2024-2025学年山东省潍坊市大联考高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文，无音频）

2024-2025学年山东省潍坊市大联考高三上学期10月月考英语试题
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例 ：How much is the shirt
A. f19. 15. B. &9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Where are probably the speakers
A At home. B. In a hotel. C. In restaurant.
2. How does the woman feel about her performance
A. Greatly pleased. B. Terribly disappointed. C. A bit dissatisfied.
3. What does the man think of the exam
A. Quite easy. B. Very difficult. C. Just so-S0.
4. How long is the pet store open every Sunday
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
5. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答 时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto
A. Deal with her work B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night
A. She stayed up late working.
B. She was under a lot of pressure.
C. She drank strong tea before bedtime.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife C. Fellow works.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man want to do
A. Send a parcel. B. Pick up a parcel. C. Ask for a tracking service,
12. What do we know about the package
A. It is damaged、 B. It has been lost. C. It will arrive at its destination.
13. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Satisfied. B. Worried C. Annoyed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Looking at some photos. B. Planning a class reunion. C. Organizing a birthday party.
15. Why is Amy unhappy
A. She lost her pet. B. She can’t keep a dog. C. She can’t join the speakers.
16. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. Her teacher. B. Her schoolmate. C. Her good friend.
17. What will the woman do this evening
A. Send the man something. B. Decorate the classroom. C. Take Amy back to school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the last reason for eating insects
A. Insects are a great source of protein.
B. The world’s population is increasing.
C. Raising insects is more environmentally friendly.
19. What is Dror Tamir’s attitude towards eating insects
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Positive.
20. What can we learn from the speech
A. The insect farming industry is developing rapidly.
B. Only several companies created meals made from insects.
C. Eating insects has become popular in the last twenty years.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Mathematics for Computer Science
This subject offers an introduction to discrete mathematics(离散数学)oriented toward computer science and engineering.
Course Meeting Times
Lectures:3 sessions/week, 1. 5 hour/session
Problem Sets (psets)
Problem sets account for 20% of the final grade. Making a reasonable effort on the problem sets is, for most students, crucial for mastering the course material. Problem sets are designed to be completed in at most 3 hours; the time is monitored through student reports.
Online Feedback Problems
Online problems to be completed before most class meetings are posted on the class website. These consist of straightforward questions that provide useful feedback about the assigned material. Some students prefer to try the online problems before reading the text or watching videos as an advance guide to going over the material; that’s fine. Watching designated videos, or at least looking at the lecture-slide handouts, is generally helpful but optional.
Like team problem-solving in class online problems are graded only on participation: Students receive full credit as long as they try the problem, even if their answer is wrong. Online feedback problems account for 10% of the final grade.
Midterm Exams
Three 80-minute midterm exams will be given. The midterm exams each account for 15%of the final grade.
Midterm questions will typically be variations of prior problems from class and psets, and the best way to prepare is to review on the published solutions to these problems. The first exam covers all previous weeks’ material;subsequent exams focus on the material after the previous exam.
Final Exam
There will be a three-hour final exam. This exam is worth 25% of the final class grade. The final exam will cover the entire subject with somewhat greater emphasis on material from after Midterm 3. Most exam questions will be variants of problems assigned during the term(psets, class, midterm, and online). It may include a few questions which combine topics that were originally covered separately.
1. What determines students’ grade in Online Feedback Problems
A. Active involvement. B. Submission time.
C. Accuracy of answers. D. Completion of assignments
2. What is the main focus of the final exam
A. Variants of problem sets. B. Combined topics in class.
C. The content after midterm exams. D. The whole-term course materials.
3. Which of the following weighs the most in the final grade
A. Final Exam. B. Midterm Exams.
C. Problem Sets. D. Online Feedback Problems
B
It all started with a simple question;“Can I paint your portrait (肖像) ”
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson was reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in action, when his quiet was disturbed by a homeless man. Inspired by the book, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris who failed to pursue a career in music and ended up being homeless.
“I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown fingernails, and probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. ”Even though Peterson hadn’t pioked up a paintbrush in about eight years, he asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Working from a black-and-white photo of the subject, Peterson chooses colors inspired by the subject’s personality and life story, creating an impressive portrait.
Peterson sells the striking artwork, signed by both subject and artist, dividing the proceeds and putting half into what he calls a“love account”for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities. But Peterson has learned not to make assumptions about what a person needs most. “I’ve made a mistake thinking I knew what people wanted, ” he says, “but why don’t we just ask them ”
Peterson has discovered that there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. The buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now, ’ ”Peterson says.
4. What brought Peterson and Faris together
A. Beauty on Faris’ face. B. Inspiration from a book.
C. Peterson’s passion for art. D. Faris’ suffering in his life.
5. What does the underlined word “mistake” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. Selling the homeless’ portraits for profits.
B. Giving instant necessities to the homeless.
C. Asking the homeless for their needs directly.
D. Taking what the homeless want for granted.
6. What does Peterson imply in the last paragraph
A. The homeless are gaining more concern.
B. The life of the homeless is different now.
C. Buyers value friendship with the homeless.
D. Figures in Peterson’s paintings are popular.
7. What can we learn from this text
A. A good model is key to a fine artwork.
B. An expected decision makes a great artist.
C. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
D. Each unfortunate person has his own misfortune.
C
The Malagasy baobab tree, whose thick trunks and tiny branches dot Madagascar’s landscape, should not, by rights, have survived to the present day. Scientists believe that its large seeds were once spread by the giant tortoises and lemur monkeys that wandered the island. When these species went extinct over one thousand years ago owing to human activity, the baobab tree should have disappeared too. It did not. Seheno Andriantsaralaza at the University of Antananarivo and Onja Razafindratsima at the University of California, now think they may know the reason why.
Together with their colleagues, the scientists monitored 15 tree canopies (树冠) in a western region of Madagascar, to identify any animals that might have claimed the role of baobab-seed spread. The researchers also set up camera traps around seed-containing fruits lying on the ground, and searched any faeces (粪便) that they encountered along the way for the presence of seeds.
They report in the journal Biotropica that a native rodent (啮齿动物) known as the western bunch-tailed rat was caught on camera handling whole fruits on four occasions. Although there was no footage of the rat breaking the fruits open, the team did chance upon 13 fruits that had been chewed into and had their seeds removed. Though the bite marks were not clear enough to identify an initiator, this was clear evidence that a seed- distributing animal was out there. They then found the ecological equivalent of a smoking gun:baobab seeds in seven different piles of bush-pig faces.
While the finding is important in its own right, it also provides valuable evidence that introduced species may not be entirely harmful. Madagascar’s pigs, for example, though not native, have made themselves essential to the survival of truly native species. Similar relationships are suspected to hold in South America between rabbits native to Europe and plants with no seed distributors. For Dr Andriantsaralaza, that suggests the full ecological role of introduced species should be considered before talk of extinction begins.
8. What made scientists think the baobab tree should have disappeared
A. The extinction of its seed spreader. B. The destruction of human activities
C The inadaptation of the baobab tree. D. The increase of its natural enemies.
9. What are camera traps used for
A. Seeking seed-containing fruits. B. Tracking the footprints of seeds.
C. Recording the animals’ activities. D. Monitoring the baobab tree canopies.
10. Which is most probably the seed-eater according to the report
A. The giant tortoise B. The bunch-tailed rat.
C. The European rabbit. D. The bush-pig.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce a new way to protect the baobab tree.
B. To show non-native species are not always harmful.
C. To compare different kinds of seed-distributing methods.
D. To explain the importance of protecting endangered species.
D
The concepts of delayed satisfaction, self-control, and self-regulation are often used interchangeably and inconsistently. The ability to delay an impulse (冲动) for an immediate reward to receive a more favorable reward at a later time is the standard definition of delayed satisfaction.
Studies show that delayed satisfaction is one of the most effective personal characteristics of successful people. People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment develop more in their careers relationships, health, and finances than people who give in to it.
Being able to delay satisfaction isn’t the easiest skill to acquire. It involves feeling dissatisfied, which is why it seems impossible for people who haven’t learned to control their impulses. Choosing to have something now might feel good, but making the effort to have discipline and manage your impulses can result in bigger or better rewards in the future. Over time, delayed satisfaction will improve your self-control and ultimately help you achieve your long-term goals faster.
The Seinfeld Strategy is one of several helpful self-satisfaction techniques you can use to put off satisfaction for longer periods of time. Every day that you delay satisfaction and avoid temptation (诱惑) , you cross it off your calendar. After a few days, this creates a chain. This strategy works well for people who enjoy gamification (游戏化). If you find it satisfying to keep the chain going, you’re less likely to give in to temptation.
Do you find yourself going back to your temptations without thinking about it If this is the case, you can practice mindfulness to become more aware of what you do. When you notice yourself doing something out of habit, stop for a moment. Ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing. Take some time to analyze how you’re feeling. Pay attention to the details. Take a moment of mindulness to interrupt your autopilot every time this happens. The more you practice this, the more you’ll break the habit of going for instant satisfaction.
12. What is delayed satisfaction
A. Making quick decisions. B. Giving in to desires instantly.
C. Immediate rewards for impulses. D. Postponing rewards for better outcomes.
13. Why is delayed satisfaction hard to attain
A. It can lead to missed opportunities B. It’s bad for achieving long-term goals.
C. It’s impossible to resist the inner needs D. It’s a comfort to possess something at once.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The complexity of the Seinfeld Strategy B. An example of self-discipline techniques.
C. A method of practicing delayed satisfaction. D. The effectiveness of keeping the chain going.
15. What does the author suggest people do for returning temptations
A. Ignore useless details. B. Get rid of old bad habits.
C. Concentrate on true inner wants. D. Cancel temptations from the calendar.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Facing hard things is, well, hard. Sometimes we are forced to simply shift, such as with a loss or failure; however, much of the time, we may recognize the difficulties underneath that need attention but feel too overwhelmed to address them. ___16___ The difficulties might be an outdated habit, a troubling memory or a long- ignored conflict.
Some individuals fool themselves into thinking there really is not a problem. It’s like someone trying to hold active mice under a blanket by holding down the edges of the moving blanket. Pulling back the blanket to let the mice out is needed, despite being terrifying. Once the mice are released, there may be further challenges to get them out of the house. ___17___
People often encounter similar problems. Avoiding or leaving the situation appears to fix the problem but fails to tackle the underlying cause. Rather than repeatedly cutting weeds, getting down on the ground and pulling the roots is more effective. Facing issues is like uncovering roots for new beginnings to blossom. ___18___
___19___ It feels like a balled-up mess of wires. Pulling hard at only one wire actually tightens the knot. We have to take a calmer look and pull apart each wire one at a time. We can’t expect the wires to loosen or unwind themselves. ___20___ Nevertheless, once they have been freed, they can sometimes be separated, put aside, and used as needed.
A. They are just there and part of the chaos.
B. And humans are masters of avoidance and denial.
C. The overall benefits from tough work enable growth
D. Making changes in one’s life is hard and complicated.
E. Sadly it often worsens when we approach it with anger.
F. However, problems cannot be faced if they are not first recognized.
G. Quick fixes might provide relief in the short term but often not in the long term.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Madeline sat on her bed and tried to write. Tears dropped onto the page, making the ink ___21___. Her best friend was moving, and her heart ___22___ as she penned how much she would miss him.
She heard her mother speaking downstairs, but the words were ___23___. This was a ___24___, as her mother said, “Kids her age don’t know what love is!”
Uncle Joe responded in a low tone. ___25___, Madeline couldn’t catch what was said. She continued to write until she reached the end and ___26___, she laid her head on the pillow and sobbed. Then, she felt a ___27___ hand on her shoulder. “It’s going to be okay. You can ___28___ each other, right ” Madeline ___29___ her head. “Mom says I’m not old enough for a phone.”
Uncle Joe answered ___30___, “But I’m friends with Leo’s dad. Your mom said you can talk to Leo on my phone. Plus, I gave her his number.” He didn’t tell her that her mom had thought it all silly and unnecessary.
Madeline ___31___, throwing her arms around Uncle Joe’s neck. “Thank you!”
“No problem.” His eyes fell on the ___32___. “Want me to ensure this gets to Leo ” Madeline nodded “Feel like playing a game I promise I won’t mess around.”
Madeline smiled — small but ___33___.
Uncle Joe wouldn’t read the letter; she ___34___ him. A sure thing was that his sister was mistaken. Though only eight, Madeline and Leo shared a pure, innocent bond — untouched by ___35___.
21. A. emerge B. bleed C. leak D. escape
22. A. raced B. hesitated C. ached D. melted
23. A. indistinct B. sharp C. pale D. impolite
24. A. burden B. warning C. bonus D. blessing
25. A. Instead B. Anyway C. Again D. Moreover
26. A. worried B. confused C. bored D. exhausted
27. A. comforting B. firm C. smooth D. trembling
28. A. greet B. call C. miss D. visit
29. A. dropped B. shook C. covered D. touched
30. A. proudly B. slowly C. quietly D. casually
31. A. sat up B. turned over C. looked up D. bent down
32. A. toy B. phone C. note D. pen
33. A. friendly B. genuine C. unique D. tight
34. A. refused B. begged C. respected D. trusted
35. A. romance B. doubt C. mood D. status
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Xing Chunyan and her colleagues were offering a display of traditional wooden comb craftsmanship(手工艺), attracting an audience keen on understanding the artistry behind these delicate pieces at the China Cutural Center in Paris. The combs, ___36___ (decorate)with hand-inlaid shells, shone under the lights, ___37___ (show)a level of craftsmanship that is both practical and beautiful.
Xing, 49, who is ___38___ (physical)challenged, carefully demonstrated the complex process of fitting the individual teeth into the comb— ___39___ innovation that allows damaged teeth ___40___ (replace), unlike older designs carved from a single block of wood.
At the lively background of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, a quiet yet ___41___ (significance)cultural exchange took place. On Sept 3, the China Cultural Center in Paris opened an exhibition titled Beautiful Crafts Workshop Blooming in Paris to celebrate the artistry of women ___42___ physical challenges.
The three-day event showcases nearly 300 handcrafted pieces from more than thirty “Beautiful Crafts” workshops across China, including Guangdong, Shandong and Hebei provinces. Among the featured works ___43___ (be)a collection of traditional crafts such as cloth tigers, fish-skin paintings, wooden combs and carvings.
This exhibition not only marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic(外交的)relations between China and France, but also strengthens their cultural ties. It shines a light on the creative contributions of women ___44___ offers a deep reminder of the power of art to cross borders, bringing ___45___ (community)together.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校举行了班级篮球赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 比赛情况；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
I first met Michael in the hallway when I was teaching in a job training program and recruiting (招收) students who were potential dropouts ( 辍学者). As I gave him our usual introduction to the program, my first impression was, “I sure wouldn’t want to meet this guy again. ”After listening to my introduction, he answered, “I’ll think about it.”
The next morning he was in our office to tell me he would be in our program. So Michael was officially admitted in my class. But it became immediately obvious that Michael couldn’t be matched with a suitable partner. He distanced himself with his attitude. And he soon became bored with the skill and drill games, but he would focus on the typing lessons for longer periods. Often I would catch him off task, playing games on the computer or following me around the room. He also told me stories of how he had injuries and hospitalizations that resulted from his anger. In desperation I suggested that he should put his interesting stories on the computer, which he seemed to think was a good idea. My motives were not professional, without any instructions at all, but I had to get him off of my back so I could keep everyone else working.
While I was helping other students, Michael was happily occupied in his writing for more than a week and less of a bother to me. Finally, he printed out several pages, brought them to my desk and asked me to read them. Since the bell was going to ring, I told him that I would take them home and read them later.
Later that evening I pulled his pages out and unwillingly began to read, expecting more of violent episodes. Instead, I read a personal story written by a sensitive young man who wore a cold and lonely shield (盾牌). The story was simple, moving, and sincere. Although his writing style was raw, his message was powerful enough to bring tears to my eyes.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning, he asked me what I thought of his papers.
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As his writing progressed, there was an obvious change in him.
答案版
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例 ：How much is the shirt
A. f19. 15. B. &9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. Where are probably the speakers
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In restaurant.
2. How does the woman feel about her performance
A. Greatly pleased. B. Terribly disappointed. C. A bit dissatisfied.
3. What does the man think of the exam
A. Quite easy. B. Very difficult. C. Just so-S0.
4. How long is the pet store open every Sunday
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
5 Who is the man probably talking to
A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答 时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto
A. Deal with her work B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night
A. She stayed up late working.
B. She was under a lot of pressure.
C. She drank strong tea before bedtime.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife C. Fellow works.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man want to do
A. Send a parcel. B. Pick up a parcel. C. Ask for a tracking service,
12. What do we know about the package
A It is damaged、 B. It has been lost. C. It will arrive at its destination.
13. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Satisfied. B. Worried C. Annoyed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Looking at some photos. B. Planning a class reunion. C. Organizing a birthday party.
15. Why is Amy unhappy
A. She lost her pet. B. She can’t keep a dog. C. She can’t join the speakers.
16. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. Her teacher. B. Her schoolmate. C. Her good friend.
17. What will the woman do this evening
A. Send the man something. B. Decorate the classroom. C. Take Amy back to school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the last reason for eating insects
A. Insects are a great source of protein.
B. The world’s population is increasing.
C. Raising insects is more environmentally friendly.
19. What is Dror Tamir’s attitude towards eating insects
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Positive.
20. What can we learn from the speech
A. The insect farming industry is developing rapidly.
B. Only several companies created meals made from insects.
C. Eating insects has become popular in the last twenty years.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Mathematics for Computer Science
This subject offers an introduction to discrete mathematics(离散数学)oriented toward computer science and engineering.
Course Meeting Times
Lectures:3 sessions/week, 1. 5 hour/session
Problem Sets (psets)
Problem sets account for 20% of the final grade. Making a reasonable effort on the problem sets is, for most students, crucial for mastering the course material. Problem sets are designed to be completed in at most 3 hours; the time is monitored through student reports.
Online Feedback Problems
Online problems to be completed before most class meetings are posted on the class website. These consist of straightforward questions that provide useful feedback about the assigned material. Some students prefer to try the online problems before reading the text or watching videos as an advance guide to going over the material; that’s fine. Watching designated videos, or at least looking at the lecture-slide handouts, is generally helpful but optional.
Like team problem-solving in class, online problems are graded only on participation: Students receive full credit as long as they try the problem, even if their answer is wrong. Online feedback problems account for 10% of the final grade.
Midterm Exams
Three 80-minute midterm exams will be given The midterm exams each account for 15%of the final grade.
Midterm questions will typically be variations of prior problems from class and psets, and the best way to prepare is to review on the published solutions to these problems. The first exam covers all previous weeks’ material;subsequent exams focus on the material after the previous exam.
Final Exam
There will be a three-hour final exam. This exam is worth 25% of the final class grade. The final exam will cover the entire subject with somewhat greater emphasis on material from after Midterm 3. Most exam questions will be variants of problems assigned during the term(psets, class, midterm, and online). It may include a few questions which combine topics that were originally covered separately.
1. What determines students’ grade in Online Feedback Problems
A. Active involvement. B. Submission time.
C. Accuracy of answers. D. Completion of assignments
2. What is the main focus of the final exam
A. Variants of problem sets. B. Combined topics in class.
C. The content after midterm exams. D. The whole-term course materials.
3. Which of the following weighs the most in the final grade
A. Final Exam. B. Midterm Exams.
C. Problem Sets. D. Online Feedback Problems
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
It all started with a simple question;“Can I paint your portrait (肖像) ”
In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson was reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in action, when his quiet was disturbed by a homeless man. Inspired by the book, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris who failed to pursue a career in music and ended up being homeless.
“I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown fingernails, and probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. ”Even though Peterson hadn’t pioked up a paintbrush in about eight years, he asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Working from a black-and-white photo of the subject, Peterson chooses colors inspired by the subject’s personality and life story, creating an impressive portrait.
Peterson sells the striking artwork, signed by both subject and artist, dividing the proceeds and putting half into what he calls a“love account”for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities. But Peterson has learned not to make assumptions about what a person needs most. “I’ve made a mistake thinking I knew what people wanted, ” he says, “but why don’t we just ask them ”
Peterson has discovered that there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. The buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now, ’ ”Peterson says.
4. What brought Peterson and Faris together
A. Beauty on Faris’ face. B. Inspiration from a book.
C. Peterson’s passion for art. D. Faris’ suffering in his life.
5. What does the underlined word “mistake” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. Selling the homeless’ portraits for profits.
B. Giving instant necessities to the homeless.
C. Asking the homeless for their needs directly.
D. Taking what the homeless want for granted.
6. What does Peterson imply in the last paragraph
A. The homeless are gaining more concern.
B. The life of the homeless is different now.
C. Buyers value friendship with the homeless.
D. Figures in Peterson’s paintings are popular.
7. What can we learn from this text
A. A good model is key to a fine artwork.
B. An expected decision makes a great artist.
C. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
D. Each unfortunate person has his own misfortune.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
C
The Malagasy baobab tree, whose thick trunks and tiny branches dot Madagascar’s landscape, should not, by rights, have survived to the present day. Scientists believe that its large seeds were once spread by the giant tortoises and lemur monkeys that wandered the island. When these species went extinct over one thousand years ago owing to human activity, the baobab tree should have disappeared too. It did not. Seheno Andriantsaralaza at the University of Antananarivo and Onja Razafindratsima at the University of California, now think they may know the reason why.
Together with their colleagues, the scientists monitored 15 tree canopies (树冠) in a western region of Madagascar, to identify any animals that might have claimed the role of baobab-seed spread. The researchers also set up camera traps around seed-containing fruits lying on the ground, and searched any faeces (粪便) that they encountered along the way for the presence of seeds.
They report in the journal Biotropica that a native rodent (啮齿动物) known as the western bunch-tailed rat was caught on camera handling whole fruits on four occasions. Although there was no footage of the rat breaking the fruits open, the team did chance upon 13 fruits that had been chewed into and had their seeds removed. Though the bite marks were not clear enough to identify an initiator, this was clear evidence that a seed- distributing animal was out there. They then found the ecological equivalent of a smoking gun:baobab seeds in seven different piles of bush-pig faces.
While the finding is important in its own right, it also provides valuable evidence that introduced species may not be entirely harmful. Madagascar’s pigs, for example, though not native, have made themselves essential to the survival of truly native species. Similar relationships are suspected to hold in South America between rabbits native to Europe and plants with no seed distributors. For Dr Andriantsaralaza, that suggests the full ecological role of introduced species should be considered before talk of extinction begins.
8. What made scientists think the baobab tree should have disappeared
A. The extinction of its seed spreader. B. The destruction of human activities
C. The inadaptation of the baobab tree. D. The increase of its natural enemies.
9. What are camera traps used for
A. Seeking seed-containing fruits. B. Tracking the footprints of seeds.
C. Recording the animals’ activities. D. Monitoring the baobab tree canopies.
10. Which is most probably the seed-eater according to the report
A. The giant tortoise B. The bunch-tailed rat.
C. The European rabbit. D. The bush-pig.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce a new way to protect the baobab tree.
B. To show non-native species are not always harmful.
C. To compare different kinds of seed-distributing methods.
D. To explain the importance of protecting endangered species.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
D
The concepts of delayed satisfaction, self-control, and self-regulation are often used interchangeably and inconsistently. The ability to delay an impulse (冲动) for an immediate reward to receive a more favorable reward at a later time is the standard definition of delayed satisfaction.
Studies show that delayed satisfaction is one of the most effective personal characteristics of successful people. People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment develop more in their careers, relationships, health, and finances than people who give in to it.
Being able to delay satisfaction isn’t the easiest skill to acquire. It involves feeling dissatisfied, which is why it seems impossible for people who haven’t learned to control their impulses. Choosing to have something now might feel good, but making the effort to have discipline and manage your impulses can result in bigger or better rewards in the future. Over time, delayed satisfaction will improve your self-control and ultimately help you achieve your long-term goals faster.
The Seinfeld Strategy is one of several helpful self-satisfaction techniques you can use to put off satisfaction for longer periods of time. Every day that you delay satisfaction and avoid temptation (诱惑) , you cross it off your calendar. After a few days, this creates a chain. This strategy works well for people who enjoy gamification (游戏化). If you find it satisfying to keep the chain going, you’re less likely to give in to temptation.
Do you find yourself going back to your temptations without thinking about it If this is the case, you can practice mindfulness to become more aware of what you do. When you notice yourself doing something out of habit, stop for a moment. Ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing. Take some time to analyze how you’re feeling. Pay attention to the details. Take a moment of mindulness to interrupt your autopilot every time this happens. The more you practice this, the more you’ll break the habit of going for instant satisfaction.
12. What is delayed satisfaction
A. Making quick decisions. B. Giving in to desires instantly.
C. Immediate rewards for impulses. D. Postponing rewards for better outcomes.
13. Why is delayed satisfaction hard to attain
A. It can lead to missed opportunities B. It’s bad for achieving long-term goals.
C. It’s impossible to resist the inner needs D. It’s a comfort to possess something at once.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The complexity of the Seinfeld Strategy B. An example of self-discipline techniques.
C. A method of practicing delayed satisfaction. D. The effectiveness of keeping the chain going.
15. What does the author suggest people do for returning temptations
A. Ignore useless details. B. Get rid of old bad habits.
C. Concentrate on true inner wants. D. Cancel temptations from the calendar.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. C
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Facing hard things is, well, hard. Sometimes we are forced to simply shift, such as with a loss or failure; however, much of the time, we may recognize the difficulties underneath that need attention but feel too overwhelmed to address them. ___16___ The difficulties might be an outdated habit, a troubling memory or a long- ignored conflict.
Some individuals fool themselves into thinking there really is not a problem. It’s like someone trying to hold active mice under a blanket by holding down the edges of the moving blanket. Pulling back the blanket to let the mice out is needed, despite being terrifying. Once the mice are released, there may be further challenges to get them out of the house. ___17___
People often encounter similar problems. Avoiding or leaving the situation appears to fix the problem but fails to tackle the underlying cause. Rather than repeatedly cutting weeds, getting down on the ground and pulling the roots is more effective. Facing issues is like uncovering roots for new beginnings to blossom. ___18___
___19___ It feels like a balled-up mess of wires. Pulling hard at only one wire actually tightens the knot. We have to take a calmer look and pull apart each wire one at a time. We can’t expect the wires to loosen or unwind themselves. ___20___ Nevertheless, once they have been freed, they can sometimes be separated, put aside, and used as needed.
A. They are just there and part of the chaos.
B. And humans are masters of avoidance and denial.
C. The overall benefits from tough work enable growth
D. Making changes in one’s life is hard and complicated.
E. Sadly, it often worsens when we approach it with anger.
F. However, problems cannot be faced if they are not first recognized.
G. Quick fixes might provide relief in the short term but often not in the long term.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. D 20. A
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Madeline sat on her bed and tried to write. Tears dropped onto the page, making the ink ___21___. Her best friend was moving, and her heart ___22___ as she penned how much she would miss him.
She heard her mother speaking downstairs, but the words were ___23___. This was a ___24___, as her mother said, “Kids her age don’t know what love is!”
Uncle Joe responded in a low tone. ___25___, Madeline couldn’t catch what was said. She continued to write until she reached the end and ___26___, she laid her head on the pillow and sobbed. Then, she felt a ___27___ hand on her shoulder. “It’s going to be okay. You can ___28___ each other, right ” Madeline ___29___ her head. “Mom says I’m not old enough for a phone.”
Uncle Joe answered ___30___, “But I’m friends with Leo’s dad. Your mom said you can talk to Leo on my phone. Plus, I gave her his number.” He didn’t tell her that her mom had thought it all silly and unnecessary.
Madeline ___31___, throwing her arms around Uncle Joe’s neck. “Thank you!”
“No problem.” His eyes fell on the ___32___. “Want me to ensure this gets to Leo ” Madeline nodded “Feel like playing a game I promise I won’t mess around.”
Madeline smiled — small but ___33___.
Uncle Joe wouldn’t read the letter; she ___34___ him. A sure thing was that his sister was mistaken. Though only eight, Madeline and Leo shared a pure, innocent bond — untouched by ___35___.
21. A. emerge B. bleed C. leak D. escape
22. A. raced B. hesitated C. ached D. melted
23. A. indistinct B. sharp C. pale D. impolite
24. A. burden B. warning C. bonus D. blessing
25. A. Instead B. Anyway C. Again D. Moreover
26. A. worried B. confused C. bored D. exhausted
27. A. comforting B. firm C. smooth D. trembling
28. A. greet B. call C. miss D. visit
29. A. dropped B. shook C. covered D. touched
30. A. proudly B. slowly C. quietly D. casually
31. A. sat up B. turned over C. looked up D. bent down
32. A. toy B. phone C. note D. pen
33. A. friendly B. genuine C. unique D. tight
34. A. refused B. begged C. respected D. trusted
35. A. romance B. doubt C. mood D. status
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Xing Chunyan and her colleagues were offering a display of traditional wooden comb craftsmanship(手工艺), attracting an audience keen on understanding the artistry behind these delicate pieces at the China Cutural Center in Paris. The combs, ___36___ (decorate)with hand-inlaid shells, shone under the lights, ___37___ (show)a level of craftsmanship that is both practical and beautiful.
Xing, 49, who is ___38___ (physical)challenged, carefully demonstrated the complex process of fitting the individual teeth into the comb— ___39___ innovation that allows damaged teeth ___40___ (replace), unlike older designs carved from a single block of wood.
At the lively background of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, a quiet yet ___41___ (significance)cultural exchange took place. On Sept 3, the China Cultural Center in Paris opened an exhibition titled Beautiful Crafts Workshop Blooming in Paris to celebrate the artistry of women ___42___ physical challenges.
The three-day event showcases nearly 300 handcrafted pieces from more than thirty “Beautiful Crafts” workshops across China, including Guangdong, Shandong and Hebei provinces. Among the featured works ___43___ (be)a collection of traditional crafts such as cloth tigers, fish-skin paintings, wooden combs and carvings.
This exhibition not only marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic(外交的)relations between China and France, but also strengthens their cultural ties. It shines a light on the creative contributions of women ___44___ offers a deep reminder of the power of art to cross borders, bringing ___45___ (community)together.
【答案】36. decorated
37. showing
38. physically 39. an
40. to be replaced
41. significant
42. with
43. is
44. and munities
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校举行了班级篮球赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 比赛情况；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】
A Wonderful Class Basketball Game
Last week, our school held an exciting class basketball game. The teams from different classes competed fiercely. Every player gave their best, showing excellent teamwork and skills. The atmosphere was tense and passionate. Spectators cheered loudly for their favorite teams.
I felt extremely thrilled. The game not only enhanced our class cohesion but also demonstrated the spirit of sportsmanship. It was a wonderful event that will be deeply engraved in my memory.
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
I first met Michael in the hallway when I was teaching in a job training program and recruiting (招收) students who were potential dropouts ( 辍学者). As I gave him our usual introduction to the program, my first impression was, “I sure wouldn’t want to meet this guy again. ”After listening to my introduction, he answered, “I’ll think about it.”
The next morning he was in our office to tell me he would be in our program. So Michael was officially admitted in my class. But it became immediately obvious that Michael couldn’t be matched with a suitable partner. He distanced himself with his attitude. And he soon became bored with the skill and drill games, but he would focus on the typing lessons for longer periods. Often I would catch him off task, playing games on the computer or following me around the room. He also told me stories of how he had injuries and hospitalizations that resulted from his anger. In desperation I suggested that he should put his interesting stories on the computer, which he seemed to think was a good idea. My motives were not professional, without any instructions at all, but I had to get him off of my back so I could keep everyone else working.
While I was helping other students, Michael was happily occupied in his writing for more than a week and less of a bother to me. Finally, he printed out several pages, brought them to my desk and asked me to read them. Since the bell was going to ring, I told him that I would take them home and read them later.
Later that evening I pulled his pages out and unwillingly began to read, expecting more of violent episodes. Instead, I read a personal story written by a sensitive young man who wore a cold and lonely shield (盾牌). The story was simple, moving, and sincere. Although his writing style was raw, his message was powerful enough to bring tears to my eyes.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning, he asked me what I thought of his papers.
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As his writing progressed, there was an obvious change in him.
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【答案】The next morning, he asked me what I thought of his papers. I replied, “The story was simple, and the writing style was raw…”. Hearing this, he lowered his head with disappointment. “I haven’t finished my words. But the story was very moving, and sincere. And the message was powerful enough to bring tears to my eyes.” I continued. “Really ” The smile on his face shone like a diamond. “There is some room for you to improve your writing. As long as you work hard, you will make progress in writing.” I added. He promised me with determination that he would try his best to improve his writing. From that day on, he threw himself in writing.
As his writing progressed, there was an obvious change in him. Instead of distancing himself from others, he began to talk with others, and even made friends with some people. The toothy smile appeared on his face usually. Whenever seeing me, he would greet to me warmly. He told me that he likes what he is like now and it is I and writing that have changed him. He was grateful for what I have done for him.