上海市浦东新区进才中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题

上海市进才中学2025学年第一学期阶段测试 (时间 120分钟，满分140分) 高三英语试卷 (2025年10月) 出卷人：潘译文 审卷人：黄婷婷 I. Listening Comprehension Section A (1’*10) 1. A. On the playground. B. In a department store. C. In the school building. D. In a stadium. 2. A. $518. B. $580. C. $614. D. $640. 3. A. Mr. Johnson’s ideas are nonsense. B. He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson’s views. C. Mr. Johnson is good at expressing his ideas. D. He shares the woman’s views on social welfare. 4. A. New ways to charge phones. B. The spread of false information. C. Interesting videos on WeChat. D. How people enlarge their circle of friends. 5. A. The weather report is far from the truth. B. The heat continues to the end of the week. C. He will hang out at the end of the week. D. He’s relieved to have gone through the hot days. 6. A. See the Hollywood movie. B. Skip the beginning of the movie. C. Go to sleep early. D. Watch the movie advertisement. 7. A. The woman has been chatting with her parents for a long time. B. There is something wrong with her parents’ telephone. C. It’s very likely that the phone is not properly hung up. D. Her parents are busy talking on the phone for 30 minutes. 8. A. A big sports centre is open to the public. B. A swimming pool has already been completed. C. More facilities will be finished ahead of time. D. It has the most impressive building for miles around. 9. A. His words are not so reliable. B. He is well prepared for the test. C. He is well-informed and knows everything. D. He knows a lot about the school arrangement. 10. A. They are raising money for their club. B. They will go on to call more people. C. They will finish working today. D. They’re glad to contribute money. Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. They can remind themselves to make full use of time. B. They can keep time when they are writing a novel. C. They should pay by the minute when they leave. D. They can get a clock as a gift for buying the coffee. 12. A. Customers should wash their own dishes for there is no waitress. B. The relaxed atmosphere attracts like-minded people to socialize there. C. Customers can bring their own snacks because no food is served there. D. Wi-Fi is unavailable because face-to-face communication is encouraged there. 13. A. It has proved to be popular in both Britain and Russia. B. The pilot shop in London is not as successful as expected. C. It’s not well-received in Britain because it costs more. D. It takes time to see whether British people like it or not. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Teach students how to avoid errors in writing. B. Correct test papers on Chinese language course. C. Help foreigners to learn Chinese characters. D. Correct mistakes in students’ speeches. 15. A. It should be connected with a laser printer. B. Essays of different styles should be stored in it C. The paper text should be changed into digital text. D. Character recognition system should be installed in it. 16. A. It cannot work as efficiently and accurately as a real teacher. B. It cannot appreciate the content and the beauty of language. C. It cannot use different symbols to mark different mistakes. D. Its Chinese linguistic data system is not big and complete. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. The post is really funny. B. They enjoy bullying Bill. C. They all get along well with Bill. D. They often give likes to friend’s post. 18. A. He pushed Bill down the stairs. B. He made fun of the man last year. C. He made negative comments on the post. D. He once hurt the man’s feeling seriously. 19. A. Lead to quarrels and isolation. B. Seek revenge and behave violently. C. Improve endurance and interpersonal skills. D. Affect academic performance and emotional health. 20. A. Delete his post as soon as possible. B. Apologize to Bill for his hurtful post. C. Convince Bill of his well-meant action. D. Stop posting anything about Bill for a while. II. Grammar and vocabulary Section A (1.5’*10) Art or Destruction? Himalayas Fireworks Show Ignites Debate Outdoor brand Arc’teryx and internationally celebrated Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang staged a fireworks display in the Himalayas of Southwest China on Friday evening, which triggered concerns about violating fundamental principles of ecological conservation. Although the organizers had noted in advance that the fireworks were eco-friendly and (21)_________(clean) up afterward, the performance nevertheless aroused controversy.  Many netizens criticized the event as ridiculous, questioning the resolution ultimately adopted (22)_________(set) off explosions. In response to the protest, the brand behind the show has since deleted related videos online, given that the activity took place in such an ecologically fragile region (23)_________ the Himalayas. Organizers had stated beforehand all fireworks used biodegradable materials, herders’ livestock would be relocated and small animals guided away prior to the display, and (24)_________ the remaining explosives would be cleaned up and vegetation restored afterward to avoid ecological risks.  Some netizens also argued that the so-called eco-friendly materials were only (25)_________(polluting) compared with conventional products, but by no means zero-impact. Others pointed out that the plateau’s ecosystem is extremely fragile, “even a tire mark cannot heal quickly, and (26)_________ can such large-scale smoke and noise pollution,” according to media reports. Critics also condemned the performance as an act of cultural arrogance, stating that it offended local communities (27)_________sacred and long-standing traditions are characterized by a profound respect for mountain gods and a strict prohibition against loud explosions. Some further warned that the massive blasts could generate sound waves posing potential risks to glaciers already vulnerable due to climate change, possibly destabilizing ice masses, while also severely (28)_________(disturb) highland wildlife, which violates basic principles of ecological protection. The local ecology authorities stated that they would not cease the monitoring of the area (29)________ the long-term ecological consequences are fully assessed. A spokesperson proposed that any emerging damage to the local habitat (30)________ ________ be addressed responsibly to ensure the ecological balance is maintained. Section B (1.5’*10) A. surges B. inconveniences C. biochemical D. ingrained E. specifically F. persists G. plastic H. steering I. structured J. swings K. distracting For decades, the term “Monday blues” has described the collective low spirits greeting each workweek. Recent evidence, however, suggests its impact extends far beyond fleeting mood (31)________. To investigate the biological basis of this phenomenon, researchers measured long-term cortisol levels, a key stress hormone that, when increased for a long time, can damage health. They discovered a clear pattern: older adults who reported anxiety (32)________ on Mondays had significantly higher cortisol levels. Crucially, this effect was observed in both working and retired individuals, and anxiety on other weekdays showed no such link. The findings indicate that the biological stress triggered by Mondays is unique that it creates a(n) enduring (33)________ memory in the body, one that can still be measured on a quiet Tuesday long after one’s golf clubs have become a permanent fixture in the trunk of a retiree’s car. Why might Mondays, in particular, impose such a lasting effect on the body? One possibility is that the transition from the free-flowing weekend to the (34)________ demands of the week like fixed schedules and responsibilities is inherently stressful, which presents a heightened biological stress challenge to the human body. It is also possible that some people become anxious on Mondays so routinely that it becomes an automatic bodily response, one that (35)________ even when the original trigger (such as a stressful job) is gone. This effect could reflect deeply (36)________ habits of mind and body, shaped by decades of routine. The findings indicate that, for some people, Monday blues are not personal minor (37)________ but persistent stressors with long-term—perhaps lifelong—damaging effects on physical and mental health. The increased risk of heart attacks and other health events on Mondays is unlikely to be a random coincidence. Hospitals and clinics may need to plan for (38)________ in events at the start of the week, especially among older adults. In addition, interventions aimed at helping people adapt to the start of the week might have long-term health benefits. The brains stress response, thanks to its (39)________ quality, is not written in stones. Practices that support emotion regulation, such as meditation and sleep rhythm, help recondition the brain’s weekly cycle, thus (40)________ it away from a maladaptive stress pattern towards a healthier rhythm. III. Reading Comprehension Section A (1’*15) 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 Invisible Cost of “Buy Now, Pay Later” Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. However, with E-wallet services, you can now pay for a new phone in three installment (分三期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it’s a reflection of how we relate to money today: increasing (41)________ from the emotional burden of spending. Meanwhile, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift. The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans has skyrocketed. They promise freedom and flexibility, but this ease of use (42)________ our minds: when payment is divided into smaller payments, we tend to feel less emotionally drained. Although the £15 or $25 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up, making us more likely to overspend. This psychological (43)________ allows people to underestimate the long-term cost of their spending and often leads to impulsive financial decisions. In societies where digital (44)________ is easily accessible but financial literacy is limited, these behaviours can plunge individuals into long-term debt. Money-related stress no longer stays at the bank; it now (45)________ into our homes, our relationships, and even our sleep. Research across nations has shown that personal debt is strongly associated with mental disorders, which can be even more severe when financial strain affects daily survival. Even middle- and high-income earners report significant mental distress when falling into cycles of (46)________ debt because of the pressure. What underlies the problem is that money isn’t just about maths; it has to do with (47)________. We buy things to feel better, to belong, or to prove we’re doing well, even if the reality is the opposite. In India, families often take on debt to host extravagant weddings. (48)________, in the US, even people with six-figure incomes can be caught in lifestyle debt because expectations keep growing. We are engaging in emotional spending that provides (49)________ relief from sadness, boredom, stress, or low self-worth. (50)________, this pursuit of comfort becomes a source of deeper shame over time, as the inescapable financial reality sets in. This (51)________ becomes a barrier, preventing individuals from seeking help, prolonging both financial and emotional strain. People frequently do not comprehend the specific repayment plans they are (52)________ in a world of fancy apps and approvals with a single tap, which can lock them into long-term cycles of debt. Uneven financial (53)________, where many adults claim they were never taught money management is merely part of the problem. Even more crucially, the psychological drivers behind spending that are deeply tied to identity, self-esteem, and emotional regulation are often completely (54)________. We live in a world where money is (55)________. But such emotional spending brings real costs, which are borne by people. If we start noticing that cost, not just in pounds, dollars, or rupees, but in stress, embarrassment, and mental exhaustion, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological. 41. A. divorce B. exclusion C. protection D. frustration 42. A. stimulates B. deceives C. shapes D. compels 43. A. disability B. imbalance C. disconnection D. inattention 44. A. bond B. currency C. credit D. asset 45. A. throws B. translates C. bursts D. spills 46. A. fashion-related B. peer-fueled C. lifestyle-driven D. income-based 47. A. fascination B. comfort C. status D. meaning 48. A. Rather B. Otherwise C. Likewise D. Nevertheless 49. A. underlying B. deceptive C. unstable D. costly 50. A. Fortunately B. Ironically C. Alternatively D. Accordingly 51. A. debt B. relief C. embarrassment D. anxiety 52. A. paying off B. agreeing to C. setting aside D. handing over 53. A. mindset B. literacy C. freedom D. access 54. A. overlooked B. simplified C. justified D. addressed 55. A. unstable B. insufficient C. uncontrollable D. invisible (A) Mr. Bingley had soon made himself gotten to know all the principal people in the room; he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. Such friendly qualities must speak for themselves. What a contrast between him and his friend! Mr. Darcy danced only once with Mrs. Hurst and once with Miss Bingley, declined being introduced to any other lady, and spent the rest of the evening in walking about the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party. His character was decided. Among the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour was sharpened into particular anger by his having slighted one of her daughters. Elizabeth Bennet had been obliged, by the scarcity of gentlemen, to sit down for two dances; and during part of that time Mr. Darcy had stood near enough for her to overhear a conversation between him and Mr. Bingley, who came from the dance for a few minutes to press his friend to join it. “Come, Darcy,” said he, “I must have you dance. I hate to see you standing about by yourself in this stupid manner. You had much better dance.” “I certainly shall not. You know how I hate it, unless I am particularly familiar with my partner. At such an assembly as this it would be insupportable. Your sisters are engaged, and there is not another woman in the room whom it would not be a punishment for me to stand up with.” “Upon my honour, I never met with so many pleasant girls in my life as I have this evening; and there are several of them uncommonly pretty.” “You are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room,” said Mr. Darcy, looking at the eldest Miss Bennet. “Oh! She is the most beautiful creature I ever beheld! But there is one of her sisters sitting down just behind you, who is very pretty, and I dare say very agreeable. Do let me ask my partner to introduce you.” “Which do you mean?” and turning round, he looked for a moment at Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew his own and coldly said, “She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.” 56. Why does the author begin the passage by describing Mr. Bingley’s behavior? A. To provide a detailed background of the story’s hero. B. To emphasize Mr. Darcy’s pride by means of contrast. C. To explain his immediate popularity within the local community. D. To illustrate the ideal social conduct expected at a ball. 57. Why does Mr. Darcy refuse to dance at the assembly? A. He needs to walk about to ensure the party is behaving appropriately. B. He believes dancing was intolerable unless with a close acquaintance. C. He is following Bingley’s well-intentioned advice to wander around. D. Bingley’s sisters are engaged, leaving no suitable partner for him. 58. Based on the entire passage, why is Mrs. Bennet so offended by Mr. Darcy? A. He publicly refuses to be introduced to her or any other lady. B. He makes a dismissive comment on her daughter’s appearance. C. He refuses to dance with Elizabeth despite Mr Bingley’s persuasion. D. He ignores her repeated attempts to engage her in conversations. 59. What is revealed about Mr. Darcy through his interactions with others? A. He is sociable but selective in choosing his partners. B. He is initially reserved but is persuaded to join in the celebration. C. He is distant and shows no desire to participate in the local society. D. He is critical of the event’s organization but polite to those he meets. (B) Essential oils can have a major impact on your mood and health. “When you apply an oil to your skin, it affects your physical state. When you inhale them, it affects your mental state,” says the “grande dame” of aromatherapy Jeanne Rose, author of The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations. A few drops of eucalyptus on your skin will help heal a burn and smelling a pine tree might make you think of childhood Christmases. You can put a few drops on a tissue, or add some to water to spritz around the room or use in a diffuser (喷雾器) or vaporizer. Be very careful, however, when applying oils to the skin. Always dilute them in another oil, like palm, coconut or olive to prevent burns or allergic reactions. “A rule of thumb is 15 drops per one ounce of cream, oil or lotion,” says Sylla Sheppard- Hanger, the founder and director of Atlantic institute of Aromatherapy in Tampa, Florida. Here’s the oil to reach for when you need to: Digest a big meal: A few drops of diluted peppermint. “It calms down the digestive system,” Rose says. Forget it’s freezing outside: “Conifer oils, like pine, black spruce, cedar and Christmas fir, can help combat seasonal affective disorder when breathed in,” Rose says. Citrus oils like orange or tangerine, which are reminders of summertime, are also good. Settle down after a big party: Sweet marjoram and lavender help you calm down. “They’ll knock your kids right out,” Sheppard-Hanger says. Get out of bed on a dark, cold morning: Peppermint, or any mint really, can provide a morning burst when breathed in. Kill germs: Spray citrus oils or tree oils like pine, to help clean the air during sickness. Decongest a nose: Eucalyptus, spruce or rosemary work for this. Try inhaling a few drops on a tissue to help with blocked nasal passages due to a cold. 60. What kind of readers is likely to buy The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations? A. Gardeners providing related raw materials for manufacturers of essential oils. B. Researchers dedicated to inventing new essential oils to keep people in good health. C. Common people hoping to improve health condition with essential oils. D. Psychotherapist seeking treatments for serious mental and physical disorders. 61. What is the appropriate way of using essential oils? A. Spritz the oil directly around a room. B. Mix them with cream in certain proportion. C. Smell the fragrance from the bottle. D. Apply oils to treat skin allergy. 62. The oils that can relieve your symptom of a bad cold are ________. A. peppermint oils B. conifer oils C. citrus oils D. spruce oils (C) I’m a consumer psychologist who has studied social decision-making for over a decade. A common yet puzzling aspect of social life is how people respond to invitations, particularly when they reply with a vague “maybe.” Recently, my co-authors and I published a series of studies that directly examine what goes on in people’s heads when they are unsure whether to accept an invitation. Social invitations can be a delicate dance, and people often misread what someone extending an invite wants to hear. We consistently found that people overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation. Another pattern emerged: The more someone incorrectly assumed that a host preferred a tentative response, the more likely they were to respond with a “maybe” themselves. Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased way to arrive at a conclusion that is in line with their own wishes. Saying “no” right immediately eliminates one’s options and opens the door for FOMO, or fear of missing out, to emerge. That said, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invite. In one study, we had recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invite. This made them more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definitive answer. That is, it seemed to prevent motivated reasoning from emerging. In another study, we had participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do. We found that motivated reasoning then became irrelevant: They had no desire to keep their options open, so they were more likely to assume that a “no” was preferable to a “maybe.” Furthermore, other research has explored the subtle art of the decline, testing which reasons soften the bitterness of a rejected invitation. The findings are clear: saying you’re too busy comes across as a half-hearted excuse; saying you have a prior commitment lands with slightly more weight; but saying you simply don’t have the financial means to make it work is received with the greatest understanding. Beyond the choice of words, however, lies a more fundamental principle of communication. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invited you from being left in uncertainty. 63. What does the author intend to illustrate with the “delicate dance” metaphor in paragraph 2? A. To argue that inviters often have self-serving motivations when extending offers. B. To stress how easily people can misread others’ intentions in social exchanges. C. To suggest a tentative “maybe” is the most polite response in these situations. D. To prove the false assumption made by invitees who fear the consequences of refusal. 64. Based on the reasons for the “maybe” response, what can we conclude? A. Even when people dislike the activity, FOMO makes them hesitate over it. B. Receiving an unattractive invitation is the most effective way to eliminate FOMO. C. Taking the inviter’s perspective helps to overcome the bias and give a direct answer. D. People say “maybe” to avoid the duty of making an immediate decision for the inviter. 65. Based on the findings, what fundamental principle of communication does the author advocate? A. Prioritize straightforward and clear communication. B. Ensure refusals are credible with well-justified reasons. C. Favor accepting invitations when facing uncertainty. D. Maintain flexibility in one’s schedule when declining. 66. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A. New Principles into Framing Invitations B. How to politely Refuse an Invitation C. Why “Maybe” Hurts and “No” Helps D. Psychology Behind Successful Invitations Section C (2’*4) A. Despite talk of work-life balance, psychological distance from work is an unfashionable value. B. It’s not surprising that we’ve got here, given the messages we’re constantly exposed to. C. Having multiple areas in life from which you achieve self-worth is the key to easing stress. D. The expectation of immediate passion results in disappointment, frustration and unevenness. E. Taking jobs as hobbies or part of one’s whole is often celebrated as a sign of commitment. F. Thinking others are more passionate about their work can spark jealousy and even depression. Why It’s Okay Not to Love Your Job Gone are the days in which jobs were just jobs. _________67_________ Employees are often afraid to admit it because it is tempting for employers to interpret this mindset as a sign that their employees are not dedicated enough. _________68_________ Social media feeds are full of carefully planned posts that make “doing what you love” seem easy and natural. Business leaders talk about how finding passion at work is what has enabled them to achieve success. Yet binding job love with both happiness and efficacy is misguided, and can harm our mental health. The biggest problem is that many of us will never find this love, but we tend to have a false belief that everyone else has. _________69_________ Those feelings hurt performance and lead us to hide knowledge from co-workers. Moreover, we’ve come to believe that falling in love with your career should happen instantly. But in reality, genuine passion stems from taking time and experience to appreciate the good things. Without taking pains to experience some inevitable lows to temper one’s will, it can be hard to take in the highs. Lastly, even those who do find love are often at risk of negative outcomes such as chronic(长期的) stress and burnout. Love means dedicating your whole self only to the job and in turn, every failure feels like a heavy blow to your self-dignity. _________70_________ Hence, let’s say goodbye to the “love your job” myth and embrace a healthy psychological distance from work. You may enjoy parts of your job, but don’t expect to feel passionate about the whole thing. Drop the idea of being head over heels, and a healthy, long-term relationship with our careers becomes attainable. IV. Summary Writing (10’) 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. Rent like an investor: the strategic path to freedom and wealth For many, a home seems like an emotional anchor, not a strategic asset (财产). The decision to buy is often driven by lifestyle factors such as a shorter commute, a good school or a beautiful kitchen. While these features can bring personal satisfaction, they rarely build wealth. This emotional attachment creates significant “lifestyle constraints”, dramatically limiting your financial and personal options. Real estate investors, on the other hand, operate with a calculating mindset. They won’t buy a property if the numbers don’t add up. For example, an investor might purchase an out-of-town fixer-upper with outdated systems precisely because the low purchase price guarantees strong positive cash flow after repairs. Unsurprisingly, this dispassionate investor-focused approach almost outperforms the emotionally-driven homeowner’s. This is where we find the critical insight: the rational renter operates on the same side of the divide as the investor. For the investor, this means pursuing properties with the highest potential return, regardless of personal taste. For the renter, it translates to optimizing for cost and adaptability, choosing a practical space that serves immediate needs without long-term financial burden. The same behavior applies to furnishings. Homeowners often feel pressured to spend more on furniture and interior upgrades. Everything feels like it needs to match the “bigger, nicer” home. In contrast, renters typically buy what works for the space rather than what feels permanently glorious. Furniture is often cheap, multi-functional, and easy to move. Above all, renting offers a superpower that doesn’t get the attention it deserves: flexibility. For the renter, this means the low-cost freedom to move for a job, test a new city, or upgrade their space with minimal cost. Unlock your freedom and make renting a strategic choice for a richer, more adaptable life. By embracing the flexibility that renting provides, you position yourself to seize more opportunities. V. Translation (3’+3’+4’+5’) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 71. 告示牌你没看见吗？上面写着“车位先到先得”。(subject) 72. 这片草莓园人气爆棚，采摘必须提前三天线上预定。(book) 73. 为了维护人行道的畅通，这些社区志愿者确保将随意停放的自行车归位。(see) 74. 2012年起，这所芬兰大学就开始投资建设一个5000平方米的水上运动基地，不仅提供专业设施，更让赛艇故事代代相传。(where) VI. Guided Writing (25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是光华中学的高三学生李华。贵校学生会正在筹办“我们的节日，我们的根”为主题的“中华传统节日”线上文化展，并面向全校征集文稿。你受邀为美国友好学校(Germantown High School) 的同学们撰写一篇介绍文章。请选择一个你最喜欢的传统节日，完成一篇英文稿件。你的文稿需包括： 1. 叙述一段你在该节日中的亲身经历； 2. 阐述你推荐此节日的理由。 上海市进才中学2025学年第一学期阶段测试 （时间 120分钟，满分140分） 高三英语试卷 （2025年10月） 1-5: BDBBB 6-10: CCBAC 11-13: CBD 14-16: BCB 17-20: BCDD 21. would be cleaned 22. to set 23. as 24. that 25. less polluting 26. neither 27. whose / where 28. disturbing 29. until 30. ought to / have to 31-35: JECIF 36-40: DBAGH 41-45: ABCCD 46-50: CDCBB 51-55: CBBAD 56-59: BDBC 60-62: CBD 63-66: BCAC 67-70: ABFC 71. 告示牌你没看见吗？上面写着“车位先到先得”。（subject） Didn’t you see the sign which reads “parking is subject to availability”? 75. 这片草莓园人气爆棚，采摘必须提前三天线上预定。(book) This strawberry field/farm is so popular that picking must be booked online three days in advance. 76. 为了维护人行道的畅通，这些社区志愿者确保将随意停放的自行车归位。(see) To maintain clear access on the sidewalk/To keep clear sidewalks, these community volunteers see to it that all randomly parked bicycles are returned to their proper places/are moved back/are properly re-positioned. 77. 2012年起，这所芬兰大学就开始投资建设一个5000平方米的水上运动基地，不仅提供专业设施，更让赛艇故事代代相传。（where） Since 2012, the Finnish university has started to invest in establishing/setting up a 5,000-square-meter water sports training base, where not only are professional facilities provided but rowing stories are also passed down from generation to generation. / ... , where professional facilities are provided and rowing stories are passed down... Summary答案： Emotional home-buying imposes financial and personal burdens, unlike the calculating mindset of an investor. Rational renters embrace this approach by prioritizing low cost, adaptable furnishings and flexibility. Therefore, choosing to rent becomes a conscious strategy for achieving financial freedom and life opportunities. Main idea： 框架1: 抛出问题：Emotional home-buying imposes financial and personal burdens. 框架2: 作者态度：rational renters 三个特点中提到任意两个 框架3: 作者建议 Main information： 小点： investor的对比 小点： renters三个特点都拿到 听力文本 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. M: Excuse me, I'm looking for a volleyball. Where can I find sporting goods? W: Sporting goods is on the second floor, right next to the lift. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? (B) 2. W: It might be difficult to find a house of that size in the central area. And what's your upper limit for the rent? M: We'd like something around $580 a month, but we could go up to $640 if we have to. But we can't go beyond that. Q: How much will the man pay at most? (D) 3. W: I don’t agree with Mr. Johnson on his views about social welfare. He seems to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich. M: He could have used better words to express his idea. But I’ve found what he said makes a lot of sense. Q: What does the man mean? (B) 4. W: Have you seen the video on WeChat? How ridiculous it is to believe that you can charge a phone with an onion! M: My mom is such kind of person. If she finds something interesting, she shares it with her friends without checking the facts. Q: What are they talking about? (B) 5. W: These summer days are getting to be hotter than I can take. M: Hang in there. According to the weather report we should have some relief by the end of the week. Q: What does the man mean? (B) 6. M: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie. W: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? (C) 7. W: I have been trying to call my parents for half an hour, but the line is always busy. They must be having a chat with others on the phone. M: Nobody else could have been talking with them on the phone for so long. They must have hung up the phone improperly. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (C) 8. W: Well, there is a big scheme to improve the district, and it'll soon have the best facilities for miles around. M: There's a big sports centre under construction, which will be very impressive when it's finished. In fact, the swimming pool's already opened ahead of schedule. Q: What can we learn about the district? (B) 9. W: Pam said the psychologist test would be postponed till next month. M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything. Q: What does the man imply about Pam? (A) 10. M: I'm glad when our club decides to raise money for the children's hospital, most of the people we phoned seemed happy to contribute. W: Yes. Now that we've gone through all the numbers on our list, I guess we can call it a day. Q: What can we learn about the two speakers? (C) Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and passage(s) 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. What's the attraction of coffee shops? It's been said that JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books sitting in one in Edinburgh. But if you're spending all day buying one expensive coffee after another and haven't sold your first novel yet, the costs can really add up. For those who work outside of a traditional office or just want to take time out, there's a new alternative in London: a pay-per-minute café. You'll be given a clock when you come in to keep time. When you leave, you return the item and pay the bill. The cost of hanging out, eating, working and meeting new people in the place is 3p per minute - or £1.80 an hour. The shop's owner, Ivan Meetin, says: "Everything is free, except the time you spend there". Customers help themselves to coffee and cookies. They can also bring their own food to eat while accessing the Internet through Wi-Fi. The new coffee shop's atmosphere is relaxed. Meetin believes his coffee shop is a bit like "social media", but with a face. Like-minded people go there to socialize. Some feel so much at home that they wash the dishes. The concept of coffee shops, where you pay for the time and not for the cup, has proved popular in Russia. Only time will tell if the British will warm to the idea. Questions: 11. Why is every customer given a clock in the new style café? (C) 12. What can we learn about Meetin’s coffee shop? (B) 13. How is the new concept of coffee shop? (D) Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. A university in east China's Zhejiang Province has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) to correct the test papers on the Chinese language course for its students.   "It takes only 40 seconds for the AI to correct a Chinese essay," said a Chinese language professor at Zhejiang International Studies University.   Eleven overseas students from six countries including Russia, Republic of Korea and Zambia sat the final exam. Using different symbols, the AI corrector accurately marked for various errors, including missing characters, incorrect selection and word order. The AI corrector was developed by Chinese Internet giant Alibaba, which said its accuracy rate neared or was even beyond its human counterparts.   According to the developers, after converting the papers into digital texts with the help of character recognition technology, the AI, which had "learned" hundreds of thousands of Chinese linguistic data systems, was able to identify grammatical mistakes and mark them.   However, "it can only find language mistakes, and is unable to appreciate an essay in terms of vocabulary, sentence pattern or writing style," said Zhang Lu, a language professor at Renmin University. Questions: 14. What’s the usage of the AI corrector? (B) 15. What should be done before AI corrector starts working? (C) 16. What’s the limitation of AI corrector? (B) Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: Hey, Paul, look at how many people liked and commented on my funny post about Bill. W: That post isn’t funny! It’s just plain mean. M: Of course it’s funny! If it weren’t funny, why would so many people have liked it? W: A lot of students enjoy bullying Bill, so of course they go along when you do it. M: My post doesn’t bully Bill! It’s just a harmless little joke. W: Bill didn’t seem to think it was harmless. Did you see how upset he was when he checked his phone after class? M: Bill is just too sensitive. He needs to learn how to take a joke. The things I say aren’t bad compared to what other kids do. Did you see Sam push Bill halfway down the stairs this morning? W: Yeah, that was bad, but that doesn’t excuse the mean things you say. Continual bullying can feel even worse than a single mean action. M: Look. This is just the way kids at our school treat each other. Do you remember the way Sam made fun of me last year? I learned to live with it, and so can Bill. W: Yes, but I’m sure you still remember how much that whole thing hurt. Why would you want to make someone else go through the same thing? M: Do you really think my post hurt Bill that much? W: Maybe not by itself, but the constant bullying is certainly hurting him. This sort of thing can affect people’s grades and their emotional health. M: I’m still not totally convinced that what I posted about Bill was that bad. But maybe I won’t post anything else about him this week. Questions: 17. According to the woman, why did so many people like the man’s post about Bill? (B) 18. Which of the following has nothing to do with Sam? (C) 19. What does the woman think might be the result of constant bullying? (D) 20. What will the man probably do after the conversation? (D) 第 1 页 共 16 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $