上海市闵行区莘庄中学2025-2026学年高三11月期中考试英语试题

2025学年第一学期期中考试高三英语试卷 命题人！张晓弹 审愿人：原莫齿 (本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) I.Listening Comprehenslon(30') Section A(10') 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 sald.The conversatlons and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversatlon and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the qiestion you have heard. 1.A.Puzzled. B.Surprised. C.Uninterested. D.Disappointed. 2..She takes walks regularly. B.She lives a traditional life. C.She recently started a new habit. D.She dislikes changing her routine 3:A.Use the express processing option. B.Submit the documents in two days C.Get the documents ready by Friday. D.Wait for the standard processing time. 4.A.He regrets rearranging the furniture. B.He wants to put the room back in order. C.The update to his room was unnecessary. C.Few people noticed the change in his room. 5.A.She has missed the deadline. B.She wants to change the project idea. C.She is unsure about the project topic. D.She finds their proposal too complicated. 6.A.Finding a new job opportunity. B.Managing financial needs. C.Opening a bookstore. D.Planning a vacation. 7.A.It is a smart financial decision. B.It will have no issues with updates. C.It is better than buying a new phone. D.It may not work well in the long run. 8.A.He enjoys working on bikes. B.He often asks her for a favour. He isn't the right person to tun to. D.He is too busy to offer a helping hand. 9.A.He is confident the team will win. B.He thinks the team has been improving. C.He believes the team is performing poorly.D.He has not watched any of the team's debates. 10.A.This is the right form B.Small mistakes don't matter. C.The woman can't afford the payment. D.He will check the instructions again. Section B(20') Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation.and you will be asked several questions on each ofthe passages and the conversation.The passages and the conyersatton 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. 11.A.How giraffes survive in the wildness. B.How modern tools are used to track wildlife. C.The role of a wildlife doctor in animal protection. D.The dangers ofusing strong medicine on animals. 12.A.The medicine only works for a short time. B.The giraffe might run away after waking up. C.The giraffe could die if it stays aslecp too long. D.The team cannot move the giraffe while it is asleep. 13.It is taken to a new home. B.It is studied by scientists. C.It is released into the wild. D.It is sent to a wildlife hospital. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.Their balanced position while standing and moving. B.Their ability to run long distances without feeling tired. O.The way their feet provide support by staying flat on the ground. D.The structure of their lightweight bones for reduced shoe weight. 15.A.It gathers runners'feedback. B.It relies on handcrafting techniques. C.It tests different materials for style trends. D.It studies professional athletes'movement. 16.A.Performing final quality checks. B Cutting the leather into 29 sections. C.Joining the bottom to the upper part. D.Sewing the brand's symbol onto the shoe. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.A daily schedule for completing assignments. B.A list of difficult tasks assigned by old people C.A collection of goals to achieve within a certain time. 2 D.A set ofrules for completing challenges in a competition. 18.A.Trying out surfing. B.Running a marathon. C.Climbing a mountain. D.Kecping a personal journal. 19.A.Tum it into a short story. B.Record and post it online. C.Try it without any training. D.Teach the man how to do it. 20.A.Visiting Spain or Japan. B.Learning a new language. C.Taking a photography class. D.Start an adventure in the wild. II.Grammar and Vocabulary (25) Section A(10') Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank What makes a successful logo? A logo is an efficient visual form that conveys an organization's message.Designing a good logo takes a lot of time and thought.So,what are the criteria that (21)_(definea good logo? A good logo is clear and simple.Simple logos are easy to remember.In studies where. participants(22) (showhundreds of unfamiliar logos,the ones they remembered later all had simple designs.Some designers advise the use of no more than two colours.A good logo (23) also be unique so it will not be confused with the logo from another organization.For example,the logo for IKEA is so familiar that any new logo in those shades of blue and yellow would probably remind people of IKEA. Logos should be flexible enough (24) _(evolve)across time and placement. Apple's logo was originally rainbow coloured,(25) worked in the 1970s,but today it would look dated.The subsequent grey and black Apple logo looks more contemporary,yet it maintains the original design.Designers also need to consider(26) the logo will appear.Will it be on shopping bags?Coffee cups? More than anything else,a logo needs to tell a story-to convey the company's identity and generate an emotional response 2? _the people who see it.But to be successful, the message and the response must be appropnate for the organization(28)(represent by the logo.(29) (features childish handwriting and a backwards R,the Toys RU's logo conveys a message of fun.It is childlike and playful.It works for a toy company,but it probably would not be effective for a bank or an insurance company. Making a brand stand out from the crowd is key to the survival of a business-and a logo is one powerful tool in achieving this.For other types of organizations,logos can help to enhance the public's connection to the role the organization plays in society.(30) an organization seeks to attract customers or build public trust,a well-designed logo plays a crucial role in shaping its identity. 3 Section B(15) 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.correspondingly B.documented O isolation D.mere E once-in-a-lifetime F.orbited. G.outbreak B.overloo Presence anintentionally K,urgent The Hidden Cost of Antarctic Tourism For many travelers,visiting Antarctica is the ultimate adventure.A chance to witness icy landscapes,observe unique wildlife,and,of course,take a selfie with the penguins.But beneath this breathtaking experience lies a serious,yet often danger-one that threatens the very creatures that make the trip so special. Penguins,particularly those in Antarctica,have evolved in for thousands of years.Unlike animals in morc populated regions,they have not developed strong immune defenses against many of the discases carried by humans.With the growing number of visitors to the contincnt,the likelihood of these birds encountering hazardous bacterial agents33intensifies.In the 2013-14 season alone,over 37,000 tourists set foot in Antarctica.Just two decades earlier,this number was a348,000.Alongside these travelers,thousands of researchers also get to the continent,especially during peak seasons. While their work is crucial for scientific progress,their35 may inevitably contribute to the problem. According to Wray Grimaldi from the University of Otago in New Zealand,penguins casily catch infectious diseases.Her research team has cases of salmonella,E. coli,West Nile virus,and avian pox among penguin populations.Some of these diseases have led to mass deaths,with one of avian pox wiping out over 400 penguins in2006. Where are these diseases coming from?While it is not yet confirmed that tourists and scientists are directly responsible,it is widely believed that human activity plays a role.People 38 introduce bacteria through their clothing,boots,or equipment. The need for a monitoring system is morethan ever.Without it,infections could go undetected until it's too late.Grimaldi emphasizes that by using science to guide responses,conservation efforts can be more effective.If preventive measures aren't taken,the very act of admiring penguins may put their survival at risk.Antarctica offers visitors a(n) 40 experience,but ensuring the safety of its wildlife must be a priority. Ⅲ，Reading Comprehenslon(45) Section A(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. As summer approaches,the vast Indian subcontinent beats up faster than the seas surrounding it.Hot air rises,bringing 41 from the Bay of Bengal,which travels inland toward Bangladesh.In this region,rivers burst their banks,and vast stretches of land,including the char areas,remain underwater for weeks42.This is the season when Bangladesb's water conditions become43;with the rivers flowing at rapid specds,reaching over 18 kilometers per hour. In rural areas like Gaibandha district,northem Bangladesh,residents face unpredictablo weather.The Jamuna,Meghna,and Padma rivers flood every summer,making life risky. Flooding is part of the annual44,but increasingly severe monsoons and unpredictable rainfall patterns bave made life harder. But there is 45 amid the destruction.As climate pattems shift,solutions to flooding have emerged.In response,many pcople have designed clever46solutions,such as raising their homes on stilts.This approach allows people to live in places that would 47 be drowned by floods.Raised structures,though simple in design,have proven to be48 In addition to the raised homes,other methods are also being explored.One such method is the idea of constructing settlements on raised landmasses or 49 islands.These islands,built from the mud deposited by the river,provide a strong foundation for homes,making them far more resistant to flooding.However,these heightened platforms are not 50 and the increasing frequency of flood events calls for even more advanced solutions to fight against the rising waters. Another way the community is51 these challenges is through the help of various organizations.Many NGOs have worked on floating schools,which can52 with the changing waters.These schools,often made from bamboo,are designed to withstand floods and can continue to serve the community's childron during even the most difficult times.Healthcare services are also offered in53,bringing medical assistance to people who can't reach the ncarest clinic due to rising waters. These adaptations are a true54 of the resourcetulncss of the Bangladeshi people. Despite living in flood-risk areas,they've come up with clever ways to make life work.From floating schools to homes that rise with the tide,they've shown that when life gets tough, 55 and determination can tur the tides in their favor. 41.A.wind B.dampness C.sunshine D.sand 2A.at a time B from now on by no means C.in a way 43.A.stable B.freezing 0.challenging D.agreeable 44.A.meeting B.cycle C.report D.clean-up 45/A.expansion B.frustration O.innovation D.impression .A.technological B.environmeatal C organizational D.architectural .A.obviously B.eventually C.elsewhere D.otherwise 48.A.costly B.lifesaving C.impractical D.eco-friendly 49.A.man-made B.crowded C.random D.ice-covered 50-A.foolproof B.delicate C.complex D.dangerous ①.A.searching for B coming across C.adapting to D.thinking about 52.A.stay B.move C.mix D.vary 5 53.A.hospitals B.trucks C.shelters D.boats 4A.source B.evolution C.by-product D.reflection 55.A.enthusiasm B.efficiency C.creativity D.faith Section B(22') Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each ofthem 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) A long-awaited coming of age party tumed into a nightmare when hundreds of teenagers arived at a family home in the suburbs of the city.Invitations had gone out to about 50 friends to a fancy-dress party at Maddie Clarke's four-storey house in a residential area ofthe city,but ten times that number tured up when the party was advertised on the social networking site. Maddie's mother,Janet Clarke,described the teenagers who seemed to arrive out of nowhere. "It was terrible.By midnight the house and garden were packed with people.We'd asked two or three friends to act as safeguards for us,because we thought there might be some gatecrashers,but we didn't have a clue that hundreds would tum up.We couldn't do anything to stop them.We thought we had everything under control,"added Mike Clarke,Maddie's father."Maddie had been given a strict limit of numbers.She'd designed the invitations herself and sent them by email,so we thought we knew exactly who was on the list.Then,without any warning,she posted the details on her page the day before the party.So,the information just spread:Within hours,half the city knew about it." The family had just finished decorating their property and landscaping the garden but now complain of extensive damage."By the time we'd got rid of everyone,the place looked more like a crime scene than a family home,"Mrs Clarke said."There were broken windows and cigarette burns on the furniture,and plants uprooted around the garden.I'd never seen anything like it And the number of empty bottles was incredible.I found out later that the gatecrashers had been stopping offat the local supermarket to buy supplies." A neighbour called the police at about 11:30 to complain about the noise and number of teenagers hanging around near the property.A police'officer who attended the scene said,"When we arrived there were teenagers still turning up and passing on the address.It took us over an hour to clear the house.I feel really sorry for the family.They tried to do the right thing,but things got out of their control But they're not the only victims-this cyber-gatecrashing is a growing phenomenon across the world." Maddie burst out crying when she realised her party was turning into a disaster."I still feel really bad about the whole thing,"she said."I can't stop saying sorry to mum and dad.I just wish I'd never had a party.I didn't think putting the information online would have such a knock-on effect.I don't think Ill be bothering with social networking sites again." 56.Why did so many teenagers turn up at Maddie Clarke's party? 6 A.Maddie'friends promoted the event online. B.Maddie sent invitations to hundreds ofpeople. C.Maddie's school mistakenly announced the party. Maddie shared the information about the party online. 57.What did the gatecrashers do? A.They helped the family clean up. B.They brought drinks to the party. C They took plants away from the garden D.They alerted the police about the party. 58.What does the phrase"looked more like a crime scene than a family home"(paragraph 3) suggest A.The house was left in a terrible state. B.The family had to move out after the party. C.The police found evidence of a crime at the house. D.The guests committed serious crimes during the event. 59.How did Maddie react to the consequences ofthe party? A.She felt guilty about her decision. B.She regretted misjudging the number of guests. C.She was excited about the popularity of her party. D.She planned to host another party with better security. ®) What Money Can't Buy by Michael J.Sandel(2012) We live in a society dominated by the idea of markets.Almost every aspect of modem life centers around market values;ultimately,money and the idea of buying and selling.Think of,for example,sport,art,and education.There seems to be no boundary-everything is up for sale.But should it be?Is it right to pay children to read booksor reward them with money for doing well inxs?Is it fair that wealthy students can pay for private teaching programs, giving them an advantage in colleg admissions,while thosefrom lowerincom backgrounds rely on limited resources?And should someone take a demanding yet underpaid job simply because they have no financial safety net? This is the central theme of Michael J.Sandel's book What Money Can't Buy.In his previous book,Justice,Sandel wrote about some of the hard choices that peoplo face as they go 7 about their normal lives.Here he discusses the choices that a society makes,or should(or should not)make,when it comes to deciding what money can buy.Should we be able to pay in order not to stand in a qucue?If someone wants to become a citizen of another country,should they be able to buy citizenship?Sandel's book asks important questions about the nature of our society,about what the role of markets should be,and about how we can defend ourselves against the influence ofideas that are driven only by money. h This is an excellent book-I thoroughly recommend it.By the way. did you know that you can pay for permission to shoot a leopard?And one billionaire paid about f25,000 to shoot three.Is that a justifiable thing to do? Edwin Grooves Oscar Wilde once said that there are many people"who know the price of everything,but the value of nothing".This book made me think a lot further.Go and read it! Mouneen Pollack We all know that at the end of the day,areas of life like sport are completely dominated by money.The rich football clubs win the championships,and consequently,the game is less interesting than in the past.And to be honest,even if it's unfair,I don't think it's going to change despite books like this.It's a different world from the one I was born into-that said,a lot of people like it,and they're powerful,so there you go.Leam to live with it. David O'Connor 60.What is the main focus of Michael J.Sandel's book What Money Can't Buy? A.The impact of wealth on personal happiness. D.The role of markets in society and their limits. C.Strategies for success in a market-driven world. D.The history of global trade and economic growth. 61.What common point do the three comments share? A.They all criticize how money affects different aspects of life B.They all believe that financial inequality can be easily solved. C.They all argue that market influence is necessary for progress. They all suggest that Sandel's book fails to address real issues. 62.David enjoys watching football but has noticed that the same wealthy clubs always dominate the championships.He reads What Money Can't Buy and discusses with his friends whether money has made the sport less exciting.Based on David O'Connor's comment,how is he most likely to feel about this situation? He believes the influence ofmoney in sports is unfair but unlikely to change B.He thinks money has improved competition and made the gamo moro exciting. C.He argues that financial inequality in sports can be fixed through better regulations. D.He feels that books like What Money Can't Buy will soon lead to major roforms in sports. (© The brain is a marvel of complexity,pcrforming countless operations every second.Yet, despite the progress in understanding its structure and function,much remains unknown.The greatest mystery is how the vast network of neurons(抻经元)，linked by trillions of syapses( )gives rise to something as abstract as the mind.Brain activity has measurable physical properties-such as position in space,intensity,and duration-while thoughts do not.A thought about political events or economic trends,for example,has no weight,color,or scent. This apparent divide once led to the belief that mind and body were entirely separate, raising the deeper question of how the two could interact.Today,few subrbe to this view. Instead,the challenge is to explain how pattems of neural activity generate subjective experience, hidden mental processes,and the stable characteristics of personality and memory that define individuals. One perspective argues that the mind cannot be understood in isolation from its eavironment.Thinking is not restricted to neural activity alone but involves an ongoing interplay between the brain and the exteral world.This idea originates from the assumption that grasping a concept involves linking interal brain processes with something outside the head. Consider the concept of a flower.To recognize a flower and distinguish it from other objects-such as trees or buildings-there must be a specific neural pattern that corresponds to real flowers in the world.This link comes from experience,formed through direct or indirect encounters,such as seeing flowers or even images of them. Less obviously,when we think or speak about flowers,there must still be a connection between brain activity and actual flowers.Otherwise,our thought would not truly be about owers but something else.This does not imply anything mystical;rather,it suggests that thoughts about exteral objects,by nature,involve reference to those objects. This idea supports a broader claim:the mind is not fully describable in terms of brain activity alone.Instead,it emerges from the interplay between neural processes and the suounding environment.Philosophers refer to thoughts that depend on this extemal connection as having"broad content".Some even argue there is no such thing as"narrow content",meaning that no thought can be understood purely in terms of interal neural activity,independent of the thinker's environment. If all thought is broad content,the implications are significant.Understanding the mind requiresmore than studying the brain-it alsp involves examining language,society,and history. Awareness,thought,and identity cannot be reduced to mere neural processes;they are shaped by the world in which they exist. 63.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A.The distinction between brain and mind has been widely accepted. B.Neural activity is sufficient to explain most aspects of human thought. C.Scientists bave clarificd how neural activity leads to subjective experience. If you have never seen or heard of mountains,you will have no idea what they are. 64.What was a past belief about the relationship between the mind and the body? A The mind and body had no connection. B.Thoughts were a form of neural activity C.Neurons were linked together by symapses. D.The mind had measurable physical properties. 65.The phrase"subscribe to"(paragraph 2)most probably means A.tum down B.agree with C.look into D.doubt about 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A.The mind is the product of neural activity within the brain. D.The mind results from the brain's interaction with the world C.Philosophers have long debated whether thoughts are abstract. D.Brain activity and thoughts are the same phenomenon by nature. Section C(8) Directions:Complete the following passage byusing the sentences given below.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Another possibility is that they were used in military operations,perhaps as range-finding devices. B.Despite numerous discoveries,their purpose remains unknown. C.Unlike other Roman artifacts,dodecahedrons have not been found in major city ruins. D.In modem times,theories have gone beyond historical interpretations. The recent find in England adds another example to the growing collection of dodecahedrons. F.Some etusiasts have even attempted torecreate dodecahedrons using 3D printing. An Unsolved Puzzle from the Past A group of amateur archacologists in eastem England recently made an unusual discovery. While searchingfield they uncovered many interesting objects,but one find stood outa twelve-sided bronze artitact with a hollow center and ciroular holes on ach face.Experts quickly identified it as a Roman dodecahedron(十二面体)，an object that has fascinated researchersfor centuries. Dodecabedrons like this one have been found across Burope,primarily in regions onc controlled by the Roman Empire.Typically crafed from bronze or other metals,they are distinguished by their twelve pentagonal faces,each with a hole of varying size.- 6