高一上英语期末考试卷 参考答案
听力
1-20 BCACD BABAC
11-20 DDB BAB BCDB
语法 + 词汇
21-35 BADDA CCBAB BCCDC
36-45 BADAA ACCBB
小猫
46-55 ICJBG FEKAH
56-65 JBEIG CFAKD
完型
66-80 ABCAA BCADA ABAAC
阅读
81-84 DCBB
85-87 CCA
88-91 DBCB
92-95 BFCE
第II卷
1. be capable of surviving in the 1940s
2. feel like taking and surviving risks
3. talk a lot but miss the point
4. go through many physical changes
5. impresses the audience deeply
6. an experimental class set on a farm
7. the best way to get people to respect you
8. read a quote from a Shakespeare play
1. He tried so hard to fit in with/get involve in the group of teenagers with a sense of adventure.
2. If you sort out learning materials on a regular basis/regularly, you will find that a good learning habit can benefit you a lot/you can benefit a lot from a good learning habit.
3. These so-called unteachable students are not to blame for the improper teaching method of their former teacher.
4. He has been exhausted half way through the long race, but still persevered to the end/kept running till he reached the finishing line, which had a positive effect on his peers.
5. Always bear in the mind those days when we were homeless due to the war, because they converted our view on family and the world.
Listening Comprehension Script
Part A Short conversations
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: Get a move on. We need to be at the airport in an hour.
W: Come on. It's only 5:30. There is plenty of time. Remember, we are going on this trip to relax, not the other way around.
Q: What time does the man think they should be at the airport
W: Jack, there is a big ice cream store across the street.
M: Really Wow, I guess we will have a great time during our stay.
Q: What does the mean
M: Good morning, Mrs White. You are late. What's the matter
W: My husband was knocked down by a stolen car this morning. Now, he is in hospital.
Q: What has happened to Mrs White's husband
4. M: What a traffic jam! 1 do wish we had taken the high-speed rail as I planned.
W: Why didn't you use the traffic app before driving out, which can absolutely help us to avoid this situation. You always turn a deaf car to my suggestion.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation
5. M: Excuse me, when is the next bus to the Shanghai Disney Land, please
W: Er...in about 11 minutes. You see, it's shown on the screen, But why don't you take the subway. It's faster and more convenient.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place
M: Cover you left eye and look at the visual chart here. Tell me the direction of each E here.
W: Er...Left, Right, Right again, and down.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
M: Our neighbour, the Thompsons, adopted a disabled girl from Africa.
W: Again Wow. They are a great family, warmhearted and full of sympathy.
Q: What do we learn from the dialogue about the Thompsons
8. M: Well, Ms. Zeng, I must point out that the prices are much higher than before, which are beyond our expectation.
W: Yes. As you know, the labour cost recently has increased, and so has the raw materials cost. So I have no choice but to raise price.
Q: What do we learn from the dialogue
9. M: I just want all my characters in the novel to speak in an elegant way.
W: Well, I don't doubt it, but you know, not all the people speak in that way in real life.
Q: What does the woman mean
M: Oh, my god, The restaurant is so crowded. Let's go somewhere else.
W: Why After an hour's driving in heavy traffic, you just told me to go somewhere else Come on. We can wait. It's our wedding anniversary after all.
Q: What does the man mean
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
The Chinese government plans to make soccer the number one sport in the country. By 2050 it wants to get 50 million children and adults to play the game.
With the largest population in the world, China has never been really good at the world's most popular sport. According to the government, 20,000 training centers are planned and 70,000 new soccer fields will be built within the next decades. It also wants to set up soccer schools and offer young players more training programs.
FIFA hopes that the China's desire to become a global player in soccer will raise the country's rankings, currently at number 80 in the FIFA list. In contrast to men, who have only qualified for the World Cup once in 2002, Chinese women are more successful in the sport. They have even made it to the World Cup finals in 1999.
China's leader Xi Jinping is the driving force behind the new sport plan. He loves soccer and played the game during his youth. Xi wants China to play a major role in Asia and maybe even win the World Cup one day. Recently, Chinese billionaires have started to invest in China's Super League, attracting top European players to the country. Gunngzhou Evergrande, one of China's top teams, has paid 45 million dollars for Athletico Madrid top star Jackson Martinez. But before China reaches its goal. there is still a long way in front and a lot to do.
Questions:
According to the Chinese government's plan, how many children and adults are to play soccer by 2050
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
13. Who of the following is the driving force of China's great soccer plan according to this passage
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
You may have already heard about the trimester system in Western universities. For example, in the UK, an academic year is usually divided into three semesters, each made up of 10 weeks — the autumn semester (October to December), the spring semester (January to March) and the summer semester (April to June). This system is believed to bring more flexibility when scheduling classes, social practice and personal projects.
Now China is introducing the system to its own students. In fact, nearly half of the country's Project 985 universities have already added the third semester into their academic timetable. But our trimester system is a little bit different from that in the West.
Take China University of Political science and Law (CUPL) as an example, which has started to implement the new schedule from this month. Its academic year will now be divided into the autumn semester (September to January), the spring semester (February to June) and the summer semester (July). Lu Chunlong, director of the dean' office at CUPL., told The Beijing News that during summer terms students would be able to take classes in other subjects. They are also encouraged to join courses in the from of social practice. It's hoped that this new method will expose students to a broader and more diverse academic environment and help them to get their career plans on track.
However, some students point out that if they take summer term courses, they would have to attend classes every day without having time to digest what they've learned. This is why Lu suggests that students don't overdo it during summer. "One course is the best, two tops." she advises.
But no matter the changes in academic schedules, it's how you plan your studies that really matters. After all, what's important is not how the academic year is divided, but how the studying contents are distributed among each semester.
Questions:
14. What's the advantage of the Western trimester system according to the passage
15. Which of the following is true about the Chinese trimester
16. What's the best policy in taking courses in the new trimester system
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, I'm Neil and joining me is Feifei... and Fred...my goat.
W: Hi, everyone! Neil. Why have you brought this ... goat into the studio It smells.
M: Fred doesn’t smell. I’ve brought my goat into the studio to teach our listeners an expression you can use when something annoys you.
W: Well. Having smelly animals in this studio annoys me！
M: Well, in that case, Feifei, you can say: smelly animals in the studio get my goat.
W: To get somebody's goat. An expression you can use when something annoys you.
M: That's right. You can say something gets your goat if it annoys you. You know what Feifei, it gets my goat when people say my pet Fred is smelly.
W: Ha! Here are some examples of people using the expression get somebody's goat.
The first one, these cues at the post office really get my goat. I've been waiting for half an hour.
The second one, I don't believe it. I've got a parking ticket. The policeman really get my goat.
The third, these calls from people selling insurance, get my goat. They've rung 7 times already this morning.
M: To get somebody's goat. An expression you can use when something annoys you.
W: Notice that we often use really with this expression, train delays really get my goat.
M: It seems to me quite a lot of things get your goat. Feifei.
W: Not really, Neil. Apart from Fred.
M: Are you saying that my goat gets your goat
W: Yes. Your goat really gets my goat.
Questions
17. Where are the two speakers
18. What are the two speakers talking about
19. According to this conversation, what does your goat really gets my goat mean
20. In which situation will you say it really gets my goat 上交附高2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷
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I. Listening Comprehension (25’)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. 7:00 B. 6:30 C. 6:00 D. 7:30
2. A. They are likely to have a great review. B. They will stay there for a longer time.
C. They are to enjoy ice cream in an easy way. D. The ice cream store is too big to imagine.
3. A. He was involved in a traffic accident. B. He was not able to get to work on time.
C. He is seriously sick of his car. D. He had his car stolen.
4. A. The woman planned to travel by high-speed rail.
B. One of the man's ears absolutely deaf.
C. The traffic app may help them to avoid a heavy traffic.
D. They are driving at a high speed as they planned.
5. A. At the bus stop of Shanghai Disney land B. At the platform of a subway.
C. At Shanghai railway station. D. At abus stop somewhere in Shanghai.
6. A. Policewoman and driver B. Nurse and patient.
C. Librarian and reader D. Hotel manager and guest.
7. A. They have adopted at least two kids. B. They will have more adopted kids.
C. The couple are from Africa. D. They are an extended family.
8. A. Ms. Zeng is planning to raise the raw material cost due to the raised labour cost.
B. The man is hesitating about whether he will buy certain products or not. C. The quality of the products is really far from the man's expectation.
D. The man has made up his mind to give the negotiation a stop.
9. A. She does not approve of the man's way in describing people's speech.
B. She believes that people's speaking in an elegant way is amazing.
C. She doesn't believe people may speak elegantly in real life.
D. She was in doubt about the man's characters in the novel.
10. A. Their wedding anniversary is coming soon.
B. They'd better find another restaurant to celebrate their wedding anniversary. C. The woman should be more patient on such a big day.
D. The driving is dull because of the heavy traffic.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. 15.000 B. 5,000,000 C. 15,000,000 D. 50,000,000
12. A. The Chinese people are really good at the world's most popular sport, soccer.
B. Within next decades, more than 90,000 soccer fields will be built across the country. C. Chinese men have qualified for the World Cup final only once in 2002.
D. In contrast to men, Chinese women soccer players are more successful. 13. A. Some billionaires in China.
B. President Xi Jinping.
C. Jackson Martinez.
D. The Chinese people.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It gives students more time to digest what they've learned.
B. It is flexible in planning classes, social practice and personal projects.
C. Plenty of social practice frees students of worries about their future career. D. Students have more time to enjoy their life in universities.
15. A. The length of each semester varies in the Chinese trimester.
B. All those “Project 985” universities have applied this trimester system.
C. Student should take as many courses as possible in summer semester.
D. Taking other subjects should be off the list in summer semester.
16. A. Taking more courses in summer semester.
B. Having an efficient arrangement in studying contents.
C. Taking an active part in promoting academic environment.
D. Paying not attention to changes in academic schedules.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. At home B. In a studio C. In office D. At school
18. A. An English programme B. Something annoying
C. An expression D. Agoat called Fred
19. A. Nell's goat is really a mad goat,a troublemaker.
B. Nell really makes Feifei mad.
C. Nell's goat was really annoying to everyone.
D. Nell's goat annoys Feifei due to its smell.
20. A. Your best friend told you that he's past the driving test.
B. Some cars are blowing their horns when you are doing a test inside.
C. You are riding a bicycle with you classmates in the street.
D. Your neighbour brings you a cake because it is her daughter's birthday.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Multiple Choices (25’)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
21. Regulations often meet resistance in the rigid system, bossy employers maybe challenged by employees.
A. which B. where C. whose D. that
22. Dominating the list are high-income countries, the average ecological footprint is now five times that of poor nations.
A. of which B. what C. in which D. whose
23. we've advanced our service quality is helpful in attracting more customers in the future.
A. how B. why C. which D. that
24. The post-pandemic job market is no longer the market the general public thinks it is, as profit margins shrink.
A. which B. as C. where D. that
25. It is 10 years these important environmental problems were addressed, which benefited the entire world.
A. since B. after C. before D. when
26. It is suggested , instead of complaining all day long, Louise think of the contributors who have helped her survive.
A. which B. / C. that D. what
27. The new class rules in design most classmates have participated is so innovative that other classes also want to follow suit.
A. which B. where C. whose D. what
28. New the facility is, it would make possible a much stronger signal that would cover wider residential areas.
A. although B. as C. despite D. while
29. It was widely confirmed by scientists that that was exactly global greenhouse gas emission needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
A. why B. how C. when D. whether
30. Appreciating a poet’s reading of his own works is very beneficial because we can understand the poem better the poet places emphasis or pauses.
A. at where B. from where C. in which D. from which
31. Whoever is elected the new leader will shoulder the responsibility of shaping our community into a more united one, as by the voters.
A. being expected B. expected C. had expected D. expect
32. Where there is freedom of the press, there is also obligation to ensure objective reporting for what and what is happening.
A. happens B. had happened C. happened D. is happened
33. It suddenly tome that I need to mark it down, because I tend to forget things, however simple they are.
A. occurred B. occur C. occurs D. is occurring
34. He is the most devoted teacher that I , because he is forever thinking of how to create a better environment for this students.
A. saw B. had ever seen
C. see D. have ever seen
35. The concert world as a whole is in crisis, but jazz, one of the most vulnerable (脆弱的) types on live performance, is especially on the edge.
A. which depends B. which depend C. that depend D. as depends
36. These thick forests cover abroad span of area, which serves as a perfect for the march, leaving the enemy in the dark about our position.
A. setting B. cover C. residency D. tunnel
37. The newly-furnished library features a(n) study room where students can sit in groups to communicate occasionally.
A. open-plan B. labour-saving C. single-roomed D. 24-hour
38. Though all his efforts have failed to his demanding parents, his teacher and classmates were amazed by his academic performance.
A. shock B. arouse C. conquer D. wow
39. It’s easy to lay for impulsive (冲动的) behaviors on teenagers whose brain is underdeveloped rather than the shortage of guidance.
A. blame B. discrimination C. complaint D. criticism
40. On receiving a submission, an experienced editor needs to efficiently decide what part to adopt and how much to for a better version awaiting for publication.
A. adapt B. surf C. update D. quote
41. Overtime, the euro and China’s yuan can mature into competitors for dollar as currency.
A. convertible B. intelligent C. primary D. valuable
42. Her excellent speech was by bursts of applause and great cheers from the crowd.
A. impressed B. illustrated C. punctuated D. delivered
43. To transfer information from short-term to long-term memory, the requires periods of rest.
A. heart B. spirit C. brain D. head
44. Her parents tried to some pressure on her to do well in the college entrance examination so that she can be admitted to a prestige university.
A. bring B. put C. bear D. keep
45. Many parents work all day long to provide their children with a good living condition, but their kids might just for the company of their parents.
A. take B. long C. expect D. desire
Section B
Vocabulary (20’)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. touched F. individuality B. extraordinary G. angle C. set H. quote D. challenged I. reflection E. involvement J. amazed K. dismissal
Dead Poets Society (死亡诗社) is a 1989 American drama film written by Tom Schulman, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams. The film evoked an extensive (46)
on education. (47) at the conservative Welton Academy in the northeast United States in 1959, and it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry.
In the autumn of 1959, Neil begins his senior year of high school at Welton Academy, an all- male, elite school. On the first day of classes, they are (48) by the unorthodox (非 正统的) teaching methods of the new English teacher John Keating,a Welton alumnus who
encourages his students to "make your lives (49) ", a sentiment he summerized
with the Latin expression carpe diem. Subsequent lessons include having them take turns standing on his desk to teach the boyshow they must look at life in a different (50) , telling
them to tear off the introduction of their poetry books which explains a mathematical formula
used for rating poetry, and inviting them to makeup their own style of walking in a courtyard to encourage them to maintain (51) . As the school year progresses, Keating's lessons
and their (52) in a secret poetry club encourage them to live their lives on their own terms.
However, Keating’s methods attract the attention of strict
headmaster Gale Nolan. He is fired and Nolan takes over teaching the class. Keating interrupts the class to collect personal articles before he
leaves, the students shout that all of them were forced to sign the letter that resulted in his (53) . They stand on their desks one by one and salute Keating with the words "O Captain! My Captain!". Keating is deeply (54) .
The Dead Poets Society received critical applause and box office success. The film's line
"Carpe diem. Seize the day." was also voted as the greatest movie (55) of the year 2014 by the American Film Institute.
*College Rankings Are Something, but Not Everything
A. addressed F. glimpse B. boast G. revealed C. approach H. pushy D. sense I. statistics E. wealthy J. peers K. motivation
I am always confused when reading statements like “Princeton University is the number one college in the United States.” Are those who attend Princeton inherently brighter than their (56) Is Princeton able to produce more geniuses upon graduation
High-ranking colleges in global education leagues attract greater talent in staff and students, and (57) better facilities, therefore generating more profits. In the United States, however, this virtuous cycle can turn vicious when financially-challenged parents end up spending
their life savings on their children's education, while (58) individuals can simply buy their way in. Besides, these rankings face criticism for potentially influencing colleges to make minor adjustments in (59) to improve their position on the table.
I didn't care about college rankings for years until I recently saw something different. This past October, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy (60) the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which assesses universities worldwide across 55 subjects in five disciplines. It is said to employ a more in-depth (61) to evaluate the performance of universities. And this makes it easier for prospective students to choose the best college for their specific subject. But how much weight should you give to these rankings
In my opinion, college rankings can serve as a reference, offering a (62) into the reputation and strengths of institutions. However, they should not be the only determining factor for you. There are many aspects to a university education that can only be (63) when you are clear about your goals.
I once taught a three-month program to prepare university students for overseas exchange programs in England. But some of them displayed low (64) . It wasn't merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a (65) of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality. After all, what lies in the heart of education is “U” .
III. Reading Comprehension (15’+30’)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
“Blame My Brain” by Nicola Morgan, reviewed by Rosalie Warren
As someone who constantly blames my brain for all sorts of things (not
my fault - my brain did it!), I was (66) by the title of Nicola
Morgan's book and only slightly disappointed to learn that it was (67)
teenagers. Since I have many days when I feel that I am
barely out of my teens (though the mirror, sadly, does not bear this out), I
decided that the book might still be relevant to me, and indeed to my
relationships with my no-longer-teenage children.
The subtitle is “The amazing teenage brain revealed” and amazing is, I
soon (68) , exactly what the teenage brain is. I learned that
one of the things that (69) to the brainin our early teenage years is a flurry of growth of the dendrites (connections between neurons), followed a few years later by a major pruning session where many of the relatively unused connections are culled and the remaining ones are strengthened and coated with a fatty myelin layer ready for adult life. Not (70) , all this activity is not without its downside for the person “within”, and it goes along way towards (71) why teenagers can be so difficult to live with and to cope with themselves.
There are also brain-based explanations of why teenagers need so much sleep, why they don't tidy their rooms, why they come (72) when the rest of the world is going to sleep and why some of them, at least, are risk-takers. There's stuff about alcohol and drugs and why such
things are not good for the brain, but all of it is written in a very (73) and understanding way that I think teenagers will warm to.
Nicola Morgan is not a neurologist or a (74) scientist, but she clearly done a great deal of research and (75) experts including Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and Professor Susan Greenfield, among many other eminent names in the field. Morgan has a gift for simplifying and explaining (76) subject matter with a light but precise touch, and she is careful to (77) between established facts and theories and speculations of her own and other people's.
There's plenty of humour and a good few well-deserved digs at the stupidity of parents and other well-meaning but misguided adults, which teenagers will (78) . There are diagrams, tests, photos relating to questions like What emotions can you recognize Do you (79) other emotions with anger What kind of thinker are you Which mental tasks do you find comparatively easy or difficult There's also sound advice for addiction, self-harm, depression and other (80) illnesses, and some pointers towards recognizing when you may need to seek help.
The illustrations by Andy Baker are great, too. And oh yes - there's some interesting discussion on the differences between girls'brains and boys'. If there are any. You'll have to read it to find out...
66. A. attracted B. interested C. invested D. introduced
67. A. intended to B. aimed at C. targeted by D. appealed to
68. A. defended B. dismissed C. discovered D. differed
69. A. happens B. projects C. evolves D. limits
70. A. surprisingly B. immediately C. unfortunately D. regularly
71. A. expressing B. explaining C. declaring D. exposing
72. A. living B. lively C. alive D. alone
73. A. sympathetic B. pessimistic C. positive D. negative
74. A. laborious B. humorous C. productive D. professional
75. A. consulted B. conducted C. converted D. suggested
76. A. complicated B. simplified C. contrary D. demanding
77. A. denounce B. distinguish C. determine D. depend
78. A. appreciate B. hate C. respect D. reflect
79. A. confuse B. combine C. unite D. associate
80. A. mind B. physical C. mental D. emotional
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
In the heart of the war-torn city, where buildings stood like wounded soldiers, Emma waited inline for her weekly ration. The line moved slowly, a somber procession of gaunt (瘦削憔悴的) faces and threadbare coats. When her turn came, the ration officer handed her the allotted food with
a detached efficiency. “Two loaves, half a pound of sugar, and atin of powdered milk,” he recited. The portions seemed to shrink each week, mirroring the dwindling hope in people's hearts.
Clutching her meager supplies, Emma hurried through the bombed-out streets, dodging craters and debris. The city, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in a hushed surrender to scarcity and fear. At home, her family's small garden offered a sharp contrast to the desolation around. Here, amidst the rows of struggling vegetables, her father toiled.
“Dad, let me help,” Emma offered, taking the shovel from his weary hands. Together, they dug into the earth, creating a hidden cache for extra food. It was a secret they guarded fiercely, knowing that in times of shortage, even neighbors could turn against each other out of desperation.
As they worked, Emma's mind wandered to the days before the war, when food was abundant and their garden was a source of joy, not just survival. She remembered her mother's cooking, the aromas that filled their kitchen, the laughter that accompanied their meals. Now, each bite of their bland rations was a reminder of what had been lost.
In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. Emma's younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again ” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy.
Despite the hardship, they found reasons to smile. Emma's father would recount stories from his youth, tales of adventure that seemed like fairy tales in their grim surroundings. Her mother would hum old tunes, filling their home with a semblance of warmth and normalcy.
As winter deepened, the rations grew scarcer, and the hidden cache in the garden became their lifeline. Each day,Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe. The hole, a mere cavity in the ground, symbolized their resilience, a refusal to succumb to despair.
81. How did the amount of weekly rations appear to change each week
A. Significantly increased B. Dramatically decreased
C. Remained the same D. Decreased each week
82. What does the term “hidden cache” in the third paragraph refer to in the article
A. A treasure map B. A buried capsule
C. A secret food storage spot D. A mysterious box
83. How does the family’s gathering around the table for meals illustrate the impact of war on their lives
A. Abundant food showshow the war has unexpectedly brought prosperity to their family. B. The family's conversations about a war-free future reflect their enduring hope.
C. Meals at the table are silent and rushed, highlighting their fear and anxiety.
D. The table becomes a place of conflict where family members argue over limited food. 84. Tom's longing for chocolate is symbolic in the story. What does this longing represent
A. It's a simple craving for a treat, unrelated to the broader themes of the story.
B. The desire for chocolate symbolizes a yearning for the comforts of life before the war. C. His wish for chocolate indicates his dislike for the food rationing and nothing more.
D. It is a secret code used by the family to communicate about their hidden food.
(B)
/10 Hardship Judy May, 2020 Early on I thought this family was a bunch of complainers. But the focus of this reality show is how sweet family life was in the tough wartime era, which really touched me. But as Iwatched I noted that the 1940s mid-class family life was not that unbearable. Even though they didn’t have labor-saving facilities, they still had coal fire. Maybe, it's only due to modern people’s sense of privilege that they promptly forget what immense, bodily labor was involved in the previous chore it replaced. So, the experiment was not that “real” ! Therefore, I recommend, but not highly, this show to you.
/10 Must See TV-Really! Lily June, 2021 For anyone interested in “Reality TV” with an emphasis on “Real”, checkout 1940's House as soon as you can. The Hymer family from northern England spends 9 weeks living the life of a suburban 1940's house during the infamous London blitz. Everything they use, wear, purchase, read comes from that time period - including ration books, blackout curtains, Victory gardens, and a self-built bomb shelter. What makes this “House” installment the best in a long line (see “Frontier House”, “Colonial House”, “1900 House”) is the family's willingness to immerse themselves in the project wholeheartedly. You as the viewer really begin to sympathize with the Hymer family's struggles to live a 1940's life with a 21st century mindset. I think most people will come away liking the attitude and spirit of the mother the best - she truly embodies the British spirit that was so essential and prevalent during England's darkest hour. This is 3 hours of “history” that noone will want to end. Children would also enjoy this as there are 2 young boys (ages 10 and 7) who participate in the program wholeheartedly.
/10 A bit sinister David February, 2023 Although it's as well made as the other PBS reality shows, this one was disturbing. Many of the hardships imposed on the Hymers are by design, not circumstance. A committee of seven or eight experts privately judges them in a star chamber and decideshow strict rationing will be and how much they will be fined for infractions. Watching the children go hungry while the experts debated how much to cut the food budget bothered me. The Hymers live more like lab rats than adventurers. It's also hard to get worked up about how much wartime Brits suffered from rationing since it was nothing compared to the hardships undergone by eastern Europeans, Asians and even their own soldiers. The show was simply too narrow in scope and sinister.
85. The ratings of these three users have been hidden. Which of the following three ratings do you think are most likely to be real
A. Judy: 6/10; Lily:3/10; David:1/10 B. Judy: 8/10; Lily:10/10; David:8/10
C. Judy: 6/10; Lily:10/10; David:1/10 D. Judy: 8/10; Lily:1/10; David:8/10 86. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. From Judy’s perspective,the Hymers family has always been a bunch of complainers. B. The “House” series consist of “Frontier House”,“Colonial House” and “1900 House” . C. The mother personifies the essential British spirit so most people will like her.
D. The PBS reality shows are quite disturbing, especially “The 1940s House” . 87. The passage can probably be found .
A. on a website providing reviews about reality shows
B. on the advertisement of “The 1940s House”
C. on a textbook about how to make excellent movies
D. in a fantasy novel about travelling back to the 1940s
(C)
Dear boss - You have always tried to attract young and youngish consumers, and our consultants have always come up with new ways to label them. I don’t need to remind you that “millennials” and, increasingly, “GenZ” are our most important markets. The trouble is that coming up with rules to define aswarm of humanity is more art than science. It is liable to apply stereotypes. Luckily you have me, and I’m here to tell you that much of what is written about marketing to today’s most prized consumers is a myth.
Social media has just changed the ways people discover brands from viewing television, newspapers and magazines to surfing Instagram and TikTok; it has weakened the power of marketing as a whole. Such is the ease with which digital natives can fact-check our tricky marketing claims that it is getting harder to build brand loyalty. Online, communication is cheap and prices are readily Googled.
There is a similar temptation to think that physical shops no longer matter. Young consumers love their Amazon deliveries. But what works best is the seamless combination of the digital and physical worlds. Remember those online-only influencer-backed beauty brands like Glossier, which took the world by storm during the pandemic It turns out that they struggle to get repeat business and have had to pair up with physical retailers. If we want to succeed, we need to offer the best of both physical and virtual worlds.
GenZ will consider a brand’s sustainability and social impact, but considering something isn’t surrendering to it. They are never brand-slaved. It is chiefly youngsters who buy cheap “fast-fashion” outfits to wear once and then send to landfill. Also, youngsters careless for consumer boycotts than its virtue-signaling parents, thus open to various brands. No wonder, most brands originate from youngsters with duel identities of producers and consumers.
What determines the shopping mode of a generation is their mindset. In GenZ, lies are easily exposed online, where everyone loves a takedown and hates hypocrisy. We are people just as our young customers are and people will always buy sincerity.
88. What is the article primarily warning young consumers against in marketing A. The excessive use of digital advertising and ignoring traditional media.
B. The use of influencers and social media platforms for product promotion. C. Focusing solely on Gen Z without considering other demographic groups. D. Relying on outdated perceptions of young consumer behaviors.
89. Why is it challenging to build brand loyalty among younger consumers in the digital age
A. Young consumers are less interested in brand loyalty.
B. Digital natives can checkout marketing claims.
C. Young consumers prefer shopping in physical stores.
D. Social media platforms are misguiding in brand establishment.
90. What is suggested about the importance of physical stores in modern retailing
A. Physical stores are becoming obsolete due to the rise of e-commerce.
B. Young consumers only prefer online shopping and home deliveries.
C. A combination of digital and physical retail experiences is most effective.
D. Physical stores should be completely replaced by digital marketing strategies. 91. What’s the attitude of young consumers towards brands
A. They commit to social justice and boycott unethical brands.
B. They consider a brand’s sustainability but are not controlled by it.
C. They are indifferent to a brand's quality and social influence.
D. They only support brands that are created by their peers.
*Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Emotions play a critical role in shaping our thoughts and decisions, subtly influencing the framework of our reasoning even when we believe we are thinking rationally. B. He believed that emotions played a constructive role in the lives of non-human animals, while the usefulness of emotions was largely replaced by the evolution of reason in humans. C. That can produce better judgments in situations where risk aversion (厌恶) is inappropriate, as when you are analyzing stocks (股票) or playing poker. D. Anger, while often perceived negatively, can sometimes fuel our motivation and reduce our perception of risk, enabling more decisive actions in certain situations. E. Studies show that those with high levels of emotional intelligence fare better in their personal and professional lives. F. If emotions aid rational reasoning, how does that work
More Than a Feeling
Charles Darwin formulated the most successful theory in the history of biology: the theory of evolution. He was also responsible for another grand theory: the theory of emotion, which dominated his field for more than a century. Its core principle was that the mind consists of two competing forces: the rational and the emotional. 92
We now know that, on the contrary, emotions enhance our process of reasoning and aid our decision-making. In fact, we can't make decisions, or even think, without being influenced by our emotions.
93 Perhaps the most important discovery regarding the role of emotion is that even when you believe you are exercising cold, logical reason, you are not. People are not usually aware of this, but the very framework (框架) of their thought process is highly influenced by what they are feeling at the time - sometimes subtly (细微地).
Consider anger, for example. Backed by the threat of attack, anger creates incentives (动机) for others to comfort the angry individual. Your mental calculations increase the importance you place on your own welfare and goals at the expense of others’ . Coaches tap into anger as a motivational tool because the focus on the self encourages athletes to push themselves to achieve their goals. Anger also causes you to perceive less risk. 94
The new view of emotion may not correspond to the way Darwin saw it, but it does support one of the basic conclusions of his theory of evolution. Humans are not as different from non-human animals as people believed. What can we learn from this The first and most crucial step is self- awareness. 95 By studying our own emotions, we can read others’ better and communicate more effectively. Once we are in touch with our true feelings, we can take steps to manage them whenever it benefits.
第Ⅱ卷
*Section A (2’ x 8=16’)
Phrase Translation
1. 能够在 20 世纪 40 年代生存
2. 喜欢冒险并从中幸存
3. 说了很多却没有抓住要领
4. 经历了很多生理上的变化
5. 给观众留下深刻印象
6. 以农场为背景的实验性课堂
7. 赢得他人尊重的最佳方式
8. 朗读莎翁剧作中的一句引语
*Section B (3’+3’+4’+4’+5’=19’)
Sentence Translation
Directions: Translate the following phrases into English, using the words given. 1. 他努力尝试想要融入这群有冒险精神的少年中。(fit)
2. 如果你定期整理学习资料，会发现好的学习习惯会让你受益匪浅。 (basis)
3. 这些所谓“不可教”的学生不应该为前任老师不合适的教学方式背锅。(blame)
4. 长跑过半他已精疲力竭，但仍然坚持到了终点，这对他的同伴产生了积极的影响。（effect） 5. 永远铭记那段因为战乱而无家可归的日子，因为那些日子改变了人们对家庭和这个世界 的看法。(convert)
