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湖州、衢州、丽水 2026 年 4 月三地市高三教学质量检测
英语试题卷
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
第Ⅰ卷注意事项：
1 ．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2 ．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，
将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3 ．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 the weather like now
A ．Sunny. B ．Rainy. C ．Snowy.
2 ．When will the train leave
A ．At 7:15. B ．At 7:20. C ．At 7:45.
3 ．Where does the conversation probably take place
A ．Beside a bookstore. B ．Inside a stadium. C ．Outside a gallery.
4 ．Why does the man make the call
A ．To arrange a meeting. B ．To cancel a visit. C ．To ask for help.
5 ．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A ．The food they love. B ．The man’s accent. C ．The differences in diet.
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 秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6 ．Why is the woman at the shop
A ．To change the sweater.
B ．To ask for a new button.
C ．To buy her daughter a sweater.
7 ．What does the woman like about the sweater
A ．The style. B ．The color. C ．The quality.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8 ．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A ．Relatives. B ．Workmates. C ．Strangers.
9 ．How does the woman confirm the ownership of the phone
A ．By checking the phone case.
B ．By trying the password.
C ．By studying the phone model.
10 ．Where will the speakers meet
A ．At the hotel entrance. B ．At the bus stop. C ．At the meeting room.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11 ．What was Danni’s biggest concern for homeschooling
A ．Reduced personal time.
B ．Limited financial resources.
C ．Intense job pressure.
12 ．How does Danni afford homeschooling
A ．By reducing some expenses.
B ．By landing a stable job.
C ．By taking out a loan.
13 ．What makes Danni’s choice of homeschooling worthwhile
A ．Close ties with her daughter.
B ．Respect from family members.
C ．Freedom of handling everything.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14 ．What inspired the woman to write the new novel
A ．Her adventure in a coastal town.
B ．Her encounter with a mysterious stranger.
C ．Her desire to explore the bond between people.
15 ．What does the woman say about the new novel
A ．She went through many drafts.
B ．It talks a lot about external conflicts.
C ．It is different from her previous works.
16 ．What advice does the woman give to other writers
A ．Sticking to writing.
B ．Writing stories in depth.
C ．Letting thoughts flow naturally.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17 ．What is the chief goal of the app
A ．To reduce food waste.
B ．To help customers save money.
C ．To deliver meals for restaurants.
18 ．What percentage of food waste comes from restaurants in the U.K.
A ．13%. B ．30%. C ．73%.
19 ．How does the app help restaurants with changes in demand
A ．By expanding the menus.
B ．By having customers pre-order.
C ．By listing extra food at lower prices.
20 ．Where did Hendrik get the idea of the app
A ．From his study at university.
B ．From his traveling experience.
C ．From his interest in a supermarket.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
A Journey Through Texas History at the Bullock Museum
Welcome to the Bullock Texas State History Museum, a place where the rich
story of Texas comes to life. It offers more than 40,000 square feet of exhibition
galleries across three floors, with two immersive theaters, a Museum Store, and The
Star Café with a variety of fresh breakfast items for a full day of discovery.
The museum houses more than 1,000 artifacts on display in the galleries, on loan from institutions and private lenders across the country. Since opening in 2001, the Bullock has cooperated with more than 700 museums, libraries, archives, and individuals to
present a remarkable range of artifacts. New objects are added each week, making every visit unique.Texas History Galleries
The three floors trace 16,000 years of Texas history, from ancient times to the modern era.
● First Floor: Becoming Texas — A one-of-a-kind journey through Texas’s earliest history from its first inhabitants to Mexican Independence in 1821.
● Second Floor: Building the Lone Star Identity — From 1821 to the Texas Centennial in 1936 on a journey to see how the Lone Star identity has come to
symbolize a shared Texas heritage.
● Third Floor: Being Texas — Texas’s rise on the national stage, highlighting
industrial and technological innovations, economic growth, and social and cultural
contributions.Special Exhibits
These limited-time displays appear in the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall of Special
Exhibitions on the first floor or in the Rotunda Gallery on the third floor. They feature topics from world-renowned museums and from the Bullock’s own team. Current or upcoming shows include Youth Art Month 2026 (March 1 — 29, 2026) and Texas
Festivals (April 25 — September 27, 2026), exploring how celebrations reflect history and identity.Visitor information
● Museum hours
Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Exhibitions are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter. The IMAX Theatre is closed on select holidays, so click here and check the calendar before you visit.
● Free Admission Days
The Museum offers opportunities for community groups, active duty military families, SNAP and WIC participants, and Bank of America cardholders to explore the exhibit galleries for free.
21 ．What is a key feature of the Bullock Museum’s collection
A ．It covers 700 years. B ．It is entirely sourced from Texas.
C ．It consists of 1,000 artifacts. D ．It is updated on a weekly basis.
22 ．Which area should one visit if interested in technical advancements
A ．The First Floor. B ．The Second Floor.
C ．The Third Floor. D ．The Rotunda Gallery.
23 ．Where is this text most likely from
A ．A museum website. B ．An art review.
C ．A gallery brochure. D ．A travel guidebook.
B
Two months into my Ph.D., I was on the verge of quitting. My broken English made it hard to keep up with colleagues. At lab meetings, the conversation progressed so quickly that by the time I understood a question, the discussion had already moved
on. I once ruined an experiment due to misunderstanding instructions. In a
presentation, I embarrassed myself by confusing “gene dilution” with “gene deletion”. I felt out of place, uncertain about my future in science.
I had moved to Hong Kong from the Chinese mainland, excited to become a
scientist, but quickly felt overwhelmed. The lab was full of complex instruments I had only ever seen in textbooks, and I had no idea how to use them. Most of all, the
language barrier made everything harder. Classes were taught in English, and I struggled to follow the discussions.
After a particularly embarrassing presentation, a senior lab member pulled me
aside and said, “You are not here because of your English. You are here because you can think.” His words gave me the strength to continue. I began recording every class and replaying the discussions at night. Slowly, my English improved, and I grew more confident in expressing my ideas.
Years later, after training in Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States, I
returned to my hometown to run my own lab. My students all spoke Mandarin, and I assumed they wouldn’t struggle as much as I had because they didn’t face the same
language barrier. But I soon realized they too battled doubts about their careers and
abilities. I realized my job was to teach them to think critically and solve problems
creatively, just as I had been taught. When I saw a student struggling with an
experiment, I told her, “You are not here because your experiments always work. You are here because you can think.” Her smile told me she was encouraged by these
words.
Today, what I value most in my job is the transformation I see in the students who arrive uncertain, but who leave with enough confidence to challenge me, their professor. For me, helping others cross the bridge is the true reward of scientific life.
24 ．Why did the author almost quit her Ph.D. according to paragraph 1
A ．She disliked lab discussions. B ．She lacked future plans in science.
C ．She messed up her presentation. D ．She struggled with language barriers.
25 ．What was the turning point for the author during her Ph.D. studies
A ．Her embarrassing presentation.
B ．Returning to her hometown to run a lab.
C ．The senior lab member’s supportive remark.
D ．Moving to Hong Kong from the Chinese mainland.
26 ．Which word would best describe the author as a teacher
A ．Inspirational. B ．Strict. C ．Humorous. D ．Authoritative.
27 ．What does the underlined phrase “cross the bridge” in the last paragraph refer to A ．Travel between countries for education. B ．Change from a student to a
professor.
C ．Grow from uncertainty to confidence. D ．Build bonds between professors and students.
C
From this week, the UK has introduced strict rules to protect children from junk food advertising. Ads for 13 categories of processed foods and drinks, such as sugary soft drinks, crisps, and chocolates, are banned online and can only air on TV after 9
pm.
The reason is rising childhood obesity (肥胖). Our exclusive report last week
highlighted doctors’ calls for routine blood pressure testing in children, emphasizing the dangers of obesity and the case for preventing it. The longer-term trend, both
nationally and internationally, is widely recognised as alarming. Since the UK’s child measurement programme began 20 years ago, obesity rates among primary-age
children in England have climbed from 17.5% to 22.1%.
Obesity deepens social inequality, with rates in poverty-stricken areas twice as likely to be obese as those in wealthy ones. The resulting health risks — type 2
diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular diseases — add to the hardships of the
disadvantaged. This concentration of harm is a key reason to welcome the advertising restrictions. Like gambling or smoking, the uneven impact of unhealthy processed
foods on already-struggling households is among their most damaging effects.
Children often lack the knowledge and maturity to navigate decisions about fat,
sugar, and salt intake. For the UK government, narrowing the gaps that restrict the life
chances of disadvantaged children must always be a priority.
Public debate on obesity has increasingly focused on new weight-loss drugs, yet in the UK, these are available only to a small group of severely obese children. This
highlights the need to prioritize prevention and public health initiatives around food, as a healthy lifestyle involves exercise and nutrition, not just body weight.
Charities like Sustain have criticized the concessions (让步) made to industry giants, such as allowing brand advertising as long as specific junk foods are not
displayed. Their caution is justified: last year saw record snack food sales, and
billboard advertising — less controlled by rules — has rocketed. But while the new rules will not end childhood obesity and should have been in place sooner, as with other half measures, they are much better than none at all.
28 ．What is the main purpose of the new UK rules
A．To shelter children from obesity risks. B．To encourage people to break bad habits.
C ．To limit junk food sales to evenings. D ．To enforce blood pressure testing in schools.
29 ．Why does the author mention gambling and smoking in paragraph 3
A ．To explain the causes of poverty. B ．To show they are addictive.
C．To stress junk foods’ harm to the poor. D．To list common bad habits for children. 30 ．What is the author’s attitude toward the new advertising restrictions
A ．Critical. B ．Supportive. C ．Carefree. D ．Conservative.
31 ．What is the best title for the passage
A ．Childhood Obesity: The Growing Crisis B ．Health Inequality: The Widening Divide
C ．Stricter Regulations: The Call for Action D ．Tackling Obesity: UK’s New Ad Rules
D
Drug development has long been known as a high-risk and high-cost process. On average, only one in every ten drug candidates that enter human trials eventually
reaches the market. The journey from initial discovery to a marketable drug often
spans 10 to 15 years, and the cost for a single drug is estimated at roughly $2.8
billion. This high risk and cost, coupled with the eventual loss of patent protection,
creates constant pressure on drug companies to find the next breakthrough treatment.
In recent years, generative AI has begun to change this picture. The drug
industry is rapidly adopting AI technologies that can analyse massive biological data sets. These AI tools can identify promising drug targets and propose novel molecules (分子) that might interact with them. They can also screen libraries of data to predict the effectiveness and safety of candidates before any lab work begins. In addition,
they can improve clinical trials by analysing health records to identify patients most likely to benefit from new treatments. Although the technology is still developing, early signs suggest it could make drug discovery faster, cheaper and more
competitive.
One encouraging result is seen in early-stage trials. AI-designed molecules have shown success rates of 80-90% in early-stage safety tests, far higher than the
historical average of 40-65%. AI is also improving efficiency in other areas of the
industry, from clinical paperwork to human resources. Some analysts estimate that the drug industry can gain up to $110 billion each year ifAI is fully used.
The rise ofAI is transforming how the drug industry works. AI-native biotech businesses are emerging, especially in the U. S. and China. Drug firms are partnering with these biotech companies and also with tech giants like Amazon, Google and
Microsoft. Some tech firms are even developing platforms to design drugs entirely through computer simulations. For instance, Google’s AlphaFold has already solved complex problems regarding protein structures.
However, challenges remain. Governments may need to speed up regulatory
reviews as the number of drug candidates increases. Patient data sharing must also be encouraged in privacy-protecting ways. Furthermore, patent rules may require
adjustment if AI reduces the cost and risk of innovation. AI brings good news for
medicine, but ensuring it benefits both drugmakers and patients requires the industry and regulators to adjust to this new reality.
32 ．What is the primary challenge for traditional drug companies
A ．The shortage of breakthrough treatments.
B ．Inability to discover effective drug candidates.
C ．Limited access to cutting-edge research technologies.
D ．Long duration and economic burdens of drug development.
33 ．From paragraph 2, how does AI benefit clinical trials
A ．By designing new molecules. B ．By helping select suitable patients.
C ．By discovering new effective drugs. D ．By detecting proper drug targets.
34 ．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A ．AI-driven changes in the drug industry.B ．The rise ofAI-native biotech firms.
C．Google’s achievements in protein structures. D．Tech giants’ partnerships with drugmakers.
35 ．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A ．Patent rules are fixed for AI innovation.
B ．Faster reviews can protect patient data privacy.
C ．Policies should be revised for the benefits from AI.
D ．Advanced systems are essential for drug innovation.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s easy to give in to the winter hibernation (冬眠) urge — but countless studies have shown that outdoors activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of
anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 36 Here’s how to make the best use of our natural health service.
Starting small.
“Sometimes getting out and running 5km was like climbing Everest. It would take me all day just to find the energy to get out,” says Alex Staniforth, a mental
health campaigner. 37 Try opening a window, sitting by natural light, or
bringing nature indoors with plants. When you’re ready, aim for short, achievable goals like a five-minute walk. You don’t need hours. Aiming for regular activity is key.
38
Mental health and fitness coach Gareth Jones emphasized that good planning
and structure are crucial. “If you know you’re struggling with motivation, laying out all your kit — from your socks all the way up to the food you’re going to take — can be helpful,” he says. “ 39 You might want to get out when you get to the front door — but if you have to go and search for your trainers because they’re lost under the stairs somewhere, you may not feel like going out at all.”
Group support.
Social commitments can also act as motivation for people with depression and
anxiety. Having other people around us — whether that’s joining a club or
committing to something with a friend — can really help. 40 “People are very quick to post their accomplishments on social media, but what you don’t see is the
build-up,” says Gareth. “It doesn’t matter where people are now in their lives, they’ve had to work to get there. And you’ll get there too.”
A ．A clear goal.
B ．A structured approach.
C ．However, don’t compare yourself to others.
D ．A disorganized life can affect your motivation.
E ．Therefore, doctors are encouraging people to go outdoors more.
F ．But time in nature isn’t the only cure for mental health problems.
G ．If this sounds familiar, remember even small steps can bring benefits.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入
空白处的最佳选项。
Jerry was an outgoing and sociable boy. One summer, he was in a bay in San Diego with his mother. Eager to integrate himself with the local boys, he
attempted to join their but failed to swim through the underwater rock tunnel. He was thus ignored and by them, filled with loneliness.
“If I can make it through the underwater rock tunnel, they’ll not getting along with me,” Jerry said to his mom. He was determined to explore the tunnel on his own.
He asked his mother for a pair of swimming goggles (护目镜) and headed back to the bay at once. With the goggles, he finally the entrance to the tunnel. To cross it, he took pains to train himself to hold his , suffering repeatedly from a bleeding nose. Yet even his mother’s failed to change his mind.
Three days later, Jerry decided to the challenge. He struggled his way through the narrow tunnel and got to the other side of the bay. “The moment I reached, I felt freer than ever before, with nothing in mind but the before
me,” said Jerry.
In the following days, Jerry the bay with his mother, enjoying its
beauty merrily. When he the local boys again, he no longer desired their
. He realized he had swum through the tunnel not for others’ recognition, but to himself and break through his limits.
41 ．A ．working B ．studying C ．vacationing D ．training
42 ．A ．deal B ．battle C ．chat D ．game
43．A．knocked down B．beaten up C．left out D．given
away
44 ．A ．mind B ．regret C ．avoid D ．miss
45 ．A ．endless B ．frightening C ．challenging D ．unique
46 ．A ．blocked B ．located C ．passed D ．recalled
47 ．A ．breath B ．position C ．balance D ．attention
48 ．A ．support B ．instructions C ．warnings D ．experience
49 ．A ．brave B ．ignore C ．reject D ．share
50 ．A ．accidentally B ．carelessly C ．secretly D ．ultimately
51 ．A ．view B ．risk C ．fame D ．crowd
52 ．A ．promoted B ．wandered C ．occupied D ．investigated
53 ．A．joined B ．followed C ．fought D ．encountered
54 ．A ．acceptance B ．assistance C ．cooperation D ．forgiveness
55 ．A ．express B ．prove C ．behave D ．refresh
第Ⅱ卷注意：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。
Soccer is the universal language for the US men’s deaf national team, who are busy training hard in Connecticut 56 (prepare) for the Deaflympics in Tokyo. Their practice is lively and fast-paced 57 totally quiet — no whistles or
shouting. In this sport 58 communication is critical, they’ve found unique ways to stay connected on the field. “It 59 (mix) eye contact, game IQ and ASL,” says forward Michael Schmidt, “and deaf players rely more on eyes to build 60 (connect) and stay prepared for plays ahead.”
Given that the 23 players, 61 (age) 18 to 37 from across the US, can’t wear hearing aids in international matches, they’ve created about 20 simple visual
62 (signal) for quick communication, as signing is too slow while passing the ball. Tate Lancaster, on the team since 2020, learned to communicate fluently with
sign language here and found a sense of 63 (belong) he had never had before.
“We’ve actually come up with an acronym from ‘DEAF’. They’ve got to have drive, give efforts, be adaptable, and have faith in the process,” says Schmidt. “The team hopes to inspire more people facing hardships.” Everyone can overcome
difficulties, and a disability never stops one 64 chasing soccer dreams. They play with pride and passion, 65 (aim) to make a difference and inspire the
next generation of deaf players.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
66．假定你是李华，发现常有同学在教室里吃零食，影响了学习环境。请给校英文报“Reader’s Voice”栏目写信反映，内容包括：
1 ．描述具体情况；
2 ．提出建议。
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。
Dear editor,
I’m writing to share a common scene on campus.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
67 ．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。
I’d always dreamed of living close to where I worked. So when I found a small house just around the corner from the school, I jumped at the chance. My mother
wasn’t so sure. “Some of your pupils will probably be your neighbours,” she warned. “Your every move will be watched.” I laughed it off. What did I have to hide
But soon I realised she was right. The first weekend after I moved in, we sat
outside, enjoying a simple meal, when Mum suddenly paused and tilted her head
toward a bedroom window in the house behind mine. A boy’s grin was pressed to the glass. It was Thomas, the liveliest child in my class. He waved as if we were close
friends.
After that, the “small town effect” became impossible to ignore. One morning, still in my pyjamas (睡衣) and slippers, I rushed outside to put my bin out, only to notice Amelia standing beside me, neat in her uniform. She smiled brightly and said, “Nice pyjamas, Miss Carter.” My cheeks burned.
At school, the children’s curiosity turned my private life into public
entertainment. They asked about my home and my family. I began to feel as ifI were living in a glass house.
I tried to set boundaries, but it was easier said than done. And my Dad wasn’t
exactly helpful. I returned home one afternoon to find him chatting with Thomas, who was hanging over the fence. My heart sank. I knew my whole class would soon know about my past. “I have an image to maintain!” I told Dad later. He promised to keep
quiet, but I could tell he found it funny.
One Saturday morning, I was at the supermarket when my phone rang. A
woman’s voice spoke. “Miss Carter, this is Thomas’s mum. Your father’s had a fall in the garden, but he’s with Amelia’s mum and me now. Don’t panic — can you come
home ”
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。
I sped home and found Dad looked after by neighbors.
That evening, Dad left hospital with only a pulled muscle.
1 ．C
W: Look at the weather outside. This always happens when we plan a trip.
M: Let’s go anyway. The mountains are lovely in the snow. In fact, it’s better than seeing them in the sun.
2 ．B
M: The train leaves in thirty-five minutes.
W: Oh, it’s only a quarter to seven now. So we have enough time to get prepared.
3 ．C
W: The admission fee of the gallery is ten dollars per person. I think that’s pretty expensive for a single exhibit.
M: But if we have student cards, we can get in for two.
W: Really Let’s have a try.
4 ．B
M: Hello, is that Jane This is David from Johnson’s Electronics.
W: Hello, David. What can I do for you
M: It’s this visit by Mr. Johnson. I’m afraid he’s had an emergency and won’t be able to make it this time.
5 ．C
W: I know from your accent that you’re from the south. For all I know, southerners prefer cooked rice, while northerners love the food made of wheat flour.
M: Yes. I had a hard time getting used to the food when I first came here.
6 ．A 7 ．B
M: Good morning. How may I help you today
W: I’d like to change this sweater that my daughter bought here last week in the women’s clothing department. See A collar button is missing here.
M: I see. Would you like the same one, or a similar one
W: I’d prefer the same sweater if I can. It’s my favorite color and fits me perfectly. It’s so hard to find exactly what you want these days!
8 ．C 9 ．A 10 ．A
W: Hello, who is that
M: Hi, this is Robert. I think that’s my mum’s phone! She must have left it near the Maple Street bus stop.
W: Yes, I found it here on the ground. I tried to reach you, but I don’t know the password.
M: Oh, that’s kind of you! We’re heading back now. Can you hold on to it for a few minutes
W: Well, just to confirm, how do I know it’s yours
M: Oh, the phone case is pink, with a white cat on it.
W: Yes, that matches! But right now I’m in a hurry to attend a meeting at the Grand Maple Hotel. It’s just five minutes’ walk from the bus stop. Could we meet at the entrance
M: Sure! How will we recognize you
W: I’m wearing a red scarf.
M: OK! See you!
11 ．B 12 ．A 13 ．A
M: Hi, Danni! Thanks for joining me. When you first decided to homeschool your kid, what concerned you most
W: Honestly, the money issue. As a single mom, I had to quit my well-paid job as a loan manager. I worried if I could make ends meet while focusing on my daughter’s education.
M: Then what do you do to afford homeschooling
W: Well, we cut back on things like vacations, dining out, and other unnecessary expenses. And at times, I’ve had to rely on some financial help from my family. They understand me well, given
that I don’t have a stable job now.
M: That sounds challenging. But what is the best part of homeschooling as a single parent
W: The strong bond with my daughter. We have quality time together, which is priceless.
M: Oh, that is rewarding, but also demanding.
W: Yes, managing everything alone, definitely.
14 ．C 15 ．C 16 ．A
M: Welcome, Kathleen White. We’re eager to learn about your latest work. Can you tell us about it
W: Sure! I’m delighted to talk about my new novel Echoes of the Heart. It follows the story of a young musician and a mysterious stranger who cross their paths in a coastal town.
M: What inspired you to write this story
W: I wanted to explore the connection between two individuals from different backgrounds, and how their unexpected friendship challenged their beliefs and life choices.
M: How long did it take you to write the novel And did your initial idea change much
W: It took about eight months. The frame of the story remained the same, but the characters grew as I wrote them.
M: Were there any surprises during the journey
W: The writing process was surprisingly smooth. I typically go through many drafts, but this time, the narrative seemed to flow naturally. This novel is a departure from my previous books. It
focuses more on personal growth and less on external conflicts. I hope it resonates with readers on a deeper level.
M: Any advice for other writers
W: Never give up. It’s an overused piece of advice, but it’s the key. As long as you keep writing, you’ll make progress.
17 ．A 18 ．B 19 ．C 20 ．B
W: It’s 6 pm. Instead of running to a chain cafe to buy an overpriced meal, wouldn’t it be amazing if you could both save money and do your bit for the environment by ordering a
sandwich that would otherwise be thrown away by a restaurant via an app YumNow aims to give you exactly that option. It helps restaurants sell the extra quantity of meals at flexible, reduced
prices. Roughly 13 billion pounds worth of food is wasted every year in the U.K. That’s 7.3
million tons. Restaurants contribute to 30 percent of that waste, which can be avoided. YumNow is aiming to resolve the problem of restaurants having fixed menus, prices and delivery options.
By listing extra food they have on the app at a price lower than it’s normally sold for, the
restaurants are selling products that would otherwise be thrown away and are able to positively
react to changes in demand for food. Hendrik Buechner, the founder, started the app after feeling guilty about his own food waste. He said, “After my degree in economics at university, I traveled to South East Asia. I was on a tight budget, so I bought a lot of my food in supermarkets and
would often have leftovers. I often ended up throwing the food away. That’s where the idea of the app started, with my desire to repurpose food for other people.”
21 ．D 22 ．C 23 ．A
24 ．D 25 ．C 26 ．A 27 ．C
28 ．A 29 ．C 30 ．B 31 ．D
32 ．D 33 ．B 34 ．A 35 ．C
36 ．E 37 ．G 38 ．B 39 ．D 40 ．C
41 ．C 42 ．D 43 ．C 44 ．B 45 ．C 46 ．B 47 ．A 48 ．C
49 ．A 50 ．D 51 ．A 52 ．B 53 ．D 54 ．A 55 ．B
56．to prepare 57．yet / but 58．where 59．mixes 60．connection 61．aged
62 ．signals 63 ．belonging 64 ．from 65 ．aiming
66．Possible version:
Dear editor,
I’m writing to share a common scene on campus. Some students often eat snacks in classrooms, which has a negative effect on the learning atmosphere.
It happens during breaks and even in lessons. The rustling of wrappers and the smell of
strongly flavored food distract nearby students, with leftover packages sometimes ending up under desks. To address this issue, I suggest setting a “no snacks in classrooms” rule while providing a
snack area outside with clear signs and enough bins. Additionally, friendly reminders, together with a weekly “Clean Classroom” check, would help build awareness, strengthen self-discipline, and foster a greater sense of responsibility.
Small habits shape a big environment. May we create a more pleasant learning environment together!
Yours,
Li Hua
67 ．范文
I sped home andfound Dad looked after by neighbors. Thomas’s and Amelia’s mothers were in my kitchen, calm and in control, while Dad sat pale and shaken, one hand pressed to his chest. And I quickly learnt how they had got there: Thomas and Amelia noticed Dad bending in pain in the garden and cried for help at once. “An ambulance is on its way —just to be on the safe side,” Amelia’s mother said. Seeing the two children hovering by the back door, I felt a sudden shift
inside me. Their watchfulness, which had embarrassed me for weeks, had brought help when it mattered most.
That evening, Dad left hospital with only a pulled muscle. On the way back, Dad mentioned how grateful he was to Thomas and Amelia. Without their quick eyes and action, the situation
could have been far more serious. I thought about the past weeks — Thomas’s grin at the window, Amelia’s comment on my pyjamas, and the way I had tried so hard to set boundaries. I had been
so focused on my lost privacy that I missed what was really happening. Those children weren’t
spying; they were just being kids — curious, energetic, and surprisingly caring. Maybe being a bit nosy wasn’t such a bad thing after all.

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