安徽省A10联盟2026届高三上学期12月学情检测英语试卷（含音频）

A10联盟2026届高三12月学情检测英语试题本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。请在答题卡上作答。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.HowoldisJessicanow?A.22. B.27. C.29.2.WhatwillEddiedoprobablynextmonth?A.TraveltoMexico. B.Celebratehisbirthday. C.Returnhome.3.Wherewillthespeakersprobablybuysomethingtoeat?A.Ataservicestation.B.Atacafe.C.Attheairport.4.Whatdoesthewomanmean?A.Themanisprettylazy.B.Themanneedsexercise.C.Themanneedsabicycle.5.Whataffectstheman’sphonebill?A.Hisfamily’sInternetuse.B.Thetaxesandextrafees.C.Hiscallsandtexts.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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至7题。6.Whatdoweknowabouttheman?A.Heoftenborrowsthingsfromthewoman.B.Hewantstousethewoman’scamera.C.Heneedstobuythebestsuit.7.Howwillthemangotoattendthewedding?A.Bybicycle. B.Bytaxi. C.Bycar.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What’sthegirl’strouble?A.Shewantstofindasuitablejob.B.Shecan’tgotocollegebutherparentsdon’tagree.C.Shecan’tdecidewhethertogotouniversityorgetajob.9.Whatmightthegirldointheend?A.Gotouniversity.B.Lookforajob.C.Studyathomeanddependonherparents.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.WhatcanpeopleenjoyinRichmond?A.Localfoods. B.Localartworks. C.Localshoppingcenters.11.HowfarawayisSunValleyfromRichmond?A.5minutes’walk.B.10minutes’walk.C.15minutes’bikeride.12.Wheredothespeakersdecidetostay?A.Inatent.B.Inahotel.C.Inavillager’shouse.听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13.Whatmadethemangiveupasailingtriplastweekend?A.Thebusyschedule. B.Thelongdistance. C.Thehighcost.14.WhatdidJennydolastweekend?A.Sheparticipatedinacompetition.B.Shewonafootballprizeatthepark.C.Sheplayedtenniswithherbrother.15.Whogotinjured?A.Emily. B.Joe. C.Andy.16.Whatwillthewomandothenextweekend?A.Gotothebeachwiththeman.B.Goswimmingandfishingalone.C.Invitethemantoabasketballgame.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.WhatmajordidMiastudyatcollege?A.Law. B.Management. C.Electricity.18.WhycouldMiaenterthecoredecision-makinglevelinthecompany?A.Becauseofherfairjudgment.B.Becauseofherextraordinaryability.C.Becauseofherenthusiasmformovies.19.WhatdoesEllado?A.Adirector. B.Amanager. C.Atechnician.20.WhatdidElladoinordertoshoottheTVseries?A.Shestudiedsociology.B.Sheturnedtoprofessionals.C.Shesoughteconomicsupport.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，选出最佳选项。AFourClassicFilmstoWatchLookingforsomethingexcitingtowatch?Herearefourclassicfilmsthatmixscience,mystery,andhumannatureindifferentways.AlteredStatesDirector:KenRussell;$34.99Inthis1980sciencefictionfilm,scientistEddieJessupwantstolearnaboutthedeepestpartsofthehumanmind.Heusesaspecialwatertankandtakesstrongdrugstochangehissenses.Buttheexperimentgoeswrongandturnshimintoacreaturefromthepast.ThefilmisbasedonanovelbyPaddyChayefsky.AHistoryofViolenceDirector:DavidCronenberg;$29.99TomStalllivesquietlywithhisfamilyinasmalltownuntilhestopstworobbersinhisdinerandbecomesalocalhero.Butwhenastrangercallshimbyanothername,Tom'sdarkpastbeginstosurface,showingthathiscalmlifehidesdangeroussecrets.NightmareAlleyDirector:GuillermodelToro;$41.99StanCarlisleisacleverconartistwhoteamsupwithDr.LilithRitter,apsychiatristwithherownhiddenplans.Together,theyuseliestogetrich—butsoon,Stanlearnsthathemaybetheonebeingtricked.ClueDirector:JonathanLynn;$12.99Basedonthefamousboardgame,thisfunmysterybringstogethersixguestsinamansionduringastorm.Whenamurderhappens,everyonebecomesasuspect,leadingtothreecleverandsurprisingendings.21.WhathappenstothescientistinAlteredStates?A.Hefindsawaytoliveforever.B.Hebecomesanancientcreature.C.Heturnsintoadangerousrobot.D.Heloseshismemorycompletely.22.WhatcanweinferaboutTomStallinAHistoryofViolence?A.Heenjoysbeingalocalhero.B.Heonceworkedasapoliceofficer.C.Heishidingsomethingfromhisfamily.D.Hemovestoanothercitytoescapedanger.23.Whichofthefollowingbestdescribesallfourfilms?A.Theyareallaboutreal-lifestories.B.Theyareallsetinthefutureworld.C.Theyallhavesadandtragicendings.D.Theyallmixmysteryandimagination.BSeekingacallinginlifedoesn'talwaysmeanstartingwithaspecificjoborvocationinmind.That'strueforrisingBrownUniversitysophomoreSophiaWu.She'sinterestedinscienceandengineering,butshesaid,"Ilikebuildingandmakingthings,whichiswhyI'minterestedinengineering.ButI'vealwaysbeenabigswimmer,andIjustlovethewater.WhateverIendupdoing,ithastobesomethingthatkeepsmeneartheocean."SowhenWuwaslookingforinternshipopportunitiesthissummerandsawoneavailablewithSavetheBay,anonprofitdedicatedtoprotectingNarragansettBay,shedidn'tthinktwice.SincelateMay,she'sbeenmakingsureSavetheBaysummercampsrunsmoothly.TheorganizationhostshundredsofK-12studentseachsummer,andWu'sbehind-the-scenesworkingettingkidsregistered,organizingeducationalmaterialsandmanagingmedicalformshelpscampeducatorsfocusonteachingkidsaboutthebay.Inheraquaristrole,shetendsthetouchtanks."There'salotofboringwaste-clearing,"Wusaid."Butthecoolthingisthateverythinginthetankhasbeeninthebayandwillgobacktothebayeventually."OntripstoColtStatePark,wheretouchtankveteransarereturnedtothebayandnewresidentsarecollected,Wudiscoveredahiddentalentsheneverknewshehad."I'mactuallytheassignedspidercrabwranglerinourlittlegroup,"shesaid."That'smostlybecauseIwastheonlyonewhowaswillingtostickmyhandinthereandgrabthem.Theirclawsarekindofscary.Andtheyhave10legs,whichisjustwaytoomanylegsforalotofpeople.""NomatterwhatIchoosetodoinlife,I'llstillbefightingfortheocean,"Wusaid.Whateverpathsheultimatelypursues,shehopestoapproachitwiththesamesenseofwonderandamazementthatoceaninspiresinher."Theworldissuchamystery,andIfeellikealittledetective,"shesaid."I'mlookingatcluesandI'mfiguringoutwhatgoesbehindthingsthatI'mseeing."24.WhatfundamentallyguidesWu'scareerchoice?A.Hertalentinengineeringprojects. B.Herpassionforoceanconnection.C.Heracademicinterestsinscience. D.Herexperienceasacompetitiveswimmer.25.WhatistheultimategoalofWu'sbehind-the-sceneswork?A.Toinspirefutureoceanguardians.B.Toimproveregistrationefficiency.C.Toensurethesafetyofcampers.D.Tocollectdataforherscientificresearch.26.WhatqualitydidWudemonstrateduringfieldtrips?A.Theexceptionalphysicalstrength. B.Thewillingnesstofaceinitialfears.C.Thetalentforcoordinatinggroupefforts. D.Thesuperiorknowledgeofmarinebiology.27.WhatisreflectedaboutWuinthelastparagraph?A.Herunknownfuture. B.Herspiritofoptimism.C.Herviewpointoflife. D.Herreflectiononherwork.CAnewstudyhasrevealedthevastmajorityofAustraliansworryaboutwhatmighthappentotheGreatBarrierReef,thecountry'slargestnaturalwonder.Environmentalgroupswarnauthoritiesthatboldactionisneedednowtosecureitsfuture.Thereport,commissionedbytheGreatBarrierReefFoundation(GBRF),showsthattheReefisstilloneoftheworld'smostvaluableecosystems,butitssurvivalcannotbeguaranteedwithoutmajorinvestmentandstrongclimateaction.TheReefbringsabout9billionAustraliandollarstotheeconomyeachyearandsupportsaround77,000jobs.Economistsestimatethat,withurgentclimateefforts,itcouldbringanother124billiondollarsinbenefitsoverthenext50years.Butwithoutaction,expertswarn,itmaynotsurviveatall.PublicsupportforsavingtheReefisalsostrong.Anationalsurveyfoundthat98%ofAustraliansbelievelosingtheReefwouldbea"nationaltragedy,"andnearlythree-quartersseeitas"irreplaceable."Nineintenareworriedaboutclimatechange,and78%sayprotectingtheReefforfuturegenerationsisveryimportant."TheReefistooprecioustolose,"saidGBRFdirectorAnnaMarsden,addingthatsavingitisvitalnotjustfortheenvironment,butalsoforthemillionsofpeoplewhodependonit.ScientistsreportthattheReefhassufferedrecordcorallossesinrecentyearsduetowarmingseasandpollution.Since2016,fivemassbleaching(白化)eventshavedamagedlargepartsoftheReef,includingtwoin2024and2025.Run-offfromfarmscontinuestoreducewaterquality,makingrecoveryharder.TosavetheReef,theAustralianandQueenslandgovernmentshavelaunchedthe"Reef2050Plan,"along-termprogramtoimprovewaterqualityandexpandprotectedareas.However,debatecontinuesafterQueenslanddecidedtoextendcoalusebeyond2050.Supporterssaytheplanispractical,whileotherswarnthatcontinuedfossilfueluseputstheReef'sfutureatseriousrisk.28.WhatdoestheGBRFreportmainlywarnabout?A.TheGreatBarrierReefbringslessmoneyeachyear.B.TheGreatBarrierReefislosingitsglobalimportance.C.TheGreatBarrierReef’ssurvivalneedsurgentaction.D.TheGreatBarrierReefwillbereplacedbynewtouristattractions.29.WhatisonemajorthreattotheGreatBarrierReef?A.Overfishing. B.Seawarming. C.Tourismgrowth. D.Invasivespecies.30.WhyistheQueenslandGovernmentcriticized?A.Itwantstousecoalforlonger.B.ItplanstoclosetheReeftotourists.C.ItignorestheReef’seconomicvalue.D.Ithasrefusedtosupportthe“Reef2050Plan”.31.Whatisthebesttitleforthistext?A.ANaturalWonderinDanger B.TheFutureofCoralFarmingC.HowTourismShapesAustralia D.ClimateChangeandItsHarmsDEnvironmentalcampaignersarecallingforhigherparkingchargesforlargecarssuchasSUVsinBritishcities,similartothenewrulesintroducedinParis.Theyarguethattheseheavyvehiclestakeuptoomuchspace,producemorepollution,andmakestreetslesssafeforpeoplewalkingorcycling.AccordingtoareportbythegroupCleanCities,proportionoflargecarsinEngland’scitiesisnow10timeshigherthan20yearsago.InLondonalone,thespacetheyoccupyequalsthesizeofanentireborough(行政区).ThegroupwantscitiestointroduceParis-styleparkingchargesforbigcarsasawaytoputoffdriversandfreeupspace.Lastyear,theFrenchcapitaltripledparkingcostsforSUVs,from€6(£5.20)to€18(£15.60)anhourinthecitycenter,whichlocalreportssayhasalreadyreducedthenumberoflargecarsonParisstreets.OliverLord,UKHeadofCleanCities,calledit“onlyfairthatthosevehiclesthatdomoredamagepayafairshareofthecostthatsocietyhastopickup”.“Driversarestrugglingtoparkbecauseof‘carspreading’,whilepeoplewalkingandcyclingaremoreatrisk,”hesaid.“Researchshowsthatpeopleare30%morelikelytodiewhenhitbycarswithveryhighfronts.Ifwewantcitiesthataresaferforchildrenandallowusalltomovearoundeasier,weneedtotakeaction.”However,noteveryoneagrees.IanTaylor,fromtheAllianceofBritishDrivers,saiditwas“perfectlyequitable”forpeopletochoosebiggercars,especiallythoseusedforworkorfamilyneeds.Heargueditwasunfairtomakelifemoredifficultorcostlyforsuchdrivers.TheLondongovernmentsaiditwillsoonrenewits“VisionZeroActionPlan”toreduceroaddangers.Campaignersbelievefairparkingpoliciesarekeytocreatingsafer,cleaner,andmoreefficientcitiesforeveryone.32.Whatisthemainconcernofcampaigners?A.Car-sharingservicesincreasetrafficjams.B.DriversofSUVsoftenbreakparkingrules.C.SUVsworsenairqualityandcrowdcitystreets.D.Peoplewalklessbecauseofhighparkingfees.33.WhatdoesOliverLordmainlysuggest?A.Driversshouldbuysmallercars.B.Parkingspacesshouldbesmaller.C.Largecarsshouldpayhighercosts.D.Moreshouldbeinvestedinpublictransportation.34.WhateffectdidParis'snewparkingrulehave?A.Itmadecityparkingcheaper. B.FewerSUVsappearedonroads.C.Itcausedprotestsamongdrivers. D.Morepeoplestartedusingbuses.35.Whatdoestheunderlinedword"equitable"inParagraph4mostlikelymean?A.Reasonableandfair. B.Expensiveandcostly.C.Abnormalandunexpected. D.Temporaryandshort-term.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，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。Dogsareoftencalledman'sbestfriend,andforgoodreason.

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Fromguardinghomestoassistingpeoplewithdisabilities,dogsplaymanyimportantrolesinourlives,servingasloyalcompanions,hardworkinghelpers,andbelovedfamilypets.Thehistoryofdogsgoesbackalongway.Somescientistsbelievethatthedomestication(驯化)ofdogsmayhavestartedmorethan15,000yearsago.

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Well-knownbreedsincludetheBulldog,GermanShepherd,GoldenRetriever,Chihuahua,Labrador,andmanymore.Eachbreedhasitsownqualities,makingdogssuitableformanydifferenttasks.Amongalldogbreeds,theLabradorstandsoutasthemostpopularintheworld.Knownfortheirgentlenature,intelligence,andendlessenergy,Labradorsareoftenchosenasguidedogsfortheblind,policeassistants,orsimplyasbelovedpets.

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Greyhounds,forexample,arethefastestdogs,reachingspeedsofupto45milesperhour.Dogsareremarkableanimalswithimpressivenaturalabilities.Theycanhearsoundsatmuchhigherfrequenciesandfourtimesfartherawaythanhumanscan.Theirsenseofsmellisevenmoreamazing,abletodetectodorsmillionsoftimesweakerthanwhathumanscannotice.

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Theycanunderstandwords,followgestures,andevenjoininactivitiessuchasshows,racing,andsledpulling.Dogsaremorethanjusthelpers—theyarefamilymembers.Onaverage,adoglivesbetween10and14years.

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Malesarecalled"dogs,"females"bitches,"youngones"puppies,"andagroupofpuppiesisknownasa"litter."Asomnivores,theyeatawiderangeoffood,includinggrains,vegetables,andmeat.Withtheirloyalty,intelligence,andcompanionship,dogstrulydeservetheirtitleasman'sbestfriend.A.Inaddition,dogsarequicklearners.B.Otherbreedsalsoshowtheiramazingtalents.C.Dogsareclassifiedinspecificwaysbybreeders.D.Somedogsareknownfortheirindependentnature. E.Sincethen,humanshavebredhundredsofdifferentkindsofdogs. F.Theyhavesharedaclosebondwithhumansforthousandsofyears. G.Dogscanevencommunicatewiththeirownersthroughbodylanguage.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（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。WhenMr.MarioGohapproachesaproblem,thefirstquestionheoftenasksis,“What’syourmainpoint?”Tohim,clearly

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aproblemisalreadyhalfthebattlewon.Asaseniormanagerforstudentdevelopment,Mr.Gohbelievesthatknowingwhattruly

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helpsbothteachersandstudentsgrow.Overtheyears,hehasdevelopedsimplebutpracticalideasto

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hiswork—“dualempathy.”Hesaysthateveryone

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twokindsofempathy:foroneselfandforothers.Whenstudentsunderstandthemselvesand

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others—whetherclassmates,clients,orsociety—theycanmakewiserandmoreconfidentchoices.Hisstudent,20-year-oldNathanielTang,saysthisideahelpedhimfindhis

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path.Atfirst,Nathanielstudiedaccountancyand

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tobecomealawyer.ButaftertalkingwithMr.Goh,herealizedhewantedto

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thepublic.WithMr.Goh’shelp,heappliedforagovernmentscholarshipandbegan

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toassistcitizens.Theseexperienceshelpedhimconfirmhis

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ofpublicservice.“Mr.Gohisateacherwhoguideswithout

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.Heaskstherightquestionstohelpyouseeyour

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,”saidTang.ForMr.Goh,empathydoesn’tmeanlowering

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.Itmeanshelpingstudentsrisetomeetthem.Trueeducation,hesays,isnotjustabout

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,butaboutcareandcontribution—helpingstudentsfindtheirpurpose,passionandstrengthtomove

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.41.A.solving B.understanding C.facing D.raising42.A.matters B.exists C.doubts D.involves43.A.complete B.guide C.check D.start44.A.offers B.finds C.needs D.reminds45.A.careabout B.dependon C.workout D.arguewith46.A.easy B.true C.long D.secret47.A.hesitated B.managed C.planned D.failed48.A.reach B.impress C.lead D.serve49.A.remembering B.pretending C.struggling D.volunteering50.A.dream B.story C.fear D.rule51.A.controlling B.praising C.assisting D.participating52.A.embarrassment B.gratitude C.potential D.satisfaction53.A.expectations B.opportunities C.pressures D.challenges54.A.habits B.grades C.desires D.requirements55.A.abroad B.around C.forward D.together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。China'sfirsthumanoidrobotperformanceofFarewellMyConcubinehasattractedgreatpublicattention.OnstageinShanghai,"Scholar01,"

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(dress)astheancientheroXiangYu,performedtogetherwithahumanactor,movingintimewiththemusicanddrums.Accordingtothedirector,therobot'smovementswerecarefullyprogrammed

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(show)howdigitaltoolscouldhelprecordandteachPekingOperaskills.Educatorsalsosaidthatrobotscouldmakeiteasierforbeginnerstolearndifficult

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(gesture)andtimingthroughaccuratedemonstration.Theshowsparkedheateddiscussion.Somepraiseditas

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creativecombinationoftraditionandtechnology,whileothersquestionedwhethermachinescould

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(true)expressart.Anyway,theperformancequickly

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(go)viralonsocialmedia,especiallyamongyoungaudiences.Manyteenagerswhohadneverwatchedtraditionaloperabegandiscussingcostumesandface-painting.Surveysshowthatmostyoungpeoplebelievecross-genreprojectscanbringnewlife

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(be)thetruesoulofopera.Robotscancopyactions,butnotfeelings.Manybelieveinnovationshouldsupport—notreplace—thehumanheart

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keepsPekingOperaalive.Thefutureofthisancientart,theysay,dependsonbalancingprogresswith

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(preserve).第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校校报英语专栏正在开展主题为“本月之星（StaroftheMonth）”的评选活动。请你用英语写一封推荐信，推荐你的同学Lily。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.推荐理由。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。DearEditor,_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Yourssincerely,LiHua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。ItwasachillyWednesdaymorningwhenIwokeupfeelingabittiredandnotverymotivated.Itwasthemiddleoftheschoolweek,andIhadplentyofassignmentswaitingforme.ThelastthingIwantedtodowasgotoschool.However,Icouldn'tmissthefirstperiod,asmybestfriendLilyandIhadplannedaspecialsurpriseforourteacher,Mrs.Martin.Forthepastfewweeks,Mrs.Martinhadbeengoingthroughadifficulttime.Shehadlosthermothertoillness,andhermoodhadbeenalittlelow.Asherstudents,wewantedtodosomethingkindtobrightenherday.So,LilyandIdecidedtoorganizeasurpriseforher.Wesecretlycollectedmessagesfromtheclass,somefunny,someheartfelt,toshowherhowmuchweappreciatedher.Wealsogatheredsmallgifts—ahomemadecard,aflower,andajarofherfavoritechocolate.Walkingtoschool,Ifeltnervous.WhatifMrs.Martindidn'tlikeit?Whatifshefeltawkward?Myheartracedwithworry,butLilyreassuredmewithasmile."Don'tworry,it'llbeawonderfulsurprise,"shesaid.Whenthebellrangandweenteredtheclassroom,Mrs.Martinwasalreadythere,lookingtiredbutgivingusasoftsmile.LilyandIexchangedaquickglance,andthenwebeganoursurprise.Onebyone,eachstudentpresentedtheirgiftandreadaloudtheirpersonalmessage.Somestudentsmadeherlaughwithfunnyjokes,whileotherssharedtouchingwordsofcomfortandappreciation.AsMrs.Martinlistened,hereyesstartedtofillwithtears,andIcouldseehersmilegrowingwider."I...Idon'tknowwhattosay,"shesaid,clearlyoverwhelmed."Thisisthenicestthinganyonehasdoneformeinalongtime."Thewarmthinherwordsmadealloureffortsfeelworthwhile.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。Wipingawayhertears,Mrs.Martingaveeachofusawarmhug.Later,asIreflectedontheevent,Icouldn'thelpbutthinkaboutthepowerofkindness.

A10联盟2026届高三12月学情检测英语参考答案第一部分听力1—5CAABB6—10ABCAB11—15BACAB16—20ACBAB第二部分阅读第一节21—23BCD24—27BABC28—31CBAA32—35CCBA第二节36—40FEBAC第三部分语言运用第一节41—45BABCA46—50BCDDA51—55ACABC第二节56.dressed57.toshow58.gestures59.a60.truly61.went62.to63.are64.that/which65.preservation第四部分写作第一节Onepossibleversion:DearEditor,I'mwritingtorecommendmyclassmateLilyforthe"StaroftheMonth"activity.Lilyisoneofthemosthardworkingstudentsinourclass.Shealwayslistenscarefullyinclassandneverhesitatestohelpotherswiththeirstudies.Besidesherexcellentacademicperformance,Lilyalsotakesanactivepartinschoolvolunteerwork.Herkindnessandsenseofresponsibilitymakeherpopularamongbothteachersandstudents.Itrulybelieveshedeservesthishonor.Yourssincerely,LiHua第二节Onepossibleversion:Wipingawayhertears,Mrs.Martingaveeachofusawarmhug."You'veallmademyheartsofulltoday,"shesaid,hervoicestilltremblingslightly.Wecouldseehowtouchedshewas,anditfeltliketheweightofthepastfewweekshadliftedfromhershoulders.Therestofthedayseemedbrighter.Theroomwasfilledwithwarmth,notjustfromthesunshinestreamingin,butfromthekindnesswehadshared.Everyonefeltproudtohavebeenapartofthissmallactoflove.Andforme,thatwastherealsurprise—howonesimpleactofkindnesscouldcreatesomuchjoy.Later,asIreflectedontheevent,Icouldn'thelpbutthinkaboutthepowerofkindness.Itdidn'tcostusanythingbutalittleeffortandtime,yetithadsuchabigimpact.ItmadeMrs.Martinfeelappreciated,anditmadeusfeelmoreconnectedtoeachother.Irealizedthatsometimes,thesimplestgesturescanmakethebiggestdifferenceinsomeone'slife.Itwasareminderthatnomatterhowsmall,kindnesscanbrightensomeone'sdayinwayswemayneverfullyunderstand.

附听力部分录音原文：Text1W:SamuelmetJessicanineyearsagowhenhewas22yearsold.M:JessicawasonlytwoyearsyoungerthanSamuel,butsheseemedmuchyounger.Text2M:Timeistoofast.BynextSunday,EddiewillhavebeeninNewYorkforsixmonths.W:Iwishhecouldcomebackhometocelebratehisbirthdaywithusnextmonth.M:Unfortunately,hisplanistovisitMexicoatthattime.Text3W:Canwestopforsomethingtoeatinthecafe?M:Sorry,yourmother'sflightgetsinat10:00.Butwecanstopforasandwichataservicestationonthewayhome.Text4W:Howdidyougotothespacemuseumyesterday?M:Itookalift.W:Youshouldhaveriddenyourbike.Youlackenoughexercise.M:Youareright.Text5W:Howmuchdoyoupayeverymonthforyourphonebill?M:It'shardtosayexactly.Ishareanunlimitedcall,text,andInternetplanwithmyfamily,butthetaxesandextrafeesareslightlydifferenteverymonth.Butit'sabout$50,giveortakeacoupleofdollars.Text6M:Hi,Lucy.Howareyou?Iwaswondering…W:Oh,no!Thatusuallymeansyouwantsomething.M:No,well,notexactly.I'mgoingtoaweddingandIcouldgoonmymotorcycle,butyouknowwhatImean.W:Soyouwanttoborrowmycamera?Youkeptitforweekslasttime.M:Well,actuallyIwaswonderingifIcoulduseyourcar.W:Whydon'tyoutakeataxi?M:Oh,OK,IguessIdon'thavemuchchoice.Text7W:Ican'tdecidewhethertogotouniversityorgetajob.Whatdoyouthink?M:Well,ifIwereyou,Iwouldgoonstudying.W:ButIdon'tevenknowwhattostudy.M:Iadviseyoutomajorineconomics.W:That'swhatmyparentswantmetodo.M:Youshouldtaketheiradvice.Theyknowwhat'sbestforyou.Themoreyoulearn,thebetterjobyou'llget.W:ButmyfriendswillhavejobsandhavealotoffunwhileIspendallmytimedoingreadingandwriting.M:Butifyougotouniversity,youwillstillhavetimeforfun.W:Whatyousaymakessense.I'llthinkitover.Thankyoufortheadvice.Text8M:Let'splanatripforthesummerbreak.W:Allright.Iheardtherearesomelittlevillageswithbeautifulsceneryandinterest