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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. ” 【答案】1. to spell 2. messaging 3. tended 4. Since 5. with 6. are##were intended 7. more casual 8. Another 9. which##that 10. whether##if 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了在短信交流中使用缩写对交流质量的影响，以及人们对缩写的态度和看法。 【1题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：相反，花时间拼写出“How are you?”显得更真诚。take the time to do sth.是固定用法，表示“花时间做某事”，所以此处要用动词不定式形式，故填to spell。 【2题详解】 考查动名词。句意：大卫·方和他的同事进行了这些研究，以探索缩写在不同短信交流情境中的影响。message在这里作动词，messaging situations表示“短信交流的情境”，用动名词作定语，修饰situations，故填messaging。 【3题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：研究发现，使用缩写的人往往比拼写完整单词的人收到的回复更少。空格处是谓语动词，根据上下文可知，该研究是过去进行的，描述的是过去的情况，所以用一般过去时，tend的过去式是tended。故填tended。 【4题详解】 考查连词。句意：自1992年12月世界上第一条短信出现以来，发件人已经发展出了一种更高效的语言，完整的单词和短语被省略，只保留最少的字母。“ 4 the world's first text message appeared in December 1992”是时间状语从句，根据句意和主句的现在完成时可知，空格处应该用连词since“自从……”引导时间状语从句。故填Since。 5题详解】 考查介词。句意：既然“ily”就可以表达，为什么还要费力去写“我爱你”呢？“bother with sth.”是固定搭配，表示“为某事费心；为某事烦恼”。故填with。 【6题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：研究人员深入研究这个问题，以了解那些旨在传达与完整单词完全相同含义的缩写，是否会对接收者产生细微的影响。be intended to do sth.表示“旨在做某事；打算做某事”，abbreviations和intend之间是被动关系，这里既可以用一般现在时的被动语态are intended，表示一般情况；根据主句的一般过去时，也可以用一般过去时的被动语态were intended，结合上下文语境，两种时态都合理。故填are/ were intended。 【7题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：一种观点认为，缩写更随意、更不正式，能促进短信交流者之间的亲密感。根据后面的and informal以及语境可知，这里是将缩写和正常表达进行比较，有“更随意”的含义，所以要用形容词casual的比较级more casual。故填more casual。 【8题详解】 考查代词。句意：另一种观点认为，缩写显示出发件人对对方缺乏努力和兴趣。根据前面的“One school of thought”可知，这里是说“另一种观点”，another表示“另一个；再一个”，用于三者或三者以上中的另一个，符合语境。故填Another。 【9题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我们的研究结果与表明人们重视对话质量的文献相呼应。分析句子结构可知，“　9　indicates people value conversational quality”是一个定语从句，修饰先行词literature，关系代词在从句中作主语，指物，所以可以用which或that引导，故填which/ that。 【10题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：尽管研究人员在他们的一些研究中使用了现实世界的数据，但其他心理学家质疑缩写是否真的有那么大问题。questioned后面接宾语从句，根据语境可知，这里表示“是否”的意思，所以用whether或if引导。故填whether/ if。 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. 【答案】11. E 12. D 13. F 14. G 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. J 19. K 20. H 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。随着像ChatGPT这样易于使用的新人工智能系统的引入，旅行规划方式将发生改变，人工智能简化了规划过程，并提供了使用人工智能辅助旅行的相关技巧，从而确保旅行体验更加安全、信息更丰富且更令人满意。 【11题详解】 考查形容词。句意：用户不再需要进行艰苦的研究，只需与人工智能进行一次快速对话，就能得到类似的结果。空格处为定语修饰后面名词research，根据下文“users get similar results with a quick conversation with AI.”可知，laborious“艰苦的；费力的”为形容词，符合句意。故选E项。 【12题详解】 考查名词。句意：人工智能在一些旅行功能方面非常出色，比如产生想法、突出小型企业以及翻译语言，但要想用好它有一些技巧，尤其是在旅行方面。空格处为介词for的宾语，前面有some修饰，根据“like generating ideas, highlighting small businesses, and translating languages”可知，functions“功能”为可数名词复数，符合句意。故选D项。 【13题详解】 考查动词。句意：一旦你选定了目的地，就缩小你的搜索范围。空格处为祈使句的谓语动词，根据“Once you have chosen your destinations”可知，narrow“缩小”为动词，符合句意。故选F项。 【14题详解】 考查动词。句意：这是因为与TripAdvisor等平台不同，该系统从网络的各个角落汇集知识，解释结果以最适合你的查询，然后以对话的方式提供信息。空格处为谓语动词，根据“from all corners of the web”可知，pools“汇集”为动词，符合句意。为一般现在时。故选G项。 【15题详解】 考查动词。句意：要打造一个好的提示，用母语提问至关重要。空格处为不定式to do作目的状语，根据“a good prompt”可知，craft“打造”为动词，符合句意。故选B项。 【16题详解】 考查副词。句意：你的标点、拼写和语法越精确，人工智能就越能准确地理解你。空格处为副词修饰前面动词understand，根据“The more precise”可知，accurately“准确地”为副词，符合句意。故选A项。 【17题详解】 考查动词。句意：最后，总是复核人工智能对其他来源的回答，将其建议与可信平台进行交叉引用，为您的规划增添了额外的信心。空格处为祈使句的谓语动词，double-check“复核”为动词，符合句意。故选C项。 【18题详解】 考查名词。句意：通过掌握这些技巧，你可以利用这个强大的生成引擎，确保更安全、更知情、更令人满意的旅行体验。空格处为动词mastering的宾语，前面有these修饰，根据下文“better-informed and more satisfying travel experience.”可知，tips“技巧”为可数名词复数，符合句意。故选J项。 【19题详解】 考查动词。句意：每天，随着越来越多的初创企业和公司找到利用自然语言释放其潜力的最佳方式，人工智能正在迅速发展。空格处为不定式to do作后置定语修饰前面名词ways，根据下文“its potential to deliver information using natural language”可知，“unlock“释放”为动词，符合句意。故选K项。 20题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着该系统逐渐获得更多访问网络的机会，了解用户想要什么，并变得更加“智能”，它将继续以意想不到和开创性的方式改变旅行。空格处为副词修饰后面动词gets，根据“gets more access to the web”可知，progressively“逐渐地”为副词，符合句意。故选H项。 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 your own schedule, as long as you get the work done. But, in reality, many of us have trouble switching off, and the distractions of home can ____34____ us. Furthermore, with a poor culture or management where employees are not trusted, work from home may be even more ____35____. Perhaps managers want to ensure their employees remain productive, but in doing so, they may end up checking in too often or stepping over established work-life boundaries. 21. A. temporary B. advantageous C. objective D. automatic 22. A. create B. embrace C. remodel D. sustain 23. A. specifically B. absolutely C. considerably D. partially 24. A. What’s more B. After all C. At the same time D. In conclusion 25. A. workload B. contract C. teamwork D. commute 26. A. entertaining B. novel C. internal D. dedicated 27. A. connection B. fulfilment C. integrity D. judgement 28. A. give up B. hit upon C. respond to D. agree with 29. A. informed B. enclosed C. engaged D. amused 30. A. error B. practice C. standard D. concern 31. A. trace B. loosen C. catalogue D. maintain 32. A. test B. save C. balance D. estimate 33. A. intervention B. significance C. complexity D. improvement 34. A. disturb B. empower C. confuse D. prompt 35. A. casual B. stressful C. trendy D. sensible 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了远程工作转向混合工作模式带来的机遇与挑战，以及如何通过这种模式改善员工的工作生活平衡和团队合作。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然有好处，但它也带来了自己的一系列挑战。A. temporary暂时的；B. advantageous有利的，有益的；C. objective客观的；D. automatic自动的。根据后文“it also brings its own set of challenges”可知，这里表示尽管远程工作有好处，但也带来了挑战。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种转变可能会改变城市的面貌，重塑我们的生活，并改变我们与同事之间的关系。A. create创造；B. embrace拥抱；C. remodel重塑；D. sustain维持。根据前文“This shift could change the shape of cities”可知，这种转变会改变城市的面貌，重塑我们的生活。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：远程工作——特别是混合工作——能持续下去吗？A. specifically特别地，明确地；B. absolutely绝对地；C. considerably相当大地；D. partially部分地。根据前文“Will we move out of the big city? Can remote work”可知，此处“hybrid work”是对“remote work”的具体举例，表示特别指出混合工作这种模式能否持续下去，用specifically强调针对性。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：与此同时，超过65%的人希望有更多的时间与团队成员面对面交流。A. What’s more而且；B. After all毕竟；C. At the same time同时；D. In conclusion总之。根据前文“Surveys indicate that over 70% of employees desire to keep working remotely”可知，这里表示与前文提到的超过70%的员工希望远程工作同时，还有超过65%的人希望有更多时间与团队成员面对面交流。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在家工作意味着不用通勤，并且有望拥有更灵活的工作安排，节省时间并提高效率。A. workload工作量；B. contract合同；C. teamwork团队合作；D. commute通勤。根据前文“Work from home”结合常识可知，在家工作意味着不用通勤。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是在办公室工作意味着你可以走出家门（不是每个人都有一个专门没有孩子的空间来工作），并亲自见到你的同事。A. entertaining娱乐的；B. novel新颖的；C. internal内部的；D. dedicated专用的。根据前文“not everybody has a”以及后文“child-free space to work”可知，这里表示不是每个人都有一个专门没有孩子的空间来工作。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种个人联系仍然至关重要。A. connection联系；B. fulfilment实现；C. integrity正直，完整；D. judgement判断。根据后文“At home, you can get your work done, but it’s hard to ____ fresh ideas alone, in front of your computer. It’s also more efficient to work remotely with colleagues when you already know them.”可知，这里表示与同事的个人联系仍然至关重要。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在家里，你可以完成你的工作，但很难独自在电脑前想出新的想法。A. give up放弃；B. hit upon偶然想到；C. respond to回应；D. agree with同意。根据后文“fresh ideas alone, in front of your computer”可知，这里表示很难独自在电脑前想出新的想法。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：公司让远程员工和在办公室工作的员工保持参与感的最佳方式之一是实施虚拟团队建设活动，这有助于改善工作场所的沟通和团结。A. informed了解情况的；B. enclosed封闭的；C. engaged参与的，忙碌的；D. amused逗乐的。根据后文“is by implementing virtual team-building activities that can help improve communication and unity in the workplace”可知，这里表示让远程员工和在办公室工作的员工保持参与感的方式。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这似乎是一种常见的做法。A. error错误；B. practice做法，惯例；C. standard标准；D. concern关心。根据前文“One of the best ways companies can keep their remote and in-office employees ____ is by implementing virtual team-building activities”可知，这里表示实施虚拟团队建设活动似乎是一种常见的做法。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们错过了面对面的社交活动，但我们通过虚拟社交和游戏保持了彼此之间的联系。A. trace追踪；B. loosen放松；C. catalogue列入目录，记载；D. maintain保持，维持。根据后文“our ties with each other through virtual socials and games”可知，这里表示保持彼此之间的联系。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们采用混合模式，员工在工作和家庭之间平衡时间，这些问题就可以得到缓解。A. test测试；B. save拯救，节省；C. balance平衡；D. estimate估计。根据后文“their time between work and home”可知，这里表示在工作和家庭之间平衡时间。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对在家工作的人来说，最明显的好处是工作与生活平衡的改善。A. intervention干预；B. significance重要性；C. complexity复杂性；D. improvement改善。根据后文“The idea is that you can set your own schedule, as long as you get the work done.”可知，这里表示在家工作对平衡生活有改善作用。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在现实中，我们中的许多人很难从工作中解脱出来，而家里的干扰也会打扰我们。A. disturb打扰；B. empower授权；C. confuse使困惑；D. prompt促使。根据前文“the distractions of home can”可知，这里表示家里的干扰会打扰我们。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，在一个企业文化或管理不善的地方，员工得不到信任，在家工作可能会更有压力。A. casual随意的；B. stressful有压力的；C. trendy时髦的；D. sensible明智的。根据前文“Furthermore, with a poor culture or management where employees are not trusted”可知，这里表示在缺乏信任的管理会让居家办公更有压力。故选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) Two years ago, I had a bad habit of waking up late for work. Every morning was the same — I’d start my shift, do the work, and count the hours until I could log off. In the evenings, I played video games. The next day, the cycle would repeat. Now, while gaming remains a passion, I wake up early and my mornings are dedicated to learning and writing before my 9-to-5 begins. This shift started a domino effect (多米诺效应): a new higher-paying job and my own apartment that I didn’t have to share with strangers. Life didn’t become less demanding, but meaningfully busier. A key component of this transformation? Gamification. Video games thrive on clear objectives and progress. Think of the main mission as your overall goal, and side mission as the milestones along the way. Completing these “side mission” provide a flood of dopamine (多巴胺) , fueling continued engagement and self-improvement. Last year, my “main mission” was to become a cloud engineer. This required consistent learning and practical application. The sub-goals included mastering programming and databases. Each newly acquired skill felt like opening up new possibilities in my life. Just as video games track progress through skill points I needed a way to visualize my advancement. Measuring my growth, even on days when I felt frustrated — everything I was studying was leaving my brain faster than it entered, offered powerful reassurance and reminded me that I was leveling up. It provided concrete feedback, highlighting how far I’d come and reducing the temptation to quit. I diligently documented every new skill I acquired toward becoming a cloud engineer, comparing it against the ‘requirements’ and the ‘nice to have’ sections of job descriptions until I covered everything. In essence, I applied the principles of playing games to motivate myself and stay on track. Through gamified thinking and the consistent cultivation of positive habits, I engineered my own growth. 36. Before forming a new habit, the author’s mornings were characterized by _________. A. rushing through daily missions B. handling counting-related duties C. repeating routines mechanically D. getting involved in video games 37. What was the author’s primary goal last year? A. To grasp skills like programming and databases in a year. B. To become a cloud engineer through continuous learning. C. To track his progress using skill points like a video game. D. To secure an apartment without sharing with strangers. 38. The underlined word “leveling up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. making progress B. following routines C. defending beliefs D. seeking entertainment 39. The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to _________. A. persuade readers to get clear life targets B. share some strategies for personal growth C. criticize the current state of the job market D. promote the benefits of playing video games 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是作者如何通过将游戏化的原则应用到日常生活中，成功改变了自己懒散的生活习惯，进而实现了个人成长和职业发展的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Every morning was the same — I’d start my shift, do the work, and count the hours until I could log off. (每天早上都是一样的——我开始轮班，做工作，数着时间，直到我可以下班。)”可知，在形成一个新习惯之前，作者的早晨的特点是机械地重复动作。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Last year, my “main mission” was to become a cloud engineer. (去年，我的“主要任务”是成为一名云工程师。)”可知，作者去年的主要目标是通过不断的学习，成为一名云工程师。故选B。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“I needed a way to visualize my advancement. Measuring my growth (我需要一种方法来想象我的进步。衡量我的成长)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“即使在感到沮丧的日子里——我学的东西从脑子里溜走的速度比进来的还快——衡量自己的成长也能给予我强大的安慰，提醒我正在不断升级”，划线词意为“升级”，和making progress意思相近。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Think of the main mission as your overall goal, and side mission as the milestones along the way. Completing these “side mission” provide a flood of dopamine (多巴胺) , fueling continued engagement and self-improvement .(你可以把主线任务想象成你的总体目标，而支线任务则是沿途的里程碑。完成这些“支线任务”会释放大量的多巴胺，激发你持续投入和自我提升的动力。)”，第三段“Measuring my growth, even on days when I felt frustrated—everything I was studying was leaving my brain faster than it entered, offered powerful reassurance and reminded me that I was leveling up. It provided concrete feedback, highlighting how far I’d come and reducing the temptation to quit. I diligently documented every new skill I acquired toward becoming a cloud engineer, comparing it against the ‘requirements’ and the ‘nice to have’ sections of job descriptions until I covered everything. (即使在感到沮丧的日子里——我学的东西从脑子里溜走的速度比进来的还快——衡量自己的成长也能给予我强大的安慰，提醒我正在不断升级。它提供了具体的反馈，凸显了我已经走了多远，并减少了我放弃的念头。我勤奋地记录下成为云工程师所掌握的每一项新技能，将其与职位描述中的“必备要求”和“加分项”进行对比，直到我涵盖了所有内容。)”和最后一段“In essence, I applied the principles of playing games to motivate myself and stay on track. Through gamified thinking and the consistent cultivation of positive habits, I engineered my own growth. (本质上，我将玩游戏的原则应用于激励自己，并保持正轨。通过游戏化的思维方式和持续培养积极习惯，我推动了自己的成长。)”可知，本文主要讲述的是作者如何通过将游戏化的原则应用到日常生活中，成功改变了自己懒散的生活习惯，进而实现了个人成长和职业发展的故事，因此作者写这篇文章的目的是分享一些个人成长的策略。故选B。 (B) Sign up today and you could win the journey of a lifetime, all expenses paid! Luxury without limits awaits. Imagine yourself: Experiencing a VIP Broadway premiere (百老汇VIP首映礼) in New York, with luxurious accommodations at The Grand Aurora Hotel. Jetting off to Rome for an exclusive opera performance from the Palazzo Verdi Suite by Stellar Rewards (星级奖励) , or even backstage with the stars! But there’s more! Become a new member, and countless advantages are waiting for you. Welcome drink Enjoy a free signature cocktail at the hotel during your stay. Check directly with the hotel to discover their selection of handcrafted drinks. Priority reception Upon arrival, enjoy priority access to our dedicated Stellar Rewards reception desk for Azure members. Late check-out If you desire a later departure, extend your stay in your room on the day of your check-out. This benefit is upon request and subject to availability. To access this offer, become a member of Stellar Rewards or sign in to your existing account and register for the promotion. The activation code will be pre-filled automatically. Ensure your Stellar Rewards loyalty number is added to your company booking tool profile before booking. If your code isn’t working, double-check it is identical. When writing the code, please pay close attention to capitalization. Using the wrong case will result in errors. Besides, the code is for one-time use. If your points haven’t appeared after seven days, please contact customer service. 40. What should Emma, as an Azure member, do first to enjoy her early check-in? A. Appreciate a premiere exclusive opera performance. B. Order a welcome signature cocktail at the reception bar. C. Ask politely for early access in the regular check-in line. D. Go directly to the dedicated Stellar Rewards reception desk. 41. What should Emma do if her activation code isn’t working? A. Immediately contact the customer service. B. Capitalize all the letters of the activation code. C. Check that the code is entered in an accurate way. D. Add the loyalty number to the booking tool profile. 42. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To criticize the high costs of luxury travel experiences. B. To persuade readers to register for a membership promotion. C. To provide tips on how to win free Broadway premiere tickets. D. To explain the history of Stellar Rewards and its achievements. 【答案】40. D 41. C 42. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Azure Hotels的“成为第1亿名会员”活动，列举豪华奖励和会员专属福利，并详细说明激活码使用规则，旨在吸引用户参加其会员推广活动。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据Priority reception部分的“Upon arrival, enjoy priority access to our dedicated Stellar Rewards reception desk for Azure members. (抵达后，Azure会员可优先前往我们专设的“星级奖励”接待台办理手续)”可知，会员享受优先接待，可直接前往“星级奖励”专属接待台办理入住。故选D项。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一栏中“If your code isn’t working, double-check it is identical. When writing the code, please pay close attention to capitalization. Using the wrong case will result in errors. (如果您的验证码无法使用，请仔细核对输入是否正确。填写验证码时，请特别注意字母大小写。输入错误的格式会导致验证失败)”可知，如果激活码不起作用，用户应检查密码输入是否准确。故选C项。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。文章标题“Will you be our 100 millionth member? (你愿意成为我们的第1亿名会员吗)”表明这是Azure Hotels的“成为第1亿名会员”活动，再结合全文内容，尤其是开头的“Sign up today and you could win the journey of a lifetime, all expenses paid! (立即注册即有机会赢取终身难忘的全包豪华旅程)”、第三栏中“Become a new member, and countless advantages are waiting for you. (成为新会员，海量专属福利等您来享)”和最后一栏中“To access this offer, become a member of Stellar Rewards or sign in to your existing account and register for the promotion. (享受此优惠，您需要注册成为“星级奖励”会员或登录现有账户参与本次促销活动)”可知，酒店通过列举豪华奖励和会员专属福利，并详细说明激活码使用规则，旨在说服读者报名参加其会员推广活动。故选B项。 (C) The grammar school boy from Stratford-upon-Avon has delivered a significant academic impact after ground-breaking research showed that Shakespeare does benefit children’s literacy and emotional development. But only if you act him out. A study found that a “rehearsal (彩排) room” approach to teaching Shakespeare broadened children’s vocabulary and writing complexity as well as their emotional literacy. “The research shows that the way actors work makes a big difference to the way children use language and also how they think about themselves,” Jacqui O’Hanlon of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) said. “Allowing children to use their whole bodies to bring the text to life and to make choices about character motivation had long been thought to improve literacy but now the research supported it”, she added. The randomized control trial involved hundreds of year 5 pupils at 45 state primary schools with no prior exposure to RSC pedagogy (教学法). They were split into target and control groups and asked to write, for example, a message in a bottle as Ferdinand after the shipwreck in The Tempest (《暴风雨》). The target group was given a 30-minute drama-based activity to accompany the passage. The peer-reviewed results showed that the target group of pupils tapped into a wider vocabulary, used words classed as more complicated or rarer, and wrote at greater length. They also appear to be more comfortable writing in role. While control pupils imagine how they themselves would react to being shipwrecked, target children put themselves in the shoes of a literary character and express that character’s emotion. Another study also found that while control pupils relied on “desert island clichés (陈词滥调)” such as palm trees, target pupils were more expressive giving a broader picture of the sky, the sea and the atmospheric conditions. O’Hanlon expressed surprise at the emotional literacy in the target children’s writing, noting they were more adaptable and hopeful. She stressed that it was probably related to the rehearsal room process where you were used to trying to imagine your way through. She also said more research would be needed but suggested that Shakespeare’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, significantly enriches children’s language experience, especially when they engage their whole bodies to bring the words to life. She added: “The reason we are performing Shakespeare’s work 400 years on is that there are so many different choices to make about character motivation, the meanings of different kinds of speeches, the setting. Shakespeare is great at asking you the questions. He doesn’t give you the answers and that’s why it’s such an interesting and creative body of work to explore.” 43. Which of the following learners’ activities fits the “rehearsal room” approach? A. Physically perform Shakespeare’s works. B. Emotionally reading Shakespeare’s plays. C. Independently writing reviews of Shakespeare’s plays. D. Regularly memorizing the lines of Shakespeare’s works. 44. What can we learn from the peer-reviewed results? A. Control pupils generally write longer pieces. B. Target pupils prefer using common vocabulary. C. Target pupils better identify with literary characters. D. Control pupils fail to react to an imagined situation. 45. O’Hanlon would most likely to agree that _________. A. young children demonstrate strong literacy and motivation B. memorizing Shakespeare’s texts directly teaches emotional skills C. actors’ performance helps children’s language learning and mental development D. Shakespeare’s enduring popularity lies in open questions and diverse interpretations 46. Which of the following might be the best title of this passage? A. Language’s Power: Writing in role. B. Shakespeare’s Magic: Learning by Acting. C. A Discovery Journey: Exploring Shakespeare’s World. D. A Path to Growth: Conducting Drama-driven Research. 【答案】43. A 44. C 45. D 46. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究表明，采用“彩排室”教学法演绎莎士比亚作品能促进孩子的语言和情感发展，还阐述了相关研究结果及意义。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A study found that a ‘rehearsal (彩排) room’ approach to teaching Shakespeare broadened children’s vocabulary and writing complexity as well as their emotional literacy. (一项研究发现，用‘彩排室’的方法教授莎士比亚作品可以拓宽孩子们的词汇量、提高写作复杂度以及情感素养)”和第二段中“Allowing children to use their whole bodies to bring the text to life and to make choices about character motivation had long been thought to improve literacy but now the research supported it (让孩子们用整个身体将文本生动呈现出来，并对角色动机做出选择，长期以来人们一直认为这有助于提高读写能力，现在这项研究证实了这一点)”可知，“彩排室”方法要求孩子们用整个身体将文本生动呈现出来，所以“让孩子们用身体去演绎莎士比亚的作品”这一学习活动适合用于“彩排室”学习法。故选A项。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The peer-reviewed results showed that the target group of pupils tapped into a wider vocabulary, used words classed as more complicated or rarer, and wrote at greater length. They also appear to be more comfortable writing in role. While control pupils imagine how they themselves would react to being shipwrecked, target children put themselves in the shoes of a literary character and express that character’s emotion. (同行评议的结果显示，目标学生群体使用了更广泛的词汇，使用了更复杂或更罕见的词汇，写作的篇幅也更长。他们似乎也更适应角色写作。控制组的学生想象他们自己对船失事的反应，而目标组的孩子把自己放在一个文学人物的位置上，表达那个人物的情感)”可知，同行评议的结果显示目标组的学生会把自己放在一个文学人物的位置上，表达那个人物的情感，所以他们更能认同文学角色。故选C项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“She added: ‘The reason we are performing Shakespeare’s work 400 years on is that there are so many different choices to make about character motivation, the meanings of different kinds of speeches, the setting. Shakespeare is great at asking you the questions. He doesn’t give you the answers and that’s why it’s such an interesting and creative body of work to explore.’(她补充道：‘400年来我们一直在演绎莎士比亚的作品，原因在于对于角色动机、不同类型台词的含义以及场景设置，有太多不同的选择。莎士比亚很擅长向你提出问题。他不会给你答案，这就是为什么这是一个如此有趣且富有创意的作品体系值得去探索’)”可推知，奥汉隆很可能会认同莎士比亚经久不衰的受欢迎程度在于他提出的开放性问题和多样的解读。故选D项。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“The grammar school boy from Stratford-upon-Avon has delivered a significant academic impact after ground-breaking research showed that Shakespeare does benefit children’s literacy and emotional development. But only if you act him out. (来自埃文河畔斯特拉特福的文法学校男生产生了重大的学术影响，一项开创性的研究表明，莎士比亚作品确实有利于孩子的读写能力和情感发展。但前提是你要把他的作品演绎出来)”可知，本文主要讲述了通过演绎莎士比亚作品来学习能带来诸多好处。故B项“Shakespeare’s Magic: Learning by Acting.(莎士比亚的魔力：通过演绎来学习)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选B项。 Section C 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. Does Being Ambidextrous Actually Make You Smarter? Most of us are firmly righty or lefty. We have the go-to hand we favor for just about everything. But there is a third type of handedness you might have heard of: being ambidextrous. If you are ambidextrous, you are equally skilled at using both hands. But there's some imperceptible difference—the key word is “equally”. ____47____ They are fully able to use both hands for fine motor tasks like writing a note or buttoning their shirt. You may have heard that ambidextrous people are naturally more creative. ____48____ “Our left and right brains are typically connected and working together when we do complex tasks, like creative pursuits, ” says Walf, a neuroscientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “There is no clear evidence that being ambidextrous causes greater creativity. ” ____49____ That’s the million-dollar question. You may have heard that you should switch to your opposite hand to do everyday tasks like brushing your teeth because that habit will encourage brain neuroplasticity—our brain’s process of adapting to challenges and forming new neural networks. It sounds good in theory, but there is no evidence to support this habit, Walf says. When we’re training to use our nondominant hand, “we assume there have been changes in brain adaptability. ____50____ But it might actually be advantageous for the brain to be functionally specialized. That means sharing the same hemisphere for similar tasks and engaging the other one for different tasks, ” she explains. So the bottom line is you should use whatever side feels comfortable, whether it’s your right or left hand— or both if you’re ambidextrous. A. So we might think this training is good for the brain. B. However, that claim is more likely to be a false belief. C. Is it good for your brain to use both hands on purpose? D. Can using your nondominant hand improve your brain? E. Ambidextrous people can specialize in sports involving both hands. F. Ambidextrous people aren't just able to throw and catch a ball with their opposite hand. 【答案】47. F 48. B 49. D 50. A 【解析】 【原文】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了双手灵巧与大脑及创造力之间的关系。 【47题详解】 上文提到“If you are ambidextrous, you are equally skilled at using both hands. But there's some imperceptible difference—the key word is “equally”(如果你双手灵巧，你使用双手的熟练程度是一样的。但有一些不易察觉的差异——关键词是“一样”)”，说明双手灵巧的人双手使用能力相当。下文指出“They are fully able to use both hands for fine motor tasks like writing a note or buttoning their shirt(他们完全能够用双手完成像写便条或扣衬衫纽扣这样的精细动作任务)”，强调双手灵巧的人能完成精细动作任务。选项F“Ambidextrous people aren't just able to throw and catch a ball with their opposite hand(双手灵巧的人不仅仅能用另一只手投球和接球)”，其中“Ambidextrous people” 与上文呼应，“aren’t just able to throw and catch a ball”承接上文对双手灵巧的初步描述，引出后文更精细的双手使用任务，起到了承上启下的作用，故选F。 【48题详解】 上文说“You may have heard that ambidextrous people are naturally more creative(你可能听说过双手灵巧的人天生更有创造力)”，提及了一种普遍的观点。后文引用科学家的话“There is no clear evidence that being ambidextrous causes greater creativity(没有明确证据表明双手灵巧会带来更强的创造力)”，表明这种观点缺乏证据。选项B“However, that claim is more likely to be a false belief(然而，这种说法更有可能是错误的信念)”，“that claim”指代前文双手灵巧的人更有创造力的说法，“false belief”与后文科学家的观点相呼应，起到了转折和衔接的作用。故选B。 【49题详解】 空格处是该段主题句。后文提到“You may have heard that you should switch to your opposite hand to do everyday tasks like brushing your teeth because that habit will encourage brain neuroplasticity—our brain's process of adapting to challenges and forming new neural networks. It sounds good in theory, but there is no evidence to support this habit(你可能听说过你应该改用另一只手做像刷牙这样的日常任务，因为这个习惯会促进大脑的神经可塑性——我们的大脑适应挑战并形成新的神经网络的过程。这在理论上听起来不错，但没有证据支持这种做法)”，讨论了使用非惯用手做日常任务对大脑神经可塑性的影响及这种做法是否有依据。选项D“Can using your nondominant hand improve your brain?(使用你的非惯用手能改善你的大脑吗？)”准确概括了后文的讨论内容，作为段落开头的主题句，引出后文。故选D。 【50题详解】 前文说“When we’re training to use our nondominant hand, “we assume there have been changes in brain adaptability.(当我们训练使用非惯用手时，我们认为大脑的适应性已经发生了变化)”，表明我们认为训练使用非惯用手会使大脑适应性发生变化。后文说“But it might actually be advantageous for the brain to be functionally specialized(但实际上大脑功能专业化可能更有优势)”，指出大脑功能专业化可能更有优势。选项A“So we might think this training is good for the brain(所以我们可能会认为这种训练对大脑有好处)”，“this training”指代前文训练使用非惯用手，“good for the brain”与前文认为大脑适应性发生变化相呼应，同时与后文的转折形成对比。故选A。 III. 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. Mental work Many people believe that physical work is more exhausting than mental work. However, recent research in psychology has shown that mental work can be just as tiring as physical work. Mental work can be emotionally, cognitively (认知地) , and physically exhausting, leading to feelings of tiredness, burnout, and even physical discomfort. Mental work requires a lot of focus and attention, which consumes a significant amount of mental energy and willpower, especially when we engage in tasks requiring long periods of concentration. Complex thinking and cognitively demanding tasks can actually burn calories. According to some research, the average person burns about 320 calories on a typical day just from thinking. A lot of mental work can be emotionally wearing. People working in professions can experience emotional exhaustion due to the constant emotional demands of their jobs. Psychologists refer to this as emotional labor. It especially applies to jobs where we deal with many different people and personalities throughout the day, such as responding to customer complaints. These workers are asked to smile and be happy all day, even when they are overloaded, stressed, or depressed. To prevent mental exhaustion, it is important to recognize the signs of mental exhaustion and take proactive steps to prevent burnout. One of the most effective ways is to take regular breaks throughout the day, which can help us recharge our mental batteries, reduce stress, and increase our overall productivity. Furthermore, the key to a healthy work-life balance lies in setting boundaries between work and personal life, managing our workload, and prioritizing self-care activities like exercise. By taking care of our mental energy levels, we can improve our overall well-being and lead a more fulfilling life. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Recent research reveals mental work can be as tiring as physical labor, for it demands focus, consumes mental energy and burns calories. Much mental work also leads to emotional exhaustion caused by constant emotional demands. To prevent this, steps like regular breaks and maintaining a work-life balance are essential. (51words) 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。最近的研究表明，脑力劳动可能和体力劳动一样累人，因为它需要集中注意力，消耗脑力，燃烧卡路里。大量的脑力劳动也会导致持续的情感需求所导致的情感疲惫。为了防止这种情况，定期休息和保持工作与生活的平衡是必不可少的。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ① Many people believe that physical work is more exhausting than mental work. However, recent research has shown that mental work can be just as tiring as physical work. ② Mental work requires focus and attention, consuming mental energy and willpower, and can even burn calories. ③ A lot of mental work can be emotionally wearing, leading to emotional exhaustion. ④ To prevent mental exhaustion, take regular breaks, maintain a work-life balance, and prioritize self-care. 2. 缜密构思 将第1点作为引言，概括文章主题；将第2、3点合并，阐述脑力劳动导致疲劳的原因；将第4点作为结论，提出预防脑力疲劳的方法。 3. 遣词造句 Recent research indicates that mental work can be equally tiring as physical labor. This is because mental work demands concentration, consumes mental energy, and can even lead to emotional exhaustion due to constant emotional demands. To avoid this, taking regular breaks and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are crucial. 【点睛】[高分句型1]Recent research reveals mental work can be as tiring as physical labor, for it demands focus, consumes mental energy and burns calories. （运用了for引导的原因状语从句） [高分句型2] Much mental work also leads to emotional exhaustion caused by constant emotional demands. （运用了过去分词作定语）。 IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 对于一家老字号品牌而言，如何才能保持吸引力？ (take) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】What does it take for a time-honored brand to maintain its appeal? 【解析】 【详解】考查动词及固定继续。句子描述一般事实，应用一般现在时，what does it take，意为“需要什么/怎样才能”，it为形式主语，“老字号”译为 a time-honored brand，“保持吸引力”译为maintain its appeal，是真正的主语，应用不定式形式，期中its代替老字号，故翻译为What does it take for a time-honored brand to maintain its appeal? 53. 即将竣工的图书馆将为周边居民提供一处自我提升的空间。 (growth) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This library to be completed will provide nearby residents with a space for personal growth. 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词、时态和固定短语。主语“即将竣工的图书馆”译为this library to be completed，其中不定式短语to be completed作后置定语，表示被动和将来；谓语“为……提供……”用动词短语provide sb. with sth.，描述将来的事情用一般将来时态will provide，宾语“周边居民”用nearby residents，介词宾语“一处自我提升的空间”用a space for personal growth。综上，全句译为：This library to be completed will provide nearby residents with a space for personal growth. 54. 这款由高中生设计的应用程序巧妙融合了视觉识别与数据处理技术，彰显了年轻一代的创新思维。 (which) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The App designed by senior high school students skillfully integrates visual object recognition with data processing technology, which shows/demonstrates the innovative thinking of the younger generations. 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词、动词短语和定语从句。主语“应用程序”用The App；“由高中生设计的”作后置定语，其中“设计”与逻辑主语“应用程序”之间是被动关系，用过去分词短语designed by senior high school students修饰App，表被动；谓语“融合……与……”用动词短语integrate…with…，描述客观事实用一般现在时态；“巧妙”修饰谓语动词，用副词skillfully作状语；宾语“视觉识别”用名词词组visual object recognition；并列宾语“数据处理技术”用名词词组data processing technology；“彰显了年轻一代的创新思维”可理解为对前面整个句子进行补充说明，修饰前面整个句子，用关系代词which引导非限定性定语从句，关系词在从句中作主语，从句谓语“彰显”可以用动词show或demonstrate，描述客观事实用一般现在时态，宾语“年轻一代的创新思维”用the innovative thinking of the younger generations。综上，全句译为：The App designed by senior high school students skillfully integrates visual object recognition with data processing technology, which shows/ demonstrates the innovative thinking of the younger generations. 55. 上周二，我在一家二手书店淘到了一本漫画书，虽略显陈旧，但插图生动、文字清晰，堪称物超所值。 (worth) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Last Tuesday, I picked up a comic book at a second-hand bookstore; though it was slightly worn, its vivid illustrations and clear text made it well worth the price. 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词、固定短语、状语从句和时态。中文原句可拆分为两个分句，用分号连接；“上周二，我在一家二手书店淘到了一本漫画书”是第1分句，时间状语“上周二”译为last Tuesday，主语“我”用人称代词I；地点状语“在一家二手书店”译为介词短语at a second-hand bookstore，谓语“淘到”用动词短语pick up表示，讲述过去的事情用一般过去时态picked up，宾语“一本漫画书”译为a comic book；“虽略显陈旧，但插图生动、文字清晰，堪称物超所值”是第2分句，“虽略显陈旧”是让步状语从句，用从属连词though引导，译为though it was slightly worn，“插图生动、文字清晰”可处理为主句主语，译为its vivid illustrations and clear text，“堪称物超所值”可翻译为made it well worth the price，其中谓语动词made是使役动词，固定短语well worth the price表示“物有所值”。综上，全句译为：Last Tuesday, I picked up a comic book at a second-hand bookstore; though it was slightly worn, its vivid illustrations and clear text made it well worth the price. V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition 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华，你校学生会即将进行最美校园毕业照征集活动，拍摄地点不限，个人照或集体照不限。你对此非常感兴趣。请写一封邮件给学生会，除附件照片外，邮件内容需包括： (1) 照片的简单描述； (2) 选择这张照片的理由。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Student Union, Thrilled about the “Most Beautiful Graduation Photo” collection activity, I am attaching my photo for your consideration.​ The photo is a group shot of my classmates and me in the school library. We are sitting around a table, books in hand, with bright smiles on our faces. The warm sunlight filters through the windows, casting a soft glow, creating a cozy and harmonious atmosphere.​ I chose this photo because the library has been our second home throughout high school. It witnessed our countless hours of hard work, heated discussions, and shared dreams. This picture encapsulates not only our academic journey but also the strong bonds we have forged. It symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and the precious friendship that has accompanied us along the way. I believe it truly represents the essence of our high school years.​ Thank you for organizing this meaningful activity. I hope my photo can convey the beauty and significance of our school days.​ Best regards,​ Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学生会写邮件，参与最美校园毕业照征集活动，除附件照片外，邮件内容需包括照片的简单描述以及选择这张照片的理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 温暖的：cozy →warm 选择：chose→select 希望：hope→wish 创造：create→coin 2句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The photo is a group shot of my classmates and me in the school library. 拓展句：The photo, is a group shot of my classmates and me in the school library, is my favorite one. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I chose this photo because the library has been our second home throughout high school. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句) 【高分句型2】It symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and the precious friendship that has accompanied us along the way. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 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 your own schedule, as long as you get the work done. But, in reality, many of us have trouble switching off, and the distractions of home can ____34____ us. Furthermore, with a poor culture or management where employees are not trusted, work from home may be even more ____35____. Perhaps managers want to ensure their employees remain productive, but in doing so, they may end up checking in too often or stepping over established work-life boundaries. 21. A. temporary B. advantageous C. objective D. automatic 22. A. create B. embrace C. remodel D. sustain 23. A. specifically B. absolutely C. considerably D. partially 24. A. What’s more B. After all C. At the same time D. In conclusion 25. A. workload B. contract C. teamwork D. commute 26. A. entertaining B. novel C. internal D. dedicated 27 A. connection B. fulfilment C. integrity D. judgement 28. A. give up B. hit upon C. respond to D. agree with 29. A. informed B. enclosed C. engaged D. amused 30. A. error B. practice C. standard D. concern 31. A. trace B. loosen C. catalogue D. maintain 32. A. test B. save C. balance D. estimate 33. A. intervention B. significance C. complexity D. improvement 34. A. disturb B. empower C. confuse D. prompt 35. A. casual B. stressful C. trendy D. sensible 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) Two years ago, I had a bad habit of waking up late for work. Every morning was the same — I’d start my shift, do the work, and count the hours until I could log off. In the evenings, I played video games. The next day, the cycle would repeat. Now, while gaming remains a passion, I wake up early and my mornings are dedicated to learning and writing before my 9-to-5 begins. This shift started a domino effect (多米诺效应): a new higher-paying job and my own apartment that I didn’t have to share with strangers. Life didn’t become less demanding, but meaningfully busier. A key component of this transformation? Gamification. Video games thrive on clear objectives and progress. Think of the main mission as your overall goal and side mission as the milestones along the way. Completing these “side mission” provide a flood of dopamine (多巴胺) , fueling continued engagement and self-improvement. Last year, my “main mission” was to become a cloud engineer. This required consistent learning and practical application. The sub-goals included mastering programming and databases. Each newly acquired skill felt like opening up new possibilities in my life. Just as video games track progress through skill points, I needed a way to visualize my advancement. Measuring my growth, even on days when I felt frustrated — everything I was studying was leaving my brain faster than it entered, offered powerful reassurance and reminded me that I was leveling up. It provided concrete feedback, highlighting how far I’d come and reducing the temptation to quit. I diligently documented every new skill I acquired toward becoming a cloud engineer, comparing it against the ‘requirements’ and the ‘nice to have’ sections of job descriptions until I covered everything. In essence, I applied the principles of playing games to motivate myself and stay on track. Through gamified thinking and the consistent cultivation of positive habits, I engineered my own growth. 36. Before forming a new habit, the author’s mornings were characterized by _________. A. rushing through daily missions B. handling counting-related duties C. repeating routines mechanically D. getting involved in video games 37. What was the author’s primary goal last year? A. To grasp skills like programming and databases in a year. B. To become a cloud engineer through continuous learning. C. To track his progress using skill points like a video game. D. To secure an apartment without sharing with strangers. 38. The underlined word “leveling up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. making progress B. following routines C defending beliefs D. seeking entertainment 39. The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to _________. A. persuade readers to get clear life targets B. share some strategies for personal growth C. criticize the current state of the job market D. promote the benefits of playing video games (B) Sign up today and you could win the journey of a lifetime, all expenses paid! Luxury without limits awaits. Imagine yourself: Experiencing a VIP Broadway premiere (百老汇VIP首映礼) in New York, with luxurious accommodations at The Grand Aurora Hotel. Jetting off to Rome for an exclusive opera performance from the Palazzo Verdi Suite by Stellar Rewards (星级奖励) , or even backstage with the stars! But there’s more! Become a new member, and countless advantages are waiting for you. Welcome drink Enjoy a free signature cocktail at the hotel during your stay. 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What should Emma, as an Azure member, do first to enjoy her early check-in? A. Appreciate a premiere exclusive opera performance. B. Order a welcome signature cocktail at the reception bar. C. Ask politely for early access in the regular check-in line. D. Go directly to the dedicated Stellar Rewards reception desk. 41. What should Emma do if her activation code isn’t working? A. Immediately contact the customer service. B. Capitalize all the letters of the activation code. C. Check that the code is entered in an accurate way. D. Add the loyalty number to the booking tool profile. 42. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To criticize the high costs of luxury travel experiences. B. To persuade readers to register for a membership promotion. C. To provide tips on how to win free Broadway premiere tickets. D. To explain the history of Stellar Rewards and its achievements. (C) The grammar school boy from Stratford-upon-Avon has delivered a significant academic impact after ground-breaking research showed that Shakespeare does benefit children’s literacy and emotional development. But only if you act him out. A study found that a “rehearsal (彩排) room” approach to teaching Shakespeare broadened children’s vocabulary and writing complexity as well as their emotional literacy. “The research shows that the way actors work makes a big difference to the way children use language and also how they think about themselves,” Jacqui O’Hanlon of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) said. “Allowing children to use their whole bodies to bring the text to life and to make choices about character motivation had long been thought to improve literacy but now the research supported it”, she added. The randomized control trial involved hundreds of year 5 pupils at 45 state primary schools with no prior exposure to RSC pedagogy (教学法). They were split into target and control groups and asked to write, for example, a message in a bottle as Ferdinand after the shipwreck in The Tempest (《暴风雨》). The target group was given a 30-minute drama-based activity to accompany the passage. The peer-reviewed results showed that the target group of pupils tapped into a wider vocabulary, used words classed as more complicated or rarer, and wrote at greater length. They also appear to be more comfortable writing in role. While control pupils imagine how they themselves would react to being shipwrecked, target children put themselves in the shoes of a literary character and express that character’s emotion. Another study also found that while control pupils relied on “desert island clichés (陈词滥调)” such as palm trees, target pupils were more expressive giving a broader picture of the sky, the sea and the atmospheric conditions. O’Hanlon expressed surprise at the emotional literacy in the target children’s writing, noting they were more adaptable and hopeful. She stressed that it was probably related to the rehearsal room process where you were used to trying to imagine your way through. She also said more research would be needed but suggested that Shakespeare’s use of 20,000 words, compared with the everyday 2,000 words, significantly enriches children’s language experience, especially when they engage their whole bodies to bring the words to life. She added: “The reason we are performing Shakespeare’s work 400 years on is that there are so many different choices to make about character motivation, the meanings of different kinds of speeches, the setting. Shakespeare is great at asking you the questions. He doesn’t give you the answers and that’s why it’s such an interesting and creative body of work to explore.” 43. Which of the following learners’ activities fits the “rehearsal room” approach? A. Physically perform Shakespeare’s works. B. Emotionally reading Shakespeare’s plays. C. Independently writing reviews of Shakespeare’s plays. D. Regularly memorizing the lines of Shakespeare’s works. 44. What can we learn from the peer-reviewed results? A Control pupils generally write longer pieces. B. Target pupils prefer using common vocabulary. C. Target pupils better identify with literary characters. D. Control pupils fail to react to an imagined situation. 45. O’Hanlon would most likely to agree that _________. A. young children demonstrate strong literacy and motivation B. memorizing Shakespeare’s texts directly teaches emotional skills C. actors’ performance helps children’s language learning and mental development D. Shakespeare’s enduring popularity lies in open questions and diverse interpretations 46. Which of the following might be the best title of this passage? A. Language’s Power: Writing in role. B. Shakespeare’s Magic: Learning by Acting. C. A Discovery Journey: Exploring Shakespeare’s World. D. A Path to Growth: Conducting Drama-driven Research. Section C 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. Does Being Ambidextrous Actually Make You Smarter? Most of us are firmly righty or lefty. We have the go-to hand we favor for just about everything. But there is a third type of handedness you might have heard of: being ambidextrous. If you are ambidextrous, you are equally skilled at using both hands. But there's some imperceptible difference—the key word is “equally”. ____47____ They are fully able to use both hands for fine motor tasks like writing a note or buttoning their shirt. You may have heard that ambidextrous people are naturally more creative. ____48____ “Our left and right brains are typically connected and working together when we do complex tasks, like creative pursuits, ” says Walf, a neuroscientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “There is no clear evidence that being ambidextrous causes greater creativity. ” ____49____ That’s the million-dollar question. You may have heard that you should switch to your opposite hand to do everyday tasks like brushing your teeth because that habit will encourage brain neuroplasticity—our brain’s process of adapting to challenges and forming new neural networks. It sounds good in theory, but there is no evidence to support this habit, Walf says. When we’re training to use our nondominant hand, “we assume there have been changes in brain adaptability. ____50____ But it might actually be advantageous for the brain to be functionally specialized. That means sharing the same hemisphere for similar tasks and engaging the other one for different tasks, ” she explains. So the bottom line is you should use whatever side feels comfortable, whether it’s your right or left hand— or both if you’re ambidextrous. A. So we might think this training is good for the brain. B. However, that claim is more likely to be a false belief. C. Is it good for your brain to use both hands on purpose? D. Can using your nondominant hand improve your brain? E. Ambidextrous people can specialize in sports involving both hands. F. Ambidextrous people aren't just able to throw and catch a ball with their opposite hand. III. 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. Mental work Many people believe that physical work is more exhausting than mental work. However, recent research in psychology has shown that mental work can be just as tiring as physical work. Mental work can be emotionally, cognitively (认知地) , and physically exhausting, leading to feelings of tiredness, burnout, and even physical discomfort. Mental work requires a lot of focus and attention which consumes a significant amount of mental energy and willpower, especially when we engage in tasks requiring long periods of concentration. Complex thinking and cognitively demanding tasks can actually burn calories. According to some research, the average person burns about 320 calories on a typical day just from thinking. A lot of mental work can be emotionally wearing. People working in professions can experience emotional exhaustion due to the constant emotional demands of their jobs. Psychologists refer to this as emotional labor. It especially applies to jobs where we deal with many different people and personalities throughout the day, such as responding to customer complaints. These workers are asked to smile and be happy all day, even when they are overloaded, stressed, or depressed. To prevent mental exhaustion, it is important to recognize the signs of mental exhaustion and take proactive steps to prevent burnout. One of the most effective ways is to take regular breaks throughout the day, which can help us recharge our mental batteries, reduce stress, and increase our overall productivity. Furthermore, the key to a healthy work-life balance lies in setting boundaries between work and personal life, managing our workload, and prioritizing self-care activities like exercise. By taking care of our mental energy levels, we can improve our overall well-being and lead a more fulfilling life. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 对于一家老字号品牌而言，如何才能保持吸引力？ (take) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 即将竣工的图书馆将为周边居民提供一处自我提升的空间。 (growth) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 这款由高中生设计的应用程序巧妙融合了视觉识别与数据处理技术，彰显了年轻一代的创新思维。 (which) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 上周二，我在一家二手书店淘到了一本漫画书，虽略显陈旧，但插图生动、文字清晰，堪称物超所值。 (worth) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition 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华，你校学生会即将进行最美校园毕业照征集活动，拍摄地点不限，个人照或集体照不限。你对此非常感兴趣。请写一封邮件给学生会，除附件照片外，邮件内容需包括： (1) 照片的简单描述； (2) 选择这张照片的理由。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $