2026届广东汕头市普通高考第一次模拟考试英语试题

Your Volunteer Role

This project is well suited to those who want to learn more about these amazing animals and help in the efforts of preserving their numbers.

As a volunteer, your key responsibilities may include:

· Daily Turtle Care: Feeding, health monitoring, and releasing hatched baby turtles into the sea.

· Habitat Maintenance: Cleaning beach areas.

· Visitor Engagement: Interacting with the public and helping design educational boards.

Please note, a high level of physical fitness is essential for this project. Meanwhile, the field work is physically demanding, as volunteers have to walk one hour to and from the project site each day.

Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum 2-week commitment) :

The program runs from Monday to Friday, usually from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. On beach cleaning days, sessions may be shorter due to heat as you have to work without shade.

Weekends and days off, you can choose how to spend the time, either on site and relax or take the following optional travel packages.

· 2-day Ubud Art & Rice Terraces —$125 (private car and guide included)

· 3-day Volcano Trek & Jungle Adventure —$190 (private jeep, guide and equipment included)

· 4- day Island Hopping (Nusa Lembongan) —$380 (boat transfers, guide and equipment included)

· Weekend Surfer's Coast (Canggu & Uluwatu) —$150 (private taxi and surf lesson included)

Most of her classmates were kind. Still, Anne often felt set apart. In quiet moments, a sense of loneliness would wash over her — she was tired of feeling different from everyone else.

That year, the Easter Bunny brought her a basket with a special doll. The doll, Chelsea, is Barbie's sister, and she, too, wore a back brace for scoliosis. "She's just like me!" Anne cried to her mother, Nicole, who smiled as the little girl examined every detail, right down to the doll's curved spine. Anne played with Chelsea every day, bringing the doll everywhere. She felt a sisterhood with another girl like her.

Weeks later, Anne voiced a heartfelt wish: "Mom, I wish all girls with scoliosis could have this doll so they don't ever feel alone either." Nicole saw renewed determination in her daughter's eyes and helped turn the idea into a family mission. Anne's twin brother and her dad all jumped in to help. They launched their efforts by starting a lemonade stand during a neighborhood sale, and then created a GoFundMe page on the Internet.

After a local news station featured their story, the doll's maker stepped in to support the cause, supplying all the dolls they needed. What began as a goal to donate 50 dolls quickly grew beyond expectation. Now 11 years old, Anne and her family have donated more than 870 Chelsea dolls to hospitals nationwide, bringing smiles to countless children.

"Even if you feel alone, you're not," she shared. "Everybody has something. It's what you do with it that matters — so choose to help others to be strong in their journey."

This scene is not science fiction. Engineers at an American tech company built a device using low-frequency sound waves to fight fires. "It's basically vibrating (震动) the oxygen faster than the fuel can use it, blocking the chemical reaction," explains Geoff Bruder, an aerospace engineer who once studied heat engines for NASA.

Fire needs heat, fuel and oxygen; taking one of these away will stop the fire. Sound waves push oxygen away from the fuel, preventing the fire getting the air it needs to continue its burning. The company has demonstrated a fire control from as far as 25 feet away.

Using sound against fire isn't new. A U. S. defense research agency studied it over a decade ago. However, a major challenge is to scale up the technology without creating loud or even damaging sound effects.

The company overcame this by using infrasound — sound waves at 20 hertz (赫兹) or lower, which humans cannot hear. These waves also travel farther than higher-frequency sounds. The device looks like a metal box attached to the roof. When heat sensors detect a flame, an electric motor drives a piston (活塞) to create infrasound, which travels through metal tubes on the roof, creating a "force field" to put out the fire and prevent the building catching another fire.

Experts note that while sound waves can effectively influence fire, they currently work best on smaller flames. Nevertheless, homeowners and large energy companies are game to give it a try: The company is working with two California power suppliers and plans to install fifty pilot units early in 2026.

A study in Nature Ecology & Evolution reported that over 20 bird species across four continents make nearly identical high-pitched (高音调的) "whining" calls to warn others of birds like cuckoos nearby. Cuckoos are brood parasites — they lay eggs in other birds' nests, often pushing out the hosts' own eggs, to trick host birds into raising their chicks. According to co-lead author James Kennerley, this call works as the word for "cuckoo" and appears to be understood across species, offering clues about how language may have originated.

Birds producing this alarm call often live in regions with high numbers of brood parasites that target multiple host species. Hearing the call, potential hosts react aggressively to drive the invaders away.

To investigate further, Will Feeney's team played recordings of such alarm calls — originally from birds on other continents — to potential host birds in Australia and China. They found that the hosts responded just as quickly to foreign alarm calls as to their own. "This indicates that sound helps communication between species, not only within one species," explains Feeney. He suggests that while many bird species may respond to certain alarm sounds, those in parasite-rich areas have adapted the call to carry clear threat information.

Back in 1871, Charles Darwin suggested that spoken language might have evolved from the imitation and modification of instinctive (本能的) sounds — for example, a scream in response to pain. Feeney notes, "Birds changing their built-in calls for a new use could be an early stage toward language, something once thought uniquely human. "

Being specific matters. Instead of using vague (含糊的) phrases like "You can do this!", take time to understand the underlying concerns. For instance, if your younger brother is nervous about giving a speech at his high school graduation, acknowledge his fears directly. Then, offer to go over it with him one more time before the big day.

Pep talks shouldn't be reserved for major events alone. We often cheer people on for major challenges, like running a marathon, but overlook everyday struggles. That's why lending support in ordinary times matters. If a friend mentions feeling overwhelmed by daily chores, send a simple message: "I believe in you." Small gestures can make a big difference, showing care every bit as meaningful as grand support.

Sometimes, it's simply about listening, acknowledging someone's feelings and putting yourself in their shoes. If a friend is upset after losing a pet, assess if they want solutions. If not, offer comfort and acknowledge their pain. Remind them you understand how hard it is, but assure them you're there. This presence and support can be deeply comforting without needing new insights.

Keep it simple. Whether you're cheering others or lifting your spirits, a pep talk needn't be complex. Leaving a brief note saying "Don't give up!" on a colleague's desk, or sending a message to a friend who failed an exam, expressing belief in their ability to improve, can significantly boost spirits. There's no need for perfection; sometimes, simple, touching words are enough to make a difference.

A. Advice isn't always necessary in a pep talk.

B. This shows empathy and provides tailored help.

C. Yet it's these small moments that shape our days.

D. A pep talk doesn't always require a full understanding of others.

E. Even for yourself, straightforward encouragement yields great results.

F. And sometimes, it's you yourself that need a boost of encouragement.

G. Though time-consuming, the encouragement you give proves to be effective.

As a literary2, I'd planned to visit a bookstore recommended by my favorite author. On our first day, we searched through the winding lanes for hours3 and a sudden downpour forced us to end the4.

5 to leave empty-handed, we made a final attempt on the last day. However, contradictory directions from passers-by only deepened our6. As dusk fell, shopkeepers were packing up, streets quieting, and hope fading. Wet from another shower and with a torn map, we felt even more7.

Then, a blind turn led us to a narrow street where a store drew our attention. My sister stopped to8 the map, and I glanced at the signs — "That's it" I9.

The owner looked up, smiled, and10 us in. Inside, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves lined the walls. As I ran my fingers along the bookshelves, a hardcover caught my eye. Just as I11 for it, another hand brushed against the cover. "You like it too?" a woman smiled. As the bookstore's regular, she instantly12 with me and I told her our13 search. The owner, overhearing our story, stepped over and14 us with two copies of the book, each signed by the author. "For those truly appreciating it," he said. My sister captured the moment as we exchanged email, promising to share reflections on the book later.

Detours didn't ruin our trip; instead, they led us to the priceless15 — the places and the people we are meant to meet.

In a classroom (temporary) decorated into a tea space, Ye Hanzhong, a national-level representative inheritor of gongfu cha, patiently taught students the steps of brewing tea (沏茶) . With each step, from teapot handling to serving, the techniques and the hidden values (display). From water temperature and timing to the proper way of serving, Ye spoke with the same rhythm as tea itself— careful, (attention), unhurried.

He introduced the students to a (simplify) system refined from the tradition's 21 classic movements. The demonstration of brewing and sharing offered a practical entry point into a centuries-old practice without losing the essence of gongfu cha. Yet, the lesson went far tea. In Ye's telling, gongfu cha is a quiet philosophy of life: the discipline of striving for precision and the (wise) of harmony. And the ceremony's most heartfelt moment came students served the tea to their teachers, which is silent yet deep expression of respect and gratitude.

Rooted in everyday life, gongfu cha has always belonged to the people, (enrich) daily moments with warmth and connection. Today, it is finding new pathways into classrooms and younger generations, as it moves beyond its origin to touch a (wide) world.

1. 介绍你的年度词汇；

2. 说明理由和表达感悟。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The Very Word That Best Describes My Senior Three

Every New Year's Eve, as a family tradition, everyone — uncles, aunts, cousins — gathers at one house to celebrate the coming of the new year, having a big dinner and doing the countdown. This year, the gathering would be held in Alex's home and he was so looking forward to it.

Preparing a big dinner is never easy. Mom started the rush early. She was in the kitchen, as busy as a bee. "I hope Dad will be back soon," Mom said to Alex. Dad was a mechanic, responsible for a district's power lines. "He promised he'd get off work at four." Alex replied and volunteered to be the "decoration helper".

At 6:00, the bell rang. It was Aunt Jenny and Uncle Mark, but no Dad. By 6:30, the house was well-decorated and Alex had hung a red lantern high above the doorway, a symbol of happiness and reunion. Mom managed to finish the cooking when the bell rang again. It was Grandma and Grandpa, together with Uncle Jack's family. Still no Dad. Mom was worried, "The cold wind is getting stronger tonight."

While waiting for Dad, Alex turned on the music and kept busy chatting with all the guests about holidays and his school life. Mom texted and called Dad, but, no answer.

At 7:15, stomachs made noise louder than the music. Alex found Mom in the bedroom and he heard Dad say "Sorry" over the phone. Mom handed the phone to Alex, disappointment written on her face. "What happened, Dad?" Dad shouted over the wind, "The main power line is broken! All the workers are here. We have to fix it, or many people will have a cold and dark night. I am so sorry, but you know... this is my duty."

Looking at Mom, Alex felt it was now his job to keep the evening alive. "Well, " Alex replied, "Dad, take your time and take care of yourself. I will help Mom make sure everything goes well. "

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。

"Mom, shall we start the dinner?" asked Alex.

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At 11:50, the door opened and in came Dad, looking tired.

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