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） I. 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 break. 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 decision 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 guitars 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 11 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 alternatives. 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. Managing a limited 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 ____1____ actively look forward to the season’s possibilities the season brings. As the tired greens of late summer turn to orange and gold and the leaves fall from the trees to be crushed underfoot, the landscape is revealed. It’s ____2____ a green veil has been lifted. Vistas (景观) open up, hidden views ____3____ (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, ____4____ 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____5____ (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 ____6____ resemble a Japanese woodcut. Although white will definitely dominate the snow- covered surfaces reach their ____7____ (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____8____ (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 ____9____ (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 _____10_____ 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. rightful 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 ____11____ the Spring Festival not only as a symbol of China’s over 5,000-year-old civilization but also as a living tradition that goes beyond time strengthening familial bonds, social harmony and cultural understanding. Its recognition is a proof of China’s ____12____ 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 ____13____ in ancient agrarian societies (农耕社会), it celebrates renewal, family reunion, gratitude, serving as a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of meaningful rituals, customs and artistic expressions, from the iconic lion dances and red lanterns to the symbolism of reunion dinners and red packets. UNESCO’s recognition also ____14____ the importance of the Spring Festival as a cultural bridge, connecting the past and present while offering the world a glimpse into the heart of Chinese culture. China’s proactive approach to protecting its intangible heritage is in line with UNESCO’s broader goals, showcasing how modernity and tradition can coexist. China’s efforts in cultural preservation are varied, covering education, documentation and active promotion. Schools ____15____ lessons about traditional customs, such as the significance of red couplets (对联) and dumpling-making, into their curricula. Local governments organize community events to ensure that rural areas ____16____ 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, serving as a reminder that cultural diversity enriches humanity as a whole. It also highlights the importance of preserving living traditions that evolve yet retain their core ____17____. In a globalized world this dynamic ensures that heritage can ____18____ without losing its soul. As the Spring Festival takes its ____19____ 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 is a powerful evidence to display the _____20_____ 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 ____21____ with them and rediscover just how annoying they are. I’m talking about know-it-alls, people who will enthusiastically ____22____ you about a topic or activity, despite obviously having little to no knowledge in what they’re talking about - and often when you do. Why would some people assume ____23____ knowledge to others, about every possible subject? One is the phenomenon of “naive realism” (direct realism or common sense realism), which describes how people instinctively assume that their ____24____ of the world reflect objective reality. In actuality, everything we perceive and “know” about the world has been filtered through a complex mesh (筛网) of cognitive biases, sensory shortcuts, shifting emotional memories and more. What we think is reality in our heads is often noticeably ____25____ the actual reality, but we don’t recognize this happening. As a result, we regularly encounter 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 ____26____. 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 less____27____. This can be the full story, ____28____, as countless people believe others are wrong, yet never do or say anything about it. Another potential cognitive bias ____29____, proposed in a recent study by Prof Hunter Gehlbach, Dr Carly D Robinson and Prof Annette Flerch, published in the journal PLoS ONE, is the illusion (幻觉) of information adequacy. Put simply, this describes how, despite lacking sufficient information to make correct judgements about something, many people will assume the _____30_____. It’s logically very hard to recognize and take account of what we don’t know. A(n) _____31_____ 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 correct 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 _____32_____ their abilities. Their lack of intellectual insight means they _____33_____ 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 _____34_____, they usually get away with it. If this happens often enough, they could convince themselves that they’re _____35_____ on pretty much everything, even though the opposite is true. 21. A. identify B. interact C. compete D. cooperate 22. A. warn B. deceive C. lecture D. consult 23. A. superior B. extensive C. prior D. technical 24. A. impression B. recognition C. imagination D. perception 25. A. distinct from B. similar to C. free from D. relative to 26. A. practical B. unacceptable C. wrong D. incompetent 27. A. bothersome B. acceptable C. rewarding D. insignificant 28. A. thus B. however C. meanwhile D. moreover 29. A. at work B. at hand C. in way D. under control 30. A. norm B. opposite C. truth D. position 31. A. combination B. reflection C. contradiction D. association 32. A. enhance B. overlook C. overestimate D. exercise 33. A. expect B. hesitate C. pretend D. struggle 34. A. honesty B. credit C. authority D. accuracy 35. 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. (A) 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 routine. I was fascinated by the stories of the sword in the stone and 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 admiring the pictures — and then I came to one image that really captured my attention: Henry VIII and his six wives. The idea of a king who had married six times fascinated the infant me, and I used the book to memorize the classic rhyme about their fate: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. Simply from viewing pictures of a king and his spouses, my love of the Tudors (都铎王朝) was born — and snowballed. That slim volume was my starting point, and soon it began to show signs of wear. I became determined to find out all I could about Henry VIII and his extraordinary family — a journey 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. 36. 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. 37. Why does the author mention seeing the image of Henry VIII in the book? A. To describe her fascination with royal marriages. B. 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An analysis of pulses (脉冲) of carbon-14 from nuclear bomb tests in the 20th century reveals that plants stock more carbon in short-lived tissues such as leaves than previously estimated, scientists report in the June 21 Science. But this carbon is probably more vulnerable to release to the atmosphere than long-lived tissues, the team says, potentially altering estimates of how much anthropogenic (人为的) carbon plants and soil can hold. Since 1945, the United States, Russia and other countries have detonated (引爆) 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 biosphere takes up about 30 percent of human-caused CO2 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 biosphere 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. Still, the findings stress the need to control fossil fuel emissions, she says. “There is a limit to how much carbon can be stored in vegetation.” 43. 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. 44. 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. C. It helps researchers track how carbon moves through the environment. D. It is used to measure the level of radioactive emissions from the bombs 45. Why did Graven and her team focus on the period from 1963 to 1967 in their study? A. There was a noticeable increase in plant growth during these years. B. The carbon storage patterns in the oceans were more stable during this period. C. This period marked a significant decrease in carbon-14 levels in the atmosphere. D. No new nuclear tests occurred during this time, thus ensuring data accuracy. 46. What message does Heather Graven’s research convey? A. There is no need to worry because plants absorb more carbon than estimated. B. Though plants absorb a lot of carbon, reducing carbon emissions remains crucial C. The capacity of plants to store carbon can be maximized as much as possible. D. The use of fossil fuels is no longer a major contributor to climate change. Section C (8’) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. Could Sound Cues Help Boost Lucid Dreaming? If you want to have a dream where you know you’re dreaming, you might be in luck. ______47______ Before bed, the app has users listen to a specific sound, such as a series of beeps, and practice associating that cue with a keen awareness of their thoughts and body. When the app plays that sound six hours later, it’s meant to reactivate that self-awareness, guiding sleeping users to become lucid in the middle of a dream. ______48______ But a researcher usually tracks someone’s sleep during the REM stage, when lucid dreams are most likely. New experiments show that a rough copy of that technique using an app can promote lucid dreaming at home, researchers report in the October Consciousness and Cognition. Neuroscientist Karen Konkoly of Northwestern University in Evanston, III., and colleagues built and tested the app. In one experiment, 19 people used it every night for a week. During the previous week, the group reported an average of 0.74 lucid dreams. During the week of app use, that increased to an average of 2.11 lucid dreams. ______49______ So the team ran another experiment with 112 people. Everyone got lucidity-triggering sounds from training while they slept the first night. But on the second night, the app switched things up. Only 40 people heard sounds from training while they slept. Another 35 got new sounds. The final 37 heard no sounds. The first night, 17 percent of participants reported lucid dreams. The second night, people who heard training sounds kept up that rate of lucid dreaming while just 5 percent of the people in the other two groups had lucid dreams. ______50______ A. The use of sound cues (提示) in sleep studies has been a common practice for decades, but it is not always successful. B. This suggested that the real sound cues were indeed behind the app’s effectiveness. C. A phone app still in testing seems to boost users’ odds of having lucid (清醒的) dreams. D. These types of sensory cues have proved fairly effective for causing lucid dreams in sleep studies. E. The experiment found that using the app resulted in significant improvements in participants sleep quality. F. But it wasn’t completely clear that the app’s sound cues led to that increase 第Ⅱ卷 (共50分) IV. Summary Writing (10’) 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Why Do People Take So Long to Reply to Text Messages? We’ve all had that frustrating experience of texting someone and failing to get an answer. It can be especially disappointing when you text to make an arrangement, share some gossip or news, and you’re excited to hear what the other person’s response might be. You wait while the minutes turn to hours, then days - and ultimately you give up waiting and it’s difficult not to bear a grudge (怨恨). There are some basic, practical reasons why people sometimes fail to respond straightaway, but there are also some deeper factors to consider. On a practical level, it’s possible the other person read your message when they weren’t in a position to respond - such as during an online meeting or because they were chatting to someone in real life - and then they simply forgot all about it. Some psychological reasons for a lack of response are more interesting. You might fear that you’re being ignored, but another possibility is that the other person is struggling to find the right words. People with perfectionist tendencies, in particular, can find it difficult to respond- their reply has to be sufficiently witty, polite, supportive or entertaining (depending on the context). Far from not liking you, it could be that the pressure they’re putting on themselves to respond in the right way that leads them to delay Another trap people fall into - especially if they’re putting a lot of thought into their answers - is that they can spend so much time composing a text in their minds, they end up thinking they’ve sent it when actually they haven’t got around to physically typing out the reply. Unless you have good evidence that you really are being purposefully ignored, rather than bearing a grudge, it might be helpful to gently remind the other person. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation (3’. 3’. 4’. 5’) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 我本想去度假，但无奈抽不出时间来。 (afford) (汉译英) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 他虽已年近七旬，但依然健硕如昔，活力四射。 (remain) (汉译英) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 由于用餐人数较多，餐位有限，建议尽早预定。 (It) (汉译英) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 音乐节的高潮是盛大的烟花表演，五彩缤纷的烟花照亮夜空，为观众带来一场无与伦比的视听盛宴。 (unmatched) (汉译英) _____________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing (25’) 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below. 假如你是明自中学的高三学生李华，近来你收到了朋友王磊的邮件（内容如下），请根据他的邮件内容写封回信，邮件内容包括： 1. 提出你的建议； 2. 说明你的理由。 Dear Li Hua, Hope you’re doing great! I’ve decided to choose Psychology as my major at university because I’m really passionate about it. But the problem is, my parents are totally against it and insist that I study Robotics instead. Do you have any advice on how to change their minds? Best regards, Wang Lei _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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） I. 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 break. 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 decision 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 guitars 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 11 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 alternatives. 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. Managing a limited 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’) 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. do 2. as if##as though 3. are exposed 4. with 5. adding 6. that##which 7. most brilliant 8. made 9. to leave 10. what Section B (10’) 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. D 12. B 13. J 14. K 15. F 16. H 17. C 18. A 19. I 20. G III. Reading Comprehension Section A (15’) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B 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. (A) 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. D 39. A (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. C 41. B 42. B (C) 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. D 44. C 45. D 46. B Section C (8’) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. C 48. D 49. F 50. B 第Ⅱ卷 (共50分) IV. Summary Writing (10’) 【51题答案】 【答案】The reasons why people delay replying to texts include practical issues like unread messages due to busy schedules or forgetfulness, and psychological factors such as fear of criticism, perfectionism causing overthinking, or mistakenly thinking a reply was sent. It recommends addressing the situation calmly rather than assuming neglect, promoting better communication. V. Translation (3’. 3’. 4’. 5’) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【52题答案】 【答案】I had intended to go on holiday, but I couldn’t afford the time. 【53题答案】 【答案】Although he is nearly seventy years old, he remains as strong and energetic as ever. 【54题答案】 【答案】It is recommended to make a reservation as early as possible because there are a large number of diners and the number of dining seats is limited. 【55题答案】 【答案】The climax of the music festival was the grand fireworks display, with colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky and providing the audience with an unmatched audio-visual feast. VI. Guided Writing (25’) 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear Wang Lei, I’m glad to hear that you’ve decided to pursue Psychology, a field you’re truly passionate about. However, I understand your dilemma with your parents. Here’s my advice: try having an open and honest conversation with them. Explain why Psychology matters to you and how it aligns with your interests and career goals. You could also highlight the growing importance of Psychology in today’s society, such as its role in mental health and human behavior. Additionally, assure them that you’re serious about your choice and have a clear plan for your future. I believe your parents will support you if they see your determination and understanding of the field. Good luck! Best regards, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$