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邓煜和王虹享誉整个数学界，但他们给人们的启示，也许无关乎数学。
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n July 23, Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang How do Deng and Wang deal with pressure? Surprisingly, the
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Hong were each awarded a Fields Medal (菲尔兹奖). It answer is not always found in the world of math. When Wang gets
was no surprise that their achievements quickly became the stuck on a problem, she turns to exercise and manga. She also enjoys
44级级 // 331199词词 // 专专题题报报道道 // 人人与与社社会会 ((中中外外影影视视中中的的文文化化价价值值和和作作品品赏赏析析)) talk of the country. The Fields Medal is often called the “Nobel Prize walking among flowers and trees in nature. Deng has similar habits.
of Mathematics.” It’s awarded once every four years to four He often takes walks near rivers and lakes. He also enjoys writing
hen people think of ancient people. “I grew up on Chinese classics,” hero? “Flying on clouds doesn’t make
WW outstanding mathematicians under the age of 40. poems and reading manga. When life feels difficult, their hobbies
Chinese immortals (仙人), they Mu said. “I always wondered why no one you a true immortal,” Director Mu
Besides celebrating Deng and Wang’s historic achievements, give them strength and help them see problems from fresh angles.
usually picture perfect beings made a movie about the Eight explained. “Being a real hero means
many people are curious about the secret behind their success. What More importantly, Wang and Deng truly love math. They see it
living in the clouds. But a hit animated Immortals.” To create a special look, the having the courage to stand up for
movie (动画电影) changed that image team studied traditional Chinese others.” He wants viewers to know that has helped them stay on the long, challenging journey to becoming as more than just a field of study. To them, math is a part of life. In
this summer. The film All Wishes Come paintings. Each character wears clothes doing the right thing always matters, top mathematicians? their eyes, mathematical patterns (规律) can be found in plants,
True! came to theaters in July and with special details, like lotus flowers even if results take time. Mu added, There’s no doubt that both Deng and Wang have a natural talent waves and many other things in nature. These discoveries often
quickly won millions of viewers. and patterns of medicinal plants. “Someone told me they decided to for math. Take Deng as an example. When his classmates struggled inspire them to continue their research.
With a high score of 8.2 on Douban, The action in the movie is just as become a kinder person after watching with a question from their teacher, he was often the first to raise his Most of us may never achieve the same level of success in math
the movie became the dark horse of the exciting. Kung fu experts created the movie. That is exactly it!” hand and give an answer. Sometimes, he could even find several as Wang or Deng. Still, we can learn many valuable lessons from
summer. Rather than showing them as different fighting styles for each hero Now, as September arrives, the movie different ways to solve a problem. them. While preparing for exams is an important part of school life, it
distant figures, the story focuses on the based on their personalities. Lü Dongbin is reaching more overseas audiences.
But talent alone doesn’t guarantee success. Like many of us, shouldn’t be the only reason we study. Every subject is meant to help
Eight Immortals when they were still uses formal and careful moves. Tieguai When people around the world meet
Deng and Wang have faced challenges. When Wang began studying us understand the world and deal with challenges in life. When one
ordinary humans. They had real flaws (缺 Li uses wild, street-style moves. With these characters, they can share the same
math at Peking University, for example, she found that the subject had way does not work, our curiosity about another area may offer us
点), made mistakes, and shared many bright traditional colors, every battle laughter and warmth. After all, the
“suddenly become difficult.” She felt discouraged for a while. comfort and lead us to an “Aha!” moment.
funny moments. feels lively. greatest legends are never about perfect
Director Mu Zhengyang wanted these At its heart, the movie asks a heros, but ordinary people who choose to
classic characters to connect with young question: What does it mean to be a be brave.
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historic achievement历史性成就 mathematician /;m70=m='tI5n/ n. 数学家 图标说明
have a natural talent for ... 在……方面有天赋 award /='w6:d/ v. 授予，颁发 ——配有习题和答题纸 ——配有朗读音频
face challenges 面对挑战 achievement /='t5i:vm=nt/ n. 成就 ——配有AI视频讲解·悦读会员免费·非会员可订购
deal with pressure 应对压力 curious /'kjU=rI=s/ adj. 好奇的 难度体系
get stuck on a problem 卡在一个问题上 curiosity /;kjU=rI'^s=tI/ n. 好奇心 SSP难度体系分为9级：初中基础版
→→ 覆盖2至4级；初中进阶版覆盖3至5
see ... from fresh angles secret /'si:kr=t/ n. 秘诀，秘密 级；高中阶段覆盖5至9级。上海市六年
从新的角度看待…… 级新教材的课文难度中位数相当于SSP2
discouraged** /dIs'k2rId3d/ adj. 沮丧的，灰心的
至3级难度；八年级新教材的课文难度中 扫码获取本期音频
understand the world 理解世界 stuck** /st2k/ adj. 陷入困境的 位数相当于SSP3至4级难度，供参考。 答案及AI视频讲解
“Aha!” moment 顿悟时刻
valuable /'v7ljU=bl/ adj. 宝贵的，有价值的 学术指导 华东师范大学外语学院外语教学研究中心
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外外国国人人纷纷纷纷赴赴华华避避暑暑，，中中国国之之““酷酷””圈圈粉粉无无数数。。 Topic words 名名人人读读书书俱俱乐乐部部风风靡靡网网络络，“，“书书呆呆子子””““高高智智感感””成成新新晋晋时时尚尚标标签签。。 Topic words
fresh breeze 清新的微风 literary salon 文学沙龙
Foreign Tourists Flock to From Nerdy to Trendy:
heat waves 热浪 bookish adj. 爱读书的
baking sun 烈日 in adj. (非正式)时髦的；流行的
“ ”
China Cool
refreshing experience 清爽的体验 The Rise of the Literary Chic trend n. 潮流
overseas social media 海外社交媒体 debut novel 首部小说
gain attention 获得关注 critical thinking 批判性思维
4级 / 279词 / 新闻报道 / 人与社会 (社会热点)
4级 / 335词 / 说明文 / 人与社会 (社会热点)
empathy n. 共情
tepping out of the airport into a fresh Word bank
S
or years, reading was often seen as a has drawn worldwide attention from readers
breeze, a Spanish tourist smiled. F
set the tone 定下基调
suffer /'s2f=/ v. 遭受 quiet personal hobby rather than a and publishers alike. Through her monthly
Back home in Europe, he had
browse v. 浏览
suffered through temperatures of 40 degrees escape /I'skeIp/ v. 逃离 fashionable activity among young selections, Lipa introduces readers to great
people. But times have changed. From the rise books and authors. Her interviews with tailor v. 使适合；为……量身定制
Celsius for days. “I feel like I just walked experience /Ik'spI=rI=ns/
into a giant air conditioner!” he said of celebrity book clubs to the revival (复兴) of writers such as Margaret Atwood and Nobel map out 规划
n. （一次）经历，体验
literary salons, being bookish is now in. laureate (诺贝尔奖得主) Olga Tokarczuk also
excitedly. His summer trip to Kunming in decision fatigue 决策疲劳
attention /='ten5n/ n. 关注
Luxury brands are putting the covers of offer readers insight into their work. These
China was off to a great start. smart glasses that can translate languages
immersed adj. 专心的；沉浸的
effort /'ef=t/ n. 努力 literary classics on handbags. Some are even efforts have gained so much recognition that
This summer, severe (严重的) heat waves and order late-night snacks with their
route n. 路线
hit many parts of the world. Many foreign phones. Life here is full of fun surprises. convenient /k=n'vi:nI=nt/ producing tiny literary bag charms (挂坠) — Lipa was invited to curate (策划) this year’s
miniature (微型的) books that you can London Literature Festival. As part of the
travelers are flying to China to escape the China’s efforts to make travel easier adj. 便利的
actually open and read. The message is clear: festival, she will sit down with British
baking sun. In Zhangjiajie, visitors walk have helped boost (推动) this trend. Official
Word bank
through green mountains and enjoy the cool data shows that in the first half of 2026, Slide show
Brainy is the new trendy. And if you’re going novelist Zadie Smith on October 24 to discuss *表示超纲词汇
to carry a classic on your bag, you might as Smith’s 2000 debut novel, White Teeth.
air. In Jiangnan water towns, travelers ride China welcomed 22.91 million foreign rise /raIz/ n. 兴起
well read it too. Reading has a positive impact on critical
wooden boats and enjoy local snacks and visitors. That was a 20.4 percent jump from
classic /'kl7sIk/ n. 经典作品
Celebrity book clubs are helping to drive thinking and empathy. For this reason, many
cold drinks. The cool weather makes their the same period last year. Among them, 77.7
this trend. Pop star Dua Lipa, for example, has people are happy to see reading become “in” leading /'li:dI9/ adj. 重要的；领先的
trip a refreshing experience. percent entered the country visa-free (免签).
established herself as one of its leading again. As young people try to spend less time publisher* /'p2blI5=/ n. 出版商
On overseas social media, the idea of As these visitors share their trips online,
“China Cool” is gaining attention. The word the way people overseas view China is figures. Since 2023, her Service95 Book Club online, it is encouraging to have role models insight* /'InsaIt/ n. 深刻见解
who promote reading.
“cool” means cool weather, but it also means changing. Foreign visitors say they are positive /'p^z=tIv/ adj. 积极的
Yet the trend has also raised eyebrows.
a cool lifestyle where ancient culture meets discovering a different side of China. They
worth /w+:0/ adj. 值得；有价值
Writer and content creator Sihaam Naik
modern technology. Travelers can hear enjoy its rich culture, smart tech, and
worries that the success of celebrity book
temple bells at dawn and ride super-fast convenient everyday life. For them, China is Faster Than Bolt perfect /'p+:fIkt/ adj. 完美的
clubs may send a troubling message:
trains or driverless taxis. They can wear proving to be cool in more ways than one.
Can a robot run faster than Usain mood /mu:d/ n. 心情
Something is worth sharing online only if it
Bolt (尤塞恩·博尔特)? Meet comes from someone attractive. In other theme /0i:m/ n. 主题
News detective
Superman, a humanoid robot (人形机器
words, the person holding a book may attract consider /k=n'sId=/ v. 考虑
I. Fact or Opinion? 人) developed by Chinese company more attention than the book itself. structure /'str2kt5=/ n. 条理；安排
1. Life in China is full of fun surprises for foreign travelers. ( ) Unitree Robotics (宇树科技). In a recent “I’m glad to see people treat bookworms
flexibility /;fleks='bIl=tI/ n. 弹性
2. About 77.7 percent of the foreign visitors entered China without a visa. ( ) video, the robot can jump 2 meters high and reading as cool again,” Naik says. “But is
3. China welcomed 22.91 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026. ( ) and reaches a top speed of 12.66 meters it a fleeting (短暂的) trend?” Will reading
4. Foreign visitors feel like they walked into a giant air conditioner in Kunming. ( ) per second. That is slightly faster than remain cool once the trend moves on?
II. Check the numbers. Usain Bolt’s top speed when he set the
According to the article, which statement is TRUE? world record in 2009. Amazingly, the
A. About 22.91 percent of foreign visitors entered China visa-free. robot was developed in just over three 带上一本书，解锁一场专属你的“阅读City Walk”！
B. The number of foreign visitors grew by 20.4 percent from the same period last year. months!
Take Your Book for a Walk
C. China welcomed 20.4 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026.
B O .4 F .3 F .2 O .1
D. More than 77 percent of foreign visitors came from the same countries as last year. (答案本版找) .II .I 案答考参
““外外卖卖诗诗人人””王王计计兵兵，，获获鲁鲁迅迅文文学学奖奖。。 4级 / 302词 / 指南 / 人与自我 (丰富、充实、积极向上的生活)
Delivery Rider Wins China’s Top Literary Prize For anyone looking to spend more time Choose Your Locations
reading, a book crawl is the perfect activity What makes a book crawl so fun is that
to try. Think of it as a reading-focused city it can be tailored to your mood, your city,
4级 / 207词 / 新闻报道 / 人与社会 (中外文学史上有代表性的作家和作品)
walk: You move between several locations or the book you choose. Start by selecting you avoid decision fatigue and stay fully
Riding his electric bike through busy Hurry,” touched millions of readers online.
throughout the day while stopping to read at three to four different locations, such as immersed in your reading. Consider setting
streets, 57-year-old Wang Jibing may look Wang had many tough jobs in his youth,
each spot. The best part about a book crawl parks, libraries, bookstores, or coffee shops. a goal for how long you want to stay at each
like an ordinary food delivery rider. But from working on docks to working in
is that it’s easy to plan. Here’s how to start If you want to get a little creative, location, whether that means reading for 30
there is much more to him than meets the factories. At first, his family didn’t support
your own! incorporate (融入) the theme or setting of to 45 minutes, finishing a chapter, or
eye. He recently won the Lu Xun Literary his dream of becoming a writer. His father
the book into your stops. For example, if reaching a certain page before moving on.
Prize, one of China’s top honors for writers. even burned his notebooks once. Yet, Wang
Pick a Book
much of the story takes place near the But remember: Book crawls work best with
Known as the “delivery rider poet,” never gave up on his passion. Over the
Your book sets the tone for the crawl, so
Wang won the award for his poetry years, he has written more than 6,000 ocean, consider reading by a river or a lake. just enough structure to keep you moving
make sure to choose one that can hold your
and just enough flexibility to let you linger
collection Low Flight (《低处飞行》). For poems.
nothing about his daily work. He prefers to interest throughout the day. If you don’t
eight years, he has worked as a food Even after winning this major award, Set a Goal (逗留) when a place pulls you in. So grab a
stay humble and keep working. “After already have one in mind, make a bookstore
delivery rider in Kunshan, Jiangsu Wang chooses to keep delivering food. Once you’ve mapped out your book, map out your route, and start
many years, people will see that Wang your first stop. Take your time browsing
province. Between orders, he writes poems “Literature is never a ladder to escape life,” locations, decide on a rhythm for the day. exploring — one chapter at a time!
Jibing is like a quiet river that keeps and choose a book that speaks to you in the
on his phone. His famous poem, “Man in a Wang said. For him, fame has changed flowing (流淌),” he said. moment. This small amount of structure can helpA6 SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL ZONE A3
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Topic words 一一次次摩摩托托车车事事故故后后，，1155岁岁少少年年用用代代码码向向道道路路坑坑洞洞宣宣战战。。 七月初，在SSP的带领下，23名乡村爱心助学志愿者走进广西桂林凤岩村，为那里的孩
子们带去了七十余节趣味课程。让我们跟随志愿者高嘉扬和陆奕玚的文字，一起回到
pothole n. 坑洞
Fixing Roads, 那个充满爱的夏天，重温他们共同度过的难忘时光吧！
motorcycle accident 摩托车事故
AI-powered app 人工智能驱动的应用
dangerous road conditions One Click at a Time AA SSuummmmeerr ttoo RReemmeemmbbeerr
危险的路况
snap a photo 拍照
his summer, I traveled to Fengyan Village in Guangxi to
a flood of reports 海量报告 T
4级 / 323词 / 说明文 / 人与社会 (科学技术与工程，人类发明与创新) volunteer as a teacher. It was an experience that left a deep
the authorities n. 当局
impression on me.
D riving down a street in New Delhi marked red on the map to stand out, so they are When I arrived, the beautiful scenery (景色) immediately caught This summer, I volunteered to teach a group of fifth
code v. 编程
should be a safe and ordinary not lost in a flood of reports. my eye. Towering (高耸的) old trees, ancient buildings, and rolling (绵 graders in a rural village in Guangxi. Before the trip, I was
plain language 通俗易懂的语言
experience. Yet, for Parth, a 15-year-old The way the app handles reports has 延起伏的) green mountains surrounded (环绕) me. I felt as if I had nervous. “What should I teach them?” I kept asking myself.
programming logic 编程逻辑
student, a pothole turned a family trip into a improved over time. In the early days, the stepped into a painting. The villagers were very kind. They greeted us History, I thought, might be too abstract (抽象的) for them.
tutor n. 导师 nightmare. His parents were injured in a team had to manually (手动地) prepare and and chatted with us whenever we met. The local food was also quite With nearly twenty lively kids in one class, keeping
bug n. 程序漏洞 motorcycle accident during the trip. Parth send every single report email to the special. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Gongcheng Oil Tea. everyone focused seemed impossible.
expected outcome 预期结果 decided to turn his pain into a powerful tool. authorities. Now, the platform automatically It offered a unique blend (混合物) of spicy, bitter, salty, and sweet But the children did much better than I had expected. In
follow-up prompt 后续提示词 He built an AI-powered app called Project (自动地) drafts a formal email and submits the flavors (味道), and reflected (反映) the region’s rich culture. our first class, they answered questions with such
Sadak to fight back against dangerous road report, saving the team countless hours of However, what touched me the most was the teaching experience enthusiasm that I was amazed. During group discussions,
conditions. paperwork. Parth explains, “I built the entire itself. Our classroom was a small library in the center of the village. It they came up with creative and thoughtful (精心构思的)
The platform makes reporting potholes platform from scratch. Initially, I wrote all the could hold only about twelve students. Although the conditions were ideas. Some of these ideas were so original (新颖的) that I
Word bank quick and easy. When you spot a pothole, you code myself, but as the project became more not very good, we could hardly contain (克制) our enthusiasm (热情) had to think hard about how to respond. The children also
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snap a photo, and the app uses GPS to pin the complex, I started using AI.” for teaching. The children were curious and eager to learn. Whenever prepared their final presentations well, making the whole
fix /fIks/ v. 修理 location. You can choose a level — severe, Parth is not stopping here. He plans to make they raised their hands to answer my questions, I felt a real sense of course a real success.
report /rI'p6:t/ v./n. 报告 medium, or minor — based on what you see. the whole process automatic, from taking the satisfaction. But what touched me most was their warmth. On the last
location /l=U'keI5n/ n. 位置 Next, AI checks whether it is a real pothole, photo to sending an email. He is also working One student stood out from the others. He always listened
day, the children held on to my sleeves (袖子), unwilling to
check /t5ek/ v. 检查 while human reviewers make sure whether the on a WhatsApp chatbot so people can report carefully and answered my questions quickly, showing wisdom (才智)
say goodbye. They quietly told me how much they would
improve /Im'pru:v/ v. 改进 level is correct. The most serious potholes are potholes without downloading the app. beyond his years. His eagerness to learn made me realize that
miss us. Tears welled up (涌出) in my eyes.
While the system is still growing, some education is not only about passing knowledge on to students; it is
This trip was more than just a volunteer experience; it
memorize* /'mem=raIz/ v. 记忆 reported potholes have already been fixed. So also about lighting up their dreams.
was a journey into the children’s hearts. I came to realize
describe /dI'skraIb/ v. 描述 far, 360 potholes have been reported, and 11 This was not just a simple volunteer program. It taught me a
that being a good teacher isn’t just about sharing
depend /dI'pend/ v. 取决于 have been repaired. Although the number is meaningful lesson about life. It reminded me that even a small light
knowledge; it also requires patience, empathy (感同身受的能
result /rI'z2lt/ n. 结果 still small, these repairs show the system’s can shine like a star in the darkness. I will always cherish (珍视) the
力), and genuine (真心的) care. These rural children taught
value. This young coder proves you can also memories of this summer.
expert* /'eksp+:t/ n. 专家
me that education, at its heart, is about connection. That
create solutions to real-world problems. You
express /Ik'spres/ v. 表达
lesson will stay with me forever.
just need a smartphone and a heart that wants 上海市卢湾中学
上海市梅陇中学 陆奕玚
to make a difference. 高嘉扬
Gao Jiayang teaches
◀
children how to play Lu Yiyang helps
零基础也能轻松写代码做应用。 dots-and-boxes, a children practice
simple pencil-and- recitation (朗诵) as
How to Create an App With AI
paper game. they prepare for an
upcoming show.
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Do you have a million cool app ideas but and learn programming logic. Tools like
当当我我遭遭遇遇挫挫折折时时，，陆陆游游的的《《游游山山西西村村》》为为我我点点亮亮了了前前行行的的方方向向。。
feel stuck because you don’t know how to Cursor act like a patient tutor, reviewing
code? Good news! With today’s AI tools, your code and helping you fix bugs.
A Poem That Lit My Way
you don’t need to spend years memorizing Give better instructions Be clear about what happens when a user
complex syntax (编程语法). You just need to The quality of your app depends on how clicks a button, such as “save this email to
describe what you want in plain language. well you communicate with AI. Follow these the database (数据库).” Although hundreds of years have These lines send a powerful message:
You act as the architect, and the AI acts as four simple rules to get the best results. Keep iterating (迭代) passed, many ancient poems are still We should stay hopeful and positive when
your super-fast builder. Be specific Your first result may not be perfect. Just popular today. People often quote (引用) facing difficulties. New opportunities (机
Choose your tool Don’t just say “build a website.” Describe write a follow-up prompt to move sections or lines from them in their daily lives. 会) may arise (出现) when we least expect
• AI app builders: These are a good choice every button, form, and page you want add new features. If you ask me about my favorite lines, I them. to solve problems more carefully, and my
for beginners. You describe your project, and clearly. Coding is no longer a maze that only will always think of those from Lu You’s Last year, I really struggled with math, math scores slowly improved.
the tool does the rest. Tools like Bolt.new or Give context experts can enter. It is now a way to express Touring a Mountain Village: “When hills repeatedly (一次又一次地) making silly This poem helped me a lot, and I
Lovable can help you turn your ideas into Tell AI who your users are. This helps it your creativity. Whether you want to build a multiply and streams wind, I doubt there is mistakes in tests. One of my friends shared sincerely recommend it to anyone who
reality. make smarter design choices for your tool for your friends or a website for your a way ahead; yet past dark willows and this poem with me. The lines helped me get feels lost or stuck. Perhaps it will light your
• AI-enhanced IDEs (AI辅助编程工具): project. class, the path is wide open. Pick a tool, start blooming blossoms, a new village comes out of my slump (低迷期). They gave me way, too.
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联合国警告，全球已进入“水资源破产”时代。这意味着什么? 辅导员照亮过“我”的人生之路，现在“我”也想为他人照亮人生之路。 玛丽·居里和马克·吐温如何克服早年的挫折？
It’s No Longer Just a Water Crisis When They Were Young
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4级 / 304词 / 说明文 / 人与自然 (与自然和谐共生)
4级 / 336词 / 记叙文（人物介绍） / 人与自我 (抗挫能力)
教材链接 8AU1 (Water)
教材链接 9AU1 (Teenage Life)
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For many years, we’ve seen phrases
like “water crisis” in the news. But a
Marie Curie and Mark Twain were two big names in
s my final year of high school began, everything seemed sure I got the help I needed. Their encouragement and understanding
United Nations report published in January A
to be going smoothly. I had excellent grades and a proud made a difficult time much easier to manage. Western history. However, their early years were far
introduced a new term. The world, it says,
collection of sports medals. I felt happy and confident, Looking back, I can clearly see the difference a school counselor from easy. Both faced big challenges. How did they
has entered a period of “water bankruptcy.”
looking forward to closing one chapter of my life and starting can make in a student’s life. Without Ms. Tedesco, my life might have overcome them?
“Bankruptcy” is a condition of
another. Then, one phone call changed all that. taken a very different path. When it came time to choose a career,
financial failure in which you are unable to
The call came from my doctor. He told me that genetic testing becoming a school counselor felt like a natural path for me.
pay your debts (债务). “Water bankruptcy,” Marie Curie was born in
(基因检测) had revealed that I carried a mutation (突变). This While my medical condition was unusual, many students face
similarly, refers to a state in which ____________________. “If you keep Warsaw, Poland, in 1867. Her
meant I had an 80 percent chance of developing stomach cancer at personal challenges that affect their performance at school. During my
calling this situation a crisis, you’re suggesting it’ll only last for a short father was a math and physics
some point in my life. My doctor recommended an operation. internship (实习期) as a school counselor at a high school in
time,” says Kaveh Madani, the report’s author. “With bankruptcy, people
teacher. Under his influence,
While it could greatly reduce my risk of developing cancer, I Massachusetts, I saw these challenges firsthand. It became clear to me
need to learn how to live with a new reality. It’s no longer possible to
Curie developed an interest in
worried that it might affect my plans for success in school and that students are more likely to succeed when they have strong social
return to the conditions that used to exist.”
these subjects at an early age. She
sports. After I decided to go ahead with the operation, a new hero and emotional support. I hope to provide that support for others, just as
The effects of “water bankruptcy” can be seen everywhere. The
entered my story. Ms. Tedesco once did for me. was a smart child. But when she Marie Curie, age 16
numbers in the report are shocking: More than 50 percent of the planet’s ▲
Before this, I had worked with my school counselor, Ms. Tedesco, was ten years old, she lost her mother to tuberculosis (结
large lakes have shrunk (缩小) since 1990. Wetlands (湿地) covering an
on everyday school matters. She helped me organize my schedule 核病). It was an extremely difficult time for the young
area almost half the size of China have disappeared over the past 50 years.
and prepare for college. But my situation made
genius. She threw herself into her studies to escape her
Many people are already feeling the effects. Some places are hit
me realize that she was much more than an
especially hard. Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan (阿富汗), may become sadness. In 1883, she finished high school at the top of
academic advisor.
the first modern city to face a serious water shortage. Nearly four billion her class.
As I thought about returning to school after the
people worldwide face water shortages for at least one month every year. After high school, Curie could not attend the
operation, I was more anxious about everyday
But instead of recognizing the problem and making changes, many
University of Warsaw because it was only open to men.
challenges than about my grades. How would I
places have continued to take water for granted. In Los Angeles, for
She continued learning through a secret educational
deal with lower energy levels? How would I deal
example, urban development has continued despite limited water
with changes in my body? Would my teachers and program. She also worked as a tutor (家庭教师) to help
resources. “Everything looks fine until it’s not,” said Madani. “Then it’s
friends notice my struggles? If they did, how pay for her sister’s medical studies in Paris. It was not
too late.”
should I explain what was happening? until 1891, when she was 24 years old, that Curie finally
Madani hopes the report will encourage action. Since farming is the
I soon realized that I was in good hands. realized her dream of studying physics at the Sorbonne
world’s largest consumer (消耗者) of water, one solution is to grow crops
Ms. Tedesco built a strong support network by
(作物) that need less of it. We can also use AI to better monitor water
(巴黎大学文理学院).
keeping the school nurse, my teachers and my
resources. “We must make the hard choices as soon as possible,” said Born prematurely (早产
friends informed. They worked together to make
Madani. “The longer we delay, the deeper the debt grows.” 地) in 1835, Mark Twain was
often sick as a child. Life
became even harder when his
Topic words
有了这套装置，人们只需要脚蹬踏板，就可以得到清洁用水。 father died of pneumonia (肺
My Guide Through the “Storm” It’s No Longer Just a Water Crisis
炎). He had to leave school at
Pedal Your Way to Pure Water school counselor 学校顾问，辅导员 water crisis 水危机
everyday school matters 日常学习事务 feel the effects 感受到影响 the age of 11 to help support
help sb. organize his/her schedule face (serious) water shortages Mark Twain, age 15 his family.
▲
帮助某人安排日程 面临（严重的）水资源短缺
4级 / 237词 / 说明文 / 人与社会 (人类发明与创新) / 教材链接 8AU1 (Water) Twain worked as an apprentice (学徒) for an
help sb. prepare for college recognize the problem 意识到问题
Have you ever visited the produce six liters of clean water 帮助某人进行大学升学准备 make changes 做出改变 experienced printer and learned skills of printing.
WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai? every minute. academic advisor 学业顾问 take water for granted Around the age of 16, he took a job as a typesetter (排字
anxious adj. 焦虑的，不安的 把用水视为理所当然
On the third floor, there is a bike-like The system was invented in 工人) at his brother Orion’s newspaper, the Hannibal
build a strong support network limited water resources 有限的水资源
exhibit with a water container next 2016. At that time, experts were Journal. Two years later, he moved to New York City to
构建强大有力的支持系统 encourage action 推动采取行动
to it. When you get on it and start preparing for the 44th WorldSkills
work as a printer. In his free time, he taught himself by
pedaling (踩动踏板), you can see Competition, which was held in Abu Word bank
*表示超纲词汇 reading in public libraries. Many evenings were spent
small balls move from the red area Dhabi. Abu Dhabi has limited
smoothly /'smu:8lI/ adv. 顺利地 recognize /'rek=GnaIz/ v. 意识到，承认 with his nose in a book.
to the blue area on a wall display. freshwater resources, so they wanted
chance /t51:ns/ n. 可能性，几率 despite* /dI'spaIt/ prep. 尽管
Over the next few years, Twain continued to try his
This shows how dirty water is turned to develop a project related to water.
affect* /='fekt/ v. 影响
into clean water. In less than six weeks, Canadian struggle* /'str2Gl/ n. 难事 exhibit* /IG'zIbIt/ n. 展品 hand at several different jobs, including piloting a
Yes, this isn’t an ordinary professor Craig Brazil and his support /s='p6:t/ n. 支持，帮助 ordinary /'6:d=n=rI/ adj. 普通的，平常的 steamboat (汽船). Then, in 1865, his life took a big turn.
bike. It’s a “water bike,” or a students built the “water bike.” It is v. 供养，扶养 average /'7v=rId3/ adj. 一般的 A story he wrote, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of
inform* /In'f6:m/ v. 知会，告知 storage /'st6:rId3/ n. 储存，储藏
“pedal-powered water pumping (用泵 especially useful in places without
Calaveras County,” was published. It brought him
natural /'n7t5r=l/ adj. 顺理成章的
抽运) and purification system.” If electricity. This invention shows
genius* /'d3i:nI=s/ n. 天才，有天赋的人 national attention. The success helped him become a
you pedal about 80 times a minute, how technical skills can improve
reality* /rI'7l=tI/ n. 现实，实际情况 escape /I'skeIp/ v. 逃避，摆脱
full-time writer.
like an average city cyclist, it can people’s lives. shocking /'5^kI9/ adj. 令人震惊的 secret /'si:kr=t/ adj. 秘密的B4 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
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A. Listen and choose the right picture. (根据听到的句子，选出 12. What uses about a quarter of all the water in U.K. homes? 2026年9月4日 第1641期 (总第3282期)
相应的图片。) A. Taking showers. B. Washing dishes. The exercises on pages B1 and B2 are based on some of the articles in this week’s SSP.
C. Flushing the toilet.
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13. How much water does it take to produce one beef hamburger?
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C. About 2,700 liters. I. Guess the meaning of each underlined word below. I. Guess the meaning of each underlined word below.
1. It’s awarded once every four years to four outstanding 1. We can also use AI to better monitor water resources.
14. What does the speaker suggest people do?
mathematicians under the age of 40. A. 循环 B. 监测 C. 开发
A B
A. Take baths instead of showers. A. 杰出的 B. 忙碌的 C. 幸运的 2. “The longer we delay, the deeper the debt grows.”
2. But talent alone doesn’t guarantee success. A. 计算 B. 讨论 C. 推迟
B. Flush the toilet using shower water.
A. 保证 B. 改变 C. 替代
C. Use the dishwasher only when it is full. 3. These discoveries often inspire them to continue their research. II. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Each word
can be used twice.
A. 激励 B. 强迫 C. 提醒
15. What is the speaker’s main message?
A. Water is expensive and hard to get. term covers recognize
II. Complete the sentences with the words below. Each word can
B. Taking showers wastes time and water. be used twice.
1. The autumn ________ of the 2026-27 school year has just started.
C D
C. We should save water because it is limited. 2. Athletes must ________ when their bodies need proper rest and
award secret stuck research
recovery.
3. Children can easily ________ their parents’ voices, even in
1. Firefighters rescued a small cat that was ________ between two
D. Listen to the interview and complete the chart with no more crowded rooms.
walls.
4. The dark curtain fully ________ the windows, blocking the bright
than three words for each blank. (根据听到的长对话，完成采访 2. They discovered a(n) ________ underground tunnel beneath the
streetlights.
ancient palace.
5. The Shanghai Grand Opera House ________ a site area of 53,023
笔记。每空不超过三个词。)
3. Daily practice remains the open ________ behind mastering a square meters.
E F Situation: After visiting a wastewater treatment plant, some SSP second language. 6. The report uses the ________ “carbon footprint” to measure
4. The judges will ________ first prize to the garden that best environmental impact.
student reporters are making a chart to show how wastewater is
features local wildlife.
given a second life. 5. If you get ________ on a difficult math problem, take a short III. Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
break and try again later. 1. 终场哨响后，C罗情绪激动，因为他将不再征战世界杯。(no
6. Zhang Yimou received a lifetime achievement ________ at the longer)
B. Listen to the short conversations and choose the best answer Wastewater is collected. international film festival. Ronaldo was emotional after the final whistle, as he would
Wastewater arrives from 7. Scientists from around the world come together to ________ how _____________________________________________________.
to each question you hear. (根据听到的短对话，选出最恰当的答 ● climate change affects deep-sea life. 2. 运动相机如今非常受欢迎。大多数运动相机的重量还不到传
homes, factories, businesses
统相机的一半。(weight)
案。) 8. New ________ shows that getting eight hours of sleep every
and hospitals. Action cameras are very popular now. Most of them are
night helps students perform better on tests.
6. A. Washing her face. B. Washing her clothes. _____________________________________ traditional cameras.
3. 澳大利亚是第一个禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体的国家。
C. Washing some plates.
Reading focus (first)
⇩
7. A. Physics. B. Geography. Australia is ________ children under 16 from using social media.
Wastewater is treated. The process takes a lot III. Answer the questions. 4. 解决这一系统错误最快的方法是重启电脑。(restart)
C. Information technology. 1. How often is the Fields Medal awarded?
(16)__________ are removed. of energy, but new The quickest solution to this system error is _________________.
●
8. A. Writing a report about water problems. technologies are
(17)__________ settles at the
2. According to the article, how did the Chinese people feel when
● Reading focus
B. Studying clean groundwater resources. bottom. (18)__________. Deng Yu and Wang Hong received their Fields Medals?
IV. Answer the questions.
C. Preparing a science presentation. More pollutants are removed.
● 1. What does the underlined phrase “new term” refer to in Para. 1?
3. What hobbies do Deng and Wang have in common?
9. A. Once a week. B. Once a month. 2. Fill in the blank in Para. 2 according to the article.
“Water bankruptcy,” similarly, refers to a state in which ________.
C. Twice a month. 4. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning that Deng and Wang
⇩ 3. According to the U.N. report, how much wetland area has
discovered mathematical patterns in plants, waves and many other
10. A. About 9 liters. B. About 19 liters. disappeared over the past 50 years?
Treated water is produced.
Some cities are things in nature? 4. Why does the author mention Los Angeles?
C. About 90 liters.
The water is reused to water trying to make the 5. What did Kaveh Madani expect to happen after the report was
●
parks, clean streets, etc. 5. According to the author, what valuable lessons can we learn from published?
water (20)_________.
Deng and Wang? 6. What “hard choices” did Madani suggest making in the report?
C. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each In recent years, China has
●
reused (19)__________ cubic
question. (根据听到的短文，选出最恰当的答案。)
Writing focus
meters of treated wastewater Writing focus
11. How much water do people in England and Wales actually use
V. Pick one of the following tasks and write about 30 words.
each year.
IV. Pick one of the following tasks and write about 30 words. 1. Madani warns, “The longer we delay, the deeper the debt grows.”
each day?
1. Talk about how you deal with pressure in your life and studies. What does this remind you to do starting from today?
A. About 30 liters. B. About 140 liters. 2. Describe a time when one of your hobbies led you to an “Aha!” 2. Do you think Madani’s report is able to bring about the changes
moment. he expected? Why or why not?
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Pedal Your Way to Pure Water (A4) Fixing Roads, One Click at a Time (A6) The following exercises are all based on the article “My Guide Through the ‘Storm’” on page A4-5.
A. her health prevented her from playing sports
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Language focus Language focus
B. it had been her dream job since she was young
I. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Each word C. she had been deeply influenced by Ms. Tedesco
I. Complete the sentences with the words below. Each word can I. Translate the following phrases into English.
can be used twice. D. Ms. Tedesco suggested she work as a school counselor
be used twice. 1. 决定做某事 2. 反击
5. As the author wrote this article, she was ______.
chance struggle support natural performance A. working as a school counselor
average chemical display
3. 突出 4. 致力于做某事
B. preparing for an important operation
1. I couldn’t have finished my degree without my family’s
C. recovering from her operation at home
1. Does your smartwatch ________ your step count in real time?
5. 迄今为止 6. 产生影响 ________.
2. Many household cleaning products contain this strong ________. D. studying in her final year of high school
2. Waking up early on cold days is a real ________ for many
3. The city is planning to build a new ________ plant to produce
students.
plastic. II. Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese. IV. Answer the questions.
3. He worked two part-time jobs to ________ his family and pay for
4. Rainfall in the city last month was well above the August 1. 她还没决定是否要竞选班长。(whether) 1. Read the title of the article: My Guide Through the “Storm.”
school.
________. She hasn’t decided __________________________________ yet. What was the “storm”? Who was the author’s “guide” through this
4. According to the weather report, there is a high ________ of
5. Drivers can clearly view their speed on the central ________ 2. 别担心，我们可以一起想办法解决这个问题。(fix) “storm”?
heavy rain tonight.
while on the road.
Don’t worry, __________________________________________. 5. More and more people are choosing food made with pure,
6. According to the report, the ________ person checks their phone 2. How did the author probably feel after answering her doctor’s
3. 通过刻苦努力，你可以将梦想变为现实。(turn ... into) ________ ingredients.
58 times a day. call, and why?
With hard work, _______________________________________. 6. The boss was happy because the company had a good sales
________ last month.
4. 充足的睡眠可以提高你的记忆力和注意力。(improve)
II. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper 3. How did the author view Ms. Tedesco before her operation? How
7. It is completely ________ for students to feel nervous before
Getting enough sleep can ________________________________.
forms. did she view her after her operation?
taking an important exam.
1. The 48th WorldSkills ________ will take place in Shanghai this 5. 你有没有读那篇关于人工智能技术的最新报道？(report)
8. Without enough sleep, many teenagers will ________ to pay
month. (compete) Have you ____________________________________________? V. Complete the task.
attention in their morning classes.
2. The museum’s most popular ________ is a 2,000-year-old Roman 6. 虽然这项任务看起来很难，但我相信我们能按时完成。 Imagine you are the author. Write a thank-you note of about 30
9. Thanks to internet classes, students in mountain villages now have
coin. (exhibition) (while) a better ________ of learning well. words to Ms. Tedesco.
3. Many people now ________ to work because it saves money and
_________________________, I’m sure we can finish it on time. 10. Last night, thousands of people gathered in the city square to
keeps them healthy. (cyclist)
watch the traditional dance ________. Writing skill Writing about events and feelings in the proper order
4. The experts shared ________ tips with local villagers on how to
叙述个人经历时，可以按照事情发展的先后顺序来写，并加入
grow vegetables better. (use) Reading focus II. Here are some useful expressions from the article. Use them
5. Personal information collected by the app is ________ securely 人物当时的感受。这样不仅能让读者清楚了解事情经过，还能
to translate the sentences below into English.
on cloud servers, the company said. (storage) III. Choose the best answer. 更好地体会人物的心理变化。
1. What inspired Parth to create the app?
go smoothly look forward to doing sth. Review the article and complete the chart.
A. A desire to explore AI potential.
make a differece in ... take a different path
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B. A request from local authorities. when it comes time to ... be much more than ... As her final year of high After her doctor told her about
III. Choose the best answer. school began, the author felt her genetic mutation, the
C. A road accident that injured his parents.
➡
1. This article mainly introduces ______. D. A need for a school technology project. 1. 我期待与你一起参与这个新项目。 (1)__________. author felt (2)__________.
A. water shortages in Abu Dhabi 2. 如果团队成员之间缺乏沟通，工作就难以顺利开展。
2. Based on the article, which one shows the flow of reporting a
B. a system for producing clean water 3. 一座优秀的校图书馆，不应只是一个安静的藏书之所。 ⬇
pothole? Before returning to school As she considered whether to
C. the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi 4. 这个故事告诉我们，年轻学生同样可以为社会带来改变。
A. Photo AI check Human review Map update after the operation, the author go ahead with the operation,
D. the exhibits at the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai 5. 如果当初没有参加这个培训项目，我的人生轨迹或许会截然 ⬅
→ → →
2. According to the article, the red area on the wall display at the B. Photo Human review AI check Map update 不同。 felt (4)__________. the author felt (3)__________.
→ → →
museum stands for ______. C. AI check Photo Human review Map update 6. 到了选择加入哪个社团的时候，许多学生会因为选择太多而
→ → → ⬇
A. the pump B. one of the filters D. Human review Photo AI check Map update 犹豫不决。 As the school nurse, her
→ → →
C. dirty water D. clean water 3. The underlined phrase “from scratch” (in Para. 3) means that teachers and her friends As she looked back on her
3. The underlined word “purification” means the action of ______. worked together to make sure experience, the author felt
Parth built the platform ________.
Reading focus ➡
A. making dirty water clean she got the help she needed, (6)__________.
A. by copying others’ work
B. storing water for future use III. Choose the best answer. the author felt (5)__________.
B. by collecting online resources
C. measuring the amount of water 1. What was the author’s biggest worry about having the operation?
C. with the help of senior developers What did she learn from the experience?
D. moving water from one place to another A. The high cost of the medical treatment.
D. by building everything from the beginning (7)____________________________________________________
4. If you pedal the “water bike” as fast as a city cyclist, you can B. The pain she would experience afterwards.
produce about ______ liters of water in half an hour. 4. How do the reports now reach the city officials? C. The possible difficulty in finding a good counselor.
A. 6 B. 60 C. 180 D. 600 A. The team writes them down by hand. D. The possible influence on her school and sports goals. Question of the week
5. We can learn from the article that the “water bike” was built B. Users call the government office directly. 2. The underlined expression “be in good hands” is closest in Are we shaped more by the challenges we face, or by the people who
______. C. The app mails paper letters to the authorities. meaning to “______.” stand by us during those challenges?
A. in Abu Dhabi A. be well taken care of B. have very strong hands 塑造我们的，究竟是人生路上的种种挑战，还是那些在风雨中
D. The app automatically sends them to the authorities.
B. in only a few weeks C. become a helpful person D. solve all the problems alone 始终与我们并肩同行的人？
5. To improve his system, Parth plans to ________.
C. by a Canadian professor alone 3. Which of the following best describes Ms. Tedesco?
A. build a website to show repaired potholes
D. after the 44th WorldSkills Competition A. Quiet and calm. B. Strict and serious. Welcome to write to sspchina@jfdaily.com and share with us your
6. After passing through the filters, the water flows toward ______. B. handle reports through government phone lines C. Brave and confident. D. Caring and responsible. opinion and the story/experience that makes you believe so.
A. the tap B. the pump C. create a more complex app and hire more helpers 4. The author chose to become a school counselor in the end Remember to include your school and your name in your submission.
C. the pink container D. the silver container D. make the process automatic and add another reporting way because ______.C4 EXAM ROOM C1
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Comforting words B. AI actors cost less money. about ten years ago.
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A. Sometimes we need to be patient with our friends. They C. AI actors can easily handle risky scenes. The return of bedbugs is linked to globalization and
(满分：100分) 中科院上海实验学校 韩雪 may have their own reasons for forgetting things. Try to D. AI actors can be made to look like historical figures. climate change. Warm cities provide better conditions for
understand them instead of getting angry. 29. The underlined word “thought-provoking” in the second them to survive. Cheap and frequent travel helps them
Part 1 Grammar and Vocabulary B. It’s normal to feel nervous before exams. But remember comment probably means “making people ______.” spread more easily.
(第一部分 语法和词汇) A. online B. safely C. services After World War II, the development and wide use of
that your parents love you for who you are, not just for A. laugh B. feel bored
I. Choose the best answer (选出最恰当的答案): (共20分) D. convenient E. connected your grades. Just do your best and try to stay calm. C. feel angry D. think deeply insecticides (杀虫剂) almost wiped out (使灭绝) bedbugs
in many homes in richer countries. However, over time,
Clara Prado is an English teacher in Brazil. She __1__ in C. Being late now and then is okay, but if it happens often, 30. According to Jack203, what is one advantage of real actors?
Third, protect your personal information when using the insects became stronger and developed resistance (抗
the teaching profession for over twenty years. In a recent you should talk to your friend honestly. Let her know A. They can work longer hours.
digital wallets. If your wallet is __15__ to a bank card, never 药 性) to these chemicals. Many insecticides no longer
interview, she shared her experiences of learning and how you feel, or she might not realize there is a problem. B. They are more affordable than AI actors.
share your password with others. Also, remember to log out work well against today’s bedbugs.
teaching languages. D. Don’t let other people’s opinions stop you from doing C. They can bring real emotions to the screen.
when using the app on a shared phone or computer. These If someone accidentally brings bedbugs home, it can
Clara started learning English when she was six years what you love. True friends will respect your interests. D. They can perform difficult roles more easily.
simple steps can help keep your money safe. be very difficult to get rid of them. During the day,
old. She attended classes __2__ a week. Later, she went to Follow your heart and share your work with those who 31. What can we infer from Sonny111’s comment?
Besides using digital payment __16__, you can also bedbugs hide in dark places. They often live in furniture or
Australia, __3__ she learned a lot by communicating with love it. A. He thinks AI actors are better than real actors.
enjoy the convenience it brings. For example, you can use it small cracks (缝隙) in walls. At night, they come out to
native speakers. E. It’s great that you want to play sports. You can ask your B. He thinks the discussion is not worth the time.
to pay bills __17__, such as your mobile phone plan, internet eat. Warm homes allow them to grow and reproduce (繁
When __4__ the best part of teaching, Clara said that teacher for advice on how to manage your time well and C. He believes that AI actors will soon replace real actors.
service, or even school fees. Paying this way saves time and 殖) faster. A warmer climate can have the same effect.
she had met a number of wonderful people along the way.
makes your life more __18__. make a schedule that helps you balance your studies and D. He believes we should use both AI and real actors Scientists may create new insecticides in the future.
Teachers, she explained, are a creative group. They often
practice. wisely. But for now, we still have to live with these unwanted
enjoy taking on challenges. And there is nothing __5__ than
guests from time to time. There are several things you
seeing students achieve their dreams after all their hard work. III. Complete the dialogue as required (根据所给要求补
Clara advises language learners __6__ comfortable with 全对话): (共8分） B. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的 C. Choose the best answer to complete the passage (选择最 can do to avoid bringing them home. For example,
恰当的选项完成短文): (12分) __________43__________. However, completely getting
making mistakes. She often tells her students not to worry Situation: A school newspaper reporter is interviewing Anna, 答案): (10分)
Have you ever thought about how a simple flashlight (手电 rid of bedbugs may still be impossible for now.
about __7__ they sound perfect. She always encourages a junior student, about her art dreams. Is the use of AI actors a good choice?
筒) can change people’s lives? An inventor from Africa created
them to express __8__ thoughts without fear. No one can Reporter: Hi, Anna. Thank you for taking the time to speak Recently, we held an online vote on this topic. Most
a special flashlight that works without __32__. Task 1 Answer the questions (10分)
master a language overnight. She believes that daily practice with us. (19)__________________________ (用特殊 people voted “Yes,” and there are four main reasons behind
The materials used to make this flashlight are simple. It 38. Where have bedbugs been seen in Paris according to
is the key, __9__ you may find yourself falling behind. 疑问句提问) their choice.
has a small solar panel on top, a few LED lights inside, and a the article?
As for today’s challenges, Clara thinks the biggest one is Anna: Hi! Well, it all started when I was in primary school.
Reason Number of votes strong, waterproof (防水的) plastic body. During the day, the
the unknown. The world is changing quickly, and no one My grandfather gave me a set of tools, and I began
solar panel takes in sunlight and __33__ the energy. At night, 39. The health risk from bedbugs isn’t very high, is it?
knows exactly what the future will bring. We cannot prepare by making small things. 1 91 the flashlight can shine for hours.
for every situation, but we can develop creativity and the Reporter: (20)__________________________ (询问对方
2 134 This invention has helped many people. In some villages, 40. According to the article, why are bedbugs making a
ability __10__ learning. Yet more importantly, we must stay 偏好)
3 119 there is no __34__, so children cannot study at night. Now, comeback?
strong and keep moving forward, whatever happens. Anna: I like wood. It feels warm and natural. Materials like
with this solar flashlight, they can read and do their homework
4 166
metal are not really my thing.
after __35__, too. In some places, children have even made 41. What do bedbugs do during the day?
1. A. was B. has been C. had been Reporter: I wonder (21)_________________________. (用 Reason 1: AI actors never get tired or fall ill, so they can reading before bedtime a habit. Some volunteer groups bring
work for longer periods of time.
2. A. two B. twice C. second what引导的宾语从句补全句子) these flashlights to poor areas and teach people how to use 42. The topic sentence of Paragraph 3 is missing. Write
Reason 2: AI actors cost less than human actors. This can
3. A. where B. that C. which Anna: It means a lot to me. It’s the best way to show my them. one according to its main point(s).
help producers save money and make more
4. A. ask about B. asking about C. asked about feelings. I take a simple block and turn it into We believe that __36__ should have equal chances to learn
movies and TV series.
5. A. good B. better C. best something special. That’s how I express myself. and live a better life. The inventor hopes that more people can
Reason 3: AI actors can be designed to look like almost
6. A. feel B. feeling C. to feel Reporter: So, is it your dream to become a wood sculptor? realize the great value of such simple inventions. The Task 2 (4分)
anyone, including historical figures.
7. A. whether B. that C. how Anna: (22)__________________________ (对上述问句作 inventor’s dream is to see these lights in every home that needs 43. Fill in the blank in the last paragraph according to the
Reason 4: AI actors can handle challenging and risky scenes
8. A. themselves B. them C. their 出肯定回答) I want to create large art pieces for them. __37__, a brighter future can start with small lights like article. Write no more than 30 words.
more easily. For example, they can jump from tall
9. A. or B. but C. and parks. I hope my art can make people feel happy and this one. For example, _________________________________
buildings without the risk of getting hurt.
10. A. keep B. keeping C. to keep peaceful, just as other artists’ works do for me. ___________________________________________.
Reporter: Thank you, Anna. Good luck with your dream! Comments 32. A. batteries B. bulbs C. buttons D. humans
33. A. shares B. stores C. uses D. wastes V. Writing (作文): (共12分)
II. Complete the following passage with the words in the
Jack203
34. A. electricity B. internet C. money D. water 44. Write at least 80 words according to the given
box. Each one can be used only once (将下列单词填入空
In my opinion, both AI actors and real actors have their
Part 2 Reading and Writing 35. A. breakfast B. dark C. school D. lunch situation. (根据以下情境写一篇不少于80词的邮件，标
格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次): (共16分)
own strengths. Perhaps they can work together in the future.
(第二部分 读写) 36. A. nobody B. anybody C. somebody D. everybody 点符号不计入词数。)
IV. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共44分) Human actors bring real emotions to the screen, making 37. A. However B. After all C. Therefore D. As a result 你所在的社区计划举办一次“安全伴我行”（Safety
A. budget B. digital C. wisely
A. Imagine that you are a school counselor. Read the films more touching. AI actors, on the other hand, can take Comes First）主题宣传活动，向居民普及防灾减灾
D. invisible E. check
problems and choose the proper words to comfort each on more difficult roles. D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题): (10+4= （disaster prevention and reduction）知识。活动内容有以下
student (假设你是一名学校辅导员，请阅读以下问题，并 Sonny111 14分) 三个方向，现向社区中的中学生征求意见：
Nowadays, more and more young people are using
选择合适的话来安慰每位学生): (8分) This discussion is really thought-provoking. Real Large numbers of bedbugs (床虱) have appeared in Paris. A. 家庭安全——如何预防火灾、煤气泄漏等家庭事故
digital payment apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay. While
Problems actors can give more natural performances, while AI actors In videos shared on social media, these tiny pests can be seen B. 自然灾害应对——台风、洪水来临时如何保护自己
these apps make life easier, learning how to use digital
23. Lisa’s best friend is often late when they meet. Lisa feels can keep working without needing breaks. Perhaps the best on city trains and in subway stations, cinemas, and even C. 急救（first aid）知识普及——遇到突发情况时如何正
money __11__ is also an important skill. Here are some tips
that her friend doesn’t respect her time. solution is to find a balance between the two. hospitals. 确求助和施救
to help you manage your money better.
24. Emma loves drawing cartoons, but some classmates Bedbugs are very small insects. They feed on human 假设你是初三学生李华，请你给社区负责人王先生
First, learn how to make a(n) __12__. You can set a
make fun of her hobby. She feels embarrassed and is 27. The author of the report held the online vote to find out blood, but they do not usually cause serious health problems. 写一封邮件，内容包括：
monthly spending limit, and the app will remind you when
thinking about giving it up. ______. Their bites may cause itching ( 发 痒) and, in some cases, 选择哪一个活动方向，并简要说明理由；
you are close to reaching it. This simple step can help you ●
25. Tom feels stressed about the upcoming final exams. A. what kinds of roles AI actors can play allergic reactions (过敏反应). However, when large numbers 针对你选择的活动方向，提出一条具体的活动建议
keep your spending under control. ●
Second, digital money can sometimes feel “__13__.” Although he studies hard, he is still worried that he B. why AI actors are becoming more popular of bedbugs appear, they can have a big psychological (心理的) （如活动形式、内容安排等）；
Since you don’t actually see cash leaving your hands, you might fail and disappoint his parents. C. whether people support the use of AI actors impact. ● 谈谈你希望这次活动能带给你什么收获。
may spend more than you planned. To avoid this, make it a 26. Sam wants to join the school basketball team, but he D. how many people enjoy watching AI-made movies __________42__________. In Zurich (苏黎世), bedbug
habit to __14__ your spending history once a week. This
worries that too much practice may affect his
28. Which reason received the most support in the online
complaints numbered about 20 a year between 1995 and 2005.
performance in the upcoming exams. He doesn’t know By around 2015, the number had grown to nearly six times that
will help you understand where your money goes and make vote? 扫码看真人老师试卷讲解课
how to balance the two. level. New York City also experienced a similar panic (惊恐) 悦读会员免费·非会员可订购
smarter choices. A. AI actors never get tired.C2 EXAM ROOM C3
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Tom: Sorry, I have no idea at all. C. Jerry: He likes riding bicycles. He wants to be a pop me. After all, how could anyone rob me if I had nothing?
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Linda: __27__ Fortunately, a reference book helped me find singer when he grows up. But one morning, my wife asked me to buy some bread on
the answer step by step. __28__ D. Amy: She won the Little Artist award at school. Her my way home, so I put a ten-dollar bill in my pocket.
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Tom: __29__ ambition is to become an actress. While I was running in the park, another jogger bumped
Part 1 Grammar and Vocabulary Technology can be a helpful tool, but only if we learn how to Linda: Um ... yes, I did. 34. Which of the following is NOT true about George? into ( 撞 上) me. He apologized and kept running.
(第一部分 语法和词汇) protect our personal information and keep our __18__ safe. Tom: __30__ It’s important to learn new things, but it’s just A. His jersey number is 41. Something about it felt strange, so I checked my pocket
as important to protect your eyes. B. He is an old friend of Peter’s. and realized that the money was missing. Without thinking
I. Choose the best answer (选出最恰当的答案): (共10分)
Linda: Thanks for your warm reminder! C. He plays on the school basketball team. twice, I turned around and chased after him.
Water is an important resource. Without water, no life III. Complete the dialogue as required (根据所给要求补
D. He and Peter like the same basketball player. I finally caught up with the jogger and grabbed his
__1__ exist. Unfortunately, the world is running out of 全对话): (12分)
35. In order to take the morning exam on August 10, 2026, arm. I shouted at him, demanding (要求) that he give the
clean, fresh water. It’s important to learn how to save Situation: A reporter from the school newspaper is B. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的
students must enter their test rooms no later than ______. $10 back to me. I’m not usually a hot-headed person, but
water, but where should we start? interviewing Professor Lin after his video about curiosity 答案): (12分)
A. 9:20 B. 9:25 C. 9:30 D. 9:35 at that moment, I completely lost my temper. This seemed
First, we need to be aware __2__ the problem of water became popular among teenagers. ESC Exam Admission Ticket (准准考考证证)
36. Which of the following is NOT true? to scare him. He quickly reached into his pocket, took out
shortages and understand what causes them. This weekend, Reporter: Welcome to Youth & Mind. Today, I’m talking Name: Peter Shawn Test Date: Aug. 10, 2026
A. Peter borrowed two books from the City Library on July the money, and handed it to me. Then he ran away as fast
my class plans __3__ a mountain village and carry out a with Professor Lin. Professor Lin, your video about
Admission Number: 174926 21. as he could.
water-saving survey. We will check every tap and pipe (管 curiosity has become very popular among teenagers.
B. Peter received his admission ticket a month before his I bought the bread and went home. As soon as I
道). As soon as we __4__ a leak (裂缝), we will record it Prof. Lin: Thank you. I hope more students can understand Place: Room 02, Test Center
ESC exam. arrived, I started telling my wife what had happened.
and report it to the water company. Many similar villages the importance of curiosity. Test Time:
C. Peter cried on August 10 because he was late for the “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I said.
__5__ by water shortage in recent years. Local families Reporter: Could you tell us (19)_____________________? 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Math & English
afternoon test. Before I could finish my story, she interrupted (打断)
often have limited clean water for daily use. Leaks caused (用宾语从句完成提问) 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Physics & Chemistry
D. Peter forgot Nick’s birthday, so he didn’t give him a gift me. “I know what happened. You left the money for the
by old pipes and taps have become __6__ serious problem. Prof. Lin: My interest in curiosity came from my own
on July 27. bread on the kitchen table.”
Our teacher also reminds us __7__ waste even a drop teenage experience. I used to wonder about everything July 10, 2026
of clean water. We should think __8__ before pouring around me. I got my admission ticket for the ESC exam today, and
43. Where did the author and his wife live a few years
C. Choose the best answer to complete the passage (选择最
water down the drain (下水道). For example, we can pour Reporter: That’s really interesting. Many people talk about so did David. He’s my new friend from the Chess Club.
ago?
恰当的选项完成短文): (12分)
the water used to wash fruit and vegetables __9__ our curiosity these days. (20)_______________________ David and I have a lot in common. We both dream of
Orville and Wilbur Wright, two famous American brothers,
flower pots instead of letting it go down the drain. (用特殊疑问句提问) becoming scientists. If we both pass the exam, we can
44. What did the author’s wife ask him to do one morning?
ran a bicycle shop in Ohio. They loved bicycles, but they also
I hope more people will develop good water-saving Prof. Lin: What makes curiosity special is that it encourages attend the ESC Science Camp together.
had a dream: They wanted to fly. In 1896, they began
habits. Future generations will thank __10__ for us to explore the unknown and think actively.
July 21, 2026 experimenting with flight. 45. Why did the author check his pocket after the other
protecting this valuable resource. Reporter: Based on my observation, some students lose
Today was a lot of fun! I played basketball with David, First, they tested kites. Then, they worked on gliders (滑翔 jogger left?
curiosity as they study harder. (21)________________
Nick and Ron. We all love playing basketball. For me, it’s 机), which are planes without motors (马达). They flew their
1. A. can B. might C. must __________ (用一般疑问句提问)
a great way to relax. Nick’s younger brother and my gliders in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It was very windy 46. What showed that the author had really lost his temper
2. A. of B. at C. from Prof. Lin: Yes. I believe too much schoolwork may make
younger brother came with us. They were too young to there. That helped the gliders take off. The brothers kept clear that morning?
3. A. visit B. to visit C. visiting some students lose their curiosity.
play with us, so we asked them to go to the playground and __37__ of each flight. Over time, they learned how gliders
4. A. found B. will find C. find Reporter: It’s a serious problem. (22) __________________ play with the younger students there. After basketball, we should rise, turn, and return safely to the ground. 47. How did the other jogger feel when the author
5. A. have been troubled B. are troubled ________ (用特殊疑问句提问) went to the City Library. I borrowed two interesting books, In 1903, they __38__ a machine called The Flyer. It had a demanded that he return the money?
C. are being troubled Prof. Lin: We can keep curiosity by observing life carefully.
Life in Ancient Rome and Russian Queens: From Then to motor and became their first airplane. The Flyer was large and
6. A. a B. an C. the Never be afraid to ask more questions. Now. What a wonderful day! heavy. The brothers could not __39__ natural wind alone to 48. How do you think the author felt at the end of the
7. A. to not B. not to C. don’t to Reporter: (23)_________________________ (用特殊疑问 story? Why do you think so? Give at least two
help it fly, so they built a track (轨道) for it. They wheeled The
8. A. two B. second C. twice 句提问) July 27, 2026 reasons. (本小题3分。)
Flyer along the track to help it take off.
9. A. into B. to C. for Prof. Lin: It helps students learn actively and creates I forgot that today is Nick’s birthday. At his party, I
In December 1903, the Wright Brothers were ready to test
10. A. we B. ours C. us chances for new discoveries. told him that I would give him a gift later. He said that was
The Flyer. The plane rose about three meters above the ground.
okay. David was also at the party, and he brought his
Reporter: (24)_________________________ (用特殊疑问 V. Translate the following sentences into English (把下
It flew over the sand for a short time before landing. The Flyer
friend, George. George plays on the school basketball
II. Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each 句提问) only traveled about 36.5 meters. __40__, it had flown! The 列句子翻译成英语): (8分)
team. I told him that Dirk Nowitzki, who wears the number
word can be used only once (将下列单词填入短文，每空 Prof. Lin: They can get more information by joining my brothers continued to work on their plane. After some time, it 49. 我揉了揉眼睛，起身向水坑走去。(rub; set off for)
41, was my favorite player. He said that Dirk was his idol
格限填一词，每词只能填一次): (8分) online sharing meeting next Friday. could stay in the air for over one hour.
(偶像), too. He even wears the same jersey number as Dirk.
50. 事实证明，好奇心更强的那个小组提出了更多好点
Other scientists followed the success of the Wright
A. failing B. froze C. hid Part 2 Reading and Writing Aug. 10, 2026 brothers. They looked for ways to __41__ airplanes. As time 子。(turn out; come up with)
D. pressing E. virus (第二部分 读写) What a terrible day! I woke up late and rushed to the went by, planes changed __42__. They became faster and
IV. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共49分) Test Center. When I arrived, I realized that I had left my could fly longer distances. They also became larger so that 51. 这种智能手杖能在使用者靠近任何危险物体时立即
Last Saturday, my friends Xiaojun and Fandi and I went A. Complete the conversation with the sentences in the admission ticket at home. I ran back to get it. When I they could carry more people. 发出警报。(as soon as)
to the community library to work on a school presentation. I box. Each sentence can be used only once (选用恰当的句 returned to the center, I was already 25 minutes late. I Today, hundreds of planes take to the sky every day.
sat near the window, opened my laptop, and started typing 子补全对话，每句限用一次): (12分) could still have taken the exam if I had reached the test People fly across countries and seas for work, travel and many 52. 数字技术让我们无论身处何地，都能更方便地分享
our project outline. room within the next five minutes. However, I made other reasons. We have the Wright brothers to thank for taking 知识。 (no matter where)
another mistake: I went to the wrong test room. I thought
Suddenly, my laptop screen __11__. I kept __12__ the A. What interesting puzzles did he raise for you? the first step toward modern flight.
my room was 20, but it was actually 02! In the end, I could
power button, but nothing happened. A few minutes later, an B. How did you spend your National Day holiday?
error message popped up. It said that my computer had been C. I failed to work out this question at first either. only take the afternoon exam at 2:00. I cried after finishing 37. A. memories B. records C. habits D. messages VI. Writing (作文): (13分)
infected (感染) with a __13__. Xiaojun tried to help, but the D. Did you often stay up reading books for hours? the exam. 38. A. wondered B. controlled C. discovered D. invented 53. The school newspaper is looking for opinion articles
system kept __14__. We were all anxious (焦虑的). How E. The more pages I finished reading, the more curious 31. Which of the following is NOT true about David and 39. A. figure out B. look for C. wait for D. depend on about students’ views on using AI in their studies. Please
could we continue working on our project without the I grew. Peter? 40. A. As a result B. However write at least 60 words on the topic “My Views on AI in
computer? F. Did you learn a lot of useful knowledge from these A. They are both in the Chess Club. C. What’s more D. Afterwards Learning.”（你校校报正在征稿，让学生谈谈在学习中
使用人工智能的看法。请以《学习中使用AI之我见》
reference books? B. They both like playing basketball. 41. A. improve B. repair C. invent D. move
A. basic B. devices C. private G. I’m afraid that’s not good for your eyes. C. They are both interested in science. 42. A. eagerly B. probably 为题，写一篇不少于60词的短文，标点符号不计入词
D. risks E. support D. They both have a younger brother. C. slightly D. dramatically 数。）
The following questions are for your reference:
Tom: Hi, Linda! __25__ 32. Who didn’t play basketball with Peter on July 21?
Just then, a librarian walked by and noticed how anxious Linda: I spent nearly all my spare time reading books. A. Nick’s brother. B. Nick. D. Answer the questions (阅读以下短文，然后回答问题): (13 (1) Is your attitude toward AI in learning positive,
we were. She helped us contact (联系) the technical __15__ Tom: That sounds amazing! Why did you read so many C. Ron. D. David. 分) negative or mixed? What is your main idea?
team. After a while, a technician arrived. After fixing the books? 33. Here is some information about some new students at A few years ago, the company I worked for sent my wife (2) Give two to three reasons to support your idea.
problem, he explained what had gone wrong. As I listened, I Linda: My little brother always asks me strange questions Peter’s school. Whom will Peter most likely become and me to live in New York City for a year. I had always loved (3) What do you think is the proper way to use AI?
realized that the night before, I had downloaded an app from about nature. I have to search for answers in books. friends with? jogging, so I was excited when I found out that the apartment
an unsafe website. I was unaware of __16__ online security Tom: __26__ A. Linda: She is good at playing chess. She wants to be a they had rented (租) for us was next to Central Park. It meant I
rules. Linda: One tricky (难对付的) question from him was, “Do history professor. could go for a run every morning before heading to work.
This experience taught me that we must be careful you know why leaves turn yellow in autumn?” Can you B. Stan: He enjoys cooking delicious food. He dreams of Many people had warned me to watch out for muggers (拦 扫 悦 码 读 看 会 真 员 人 免 老 费· 师 非 试 会 卷 员 讲 可 解 订 课 购
about online __17__ while enjoying modern technology. explain it, Tom? being an engineer. 路抢劫者) in the park, so I usually didn’t bring anything with
