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华东师大一附中 2024学年第一学期 高三年级
he frst to fad something that haen't been tached in oo 10o yars, or being he firt peron to
期中考试 英语试卷
wash it ee see it (10)(wash), so they can really get a good view of wbat it is."
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. Grammsr sad Vocabalary
Secion B
SeersnA
Dlreetlsay: Complete the following passage hy using the worls in the box. Each word ean only be
Dlreelans: Afher reading the passage below, fill in the blnnls to make the passage coherent nd
used ance. Nenethat there it one word more than you noad
gramnutically correct. For the blanls with n given word, ill in each blaek with the proper form
B. collecticn
/ angered
of the givea word: for the etber blanks, use one word that best fits each blank
C. connection D. demanding
1. 4ismissg
1. ltirg
A Unique Sammer Sehoel
. pessimism H. remtation
Evcry snng. Alesandrs Jonou, founder of Archaeology in the Community, goes to St
1. meomwentional
1 undemchicving K. united
Croix and tallks to hids a the Caribbean Center for Boys and Girls. She leads the wot field
Stennry Words
progae. lones describes what the Estate Littie Prineess Arehaeological Pleld Sehool does at the
Chris Seale's joumey as a teachar an Sir John Cas Secondary Srhool is Stapncy, Ean London
Estae Linle Prinoass aad explhins (1)hids ean take par. Any girl ar hoy, ages I2 and up
began in lo7o. He was driven by a strong . to the area and a progressive Vsion for edacsaon
from smyahere oe the islaad oan apely, as leeg aa they belong o the Cater for Boys aod Girl
Hang conpleed a postgadate therr (论文) on laae Resenberg, a poet frem the East End. Searl
The program last a week aod takes (2)mximam of I5 kias. Abeut half ae mikn
saw Steeoer as a place fille with potentinl. in spite of its es a nopless communifi. H.
schoclers.
beliewsd thar edhicatioe, pariilarly throug oesry, coml ransfom the lives of his udeat, mary
Later that ummer, Jones and the group of kids begin their week at the Esuve Litle Pien
of whom came fromn low-income, hig-risk baekgronsls
The archaeologlsrs(古学家) are working In the area (3)the enslaved people's villag
Searle's 3 ppreacK, confieted with the tradirional Weus af he tchosl': gwemon n
once stoed. ln 1ss, I27 easlaved Africans lived is 53 houses there. Tory, their homes are lom
teachers, A! a time when lioeipline was har and salents were oen regardod as troableeakers.
gone. Jenes explains, "For the most part the ensaved village area is ewergrowm with vegetaom
Sale iewel thee 14. nagrs as inlnvials with xppd poteatial. He believed that pocrry
(4)__ (make) it extremely diffcult vo survey and wsearth." This is where the kids work, si
eoud oalock their creativiry and help them express their experienees, offering them a sense of hop
by-sade with the arehasologists, (5) (mcever) the past
andpurpctt
On the hids' rst day, Jenos teachei tadenls what arhaeologr is and how artibcis, chjeos
His belief in poctry's poacr materialized in the ereation of Sregwry Werr, colleetioe of hi
mde aad used by people in the past. (6)ro) into groug. They'll elaaily hat they fied
adeats' poems. Despite the trom some ahfr who thoughe his msthols too lherl, the poem
(7the malerial the objects were made from-lass. portery, bone, and so on. The kids go
gined arenion, aad some of them were evee gubithed in 7he Sur mewspaper hy March 1971. Th
to the sie and watch the arehaeologisis at work. That way, they ean see what the johs look B
I. gave the smadents a voica. but M aloe drew eriicirm from scbosl oficials who theugha the goon
as they (8)Qhapoen). Jones divides the kids into two greups. Some will be at the site, whil
wereoo gloomry."
others are in the lab. The kids start work on the second day, The greup at the site eoczres (
Searit's progessive ideals led to his 17 from the school. Homewer, his olenl. B.hy the
提): they dig through the dirt, sif it. and plaoe what they find into artifact hags. The group at th
decision, organized a protest led by 16-yearold Zenaila de ls Cruz. The entire school quickly '
lb wash, cltsxify, nd rcord the artifhcs so the archaeologists ein shudy them lker
sanding ogcther with Searle. Os his reurm to the school. he foand aoo students anding eutside the
“The kids love it!" Jones says. -Ench has something they'ee dramm to. 6i's bein
gales in the rain, thowing their supeert
Thoazh the govermment eventunly allowed him to rebam, he deeided to lewe the school in
1974. His comnitmert to education did mg cmd thcre-he contimusd to tcach arouad the worl
Instide faod this issue firsthand. realizing that their hiring praetiees needed a hiazer tranfermsrior
to traly embrace skills-basod recrnitmem
ad sbished his ewn poctry, leaving behisd ain) o. paet of oetimism, innoation, ao
To effeetively implement this approach, emplojers must imngle kils auesment throagho
sith in the powor of edueation to brirg abst changs.
the hiring process. This can he achieved hy devckning a skills axonomy, which is a detailed list of
necessary skills for variout roles within the organizaticn. This foundational work enables firms to
II. Reading Cempreheasion
clearly defasjob requirements sd ensures that roeruitment standards 32 the new foeus on skills
scetion A
Nikolz Poucaud from Courser emphasizeothat a oultoral shin is nacessary for dkills-hased
Direetioms: For cach bank in the following paisage there are fmur word: er phases marked A
hiring. Leaders should adopt a comprehrasive people sategy, and job descriptions munt relleet th
B. C sd D. Fil in each blank with the worl or phruse that bert fita the ooatext
skills and experiences 33 the roles they aim to fil
While skils asiessments play a crucial role in recruitmer, they should not be applied witho
In recert years. many employers have begam to prioritize akills ower traditioma
carefl coesileration. Each sole requires a eareful evaluation ef the right 34. of sill, experiene
snaliSeagions whan evaloating job candidates. This shift aims to 21. panistent sixlls shorag
cultaral ft. Utimakely, the 35 of skill-baied hiring dpimr on a thouehfl and iategrate
and promote workforee diversity. 22 . while akills-bared hiring has good intentions. its
sprosch. enabling arganizarions to unlock a hreader range of uleat
inplewemtoricn (实行)oflen misses the mark
Companies like lohn Lewis have stared to openly share their irkrrview questions, aiming s
21.A. address
B. eltnte
C.eha
D. rpart
C. lrad
23 the hiring proceas, Menrwhile, other organizatioes have ahanlonedlegree requirements or
22. A. Therefore
D. Howewr:
B. Besifdes
(__.:
ewe Cs for spesife positions. These strategies reflect a hroakr tred towands recogmizing
23. A.deaign
C. dlarify
B. tnd
D. eontrel :
24. A.cot
C. nthramtnge
eandidates' abilities rsther than merely thrir pan experieaoes
B. prooes
D. ate
Aecarding to Harry Gooding frem reeruitmemt firm Hays, the 24. of shills-based hiring is
B. defin
25. A. abandon
C. emphasizs
D. shit
B. arroach
C. deeream
to hring a persen's skills into the limrllgar (聚光)."A recent yurwey indicated thu 70% of
26. A. breaen
D. cssify
27. A. greathy
B.ly
C. similary
recnrimienr (招) professioeale now 2 ills assesment over raditional CV analysis. Thi
D. retlarly
28. A. rebranded
C. desctibed
shift it seen as an opporumiry to 2 the talent pool and allow indivials from divers
B. eriticised
D. discouraged
29. A. sarisfying
B. diseussing
C.remwing
socioeconomic backgrounds to corpete more fairly for jobs.
D. understanding
30. A. indepentent
Despite these positiwe changes, many initiarivea have not produced signifeant resuls
B. iasffciert
C. insensitive
D. inexpensiwe
C. teamwork
31. A. instiuris
B. preference
Research from the Buming Glass lnetitute and Harvard Business Sehool reweals that firm
D. relationshig
32. A. set aside
C. theafter
Mopcing skills-based hiring have 27 increased thcir workfeeoe of eoplewees withot degree
B. look ower
D. agree with
33. A. avmilable to
B. reteant ts
C. present in
hy an avernge of 3.5 percentage points. Purthermore, many organizations hwe just 28 thei
D. differeet in
B. developmeet
C. possililiry
34. A. eombination
hiring practices without making sabstantive changs. A arprising As of eompaaies repored no
D. intreaetion
35. A. moublc
B. ehoice
C. prico
real shifh in hiring patrerns, even after 2o. degree requirements
D. sceesr
Stephen Chu, ehief legnl and people efficer a: Imstride, points oat that simply drogping
&egee requiremcnts it 30 if hiring tnams do mot adngt a skill-frst srategy. He notee that
orgaiaiont ofcn unlaowingly keep 3l. alive hy continuing to fvor degree hollars in hirimg
_
$eetion B
. Day Hnmhasen's methed ean be described as_.
Direetlons: Read the fioloaing thres yassares. Each assage it felnod h ytal oslions o
A. filming liwe-action actors sgether with a monger-like faure
nfinishsd satemens. Fer each of them there are four choices marled A. B. C anl D. Cheose
B. diaplaying models frem various angles to show a whole imnge
the one that firs best acoording to the infornation given in the passsge wa have just read
C drawing anirated ehamcters hy hand to reveal their uniguenes
D. shologrnphing models frame by frame to make then appear to move
Bay Haryhmsen was a picnoerine figare in special effects, ksomn for his incredibl
37. Whirh of the followimg is a fearre ofthe monsiers crcatod hy Ray Harryhoasan?
nastery of stop-moioo aaimalion. His iafhience begsn when he was aorncted hy the 1933 filr
A. They looked kind aad friendly.
Kime Kong. The filr's irnovative use ef top-motion to bring the giart crcature to life lefta
B. They showed the poarer oftcehnology
lasting imrression gn, the voung Harrhausen, which fueled his desire to pursr a curer ir
C. Ther engnzed sarually with real actors
geeial effcer.
D. They weze uausual in apperrunce.
Harryhatsem's work ws groundbreaking. He animatel smallscale madels hy
photoranhing them gne frame a a time. maling slih adiustrcnts to their positions betwrer
38. The lhst two naragenrhs talk mainly ahout _
cach shot to give the tngressssn of movement. This proces reqnired patience and precision, Ong
A. the change in the fm iedustry
B. Ray Hamhnusem's career struggles
of his moss fhesois soene is in the 1o63 fhlm eros aul he Arronnas. The hemes fehr an army
C. the decline of steg-motion amimatice
D. the irgoct of Ray Harryhausem's work
of cheleroar ). This sccae took sveral months to make, but it is one of the most remaelablo
achiewemerts in film history
39. What is the mrnin idea of the pssagy?
Throughoun hit eareer, Harshausen worked ea arious flrn. muny ef which fearon
A. Filmmakers no lemger use Bny Harrhausee's techniquas
fanlastical ereatures and exciting aetion seenes. Films like The Reasr from 20. ooo Parhom
B. Ray Harrhausen won awards for his groupdbreakimg work
(195. Ii Came fron Beneath the Seo (lsss3, and 7he Srwuth Yonage o Sabad (1958
C. Rsy Harryhasen's work nevolutlonized special effects in fllmmnking
showeased his abiliry to create lifelike and dymamic eresrures io ways that hadn't been seen
. Sop-motion aaiwatioo is ene ef the oldest techriques in filmmakisg history
before. His asiers (怪 ) sened to hawe a life of their ow. interactinz smoothly wi lir
nors.
Despite his signifleant eontributiong, Harryhausen newr won an Academy Award for hi
When I was l4. I began collecting all the iateresting mnth fhcts aad msrrles that wern'
special effecls. thoegh his wnrk was beloved by axdiences and eonlities to infloence moderm
cowered in school irto a notebook. This nosehook evemaally expanded into six wolumes. Thes
Elmmakers. He created a unigue sryle of aniration that combinzo imeginaion anolechnical akil
celections becare the hasis for m hogk. Proferor Scwart'i Cahael of Mathemarleal Crlesinles
inspiring directors like Peter Jaclsnn and George Lcas. Hnrryhausen's stog-motion techniques
Oee of the most inieresting hepics I revitisd ahile writing my book was the "unagt conjeenas."
while less usod today dos to the riie of eeegoler-genrted iragery, roin a landmark of
uniqae mathemalical ehallenge. A eonjocture is a theory that mathcmaticians believe eoaM be tr
innovative flmmaking
but hasn't becs proven or diproven yet. The sarsage corjecture 1s ahon findlng the most efficien
In 1o2. Haryhmscn wae finally awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar, recognizing his
way to wrp cireles or gplere (体). Fer cxample. if you wrap a string tighlly nround severa
nark on the filns indusery. His work contimoes to inspire, and although modem teehnolegy has
ideatieal eircles laid oart on a flat urface. the eonjocture explores which amngement minimizes thr
wohved. the scn of enr d ercativity he hreoeh! to his filmis endures
nrea inside the string
:
Marhematieiant harve loeg srudiod hou to pack ohjacs tightly, For innee, it twok aal
4
What is the prirmary purpose of the passage?
A00 years o prove hat sacing oranges in hexagonal hyers is the most corpacr C的) form
A. Te exelain a compler mheaatical thsory in deeail.
in three limensioms. Howwr, his area ef math ita't fally rseived. enpecisly whes cansikri
g To ditrl thg zuthor's parinnl hittery d achievement
more than thrce diroentions er differemg shane
C. Ta imtredues a enlleelion of mathematieal wrades in a begk
Consiler a simple situation: if yon were
D. To promote a proper way af discnssing matheratical ehallenges
to wrp a ribbon sround six flaL. cireular pics.
wa woak find that placing the pies in a
C
traight line (thrmtlag n ausage" thape with
I is a common miscenception that geology is jusl" abot rocks. Tue. gealogiss are rained to
the string) eovers the smallest area. Bar if you
read what roeks ellus about Barth's past, present and osible future stracture and wolution. But, s
wrao sewen pics. a hevxgonal lavemf mith er
a hexngonal layut 1
hexioonat lwverm
I wll rpain as part af this war's Royal Inatirutien Christmas Leetures, geological prooeses an
pie in the center touching the others is more
climare are closely linked
spae-eficient This patter bolds rue fer up to six eircles: a linrar layout is best. Bur for sewen
Numerous complex physical and ehemical linls and feedbacks exist between Earti's surfae
or more, a reunder arrangement minimizes the area inside the string. This has been powen
and uhrface rocs. its smigher, ooeaas and ice caps and life in all these plac. Voleani
mathematicalhe fhr un to tix cirele
eruations being carbon from doep within the plaact to the surfaee aod the air, enhanring the eren
The problem hecomes ewn more eomplex with spheres, For wrapping 5 er fewer ldentical
heae effect. In contrst, weahering af exposed nocls ar the surface and he setioo of shell-foming
spheres, a susag-shaged arrangement minimizes the volume inside the wrngeing. With 57
animals in the ooeans vesove esrss oode from the sseaphre, neducing global waming
spheres, a conpact thape is beter, as it balanoes thinness with wolume. This too is a prowen
The rocks nd fasil (化 ) in the sological record her winis wo ese processes, thowing
bheorrm()
us hat Earh's elirote has changsd eontimnlly since the planet fomed around 46 milion yars ago
40.
What does a conjechre in mathematies refer to?
This same reced also shows that almospheric CO is at its highest level in at leasr the past 3 milion
A A fally proven mabemsrtfeat theorem
years, and that the current pace of planctary warning is aver befare tems in Ear': hitoey
B. A theory that has been prowen incorreet
The geological record can also be used to assess the sccaacy ef eomplex mumerical model
C. A theory that might be true hut har'theen srovn wt.
usad to peediet farore elienale and its imgat ca Farth's habitbiiry. Geolkry ha: improvad our
D. A mathemaliesl nle used for solwing aleehrie preblemg
undersanding of glebal warnting and hogefully will help us to reduce it
There is an lroay to that, given geologists play a role is leating and apleiting climrs
41.
Acordin to the massae, hor shoaM six lag, circular items be arangsd to minimize the
brating fhssil furls. Ne, more than evr, or diaxipline noeds to flly adngt the coacnpt o
rca eclosed hy: string?
“sustainshle gaorciencr"
,
德
This im't a nw iea nad nor it it limited to elimate chnrge. The many and varied hisorica
eontributions ef geology to tackling soma ef our greatest socictal chalenges ean he seen hy lookim
at he Uniled Nations Sustainable Develegmcat Goalt. To nure jrt n couple of examgles
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geogiss shdy he origin, maaaral tngerticn aad hehavior ef sellrts like arenic and lca
eritical to the prowisien of safe and reliable water supplies, and they xplore the origia ef namar
hazards such ss landslides and earthquaces, and so help trengthen oommutities across the world
,
But geologiss must redouble their engagement with ether scienists and poliricians to
Seetinn C
evelop and ultinatcly help pply solutioas to the many environmenal aad resource challenge
Direetione Complere the follewing paisage hy uaing the scmienas given below, Eaeh weniemee ean
we ace. Sadees of gology should be make aware of the broader contribetiont thrir
he usod only oace. Note that there are fwo more semwences than you need
meltidsciglinary skill set can mak to global welbeing, beyond just energy provition
although ensuring enengy upely, we should not ferge, nlerpins many ef the Suarainals
I A. ut whatevcr haceeas, we are aill leh with the rewery ht eu lrree isflene our
Dereieprent Geals.
behavior in mmpected ways.
a. Brt so far. rexarh had only shown tihr it eust worls for a thort period ef time
43. The exanples of volcanic eruprions ad the weathering ef vocks are intcaled to
C. FGrz! eord hare evolved nsa nrotecrwe veionse to lesen hrs damage ny reducing the
A. demonstrate what geological aetivities geologists mainly study
dosire to drink mere.
B. highlight the importance of sudying wolcanic activiry in geolog
B. The implications of this research are shgniflcant
C. itlasrate the emommous and desroetive power of geological prooesses
2. They took rart in a threday drirking marathon-oot just fer fan, hut as part of a study on
D. show the dynamic irtemctions between geological activities and clima
the effects ofheaw drinking
1. When aniaals are genetically modifled to produee higher lerels of PGF2t. they show
44. ln the sentenoe 'There is an iroay to thar". the irony refers to ___
deeneaed nrefhrenoe fer alcohol aal sweeinel fhod.
A. the profession's role is both causing and sohing glohal wanniog
The Cnll ef Alcobel
B. sastninable geoscience's unexpecled moslariry acress various fKeld
Peeele's reacsices to aleohol ean yary widel-from those who gnior it grcatly to thogs whg
C. the disagreemeat betwoap geological records and current climate model
fad it unappealing. The difference, as seientiats are diseovering, mny mot just be a matter of pergna
D. geologists' focus en eaergy provitios whieh goes against their original goa
ehoice hut also doeply rooted in gonetics and physiological responses
A fascinating case is that of Lars Igum Rnsmasen and his frienk. 47 Researdhen
45. Which of the fellowing can be laferred from the passage?
discowrad that their levels ef a homone allod FGF2l. whach typically heips reglate metabollrm
A. Erergy spply is in eritical shorage
(新陈i). more than doa led. Interestingly, this hormone might alko play a role in controllin
B Genlngiset sre ahle to work acros various fields
slicohel intanie.
C. Pollutants spread fnr and wile doe to moem traasportation
FGF21 is primarily produced in the Iiwr (af), but its effeets extend to the hrain, where it seem
D. Fossil fuel exploitation does not coetribute to elimate change
o plhry e role in eglrag desires for aloehel aad sugr. AThis finding opens up new
possibilities for deweloping reatnznts tarpeting PoFzI pathwag reduce bearvy drinkimg
46. What is the main point the auther is making in the passage?
Br why weald a hormone thot ewolved to ooerol meaboiam alo affret aloahol conrmprio?
A. Geologists primarily study rocks to understand Earth's elimats
Ose theory suggests it might be tied to our evelriorary past. Early hunans frequently eonsamnd
B. Climxte models are often iraxurae without he goological reoord
mewef (发的) foods and drinks, which eould damagr the liver if eomsumed too nach_
C. Geology is crucial for addressing global challenges bewnd the shaly ef rozks
In human seodlies, variations in the PoF2l geme have been Inked to differenres in aloohal
D. The field of geology forusei on exploitng fossil foels and stuying climate ehangs
censumption. Those with one wariant are more lkely to drink heavily, while others with s differe
ariant are moce lkely to drirk moderaaly ar even rik sothing. Thst grnetic inaighes are part ef
abreader effort to reveal the eomplex relalonship beraeen our biology and arirking hehavior
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5o If FGF2! or sinilar pathway ean be used for ureatmert purposes, it might becom
IV. Transation
posible to hclp individaas arugeling wi aleobol depcndene. This cou also pevide or
Direetlons: Translate the following sentences inio Engish, using the words giwen in the brackets
wencs for uakrsuading how our organs, lle the liver, infuence behaviors raditionall
2.这项听政策对员工和公词大有海益。(a5,s)
considered prely percholagieal
33.无论游玩还是学习,孩子和家长都能在这里各数所需,(whher
54.这幅大厦建成已有率个多世记,一直是上海的城市跳标.(erve
m. Smmmary Writing
55.心怀对中国历史和哲学的谈数之情,有朝一目去中国看看成为这位精作家的梦想
Dlrectious: Read the folloaing pasage. Summarize in no more than 6o words the main idea a
(treamof)
the main poinns) of the passage. Ure your own words as far as possibls
51.
Let the Youth Speak Ug
The Global Yoath Emgowermera Feundalion tGYEF a leading orgamization that hel
V. Guided Writing
young people share their ideas and soluticss for a beuer world. This group is esgecialh
Direetlons: Write an English eompositicn in I2o.15o words according to the instructions give
insortaat todsy, as ir heps yeung peonie grt voived an manng changes in trs lika the
below inChimete
eceeory, society, sd the evironment. Their main projee, -Vnics f minvitas
56.假没你是明启中学高三学生字明,最近你校开展了一个主题为”提色交通目”的环保项目
young people from diflerent plaoes to eeme up with ereative ways to solve ig gimi asus
写一封信给你的美国笔友Alice,介铅这个环侵项目。内容须包括
For example, Arnn Dehrenley from Russia saggasied creating a digital link between
1项目的具体内容和目物:
coartries to thare new ideas and businss opportuiies. This Mea came from seeing ho
20项目对你和同学们的影响
technology ean brng people and countries efeser onethm, The -Voices of Tomorrow' effort is
3遂请Alice分享她的学校是善有类似的环保活动
part af a bigger projoet called the Global Develepmemt Exchange (GDx), which aims to moet
susrainable developmenl goals. It has inspired young peeple from more than 6o eountries to
propose ideas for things llke environmental technology ad berer healthear.
Yu Yusgan, a leader in world shalles, stresses nenue n yung peopio kng arn
nerld deeision-making, encouraging them to share their fresh thoughts and ereativity. Daman
Carlos from Pera made an impactfil proposal based on her eoraanity's health challenges
ernshasizing the peed for countries to work together more cosely in hralth milers
The eampaign also focuses oa reducing the digital zap, pushing for platforms that alloa
yeung pople to ight for change and share ther aories. Recently, thoy ulked about ereating
cloud-hased healthcare systcm to help contries share madical resources, showing GYEF's belief
in working together for better groath and suppart.
In shert, GYEF and "Veices of Tomorro " snow how young people's enthusiasm and nr
ideas can lead to a world har's more fhir and sstisable. This initinrive lreeps inpiriag hhur
leadees to imagine a world where progress and equality are rea.
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