2026年9月

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

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.Why does the woman complain about the newoffice?

A.The view is lessattractive.

B.The elevator is oftencrowded.

C.The location is notconvenient.

2.What is the woman going to do thisweekend?

A.Enjoy the scenery in the park. B. Go sightseeing with theman.

3.What is the relationship between thespeakers?

A.Interviewer and interviewee. B. Employer andemployee.

4.What does the man ask the woman tocheck?

C. Collect some fallen leaves.

C. Colleagues.

A.His content.B. His gestures.C. Hisaccent.

5.What are the speakers mainly talkingabout?

A.Acontest.B. Flowers.C. Photos.

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。

听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。

6.What do we know aboutAstoria?

A.It is near the downtownarea.

B.It has a good transportsystem.

C.It is full of wonderfularchitecture.

7.What is the short filmcalled?

A.TheMoving Image.B. Behind the Screen.C. 24 Frames.

听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。

8.Why did the man invite the woman to gocamping?

A.He needed a companion.

B.He hoped to learn survivalskills.

C.He loved to get close tonature.

9.How did the speakers get thefood?

A.The woman prepared it. B. The man boughtit.

听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。

10.What is the main reason fbr the man'svisit?

A.He has asore throat.B. He wants to quitsmoking.

11.What is the cause of the man'sproblem?

A.Acommon infection.B. A neckinjury.

12.How many tablets should the man take aday?

A.Four.B.Eight.

听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。

13.What did Lynn do fbr hercolleague?

A.She covered her shift. B. She helped her ask forleave.

14.What does Lynn think of hermanager?

A.Demanding.B.Practical.

15.What does Lynn want the man to do forher?

A.Introduce her to a new employer.

B.Have a talk with hermanager.

C.Write a referenceletter.

16.What does the man suggest Lynn do with hermanager?

A.Tell his boss thetruth.

B.Ask him for apromotion.

C.Talk to him about herquitting.

听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。

17.What does the speaker remind the listeners to do atfirst?

A.Make a ticket purchase.

B.Attend the concert nextweek.

C.Discuss the most popularcharity.

18.Which charity will get themoney?

A.WaterAid.B. Animal Rescue.

19.Why does the speaker express thanks to some of thelisteners?

A.Fordonating money.B. For voting for thecharity.

20.What does the speaker still need a volunteerfor?

A.Organizing the refreshments. B. Creating the concertposter.

C. The man made it.

C. He cannot breathe properly.

C. A behavior change.

C. Ten.

C. She stayed with her till late.

C. Unfair.

C. The Children's Society.

C. For offering voluntary help.

C. Checking the tickets.

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

BC Place Stadium Guide

Vancouver is world-renowned for its natural beautyandmountainlandscapes.Thecityhasabustling art, theatre and music scene, but alsolovesitssports-BCPlaceStadiumisoneofthepremiere （首次公演）sports venues in the area.

BC Place Stadium is the home venue for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and Major

League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In recent years, the stadium has hosted some of the world'sbiggest sports events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Championship Match, the 2021 North American Hockey Tournaments andmultipleknockoutstagematches during the 2026 FIFA WorldCup.

BC Place Stadium parking options and cost

There are plenty of public parking options around BC Place Stadium.Youcanpurchaseparkingpasses in advance for events at BC Place Stadium online, which helps to avoid higher parking rates onsite.

Parking around BC Place Stadium can cost anywherebetween$10and$30oneventdays,depending on the type of parking andlocation.

Other important information

•BC Place Stadium uses mobile ticketsforall events. Guests must display their passes on theirmobile phones in order to enter. Screenshots and printouts of the ticket will not be scanned oraccepted.

, Re-entry is not allowed at BC Place Stadium under any circumstances. Tickets are good for one­time entry to games and eventsonly.

, You can't bring outside foodanddrinksintoBCPlaceStadium.Thestadiumwillonlyallowone empty water bottle per person into thevenue.Allguestsareprohibitedfromsmoking.Andelectronic cigarettes are not allowed in either. It adopts a no-petpolicy.

21.Which sports event was held in BC PlaceStadium?

A.The 2026 FIFA WorldCupFinal.B. The 2010 Summer OlympicGames.

C. The 2021 WorldHockey Tournaments.D. The 2015 FIFA Women's World CupFinal.

22.How can you reduce your parking rate at BC PlaceStadium?

A.Choose aparkinglocation.B. Reach parking lots inadvance.

C. Purchase parking passeson site.D. Display passes on thephones.

23.Whatcan be taken into theBC Place Stadium?

A.E-cigarettes.B. Smartphones.C. A fullbottle.D. A pet dog.

B

Maria Onate had not read a book until her son started high school. Her parents endedher educationwhen she was 15 to prepare her for marriage andwork.

Decades later, at her son's new high school, she joined a book club for immigrant parents. Maria'searly hesitation turned into enthusiasmshortlyaftersheattendedthebookclubmeetings,wheresheand 15 other Latina mothers passionately discussednovels.

Principal Torres Flores started the club. She noticed that parents5 involvement directly influenced students' attitudes toward reading. Initially, likeMaria,onlyafewparentsjoinedtheclub,doubtingtheir ability to read at a high level. Over time, the group grew to a core of 15 regular members, mostly mothers, who proudly call themselves lifelonglearners.

The book club meetings are an extension of the parents?involvement in their children's education.The book club often discusses storiesthatprovideavaluablereferenceforfemilylife.Forexample,The Diary of a Young Girl inspired perseverance, while Rain of Gold sparked deep discussions about family andtradition.

Beyond reading, the club empowers them to take on leadership roles at school and share their loveof books at home. The schedule for thebookclubistight,butthemothersstillfindtimetoattend. They even organize activities for other parents and contribute to the schooPs energetic community.

The positive impact extends to their families. Parents who oncespentweekendswatching TV now enjoy reading with their children. Research shows that having books at home has a positive effect on children'sstudies. For many, the club has inspired them to create personal libraries,fostering a cultureof learning.

Torres Flores believes these efforts benefit bothparentsandstudents.Parentsfeelmoreconfident and connected to the school, while students see the value ofeducation.

At the end of a meeting, the group selects a new book to read together, often choosing stories thatoffer lessons they canapplytotheir families.For these parents,the book club is more than a readinggroup; it influences their children and supports theirfuture.

24.Why did Maria hesitate to join the book clubinitially?

A.Her parents discouraged her.B. She was an immigrant parent.

C. Only a few parentsjoined it.D. It was beyond her reading ability.

25.Whafs the main purpose of Torres starting the bookclub?

A.To strengthen parents' modellinginfluence.

C. To have parents teach children how to read.

26.How do students benefit from the bookclub?

A.They will enjoy powerful femilylibraries.

C. They will be invited to manage a school.

27.What is the main theme of thepassage?

A.Many hands make lightwork.

C. Hard work eventually bears fruit.

B.To develop parents5 communicationskills.

D. To discuss children's problems with parents

B. They can achieve greater academic success.

D. They can learn how to organize activities.

B. Parental influence plays a vitalrole.

D. Reading is what makes adifference.

c

Recently, OpenAI launched free AI imagegenerationonChatGPT.TheInternetisnowfloodedwith AI pictures imitating the styles of Miyazaki Hayao and other famousartists.YetAi-generatedartworks feel strangely empty to audiences. It isnotsimplythatAIlacksoriginality;afterall,sotoo does most humanart.

The work produced by machines is, in an important sense, abodywithoutsoul.Thereisnoself within the machine, and so there can be noconnectionorcommunitywiththeotheratthelevelofbeing.

Art is a unique human pursuit for everyone. Itismorethanabeautifulcombinationofcolors,forms, sounds and words. As Hegel puts it, art is a sensitive expression of an idea. It is a spiritual andcultural activity. Its beauty lies in how it affects us -whetheritmakesusthink,feelanother'spain,brings hope, or uplifts spirits. When humans create art,theypourindescribableinnerfeelingsandpersonal life experiences into their works. As a process, art includesallactivitiesandeffortswhichexpress human mentality, perceived through oursenses.

This special human touch allows viewerstoprojecttheirownemotionsontoartworksandspiritually communicate with creators beyond the limits of language. The permanent value of art comesfrom the unique inner traces, feelings and life perspectives ofindividualcreators.Artcreationisessentially emotional transference. Creators convey inner true feelings, while audiences are able tounderstand them and find reflections of their own hiddenfearsanddesiresinworks.Artbridgestheinner gaps between audiences and creators with a sharedlanguage.

Machine-generated art loses its most vital power ——the ability to connect people. This loss isespecially harmful in an increasingly lonely world.Thedisappearanceofsuchartisticconnectiondamages personalrelationshipsandunderminessocialandpoliticalstability.Oursocietyreliesonthese emotional bonds. We recognize fundamental shared humanity despite ourdifferences.

28.Why do Ai-generated artworks feel empty toaudience?

A.They are short oforiginality.

C. They lack a genuine connection.

29.What does the true beauty of art liein?

A.The power to touch the humansouls.

C. The reflection of artists' experiences.

B.They fail to conveymessages.

D. They imitate other artists5 styles.

B. The combination of colors and words.

D. The description of human activities.

30.How does art bridge the inner gaps between humanbeings?

A.It creates specialvisual effects.B. Viewers personally talk withartists.

C. It relieves viewers'hidden fears.D. Viewers have empathy with artists.

31.What is the author's attitude towards the wave of Ai-generatedart?

A.Supportive.B.Objective.C. Concerned.D. Uncertain.

Technically, the airship is all a load of hot air, an aircraft made of a vast balloon filled with nearly weightless lifting gases. If it makes you think ofoldblack-and-whitepictures,youareright.Airships were popular at the beginning of the 20th century before airplanes took over. Now, they are making a comeback.

Though an airship, which typicallyflies at around 100-130km/h, won't ever reach the speeds of ajet plane, they are being talked about as a form of slow travel like ships and night trains,wherethe experience makes up for the speed. The large balloon could run on electricengines, making it a zero-carbon emitting form of air transport. "Airships canstay in the air for a long time, and their ability toflyvertically（垂直）up J said leading aviation expert Thomas Thessen.

Theworld5slargestaircraft,theLTAPathfinder1,isbeingtestedinSiliconValley,California.LTA

is one of a handful of airship manufactures worldwide that is readytoentertheaviationmarket.Itbelievesthatnextgenerationairshipscanreducethecarbonfootprintofaviationbyusingthe helium

（氯气）insidetheballoontodothelifting,ratherthanacarbon-emittingjetengine.Applicationsfor

their airship include more efficient cargo transport from port to port, andhumanitarianaid,wherethe airship can support relief efforts by delivering supplies even if runways, roads and ports aredamaged.

French company Flying Whales isalsocurrentlydevelopingairshipsforcargouse,aimingtoreduce the environmental impact of cargo transport, while British firm HAV is focused on how a hybrid airship, using electric engines as well as helium, can unshacklea zero-emission form of airtravel.

While sustainable aviation still has a long way to go to be a mass travel solution, it all adds up toa mini revolution in the skies. Along with sustainableaviationfuelandelectricplanes,thenewgeneration of airships is offering an alternative to our carbon-heavyflying.

32.How does the author account for airships'return?

A.By listing variousadvantages.

C. By showing outdated pictures.

33.What is mainly talked about in paragraph3?

A.A research on the LTA Pathfinder1.

C. The positive outlook for future airships.

B.By doing scientificresearches.

D. By providing enough statistics.

B. The important status of Silicon Valley.

D. A comparison between airships and planes.

34.Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “unshackle"in paragraph4?

A.Unpack.B.Unlock.C. Unload.D. Untie.

35.What does the author want to convey in the lastparagraph?

A.Airships consumesustainablefuel.B. Airships see large-scaleapplication.

C. Airships haveunderlying limitation.D. Airships are valuable to someextent.

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。

Finding a career as a teenager can be a frightening task, but it's an important step in preparing you for the future. 36It's a long-term professional path that allows you to use your skills and

hobbies to earn a living and make a huge contribution to your country. So, how do you start?

Identify your interests and values. Youneedtofindwhatyou'remostpassionateabout.Figuringout what matters most to you can help guide you towards a career. If you want to try different careers,there are countless career paths tochoose from.37You should step out of your comfortzone

and research different industries and job titles to getopportunities.

Develop your knowledge and skills. Thiscaninvolvetakingrelevantclasses,participatingintraining sessions and volunteering inyourcommunity.38You should build relationships with people who have firsthand experience in the fields. Consider joining professionalworkshops,attending career fairs and connecting with consultants who can offeradvice.

39_Findingacareerthatfitsyourinterestsandvaluesmaynothappenovernight.Itmaytake time, patience and effort to obtain the perfect job. If you stay focused and keep an open mind, youwill increase your chances of finding a rewardingcareer.

Remember that finding a career as a teenager is an exciting process that requires self:reflection, exploration and persistence. By taking thetimetounderstandyourinterests,developingyourcompetence, and seeking direction from others, you can set yourself upfor success.40

A.Be persistent and staypositive.

B.A career is more than just a goodjob.

C.Remain committed to your chosencareer.

D.Besides, getting guidance will also berewarding.

E.In time, you'll find a career that truly makes yousatisfied.

F.Sometimes, you feel blank about where your future careerlies.

G.Ifs important to keep an open mind as you explore youroptions.

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。

In high school, I used to wonder what college was like. My structured 8-to-3 schedule kept me

41duringtheday,and42tookupmostofmytimeatnight.Ihadlittletimeto43 fbr anything. Yet, I made the most of the little time I had44new hobbies 一 anything but working on myschoolwork.

College came around. Harvard's student body is one ofthe most45, open-minded and fun communities. My friends at Harvard have made longdull nights46, working on projects and talking about life planning. They've encouraged me to be a betterpersonand47myself harder. The people I've met48my college experience in ways nothing elsecan.

I've never been muchofa49. In college, I had the opportunity to tour Sweden and goon

day trips to Cape Cod. I sat on the porch of the Swedish Academy and watched the morning sun

50overthetrees.Thesefondmemoriesbreathe51into my time at Harvard and will stay with meforever.

School is a place tolearn, and52, learning happens in the classroom at Harvard. However, learning also happens at the shelterwhere you53. I've learned a lot from a love of socialwork.

Sometimes, a story5sunexpected54are what make them memorable. At Harvard, I don't

55taking roads nottaken.

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 lion dance, brought to the firstUS Chinatowns in the mid-1800s by Chinese immigrants fromthe south,has become56iconic part of Chinese New Year celebrations around thecountry.

As a longtime cultural tradition, thelion dance57(perform) during Spring Festival, which begins from Feb 17thisyear,58(bring) good luck, prosperity and fortune and drive off evil spirits for the newyear.

It'sa59(symbol) ceremony rooted in ancient legends,60the lion's fierceness and loud music scare away monsters, signifying triumph over hardship and welcoming a freshstart.

There61(be) no official statistics indicating how many lion-dance teams exist in theUS,

62it's undeniable that the lion dance is everywhere in cities with a large Chinese community.

A well-equipped lion-dance team usually does 30 to 50 performances every year. They get

63(book) for various organizations and businesses to celebrate SpringFestival.

The lion dance hasreached full64(mature) and gained wider appeal, making it amust-

haveforpubliccelebrations.FormanyUScities,theSpringFestivalcelebrationisnotcomplete65 liondances.

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"Opinion55栏目正在征稿，请同学们对未来交通方式的变化发表自己看法，并阐明变化带来的好处。

请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。

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。

Future Mobility

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。

Alan McKenzie was coming down a mountain bike trail onaSundaymorningwhenhebecameawareofanacheinthemiddleofhischest.Atthetime,hewasworkingasaspecialistanaesthetist（麻醉币）withyearsofexperience,soheimmediatelyrecognizedthesignificanceofthesensation.He

was havingaheartattack-halfwaydownamountain,somewhereanambulancewouldnotbeableto reachhim.

He knew that to have any chance of making it out alive, he had to get himself down to the car park.So he coastedon his bike to the bottom of the trail,every bump inthe path sending waves of centralchest pain through his body. He made it to his car,pulledouthisphonewithtremblingfingers,and calledfor an ambulance. The dispatcher （调度员）told him to stay where hewas and keep still.

Quickly starting to feel worse, Alan lay down on the ground next to his car so that the paramedics

（急救人员）wouldbeabletospothimwhentheyarrived.Theworldaroundhimcontinuedasifnothing had changed. He could hear the wheels of other mountain bikes skidding pasthiminthecarparkaspeople headed home or off to new trails. One bike passed. Then another. Then a third. Nobody stopped. Feeling increasingly faint, Alan wondered if anyone wouldnoticehimatallbeforetheambulancearrived.

Then, through the haze of pain, heheard avoice."Hey,are youOK?"A cyclisthad stoppedandwas standing over him, a concerned face Alan could barely make out.Alanmanagedtosaythathethought he was having a heart attack, but thattheambulancewasonitsway.Thestrangercrouched downbesidehimandsaidsimply,“Wewillwaitwithyouuntilitgetshere.”

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: Soon, Alan heard ambulance sirens rapidly getting closer.

Paragraph 2: Eventually back home, Alan found his bike parked against the wall.