Join our friendly instructors and discover the joys of climbing over a fun-filled weekend. We'll climb on rock blocks and short crags（峭壁),giving you a chance to try lots of climbs and styles, build confidence, and have some movement coaching. We'll climb in a maximum group size of one instructor to six participants, so you can expect plenty of individual attention and a great social!

Who's This Aimed At?

Everyone with an interest in having a go at climbing. You may have had a go in the past, visit a climbing wall occasionally, or equally, it could be your first time. We'll start easy and build things up to suit everyone.

What Your Course May Look Like

Every course is unique as we tailor each one to the team and the weather, but this should give a flavour of what you might get up to.

Saturday

Sunday

••Informal welcome chat with our staff an your course members;

•Head to stores to get kitted（装备)out;

•Drive to a rock-climbing site and climb o rock;

•Visit a small, friendly crag, and learn t wear safety equipment, tie onto the rope, and do safety control.

•Climb some fun routes;

•Return to Plasy Brenin for tea and cake!

• Travel to a different crag and spend the day climbing;

• Have a go at a variety of climbs and styles;

•Consolidate movement and ropework skills;

• Look at the basics of how the ropes are fixed at the top;

•Try abseiling（绳降）；

•Return to Plasy Brenin for more tea and cake

and a fond farewell.

21. Why is the climbing course designed?

A. To provide challenging tasks.B. To ensure private zones.

C. To offer enjoyable experiences.D. To train professional instructors.

22. Which is a feature of the climbing course?

A. It limits group size.B. It teaches top techniques.

C. It offers a fixed schedule.D. It prefers experienced climbers.

23. What will participants learn on Sunday?

A. How to choose fun routes.B. How to rent equipment.

C. How to organize social events.D. How to do basic ropework.

Twelve-year-old Sandi Chandee wants to be a doctor when she grows up. But that's not why she memorized one of the longest medical terms in English: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. In an after-school classroom, she takes out a piece of paper and fills up a whole line to spell the word that describes a type of lung disease. The word allows her to practice cursive- her new favorite method of writing. She is now a proud member of the Holmes Middle School cursive club.

Kenerson, a multilingual teacher at Holmes, started the club when students couldn't read her writing on the board. They just stared at her blankly, she said. For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.

The club exploded in popularity this past winter, but Kenerson has been racking her brain trying to figure out why it has drawn so much attention. “I'm stunned,” She said. “I'm just going along with the ride.” The club is a local example of a nationwide trend- cursive handwriting is back in many classrooms across the country. Teachers and educators credit the resurgence to some evidence of educational benefits.

Shawn Datchuk, a professor at the University of Iowa, and a team of researchers compile studies on it. Preliminary evidence shows cursive writing could improve spelling. Datchuk said the “special sauce” is that students have to pay closer attention to how letters connect when they write. In his college classroom, he sees students increasingly use tablets to take notes. But technology is not a fix-all for students, he said, “We likely need to help our students become multi-modal. One of the dirty secrets behind computer spell checker and artificial intelligence is that you still need to be able to spell in order to use those well.”

Back in Kenerson's cursive club, all the students feel proud of their cursive skills, as it lets them read what others can't and they have no doubts about its value.

24. Why is Sandi mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. To show her dream.B. To introduce cursive.C. To praise her memory.D. To describe a lung disease.

25. What inspired Kenerson to set up the cursive club?

A. Students’ poor eyesight.B. Students'’ blank stares,

C. Her love for written quotes.D. Her love for the loopy writing.

26.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“resurgence”inparagraph3probablymean?

A. Revival.B. Review.C. Repeat.D. Recreation.

27.How are cursive and technology related according to Datchuk?

A. Technology may replace cursive.B. Spell check needs cursive reading.

C. Tablets reduce cursive practice.D. Cursive boosts skills AI needs.

Osmotic energy, also known as blue energy, is a promising method for creating renewable electricity from the natural mixing of saltwater and freshwater. When these two types of water meet, ions(离子)from the saltwater move through a specialized membrane（薄膜) toward the freshwater, generating a voltage that can be captured as electricity. However, this technology has long faced a major barrier: the membranes designed to capture this energy either allow ions to pass through quickly but fail to separate charges effectively, or they excel at charge separation but work at a very slow rate. This has largely kept osmotic energy systems restricted to laboratory experiments.

Now, researchers in Switzerland have demonstrated a promising solution, with their findings published in Nature Energy. The team, led by Aleksandra Radenovic, improved ion movement by coating nanopores（纳米孔)with tiny lipid bubbles known as liposomes（脂质体).Under normal conditions, these nanopores allow ions to pass through with high precision but at a very slow pace. When coated with the lipid layer, however, the nanopores create a slippery surface that allows selected ions to move through far more easily. This reduced friction significantly improves the system's overall performance.

The improvement is made possible by the unique structure of the lipid coating. It forms a bilayer, similar to the membrane of a living cell, with water-attracting heads on the outside and water-hating tails facing inward. When applied to the nanopores, these outward-facing head attract an extremely thin layer of water, just a few molecules thick. This water layer prevents ions from directly touching the nanopore wall, dramatically reducing friction and allowing ions to move through much more smoothly than before.

To test their design, the researchers created a membrane with 1,000 lipid-coated nanopores arranged in a unique pattern. The system achieved a power output about 2-3 times higher than current technologies can produce. “Our study moves blue-energy research beyond performance testing and into a true design era,” says researcher Tzu-Heng Chen. This breakthrough brings efficient and practical osmotic power stations one step closer to reality.

28.What does membrane fail to do to put osmotic energy into practice?

A. Separate charges effectively.B. Let ions pass through quickly.

C. Control charge separation speed.D. Balance speed with effectiveness.

29. How do liposomes help improve energy generation?

A. By increasing ion friction.B. By reducing ion selectivity.

C. By facilitating ion transport.D. By improving ion precision.

30. What does the new system achieve?

A. Less is more.B. A smooth move is a fast move.

C. Slow but steady wins the race.D. One step at a time is good enough.

31. What can be inferred about the new system?

A. It has been widely applied.B. It moves research out of the design era.

C. It outperforms current ones.D. It brings blue power stations to reality.

In an age of endless low-quality information, social media were an ecosystem similar to the Cuyahoga River in the 1960s- so polluted that it repeatedly caught fire. That situation led to the Clean Water Act. But in 2026, no such regulation exists for our polluted media landscape, which means it's up to us, as individuals, to stop consuming AI rubbish, irritating posts, and misinformation-for-profit. The challenge? Fighting our evolutionary instinct to absorb all available information. The solution, certainly, lies in “critical ignoring”.

The term doesn't mean dismissing everything. Coined by Stanford professor Sam Wineburg, it means checking initial signals before deciding what deserves attention. It's a skill drawn from professional fact-checkers and one that both kids and adults need. Why is this necessary?

Because critical thinking, once a virtue, has become a trap in the digital age. For most of human history, information was in short supply until the invention of the internet. Our innate curiosity, instinct for gossip and addiction to messy drama drive us to spend way more time consuming internet nonsense than we should. As Wineburg once wrote, “Investing critical thinking in sources that should have been ignored in the first place means that ill-intentioned people have been gifted what they wanted our attention.”

Then how do we practice critical ignoring? First, recognize that your attention is a scarce resource. Studies show that just 30 minutes of surfing causes mental exhaustion - even affecting athletes' performance. So it's recommended you decide your screen time in advance and set timer. Second, guard against the “true enough”mindset. AI chatbots are trained to sound convincing, not to confirm facts. And social media algorithms（算法) have long rewarded credibility over accuracy. Both train us to accept what seems true without checking. Finally, use the internet against itself. Try lateral reading(横向阅读):when you encounter a new claim, instead of engaging deeply with it, step back and search what others say about it.

Though techniques for cleaning our media environment are still developing, one thing won't change: we must ensure we're not controlled by algorithms- and that we think for ourselves.

32. What does“critical ignoring”mean?

A. Evaluating sources before engaging.B. Judging credibility after involvement.

C. Applying deep thought to any content.D. Prioritizing _attention with deliberation.

33. Why is critical thinking a “trap” online?

A. It makes people skip facts.B. It wastes time on bad sources.

C. It requires too much effort.D. It is no longer a useful skill.

34. What does the article suggest about AI chatbots?

A. They can fully emphasize precision.B. They reduce online misinformation.

C. They can hardly guarantee factuality.D. They help users check facts accurately.

35. What is the text mainly about?

A. Algorithms are controlling our choices.B. Social media are beyond regulation now.

C. Critical ignoring should be taught early on. D. Digital pollution requires individual action.

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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

As a professor, my main task is to teach young adults skills that will prepare them to stand out in their careers. It is assumed that professional excellence requires formal training, while excellence in the rest of life, such as leisure, does not.36People believe work demands training while leisure time is easy and enjoyable and comes naturally.

Our higher-education system operates on this assumption.37Leisure is not at all straightforward or easy. True leisure isn't simple or automatic. I don't want to waste any time on meaningless activities. Both work and free time should help me grow--to become wiser, happier, and a better person.

38German philosopher Josef Pieper believed that when we understand and practice leisure properly, we can achieve our best selves. Pieper thought we misunderstood leisure when we defined it as work's opposite. He described it as an attitude of opening your mind through deep thinking.

Leisure, in other words, is far from the modern concept of just relaxing. It is a serious business, and if you don't do leisure well, you will never find life's full meaning. True leisure would involve philosophical reflection, deep artistic experiences, learning new ideas or skills, spending time in nature, or deepening personal relationships.39

Social scientists agree with Pieper's ideas. We may define leisure as doing nothing. But researchers found that this kind of act brings short-term happiness.40 So we need to take the time to focus on life's big questions without interruption and learn to appreciate what is beautiful.

A.I used to think like this.

B. But to me, it's very questionable.

C. You do these for personal growth.

D. You fail to give leisure its due seriousness.

E. My attitude is not, in fact, especially original.

F. After all, there is no course specifically teaching leisure.

G. It is social activities and self reflection that result in lasting joy.

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。

During my high school exchange year in France, I was hosted by the Miller family in a small town in Lyon. At every family dinner, Mrs. Miller would often ask me, “How was your day, Li?”

I, 41to the tradition of sharing a detailed account, would42a vivid description of my school life. Each time, I noticed the family members exchanging43 glances. I felt a growing sense of44, thinking I had bored them.

One night, after another lengthy monologue(独白),Mr. Miller put down his fork and said gently, “Li, we appreciate your45 , but sometimes, a simple ‘good’ or ‘not bad’ is enough.” I was46 . Back home, sharing such details was a sign of trust and closeness. Here, I was being told that I was being a47 .

That night, I felt deeply hurt and48, considering the Millers cold and49. Then, I remembered my orientation(迎新)materials: “French often value50 and directness. Small talk is a social custom, not an invitation for deep disclosure.” The problem was not them but my51.

The next evening, when Mrs. Miller asked the same question, I52and said, “Pretty good. Had a great science lab.” She nodded, smiled back, and the dinner conversation flowed53to topics about the weekend plan.

This seemingly small54 taught me a profound lesson. To truly understand a culture, you must not only observe its surface practices but also55 its unspoken communication code.

41. A. addictedB. accustomedC. opposedD. limited

42.A. make upB. think ofC. decorate withD. launch into

43.A. excitedB. approvingC. awkwardD. appreciative

44. A. prideB. rejectionC. reliefD. gratitude

45. A. integrityB. silenceC. enthusiasmD. patience

46.A. amusedB. encouragedC. speechlessD. relieved

47. A. burdenB. liarC. geniusD. stranger

48.A. fooledB. misunderstoodC. acceptedD. abused

49. A. reservedB. cautiousC. abstractD. distant

50.A. complexityB. efficiencyC. emotionD. tradition

51.A. expectationB. observationC. contributionD. explanation

52.A.smiledB. hesitatedC. sighedD. paused

53. A. heavilyB. nervouslyC. naturallyD. hesitantly

54. A. adventureB. challengeC. accidentD. adjustment

55.A. breakB. reviewC. ignoreD. interpret

非选择题部分

注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

第二节（共10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。

Bamberg in Germany and Shexian county in China show how towns with a remarkable history can develop today. They answered the 2025 World Heritage （遗产）Day's call to preserve heritage56threat against disasters and conflicts,57 (integrate) conservation with daily life. China now manages 59 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the second-highest total worldwide,58(mere) behind Italy, which has 60.

Bamberg,59well-known UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern German state of Bavaria, still follows its original design after steady60(restore) that was started in the 1950s. The town makes efforts 61（market) its centuries-old smoky beer to link preservation with local crafting（手工艺).

For Shexian county in East China's Anhui province, it62 （construct) in the Qin Dynasty.63 (note) for Hui-style horse-head walls, it pursues a path of repair with rebirth. “We have successfully restored some buildings with a history of over 100 years to make the county look like64 it was in the old days,” says Zhou Hu, a director of the Cultural Relics Conservation Center in Shexian.

Shexian hopes closer65(link) with Bamberg, which has launched a World Heritage Festival to trade ideas worldwide, wil sharpen its skills.“One day, China's World Heritage sites will again be in focus and that would be wonderful,” says Von Eyb, director of the World Heritage Center Bamberg.

第四部分写作（共两节；满分40分)

第一节（满分15分)

假设你是学生会主席李华,你校将与国际友好学校共同举办“旧物新生”（Old Items, NewLife）主题活动,对方学校希望了解你们的活动设计方案，请你用英语写一封邮件介绍,内容包括：

1.具体活动方案；

2.活动预期与意义。

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。

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am LiHua, president of the Student Union of our school.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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。

Math has always been my personal monster. No matter how many nights I spent staring at the textbook, the numbers and formulas (公式)never made sense. Another exam had just ended, and the result was, once again, a failure. The red score on my paper glared at me. I felt a heavy wave of disappointment. Hopelessness settled in my chest. The classroom buzzed with noise, but to me, it sounded distant and hollow.

The break bell rang, sharp and loud. I quickly folded the test paper, hiding its shameful mark, and stuffed it deep into the dark corner of my desk drawer. Out of sight, out of mind-or so I desperately wished. Resting my head on the desk, I closed my eyes. Maybe if I ignored it, the problem would disappear. Around me, classmates talked about the test. Someone laughed. Their laughter felt sharp, and I shrank in my seat, afraid of their judgment.

Suddenly, a soft, steady voice reached my ears from the row behind me. It was Leo, a quiet boy. He was asking his deskmate about a problem he got wrong.“Could you explain this step again? He asked. His voice held no embarrassment, only a genuine desire to understand. I was deeply impressed. He wasn't hiding his mistake. He was facing it directly, right there for anyone to see.

Driven by a deep curiosity, I turned my head slightly. Leo's desk was covered with draft paperachilledwithcalculationsNexttotemlayathicknotebookItspagewereorganize by topic, filled with corrected mistakes in different colors. It wasn't just a study tool. It was record of his constant effort.

A powerful thought struck me then. Leo was braver, not just smarter. He bravely faced his errors, studied them, and learned. I, however, had only ever run from mine, hiding them away. In that clear, quiet moment, a simple truth settled in: I was tired of running.

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。

The self-study period began, and I decided to act.

Soon, the graded papers from the following math test were returned.

湖北省武汉市武昌区2026届五月高三供题质量检测英语试题参考答案

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21—23. CAD24—27. BBAD28—31. DCBC32—35. ABCD36—40.FBECG

41—45. BDCBC46—50. CABDB51—55. AACDD

56. under 57.integrating 58. merely 59.a 60. Restoration 61. to market 62. was constructed 63.Noted/Notable 64. What 65. Links

第一节应用文

One Possible Version

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union from our school. I'm glad to share our plan for the “Old Items, New Life” project, which aims to promote recycling and creativity.

We plan to carry it out in three stages. First, a collection corner will be set up where students donate used books, clothes, and small electronics. Second, a DIY workshop will be held to turn these items into creative products like plant pots or art pieces. Finally, we will organize a charity fair to sell the upcycled goods, with all proceeds donated to local environmental protection program.

We expect this activity to raise students' environmental awareness and strengthen their sense of social responsibility. More importantly, we hope it can serve as a meaningful bridge between our two schools.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

第二节读后续写

One Possible Version:

The self-study period began, and I decided to act. Taking a deep breath, I pulled the wrinkled test paper from my drawer and smoothed it flat. With a red pen, I carefully circled every error an then divided them into two lists in my notebook: “Careless Mistakes” and “Need to Learn.” Starting with the hardest problems, I figured them out step by step. When the bell rang, I gathered my notebook and approached Leo for help. He patiently walked me through each problem. Day after day, I repeated the process no more hiding. When the following math test arrived, I did my best, ready to face whatever came.

Soon, the graded papers from the following math test were returned. My pulse quickened as the paper landed face down on my desk. Hesitating for just a second, I turned it over. The score was a clear step up from last time. A quiet wave of relief washed over me. My teacher, passing by, paused and said warmly, "I see the hard work paying off. Keep it up!" The recognition felt as good as the improved grade. I realized then that growth isn't about never failing. It starts the moment you choose to face what you fear and take one small step forward.