湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三下学期第八次月考英语试卷

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湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三下学期第八次月考英语试卷

命题人：高三英语备课组审题人:刘兴鹏

注意事项：

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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 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。

1.What is the man's suggestion?

A. Leaving 20 minutes early.B. Taking a bus to the destination.C. Booking a parking place in advance.

2.What does the woman want to do?

A. Play in the snow.B. Watch some videos.C. Visit her friends.

3.What time is it now?

A. 1:00 p.m.B. 4:00 p.m.C. 6:00 p.m.

4.How does the man sound?

A. Annoyed.B. Sorry.C. Curious.

5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. The man's favorite city.B. The man's business plan.C. The man's career choice.

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、7 题

6.What does the woman probably do?

A. An insurance adviser.B. A home designer.C. A bank clerk.

7.Why does the man come to the woman?

A. To apply for a loan.B. To decorate her house.C. To pay the bill.

听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题

8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Husband and wife.B. Neighbors.C. Colleagues.

9.In which year was Bep dead?

A. 2003.B. 2013.C. 2023.

10.What is "Oma's Soup"?

A. A dish.B. A project.C. A restaurant.

听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题

11.What makes the woman surprised about Finnish schools?

A. The type of exams.B. The method of teaching.C. The form of outdoor activities.

12.What does Daniel think of Finnish education now?

A. It's effective.B. It's strange.C. It's demanding.

13.How does Daniel's college evaluate students at the end of the semester?

A. By their exam results.B. By their class performance.C. By their self-assessment journals.

听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题

14.What do we know about Jack?

A. He majored in finance.B. He dreams of being an editor.C. He has rich interview experience.

15.Why does the woman think Jack failed the interview?

A. He was late for the interview.B. He chose the position randomly. C. He didn't show passion for his major.

16.What will Jack do next?

A. Apply for another position.B. Reflect on his major choice.C. Contact the local newspaper.

听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题

17.What did William Shockley's family do when he was young?

A. They founded a research center.B. They moved back to England.C. They settled down in America.

18.Where did William Shockley start to learn electrical engineering?

A. At the California Institute of Technology.

B. At Stanford University.

C. At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

19.When did William Shockley begin working at Bell Labs?

A. In his twenties.B. In his thirties.C. In his forties.

20.What did the research groups think of vacuum tubes?

A. They were too expensive.B. They were not perfect.C. They were easy to carry.

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

UW-Madison Events Calendar (October)

Fall Color

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Join David Stevens, garden curator(园长), for a lively walk through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens, where he will highlight amazing seasonal colors and share the science behind this natural phenomenon. Advance registration is free through Eventbrite and opens October 1: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Registration closes October 7 or when full. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Lecture: Illustrated Chinese Books and Their Publics at Home and Abroad

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m.

Lecture by Prof. Julia Murray, Department of Art History. The period from the late sixteenth through seventeenth centuries is often called the "golden age" of illustration in woodblock-printed Chinese books. During this time, both the numbers and variety of illustrated publications dramatically increased, reaching wider and more diverse audiences than ever before. The lecture will explore some visually appealing examples. Meet at Chazen Museum of Art.

RISE-EARTH Connections-Idea Rounds

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fast-paced, interactive event designed to start new partnerships in sustainability research at UW-Madison. Faculty and staff from across disciplines will gather for dynamic "idea rounds"-conversations that encourage sharing expertise, exploring possibilities, and building connections. Meet at Varsity Hall.

Research Services Fair 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Hosted by the UW Biotechnology Center, the Research Services Fair joins shared resources with industry partners to present research support available to UW-Madison researchers. Learn about innovative technologies and discuss your project with expert staff to see how your research can be supported and enhanced. Join us at Health Sciences Learning Center.

21.Which event may have a limit on the number of participants?

A. Fall Color.B. The Research Services Fair 2026.

C. RISE-EARTH Connections.D. The lecture on illustrated Chinese books.

22.What will be the main focus of professor Murray's lecture on illustrated Chinese books?

A. Their history and content.B. Their role in cultural promotion.

C. Illustrations from different eras.D. The development of printing techniques.

23.What benefit can researchers gain from the Research Services Fair 2026?

A. Building cross-field partnerships.B. Selling their innovative projects.

C. Getting guidance from experts.D. Trying out new technologies.

B

Michael Sayih and Max Fink share a common goal: to make history together. The South Florida natives are regular racing partners who have competed in marathon events around the world to become one of the first Duo Teams-one athlete pushing the other in a wheelchair-to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors together.

Michael, 32, was born with cerebral palsy. "I saw other people doing all these races," he said. "And I told my dad, 'I want to do it too.'" So Michael competed in his first duathlon-a race with both biking and running-with his dad, Jim Sayih, as his partner.

"We crashed a few times during the 30K bike ride, and I thought he was never going to want to do this ever again," Jim said. "But he said, 'Hey dad, there's a 5K coming up. I want to do that one.'"

That tenacityhas stuck with Michael. He's gone on to do countless races-as seen from the many medals hanging in his bedroom.

It was through Special Compass, a nonprofit which helps people with disabilities compete in athletic events, that Max met Michael.

Max's mom had passed away from breast cancer in 2017, and he decided to honor her by running the New York City Marathon-something his mom once did.

"As I was training for that race, I met Michael," he said. "There was a Special Compass 5K in Coral Gables, and I went there and just got paired with him by chance." And Michael's spirit reminded Max of the person he was racing for: his mom.

"I definitely think it was a sign from my mom. She brought Michael and me together," he said. "It was so much part of who she was. She was energetic and maintained a positive attitude towards life, always focusing on the good rather than the bad. That's exactly how Michael lives his life."

Since that first 5K race, Max and Michael have regularly partnered together for races, with Max biking or running while pulling or pushing Michael, who will often keep him in check. "Michael is always smiling, but then he starts to ask me if I'm doing OK, and as soon as he says 'Max, are you doing OK?' it means I've slowed down," Max laughed.

When asked how it feels to compete in these marathons with Max, Michael said: "It feels amazing.. It feels like my wheelchair is gone."

24.Why did Michael decide to participate in the races?

A. He wanted to socialize more.B. He was inspired by other racers.

C. He was encouraged by his father.D. He hoped to set an example for others.

25.What does the underlined word "tenacity" in paragraph 4 mean?

A. Achievement.B. Determination.C. Responsibility.D. Expectation.

26.What did Michael have in common with Max's mom according to Max?

A. They both shared a positive outlook on life.B. They both enjoyed participating in marathons.

C. They both had experience with serious illnesses.D. They both committed themselves to helping others.

27.How does Michael feel during the races with Max?

A. Tired but satisfied.B. Nervous but excited.C. Free and wonderful.D. Proud and honored.

C

With fast fashion developing rapidly, its negative effects on the environment are becoming more serious. Yet, even as awareness of fast fashion's environmental harm grows, many consumers remain resistant to changing their shopping habits.

My recent research investigated a surprising barrier to sustainability campaigns: the language used to drive change. I explored how forceful messages such as: "Stop shopping to save the planet!" fared when contrasted against softer suggestions along the lines of: "Consider shopping less for a greener future."

The results revealed that pushy messaging ("must", "stop", "don't") not only fails but actively backfires, causing anger and resistance that can damage the campaign's goals.

This may be due to the fact that buying clothes is frequently linked to self-worth, social desirability, and confidence. Shopping is often an enjoyable and empowering experience, driven by personal choice and satisfaction. But when marketing relies on guilt or pressure, this positive engagement can shift to discomfort and resistance. Rather than building real connections with brands' messages, forceful campaigns risk weakening consumer trust in brands.

The emotional impact of pushy messaging doesn't stop there. The study found that anger caused by perceived restrictions affects consumer behavior. Participants who felt their freedom was threatened were not only less likely to reduce shopping but also more likely to dismiss the campaign altogether.

The study revealed key insights for designing campaigns aimed at promoting sustainable consumption:

First, prioritize suggestions over commands. Messages phrased as friendly recommendations-using terms like "how about" or "you might"-reduce the likelihood of resistance and encourage more positive behavioral change.

Second, emphasize empowerment. Stressing consumer autonomy and the personal benefits of taking action promotes cooperation without threatening their sense of freedom.

28.Which of the following messages would be most likely to encourage sustainable shopping?

A. Don't shop for a greener future.B. Buy less to help save the planet.

C. You must stop buying fast fashion now!D. Perhaps you can choose quality over quantity.

29.What was the direct cause of the participants' anger in the study?

A. Their distrust in the brand.B. Their dissatisfaction with their choices.

C. A feeling that their freedom was limited.D. A lack of connection to the brand's message.

30.What recommendation does the study give for designing sustainability campaigns?

A. Stressing the environmental impacts of fast fashion.

B. Appealing to consumers' sense of social responsibility.

C. Empowering consumers without using forceful language.

D. Avoiding mentioning shopping to respect consumers' freedom.

31.Which would be the best title for the text?

A. Fast Fashion: an Environmental DisasterB. The Psychology Behind Shopping Habits

C. Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable FutureD. Orders or Advice: Rethinking Green Campaigns

D

Could ants' nests help people build better transportation networks?

In a new study, University of California biologists have discovered insights about how ants build their nests that could be useful for designing more efficient human transportation systems.

The researchers analyzed 439 nests from 31 different species of ants. "You can think of the nest itself as a kind of highway network they move things in and out of," said Sean O'Fallon, the study's first author.

"Ants face similar challenges to humans when it comes to living in crowded spaces. Ideally, we need to maintain close connections in a tightly packed city, yet there are limitations to how closely packed together we can be. There's only so much space available for buildings and roads."

Ants' nests consist of a tunnel leading down to an entrance chamber, where ants recruit other ants to help them find or transport food. From the entrance chamber, tunnels lead down to other chambers, which are connected by tunnels to still deeper chambers. Chambers serve different purposes, such as food and waste storage and raising the young.

The researchers examined four common foraging strategies used by ants. In some species, individual ants hunt for food. In others, an ant brings food to the nest as a means of recruiting other ants to accompany it to the food source. Ants can also form a continuous route between the food source and the nest that can last for months. Or they can leave a special route that other ants can follow in large numbers-a phenomenon called "mass recruitment".

The researchers had expected that nests for the mass recruitment foragers would have greater "network density"-meaning larger numbers of connections among the chambers-than nests built by other species. Greater network density, the scientists reasoned, would help facilitate more movement of ants and resources throughout the nest.

But the research revealed that for ants representing all four foraging strategies, network density was relatively low-even for large nests with hundreds of chambers. In fact, across all foraging strategies, nests with the most chambers tended to have the lowest network density.

"Ants have to balance the efficiency of highly connected nests with architectural stability," said Sean O'Fallon. "On one hand, they want transportation to be faster, but too many connections between chambers could weaken the structural integrity of the nest, which could cause the entire system to collapse."

32.What does the text tell us about the structure of ants' nests?

A. The entrance chamber is the largest part.B. Different chambers have specific functions.

C. All chambers connect directly to the entrance.D. Deeper chambers are usually for raising the young.

33.How is the first foraging strategy mentioned in paragraph 6 different from the other three?

A. Ants search for food independently.B. Ants form a long-lasting path to food.

C. Ants bring food from the food source.D. Ants follow a specific route to the food source.

34.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A. To draw a conclusion about how ants build their nests.

B. To explain why ants avoid creating too many connections.

C. To prove that ants are good at building transportation networks.

D. To show how ants maintain the structural integrity of their nests.

35.According to the study, in what way can humans learn from ants' nests?

A. Building strong structures that never collapse.

B. Working in harmony in crowded environments.

C. Communicating effectively with each other in large groups.

D. Balancing efficient transportation networks with limited space.

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。

How much do you engage with others when you're out in public?36. Think of people on public transportation staring down at their phones with earbuds firmly in place. And on university campuses, students often put on their headphones and start checking their phones before leaving the lecture hall on the way to their next class.

Organizing daily experiences in these ways may appeal to your personal interests, but it also limits opportunities for building social connections.37. We desire to feel connected to others, and even connecting with strangers can potentially boost our mood.

Though recent technological advances afford greater means for connection than at any other moment in human history, many people still feel lonely and disconnected. Indeed, loneliness in the American population has become a pressing issue, and Americans' trust in each other has reached a historic low. You find yourself surrounded by people whose ears are closed off, whose eyes are down and whose attention is elsewhere.38.

For all these reasons, it is helpful to think about how you can be more mindful and intentional about who you pay attention to.39: make an effort to notice people around you more and use your energy not only for what you must do, but also to build real connections.

As historian Timothy Snyder writes, eye contact and small talk are not just about politeness, but about responsibility as a member of society. You may greet someone you don't know, or show your willingness to welcome other people rather than displaying disinterest and avoidance. Such simple acts may help to foster feelings of belonging and build a sense of community with others.40.

A. Humans are social beings

B. Many people don't actually do so at all

C. It's natural for human beings to offer help to others

D. As I often suggest, try what I call "psychological generosity"

E. You might feel like no one really cares whether you exist or not

F. To conclude, building relationships with people is key to broadening our minds

G. Ultimately, both individual well-being and community health grow from social connection

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。

Artist Janne Willems does nearly the same thing each day. But don't41her; instead, envy her for her view into people's hearts and souls. She approaches42, gives them a blank postcard, and requests them to draw a beautiful moment from their recent life. The moment doesn't have to be attractive or perfect-it only needs to be "beautiful" in their own understanding of the43.

"I'm44other people's beautiful moments," she says. "What do they notice? How does that help them feel better on hard days? What makes them see45things in this world?" She created a blog, Seize Your Moments, where she46photos of the drawings and stories from her encounters.

Since then, Willems has47more than 11,000 drawings from 30 countries. "Beautiful moments appear in various48," she explains. What she has learned is that, no matter the country, most beautiful moments49four main things: love, friendship, nature and leisure time. However, she has seen that some50appear more frequently in certain countries than others, revealing what is most51in different cultures.

"Wherever I go, something52happens when people are asked to draw their moments." Willems observes. "They may smile, become filled with emotion, or sometimes even cry-often overcome by the simple act of someone wanting to53their stories." After years of collecting beautiful moments-and she has no plans to54-Willems has gained one essential55: It's not just nice or fun to gather these memories: it's absolutely necessary.

41.A. disturb B. pity C. ignore D. blame

42.A. strangers B. friends C. artists D. neighbors

43.A. act B. problem C. postcard D. word

44.A. amazed by B. pleased with C. proud of D. curious about

45.A. unusual B. various C. good D. familiar

46.A. shares B. takes C. selects D. gets

47.A. edited B. checked C. gathered D. compared

48.A. periods B. ways C. degrees D. sizes

49.A. relate to B. result in C. differ in D. grow into

50.A. stories B. lessons C. responses D. subjects

51.A. taught B. valued C. discussed D. explored

52.A. touching B. shocking C. funny D. exciting

53.A. write B. repeat C. hear D. report

54.A. start B. continue C. return D. stop

55.A. experience B. impression C. insight D. guidance

第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The origin of life is one of the most fundamental questions of mankind and one of the three greatest Origin Questions in the natural sciences. Recently, China 56._______(official) launched its Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, Tianwen-3, marking a significant step forward in planetary exploration. The mission, 57.______(schedule) for launch in 2028, aims to bring Martian samples back to Earth, where advanced laboratory instruments 58.______(employ) to conduct comprehensive analyses, seeking to determine 59.______life ever existed-or may still exist-on Mars.

Like Earth, Mars lies within 60.______habitable zone of our solar system. Research suggests that Mars once had a thick atmosphere and a warm, moist climate early in its history, 61.______(make) it suitable for the emergence and development of microbial life.

The key to China's MSR mission lies in identifying Martian materials most likely62.______(preserve) evidence of past or present life. To achieve this 63.______(ambition) goal, Chinese scientists must conduct extensive research before launching the rockets. This includes searching for areas on Mars rich 64.______essential minerals, regions where liquid water was likely present in the planet's early history, 65.______sites where traces of Martian microbial activity could potentially be preserved for billions of years.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分40 分）

第一节（满分 15 分）

假定你是学校英语报的编辑李华。你报在组织一个名为"Campus in Focus" 的摄影比赛，获奖作品将刊登在英语报上。Jane 是你的留学生好友，请给她写一封邮件，内容包括：(1) 介绍这次校园摄影比赛；(2) 作品内容要求；(3) 欢迎 Jane 投稿。

注意：(1) 写作词数应为 80 个左右；(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Jane,

I hope this email finds you well!

Best wishes,

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。

As a teenager, I often had conflicts with my parents for various reasons. One Saturday night, I wanted to watch a movie with friends and hang out afterward --just us, no parents. However, Mom and Dad had already committed to a family gathering at Aunt Sue's.

It wasn't that I hated family events. But when I wanted something -really wanted it-anything else felt like a prison. At that moment, all I could see was another wasted evening stuck in a house full of relatives while my friends enjoyed their night without me.

In frustration, I yelled and, as usual, told my parents I hated them. Why was this happening to me? All my friends were going out on Saturday. It just wasn't fair!

I hardly ever felt guilty for being mean to my parents. Sure, they provided me with everything, but that "everything" included unfair rules and constant lectures on my attitude.

Later that night, I overheard my parents talking in the living room. My dad sounded upset and concerned. He was telling my mom about one of his students at the junior high where he teaches. The girl was a student with an amazing personality who always put others' needs before hers. Her father had been killed in a traffic accident not long ago. Now it was just her and her mother, who were trying to make the best of everything.

For the past week, this girl had not been in school. It turned out her mother had contracted a deadly disease, and there was a good chance she might not survive. I could see tears in my dad's eyes as well as in my mom's.

注意：(1) 续写词数应为 150 个左右；(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I was deeply shocked by this girl's misfortune.

With a heavy heart, I walked into the living room and hugged both my parents.

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应用文写作：（官方范文）

Dear Jane,

I hope this email finds you well! I'm excited to tell you that our school's English newspaper is organizing a photography contest called "Campus in Focus". Winning entries will be published in the newspaper.

We're looking for photos that capture beautiful, meaningful or fun moments around our campus —whether it's scenery, daily life, campus events or anything that tells a story.

You have such a great eye for photography, and we'd love to see your creative shots! Feel free to submit your work by next Friday!

Looking forward to your participation!

Best wishes,

Li Hua

读后续写：（官方范文）

I was deeply shocked by this girl's misfortune.She had lost her father, and was facing the possible loss of her only remaining parent. How could someone so kind and bright endure such pain? Suddenly I realized how fortunate I was compared to her. I had parents who loved me and supported me through life. For the first time, I truly realized my parents' love for me and felt I had so many things to be thankful for. I couldn't help but feel ashamed of my past behavior.

With a heavy heart, I walked into the living room and hugged both my parents."I'm sorry for what I said to you," I whispered. "I love you, Mom. I love you, Dad. Thank you for being my parents." I could see just how happy my parents felt that I could finally understand and accept them. With tears in her eyes, Mom held me tight in her arms. Dad gently patted my back—the same hand that had fixed my bike, signed school forms and wiped my childhood tears. That night, I finally understood what "everything" truly meant—not rules or lectures, but unconditional love.

听力材料

Text 1

W: Okay, we go to Paxton. How long does it take to get there by car?

M: About 20 minutes. But parking is very limited. We'd better go by bus, and it takes about the same time. (1)

W: Good.

Text 2

W: If we had snow in winter here, I would make snowmen with my friends.

M: Do you know how to build a snowman?

W: I've learnt it by watching videos. One day I'll travel somewhere with a real winter and experience it for myself! (2)

Text 3

M: Lisa, what happened?

W: My flight to Paris is delayed for 5 hours. The plane should have taken off at 1:00 p.m., and I was supposed to arrive in Paris at 6:00 p.m.

M. Oh. my. Then you have to wait for another 2 hours. (3)

Text4（第 4 题为推断题）

M. You gave me quite a turn, creeping up on me like that! I'm putting my heart and soul into the report. You've made me lose my train of thought!

W: Sorry. I can't believe you didn't notice me approaching at all.

◆give sb. a turn 使大吃一惊；吓某人一跳

Text5（第 5 题为主旨大意题）

M, I'm torn between accepting a job as a teacher in New York and running my own business in Berlin.

W: Just consider what you are really interested in.

Text6（第 6、7 题为推断题）

W: First, could you tell me the amount you want to borrow and the purpose of the loan?

M: I'd like to borrow 5,000 dollars for home improvements.

W: Great. We need to know your monthly expenses to determine the loan amount and terms.

M: I have a rough estimate of my monthly expenses. And here are the necessary documents.

W: Perfect. I'll start processing your application. The approval process usually takes about a week. We will contact you once a decision is made.

Text7（第 8 题为推断题）

M, What's up, Beth?

W: Well, recently, I've been spending a lot of time with my cat and plants after work. I'm feeling a bit lonely.

M, Nowadays, more and more people feel lonely, especially the elderly. In 2013, Bep, aged 74, was found dead at her home In the Netherlands. Her death wasn't suspicious, but it shocked the whole country, because it turned out she had been dead for 10years!(9)

W: I heard about it. Her tragic story inspired a national campaign to fight loneliness, including one project called Oma's Soup, bringing lonely elderly people together with students to make soup. (10)

M. When we're lonely, we can find something interesting to do. Our manager said we can take our annual leave and have a rest after the project ends. How about going climbing together then?

W: That's exhausting. Let's go to the cinema instead.

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W: Daniel, (12) how's your semester in Finland going?

M. Finnish schools emphasize "silent learning", which means students often study independently in complete silence, even during group tasks. Teachers rarely interrupt students. I felt strange at first. (11)

W: Really? That's incredible. (11) Do you think the teaching method helps you learn better?

M. Definitely! At first, I couldn't adapt to their teaching method, which demands a lot of concentration. But now I'm more independent, The results I've achieved also prove that the Finnish educational system works. (12)

W: What about exams?

M: My college doesn't evaluate students based on exam scores or class performance at the end of the semester. Instead, we are required to write self-assessment journals. (13)

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W: Hi, Jack. (14) How did your job interview at the local newspaper go last week? (15)

M: Hmm.. They just told me to wait.

W: I'm not trying to discourage you, but I'm afraid you didn't pass it, (15) Were you late?

M. No. They just asked me two questions. One question was "What made you apply for the position?" and the other one was "Why did you choose your major?" (14)

W: Were they satisfied with your answer to the first question?

M. Yes. I said being a journalist had always been my dream.

W: So, what was your answer to the second question?

M: Well. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. so I just chose finance randomly. (14)

W: That's it. In fact, the interviewers were looking for excitement and energy from you when you were talking about your major. (15) They wanted to know if you really knew what you wanted to do.

M: Oh, I didn't know that. It was my first interview. I'll think over why I chose the major later. (16)

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William Shockley was born on February 13th, 1910, in London, England. His family moved to the United States when he was a young child. (17) (19) Shockley was very good at math and science from a young age. He loved solving problems and figuring out how things worked, which led him to study electrical engineering at the California Institute of Technology, or branded as Caltech. (18) After graduating from Caltech, Shockley went on to study physics at Stanford University. He later continued his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and earned his Ph.D. in physics in 1936. In the 1930s, Shockley began working at Bell Labs, (19) one of the most famous research centers in the world. At Bell Labs, Shockley led research groups that included John Bardeen and Walter Brattain. Together, they were trying to find a way to replace vacuum tubes, which were large and easily broken, After many experiments, they invented the transistor.(20)

答案解析

A篇介绍了威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校十月份的四场特色活动，包括赏秋、中国插画书籍讲座、可持续发展研究合作交流会和科研服务展，分别说明了各活动的时间、内容与参与方式。

21. A。根据Fall Color 部分的"Registration closes October 7 or when full." 可推断答案。"when full" 暗示了活动有人数上限。

22.A。讲座主要关注中国 16 世纪末至 17 世纪（中国木刻版画黄金时代）带木刻版画插图的书籍以及它们所产生的影响。讲座题目以及"The period from the late sixteenth through seventeenth centuries is often called the 'golden age'... than ever before." 可概括为"history"，"The lecture will explore some visually appealing examples." 对应为"content"。

23. C。根据"...and discuss your project with expert staff to see how your research can be supported and enhanced." 可确定答案。

B篇讲述了身患脑瘫的 Michael 受其他参赛者启发走上赛场，凭借执着的精神结识了搭档Max，二人组队参加各类马拉松赛事，Michael在比赛中感受到自由与美好，彼此也因这段搭档关系收获珍贵羁绊的故事。

24. B。根据第二段中的"'I saw other people doing all these races, 'he said. 'And I told my dad," I want to do it too."'" 可推断答案。

25. B。根据第三段及第四段内容可推断tenacity 表示"决心、执着"。虽然 Michael 和他的父亲在 30 公里自行车骑行中摔倒了好几次，但Michael 不言放弃，仍要参加接下来的5 公里自行车骑行赛。这份执着（tenacity）一直伴随着 Michael。他后来参加了无数场比赛 -- 从他卧室里挂着的众多奖牌便可见一斑。

26.A。根据第七段中的"And Michael's spirit reminded Max of the person he was racing for, his mom." 和第八段内容可确定答案。Michael的精神使Max 想起了自己的母亲。Michael就像他的母亲一样，充满活力，对生活保持着积极的态度，总是关注好的一面而非坏的一面。正是这些品质，使Max 接受他成为比赛搭档。

27.C。根据最后一段 Michael 的回答 "It feels amazing…It feels like my wheelchair is gone." 可知，他在和 Max 一起比赛时感觉非常好，仿佛轮椅消失了，内心充满自由感且体验极佳。

C篇通过研究发现，环保倡导中命令式语言会引发消费者抵触情绪，而建议性语言并强调消费者自主权的方式，能更有效鼓励大众采取可持续的消费行为，并给出了设计相关倡导活动的关键建议。

28.D。选项 D 属于 "建议性语言（a softer suggestion）"，其余选项属于 "命令式语言（pushy messaging）"。根据短文内容可知，命令式语言在环保倡导中会产生负面效果。

29.C。根据第五段中的"...anger, caused by perceived restrictions..." 可确定答案。此处restrictions 是指自由受到了限制，后面的"Participants who felt their freedom was threatened.." 对应了这一点。

30.C。根据第一条建议中的"prioritize suggestions over commands" 和第二条建议中的 "emphasize empowerment" 可确定答案。

31.D。本文围绕 "用什么方式鼓励可持续性消费" 进行说明。在组织可持续性活动时应尽量使用"建议性语言"，这样才能有效地鼓励消费者采取行动，不会产生抵触情绪。"命令式语言" 的效果则适得其反。

D篇介绍了加州大学生物学家的研究发现，蚂蚁在构建巢穴时会平衡交通网络效率与结构稳定性，其低网络密度的巢穴设计思路，能为人类打造更高效的交通网络提供有益借鉴。

32. B。根据第五段中的"Chambers serve different purposes, such as food and waste storage and raising young." 可确定答案。

33. A。根据第六段中的"In some species, individual ants hunt for food." 可确定答案。individual.单独的（relating to one person or thing, rather than to a large group）。

34.B。倒数第三段提出"network density（密度）"这一概念，也就是蚁穴巢室间连接通道的数量。倒数第二段提出蚁穴的网络密度均维持在较低水平，也就是没有过多的巢室间的连接通道。最后一段则根据上段内容说明为什么蚁穴的网络密度较低，这是因为蚂蚁在构建高度连通的巢穴时，必须在效率与巢穴结构稳定性之间找到平衡，过多的巢室连接点会削弱巢体结构的整体性，最终可能导致整个建筑体系崩溃。

35.D。首段和第二段提示了与答案相关的内容，第四段讲述巢穴和人类的城市面临的共同问题：有限的空间，最后三段叙述蚂蚁能在有限的空间内建造高效的交通网络。

本篇指出当下人们在公共场合疏于社交、彼此疏离的现象，分析了该现象带来的孤独感等问题，倡导人们保持“心理慷慨”，主动与他人建立社交连接，强调社交连接对个人幸福和社区发展的重要性。

36、B。联系上句内容可确定答案。

37、A。联系上下句内容可确定答案。

38、E。联系上句内容可确定答案。

39.D。联系下句内容可确定答案。冒号后的内容是对"psychological generosity" 的解释。

40.G。本句是对该段内容的概括。

本篇文章讲述了艺术家 Jannc Willems 常年向陌生人征集手绘的人生美好瞬间，收集了来自30 个国家的上万份作品，发现美好瞬间的共性与地域文化差异，也从中感悟到收集这些美好记忆的必要性与重要性。

41.B。由前文"does nearly the same thing each day" 和后文 "instead, envy her" 可知，此处存在转折关系，不要 "同情（pity）" 她，反而应羡慕她。

42.A。strangers陌生人。根据第三段中的"Since then, Willems has__47__more than 11,000 drawings from 30 countries." 可确定答案。

43.D。the word 指前面的"beautiful" 这个词。本句意为：这个时刻无需迷人，也无需完美- 只需是他们自己心目中所理解的"美"。

44.D。curious about：对……感到好奇，联系后面三个疑问句的内容可确定答案。

45. C。"good things" 与"beautiful moments" 一致。

46.A。share：分享。

47.C。gather：收集。

48.B。in various ways：以各种各样的方式。美好的时刻以各种各样的方式呈现。联系后面两句内容可确定答案。

49.A。relate to，与…… 有关。最美的时刻与爱、友谊、自然和闲时光有关。

50.D。subjects：主题。此处指"the subjects of the drawings"。

51.B。value 作动词表示 "重视"、"珍视"，most valued：最为重视。根据本句前面部分的内容可确定答案。

52.A。touching：感人的；动人的。联系下句内容可确定答案。

53.C。Willems 请对方将自己最美好的经历画出来，也就是"hear their stories"。

54.D。联系"it's absolutely necessary" 可确定答案。

55.C。insight：深刻见解。其后的内容属于一种见解。

本篇介绍了中国正式启动的天问三号火星样本返回任务，该任务计划2028 年发射，旨在带回火星样本进行分析以探寻火星生命痕迹，还说明火星的宜居条件及中国科学家为完成该任务需开展的前期研究工作。

56. officially。此处要用副词officially 修饰谓语动词launched。

57.scheduled。动词 - ed 短语"scheduled for launch in 2028" 作定语修饰名词 The mission, scheduled 与 The mission 之间为被动关系。

58.will be employed。根据句中表将来时间的时间状语"in 2028" 可知，定语从句用一般将来时；employ与主语advanced laboratory instruments 之间为被动关系，故用被动语态。

59.whether。考查宾语从句引导词。"whether…or..."为固定句型。

60.the。考查冠词的用法。句意为 "和地球一样，火星位于太阳系的宜居带内。"此处为特定所指。

61.making。动词 - ing 短语"making it suitable for.." 在句中作结果状语。

62.to preserve。likely to do sth.：可能做某事。

63. ambitious。此处要用形容词ambitious 作定语修饰名词goal。

64.in。rich in：含有丰富的……。

65.and。连词 and 连接searching for 的并列宾语：areas.., regions..., and sites....