2025届上海市奉贤区高三下学期二模英语试卷

2024学年第二学期奉贤区高三英语练习卷 考生注意： 1. 考试时间105分钟，试卷满分115分。 2. 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题 纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。 3. 务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置。 1.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A(10分) Directions: After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank Middle East's Dark Sky Hubs Sara Sami vividly recalls the first time she truly saw the stars.The 38-year-old photographer and travel guide(1) (search)for a spot in Saudi Arabia—a massive cliff overlooking a vast desert —when she unexpectedly found herself under an amazing night sky.“There was a blanket of stars right above me,"Sami reminisces."I(2) see thousands of them stretching endlessly.It was a breathtaking sight.” Ever since that night,Saudi Arabia has become her top stargazing destination.Sami has traveled numerous times from her home in Bahrain,a small island nation (3) (connect)to Saudi Arabia by a 15-mile causeway.She seeks out places with undisturbed darkness,far from towns and cities,(4) she can see the Milky Way.It was literally in the middle of a desert: there was an abandoned village with broken houses.(5). the atmosphere was frightening and filled with an unsettling stillness,the sky was stunningly beautiful. In November last year,another nature reserve,near the ancicnt oasis city of AlUla,(6) (name)the first-ever Dark Sky Park in the Middle East.Saudi Arabia joined 21 other countries on its list of certified Dark Sky Places,with the US and New Zealand(7). (top) the list. “Part of the 2,334 square kilometer reserve's commitment to the preservation of the night sky involves careful lighting design,such as ensuring (8) ,if possible,lights are equipped with shades to minimize light pollution.Specifically,these shades are designed to direct the light down(9) . up."The local observatory is currently developing an outdoor 第1 页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 lighting guide for new and existing developments within AlUla County.This guide will enable residents and visitors to see the night sky above AlUla in all its natural beauty for years (10) (come).This ongoing effort reflects a broader commitment to preserving the night sky for future generations. Section B(10分) Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.visually G.accuracy B.interacts H.dominates C.essential D.minute I.expansive J.survives E.composition K.occasionally F.perspective Masterpiece:One Thousand Liof Rivers and Mountains Wang Ximeng(1096-1119)was a famous but short-lived painter.Tragically,only one of his works 11 One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.which is cherished as a rare and precious masterpiece in the art world. This masterpiece measures 51.5 cm high by 11.92 m long,created in simple black ink and ground pigment(颜料)on a long silk scroll.Despite its material simplicity,the painting's 12 is remarkably complex.It unfolds like a panoramic( 全 景 式 的 )story of a Southern Chinese landscape,presented with a(n) 13 that hints at Wang's deep roots in the region. The landscape is divided into six mountain sections separated by water, 14 linked by bridges.Houses,trees,and figures dot the mountains,shown from various viewpoints.This shifing 15 enables viewers,as they unroll the scroll from right to left,to experience a continuous, immersive narrative of daily activities.It creates a dynamic visual flow,much like watching scenery pass by through a train window. The painting's perfection is enhanced by its 16 striking blue-green landscape,or qinglü shanshui,a technique that flourished during the Northen Song Dynasty.Brilliant blue 17 the mountains'peaks,bold green covers the mountains'valleys,and pale brown implies the mountains' bases.This radiant arrangement emphasizes color over line,skillfully using light,shade,and texture to create depth and atmosphere. This painting 18 with the viewer in a way rarely found in Western paintings.Due to its vast scale but 19 details,it requires multiple viewings at different distances.The first viewing is at a far distance to observe its sweeping grandeur.The second viewing is at a close distance to 第2页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 observe its refined features.The third viewing is at a mid-distance to observe its overall impact. This layered viewing experience deepens the engagement with the artwork,making the paintings feel completely alive.It offers a profound and subtle exploration of the visible world through its 20 -size,rich colors,and expressive details,emitting qi or energy that enlivens the viewer. Ultimately,this masterpiece invites viewers to immerse themselves in its beauty,discovering new horizons with each encounter. [1.Reading Comprehension (45分) Section A(15分 ) Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, Cand D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The ocean twilight zone,also known as the mid water,is a global layer of water stretching from 200 to 1,000 meters below the ocean surface.This dimly lit region,just beyond the reach of sunlight,is cold and under high pressure,yet it 21 a host of marine species.Recent studies suggest that its fish biomass may be ten times greater than previously estimated,making it one of the most 22 ecosystems on Earth. The twilight zone is home to a wide variety of organisms.Many of these creatures exhibit unique 23 to survive in this dark,high-pressure environment.Onc fascinating example is counter-illumination(反照明),where small fish generate light from their undersides to match the surface light above,making them nearly 24 to big fish below. One of the most remarkable phenomena in the twilight zone is the daily vertical(垂直的；纵向 的) 25 of its inhabitants.Every night,countless fish,squid,and plankton swim to the surface to feed under the cover of darkness.At dawn,they return to the 26 ,safer waters. This daily migration is the largest regular animal movement on the planet,occurring every 24 hours across the world's oceans. The twilight zone provides food for larger predators like whales and sharks,which are valuable for 27 reasons.Additionally,the twilight zone acts as a critical part of the ocean's "biological pump".It helps transfer carbon dioxide from surface waters to the deep ocean, preventing it from 28 to the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas.This process is vital for reducing climate change. Despite its ecological importance,the twilight zone remains largely unexplored. 29 ,commercial fishing interests are already targeting this region.Countries like 第3页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Norway and Japan have begun 30 harvesting of twilight-zone organisms,driven by the growing demand for fish meal and other products.To ensure sustainable use and 31 of the twilight zone,we need to answer key questions about its biodiversity,life cycles,food webs,and role in the global carbon cycle. However,studying this region is 32 due to its vastness,rapid changes,and the difficulty in capturing and observing its delicate organisms.In 2018,the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution launched a mission to explore a twilight zone.supported by $35 million from the Audacious Project.This initiative combines 33 technologies—such as advanced acoustics,high-resolution cameras,and genetic techniques—with traditional methods to study this complex ecosystem.By advancing our understanding of the twilight zone,we can develop policies to protect its biodiversity and ensure the 34 use of its resources.The ocean twilight zone remains a 35 world of incredible biodiversity and ccological importance.As we face growing global challenges,understanding and preserving this mysterious region is more critical than ever. 21.A.housed B.excluded C.limited D.obtained 22.A.efficient B.intensive C.diverse D.internal 23.A.adaptations B.preferences C.insights D.rhythms 24.A.flexible B.incredible C.perceptible D.invisible 25.A.escape B.journey C.settlement D.exploration 26.A.deeper B.shallower C.warmer D.clearer 27.A.economic B.ecological C.evolutionary D.biological 28.A.bouncing B.reflecting C.dumping D.retuming 29.A.However B.Therefore C.Additionally D.Consequently 30.A.agricultural B.residential C.industrial D.recreational 31.A.consumption B.conservation C.exploitation D.intervention 32,A.challenging B.rewarding C.fascinating D.engaging 33.A.life-changing B.cutting-edge C.cost-effective D.gene-altered 34.A.considerable B.comprehensive C.innovative D.responsible 35.A.remarkable B.complex C.hidden D.harsh 第4页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Section B(22分) Dircctions: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 andD.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read A George Barris is not just an ordinary car designer;he is a visionary who transforms vehicles into custom-crafted masterpieces tailored to his clients'wildest imaginations.Since the early 1940s, his pioneering creations have dominated both big screens and the private collections of Hollywood's celebrities. At the age of7,George Barris and his brother received a 1925 Buick from their parents.They made changes to it,repainted it and then sold it.This experience sparked Barris'lifelong passion for transforming automobiles.Later,George started turning regular cars into fast racing cars. Hollywood soon recognized his talent,contracting him in 1958 to design his first custom vchicle for the film High School Confidential.Many Hollywood stars flocked to Barris,demanding one-of-a-kind vehicles.The list of clients includes John Wayne,Elvis Presley,the Beatles,Frank Sinatra and many others. Customizing cars becamc popular after World War II,because pcople sought something personal to express their individuality.Car clubs emerged,and the appctite for new vehicles grew, especially among the wealthy.The big automobile companies did not venture into this market, leaving the field open to independent operators such as George Barris and others.However,nobody could match Barris's skill in this field. In the 1960s,Barris created the black and red Batmobile,the most distinctive car of the TV series based on the comic book.For the hit television show The Munsters,he took three Model T Fords and skillfully cut and combined them to craft the family's unique mode of transportation,the Koach.This vehicle featured an interior that was specially designed to look like a coffin(棺材), perfectly capturing the gothic aesthetic( 美 学 )of the show.The Koach quickly became closely associated with The Munsters,just as the Batmobile was with its own series. George Barris has been designing cars for over six decades.He is a legend in the car design business,oftcn referred to as the“Van Gogh”of the automobile industry.At 80,his son and daughter have taken over the day-to-day operations of the business,but he still actively designs cars in his studio. 第5页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 36.What first led George Barris and his brother to start working on cars? A.The ambition to design cars for Hollywood. B.The fascination with celebrity car collections. C.The passion for turning regular cars into race cars. D.The inspiration from getting a car as a childhood gift. 37.What was the primary reason for the rise of car customization after World War II? A.The rise of car clubs demanding exclusive designs B.The innovations in automotive production technology C.People's growing appetite for distinctive self-expression D.Post-war economic recovery boosting consumer spending 38.The underlined phrase"Van Gogh"is used to indicate that George Barris was A.a pioneer of abstract designs B.a master of artistic innovations C.a creator of pop culture symbols D.a promoter of mainstream models 39.What is the most appropriate title for the passage? A.Custom Car Clubs:Post-War Boom in Popularity B.Hollywood's Great Car Designer:George Barris C.George Barris:A Legend in Custom Car Innovation D.Classic Car Designs:Batmobile &Koach Highlights B A brain-computer interface(BCD)is a system that determines functional intent—the desire to change,move,control,or interact with something in your environment—directly from your brain activity.In other words,BCls allow you to control an application or a device using only your mind. When it comes to motor control,if we want to interact with a device in our environment(e.g.a lamp),we first decide what we want to do(turn on the lamp),then we coordinate(协调)and use the muscles in our arms,legs,hands,feet,etc.,to perform that action(reach out with your finger and press the lamps on/off switch)and then finally the device responds to that action(the lamp turns on).BCls bypass that middle step of coordinating and using your muscles to perform the desired action,instead using a computer to identify the intended action and then controlling the 第6页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 application of device directly. A brain-computer interface(BCI)functions through a series of interconnected steps.Initially,a specialized device captures the brain's electrical activity,providing raw data that reflects the user's intentions.This data is then sent to a computer,which processes and analyzes the signals to decode the user's desired actions.Finally,the interpreted information controls an extemal application or device,allowing the user to interact smoothly.This integration of measurement,analysis,and control forms the backbone of BCI technology. Another important step of a BCI is feedback:the system must somehow let the user know what decision or intended action the computer was abie to interpret.In our previous example,the lamp successfully turning on indicates to the user that the BCI successfully identified the action the user wanted.Providing feedback helps the user adapt to the BCI system,learning how they can control and adjust their brain activity,just as we can learn to coordinate and control our muscles and bodies. ② Process Brain activity is processed using a computer to identify the user's desired action. 第7页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 ① Record Brain activity is recorded using a headset/cap with speclal sensors. Feedback is provided to the user to indicate their action was successful. ③ Control A signal is sent to the application to carry out the desired command. 40.How does a BCI differ from motor control? A.It skips physical performance via muscles. B.It requires stronger muscle movements. C.It coordinates a variety of body parts. D.It relies entirely on external sensors. 41.What role does the computer play in a BCI system? A.Measuring brain activity through sensors. B.Providing physical feedback to the user. C.Processing brain signals to identify intent D.Replacing the user's decision-making process. 42.Which step in the illustration helps users adapt and confirm their intended action? A.① B.② C.③ D.④ C The technological singularity(技术奇点)is a theoretical scenario where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible,leading to profound and unpredictable changes to human civilization. In theory,this phenomenon is driven by the emergence of artificial intelligence(AI)that surpasses human cognitive(认知的)capabilities and can autonomously enhance itself.The theory suggests that such advancements could evolve at a pace so rapid that humans would be unable to foresee or stop the process.The implications of reaching this singularity point could be good or disastrous for the human race.For now,the concept stays within the boundaries of science fiction, but nonetheless,it's still worth thinking about what such a future might look like,so that humanity might steer AI development in such a way as to promote its civilizational interests. The timeline for reaching the technological singularity is a subject of much debate among experts.Ray Kurzweil,one of the most vocal advocates of the singularity,has famously predicted that the singularity is near and will happen by 2045.His prediction is based on trends such as Moore's law and the increasing rate of technological advancements in fields such as computing,Al and biotechnology. Other experts cast more doubt on the prediction or propose different timelines.Some suggest that while Al will continue to advance,the complexities and unforeseen challenges of achieving superintelligence might delay the singularity beyond this century,if it happens at all.Systems theorist Richard Coren,in his book The Evolutionary Trajectory,projects a singularity in 2140. Technological,ethical and regulatory challenges might all potentially slow the pace of AI development. 第8页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Moreover,figures such as Roman Yampolskiy point out that predicting the exact timeline is extremely difficult due to the exceptional nature of the singularity itself.The developments leading to a singularity involve many variables,including breakthroughs in AI algorithms,hardware capabilities and socictal factors that are hard to forecast with accuracy. Eamonn Healy,a professor at St.Edward's University,assumes the evolution,particularly in terms of technological and intellectual advancement,is proceeding at an ever-increasing pace, compressing what used to take millennia into centuries and even shorter time frames.This concept of the acceleration(加速)of technological advancements echoes the views of futurists such as Ray Kurzweil,who predict that such changes might occur around the mid-21st century. 43.The underlined word"stcer"in the passage is closest in meaning to A.quicken B.restrict C.direct D.predict 44.If an expert foresees the singularity in less than 30 years,who might he team up with? A.Ray Kurzweil and Richard Coren B.Eamonn Healy and Ray Kurzweil C.Roman Yampolskiy and Eamonn Healy D.Richard Coren and Roman Yampolskiy 45.What best describes Roman Yampolskiy's attitude toward predicting the singularity? A.Reserved B.Optimistic C.Indifferent D.Neutral 46.Which statement best summarizes the passage? A.The singularity is a guaranteed event with clear benefits. B.The singularity's timelinc and implications remain uncertain. C.Experts agree the singularity will occur by 2045 without delay. D.AI development is accelerated due to regulatory obstacles. 第9页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Section C(8分) Directions:Read the passage carefully.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 A.The target instead is "kidults"(aged 12+),accounting for over 25%of toy sales. B.The playful concept mirrored a global trend:the world has gone soft for soft toys. C.That is because more children turned to plush companions for emotional support. D.Critics willargue that the plushie craze is a sign of an "infantilised"generation. E.High prices only enhance their appeal,making them luxury collectibles. F.Even with strict purchase limits,fans still line up for hours to get limited editions. The Rise of Plushie(毛绒玩具)Culture It looked like a typical fish-and-chip shop.Chefs tended to frying baskets and wrapped orders in newspaper.However,this "catch of the day"was entirely inedible.The London pop-up shop by Jellycat,a famous plush toy brand,sold soft fish with plushie lemons instead of real seafood. 47 TikTok videos with the #Plushies tag,showing different kinds of stuffed toys like cartoon characters and creative shapes,have been watched almost 8 billion times.Crazy shopping scenes in some pop-up shops are extremely mind-blowing. 48 .According to research firm Circana,sof toys are now the second most popular toys in the UK,with sales jumping 58%since 2021.The global plush toy market was worth $11.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow by 8% each year until 2030.The business is so profitable that Warren Buffett bought the company behind Squishmallows in 2022,calling it a money-making "jewel". Surprisingly,children aren't driving this demand. 49 _.The pandemic strengthened this shift,as isolated individuals sought comfort in nostalgic items."Plushies bring happiness in a stressful world,"says Lucy Dray,an online retailer.Social media influencers promote "healing your inner child"through collecting. 50 They claim that the growing obsession with soft toys reflects a reluctance to embrace adult responsibilities and a desire to withdraw into the comfort of childhood.However,this perspective overlooks the deeper emotional and psychological benefits that plushies can provide.In a fast-paced,often overwhelming world,plushies offer a connection to simpler,happier times Rather than a sign of immaturity,the plushie craze may simply highlight a universal human need for comfort and joy,regardless of age. 第10页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 IIL.Summary Vriting(10分) 51.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main poin(s)ofthe passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words asfar as possible. Noisc-Cancelling Headphones:ADouble-Edged Sword for Hearing? They are prized for making the daily trip morc bcarable and creating a barrier against the noise of daily life.But some specialists suspcct that overusing the noisc-cancelling headphoncs which constantly blocking out background noise may have unintended consequences. Renee Almeida,an adult audiology clinical lead at Imperial College healthcarc NHS trust,has scen an increase in adults coming to her clinic with hearing issues only for tests to suggest their hearing is finc.The problem is with their brain,not their cars.They might fail to locate where a sound is coming from,or struggle to follow a conversation on the train,in a bar or at a restaurant. The condition,known as auditory processing disorder,is often diagnosed in children,so the rise in adults with similar issues struck Almeida as odd.Almeida suspects prolonged headphone use,which limits the brain's exposure to multiple sounds,might be responsible. "Normally,our brains sort thousands of sounds and prioritize important oncs,"Almeida explains.“But noise-cancelling headphones deliver only onc sound source—music or podcasts—depriving the brain of practice in distinguishing speech from background noise." However,for Harvey Dillon,a professor of auditory scicnce at the University of Manchester, Almcida's idca is an assumption yet to be tested."There is no research investigating the link betwccn the use of noisc-cancelling headphones and reduced auditory processing ability,"he says. He cautions that loud music can damage neurons(神经元)in the auditory system."It may be that listening to loud music is the cause of the auditory processing problem,not the noise-cancelling feature,"he says."If so,noise cancelling could be a good feature,as it allows one to listen to music without interference from background noise." While theories about headphone-related harm remain unproven,experts agree on onc point: understanding how modern listening habits reshape auditory processing requires urgent scientific attention. 第11页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 IV.Translation(15 分) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 52. 我们没有泡面了，你下楼的时候去买几包好吗? (grab) 53. 为了避免意外受伤，他锻炼的时候始终保持适当的强度。(moderate) 54. 蛇年到来，愿你如灵蛇般冷静果政，敏锐地抓住生活中的每一个宝贵机遇。(seize) 55. 如果你感到孤独、迷茫，请务必翻开这本书，它会给你勇气，助你挣脱生活的樊笼，寻 到内心的光芒与自由。(which) V.Guided Writing(25分 ) 56.Directions:Vrite an English composirion in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，你校学生会计划开设一个名为“The Voice of Our Generation"的视频号，现正向广大学生征求第一期视频的内容，如：校园生活，成长故事， 流行文化 …… 。请你向学生会写封信给出你的意见。信件内容须包括： 1. 视频的主要内容； 2. 选择该内容的理由。 参考答案（AI制作，仅供参考）: Section A: 1. was searching 2. could 3. connected 4. where 5. Although/Though 6. was named 7. topping 8. that 9. rather than 10. to come Section B: 11- --20: J、E、G、K、F、A、H、B、D、I Reading comprehension: Section A: 21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C Section B: A篇：36. D 37. C 38. B 39. C B篇：40. A 41. C 42. D C篇：43. C 44. B 45. A 46. B Section C: 47- --50: BFAD Summary writing: 51: Some specialists suspect overusing noise-cancelling headphones may cause auditory processing disorder as they limit the brain's sound exposure. Others say it's unproven. Experts stress the need for scientific study. Translation: 52. We don't have any instant noodles left. Could you please grab a few packs when you go downstairs? 53. In order to avoid accidental injuries, he always maintains a moderate intensity when exercising. 54. As the Year of the Snake arrives, may you be as calm and decisive as a clever snake and seize every precious opportunity in life keenly. 55. If you feel lonely and confused, be sure to open this book, which will give you the courage to break free from the cage of life and find the light and freedom in your heart. Guided writing: Dear Student Union, I'm Li Ming, a Senior Three student from Mingqi High School. I'm writing to offer my suggestions for the content of the first video of the video account “The Voice of Our Generation”. I suggest the first video focus on campus life. Campus life is an integral part of our growth, filled with various experiences. We can show the academic pursuits of students, like intense discussions in the classroom and research projects in the library. Also, we can include extracurricular activities, such as sports meets and art festivals, which showcase students' diverse talents and teamwork spirit. The reason for choosing this content is that it is highly relevant to all of us. It can arouse strong resonance among students. Through this video, students from different grades can better understand the rich campus life and look forward to their own growth journey. Moreover, it can also present our school's unique culture and educational philosophy to the outside world. I believe that with this content, the video account can gain popularity and play an important role in promoting communication and understanding within our school community. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 第12页，共12页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$