第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

2026年9月

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。每段录音读两遍。

1.How much should the manpay?

A.$6,B. $10,C. $16.

2.What will the woman do a weeklater?

A.Tidy upthe office.B. Workin Chicago.C. Organize all thefiles.

3.What does the woman imply about the gift for Mother'sDay?

A.It doesn't need to cost a lot. B. It should be a timeless gift. C. It is hard to choose thebest.

4.What are the speakers mainly talkingabout?

A.What jobto take.B. What major to choose. C. Whether to get furthereducation.

5.Where does the conversation takeplace?

A.At abus station.B. Inthe mall.C. On the phone.

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。每段录音读两遍。

听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。

6.What is the relationship between thespeakers?

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

7.What will the man donext?

A.Pick upthe kids.B. Deal withhis work.C. Entertain the Smiths.

听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。

8.Why does the man refuse the woman5sinvitation?

A.He is busy with a bigproject.

B.He needs to attend a familygathering.

C.He will consult a mental healthprofessional.

9.What might be the secret to the grandma's longlife?

A.Stayingpositive.B. Having a lightdiet.

10.Why doesn't the woman leave rightnow?

A.To waitfor Ashley.B. To see the boss.

听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。

11.Why is the bin "smart"?

A.It can identify and sortwaste.

B.It can remind people to sortwaste.

C.It can store different kinds ofwaste.

12.What is the key advantage of the collecteddata?

A.Studying the types ofwaste.

B.Improving waste collectionefficiency.

C.Monitoring people's waste-sortingbehavior.

13.What does the man say about thesystem?

A.It has been widelyused.

B.It uses the latesttechnology.

C.It helps to make a greenercity.

听下面的录音，回答第14至第17小题。

14.What is the womandoing?

A.Hostinga program.B. Having ajobinterview.

15.What happened to the animals in the recentdisaster?

A.The fish were polluted by oil.

B.The birds died of a raredisease.

C.The whales were washed up on theshore.

16.What does the woman think of Kevin5sjob?

A.Interesting.B.Challenging.

17.Why did Kevin choose thejob?

A.He loved doing outdoorwork.

B.He was devoted to environmentalprotection.

C.He had great passion for the oceanecosystem.

听下面的录音，回答第18至第20小题。

18.What does the speaker suggest peopledo?

A.Stay at home all thetime.

B.Drive as carefully aspossible.

C.Prepare enough food and dailysupplies.

19.What will the weather be like nextweek?

C. Keeping regular exercise.

C. To do some extrawork.

C. Sharing her experience.

C. Rewarding.

A. Cold and rainy.

20.Who might Drewbe?

A.A sportsjournalist.

B.Dry andfreezing.

B. A weather reporter.

C. Windy and snowy.

C. A business news host.

第二部分阅读理解（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

High school is a critical turning point for international students in Singapore, as it is the key stagewherestudentsmovebeyondgeneraleducationandbeginpreparingforspecializedacademicpathways and future careers. During this stage, students explore possible directions for university studyand long-term goals.A wide variety of schools offer different courses, each shaping students' academicand cultural growthuniquely.

Understanding these pathways can help international students and their familiesmakeinformedchoices. Above all, the best option depends onthestudent'spersonalstrengthsand goals,including the type of learning experience they're lookingfor.

21.Why is high school important for international students inSingapore?

A.It helps them adapt to local lifequickly.

B.It helps them explore university coursesbeforehand.

C.It prepares them for specialized learning and careerplanning.

D.It offers them opportunities for overseas universityadmission.

22.Which pathway best suits students eager for Chinese-Englishlearning?

A.International Schools.B. SAP Schools.

C.Private Institutions.D. Specialized Independent Schools.

23.What matters most in choosing an academicpathway?

A.Students5strengthsandgoals.B. Family opinions and expectations.

C. Chances to experiencelocal culture.D. Class sizes and personalized instruction.

B

During my girlhood, I used to accompany my father to various public events and communitydiscussions. Whatever the occasion, my father always had something to say. He would ask a thoughtful question or make a sharp comment. As a result, I assumed that he knew something abouteverything.

How could thisbe?Hewascertainlyaneducatedman.HewasborninWilliamsburg,Brooklyn, a neighborhood that was, at the time, simply poor. When a friend applied to a New York high school,he followed suit and was admitted.He went on to earn an undergraduate degree and then, after servingin World War II, earned a Ph D. in chemistry.It'sanimpressivepath,buthiseducationhadbeenfocused on the sciences; how was it that he knew so much about other things - Stickley furniture andthe Battle of Waterloo, forexample?

I recently put the question to him. He explained that, asateenager,hehadmadeapromisetohimself to ask a question inany gathering he attended. The exercise had sharpened his ability to listen,speak,andengage withwhatever was happening. But his initial motivation, as my father readily admits,was simply to participate in the conversation. He came from a poorbackgroundand,thoughveryintelligent, lacked the polish of the more privileged people with whom he came into contact. Asking aquestion was his way of finding his voice, often insettingswherehefeltuneasy,andalsoawayof fittingin.Inspeakingup,hereceivedacknowledgement,whichledtogreaterconfidence,whichledto greater participation, and in the end, to greaterknowledge.

Ever since my father^ method caught my attention, I have urged my shyer students to follow hisexample. I tell them to try tospeakatleastonceduring aclass,if onlytoaska question.Doing sohelps them acquirea profilein class and involve themselvesmore deeply. In time, they will contributeto the conversation. And eventually, they may be able to amaze their children with their wide-ranging knowledge.

24.Why does the author mention her father^ educationalpath?

A.To highlight his academicachievements.

B.To explain why he was interested inscience.

C.To contrast his science education with his broadknowledge.

D.To suggest how science contributed to his view on socialissues.

25.Whafs the father^ initial purpose of asking questions atgatherings?

A.To makehimselfheard.B. To follow his friend^ example.

C. To improvehis communicativeskills.D. To impress others with his intelligence.

26.What does the author expect her students to get from themethod?

A.A wider range of interests.B. Deeper engagement in learning.

C. Greater confidence inpublic speaking.D. More recognition from theirclassmates.

27.What message does the author convey through thetext?

A.One simple habit fuels lastinggrowth.B. Success relies on seizing every chance.

C. A good teacher learns from students as well. D. Childhood experiences decide future careers.

c

In recentyears, eco-conscious gardening has gained popularity. With so much emphasis on nativeplants, it is easy to see non-natives as simply a bad choice. However, gardeners say it's not thatsimple.

Laura Janney, CEO of The Inspired Garden Masterclass, argues that we miss the bigpicturebythinking in terms of native vs.non-nativeandassigningopposingmorallabels.Instead,weshoulddefine"badplants"asthosethatareinvasive（入侵的）ordamagingtolocalecosystems,and“good

plants^^asthosethatsupportpollinators（传粉者）,aresustainable,andaren'tinvasive.Thegoodplants,

she adds, "work well in the garden whether they're native or not.”

That said, it's still helpfultounderstandwhynon-nativeplantscanbeproblematicwhennotplanted thoughtfully. "There 5s always a risk that a non-nativeplantcanbecomeinvasiveoutsideitsnative range, meaning itcouldcausenegativeimpactsbyout-competingnativespeciesfornecessitiesof survival - especiallyintheabsenceofitsco-evolvedorganismsfeedingonitthatotherwisekeepits population in check ——introducingpestsordiseases, or providing low food and habitatvalue fornative wildlife/5 says Amy Karpati, Ph. D. , senior science advisor at Teatown LakeReservation.

Since native plants are being grown in theirnativeclimate,onceestablished,theycangrowwith little extra care.Asa result,theyare widelypromotedasthe virtuous choice,which can create pressuretoturna garden into a fully nativelandscape and guilt when that goal isn't met. However, experts saya100%nativegardenissimplynotrealisticformostpeople.A2018studyofCarolinachickadees（ill

雀）showsthatinareaswithlessthan70%nativeplantbiomass,thebirdscouldnotproduceenough

young to sustain their populations, but thrivedat70%orhigher.Thishasledtotherecommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70% native plants — a goal that supports wildlife whileremainingrealistic.

“A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity," says Shane Pliska, the president and CEO of Planterra. "There is noturningbackfromthehumanimpact,soweshouldbe more focused on greening our environments withmoreplantsandwoodedhabitatsratherthanahistorical restoration to what was. Ecosystemsevolve.

28.What does Janney think determines whether a plant is "good" or "bad"?

A.Whether it is native to thearea.B. Whether it can survive with little care.

C. Whether it benefits thelocalecosystem.D. Whether it is popular among local gardeners.

29.How can non-native plants cause problems according to paragraph3?

A.By attracting co-evolvedorganisms.

C. By destroying habitats for native wildlife.

30.What is paragraph 4 mainlyabout?

A.Risks of uncontrolled plantgrowth.

C. A proper target for native plant cover.

31.What does Pliska imply in the lastparagraph?

A.Human impact isfar-reaching.

C. Native plants have lost their value.

B.By driving away native insectspecies.

D. By taking resources away from native species

B. The superiority of native-only gardens.

D. Influences of plants on bird reproduction.

B. A plant's role outweighs its origin.

D. Past landscapes should be restored.

AI is already a part of childhood. While chatbotsstandreadytoanswerquestionslike,“Aremonsters real?" or "Why is the sky blue?”, companies are racingtoembedAIintokids'toys.TakeTeddy, a robotic teddy bear that, more than just a toy, can walk, talk, make decisions, and respond to children's needs and emotions.

In the newbook,HumanRaised:NurturingConnection,Curiosity,&LifelongLearningintheAge of AI. author DanaSuskind,aprofessorattheUniversityofChicagoMedicalCenter,acknowledges that thetechnologymakessci-ficonceptsplausible、offeringpromiseas,forexample, a productivity enhancer and time-saver for parents, amonitoringandresearchtooltocollectvaluabledata on child development, and an interactive instructor helping some kidslearn.

But what happens if AI begins replacing the kinds of human interactions that young brains evolvedto learn from? Alarms seem to overshadow theconveniences.SuskindcitestheresearchbydevelopmentalpsychologistPatriciaK.Kuhl,whoproposedthe“socialgate"hypothesis（假说）一the idea that children's brains are biologically wired to learn throughsocialinteraction.Studieshaveshown, for example, that babies learn language much better fromalivepersonthanfromascreenbecause social interactions engage the brain in ways passive media do not. The sing-song way parents naturally speak to babies, smiles,gentletouchandback-and-forthexchangesallappeartohelpopenthat social gate, facilitating learning and healthy braindevelopment.

“Ifwe wantchildren tobe ableto think critically,to be able to navigate the human world, we'regoing to need to makesurethatkidshaveadistinctlyhuman-raisedearlychildhood/5Suskindinsists. AI toy companies, however, have different priorities. While those toys may imitate human interaction, Suskind argues they cannot recreateeverythingthatmakeshumanrelationshipsdevelopmentallyvaluable.

Human relationships are messy and filled withemotions,whichinvolvemisunderstandings,frustration, quarrels, as well as forgiveness and reconnection. Interestingly, Suskind compares AIrelationships to ultra-processed food. "If all you eat is fruit snacks, which are a synthetic（合成的）version of fruit, when you actually eat the real fruit, you will be like, cHmm, it's not quite as sweet/ "she says.

32.What does the underlined word " plausible77mean in paragraph2?

A.Strikinglypopular.B. Increasingly vital.

C. Difficult to understand.D. Possible inreality.

33.What does the “social gate" hypothesis helpexplain?

A.Social interaction is essential to earlylearning.

B.AI technology is equally helpful in children's learning.

C.Passive media activate children's brains for efficientlearning.

D.Children are born with the ability to learn fromsurroundings.

34.What does the comparison with ultra-processed foodsuggest?

A.AI can interpret rich humanemotions.

B.Human relationships seem more attractive tochildren.

C.AI relationships are an alternative to humaninteraction.

D.AI relationships may discourage children from realconnections.

35.What can be a suitable title for thetext?

A.Are AI toys aperfect choice?B. Is AI defining children's growth?

C. Who is responsiblefor childcare?D. How do AI toys change childhood?

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。

Whether it's woodworking or sewing, the act of creation can reduce stress and improve your mood. But you don't have to devote yourself to getting thosehealth benefits.36And the more you do it, the better. Here is what you can do to kick-start your artpractice.

37_"Everyoneiscapableofcreativeexpression：saysKaimal,aleadingresearcherinart

therapy （疗法）.In fact, her research has shown that there are no differences in health outcomes between experienced artists and ordinary people. So, how should you begin?

Start withwhatyouenjoy-maybesomethingyou'vedonebefore,maybesomethingyoulovedas a kid. But keep anopen mind.38Once you have your art materials, here comes the funpart.

Let yourself get lost in the process and play. It's the physical actofmakingartthatpromotesthosefeelings of stress relief and positiveenergy.

You don't even need to complete a project or like what you're making to feel those health benefits.

39Kaimallikes watercoloringin her free time. "Sometimes, when I don't like what I'm making,it frees me up to explore new ideas, because I've let go of expectations/9 shesays.

Consider making art a healthy habitlike exercising.40Just as you make time to work, exerciseand hangoutwithfamilyandfriends, try to designatea specialtime in your week to devoteto yourpractice.

A.You don't need to be a Picasso.

B.All you need to do is makeart.

C.In fact, that can be a positivething.

D.Stick to what you've already known.

E.You may feel more confident as youpractise.

F.Anything that engages your creative mind is good foryou.

G.Whatever you do, don't wait for creative inspiration tostrike.

第三部分语言知识运用（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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I drove back to my Midwestern hometown last spring, after eight years away. When I left for the city a decade earlier, I heldonto a41that this small town could offer me nothing more. Iwas

eagerto42itsslowrhythm,itsfamiliarfacesandlimitedchances.I43brightlightsandnew experiences.

Pulling into the mainstreet, I44the changes at once. Some old family-run stores had closed, replaced by chain shops. Still, certainthings stayed45: the old wooden bench in the town park and the gentle wind blowing across openfields.

I walked past my oldhigh-school building.46flooded in - afternoon walks with friends, youthful confusion, and my strong determination to run away to pursue something bigger. Back then I measured47by how far I could get from here.I thought48was something I would build entirely in thebig city,49of my past.

When visiting the simple house where I spent my childhood, I found strangers living inside. I didnot feel sadness. Instead, a quietsense of50settled over me. This town had51my values, my character, and the way I saw the world, even when I triedhard to52it.

I sat on that old park bench for a long while and finally understood that homeis not53a place you choose to live.It is54into who you are. You may travel thousands ofmiles,

55the town that raised you remains part of your inner self, whether you like it or not.

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

In mid-June, volunteersgatheredatXiengTempleinPingyao,ShanxiProvince,foranarchitectural heritage protectionworkshop,which56(bring) together Generation Z youngsters from China, France andSpain.

The 10-dayworkshop opened57a tea-offering ceremony to show respect for local master craftsmen. Most volunteers held university degrees, and the workshopofferedthem58 (practice) skills they could never learninclassrooms.AmongthemwasChinesevolunteerWuYue,who admitted feeling confused at first. He had a great deal of theoretical knowledge about ancientarchitecture59hehad never tried mixing mud orrepairing wooden beams (梁).

Guided by local craftsmen, volunteers fell into groups. Some cleared weeds around old courtyard

walls whileothers repaired60(break) gate frames and polished faded wood carvings.

Language barriers never stopped their cooperation. They relied on simpleChineseandEnglish,handsignals andrough drawings61(communicate), exchanging ideas to balance historical preservation and modern comfort. When the workshop ended, the ancientgatestood62(shine) brightly again.

The workshop built a gentle cultural bridge,enabling young63(mind) from diverse cultures to understand each other. Lucas,a21-year-oldstudentfromParis,hopedmoresuchinternational youth workshops would be held in rural China, so more global youngsters could joinin

64 protection of heritage.

For centuries, ancient villages carry Chinesepeople'sdeepattachmenttohometowns.Now,withjoint efforts of Chinese and foreign young volunteers, these rurallandscapes regain65(vital), proving cultural heritage protection is a shared mission for allmankind.

第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

你校英文报正在以“成长”为主题征稿。有人认为，成长的关键在于融入集体，也有人认为，成长的关键在于坚持自我。请你投稿，选择其中一种观点并阐述理由。

注意 (1)写作词数应为80左右。

(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

Growth in My Eyes

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。

In a remote valley lay Clara's hometown, a forgotten river island reachable only by a narrow dirtroad. Most young adults hadfloodedintothecity,leavingbehindgrey-hairedgrandparentsandchildren.

Clara, after building a successful career in the city, returned home, surprised by whatshefound: children glued to screens, and quiet streetsemptyoflaughter.Sheinvestedhersavingsandopeneda free bookstore on the riverbank. Theshelveswerefilledwithbooks-butthechairswerealwaysempty.

The villagers were polite but helpless. "Once the kids pick up a phone, you can't get them to read,“an elderly woman sighed. The words weighed on Clara's heart but she said nothing. The next Saturday,with golden light spreading on the river, she loaded a clothbag withpicture books and set out on herbicycle, hoping to bring stories to thechildren.

Her first stop was a small cottage. A young boy sat on the doorstep, phone in hand. Claraaskedgently if he would like toread somepicturebooks. Theboyshook his head. "Thanks, butI'm spendingmy time on my phone/5 he replied.Thenthedoorclosedbehindhim.Atthenexttwohouses,therewas no answer; the grandparents were out working in thefields.

By late afternoon, her bag remainedstuffedwithuntouchedbooks.Shestoodbytheriver,watching thesunsink,and wonderedif theold woman had been right. It wasthen that she noticedasmall figure sitting on the ground ——eight-year-old Toby. His clothes werefadedbuthisfacewassincere and clean. He was drawing shapes in the dust with astick-notrandommarks,butcarefuloutlines of birds in flight, as though illustrating a story only he couldsee.

Clara opened her bag. The last sunlight fellacrossthe bookcovers,makingthem standout.Onebook bore a picture of a bird spreading its wings inflight.

注意：

(1)续写词数应为150左右。

(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1: Clara took a deep breath and walked towardshim.

Paragraph 2: The following Saturday, Clara walked into her bookstore, surprised to find Toby was notalone.