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上海市延安中学2024学年第一学期10月质量调研 高二年级 英语试卷 （考试时间：90分钟 满分100分） 第 Ⅰ 卷 (81分） I. Listening Comprehension (15%) Section A (5%) 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. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and nurse. D. Boss and secretary. 2. A.9:00. B.9:10. C.9:30. D.9:35. 3. A. Pass the journal. B. Listen to the woman. C. Repeat his request. D. Take the journal himself. 4. A. Exciting. B. Disappointing. C. Interesting. D. Satisfactory. 5. A. To make a budget for her. B. To buy a gift for Mary. C. To give her more information about Mary. D. To give some suggestions. 6. A. He wants to visit China. B. He wants to earn a lot of money. C. He wants to finish his study. D. He wants to have a good rest. 7. A. The woman should not get involved in the situation. B. The woman should not be angry with the friends. C. He will explain to the woman what happened. D. He will talk to Sally and Mark soon. 8. A. Good weather tomorrow. B. The vacation plan. C. Getting up early in the morning. D. Possible heavy traffic. 9. A. Interested. B. Fascinated. C. Hostile. D. Reluctant. 10. A. Intelligence determines admission to college. B. Highly motivated students usually do well in college. C. Successful college students are usually intelligent. D. A successful college motivates its students. Section B (10%) Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. You will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages or conversations. The passages or conversations 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. Two terms. B. Three terms. C. Four terms. D. Five terms. 12. A. Because he had been a policeman. B. Because he earned a law degree in a night school. C. Because they had formed a good opinion of him. D. Because there was a large population of black people in Los Angeles. 13. A. The way people in Los Angeles voted. B. An introduction about Thomas Bradley, mayor of Los Angeles. C. The reasons why white candidates failed in the vote. D. Something Thomas Bradley did for the vote. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. He has more than fourteen pills a day. B. He has two pills a day. C. He has pills four times a day. D. He has nine pills a day. 15. A. All of them. B. Three kinds of medicine. C. Two kinds of medicine. D. Almost none. 16. A. Children over twelve years old. B. Old people with a fever. C. Old people with heart attack D. Adults with a cold. Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. She has made an attempt to become pregnant. B. She has requested her supervisor to transfer her to another department. C. She has bought the new equipment for the laboratory. D. She has complained to the government about the issue. 18 . A. Because the new equipment is not available now. B Because the patient has made too many complaints. C. Because the hospital wants to tighten its budget. D. Because the new equipment carries a health risk. 19. A. A technician in the hospital lab. B. A doctor working in the hospital. C. A teacher working in the school. D. Head of hospital administration. 20. A. She will be likely to quit her job. B. She still feels at a loss as what to do. C. She will complain to the administration. D. She will fight to get her income back. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30%) Section A (10%) Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 1. ___________ the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, the vehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately. However, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays． A. In B. For C. Of D. On 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查介词。句意：每年非法移民进入美国的方式有很多种，而近来似乎首选的是挤满人的车辆。然而，诸如在前往目的地的途中死亡之类的悲剧，如今有时也会报道。A. In在……之中；B. For对于，为了；C. Of在……之中；D.On在……之上。这里有the，意味着特指，用介词of表示“在……之中”，表示所属关系，of the many ways意为“在许多种方式之中”，介词in表示方位的“在……之中”，不符合题意。故选C。 2. He didn’t have chances to read many books, but folk stories ________ by local people became the root of Mo Yan’s later writings. A. to tell B. to be told C. told D. being told 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他没有机会读很多书，但当地人讲述的民间故事成为莫言后来写作的根源。句子已有谓语，空处是非谓语动词，作修饰folk stories的后置定语，tell“讲述”和folk stories逻辑上是被动关系，且结合“later writings”可知，动作已完成，因此用tell的过去分词形式。故选C。 3. Over time, overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) leads to bacteria that are resistant to the drugs, ________ them all the harder to kill. A. make B. to make C. made D. making 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：随着时间的推移，过度使用抗生素会导致细菌对药物产生抗药性，使它们更难被杀死。表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词作结果状语。故选D。 4. There’s little privacy ________ you have to share a room with a family member, and it can be quite challenging to maintain a sense of personal space and confidentiality. A. when B. where C. what D. how 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查连词词义辨析。句意：当你不得不与家人共用一个房间时，你几乎没有隐私，而且保持个人空间和保密性是相当具有挑战性的。A. when当……时候；B. where在……地方；C. what什么；D. how如何。根据“you have to share a room with a family member,”可知，当你不得不和家庭成员共用一个房间时，几乎没有隐私可言，所以用when引导时间状语从句。故选A。 5. Shannon will continue to bother you with phone calls ________ you help her, and as we all know, his continuous communication can be bothersome. A. as if B. as far as C. until D. as soon as 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查连词词义辨析。句意：Shannon会继续打电话打扰你，直到你帮她，我们都知道，他不断的沟通是很烦人的。A. as if好像；B. as far as至于，就……而言；C. until直到……为止；D. as soon as一……就……。根据“Shannon will continue to bother you with phone calls”可知，Shannon一直打电话烦你，直到你帮她。故选C。 6. No sooner ________ entered this Luckin Coffee chain house than he ordered the recently fashionable Moutai-flavoured coffee. A. he has B. he had C. had he D. did he 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查倒装和时态。句意：他刚走进这家瑞幸咖啡连锁店，就点了最近很流行的茅台味咖啡。固定搭配no sooner...than...表示“一……就……”，no sooner位于句首时，其后的句子要用部分倒装，且主句使用过去完成had done，than后面的从句使用一般过去时‌。故选C。 7. It was on Sep.13 this year ________. A. did the Chinese lawmakers vote a decision on gradually raising the retirement age B. that the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age C. when the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age D. then the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查强调句。句意：中国立法者是在今年9月13日投票决定逐步提高退休年龄的。强调句的基本结构为“It is/was+被强调部分+that+其他部分”，分析句子可知，题干中被强调部分为时间状语“on Sep.13 this year”，其它部分由that引出。故选B项。 8. Not until he bought Huawei Mate XT ________ he find that the screen could fold smoothly without many creases (折痕) and that it used special UTG glass. A. did B. would C. has D. does 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：直到买了华为Mate XT，他才发现屏幕可以平滑折叠，没有很多折痕，而且它使用了特殊的UTG玻璃。Not until位于句首时，句子要部分倒装。其结构为：Not until + 从句 + 助动词 + 主语 + 谓语 + 其它。根据bought可知，这里是一般过去时，所以用助动词did。故选A。 9. From inside the dark house ________. A. some strange smell came B. came some strange smell C. had some strange smell come D. did some strange smell come 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查全部倒装。句意：从黑暗的房子里传来某种奇怪的气味。根据地点介词短语“From inside the dark house”放在句首可知，句子需使用全部倒装结构，谓语需完整地放在主语之前，只有B项符合该条件。故选B。 10. Today’s college is appropriate as a setting for a society, ________ its members must acquire and manage knowledge from a wide variety of sources. A. which B. so that C. where D. of which 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：今天的大学适合作为一个社会的环境，其成员必须从多种来源获取和管理知识。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为society，在定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故选C。 Section B (10%) Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need. A. pros and cons B. upbeat C. assertion D. prevalent E. ultimately F. put his finger on G. ambiguous H. penalty I. pressing J. unintentionally K. endowed with 11. The ________ that the new technology would revolutionize the industry, if proven true, could transform the way we live and work. 12. The ________ for not obeying the environmental regulations was substantial, leading to a significant financial burden and reputational damage for the offending company. 13. We must carefully consider the ________ of the new policy, as its implementation could have profound and lasting effects on our daily lives. 14. The student ________ disrupted the class with a thought-provoking question, sparking a lively debate that enriched the learning experience for all. 15. The scientist managed to ________ the exact cause of the phenomenon, which was a significant breakthrough that could pave the way for future discoveries. 16. The ________ need for environmental conservation is a global concern that requires immediate attention, innovative solutions, and a collective effort from all stakeholders. 17. Among the challenges and setbacks, the team’s ________ optimism and unwavering determination were key factors that propelled them towards their ambitious goals. 18. It was ________ the team’s collaborative efforts, combined with their diverse skills and expertise, that led to the successful completion of the complex project. 19. The ________ language in the contract caused confusion and disputes among the parties involved, highlighting the importance of clear and precise legal documentation. 20. The athlete, ________ exceptional speed and flexibility, consistently outperformed his competitors, earning him a reputation as a great force in his sport. 【答案】11. C 12. H 13. A 14. J 15. F 16. I 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. K 【解析】 【11题详解】 考查名词。句意：新技术将彻底改变行业这一断言，如果被证明是正确的，可能会改变我们的生活和工作方式。根据“that the new technology would revolutionize the industry”可知，这里是一个“说法、断言”，“assertion”意为“断言”，符合语境。故选项 C。 【12题详解】 考查名词。句意：不遵守环境法规的处罚是巨大的，给违规公司带来了重大的财务负担和声誉损害。根据“for not obeying the environmental regulations was substantial”可知，这里指不遵守法规的后果，即“处罚”，“penalty”意为“处罚”，符合语境。故选项 H。 【13题详解】 考查名词短语。句意：我们必须仔细考虑新政策的利弊，因为它的实施可能会对我们的日常生活产生深远而持久的影响。根据“as its implementation could have profound and lasting effects on our daily lives”可知，要考虑新政策的“好处和坏处”，“pros and cons”意为“利弊”，符合语境。故选项 A。 【14题详解】 考查副词。句意：这个学生无意中用一个发人深省的问题扰乱了课堂，引发了一场热烈的辩论，丰富了所有人的学习体验。根据“disrupted the class with a thought-provoking question”可知，学生“并非故意”扰乱课堂，“unintentionally”意为“无意地”，符合语境。故选项 J。 【15题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这位科学家设法准确地指出这一现象的确切原因，这是一个重大突破，可能为未来的发现铺平道路。根据“the exact cause of the phenomenon”可知，科学家“找到”确切原因，“put his finger on”意为“准确地指出”，符合语境。故选项 F。 【16题详解】 考查形容词。句意：对环境保护的迫切需要是一个全球关注的问题，需要立即关注、创新解决方案以及所有利益相关者的共同努力。根据“is a global concern that requires immediate attention”可知，环境保护需求很“紧迫”，“pressing”意为“紧迫的”，符合语境。故选项 I。 【17题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在挑战和挫折中，团队乐观向上的态度和坚定不移的决心是推动他们实现雄心勃勃目标的关键因素。根据“optimism and unwavering determination”可知，这里形容团队的“乐观”态度，“upbeat”意为“乐观的”，符合语境。故选项 B。 【18题详解】 考查副词。句意：最终是团队的共同努力，加上他们多样化的技能和专业知识，使这个复杂的项目得以成功完成。根据“that led to the successful completion of the complex project”可知，这里表示“最终”的结果，“ultimately”意为“最终”，符合语境。故选项 E。 【19题详解】 考查形容词。句意：合同中模棱两可的语言在各方之间引起了混乱和争议，凸显了清晰准确的法律文件的重要性。根据“caused confusion and disputes among the parties involved”可知，是语言“不明确”导致混乱，“ambiguous”意为“模棱两可的”，符合语境。故选项 G。 【20题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这位运动员天生具有非凡的速度和灵活性，始终优于他的竞争对手，使他在自己的运动项目中赢得了强大力量的声誉。根据“exceptional speed and flexibility”可知，运动员“天生具有”这些优势，“endowed with”意为“天生具有”，符合语境。故选项 K。 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. resilience B. ignites C. empathy with D. down in the dumps E. overwhelmed with F. anticipation for G. attributable to H. collides with I. poses a risk for J. mythology K. depicted as Have you followed the trend and tried the game “Black Myth: WuKong” these days? In the field of gaming, where one’s digital dream ___21___ ancient myths, “Black Myth: WuKong” has emerged, which ___22___ the imagination of players worldwide with its rich elements of Chinese literature. “Black Myth: WuKong”, developed by Hangzhou-based Game Science, made its global debut on Tuesday morning on platforms including Steam, PlayStation and Tencent’s WeGame,with a starting price of 268 yuan (US$38). It could be a milestone in gaming history to boost the domestic gaming market and the digital economy. The game ___23___ its developers, Game Science, as it ventures beyond the conventional mobile gaming market that has dominated China’s industry. Yet, this risk has also been a test to ___24___, as the team has poured six years of dedication into crafting a world that feels both authentic and fantastic. As the Destined One, players will start a journey that is not just a quest, but a deep dive into a world that has been vividly modeled after real-world Chinese cultural heritage sites. Each location, from the Yuhuang Temple in Shanxi to the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, is a collision of history and fantasy, offering players a visually immersive experience. The ___25___ “Black Myth: WuKong” has been fueled not only by its breathtaking visuals but also by the way it allows players to develop ___26___ the characters and the narrative that is deeply rooted in Chinese folklore. The game’s launch has been ___27___ an exciting cultural phenomenon, significantly influencing the market and demonstrating notable international clout. Feeling ___28___ the amount of detail and the depth of the storyline, players will find themselves relying on their wits and the abilities granted by the game’s skill trees. The talent trees in “Black Myth: WuKong” are designed to enhance the player’s strengths and provide vitality in the face of powerful enemies. The success of “Black Myth: WuKong” could be ___29___ its ability to count on itself, standing as a lighthouse of what is possible when a game is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage and presented with the highest production values. It is a game that invites players to explore a world where the legends of old come alive, and where the line between myth and reality is beautifully blurred. In conclusion, “Black Myth: WuKong” is more than just a game; it is a cultural journey that brings to life the rich narratives and visual splendor of Chinese ____30____, offering players a chance to step into the shoes of the legendary Monkey King and experience an adventure that is uniquely their own. 【答案】21. H 22. B 23. I 24. A 25. F 26. C 27. K 28. E 29. G 30. J 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇游戏评文。文章主要围绕游戏《黑神话：悟空》展开，介绍了该游戏的背景、开发团队、首发平台、价格、游戏特色、玩家体验以及其在游戏市场和文化领域的影响等方面。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：在数字梦想与古老神话碰撞的游戏领域，《黑神话：悟空》应运而生，以其丰富的中国文学元素激发了全球玩家的想象力。分析句子成分可知，空处考查定语从句的谓语动词；根据从句主语“one’s digital dream”和空后的“ancient myths”可推测，空处意为“碰撞”。选项H“collides with”，动词短语，意为“与……碰撞”，符合句意。故选H。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：在数字梦想与古老神话碰撞的游戏领域，《黑神话：悟空》应运而生，以其丰富的中国文学元素激发了全球玩家的想象力。分析句子成分可知，空处考查定语从句的谓语动词；根据句意可知，这款游戏激发了人们的想象力。选项B“ignites”，动词，意为“激发”，符合句意。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：对于开发者游戏科学公司来说，它存在一定的风险，因为它冒险超越了在中国占据主导地位的传统移动游戏市场。根据空后“as it ventures beyond the conventional mobile gaming market that has dominated China's industry”可知，它对于游戏开发者来说存在风险。选项I“poses a risk for”，意为“给……带来风险”，符合句意。故选I。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，这种风险也成为了一种考验韧性的机会，因为该团队已经倾注了六年的心血来打造一个既真实又奇幻的世界。根据下文“as the team has poured six years of dedication into crafting a world that feels both authentic and fantastic”可知，这款游戏耗时6年，因此这也是考验韧性的机会。选项A“resilience”，意为“适应力、韧性”，符合句意。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：《黑神话：悟空》不仅以其令人惊叹的视觉效果激发了人们的期待，还因为它允许玩家与角色产生共鸣，以及讲述深深植根于中国民间传说的叙事方式。根据上下文可知，人们对这款游戏有所期待。选项F“anticipation for”，意为“对……的期待”，符合句意。故选F。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：《黑神话：悟空》不仅以其令人惊叹的视觉效果激发了人们的期待，还因为它允许玩家与角色产生共鸣，以及讲述深深植根于中国民间传说的叙事方式。根据上文“As the Destined One, players will start a journey that is not just a quest, but a deep dive into a world that has been vividly modeled after real-world Chinese cultural heritage sites.”可知，玩家可在游戏中进行探险，也就是说，这款游戏允许玩家与角色产生共鸣。选项C“empathy with”，意为“与……共鸣”，符合句意。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：该游戏的发布被描绘为一种令人兴奋的文化现象，对市场产生了重大影响，并展示了显著的国际影响力。根据主语“The game’s launch”以及空后的“an exciting cultural phenomenon”可知，空后是这款游戏被描述成的样子。选项K“depicted as”，意为“被描述为”，符合句意。故选K。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：面对大量的细节和深刻的故事情节，玩家将发现自己需要依靠自己的智慧和游戏技能树赋予的能力。根据空后的“the amount of detail and the depth of the storyline”可知，空后是玩家感受到的。选项E“overwhelmed with”，意为“被……淹没”，符合句意。故选E。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：《黑神话：悟空》的成功可能归功于它能够自立自强，它作为一盏明灯，展示了当一款游戏深深植根于其文化遗产并以最高的制作价值呈现时所能实现的可能性。根据本句主语“The success of “Black Myth: WuKong””以及空后的“its ability to count on itself”可知，空后是成功的原因。选项G“attributable to”，意为“可归因于”，符合句意。故选G。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：总之，《黑神话：悟空》不仅仅是一款游戏；它是一次文化之旅，让中国神话的丰富叙事和视觉盛宴栩栩如生，为玩家提供了一次扮演传奇美猴王的机会，并体验一段独一无二的冒险。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式担当宾语；根据上文“It is a game that invites players to explore a world where the legends of old come alive, and where the line between myth and reality is beautifully blurred.”可知，空处指的是中国神话。选项J“mythology”，意为“神话”，符合句意。故选J。 III. Reading Comprehension (36%) 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 fit s the context. In recent years, a unique blend of tradition and innovation has been sweeping across the globe, as herbal-infused beverages and desserts have ___31___ the attention of health-conscious consumers. The ___32___ of ancient Chinese medicinal herbs with modern treats such as milk tea and ice cream has created a market that is both prosperous and ___33___ popular among the younger generation. Herbal milk teas and ice creams are not just a novel trend; they represent a cultural phenomenon that combines the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with the enjoying of contemporary desserts.The blending often contains a variety of herbs known for their health benefits, such as ginseng for vitality, goji berries for eye health, and chrysanthemum for its cooling properties. The concept of infusing herbs into desserts may seem ___34___ to some, but it has proven to be a prosperous venture for many businesses. These herbal treats are not only delicious but also ___35___ a range of benefits, such as promoting overall well-being and enhancing one’s immune system. The popularity of these products has led to an increase in ___36___ as people seek out healthier ___37___ to traditional sugary snacks. The process of creating these herbal delights is not easy, requiring a careful balance of flavors and ingredients. The herbs are often steeped in the tea or ice cream base, allowing their essence to be fully absorbed. This results in a product that is not only rich in taste but also in the ___38___ health benefits that the herbs provide. One of the key factors ___39___ the success of these herbal treats is the way they are marketed. Many consumers ____40____ the use of herbs with a sense of luxury and exclusivity, which has helped to create a booming market for these products. The trend has also been fueled by the increasing ____41____ of the importance of a balanced diet and the role that natural remedies can play in maintaining good health. However, the production of these herbal desserts is not without its ____42____. The sourcing of high-quality herbs can be difficult, and the process of infusing them into the treats requires a delicate touch. Additionally, keeping the products ____43____ in terms of flavor and consistency can be a complex task, as the effects of the herbs can vary depending on the season and the region where they are grown. Despite these challenges, the trend towards herbal-infused desserts shows no signs of slowing down. As more people become aware of the ____44____ benefits of incorporating natural remedies into their daily lives, the demand for these products is likely to continue to grow. In conclusion, the rise of herbal milk teas and ice creams is a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional Chinese medicine and the creativity of modern culinary practices. These treats offer a unique way for consumers to enjoy the benefits of herbs while ____45____ a delicious dessert. As the market for these products continues to prosper, it is likely that we will see even more innovative and health-conscious options emerging in the future. 31. A. captured B. blurred C. paid D. eliminated 32. A. anticipation B. integration C. interpretation D. illustration 33. A. willfully B. critically C. specifically D. incredibly 34. A. classical B. artistic C. unconventional D. authoritative 35 A. stack B. attach C. disrupt D. boast 36. A. consumption B. scale C. boom D. comment 37. A. counterparts B. lifestyles C. alternatives D. heritages 38. A. collective B. potential C. prolific D. optimistic 39. A. focusing on B. contributing to C. resulting from D. rooted in 40. A. associate B. withstand C. illustrate D. acquaint 41. A. demand B. significance C. expense D. awareness 42. A. cautions B. standard C. challenges D. opponents 43. A. formal B. standardized C. professional D. authentic 44. A. intangible B. disposal C. identical D. mutual 45. A. going beyond the limits of B. voicing the concerns over C. temporarily escaping from D. getting a kick out of 【答案】31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. A 41. D 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了近年来草本融入现代食品和饮料（如奶茶和冰淇淋）这一趋势的兴起、背后的原因、制作过程、市场反应以及面临的挑战等方面。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：近年来，一股融合传统与创新的独特风潮正席卷全球，草本饮料和甜点吸引了注重健康的消费者的目光。A. captured捕获；B. blurred使模糊；C. paid支付；D. eliminated消除。根据下文“The ___2___ of ancient Chinese medicinal herbs with modern treats such as milk tea and ice cream has created a market that is both prosperous and ___3___ popular among the younger generation.”可知，这股潮流受到了年轻人的喜爱，由此可知，它吸引了人们的注意力。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：将中国古代草药与现代美食如奶茶和冰淇淋相结合，创造出了一个既繁荣又深受年轻一代喜爱的市场。A. anticipation预期；B. integration整合；C. interpretation解释；D. illustration阐明。根据上文“In recent years, a unique blend of tradition and innovation has been sweeping across the globe, as herbal-infused beverages and desserts have ___1___ the attention of health-conscious consumers.”可知，这股潮流将中草药和现代美食相结合。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：将中国古代草药与现代美食如奶茶和冰淇淋相结合，创造出了一个既繁荣又深受年轻一代喜爱的市场。A. willfully任性地；B. critically批判地；C. specifically专门地；D. incredibly难以置信地、极其。根据上文内容可知，一股融合传统与创新的独特风潮正席卷全球，草本饮料和甜点吸引了注重健康的消费者的目光。由此可知，这种结合非常受欢迎。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：将草药融入甜点的概念可能对一些人来说似乎有些非传统，但事实证明，这对许多企业来说是一项繁荣的业务。A. classical古典的；B. artistic艺术的；C. unconventional非传统的；D. authoritative权威的。根据上文“The blending often contains a variety of herbs known for their health benefits, such as ginseng for vitality, goji berries for eye health, and chrysanthemum for its cooling properties.”可知，这种结合有点非传统，和人们的固有观念不太一样。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些草本美食不仅美味可口，而且还具有多种益处，如促进整体健康和增强免疫系统。A. stack堆积；B. attach附上；C. disrupt干扰；D. boast自夸、拥有。根据下文“a range of benefits, such as promoting overall well-being and enhancing one’s immune system.”可知，这些草本美食有很多益处。故选D。 【36题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着人们寻求更健康的传统含糖零食替代品，这些产品的受欢迎程度不断上升，从而增加了消费量。A. consumption消费；B. scale规模；C. boom繁荣；D. comment评论。根据上文“The concept of infusing herbs into desserts may seem ___4___ to some, but it has proven to be a prosperous venture for many businesses.”可知，草本美食对于许多企业来说是一项繁荣的业务。由此可知，这些产品很受欢迎，增加了消费量。故选A。 【37题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着人们寻求更健康的传统含糖零食替代品，这些产品的受欢迎程度不断上升，从而增加了消费量。A. counterparts对应物、相似之物；B. lifestyles生活方式；C. alternatives可供选择的事物；D. heritages遗产。根据上文“These herbal treats are not only delicious but also ___5___ a range of benefits, such as promoting overall well-being and enhancing one’s immune system.”可推测，人们选择草本美食是因为人们开始寻求健康的传统含糖零食替代品。故选C。 【38题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这造就了一种不仅味道丰富，还具有草药提供的潜在健康益处的产品。A. collective集体的；B. potential潜在的；C. prolific多产的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据上文“The blending often contains a variety of herbs known for their health benefits, such as ginseng for vitality, goji berries for eye health, and chrysanthemum for its cooling properties.”以及“The herbs are often steeped in the tea or ice cream base, allowing their essence to be fully absorbed.”可知，这些美食具有草药带来的潜在的健康益处。故选B。 【39题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：这些草本美食成功的关键因素之一是它们的营销方式。A. focusing on专注于；B. contributing to贡献、导致；C. resulting from源自于；D. rooted in扎根于。根据空前的“One of the key factors”以及空后“the success of these herbal treats”可知，空处指的是让这些美食成功的关键因素。故选B。 【40题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多消费者将使用草药与奢华和独特感联系在一起，这有助于为这些产品创造出一个蓬勃发展的市场。A. associate联系；B. withstand承受；C. illustrate阐明；D. acquaint 使熟悉。根据句意以及下文的“with”可知，空处考查短语：associate…with…，意为“将……和……联系在一起”，符合句意。故选A。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一趋势还因人们对均衡饮食重要性的认识不断提高以及自然疗法在保持健康方面所起作用的认识增强而得到推动。A. demand需求；B. significance重要性；C. expense花费；D. awareness明白、意识。根据空后的“the importance of a balanced diet”可知，人们对于均衡饮食重要性的认识不断提高使这款美食更加受欢迎。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，生产这些草本甜点并非没有挑战。A. cautions谨慎、警告；B. standard标准；C. challenges挑战；D. opponents对手。根据下文“The sourcing of high-quality herbs can be difficult, and the process of infusing them into the treats requires a delicate touch.”可知，生产这些草本美食有挑战性。故选C。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，在味道和口感方面保持产品标准化可能是一项复杂的任务，因为草药的效果会根据其生长的季节和地区而有所不同。A. formal正式的；B. standardized标准化的；C. professional专业的；D. authentic真正的。根据下文“as the effects of the herbs can vary depending on the season and the region where they are grown.”可知，草药的效果会根据其生长的季节和地区而有所不同，由此可知，在味道和口感方面保持标准化很困难。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着越来越多的人意识到将自然疗法融入日常生活所带来的无形益处，对这些产品的需求可能会继续增长。A. intangible无形的；B. disposal处置；C. identical相同的、一致的；D. mutual相互的。根据下文“the demand for these products is likely to continue to grow.”可推测，人们是越来越意识到中草药的益处，以及人们意识到将自然疗法融入日常生活所带来的无形益处，所以这些产品的需求会增长。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：这些美食为消费者提供了一种独特的方式来享受草药的好处，同时又能品尝到美味的甜点。A. going beyond the limits of超越……的界限；B. voicing the concerns over表达对……的担忧；C. temporarily escaping from暂时逃避；D. getting a kick out of从……中获得乐趣。根据空后“a delicious dessert.”可知，我们可以从美味的甜品中获得乐趣。故选D。 Section B (15%) Directions: Read the following 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) It was raining when I visited Manchester, fittingly, one might say, given its popular image. Fittingly, also because I was standing in West Gortorn Community Park, which includes a lovely rain garden. A rain garden is a sunken area filled with water-loving plants where rain is channeled and left to soak away slowly, rather than bouncing off the roads and pavements then hitting the grids all at once, swamping (淹没) the already overburdened sewerage system. The rain garden is one of a number of features in the park designed to manage storm water and help prevent flooding in an area that is prone to it. Not that you are immediately aware that these are rainwater management features, which gave it its nickname of the “sponge park”. All you really see is a beautiful green space, an oasis of calm in the city. Manchester City Council commissioned this award-winning park as part of a 10-year plan to regenerate the area. It is also one of the U.K.’s first research and demonstration project for assessing how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can help combat climate change, and is being closely monitored by scientists at Manchester University. None of its design concepts are difficult. You take the hard, flat surfaces of the urban environment and do your best to get rid of them. Soften them, roughen them, make them porous (多孔的；透水的). Scoop out sections and fill them with water-loving plants. Then, channeled the rainwater into them and let the vegetation soak it up. Finally, that water is released slowly back into the atmosphere via transpiration (蒸腾作用) in the leaves. Given that the natural world has been doing this for years, it makes sense that these methods are called Nature-Based Solutions. Green Infrastructure is another term; SuDS another, which stands for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Whatever you want to call it NBS tick a lot of boxes. They take some stress off our antiquated sewerage system; their trees and plants store carbon, helping to mitigate climate change; and they create valuable wildlife habitat. They also provide the green lungs that are so important for our physical and mental well-being. NBS is a wonderful and simple idea. Where there is water, there is life. Slowing the flow not only deals with the problem, it creates nature. If there is water around, you can create fantastic wetland habitats - and we have lost 90-95 percent of our wetlands in this country. Recreating them would be a massive boon for biodiversity. 46. What is the primary function of the rain garden in West Gorton Community Park? A. To provide a place for people to enjoy the popular image of rain. B. To manage storm water and prevent flooding in the park. C. To serve as a demonstration of urban gardening sewerage system. D. To increase the aesthetic appeal of the lovely park. 47. The rain garden in West Gorton Community Park is designed to address a specific problem that is worsened by which of the following factors? A. The popularity of Manchester as a tourist destination, leading to increased traffic and pavement usage. B. The abundance of water-loving plants naturally occurring in the area requiring additional drainage solutions. C. The city’s existing sewerage system, which is already overburdened and prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. D. The implementation of the 10-year regeneration plan by Manchester City Council, causing disruption to drainage patterns. 48. What does the underlined phrase “tick a lot of boxes” imply? A. NBS is a controversial concept with many different names. B. NBS is a simple idea that is easy to understand and name. C. NBS is a solution that is only effective in certain situations. D. NBS is a versatile solution that can be applied in various contexts. 【答案】46. B 47. C 48. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了曼彻斯特的西戈顿社区公园的雨水花园，主要包括其功能、建造背景、设计理念以及多重效益。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The rain garden is one of a number of features in the park designed to manage storm water and help prevent flooding in an area that is prone to it. (雨水花园是公园众多特色之一，旨在管理雨水，并帮助防止容易发生洪水的地区发生洪水。)”可知，西戈顿社区公园雨水花园的主要功能是管理雨水，防止公园洪水泛滥。故选B项。 【47题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“A rain garden is a sunken area filled with water-loving plants where rain is channeled and left to soak away slowly, rather than bouncing off the roads and pavements then hitting the grids all at once, swamping (淹没) the already overburdened sewerage system. (雨水花园是一个下陷的区域，里面种满了喜水植物，雨水在这里被引导，慢慢地吸收，而不是从道路和人行道上反弹，然后一下子打到栅栏上，淹没已经不堪重负的污水处理系统。)”和第三段中“The rain garden is one of a number of features in the park designed to manage storm water and help prevent flooding in an area that is prone to it. (雨水花园是公园众多特色之一，旨在管理雨水，并帮助防止容易发生洪水的地区发生洪水。)”可推知，城市现有的污水处理系统已经超负荷，在大雨期间容易发生洪水，给城市带来了问题，西戈顿社区公园雨水花园便是为了解决这个问题而设计的。故选C项。 【48题详解】 词句猜测题。画线部分的下文“They take some stress off our antiquated sewerage system; their trees and plants store carbon, helping to mitigate climate change; and they create valuable wildlife habitat. They also provide the green lungs that are so important for our physical and mental well-being. (它们减轻了我们陈旧的污水处理系统的压力；它们的树木和植物储存碳，有助于减缓气候变化；它们还创造了宝贵的野生动物栖息地。它们还提供了对我们的身心健康非常重要的绿肺。)”列出了NBS（基于自然的解决方案）的多个好处，这表明NBS是一个适用于各种环境的通用解决方案。故选D项。 (B) (You may read the questions first) Have you ever heard someone describe themselves an INTJ or an ESTP and wondered what those mysterious-sounding letters could mean? What these people are referring to is their personality type based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. The questionnaire was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs based on their work with Carl Jung’s theory of personality types. Today, the MBTI inventory is one of the most widely used psychological instruments in the world. Based on the answers to the questions, people are identified as having one of 16 personality types. No one personality type is “best” or “better” than another. It isn’t a tool designed to look for dysfunction (机能障碍) or abnormality. Instead, its goal is to allow people to further explore and understand their own personalities including their strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with other people. The questionnaire itself is made up of four different scales. 1. Are you outwardly or inwardly focused? Extroversion/Introversion Extroverts are energized by people, enjoy a variety of masks, a quick pace, and good at multitasking while introverts often like working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time. 2. How do you prefer to take in information? Sensing/Intuition Sensors are realistic people who like to focus on the facts and details, and apply common sense and past experience to figure out practical solutions to problems while intuitives prefer to focus on possibilities and the big picture, easily see patterns and seek creative solutions to problem. 3. How do you prefer to make decision? Thinking/Feeling Thinkers tend to make decisions using logical analysis, objectively weigh pros and cons, and value honesty, consistency, and fairness while feelers tend to be sensitive and cooperative, and decide based on their own personal values and how others will be affected by their actions. 4. How do you prefer to live your outer life? Judging/Perceiving Judgers tend to be organized prepared, like to make and stick to plans, and are comfortable following most rules while perceivers prefer to keep their options open, like to be able to act spontaneously, and like to be flexible with making plans. 49. The purpose of MBTI is to help people ________. A. better understand their unique features B. find a topic to socialize with others C. easily put themselves in a fixed category D. self-diagnose mental health issues 50. According to the passage, we can infer that ________. A. Carl Jung is the co-founder of MBTI test B. MBTI can be used in career planning C. Some personality types are better than others D. introverts may feel boosted at a party 51. Suppose Eric is an ISFP, his ideal occupation might be a(n) ________. A. entrepreneur B. accountant C. programmer D. writer 【答案】49. A 50. B 51. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了当今世界上使用最广泛的心理工具之一——MBTI量表。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. (迈尔斯-布里格斯人格类型指标是一种自我报告量表，旨在确定一个人的人格类型、优势和偏好。)”可知，MBTI的目的是帮助人们更好地了解自己的独特之处。故选A项。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Instead, its goal is to allow people to further explore and understand their own personalities including their strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with other people. (相反，它的目标是让人们进一步探索和了解自己的个性，包括他们的优点、缺点、可能的职业偏好以及与其他人的兼容性。)”可知，MBTI会帮助人们进一步了解可能的职业偏好。因此，这可以用于职业规划。故选B项。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据所列第一点中“while introverts often like working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time (而内向的人通常喜欢独自工作或在小组中工作，但他们更喜欢深思熟虑的节奏，喜欢一次只专注于一项任务)”、所列第二点中“Sensors are realistic people who like to focus on the facts and details, and apply common sense and past experience to figure out practical solutions to problems (实感型的人是现实的人，他们喜欢关注事实和细节，并运用常识和过去的经验来找出解决问题的实际方法)”、所列第三点中“while feelers tend to be sensitive and cooperative, and decide based on their own personal values and how others will be affected by their actions (而感觉者往往是敏感和合作的，并根据自己的个人价值观和他人将如何受到他们的行为的影响来做决定)”和所列第四点中“while perceivers prefer to keep their options open, like to be able to act spontaneously, and like to be flexible with making plans (而感知者更喜欢保持他们的选择余地，喜欢能够自发地行动，喜欢灵活地制定计划)”可知，ISFP类型的人内向敏感，喜欢独自工作，关注事实和细节，能够自发地行动。结合选项可知，其中作家这一职业特别需要内向、感知力强的品格，因此是适合Eric的职业。故选D项。 (C) Thanks to Top Gear, a British television show for motoring enthusiasts that is now a global brand, a former WWII airfield called Dunsfold has become one of the best-known testing tracks in the world. On October 15, however, instead of booming to the roar of supercars driven by the show’s racing driver, it witnessed the sight of what appeared to be the cableless trailer of an articled lorry (铰接式卡车) running almost silently around the course at over 80kph. The Pod, as this vehicle is known, was made by Einride, Swedish firm founded in 2016 by Robert Falck, an engineer who used to work for Volvo. Mr. Falck thinks that the technology of vehicle autonomy, long experimental, has now evolved sufficiently for driverless goods vehicles to begin earning their livings properly. Some Pods are already in trials for real jobs: running between warehouses, dragging logs from forests and delivering goods for Lidl, a supermarket group. Pods use the same technology of cameras, radar, lidar (the optical equivalent of radar) and satellite-positioning as other competitors in the field, but they differ from those others in the way their maker tries to deal with the regulatory concerns which prevent fully autonomous vehicles from being let loose on public roads. Einride’s approach, at least at the moment, is to avoid these by avoiding the roads in question. Instead, the Pod’s first version operates on designated routes within the limits of enclosed, private areas such as ports and industrial parks. Here, Pods act like bigger and smarter versions of the delivery robots which already run around some factories—though by having the ability to carry 16 tons and with room on board for 15 industrial pallets’ worth of goods, they are indeed quite a lot bigger. The second difference from most other attempts at vehicle autonomy is Einride’s approach to the word autonomy.” Some makers take the idea literally, and aim to keep humans out of the decision-making process entirely. Others, often prompted by traffic regulations, arrange things so that a normally passive human occupant can take the controls if necessary. Pods represent a third way. They always have a human to keep an eye on what is happening and to take over the driving for a difficult operation or if something goes wrong. But this human operates remotely. Having the driver sitting back at headquarters rather than in the vehicle itself is departure from convention, but not a huge one. Aerial drones are usually controlled in this way. The dramatic step is that Mr. Falck believes you do not need a remote driver for each Pod. Einride already uses one person to control two Pods, but plans eventually for a single driver to look after ten. 52. What purpose does the first paragraph mainly serve? A. To inform readers about a popular racing show. B. To explain the significance of the Dunsfold track. C. To introduce a much-sought-after global brand. D. To offer a glimpse of the main subject of the passage. 53. Pods differ from other autonomous vehicles mainly in that ________. A. they can be used in many different real job settings B. they use advanced satellite-positioning technology C. their maker is not seeking to put them on public roads D. they are actually meant to be smart and big delivery robots 54. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The carrying capacity of Pods has yet to be fully exploited. B. Each Pod needs a remote driver to take over its driving. C. Low-performance self-driving vehicles have a human standby. D. No remote driver will be needed in the future for each Pod. 55. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. A British TV show advertises a newly-developed self-driving vehicle. B. A new lorry being tested approaches autonomous driving differently. C. A remote handler plays a crucial role in future autonomous driving. D. A driverless lorry is being tested on a famous track. 【答案】52. D 53. C 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由瑞典公司Einride制造的自动驾驶运输工具“Pod”及其相关的技术、应用前景和与传统驾驶方式的区别。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Thanks to Top Gear, a British television show for motoring enthusiasts that is now a global brand, a former WWII airfield called Dunsfold has become one of the best-known testing tracks in the world. On October 15, however, instead of booming to the roar of supercars driven by the show’s racing driver, it witnessed the sight of what appeared to be the cableless trailer of an articled lorry (铰接式卡车) running almost silently around the course at over 80kph.(多亏了《Top Gear》这一面向汽车爱好者的英国电视节目（现已成为全球品牌），名为邓斯福德的前二战机场已成为世界上最著名的测试赛道之一。然而，10月15日，赛道上并没有传来该节目赛车手驾驶的超级跑车轰鸣声，而是见证了一个看似没有线缆的铰接式卡车拖车在赛道上以超过80公里/小时的速度几乎无声地行驶。)”可知，第一段提到了《Top Gear》这一电视节目、邓斯福德这一曾经的二战机场，以及它现在成为了世界上最著名的测试赛道之一。然而，这些信息的核心并不是为了详细介绍《Top Gear》或邓斯福德赛道本身，而是为了引出文章的主题——与自动驾驶相关的内容，因为后文提到了自动驾驶的Pod在邓斯福德赛道上进行测试。故选D。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Einride’s approach, at least at the moment, is to avoid these by avoiding the roads in question. Instead, the Pod’s first version operates on designated routes within the limits of enclosed, private areas such as ports and industrial parks.(至少在目前，Einride的方法是避免使用有问题的道路。相反，Pod的第一版在封闭私人区域（如港口和工业园区）内的指定路线上运行。)”可知，Pods的制造商目前并不打算将它们投放到公共道路上，而是选择在封闭、私人的区域内运行。因此，Pods与其他自动驾驶车辆的主要区别在于它们的制造商并不寻求将它们投放到公共道路上。故选C。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Here, Pods act like bigger and smarter versions of the delivery robots which already run around some factories—though by having the ability to carry 16 tons and with room on board for 15 industrial pallets’ worth of goods, they are indeed quite a lot bigger.(在这里，Pod就像一些工厂中已经运行的配送机器人的更大、更智能的版本——尽管它们能够承载16吨货物，并且车上有空间容纳15个工业托盘的货物，因此它们确实要大得多。)”可推测，Pod运载能力尚未得到充分利用。故选A。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The Pod, as this vehicle is known, was made by Einride, Swedish firm founded in 2016 by Robert Falck, an engineer who used to work for Volvo. Mr. Falck thinks that the technology of vehicle autonomy, long experimental, has now evolved sufficiently for driverless goods vehicles to begin earning their livings properly. Some Pods are already in trials for real jobs: running between warehouses, dragging logs from forests and delivering goods for Lidl, a supermarket group.(这辆被称为“Pod”的车辆由瑞典公司Einride制造，该公司由曾在沃尔沃工作的工程师罗伯特·法尔克于2016年创立。法尔克先生认为，车辆自主驾驶技术经过长期试验，如今已发展到足以让无人驾驶货车开始真正盈利的程度。一些Pod已经在实际工作中进行了试验：在仓库之间穿梭，从森林中拖运木材，以及为超市集团Lidl配送货物。)”以及全文内容可知，文章介绍了一种名为Pod的新型自动驾驶运输工具，它与其他自动驾驶车辆的主要区别在于其制造商并不打算将其投放到公共道路上，而是在封闭、私人的区域内运行，如港口和工业园区。这反映了Pod在实现自动驾驶方面采取了不同的方式。所以短文主要介绍的是一种以不同的方式实现自动驾驶的正在测试的新型卡车。故选B。 Section C (6%) 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. ____56____ 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. ____57____ 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. ____58____ 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. ____59____ 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】56. E 57. B 58. A 59. 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。 【56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。 【57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。 【58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。 【59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 (19分） II. Blank filling (4%) Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the verbs given. 60. It’s suggested that because these herbal ice creams are not a substitute for medical treatment, individuals with health concerns ________ (seek) prompt professional medical advice. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】seek 【解析】 【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意：有人建议，由于这些草本冰淇淋不能代替药物治疗，有健康问题的人应该寻求专业的医疗建议。“It’s suggested that...”为固定句型，其中that引导的主语从句中要用虚拟语气，即谓语动词用(should) do形式，其中should可省略，动词seek(寻求)是从句谓语动词，用虚拟语气形式(should) seek，可省略should。故填seek。 61. The closing ceremony of the Olympics follows 17 days of frequently breathtaking sporting action ________ (set) against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chateau de Versailles. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】set 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在17天里，令人叹为观止的体育比赛接连上演，从埃菲尔铁塔到凡尔赛宫，这些比赛都以巴黎标志性的地标为背景，之后奥运会闭幕式举行。句中已有谓语动词follows，“(set) against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks”作后置定语，set(以……为背景)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语action之间是被动关系，应用过去分词，表被动。故填set。 62. For these couples of months, many influencers who made their names quitting corporate life ________ (return) to traditional employment, disappointed by the realities of life as a content creator. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】have returned 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：在这几个月里，许多因辞去公司工作而成名的网红又回到了传统的工作岗位，他们对内容创作者的现实生活感到失望。For these couples of months是一段时间，常与现在完成时连用，主语是many influencers，谓语动词用 have。故填have returned。 63. It won’t be many weeks before more different reading-themed activities ________ (hold) at the main venue of the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】are held 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：要不了几周，上海童书展主会场将举办更多不同的阅读主题活动。“It won’t be (many weeks) before...”为固定句型，意为“没过多久就……”，其中before引导时间状语从句，遵循“主将从现”原则，从句中谓语动词用一般现在时代替一般将来时；hold(举办)是从句谓语动词，与主语activities之间为被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数名词，谓语动词用复数形式。故填are held。 III. Translation (15%=3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 假如真的生活艰难，你不会快乐，但是一旦你的生活基本需求得到了满足，金钱和物质财富就变得没有那么必要了。(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】If life is really difficult, you won’t be happy, but once your basic needs are met, money and material wealth become less of necessary. 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句和时态。根据所给中文句子，“假如真的生活艰难”可用if引导的条件状语从句，描述客观状态，用一般现在时，译为“If life is really difficult”，“你不会快乐”为主句，根据句意，表将来可能性，用一般将来时，译为“you won’t be happy”，“但是一旦你的生活基本需求得到了满足，金钱和物质财富就变得没有那么必要了”用but连接的并列句，根据汉语可知，句子在描述一般性的事实，时态宜用一般现在时。“一旦你的生活基本需求得到了满足”可用once引导条件状语从句，表示“一旦……”，主语“你的生活基本需求”可用名词短语your basic needs，是复数，谓语“得到满足”可用动词meet的被动式are met；“金钱和物质财富就变得没有那么必要了”是主句，主语“金钱和物质财富”可用名词money和material wealth，用连词and连接，是复数，谓语部分“就变得没有那么必要了”可用become less of necessary。故译为：If life is really difficult, you won’t be happy, but once your basic needs are met, money and material wealth become less of necessary. 65. 获得这个心仪的游戏机手柄让他欣喜若狂，就好像挣了大笔钱财。（moon, pots) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Getting this favorite game console handle made him over the moon as if he had earned pots of money. 【解析】 【详解】考查短语、时态、状语从句和虚拟语气。“获得”用动词get；“心仪的”用形容词favorite；“游戏机手柄”翻译为game console handle，用动名词作主语，即Getting this favorite game console handle；“让某人……”用“make+宾语+宾语补足语”结构；宾语用宾格代词him，宾语补足语“欣喜若狂”用习语over the moon；“好像”用短语as if引导状语从句，后接虚拟语气，表示与过去事实相反的虚拟语气，从句用过去完成时；从句主语为he，谓语动词用earn，“大笔钱财”短语pots of money。主句陈述过去事情，用一般过去时。故翻译为Getting this favorite game console handle made him over the moon as if he had earned pots of money. 66. 这家公司采取了积极的服务客户的方法，并将有效的沟通策略付诸实践，这显著提高了他们的声誉。（approach, practice) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This company has adopted an active approach to serving customers and put effective communication strategies into practice, which has significantly enhanced their reputation. 【解析】 【详解】考查短语、时态和定语从句。“这家公司”翻译为This company，在句中作主语；“采取”用动词adopt；“……的方法”用短语an approach to，其中to为介词，后接动名词形式；“服务客户”翻译为serve customers；“将……付诸实践”用短语put...into practice；“有效的沟通策略”翻译为effective communication strategies；指代前面的一件事，用关系代词which引导非限定性定语从句；“显著提高了他们的声誉”翻译为 significantly enhanced their reputation。根据句意，用现在完成时态。故翻译为This company has adopted an active approach to serving customers and put effective communication strategies into practice, which has significantly enhanced their reputation. 67. 中国年轻人在职场躺平成为了一个及其令人担忧的现象，其背后有着诸多影响因素。(contributing) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Chinese young people’s lying flat in the workplace has become an extremely worrying phenomenon, with many factors contributing to it. 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词和with复合结构。“中国年轻人在职场躺平”作主语，可翻译为Chinese young people’s lying flat in the workplace，用动名词短语作主语；谓语“成为”用动词become，强调过去持续到现在的现象及其影响，用现在完成时态has become；宾语“一个极其令人担忧的现象”翻译为an extremely worrying phenomenon；“其背后有着诸多影响因素”作伴随状语，可处理with复合结构，译为with many factors contributing to it，其中动词短语contribute to与其逻辑主语many factors之间为主动关系，故用现在分词形式。综上，全句译为：Chinese young people’s lying flat in the workplace has become an extremely worrying phenomenon, with many factors contributing to it. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 上海市延安中学2024学年第一学期10月质量调研 高二年级 英语试卷 （考试时间：90分钟 满分100分） 第 Ⅰ 卷 (81分） I. Listening Comprehension (15%) Section A (5%) 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. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and nurse. D. Boss and secretary. 2. A.9:00. B.9:10. C.9:30. D.9:35. 3. A. Pass the journal. B. Listen to the woman. C. Repeat his request. D. Take the journal himself. 4. A. Exciting. B. Disappointing. C. Interesting. D. Satisfactory. 5. A. To make a budget for her. B. To buy a gift for Mary. C. To give her more information about Mary. D. To give some suggestions. 6. A. He wants to visit China. B. He wants to earn a lot of money. C. He wants to finish his study. D. He wants to have a good rest. 7. A. The woman should not get involved in the situation. B. The woman should not be angry with the friends. C. He will explain to the woman what happened. D. He will talk to Sally and Mark soon. 8. A. Good weather tomorrow. B. The vacation plan. C. Getting up early in the morning. D. Possible heavy traffic. 9. A. Interested. B. Fascinated. C. Hostile. D. Reluctant. 10. A. Intelligence determines admission to college. B. Highly motivated students usually do well in college. C. Successful college students are usually intelligent. D. A successful college motivates its students. Section B (10%) Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. You will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages or conversations. The passages or conversations 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. Two terms. B. Three terms. C. Four terms. D. Five terms. 12. A. Because he had been a policeman. B. Because he earned a law degree in a night school. C. Because they had formed a good opinion of him. D. Because there was a large population of black people in Los Angeles. 13. A. The way people in Los Angeles voted. B. An introduction about Thomas Bradley, mayor of Los Angeles. C. The reasons why white candidates failed in the vote. D. Something Thomas Bradley did for the vote. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. He has more than fourteen pills a day. B. He has two pills a day. C. He has pills four times a day. D. He has nine pills a day. 15. A. All of them. B. Three kinds of medicine. C. Two kinds of medicine. D. Almost none. 16. A. Children over twelve years old. B. Old people with a fever. C. Old people with heart attack D. Adults with a cold. Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. She has made an attempt to become pregnant. B She has requested her supervisor to transfer her to another department. C. She has bought the new equipment for the laboratory. D. She has complained to the government about the issue. 18 . A. Because the new equipment is not available now. B. Because the patient has made too many complaints. C. Because the hospital wants to tighten its budget. D. Because the new equipment carries a health risk. 19. A. A technician in the hospital lab. B. A doctor working in the hospital. C. A teacher working in the school. D. Head of hospital administration. 20. A. She will be likely to quit her job. B. She still feels at a loss as what to do. C. She will complain to the administration. D. She will fight to get her income back. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30%) Section A (10%) Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 1. ___________ the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, the vehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately. However, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays． A. In B. For C. Of D. On 2. He didn’t have chances to read many books, but folk stories ________ by local people became the root of Mo Yan’s later writings. A. to tell B. to be told C. told D. being told 3. Over time, overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) leads to bacteria that are resistant to the drugs, ________ them all the harder to kill. A. make B. to make C. made D. making 4. There’s little privacy ________ you have to share a room with a family member, and it can be quite challenging to maintain a sense of personal space and confidentiality. A. when B. where C. what D. how 5. Shannon will continue to bother you with phone calls ________ you help her, and as we all know, his continuous communication can be bothersome. A. as if B. as far as C. until D. as soon as 6 No sooner ________ entered this Luckin Coffee chain house than he ordered the recently fashionable Moutai-flavoured coffee. A. he has B. he had C. had he D. did he 7. It was on Sep.13 this year ________. A. did the Chinese lawmakers vote a decision on gradually raising the retirement age B. that the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age C. when the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age D. then the Chinese lawmakers voted a decision on gradually raising the retirement age 8. Not until he bought Huawei Mate XT ________ he find that the screen could fold smoothly without many creases (折痕) and that it used special UTG glass. A. did B. would C. has D. does 9. From inside the dark house ________. A. some strange smell came B. came some strange smell C. had some strange smell come D. did some strange smell come 10. Today’s college is appropriate as a setting for a society, ________ its members must acquire and manage knowledge from a wide variety of sources. A. which B. so that C. where D. of which Section B (10%) Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need. A. pros and cons B. upbeat C. assertion D. prevalent E. ultimately F. put his finger on G. ambiguous H. penalty I. pressing J. unintentionally K. endowed with 11. The ________ that the new technology would revolutionize the industry, if proven true, could transform the way we live and work. 12. The ________ for not obeying the environmental regulations was substantial, leading to a significant financial burden and reputational damage for the offending company. 13. We must carefully consider the ________ of the new policy, as its implementation could have profound and lasting effects on our daily lives. 14. The student ________ disrupted the class with a thought-provoking question, sparking a lively debate that enriched the learning experience for all. 15. The scientist managed to ________ the exact cause of the phenomenon, which was a significant breakthrough that could pave the way for future discoveries. 16. The ________ need for environmental conservation is a global concern that requires immediate attention, innovative solutions, and a collective effort from all stakeholders. 17. Among the challenges and setbacks, the team’s ________ optimism and unwavering determination were key factors that propelled them towards their ambitious goals. 18. It was ________ the team’s collaborative efforts, combined with their diverse skills and expertise, that led to the successful completion of the complex project. 19. The ________ language in the contract caused confusion and disputes among the parties involved, highlighting the importance of clear and precise legal documentation. 20. The athlete, ________ exceptional speed and flexibility, consistently outperformed his competitors, earning him a reputation as a great force in his sport. 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. resilience B. ignites C. empathy with D. down in the dumps E. overwhelmed with F. anticipation for G. attributable to H. collides with I. poses a risk for J. mythology K. depicted as Have you followed the trend and tried the game “Black Myth: WuKong” these days? In the field of gaming, where one’s digital dream ___21___ ancient myths, “Black Myth: WuKong” has emerged, which ___22___ the imagination of players worldwide with its rich elements of Chinese literature. “Black Myth: WuKong”, developed by Hangzhou-based Game Science, made its global debut on Tuesday morning on platforms including Steam, PlayStation and Tencent’s WeGame,with a starting price of 268 yuan (US$38). It could be a milestone in gaming history to boost the domestic gaming market and the digital economy. The game ___23___ its developers, Game Science, as it ventures beyond the conventional mobile gaming market that has dominated China’s industry. Yet, this risk has also been a test to ___24___, as the team has poured six years of dedication into crafting a world that feels both authentic and fantastic. As the Destined One, players will start a journey that is not just a quest, but a deep dive into a world that has been vividly modeled after real-world Chinese cultural heritage sites. Each location, from the Yuhuang Temple in Shanxi to the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, is a collision of history and fantasy, offering players a visually immersive experience. The ___25___ “Black Myth: WuKong” has been fueled not only by its breathtaking visuals but also by the way it allows players to develop ___26___ the characters and the narrative that is deeply rooted in Chinese folklore. The game’s launch has been ___27___ an exciting cultural phenomenon, significantly influencing the market and demonstrating notable international clout. Feeling ___28___ the amount of detail and the depth of the storyline, players will find themselves relying on their wits and the abilities granted by the game’s skill trees. The talent trees in “Black Myth: WuKong” are designed to enhance the player’s strengths and provide vitality in the face of powerful enemies. The success of “Black Myth: WuKong” could be ___29___ its ability to count on itself, standing as a lighthouse of what is possible when a game is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage and presented with the highest production values. It is a game that invites players to explore a world where the legends of old come alive, and where the line between myth and reality is beautifully blurred. In conclusion, “Black Myth: WuKong” is more than just a game; it is a cultural journey that brings to life the rich narratives and visual splendor of Chinese ____30____, offering players a chance to step into the shoes of the legendary Monkey King and experience an adventure that is uniquely their own. III. Reading Comprehension (36%) 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 fit s the context. In recent years, a unique blend of tradition and innovation has been sweeping across the globe, as herbal-infused beverages and desserts have ___31___ the attention of health-conscious consumers. The ___32___ of ancient Chinese medicinal herbs with modern treats such as milk tea and ice cream has created a market that is both prosperous and ___33___ popular among the younger generation. Herbal milk teas and ice creams are not just a novel trend; they represent a cultural phenomenon that combines the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with the enjoying of contemporary desserts.The blending often contains a variety of herbs known for their health benefits, such as ginseng for vitality, goji berries for eye health, and chrysanthemum for its cooling properties. The concept of infusing herbs into desserts may seem ___34___ to some, but it has proven to be a prosperous venture for many businesses. These herbal treats are not only delicious but also ___35___ a range of benefits, such as promoting overall well-being and enhancing one’s immune system. The popularity of these products has led to an increase in ___36___ as people seek out healthier ___37___ to traditional sugary snacks. The process of creating these herbal delights is not easy requiring a careful balance of flavors and ingredients. The herbs are often steeped in the tea or ice cream base, allowing their essence to be fully absorbed. This results in a product that is not only rich in taste but also in the ___38___ health benefits that the herbs provide. One of the key factors ___39___ the success of these herbal treats is the way they are marketed. Many consumers ____40____ the use of herbs with a sense of luxury and exclusivity, which has helped to create a booming market for these products. The trend has also been fueled by the increasing ____41____ of the importance of a balanced diet and the role that natural remedies can play in maintaining good health. However, the production of these herbal desserts is not without its ____42____. The sourcing of high-quality herbs can be difficult, and the process of infusing them into the treats requires a delicate touch. Additionally, keeping the products ____43____ in terms of flavor and consistency can be a complex task, as the effects of the herbs can vary depending on the season and the region where they are grown. Despite these challenges, the trend towards herbal-infused desserts shows no signs of slowing down. As more people become aware of the ____44____ benefits of incorporating natural remedies into their daily lives, the demand for these products is likely to continue to grow. In conclusion, the rise of herbal milk teas and ice creams is a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional Chinese medicine and the creativity of modern culinary practices. These treats offer a unique way for consumers to enjoy the benefits of herbs while ____45____ a delicious dessert. As the market for these products continues to prosper, it is likely that we will see even more innovative and health-conscious options emerging in the future. 31. A. captured B. blurred C. paid D. eliminated 32. A. anticipation B. integration C. interpretation D. illustration 33. A. willfully B. critically C. specifically D. incredibly 34. A. classical B. artistic C. unconventional D. authoritative 35. A. stack B. attach C. disrupt D. boast 36. A. consumption B. scale C. boom D. comment 37. A. counterparts B. lifestyles C. alternatives D. heritages 38. A. collective B. potential C. prolific D. optimistic 39. A. focusing on B. contributing to C. resulting from D. rooted in 40. A. associate B. withstand C. illustrate D. acquaint 41. A. demand B. significance C. expense D. awareness 42. A. cautions B. standard C. challenges D. opponents 43. A. formal B. standardized C. professional D. authentic 44. A. intangible B. disposal C. identical D. mutual 45. A. going beyond the limits of B. voicing the concerns over C. temporarily escaping from D. getting a kick out of Section B (15%) Directions: Read the following 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) It was raining when I visited Manchester, fittingly, one might say, given its popular image. Fittingly, also because I was standing in West Gortorn Community Park, which includes a lovely rain garden. A rain garden is a sunken area filled with water-loving plants where rain is channeled and left to soak away slowly, rather than bouncing off the roads and pavements then hitting the grids all at once, swamping (淹没) the already overburdened sewerage system. The rain garden is one of a number of features in the park designed to manage storm water and help prevent flooding in an area that is prone to it. Not that you are immediately aware that these are rainwater management features, which gave it its nickname of the “sponge park”. All you really see is a beautiful green space, an oasis of calm in the city. Manchester City Council commissioned this award-winning park as part of a 10-year plan to regenerate the area. It is also one of the U.K.’s first research and demonstration project for assessing how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can help combat climate change, and is being closely monitored by scientists at Manchester University. None of its design concepts are difficult. You take the hard, flat surfaces of the urban environment and do your best to get rid of them. Soften them, roughen them, make them porous (多孔的；透水的). Scoop out sections and fill them with water-loving plants. Then, channeled the rainwater into them and let the vegetation soak it up. Finally, that water is released slowly back into the atmosphere via transpiration (蒸腾作用) in the leaves. Given that the natural world has been doing this for years, it makes sense that these methods are called Nature-Based Solutions. Green Infrastructure is another term; SuDS another, which stands for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Whatever you want to call it, NBS tick a lot of boxes. They take some stress off our antiquated sewerage system; their trees and plants store carbon, helping to mitigate climate change; and they create valuable wildlife habitat. They also provide the green lungs that are so important for our physical and mental well-being. NBS is a wonderful and simple idea. Where there is water, there is life. Slowing the flow not only deals with the problem, it creates nature. If there is water around, you can create fantastic wetland habitats - and we have lost 90-95 percent of our wetlands in this country. Recreating them would be a massive boon for biodiversity. 46. What is the primary function of the rain garden in West Gorton Community Park? A. To provide a place for people to enjoy the popular image of rain. B. To manage storm water and prevent flooding in the park. C. To serve as a demonstration of urban gardening sewerage system. D. To increase the aesthetic appeal of the lovely park. 47. The rain garden in West Gorton Community Park is designed to address a specific problem that is worsened by which of the following factors? A. The popularity of Manchester as a tourist destination, leading to increased traffic and pavement usage. B. The abundance of water-loving plants naturally occurring in the area, requiring additional drainage solutions. C. The city’s existing sewerage system, which is already overburdened and prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. D. The implementation of the 10-year regeneration plan by Manchester City Council, causing disruption to drainage patterns. 48. What does the underlined phrase “tick a lot of boxes” imply? A. NBS is a controversial concept with many different names. B. NBS is a simple idea that is easy to understand and name. C NBS is a solution that is only effective in certain situations. D. NBS is a versatile solution that can be applied in various contexts. (B) (You may read the questions first) Have you ever heard someone describe themselves an INTJ or an ESTP and wondered what those mysterious-sounding letters could mean? What these people are referring to is their personality type based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. The questionnaire was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs based on their work with Carl Jung’s theory of personality types. Today, the MBTI inventory is one of the most widely used psychological instruments in the world. Based on the answers to the questions, people are identified as having one of 16 personality types. No one personality type is “best” or “better” than another. It isn’t a tool designed to look for dysfunction (机能障碍) or abnormality. Instead, its goal is to allow people to further explore and understand their own personalities including their strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with other people. The questionnaire itself is made up of four different scales. 1. Are you outwardly or inwardly focused? Extroversion/Introversion Extroverts are energized by people, enjoy a variety of masks, a quick pace, and good at multitasking while introverts often like working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time. 2. How do you prefer to take in information? Sensing/Intuition Sensors are realistic people who like to focus on the facts and details, and apply common sense and past experience to figure out practical solutions to problems while intuitives prefer to focus on possibilities and the big picture, easily see patterns and seek creative solutions to problem. 3. How do you prefer to make decision? Thinking/Feeling Thinkers tend to make decisions using logical analysis, objectively weigh pros and cons, and value honesty, consistency, and fairness while feelers tend to be sensitive and cooperative, and decide based on their own personal values and how others will be affected by their actions. 4. How do you prefer to live your outer life? Judging/Perceiving Judgers tend to be organized prepared, like to make and stick to plans, and are comfortable following most rules while perceivers prefer to keep their options open, like to be able to act spontaneously, and like to be flexible with making plans. 49. The purpose of MBTI is to help people ________. A. better understand their unique features B. find a topic to socialize with others C. easily put themselves in a fixed category D. self-diagnose mental health issues 50. According to the passage, we can infer that ________. A. Carl Jung is the co-founder of MBTI test B. MBTI can be used in career planning C. Some personality types are better than others D. introverts may feel boosted at a party 51. Suppose Eric is an ISFP, his ideal occupation might be a(n) ________. A. entrepreneur B. accountant C. programmer D. writer (C) Thanks to Top Gear a British television show for motoring enthusiasts that is now a global brand, a former WWII airfield called Dunsfold has become one of the best-known testing tracks in the world. On October 15, however, instead of booming to the roar of supercars driven by the show’s racing driver, it witnessed the sight of what appeared to be the cableless trailer of an articled lorry (铰接式卡车) running almost silently around the course at over 80kph. The Pod, as this vehicle is known, was made by Einride, Swedish firm founded in 2016 by Robert Falck, an engineer who used to work for Volvo. Mr. Falck thinks that the technology of vehicle autonomy, long experimental, has now evolved sufficiently for driverless goods vehicles to begin earning their livings properly. Some Pods are already in trials for real jobs: running between warehouses, dragging logs from forests and delivering goods for Lidl, a supermarket group. Pods use the same technology of cameras, radar, lidar (the optical equivalent of radar) and satellite-positioning as other competitors in the field, but they differ from those others in the way their maker tries to deal with the regulatory concerns which prevent fully autonomous vehicles from being let loose on public roads. Einride’s approach, at least at the moment, is to avoid these by avoiding the roads in question. Instead, the Pod’s first version operates on designated routes within the limits of enclosed, private areas such as ports and industrial parks. Here, Pods act like bigger and smarter versions of the delivery robots which already run around some factories—though by having the ability to carry 16 tons and with room on board for 15 industrial pallets’ worth of goods, they are indeed quite a lot bigger. The second difference from most other attempts at vehicle autonomy is Einride’s approach to the word autonomy.” Some makers take the idea literally, and aim to keep humans out of the decision-making process entirely. Others, often prompted by traffic regulations, arrange things so that a normally passive human occupant can take the controls if necessary. Pods represent a third way. They always have a human to keep an eye on what is happening and to take over the driving for a difficult operation or if something goes wrong. But this human operates remotely. Having the driver sitting back at headquarters rather than in the vehicle itself is departure from convention, but not a huge one. Aerial drones are usually controlled in this way. The dramatic step is that Mr. Falck believes you do not need a remote driver for each Pod. Einride already uses one person to control two Pods, but plans eventually for a single driver to look after ten. 52. What purpose does the first paragraph mainly serve? A. To inform readers about a popular racing show. B. To explain the significance of the Dunsfold track. C. To introduce a much-sought-after global brand. D. To offer a glimpse of the main subject of the passage. 53. Pods differ from other autonomous vehicles mainly in that ________. A. they can be used in many different real job settings B. they use advanced satellite-positioning technology C. their maker is not seeking to put them on public roads D. they are actually meant to be smart and big delivery robots 54. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The carrying capacity of Pods has yet to be fully exploited. B. Each Pod needs a remote driver to take over its driving. C. Low-performance self-driving vehicles have a human standby. D. No remote driver will be needed in the future for each Pod. 55. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. A British TV show advertises a newly-developed self-driving vehicle. B. A new lorry being tested approaches autonomous driving differently. C. A remote handler plays a crucial role in future autonomous driving. D. A driverless lorry is being tested on a famous track. Section C (6%) 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. ____56____ 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. ____57____ 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. ____58____ 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. ____59____ 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 (19分） II. Blank filling (4%) Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the verbs given. 60. It’s suggested that because these herbal ice creams are not a substitute for medical treatment, individuals with health concerns ________ (seek) prompt professional medical advice. (所给词的适当形式填空) 61. The closing ceremony of the Olympics follows 17 days of frequently breathtaking sporting action ________ (set) against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chateau de Versailles. (所给词的适当形式填空) 62. For these couples of months, many influencers who made their names quitting corporate life ________ (return) to traditional employment, disappointed by the realities of life as a content creator. (所给词的适当形式填空) 63. It won’t be many weeks before more different reading-themed activities ________ (hold) at the main venue of the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair. (所给词的适当形式填空) III. Translation (15%=3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 假如真的生活艰难，你不会快乐，但是一旦你的生活基本需求得到了满足，金钱和物质财富就变得没有那么必要了。(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 65. 获得这个心仪的游戏机手柄让他欣喜若狂，就好像挣了大笔钱财。（moon, pots) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 66. 这家公司采取了积极的服务客户的方法，并将有效的沟通策略付诸实践，这显著提高了他们的声誉。（approach, practice) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 67. 中国年轻人在职场躺平成为了一个及其令人担忧的现象，其背后有着诸多影响因素。(contributing) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$