上海市浦东新区建平中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题

上海市建平中学2024学年第二学期 第一次阶段质量检测（高二英语） 说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分150分； （2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。 Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A 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. A coach. B. A musician. C. A journalist. D. A secretary. 2. A.7:30. B. 8:00. C. 6:30. D. 8:30. 3. A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a kitchen. D. In a bank. 4. A. Attend a wedding ceremony. B. Organize a family reunion. C. Go on a spring outing. D. Stay home doing nothing. 5. A. A significant quote from a wise man. B. The inspiration from a man in desperation. C. The advice for those in desperation to resign. D. A lesson learnt through fighting against nature. 6. A. The course is becoming more interesting. B. The professor asks students to take notes. C. The fascination of the course is declining. D. He's not as bored in the class as the woman. 7. A. The woman shouldn't watch the program either. B. He did not know that the television was on. C. The TV program will be over before long. D. The woman can turn the television off. 8. A. The woman's work is all in her head. B. The woman has to do two experiments. C. It's a good idea to work together. D. It is the first time for him to study maths. 9. A. The woman is sensitive to the paint. B. The woman likes the decoration of the room. C. The furniture comes from a secondhand store. D. The man is glad that he needn't repaint the walls. 10. A. No one qualifies as the study group leader. B. He is the right person to lead the study group. C. He will recommend someone else as the group leader. D. They shouldn't count on anyone for help with the selection. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and conversation. The passages and 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. His parents. B. College art students. C. His fellow farmers. D. Art professors. 12. A. Its location in Central China and snacks. B. Its natural landscape and farm products. C. Its farmer paintings and rural tourism. D. Its overseas business and good harvests. 13. A. Xiaohe town sells pens and brushes. B. Villagers give up farming to seek wealth. C. Artists in college integrate art into farming. D. Farmers learn to paint their way out of poverty. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Because it can increase employees' productivity and well-being. B. Because it can help build a harmonious company culture. C. Because it can promote employees' devotion and loyalty. D. Because it can strengthen the ties between employees. 15. A. Production of quality work. B. Dependency on mental therapy. C. A close connection with the world. D. Employees' increasing anxiety and stress. 16. A. Banning the use of mobile devices during work. B. Developing apps to block distracting messages. C. Dividing employees' screen time among different apps. D. Arousing employees' awareness of the importance of digitalization. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. To find someone to fix her car. B. To earn money with her skills. C. To teach others how to play the piano. D. To exchange life necessities with Mark. 18. A. To live with less stuff. B. To publicize consuming desire. C. To raise money for the poor. D. To save money for rainy days. 19. A. They can buy bargains when there is a promotion campaign. B. They can borrow, visit a charity shop, or exchange with others. C. They can make a purchase of whatever stuff within their budget. D. They can only exchange for things with other members of the Compact. 20. A. She needs time for a second thought. B. She can't resist the temptation of shopping. C. She doubts whether it will make a difference. D. She has already joined the City Exchange Network. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 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. Creativity Peaks at Different Ages There are two types of creativity that can blossom at different points in a person’s life. Conceptual innovators do their best work in their mid-twenties, while experimental innovators peak in their fifties. The reason for this difference is that radical thinkers usually come up with ___1___ new before they are immersed in the conventions of their field. Experimenters, however, ___2___ take decades of trial and error and accumulate knowledge to make unusual connections, going beyond the conventions of their area. Conceptual thinkers tend to have precise goals for their works and execute them systematically. Pablo Picasso, T. S. Eliot and Albert Einstein all did their greatest work in youth. Experimental innovators, on the other hand, are ambitious but vague, which leads them ___3___ (take) much longer to develop. The paper cites Paul Cezanne, Virginia Woolf and Charles Darwin all as late bloomers. The researchers focused on the Nobel Prize laureates in economics, applying the distinctions ___4___ conceptual and experimental innovations. They found that just like the artists and scientists, the conceptual innovators did their ___5___ (groundbreaking) work early in careers, while the experimental innovators tended to produce their best work later in life. In other words, whether your creativity peak ___6___ (hit) early or late in your career depends on whether you have a conceptual or experimental approach. After the classification, the researchers determined the age when each made their most important contribution to economics. They determined peak creativity by the point ___7___ the subjects’ scientific papers had the most citations. Their analysis showed that conceptual laureates peaked between the ages of 25 and 29 while experimental laureates did best when they were about twice as old, in their mid-fifties. Lawrence Summers, former president of Harvard University, once refused to offer tenured (终身的) professorships to two 54-year-old scholars out of concern for ___8___ the university called the problem of “extinct volcanoes”. The new findings suggest that this kind of biased thinking ___9___ (lead) to bad decision. It ignores the fact that there are different types of innovators and ____10____ different problems demand different kinds of contributions and solutions. The researchers hope that their work will reduce the world’s favoritism for precocious geniuses and its ignorance of the creativity that comes with age. Section B 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. accountable B. blessed C. candidates D. capture E. distinctly F. guaranteed G. likelihood H. match I. scholars J. thankfully ·K. unprepared Good Luck Is Made, Not Borrowed When the gaokao results are announced each year, many successful students share their excitement with videos posted on Bilibili. These clips ____11____ their joy and good fortune, drawing millions of “jie” bullet comments in response. Most of these comments come from other students who hope that some of the “good luck” of the successful ____12____ will also rub off on them. But is good luck really “infectious”? Or does good luck even exist? In one sense, good luck is “infectious.” If you are around successful people, you are likely to achieve success yourself. You learn valuable lessons from their examples of hard work and positive attitudes. The gaokao “winners,” for instance, are ____13____ hard-working students with good study habits. They do not walk into the test room ____14____ and just hope that good fortune will smile upon them. If hard work is ____15____ for success, then does good luck even exist? Well, many people think it does. The ancient Chinese emperors used to go to the Temple of Heaven to pray for a good harvest, but the “luck” often depended on properly maintaining the dykes (堤) along the Yellow River to prevent floods from destroying crops. Today, we understand that there are no “magical forces” at work in the universe — only something called “probability.” Probability is a field of mathematics which studies the ____16____ of outcomes. A random event may have multiple possible results, but we can’t predict the actual one until it occurs. For example, in a football match between China and Argentina, it’s likely, but not ____17____. that Argentina will win. Similarly, it’s possible, though highly unlikely, that all the questions on the gaokao just happen to ____18____ only the ones you’ve studied. Logic, then, tells us that good luck does not exist, but, ____19____, human beings are not completely logical. That’s why we are _____20_____. with the emotional feeling of “hope”— the idea that something good will happen beyond what “probability” suggests. Hope also gives the strength to persevere after we’ve failed, and reminds us that, with hard work, we can change our fortune instead of relying on someone else’s. III. Reading Comprehension Section A 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. Why Play Is Important Play is easy to recognize in children and animals — like a game of tag or chase — but what does it look like in adults? How we play is as ____21____ to an individual as a fingerprint. Play ____22____ evolved to teach children all kinds of skills. While other activities, such as observation or imitation, also contribute to learning, play stands out as the most important and central mechanism for skill development in early life. Its extension into adulthood may have helped to foster cooperation and sharing among early human societies. ____23____, for our earliest ancestors, play wasn’t just about adding fun to their lives but may have been a way of keeping the peace. This was critical for ____24____. There is a ____25____ that adult play exists in modern society. One theory is that we play because it’s wholesome — and there’s research to back that up. At work, play has been found to speed up learning, enhance productivity and increase job satisfaction. And at home, playing together, like going to a movie or a concert, can ____26____ bonding and communication. In fact, play is an important means of reducing stress and promoting overall well-being. Playful adults can transform everyday situations, even stressful ones, into something ____27____. Studies found that highly playful young adults—those who ____28____ themselves high on personality characteristics such as being spontaneous or energetic, or open to “clowning around (逗乐)” — reported less stress in their lives and possessed better coping skills. They have these ____29____ perhaps because they are better able to keep stress in perspective. Play is a human need as _____30_____ to our well-being as sleep. When we are _____31_____ of it, our minds and bodies take notice. Over time, lack of play can cause us to get bad-tempered, rigid or feel stuck in a rut and victimized by life. To fully benefit from play, we need to incorporate it into our everyday lives, not just _____32_____ it for vacations. It’s also important to _____33_____ the kind of play that would be most meaningful to you. Reflect on the activities you enjoyed as a child and consider how they might _____34_____ your adult life. For example, someone who was very active as a child may find recreational sports particularly _____35_____ as an adult. 21. A. controversial B. brilliant C. unique D. fancy 22. A. luckily B. roughly C. consequently D. primarily 23. A. For example B. On the other hand C. By contrast D. In other words 24. A. survival B. application C. success D. promotion 25. A. chance B. principle C. reason D. challenge 26. A. prioritize B. facilitate C. restore D. maintain 27. A. appealing B. magical C. practical D. entertaining 28. A. emphasized B. applauded C. rated D. interpreted 29. A. attributes B. concepts C. visions D. emotions 30. A. characteristic B. complicated C. favored D. essential 31. A. composed B. accused C. deprived D. required 32. A. reserve B. delete C. pray D. approve 33. A. enroll B. cease C. identify D. imagine 34. A. result in B. delight in C. fit into D. venture into 35. A. exhausting B. rewarding C. demanding D. outgoing Section B 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 Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, she struggled even to tell her family. Her now husband, comedian John Mulaney, had to break the news to her relatives because “the words got stuck in my throat,” the actress says. Later, she found her voice in a big way. In a March 2024 Instagram post, Munn detailed her winding health journey. Just months before her diagnosis, she was tested negative for numerous genetic signatures associated with cancer. It wasn’t until her doctor used the Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator—a simple tool that concluded Munn had a 37% chance of developing breast cancer—that she pursued additional testing, which revealed fast-growing cancer in both breasts. She went through multiple surgeries and had her uterus (子宫) removed to stop production of hormones that could feed her disease. It was because her diagnosis was so unexpected that Munn decided to speak out. “I look at videos of me laughing with my son, running around in the park, feeling and looking healthy——all the while having this really aggressive, fast-moving cancer spreading through my breasts,” she says. “I thought, ‘Man, there’s so many women out there just like me.’ They might have no idea. And it may be too late by the time they find out.” Munn’s candor has had a tangible impact. After she came forward, the National Cancer Institute saw an increase in use of the type of screening test she took, and at least one person—journalist Alison Hall—has gone public about being diagnosed as a result. “It was everything that I had hoped would happen,” Munn says. Although Munn44, is still recovering, taking a range of medications and weathering the effects of medically induced menopause (更年期), she is also easing back into work, co-starring in the forthcoming Apple TV+ drama Your Friends and Neighbors. These days, Munn says, she has a simple standard for roles: “If something comes around that makes me really happy, then I will do it.” She’s applying the same philosophy to life. Conscious of the crucial role hormones play in her health, she’s lowering her stress levels as much as possible. In difficult situations, “the first thing I ask myself is, “If this stress feeds any cancer that could possibly be in my body, would it be worth it?” Munn says. “The answer is always no.” 36. What does “the words got stuck in my throat” imply about Olivia Munn’s initial reaction to her breast cancer diagnosis? A. She refused to accept the reality of her diagnosis despite the test result from her doctor. B. She felt overwhelmed and unable to communicate her feelings with her family. C. She was angry at her doctor for not identifying her condition earlier. D. She was relieved to finally know the cause of her symptoms. 37. How does Olivia Munn’s description of her pre-diagnosis videos with her son contribute to the narrative of her cancer journey? A. It emphasizes the importance of family support during illness. B. It shows that her cancer was slow-growing and non-threatening. C. It highlights how her healthy appearance is misleading. D. It implies that her cancer was a result of stress from acting career. 38. The underlined word “candor” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ______? A. openness B. severity C. tolerance D. positivity 39. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Rising Trend of Breast Cancer Screenings B. How Breast Cancer Affects Munn’s Career C. Raising Awareness about Breast Cancer D. Munn Celebrates Recovery from Breast Cancer (B) What Is Plagiarism? Plagiarism means using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit. In academic writing, plagiarizing involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without citing it correctly. Examples of plagiarism Why is it wrong? Copying parts of a text word for word, without quotation marks. It makes it seem like these are your own words. Giving incorrect information about a source. If readers can’t find the cited source, they can’t check the information themselves. Reusing work you’ve submitted for a previous assignment, without citing yourself. Though it’s your own work, the reader should be informed that it comes from previous research. Common questions about plagiarism Students often struggle with the details of quoting, paraphrasing, and citing sources. Below, we address some questions and misconceptions students often have about plagiarism. I need to quote and paraphrase a lot. Won’t my paper be full of distracting citations? It’s true that some papers do feature a lot of citations. There are ways to reduce clutter by citing more efficiently, such as: Not repeating the full citation when you cite the same source multiple times in a row Omitting citations for information that is common knowledge Is it better to just avoid using sources so I don't risk accidental plagiarism? No, using sources is an essential part of academic writing. Drawing on other sources, and positioning your own ideas in relation to them, is not optional. If you’re worried about the possibility of accidental plagiarism, make sure to: Manage and cite your sources using a citation generator Use generative AI tools responsibly (outputs may be detected by an AI detector) How to make correct citations? In-text citations should be included whenever you quote or paraphrase a source in your text. Author-date citations (used in APA) include the author’s last name, the year of publication, and a page number when available. Author-page citations (used in MLA) are the same except that the year is not included. Both types are divided into parenthetical and narrative citations. In a parenthetical citation, the author’s name appears in parentheses along with the rest of the information. In a narrative citation, the author’s name appears as part of your sentence, not in parentheses. Examples of different types of in-text citation Parenthetical citation Narrative citation Author-date (APA) The treatment proved highly effective! (Smith,2018, p.11). Smith states that the treatment was highly effective (2018, p.11). Author-page (MLA) The treatment proved highly effective (Smith 11). Smith states that the treatment was highly effective (11). 40. Which of the following actions would be considered academically appropriate and honest? A. The cited source in your essay can’t lead to readers checking the information themselves. B. You use generative AI tools to rephrase a text word for word without citations. C. You responsibly cite yourself when you reuse your own previous research paper. D. You include citations for information such as “Water freezes at zero degree Celsius”. 41. Which of the following in-text citations is correct? A. The evolutionary process consists of a series of incremental changes over a long period of time (Darwin,1859). B. Darwin believes that the evolutionary process consists of a series of incremental changes over a long period of time (1859,510). C. Evolution is a gradual process that can act only by very short and slow steps (Darwin,1859, p.510). D. Darwin states that evolution is a gradual process that can act only by very short and slow steps (Darwin,1859,p.510). 42. The passage is most likely to be included in ______. A. a news article about academic misconduct B. a legal document about copyright violation C. an advertisement for plagiarism-detection tools D. a writing guide or student handbook (C) Thieves should be punished — but always and maximally? In Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables”, Inspector Javert relentlessly pursues Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing bread to feed his starving family. Valjean, a lawbreaker, is the novel’s hero, and Javert, who pitilessly enforces the law, its rival. In a slim, thoughtful book, Barry Lam, a philosophy professor at the University of California, warns that liberalism’s tendency towards legalism — coming up with unbiased rules to govern all possible outcomes — is creating a society of Javerts. He has a point: well-intentioned rule-making can inadvertently kill productivity and block moral judgment. As a general principle, people should prefer enforcers as attuned to the law’s spirit as its letter. He approvingly tells the story of a police officer who persuaded a shopkeeper not to press charges against a young man caught stealing food for his starving brother. But some of the same readers who would support this display of compassion no doubt cheered a measure passed in San Francisco last year to limit police discretion (裁量权) by barring them from stopping drivers with a missing number plate or broken tail-light. The measure’s advocates say it will reduce racial bias (police stop black and Latino drivers, they argue, more often than white ones). However, many police stop cars because they suspect the drivers of more serious crimes; now their hands are tied. Discretion is as neutral a value as obedience: people like it when they like the outcome. Mr. Lam often ignores that distinction, along with the motivation for rule-making. He complains that getting a second shot for his daughter’s vaccine was difficult because no record existed of the first. But a health system that enforces no rules (such as requiring records) would soon find itself sued. His opposition to legalism, too, runs to extremes. A bureaucrat at a round-table event where Mr. Lam was speaking refused to approve a coffee purchase at 9.30 am, when it was due to begin, because the preferred vendor started work 30 minutes later. The “by-the-book bureaucrat”, Mr. Lam thunders, “is no less to be feared” than the tyrant (暴君). In fact, Adolf Hitler is far more fearsome than the functionary who requires a short wait for coffee. It is never quite clear which way the book’s title, “Fewer Rules, Better People”, runs. Will less reliance on rules create better people (unlikely), or should societies have fewer rules enforced by better people (great, though fantastical)? Either way this book is as enjoyable and irritating as a university philosophy seminar. 43. Which of the following exercises of discretion would Mr. Lam likely support? A. A government official refuses to approve funding for a community project because the application was submitted after the deadline, despite the project’s potential benefits. B. A school expels a student for bringing a pocketknife to class, though the student had no bad intent and was using it to help a friend fix a piece of equipment. C. A librarian chooses not to charge a late fee for a customer who returns a book a day late, recognizing that the customer has never been late before. D. A hospital refuses to treat a patient in critical condition because the patient can’t provide proof of insurance or medical records. 44. What should enforcers “who are as attuned to the law’s spirit as its letter” do? A. Enforcers should prioritize the strict and harsh punishment of lawbreakers above everything. B. Enforcers should apply the law with flexibility, considering context and moral judgment. C. Enforcers should avoid using personal judgment and preference because they invite bias. D. Enforcers should enforce the law only when it aligns with popular opinion or public sentiment. 45. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage? A. The writer thinks the flaw in Mr. Lam’s argument lies in his overemphasis on the importance of motivation for rule-making. B. The writer agrees with Mr. Lam that requiring vaccination records is unnecessary and could lead to legal suits. C. The writer describes Lam’s comparison of a “by-the-book bureaucrat” to a tyrant as an overstatement. D. The writer suggests Mr. Lam’s understanding of rules and people is plainly reflected in the book’s title. 46. What is the writer’s overall tone towards Mr. Lam’s book? A respectful and critical B. appreciative and enjoyable C. opposing and ironic D. emotional and one-sided Section C 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. Don’t be afraid of being a mess We all carry some secrets that we would rather not share with the people around us. In much the same way that we may only invite visitors into the “good rooms” of our house while the rest is an absolute tip, we often hide the chaos of our personal lives behind a polished look. This may be a serious mistake, since it’s precisely those vulnerabilities that can offer rich opportunities to bond with the people around us. ____47____ One striking example of it playing out in the public sphere is in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. At the time, even those who had criticized her in the harshest way would have admitted that she had an incredible capacity to connect with people. And the widespread admiration for her seems to have arisen because of her vulnerabilities, rather than in spite of them. A growing body of research in social psychology suggests that the beautiful mess effect is a common phenomenon. We tend to be overly fearful of negative reactions to our flaws and failures, while underestimating how much people will appreciate our honesty or courage. ____48____ Experiments have shown that the beautiful mess effect applies in all kinds of contexts. Expressing vulnerability can even benefit people in positions of power, who may feel the need to present a flawless image to their followers. ____49____ In an age when perfectly presented portraits fill our Instagram feeds, it’s worth keeping the beautiful mess effect in mind. In today’s digitally polished world, acknowledging your vulnerabilities can seem especially difficult. ____50____ Rather than isolating us, the things that cause us shame are often a sign of our humanity, and a source of intimacy and connection. A. In general, others’ perceptions of our vulnerabilities (脆弱) are far more positive than we imagine. B. Successful people often strategically hide their weaknesses to seek public support and empathy. C. This is sometimes known as the “beautiful mess effect”. D. Leaders who admit to potentially embarrassing weaknesses score highly and inspire greater loyalty. E. However, it will bring about jealousy and hatred among the competitors. F. But if you can calm your inner critic and recognize that frustration and disappointment are universal, you will find it easier to share your perceived flaws with others. Ⅳ. Summary Writing 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. The Nature of Genius The nineteenth century saw considerable interest in the nature of genius, and produced not a few studies of famous prodigies. However, the difficulty with the evidence produced by these studies, fascinating as they are in collecting together apparent similarities and exceptions, is that they fail to take into account information from other historical sources about how common or exceptional these were at the time. For instance, infant mortality was high and life expectancy much shorter than today, and for the most part, the cases studied were members of the privileged classes. But nowadays, studies are carried out on a more objective basis. What we appreciate or marvel at in the works and achievements of genius, according to modern psychology, are skills or abilities which are similar to, but so much superior to, our own. But that their minds are not different from our own is demonstrated by the fact that the hard-won discoveries of scientists like Kepler or Einstein become the commonplace knowledge of schoolchildren and the once outrageous shapes and colors of an artist like Paul Klee so soon appear on the fabrics we wear. This does not minimize the supremacy of their achievements, which cap our own as the sub-four-minute milers cap our jogging. To think of geniuses as having uniquely different brains is only reasonable if we accept that each human brain is uniquely different. The purpose of education is to make us even more different from one another, and in the process of being educated we can learn from the achievements of those more gifted than ourselves. We may envy their achievements and fame, but we should also recognize the price they may have paid in terms of perseverance, single-mindedness, dedication, and how often they had to display great courage to make their way to the top. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ⅴ. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 他在比赛中获得了一等奖，迈出了他成为职业小提琴家关键一步。(mark) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 当父亲看见幼年莫扎特(Mozart)毫无困难地演奏乐曲时，他恍然大悟，儿子身上蕴藏非凡的音乐天赋。(occur) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 评委们为他的成绩鼓掌，不是因为他解题耗时最短，而是他的方法精妙绝伦。(reason) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 这位作曲家毕生倾注于在昆曲中运用通俗艺术元素，为百年雅韵注入生机，使其跨越时空，吸引全球观众。(so that) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Ⅵ. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. QUIZ TODAY 你是李平，今天你在英文报上看到了一幅有趣的漫画（如图所示），令你有感而发，你回家写了篇日记，内容包括： 1.描述漫画； 2.你从中获得的启发。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 上海市建平中学2024学年第二学期 第一次阶段质量检测（高二英语） 说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分150分； （2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。 Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A 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. A coach. B. A musician. C. A journalist. D. A secretary. 2 A.7:30. B. 8:00. C. 6:30. D. 8:30. 3. A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a kitchen. D. In a bank. 4. A. Attend a wedding ceremony. B. Organize a family reunion. C. Go on a spring outing. D. Stay home doing nothing. 5. A. A significant quote from a wise man. B. The inspiration from a man in desperation. C. The advice for those in desperation to resign. D. A lesson learnt through fighting against nature. 6. A. The course is becoming more interesting. B. The professor asks students to take notes. C. The fascination of the course is declining. D. He's not as bored in the class as the woman. 7. A. The woman shouldn't watch the program either. B. He did not know that the television was on. C. The TV program will be over before long. D. The woman can turn the television off. 8. A. The woman's work is all in her head. B. The woman has to do two experiments. C. It's a good idea to work together. D. It is the first time for him to study maths. 9. A. The woman is sensitive to the paint. B. The woman likes the decoration of the room. C. The furniture comes from a secondhand store. D. The man is glad that he needn't repaint the walls. 10. A. No one qualifies as the study group leader. B. He is the right person to lead the study group. C. He will recommend someone else as the group leader. D. They shouldn't count on anyone for help with the selection. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and conversation. The passages and 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. His parents. B. College art students. C. His fellow farmers. D. Art professors. 12. A. Its location in Central China and snacks. B. Its natural landscape and farm products. C. Its farmer paintings and rural tourism. D. Its overseas business and good harvests. 13. A. Xiaohe town sells pens and brushes. B. Villagers give up farming to seek wealth. C. Artists in college integrate art into farming. D. Farmers learn to paint their way out of poverty. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Because it can increase employees' productivity and well-being. B. Because it can help build a harmonious company culture. C. Because it can promote employees' devotion and loyalty. D. Because it can strengthen the ties between employees. 15. A. Production of quality work. B. Dependency on mental therapy. C. A close connection with the world. D. Employees' increasing anxiety and stress. 16. A. Banning the use of mobile devices during work. B. Developing apps to block distracting messages. C. Dividing employees' screen time among different apps. D. Arousing employees' awareness of the importance of digitalization. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. To find someone to fix her car. B. To earn money with her skills. C. To teach others how to play the piano. D. To exchange life necessities with Mark. 18. A. To live with less stuff. B. To publicize consuming desire. C. To raise money for the poor. D. To save money for rainy days. 19. A. They can buy bargains when there is a promotion campaign. B. They can borrow, visit a charity shop, or exchange with others. C. They can make a purchase of whatever stuff within their budget. D. They can only exchange for things with other members of the Compact. 20. A. She needs time for a second thought. B. She can't resist the temptation of shopping. C. She doubts whether it will make a difference. D. She has already joined the City Exchange Network. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. something 2. must 3. to take 4. between 5. most groundbreaking 6. is hit 7. where 8. what 9. leads 10. that Section B 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. D 12. C 13. E 14. K 15. A 16. G 17. F 18. H 19 J 20. B III. Reading Comprehension Section A 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. C 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. B Section B 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. B 37. C 38. A 39. C (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. C 41. C 42. D (C) 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. C 44. B 45. C 46. A Section C 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. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. C 48. A 49. D 50. F Ⅳ. Summary Writing 【51题答案】 【答案】 19th-century genius studies were not objective because the samples were limited to the privileged class and historical background was ignored. Modern research indicates that the abilities of genius are essentially the same as those of ordinary people. Genius does not result from a uniquely different brain, but from the efforts, perseverance and courage brought about by the differentiation in education. Ⅴ. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【52题答案】 【答案】He won first prize in the competition, which marked a critical step in his journey to becoming a professional violinist. 【53题答案】 【答案】When the father saw young Mozart playing the music effortlessly, it occurred to him that his son possessed extraordinary musical talent. 【54题答案】 【答案】The reason why the judges applauded his achievement was not that he solved the problem in the shortest time, but that his method was brilliant. 【55题答案】 【答案】The composer has devoted his lifetime to applying popular art elements in Kunqu Opera so that he could breathe new life into the centuries-old elegant art, enabling it to transcend time and space and attract global audiences Ⅵ. Guided Writing 【56题答案】 【答案】参考范文 Today I read a cartoon in the newspaper, which shows a boy telling his teacher that once he learns how to use Google, he will have all the education he needs. In the picture, the boy holds a smartphone and looks confident, while the teacher stands by with a quiz paper in her hand. This cartoon reminds me that relying too much on technology can hinder our ability to think independently. Although the Internet is a valuable source of information, we still need real learning experiences to develop our critical thinking skills. Simply searching for answers online does not teach us how to analyze problems or understand concepts deeply. Therefore, I believe a balanced approach is necessary. We can benefit from technological tools while also building a strong foundation of knowledge and creativity through active study and practice. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$