上海市进才中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

上海市进才中学2024学年第二学期期末考试 高一英语试卷 (时间120分钟，满分150分) I. Listening comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. She is a student. B. She is a journalist. C. She is a chef. D. She is a fitness trainer. 2. A. At a bookstore. B. At a library. C. At a party. D. At a gym. 3. A. He is a nutritionist. B. He eats a balanced diet. C. He follows a strict exercise routine. D. He doesn't exercise much or eat healthily. 4. A. Meeting in the park on Tuesday morning. B. Meeting at Sarah's house on Wednesday. C. Meeting at the library on Monday afternoon. D. Meeting at a coffee shop on Sunday evening. 5. A. Advanced Literature. B. Advanced Psychology. C. Contemporary Literature. D. Advanced Psychology and Contemporary Literature. 6. A. To send mail less often. B. To change a delivery company. C. To keep her post as small as possible. D. To insure against loss for her delivery. 7. A. Bad weather. B. A lost suitcase. C. Delayed flights. D. Expensive hotels. 8. A. Working as a writer. B. Becoming a scientist. C. Being a professional athlete. D. Pursuing a career in finance. 9. A. He is a professional athlete. B. He is not interested in sports. C. He is disappointed in the team's loss. D. He is excited about the team's performance. 10. A. Language barriers. B. Eve-opening experiences. C. Fear of riding a rollercoaster. D. Seeking shared understanding. Section B (1.5'×10=15') Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversations and a short passage, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Inventing a device to measure CO2 levels. B. Creating a VR experience for ocean conservation. C. Comparing bird feathers from different environments. D. Developing a conservation plan climate-affected areas. 12. A. Air quality. B. Soil quality. C. Water quality. D. Noise pollution. 13. A. To showcase the latest fashion trends. B. To celebrate traditional arts and crafts. C. To raise awareness about climate change. D. To promote STEM education and careers. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. They attach the rope to the board and start the boat. B. They perform tricks to demonstrate advanced techniques. C. They teach beginners how to stand up and balance on the board. D. They provide detailed explanations about the history of wakeboarding. 15. A. To protect against sunburn. B. To keep you warm in chilly water. C. To help you float in case of a fall. D. To make you look more professional. 16. A. Describing a mix of watersports. B. Explaining how to ride waves on a wakeboard. C. Providing introduction and tips for wakeboarding beginners. D. Highlighting the importance of safety gear in watersports. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following dialogue. 17. A. To impress their colleagues in the boardroom. B. To improve their written communication skills. C. To effectively negotiate and make presentations. D. To engage in social interactions/ related to business. 18. A. Specific phrases to avoid using in business discussions. B. Topics that are considered inappropriate to discuss socially. C. Guidelines for effective communication in business settings. D. Traditional customs related to conversation in different cultures. 19. A. Complimenting the local sports teams. B. Inquiring about a person's age or income. C. Discussing the local art and literature scene. D. Asking about someone's favorite local food. 20. A. It's always useful in making business deals. B. It's unnecessary and may come across as insincere. C. It plays an important role in being critical and honest in your opinions. D. It's a positive way to engage in conversation in different countries. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (1'×10=10') Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The Transformative Power of Solo Travel Solo travel, considered by many as the ultimate form of self-discovery, has gained immense popularity among young adults in recent years. Unlike group tours ____1____ everything is arranged, traveling alone pushes individuals out of their comfort zones, forcing them to confront unexpected challenges. Statistics show that the number of solo travelers under 30 ____2____ (increase) by 150% since 2015. What drives this trend? Psychologists suggest that young people, growing up in an increasingly digital world, ____3____ (pursue) authentic experiences that social media cannot provide. When you're alone in a foreign country with no one ____4____ (rely) on, every decision — from navigating public transportation ____5____ ordering food in a local dialect — becomes a lesson in independence. However, solo travel isn't without risks. Seasoned travelers recommend ___6___ (research) local customs thoroughly beforehand. In certain Middle Eastern countries, for instance, women traveling alone are expected to dress modestly to avoid unwanted attention. Failure ____7____ (respect) cultural norms may lead to serious consequences. Ultimately, those ____8____ have experienced solo travel often describe it as life-changing. The challenges overcome and perspectives gained tend to have ____9____ profound impact that no classroom education can match. As travel writer Pico Lyer once remarked, “We travel initially to lose ourselves; we travel next to find ourselves.” Perhaps this explains _____10_____ more young people are choosing to embark on journeys alone, seeking not just destinations, but transformations. Section B (1'×10=10') 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. competitive B. consequences C. desired D. divides E. distinguishes. F. facilities G. guarantee H. guilt I. imposed J. linked K. transferred What You Don’t Know about Gyms 150 minutes of exercise a week: that’s how much we should all be doing. Does this mean that gyms are the best ways to ____11____ our health? Maybe, but they are not without their own health risks. Recent studies have suggested that some gym-goers’ hygiene standards leave much to be ____12____. Bacteria that can cause serious illness, such as food poisoning or pneumonia, was found on the surface of gym ____13____. Sweat and the increased temperature caused by exercise can help dangerous bacteria grow on the skin, which can be ____14____ to our clothing. It might not just be the microbes at a gym that could be toxic. Toxic gym culture may be leading people to feel judged or intimidated (害怕). In a 2019 US study, over half those surveyed felt anxious when going to the gym. This feeling of being judged, and an overly ____15____ atmosphere, could create pressure to over-exercise. The Cleveland Clinic ____16____ between overreaching and over-training. The first is the result of a single instance of over-exercise, which leads to-little more than muscle soreness, while the latter is more long-term and can have more serious ____17____. Over-training has been linked to injuries, fatigue, reduced appetite and problems with sleep or weight gain. When exercise becomes ____18____, it can also be dangerous for our mental health. Writing for CNET, wellness writer Taylor Leamey warns that feeling ____19____ at missed gym sessions or trying to use exercise as a way to control our bodies could be signs that exercise dependency is a problem. This can be ____20____ with having a negative body image. Of course, we shouldn’t forget that exercise can really help our physical and mental health, as long as we can maintain a healthy relationship with it. Ⅲ. Reading and Comprehension Section A (1.5'×15=22.5') Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Ultra-Processed Food Could Be Taking Years off Your Life They’re cheap, convenient, and engineered to taste oddly delicious — but new research suggests that eating a diet high in ultra-processed food could quietly increase your risk of dying years earlier than expected. A massive international study published this week in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzed data from more than 240,000 adults across eight countries and found a clear ____21____ between diets high in ultra-processed foods and premature death. Specifically, the researchers estimated that in the. U. S., up to 14% of all early deaths — defined as dying between ages 30 and 69 — could be ____22____ to these types of foods. “The findings support that ultra-processed food ____23____ contributes significantly to the overall burden of disease in many countries,” the researchers wrote, adding that reducing these foods should be part of public health policy. That might sound ____24____, but it tracks with what nutrition experts have been saying for years. Ultra-processed foods — packaged items loaded with additives, flavor enhancers, stabilizers, and preservatives — ____25____ about 70% of the modern food supply. That includes chips, sodas, frozen meals, sugary cereals, protein bars, and even many items that look healthy on the surface. “These are foods that definitely don’t exist in nature by themselves,” said dietitian Scott Keatley, R. D., explaining that they’re built for shelf life and addictive flavor, not ____26____. Beyond the lack of vitamins or fiber, ultra-processed foods tend to ____27____ out whole foods that actually support health. According to Keatley, this dietary shift ____28____ the risk of chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, visceral fat buildup, and DNA damage — factors that are all linked to heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. “Over time, the cumulative (累积的) damage can ____29____ years off a lifespan,” he said, “especially in people who are already metabolically vulnerable.” That doesn’t mean you have to live on kale (羽衣甘蓝) and salmon forever. Dietitian Jessica Cording, R. D., recommends a balanced 85/15 ____30____. This means eating mostly whole foods, while still leaving room for ____31____ processed options. “It’s not ____32____ that the foods are a one-way ticket to early death,” she said. “But it’s more like there are things that happen because of them.” Even within the ultra-processed ____33____, some choices are better than others. A fortified (营养强化的) plant milk or a low-sugar protein bar is miles better than a sleeve of frosted pastries. But nutritionists agree: chips, soda, and frozen desserts shouldn't be your main dietary ____34____. ____35____, what you eat most often — not occasionally — is what ends up shaping your long-term health. 21. A. contrast B. sign C. fault D. connection 22. A. attributed B. submitted C. distributed D. restricted 23. A. production B. intake C. transport D. storage 24 A. dramatic B. appealing C. selective D. established 25. A. put up B. bring up C. make up D. push up 26. A. calorie B. nutrition C. contribution D. satisfaction 27. A. crowd B. run C. burn D. work 28. A. maps B. marks C. raises D. ruins 29. A. add B. drive C. pick D. shave 30. A. conclusion B. procedure C. gap D. approach 31. A. occasional B. multiple C. complex D. eventual 32. A. originally B. deliberately C. practically D. essentially 33. A. schedule B. category C. reach D. program 34. A. requests B. channels C. characters D. directions 35. A. In turn B. After all C. To conclude D. On purpose Section B (2'×11=22') Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Frances Arnold has always been a rebel (叛逆者). Her willingness to question authority and make her own way helped her earn the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her pioneering work in ‌“directed evolution of enzymes (酶)”. Getting there, though, required Arnold to enhance her innovative effort in a process that took decades. Arnold, 64, grew up in a conservative family in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15, she left home to seek an independent life. She found her own apartment in the city and worked a number of jobs to get by — while still attending high school. The experience taught her valuable life lessons. ‌“I’m not a follower,” she says, ‌“I had to do my thing in my own way and often it was the hard way.” Arnold eventually gave in to her family. She applied to the Mechanical Engineering Department at Princeton University, her dad’s alma mater (母校). After graduating in 1979, she briefly took up jobs in solar technology before realizing it was not where her passion lay. Her determination to make a difference, however, remained unchanged. She went back to school to earn advanced degrees in chemical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. When she completed her postdoctoral work there in 1986, Arnold joined the faculty at Caltech and has since been working there in the fields of chemical engineering, bioengineering and biochemistry. In terms of research potential, her timing was perfect. The world of DNA was just opening up. Gene splicing (基因剪接) technology was new. ‌“We were hoping to make the code of life work for us,” Arnold recalls. At the time it was a complicated, laborious process that required knowing which changes in the DNA would lead to whatever traits the researchers wanted to change. To make a useful medicine, for instance, the responsible gene had to be modified. Never one to follow the crowd, she thought she had a better idea — use evolution, because DNA was ‌“composed by evolution over the millennia”. Her vision was to speed it up and make it work for us. ‌“Humans have been creating new forms of life by artificial selection for thousands of years,” she says. ‌“From corn to hairless cats, we’ve been modifying DNA to serve us by choosing who goes on to parent the next generation.” She decided to breed proteins that had the traits she was interested in. And as it turned out, proteins were able to adapt quickly to new demands that were being placed upon them. ‌“To me, (directed evolution) seemed obvious,” she recalls. This was not true for everyone. ‌“I got a lot of pushback. People were telling me the only proper way was to sit down and design genes.” Despite the pressure, Arnold persevered. In part, it was her determination and courage. But she doesn’t claim credit for herself. ‌“Anything I do is small. But I enlarge that by sharing ideas with other people,” she says, ‌“They gave me the Nobel Prize really because my ideas were magnified by so many other people.” 36. Which of the following is true about Arnold? A. She never listened to what her parents said. B. She didn’t know early on that her interest was in studying DNA. C. She had to take several part-time jobs to put her through college. D. She applied to study engineering because it’s the best major in his father’s alma mater. 37. Which of the following is not the function of DNA before Arnold’s research? A. To make effective medicine. B. To cultivate plants. C. To change physical features of animals. D. To breed proteins. 38. What is the secret of Arnold’s success? A. Her optimistic attitude towards life. B. Her natural curiosity about everything. C. Her willingness and courage to take an unusual path. D. Her passion for making a difference in the scientific world. 39. What is the best title for the passage? A. The magic of the modification of DNA B. The unusual path to the Nobel Prize C. Being straightforward and stubborn works D. The power of team work in the scientific world (B) Van Gogh experienced a mental disorder Experts analyzed van Gogh’s medical records and hundreds of his letters, and interviewed three historians specializing in the artist. They believe that the findings point to the artist having experienced two periods of mental disorder in the final years of his life. These may have been caused in part by enforced withdrawal from alcohol, upon which van Gogh was increasingly dependent. HS2 dig shows magical marks Medieval graffiti (中世纪涂鸦) found in the remains of a church in Buckinghamshire may have been created to ward off bad spirits which is considered negative at that time, experts suggest. The marks, found carved into stones in the ruined church, likely date from the 12th century. It’s among the discoveries made as work continues on Britain’s new high-speed HS2 rail line, which is set to begin operation from 2029. End of the Stone Age saw monumental building rise The final years of the Neolithic period (新石器时代) were marked by intense building activity and the construction of several large monuments in Britain, a new study suggests. Analysis of a henge (巨石阵) at Mount Pleasant in Dorset shows that it took between 35 and 125years to build, rather than centuries, as previously thought. Experts assume that the effort may have been inspired by a sense that times were changing. First settlers in North America used dog hair for clothing Finding a landscape short of animals to domesticate, the first humans to arrive in North America bred the dogs that traveled with them from Eurasia for hunting, for labor and, most often, for fur. That’s a theory suggested by a study of 170,000 dogs’ bones found in the northwest of North America. Their hair may have been made into yarn (纱线) for use in clothing, experts suggest. 40 What does the phrase ward off mean in the second paragraph? A. prevent B. cause C. invade D. reverse 41. Which of the following statement is true? A. Van Gogh’s mental disorder was completely caused by alcohol. B. HS2 dig is meant to discover Medieval ruins. C. The Neolithic period lasted about 35 to 125 years. D. First settlers in North America raised dogs mainly for fur. 42. Who are probably the target readers of the text? A. Animal protectors. B. Scientific researchers. C. City architects. D. History lovers. (C) If five-year-olds could read academic research reports, they might be alarmed by what they would find in a recent one from the Stanford Center on Longevity. The report opened with a bit of promising news: “In the United States, demographers (人口统计学家) predict that as many as half of today’s five-year-olds can expect to live to the age of 100.” But that was followed, several pages down, by a haunting prediction: “Over the course of 100-year lives, we can expect to work for 60 years or more.” In the United States, the average retirement age is 62. For most people, 40 or so years of work is more than enough, so the idea of an additional 20 is depressing. Perhaps that’s because we are imagining 60 years of work as it is for many people today: inflexible, all-consuming, poorly matched to the rhythms of life. For the sake of the five-year-olds, we should redesign work. “We work increasingly harder through the years when we’re having children,” said Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Work and family responsibilities both commonly peak in mid-adulthood. They can be really stressful, especially for women, who primarily bear the heavy burden of childcare. To address this, Carstensen proposes allowing workers to scale their hours up or down throughout their careers, based on their responsibilities outside of paid work. She imagines two parents being able to temporarily reduce their full-time jobs to 20 hours a week when caring for their young children, and then gradually increasing their working hours later on. Under this model, people would work the same amount overall as they do now, but spread work out over more years of their lives. Moreover, working less during life’s “peak periods” would allow people to spend more time on their hobbies and with their friends. This could help avoid exhaustion. At some point in their 20s or 30s, many workers enter a season of life when jobs and families “steal” time from friendships. Temporarily reducing workloads could mitigate (缓和) that shift and allow people to live more varied lives. This vision makes a 60-year career feel manageable, but there are significant barriers to redesigning work in this way. “When we started having dual-earner households, that translated into people buying more stuff,” said Louis Hyman, a historian at Cornell University. So when people stay healthier for longer, it is unlikely that they will be able to opt out of working more. That said, retirement as we know it is a relatively new invention. Until the late 19th century, people typically worked until they were no longer physically able to. What has changed between then and now is that retirement became financially feasible. People’s incomes rose as productivity increased. And in the 1930s, the U. S. government started distributing Social Security payments to support people in their old age. It might be difficult to imagine a more humane style of work becoming the new norm. However, the world we are living in now would have been just as hard to imagine for our ancestors who-practically worked up until the moment they died. 43. What’s the main problem with today’s working career for most people? A. They may have to work full-time for as long as 60 years. B. They feel tired of having to engage in various social activities. C. They find it hard to be promoted when they have children. D. They struggle to balance their work and family commitments in middle age. 44. Which of the following chart might Laura Carstensen agree with about future career? A. B. C. D. 45. What might prevent people from retiring from work in the future? A. Unexpected health problems. B. The increasing desire for consumption. C. The busy schedule of parents. D. The Social Security payment. 46. What can be inferred form the last two paragraphs? A. Retirement is an idea that dates back to the Industrial Revolution. B. Retirement wouldn’t have become possible without economic progress. C. It was impossible for our ancestors to build up savings by doing a full-time job. D Our ancestors worked until their death because of their poor working conditions. Section C (2'×4=8') 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. How Green Is the Building? In the world leaders meeting in Paris agreed to move towards zero net greenhouse-gas emissions in the second half of this century. That is a tall order, and the building industry makes it even taller. Cement-making alone produces 6% of the world’s carbon emission. ____47____ If you factor in all of the energy that goes into lighting, heating and cooling homes and offices, the world’s buildings start to look like a severe environmental problem. Governments in the rich world are now trying to promote greener behavior by obliging developers to build new projects to “zero carbon” standards. ____48____ All other types of buildings will follow in January of the next year. Governments in eight further countries are being advised to introduce a similar policy. ____49____ Wind turbines and solar panels on top of buildings look good but are much less productive than-wind and solar farms. And the standards only count the emissions from running a building, not those let out when it was made. Those are thought to account for between 30% and 60% of the total over a structure’s lifetime. Buildings can become greener. They can use more recycled steel and can be pre-made. The energy required to produce a wooden beam is one-sixth of that required for a steel one of comparable strength. When a mature tree is cut down, a new one can be planted to replace it, capturing more carbon. After buildings are torn down, old roofs are easy to recycle into-new structures. And for older buildings-to be more energy-efficient, wood is a good insulator (绝缘体). ____50____ Governments can help urge the industry to use more wood, particularly in the public sector — the construction industry’s biggest client. That would help wood-building specialists achieve greater scale and lower costs. A. For example, a softwood window frame provides 400 times as much insulation as a steel and 1,000 times as an aluminum. B. However, these standards are less green than they may seem. C. In January, all new buildings in the EU must be built to “nearly zero-energy” standards. D. Steel half of which goes into buildings, accounts for another 8%. E. This would favor wood as well as innovative ways of producing other materials. F. Zero-carbon building regulations should be altered to include the material emissions. IV. Summary Writing (10') 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Endangered Species An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of the earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why-species become endangered but most of them are due to humans. Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals’ habitat is destroyed and there is nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of habitats and animals can no longer live there. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin, or just for sport (消遣). Some seal species are now on the verge of extinction because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Overfishing means that large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks have all become endangered species, because too many are caught to make things like shark’s fin soup. So what can individuals and governments do to protect animal and plant species from becoming endangered? We should take care not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty (处罚). Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it too. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation (3'+3.5'+5'+6'=17.5') Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 如今，传统的民族服装与首饰在得到不停的完善后，已经走出国门、享誉海外。(perfect) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 为确保他们的本土文化保持完好无损，长辈们建议年轻一代遵循传统仪式的固定模式。(sound) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 大学毕业后，这个对野生动物保护充满热情的女孩不走寻常路，选择加入生物多样性观察项目。(enthusiasm) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 正如电影中描述的那样，这条路曾经荒无人烟，但现在农民在沿线售卖新鲜的农产品，使得农村和城市紧密地连接在一起，这条路开始呈现出一个崭新的面貌。(desert；which) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing (25') 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一学生吴磊，近期学校打算在官方微信平台上开展一个“多彩校园”的短视频展评活动，并要求配上介绍。你对该活动很感兴趣，请写一篇短文作为你参展短视频的介绍，内容须包括： 1.你参展短视频的名称和内容； 2.你选择这些内容的理由。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 上海市进才中学2024学年第二学期期末考试 高一英语试卷 (时间120分钟，满分150分) I. Listening comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. She is a student. B. She is a journalist. C. She is a chef. D. She is a fitness trainer. 2. A. At a bookstore. B. At a library. C. At a party. D. At a gym. 3. A. He is a nutritionist. B. He eats a balanced diet. C. He follows a strict exercise routine. D. He doesn't exercise much or eat healthily. 4. A. Meeting in the park on Tuesday morning. B. Meeting at Sarah's house on Wednesday. C. Meeting at the library on Monday afternoon. D. Meeting at a coffee shop on Sunday evening. 5. A. Advanced Literature. B. Advanced Psychology. C. Contemporary Literature. D. Advanced Psychology and Contemporary Literature. 6. A. To send mail less often. B. To change a delivery company. C. To keep her post as small as possible. D. To insure against loss for her delivery. 7 A. Bad weather. B. A lost suitcase. C. Delayed flights. D. Expensive hotels. 8. A. Working as a writer. B. Becoming a scientist. C. Being a professional athlete. D. Pursuing a career in finance. 9. A. He is a professional athlete. B. He is not interested in sports. C. He is disappointed in the team's loss. D. He is excited about the team's performance. 10. A. Language barriers. B. Eve-opening experiences. C. Fear of riding a rollercoaster. D. Seeking shared understanding. Section B (1.5'×10=15') Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversations and a short passage, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Inventing a device to measure CO2 levels. B. Creating a VR experience for ocean conservation. C. Comparing bird feathers from different environments. D. Developing a conservation plan climate-affected areas. 12. A. Air quality. B. Soil quality. C. Water quality. D. Noise pollution. 13. A. To showcase the latest fashion trends. B. To celebrate traditional arts and crafts. C. To raise awareness about climate change. D. To promote STEM education and careers. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. They attach the rope to the board and start the boat. B. They perform tricks to demonstrate advanced techniques. C. They teach beginners how to stand up and balance on the board. D. They provide detailed explanations about the history of wakeboarding. 15. A. To protect against sunburn. B. To keep you warm in chilly water. C. To help you float in case of a fall. D. To make you look more professional. 16. A. Describing a mix of watersports. B. Explaining how to ride waves on a wakeboard. C. Providing introduction and tips for wakeboarding beginners. D. Highlighting the importance of safety gear in watersports. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following dialogue. 17. A. To impress their colleagues in the boardroom. B. To improve their written communication skills. C. To effectively negotiate and make presentations. D. To engage in social interactions/ related to business. 18. A. Specific phrases to avoid using in business discussions. B. Topics that are considered inappropriate to discuss socially. C. Guidelines for effective communication in business settings. D. Traditional customs related to conversation in different cultures. 19. A. Complimenting the local sports teams. B. Inquiring about a person's age or income. C. Discussing the local art and literature scene. D. Asking about someone's favorite local food. 20. A. It's always useful in making business deals. B. It's unnecessary and may come across as insincere. C. It plays an important role in being critical and honest in your opinions. D. It's a positive way to engage in conversation in different countries. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (1'×10=10') 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. where 2. has increased 3. pursue 4. to rely 5. to 6. researching 7. to respect 8. who 9. a 10. why Section B (1'×10=10') 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. G 12. C 13. F 14. K 15. A 16. E 17. B 18. I 19. H 20. J Ⅲ. Reading and Comprehension Section A (1.5'×15=22.5') Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. B Section B (2'×11=22') Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. B (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. A 41. D 42. D (C) 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. D 44. C 45. B 46. B Section C (2'×4=8') 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. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A IV. Summary Writing (10') 【51题答案】 【答案】Animals soon to be extinct are called endangered species which are mainly caused by humans. The main reason is habitat destruction caused by humans moving into new areas and pollution. Another reason is hunting and fishing for animals’ fur, bones or skin, and sometimes sport. Individuals and governments should cooperate to protect habitat and ban hunting and fishing. (58 words) V. Translation (3'+3.5'+5'+6'=17.5') Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【52题答案】 【答案】Nowadays, traditional ethnic clothing and jewelry have gone abroad and gained fame overseas after being constantly perfected. 【53题答案】 【答案】To ensure their indigenous culture remains sound, the elders advise the younger generation to adhere to the established patterns of traditional rituals. 【54题答案】 【答案】After graduating from university the girl with enthusiasm for wildlife protection chose to take an unusual path and joined the biodiversity observation project. 【55题答案】 【答案】As is described in the movie, this road used to be deserted, but now farmers sell fresh agricultural produces along it, which closely connects the countryside and the city, and the road begins to take on a brand-new look. VI. Guided Writing (25') 【56题答案】 【答案】 A Glimpse of Mingqi Campus My short video, “Colors of Youth”, captures the vibrant moments of campus life. The footage opens with students reading under the maple trees in the morning, followed by clips of a lively debate competition, a basketball match cheered by the crowd, and art club members painting sunset on the rooftop. I also included a scene of teachers helping students with math problems after class, and the canteen’s colorful food stalls at lunchtime. I chose these scenes because they reflect the true spirit of our school. The morning reading shows academic passion, the sports and art activities display creativity, and the teacher-student interactions highlight care. The video aims to prove that youth is not just about textbooks, but about growing in a colorful, dynamic environment. Through these frames, I hope to share the warmth and energy that make our campus a second home. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $