学易金卷：高二英语上学期第一次月考（沪外版2020）（上海专用）

2025-2026学年高二英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪外版） （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4． 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Listening Comprehension Section A （第1-10题, 每题1分；第11-20题，每题1.5分；共25分） 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．An artist. B．A carpenter. C．A painter. D．A salesman. 【答案】C 【原文】M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week. W: Well, right now I think I want white for the door and yellow for the wall, but I’ll let you know tomorrow for sure. Q: What’s the man? 2． A．$100. B．$200. C．$300. D．$400. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Did you tip the waitress? M: Yes, 10 dollars 10% of our Bill, right? Question, How much did their meal cost? 3． A．By plane. B．By bus. C．By taxi. D．By train. 【答案】D 【原文】M: Have you called a taxi to the airport? W: Why I'm not flying. I'll go to Guangzhou by a high speed railway. Question, How is the woman going to Guangzhou? 4． A．A furnished house. B．A recent book. C．A further study. D．A new record. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Have you read the author latest bestseller? W: I’ve just finished it. I really recommend it. Question: What are the man and woman talking about? 5． A．The party was a big surprise. B．Kate has a lot of friends. C．The man agreed with the woman. D．The woman knows Kate well. 【答案】B 【原文】W: I can’t believe there were so many people at Kate’s party. M: It’s really no surprise. She’s been extremely popular since she was a child. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? 6． A．He’s got too much in his mind. B．He brought the wrong book. C．He didn’t keep his promise. D．He forgot the name of the book. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Did you remember to bring me the book you promised? M: I’m so sorry. It completely slipped my mind. Q: Why did the man apologize? 7． A．They must check out immediately. B．The swimming pool in the hotel is closed. C．It’s not easy to call a taxi to the airport. D．She agrees to go swimming with the man. 【答案】A 【原文】M: This is our last day here. Let’s go swimming one more time. W: We don’t have much time left. We’d better leave the hotel now. It takes us at least one hour to get to the airport by taxi. Q: What does the woman mean? 8． A．Mr. Liu’s schedule. B．A picture of Mr. Liu. C．Mr. Liu’s favourite hobbies. D．A special gift for Mr. Liu. 【答案】D 【原文】W: Mr. Liu is going to retire next week. What kind of gift shall we give him? M: I think he would like to have a photograph of our class. Q: What are they discussing? 9． A．The man hasn’t met Tina recently. B．The man wants to see Tina. C．Tina used to work in New York. D．The woman is so forgetful. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Next time you see Tina, please don’t forget to give her my best regards. W: Sure. But she has been assigned to a New York office now. I don’t know when I can see her again. Q: What can we infer from the conversation? 10． A．He is quite easy to recognize. B．He is an outstanding speaker. C．He looks like a movie star. D．He looks young for his age. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I’m asked to pick up the guest speaker Bob at the airport this afternoon, do you know what he looks like? W: Well, he’s in his sixties. He stands out. He’s tall and thin. Q: What do we conclude from the woman’s remarks about Bob? Section B Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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．Students liked the food from that shop. B．It was so convenient for them to get food from that shop. C．Many students were taking courses on Saturday. D．That is the only shop which supplies breakfast to the nearby middle school. 12．A．She was sent to hospital in time. B．She ate only little of the food she bought from that shop. C．She vomited out most of the food she ate. D．She was treated by many medical specialists. 13．A．The cause of this poisonous food accident. B．The number of victims in the accident. C．The time of this accident. D．The conditions of most patients. 【答案】11．C 12．C 13．A 【原文】 More than 200 people, mostly middle-school students and workers at a nearby construction side, fell violently ill after eating breakfast from a soybean milk shop on Saturday in Nanjing, and several dozens died. The shop supplies breakfast to the nearby boarding middle school, as well as selling food to walk-in customers. Although it was the weekend, many students were taking additional courses, and boarders stayed on the campus. The victims were sent to 10 local hospitals for emergency treatment. “It is really unbearable to see the young children dying right before my eyes and their parents crying desperately,” said one doctor at the rescue site. Another doctor said that conditions of most patients were basically stable. A father of a victim said that his daughter bought two rice cakes and ate most of them on her way to school. Soon she felt sick and collapsed. “Luckily, she vomited the stuff out on the way to hospital. So the doctors said she was not among the seriously poisoned,” the father said. More than 500 medical specialists are helping in the rescue work and Public Security authorities are still looking into the case. Questions: 11. Which is the reason why so many students ate the food from that soybean milk shop even on Saturday? 12. Why did the father say that his daughter was lucky? 13. What is NOT known so far about the accident? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14．A．To dig a hole all the way through the earth. B．To dig for a jar full of treasures. C．To dig for worms and insects. D．To realize their dream by digging. 15．A．They volunteered their help. B．They admired the two brothers. C．They thought the two brothers were crazy. D．They thought the two brothers were ambitious. 16．A．You will find great fun in hard work. B．Don’t laugh at friends, but give them a hand instead. C．If you try hard you will reach the goal you set yourself in your life. D．The meaning of a goal is to give you a direction to follow in your life. 【答案】14．A 15．C 16．D 【原文】    Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch.     “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors.     “We plan to dig a hole all the way through the earth! ” one of the brothers volunteered excitedly.     The older boys began to laugh, telling the younger ones that was impossible. After a long silence one of the brothers picked up a jar full of worms and insects. He showed the wonderful contents to the mocking visitors. Then he said quietly and confidently, “Even if we don’t dig all the way through the earth, look at what we found along the way!”     Their goal was far too ambitious, but it did cause them to dig. And that is what a goal is for — to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to set us digging!     But not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will end successfully. Not every relationship will endure. Not every hope will come to pass. Not every love will last. Not every dream will be realized. But perhaps you can say, “Yes, but look at what I found along the way! Look at the wonderful things which have come into my life because I tried to do something!”     It is in the digging that life is lived. And I believe it is joy in the journey that truly matters. Questions: 14.What did the two brothers decide to do? 15.What were the older boys’ reactions to the two brothers’ digging? 16.What point does this story try to illustrate? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17．A．They used to be classmates. B．They are colleagues. C．They used to be friends. D．They are a teacher and a student. 18．A．He must be a university teacher. B．He is studying in London. C．He is surprised at the woman’s achievements. D．He hasn’t seen the woman at least for 2 years. 19．A．She was keen on social work even at university B．The job gives her a sense of achievement. C．She enjoys being a volunteer. D．She finds satisfaction in working for the disabled. 20．A．In a park. B．In a restaurant. C．In the woman’s office. D．In a waiting room. 【答案】17．A 18．D 19．C 20．B 【原文】M: Do you mind if I sit here? It’s the only empty seat there is. W: No. Not at all. Why ... isn’t it David? M: Mary Lee? Is this you? I haven’t seen you since university. W: No. That’s right. I didn’t know you were here in town. When did you get back? M: About six months ago. After graduating from university in Hong Kong, I continued my studies in Britain for two years, in London actually. W: Did you like it there? M: The studies, yes, but the food and weather, no. What about you? What have you been doing? W: I’ve been involved in social work since graduation. I work at a service center for the disabled people. M: I’m not surprised. You were always keen on that kind of work, if I remember rightly. W: Yes. It’s most satisfying. Gives one a sense of achievement. Well, I’ve just caught the waiter’s eye. You’d better get your order in quickly. Questions: 17.What is the most likely relationship between the two speakers? 18.What can we learn about the man from the dialogue? 19.Which is not a reason why the woman likes her job? 20.Where is the conversation taking place? II. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） 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. When I was a child my family would always sit down together for meals. My favourite was among the simplest: spaghetti pomodoro, pasta in tomato sauce. We ate fresh vegetables and fruit, and, starting in our teenage years, 21 (drink) a glass of red wine. We ate together. I enjoyed a few slices of prosciutto and practised a wide variety of outdoor sports. This centuries-old Mediterranean(地中海) diet kept me fit, 22 turned out to be good not just my personal well-being, but for the planet’s health too. In 2020 we will celebrate   23 tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s designation (指定) of this Mediterranean diet as a “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. But unfortunately, Italians 24 (turn) away from their traditional healthy diet. We have started to eat more fast food and have increased our portions. 25 (few) Italians enjoy social meals with family and friends. Italian children were 26 the most overweight in a recent study of 30 countries by the WHO. Poor nutrition is a global problem, not just an Italian one. The fact that it’s hitting Italy, the land 27 the Mediterranean diet originated, represents a dangerous contradiction-- one of many affecting the world of food. After years of decline, hunger is back on the rise. Globally, some 821 million people still do not have enough 28 (eat). Yet 29 the poor south hungers, the rich north gorges: some 2 billion people are overweight. We waste one-third of global food production. Livestock consume an estimated two-thirds of all the land that 30 (devote) to agriculture and contribute about half of farming-related greenhouse-gas emissions. 【答案】 21．drank 22．which 23．the 24．are turning/have been turning 25．Fewer 26．among 27．where 28．to eat 29．though/although/while 30．is devoted 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了关于地中海饮食以及意大利人的饮食变化和全球饮食相关问题。 21．考查动词时态。句意：我们吃新鲜的蔬菜和水果，并且从青少年时期开始，会喝一杯红葡萄酒。 and连接并列的谓语动词，前面ate是一般过去时，所以这里drink也用一般过去时。故填drank。 22．考查连词。句意：这种有着数百年历史的地中海饮食让我保持健康，结果证明它不仅对我的个人幸福有益，而且对地球的健康也有益。 此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，在从句中作主语，用关系代词 which。故填which。 23．考查冠词。句意：在2020年，我们将庆祝联合国教科文组织将这种地中海饮食指定为“人类文化遗产”的十周年纪念日。 序数词tenth前要用定冠词the，表示“第十个”。故填the。 24．考查动词时态。句意：但不幸的是，意大利人正在背离了他们传统的健康饮食。 本句强调动作在进行或是从过去开始一直持续到现在且仍在进行，用现在进行时或现在完成进行时，主语 Italians 是复数，故填are turning/have been turning。 25．考查形容词比较级。句意：越来越少的意大利人喜欢和家人、朋友一起进行社交性用餐。结合前文说意大利人背离传统饮食等情况，这里表示“更少的”意大利人，用few的比较级，句首首字母大写 。故填Fewer。 26．考查介词。句意：在世界卫生组织对 30 个国家进行的一项近期研究中，意大利儿童属于超重情况最严重的群体之一。介词among 表示“在…… 之中；…… 之一” ，符合“意大利儿童在30个国家研究里属于超重群体之一”的语境。故填among。 27．考查定语从句。句意：它冲击着意大利，这个地中海饮食起源的地方，这一事实代表了一种危险的矛盾——影响食品领域的众多矛盾之一。 先行词是the land，在在限制性定语从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where 。故填where。 28．考查非谓语动词。句意：在全球范围内，约有 8.21 亿人仍然没有足够的食物可吃。此处用动词不定式to eat作后置定语，修饰enough，表示“可吃的（东西）”。故填to eat。 29．考查连词。句意：然而，当贫穷的南方在挨饿时，富裕的北方却在暴饮暴食：约有20亿人超重。根据句意可知，此处使用though/although/while引导让步状语从句，强调让步转折，故填though/although/while。 30．考查时态语态。句意：牲畜消耗了估计用于农业的所有土地的三分之二，并且贡献了与农业相关的大约一半的温室气体排放。描述现实状况用一般现在时，land和devote之间是被动关系，用被动语态，先行词land是不可数名词，助动词是is。故填is devoted。 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．crucial    B．collapse    C． passion    D．lengthening    E. depend F. refreshed    G. alternative    H. devoted    I. regularly    J. varying    K. delivery Three Ways for Scientists to Manage Their Time Better It is not necessary to become a workaholic to be a good scientist, although scientists often have great 31 for their research, and frequently work long hours. The amount and quality of what you achieve critically 32 on how effectively you manage your time. Here are some tips on how to better manage your time as a scientist. ● Make a plan Consider blocking out your calendar into chunks of time 33 to a specific task. This is particularly important when you are writing a paper or report. Next comes the 34 step of prioritizing. Highlight tasks on your list to signify their urgency. Focus only on one item at a time: the others can wait their turn. This list needs to be updated and reviewed 35 . ● Give yourself a break Taking breaks is good for your brain. Don’t be hard on yourself: you will actually perform better if you take breaks and cultivate a life outside science. This might seem counter-intuitive (违反直觉的) with all those tasks on your list, but solutions to apparently difficult problems can come from a 36 brain — and a brain that can keep things in perspective. During your working day, allow yourself time to think, to be open to new ideas and to chat with others about new methods. Try to avoid looking at your work e-mails when you are not working. They do not need to be answered until the next working day. The world will not 37 if you delay reading some e-mails. ● Don’t try to chase every great idea The other side of permitting yourself time to explore 38 ideas, as well as the suggestions of managers and colleagues, is that you are left with a(n) 39 list of new directions to investigate. Try to distinguish between things that would be nice to have and things that are vital to the 40 of your project, or PhD, on time. Succeeding against the odds and in the face of time pressure is one of the most valuable experiences you can offer to future employer. 【答案】 31．C 32．E 33．H 34．A 35．I 36．F 37．B 38．J 39．D 40．K 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了科学家更好管理时间的三种方法，包含制定计划、给自己休息时间、不盲目追逐所有好想法，助力科学家提升时间管理效率，保障科研工作有序推进 。 31．考查名词。句意：成为一名优秀的科学家并不一定要成为工作狂，尽管科学家们通常对自己的研究抱有极大的热情，而且经常长时间工作。空格前有形容词great修饰，应填名词，结合“for their research, and frequently work long hours”及选项，名词passion“热情”符合语境，“have great passion for”表示“对……有极大热情”。故填C。 32．考查动词。句意：你所取得的成果的数量和质量在很大程度上取决于你管理时间的效率。空格处作谓语，根据下文“how effectively you manage your time”及“Here are some tips on how to better manage your time as a scientist.”可知，此处指“取得的成果的数量和质量在很大程度上取决于你管理时间的效率”，动词短语depend on意为“取决于”，符合语境，陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语为the amount and quality，谓语动词用原形depend。故填E。 33．考查形容词。句意：考虑将你的日程表分成若干时间段，专门用于特定的任务。空格处作定语修饰time，结合句意及选项，devoted“专门用于……的”符合语境，be devoted to表示“致力于，专门用于”，此处用过去分词作定语。故填H。 34．考查形容词。句意：接下来是至关重要的优先级排序步骤。空格处修饰名词step，作定语，结合句意及选项，形容词crucial“至关重要的”符合语境，强调优先级排序的重要性。故填A。 35．考查副词。句意：这个清单需要定期更新和审查。空格处修饰动词updated and reviewed，应填副词作状语，结合句意及选项，regularly“定期地”符合语境，表示定期更新审查清单。故填I。 36．考查形容词。句意：这似乎与你清单上的所有任务背道而驰，但看似困难的问题的解决方案可能来自一个恢复活力的大脑——一个能够客观看待事物的大脑。空格处修饰名词brain，作定语，结合前文“taking breaks”可知，休息后大脑会恢复活力，形容词refreshed“恢复活力的”符合语境。故填F。 37．考查动词。句意：如果你推迟阅读一些电子邮件，世界不会崩溃。空格处作谓语，根据上文“They do not need to be answered until the next working day.”以及空后“if you delay reading some e-mails.”可知，此处指推迟看邮件不会造成严重后果。动词collapse“崩溃，崩塌”符合语境，表示“世界不会崩塌”，will not后跟动词原形，故填B。 38．考查形容词。句意：允许自己有时间探索各种想法，以及管理者和同事的建议，另一方面是你会有一个不断增加的新研究方向清单。空格处修饰名词ideas，作定语，根据小标题中“chase every great idea”以及下文“list of new directions”可知，此处指探索不同的想法，形容词varying“不同的，多样化的”符合语境。故填J。 39．考查非谓语动词。句意：让自己有时间去探索各种想法、听取经理和同事建议的另一面是你将面临一个越来越长的新研究方向清单。空格处修饰名词list，根据小标题中“chase every great idea”以及上文“ideas, as well as the suggestions of managers and colleagues”可知，探索各种想法以及听取管理者和同事的建议，会让自己要新的调查方向的清单不断变长，动词lengthen“变长”符合语境，名词list与lengthen之间为主动关系，且表示动词正在进行，用现在分词lengthening作前置定语，表示清单上的内容在不断增加。故填D。 40．考查名词。句意：试着把那些可有可无的事情和那些对按时完成你的项目或博士学位至关重要的事情区分开来。空格处前有定冠词the修饰，应填名词，结合句意及选项，delivery“交付，完成”符合语境，此处表示项目或博士学位的按时完成。故填K。 III. Reading Comprehension (41 – 55题，每题1分；56 – 70题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The growing volume of household waste bas become a pressing crisis in modern cities. Shanghai, as one of the world’s most populous metropolises, faces particular challenges in managing the 30,000 tons of domestic trash 41 daily. However, through systematic classification and innovative solutions, the city is gradually building a/an 42 model for sustainable waste management. The process begins with residents sorting waste into four 43 : recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste(kitchen scraps), and dry waste. This crucial step, 44 implemented in 2019, requires citizens to develop new habits. Ms. Li, a community volunteer, explains, “At first, many found the rules 45 , but now over 90% of households in our neighborhood 46 separate their trash correctly.” After collection, specialized trucks transport different categories to corresponding facilities. Wet waste undergoes 47 treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation, 48 dry waste is either incinerated for energy recovery or sent to landfills. Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants have significantly 49 recycling efficiency. The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%. 50 , recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources. “Our goal is to achieve zero waste-to-landfill by 2035,” says a municipal official. “This demands both technological 51 and continuous public participation.” Students play a vital role in this campaign. Many schools have established “green clubs” to promote environmental awareness. Zhang Wei, a high school student, shares his experience: "We organize campus workshops and design apps to 52 recycling knowledge. Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge 53 .” While challenges remain, Shanghai’s progress demonstrates that urban waste management can be transformed through 54 efforts. As the city continues to refine its strategies, it sets an 55 example for sustainable development worldwide. 41．A．consumed B．generated C．imported D．recycled 42．A．temporary B．flexible C．efficient D．effective 43．A．categories B．zones C．levels D．means 44．A．temporarily B．approximately C．accidentally D．initially 45．A．straightforward B．sentimental C．confusing D．outdated 46．A．reluctantly B．consistently C．occasionally D．partially 47．A．chemical B．mechanical C．experimental D．biological 48．A．while B．unless C．because D．although 49．A．boosted B．measured C．restricted D．revealed 50．A．Nevertheless B．Consequently C．Meanwhile D．Similarly 51．A．innovations B．regulations C．investments D．traditions 52．A．simplify B．spread C．debate D．justify 53．A．prediction B．compromise C．difference D．profit 54．A．individual B．isolated C．commercial D．delayed 55．A．inspiring B．fancy C．relieving D．striking 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．A 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了上海作为人口大都市，日均产生约3万吨生活垃圾，通过2019年起实施的四类垃圾分类，结合AI分拣机器人等技术提升回收效率，减少填埋和排放，学生也参与其中，正迈向2035年零填埋目标，为全球提供范例。 41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：上海作为世界上人口最密集的都市之一，每天产生的约3万吨生活垃圾管理问题尤为严峻。A. consumed消耗；B. generated产生；C. imported进口；D. recycled回收利用。根据上文“30,000 tons of domestic trash”此处指每天要产生约3万吨生活垃圾。故选B。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，通过系统的分类和创新的解决方案，这座城市正逐步建立起一套有效的可持续垃圾管理模式。A. temporary暂时的；B. flexible灵活的；C. efficient效率高的；D. effective有效的。根据上文“through systematic classification and innovative solutions”以及后文“The process begins with residents sorting waste into four”提到了垃圾分类，所以是这座城市正逐步建立起一套有效的可持续垃圾管理模式。故选D。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个过程始于居民将垃圾分为四类：可回收物、有害垃圾、湿垃圾（厨余垃圾）和干垃圾。A. categories类别；B. zones区域；C. levels水平；D. means方式。根据后文“recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste (kitchen scraps), and dry waste.”可知，垃圾被分为四个类别。故选A。 44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：这一关键步骤于2019年首次推行，要求民众养成新的习惯。A. temporarily暂时地；B. approximately大约；C. accidentally意外地；D. initially首先。根据后文“implemented in 2019”可知，垃圾分类2019年首次推行，故选D。 45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：句意：李女士是一位社区志愿者，她解释道：“起初，很多人觉得这些规定很令人困惑的。但现在，我们小区超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。”A. straightforward简单的；B. sentimental情感的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. outdated过时的。根据后文“but now”中but表示转折，推测起初对此感到困惑，后来可以正确分类。故选C。 46．考查副词词义辨析。句意：李女士是一位社区志愿者，她解释道：“起初，很多人觉得这些规定很令人困惑的。但现在，我们小区超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。”A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. consistently始终；C. occasionally偶尔；D. partially不完全地。根据后文“separate their trash correctly”指超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。故选B。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：湿性废弃物会经过生物处理以产生用于发电的沼气，而干性废弃物则要么通过焚烧来回收能量，要么被送至垃圾填埋场。A. chemical化学的；B. mechanical机械的；C. experimental实验性的；D. biological生物的。根据后文“treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation”可知，沼气需要经过生物处理。故选D。 48．考查连词词义辨析。句意：湿性废弃物会经过生物处理以产生用于发电的沼气，而干性废弃物则要么通过焚烧来回收能量，要么被送至垃圾填埋场。A. while然而，当……时候；B. unless除非；C. because因为；D. although虽然。根据上文“Wet waste”以及后文“dry waste”可知为对比关系，用while。故选A。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：诸如人工智能驱动的分拣机器人和将废弃物转化为能源的工厂等先进技术，极大地提高了回收利用的效率。A. boosted促进，提高；B. measured测量；C. restricted限制；D. revealed揭示。根据后文“recycling efficiency”指先进技术提高了回收利用的效率。故选A。 50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，诸如塑料和纸张这类可回收材料能够节约自然资源。A. Nevertheless然而；B. Consequently因此；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Similarly类似。根据上文“The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%.(其对环境的影响十分显著。合理分类可使垃圾填埋场的使用量减少 30%，同时还能降低 45%的温室气体排放量)”以及后文“recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources.(诸如塑料和纸张之类的可回收材料能够节约自然资源)”可知，是在列举这一举措的好处：合理分类可使垃圾填埋场的使用量减少 30%，同时还能降低 45%的温室气体排放量，与此同时，诸如塑料和纸张这类可回收材料能够节约自然资源。故选C。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这既需要技术上的创新，也需要持续的公众参与。”A. innovations创新；B. regulations规则；C. investments投资；D. traditions传统。根据上文“Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants”可知，指技术上的创新。故选A。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：张伟，一名高中生，分享了他的经历：“我们组织校园研讨会，并设计应用程序来传播有关回收利用的知识。”A. simplify简化；B. spread传播；C. debate辩论；D. justify为……辩解。根据后文“recycling knowledge”可知，设计程序是为了传播回收利用的知识。故选B。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：一些日常的小举动——比如使用可重复使用的袋子——加在一起会产生巨大的影响。A. prediction预测；B. compromise妥协；C. difference差异；D. profit利润。根据上文“Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge”指小举动也可以产生巨大影响（make a huge difference）。故选C。 54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管仍存在一些挑战，但上海取得的进展表明，通过个人的努力，城市垃圾管理是可以得到改善的。A. individual个人的；B. isolated遥远的；C. commercial商业的；D. delayed推迟。根据上文“Small daily actions”以及垃圾分类的举措是为了让个人参与回收利用，所以是个人的努力推动城市垃圾管理。故选A。 55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着这座城市不断完善其策略，它为全球的可持续发展树立了一个极具示范意义的典范。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. fancy时髦的；C. relieving救助的；D. striking惊人的。根据后文“example for sustainable development worldwide”指上海为全球的可持续发展树立了一个极具示范意义的典范。故选A。 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) Last semester in my creative writing class, I asked 18 high school students if one of them would share something they’d written. After several minutes’ deadly silence, from her seat in the corner, a quiet senior, who usually hid behind a curtain of lovely hair, raised her hand and said, “I’ll read mine.” As we sat in the sleepy, airless room, the girl’s essay woke us up. She described the colour of white light, then a dirty street, then a personal encounter. Every word mattered. Though her voice was soft, I could feel her words striking my insides like a hammer. From their facial expressions, I could tell the other students were as surprised as I was. When the girl finished, she looked up at us, her eyes worried. But no one could speak. Envy had made us speechless. One critic once called envy in his book, the hardest thing to acknowledge. Indeed, I don’t like talking about my own envy. I am ashamed of the ill will I occasionally bear towards women who enjoy what I don’t (shining fingernails, spring vacations...). However, Aristotle referred to envy as the close cousin of imitation. The good nature of imitation allows us to turn our distress into a pursuit of greatness. In practical terms, that means reading is an essential part of my writing process. To drag myself out of my predictable tendencies, I pick a volume of something so good that it stimulates me to become unstuck. With any project I undertake, I try to break up my time at the keyboard with time in a soft chair, consuming the words of others without allowing my envy of them to turn me to stone. That day in my creative writing class after the silence following the student’s reading, there were a few “wows”. Then someone said, “I hate you! How can it be so good?” Just as the girl made herself an easy target in sharing this intense, artful essay, the rest of my students also took risks in exposing their admiration. And everyone’s work grew from the experience. At the very heart of envy is desire—a force that ought to be at the heart of every human moment, ugly and beautiful, and that we attempt to set down in words. 56．In paragraph 2, why are the girl’s words described as “striking my insides like a hammer”? A．To highlight how brave the girl was. B．To stress how impressive the girl’s essay was. C．To develop a contrast against the silence of the class. D．To show the author’s disappointment with the girl’s story. 57．The critic mentioned at the beginning of paragraph 4 is most likely to agree that _________. A．women bear more ill will than men B．imitation drives people into distress C．people are reluctant to admit their envy D．envy keeps writers stuck in their own style 58．In paragraph 4, “time in a soft chair” refers to the time the author spends in _________. A．waiting B．writing C．reading D．resting 59．According to the author, envy is something _________. A．that can be inspiring B．that we should be ashamed of C．that we need to overcome D．that results from imitation 【答案】56．B 57．C 58．C 59．A 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲述了在一次创意写作课上，一位平时默默无闻的高中女生勇敢地分享了她的作品，其深刻的描述和真挚的情感打动了包括作者在内的所有人，引发了大家内心的羡慕和反思。文章通过这一事件，探讨了嫉妒这一情感的复杂性和其对创作过程的激励作用。 56．推理判断题。根据第三段“From their facial expressions, I could tell the other students were as surprised as I was. When the girl finished, she looked up at us, her eyes worried. But no one could speak. Envy had made us speechless. (从他们的面部表情，我可以看出其他学生和我一样惊讶。当女孩讲完后，她抬头看着我们，眼里充满了忧虑。但是没有人能说话。嫉妒使我们哑口无言。)”可知，在第二段中，女孩的话被描述为“像锤子一样敲打我的内心”是为了强调这个女孩的文章有多令人印象深刻。故选B。 57．推理判断题。根据第四段“One critic once called envy in his book, the hardest thing to acknowledge. (一位评论家曾在他的书中称嫉妒是最难承认的事情。)”可知，第4段开头提到的批评家最有可能同意的是人们不愿意承认自己的嫉妒。故选C。 58．词句猜测题。根据倒数第三段“To drag myself out of my predictable tendencies, I pick a volume of something so good that it stimulates me to become unstuck. With any project I undertake, I try to break up my time at the keyboard with time in a soft chair, consuming the words of others without allowing my envy of them to turn me to stone. (为了摆脱自己的惯性思维，我会挑选一本极其精彩的作品来激发自己，打破困境。在进行任何项目时，我都会尝试在键盘前工作的时间中穿插一些坐在软椅上的时光，去阅读他人的文字，同时不让对他们的羡慕之心将自己僵化。)”可知，“在软椅子上的时间”是指作者花在阅读上的时间。故选C。 59．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, Aristotle referred to envy as the close cousin of imitation. The good nature of imitation allows us to turn our distress into a pursuit of greatness. (然而，Aristotle把嫉妒称为模仿的近亲。模仿的善良本性使我们能把痛苦转化为对伟大的追求。)”和最后一段“At the very heart of envy is desire - a force that ought to be at the heart of every human moment, ugly and beautiful, and that we attempt to set down in words. (嫉妒的核心是欲望——一种应该存在于人类每一个时刻的核心的力量，无论它是丑陋的还是美丽的，我们都试图用语言来表达。)”可知，嫉妒可以是一种激励人心的力量。故选A。 (B) Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities SUNDAY MAY7   EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY  MAY 12   MEDIUM Possum prowl Meet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY JUNE 4   HARD Baime Basin Track Meet 9:30 am. Track#8, West Head Road, Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required. FRIDAY  JUNE 6   EASY Poetry around a campfire Meet 7:00 pm. Kalkaari Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Drinks and food to follow. Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair). Cost: $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY  JUNE 25   EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland (沼泽地). Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADING EASY  suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM for those who PERIODICALLY exercise HARD  only if you REGULARLY exercise 60．If you seldom exercise, prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early, you’re most likely to join ______. A．Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley B．Baime Basin Track C．Poetry around a campfire D．Morning Walk at Mitchell Park 61．If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night, you are required to ______. A．meet at 7:30 pm. June 6 B．bring slippers with you C．prepare a torch D．climb rocks for two hours 62．In the activity “Morning Walk at Mitchell Park”, one may have no chance to ______. A．appreciate bird watching B．enjoy mountain climbing C．take a relaxing walk D．have morning tea 【答案】60．A 61．C 62．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍Kuringai Chase国家公园的几项有向导的徒步旅行和自然活动信息。 60．细节理解题。根据SUNDAY MAY7  EASY部分中的“Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong.( 早上7:30在切尔滕纳姆戴伊路的尽头集合，此时灌木丛中鸟鸣声此起彼伏，充满生机。)”以及“SUNDAY MAY7  EASY(5月7日 星期日 简单（级别）)”可知，Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley是简单级别，适合很少锻炼的人，且在清晨进行，符合“早起”和“喜欢自然”的要求。故选A项。 61．细节理解题。根据FRIDAY MAY 12 MEDIUM Possum prowl中的“Meet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. (晚上7:30在Seaforth Oval停车场集合。享受夜晚灌木丛的宁静，这里有美丽的水景。请带上手电筒，并穿防滑鞋，因为活动中会涉及一些攀岩环节。)”可知，如果想在夜晚享受丛林的宁静，需要准备手电筒。故选C项。 62．细节理解题。根据SUNDAY JUNE 25 EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park中的“Meet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland (沼泽地). Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea.(早上8点30分在Cattai的米切尔公园路的米切尔公园入口处集合，一同进行一场惬意的徒步——漫步穿过雨林、河畔平地、干燥森林，最终抵达沼泽地。由于这里栖息着许多鸟类，双筒望远镜是必带物品。)”可知，在这项活动中，人们有机会观鸟、悠闲散步、喝早茶，但没有机会进行登山。故选B项。 (C) Social media and the Internet are changing the way we eat and cook. First they came for the eggs. Then the feta cheese, caviar, and cucumbers. In some countries, these ingredients even sold out: Iceland experienced a shortage of cucumbers, and feta briefly vanished from grocery-store shelves. The reason for the shortages? Food enthusiasts were eager to recreate viral videos in which these ingredients starred. People who learned to cook in kitchens or through books may scoff at the spread of online-cooking videos. But chefs have long embraced technology to instruct, share their culinary visions and build their careers. In the 1960s-70s Julia Child used television and helped popularize cookbooks, demystifying French food for those cooking at home. Successful online food celebrities “recognize and make a real effort to meet the specific needs of their viewers,” explains Madeline Buxton, culture and trends manager at YouTube. Some viewers want to be entertained; others want to learn, travel or eat vicariously through people more adventurous than they are. Unlike cooking shows on TV, barriers to entry for online-cooking videos are low. Creators who think they have a winning idea do not need to persuade agents, editors and network executives; they can shoot a video themselves on their phone and see if people like it. Established media companies have got in on the act, but the Internet is mostly full of shorter content. Whereas adventurous TikTokers have tried their hand at complex recipes, approachable food tends to perform best: one reason recipes for baked-feta pasta and cucumber salad went viral is that it is easy to melt cheese and slice cucumbers. It also helps to be visually attractive: viral videos tend to show off the texture and crunch of food. Sometimes creators are surprised by which of their videos take off. Mr. DiGiovanni recalls his first popular video, which showed him making a chocolate bar from whole cacao pods; it was “poorly shot: the lighting was messed up; it was overexposed”. But it has attracted almost 14m views. Much as other food creators do, he shows viewers things they would not otherwise see, and he has a good time doing it. This points to an important aspect of online food culture: fun. Julia Child certainly mastered the art of French cooking, and people who followed her recipes may have enjoyed themselves, but she most believed in the haute (高端的) part of haute cuisine. Reverence (崇敬) does poorly in the democratized world of online content, where training, background and even experience matter less than likeability, production value and whether a video makes you want to pick up a pan and start cooking. Now can you please pass the feta? 63．The author cites Julia Child as an example to suggest that ________. A．the current trend of online cooking videos is not an entirely new phenomenon B．the shortages of certain ingredients were a direct result of popular TV shows C．cooking shows on TV have higher barriers for content creators D．television was as important as social media in the spread of culinary culture 64．Which of the following statements might the author most probably agree with? A．A detailed instruction on how to make high-end French cuisine is likely to go viral. B．Ingredients like cucumbers sold out because of the popularization of French food. C．Even respected chefs cannot guarantee that their videos will take off. D．The shorter a food video is, the more likely it is to gain in popularity. 65．What can be inferred from the last sentence of the passage? A．The author highlights how modern cooking has been changed by the Internet. B．The author is drawn to the new culture of cooking on social media. C．The author is convinced that feta, as shown in the videos, can enhance the taste of food. D．The author's own culinary experiences haven't been influenced by online cooking videos. 66．Which of the following serves as the best title for the passage? A．From TV to TikTok: The Rise of Influencers B．A Taste of Trends: Culinary Journey Reshaped Online C．A Recipe for Success: How to Create Viral Cooking Videos D．Pass Me the Feta: Growing Appetite for Food Ingredients 【答案】63．A 64．C 65．B 66．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述社交媒体和互联网改变饮食烹饪方式，网络烹饪视频兴起，分析其特点、与传统差异及对烹饪文化的影响。 63．推理判断题。根据第二段“People who learned to cook in kitchens or through books may scoff at the spread of online - cooking videos. But chefs have long embraced technology to instruct, share their culinary visions and build their careers. In the 1960s - 70s Julia Child used television and helped popularize cookbooks, demystifying French food for those cooking at home.(那些在厨房或通过书本学习烹饪的人可能会嘲笑在线烹饪视频的传播。但厨师们长期以来一直接受利用技术来指导、分享他们的烹饪理念并成就他们的事业。在 20 世纪 60-70 年代，朱莉娅・查尔德利用电视并帮助推广烹饪书籍，为在家烹饪的人揭开法国美食的神秘面纱。)”可知，作者以朱莉娅・查尔德为例，是为了表明厨师们很早就利用技术来传播烹饪理念，现在在线烹饪视频的流行并非全新现象，故选A项。 64．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Sometimes creators are surprised by which of their videos take off. Mr. DiGiovanni recalls his first popular video, which showed him making a chocolate bar from whole cacao pods; it was ‘poorly shot: the lighting was messed up; it was overexposed’. But it has attracted almost 14m views.(有时创作者会对自己哪些视频会走红感到惊讶。迪乔瓦尼先生回忆起他第一个受欢迎的视频，视频中他用整个可可豆荚制作巧克力棒；这个视频‘拍摄得很差：灯光混乱；曝光过度’。但它已经吸引了近 1400 万浏览量。)” 可知，即使是创作者自己都难以预料哪个视频会走红，所以即使是受尊敬的厨师也不能保证他们的视频一定会成功。故选C项。 65．推理判断题。由文章最后一句“Now can you please pass the feta?(现在你能递给我羊乳酪吗？)”并结合前文提到因网络烹饪视频导致某些食材短缺，以及对网络烹饪文化的介绍，可推断作者被社交媒体上的新烹饪文化所吸引，仿佛也沉浸在这种文化氛围中，想要像视频中那样烹饪使用羊乳酪。故选B项。 66．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Social media and the Internet are changing the way we eat and cook. (社交媒体和互联网正在改变我们的饮食和烹饪方式)”可知，文章主要讲述了社交媒体和互联网改变了人们烹饪和饮食的方式，介绍了网络烹饪视频的兴起、特点以及其对烹饪文化的影响，所以B选项A Taste of Trends: Culinary Journey Reshaped Online(品味潮流：在线重塑的烹饪之旅) 准确概括了文章主旨。故选B项。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. 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. Positive Thinking Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself.Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. 67 . Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do. 68 . People who think positively demonstrate increased life span, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health,reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one’s ability to deal with problems and hardships. It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations. For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer against depression and anxiety. Resilient people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. 69 . In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one’s life. It doesn’t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. 70 . Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one’s physical and mental health. A．It doesn’t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either B．They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking C．They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small D．As thinking changes,an individual’s behaviour and habits change as well E．Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect F．Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind 【答案】67．E 68．F 69．C 70．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了积极思维对个人行为和习惯、身心健康等方面的积极影响。 67．由上文“Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems,trying to look optimistic.In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself.Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person,who is often unaware and uncertain of some events,phenomena,people,or even the person himself. (许多人认为积极思考主要是逃避现实、忽视日常问题，并试图表现得乐观。事实上，这与一个人与自己交谈的方式有更多关系。自言自语是一个人不断思考的过程，他往往对一些事件、现象、人，甚至他自己都不清楚、不确定。)”及下文“Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems,trying to look optimistic.In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself.Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person,who is often unaware and uncertain of some events,phenomena,people,or even the person himself. (同时，积极思考有助于停止消极的自言自语，并开始对一个问题形成积极的看法。)”可知，上文提到许多人认为积极思考是逃避现实，下文则指出积极思考有助于停止消极想法，可知本句应当是在说明消极想法的害处。E选项“Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect (消极的自言自语会损害自信，降低自尊。)”能够承上启下，符合题意。E选项中Negative self-talk与下文negative self-talks相对应。故选E。 68．由下文“People who think positively demonstrate increased life span, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health,reduced risks of death from heart problems. (积极思考的人表现出寿命延长、抑郁和焦虑率降低、身心健康状况更好、因心脏问题导致的死亡风险降低。)”可知，下文列举积极思考对人的身心的好处，可知本句应当强调积极思考对身心的好处。F选项“Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind (积极思考对身体和心灵都有许多有益的影响。)”能引出下文，符合题意，F选项中the body and the mind与下文physical and psychological health相对应。故选F。 69．由上文“Resilient people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. (积极思考的、有韧性的人往往把每一个问题都看作是一个挑战，任何一种改进的机会，或个人成长的机会。相反，悲观主义者往往把问题看作是额外压力的来源。)”可知，上文通过对比积极思考与悲观主义者的态度，说明积极思考者会把问题看作是机会，而悲观主义者则会把问题看作是压力，本句为本段最后一句，应当承接上文继续说明悲观主义者的态度，C选项“They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small (他们往往在尝试解决问题之前就感到气馁，即使是小问题也是如此。)”能承接上文，符合题意。C选项中They指代Pessimists。故选C。 70．由上文“In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one’s life. It doesn’t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. (总之，积极思考是应对困难时期和提高生活质量的强大而有效的工具。当一个人拒绝注意到问题时，这与无知的乐观主义无关。)”和下文“Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one’s physical and mental health. (以积极、自我鼓励的方式思考会给一个人的身心健康带来许多好处。)”可知，上文提到积极思考不是无知的乐观主义，下文描述了以积极、自我鼓励的方式思考的身心好处，本句应当是在说明积极思考也不会引起任何严重的情绪不适，A选项“It doesn’t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either (它也不会引起任何严重的情绪不适)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。 IV. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Beneficial Effects of Forest Fires Forest fires are undoubtedly a threat. In the mid-1900s, all forest burns were considered undesirable, and firefighters responded to all of these fires whether or not they were burning close to where humans lived. This approach to forest fires was both expensive and risky. However, more recently forest managers began to see that forest fires did have benefits. Foresters saw that forest fires were beneficial for trees and soil. Previously, people believed that forest fires caused irreparable damage to trees; however, now forest managers know that trees are the major beneficiaries of fires. Many naturally occurring forest fires, often caused by lightning strikes, are surface fires that burn the understory — the shrubs and herbs from the forest — without damaging the trees in the overstory. In this way, the fire eliminates competition from the smaller trees, allowing the larger trees to flourish. Once the understory has been burned away, the forest is less likely to burn from high-temperature fires that can do real damage to the tall trees. In the past, it was not obvious how forest fires enriched the soil. Today, foresters understand that forest fires improve soil quality by changing the ‘litter’ — dead leaves and branches on the forest floor — to nutrient-rich soil. Normally, litter decomposes very slowly. However, fire releases the nutrients in the litter immediately. This creates an increase in the amount of phosphorus and potassium which are key elements that promote tree growth. As forest managers have learned more about the long-term effects of forest fires, they have realized that forest fires can have beneficial effects and have changed their forest management practices to reflect this new opinion. It is now recognized that forest fires are a natural part of forest ecosystems and are beneficial to the trees and soil. As long as fires are no threat to homes and communities, foresters now often choose to do nothing to stop the fires. 71.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Contrary to people’s expectations, forest fires benefit trees and soil. They help remove the understory, decreasing the risk of high-temperature fires and enabling tall trees to grow better. Thanks to forest fires, litter turns into fertile soil by releasing many significant elements, helping trees to grow. So, now foresters often let the fire burn if it doesn’t threaten human habitation. (58 words) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了，与人们的预期相反，森林火灾有利于树木和土壤。它们有助于清除林下植被，降低高温火灾的风险，使高大的树木生长得更好。由于森林火灾，垃圾通过释放许多重要元素变成肥沃的土壤，帮助树木生长。所以，现在护林员经常让火燃烧，如果它不威胁到人类居住。 【详解】1 要点摘录 ①Foresters saw that forest fires were beneficial for trees and soil. ②Many naturally occurring forest fires, often caused by lightning strikes, are surface fires that burn the understory — the shrubs and herbs from the forest — without damaging the trees in the overstory. ③Today, foresters understand that forest fires improve soil quality by changing the ‘litter’— dead leaves and branches on the forest floor — to nutrient-rich soil. ④It is now recognized that forest fires are a natural part of forest ecosystems and are beneficial to the trees and soil. ⑤As long as fires are no threat to homes and communities, foresters now often choose to do nothing to stop the fires. 2.缜密构思 将第1、2、3两个要点进行重组，将第4、5两个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Contrary to expectations, forest fires are good for trees and soil. They help clear understory vegetation, reduce the risk of heat fires, and make tall trees grow better. Due to forest fires, garbage becomes fertile soil by releasing many important elements that help trees grow. So, now rangers often let a fire burn if it does not threaten human habitation. 【点睛】[高分句型1] They help remove the understory, decreasing the risk of high-temperature fires and enabling tall trees to grow better. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] So, now foresters often let the fire burn if it doesn’t threaten human habitation. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) V. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．对油画感兴趣的人们能够在网上得到美术馆的免费票。（available） 【答案】Free tickets for the art gallery are available online to those who are interested in oil paintings. 【详解】考查时态、名词和定语从句。根据句意可知本句为一般现在时态，“美术馆的免费票”译为free tickets for the art gallery，tickets为主语，且为复数，系动词应使用are，“能够在网上得”译为available online，“对油画感兴趣的人们”使用定语从句，翻译为those who are interested in oil paintings，故翻译为Free tickets for the art gallery are available online to those who are interested in oil paintings. 73．他用了老师推荐的方法去背单词，值得表扬。(credit) 【答案】He used the method recommended by the teacher to memorize words, and he is worthy of credit. 【详解】考查短语、时态和非谓语动词。前句陈述过去事情，用一般过去时；后句陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，“他”用人称代词he，在前句中作主语；“用”用动词use，动词使用过去式形式used；宾语“方法”the method；“推荐”用动词recommend，与名词method之间为被动关系，所以“老师推荐的”用过去分词作后置定语，翻译为recommended by the teacher；“背单词”翻译为memorize words，使用动词不定式形式作目的状语；使用并列连词and连接并列句子，后句主语he，“值得”用短语be worthy of，主语是he，be动词使用is，“表扬”用名词credit。故翻译为He used the method recommended by the teacher to memorize words, and he is worthy of credit. 74．这个小镇的年度节日充满了家庭的欢笑，展示了该社区丰富的文化和传统。（alive） 【答案】The annual festival of the town is alive with joyous laughter of the families, showing the rich culture and tradition of the community. 【详解】考查固定短语、非谓语动词和时态。“这个小镇的年度节日”译为the annual festival of the town，作主语；“充满”用所给提示词alive的固定短语be alive with作谓语，句子描述一般情况，用一般现在时，主语为单数，be动词用is；“家庭的欢笑”译为joyous laughter of the families，作宾语。“展示了该社区丰富的文化和传统”可用非谓语动词短语去表达，“展示”与主语the annual festival之间是主动关系，用现在分词showing作伴随状语；“该社区丰富的文化和传统”译为the rich culture and tradition of the community，作showing的宾语。故整句话可译为：The annual festival of the town is alive with joyous laughter of the families, showing the rich culture and tradition of the community. 75．这所百年老校近年来开展了一系列“古典乐进课堂”活动，让更多学生感受到经典的独特魅力。(launch) 【答案】In recent years, this century-old school has launched a series of ‘Classical Music in the Classroom’ activities, allowing more students to experience the unique charm of classics. 【详解】考查介词短语、名词短语、动词、动词短语、非谓语动词好时态。根据句意以及句子结构可知，表示“近年来”应为介词短语In recent years作时间状语；表示“这所百年老校”应为名词短语this century-old school；表示“开展”为动词launch；表示“一系列“古典乐进课堂”活动”应为名词短语a series of ‘Classical Music in the Classroom’ activities；后接非谓语动词作状语，表示“允许某人做某事”应为动词短语allow sb to do sth；此处allow和逻辑主语this century-old school为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式；表示“感受到经典的独特魅力”应为动词短语experience the unique charm of classics；结合句意和时间状语In recent years可知，该句应为现在完成时。故翻译为：In recent years, this century-old school has launched a series of ‘Classical Music in the Classroom’ activities, allowing more students to experience the unique charm of classics. VI. Guided Writing （25分） Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76. 假设你是李华，学校计划新增一门文学艺术类选修课，现征求学生意见。请你写一份邮件给学生会，表达你的想法。内容需包括： 1. 你建议开设的课程名称、主要内容、授课方式等； 2. 你的理由。 （注意：文中不得出现具体学校名称或人名。） ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Student Union, I am writing to share my thoughts on the school’s plan to introduce a new elective course in the field of literature and art. In light of this exciting opportunity, I would like to propose a course titled “Classical Poetry Appreciation and Creative Writing.” This course would primarily focus on exploring the beauty and depth of classical poetry from various cultures, with a special emphasis on Chinese classical poetry. Through lectures, discussions, and interactive workshops, students would not only learn to appreciate and analyze these timeless works but also be encouraged to engage in creative writing inspired by the poetic traditions. I believe that this course would greatly enhance our literary and artistic appreciation. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to seeing this course become a reality. Best regards, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校计划新增一门文学艺术类选修课，现征求学生意见。要求考生写一份邮件给学生会，表达自己的想法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：propose→suggest 主要地：primarily→mainly 激发：inspire→stimulate 考虑：consider→take into account 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am writing to share my thoughts on the school’s plan to introduce a new elective course in the field of literature and art. 拓展句：I am writing to share my thoughts on the school’s plan to introduce a new elective course that focuses on literature and art. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In light of this exciting opportunity, I would like to propose a course titled “Classical Poetry Appreciation and Creative Writing.”（运用了过去分词短语作后置定语） 【高分句型2】I believe that this course would greatly enhance our literary and artistic appreciation.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 试卷第20页，共32页 试卷第1页，共32页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$g44■ 2025-2026学年高二英语上学期第一次月考卷 答题卡 姓 名： 缺考 贴条形码区 准考证号 标记 口 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 注意事项 2 2 123 1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，并 2345678 2345678 23456789 3 4 2345678 234 5 5678 2345678 2345678 认真检查监考员所粘贴的条形码。 4 2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5m 黑色字迹的签字笔填写，字体工整。 5 6 3.请按题号序在各题的答题区内作答，超出答题区域范围 678 的答案无效，在草纸、试卷上作答无效。 7 67 4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂 8 8 改液、刮纸刀。 9 9 9 9 5.正确填涂 选择题 (请用2B铅笔填涂) 1 IAJBIICHDI 6 IAJIBIICHD] 11 [AJ[B]ICHD] 2 IAJIBIICID] 12【AIBI[CIDj 17 IAJIBJICIID] 毁 3 [AJ[BIICIID] 13 [AJIB]ICHD] 18 IAJIBIICHID] 4 IAJIB]ICHD] 14 IAJIBIICIDI 19 [AlBIICIDI 5 [AJIBIICHD] 10 [AJIBJICHD] [AJBJICHD] 41 [AJIBIIC][D] 46 IAJIB]ICIID] 分 IAJIBIICJIDI 56 IAJIBJICIID] IAJBIICIID] 47 [AJIB]ICIID] IAIIBIICIIDI 57 [AJIBJICIID] 3 [AJIBIICIID] 48]ID] 8【A1 IBJICIID] 4 [AJIBIICIIDI 4 [AJIBIICIIDI 59 [AIIBI[CI[D] 45【AIB1 ICJIDI 50 IAJBIICIDI 55 [AJIBIICIIDI 60 [A]IB]ICJID] 61【A1IBIC1IDI 66 IAJIBIICIID] 62 [AJIBIICJID] 63【AIIB1 ICJID] 68 IAJIBJICJIDJIEJIFI 64 IAJIBIICIID] 69 IAHBIICIIDIIEIIFI 65 [AJIBJICIID] 70 IAJIBIICIIDIEJIFI 非选择题 (请在各试题的答题区内作答) Ⅱ、Grammar and Vocabulary (20分) Section A 21 22 23 24 25 26. 27 28 29. 30 英语第1页（共2页） Section B 31 32. 33 34 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. IV.Summary Writing (10) 71 V、Translation(15分) 72 73、 74、 15 M、Guided Writing(25分) 席 英语第2页（共2页） 学校 班级 姓名 准考证号 密 封…… -线 ■ 111 111I0 2元)ot ■ 1 ( ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ) ( ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ) ( 此卷只装订 不密封 ) ( ………………○……………… 内 ………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○……………… 线 ………………○……………… … 学校： ______________ 姓名： _____________ 班级： _______________ 考号： ______________________ ) 2025-2026学年高二英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪外版） （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4． 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Listening Comprehension Section A （第1-10题, 每题1分；第11-20题，每题1.5分；共25分） 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．An artist. B．A carpenter. C．A painter. D．A salesman. 2． A．$100. B．$200. C．$300. D．$400. 3． A．By plane. B．By bus. C．By taxi. D．By train. 4． A．A furnished house. B．A recent book. C．A further study. D．A new record. 5． A．The party was a big surprise. B．Kate has a lot of friends. C．The man agreed with the woman. D．The woman knows Kate well. 6． A．He’s got too much in his mind. B．He brought the wrong book. C．He didn’t keep his promise. D．He forgot the name of the book. 7． A．They must check out immediately. B．The swimming pool in the hotel is closed. C．It’s not easy to call a taxi to the airport. D．She agrees to go swimming with the man. 8． A．Mr. Liu’s schedule. B．A picture of Mr. Liu. C．Mr. Liu’s favourite hobbies. D．A special gift for Mr. Liu. 9． A．The man hasn’t met Tina recently. B．The man wants to see Tina. C．Tina used to work in New York. D．The woman is so forgetful. 10． A．He is quite easy to recognize. B．He is an outstanding speaker. C．He looks like a movie star. D．He looks young for his age. Section B Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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．Students liked the food from that shop. B．It was so convenient for them to get food from that shop. C．Many students were taking courses on Saturday. D．That is the only shop which supplies breakfast to the nearby middle school. 12．A．She was sent to hospital in time. B．She ate only little of the food she bought from that shop. C．She vomited out most of the food she ate. D．She was treated by many medical specialists. 13．A．The cause of this poisonous food accident. B．The number of victims in the accident. C．The time of this accident. D．The conditions of most patients. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14．A．To dig a hole all the way through the earth. B．To dig for a jar full of treasures. C．To dig for worms and insects. D．To realize their dream by digging. 15．A．They volunteered their help. B．They admired the two brothers. C．They thought the two brothers were crazy. D．They thought the two brothers were ambitious. 16．A．You will find great fun in hard work. B．Don’t laugh at friends, but give them a hand instead. C．If you try hard you will reach the goal you set yourself in your life. D．The meaning of a goal is to give you a direction to follow in your life. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17．A．They used to be classmates. B．They are colleagues. C．They used to be friends. D．They are a teacher and a student. 18．A．He must be a university teacher. B．He is studying in London. C．He is surprised at the woman’s achievements. D．He hasn’t seen the woman at least for 2 years. 19．A．She was keen on social work even at university B．The job gives her a sense of achievement. C．She enjoys being a volunteer. D．She finds satisfaction in working for the disabled. 20．A．In a park. B．In a restaurant. C．In the woman’s office. D．In a waiting room. II. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） 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. When I was a child my family would always sit down together for meals. My favourite was among the simplest: spaghetti pomodoro, pasta in tomato sauce. We ate fresh vegetables and fruit, and, starting in our teenage years, 21 (drink) a glass of red wine. We ate together. I enjoyed a few slices of prosciutto and practised a wide variety of outdoor sports. This centuries-old Mediterranean(地中海) diet kept me fit, 22 turned out to be good not just my personal well-being, but for the planet’s health too. In 2020 we will celebrate   23 tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s designation (指定) of this Mediterranean diet as a “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. But unfortunately, Italians 24 (turn) away from their traditional healthy diet. We have started to eat more fast food and have increased our portions. 25 (few) Italians enjoy social meals with family and friends. Italian children were 26 the most overweight in a recent study of 30 countries by the WHO. Poor nutrition is a global problem, not just an Italian one. The fact that it’s hitting Italy, the land 27 the Mediterranean diet originated, represents a dangerous contradiction-- one of many affecting the world of food. After years of decline, hunger is back on the rise. Globally, some 821 million people still do not have enough 28 (eat). Yet 29 the poor south hungers, the rich north gorges: some 2 billion people are overweight. We waste one-third of global food production. Livestock consume an estimated two-thirds of all the land that 30 (devote) to agriculture and contribute about half of farming-related greenhouse-gas emissions. 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．crucial    B．collapse    C． passion    D．lengthening    E. depend F. refreshed    G. alternative    H. devoted    I. regularly    J. varying    K. delivery Three Ways for Scientists to Manage Their Time Better It is not necessary to become a workaholic to be a good scientist, although scientists often have great 31 for their research, and frequently work long hours. The amount and quality of what you achieve critically 32 on how effectively you manage your time. Here are some tips on how to better manage your time as a scientist. ● Make a plan Consider blocking out your calendar into chunks of time 33 to a specific task. This is particularly important when you are writing a paper or report. Next comes the 34 step of prioritizing. Highlight tasks on your list to signify their urgency. Focus only on one item at a time: the others can wait their turn. This list needs to be updated and reviewed 35 . ● Give yourself a break Taking breaks is good for your brain. Don’t be hard on yourself: you will actually perform better if you take breaks and cultivate a life outside science. This might seem counter-intuitive (违反直觉的) with all those tasks on your list, but solutions to apparently difficult problems can come from a 36 brain — and a brain that can keep things in perspective. During your working day, allow yourself time to think, to be open to new ideas and to chat with others about new methods. Try to avoid looking at your work e-mails when you are not working. They do not need to be answered until the next working day. The world will not 37 if you delay reading some e-mails. ● Don’t try to chase every great idea The other side of permitting yourself time to explore 38 ideas, as well as the suggestions of managers and colleagues, is that you are left with a(n) 39 list of new directions to investigate. Try to distinguish between things that would be nice to have and things that are vital to the 40 of your project, or PhD, on time. Succeeding against the odds and in the face of time pressure is one of the most valuable experiences you can offer to future employer. III. Reading Comprehension (41 – 55题，每题1分；56 – 70题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The growing volume of household waste bas become a pressing crisis in modern cities. Shanghai, as one of the world’s most populous metropolises, faces particular challenges in managing the 30,000 tons of domestic trash 41 daily. However, through systematic classification and innovative solutions, the city is gradually building a/an 42 model for sustainable waste management. The process begins with residents sorting waste into four 43 : recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste(kitchen scraps), and dry waste. This crucial step, 44 implemented in 2019, requires citizens to develop new habits. Ms. Li, a community volunteer, explains, “At first, many found the rules 45 , but now over 90% of households in our neighborhood 46 separate their trash correctly.” After collection, specialized trucks transport different categories to corresponding facilities. Wet waste undergoes 47 treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation, 48 dry waste is either incinerated for energy recovery or sent to landfills. Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants have significantly 49 recycling efficiency. The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%. 50 , recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources. “Our goal is to achieve zero waste-to-landfill by 2035,” says a municipal official. “This demands both technological 51 and continuous public participation.” Students play a vital role in this campaign. Many schools have established “green clubs” to promote environmental awareness. Zhang Wei, a high school student, shares his experience: "We organize campus workshops and design apps to 52 recycling knowledge. Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge 53 .” While challenges remain, Shanghai’s progress demonstrates that urban waste management can be transformed through 54 efforts. As the city continues to refine its strategies, it sets an 55 example for sustainable development worldwide. 41．A．consumed B．generated C．imported D．recycled 42．A．temporary B．flexible C．efficient D．effective 43．A．categories B．zones C．levels D．means 44．A．temporarily B．approximately C．accidentally D．initially 45．A．straightforward B．sentimental C．confusing D．outdated 46．A．reluctantly B．consistently C．occasionally D．partially 47．A．chemical B．mechanical C．experimental D．biological 48．A．while B．unless C．because D．although 49．A．boosted B．measured C．restricted D．revealed 50．A．Nevertheless B．Consequently C．Meanwhile D．Similarly 51．A．innovations B．regulations C．investments D．traditions 52．A．simplify B．spread C．debate D．justify 53．A．prediction B．compromise C．difference D．profit 54．A．individual B．isolated C．commercial D．delayed 55．A．inspiring B．fancy C．relieving D．striking 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) Last semester in my creative writing class, I asked 18 high school students if one of them would share something they’d written. After several minutes’ deadly silence, from her seat in the corner, a quiet senior, who usually hid behind a curtain of lovely hair, raised her hand and said, “I’ll read mine.” As we sat in the sleepy, airless room, the girl’s essay woke us up. She described the colour of white light, then a dirty street, then a personal encounter. Every word mattered. Though her voice was soft, I could feel her words striking my insides like a hammer. From their facial expressions, I could tell the other students were as surprised as I was. When the girl finished, she looked up at us, her eyes worried. But no one could speak. Envy had made us speechless. One critic once called envy in his book, the hardest thing to acknowledge. Indeed, I don’t like talking about my own envy. I am ashamed of the ill will I occasionally bear towards women who enjoy what I don’t (shining fingernails, spring vacations...). However, Aristotle referred to envy as the close cousin of imitation. The good nature of imitation allows us to turn our distress into a pursuit of greatness. In practical terms, that means reading is an essential part of my writing process. To drag myself out of my predictable tendencies, I pick a volume of something so good that it stimulates me to become unstuck. With any project I undertake, I try to break up my time at the keyboard with time in a soft chair, consuming the words of others without allowing my envy of them to turn me to stone. That day in my creative writing class after the silence following the student’s reading, there were a few “wows”. Then someone said, “I hate you! How can it be so good?” Just as the girl made herself an easy target in sharing this intense, artful essay, the rest of my students also took risks in exposing their admiration. And everyone’s work grew from the experience. At the very heart of envy is desire—a force that ought to be at the heart of every human moment, ugly and beautiful, and that we attempt to set down in words. 56．In paragraph 2, why are the girl’s words described as “striking my insides like a hammer”? A．To highlight how brave the girl was. B．To stress how impressive the girl’s essay was. C．To develop a contrast against the silence of the class. D．To show the author’s disappointment with the girl’s story. 57．The critic mentioned at the beginning of paragraph 4 is most likely to agree that _________. A．women bear more ill will than men B．imitation drives people into distress C．people are reluctant to admit their envy D．envy keeps writers stuck in their own style 58．In paragraph 4, “time in a soft chair” refers to the time the author spends in _________. A．waiting B．writing C．reading D．resting 59．According to the author, envy is something _________. A．that can be inspiring B．that we should be ashamed of C．that we need to overcome D．that results from imitation (B) Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities SUNDAY MAY7   EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY  MAY 12   MEDIUM Possum prowl Meet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY JUNE 4   HARD Baime Basin Track Meet 9:30 am. Track#8, West Head Road, Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required. FRIDAY  JUNE 6   EASY Poetry around a campfire Meet 7:00 pm. Kalkaari Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Drinks and food to follow. Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair). Cost: $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY  JUNE 25   EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland (沼泽地). Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADING EASY  suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM for those who PERIODICALLY exercise HARD  only if you REGULARLY exercise 60．If you seldom exercise, prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early, you’re most likely to join ______. A．Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley B．Baime Basin Track C．Poetry around a campfire D．Morning Walk at Mitchell Park 61．If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night, you are required to ______. A．meet at 7:30 pm. June 6 B．bring slippers with you C．prepare a torch D．climb rocks for two hours 62．In the activity “Morning Walk at Mitchell Park”, one may have no chance to ______. A．appreciate bird watching B．enjoy mountain climbing C．take a relaxing walk D．have morning tea (C) Social media and the Internet are changing the way we eat and cook. First they came for the eggs. Then the feta cheese, caviar, and cucumbers. In some countries, these ingredients even sold out: Iceland experienced a shortage of cucumbers, and feta briefly vanished from grocery-store shelves. The reason for the shortages? Food enthusiasts were eager to recreate viral videos in which these ingredients starred. People who learned to cook in kitchens or through books may scoff at the spread of online-cooking videos. But chefs have long embraced technology to instruct, share their culinary visions and build their careers. In the 1960s-70s Julia Child used television and helped popularize cookbooks, demystifying French food for those cooking at home. Successful online food celebrities “recognize and make a real effort to meet the specific needs of their viewers,” explains Madeline Buxton, culture and trends manager at YouTube. Some viewers want to be entertained; others want to learn, travel or eat vicariously through people more adventurous than they are. Unlike cooking shows on TV, barriers to entry for online-cooking videos are low. Creators who think they have a winning idea do not need to persuade agents, editors and network executives; they can shoot a video themselves on their phone and see if people like it. Established media companies have got in on the act, but the Internet is mostly full of shorter content. Whereas adventurous TikTokers have tried their hand at complex recipes, approachable food tends to perform best: one reason recipes for baked-feta pasta and cucumber salad went viral is that it is easy to melt cheese and slice cucumbers. It also helps to be visually attractive: viral videos tend to show off the texture and crunch of food. Sometimes creators are surprised by which of their videos take off. Mr. DiGiovanni recalls his first popular video, which showed him making a chocolate bar from whole cacao pods; it was “poorly shot: the lighting was messed up; it was overexposed”. But it has attracted almost 14m views. Much as other food creators do, he shows viewers things they would not otherwise see, and he has a good time doing it. This points to an important aspect of online food culture: fun. Julia Child certainly mastered the art of French cooking, and people who followed her recipes may have enjoyed themselves, but she most believed in the haute (高端的) part of haute cuisine. Reverence (崇敬) does poorly in the democratized world of online content, where training, background and even experience matter less than likeability, production value and whether a video makes you want to pick up a pan and start cooking. Now can you please pass the feta? 63．The author cites Julia Child as an example to suggest that ________. A．the current trend of online cooking videos is not an entirely new phenomenon B．the shortages of certain ingredients were a direct result of popular TV shows C．cooking shows on TV have higher barriers for content creators D．television was as important as social media in the spread of culinary culture 64．Which of the following statements might the author most probably agree with? A．A detailed instruction on how to make high-end French cuisine is likely to go viral. B．Ingredients like cucumbers sold out because of the popularization of French food. C．Even respected chefs cannot guarantee that their videos will take off. D．The shorter a food video is, the more likely it is to gain in popularity. 65．What can be inferred from the last sentence of the passage? A．The author highlights how modern cooking has been changed by the Internet. B．The author is drawn to the new culture of cooking on social media. C．The author is convinced that feta, as shown in the videos, can enhance the taste of food. D．The author's own culinary experiences haven't been influenced by online cooking videos. 66．Which of the following serves as the best title for the passage? A．From TV to TikTok: The Rise of Influencers B．A Taste of Trends: Culinary Journey Reshaped Online C．A Recipe for Success: How to Create Viral Cooking Videos D．Pass Me the Feta: Growing Appetite for Food Ingredients Section C Directions: Read the following passages. 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. Positive Thinking Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself.Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. 67 . Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do. 68 . People who think positively demonstrate increased life span, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health,reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one’s ability to deal with problems and hardships. It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations. For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer against depression and anxiety. Resilient people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. 69 . In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one’s life. It doesn’t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. 70 . Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one’s physical and mental health. A．It doesn’t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either B．They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking C．They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small D．As thinking changes,an individual’s behaviour and habits change as well E．Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect F．Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind IV. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Beneficial Effects of Forest Fires Forest fires are undoubtedly a threat. In the mid-1900s, all forest burns were considered undesirable, and firefighters responded to all of these fires whether or not they were burning close to where humans lived. This approach to forest fires was both expensive and risky. However, more recently forest managers began to see that forest fires did have benefits. Foresters saw that forest fires were beneficial for trees and soil. Previously, people believed that forest fires caused irreparable damage to trees; however, now forest managers know that trees are the major beneficiaries of fires. Many naturally occurring forest fires, often caused by lightning strikes, are surface fires that burn the understory — the shrubs and herbs from the forest — without damaging the trees in the overstory. In this way, the fire eliminates competition from the smaller trees, allowing the larger trees to flourish. Once the understory has been burned away, the forest is less likely to burn from high-temperature fires that can do real damage to the tall trees. In the past, it was not obvious how forest fires enriched the soil. Today, foresters understand that forest fires improve soil quality by changing the ‘litter’ — dead leaves and branches on the forest floor — to nutrient-rich soil. Normally, litter decomposes very slowly. However, fire releases the nutrients in the litter immediately. This creates an increase in the amount of phosphorus and potassium which are key elements that promote tree growth. As forest managers have learned more about the long-term effects of forest fires, they have realized that forest fires can have beneficial effects and have changed their forest management practices to reflect this new opinion. It is now recognized that forest fires are a natural part of forest ecosystems and are beneficial to the trees and soil. As long as fires are no threat to homes and communities, foresters now often choose to do nothing to stop the fires. 71.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．对油画感兴趣的人们能够在网上得到美术馆的免费票。（available） 73．他用了老师推荐的方法去背单词，值得表扬。(credit) 74．这个小镇的年度节日充满了家庭的欢笑，展示了该社区丰富的文化和传统。（alive） 75．这所百年老校近年来开展了一系列“古典乐进课堂”活动，让更多学生感受到经典的独特魅力。(launch) VI. Guided Writing （25分） Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76. 假设你是李华，学校计划新增一门文学艺术类选修课，现征求学生意见。请你写一份邮件给学生会，表达你的想法。内容需包括： 1. 你建议开设的课程名称、主要内容、授课方式等； 2. 你的理由。 （注意：文中不得出现具体学校名称或人名。） ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第7页（共14页） 试题 第8页（共14页） 试题 第1页（共14页） 试题 第2页（共14页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年高二英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪外版） 参考答案 I. Listening Comprehension (25分) 1—5. CADBB 6—10 CADAA 11．C 12．C 13．A 14．A 15．C 16．D 17．A 18．D 19．C 20．B II. Grammar and vocabulary (20分) Section A 21．drank 22．which 23．the 24．are turning/have been turning 25．Fewer 26．among 27．where 28．to eat 29．though/although/while 30．is devoted Section B 31．C 32．E 33．H 34．A 35．I 36．F 37．B 38．J 39．D 40．K III. Reading Comprehension (45分) Section A 41．B 42．D 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．A 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．A Section B 56．B 57．C 58．C 59．A 60．A 61．C 62．B 63．A 64．C 65．B 66．B Section C 67．E 68．F 69．C 70．A IV. Samar y （10分） 71.【参考答案】 Contrary to people’s expectations, forest fires benefit trees and soil. They help remove the understory, decreasing the risk of high-temperature fires and enabling tall trees to grow better. Thanks to forest fires, litter turns into fertile soil by releasing many significant elements, helping trees to grow. So, now foresters often let the fire burn if it doesn’t threaten human habitation. (58 words) V. Translation （15分） 【72】Free tickets for the art gallery are available online to those who are interested in oil paintings. 【73】He used the method recommended by the teacher to memorize words, and he is worthy of credit. 【74】The annual festival of the town is alive with joyous laughter of the families, showing the rich culture and tradition of the community. 【75】In recent years, this century-old school has launched a series of ‘Classical Music in the Classroom’ activities, allowing more students to experience the unique charm of classics. VI. Guided Writing （25分） 76.【参考答案】 Dear Student Union, I am writing to share my thoughts on the school’s plan to introduce a new elective course in the field of literature and art. In light of this exciting opportunity, I would like to propose a course titled “Classical Poetry Appreciation and Creative Writing.” This course would primarily focus on exploring the beauty and depth of classical poetry from various cultures, with a special emphasis on Chinese classical poetry. Through lectures, discussions, and interactive workshops, students would not only learn to appreciate and analyze these timeless works but also be encouraged to engage in creative writing inspired by the poetic traditions. I believe that this course would greatly enhance our literary and artistic appreciation. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to seeing this course become a reality. Best regards, Li Hua ( 1 / 2 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年高二英语上学期第一次月考卷（沪外版） （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3．难度系数：0.65。 4． 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I.Listening Comprehension Section A （第1-10题, 每题1分；第11-20题，每题1.5分；共25分） 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．An artist. B．A carpenter. C．A painter. D．A salesman. 2． A．$100. B．$200. C．$300. D．$400. 3． A．By plane. B．By bus. C．By taxi. D．By train. 4． A．A furnished house. B．A recent book. C．A further study. D．A new record. 5． A．The party was a big surprise. B．Kate has a lot of friends. C．The man agreed with the woman. D．The woman knows Kate well. 6． A．He’s got too much in his mind. B．He brought the wrong book. C．He didn’t keep his promise. D．He forgot the name of the book. 7． A．They must check out immediately. B．The swimming pool in the hotel is closed. C．It’s not easy to call a taxi to the airport. D．She agrees to go swimming with the man. 8． A．Mr. Liu’s schedule. B．A picture of Mr. Liu. C．Mr. Liu’s favourite hobbies. D．A special gift for Mr. Liu. 9． A．The man hasn’t met Tina recently. B．The man wants to see Tina. C．Tina used to work in New York. D．The woman is so forgetful. 10． A．He is quite easy to recognize. B．He is an outstanding speaker. C．He looks like a movie star. D．He looks young for his age. Section B Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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．Students liked the food from that shop. B．It was so convenient for them to get food from that shop. C．Many students were taking courses on Saturday. D．That is the only shop which supplies breakfast to the nearby middle school. 12．A．She was sent to hospital in time. B．She ate only little of the food she bought from that shop. C．She vomited out most of the food she ate. D．She was treated by many medical specialists. 13．A．The cause of this poisonous food accident. B．The number of victims in the accident. C．The time of this accident. D．The conditions of most patients. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14．A．To dig a hole all the way through the earth. B．To dig for a jar full of treasures. C．To dig for worms and insects. D．To realize their dream by digging. 15．A．They volunteered their help. B．They admired the two brothers. C．They thought the two brothers were crazy. D．They thought the two brothers were ambitious. 16．A．You will find great fun in hard work. B．Don’t laugh at friends, but give them a hand instead. C．If you try hard you will reach the goal you set yourself in your life. D．The meaning of a goal is to give you a direction to follow in your life. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17．A．They used to be classmates. B．They are colleagues. C．They used to be friends. D．They are a teacher and a student. 18．A．He must be a university teacher. B．He is studying in London. C．He is surprised at the woman’s achievements. D．He hasn’t seen the woman at least for 2 years. 19．A．She was keen on social work even at university B．The job gives her a sense of achievement. C．She enjoys being a volunteer. D．She finds satisfaction in working for the disabled. 20．A．In a park. B．In a restaurant. C．In the woman’s office. D．In a waiting room. II. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） 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. When I was a child my family would always sit down together for meals. My favourite was among the simplest: spaghetti pomodoro, pasta in tomato sauce. We ate fresh vegetables and fruit, and, starting in our teenage years, 21 (drink) a glass of red wine. We ate together. I enjoyed a few slices of prosciutto and practised a wide variety of outdoor sports. This centuries-old Mediterranean(地中海) diet kept me fit, 22 turned out to be good not just my personal well-being, but for the planet’s health too. In 2020 we will celebrate   23 tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s designation (指定) of this Mediterranean diet as a “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. But unfortunately, Italians 24 (turn) away from their traditional healthy diet. We have started to eat more fast food and have increased our portions. 25 (few) Italians enjoy social meals with family and friends. Italian children were 26 the most overweight in a recent study of 30 countries by the WHO. Poor nutrition is a global problem, not just an Italian one. The fact that it’s hitting Italy, the land 27 the Mediterranean diet originated, represents a dangerous contradiction-- one of many affecting the world of food. After years of decline, hunger is back on the rise. Globally, some 821 million people still do not have enough 28 (eat). Yet 29 the poor south hungers, the rich north gorges: some 2 billion people are overweight. We waste one-third of global food production. Livestock consume an estimated two-thirds of all the land that 30 (devote) to agriculture and contribute about half of farming-related greenhouse-gas emissions. 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．crucial    B．collapse    C． passion    D．lengthening    E. depend F. refreshed    G. alternative    H. devoted    I. regularly    J. varying    K. delivery Three Ways for Scientists to Manage Their Time Better It is not necessary to become a workaholic to be a good scientist, although scientists often have great 31 for their research, and frequently work long hours. The amount and quality of what you achieve critically 32 on how effectively you manage your time. Here are some tips on how to better manage your time as a scientist. ● Make a plan Consider blocking out your calendar into chunks of time 33 to a specific task. This is particularly important when you are writing a paper or report. Next comes the 34 step of prioritizing. Highlight tasks on your list to signify their urgency. Focus only on one item at a time: the others can wait their turn. This list needs to be updated and reviewed 35 . ● Give yourself a break Taking breaks is good for your brain. Don’t be hard on yourself: you will actually perform better if you take breaks and cultivate a life outside science. This might seem counter-intuitive (违反直觉的) with all those tasks on your list, but solutions to apparently difficult problems can come from a 36 brain — and a brain that can keep things in perspective. During your working day, allow yourself time to think, to be open to new ideas and to chat with others about new methods. Try to avoid looking at your work e-mails when you are not working. They do not need to be answered until the next working day. The world will not 37 if you delay reading some e-mails. ● Don’t try to chase every great idea The other side of permitting yourself time to explore 38 ideas, as well as the suggestions of managers and colleagues, is that you are left with a(n) 39 list of new directions to investigate. Try to distinguish between things that would be nice to have and things that are vital to the 40 of your project, or PhD, on time. Succeeding against the odds and in the face of time pressure is one of the most valuable experiences you can offer to future employer. III. Reading Comprehension (41 – 55题，每题1分；56 – 70题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The growing volume of household waste bas become a pressing crisis in modern cities. Shanghai, as one of the world’s most populous metropolises, faces particular challenges in managing the 30,000 tons of domestic trash 41 daily. However, through systematic classification and innovative solutions, the city is gradually building a/an 42 model for sustainable waste management. The process begins with residents sorting waste into four 43 : recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste(kitchen scraps), and dry waste. This crucial step, 44 implemented in 2019, requires citizens to develop new habits. Ms. Li, a community volunteer, explains, “At first, many found the rules 45 , but now over 90% of households in our neighborhood 46 separate their trash correctly.” After collection, specialized trucks transport different categories to corresponding facilities. Wet waste undergoes 47 treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation, 48 dry waste is either incinerated for energy recovery or sent to landfills. Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants have significantly 49 recycling efficiency. The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%. 50 , recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources. “Our goal is to achieve zero waste-to-landfill by 2035,” says a municipal official. “This demands both technological 51 and continuous public participation.” Students play a vital role in this campaign. Many schools have established “green clubs” to promote environmental awareness. Zhang Wei, a high school student, shares his experience: "We organize campus workshops and design apps to 52 recycling knowledge. Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge 53 .” While challenges remain, Shanghai’s progress demonstrates that urban waste management can be transformed through 54 efforts. As the city continues to refine its strategies, it sets an 55 example for sustainable development worldwide. 41．A．consumed B．generated C．imported D．recycled 42．A．temporary B．flexible C．efficient D．effective 43．A．categories B．zones C．levels D．means 44．A．temporarily B．approximately C．accidentally D．initially 45．A．straightforward B．sentimental C．confusing D．outdated 46．A．reluctantly B．consistently C．occasionally D．partially 47．A．chemical B．mechanical C．experimental D．biological 48．A．while B．unless C．because D．although 49．A．boosted B．measured C．restricted D．revealed 50．A．Nevertheless B．Consequently C．Meanwhile D．Similarly 51．A．innovations B．regulations C．investments D．traditions 52．A．simplify B．spread C．debate D．justify 53．A．prediction B．compromise C．difference D．profit 54．A．individual B．isolated C．commercial D．delayed 55．A．inspiring B．fancy C．relieving D．striking 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) Last semester in my creative writing class, I asked 18 high school students if one of them would share something they’d written. After several minutes’ deadly silence, from her seat in the corner, a quiet senior, who usually hid behind a curtain of lovely hair, raised her hand and said, “I’ll read mine.” As we sat in the sleepy, airless room, the girl’s essay woke us up. She described the colour of white light, then a dirty street, then a personal encounter. Every word mattered. Though her voice was soft, I could feel her words striking my insides like a hammer. From their facial expressions, I could tell the other students were as surprised as I was. When the girl finished, she looked up at us, her eyes worried. But no one could speak. Envy had made us speechless. One critic once called envy in his book, the hardest thing to acknowledge. Indeed, I don’t like talking about my own envy. I am ashamed of the ill will I occasionally bear towards women who enjoy what I don’t (shining fingernails, spring vacations...). However, Aristotle referred to envy as the close cousin of imitation. The good nature of imitation allows us to turn our distress into a pursuit of greatness. In practical terms, that means reading is an essential part of my writing process. To drag myself out of my predictable tendencies, I pick a volume of something so good that it stimulates me to become unstuck. With any project I undertake, I try to break up my time at the keyboard with time in a soft chair, consuming the words of others without allowing my envy of them to turn me to stone. That day in my creative writing class after the silence following the student’s reading, there were a few “wows”. Then someone said, “I hate you! How can it be so good?” Just as the girl made herself an easy target in sharing this intense, artful essay, the rest of my students also took risks in exposing their admiration. And everyone’s work grew from the experience. At the very heart of envy is desire—a force that ought to be at the heart of every human moment, ugly and beautiful, and that we attempt to set down in words. 56．In paragraph 2, why are the girl’s words described as “striking my insides like a hammer”? A．To highlight how brave the girl was. B．To stress how impressive the girl’s essay was. C．To develop a contrast against the silence of the class. D．To show the author’s disappointment with the girl’s story. 57．The critic mentioned at the beginning of paragraph 4 is most likely to agree that _________. A．women bear more ill will than men B．imitation drives people into distress C．people are reluctant to admit their envy D．envy keeps writers stuck in their own style 58．In paragraph 4, “time in a soft chair” refers to the time the author spends in _________. A．waiting B．writing C．reading D．resting 59．According to the author, envy is something _________. A．that can be inspiring B．that we should be ashamed of C．that we need to overcome D．that results from imitation (B) Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities SUNDAY MAY7   EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY  MAY 12   MEDIUM Possum prowl Meet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY JUNE 4   HARD Baime Basin Track Meet 9:30 am. Track#8, West Head Road, Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required. FRIDAY  JUNE 6   EASY Poetry around a campfire Meet 7:00 pm. Kalkaari Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Drinks and food to follow. Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair). Cost: $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY  JUNE 25   EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland (沼泽地). Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADING EASY  suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM for those who PERIODICALLY exercise HARD  only if you REGULARLY exercise 60．If you seldom exercise, prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early, you’re most likely to join ______. A．Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley B．Baime Basin Track C．Poetry around a campfire D．Morning Walk at Mitchell Park 61．If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night, you are required to ______. A．meet at 7:30 pm. June 6 B．bring slippers with you C．prepare a torch D．climb rocks for two hours 62．In the activity “Morning Walk at Mitchell Park”, one may have no chance to ______. A．appreciate bird watching B．enjoy mountain climbing C．take a relaxing walk D．have morning tea (C) Social media and the Internet are changing the way we eat and cook. First they came for the eggs. Then the feta cheese, caviar, and cucumbers. In some countries, these ingredients even sold out: Iceland experienced a shortage of cucumbers, and feta briefly vanished from grocery-store shelves. The reason for the shortages? Food enthusiasts were eager to recreate viral videos in which these ingredients starred. People who learned to cook in kitchens or through books may scoff at the spread of online-cooking videos. But chefs have long embraced technology to instruct, share their culinary visions and build their careers. In the 1960s-70s Julia Child used television and helped popularize cookbooks, demystifying French food for those cooking at home. Successful online food celebrities “recognize and make a real effort to meet the specific needs of their viewers,” explains Madeline Buxton, culture and trends manager at YouTube. Some viewers want to be entertained; others want to learn, travel or eat vicariously through people more adventurous than they are. Unlike cooking shows on TV, barriers to entry for online-cooking videos are low. Creators who think they have a winning idea do not need to persuade agents, editors and network executives; they can shoot a video themselves on their phone and see if people like it. Established media companies have got in on the act, but the Internet is mostly full of shorter content. Whereas adventurous TikTokers have tried their hand at complex recipes, approachable food tends to perform best: one reason recipes for baked-feta pasta and cucumber salad went viral is that it is easy to melt cheese and slice cucumbers. It also helps to be visually attractive: viral videos tend to show off the texture and crunch of food. Sometimes creators are surprised by which of their videos take off. Mr. DiGiovanni recalls his first popular video, which showed him making a chocolate bar from whole cacao pods; it was “poorly shot: the lighting was messed up; it was overexposed”. But it has attracted almost 14m views. Much as other food creators do, he shows viewers things they would not otherwise see, and he has a good time doing it. This points to an important aspect of online food culture: fun. Julia Child certainly mastered the art of French cooking, and people who followed her recipes may have enjoyed themselves, but she most believed in the haute (高端的) part of haute cuisine. Reverence (崇敬) does poorly in the democratized world of online content, where training, background and even experience matter less than likeability, production value and whether a video makes you want to pick up a pan and start cooking. Now can you please pass the feta? 63．The author cites Julia Child as an example to suggest that ________. A．the current trend of online cooking videos is not an entirely new phenomenon B．the shortages of certain ingredients were a direct result of popular TV shows C．cooking shows on TV have higher barriers for content creators D．television was as important as social media in the spread of culinary culture 64．Which of the following statements might the author most probably agree with? A．A detailed instruction on how to make high-end French cuisine is likely to go viral. B．Ingredients like cucumbers sold out because of the popularization of French food. C．Even respected chefs cannot guarantee that their videos will take off. D．The shorter a food video is, the more likely it is to gain in popularity. 65．What can be inferred from the last sentence of the passage? A．The author highlights how modern cooking has been changed by the Internet. B．The author is drawn to the new culture of cooking on social media. C．The author is convinced that feta, as shown in the videos, can enhance the taste of food. D．The author's own culinary experiences haven't been influenced by online cooking videos. 66．Which of the following serves as the best title for the passage? A．From TV to TikTok: The Rise of Influencers B．A Taste of Trends: Culinary Journey Reshaped Online C．A Recipe for Success: How to Create Viral Cooking Videos D．Pass Me the Feta: Growing Appetite for Food Ingredients Section C Directions: Read the following passages. 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. Positive Thinking Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself.Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. 67 . Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they do. 68 . People who think positively demonstrate increased life span, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health,reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one’s ability to deal with problems and hardships. It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations. For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer against depression and anxiety. Resilient people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress. 69 . In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of one’s life. It doesn’t have anything to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem. 70 . Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to one’s physical and mental health. A．It doesn’t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either B．They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking C．They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small D．As thinking changes,an individual’s behaviour and habits change as well E．Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect F．Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind IV. Summary Writing (10分) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Beneficial Effects of Forest Fires Forest fires are undoubtedly a threat. In the mid-1900s, all forest burns were considered undesirable, and firefighters responded to all of these fires whether or not they were burning close to where humans lived. This approach to forest fires was both expensive and risky. However, more recently forest managers began to see that forest fires did have benefits. Foresters saw that forest fires were beneficial for trees and soil. Previously, people believed that forest fires caused irreparable damage to trees; however, now forest managers know that trees are the major beneficiaries of fires. Many naturally occurring forest fires, often caused by lightning strikes, are surface fires that burn the understory — the shrubs and herbs from the forest — without damaging the trees in the overstory. In this way, the fire eliminates competition from the smaller trees, allowing the larger trees to flourish. Once the understory has been burned away, the forest is less likely to burn from high-temperature fires that can do real damage to the tall trees. In the past, it was not obvious how forest fires enriched the soil. Today, foresters understand that forest fires improve soil quality by changing the ‘litter’ — dead leaves and branches on the forest floor — to nutrient-rich soil. Normally, litter decomposes very slowly. However, fire releases the nutrients in the litter immediately. This creates an increase in the amount of phosphorus and potassium which are key elements that promote tree growth. As forest managers have learned more about the long-term effects of forest fires, they have realized that forest fires can have beneficial effects and have changed their forest management practices to reflect this new opinion. It is now recognized that forest fires are a natural part of forest ecosystems and are beneficial to the trees and soil. As long as fires are no threat to homes and communities, foresters now often choose to do nothing to stop the fires. 71.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．对油画感兴趣的人们能够在网上得到美术馆的免费票。（available） 73．他用了老师推荐的方法去背单词，值得表扬。(credit) 74．这个小镇的年度节日充满了家庭的欢笑，展示了该社区丰富的文化和传统。（alive） 75．这所百年老校近年来开展了一系列“古典乐进课堂”活动，让更多学生感受到经典的独特魅力。(launch) VI. Guided Writing （25分） Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76. 假设你是李华，学校计划新增一门文学艺术类选修课，现征求学生意见。请你写一份邮件给学生会，表达你的想法。内容需包括： 1. 你建议开设的课程名称、主要内容、授课方式等； 2. 你的理由。 （注意：文中不得出现具体学校名称或人名。） ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第14页，共15页 试卷第15页，共15页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week. Well, right now, I think I want White for the door and yellow for the wall, but i'll let you know tomorrow for sure. Question, what is the man? Listen to the next question. Did you tip the way? Ress. yes, ten dollars, ten percent of our bill. right? Question, how much did their meal cost? Listen to the next question. Have you called the taxi to the airport? Why i'm not flying? I'll go to guangzhou by high speed railway question. How is the woman going to guangzhou? Listen to the next question. Have you read the author's latest best seller . i've just finished IT. I really recommend . IT question. What are the men and women talking about? Listen to the next question. I can't believe there were so many people at tate's party. It's really no surprise. She's been extremely popular since he was a child. Question, what can be inferred from the conversation? Listen to the next question. did you remember to bring me the book you promised? I'm so sorry. It's completely slipped my mind. Question, why did the men apologize? Listen to the next question. This is our last day here. Let's go swimming one more time. We don't have much time left. We'd Better leave the hotel now. IT takes us at least one hour to get to the airport by taxi. Question, what does the woman mean? Listen to the next question. mr. 6 is going to retire next week。What kind of give? Should we give him? I think he would like to have a photograph . of our class question. What are they discussing? Listen to the next question. Next time you see tina, please don't forget to give her my best regards. Sure, but he has been assigned to a new york office now. I don't know when I can see her again. Question, what can we infer from the conversation? Listen to the next question. I'm asked to pick up the guest speaker, bob, at the airport this afternoon. Do you know what he looks like? Well, he's in his sixties. He stands out. He's talent thin. Question, what do we conclude from the woman's reMarks about bob? Listen to the next question. More than two hundred people, mostly middle school students in workers at a nearby construction site, fell violently ill after eating breakfast from a soybean milk shop on saturday in, and several dozens died. The shop supplies breakfast to the nearby boarding middle school as well as selling food to walk in customers. Although I was the weekend, many students were taking additional al courses and borders stayed on the campus. The victims were sent to ten local hospitals for emergency treatment. IT is really unbearable to see the Young children and dying right before my eyes and their parents crying desperately, said one doctor at the rescue site. Another doctor said that conditions of most patients were basically stable. A father of a victim said that his daughter thought two rice cakes and eight, most of them on our way to school. Soon he felt sick and collapsed. Luckily, SHE vomited the stuff out on the way to the hospital, so the doctor said he was not among the seriously poisoned. The father said. More than five hundred medical specialists are helping in the rescue work, and public security authorities are still looking into the case. More than two hundred people, mostly middle school students and workers at a nearby construction site, fell violently ill after eating breakfast from a soybean milk shop on saturday in nanjing, and several dozens died. The shop supplies breakfast to the nearby boarding middle school as well as selling food to walk in customers. Although IT was the weekend, many students were taking additional causes and borders stayed on the campus. The victims were sent to ten local hospitals for emergency treatment. IT is really unbearable to see the Young children dying right before my eyes and their parents crying desperately, said one doctor at the rescue side. Another doctor said that conditions of most patients were basically stable. A father of a victim said that his daughter bought two rice cakes and eight, most of them on her way to school. Soon he felt sick and collapsed locally. SHE vomited the stuff out on the way to hospital, so the doctors said he was not among the seriously poisoned, the father said. More than five hundred medical specialists are helping in the rescue work, and public security authorities are still looking into the case. Questions eleven, which is the reason why so many students ate the food from that soybean milk shop even on saturday. Twelve, why did the father say that his daughter was lucky? Thirteen, what is not known so far about the accident? Listen to the next question. Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house as they were working. A couple of older boys stopped by at a watch. What are you doing? As one of the visitors? We planned to take a whole all the way through the earth. One of the brothers volunteered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling the Younger ones that that was impossible. After a long silence, one of the brothers picked up a jar ful of worms and insects. He showed the wonderful contents to the mocking visitors. Then he said quietly and confidently, if we don't dig all the way through the earth, look at we found along the way, their goal was far too ambitious, but IT did cause them to dig. And that is what a goal is for, to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to set us digging. Not every goal will be fully achieved, not every job will unsuccessfully, not every relationship will endure, not every hope will come to pass, not every love will last, not every dream will be realized. But perhaps you can say yes, but look at what I found along the way. Look at the wonderful things which have come into my life, because I try to do something. IT is in the digging that life has lived. And I believe IT is joy in the journey that truly matters. Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house as they were working. A couple of older boys stopped by to watch. What are you doing? Ask one of the visitors. We planned to dig a hole all the way through the earth. One of the bloomer's volunteered excitedly. The all the boys began to laugh, telling the Younger ones that IT was impossible. After a long silence, one of the brothers picked up a jar full of worms and insects. He showed the wonderful contents to the mocking visitors. Then he said quietly and confidently, even if we don't dig all the way through the earth, look what we found along the way. Their goal was far too ambitious, but IT did cause them to dig. And that is what a goal is for, to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to set us digging. But not every goal will be fully achieved, not every job will end successfully, not every relationship will endure, not every hope will come to pass, not every love will last, not every dream will be realized. But perhaps you can say, yes, but look at what I found along the way. Look at the wonderful things which have come into my life, because I tried to do . something. IT is in the digging, that life is lived, and I believe IT is joy. And the journey that truly matters. Questions, what did the two brothers decide to do? Fifteen, what were the older boy's reactions to the two brothers digging? Sixteen, what point does this story try to illustrate? Listen to the next question. Do you mind if I said here is the only empty city there is? No, not at all. Why isn't David mary lee? Is this you? I haven't seen you since university? No, that's right. I didn't know you were here in town. When did you get back? About six months ago, after graduating from university in hongkong, I continued my studies in britain for two years in london. Actually. did you like IT there? The studies? yes. But the food and weather? no. What about you? What have you been doing? I've been involved in social work since graduation. I work at a service center for the disabled people. I'm not surprised you were always keen on that kind of work, if I remember rightly. Yes, it's most satisfying. Gives one a sense of achievement. Well, i've just got the wait as I you'd Better get your order and quickly. Do you mind if I said here is the only empty city there is? No, not at all. Why isn't a David . mary lee? Is this you? I haven't seen you since university? No, that's right. I didn't know you were here in town. When did you get back? About six months ago, after graduating from university in hongkong, G, I continued my studies in britain for two years in london. Actually. did you like IT there? The studies, yes, but the food and weather know what about you? What have you been doing? I've been involved in social work since graduation. I work at a service center for the disabled people. I'm not surprised you were always keen on that kind of work, if I remember rightly. Yes, it's most satisfying. Gives one a sense of achievement. Well, i've just thought the wait as I, you'd Better get your order and quickly. Questions seventeen, what is the most likely relationship between the two speakers? Eighteen, what can we learn about the man from the dialogue? Nineteen, which is not a reason why the woman likes her job. 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