2025届上海市奉贤区高三上学期一模英语试卷

2024学年第一学期奉贤区高三英语练习卷

考生注意：

1. 考试时间105分钟, 试卷满分115分。

2. 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

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I. Grammar and vocabulary

Section A (10 分)

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Best Music to Boost Productivity

How many times have you put on your headphones to help you concentrate on your tasks? Various studies have tried to address the question of ___1___ music in the workplace can be helpful or not. The short answer seems to be yes, but it depends on the job and the music.

In one study, machine operators at a clothes manufacturer became ___2___ (productive) when they listened to relaxing music; the researchers therefore suggested trying music with a faster pace instead. However, in another study ___3___ (conduct) among surgeons who operated on patients while listening to classical music, it showed that they were both faster and more accurate in performance. In this case, the researchers advised against high pace or loud music ___4___ it could be distracting.

According to some scientists, no matter what task you’re engaged in, lyrics in music ___5___ negatively impact your attention. However, if ___6___ (listen) to lyric-less or classical tunes annoys you, you’re probably not going to be very productive, so it ultimately depends on your personal preference.

There might be a link between “emotional use” of music at work and performance, too. Essentially, if your mood improves, so does your work. To some extent, then, you may be best off playing music ___7___ makes you happy. Interestingly, though, one 2023 study, which surveyed 244 people who listened to music at work, revealed no benefit when music ___8___ (use) for cognitive thinking or just played in the background.

But if you’re just here for the best tracks ___9___ (boost) your productivity, we’ve got some recommendations for you. The top three songs most often included in work-related Spotify lists ____10____ (be): “Drops of Jupiter” (Train), “Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac) and “Don’t Stop Believin” (Journey). Integrate these songs into your workday and experience the boost in productivity they can provide.

Section B (10分)

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. enter      B. echo      C. physical    D. linked       E. supposed     F. initial G. literally    H. diverse    I. weather     J. alternative    K. effectively

Skyquake

If you’ve ever heard a loud, distant booming noise with no obvious explanation like a thunderstorm or a car backfiring, then you might have experienced a skyquake. Skyquakes have been reported around the world and locals have ___11___ names for them in different regions. Near Seneca Lake in New York State, they’re known as “Seneca guns”; in Belgium they’re called “mistpoeffers”; and the Japanese refer to them as “uminari”, which ___12___ means “cries from the sea”.

Some scientists have suggested that a type of meteor(流星) could be the cause. These space rocks explode when they ___13___ Earth’s atmosphere. If this occurred above thick cloud, the sound could ___14___ across a wide area. However, there is no ___15___ evidence reaching the ground.

A(n) ___16___ explanation is the gas coming out of the bottom of the lake. Several hot spots for skyquake activity are close to large, deep lakes, such as Seneca. But skyquakes have also been reported away from such water bodies.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina compared local news reports with information from ___17___ sensors and earthquake detectors. They were unable to identify any earthquake activity that coincided with the strange noises, ___18___ ruling out ground shaking as the cause of it. They concluded that this phenomenon is ___19___ to the atmosphere. Possible reasons could include meteors exploding in the sky or the sound of big waves getting louder because of special weather conditions near the ocean. Over the years, many of these ____20____ mystery noises have turned out to be caused by military planes flying faster than the speed of sound.

Given the diversity of locations and explanations, it’s possible that skyquakes in different parts of the world have different causes. But for now, their true cause remains mysterious.

II. Reading Comprehension (45分)

Section A (15分)

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

The rigid corridors of Welton Academy carried the weight of tradition and conformity (循规蹈矩). John Keating,

an English teacher with a (n) ___21___ of mystery and passion, stepped into the academy like a breath of freshness in a dull room. His very presence was a (n) ___22___ to the long-established norms of the school.

He was not one to simply stand at the front of the classroom and lectured about Shakespeare’s poetry or the rules of grammar. ___23___ , he had a unique way of making the words come alive. In his first class, he walked into the room, a twinkle in his eye, and led the boys out into the hallway. Pointing at the old, faded pictures of former students, he said, “Carpe diem, boys. Seize the day. Make your lives ___24___ . These men were once just like you, with dreams and potential. Don’t let this place bury your ambitions.”

His special haven, the “Whispers of the Bard,” was a magical place hidden away from the ___25___ eyes of the school authorities. Here, under the open sky, Keating would gather the students around him. He would recite poetry with such enthusiasm that the words seemed to ___26___ in the air. “Poetry, ” he told them, “is not just about rhymes and meters. It’s the language of the ___27___ . It’s the way we express the deepest desires and the wildest dreams that we hold ___28___ us.”

He encouraged each student to find their own voice between the lines of the great poets. To Neil Perry, who had a hidden passion for the ___29___ burning like a small fire in his heart, Keating was like a guiding star. He saw the potential in Neil’s eyes and said, “Neil, the stage is waiting for you. Don’t let anyone even your father ____30____ your light. Your dreams are precious, and you have the talent to make them come true.” He helped Neil practice his lines, showing him how to ____31____ his emotions through every word. Under Keating’s guidance in every session, Neil grew more confident, believing that he could even ____32____ what his father expected of him.

For Todd Anderson, who was shy and often ____33____ by his brother seemingly excellent at everything, Keating noticed his talent for seeing the deeper meaning in literature. “Todd, ” he said, “your mind is a treasure chest. Open it and share your thoughts with the world. Don’t be afraid to ____34____ . Your interpretations are as valuable as any other’s. ” With Keating’s encouraging words, Todd started to come out of his ____35____ , finding the courage to speak up and express himself.

Keating’s encouragement was like a gentle wind that blew through the lives of these students, fanning the flames of their dreams and giving them the strength to pursue what they truly loved.

21. A. air B. gesture C. mood D. outlook

22. A. threat B. barrier C. challenge D. opportunity

23. A. However B. Therefore C. Instead D. Moreover

24 A. mysterious B. extraordinary C. practical D. specific