淄博市2026届高三下学期第一次模拟测试
英语试题
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
TCM Olfaction Diagnosis Meets Modern Sensing Technology
TCM Olfaction Diagnosis
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a history of thousands of years, uses four main methods for diagnosis. Among them, olfaction diagnosis, diagnosis by smell, known as “Wen Zhen”, plays a vital role. It involves assessing a patient’s health by noticing smells from their breath or body. However, this method has long depended heavily on the doctor’s personal experience, which can lead to inconsistent results and makes it difficult to measure precisely.
Modern Tech’s Transformation
Modern technology is now transforming this long-standing challenge. Scientists have found that human breath contains a variety of minute chemical substances known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs, when captured and analyzed by modern detecting devices, form a unique digital “breathprint” for each individual — a specific profile of VOCs. This profile can reflect the body’s health conditions, which corresponds with the core principles of TCM olfaction diagnosis. By analyzing the breathprint, the subjective art of traditional olfactory diagnosis can be converted into objective and measurable data, laying a solid foundation for its scientific standardization.
Future prospects
With the help of VOC detection methods and artificial intelligence (AI), TCM smell diagnosis is becoming more scientific. AI can analyze complex VOC data to recognize TCM patterns and even point out possible problems in certain body systems with much greater consistency. Although challenges remain, such as setting standards for breath sample collection and clearly defining TCM patterns, integrating ancient TCM wisdom with modern science keeps the value of traditional TCM while giving it a new scientific foundation. This combination is expected to make TCM diagnosis more standard and open up new opportunities for healthcare development around the world.
1. Why is VOCs analysis adopted in TCM Olfaction Diagnosis?
A. To focus on serious diseases. B. To make diagnosis more objective.
C. To apply artificial intelligence. D. To replace traditional methods.
2. In which step is the “breathprint” formed?
A. Sample Collection. B. VOCs Detection.
C. Data Processing. D. Results Analysis.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A TCM guidebook. B. A medical exam paper.
C. A patient care brochure. D. A medical technology journal.
B
For fifteen years as a Toronto corporate lawyer, my life was measured in hours and deadlines. Efficiency was not just a habit; it was my identity. Then I joined a wilderness canoe (独木舟) trip in northern Quebec — a decision that would challenge everything I believed about time.
Our guide, a Creek elder named Joseph, moved with a deliberateness that initially frustrated me. Each morning, he spent nearly an hour making tea, watching the lake, reading the sky. I calculated how much ground we could cover. Three days later, I finally asked why we couldn’t pack up faster.
He looked at me with something between amusement and pity. “Where are you going that’s so important?” The question caught me off guard. I opened my mouth and realized I had nothing to say. A sudden emptiness washed over me, leaving me completely speechless. But his next words struck deeper. “My people have traveled these waters for thousands of years,” he said. “The ones who hurry make mistakes. They miss the signs. They tip their canoes in rapids they should have seen. The river doesn’t care how fast you want to go.”
I brushed off his words as romantic wisdom until we ran a set of rapids. I was in the bow, paddling hard, focused on speed. Joseph called from the stern (船尾): “Slow down. Feel the water.” I turned a deaf ear to him. Moments later, we caught an edge I hadn’t noticed, and the canoe tipped, throwing us both into freezing water.
As we dragged the canoe ashore, Joseph said nothing. His silence was more overwhelming than any lecture. That night, sitting by the fire, I began to understand. My whole life had been about conquering time. But here, speed had literally sunk me.
I returned to Toronto with something fundamental shifted. When colleagues race through meetings, checking emails while pretending to listen, I find myself thinking of Joseph. The river still flows through me — a quiet reminder that some things cannot be rushed. The unhurried are not always slow; sometimes, they are simply wise enough to recognize what deserves their full attention.
4. What made the author speechless according to paragraph 3?
A. His lack of communication skills. B. Joseph’s rude attitude towards him.
C. Joseph’s simple but powerful question. D. His embarrassment at his impatience.
5. What do the underlined words “brushed off” mean in paragraph 4?
A. Ignored. B. Rejected. C. Embraced. D. Doubted.
6. What does the author’s experience show?
A. Speed itself is an obstacle to real success.
B. Native wisdom offers answers to urban stress.
C. True progress requires knowing what matters.
D. Wilderness travel transforms anyone who tries it.
7. Which might be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Wise Cree Guide B. A Canoe Adventure
C. The Efficiency Trap D. The River’s Pace
C
Berlin’s East Side Gallery attracts millions of visitors each year. Tourists crowd before vibrant murals (壁画) painted after the Cold War, but few pause to consider what lies beneath the paint: an original section of the Berlin Wall. The art has become the attraction; the history it covers has faded into background. This pattern extends far beyond Berlin. Across the globe, old buildings fall for new developments. The logic seems unarguable: cities must grow, economies must expand. But what disappears when we erase (清除) the physical traces of our past?
Urban historian Dolores Hayden describes cities as “palimpsests” — manuscripts written upon repeatedly, earlier versions never fully erased. In her study of Los Angeles, she documented how development projects repeatedly tore down communities inhabited by Mexican-American and African-American families, replacing them with freeways and squares. The new structures served economic ambitions, but they also erased material evidence that these communities ever existed. “When the buildings disappear,” Hayden writes, “so does the tangible (有形的) proof that these people lived here, worked here, mattered here.”
Some argue that memory can survive through photographs and documents. In fact, there is a difference between knowing about a place and experiencing it. A photograph of an old church conveys its appearance; walking through its doors conveys something else entirely — the height of the ceiling, the echo of footsteps, the weight of silence. These are not details; they are the substance of embodied memory.
Research in environmental psychology suggests that physical spaces maintain collective identity. When communities lose familiar landmarks, they lose reference points that connect individuals to shared history. The result can be spatial disorientation — not merely not knowing where you are, but not knowing who you are in relation to those who came before.
None of this argues against all development. Every generation inherits a city and passes one on. Some walls are meant to fall. Others are meant to stand — physical spaces ground memory in ways that images alone cannot, grounding us in a past that continues to shape who we are.
8. What is the function of paragraph 1?
A. To present a phenomenon and introduce the topic.
B. To contrast historical significance with modern appeal.
C. To criticize the over-commercialization of historic sites.
D. To explain why history is overlooked and underestimated.
9. What does the example of Los Angeles intend to illustrate?
A. The cost of urban development. B. The role of economic ambitions.
C. The preservation of tangible proof. D. The success of redevelopment projects.
10. What can be inferred about the communities losing landmarks?
A. They cherish shared history. B. They face identity confusion.
C. They maintain collective identity. D. They prioritize growth over memory.
11. What does the text convey?
A. History outweighs art in value. B. Photos preserve memory inadequately.
C. Cities face a growth-or-history choice. D. Physical spaces hold irreplaceable memory.
D
Time is something we feel every day — rushing to school, glancing at watches, counting down minutes. Yet, surprisingly, modern physics struggles to explain why time moves forward at all. Einstein’s theory of relativity describes time as part of a fixed 4D spacetime, where past, present, and future coexist like pages in a book. Quantum mechanics (量子力学) does not naturally treats time as special — many processes could run backward just as well. So where does time’s flow come from?
A groundbreaking perspective was proposed in 1983 by scientists Page and Wootters. They proposed that time is an illusion (幻觉) created by quantum entanglement (纠缠). They envisioned the universe as a timeless quantum state. When one part acts as a “clock” and becomes entangled with the rest, time seems to emerge — just like page numbers help us read a story in order.
Experimental support is accumulating. In a 2024 study, scientists created a model using entangled quantum magnets and a spring. The entire system was static (静态的), yet the spring’s state changed over time relative to the clock, demonstrating how time might arise from entanglement.
But what could serve as the universe’s real clock? Italian physicist Paola Verrucci points to black holes. They are isolated, highly energetic, and — thanks to Hawking radiation — can entangle with the outside world. “It’s a perfect clock,” she says. “You can’t touch it, but you can be linked to it.”
More strikingly, Verrucci argues time’s direction may come from quantum measurement. Each time we observe reality, possibilities collapse into facts — a one-way process. “You create time,” she says, “when you ask what time it is.” This view transforms our role from passive witnesses of time to active participants. Time may not be a pre-existing river carrying us, but a story we co-write through our interactions with a quantum universe.
12. What can we know from paragraph 1?
A. The theory of relativity views time as independent of space.
B. Modern physics can explain why time moves forward easily.
C. Quantum mechanics specially focuses on the study of time.
D. Our understanding of time varies from physics perspectives.
13. Why did the scientists create the model?
A. To explain the quantum entanglement.
B. To support a timeless quantum state.
C. To show how time comes from entanglement.
D. To confirm time exists in a static universe.
14. Which viewpoint might Verrucci agree with?
A. Hawking radiation generated time. B. There is no ideal clock in universe.
C. Observing time helps to create time. D. Time existed as a river before humans.
15. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To present the history of quantum mechanics.
B. To explore the origin of time from quantum links.
C. To compare a couple of known spacetime theories.
D. To illustrate technology of quantum entanglement.
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。
As humanoid robots begin to enter warehouses and factories, a critical question arises: do we need special safety rules for them? The answer is yes, and for several important reasons.
16 Unlike traditional industrial robots that can be stopped instantly by hitting an emergency button, humanoids are “dynamically stable.” This means they need power to stay upright. If you cut the power, they will likely fall over, potentially causing serious injury to nearby workers.
There is the challenge of defining what exactly needs to be regulated. How should we classify a humanoid robot? Does it need legs? Arms? A head? 17 This approach would allow safety standards to keep pace with technological innovation without being limited by appearance.
Communication between robots and humans presents another concern. If robots are to share space with people, they must be able to signal their intentions clearly. For instance, a robot walking around a corner needs to indicate its direction so that people are not surprised. 18
There is a psychological factor to consider. People naturally expect more from robots that look like human. 19 Experts recommend that safety standards include emotional safety assessments to prevent confusion or stress.
These standards help companies build trust in their products and sell them more easily in different countries, while also giving regulators a clear guide for creating their own rules. 20 As Vicentini notes, a practical standard must find a balance between competing interests, and “everybody equally unhappy is good enough,” since aiming for perfect agreement is simply not realistic.
A. Humanoid robots pose unique physical risks.
B. Without clear dialogues, accidents will happen.
C. Interactions between humanoid robots can prevent accidents.
D. Many believe that physical features are essential for safety standards.
E. People may let their guard down, thinking the robots understand more than they do.
F. However, agreeing on global regulations is hard due to different concerns in the field.
G. Experts suggest dropping the term “humanoid” and focusing on a robot’s abilities instead.
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。
The Oklahoma Academy girls’ basketball team faced a dilemma. After their dramatic championship win, coach Brendan King couldn’t escape a growing 21 of anxiety.
That night, he reviewed the game tape at home, carefully 22 every point. His doubt was 23 ; they had actually lost by one point. A shot that appeared to miss was 24 recorded as a basket. The next morning, King 25 the news. The players arrived still 26 from their victory, only to learn the truth. “I’m still proud of you,” he said with certainty, but it was a bitter pill to 27 . Policy stated the result was final, yet within minutes the team saw eye to eye — they would 28 the medal to Apache High School.
King drove 90 minutes to Apache. Their coach, Amy, had also 29 the error but was told the score couldn’t change. After examining King’s report, officials made an 30 , officially recognizing Apache as champions. In the gym, King 31 the medal. The Apache players reproduced the game-winning shot — this time 32 for real. “He didn’t have to do that,” Amy said. “Most coaches wouldn’t have.”
This story reminds us that true 33 isn’t just about winning on the scoreboard. It’s about having the 34 to admit mistakes and the grace to do what’s right, even when it 35 . The Academy team lost the game but won something far greater: their integrity.
21. A. dream B. sense C. chance D. picture
22. A. collecting B. counting C. recording D. achieving
23. A. confirmed B. contradicted C. resolved D. acknowledged
24. A. informally B. regularly C. mistakenly D. automatically
25. A. exchanged B. gathered C. invented D. broke
26. A. overjoyed B. embarrassed C. relaxed D. ashamed
27. A. taste B. choose C. digest D. swallow
28. A. gain B. receive C. return D. keep
29. A. explained B. believed C. noticed D. imagined
30. A. appointment B. attempt C. appeal D. exception
31. A. handed over B. put away C. took over D. showed off
32. A. performing B. celebrating C. interviewing D. competing
33. A. ambition B. reputation C. responsibility D. victory
34. A. courage B. opportunity C. strength D. interest
35. A. pays B. helps C. costs D. matters
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。
Patriotism (爱国主义) can be shown not only in the years of war but also in the years of peace. In today’s era, our country still needs patriotism 36 (realize) the Chinese Dream. The well-known figures of patriotism we are familiar with 37 (be) the late scientists Huang Danian and Deng Jiaxian. Patriotism had been rooted deeply in their bones, for they fulfilled their dreams of rejuvenating (复兴) the Chinese nation with exceptional achievements.
The 38 (strategy) geophysicist Huang Danian, with his particular expertise in deep earth exploration technology, has helped China take 39 lead in a number of technical fields, whether under the earth’s crust (地壳) 40 in the high sky.
The nuclear physicist Deng Jiaxian, one of the founding fathers of the “Two Bombs and One Satellite” project, made 41 (pioneer) contributions to China’s cause of national defense. Up to now, their patriotic deeds and deep affection for the motherland 42 (make) them role models, especially for the young.
Both Huang and Deng are heroes of our time, 43 tremendous contributions originate from their hard work and patriotic feelings. With the passion 44 (pass) down to us, we should resolutely follow the path paved by them and draw inspiration 45 their noble spirit, shouldering the mission of realizing national rejuvenation.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
学校英文报开展了针对“Students’ Preferred Ways of Learning English After Class”的调查。请根据图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
(1) 描述图表并分析原因；
(2) 对英语学习提出建议。
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。
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 January 2023, the East Bridgewater Police Department reached a significant milestone by welcoming Hunter, the first police dog in the department’s history. Hunter, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, stood out among candidates due to his sharp intelligence, natural courage, and strong drive to work. He was paired with Officer Michael Connor, a highly respected retired soldier with twelve years on the force and a genuine love for working with dogs.
To prepare for the demands of police work, Hunter and Officer Connor underwent months of intensive training together at the Massachusetts State Police K-9 Academy. Their training covered a wide range of critical skills, including tracking missing persons, searching buildings and safely arresting suspects. Through countless exercises and real-world simulations, the pair developed deep trust and effective teamwork. Upon successfully completing their certification, they became an official dual-purpose K-9 team, capable of handling both patrol (巡逻) duties and specialized tasks.
The creation of the K-9 program would not have been possible without the generous support of local businesses and community members, who stepped forward with donations to help bring Hunter to the department. Chief Timothy Fernandes praised the initiative as a historic step forward for public safety. He emphasized that Hunter would serve not only as a powerful tool in fighting crime but also as a bridge between the police and the community, especially during visits to schools and local events.
When not on duty, Hunter lives comfortably with Officer Connor and his family, enjoying a warm and caring home environment. He rides in a specially equipped police car and patrols the streets of East Bridgewater every day. Officer Connor often shares that Hunter is much more than a working partner — he is a true member of the family.
One afternoon, the team received an urgent call about a child reported missing near a wooded area. Without hesitation, they rushed to the scene. Hunter immediately began sniffing (闻) the ground carefully, quickly picking up a faint scent and leading Officer Connor deeper into the trees.
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。
淄博市2026届高三下学期第一次模拟测试
英语参考答案
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)
1. B 2. B 3. D
4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D
8. A 9. A 10. B 11. D
12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
16. A 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. F
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)
21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
36. to realize 37. are 38. strategic 39. the 40. or
41. pioneering 42. have made 43. whose 44. passed 45. from
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
Students’ Preferred Ways of Learning English After Class
A survey about students’ after-class English learning methods is shown above. 75% of students prefer learning via apps or watching videos, the most popular choice. 60% of students do paper exercises, 55% choose reading English books or magazines, and only 10% participate in English corner. Digital learning is popular mostly for its great convenience, which caters to most students’ study requests.
In my opinion, we should combine different ways: practice oral English more besides digital learning to improve overall ability.
第二节(满分25分)
Without hesitation, Officer Connor followed Hunter into the woods. The path got steeper and darker as they went deeper, but Hunter kept moving forward steadily with his keen nose. Minutes later, Hunter stopped sharply and barked at a bush-covered ditch. Connor rushed over and found the missing boy, who had hurt his ankle and been trapped there, trembling with fear and cold. Connor quickly comforted the boy, while Hunter gently nuzzled the boy’s hand to calm him down. Connor then called the rescue team waiting at the edge of the woods.
The pair led the boy safely out of the woods and sent him home. The boy’s grateful parents hugged Hunter tightly and expressed heartfelt thanks to the pair. This rescue story quickly spread across East Bridgewater, and Hunter became a town celebrity overnight. Just as Chief Fernandes expected, Hunter not only proved his value in rescuing people but also drew the whole community closer to the police. More locals now actively support the K-9 program, and Connor always says Hunter is the most pride-worthy member of both his work team and his family.