上海市上海师范大学附属外国语中学2025-2026学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷

上海师范大学附属外国语中学 2025学年第一学期高三英语学科诊断 （考试时间105分钟，试卷满分115分） 第I卷（共75 分） I. Grammar (10分) 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. Predicting Powerful Waves The earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30 may have been one of _____1____ (strong) ever recorded, with a magnitude of 8.8. But thanks to advances in science and technology, governments had enough time to warn and evacuate people ____2____ the tsunami arrived. To understand how coastal communities are protected, you first need to know how tsunamis are formed. They are caused when the sea floor moves after an earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption. This movement releases energy, which pushes a wave through the deep sea. Different from normal ocean waves caused by wind and storms, tsunami waves move through the whole depth of the water, not just the surface. The first early warning system for the Pacific Ocean ___3___ (set) up in 1948. Since then, warning accuracy and speed have improved greatly. One key step was in 1963, ___4___ a world wide network of seismometers（测震仪）was built. This made it easier to find the location and strength of an earthquake. In 1978, this system was upgraded to a digital broadband global network of seismometers, which could give more detailed information more quickly. Scientists could now estimate the earthquake's size, where the ground split, and ____5___ it moved in three dimensions. Today, 46 countries share data through the Pacific Ocean warning system. ____6____ uses both physical and statistical models to predict tsunami height. Satellites can now measure wave height directly from space ____7___ (use) radar. Forecast methods have also improved -scientists have even started using AI programs to make predictions faster and more accurate. The US Geological Survey pioneered the rapid sharing of earthquake data with the public. Initial estimates can now be given ____8____ minutes after an earthquake, and these are updated over the next few hours as more data are collected. However, tsunami height predictions are never precise -the height can be higher or lower than ____9___ (expect) in different places. Early warning systems also depend on fast communication with the public.This includes mobile phone alerts，coordination between countries，clear safety advice, evacuation plans and regular tests of the alarm system.As a tsunami gets near the shore, it slows down to about the speed of a car, but it is still impossible to outrun it. Therefore, the best choice is ___10___ (act) quickly and calmly at the very moment. II. Vocabulary (10分) 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. launched B. unmanned C. integrity D. resolve E. permanent F.withdrawing G.shared H.economy I.restored J.contrary K.constantly China's Military Parade Demonstrates Its Values The Sept 3 military parade marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. It aimed to uphold the post-World War II international order and celebrate the ____11___ victory over fascism,especially Japanese fascism. The postwar international order serves as a framework for maintaining global peace,and China organized this parade to show its determination to continue defending that order. Japan staged the September 18 Incident in1931, occupying parts of Northeast China, and ____12___ a full-scale invasion in 1937．The Chinese military and civilians resisted Japanese forces for more than a decade,suffering about 35 million casualties（伤亡人员）.Their resistance formed the fight against fascism in the Eastern theater of World War II,contributing to the victory in 1945 and the establishment of a political framework that ____13___ peace to the world. This framework rests on three pillars:holding fascist states accountable（负有责任的）for their aggressive wars, including prompting Japan to adopt a pacifist Constitution（和平宪法）； establishing the United Nations system to ____14____ international disputes through dialogue; and creating the Bretton Woods system to promote global free trade. But the international order, which has helped maintain global stability for 80years, is now under threat. Japan is trying to abandon its pacifist Constitution.The United States has been undermining（破坏）globalization by ____15___ from several international agreements. In addition,the high tariffs（关税）the US has imposed on imports are weakening the postwar economic order. Given these facts,China, as a ____16___ member of the United Nations Security Council, is duty-bound to safeguard the postwar order and maintain global stability.In terms of economic strength, China is the world's largest exporter of goods and the second-largest ____17__. The country is also modernizing its military.The Sept 3 parade featured a range of high-tech weaponry，including ____18___，intelligent and underwater equipment,a swell as combat equipment of the People's Liberation Army Air Force. However, ____19___ to the claims of some anti-China forces, the display of advanced weaponry in the parade was not a show of force. Instead, it was a demonstration of the transparency（透明度）of China＇s military capabilities and the new structure of its armed forces. China＇s national defense （国防）policy of active defense ensures that its military will never invade another country.China's military power is for defending its sovereignty（主权），national security and territorial ____20___ and for maintaining global peace. III. Reading Comprehension (45分) Section A (每题1分, 共15分) 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. Warning: Don't make big decisions from high elevations You definitely don't want to have your head in the clouds when making a crucial financial decision. But who could have thought our decisions are literally influenced by altitude? It seems that what floor you happen to be on matters when pondering something over. If it's a high elevation, like the top floor of an office tower, chances are you'll embrace____21____a little more than you would on the ground floor, according to researchers from Miami University. The study, published this month in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, suggests you may want a(n) ____22____ advisor to work from a ground-floor office rather than the penthouse（顶楼）. And it gives new, literal____23____to the idea that you should stay grounded when making big decisions. "When you increase elevation there is a(n) ____24____effect on the sense of power," lead author SinaEsteky, PhD, noted in a release. "This heighted feeling of power____25____more risk-seeking behaviour." For the study, Esteky's team interviewed people as they were ascending and descending in the glass elevator of a tall building. They found the____26____of the elevator strongly influenced the level of risk-aversion（风险预防）among participants. They were more likely, ____27____, to take more gambles on the way to the 75th floor -- but their decision became far more grounded as they neared, well, the ground. Another experiment____28____on people who were either on the ground floor or the third floor of a university building. Each group was asked to make 10 decisions of____29____risk levels. Guess which group made the most risky decisions? What was it about higher elevations that emboldened（赋予勇气）the participants? Researchers theorized it could have something to do with perception that elevation gives people a(n) ____30____of power and bravery. Risk seems a lot smaller when seen from above----literally. That idea seemed to hold____31____in further experiments. When participants were told their decisions were being influenced by elevation, the effect____32____ disappeared. Likewise, "elevation effect" wasn't a factor at all for people confined to cubicles who couldn't see how high up they were. "The important lesson is that when people become aware of the____33____impact of elevation, it doesn't happen anymore," Esteky says. "The brain is very sensitive to subtle____34____factors, but also really good at correcting for such effects, so____35____can help us be more rational in our decisions." 21. A. function B. risk C. process D. sense 22. A. crucial B. social C. financial D. economical 23. A. emphasis B. conflict C. power D. pressure 24. A. intended B. aware C. subconscious D. conscientious 25. A. takes on B. results in C. lies in D. heads for 26. A. field B. respect C. direction D. period 27. A. in general B. by contrast C. in conclusion D. for instance 28. A. chased B. focused C. hurried D. ran 29. A. increasing B. rising C. varying D. decreasing 30. A. sense B. change C. difference D. impression 31. A. deliberate B. delicate C. real D. true 32. A. fortunately B. completely C. mostly D. barely 33. A. potential B. huge C. extra D. eager 34. A. temporary B. past C. seasonal D. situational 35. A. discipline B. satisfaction C. awareness D. confidence Section B：（每题2分，共22分） 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 read. (A) Witnessing the rise of Labubu I first noticed Labubu when I visited Beijing in July as part of a cultural exchange program. I recognized it as something I would see Generation Z or younger kids carrying around, but I wouldn't have guessed it was Chinese. From a design point of view, Labubu's popularity doesn't surprise me at all. There is so much mass marketing aimed at perfect cuteness or beauty that people often get tired of it, and so it becomes cliche and boring. In the US, counterculture has been influential for about 60years, so something off-putting like a Labubu＇s gremlin（小精灵）smile has the kind of edge that another princess doll lacks. I think it's a similar phenomenon to modern art, making fun of the concept of a gallery by presenting vacuum cleaners, taping a banana to a wall or destroying a painting upon purchase.Or antiheroes in film and literature. Labubu does remind me of Minions（小黄人），which came out of a movie where the main character is a textbook archetypal（典型的）cartoon villain（反派）. Today's toys and character designs are so high-quality and realistic—nothing was like that when I was a kid. Pikachu and SpongeBob SquarePants are simple. Souvenir toys today, however, are as detailed as something you would find displayed in an old wax museum. I think it becomes too much. Everything is too perfect. How is that supposed to be cool or interesting? The fact that Labubu's face is by conventional beauty standards ugly reminds me of pugs, those little smushed-face dogs. Some people don't like how they look, but pugs（哈巴狗）are still popular pets.They are often lovingly called“pugly”, which means ugly in a cute or lovable way. As for Labubu's Chinese origin and how it shows a mix of Chinese and Western styles, I think it's only natural that more modern Chinese products will become popular in the West. It feels a bit strange that"Made in China” used to mean poor quality when I was a kid, but now the only thing stopping us from buying Chinese cars and electronics is the US government rules.Young people are starting to expect new and exciting things from China, including cool products to buy. 36.What does the underlined word “off-putting”in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Perfect. B. Simple. C. Attractive. D. Disturbing. 37. Why does the author compare Labubu to modern art? A. To show its artistic originality. B. To highlight its unusual appeal. C. To stress its high market value. D. To prove its wide cultural reach. 38.What does the author suggest about most of today's toy designs? A. They are full of imagination. B. They ignore what children really like. C. They copy well-known cartoon styles. D. They are hard for people to connect with because of the perfection. 39.What broader trend does the author see in Labubu's success? A. Growing rejection of global brands. B. Declining quality of mass production. C. Increasing Western interest in China. D. Rising demand for handcrafted goods. ( B ) The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School is regarded as one of the best ski schools in North America. Our programs offer the best possible opportunity to improve skiing and gain confidence, skip lift lines and discover the wonders of Whistler Blackcomb. We have professional instructors from around the world to help you in your language, ability and style. Explore and book your program online now! TEEN LESSONS RIDE TRIBE FIVE-DAY PROGRAM BENEFITS Hang out with those of similar age and ability. A luncheon voucher (午餐代用券) in mountain restaurants is included. One instructor to every six kids or less. PRICING Regular Season 7 Days in advance Regular Season Within 6 Days Holiday Season 7 Days in advance Holiday Season Within 6 Days Lesson $775 $820 $825 $870 Lesson and Lift $1055 $1100 $1105 $1150 Regular season: Nov.23 to Dec.15 Holiday season: Dec.16 to Jan.14, Feb.12 to 25, Mar. 26 to Apr. 8 All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to tax. Prices are subject to change. The five-day program starts on Monday and runs to Friday. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Garibaldi Lift Company Patio. Return to the deck (露天平台) of the Carleton by 3:30p.m. Each skier is required to wear a helmet. CANCELLATION POLICY No fee outside of 48 hours. Inside 48 hours, no fee to transfer to another day. Inside 48 hours, $25 for group lessons and $50 for private lessons to be refunded to a credit card. Medical reasons may be an exception. MORE INFORMATION RentSkis.com is the official ski rental booking engine for Whistler Blackcomb.It offers slope-side pick-up locations at all three mountain bases. Enter your email address below to sign up for messages from our resorts to get special offers, resort updates and snow alerts. Call 1-888-403-4727 for more information. 40. What can be concluded in Paragraph One? A. The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School is located in Canada. B. Learners can learn skiing while picking up different languages. C. Those who show interest in the programme can browse the website. D. Skiers signing up for the programme are required to master basic ability of skiing. 41. Your family would like to book the five-day programme on April 1.Your parents want to have the lift tickets while you don't. How much does it cost if you book online in February? A. $2885. B. $3020. C. $3035. D. $3170. 42. What can we infer from the passage? A. All the prices quoted in Canadian dollars on the website are fixed. B. Those who enter for the programme will be classified according to the ski ability. C. There is no need for the skiers to bring anything during the five-day programme D. Skiers should cancel the programme 2 weeks in advance if the money is to be refunded. (C) MIT chemistry professor Daniel Nocera led research on the artificial leaf project, says he and his colleagues took their cues from plants, which are literally buzzing with electricity. “What happens is that sunlight comes in and hits the leaf and then the leaf immediately takes that sunlight and makes a wireless current,” says Nocera. During photosynthesis, the energy in sunlight splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen joins with carbon dioxide to make sugar, an essential fuel for plant growth. In Nocera’s laboratory, scientists replicated that chemical process using a silicon device about the size and shape of a playing card, only thinner. It's coated with nickel and cobalt catalysts that when exposed to water and ultraviolet light, accelerate a chemical reaction. “So you can literally just take this bottle of water and we could take the chip, put the chip inside the bottle of water, and go holding it up in the sun and you would start seeing hydrogen and oxygen bubbles coming up.” The hydrogen is then recombined with the oxygen in a fuel cell to produce electricity. Nocera’s work builds on previous research. John Turner of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory pioneered the concept in 1998 using materials too expensive and unstable for commercialization. Nocera says his so-called practical artificial leaf uses less expensive materials, is more stable and more efficient than that earlier design. He says the challenge is to collect the gases coming off the silicon and store them until the energy is needed. “That has to be engineered still,” he adds. “We don't know how to do that. It will be something that we will start doing pretty soon. You’ll be storing a fair amount of energy because this system is working at the efficiency more or less of the solar cell.” In laboratory experiments, Nocera's solar cell prototype operated continuously for 45 hours without a drop in electrical output. Nocera notes that it works in any type of water. “So you can use natural water sources, which for us is a big deal, because if you are in rural parts of the world, especially where they are poor, it is really costly to bring in pure water and so, the fact that you can go over there' to a puddle and pick the water up and begin using it, is something that is very powerful for us." Nocera believes the artificial leaf could be especially useful as an inexpensive source of electricity for low-income populations in developing countries. The goal, Nocera says, is to make each home its own power station. He predicts a commercial version of the artificial leaf will be on the market within three years. 43. MIT chemistry professor Daniel Nocera's research is different from John Turner's mainly in that________. A. Nocera's research outcome is too commercialized B. Nocera has found a cheaper and steadier material C. Nocera's working system is like the solar cell D. Nocera's research is original and unprecedented 44. The next step for Nocera's laboratory to do is probably to find out________. A. an efficient way of storing gases coming off the silicon B. a feasible system that is as efficient as solar cell C. a silicon device that can accelerate the chemical reaction D. how to spread the cheap source of electricity in developing countries 45. The biggest advantage of Nocera's research is that________. A. It is convenient for every home to own a power station B. It can change the ordinary water into pure water C. It has a commercial value for poor populations D. It can recycle waste water and thus eco-friendly 46. What is probably the best title of the passage? A. Plants Can Produce Cheap and Steady Electricity B. Storage of Energy Is a Tough Challenge C. Artificial Leaf Turns Sunlight into Electric Power D. Inexpensive Source of Electricity Is Finally Available Section C （每题2分，共8分） 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. A. Neither are they why you are less smart than your brothers and sisters B. Nor are they why you are like your high-achieving or dull parents C. Your genes decide your achievement D. This is not just my opinion E. About a third of babies are born "difficult" for these reasons F. That it's not genes is extremely good news It's the best kept secret of modern science: 16 years of the Human Genome Project suggest that genes play little or no role in explaining differences in intelligence. While genes have been found for physical features, such as height or eye colour, they are not the reason you are smarter (or not) than your sisters and brothers. ____47____. Very likely, you will simply not believe this and are sure from your own experience that it's "a bit of both" nature and nurture. But those genes that have been found only explain 1%-5% of any psychological characters.____48____. It's something scientists call “missing heritability”. Robert Plomin, one of the world's leading geneticists, told the Guardian last year. "I have been looking for these genes for 15 years and I don't have any." Of course, babies are born different and biological transmission of traits does occur - it's just not genetic. For instance, there is abundant evidence that autism may be due to what happens during pregnancy, prematurity or difficulties during the birth itself.____49____. But it has been proven many times over that the right kind of nurture can correct it. ____50____. It means that most babies have the potential to succeed in conventional terms in exams and careers. There is no inherent (先天的) reason why children from low-income families cannot succeed as much as those from affluent homes. 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. 51. Sport Tourism Tourism is the world’s largest industry and is predicted to grow well into the years to come. Increasingly, the economic importance of tourism has been recognized by governments around the world. At the same time, the tourism industry has become more complicated in its development and marketing new forms of tourism. One of the fastest growing parts of the tourism industry is travel related to sport and physical activity. A recent survey found that while the traditional beach and sight-seeing vacations continue to predominate, 22% of those surveyed reported that opportunities to participate in sports were important when selecting a vacation. The term sport tourism has been adopted in recent years to describe sport-related leisure travel. It is generally recognized that there are three broad categories of sport tourism. The first category, watching sporting events or Sports Event Tourism includes hallmark events such as FIFA World Cup Football Championships, and the Olympic Games. Tournaments sponsored by the Professional Golf Association or the World Tennis Association are also part of the spectator-centered sector of sport tourism. The second type of sport tourism, Celebrity and Nostalgia Sport Tourism involves visiting famous sports-related attractions. Visits of the sports halls of fame fall into this category. Another form of Celebrity and Nostalgia Sport Tourism that has emerged in recent years is meeting famous sports personalities. The cruise industry has been experienced in this area. Sports theme cruises such as “the NBA Basketball Cruise” arrange for passengers to meet personalities from sports while on board. Active participation is the third category of sport tourism. This is composed of individuals who travel to participate in golf, skiing, and tennis in particular, although other sports such as fishing, and scuba diving are popular in the US. V. Translation (3+3+4+5=15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 大量观众对这位经受住这场灾难的演讲者表现出了同情。(live) （3分） 53. 显而易见，这部纪录片是为了纪念为和平而战的英雄们。（intend）（3分） 54. 他在学业中不断取得进步的原因是他重视在作业中所犯的错误。 (attach) （4分） 55. 近年来，中国为全球减少贫困、创造就业和促进经济增长做出了重大贡献，令世人瞩目。（recent）（5分） VI. Guided Writing （25分） Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近在一份英语杂志上读到一篇关于“创造力”的文章。作者认为“大量的空闲时间有助于促进人们的创造力”。你对此话题很感兴趣，给该杂志“读者来信”专栏写一封信，内容须包括： 1）你是否赞同作者的这一观点； 2）你的理由。 高三英语 10 / 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $