapid growth of remote work and the wide use
of AI technology, workplaces have become more complex. This leads to more frequent misunderstandings and
frictions among colleagues.
There are three main factors that cause such conflicts. First, employees at different career stages often have
different ideas about company development and management. For example, young workers may want quick
changes, while senior staff may prefer stability. Disagreements about corporate culture often push many talented
employees to leave their jobs. Second, cross-cultural differences can easily cause misunderstandings when
companies do business internationally. What is polite in one culture may be rude in another. Third, company
mergers often lead to clear culture clashes because the two companies usually have very different values and rules.
Although culture clash is hard to avoid in modern companies, effective methods can be used to reduce its bad
influence. Respecting cultural differences and valuing the strengths of each group are very necessary. Clear and
regular communication helps build trust and understanding. Providing professional cross-cultural training can also
improve cooperation and cut down on unnecessary conflicts.
If managed correctly, culture clash will not hurt the organization. Instead, it can help create a more positive
and active working environment, strengthen team spirit and cooperation, and further improve the company’s
overall competitiveness in the global market.
8. What is the text mainly about
A. Keys to managing cross-cultural conflicts
B. Reasons for global market success.
C. Ways to reduce employee stress.
D. Causes and solutions to culture clash.
9. According to the text, why might talented employees choose to leave their jobs
A. They are unwilling to accept different working styles.
B. They prefer working in companies with different rules.
C. They find it hard to agree with the company’s culture.
D. They are dissatisfied with their salary and benefits.
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about culture clash
A. It can be a driving force for company growth.
B. It has little impact on a company’s development.
C. It is the main cause of employee turnover.
D. It should be possibly avoided in global business.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards culture clash
A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Worried. D. Uncaring.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
D
The global shift to renewable energy is greatly increasing demand for critical minerals and metals, including
lithium, copper and rare earth elements. Over the past five years, the market for these energy transition minerals has
doubled. By 2040, demand for such minerals in clean energy technologies is expected to grow two to four times.
Although the energy transition requires more mining, the total amount of materials needed for a fully green
energy system by 2040 is much lower than that for a fossil-fuel based system. Fossil fuels are burned continuously
and cannot be recycled. In contrast, critical minerals are used in long-lasting equipment and can be recycled at the
end of their service life. It is highly important to mine these metals responsibly.
Copper is one metal whose demand will rise sharply. Under the 1.5°C climate goal, annual copper demand is
projected to grow from 25 million tonnes now to 55.1 million tonnes in 2050. New supply sources must be
developed to close this gap.
Fortunately, known reserves of many critical minerals are geographically widespread. Copper, for example, is
distributed across Chile, Peru, China, the United States and other nations. In the near future, production will still
depend on traditional mining countries, because opening a new mine usually takes more than 10 years. However,
processing capacity can be diversified more quickly. The US and the EU are building partnerships to strengthen
supply chains.
Mining, however, brings serious environmental and social risks. It can damage ecosystems, consume large
amounts of water and produce harmful waste. Some mining activities also affect local communities and Indigenous
Peoples’ lands. More than 50 percent of the metals needed for the energy transition come from or near these areas.
To solve these problems, responsible mining is necessary. Companies need strong management and clear
communication with local communities. They should also follow international standards such as Towards
Sustainable Mining, IRMA and CopperMark. These systems aim to improve environmental protection, safety and
community relations.
Metal users can help by making supply chains more transparent and supporting recycling and new
technologies. With joint efforts, the energy transition can be both sustainable and fair to local communities.
12. What is the advantage of critical minerals over fossil fuels
A. They are easier to explore and extract. B. They can be recycled after use.
C. They cost less to produce. D. They are used in larger quantities.
13. Why is it difficult to increase copper supply quickly
A. Known reserves are running out. B. Demand is growing too slowly.
C. Building a new mine takes a long time. D. Many countries refuse to export copper.
14. What problem does mining bring according to the passage
A. It raises the price of renewable energy. B. It reduces the efficiency of power systems.
C. It slows down technological development. D. It harms the environment and local communities.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition. B. Ways to Recycle Used Metals Effectively.
C. Global Supply Chains of Renewable Energy. D. Environmental Risks of Mining Industry.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 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。
People are living longer than ever around the world. Longer lives bring new opportunities, but they also
introduce challenges, especially the risk of age-related decline. Researchers have spent years trying to understand
why some people stay mentally sharp while others fade more quickly. ____16____
When someone knows two or more languages, all those languages remain active in the brain. Each time a
multilingual person wants to speak, the brain must select the right language while keeping others from interfering.
____17____ Choosing one language, controlling the others and switching between them strengthens brain networks
involved in attention and mental control.
Studies comparing bilinguals and monolinguals have suggested that people who use more than one language
might maintain better brain functions in later life. ____18____ Interestingly, researchers also find in a new study
that people living in countries where multilingualism had a lower chance of showing signs of accelerated ageing.
Monolingual speakers, by contrast, were more likely to appear biologically older. ____19____
This new research stands out for its scale, its long-term perspective and its broad approach to defining ageing.
By combining biological, behavioural and environmental information, it reveals a clear and consistent pattern:
____20____ While it is not a magic shield, it may be one of the everyday experiences that help the brain stay
adaptable, resilient and younger for longer.
A. brain activities can prevent physical illnesses.
B. multilingualism is closely linked to healthier ageing.
C. This mental exercise acts a bit like “brain training”.
D. Many scientists doubt the effect of learning languages in old age.
E. Therefore, the more languages one speaks, the greater the protective effect.
F. One main reason is multilingualism, the ability to speak more than one language.
G. Indeed, speaking one extra language appears helpful in maintaining better cognitive skills.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. B
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Saul Scruggs and Keon Richardson have never missed a day of work picking up rubbish in Miami Beach. And
they were especially ____21____ to be following their route as a wonderful surprise awaited them.
When their huge truck rolled down the street, they found scores of ____22____ who’d gotten up early to line
the street with signs and balloons, all to ____23____ say “we love you”.
Jennifer Elegant wanted to show her family’s ____24____ so she organized a “thank you” celebration to
____25____ the essential workers whom she called “extraordinary”.
Even the Miami Beach Mayor, Dan Gelber, ____26____ to express respect to them — because Saul and
Keon do more than pick up rubbish.
“They bring an incredible, positive ____27____ to the entire neighborhood,” Jennifer told GNN. “They spread
joy.”
What is particularly ____28____ is the positive energy these two men bring with them. They always wear
smiles and never miss a(n) ____29____ to say hello and ____30____ someone’s day. They help others and expect
nothing ____31____.
One day, Saul spent 45 minutes helping a neighbor look for her lost wedding ring. He also waited over an hour
with another neighbor who was having heart issues and needed a(n) ____32____ to go to the hospital.
Jennifer is deeply impressed with these amazing workers. “They continue to maintain their ____33____
attitude even in the face of this severe global health crisis, ____34____ their own safety in order to keep our city
____35____ and beautiful,” she said.
21. A. careful B. delighted C. confident D. grateful
22. A. officers B. colleagues C. tourists D. residents
23. A. sincerely B. secretly C. roughly D. falsely
24. A. expectation B. motivation C. appreciation D. attention
25. A. award B. comfort C. blame D. honor
26. A. showed up B. brought up C. gave up D. calmed down
27. A. pressure B. spirit C. action D. effort
28. A. hopeful B. interesting C. mysterious D. special
29. A. meeting B. day C. opportunity D. reason
30. A. change B. brighten C. widen D. sharpen
31. A. in turn B. in short C. in return D. in sight
32. A. operation B. ambulance C. discussion D. friendship
33. A. determined B. pessimistic C. negative D. independent
34. A. giving B. treasuring C. seeking D. risking
35. A. peaceful B. lonely C. orderly D. common
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B
31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
非选择题部分
注意：将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。
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。
An over 600-year-old Ming Dynasty banknote — among the earliest printed currency (货币) in China —
was found ____36____ (hide) inside a 14th-century wooden Buddhist sculpture. Specialists believe a person may
____37____ (place) the banknote inside while arranging repairs, an estimated 40 or 50 years after the sculpture was
first made.
The banknote was made during China’s Ming Dynasty, ____38____ spanned from 1368 to 1644. The period
under the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang — the ____39____ (found) of the Ming Dynasty — was a
prosperous era fueled by strong international trade and a growing population.
During this time, China replaced its traditional silver and gold currency ____40____ paper money. The “one
guan” banknote was the ____41____ (high) denomination (面额) available at the time, and was equal to “one liang”
of silver — a face value of about 660 RMB or roughly $100. If sold alone, its market value today is estimated
____42____ (be) between $2,000 and $4,000.
Aside from its inside value, the banknote lends additional insight into the era. At that time, bills in China
____43____ (create) carefully and skillfully from handmade mulberry bark paper and printed with a carved
woodblock, a technology that has played ____44____ important role throughout Chinese history. ____45____
(date) back to 868 A.D., this printing method enabled the spread of information, art and literature.
【答案】36. hidden
37. have placed
38. which 39. founder
40. with 41. highest
42. to be 43. were created
44. an 45. Dating
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报“Future & Career”栏目征文，主题为“My Future Career Plan”。请结合科
技发展、社会需求、个人兴趣，写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括：1.未来职业的大致方向；
2.选择理由；
3.现在该如何准备。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Future Career Plan
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】My Future Career Plan
As technology develops rapidly, my future career plan is to become a senior AI application developer.
From the social perspective, AI is widely used in various fields and is in great need of professional talents.
Personally, I am deeply interested in programming and always feel excited when designing AI-related small
programs.
To achieve this goal, I will focus on learning math and computer knowledge at school, practice programming
skills in my spare time, and keep up with the latest AI development trends. I believe hard work will help me realize
my dream.
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。
Once upon a time there lived a poor but cheerful shoemaker. He was so happy that he went on singing all day
long. Upstairs lived a very rich man. He was so rich that he could not sleep at night because he was always trying to
count his money and keep it safe. So this rich man lay awake all night and always went to bed in the morning. But
no sooner had he fallen asleep than he was awakened again. It was not his money that woke him this time; it was
the shoemaker, who was sitting at his door making shoes and boots and singing as happily as a bird.
The rich man went to a friend and asked, “I can’t sleep at night because I keep thinking of my money, and I
can’t sleep in the morning because I hear that shoemaker’s singing. What am I to do ” His friend was a wise man
and gave him a plan. The next morning, while the shoemaker was singing as usual, the rich man came to his door.
He was holding a bag filled with something that jingled (发出叮当声).
“Here, shoemaker,” said the rich man, “I have brought you a present of 1,000 pounds because you’re always
so happy.”
The shoemaker was surprised. He took the money and thanked the rich man. He had never seen so much
money in his life, but somehow he worried that it might be stolen by someone. So he went to the darkest part of his
house to count the money and hid the bag under his bed. He went in two or three times an hour to make sure that
the bag was all right. When his wife asked him what was the matter, he became angry and shouted at her,
something he had never done before.
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。
A change had come over the shoemaker.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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The shoemaker missed the good old days, so he made up his mind to do something.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
A change had come over the shoemaker. His cheerful songs faded away, replaced by constant worry and
restlessness. He no longer sat at his door singing while making shoes; instead, he kept glancing nervously at his
bedroom, unable to focus on his work. The once warm and lively small house was now filled with silence and his
occasional sighs. He stopped chatting with neighbors on the street, and even the sound of his hammer hitting
leather lost its former rhythm. The 1,000 pounds, which was supposed to bring him joy, had turned into a heavy
chain tying down his happiness.
The shoemaker missed the good old days, so he made up his mind to do something. He took the bag of money
and went to the rich man’s house early the next morning. “Sir, thank you for your present, but I realize it’s stolen
my happiness,” he said, handing the bag back. “I’d rather go back to singing while making shoes than live in fear
with this money.” The rich man was surprised at first, then he understood. After the shoemaker left, he started to
reflect on his own life. Later, he began to donate part of his money to help the poor, and gradually, he found peace
and could finally sleep soundly at night. Meanwhile, the shoemaker’s cheerful songs filled the street again, and his
small house was full of laughter once more.

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