上海2024学年第一学期高二英语12月份学习诊断试卷（无答案）
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2024学年第一学期高二英语12月份学习诊断试卷
（考试时间：120分钟，总分：150分） 第I卷（共110 分）
I. Listening Comprehension (30’)
Section A (10’) 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. At the airport. B. In the cinema. C. At a restaurant. D. In a shopping mall.
2. A. Ask for a morning call. B. Book a later flight.
C. Take the early flight. D. Cancel his trip.
3.A. The woman has a good gardener. B. The woman is good at gardening.
C. The man offers to do the gardening. D. The man wants to hire a gardener.
4. A. He finished his degree long ago.
B. He’ll work for his degree for four more years.
C. He began his studies four years ago.
D. He has just started working on his degree.
5.A. It was miserable all day long. B. The trip was ruined by the bad weather.
C. It was sunny on Saturday morning. D. The trip turned out to be good.
6. A. The party was a big surprise. B. Kate has a lot of friends.
C. The man agreed with the woman. D. The woman knows Kate well.
7. A. He’s got too much in his mind. B. He brought the wrong book.
C. He didn’t keep his promise. D. He forgot the name of the book.
8. A. They must check out immediately.
B. The swimming pool in the hotel is closed.
C. It’s not easy to call a taxi to the airport.
D. She agrees to go swimming with the man.
9. A. Mr. Liu’s schedule. B. A picture of Mr. Liu.
C. Mr. Liu’s favourite hobbies. D. A special gift for Mr. Liu.
10. A. The man hasn’t met Tina recently. B. The man wants to see Tina.
C. Tina used to work in New York. D. The woman is so forgetful.
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. 30 million tons. B. 18 million tons.
C. 12 million tons. D. 60 million tons.
12. A. Cooperate with Asian countries. B. Ask the United Nations for help.
C. Get rid of diseases of rice plants. D. Make investments in rice production.
13. A. The suggestions given to end poverty.
B. The problems caused by rice shortages.
C. The efforts made to increase rice production.
D. The effects resulting from the economic crisis.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
A. To tell adults what to do at home. B. To discipline naughty children.
C. To take good care of a house. D. To help a family bring up children better.
15. A. Their badly-behaved children are out of control.
B. Their children need help in doing homework.
C. They’d like to devote themselves to their work.
D. They’d like to share with others how to help kids out.
16. A. To tell parents how to educate their children.
B. To recommend the TV show to people in need.
C. To give people advice on how to set family rules.
D. To entertain people having family problems.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. A study on language policy. B. A lecture about geography.
C. Preparations for a presentation. D. A tour to West Australia.
18. A. Historical background. B. An overview of the educational system.
C. The economic system. D. The role of the English language.
19. A. To search them on the Internet. B. To find them in the Resource Room.
C. To ask Dr. White for help. D. To refer to a tourist brochure.
20. A. They have to find the two maps first. B. They want to change their topic.
C. The Resource Room is about to close. D. It’s time for them to have lectures.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (15’)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Valuing the soundtrack of our lives
As we grow older, we may forget what we once knew. However, according to a new study, the music (21) ________ have listened to may stay with us forever.
The study was led by Sarah Sauve, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln in the UK. She recruited around 120 healthy adults aged from 18 to 86 and asked them to listen to three melodic phrases taken from musical pieces to be performed at a concert. They then attended the concert and made notes whenever they heard the phrases playing.
The results showed that the participants recognized the phrases equally well, (22) ________ age differences. Researchers believe that this is (23) _______ music activates the amygdala (杏仁体).
“We know from general memory research that, effectively, the amygdala—or emotional processing---operates a little bit like an importance stamp,” Steffen Herff, a scientist at the University of Sydney in Australia, told Nature. In other words, the brain identifies the music (24) __________ something so important that it must be stored safely for a long time.
Musical memories (25) ___________ (make) exceptionally resistant to time by other parts of the brain as well. For example, the cortex (大脑皮层) responsible for motion responds to a song’s rhythm, (26) _________ the auditory (听觉的) cortex analyzes the pitch (音调). In other words, music has the power (27) “__________ (light) up” the whole brain, said Science Daily.
Therefore, music can be used to “unlock memories” in patients (28) __________ (suffer) from neural disorders (神经系统疾病), said Assal Habibi, a researcher at the University of Southern California in the US, in an interview with the university. Habibi is trying to help patients with Alzheimer’s disease reconnect to their “sense of self” via music.
“When you hear nostalgic (怀旧的) music, there’s activity all over your brain, but most particularly in the part (29) ________ is normally active when we’re daydreaming. It is also active when we are thinking about our own stories,” said Habibi.
Even better, in the future, music can help doctors detect neural diseases. For example, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications, if someone has trouble recognizing music that was extremely popular in their childhood, they (30) ________ potentially be experiencing neural disorders.
Section B (10’)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there’s one word more than you need.
A. rejected B. determine C. amounts D. decline E. exclusive F. vary G. widespread H. persuasive I. identify J. measure K. translates
Time to Limit English’s Power
English is an official or co-official language in many countries around the world. Its value in communication is thus high, and so is the interest in learning it. Many people use English as a second or foreign language. Taken together, native and non-native English speakers worldwide total between 1 billion and 1.5 billion. This (31) ________ to 12% to 19% of the global population.
The dominance of English in global communication is viewed positively by many due to its practical benefits. However, it also raises many problems for native speakers of other languages.
The most important challenge is that of fairness or “linguistic justice.” A common language is a bit like a telephone network, but the costs to access and use it (32) ________ widely. People who learn English as a second language face learning costs, while native speakers can connect with all network members for free.
Western European countries spend between 5% and 15% of their education budget on foreign language teaching. In English-speaking countries, by contrast, foreign language teaching has long been in (33) ________ as younger generations feel less need to learn other people’s languages. This trend (34) ________ into considerable savings that can then be used for other public services.
A second type of inequality relates to the use of a common language. In most professional contexts, a person is more effective and (35) _________ when using their native language. This inequality is difficult, but not impossible, to (36) _________. In scientific research, English is often required for publishing in international journals and obtaining funding.
A study of 900 researchers found that non-native English speakers take up to twice as long as native speakers to read, write or review publications in English. They are also about 2.5 times more likely to have their papers (37) ________ for linguistic reasons and 12.5 times more likely to be asked to make language-related revisions. As a result, even with equal or greater technical skills, non-native English speakers may have fewer career opportunities.
It is certainly easier to (38) _________ a problem than to find solutions. However, some compensatory measures may help reduce global linguistic injustice. Some experts have proposed a “linguistic tax” on English-speaking countries, with the revenue going to countries where English is taught as a foreign language. Other ideas include more (39) _______ use of machine translation and AI in scientific publications, with publishers covering the costs.
Of course, linguistic justice is not an issue (40) ________ to English. The same problem would arise if another language dominated the world. But right now, English holds that role. For many this is a blessing, but should we not also think of those for whom it is a cause for concern
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A Cloze (15’)
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.
Is there anything nicer than a cooling ice cream on a hot summer’s day This traditional treat is centuries old, but our tastes and consumer habits are (41) _____. How is the ice cream production process changing, and who is driving this (42) ________
Making ice cream is a (43) _______ process. While the recipe is (44) _______ ----milk, sugar and fat, plus flavors and colors---ice cream has a complex chemistry. Getting the (45) ________ right between ice, fat and air is important if the ice cream is to have the right texture. To achieve this, the ingredients need to be mixed and heated, then cooled and frozen---a process that takes time and uses a lot of energy. Designers and engineers are working to (46) _______ the production process with new specialized equipment to make it increasingly automated. For now, (47) ______, even with the help of robots and 3D printers, it can take up to two years from testing a new frozen dessert product to it being (48) _______ to consumers.
And demand is only going up. According to the food packaging company Tetra Pak, more than 25 billion litres of ice cream were eaten (49) _______ in 2021. While the US and China are the biggest consumers, data from Nielsen IQ shows that people in the UK bought 28% more ice cream during the UK’s record-breaking summer compared to a year earlier. (50) _______, rising temperatures can explain why some people are buying more ice cream, but it’s not the only explanation. The pandemic has seen people (51) _______ pleasures they can enjoy at home, which include eating indulgent (放纵的) foods. And worries about the cost-of-living crisis could have a (52) _______ effect, as even a premium (高端的) ice cream is an affordable treat.
So, what new things can we expect on a stick or in a cone Consumers of all ages buy ice cream, but it is millennial consumers who are driving interest in more original flavors, including spices. Dairy still (53) _______, but plant-based ice cream, sorbets (雪糕) and low-calorie choices are a growing part of the frozen dessert market. But, according to Elsebeth Baungaard, portfolio manager (投资组合经理) at Tetra Pak, the next worldwide (54) _______ will be less about innovation and more about portion size. “I’m sorry to say it’s simply (55) ________,” she says. “But the quality will be higher.”
41. A. peaking B. evolving C. continuing D. surviving
42. A. growth B. investment C. expansion D. shift
43. A. labor-saving B. eye-catching C. time-consuming D. profit-making
44. A. simple B. secret C. special D. specific
45. A. link B. difference C. line D. balance
46. A. monitor B. improve C. investigate D. observe
47. A. therefore B. however C. likewise D. moreover
48. A. vital B. relevant C. available D. familiar
49. A. globally B. nationally C. regionally D. provincially
50. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Happily D. Clearly
51. A. reaching for B. seeing through C. looking into D. showing off
52. A. visual B. indirect C. similar D. dynamic
53. A. dominates B. survives C. arises D. spoils
54. A. issue B. scale C. basis D. trend
55. A. shrinking B. varying C. mattering D. lasting
Section B (22’)
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)
When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the grassland by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sunlight going through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them altogether and you’ve got magic.
I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree (梧桐树) to rescue a kite stuck in the branches.
It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a try. I started climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.
When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear began to disappear, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying, sailing among the clouds.
Then I began to notice how wonderful the light wind smelled. I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.
I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again and again!
It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the same spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amazing: Some days they’d be purple and pink; some days they’d be bright orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.
The view from my sycamore was more than clouds and wind and colors combined. Eventually, my father’s belief moved from my head to my heart. I started marveling at how that was possible. How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder
It was magic.
56. Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree
A. To play in the tree. B. To practice climbing skills.
C. To prove her courage. D. To get a trapped kite.
57. Which of the following best describes the author’s climbing experience
A. Unusual but painful. B. Competitive and imaginative.
C. Adventurous but rewarding. D. Well-planned and interesting
58. What message does the author want to convey in the text
A. Practice makes perfect. B. All roads lead to Rome.
C. Positive action leads to happiness.
D. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
59. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Last Memory B. Up in the Sycamore Tree
C. Father’s Best Suggestion D. Clouds across the Horizon
(B)
The Hottest Peppers in the World
The title of “hottest pepper in the world” is something that’s challenged more often than you may expect. Every year hot pepper cultivators find new ways to create peppers that will compete for the top position. Below we list the current hottest peppers based on expected median heat on the Scovile scale (史高维尔指标，辣椒辣度的测量单位).
1. Pepper X
Pepper X was cultivated by the PuckerButt Pepper Company in the US. Measured at its max at 3.18 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), and officially measured at 2.69 million SHU in the Guinness Book of World Records, Pepper X truly outshines the previous record holder, the Carolina Reaper.
2. Carolina Reaper
The Carolina Reaper, also developed by the Pucker Butt Pepper Company, held the title of the world’s hottest pepper in the Guinness Book of World Records from 2013 to 2021. The pepper’s heat level reaches an average of 1.6 million SHU, with some individual peppers recorded at over 2.2 million SHU.
3. Komodo Dragon
The Komodo Dragon pepper is a fiery chili hailing from the UK. It’s renowned for its extreme heat between 1.4 million to 2.2 million SHU. The heat of the Komodo Dragon pepper is not immediate but builds up for 10 seconds before it unleashes its full potential.
4. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion originates from island country Trinidad and Tobago. Its intense heat measures from 1.2 to 2 million SHU. And it looks wicked, with its scorpion-like stinger tail. This fiery pepper was even recognized as the world’s hottest chili by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012.
5.7 Pot Douglah
The 7 Pot Douglah also originates from Trinidad and Tobago, ranging from 923,889 to 1,853,986 SHU. The pepper gets its name from the local belief (and fact) that one pod is enough to spice up seven pots of stew. Its dark brown color gives it a unique appearance among chili peppers.
60. The hottest chili in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2015 was___________________________.
A. Pepper X B. Carolina Reaper C. Komodo Dragon D. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
61. What's the similarity between Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and 7 Pot Douglah
A. They both originate from the US.
B. They were developed by the same company.
C. They both have unique appearance.
D. They were both recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
62. What can be inferred about the Komodo Dragon pepper from the text
A. It is a mild chili pepper known for its immediate heat.
B. It is a UK-originated chili pepper with a delayed heat sensation.
C. The heat level of the Komodo Dragon pepper is consistently at 2.2 million SHU.
D. The Komodo Dragon pepper’s heat is less than that of the Carolina Reaper.
(C)
Literature opens up a new world for the reader. Whenever I feel upset by anything or stressed out about the little or big things in life, going back to my books gives me an escape from the harsh reality I am surrounded with.
For me, English Literature isn’t just reading extensively or collecting knowledge from various sources and assembling them, it is so much more. Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by how the authors, poets, and, more importantly, playwrights convey passion and sentiments. I personally find it so difficult to convey my feelings and emotions in a set of words, but it continues to fascinate me as to how they accomplish to cede their sentiments almost perfectly in a string of words. For example: “Lines along my face, they dull my eyes, yet keep on dying, because I love to live.” She says that by facing the challenges and pain presented by life to her, there are now lines of resignation and sadness on her face. The sufferings given by life are such that her eyes have lost their light and have become dull. Yet the wonders of life give her the power to continue.
What I like the most about literature is that we are shaken out from our comfort zone when we read literary masterpieces. A lot of books may not glorify the protagonists (主角) but give an insight into why a particular character behaved in a certain manner.
Being an ardent lover of history, I have always been intrigued by the evolution of English literature over the ages. Take the books by Charles Dickens or Jane Austen for example, you can clearly see they have always shown the other side of the world, the sufferings experienced by the working class. Even their comedies do not feel like comedies at all. However, after the Victorian era ended and Modernism started, the modern literature’s influence (I believe) was WW1 and WW2. When you read “Gone with the Wind” and read about people like Ashley Wilkes, you begin to question the purpose of fighting wars. They have always written of times which transcend their own. They have shown rebellions of their ardors averse to the understanding of the society. These rebellions against the society’s established dogmas (教条) have been one of the main themes of the literature of those times. But there is a clear contrast between the Victorian literature and the modern literature. All of the writers always took on the moral code, character and conscience. The evolution of literature is totally unique in its own way.
English Literature has opened my mind towards intellectual activities and has helped to define my feelings and emotions with beautifully weaved words.
63. The underlined word “resignation” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. dismission B. retirement C. happiness D. obedience
64. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the satisfaction that English literature brought to the author
A. Adaptability to the status quo. B. Reflections on the characters’ behaviors
C. Relief from the actualities. D. Knowledge about the times.
65. According to the passage, it can be inferred that ________________.
A. The leading character in the literary works outweighs the minor roles in inspiring readers
B. In the context of a set era, almost all writers have identical literary genres
C. The end of the Victorian era marked the beginning of questioning the purpose of the battlefield
D. I found it hard to convey emotions while I was absorbed in the expressiveness of the literature
66. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage
A. How English literature speaks my heart
B. How literary giants help me advance ahead
C. Why literature is a microcosm of society
D. Why I love studying English literature
Section C (8’)
Directions: Read the following text from which four sentences have removed. Choose from the sentences A---F the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
A. Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair fetched $ 296, 750 at a sale at Christie’s in London last November. B. Yet determining potential values of such objects isn’t easy. C. It was said to be from a tree planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon. D. The auction result surely drew the attention from both the business and economics worlds. E. The uniqueness of many of these objects further complicates efforts to put a value on them. F. Therefore the unique value of many objects proved the worth of collection.
The price of a piece of history
A fresh lemon can be purchased for less than $1. But in 2008, Cowan's Auctions in Cincinnati sold a lemon blackened with age for $2,350.
What was so special about this lemon ____67_______ According to a handwritten note in ink attached to a partly sealed bottle containing the lemon, the fruit was picked in May 1842 by Washington's "old gardener" some 43 years after the first president's death
Two thousand dollars is a lot to pay for produce, even from the estate of a founding father. This sale, however, just might be considered a bargain compared with prices paid for other historical collectibles in recent years. ____68______
Collecting a piece of history, or an object associated with a famous person, is not brand new. Ordinary objects with extraordinary stories have increasingly been coming to auction and achieving high prices, says Thomas Venning, director of Christie's department of books and manuscripts in London. Prices are being driven up, he says, by collectors in the U.S. and, increasingly, in Asia. The Hawking wheelchair, for example, was purchased by a private museum in China.
____69______ For one thing, their history of ownership is both crucial and sometimes difficult to prove. Photographs of the famous person with the object, as well as documentation (such as letters, diaries or recollections by acquaintances referring to the object) can also help. ______70_______ To evaluate the value of a Picasso painting, one can look at recent prices paid for other Picasso paintings of the same period, similar size or style. Finding another recent sale of a lemon planted by George Washington is a different matter.
Katie Horstman, head of Cowan's American History department, says she could find no comparable items for the lemon as she prepared the piece for its auction. Ms. Horstman nevertheless eventually arrived at the estimated value at $3,000 to $4,000, she says, by researching auction records for objects somehow associated with Washington that had appeared on the market.
Cowans ended up estimating the value of the lemon at $3,000 to $4,000, according to description on its website. Objects associated with Washington these days, Ms. Horstman says, can sell for anywhere from 1,000 up to tens of thousands of dollars.
IV. Fill in the blanks with phrases in the box. (10’)
A. clear up B. on top of C. being buried in D. die away E. head for F. be integrated into G. be exposed to H. is home to I. referred to as J. accompanied by K. be remembered as
71. After packing their bags, the family decided to __________ the mountains to escape the noise and stress of city life.
72. Martin Luther King Jr. will forever ___________ a leader who fought tirelessly for civil rights and equality in the United States.
73. The ancient artifact was discovered after __________ the desert sands for thousands of years, hidden from the world.
74. After hours of confusion, the teacher's detailed explanation helped __________ the students’ misunderstandings about the complex mathematical concept.
75. As the concert ended, the cheers of the audience began to __________, leaving only the sound of footsteps exiting the hall.
76. The Amazon rainforest __________ thousands of unique plant and animal species, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.
77. The quiet evening walk, ____________ the soothing sound of rustling leaves and a gentle breeze, helped Sarah clear her mind after a stressful day.
78. __________ completing all her schoolwork, Emma also managed to volunteer at a local charity and participate in the school’s drama club.
79. The capital city of Japan, Tokyo, is often _______ one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world.
80. New technologies need to __________ the school curriculum to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of the modern world.
第II卷 （共40分）
I. Translation: (3+3+4+5, 共15’)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
81. 我把我的成功归功于我的父母，他们在我困难的时候总是支持我。(owe, who)
82. 我们应该非常重视与同事保持良好的沟通。(attach)
83. 在项目中遇到意想不到的挑战时，团队通力合作，有效地解决了问题，展示了他们强烈的合作意识。(face, resolve)
84. 这所房子被高大的树木包围着，似乎与繁华的城市隔绝开来，为住户营造了一种宁静而孤独的氛围。(surround, isolated)
II. Guided writing (25’)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是某国际中学生论坛的发言代表，请以“未来的生活”为主题，用120-150字写一篇英文发言稿，描述你对2050年生活的设想。内容包括但不限于：
1. 未来科技对人类生活的影响；
2. 社会环境的变化(如教育、交通、健康等)
3. 你希望未来生活具备的特点。
可适当发挥，使文章连贯，文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
（考试时间：120分钟，总分：150分） 第I卷（共110 分）
I. Listening Comprehension (30’)
Section A (10’) 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. At the airport. B. In the cinema. C. At a restaurant. D. In a shopping mall.
2. A. Ask for a morning call. B. Book a later flight.
C. Take the early flight. D. Cancel his trip.
3.A. The woman has a good gardener. B. The woman is good at gardening.
C. The man offers to do the gardening. D. The man wants to hire a gardener.
4. A. He finished his degree long ago.
B. He’ll work for his degree for four more years.
C. He began his studies four years ago.
D. He has just started working on his degree.
5.A. It was miserable all day long. B. The trip was ruined by the bad weather.
C. It was sunny on Saturday morning. D. The trip turned out to be good.
6. A. The party was a big surprise. B. Kate has a lot of friends.
C. The man agreed with the woman. D. The woman knows Kate well.
7. A. He’s got too much in his mind. B. He brought the wrong book.
C. He didn’t keep his promise. D. He forgot the name of the book.
8. A. They must check out immediately.
B. The swimming pool in the hotel is closed.
C. It’s not easy to call a taxi to the airport.
D. She agrees to go swimming with the man.
9. A. Mr. Liu’s schedule. B. A picture of Mr. Liu.
C. Mr. Liu’s favourite hobbies. D. A special gift for Mr. Liu.
10. A. The man hasn’t met Tina recently. B. The man wants to see Tina.
C. Tina used to work in New York. D. The woman is so forgetful.
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. 30 million tons. B. 18 million tons.
C. 12 million tons. D. 60 million tons.
12. A. Cooperate with Asian countries. B. Ask the United Nations for help.
C. Get rid of diseases of rice plants. D. Make investments in rice production.
13. A. The suggestions given to end poverty.
B. The problems caused by rice shortages.
C. The efforts made to increase rice production.
D. The effects resulting from the economic crisis.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
A. To tell adults what to do at home. B. To discipline naughty children.
C. To take good care of a house. D. To help a family bring up children better.
15. A. Their badly-behaved children are out of control.
B. Their children need help in doing homework.
C. They’d like to devote themselves to their work.
D. They’d like to share with others how to help kids out.
16. A. To tell parents how to educate their children.
B. To recommend the TV show to people in need.
C. To give people advice on how to set family rules.
D. To entertain people having family problems.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
A. A study on language policy. B. A lecture about geography.
C. Preparations for a presentation. D. A tour to West Australia.
18. A. Historical background. B. An overview of the educational system.
C. The economic system. D. The role of the English language.
19. A. To search them on the Internet. B. To find them in the Resource Room.
C. To ask Dr. White for help. D. To refer to a tourist brochure.
20. A. They have to find the two maps first. B. They want to change their topic.
C. The Resource Room is about to close. D. It’s time for them to have lectures.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (15’)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Valuing the soundtrack of our lives
As we grow older, we may forget what we once knew. However, according to a new study, the music (21) ________ have listened to may stay with us forever.
The study was led by Sarah Sauve, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln in the UK. She recruited around 120 healthy adults aged from 18 to 86 and asked them to listen to three melodic phrases taken from musical pieces to be performed at a concert. They then attended the concert and made notes whenever they heard the phrases playing.
The results showed that the participants recognized the phrases equally well, (22) ________ age differences. Researchers believe that this is (23) _______ music activates the amygdala (杏仁体).
“We know from general memory research that, effectively, the amygdala—or emotional processing---operates a little bit like an importance stamp,” Steffen Herff, a scientist at the University of Sydney in Australia, told Nature. In other words, the brain identifies the music (24) __________ something so important that it must be stored safely for a long time.
Musical memories (25) ___________ (make) exceptionally resistant to time by other parts of the brain as well. For example, the cortex (大脑皮层) responsible for motion responds to a song’s rhythm, (26) _________ the auditory (听觉的) cortex analyzes the pitch (音调). In other words, music has the power (27) “__________ (light) up” the whole brain, said Science Daily.
Therefore, music can be used to “unlock memories” in patients (28) __________ (suffer) from neural disorders (神经系统疾病), said Assal Habibi, a researcher at the University of Southern California in the US, in an interview with the university. Habibi is trying to help patients with Alzheimer’s disease reconnect to their “sense of self” via music.
“When you hear nostalgic (怀旧的) music, there’s activity all over your brain, but most particularly in the part (29) ________ is normally active when we’re daydreaming. It is also active when we are thinking about our own stories,” said Habibi.
Even better, in the future, music can help doctors detect neural diseases. For example, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications, if someone has trouble recognizing music that was extremely popular in their childhood, they (30) ________ potentially be experiencing neural disorders.
Section B (10’)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there’s one word more than you need.
A. rejected B. determine C. amounts D. decline E. exclusive F. vary G. widespread H. persuasive I. identify J. measure K. translates
Time to Limit English’s Power
English is an official or co-official language in many countries around the world. Its value in communication is thus high, and so is the interest in learning it. Many people use English as a second or foreign language. Taken together, native and non-native English speakers worldwide total between 1 billion and 1.5 billion. This (31) ________ to 12% to 19% of the global population.
The dominance of English in global communication is viewed positively by many due to its practical benefits. However, it also raises many problems for native speakers of other languages.
The most important challenge is that of fairness or “linguistic justice.” A common language is a bit like a telephone network, but the costs to access and use it (32) ________ widely. People who learn English as a second language face learning costs, while native speakers can connect with all network members for free.
Western European countries spend between 5% and 15% of their education budget on foreign language teaching. In English-speaking countries, by contrast, foreign language teaching has long been in (33) ________ as younger generations feel less need to learn other people’s languages. This trend (34) ________ into considerable savings that can then be used for other public services.
A second type of inequality relates to the use of a common language. In most professional contexts, a person is more effective and (35) _________ when using their native language. This inequality is difficult, but not impossible, to (36) _________. In scientific research, English is often required for publishing in international journals and obtaining funding.
A study of 900 researchers found that non-native English speakers take up to twice as long as native speakers to read, write or review publications in English. They are also about 2.5 times more likely to have their papers (37) ________ for linguistic reasons and 12.5 times more likely to be asked to make language-related revisions. As a result, even with equal or greater technical skills, non-native English speakers may have fewer career opportunities.
It is certainly easier to (38) _________ a problem than to find solutions. However, some compensatory measures may help reduce global linguistic injustice. Some experts have proposed a “linguistic tax” on English-speaking countries, with the revenue going to countries where English is taught as a foreign language. Other ideas include more (39) _______ use of machine translation and AI in scientific publications, with publishers covering the costs.
Of course, linguistic justice is not an issue (40) ________ to English. The same problem would arise if another language dominated the world. But right now, English holds that role. For many this is a blessing, but should we not also think of those for whom it is a cause for concern
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A Cloze (15’)
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.
Is there anything nicer than a cooling ice cream on a hot summer’s day This traditional treat is centuries old, but our tastes and consumer habits are (41) _____. How is the ice cream production process changing, and who is driving this (42) ________
Making ice cream is a (43) _______ process. While the recipe is (44) _______ ----milk, sugar and fat, plus flavors and colors---ice cream has a complex chemistry. Getting the (45) ________ right between ice, fat and air is important if the ice cream is to have the right texture. To achieve this, the ingredients need to be mixed and heated, then cooled and frozen---a process that takes time and uses a lot of energy. Designers and engineers are working to (46) _______ the production process with new specialized equipment to make it increasingly automated. For now, (47) ______, even with the help of robots and 3D printers, it can take up to two years from testing a new frozen dessert product to it being (48) _______ to consumers.
And demand is only going up. According to the food packaging company Tetra Pak, more than 25 billion litres of ice cream were eaten (49) _______ in 2021. While the US and China are the biggest consumers, data from Nielsen IQ shows that people in the UK bought 28% more ice cream during the UK’s record-breaking summer compared to a year earlier. (50) _______, rising temperatures can explain why some people are buying more ice cream, but it’s not the only explanation. The pandemic has seen people (51) _______ pleasures they can enjoy at home, which include eating indulgent (放纵的) foods. And worries about the cost-of-living crisis could have a (52) _______ effect, as even a premium (高端的) ice cream is an affordable treat.
So, what new things can we expect on a stick or in a cone Consumers of all ages buy ice cream, but it is millennial consumers who are driving interest in more original flavors, including spices. Dairy still (53) _______, but plant-based ice cream, sorbets (雪糕) and low-calorie choices are a growing part of the frozen dessert market. But, according to Elsebeth Baungaard, portfolio manager (投资组合经理) at Tetra Pak, the next worldwide (54) _______ will be less about innovation and more about portion size. “I’m sorry to say it’s simply (55) ________,” she says. “But the quality will be higher.”
41. A. peaking B. evolving C. continuing D. surviving
42. A. growth B. investment C. expansion D. shift
43. A. labor-saving B. eye-catching C. time-consuming D. profit-making
44. A. simple B. secret C. special D. specific
45. A. link B. difference C. line D. balance
46. A. monitor B. improve C. investigate D. observe
47. A. therefore B. however C. likewise D. moreover
48. A. vital B. relevant C. available D. familiar
49. A. globally B. nationally C. regionally D. provincially
50. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Happily D. Clearly
51. A. reaching for B. seeing through C. looking into D. showing off
52. A. visual B. indirect C. similar D. dynamic
53. A. dominates B. survives C. arises D. spoils
54. A. issue B. scale C. basis D. trend
55. A. shrinking B. varying C. mattering D. lasting
Section B (22’)
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)
When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the grassland by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sunlight going through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them altogether and you’ve got magic.
I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree (梧桐树) to rescue a kite stuck in the branches.
It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a try. I started climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.
When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear began to disappear, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying, sailing among the clouds.
Then I began to notice how wonderful the light wind smelled. I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.
I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again and again!
It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the same spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amazing: Some days they’d be purple and pink; some days they’d be bright orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.
The view from my sycamore was more than clouds and wind and colors combined. Eventually, my father’s belief moved from my head to my heart. I started marveling at how that was possible. How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder
It was magic.
56. Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree
A. To play in the tree. B. To practice climbing skills.
C. To prove her courage. D. To get a trapped kite.
57. Which of the following best describes the author’s climbing experience
A. Unusual but painful. B. Competitive and imaginative.
C. Adventurous but rewarding. D. Well-planned and interesting
58. What message does the author want to convey in the text
A. Practice makes perfect. B. All roads lead to Rome.
C. Positive action leads to happiness.
D. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
59. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Last Memory B. Up in the Sycamore Tree
C. Father’s Best Suggestion D. Clouds across the Horizon
(B)
The Hottest Peppers in the World
The title of “hottest pepper in the world” is something that’s challenged more often than you may expect. Every year hot pepper cultivators find new ways to create peppers that will compete for the top position. Below we list the current hottest peppers based on expected median heat on the Scovile scale (史高维尔指标，辣椒辣度的测量单位).
1. Pepper X
Pepper X was cultivated by the PuckerButt Pepper Company in the US. Measured at its max at 3.18 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), and officially measured at 2.69 million SHU in the Guinness Book of World Records, Pepper X truly outshines the previous record holder, the Carolina Reaper.
2. Carolina Reaper
The Carolina Reaper, also developed by the Pucker Butt Pepper Company, held the title of the world’s hottest pepper in the Guinness Book of World Records from 2013 to 2021. The pepper’s heat level reaches an average of 1.6 million SHU, with some individual peppers recorded at over 2.2 million SHU.
3. Komodo Dragon
The Komodo Dragon pepper is a fiery chili hailing from the UK. It’s renowned for its extreme heat between 1.4 million to 2.2 million SHU. The heat of the Komodo Dragon pepper is not immediate but builds up for 10 seconds before it unleashes its full potential.
4. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion originates from island country Trinidad and Tobago. Its intense heat measures from 1.2 to 2 million SHU. And it looks wicked, with its scorpion-like stinger tail. This fiery pepper was even recognized as the world’s hottest chili by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012.
5.7 Pot Douglah
The 7 Pot Douglah also originates from Trinidad and Tobago, ranging from 923,889 to 1,853,986 SHU. The pepper gets its name from the local belief (and fact) that one pod is enough to spice up seven pots of stew. Its dark brown color gives it a unique appearance among chili peppers.
60. The hottest chili in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2015 was___________________________.
A. Pepper X B. Carolina Reaper C. Komodo Dragon D. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
61. What's the similarity between Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and 7 Pot Douglah
A. They both originate from the US.
B. They were developed by the same company.
C. They both have unique appearance.
D. They were both recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
62. What can be inferred about the Komodo Dragon pepper from the text
A. It is a mild chili pepper known for its immediate heat.
B. It is a UK-originated chili pepper with a delayed heat sensation.
C. The heat level of the Komodo Dragon pepper is consistently at 2.2 million SHU.
D. The Komodo Dragon pepper’s heat is less than that of the Carolina Reaper.
(C)
Literature opens up a new world for the reader. Whenever I feel upset by anything or stressed out about the little or big things in life, going back to my books gives me an escape from the harsh reality I am surrounded with.
For me, English Literature isn’t just reading extensively or collecting knowledge from various sources and assembling them, it is so much more. Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by how the authors, poets, and, more importantly, playwrights convey passion and sentiments. I personally find it so difficult to convey my feelings and emotions in a set of words, but it continues to fascinate me as to how they accomplish to cede their sentiments almost perfectly in a string of words. For example: “Lines along my face, they dull my eyes, yet keep on dying, because I love to live.” She says that by facing the challenges and pain presented by life to her, there are now lines of resignation and sadness on her face. The sufferings given by life are such that her eyes have lost their light and have become dull. Yet the wonders of life give her the power to continue.
What I like the most about literature is that we are shaken out from our comfort zone when we read literary masterpieces. A lot of books may not glorify the protagonists (主角) but give an insight into why a particular character behaved in a certain manner.
Being an ardent lover of history, I have always been intrigued by the evolution of English literature over the ages. Take the books by Charles Dickens or Jane Austen for example, you can clearly see they have always shown the other side of the world, the sufferings experienced by the working class. Even their comedies do not feel like comedies at all. However, after the Victorian era ended and Modernism started, the modern literature’s influence (I believe) was WW1 and WW2. When you read “Gone with the Wind” and read about people like Ashley Wilkes, you begin to question the purpose of fighting wars. They have always written of times which transcend their own. They have shown rebellions of their ardors averse to the understanding of the society. These rebellions against the society’s established dogmas (教条) have been one of the main themes of the literature of those times. But there is a clear contrast between the Victorian literature and the modern literature. All of the writers always took on the moral code, character and conscience. The evolution of literature is totally unique in its own way.
English Literature has opened my mind towards intellectual activities and has helped to define my feelings and emotions with beautifully weaved words.
63. The underlined word “resignation” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. dismission B. retirement C. happiness D. obedience
64. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the satisfaction that English literature brought to the author
A. Adaptability to the status quo. B. Reflections on the characters’ behaviors
C. Relief from the actualities. D. Knowledge about the times.
65. According to the passage, it can be inferred that ________________.
A. The leading character in the literary works outweighs the minor roles in inspiring readers
B. In the context of a set era, almost all writers have identical literary genres
C. The end of the Victorian era marked the beginning of questioning the purpose of the battlefield
D. I found it hard to convey emotions while I was absorbed in the expressiveness of the literature
66. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage
A. How English literature speaks my heart
B. How literary giants help me advance ahead
C. Why literature is a microcosm of society
D. Why I love studying English literature
Section C (8’)
Directions: Read the following text from which four sentences have removed. Choose from the sentences A---F the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
A. Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair fetched $ 296, 750 at a sale at Christie’s in London last November. B. Yet determining potential values of such objects isn’t easy. C. It was said to be from a tree planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon. D. The auction result surely drew the attention from both the business and economics worlds. E. The uniqueness of many of these objects further complicates efforts to put a value on them. F. Therefore the unique value of many objects proved the worth of collection.
The price of a piece of history
A fresh lemon can be purchased for less than $1. But in 2008, Cowan's Auctions in Cincinnati sold a lemon blackened with age for $2,350.
What was so special about this lemon ____67_______ According to a handwritten note in ink attached to a partly sealed bottle containing the lemon, the fruit was picked in May 1842 by Washington's "old gardener" some 43 years after the first president's death
Two thousand dollars is a lot to pay for produce, even from the estate of a founding father. This sale, however, just might be considered a bargain compared with prices paid for other historical collectibles in recent years. ____68______
Collecting a piece of history, or an object associated with a famous person, is not brand new. Ordinary objects with extraordinary stories have increasingly been coming to auction and achieving high prices, says Thomas Venning, director of Christie's department of books and manuscripts in London. Prices are being driven up, he says, by collectors in the U.S. and, increasingly, in Asia. The Hawking wheelchair, for example, was purchased by a private museum in China.
____69______ For one thing, their history of ownership is both crucial and sometimes difficult to prove. Photographs of the famous person with the object, as well as documentation (such as letters, diaries or recollections by acquaintances referring to the object) can also help. ______70_______ To evaluate the value of a Picasso painting, one can look at recent prices paid for other Picasso paintings of the same period, similar size or style. Finding another recent sale of a lemon planted by George Washington is a different matter.
Katie Horstman, head of Cowan's American History department, says she could find no comparable items for the lemon as she prepared the piece for its auction. Ms. Horstman nevertheless eventually arrived at the estimated value at $3,000 to $4,000, she says, by researching auction records for objects somehow associated with Washington that had appeared on the market.
Cowans ended up estimating the value of the lemon at $3,000 to $4,000, according to description on its website. Objects associated with Washington these days, Ms. Horstman says, can sell for anywhere from 1,000 up to tens of thousands of dollars.
IV. Fill in the blanks with phrases in the box. (10’)
A. clear up B. on top of C. being buried in D. die away E. head for F. be integrated into G. be exposed to H. is home to I. referred to as J. accompanied by K. be remembered as
71. After packing their bags, the family decided to __________ the mountains to escape the noise and stress of city life.
72. Martin Luther King Jr. will forever ___________ a leader who fought tirelessly for civil rights and equality in the United States.
73. The ancient artifact was discovered after __________ the desert sands for thousands of years, hidden from the world.
74. After hours of confusion, the teacher's detailed explanation helped __________ the students’ misunderstandings about the complex mathematical concept.
75. As the concert ended, the cheers of the audience began to __________, leaving only the sound of footsteps exiting the hall.
76. The Amazon rainforest __________ thousands of unique plant and animal species, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.
77. The quiet evening walk, ____________ the soothing sound of rustling leaves and a gentle breeze, helped Sarah clear her mind after a stressful day.
78. __________ completing all her schoolwork, Emma also managed to volunteer at a local charity and participate in the school’s drama club.
79. The capital city of Japan, Tokyo, is often _______ one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world.
80. New technologies need to __________ the school curriculum to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of the modern world.
第II卷 （共40分）
I. Translation: (3+3+4+5, 共15’)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
81. 我把我的成功归功于我的父母，他们在我困难的时候总是支持我。(owe, who)
82. 我们应该非常重视与同事保持良好的沟通。(attach)
83. 在项目中遇到意想不到的挑战时，团队通力合作，有效地解决了问题，展示了他们强烈的合作意识。(face, resolve)
84. 这所房子被高大的树木包围着，似乎与繁华的城市隔绝开来，为住户营造了一种宁静而孤独的氛围。(surround, isolated)
II. Guided writing (25’)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是某国际中学生论坛的发言代表，请以“未来的生活”为主题，用120-150字写一篇英文发言稿，描述你对2050年生活的设想。内容包括但不限于：
1. 未来科技对人类生活的影响；
2. 社会环境的变化(如教育、交通、健康等)
3. 你希望未来生活具备的特点。
可适当发挥，使文章连贯，文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
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