上海市嘉定区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年第一学期高二英语期终考试试卷
(2025.1)
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
1. Listening comprehension(25')
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. He's unable to appear in court. B. He plays tennis better than she does.
C. He wishes he could be a better student. D. He's not so enthusiastic about academics.
2. A. It wouldn't snow. B. All the snow would melt.
C. The snow would get dirty quickly. D. The woman doesn't like cold weather.
3. A. The technician has already arrived. B. He's already spoken to the technician.
C. The woman should make the repairs herself.
D. The woman should explain what needs to be repaired.
4. A. She doesn't want the man to call her. B. The telephone doesn't belong to her.
C. The man is welcome to use the telephone.
D. The man should go somewhere else to make his call.
5. A. He ordered it through the mail. B. It was a present from his parents.
C. He got it while visiting his parents. D. It's similar to the one his mother gave to his father.
6. A. He's busy writing his paper. B. He hasn't eaten well recently.
C. He's been helping the woman a lot. D. He can't stop looking for a newspaper.
7. A. To eat rice for dinner. B. To have to ask someone a question.
C. To pay higher prices for meals next semester.
D. To be asked about the meals served at school.
8.A. Buy a newspaper. B. Ask for directions.
C. Stand near the store. D. Help others more often.
9. A. She invites the man to go to Florida. B. She may have to change her plan.
C. She will visit her friend's mother. D. She prefers to travel without her friend.
10. A. He can't attend. B. He never reads poetry.
C. He likes to go out of town. D. He isn't going out of town next week.
Section B(15')
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and 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. Fire fighting. B. Insect control. C. House construction. D. Hot air.
12. A. It is cheaper. B. It is safer. C. It is quicker. D. It is available everywhere.
13. A. To keep the heat inside. B. To prevent insects from escaping.
C. To reduce the risk of fire D. To keep the wood dry.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. About 70%. B. About 100%. C. About 0%. D. About 10%.
15. A. It is an advantage to be able to use the tools made by others.
B. Being right-handed has long been considered a social norm.
C. The right-handed won over the left-handed in historical battles.
D. Our ancestors showed a strong preference for right-handedness.
16. A. They are born to be braver soldiers. B. They are more likely to win in fighting.
C. They are more likely to be professionals. D. They are born with more talents for sports.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A doctor. B. A hotel manager. C. A medical receptionist. D. A hospital official.
18. A. Something is stuck in his ear. B. His ears are ringing.
C. He's in considerable pain. D. He has fluid in his ears.
19. A. In his office. B. At home. C. At a conference. D. At the hospital.
20.A. Call a doctor. B. Go to the hospital. C. Get some rest. D. Take some medication.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30')
Section A(10')
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
About 18 months ago, my father was in hospital recovering from a lung operation. My mother had recently passed away, and my father had taken the loss of his partner of 55 years and had lost interest 21 life.
22 (try) to get him to eat each day was quite a chore as he didn't want anything. The one thing, however, that he would ask us to bring him was ice-cream.One evening, to our surprise, he refused 23 (eat) the ice-cream, so I placed it in a staffroom freezer. A little while later, my son decided he wanted it, so I fetched it for him. As I passed another ward, a woman asked, 'Are there more ice-cream " 24 I had explained the situation, she apologized. She then said that she had cancer and could eat very little, other than the occasional ice-cream.
The next morning, I decided to buy two ice-creams. On the way to Dad's room, I stopped in at the sick woman's room and offered her the ice-cream I'd bought for her. She was totally surprised at what I 25 (think) for her, and accepted the gift with tears in her eyes. I spoke with her for a few minutes, 26 (explain) what was happening in my family and listened to her similar story of pain and suffering. 27 was clear that she didn't have many visitors, and the ice-cream and our short chat meant a great deal to her. I repeated the gesture a few days later. The woman, 28 face was pale, thanked me again. I thought she 29 be very lonely.
This time, I, 30 (reward) with a big hug, realized that an act of kindness can be more rewarding when you give it, rather than receive it.
Section B(10')
Directions:For each blank on the following question there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to the question.
31. The book _____ on the desk belongs to me.
A.lying B.lain C.lay D.lies
32. _____ we will go camping tomorrow depends on the weather.
A.If B. Whether C.That D.Where
33. The girl _____ by the window is reading a novel.
A. seated B.seating C.sit D.sat
34. The building _____ now will be a supermarket.
A. being built B.built C. to be built D.having built
35._____ in the mountains for a week, the two students were finally saved by the local police.
A. Having lost B.Lost C. Being lost D.Losing
36. The novel _____ by the young author, which vividly describes the life of astronauts in space, has attracted a large number of readers.
A.writing B.written C. to write D.write
37. As is often the case, _____ makes mistakes must correct them.
A. whoever B. whatever C.whichever D. whenever
38. The building _____ at present next to the is expected to be completed soon.
A. being constructed B. constructed C. to be constructed D.having constructed
39. It is still a mystery _____ the ancient civilization disappeared without leaving a trace.
A.which B.what C.when D.how
40. The speech given by the famous scientist was so _____ that all the audience were deeply impressed and lost in thought.
A.inspired B. being inspired C.inspiration D.inspiring
Section C(10')
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. accidentally B.applying C.connections D.defined E.examples F.explaining G.reflect H.thoughtfully I.trends J.various K.called
A mathematics teacher asks her students to design a floor plan for a community center, including dance areas and a place for a band. Why Because such a design will involve several geometric shapes and a/an 41 area, and the students must use what they have studied about the computation of area to make an effective plan.
A history teacher asks his students to 42 on and write about their experiences holding jobs and their relationships with their employers. Why Because the students will soon be studying the Industrial Revolution, focusing on how it shaped the experiences of and relationships among members of 43 social classes in the United States.
A science teacher asks her students to prepare statements 44 their position on whether the president should sign an international environmental treaty. Why Because preparing these statements will engage the students in assessing and 45 a number of scientific views on global warming.
Anyone alert to current 46 in teaching practice will not be surprised by these examples. They illustrate the practice on the part of many teachers to engage students more 47 in the subject matter they are learning by helping students to draw 48 between their lives and the subject matter, between principles and practice, past and present, and present and future.
Yet there is also something unusual about these 49 : not what appears on the surface but what lies behind it. These three learning activities were developed with the help of a simple set of guidelines 50 the Teaching for Understanding Framework.
III Reading Comprehension(55')
Section A(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.
Our drive to look for happiness is a muscle that we can exercise and develop. Almost anyone can learn to develop their reward sensitivity(奖励敏感性) by 51 themselves to notice and experience their positive emotions.
To raise your reward sensitivity, begin by planning one activity per day that will make you happy or give you a sense of 52 . It can be as small as treating yourself to a favorite drink or reading a few pages of a novel.This will make you less likely to 53 positive experiences. After you've 54 that daily moment, close your eyes and think about where and when you experienced the greatest joy. The idea isn't just to remember how you felt, but to enhance and re-experience it, thus 55 your memory of them, and increasing your desire to seek them out going forward.
Here are some other suggestions you can adopt to develop a 56 mind-set.
Expand your joy 57 : Research suggests that finding more words to describe positive emotions can prove and increase them. When reflecting on how something made you feel, try to be 58 , using words like calm, overjoyed, delighted, inspired beyond fine, good or great.
Share your highlight rel(高光时刻)： 59 what made you happiest can make you feel better. Spread that happiness to another person--and also strengthen a bond.
Find bright sides: With practice, it's possible to 60 the positives hidden in things that we might first see as negative.For example,if you invited co-workers to get together and only one person 61 ,you could easily view that as a(n) 62 . But the bright side would be that you got to know that one person better.
Keep in mind, too, that it's normal to feel 63 with pleasurable feelings sometimes, particularly if you experience depression and anxiety. Worrying can make you feel like you're ready to respond to threats -but by constantly 64 disaster, we miss the happiness in front of us right now. Sometimes we need to 65 like happy people if we actually want to be happy.
51.A. attracting B. surrounding C. disturbing D.training
52.A.achievement B.evidence C.blame D.impact
53. A. fancy B.delay C.echo D.recycle
54.A.enjoyed B.owed C.leaned D.begged
55.A.attaching B.exploding C. integrating D. strengthening
56.A. positive B.unsteady C.crucial D.unfair
57. A. energy B. entrance C.position D. vocabulary
58. A. identical B.creative C.precise D. advanced
59. A. Broadcasting B.Puzzling C. Immersing D. Greeting
60. A. cover B.divide C. disapprove D.notice
61. A. called to B. showed up C. stuck out D.lit up
62. A. failure B. opportunity C.reward D.surprise
63.A. passionate B.reliable C.easy D. uncomfortable
64. A. taking over B. burning out C. consisting in D. preparing for
65. A. master B.assign C.behave D.devote
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)
THE BEST WAY to deal with an emergency is to avoid one, if you can. Part Four of our ongoing series on crime prevention focuses on protecting your home against burglary. Sticky Fingers, an experienced burglar now serving a 6-year prison sentence, agreed to talk to our reporter.
Reporter: Sticky, what do you look for before burglarizing a house
Fingers: Well, first, I make sure no one is home and no one is watching. I nose around neighborhoods where people don't seem to know each other very well. That way, I won't be noticed. Next, I try to find a house where the people are on holiday and not likely to return soon. I do this by looking for houses with no lights on in the evening. Then I look at doorways. They're a sure giveaway. When newspapers, mail, and deliveries are piled up, I can tell that people have been away for days. I can even count how many days from the number of newspapers.
Reporter:_______
Fingers: Well, usually it's easy and effortless. Lots of times people leave a window open, or doors and windows unlocked. Then I just slip in. when I have to break in, I look for a patio door on the first floor. They usually have weak locks and you can force them easily. I watch out for dogs, though. If I hear a dog barking, I go somewhere else.
66. What's the possible source of this article
A. A novel B. A video interview C. A scientific magazine D. A history book
67. What sentence is more suitable to fill in the blank in the passage
A. How do you usually break into a house
B. What kind of houses do you like to live in
C. How do you make friends with neighbors
D. What do you usually do in your free time
68. What kind of families are more likely to be burglarized according to Sticky Fingers
A. Families who live in a neighbourhood where everyone knows each other well.
B. Families who keep their doors and windows locked all the time.
C. Families who are away on holiday and leave their houses unattended.
D. Families who have big and fierce dogs at home.
69. Which of the following is the best title for this article
A. The Life of Sticky Fingers B. How to Protect Yourself
C. Better Safe than Sorry D. Tips on Choosing Houses
(B)
70. According to the notice board, which of the following is TRUE
A. The subway is the only way to travel in the city.
B. The subway runs every 4 minutes any time of the day.
C. An entire journey of 24 stations takes less than 15 minutes.
D. An adult ticket for a full circuit costs 1.80.
71. To arrive at Kelvin bridge on a weekday morning as soon as possible, you can take the earliest train from St Enoch at___
A.6:32 B.10:00 C.10:03 D.17:50
72.A couple taking a 15-year-old and a newborn on a ONE-DAY trip in Glasgow can maximize their subway experience by paying
A. 6.45 B. 8.40 C. 10.75 D. 12.90
(C)
In the year 1669, a German trader named Hennig Brand set out on an unusual quest that would lead to one of the most fascinating discoveries in the history of chemistry. Brand, driven by the age-old alchemists' dream of magically turning base metals into gold, conducted a series of experiments that would forever change our understanding of elements.
Brand's journey began with an assumption that the key to creating “gold"resided in human urine(尿液).This seemingly strange idea was fueled by the observation that urine shared a similar yellow color with the precious metal. Acting on this belief, Brand collected an astonishing 5000 liters of urine and allowed it to stand and ferment(发醇).
After weeks of fermentation, Brand boiled the urine down to a thick, sticky substance. He then mixed this paste with sand and heated the mixture to an extreme temperature. What emerged from this process was a substance that was entirely new to the world of science--a white solid that shone with a soft light in the dark.
Brand named this glowing material "phosphorus,"originating from the Greek words for “light bearer." The discovery of phosphorus was not just a scientific breakthrough; it captured the imagination of the public and the scientific community alike. Its ability to give off light in the darkness was both fascinating and mysterious.
The implications of Brand's discovery were far-reaching. Phosphorus was not only a novelty but also a substance with practical applications. It would later become an essential component in the production of matches,fertilizers, and various chemicals.
Hennig Brand's accidental discovery of phosphorus in 1669 was more than just finding a new element; it marked the end of the era of the period of magic chemistry and the beginning of modern chemistry. Brand's phosphorus,once sought as a means to wealth,became a cornerstone in the field of science, a clear demonstration of power of curiosity and the unexpected paths that can lead to enlightenment.
73. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The fall of ancient alchemists and the rise of modern chemists.
B. The accidental discovery of phosphorus and its scientific impact.
C. The importance of human urine in scientific experiments.
D. How to turn base metals into gold through magic.
74. What was Hennig Brand's initial goal when he started his experiments
A. To turn human urine into gold. B. To discover something new.
C. To produce a glowing substance(物质). D. To reform modern chemistry.
75.The underlined word "cornerstone" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A.statement B. trouble C. pattern D. foundation
76. What can be inferred about Hennig Brand from the passage
A. He was a funny chemist who followed scientific methods.
B. He was a debatable scientist who predicted the future of chemistry.
C. He was a curious individual willing to explore untraditional ideas.
D. He was a wealthy man with a deep understanding of chemistry.
Section C(8')
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Finally, it has taken a giant leap forward. B. All of the factors pushing online education toward lower education. C. Over the past few years, he has been teaching himself programming. D. Just the opposite, Coursera 's approach is a long way from a simple online video lecture. E. But the most exciting promise of their company and the like is the role they might play in improving education for the poor around the world. F. Ng's course in machine learning attracted 104,000 enrollees (入学者) around the world.
A School That Can Educate Us All
Christos Porios, 16, lives in a small Greek city. "My mother's a teacher and my father's a mechanic,"he explains, adding that neither is knowledgeable about computers--especially compared with him. 77
Porios was taking a free class in machine learning offered by Andrew Ng, a professor at Stanford University, over an online platform Ng developed with his colleagues. Drawing on what he learned, Porios was able to participate in the International Space Apps Challenge, a virtual hackathon(编程马拉松) using data from NASA and other government agencies.
If one teenager in one small city can become a genius hacker through an online course, does it mean the world has changed We have been hearing about the potential of online education for decades. 78 A number of online education platforms have appeared, featuring professors from top universities offering free courses
79 Ng was amazed."It would take me 250 years to teach this many people at Stanford,"he says. And so, just one month into the course, Ng and his Stanford colleague, Daphne Koller, decided to leave their faculty posts(教职) and dive into online teaching full-time. In April, they launched their company, Coursera,with a $16 million round of venture funding. So far, it has managed to team up with 35 colleges in nine countries.To Ng and Koller, Coursera's mission is simple and yet grand. That is to teach millions of people around the world for free, while also transforming higher education.
According to Ng, the world's top 20 universities enrol only about 200,000 students. There are million more who could participate in classwork at the higher level, but most of them are far from any of the leading universities. 80
Koller says Coursera's total registration has hit 15 million. Porios, the young Greek, is only one of those registrants. His hope is to study in Germany or England someday. He is even toying with the idea of taking classes at MIT or Stanford-but this time in person.
Section D(10')
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the three questions.
The benefits of keeping a journal
If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. And to be honest, I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down I often experienced that myself. But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I'm away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten.Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes. You can use the ideas to propel(鞭策)yourself forward. Therefore, it helps you review all the lessons you've learned.
More importantly, it allows you to see your progress over time. After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you've gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today.The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
Lastly, it helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea. In the end, you will expand your ideas.
Concluding sentence:_______
81. (1)Which sentence is the topic sentence in Para.1 (2')
(2)Rewrite(改写)this sentence with no more than 8 words.(2')
82. How many benefits of keeping a journal are mentioned in the article (1')
83. Please list at least three benefits of keeping a journal mentioned in the passage.(3')
84. Please write a concluding sentence for this article.(2')
IV.Translation(15')
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
85.所有能找到的医生都被送到了现场。(available)(3)
86.她的社交生活妨碍了她的学习，导致成绩下降。(get in the way)(3)
87.不可否认个人信息的暴露可能会带来安全风险。(There be)(4)
88.公司声称最新的移动电子设备对用户很友好，连老人都很容易用。(claim+宾语从句) (5)
V. Guided Writing(25')
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese
假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近收到英国笔友Bill的邮件。他所在学校即将举办一场活动，作为活动组织者，他想从“中国茶文化”和“中国传统节日”两者中选择一个作为本次活动的主题，想听听你的意见。回复他一封邮件，内容必须包括
1)你的选择： 2)你的理由。
参考答案
听力：
1-10 ACABD BBCBA 11-20 DBA BAD CBAB
语法：
21. in 22. Trying 23. to eat 24. After 25. had thought 26. explaining
27. It 28. whose 29. must 30. rewarded
31-35 ABAAA 36-40 BAADD
十一选十：
41-50 D G J F B I H C E K
完形填空：
51-65 DABAD ADBAD BADDC
阅读：
66-69 BACC 70-72 DAC 73-76 BADC 77-80 CAFD
Section D:
81. (1) If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal.
(2) keeping a journal helps you to grow.
82. Four .
83. First, keeping a journal prevents you from losing an idea. Second, keeping a journal helps you review all the lessons you've learned. Third, keeping a journal allows you to see your progress over time.
84. All in all, there are so many benefits of keeping a journal. Why not have a try
IV.Translation(15')
85. All the doctors available are sent to the spot/scene.
86. Her social life gets in the way of her study, resulting in lower academic performance.
87. There is no denying that exposing one’s personal information may bring security risks.
88. The company claims that the latest mobile electronic devices are friendly to users and even elderly people can use them easily.
V. Guided Writing(25')略
(2025.1)
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
1. Listening comprehension(25')
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. He's unable to appear in court. B. He plays tennis better than she does.
C. He wishes he could be a better student. D. He's not so enthusiastic about academics.
2. A. It wouldn't snow. B. All the snow would melt.
C. The snow would get dirty quickly. D. The woman doesn't like cold weather.
3. A. The technician has already arrived. B. He's already spoken to the technician.
C. The woman should make the repairs herself.
D. The woman should explain what needs to be repaired.
4. A. She doesn't want the man to call her. B. The telephone doesn't belong to her.
C. The man is welcome to use the telephone.
D. The man should go somewhere else to make his call.
5. A. He ordered it through the mail. B. It was a present from his parents.
C. He got it while visiting his parents. D. It's similar to the one his mother gave to his father.
6. A. He's busy writing his paper. B. He hasn't eaten well recently.
C. He's been helping the woman a lot. D. He can't stop looking for a newspaper.
7. A. To eat rice for dinner. B. To have to ask someone a question.
C. To pay higher prices for meals next semester.
D. To be asked about the meals served at school.
8.A. Buy a newspaper. B. Ask for directions.
C. Stand near the store. D. Help others more often.
9. A. She invites the man to go to Florida. B. She may have to change her plan.
C. She will visit her friend's mother. D. She prefers to travel without her friend.
10. A. He can't attend. B. He never reads poetry.
C. He likes to go out of town. D. He isn't going out of town next week.
Section B(15')
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and 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. Fire fighting. B. Insect control. C. House construction. D. Hot air.
12. A. It is cheaper. B. It is safer. C. It is quicker. D. It is available everywhere.
13. A. To keep the heat inside. B. To prevent insects from escaping.
C. To reduce the risk of fire D. To keep the wood dry.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. About 70%. B. About 100%. C. About 0%. D. About 10%.
15. A. It is an advantage to be able to use the tools made by others.
B. Being right-handed has long been considered a social norm.
C. The right-handed won over the left-handed in historical battles.
D. Our ancestors showed a strong preference for right-handedness.
16. A. They are born to be braver soldiers. B. They are more likely to win in fighting.
C. They are more likely to be professionals. D. They are born with more talents for sports.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A doctor. B. A hotel manager. C. A medical receptionist. D. A hospital official.
18. A. Something is stuck in his ear. B. His ears are ringing.
C. He's in considerable pain. D. He has fluid in his ears.
19. A. In his office. B. At home. C. At a conference. D. At the hospital.
20.A. Call a doctor. B. Go to the hospital. C. Get some rest. D. Take some medication.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30')
Section A(10')
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
About 18 months ago, my father was in hospital recovering from a lung operation. My mother had recently passed away, and my father had taken the loss of his partner of 55 years and had lost interest 21 life.
22 (try) to get him to eat each day was quite a chore as he didn't want anything. The one thing, however, that he would ask us to bring him was ice-cream.One evening, to our surprise, he refused 23 (eat) the ice-cream, so I placed it in a staffroom freezer. A little while later, my son decided he wanted it, so I fetched it for him. As I passed another ward, a woman asked, 'Are there more ice-cream " 24 I had explained the situation, she apologized. She then said that she had cancer and could eat very little, other than the occasional ice-cream.
The next morning, I decided to buy two ice-creams. On the way to Dad's room, I stopped in at the sick woman's room and offered her the ice-cream I'd bought for her. She was totally surprised at what I 25 (think) for her, and accepted the gift with tears in her eyes. I spoke with her for a few minutes, 26 (explain) what was happening in my family and listened to her similar story of pain and suffering. 27 was clear that she didn't have many visitors, and the ice-cream and our short chat meant a great deal to her. I repeated the gesture a few days later. The woman, 28 face was pale, thanked me again. I thought she 29 be very lonely.
This time, I, 30 (reward) with a big hug, realized that an act of kindness can be more rewarding when you give it, rather than receive it.
Section B(10')
Directions:For each blank on the following question there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to the question.
31. The book _____ on the desk belongs to me.
A.lying B.lain C.lay D.lies
32. _____ we will go camping tomorrow depends on the weather.
A.If B. Whether C.That D.Where
33. The girl _____ by the window is reading a novel.
A. seated B.seating C.sit D.sat
34. The building _____ now will be a supermarket.
A. being built B.built C. to be built D.having built
35._____ in the mountains for a week, the two students were finally saved by the local police.
A. Having lost B.Lost C. Being lost D.Losing
36. The novel _____ by the young author, which vividly describes the life of astronauts in space, has attracted a large number of readers.
A.writing B.written C. to write D.write
37. As is often the case, _____ makes mistakes must correct them.
A. whoever B. whatever C.whichever D. whenever
38. The building _____ at present next to the is expected to be completed soon.
A. being constructed B. constructed C. to be constructed D.having constructed
39. It is still a mystery _____ the ancient civilization disappeared without leaving a trace.
A.which B.what C.when D.how
40. The speech given by the famous scientist was so _____ that all the audience were deeply impressed and lost in thought.
A.inspired B. being inspired C.inspiration D.inspiring
Section C(10')
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. accidentally B.applying C.connections D.defined E.examples F.explaining G.reflect H.thoughtfully I.trends J.various K.called
A mathematics teacher asks her students to design a floor plan for a community center, including dance areas and a place for a band. Why Because such a design will involve several geometric shapes and a/an 41 area, and the students must use what they have studied about the computation of area to make an effective plan.
A history teacher asks his students to 42 on and write about their experiences holding jobs and their relationships with their employers. Why Because the students will soon be studying the Industrial Revolution, focusing on how it shaped the experiences of and relationships among members of 43 social classes in the United States.
A science teacher asks her students to prepare statements 44 their position on whether the president should sign an international environmental treaty. Why Because preparing these statements will engage the students in assessing and 45 a number of scientific views on global warming.
Anyone alert to current 46 in teaching practice will not be surprised by these examples. They illustrate the practice on the part of many teachers to engage students more 47 in the subject matter they are learning by helping students to draw 48 between their lives and the subject matter, between principles and practice, past and present, and present and future.
Yet there is also something unusual about these 49 : not what appears on the surface but what lies behind it. These three learning activities were developed with the help of a simple set of guidelines 50 the Teaching for Understanding Framework.
III Reading Comprehension(55')
Section A(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.
Our drive to look for happiness is a muscle that we can exercise and develop. Almost anyone can learn to develop their reward sensitivity(奖励敏感性) by 51 themselves to notice and experience their positive emotions.
To raise your reward sensitivity, begin by planning one activity per day that will make you happy or give you a sense of 52 . It can be as small as treating yourself to a favorite drink or reading a few pages of a novel.This will make you less likely to 53 positive experiences. After you've 54 that daily moment, close your eyes and think about where and when you experienced the greatest joy. The idea isn't just to remember how you felt, but to enhance and re-experience it, thus 55 your memory of them, and increasing your desire to seek them out going forward.
Here are some other suggestions you can adopt to develop a 56 mind-set.
Expand your joy 57 : Research suggests that finding more words to describe positive emotions can prove and increase them. When reflecting on how something made you feel, try to be 58 , using words like calm, overjoyed, delighted, inspired beyond fine, good or great.
Share your highlight rel(高光时刻)： 59 what made you happiest can make you feel better. Spread that happiness to another person--and also strengthen a bond.
Find bright sides: With practice, it's possible to 60 the positives hidden in things that we might first see as negative.For example,if you invited co-workers to get together and only one person 61 ,you could easily view that as a(n) 62 . But the bright side would be that you got to know that one person better.
Keep in mind, too, that it's normal to feel 63 with pleasurable feelings sometimes, particularly if you experience depression and anxiety. Worrying can make you feel like you're ready to respond to threats -but by constantly 64 disaster, we miss the happiness in front of us right now. Sometimes we need to 65 like happy people if we actually want to be happy.
51.A. attracting B. surrounding C. disturbing D.training
52.A.achievement B.evidence C.blame D.impact
53. A. fancy B.delay C.echo D.recycle
54.A.enjoyed B.owed C.leaned D.begged
55.A.attaching B.exploding C. integrating D. strengthening
56.A. positive B.unsteady C.crucial D.unfair
57. A. energy B. entrance C.position D. vocabulary
58. A. identical B.creative C.precise D. advanced
59. A. Broadcasting B.Puzzling C. Immersing D. Greeting
60. A. cover B.divide C. disapprove D.notice
61. A. called to B. showed up C. stuck out D.lit up
62. A. failure B. opportunity C.reward D.surprise
63.A. passionate B.reliable C.easy D. uncomfortable
64. A. taking over B. burning out C. consisting in D. preparing for
65. A. master B.assign C.behave D.devote
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)
THE BEST WAY to deal with an emergency is to avoid one, if you can. Part Four of our ongoing series on crime prevention focuses on protecting your home against burglary. Sticky Fingers, an experienced burglar now serving a 6-year prison sentence, agreed to talk to our reporter.
Reporter: Sticky, what do you look for before burglarizing a house
Fingers: Well, first, I make sure no one is home and no one is watching. I nose around neighborhoods where people don't seem to know each other very well. That way, I won't be noticed. Next, I try to find a house where the people are on holiday and not likely to return soon. I do this by looking for houses with no lights on in the evening. Then I look at doorways. They're a sure giveaway. When newspapers, mail, and deliveries are piled up, I can tell that people have been away for days. I can even count how many days from the number of newspapers.
Reporter:_______
Fingers: Well, usually it's easy and effortless. Lots of times people leave a window open, or doors and windows unlocked. Then I just slip in. when I have to break in, I look for a patio door on the first floor. They usually have weak locks and you can force them easily. I watch out for dogs, though. If I hear a dog barking, I go somewhere else.
66. What's the possible source of this article
A. A novel B. A video interview C. A scientific magazine D. A history book
67. What sentence is more suitable to fill in the blank in the passage
A. How do you usually break into a house
B. What kind of houses do you like to live in
C. How do you make friends with neighbors
D. What do you usually do in your free time
68. What kind of families are more likely to be burglarized according to Sticky Fingers
A. Families who live in a neighbourhood where everyone knows each other well.
B. Families who keep their doors and windows locked all the time.
C. Families who are away on holiday and leave their houses unattended.
D. Families who have big and fierce dogs at home.
69. Which of the following is the best title for this article
A. The Life of Sticky Fingers B. How to Protect Yourself
C. Better Safe than Sorry D. Tips on Choosing Houses
(B)
70. According to the notice board, which of the following is TRUE
A. The subway is the only way to travel in the city.
B. The subway runs every 4 minutes any time of the day.
C. An entire journey of 24 stations takes less than 15 minutes.
D. An adult ticket for a full circuit costs 1.80.
71. To arrive at Kelvin bridge on a weekday morning as soon as possible, you can take the earliest train from St Enoch at___
A.6:32 B.10:00 C.10:03 D.17:50
72.A couple taking a 15-year-old and a newborn on a ONE-DAY trip in Glasgow can maximize their subway experience by paying
A. 6.45 B. 8.40 C. 10.75 D. 12.90
(C)
In the year 1669, a German trader named Hennig Brand set out on an unusual quest that would lead to one of the most fascinating discoveries in the history of chemistry. Brand, driven by the age-old alchemists' dream of magically turning base metals into gold, conducted a series of experiments that would forever change our understanding of elements.
Brand's journey began with an assumption that the key to creating “gold"resided in human urine(尿液).This seemingly strange idea was fueled by the observation that urine shared a similar yellow color with the precious metal. Acting on this belief, Brand collected an astonishing 5000 liters of urine and allowed it to stand and ferment(发醇).
After weeks of fermentation, Brand boiled the urine down to a thick, sticky substance. He then mixed this paste with sand and heated the mixture to an extreme temperature. What emerged from this process was a substance that was entirely new to the world of science--a white solid that shone with a soft light in the dark.
Brand named this glowing material "phosphorus,"originating from the Greek words for “light bearer." The discovery of phosphorus was not just a scientific breakthrough; it captured the imagination of the public and the scientific community alike. Its ability to give off light in the darkness was both fascinating and mysterious.
The implications of Brand's discovery were far-reaching. Phosphorus was not only a novelty but also a substance with practical applications. It would later become an essential component in the production of matches,fertilizers, and various chemicals.
Hennig Brand's accidental discovery of phosphorus in 1669 was more than just finding a new element; it marked the end of the era of the period of magic chemistry and the beginning of modern chemistry. Brand's phosphorus,once sought as a means to wealth,became a cornerstone in the field of science, a clear demonstration of power of curiosity and the unexpected paths that can lead to enlightenment.
73. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The fall of ancient alchemists and the rise of modern chemists.
B. The accidental discovery of phosphorus and its scientific impact.
C. The importance of human urine in scientific experiments.
D. How to turn base metals into gold through magic.
74. What was Hennig Brand's initial goal when he started his experiments
A. To turn human urine into gold. B. To discover something new.
C. To produce a glowing substance(物质). D. To reform modern chemistry.
75.The underlined word "cornerstone" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A.statement B. trouble C. pattern D. foundation
76. What can be inferred about Hennig Brand from the passage
A. He was a funny chemist who followed scientific methods.
B. He was a debatable scientist who predicted the future of chemistry.
C. He was a curious individual willing to explore untraditional ideas.
D. He was a wealthy man with a deep understanding of chemistry.
Section C(8')
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Finally, it has taken a giant leap forward. B. All of the factors pushing online education toward lower education. C. Over the past few years, he has been teaching himself programming. D. Just the opposite, Coursera 's approach is a long way from a simple online video lecture. E. But the most exciting promise of their company and the like is the role they might play in improving education for the poor around the world. F. Ng's course in machine learning attracted 104,000 enrollees (入学者) around the world.
A School That Can Educate Us All
Christos Porios, 16, lives in a small Greek city. "My mother's a teacher and my father's a mechanic,"he explains, adding that neither is knowledgeable about computers--especially compared with him. 77
Porios was taking a free class in machine learning offered by Andrew Ng, a professor at Stanford University, over an online platform Ng developed with his colleagues. Drawing on what he learned, Porios was able to participate in the International Space Apps Challenge, a virtual hackathon(编程马拉松) using data from NASA and other government agencies.
If one teenager in one small city can become a genius hacker through an online course, does it mean the world has changed We have been hearing about the potential of online education for decades. 78 A number of online education platforms have appeared, featuring professors from top universities offering free courses
79 Ng was amazed."It would take me 250 years to teach this many people at Stanford,"he says. And so, just one month into the course, Ng and his Stanford colleague, Daphne Koller, decided to leave their faculty posts(教职) and dive into online teaching full-time. In April, they launched their company, Coursera,with a $16 million round of venture funding. So far, it has managed to team up with 35 colleges in nine countries.To Ng and Koller, Coursera's mission is simple and yet grand. That is to teach millions of people around the world for free, while also transforming higher education.
According to Ng, the world's top 20 universities enrol only about 200,000 students. There are million more who could participate in classwork at the higher level, but most of them are far from any of the leading universities. 80
Koller says Coursera's total registration has hit 15 million. Porios, the young Greek, is only one of those registrants. His hope is to study in Germany or England someday. He is even toying with the idea of taking classes at MIT or Stanford-but this time in person.
Section D(10')
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the three questions.
The benefits of keeping a journal
If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. And to be honest, I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down I often experienced that myself. But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I'm away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten.Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes. You can use the ideas to propel(鞭策)yourself forward. Therefore, it helps you review all the lessons you've learned.
More importantly, it allows you to see your progress over time. After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you've gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today.The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
Lastly, it helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea. In the end, you will expand your ideas.
Concluding sentence:_______
81. (1)Which sentence is the topic sentence in Para.1 (2')
(2)Rewrite(改写)this sentence with no more than 8 words.(2')
82. How many benefits of keeping a journal are mentioned in the article (1')
83. Please list at least three benefits of keeping a journal mentioned in the passage.(3')
84. Please write a concluding sentence for this article.(2')
IV.Translation(15')
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
85.所有能找到的医生都被送到了现场。(available)(3)
86.她的社交生活妨碍了她的学习，导致成绩下降。(get in the way)(3)
87.不可否认个人信息的暴露可能会带来安全风险。(There be)(4)
88.公司声称最新的移动电子设备对用户很友好，连老人都很容易用。(claim+宾语从句) (5)
V. Guided Writing(25')
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese
假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近收到英国笔友Bill的邮件。他所在学校即将举办一场活动，作为活动组织者，他想从“中国茶文化”和“中国传统节日”两者中选择一个作为本次活动的主题，想听听你的意见。回复他一封邮件，内容必须包括
1)你的选择： 2)你的理由。
参考答案
听力：
1-10 ACABD BBCBA 11-20 DBA BAD CBAB
语法：
21. in 22. Trying 23. to eat 24. After 25. had thought 26. explaining
27. It 28. whose 29. must 30. rewarded
31-35 ABAAA 36-40 BAADD
十一选十：
41-50 D G J F B I H C E K
完形填空：
51-65 DABAD ADBAD BADDC
阅读：
66-69 BACC 70-72 DAC 73-76 BADC 77-80 CAFD
Section D:
81. (1) If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal.
(2) keeping a journal helps you to grow.
82. Four .
83. First, keeping a journal prevents you from losing an idea. Second, keeping a journal helps you review all the lessons you've learned. Third, keeping a journal allows you to see your progress over time.
84. All in all, there are so many benefits of keeping a journal. Why not have a try
IV.Translation(15')
85. All the doctors available are sent to the spot/scene.
86. Her social life gets in the way of her study, resulting in lower academic performance.
87. There is no denying that exposing one’s personal information may bring security risks.
88. The company claims that the latest mobile electronic devices are friendly to users and even elderly people can use them easily.
V. Guided Writing(25')略
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