上海市控江中学2024-2025学年高三下学期3月学情调研英语试卷

2024学年第二学期高三年级英语学情调研 (本次考试时间120分钟满分140分) L.Listening Comprehension(25) Section A(10') Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and a 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.Doubtful. B.Disappointed. C.Motivated. D.Enthusiastic. 2.A.The redesign of an old town. B.The opening of a new cafe. C.The transformation of the bookstore. D.The location of a good place to read. 3.A.Thunderstorms are coming soon. B.It will be cold throughout the day. C.There is a chance of a bit of rain. D.The temperature is likely to rise. 4.A.The man should look for a new job. B.The man should work even harder. C.The man should go to take a hreak D.The man should focus on efficiency 5.A.The man is complaining too much. B.The man is reacting too strongly. C.The man should know what'll happen. D.The man should share his ice cream. 6.A.He thinks he has missed a great opportunity. B.He owes thanks to his friend's encouragement. C.He has made a docision not to apply for the job D.He appreciates the woman's words about him. 7.A.Stop complaining. B.Plan his work tasks. C.Start working soon. D.Clean up his office. 8.A.Old guitars gain value over time. B.The man could get rid of the guitar. C.It is great to gather and play his guitar D.Collecting gutars will be her hobby 9.A.The man should work on his speaking skills. B.The man should improve the speech content. C.The man should try to work on his appearance. D.The man should learn to control his emotions 10.A.She got to know Peter at a dance party. B.She had a difficult relationship with Peter. C.She took her time before getting married D.She loved Peter despite the age difference. Section B(15) Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 1I through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.Our diet is nutritionally unbalanced. B.Our takeaway has too much fried food. C.Our sugar consumption is over the limit. D.Our snack-eating has become a habit. 12.A.Insufficient intake of healthy food. B.Feeling bad about sweet products. C.The unpleasant taste of sugar alteratives D.Using manmade sweeteners instead of sugar 13.A.Reconsider our current sugar consumption habits B.Completely eliminate all sugary foods from our diet C.Balance eating sugary foods with exercise. D.Replace all the sugar with artificial sweeteners Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.They have passed the professional exam. B.They show promise in ensuring equality. C.They cannot provide qualified medical advice. D.They are not good enough for writing papers. 15.A.They gather personal information.B.They may make inaccurate evaluations C.They lack the ability to think twice.D.They can take a real doctor's place. 16.A.It introduces how Al chat tools make medical diagnoses B.It explains the risks of Al chat tools for medical guidance. C.It explores different medical uses of Al chat tools. D.It shows what Al chat tools can do to help medical doctors. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.It is less crowded than at other times of year. B.There are so many cultural events to attend. C.Her work schedule gives her no other choice D.The weather conditions are mild and pleasant. 18.A.Managingalimited budget she has. B.Deciding on the important places to go C.Booking flights and accommodations. D.Figuring out transport between countries 19.A.Which kind of hotel to stay at.B.How long to stay in each place. C.What sightseeing things to do.D.What foods to try in local places 20.A.Dividing the days between activities.B.Taking turns to pick their favorite food. C.Considering her friend's interest first.D.Visiting no more than one place per day. II.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10) Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Winter:A Season of Contrasts The long winter months,often looked at as depressing and dull by many,are full of picture- making opportunities for the landscape artist.I suspect that,like me,a good many artists (21) actively look forward to the season's possibilities the season brings.As the tired greens of late summer tum to orange and gold and the leaves fall from the trees to be crushed underfoot,the landscape is revealed.Ir's (22)agreen veil has been lifted.Vistas (open up.hidden views(23)(expose)and we get to see nature's framework. Winter is equivalent to snow.despite the fact that increasingly many places see not so much as a single snowflake all winter.But when it snows,it sends me hurrying to wrap up warm and get outside,searching for possible images,(24)all of the excitement of a five-year-old seeing it for the first time.A fall of a relatively light snow dramatically transforms the landscape (25)(add)depth and presents wonderful picture making opportunities that can't be missed The landscape is simplified.details disappear,the sharpest of things blurs,contrast is increased,colours are reflected,and even familiar landscapes change with elements(26) resemble a Japanese woodcut. Although white will definitely dominate,the sowcovered sfaces reach their (27) (brilliant)display of all at sunset,shining with shades of orange and pink.Trees have a dominating presence in many landscapes especially in northern Europe.I love drawing and painting trees in winter and take every opportunity to note down and sketch the way they grow for future reference. When trees lose their leaves,those evergreen trees,often hidden from view,become more evident and will inevitably feature perhaps more than they would in paintings(28)(make)during the warmer months. Clearly far from being boring and depressing.the winter months are filled with richness for artists.It,in fact,requires just an extra push (29)(leave)the comfort and warmth of the studio.Once outside,one makes that extra effort to go for a walk,gather the information and produce those exciting images and visual interpretations of (30)I believe is the year's most exciting and visually stimulating season. Section B(10) Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one more word than you need. A.adapt B.commitment C.essence D.honors E.inspired F.integrate G.lasting H.maintain I.rightfully J.rooted K.underlines On December 4,the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)put the Spring Festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay(巴拉圭). The UNESCO's recognition (31)the Spring Festival not only as a symbol of China's over 5.000yearold civilization but also asa living tradition that goes beyond time. strengthening familial bonds,social harmony and cultural understanding.Its recognition is a proof of China's(32)to preserving and sharing its intangible cultural heritage with the world, highlighting the universal values present in its most beloved traditions. The Spring Festival is far more than a holiday.Deeply (33)in ancient agrarian societies (表耕社会)，it celebrates renewal,.family reunion,gratitude,serving as a kaleidoscope(万花简)of meaningful rituals,customs and artistic expressions,from the iconic lion dances and red lanterns to the symbolism of rcunion dinners and red packets.UNESCO's recognition also (34) the importance of the Spring Festival as a cultural bridge,connecting the past and present while offering the worldaglimpseinto the heart of Chinese culture. China's proactive approach to protecting its intangible heritage is in line with UNESCO's broader goals,showeasing how modemity and tradition ean coexist.China's efforts in cultural preservation are varied,covering edueation,documentation and active promotion.Schools(35) lessons about traditional customs,such as the significance of red couplets (and dumplingmaking,into their curricula.Local governments organize community events to ensure that rural areas (36)their cultural vitality.Media platforms also celebrate these practices, bringing them into the homes of younger,tech-savvy generations. Putting the Spring Festival on UNESCO's list enhances this commitment.scrving as a reminder that cultural diversity cnriches humanity as a whole.It also highlights the importance of preserving living traditions that evolve yet retain their core (37)In a globalized world. this dynamic ensures that heritage can(38)without losing its soul. As the Spring Festival takes its (39)place among the world's most treasured cultural practices,it reminds us that heritage is not just a relic of the past but a guide for the future,a source of identity,inspiration and connection in an ever-changing world.The festival's journey from local tradition to global treasure isa powerful evidence to display the(40) strength of culture in uniting humanity. III.Reading Comprehension Section A(15) Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A.B. C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. We know someone who fits the description.You probably work with one;you might even be related to one.And with Christmas approaching.the season of office parties and family gatherings you're increasingly likely to have to 41 with them and rediscover just how annoying they are. I'm talking about know-it-alls,people who will enthusiastically 42 you about an topic or activity,despite obviously having little to no knowledge in what they're talking about-and often when you do. Why would some pople assume43 knowledge to others,about every possible subject? One is the phenomenon of 'naive realism"(direct realism or common sense realism),which describes how poople instinctively assume that their 44 of the world reflect objective reality. In actuality.everything we perceive and "know"about the world has been filtered through a complex mesh (of cognitive biases,sensory shortcuts,shifting emotional memories and more.What we think is reality in our heads is ofen noticeably 45 the actul reality,but we don't recognize this happening.Asarewe regularly ncounter people whose understanding of the world is very different to our own.But naive realism means we assume that those who understand the world differently are 46 For a seemingly large number of people,this results in an irresistible urge to "correct"others.It may spring from entirely good intentions,but that doesn't make it any less47. This can be the full story.48,as countless people believe others are wrong,yet never do or say anything about it.Another potential coitive bias 49 proposed inarecent study by Prof Hunter Gehlbach,Dr Carly D Robinson and Prof Annette Flerch,published in the jourmal PLoS ONE,is the illusion of information adequacy.Put simply,this describes how,despite lacking sufficient information to make corret judgements about something.many people will assume the50It's logically very hard to rogize and take account of what we don't know A(n)51 of the illusion of information adequacy and naive realism can lead to people believing they know more than they really do.In their minds,this knowledge is more advanced than that of others and they must hurry to correet it. Then there's our old friend,the Dunning-Kruger effect:the cognitive bias where people with limited competence in a certain area tend to 52 their abilities.Their lack of intellectual insight means they 53 to recognize when someone else knows more than them,they'll confidently argue with those who are better informed.And because people often respond more to confidence than 54,they usually get away with it.If this happens often enough,they could convince themselves that they're55on pretty much everything.even though the opposite is true. 41.A.identify B.interact C.compete D.cooperate 42.A.warn B.deceive C.lecture D.consult 43.A.superior B.extensive C.prior D.technical 44.A.impression B.recognition C.imagination D.perception 45.A.distinct from B.similar to C.free from D.relative to 46.A.practical B.unacceptable C.wrong D.incompetent 47.A.bothersome B.acceptable C.rewarding D.insignificant 48.A.thus B.however C.meanwhile D.moreover 49.A.at work B.at hand C.in way D.under control 50.A.norm B.opposite C.truth D.position 51.A.combination B.reflection C.contradiction D.association 52.A.enhance B.overlook C.overestimate D.exercise 53.A.expect B.hesitate C.pretend D.struggle S4.A.honesty B.credit C.authority D.accuracy 55.A.enthusiasts B.experts C.critics D.optimists Section B(22) Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A.B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A0 When I look back on my childhood,one aspect stands out in my memory:my love of history.I can remember a time when history hasn't been a part of my life,and my passion for it was aroused in my earliest days.I was only two or three years old when my mum began to read me tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table,and before long.they became a regular part of my bedtime outineIwas fascinated by the stories of the sword in thestonend the Holy Grail, and I was attracted by Lancelot and Guinevere. When I was four,though,I received a gift that would prove so inspirational that-without my knowledge at the time-it helped to steer the direction of my career:The Webtastic Illustrated British History Book.When my mum gave this to me.published in 1989.I doubt she thought much beyond the fact that it might open for me a gateway to something or someone other than King Arthur-and she was absolutely right. I vividly remember leafing through the pages and dmiring the pictures-and then I came to one image that really captured my attention:Henry VIlI and his six wives.The idea of a king who had married six times fascinted the infme,andIused the book tomeri the classic hyme about their fate:divorced,beheaded,died,divorced,beheaded,survived.Simply from viewing pictures of a king and his spouses,.my love of the Tudors(都释王朝)was born-and snowballed That slim volume was my starting point.and it began to show signs of wear.I became determined to find out all I could about Henry VI and his extraordinary family-ajouey that I'm still undertaking to this day.If I hadn't been given that book as a child.I'm certain that my career would've taken an entirely different direction.It was a small thing-but one that made a far reaching impact. 56.Why did the mother give the author The Webtastic Illustrated British History Book? A.To make bedtime more enjoyable for the author. B.To encourage the author to pursue a career in history. C.To help the author understand the importance of reading D.To introduce the author to other historical topics besides King Arthur. 57.Why does the author mention seeing the image of Henry VIII in the book? A.To describe her fascination with royal marriages. B.To show how this image excited her deep interest in history. C.To highlight how essential illustrations are in a children's history book. D.To suggest that the image influenced her view of historical events. 58.Which piece of the following advice is thethor most likely to give to parents? A.Expose children to history early on because it is important for their growth. B.Prioritize conte overeningsratinswhen choosing books for chldren C.Introduce children to academies to shape their future careers. D.Encourage children's exploration of interests with resources. 59.Which of the following proverbs best reflects the main theme of the passage? A.A tiny flame can start a fire. 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Since 1945,the United States,Russia and other countries have detonated (more than 2,000 nuclear devices in weapons tests.Each explosion has sent a large amount of radioactive carbon-14,a variant of carbon,into the atmosphere.From there,the carbon has made its way through the oceans,plants and soils.The bursts,scientists realized,were a lot like pulses of radioactive medical tracers traveling through a human body.They offer a unique opportunity for researchers to follow the carbon,analyzing where and how long it has been stored and released. As the climate heats up due to rising levels of carbon dioxide,there is a need to understand how long Earth's terrestrial biosphere-its plants and soils-can trap some of that carbon,says atmospheric scientist Heather Graven of Imperial College London.Current climate models estimate that the terrestrial biosphcre takes up about 30 percent of human-caused CO emissions.Graven and colleagues wondered how well such models represent carbon-14 from the bomb tests.So the team focused on a brief span of time,from 1963 to 1967.during which there weren't any tests and thus no new pulses to confuse the data.The scientists also focused on just the plant-growth part of carbon storage. Using data from aircraft,stratospheric(平流层)balloons and ocean buoys(浮标)，Graven and colleagues reassessed estimates of how much bomb carbon-14 entered the upper atmosphere during that time period,and how much moved into the lower atmosphere and into the oceans. From there,the team calculated how much must have entered the biospbere and used satellite data on vegetation and computer models to estimate where plants stored the carbon. The results were surprising.Graven says.Though plants absorb at least 80 trillion kilograms of carbon each year-possibly twice as much as current estimates-a lot of that carbon is transported to leaves and thin roots.Those tissues are especially vulnerable to degradation that releases carbon back to the atmosphere.The carbon going into plants now "is not going to be there as long as we thought,Graven says.Stll,the findings stress the need tocoo fossil fuel emissions,she says."There is a limit to how much carbon can be stored in vegetation.' 63.What is the main finding of the study in the June 21 Science? A.Plants absorb carbon from the atmosphere at a higher rate than expected. B.Short-lived plant tissues store carbon for a shorter period than previously believed. C.Carbon in long-lived tissues are more likely to be released back into the atmosphere D.Plants store a greater amount of carbon in short-lived tissues than originally estimated. 64.What is the role of carbon-14 from nuclear bomb tests in the experiment? A.It acts as a tool to monitor human health and medical conditions. B.It serves as a reference point for calculating long-term carbon storage.