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上海市实验学校2023学年第二学期高三月考 英语试卷 (2024.3) 1、考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。 2、本考试设试卷和答题卷两部分。试卷全卷共10页;答题卷共6页。 3、所有答题须涂(选择题)写(非选择题)在答题卷上，在试卷上答题一律不得分。 4、答题前，务必在答题卷上贴二维码。 第I卷 (共90分) I. Listening Comprehension 25% Section A Short Conversations 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 a train station. B. At a travel agency. C. At a bus station. D. At an airport. 2. A. Her sister’s. B. Her Aunt’s. C. Her mother’s. D. Her brother’s. 3. A. $15. B. $18. C. $30. D. $33. 4. A. Terrific. B. Tough. C. Exciting. D. Well-paid. 5. A. Harmony in a community. B. Safety in the neighborhood. C. Preparations for Christmas. D. Ways to save electricity. 6. A. He has bad study habits. B. He sleeps too much. C. He wakes up early. D. He’s a top student. 7. A. He hadn’t noticed any change in Sean. B. Sean looks very different without a beard C. Sean looks nicer without a beard. D. He hasn’t seen Sean for a long time. 8. A. A certain gift from Hawaii. B.A grand wedding party. C. Two plane tickets to Hawaii. D. A picture of the moon. 9. A. The job’s short hours make it impossible for her to refuse. B. The job is turning into an excellent opportunity for her. C. She’s looking forward to meeting her new colleagues. D. She refused the position because of the low salary. 10. A. Give Daisy a call. B. Go back home. C. Ask the police for help. D. Wait for a few more minutes. 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 the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. School life. B. The media. C. Their families. D. Computer games. 12. A. Have children lose weight. B. Learn more about childcare. C. Let children go out on their own. D. Make all of the decisions for their children. 13. A. Whether kids are well enough protected. B. How kids are different from how they used to be. C. Whether parents should be worrying too much about their kids. D. How parents have adapted themselves to the present situation. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The various taxes. B. The tyres. C. The repairs. D. The fittings. 15. A. Pollution from factories. B. Poisonous gases from cars. C. Low-quality food products. D. Harmful materials used in cars. 16. A. When there is a traffic jam. B. When the car is in bad condition. C. When the driver has a bad temper. D. When fuel becomes expensive. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. How English food is made. B. Why Indian foods are often tasteless. C. Why foods in some countries are spicy. D. How spicy food was introduced into England. 18. A. The food in cold regions is usually tasty. B. The climate has little effect on the local food. C. India and England have quite similar climates. D. Spicy food causes people to sweat, cooling them off. 19. A. They cover the bad smells of food. B. They give the food a unique flavor. C. They slow down the growth of bacteria. D. They come in handy where there is no refrigerator. 20. A. The mention of them makes the woman hungry. B. Plants and bacteria can live in harmony to some extent. C. Plants’ unique flavors have contributed to their survival. D. It takes a longer time for plants like onion and garlic to grow. II. Grammar and Vocabulary 20% Section A 10% 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. OpenAI publishes Elon Musk’s emails. ‘We’re sad that it’s come to this’ OpenAI fired back at Elon Musk, who sued the ChatGPT company last week for chasing profit and _____1_____ (diverge) from its original, nonprofit mission. Tuesday night, OpenAI published several of Musk’s emails from the early days of the company that appear to show Musk acknowledging OpenAI needed to make a ton of money to fund the incredible computing resources needed to power _____2_____ AI ambitions. In the emails, parts of _____3_____ have been redacted (修订), Musk argues that the company stood virtually no chance of building a successful generative AI platform by raising cash alone, and the company needed to find alternate sources of revenue to survive. In a November 22, 2015, email to CEO Sam Altman, Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, said the company needed to raise much more than $100 million to “avoid sounding hopeless.” Musk suggested a $1 billion funding commitment and promised that he would cover _____4_____ did not get raised. OpenAI in a blog post Tuesday night said Musk never followed through on his promise, _____5_____ (commit) $45 million in funding for OpenAI, _____6_____ other donors raised $90 million. Lawyers for Musk declined to comment on OpenAI’s claims. Musk, in a February 1, 2018, email, told company executives that the only path forward for OpenAI was for Tesla, his electric car company, to buy it. The company refused, and Musk left OpenAI later that year. In December 2018, Musk emailed Altman and other executives that OpenAI would not be relevant “_____7_____ a dramatic change in execution and resources.” “This needs billions per year immediately or forget it,” Musk emailed. “I really hope I’m wrong.” OpenAI executives agreed. In 2019, they formed OpenAI LP, a for-profit entity that exists within the larger company’s structure. That for-profit company took OpenAI from effectively worthless to a valuation of $90 billion in just a few years — and Altman _____8_____ (credit) as the mastermind of that plan and the key to the company’s success. Microsoft has since committed $13 billion in a close partnership with OpenAI. Musk’s complaint, _____9_____ (file) last week in California state court, said that company and its partnership with Microsoft violated OpenAI’s founding charter, representing a breach of contract. Musk is asking for a jury trial and for the company ______10______ (pay) back the profit they received from the business. 【答案】1. diverging 2. its 3. which 4. whatever 5. committing 6. while 7. without 8. is##was##has been credited 9. filed 10. to pay 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍OpenAI公布了埃隆·马斯克的电子邮件，马斯克上周起诉这家ChatGPT公司追逐利润，偏离了最初的非营利使命。 【1题详解】 考查动名词。句意：OpenAI回击了埃隆·马斯克(Elon Musk)，后者上周起诉这家ChatGPT公司追逐利润，偏离了最初的非营利使命。设空处和chasing共同作介词for的宾语，也应用动名词形式，故填diverging。 【2题详解】 考查代词。句意：周二晚上，OpenAI公布了马斯克早期的几封电子邮件，这些邮件似乎表明，马斯克承认OpenAI需要赚很多钱，才能为其人工智能雄心所需的惊人计算资源提供资金。设空处修饰名词AI ambitions，指代主语OpenAI，所以用形容词物主代词表示它的，故填its。 【3题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在这些电子邮件(部分内容已被编辑)中，马斯克辩称，该公司几乎没有机会通过单独筹集资金来建立一个成功的生成式人工智能平台，公司需要找到其他收入来源才能生存。设空处引导定语从句，指代先行词emails，从句中作介词of的宾语，故填which。 【4题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：马斯克提出了10亿美元的融资承诺，并承诺他会支付任何没有筹集到的资金。设空处连接宾语从句，在从句中作主语，表示“任何没有筹集的资金”，应用whatever，故填whatever。 【5题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：OpenAI在周二晚上的一篇博客文章中表示，马斯克从未兑现他的承诺，他承诺为OpenAI提供4500万美元的资金，而其他捐助者则筹集了9000万美元。本句已有谓语followed，设空处为非谓语动词，和主语Musk之间是主动关系，应用现在分词作状语，故填committing。 【6题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。other donors raised $90 million和上文构成并列关系，表对比，应用while连接，故填while。 【7题详解】 考查介词。句意：2018年12月，马斯克给奥尔特曼和其他高管发了一封电子邮件，称“如果在执行和资源方面没有重大变化”，OpenAI就不会有意义。设空处后接名词，并且表示没有，应用介词without，故填without。 【8题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：这家以盈利为目的的公司在短短几年内就将OpenAI从一文不值提升到900亿美元的估值，而奥特曼被认为是该计划的策划者，也是公司成功的关键。设空处为谓语，和主语Altman之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，本句描述的事实，可以用一般现在时，并且也可以描述为当时的一种状态，也可以用一般过去时，另外也可以表示对现在造成的一种结果，用现在完成时，主语单数，谓语用第三人称单数，故填is/was/has been credited。 【9题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：马斯克上周在加利福尼亚州法院提起诉讼，称该公司及其与微软的合作违反了OpenAI的创始章程，违反了合同。本句已有谓语said，设空处修饰名词Musk’s complaint作后置定语，和名词之间是被动关系，故填filed。 10题详解】 考查不定式。句意：马斯克要求进行陪审团审判，并要求该公司偿还他们从这项业务中获得的利润。设空处为非谓语动词，作宾语补足语，故填to pay。 Section B 10% Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. evidenced B. outlined C. span D. confirmed E. generalizable F. walking G. charges H. clearly I. well-protected J. originally K. caution A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the _____11_____ of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. In the process, he became a(n) _____12_____ experiment for what happens to the immune system when it is vaccinated against the same pathogen (病原体) repeatedly. A correspondence published Monday in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases _____13_____ his case and concluded that while his “hypervaccination” did not result in any adverse health effects, it also did not significantly improve or worsen his immune response. The man, who is not named in the correspondence in compliance with German privacy rules, reported receiving 217 Covid shots between June 2021 and November 2023. Of those, 134 were _____14_____ by a prosecutor and through vaccination center documentation; the remaining 83 were self-reported, according to the study. “This is a really unusual case of someone receiving that many Covid vaccines, _____15_____ not following any type of guidelines,” said Dr. Emily Happy Miller, an assistant professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine who did not participate in the research. The man did not report any vaccine-related side effects and has not had a Covid infection to date, as _____16_____ by repeated antigen (抗原) and PCR testing between May 2022 and November 2023. The researchers _____17_____ that it’s not clear that his Covid status is directly because of his hypervaccination regimen. “Perhaps he didn’t get Covid because he was _____18_____ in the first three doses of the vaccine” Miller said. “We also don’t know anything about his behaviors.” Dr. Kilian Schober, senior author of the new study and a researcher at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, said it is important to remember that this is an individual case study, and the results are not _____19_____. The researchers also say they do not endorse hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance immunity. “The benefit is not much bigger if you get vaccinated three times or 200 times,” Schober said. The public prosecutor in Magdeburg opened an investigation into the man for the unauthorized issuing of vaccination cards and forgery of documents but did not end up filing criminal ______20______, according to the study. 【答案】11. C 12. F 13. B 14. D 15. H 16. A 17. K 18. I 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一名德国男子在29个月内故意接种了217次新冠疫苗的情况。 【11题详解】 考查名词。句意：根据一项新的研究，来自马格德堡的一名62岁男子在29个月内故意接种了217剂新冠疫苗，这违背了国家疫苗接种建议。根据句意“持续时间”可知，此处为名词span。故选C。 【12题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在这个过程中，他成为了一个行走的实验对象，研究免疫系统反复接种同一种病原体会发生什么。根据句意“行走”可知，此处为动词walk，修饰名词experiment需用非谓语动词作定语，walk和experiment为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式walking。故选F。 【13题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：周一发表在《柳叶刀传染病》(Lancet Infectious Diseases)杂志上的一份信函概述了他的病例，并得出结论称，尽管他的“过度接种”没有对健康造成任何不良影响，但也没有显著改善或恶化他的免疫反应。根据句意“概述”可知，此处为动词outline，outline和concluded为并列谓语，需用一般过去时outlined。故选B。 【14题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：其中134例得到了检察官和疫苗接种中心文件的确认；根据这项研究，剩下的83项是自我报告的。根据句意“证实”可知，此处为动词confirm，134 和confirm为被动关系，需用被动语态，已有be动词were，空处需填过去分词confirmed。故选D。 【15题详解】 考查副词。句意：这是一个非常不寻常的案例，有人接种了这么多新冠疫苗，显然没有遵循任何指导方针。根据句意“显然”可知，此处为副词clearly，作状语，修饰动词following。故选H。 【16题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2022年5月至2023年11月期间的多次抗原和PCR检测证明，该男子未报告任何与疫苗相关的副作用，迄今未发生新冠病毒感染。根据句意“证明”可知，此处为动词evidence，as指代前面的句子，和evidence为被动关系，需用过去分词evidenced。故选A。 【17题详解】 考查动词。句意：研究人员警告说，目前尚不清楚他的新冠肺炎状况是否直接是因为他的过度疫苗接种方案。根据句意“警告”可知，此处为动词caution，陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为复数名词，谓语动词用原形。故选K。 【18题详解】 考查形容词。句意：米勒说:“也许他没有感染新冠病毒，因为他在前三剂疫苗中得到了很好的保护。”根据句意“保护好的”可知，此处为形容词well-protected，作表语。故选I。 【19题详解】 考查形容词。句意：新研究的主要作者、弗莱堡-纽伦堡弗里德里希-亚历山大大学的研究人员基利安·朔贝尔博士说，重要的是要记住，这是一个个案研究，结果并不具有普遍性。根据句意“可概括的”可知，此处为形容词generalizable，作表语。故选E。 【20题详解】 考查名词。句意：根据这项研究，马格德堡的检察官对这名男子进行了调查，罪名是未经授权发放疫苗接种卡和伪造文件，但最终没有提起刑事指控。根据句意“指控”可知，此处为名词charge，作宾语，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，需填名词复数形式charges。故选G。 III. Reading Comprehension 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 of phrase that best fits the context. A Neurologist’s Tips to Protect Your Memory As we age, our memory declines. This is a fixed _____21_____ for many of us; however, according to neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak, a neurologist and clinical professor, decline is not _____22_____. Ultimately, “we are what we can remember,” he said. Here are some of Dr. Restak’s tips for developing and _____23_____ a healthy memory. Pay more attention. Some memory lapses are actually attention problems, not memory problems. _____24_____, if you’ve forgotten the name of someone you met at a cocktail party, it could be because you were talking with several people at the time. One way to pay attention when you learn new information is to _____25_____ the word. Having a picture associated with the word, Restak said, can improve _____26_____. Find regular everyday memory challenges. There are many memory exercises that you can _____27_____ into everyday life. Dr. Restak suggested composing a grocery list and memorizing it. When you get to the store, don’t _____28_____ pull out your list (or your phone) — instead, pick up everything according to your memory. Once in a while, get in the car without turning on your GPS, and try to _____29_____ through the streets from memory. A small 2020 study suggested that people who used GPS more frequently over time showed a steeper cognitive ______30______ in spatial memory three years later. Play games. Dr. Restak’s “favorite working memory game” is 20 Questions — in which a group thinks of a person, place or object, and the other person, the questioner, asks 20 questions with a yes-or-no answer. Because to succeed, he said, the questioner must hold all of the ______31______ answers in memory in order to guess the correct answer. The point is to ______32______ your working memory, “maintaining information and moving it around in your mind,” Restak wrote. Read more novels. One early indicator of memory issues, according to Dr. Restak, is ______33______ fiction. “People, when they begin to have memory difficulties, tend to switch to reading nonfiction,” he said. Fiction requires active engagement with the text, starting at the beginning and working through to the end. ______34______ technology. Storing everything on your phone means that “you don’t know it,” Dr. Restak said, which can ______35______ our own mental abilities. The second way our relationship with technology is harmful to memory is because it often takes our focus away from the task at hand. 21. A. accomplishment B. assumption C. regulation D. observation 22. A. inevitable B. dispensable C. reverse D. doubtful 23. A. striking B. enduring C. arousing D. maintaining 24. A. Nevertheless B. Moreover C. For instance D. Instead 25. A. demonstrate B. trace C. discover D. visualize 26. A. recall B. sight C. target D. instinct 27. A. enclose B. integrate C. evolve D. impose 28. A. steadily B. actively C. gradually D. automatically 29. A. adjust B. rush C. gesture D. navigate 30. A. performance B. decline C. awareness D. increase 31. A. modest B. original C. previous D. personal 32. A. engage B. drain C. insert D. fulfill 33. A. devoting to B. concentrating on C. giving in to D. giving up on 34. A. Beware of B. Stick to C. Long for D. Differ from 35. A. counter B. stock C. erode D. strengthen 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一位神经学家提出的保护记忆力的建议。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我们中的许多人来说，这是一个固定的假设；然而，根据神经学家、神经病学临床教授理查德·雷斯塔克博士的说法，衰退并非不可避免。A. accomplishment完成；B. assumption假设；C. regulation管理；D. observation观察。根据上文“As we age, our memory declines.”可知，随着年龄的增长，我们的记忆力会下降，这是一个普遍的假设。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同1题。A. inevitable不可避免的；B. dispensable可有可无的；C. reverse相反的；D. doubtful怀疑的。根据转折词however 可知，前后句意相反，根据上文“As we age, our memory declines.”可知，上文提到记忆力下降是一个普遍的假设，下文则说衰退并非不可避免。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：以下是雷斯塔克博士提出的一些培养和保持健康记忆力的建议。A. striking打击；B. enduring忍受；C. arousing唤醒；D. maintaining保持。根据上文“Here are some of Dr. Restak’s tips for developing and”可知，此处指培养和保持健康记忆力的建议。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：例如，如果你忘记了在鸡尾酒会上遇到的一个人的名字，可能是因为你当时在和几个人聊天。A. Nevertheless然而；B. Moreover此外；C. For instance例如；D. Instead代替。根据上文“Some memory lapses are actually attention problems, not memory problems.”可知，此处是对上文的举例说明。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你学习新信息时，集中注意力的一种方法是将这个词形象化。A. demonstrate证明；B. trace追踪；C. discover发现；D. visualize使形象化。根据下文“Having a picture associated with the word, Restak said, can improve”可知，此处指将单词形象化。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：雷斯塔克说，将单词与图片联系起来可以提高回忆能力。A. recall回忆；B. sight视力；C. target目标；D. instinct本能。根据上文“Having a picture associated with the word”可知，将单词与图片联系起来可以提高回忆能力。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有许多记忆练习你可以融入日常生活。A. enclose围绕；B. integrate融入；C. evolve发展；D. impose强加。根据下文“…into everyday life. Dr. Restak suggested composing a grocery list and memorizing it.”可知，此处指将记忆练习融入日常生活。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当你去商店时，不要自动拿出你的清单（或手机）——相反，根据你的记忆拿起每一件东西。A. steadily稳定地；B. actively积极地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. automatically自动地。根据下文“instead, pick up everything according to your memory.”可知，此处指不要不假思索地拿出清单。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：偶尔，在不打开 GPS 的情况下上车，试着凭记忆在街道上导航。A. adjust调整；B. rush冲；C. gesture做手势；D. navigate导航。根据上文“Once in a while, get in the car without turning on your GPS,”可知，此处指不依靠GPS在街道上凭记忆导航。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：2020 年的一项小型研究表明，随着时间的推移，经常使用 GPS 的人在三年后空间记忆的认知能力下降得更厉害。A. performance表现；B. decline下降；C. awareness意识；D. increase增加。根据上文“people who used GPS more frequently over time showed a steeper cognitive”可知，此处指经常使用 GPS 的人在三年后空间记忆的认知能力有变化，分析选项，B项“decline下降”表达的含义符合语境。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因为要想成功，提问者必须记住所有之前的答案，才能猜出正确答案。A. modest谦虚的；B. original原来的；C. previous之前的；D. personal个人的。根据下文“in order to guess the correct answer.”可知，此处指提问者必须记住所有之前的答案。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：关键是要让你的工作记忆参与进来，“保持信息并在脑海中移动它，”雷斯塔克写道。A. engage参与；B. drain排出；C. insert插入；D. fulfill履行。根据下文“maintaining information and moving it around in your mind,”可知，此处指让工作记忆参与进来。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：雷斯塔克博士说，记忆问题的一个早期迹象是放弃阅读小说。A. devoting to致力于；B. concentrating on集中精力于；C. giving in to屈服于；D. giving up on放弃。根据下文“People, when they begin to have memory difficulties, tend to switch to reading nonfiction,”可知，此处指放弃阅读小说。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：小心科技。A. Beware of小心；B. Stick to坚持；C. Long for渴望；D. Differ from不同于。根据下文“Storing everything on your phone means that “you don’t know it,” Dr. Restak said, which can erode our own mental abilities.”可知，此处指小心科技的不利影响。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：雷斯塔克博士说，把所有东西都储存在手机上意味着“你不知道它”，这会削弱我们自己的心智能力。A. counter对抗；B. stock储备；C. erode削弱；D. strengthen加强。根据上文“Storing everything on your phone means that “you don’t know it,””可知，此处指削弱我们自己的心智能力。故选C。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) The last few months had brought to my attention an important incompatibility between us — one that I’d never noticed before. Despite being a pair of lifelong travelers, Felipe and I seldom travel in a similar way. The reality about Felipe is that he’s both the best traveler I’ve ever met and by far the worst. He hates strange bathrooms and dirty restaurants and uncomfortable trains and foreign beds. Given a choice, he will always select a lifestyle of routine, familiarity, and reassuringly boring everyday practices. All of which might make you assume that the man is not fit to be a traveler at all. But you would be wrong to assume that, for here is Felipe’s traveling gift, his superpower, the secret weapon that makes him peerless. He can create a familiar habitat of boring everyday practices for himself anyplace, if you just let him stay in one spot. He can assimilate absolutely anywhere on the planet in about three days, and then he’s capable of staying put in that place for the next decade or so without complaint. This is why Felipe has been able to live all over the world. Not merely travel, but live. Over the year he has folded himself into societies from South America to Europe, from the Middle East to the South Pacific. He arrives somewhere totally new, decides he likes the place, moves right in, learns the language, and instantly becomes a local. While Felipe can find a corner anywhere in the world and settle down for good, I can’t. I am infinitely curious and almost infinitely patient with minor disasters, which makes me a far better day-to-day traveler than he will ever be. So I can go anywhere on the planet—that’s not a problem. The problem is I just can’t live anywhere on the planet. I’d realized this only a few weeks earlier, back in northern Laos, when Felipe had woken up one lovely morning in Luang Prabang and said, “Darling, let’s stay here.” “Sure,” I’d said. “We can stay here for a few more days if you want.” “No, I mean let’s move here. Let’s forget about me immigrating to America. It’s too much trouble. This is a wonderful town. I like the feeling of it. It reminds me of Brazil thirty years ago. It wouldn’t take much money or effort for us to run a little hotel or shop here, rent an apartment, settle in ….” He was serious. He would just do that. But I can’t. 36. The word “incompatibility” (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”. A. harmony B. negotiation C. difference D. tension 37. According to the writer what is Felipe’s traveling gift? A. He can speak dozens of languages. B. He can make himself at home anywhere. C. He can decide at first sight if he likes the place. D. He can find interesting activities in boring places. 38. According to the writer, why is she a better traveler than Felipe? A. She is much more restless than he is. B. She can travel for a longer time than he can. C. She is more curious about local life than he is. D. She can live better in poor places than he can. 39. By “I can’t” (in the last paragraph), the writer means that she can’t _____. A. remember the trip to Brazil B. move to Luang Prabang C immigrate to America as planned D. run a little hotel or shop well 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与她的伴侣Felipe在旅行方式上的不同。Felipe能够迅速适应任何地方并在那里长期生活，而作者则喜欢不断探索新的地方，无法在一个地方长期定居。 【36题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第一段中划线词后面的句子“Despite being a pair of lifelong travelers, Felipe and I seldom travel in a similar way. (尽管Felipe和我一生都在旅行，但他们很少以相同的方式旅行。)”可知，作者和Felipe一生都在旅行，但是很少有着相同的方式，由此表示他们旅行的方式是不同的。划线词与C选项“difference(差别，不同)”为同义词。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“ He can create a familiar habitat of boring everyday practices for himself anyplace, if you just let him stay in one spot. He can assimilate absolutely anywhere on the planet in about three days, and then he’s capable of staying put in that place for the next decade or so without complaint. This is why Felipe has been able to live all over the world. Not merely travel, but live. (如果你让他呆在一个地方，他可以在任何地方为自己创造一个熟悉的无聊的日常练习的栖息地。他可以在三天内完全融入地球上的任何地方，然后他能够在那个地方呆上十年左右而毫无怨言。这就是Felipe能在世界各地生活的原因。不仅要旅行，还要生活。)”以及本段中“ He arrives somewhere totally new, decides he likes the place, moves right in, learns the language, and instantly becomes a local.(他到了一个全新的地方，觉得自己喜欢这个地方，就搬了进去，学会了语言，很快就成了当地人。)”可知，Felipe的旅行天赋是无论在地球上的任何地方，他都能在三天内适应，并在那里长期居住，没有抱怨，这表明他能让自己在任何地方感到像在家一样。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I am infinitely curious and almost infinitely patient with minor disasters, which makes me a far better day-to-day traveler than he will ever be. So I can go anywhere on the planet—that’s not a problem. (我对任何事情都充满了无限的好奇心，并且对于小灾难几乎有着无限的耐心，这让我成为了一个比他更好的日常旅行者。所以我可以去地球上的任何地方——这没有问题。)”可知，作者对任何事情都充满了无限的好奇心，并且对于小灾难几乎有着无限的耐心，这让其成为了一个比Felipe更好的日常旅行者即作者比Felipe更加的不安于现状，希望探求的更多。故选A。 【39题详解】 词义猜测题。根据倒数第三段中“I’d realized this only a few weeks earlier, back in northern Laos, when Felipe had woken up one lovely morning in Luang Prabang and said, “Darling, let’s stay here.”(我几周前在Laos北部时才意识到这一点，当时Felipe在琅勃拉邦一个美好的早晨醒来，说：“亲爱的，让我们留在这儿。”)”以及最后一段中“He was serious. He would just do that. But I can’t.( 他是认真的。他会这么做的。但是我不能。)”可知，作者说“我不能”，指的是她无法像Felipe那样在一个地方长期定居，即使Felipe提出在琅勃拉邦定居，作者也无法做到。故选B。 (B) Outdoor Recreation Get outdoors with us this summer and experience the excitement and peace within our unique programs. Research suggests that being physically active within green spaces helps reduce stress, anxiety and anger, and improves moods and overall health and wellbeing. Our Department combines experiential activities for your enjoyment. All fitness levels are welcome; we can accommodate most accessible needs. Please contact Laurie Wright at wright@utsc.utoronto.ca with any questions. Trips are offered to registered U of T students first and then if there is space to staff, non-registered students and guests of the participants. Register at recreg.utoronto.ca or in person at the TPASC Registration Desk. Please check our website for all updated trip dates, prices, registration details and more! Refunds are only available up to 5 business days prior to the trip. Upcoming Adventures TBD: Treetop Trekking and Mountain Biking Participants will travel by bus up to the Horseshoe Valley Resort. You may choose between a 3-hour Treetop Trekking adventure or 2 hours of x-country mountain biking through the region’s forest trails. Treetop Trekking involves zip-lining (moving quickly with the rider suspended from a cable) and climbing through obstacle courses in a peaceful forest setting. Both adventures will be instructor-led and all equipment will be provided. No experience necessary. Beginner to advanced courses will be available. Tuesday, June 13th : Outdoor Rock Climbing or Hiking Trails A bus will transport students to Milton to either hike the area or rock climb. The rock climbing will take place at Rattlesnake Point and there is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves by climbing up to 80ft on some of the best rocks in Southern Ontario. All instructors are fully certified and all equipment will be provided. A custom course will be set up to meet the needs of climbers. The hike will take place through some of the Bruce Peninsula trails and Halton Parks. Participants will have over 20kms of trails to choose from. You may hike with a group or follow the map trails with some friends. Friday, June 30th (indefinite date): Warsaw Caves The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground takes its name from a series of seven caves found in the park. Join us as we explore the multiple courses through the caves have a picnic lunch. Come enjoy this natural underground jungle gym. 40. John, a U of T teaching staff member, would like to take part in some of these programs, what problem may he encounter? A. He can’t get his fees for a Tuesday trip back if he cancels it the previous Monday. B. These outdoor adventures will exhaust him and leave him in low spirits. C. There may be no space for him because registered students enjoy priority. D The program that explores the Warsaw Caves underground is sure to change its date. 41. All of the following are activities mentioned in the passage ЕХСЕРТ___________. A. bird watching B. zip-lining C. hiking D. cave exploring 42. Which of the following statements is true according to this passage? A. Money can be refunded within five business days after the trip starts. B. Adventurers should have some basic trekking and biking skills. C. Students must bring some climbing equipment required by the programs. D. The name Warsaw Caves originated from the seven caves found in the park. 【答案】40. C 41. A 42. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一些户外探险活动。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据Outdoor Recreation部分的“Trips are offered to registered U of T students first and then if there is space to staff, non-registered students and guests of the participants.（旅游首先提供给注册的多伦多大学学生，如果有空间的话，工作人员、未注册的学生和参与者的客人也可以参加。）”可知，John可能会遇到的问题是没有名额，因为注册学生享有优先权。故选C。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Treetop Trekking involves zip-lining (moving quickly with the rider suspended from a cable) and climbing through obstacle courses in a peaceful forest setting.(树梢徒步旅行包括滑索（骑手悬挂在绳索上快速移动）和在宁静的森林环境中穿越障碍课程。)”可知，提到了滑索(zip-lining)；根据“Tuesday, June 13th : Outdoor Rock Climbing or Hiking Trails(6 月 13 日，星期二：户外攀岩或徒步旅行)”可知，提到了徒步旅行(hiking)；根据“Friday, June 30th (indefinite date): Warsaw Caves(6月30日，星期五（无限期）：华沙洞穴)”可知，提到了洞穴探险(cave exploring)。A 选项“bird watching(观鸟活动)”未提及，故选A。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Outdoor Recreation(户外娱乐)”部分的“Refunds are only available up to 5 business days prior to the trip.(退款只能在旅行开始前的 5 个工作日内进行。)”可知，A 选项“Money can be refunded within five business days after the trip starts(旅行开始后五个工作日内可以退款)”表达错误；根据“TBD: Treetop Trekking and Mountain Biking”部分的“Treetop Trekking involves zip-lining (moving quickly with the rider suspended from a cable) and climbing through obstacle courses in a peaceful forest setting.(树梢徒步旅行包括滑索（骑手悬挂在绳索上快速移动）和在宁静的森林环境中穿越障碍课程。)”以及“Tuesday, June 13th : Outdoor Rock Climbing or Hiking Trails(6 月 13 日，星期二：户外攀岩或徒步旅行)”可知，B 选项“Adventurers should have some basic trekking and biking skills(冒险者应该具备一些基本的徒步和骑行技能)”表达错误；根据“Tuesday, June 13th : Outdoor Rock Climbing or Hiking Trails”部分的“All instructors are fully certified and all equipment will be provided.(所有教练都经过全面认证，所有设备将提供。)”可知，C选项“Students must bring some climbing equipment required by the programs(学生必须携带项目所需的一些攀岩设备)”表达错误；根据最后一段“The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground takes its name from a series of seven caves found in the park.(华沙洞穴保护区和露营地得名于公园内发现的一系列七个洞穴。)”可知，D 选项“The name Warsaw Caves originated from the seven caves found in the park(华沙洞穴的名字来源于公园里发现的七个洞穴)”正确。故选 D。 (C) For the arts “to mean more, to more people,” as Arts Council England (ACE) argues that they should, would be excellent. Music, drama, dance, visual arts, poetry and literature are among the most precious human achievements. To live in a country in which these are more widely shared and enjoyed would be proof that we are making progress. The point is not to entertain or educate people, or bring communities together. Nor is it all about boosting jobs and investment. Imagination has intrinsic (内在的) value, and research carried out by ACE in the course of preparing its 10-year strategy showed that people from all walks of life value and get pleasure from cultural activities. Positioning itself as a development agency, ACE will now hope to win government backing for a change of direction that orients it away from the biggest and most prestigious national institutions and towards the towns, villages and grassroots organizations that should be similarly deserving of attention. There, it envisions a role for itself “building the identity and prosperity of places,” bringing professional artists together with voluntary groups, particular in areas that have previously not been well represented on the cultural map. ACE’s chair, Sir Nicholas Serota, quotes the first world war centenary (百年纪念) project devised by the artist, Jeremy Deller, and theatre director, Rufus Norris, as the model of what he wants his organization to be about. By dressing up volunteers as soldiers, and orchestrating their encounters with members of the public in settings across England, the artists succeeded in “dissolving the barriers between artists and audiences.” The emphasis on participation — on culture as something that more people should actually do — is newer. This is the difference between being in a play or a band and buying tickets to watch them, and for ACE to play a more active role in promoting the former would be beneficial. This begins in childhood, and ACE clearly hopes that the government will think again about policies that have seen music, drama and other arts subjects systematically downgraded in favour of science, technology and maths. To what extent the vision is realized will depend in part on whether ACE’s ambitions catch the government’s interest sufficiently to influence the upcoming spending review, and provide a counterweight to the scorn (轻视) that is regularly poured on the humanities. Around £400m has been cut from local government arts budgets since 2010, and ACE cannot plug this gap. The closure of youth clubs and live music venues, and growing financial pressures linked to the property market, are among other reasons for this worrisome narrowing of opportunities. So far Boris Johnson has offered few signs that he has in mind a starring role for the arts in post-Brexit Britain, although 2022’s Festival of Brexit is one such event. ACE’s plan should boost the profile of all those, in government and outside, who are arguing for more. 43. The purpose of making arts available to more people is to __________. A. enlighten people from all walks of life B. consolidate various communities C. create job opportunities for artists D. maximize the natural value of art 44. According to the passage, ACE is most likely to promote the arts of ___________. A. national institutions B. commercial centers C. local governments D. towns and villages 45. Which of the following statements would Sir Nicholas Serota most probably agree with? A. Audiences with little education can also gain pleasure from cultural activities. B. Artists and audiences can create and enjoy the arts together without barriers. C. The soldiers and volunteers should vividly show scenes about the First World War. D. Science, technology and maths are more important than humanities and arts nowadays. 46. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. For the arts to get revitalized more extensive efforts are needed. B. The current British government has done enough to promote arts. C. ACE should narrow the financial gap left by the local government. D. Many performing venues have closed due to the rising property market. 【答案】43. D 44. D 45. B 46. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章论述了ACE希望艺术面向更多人，以及ACE为推动艺术发展所做的努力。ACE主席希望艺术能够消除艺术家和观众之间的障碍，让更多人参与其中，ACE还希望政府能够重视艺术，为艺术发展提供支持。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“For the arts “to mean more, to more people,” as Arts Council England (ACE) argues that they should, would be excellent. Music, drama, dance, visual arts, poetry and literature are among the most precious human achievements. To live in a country in which these are more widely shared and enjoyed would be proof that we are making progress.”（正如英格兰艺术委员会(ACE)所主张的那样，艺术“对更多人意味着更多”是非常好的。音乐、戏剧、舞蹈、视觉艺术、诗歌和文学是人类最宝贵的成就之一。生活在一个这些艺术被更广泛分享和享受的国家将证明我们正在取得进步。）可知，ACE认为让更多人接触到艺术是非常好的，因为艺术是人类最宝贵的成就之一，生活在一个艺术被广泛分享和享受的国家，证明了这个国家正在取得进步。由此可知，让更多人接触到艺术的目的是最大化艺术的自然价值。故选D。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Positioning itself as a development agency, ACE will now hope to win government backing for a change of direction that orients it away from the biggest and most prestigious national institutions and towards the towns, villages and grassroots organizations that should be similarly deserving of attention.”（作为一个发展机构，ACE现在希望赢得政府的支持，以改变其方向，使其远离最大和最负盛名的国家机构，转向同样值得关注的城镇、村庄和基层组织。）可知，ACE希望将艺术推广到城镇、村庄和基层组织。故选D。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“ACE’s chair, Sir Nicholas Serota, quotes the first world war centenary (百年纪念) project devised by the artist, Jeremy Deller, and theatre director, Rufus Norris, as the model of what he wants his organization to be about. By dressing up volunteers as soldiers, and orchestrating their encounters with members of the public in settings across England, the artists succeeded in “dissolving the barriers between artists and audiences.”（ACE主席Nicholas Serota爵士引用艺术家 Jeremy Deller 和戏剧导演 Rufus Norris设计的第一次世界大战百年纪念项目，作为他希望自己组织成为什么样的榜样。通过让志愿者装扮成士兵，并在英格兰各地的环境中安排他们与公众的相遇，艺术家们成功地“消除了艺术家和观众之间的障碍。”）可知，ACE主席Nicholas Serota爵士希望ACE能够像第一次世界大战百年纪念项目一样，消除艺术家和观众之间的障碍，让艺术家和观众能够一起创造和享受艺术。故选B。 【46题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“To what extent the vision is realized will depend in part on whether ACE’s ambitions catch the government’s interest sufficiently to influence the upcoming spending review, and provide a counterweight to the scorn (轻视) that is regularly poured on the humanities.”（这一愿景在多大程度上得以实现，将在一定程度上取决于ACE的雄心是否足以引起政府的兴趣，从而影响即将到来的支出审查，并制衡人们对人文学科的蔑视）以及“So far Boris Johnson has offered few signs that he has in mind a starring role for the arts in post-Brexit Britain, although 2022’s Festival of Brexit is one such event. ACE’s plan should boost the profile of all those, in government and outside, who are arguing for more.”（到目前为止，Boris Johnson几乎没有迹象表明他打算在英国脱欧后的英国扮演主角，尽管2022年的英国脱欧节是这样一个事件。ACE 的计划应该会提高政府内外所有主张更多的人的形象。）可知，ACE 的计划能否实现，部分取决于ACE的雄心是否能引起政府的兴趣，从而影响即将到来的支出审查，并为经常被轻视的人文学科提供一个平衡。ACE的计划应该会提高政府内外所有主张更多的人的形象。由此可知，要使艺术得到振兴，需要更广泛的努力。故选A。 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. 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. What Your “Age” Says About You Imagine, for a moment, that you had no birth certificate and your age was simply based on the way you feel inside. How old would you say you are? Like your height or shoe size, the number of years that have passed since you first entered the world is an unchangeable fact. ____47____ Scientists are increasingly interested in this quality. They are finding that our “subjective age” may be essential for understanding the reasons why some people appear to be energetic as they grow old — while others fade. ____48____ It is now well accepted that people tend to mature as they get older, becoming less extroverted ( 外 向 的 ) and less open to new experiences. These personality changes are often considered more obvious in the people with older subjective ages. However, those who feel younger than they really are also become more reliable and less neurotic ( 神 经 质 的 ) as they gain the wisdom that comes with greater life experience. But it doesn’t come at the cost of the energy and vigor of youth. It’s not true that having a lower subjective age leaves us frozen in a state of permanent immaturity. Feeling younger than your years also seems to come with a lower risk of depression and greater mental wellbeing as we age. ____49____ Most people felt about eight years younger than their actual chronological age (实际年龄). But some felt they had aged — and the consequences were serious. Feeling between 8 and 13 years older than your actual age resulted in an 18-25% greater risk of death over the study periods, and greater disease burden — even when you control for other demographic ( 人 口 学 的 ) factors such as education, race or marital status. ____50____ However old you really are, it’s worth questioning whether any of those limitations are coming from the within. A. It also means better physical health. B. One of the most interesting aspects of the research has explored how subjective age interacts with our personality. C. Some studies have explored the potential physical consequences of this difference. D. These findings can give us all a view of the way our own brains and bodies endure the passing of time. E. But everyday experience suggests that people often don’t experience ageing the same way. F. Many researchers are now trying to study how this knowledge might help us live longer. 【答案】47. E 48. B 49. A 50. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章引出了“主观年龄”这个概念，并讲述了主观年龄的认定对于人会造成哪些影响。 【47题详解】 空白前句指出人的实际年龄是无法改变的，E选项“但是日常的经历显示，人们对衰老的感受并不都是一样的”与前句形成转折，同时引起下文提出“主观年龄”的概念，承上启下，符合文意。故选E项。 【48题详解】 空白处位于段落开头，下句表示人们随着年龄增长会变得成熟，不再那么外向同时对新鲜事物不再感兴趣，再下句更是直接总结主观年龄和个性之间的关系。B选项“研究中最有意思的部分之一就是探索主观年龄与我们的性格之间的关系”作为段首句，符合段落主题。故选B项。 【49题详解】 本段主题是主观年龄对于身心健康的影响。空白前句指出感觉自己比实际年龄年轻在精神方面的好处，A选项“这也意味着更良好的身体健康”承接上文，符合文意。故选A项。 【50题详解】 最后一段总结全文，D选项“这些发现能让我们看到我们的大脑和身体是怎么忍耐时间流逝的”与文段中提到的各种finding呼应，也能较为准确地反映文章主题。故选D项。 第II卷 (共50分) IV. Summary Writing 10% 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. What We Should Know about Honey The process that produces honey may have helped form humans too. Scientists believe that wild hives full of honey provided the calories that early humans such as Homo erectus (直立人), walking in Africa , needed to develop their brains into those of modern humans. That puts honey in a class with fire, tool use, and hunting as a key ingredient in the evolution of human beings. With time, those evolved brains learned to domesticate bees to produce honey in a farmed setting. Today’s beekeepers support large-scale industrial farms, which would be unable to grow their crops without hiring traveling groups of bees to come pollinate (授粉) their vast, single-species fields. The bees will endlessly fill the towers of combs put onto their hives by the beekeeper, who then collects the extra honey for human consumption while still leaving the bees all they need to eat. Today, the average American consumes nearly a pound and a half of honey every year, in tea, on toast, and beyond. Honey is a timeless treasure. Literally—it never goes bad. Samples nearly 3,000 years old found in the Egyptian pyramids are as eatable as the day they were entombed. Its anti-microbial nature also makes honey an excellent cure for wounds, keeping infection out while holding in the moisture that skin needs to heal. However, bees’ good health is not guaranteed. U.S. beekeepers lose about 40 percent of their hives annually to colony collapse disorder. The problem lies in the growth of industrial agriculture and pesticide use, as well as changes in weather patterns, all of which reduce the number of flowers bees have to visit. If bees continue to die, apples and peaches (along with any crop that relies on their pollination) will become scarcer and pricier. As will honey. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Honey played an important role in human evolution, providing energy that humans needed to develop their brains. Then evolved humans set up bee farms to cultivate bees, thus collecting honey. Honey is a treasure with long shelf life and excellent curing effects. But bee population is decreasing due to industrialization and weather changes, making honey become rarer and more expensive. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了蜂蜜在人类进化史中的作用、蜜蜂养殖的发展、蜂蜜的独特性质及其对健康的益处，以及由于工业化和气候变化导致的蜜蜂数量下降对蜂蜜供应的影响。 【详解】要点摘录 ① Honey may have helped form humans by providing the necessary calories for brain development. ② Humans learned to domesticate bees for honey production in farmed settings. ③ Honey is a timeless treasure with long shelf life and healing properties. ④ Bees' health is threatened by industrial agriculture, pesticide use, and weather changes, leading to reduced honey supply. 缜密构思 将第①、②两个要点进行合并，强调蜂蜜在人类历史中的重要性和人类对蜜蜂的驯化；将第③、④两个要点分别阐述蜂蜜的特性和面临的挑战。 遣词造句 Honey played a crucial role in human evolution, serving as a source of energy for brain development. As humans evolved, they domesticated bees to establish honey farms. Honey possesses a unique quality of longevity and serves as an effective remedy for wounds. However, the bee population faces threats from modern agriculture and climate change, resulting in a dwindling honey supply and increased prices. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Honey played a crucial role in human evolution, serving as a source of energy for brain development. 使用了现在分词短语作状语。 [高分句型2] But bee population is decreasing due to industrialization and weather changes, making honey become rarer and more expensive.使用了介词短语作状语、现在分词短语作状语。 V. Translation 15% Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 在成人仪式上，读了父母的肺腑之言后他情不自禁潸然泪下。(help) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】At the coming-of-age ceremony, he couldn’t help crying after reading his parents’ heartfelt words/ words from the bottom of their hearts. 【解析】 【详解】考查介词、固定短语。表示“在成人仪式上”应用介词at，表示“成人仪式”用coming-of-age ceremony，At the coming-of-age ceremony放在句首作状语；主语是he，表示“情不自禁潸然泪下”短语为couldn’t help crying，该表达使用了情态动词；之后用介词after+doing表示“在……之后”，“读”为read，表示“父母的肺腑之言”短语为parents’ heartfelt words/words from the bottom of their hearts。故翻译为At the coming-of-age ceremony, he couldn’t help crying after reading his parents' heartfelt words/words from the bottom of their hearts. 53. 我很期待这部将在十一月上映的演员阵容强大的西班牙电影。(cast) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I am looking forward to the Spanish film with a distinguished cast which will be released in November. 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语、定语从句、时态。表示“期待”短语为look forward to，因句子表示的是当前一段时间持续发生的动作，谓语动词使用现在进行时；表示“演员阵容强大的西班牙电影”短语为the Spanish film with a distinguished cast，其中with a distinguished cast作后置定语修饰film；表示“将在十一月上映的”应用定语从句which will be released in November，其中使用了一般将来时的被动语态，故翻译为I am looking forward to the Spanish film with a distinguished cast which will be released in November. 54. 尽管我们享有更高的生活水平，但长辈们仍然认为厉行节俭是一种值得弘扬的美德。 (practise) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】While/Though/Although we are enjoying higher living standards, old generations still believe that practicing economy is a virtue worth advocating. 【解析】 【详解】考查让步状语从句、固定短语、时态。表示“尽管”可以用while, though, 或although引导让步状语从句；“享有”用enjoy表示，因句子表示的是当前一段时间一直在持续的动作，谓语动词使用现在进行时；“更高的生活水平”是higher living standards；“长辈们”是old generations；“厉行节俭”译为practicing economy；“一种值得弘扬的美德”是a virtue worth advocating。故翻译为While/Though/Although we are enjoying higher living standards, old generations still believe that practicing economy is a virtue worth advocating。 55. 谁能快速获得并准确分析目标客户的数据，谁就比对手有竞争优势，掌握先机，迅速脱颖而出。 (Whoever) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Whoever is able to get the data of the target customers quilckly and analyze them accurately will gain a competitive advantage/edge over his rivals, seize/have the initiative and stand out rapidly. 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句、固定短语、时态。“whoever”表示“无论谁”，引导主语从句，“能够快速获得”翻译为“be able to get sth. quickly”，因主语从句表示的是一个客观情况，使用一般现在时，whoever作主语，be动词使用is；“目标客户的数据”翻译为“the data of the target customers”；“准确分析”翻译为“analyze sth. accurately”；“有竞争优势”翻译为“gain a competitive advantage/edge”，主句表示的是指向将来的动作，使用一般将来时，即will gain，“比……有优势”用“over”；“掌握先机”翻译为“seize/have the initiative”；“脱颖而出”翻译为“stand out”；“迅速”使用副词rapidly作状语。故整句话翻译为 Whoever is able to get the data of the target customers quickly and analyze them accurately will gain a competitive advantage/edge over his rivals, seize/have the initiative and stand out rapidly。 VI. Guided Writing 25% 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是否认同下列说法：Playing a game is fun only when you win. 请结合生活中的实例来说明你的观点。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Playing a game is an activity that can be enjoyable regardless of the outcome. I disagree with the notion that playing a game is fun only when you win. The essence of gaming lies in the experience and the process of engagement, not just the final result. For instance, when I play basketball with my friends, the thrill of the game comes from the teamwork, the challenge of improving my skills, and the camaraderie that develops on the court. Even if we lose a match, the joy of playing together and learning from our mistakes is invaluable. Moreover, playing games can be a way to unwind and destress. The focus on the game allows us to momentarily forget about our daily worries, providing a mental break that is beneficial for our well-being. In conclusion, the fun in playing a game is not solely dependent on winning. It is the journey, the interaction, and the personal growth that make the activity enjoyable, regardless of the final score. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生就“Playing a game is fun only when you win”此说法，结合生活中的实例来说明自己的观点。 【详解】1.词汇积累 结果：outcome→result 不赞同：disagree → disapprove 例如：for instance→ for example 此外：moreover→ what’s more 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Moreover, playing games can be a way to unwind and destress. 拓展句：Moreover, playing games can be a way to unwind and destress, which is greatly beneficial for our physical and mental health. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Playing a game is an activity that can be enjoyable regardless of the outcome. （运用了that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】 I disagree with the notion that playing a game is fun only when you win. （运用了that引导的同位语从句） 听力答案：1-5 DDCBC 6-10 ABCDD11-15 BCCCB 16-20 ACDCC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 上海市实验学校2023学年第二学期高三月考 英语试卷 (2024.3) 1、考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。 2、本考试设试卷和答题卷两部分。试卷全卷共10页;答题卷共6页。 3、所有答题须涂(选择题)写(非选择题)在答题卷上，在试卷上答题一律不得分。 4、答题前，务必在答题卷上贴二维码。 第I卷 (共90分) I. Listening Comprehension 25% Section A Short Conversations 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 a train station. B. At a travel agency. C. At a bus station. D. At an airport. 2. A. Her sister’s. B. Her Aunt’s. C. Her mother’s. D. Her brother’s. 3. A. $15. B. $18. C. $30. D. $33. 4. A. Terrific. B. Tough. C. Exciting. D. Well-paid. 5. A. Harmony in a community. B. Safety in the neighborhood. C. Preparations for Christmas. D. Ways to save electricity. 6. A. He has bad study habits. B. He sleeps too much. C. He wakes up early. D. He’s a top student. 7. A. He hadn’t noticed any change in Sean. B. Sean looks very different without a beard C. Sean looks nicer without a beard. D. He hasn’t seen Sean for a long time. 8. A. A certain gift from Hawaii. B.A grand wedding party. C. Two plane tickets to Hawaii. D. A picture of the moon. 9. A. The job’s short hours make it impossible for her to refuse. B. The job is turning into an excellent opportunity for her. C She’s looking forward to meeting her new colleagues. D. She refused the position because of the low salary. 10. A. Give Daisy a call. B. Go back home. C. Ask the police for help. D. Wait for a few more minutes. 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 the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. School life. B. The media. C. Their families. D. Computer games. 12. A. Have children lose weight. B. Learn more about childcare. C. Let children go out on their own. D. Make all of the decisions for their children. 13. A. Whether kids are well enough protected. B. How kids are different from how they used to be. C. Whether parents should be worrying too much about their kids. D. How parents have adapted themselves to the present situation. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The various taxes. B. The tyres. C. The repairs. D. The fittings. 15. A. Pollution from factories. B. Poisonous gases from cars. C. Low-quality food products. D. Harmful materials used in cars. 16. A. When there is a traffic jam. B. When the car is in bad condition. C. When the driver has a bad temper. D. When fuel becomes expensive. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. How English food is made. B. Why Indian foods are often tasteless. C. Why foods in some countries are spicy. D. How spicy food was introduced into England. 18. A. The food in cold regions is usually tasty. B. The climate has little effect on the local food. C. India and England have quite similar climates. D. Spicy food causes people to sweat, cooling them off. 19. A. They cover the bad smells of food. B. They give the food a unique flavor. C. They slow down the growth of bacteria. D. They come in handy where there is no refrigerator. 20. A. The mention of them makes the woman hungry. B Plants and bacteria can live in harmony to some extent. C. Plants’ unique flavors have contributed to their survival. D. It takes a longer time for plants like onion and garlic to grow. II. Grammar and Vocabulary 20% Section A 10% 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. OpenAI publishes Elon Musk’s emails. ‘We’re sad that it’s come to this’ OpenAI fired back at Elon Musk, who sued the ChatGPT company last week for chasing profit and _____1_____ (diverge) from its original, nonprofit mission. Tuesday night, OpenAI published several of Musk’s emails from the early days of the company that appear to show Musk acknowledging OpenAI needed to make a ton of money to fund the incredible computing resources needed to power _____2_____ AI ambitions. In the emails, parts of _____3_____ have been redacted (修订), Musk argues that the company stood virtually no chance of building a successful generative AI platform by raising cash alone, and the company needed to find alternate sources of revenue to survive. In a November 22, 2015, email to CEO Sam Altman, Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, said the company needed to raise much more than $100 million to “avoid sounding hopeless.” Musk suggested a $1 billion funding commitment and promised that he would cover _____4_____ did not get raised. OpenAI in a blog post Tuesday night said Musk never followed through on his promise, _____5_____ (commit) $45 million in funding for OpenAI, _____6_____ other donors raised $90 million. Lawyers for Musk declined to comment on OpenAI’s claims. Musk, in a February 1, 2018, email, told company executives that the only path forward for OpenAI was for Tesla, his electric car company, to buy it. The company refused, and Musk left OpenAI later that year. In December 2018, Musk emailed Altman and other executives that OpenAI would not be relevant “_____7_____ a dramatic change in execution and resources.” “This needs billions per year immediately or forget it,” Musk emailed. “I really hope I’m wrong.” OpenAI executives agreed. In 2019, they formed OpenAI LP, a for-profit entity that exists within the larger company’s structure. That for-profit company took OpenAI from effectively worthless to a valuation of $90 billion in just a few years — and Altman _____8_____ (credit) as the mastermind of that plan and the key to the company’s success. Microsoft has since committed $13 billion in a close partnership with OpenAI. Musk’s complaint, _____9_____ (file) last week in California state court, said that company and its partnership with Microsoft violated OpenAI’s founding charter, representing a breach of contract. Musk is asking for a jury trial and for the company ______10______ (pay) back the profit they received from the business. Section B 10% Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. evidenced B. outlined C. span D. confirmed E. generalizable F. walking G. charges H. clearly I. well-protected J. originally K. caution A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the _____11_____ of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. In the process, he became a(n) _____12_____ experiment for what happens to the immune system when it is vaccinated against the same pathogen (病原体) repeatedly. A correspondence published Monday in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases _____13_____ his case and concluded that while his “hypervaccination” did not result in any adverse health effects, it also did not significantly improve or worsen his immune response. The man, who is not named in the correspondence in compliance with German privacy rules, reported receiving 217 Covid shots between June 2021 and November 2023. Of those, 134 were _____14_____ by a prosecutor and through vaccination center documentation; the remaining 83 were self-reported, according to the study. “This is a really unusual case of someone receiving that many Covid vaccines, _____15_____ not following any type of guidelines,” said Dr. Emily Happy Miller, an assistant professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine who did not participate in the research. The man did not report any vaccine-related side effects and has not had a Covid infection to date, as _____16_____ by repeated antigen (抗原) and PCR testing between May 2022 and November 2023. The researchers _____17_____ that it’s not clear that his Covid status is directly because of his hypervaccination regimen. “Perhaps he didn’t get Covid because he was _____18_____ in the first three doses of the vaccine,” Miller said. “We also don’t know anything about his behaviors.” Dr. Kilian Schober, senior author of the new study and a researcher at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, said it is important to remember that this is an individual case study, and the results are not _____19_____. The researchers also say they do not endorse hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance immunity. “The benefit is not much bigger if you get vaccinated three times or 200 times,” Schober said. The public prosecutor in Magdeburg opened an investigation into the man for the unauthorized issuing of vaccination cards and forgery of documents but did not end up filing criminal ______20______, according to the study. III. Reading Comprehension 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 of phrase that best fits the context. A Neurologist’s Tips to Protect Your Memory As we age, our memory declines. This is a fixed _____21_____ for many of us; however, according to neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak, a neurologist and clinical professor, decline is not _____22_____. Ultimately, “we are what we can remember,” he said. Here are some of Dr. Restak’s tips for developing and _____23_____ a healthy memory. Pay more attention. Some memory lapses are actually attention problems, not memory problems. _____24_____, if you’ve forgotten the name of someone you met at a cocktail party, it could be because you were talking with several people at the time. One way to pay attention when you learn new information is to _____25_____ the word. Having a picture associated with the word, Restak said, can improve _____26_____. Find regular everyday memory challenges. There are many memory exercises that you can _____27_____ into everyday life. Dr. Restak suggested composing a grocery list and memorizing it. When you get to the store, don’t _____28_____ pull out your list (or your phone) — instead, pick up everything according to your memory. Once in a while, get in the car without turning on your GPS, and try to _____29_____ through the streets from memory. A small 2020 study suggested that people who used GPS more frequently over time showed a steeper cognitive ______30______ in spatial memory three years later. Play games. Dr. Restak’s “favorite working memory game” is 20 Questions — in which a group thinks of a person, place or object, and the other person, the questioner, asks 20 questions with a yes-or-no answer. Because to succeed, he said, the questioner must hold all of the ______31______ answers in memory in order to guess the correct answer. The point is to ______32______ your working memory, “maintaining information and moving it around in your mind,” Restak wrote. Read more novels. One early indicator of memory issues, according to Dr. Restak, is ______33______ fiction. “People, when they begin to have memory difficulties, tend to switch to reading nonfiction,” he said. Fiction requires active engagement with the text, starting at the beginning and working through to the end. ______34______ technology. Storing everything on your phone means that “you don’t know it,” Dr. Restak said, which can ______35______ our own mental abilities. The second way our relationship with technology is harmful to memory is because it often takes our focus away from the task at hand. 21. A. accomplishment B. assumption C. regulation D. observation 22. A. inevitable B. dispensable C. reverse D. doubtful 23. A. striking B. enduring C. arousing D. maintaining 24. A. Nevertheless B. Moreover C. For instance D. Instead 25. A. demonstrate B. trace C. discover D. visualize 26. A. recall B. sight C. target D. instinct 27. A. enclose B. integrate C. evolve D. impose 28. A. steadily B. actively C. gradually D. automatically 29 A. adjust B. rush C. gesture D. navigate 30. A. performance B. decline C. awareness D. increase 31. A. modest B. original C. previous D. personal 32. A. engage B. drain C. insert D. fulfill 33. A. devoting to B. concentrating on C. giving in to D. giving up on 34. A. Beware of B. Stick to C. Long for D. Differ from 35. A. counter B. stock C. erode D. strengthen Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) The last few months had brought to my attention an important incompatibility between us — one that I’d never noticed before. Despite being a pair of lifelong travelers, Felipe and I seldom travel in a similar way. The reality about Felipe is that he’s both the best traveler I’ve ever met and by far the worst. He hates strange bathrooms and dirty restaurants and uncomfortable trains and foreign beds. Given a choice, he will always select a lifestyle of routine, familiarity, and reassuringly boring everyday practices. All of which might make you assume that the man is not fit to be a traveler at all. But you would be wrong to assume that, for here is Felipe’s traveling gift, his superpower, the secret weapon that makes him peerless. He can create a familiar habitat of boring everyday practices for himself anyplace, if you just let him stay in one spot. He can assimilate absolutely anywhere on the planet in about three days, and then he’s capable of staying put in that place for the next decade or so without complaint. This is why Felipe has been able to live all over the world. Not merely travel, but live. Over the year he has folded himself into societies from South America to Europe, from the Middle East to the South Pacific. He arrives somewhere totally new, decides he likes the place, moves right in, learns the language, and instantly becomes a local. While Felipe can find a corner anywhere in the world and settle down for good, I can’t. I am infinitely curious and almost infinitely patient with minor disasters, which makes me a far better day-to-day traveler than he will ever be. So I can go anywhere on the planet—that’s not a problem. The problem is I just can’t live anywhere on the planet. I’d realized this only a few weeks earlier, back in northern Laos, when Felipe had woken up one lovely morning in Luang Prabang and said, “Darling, let’s stay here.” “Sure,” I’d said. “We can stay here for a few more days if you want.” “No, I mean let’s move here. Let’s forget about me immigrating to America. It’s too much trouble. This is a wonderful town. I like the feeling of it. It reminds me of Brazil thirty years ago. It wouldn’t take much money or effort for us to run a little hotel or shop here, rent an apartment, settle in ….” He was serious. He would just do that. But I can’t. 36. The word “incompatibility” (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”. A. harmony B. negotiation C. difference D. tension 37. According to the writer, what is Felipe’s traveling gift? A. He can speak dozens of languages. B. He can make himself at home anywhere. C. He can decide at first sight if he likes the place. D. He can find interesting activities in boring places. 38. According to the writer, why is she a better traveler than Felipe? A. She is much more restless than he is. B. She can travel for a longer time than he can. C. She is more curious about local life than he is. D. She can live better in poor places than he can. 39. By “I can’t” (in the last paragraph), the writer means that she can’t _____. A. remember the trip to Brazil B. move to Luang Prabang C. immigrate to America as planned D. run a little hotel or shop well (B) Outdoor Recreation Get outdoors with us this summer and experience the excitement and peace within our unique programs. Research suggests that being physically active within green spaces helps reduce stress, anxiety and anger, and improves moods and overall health and wellbeing. Our Department combines experiential activities for your enjoyment. All fitness levels are welcome; we can accommodate most accessible needs. Please contact Laurie Wright at wright@utsc.utoronto.ca with any questions. Trips are offered to registered U of T students first and then if there is space to staff, non-registered students and guests of the participants. Register at recreg.utoronto.ca or in person at the TPASC Registration Desk. Please check our website for all updated trip dates, prices, registration details and more! Refunds are only available up to 5 business days prior to the trip. Upcoming Adventures TBD: Treetop Trekking and Mountain Biking Participants will travel by bus up to the Horseshoe Valley Resort. You may choose between a 3-hour Treetop Trekking adventure or 2 hours of x-country mountain biking through the region’s forest trails. Treetop Trekking involves zip-lining (moving quickly with the rider suspended from a cable) and climbing through obstacle courses in a peaceful forest setting. Both adventures will be instructor-led and all equipment will be provided. No experience necessary. Beginner to advanced courses will be available. Tuesday, June 13th : Outdoor Rock Climbing or Hiking Trails A bus will transport students to Milton to either hike the area or rock climb. The rock climbing will take place at Rattlesnake Point and there is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves by climbing up to 80ft on some of the best rocks in Southern Ontario. All instructors are fully certified and all equipment will be provided. A custom course will be set up to meet the needs of climbers. The hike will take place through some of the Bruce Peninsula trails and Halton Parks. Participants will have over 20kms of trails to choose from. You may hike with a group or follow the map trails with some friends. Friday, June 30th (indefinite date): Warsaw Caves The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground takes its name from a series of seven caves found in the park. Join us as we explore the multiple courses through the caves have a picnic lunch. Come enjoy this natural underground jungle gym. 40. John, a U of T teaching staff member, would like to take part in some of these programs, what problem may he encounter? A. He can’t get his fees for a Tuesday trip back if he cancels it the previous Monday. B. These outdoor adventures will exhaust him and leave him in low spirits. C. There may be no space for him because registered students enjoy priority. D. The program that explores the Warsaw Caves underground is sure to change its date. 41. All of the following are activities mentioned in the passage ЕХСЕРТ___________. A. bird watching B. zip-lining C. hiking D. cave exploring 42. Which of the following statements is true according to this passage? A. Money can be refunded within five business days after the trip starts. B. Adventurers should have some basic trekking and biking skills. C Students must bring some climbing equipment required by the programs. D. The name Warsaw Caves originated from the seven caves found in the park. (C) For the arts “to mean more, to more people,” as Arts Council England (ACE) argues that they should, would be excellent. Music, drama, dance, visual arts, poetry and literature are among the most precious human achievements. To live in a country in which these are more widely shared and enjoyed would be proof that we are making progress. The point is not to entertain or educate people, or bring communities together. Nor is it all about boosting jobs and investment. Imagination has intrinsic (内在的) value, and research carried out by ACE in the course of preparing its 10-year strategy showed that people from all walks of life value and get pleasure from cultural activities. Positioning itself as a development agency, ACE will now hope to win government backing for a change of direction that orients it away from the biggest and most prestigious national institutions and towards the towns, villages and grassroots organizations that should be similarly deserving of attention. There, it envisions a role for itself “building the identity and prosperity of places,” bringing professional artists together with voluntary groups, particular in areas that have previously not been well represented on the cultural map. ACE’s chair, Sir Nicholas Serota, quotes the first world war centenary (百年纪念) project devised by the artist, Jeremy Deller, and theatre director, Rufus Norris, as the model of what he wants his organization to be about. By dressing up volunteers as soldiers, and orchestrating their encounters with members of the public in settings across England, the artists succeeded in “dissolving the barriers between artists and audiences.” The emphasis on participation — on culture as something that more people should actually do — is newer. This is the difference between being in a play or a band and buying tickets to watch them and for ACE to play a more active role in promoting the former would be beneficial. This begins in childhood, and ACE clearly hopes that the government will think again about policies that have seen music, drama and other arts subjects systematically downgraded in favour of science, technology and maths. To what extent the vision is realized will depend in part on whether ACE’s ambitions catch the government’s interest sufficiently to influence the upcoming spending review, and provide a counterweight to the scorn (轻视) that is regularly poured on the humanities. Around £400m has been cut from local government arts budgets since 2010, and ACE cannot plug this gap. The closure of youth clubs and live music venues, and growing financial pressures linked to the property market, are among other reasons for this worrisome narrowing of opportunities. So far Boris Johnson has offered few signs that he has in mind a starring role for the arts in post-Brexit Britain, although 2022’s Festival of Brexit is one such event. ACE’s plan should boost the profile of all those, in government and outside, who are arguing for more. 43. The purpose of making arts available to more people is to __________. A. enlighten people from all walks of life B. consolidate various communities C. create job opportunities for artists D. maximize the natural value of art 44. According to the passage, ACE is most likely to promote the arts of ___________. A. national institutions B. commercial centers C. local governments D. towns and villages 45. Which of the following statements would Sir Nicholas Serota most probably agree with? A. Audiences with little education can also gain pleasure from cultural activities. B. Artists and audiences can create and enjoy the arts together without barriers. C. The soldiers and volunteers should vividly show scenes about the First World War. D. Science, technology and maths are more important than humanities and arts nowadays. 46. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. For the arts to get revitalized more extensive efforts are needed. B. The current British government has done enough to promote arts. C. ACE should narrow the financial gap left by the local government. D. Many performing venues have closed due to the rising property market. 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. 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. What Your “Age” Says About You Imagine, for a moment, that you had no birth certificate and your age was simply based on the way you feel inside. How old would you say you are? Like your height or shoe size, the number of years that have passed since you first entered the world is an unchangeable fact. ____47____ Scientists are increasingly interested in this quality. They are finding that our “subjective age” may be essential for understanding the reasons why some people appear to be energetic as they grow old — while others fade. ____48____ It is now well accepted that people tend to mature as they get older, becoming less extroverted ( 外 向 的 ) and less open to new experiences. These personality changes are often considered more obvious in the people with older subjective ages. However, those who feel younger than they really are also become more reliable and less neurotic ( 神 经 质 的 ) as they gain the wisdom that comes with greater life experience. But it doesn’t come at the cost of the energy and vigor of youth. It’s not true that having a lower subjective age leaves us frozen in a state of permanent immaturity. Feeling younger than your years also seems to come with a lower risk of depression and greater mental wellbeing as we age. ____49____ Most people felt about eight years younger than their actual chronological age (实际年龄). But some felt they had aged — and the consequences were serious. Feeling between 8 and 13 years older than your actual age resulted in an 18-25% greater risk of death over the study periods, and greater disease burden — even when you control for other demographic ( 人 口 学 的 ) factors such as education, race or marital status. ____50____ However old you really are, it’s worth questioning whether any of those limitations are coming from the within. A. It also means better physical health. B. One of the most interesting aspects of the research has explored how subjective age interacts with our personality. C. Some studies have explored the potential physical consequences of this difference. D. These findings can give us all a view of the way our own brains and bodies endure the passing of time. E. But everyday experience suggests that people often don’t experience ageing the same way. F. Many researchers are now trying to study how this knowledge might help us live longer. 第II卷 (共50分) IV. Summary Writing 10% 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. What We Should Know about Honey The process that produces honey may have helped form humans too. Scientists believe that wild hives full of honey provided the calories that early humans such as Homo erectus (直立人), walking in Africa , needed to develop their brains into those of modern humans. That puts honey in a class with fire, tool use, and hunting as a key ingredient in the evolution of human beings. With time, those evolved brains learned to domesticate bees to produce honey in a farmed setting. Today’s beekeepers support large-scale industrial farms, which would be unable to grow their crops without hiring traveling groups of bees to come pollinate (授粉) their vast, single-species fields. The bees will endlessly fill the towers of combs put onto their hives by the beekeeper, who then collects the extra honey for human consumption while still leaving the bees all they need to eat. Today, the average American consumes nearly a pound and a half of honey every year, in tea, on toast, and beyond. Honey is a timeless treasure. Literally—it never goes bad. Samples nearly 3,000 years old found in the Egyptian pyramids are as eatable as the day they were entombed. Its anti-microbial nature also makes honey an excellent cure for wounds, keeping infection out while holding in the moisture that skin needs to heal. However, bees’ good health is not guaranteed. U.S. beekeepers lose about 40 percent of their hives annually to colony collapse disorder. The problem lies in the growth of industrial agriculture and pesticide use, as well as changes in weather patterns, all of which reduce the number of flowers bees have to visit. If bees continue to die, apples and peaches (along with any crop that relies on their pollination) will become scarcer and pricier. As will honey. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation 15% Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 在成人仪式上，读了父母的肺腑之言后他情不自禁潸然泪下。(help) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 53. 我很期待这部将在十一月上映的演员阵容强大的西班牙电影。(cast) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 54. 尽管我们享有更高的生活水平，但长辈们仍然认为厉行节俭是一种值得弘扬的美德。 (practise) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ 55. 谁能快速获得并准确分析目标客户的数据，谁就比对手有竞争优势，掌握先机，迅速脱颖而出。 (Whoever) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing 25% 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是否认同下列说法：Playing a game is fun only when you win. 请结合生活中的实例来说明你的观点。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1-5 DDCBC 6-10 ABCDD11-15 BCCCB 16-20 ACDCC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$