临沂市2026届高三上学期期末质量监测
英语
2026. 02
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. What is the man doing?
A. Asking for leave. B. Arranging a trip. C. Changing his shifts.
2. How did Nancy feel about her performance today?
A. Disappointed. B. Relieved. C. Satisfied.
3. What will the speakers do on Thursday?
A. Receive foreign guests. B. Visit a museum. C. Throw a party.
4. Who is probably Maria?
A. The man’s supplier. B. The man’s assistant. C. The man’s patient.
5. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Study in a coffee house. B. Share ideas with her. C. Take a break.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
请听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给出的 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，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题 5 秒钟，听完后各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. How much did the woman pay for the two blue shirts?
A.$19.5. B.$39. C.$40.
7. What will the woman do with the shirts?
A. Take them. B. Sell them. C. Return them.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. How long will the field trip last?
A.1 hour. B. 3 hours. C.4hours.
9. Why does Mr. Brown make the call?
A. To ask for more discount. B. To adjust booking details. C. To put off the plan.
10. What size group can receive a free nature walk?
A. About 50 students. B. About 100 students. C. About 150 students.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why does Ms. Turner talk to Alex?
A. Alex forgot his lines. B. Alex froze up on stage. C. Alex wanted to quit the club.
12. What does Ms. Turner say about performing?
A. It is a learning experience.
B. It is mostly about memorization.
C. It should avoid individual mistakes.
13. How does Ms. Turner sound?
A. Angry. B. Encouraging. C. Humorous.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What does the woman most probably do?
A. A project designer. B. An art professor. C. A TV interviewer.
15. What did Jacopo study when he was a student?
A. Engineering. B. Design. C. Philosophy.
16. Where does Jacopo work now?
A. In Beijing. B. In Shanghai. C. In Chongqing.
17. What is Jacopo’s aim in art?
A. To open an art school.
B. To combine the old style and the new one.
C. To hold art exhibitions across the country.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Where did the story happen?
A. At a bar. B. In a law firm. C. At the man’s house.
19. Why did the manager get the profession wrong?
A. He couldn’t understand English.
B. He misunderstood English words.
C. He mistook the man for someone else.
20. What do we know about the man’s wife?
A. She is from Indonesia. B. She is a dancer. C. She is a professor.
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
Across the globe, extraordinary architectures stand out with unique designs that combine creativity with practicality. Below are introductions to four representative works, each showcasing distinctive charm and functional innovation.
Tao Zhu Yin Yuan
Vincent Callebaut Architechures’ eye-catching residential tower takes the form of a DNA double helix (螺旋) in Taiwan, China. Rising 306 ft with 21 above-ground floors, all but one floor twists (扭转) 4.5 degrees per floor as the building rises, resulting in a 90-degree twist from bottom to top. This innovative structure not only stands out visually but also ensures each apartment receives enough daylight-a key consideration for residential comfort.
One River North
MAD Architects’ extraordinary residential building, One River North, draws inspiration from the surrounding mountainous landscape. Reaching 216 ft, its facade (正面) is uniquely designed to imitate a winding mountain path, inviting residents to take leisurely walks. To add to the natural atmosphere, the building is topped by a rooftop pool and garden, offering broad views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline.
Pan Pacific Orchard
Designed by WOHA, Pan Pacific Orchard is a green and open hotel tower in Singapore. Rising to a height of 461 ft, it hosts 35 floors and 347 rooms. Its front-facing facade is arranged into four huge open-air platforms, each of which is filled with plants and trees. Additionally, it features solar panels and rainwater collection, while its food waste is also processed on the spot.
Signal House
Signal House is located in Philadelphia and has a width of just 26 ft, while its depth is a still-challenging 32 ft, and its height is about 70 ft. It has a single staircase running up inside and is spread over 3,500 sq ft of floor space. This is divided between three apartments, each of which has two floors.
21. What do Tao Zhu Yin Yuan and One River North have in common?
A. Both draw inspiration from natural elements.
B. Both adopt a 90-degree twist in their structures.
C. Both are equipped with rooftop pools and gardens.
D. Both prioritize residents’ experience in their designs.
22. What do we know about Pan Pacific Orchard?
A. It is environmentally friendly. B. It offers organic food to its guests.
C. It is the tallest building in Singapore. D. Its open-air platforms are only for guests.
23. Which of the following is the shortest building?
A. Pan Pacific Orchard B. Tao Zhu Yin Yuan
C. Signal House D. One River North
B
I often need directions to some hamburger joints I’ve never tried. Recall, my phone’s instructions sent me toward the on-ramp (入口匝道) for the interstate. Then the app urged me, in 500 feet, to merge (并入) onto the freeway. By that time, though, what else could I have done? Did the app imagine that I might get confused, and turn around instead?
Mapping software is incredible. Having instant access to every storefront, building, park, and transit stop on every street, almost anywhere in the world, has changed my life as much as any other single innovation of the cellphone age. But also, mapping software is somewhat odd.
Seemingly random places show up as landmarks in my neighborhood; a Bitcoin ATM, a nearby hotel I’ll never stay at. And when I need directions, my app likes to tell me things that no one ever needs to know, such as when to merge onto the freeway from an on-ramp. Why is it so obtuse?
Simply put, the maps don’t see the world the way the people who use them do. In the data that underlie a digital map, a road network is represented as a bunch of lines. Those lines have a beginning and an end. Seth Spielman, a geographer who once worked as a data scientist on Apple Maps, explained to me that a driver often gets instructions from the app at transition points between those segments (路段). When I turn onto the ramp, and then merge onto the freeway, I’ve driven through a pair of segments-and according to the map’s data, I am thus in need of extra guidance. But I don’t feel that need at all. From my point of view, just a single phrase — Get on the freeway-would suffice.
24. What problem did the author encounter with the mapping app?
A. It provided incorrect directions. B. It issued unnecessary instructions.
C. It failed to locate the author accurately. D. It frequently popped up food advertisements.
25. What does the underlined word “obtuse” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Intelligent. B. Thoughtful. C. Aggressive. D. Inflexible.
26. How does a digital map operate according to the text?
A. It forecasts potential traffic jams in advance.
B. It divides road routes into separate segments.
C. It connects with local traffic monitoring systems.
D. It takes random non-essential spots as landmarks.
27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To express his preference for trying new hamburger joints.
B. To complain about the annoying instructions of mapping apps.
C. To analyze the limitations of digital maps from a user’s perspective.
D. To advocate for the upgrading of navigation technology in daily life.
C
The “wisdom of the crowd” theory suggests that under specific conditions, the collective judgment of a group can be more accurate than that of a single expert. A classic example comes from Francis Galton, who found that the average guess of a crowd about an ox’s weight was remarkably close to the actual value, notably outperforming the judgments of individual experts. This occurs because when averaged, the diverse random errors and personal biases of individuals often cancel each other out, revealing a surprisingly accurate overall estimate.
However, this collective wisdom mainly depends on the independence and diversity of the group’s members. When individuals contribute their unique perspectives without influence from others, the group’s knowledge pool becomes rich and stable, capable of tackling complex problems. In today’s interconnected world, particularly through social media, this vital independence is frequently damaged. “Information cascades (信息级联)” happen when people, observing the choices of others, decide to follow suit even against their own knowledge. This herd mentality can lead to collective failures, such as financial bubbles or the rapid spread of misinformation, thereby undermining rational decision-making and weakening people’s trust in collective insights.
Research indicates that for a crowd to be truly wise, two structural conditions are essential: diversity of opinion and decentralization (分散) of information. Essentially, each person should possess some unique knowledge or a distinct understanding of the available data. Systems like prediction markets are designed to make use of this power by collecting independent judgments while preserving individual input, thus channeling collective intelligence effectively.
In conclusion, the “wisdom of crowds” is not a guaranteed phenomenon but a potential that requires careful structuring. It is not merely about gathering a large number of people. Without mechanisms to protect independent thought and encourage diverse viewpoints, a crowd can easily become a misguided group. In such cases, its potential for intelligence is lost to herd behavior and the influence of the loudest voices, potentially leading to poor collective outcomes.
28. What is the classic example of the “wisdom of the crowd” theory in the passage?
A. A crowd’s guess of an ox’s average weight beats experts’.
B. Social media causes information cascades and poor choices.
C. Groups make sound decisions with independent, diverse views.
D. Prediction markets forecast well by combining group judgments.
29. What can be inferred about “information cascades” from the text?
A. They enhance the accuracy of collective judgments.
B. They support the development of diverse viewpoints.
C. They cause poor decisions and false information spread.
D. They maintain individuals’ independent group judgments.
30. What is the author’s main conclusion about the “wisdom of the crowd”?
A. It may fail with herd behavior but still works.
B. It is not a natural advantage of all large groups.
C. It works with independence, not just a crowd.
D. It needs structures for independent diverse input.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards the “wisdom of the crowd”?
A. Fully supportive. B. Strongly critical.
C. Completely doubtful. D. Cautiously objective.
D
New scientific understanding and engineering techniques have always impressed and frightened us, and will continue to do so. Open AI recently announced that it anticipates superintelligent AI going beyond human abilities within this decade. It is accordingly building a new team, and devoting 20% of its computing resources to ensuring that the behavior of such AI systems will be aligned with (与…… 一致) human values.
Beyond engineers and researchers, can philosophers shape AI too? Philosophy has been instrumental to AI from its early days. In 1956, the Logic Theorist, the first operational AI program, was created to prove mathematical theorems (定理), drawing on ideas from philosophers Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell. Besides, German philosopher Gottlob Frege also laid the groundwork for modern logic and computing, which helped create early AI systems.
Today’s AI, based on deep learning, is associated with processing vast quantities of data. Philosophy, however, remains relevant. Take Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, which generates conversational text. At their heart, they track statistical patterns of language use. Something very much like this idea was stated by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein: the meaning of a word is found in its use in the language.
Philosophy also raises big questions about AI’s future. Can AI truly understand language or become conscious (有意识的)? Science has so far been unable to fully explain how consciousness arises. Similarly, can AI be creative? British scientist Margaret Boden believes AI can produce new ideas but struggles to evaluate them like humans do.
As AI grows more powerful, aligning AI with human values is not just a technical challenge but a social one. It requires input from philosophers, social scientists, policymakers, and citizen users. British author Jamie Susskind even suggests building a “digital republic” — one that rejects the political and economic systems that excessively empower tech giants.
AI is also changing philosophy itself. Computational models simulate real-world situations, aiding philosophers in tackling social questions. As AI develops, it provides new ways to explore age-old questions, ensuring philosophy remains essential in guiding our technological future.
32. What is OpenAI mainly concerned about?
A. The waste of its computing resources. B. The potential risks of superintelligent AI.
C. The decline of human competitive abilities. D. The high cost of super intelligence research.
33. What is the main focus of Paragraph 2?
A. The technical breakthroughs in early AI.
B. The philosophy’s historical contributions to AI.
C. The role of mathematical theorems in AI creation.
D. The collaboration between philosophers and engineers.
34. Why does the author mention Wittgenstein’s viewpoint?
A. To explain the linguistic logic of LLMs.
B. To argue philosophers’ superiority in AI research.
C. To illustrate philosophy’s relevance to modern AI.
D. To prove LLMs lack genuine language understanding.
35. Which word best defines the relationship between AI and philosophy?
A. Interdependent. B. Irrelevant. C. Competitive. D. One-sided.
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。
The Forgetting Curve: Why We Forget and How to Fight Back
Have you ever spent hours studying for a test, only to find you’ve forgotten most of the material a week later? This common experience is explained by the “forgetting curve,” a concept developed by psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus. His research showed that we forget information at an exponential rate (指数级速率) if we make no effort to keep it. Much of the forgetting occurs within the first few hours or days after learning. But don’t despair! 36 .
The most powerful weapon against forgetting is spaced repetition. 37 . Instead of cramming (突击学习) for five hours the night before a test, study for one hour a day over five days. Each time you review the material, you strengthen the memory connections associated with that memory, making it more durable.
38 . When you actively work with information-by summarizing it in your own words, teaching it to someone else, or applying it to solve a problem — you create stronger and more complex memory traces. Passive reading and highlighting are far less effective.
Making connections is another key strategy. 39 . For example, when learning a new historical date, connect it to a related event you already remember. The more you can relate new knowledge to existing knowledge, the more easily you can recall it later.
Finally, ensuring adequate sleep is crucial. During sleep, especially deep sleep, your brain consolidates memories, transferring them from short-term to long-term storage. Therefore, pulling an all-nighter before an exam is actually counterproductive (适得其反). By understanding how your memory works, you can adopt these evidence-based strategies. 40 . It’s about making sure it stays there.
A. Another effective approach is active recall.
B. Learning isn’t merely about taking in information.
C. Short-term sleep loss has little impact on memory consolidation.
D. Fortunately, this natural memory decline can be effectively countered.
E. It means reviewing what you have learned at gradually longer intervals.
F. Focusing all study in one session helps master plenty of information quickly.
G. Our brains tend to retain information better when linking it to prior knowledge.
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Last summer, I happened upon a Little Free Library — a cute wooden box atop a post, painted with the words “Take a Book; Leave a Book.” 41 , I opened it and saw a mix of books -mysteries, poetry, and even children’s stories. I selected a novel and 42 a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. Noticing its 43 design and inviting message, I felt it was a perfect little 44 for book lovers.
45 by the simplicity and power of this idea, I decided to construct my own Little Free Library. My 46 was to share my passion for reading and 47 a place where others could do the same. With my father’s assistance, we used an old wooden box, adding shelves and a roof to keep the books safe from rain. I painted it a cheerful sky blue and 48 it with quotes from my favorite authors.
Once the library was 49 , I placed it at the edge of our front yard. 50 , I filled it with books I no longer wanted, hoping they would find new readers. At first, I was uncertain if anyone would even notice. However, within days, books began to disappear, 51 by others.
Over time, my Little Free Library became more than just a place to 52 books. It became a small yet lively spot for community 53 . Neighbors stopped by to engage in conversation, sharing book recommendations and small-town news that made our community 54 .
Through this simple project, I realized a book is far more than mere words on a page — it serves as a 55 to understanding and joy.
41. A. Optimistic B. Amused C. Curious D. Embarrassed
42. A. left behind B. ran into C. got over D. figured out
43. A. plain B. colorful C. charming D. practical
44. A. gift B. shelter C. resource D. corner
45. A. Inspired B. Relieved C. Followed D. Disturbed
46. A. stage B. aim C. growth D. difficulty
47. A. paint B. mark C. remember D. create
48. A. entered B. repaired C. pressed D. decorated
49. A. essential B. familiar C. complete D. related
50. A. Suddenly B. Initially C. Strangely D. Thankfully
51. A. replaced B. rejected C. reserved D. recorded
52. A. print B. exchange C. write D. purchase
53. A. safety B. analysis C. trend D. connection
54. A. quieter B. larger C. closer D. busier
55. A. bridge B. wall C. list D. barrier
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 Twenty-Four Solar Terms is an ancient Chinese system of tracking the seasons and climate changes. It 56 (add) to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. This time-honored system, formed and improved over thousands of years by our ancestors, 57 (divide) the whole year into 24 equal periods. Each term clearly reflects subtle changes in climate, astronomy and natural phenomena, such as the blooming of flowers and the falling of leaves.
It originally served as a 58 (practice) guide for agricultural activities in ancient times. Farmers would rely on it 59 (decide) the best times for planting, watering and gathering crops, 60 greatly helped improve their harvests. Even today, some elderly farmers in rural areas still follow these terms to arrange their farming work.
The system is not just a farming guide but 61 sign of the wisdom of ancient Chinese people, who spent years closely 62 (watch) the rhythms of nature. Each solar term carries rich cultural meanings and is deeply linked with specific customs, foods and even festivals. For example, on the Start of Winter (立冬),families in northern China traditionally eat dumplings, a food 63 (believe) to keep themselves from the cold. During the Qingming (清明) term, people usually go to sweep graves and honor their ancestors.
Even in the modern world with advanced weather forecasts, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms remain 64 (cultural) important. They not only connect people to their historical heritage but also promote a harmonious relationship between humanity 65 the natural environment.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假定你是国际学校的李华，你校计划组织 “Love for the Elderly” 校园公益志愿活动，本周日上午前往社区阳光敬老院 (Sunshine Community Nursing Home) 为老人提供服务。请以学生会名义撰写一则英文招募启事，招募全校中外学生志愿者参与。内容包括:
1. 活动的目的与意义；
2. 活动时间、地点及具体服务内容；
3. 志愿者报名要求与方式。
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。
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。
Inspired by a bet with my friends, I found myself taking on a seemingly impossible challenge. It all started when my friend Tom, who was a devoted environmentalist, challenged me to turn two empty plastic bottles into something valuable enough to sell for 20 dollars. The bottles were beyond ordinary wear and tear; they looked like discarded (废弃的) mineral water bottles with crushed shapes and labels that were coming off.
I shared my worries with my father. He smiled and said, “Every challenge is a puzzle that can be pieced together,” which didn’t solve my problem but generated a new idea. That night, I remembered my mother’s stories about how, in her youth, she would use old things to create decorative items. Inspired by my mother, I decided to make a succulent (多肉) pot out of one bottle.
Early the next morning, I got to work. I washed the bottle thoroughly, then cut off the top third with a pair of scissors (smoothing the edge with sandpaper to avoid cuts). I wrapped thick string around the bottle body and glued on a few dried flowers for decoration. Finally, I filled it with soil and planted a small succulent from our balcony (阳台).
I felt a rush of pride when I held it up to admire my work. It wasn’t perfect, but it looked fresh and eco-friendly. With newfound determination, I headed to the open-air market, where I stood at the side of the street showcasing my creation. I smiled and presented my succulent pot to passers-by, but it drew little attention. Hours went by, and only one elderly woman stopped long enough to consider buying it before walking away. Feeling really disheartened, I was about to head home when a young couple noticed my pot. They praised its unique design and eco-friendly concept, offering me five dollars for it. I couldn’t believe my luck! I was over the moon, and with the money in my pocket, I returned home with my first victory.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
临沂市2026届高三上学期期末质量监测
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 AACBC 6-10 BCCBB 11-15 CABCB 16-20 ABABA
第二部分 阅读
21-23 DAC 24-27 BDBC 28-31 ACDD 32-35 BBCA
36-40 DEACB
第三部分 语言运用
41-45 CACDA 46-50 BDDCB 51-55 ABDCA；
56. was added 57. divides 58. practical 59. to decide 60. which
61. a 62. watching 63. believed 64. culturally 65. and
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear schoolmates,
Our school will hold a “Love for the Elderly” volunteer activity. The activity aims to convey care to the elderly in the community and offer a valuable opportunity for Chinese and foreign students to cooperate and serve together. It will take place at Sunshine Community Nursing Home from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. this Sunday. Volunteers can share Chinese and foreign cultural stories with the elderly, give simple performances such as English songs or traditional Chinese dances, and help with minor chores like tidying up the rooms.
We welcome kind and patient Chinese and foreign students with basic English communication skills. Please send your name, grade and nationality to StudentUnion@163.com before February 10th.
Your participation will bring warmth to the elderly. We are looking forward to your joining!
The Student Union
第二节
For the second plastic bottle, I became more creative. I cut it into a cute rabbit shape, polished the edges to avoid cuts, painted it pink, drew round black eyes and a tiny red nose, and glued a colorful string bow on its ear. To make it appealing, I drilled small holes for colorful lights that glowed softly at night and added a thick string handle for convenience. Back at the market, a mother and her daughter stopped at once-the girl clapped and begged for the “rabbit lamp.” The mother asked the price, and when I said 16 dollars, she agreed quickly, saying it suited her daughter's bedroom. I handed it over, thrilled to exceed the 20-dollar goal and bring joy.
When I told Tom about my success, he was amazed. Examining the creations, he patted my shoulder and said, “You’ve turned waste into treasures! This is how we protect the environment — small actions matter.” We posted photos online, and many friends praised the idea; some asked for reuse tips. We donated part of the money to a local environmental group. I felt proud not just for winning the bet, but for spreading reuse and recycling. Challenges, I realized, are not just about overcoming difficulties, but discovering meaningful possibilities along the way.