2025届上海市浦东新区高三下学期三模英语试题

浦东新区2024学年度第二学期练习卷

高三英语

(考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分)

I. 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.

Using abbreviations (缩写) in text messages comes across as less sincere

Psychologists analysed messages from more than 5, 000 people and found that those who used abbreviations were considered less sincere. The findings suggest that dashing off a quick “hru?” doesn't seem genuine. Instead, taking the time ____1____ (spell) out: “How are you?” appears more sincere.

David Fang and his colleagues ran the studies to explore the impact of abbreviations in different ____2____ (message) situations. People using abbreviations ____3____ (tend) to receive fewer responses than those who spelled words out, the studies found. While younger people used more abbreviations, the negative effect remained, the researchers say.

____4____ the world's first text message appeared in December 1992, senders have developed a more efficient language with complete words and phrases dropped in favour of the bare minimum of letters. Half-hearted agreement becomes “idrc”, for “I don't really care”. And why bother ____5____ the effort of writing “I love you” when “ily” will do? The researchers dug into the issue to understand whether abbreviations, which ____6____ (intend) to convey exactly the same meaning as the full word, had slight effects on recipients. One school of thought is that abbreviations are ____7____ (casual) and informal, promoting a closeness between those who message. ____8____ holds that abbreviations reveal a lack of effort and interest in the person.

In one of the experiments, people who received messages full of abbreviations responded with shorter messages than otherwise. “Our findings echo literature ____9____ indicates people value conversational quality. They prefer messages that convey thoughtfulness and personal connection, ” the authors write. Although researchers used real-world data for some of their work, other psychologists questioned ____10____ abbreviations were really so problematic.

Professor Linda Kaye, a psychologist at Edge Hill University, said: “In a real world interaction, receivers are

likely to have more context and familiarity with the sender, making the use of abbreviations less troublesome. ”

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. accurately  B. craft  C. double-check  D. functions  E. laborious F. narrow G. pools  H. progressively  I. shares  J. tips  K. unlock

Ask the right way

With the introduction of accessible new AI systems like ChatGPT, travel will never be the same. AI has simplified planning and made it easier to discover new experience. Instead of a march through ___11___ research, users get similar results with a quick conversation with AI.

AI is great for some travel ___12___ , like generating ideas, highlighting small businesses, and translating languages, but there are tricks to use it well, especially when it comes to traveling.

Here’s how to best use AI for travel.

Once you have chosen your destinations, ___13___ your search. AI is skilled at responding to specific interests, whether you’re looking for the best restaurant in an area or designing a five-day travel plan of off-the-beaten-path museums.

AI is also useful in finding responses to prompts (提示) like “less crowded” or “underrated.” It is because unlike platforms such as TripAdvisor, the system ___14___ knowledge from all corners of the web, interprets results to fit your inquires best and then delivers the information in a conversational way. To ___15___ a good prompt, it’s crucial to ask questions in your native language. AI models can speak and understand many languages, and your grammar matters. The more precise your punctuation (标点) , spelling, and grammar, the more ___16___ AI will be able to understand you.

Finally, always ___17___ AI’s answers against other sources as cross-referencing its suggestions with trusted platforms adds an extra layer of confidence to your planning.

By mastering these ___18___ you can tap into this powerful generative engine to ensure a safer, better-informed and more satisfying travel experience.

Every day, AI is rapidly evolving as more start-ups and companies figure out the best ways to ___19___ its potential to deliver information using natural language. As the system ___20___ gets more access to the web,

learns what users want, and becomes more “intelligent, ” it will continue to shift travel in unexpected and groundbreaking ways.

The future of travel is here.

II. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passages 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.

Working from home is transitioning into a permanent hybrid work/ office model. While ____21____, it also brings its own set of challenges.

The massive shift to working from home over the past years probably will continue. This shift could change the shape of cities, ____22____ our lives, and change the relationships we have with our coworkers. Will we move out of the big city? Can remote work — and ____23____ hybrid work — be sustainable?

Surveys indicate that over 70% of employees desire to keep working remotely. ____24____, over 65% want more time spent in-person with their teams. This is one of the main challenges with remote work that a hybrid model might solve.

Work from home means no ____25____ and hopefully a more flexible work schedule, saving time and improving efficiency. But working in the office means that you can get out of the house (not everybody has a ____26____ child-free space to work), and see your coworkers in person.

This personal ____27____ stays crucial. At home, you can get your work done, but it’s hard to ____28____ fresh ideas alone, in front of your computer. It’s also more efficient to work remotely with colleagues when you already know them. If you have met people in real life, you can joke and generally communicate better with them remotely.

One of the best ways companies can keep their remote and in-office employees ____29____ is by implementing virtual team-building activities that can help improve communication and unity in the workplace. This appears to be a common ____30____. Even though we miss our in-person socials, we ____31____ our ties with each other through virtual socials and games.

These problems can be eased if we adopt hybrid models, where employees ____32____ their time between work and home. You sacrifice certain advantages of permanent remote work. Meanwhile, you get to feel part of the team.

The clearest benefit to home workers is the ____33____ of the work-life balance. The idea is that you can set