上海市普陀区曹杨中学2025-2026学年高三9月月考英语试卷

高三英语练习 1.Listening Comprehension Section A Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. .A.Every morning at 6:00. B.Every Thursday afternoon. C.Every day at 6:00 p.m. D.Every Tuesday morning. 2.A.Dishwasher. B.Dryer. C.Kitchen appliances. D.His own lamps. 3.A.She can bear walking dogs. B.Rabbits suit her lifestyle most C.She prefers rabbits to cats. D.She doesn't like cats. 4.A.The music in the next room disturbed his rest. B.The room he lives in is leaking water. C.He wants the front desk staff to help him order takeout. D.He encountered danger in his own room. A.Take some guitar lessons. B.Go to France C.Spend more time at work. D.Eat more chocolates. A.Reading a book is better than seeing a movie. B.Seeing a movie doesn't deserve the money C.Joining a book club is economical. D.It's never too later to read books. 7.A.Eat more natural food. B.Eat more packaged food. -C.Eat less vegetable sticks. D.Eat more chips. 8.A.It's hot to have a spring outing now. B.It's strange to postpone the spring outing. C.It is wise to postpone the spring outing. D.It may be colder at the end of this month. A They should have arrived an hour earlier. B.He doesn't enjoy the design of the fireworks C.The fireworks show started an hour later than planned D The experience was far from satisfactory 10.A.The map is worth the promotion. B.The man's work is finally recognized C.The man is the best fit for the position D.The man has been undervalued Section B Directions:In Section B.you will hear two passages and passage or conversation,you will be askea several questions will be read twice,but the question will be spoken only one the four possible answer on your paper and decide which o you have heard 第1页共10页 扫描全能王创建 Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk. 11.A.To avoid fire accidents. B.To avoid smoke and noise. C.To accommodate more rubbish D.To make room for activities. 2.A.They were usually-stored underground to keep them fresh. They were kept in refrigeratorsto prevent them going bad. C They were transported from the kitchen to save time.' D.They were picked-fresh from the castle garden as needed. 13.A.Life in Europe. B.The castle kitchen. C.Food in the castle D.Developments of castles. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following falk. 14.A.It is more economical and more efficient. B.It is more popular and more effective C.It is more difficult and more valuable. D.It is more complicated and more excellent 15.A.Brand messages in onlino video ads. B.Non-brand contents in online video ads. C.Brand messages in TV ads. D.Non-brand contents in TV ads. 16.A.The importance of brands. B.A new e-book guide. C.Digital advertising D.Strategies of advertising Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.She is misunderstood by her friend. B.She isn't getting along well with her roommate. C She has trouble making new friends in new places. D.She doesn't want to be friends with Mary any more. 18.A She doesn't like being friends with Jane. U.She makes Jane feel bad on purpose. She fails to do part of her duty D.She will surely change her behavior. 19.She can still tolerate Mary. B.She doesn't think Mary will change. C.She is afraid she will offend Mary. D.She is afraid of losing this friend. 20.A.Forget about the trivial things. B.Tell Mary through a third person. C Tell Mary directly about her feelings. D.Don't be friends with Marry any more. II.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. The Bow Street Police Museum:A Journey Through History In the heart of London lies a hidden treasure for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.The Bow Street Police Museum is a fascinating place(21)history comes to life,offering a unique look at one of London's oldest police stations.Located in central London,the museum occupies (22) was once the Bow Street Police Station and Magistrates Court.This historic building opened in 1881 and played a key role in law enforcement for over a century. 第2页共10页 扫描全能王创建 可表 In the past,pcople arrested in the area were held overnight in cells before(23)app)in court the next morning.Today,visitors can explore these cells,including a particularly large one called "the tank."It once held many people at a time and was known (24).ive)an awful smell and poor conditions.Walking into the tank today makes it easy to imagine how uhpleasant it(25)have been back then. The museum also tells the storv of the Bow Street Runners,often considered London's first organized police force.(o)tlomd)in 1749 by brothers Henry and John Fielding,this group laid the foundation for modern policint.Henry Fielding was also a well-known author,and new officers under him(27)(equip)ith simple tools like handcuffs,a pistol,and a stick to help maintain peace. The police station finally closed in 1992,while the court continued operating(28)006.It hosted several famous trials.Today,the museum(29)(preserve)this rich history,sharing stories of crime,justice,and the people who worked there.(30)d le exploring the cells or learning about important trials,the Bow Street Police Museum offers an untorgettable joumey into the past. Section B Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.biologically Freatniing:connected D.debating E define I eventually G.identity F image 1.primitive J.scientific K.trace When did you begin? You might think your life began on the day you were born,but the true story of your beginning is far more complex.The atoms in your body-like the carbon in your cells and the iron in your blood-were created billions of years ago in the hearts of ancient stars.These elements formed as stars burned,exploded,and spread their material across the universe.After traveling through space,they 31 became part of a young Earth and,later,part of you. But what about when you became a living,32 being?There's no clear answer.Some33 it as the moment of conception (or the first heartbeat.Others,like developmental biologist Scott Gilbert,argue that there's no34 agreement on when human life actually starts.For centuries, people believed life began when a mother first felt her baby move-something called the"quickening." Today,technology lets us see signs of life earlier,but we're still left what really counts as the beginning. And what about when you became you?Children begin to develop a sense of self around age two. They start recognizing their 36 in mirrors and using words like"I"and "me."These early signs of self-awareness are the foundation of what we think of as personal7.However,some scientists believe our sense of self is more fluid and less continuous than we imagine. So,when did you begin?Physically,you38 back to the birth of stars;_9,you began developing during the earliest stages of pregnancy.And as a conscious being,your journey started in early childhood.Rather than having a single starting point,your beginning might be seen as a series of 40 moments in an ever-evolving story III.Reading Comprehension 第3页共10页 扫描全能王创建 可表 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. In 1979,the US public was drawn to the "Jim twins,"a pair of identical twin brothers adopted at birth by different families who reunited at age 39.Their shared names were just the beginning of their 41.Both worked in law enforcement,enjoyed carpentry,owned Chevrolets,and took vacations at the same beach in Florida.Even more striking,they both married women named Linda,divorced,and later married a Betty. The Jim twins inspired the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart,which compared 137 pairs of identical and non-identical twins raised 42.This study was one of the first to show that around half of personality differences come from genetics,43 the idea that we are born as blank slates ()It highlighted the complexity of the nature VS nurture()debate,a topic often 44 in discussions. In his book Unique:The New Science of Human Individuality,neuroscientist David Linden e:.amines the latest research on the diverse factors that 45 human behavior and physiology.He explores how we are influenced by our genes,upbringing,and46,exploring a range of topics including how we sleep and perceive the world. One interesting aspect Linden discusses is our ability to 47smells.While it may seem like a fixed trait ()research shows it is more 48 than we think.In high-income countries,the sense of smell is often considered less important than vision or hearing.49,hunter-gatherer communities like the Manig of Thailand excel at identifying smells,likely due to their reliance on this ability for survival.This difference extends to 50:the Manig language includes 15 abstract words for smells, while English has few words to describe smells that aren't related to their source. Another important factor affecting 51 is the randomness of early development.Twin studies show that while about half of personality differences come from genetics,parenting has a52 influence-usually less than 10%.Geneticist Robert Plomin suggests that much of the remaining variation comes from random events during brain development.Linden points out that"the wiring of the human brain is so complex that it can't be precisely determined by a person's DNA."Small random changes in cell position or movement can lead to significant53 in how the brain is wired and functions. Despite advancements in understanding brain development,many54 remain.It's unclear how many of the Jim twins'coincidences originated from genetic similarities compared to randomness.While we are just beginning to55 the complexities of the human brain,Linden's work provides valuable insights that cast light on the nature of individuality. 41.A.struggle B.similarities C.reunion D.innovations 42.A.accordingly B.regionally C.consistently D.separately 43.A.challenging B.introducing C.exploring D borrowing 44.A.understood B.hidden C.transitioned D.oversimplified 45 A.shape B.study C.exhibit D.justify 46.A.food B.exercise C.weather D.chance 47.A.depend upon B.battle with C.discriminate between D.consist in 48.A.stable B.obvious C.flexible D.weak 49.A.In contrast B.What's more C.As a result D.By the way 第4页共10页 架 扫描全能王创建 可 50.A.livolthood B.discussion C.appearance D.language 51.A.adaptability B.individuality C.sustainability D.predictability 52.A.direct B.crucial C.minimal D.combined 53.A.improvements B.differences C.exceptions D.relationships 54.A.traces B.costs C.questions D.features 55.A.Brasp B.avoid C.demand D.add 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 onc that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Parenthood is often described as life's greatest gift-a journey of deep love and connection. C.ildren are the light of your life,the ones who make everything worthwhile.But,like any long-term relationship,it has its challenging moments.Years ago,I wrote a column suggesting that what most mothers really want for Mother's Day isn't flowers or breakfast in bed-it's an apology.A heartfelt acknowledgment of all the moments their children tested their patience. Picture this:"March 2004,losing my temper on a ferry-I'm sorry.April 2004,screaming becausc you broke my cheese-I'm sorry.April 2004 again,screaming because the replacement cheese was also 'wrong'-I'm sorry."Parents,of course,could admit their own mistakes,like accidentally ruining childhood myths about Snow White.It would be a way for everyone to start fresh as they entered adulthood. While I never got those apologies,a recent experience brought me close to that feeling.Both my daughters have recently moved out and started their own independent lives.Watching them face the realities of adulthood has been unexpectedly satisfying:Every time they're surprised by how difficult life can be,it feels like proof that my years of parenting pnid off In a darkly humorous way,it's almost like the perfect parent would leave their kids so unprepared that-they wouldn't last a day Thankfully,I didn't aim for that kind of perfection-both my daughters are doing well,despite some struggles along the way. Still,their comments about adult life are little victories for me.One daughter admitted she now understands why I insisted on carpets instead of concrete floors.She even sees the value of things she once laughed at,like curtains and electric blankets.Another revelation came when she discovered how expensive basic items like washing powder are."Why is something so boring so costly?"she asked, shocked. It's not just the financial surprises.They've also come to appreciate the small comforts of home. One daughter admitted it's nice to wake up to someone cooking breakfast.She used to wish I'd leave her alone for a weekend,but now she sees the warmth of having someone there. I'm still waiting for the ultimate acknowledgment-when they become parents themselves and truly understand my efforts-but for now,these small realizations feel like a sweet reward. 56.According to the author,what do most mothers truly want for Mother's Day? A.Flowers and breakfast in bed. B.A genuine expression of regret from their children. C.A chance to reflect on their parenting achievements. 第5页共10页 扫描全能王创建 可表 D.A discussion about childhood myths like Snow White. 57.What does the author find satisfying about her daughters moving out? A Their newfound frecdom, B.Their financial independence. cNinding them unwilling to leave home. D.Seeing them handle the struggles of adult life. 58.What realization did one of the author's daughters have about household items? A.Concrete floors are better than carpets. B.Washing powder is surprisingly expensive. C Electric blankets are unnecessary luxuries. D.Curtains are outdated interior design elements. 59.Why does the author believe her daughters'small realizations are rewarding? A,They make her feel less alone. B.They justify her parenting choices. C.They highlight her daughters'maturity. 0 They remind her of the warmth of family life. (B) Sending Mail Abroad What are you sending? Surface mail Letter and postcards Our economical service for sending Letters and postcards to Europe can only be sent by non-urgent international mail. Airmail-up to a maximum weight of 2kg. How to use Airmail Surface items should be addressed as Our standard Airmail service for sending international normal. mail to anywhere in the world quickly and cost effectively. The name of the country How to use in CAPITALS must Stick our branded Airmail sticker-available free from come last. Post Office branches-on your item of mail and post it Our Surface mail delivery aims are: in any post box or Post Office branch.Alternatively, Western Europe: you can simply write 'BY AIRMAIL-PAR AVTON'in 2 weeks following day of posting the front top left corner. Eastern Europe: 器 4 weeks following day of posting Outside Europe: The name of the country in 8-12 weeks following day of posting CAPITALS must come last. Surface mail prices Our Airmail delivery aims are: Weight up to Letters only to Western Europe: outside Europe 3 days following day of posting Postcards 0.42 Eastern Europe: 20g ￡0.42 4 days following day of posting 60g 0.72 Outside Europe: 100g ￡1.02 5 days following day of posting 150g ￡1.43 Airmail prices Weight up to Letters 第6页共10页 蘑器 扫描全能王创建 Europe World Zone I World Zone 2 Where is it going? Postcards ￡0.44 0.50 ￡0.50 World Zone 1 10g E0.44 ￡0.50 ￡0.50 World Zone I covers all countries not in 20g E0.44 E0.72 0.72 either Europe or World Zone 2. 40g ￡0.64 ￡1.12 ￡1.19 60g ￡0.83 ￡1.51 ￡1.66 World Zone 2 80g ￡1.02 ￡1.91 2.14 Australia Korea Philippines 100g ￡1.21 ￡2.31 ￡2.61 China New Zealand Japan 120g ￡1.41 ￡2.70 f3.08 140g ￡1.60 ￡3.10 ￡3.55 160g ￡1.79 ￡3.49 ￡4.02 60.If you post a letter to France.which is located in Western Europe,on November Ist,it will arrive there A.on November 4th B.on November 5th C.on November 15th D.on November 29th 61.If you post a letter,weighing 110g,to the United States by airmail,you need to pay A.2.31 B.￡2.61 C.￡2.70 D.f3.08 6.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A.The cost of sending a postcard to Japan by airmail is f0.42. B You can choose to send a letter to Germany by surface mail. C.You must use the branded Airmail sticker to send a letter by airmail. D.A postuatd sent to Egypt by surface mail may take 9 weeks to arrive. (C) Scientists know little about how sharks came to exist because of the way their skeletons are made. Sharks have skelefons (mostly made of cartilage,a soft and flexible material that doesn't fossilize (well.As a result,sharks don't leave clear remains like animals with hard bones.This means that shark skeletons don't leave behind the same clear,lasting remains as animals with bony skeletons. "Cartilage is a tricky material,"explains John Maisey,a scientist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.For centuries,scientists have tried to piece together the history of sharks but could only make educated guesses that sharks might have come from fish with actual bones. However,a recent breakthrough has opened up new possibilities for understanding where sharks came from.Using advanced CT scanning technology,Maisey and his team examined the only known fossil of an ancient fish called Doliodus problematicus.This fossil is 400 million years old and was first discovered in the mid-1990s in Canada.For years,researchers could only study it from the outside,but in 2014,new CT scanning technology allowed them to look deeper into its structure without damaging it. What they found could be a missing link in the shark evolution puzzle. The scan revealed surprising details.Unlike modern sharks,which are smooth and lack external s-ines ()the Doliodus fossil had spines along its back and near its lower body.These spines were similar to those found in an older type of fish with both bony and shark-like characteristics.It also had jaws and teeth like those of modern sharks,showing a mix of features frem early bony fish and today's sharks.This makes Doliodus an important connection between two groups of fish,offering new clues abeut shark evolution. 第7页共10页 扫描全能王创建 "This is a major discovery,"says Michacl Coates,an evolutionary biologist at the University of (.tcago.Coates believes that these findings support the idea that acanthodians,the ancient group with both bony and shark-like characteristics,could represent an important step in the early development of sharks.Maisey's research encourages scientists to revisit acanthodians,an extinct group of fish with both bony and shark-like features.These ancient creatures are thought to represent a transitional stage in fish evolution,potentially reshaping what we know about the origins of sharks. 63.Main Idea:What is the passage primarily about? A Finding a new shark species with advanced technology. B The role of sharks in the extinction of ancient fish species. .Aimportant discovery in understanding how sharks evolved. Lfforts to uncover the origins of sharks through fossil research. 64.Why is it tricky to study the evolution of sharks? Their skeletons rarely endure over time. B.Their remains are hard to find in ancient rock layers. Their evolutionary history is too recent to be understood. D).Their bones have been confused with those of other fish species. 65.What is the significance of the Doliodus problematicus fossil? A It confirms that sharks evolved mainly from acanthodians. B.It suggests that ancient sharks lacked both jaws and spines. C it proves that sharks are directly related to modern bony fish. D.It shows a connection between early bony fish and modern sharks. 66.How is the passage organized? A.By describing several fossils before focusing on Doliodus. B.By comparing features of sharks and acanthodians in detail. C.By explaining the difficulties in studying sharks and sharing new findings D.By summarizing past research on ancient fish without introducing new insights. Section C Directions:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.This concept suggests that a planet does not need to be fully habitable across its entire surface all the time to support life. B.Even Earth is not 100 per cent habitable by the standard liquid-water definition. C.Another possibility involves planets with irregular orbits,leading to extreme seasonal changes. D.It sounds like a simple enough wish list,but finding a planet that fulfils all of these criteria has kept astronomers busy for decades. E However,recent advancements in astronomy have expanded our understanding of planetary habitability. F.With each discovery,we learn more about the vast diversity of planetary environments. Back to the Drawing Board The traditional approach to finding habitable(可居住的)planets outside our solar system has been to look for Earth-like planets in a star's"Goldilocks zone,"where it's not too hot or too cold for liquid 第8页共10页 扫描全能王创建 向 water. 67_Jn other words,the conditions for life may be more complex and varied than previously thought. Astrophysicists now believe that in addition to the right temperature range,several other factors are critical in determining whether a planet can support life.Thesc include the planet's mass,atmosphcric composition,and its magnetic field,which can protect the planet from harmful radiation.Furthermore, the planet's orbital dynamics play significant roles in stabilizing its climate over long periods. Recent studics have shown that some planets might exhibit what scicntists call "fractional hooitability."68Instead,areas or periods that can support life might be enough,similar to how life on Earth exists in various environments like deep occans and deserts. For instance,a planet orbiting a red dwarf star-common but faint stars in our galaxy-might cxpericnce intense tidal heating due to its closeness to its star.This tidal heating could prevent the planet's surface from freezing entirely,creating potential underwater or underground habitats,despite the star's weak solar output.Additionally,the volcanic activity stimulated by tidal forces could release gases essential for anatmosphere capable of supporting life. 69 Such planets might be mostly unfriendly to life for part of their orbit but could offer brief windows where conditions are perfect for life.This kind of habitability challenges our Earth-centric view of life's requirements and suggests that even planets in the chaotic orbits of binary star systems( 星系统)might occasionally host life-giving conditions. As the search for extraterrestrial life continues,these new models help scientists prioritize targets for further investigation. DThis brings us closer to understanding the true nature of habitability and perhaps eventualN finding life beyond Earth. IV.Summary Writing Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage.Use your own words as far as possible. 71. Privacy Concerns with Google's Data Collection As Google expanded its services,the company faced increasing criticism over its handling of user dat,particularly with its email service,Gmail.Gmail,which offers free email accounts,funds itself through targeted advertising.To deliver these ads,Google analyzes the content of users'emails to identify relevant keywords.This practice,while effective for ad targeting,raised significant privacy concerns. Many users felt uncomfortable with the idea of their emails being scanned,even if it was done by algorithms (rather than humans.They argued that this practice constituted an invasion of privacy, despite Google's assurances that the content was only analyzed by automated systems.Google defended its approach by pointing out that other email services use similar methods to fight spam and show more relevant ads.However,the controversy revealed a broader issue regarding the extent to which companies should be allowed to analyze user data for commercial purposes. The privacy debate extended beyond Gmail to other Google services,such as Google Street View. Ths service,which provides images of streets around the world,was intended to enhance user experience by offering detailed visual maps.However,many individuals and governments expressed concerns over the potential for misuse of these images,particularly regarding privacy and security.Some argued that the ability to view detailed street-level images could pose risks if used for harmful purposes. In response to these concerns,Google took measures to blur faces and license plates in it 第9页共10页 扫描全能王创建 Street View images.Despite these efforts,the debate about privacy continued,as critics worried about the broader implications of Google's data collection practices.As Google addressed these complex issues,it became evident that the challenge of balancing innovation with privacy was an ongoing struggle,reflecting broader societal concerns about data security in the digital age. V.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.这道菜食材寻常，做法简单，却异常美味。Despite) T3.百年前的农田，如今是集休闲娱乐于一体的公共服务空间。(integrate) 74.中华文化的很多细节就藏在日常生活中的方方面面，等着人们去发现它的美。(wa) 75.移动支付软件的适老化改造效果显著，不少老人已经开始习惯在日常购物时用这些软件支付。 (be used to) VI.Guided Writing Directions:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76.假设你的朋友John作为交换生要来一所中学学习一年。见在有两个家庭可为他提供住宿。John 对如何选择犹豫不决，想听听你的建议。请根据以下住宿家庭信息，写一封email给John,说说 你推荐哪个家庭，并通过比较简要谈谈这样推荐的理由。 王先生家庭 李先生家庭 家庭成员 一对中年夫妇；一个17岁的男孩 对退休夫妇 住宿条件 提供一个带独立卫坐间的房间 提供一个无独立卫生间房间 周一至周六提供早餐和晚餐，周凹不提 周一至周五提供早餐和晚餐；周六和 伙食 供餐饮 日提供三餐 距学校距离 地铁大约一小时车程 步行到学校大约10分钟 器 扫描全能王创建